THE first Saturday in November for many locals means one thing.
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Devonshire teas, quality art and the smell of sheep.
The 29th Killabakh Day in the Country is on this Saturday and promises to be as good as ever.
More than 80 skilled artisans, producers and purveyors of fine foods and beverages have been invited to exhibit their wares.
The charming setting of Day in the Country is worth the trip even without all the added bonuses the day offers.
There is always so much to see, spread out in little buildings or stalls and you feel like you are constantly stumbling across something new.
My children make a beeline for the animals and go home every year with a handful of sheep's wool, freshly shorn.
We're creatures of habit in our family and someone always throws some clay, buys a plant, wants something old and ends up with something made of felt.
We always eat, and thoroughly enjoy, a Devonshire tea and get a bit too hot and need an ice cream.
Seeking shade we might end up on a hay bale or be lucky enough to score a chair with a view of either a good band or some rock and roll dancers.
At some stage we pull in different directions.
Nan usually wants to look at crafty things and the children want to go back to the animals.
We spread out and stop to chat to people we know.
We never quite make it back to the allocated spot at the allotted time and a stall holder scores a sale as one of us hangs around waiting.
It's a busy and social Saturday for us and I always feel incredibly fortunate to know so many people in a small area.
This year the organisers have outdone themselves with the amazing line up of artists and food producers.
Entry is by gold coin donation and all money raised goes towards the upkeep of the hall and facilities.
The day starts at 10am and goes through until 3pm.
Enjoy!