THIS week has been National Family Week, described by its organisers as “the biggest annual celebration of family life aiming to highlight the importance of quality time together”.

Don’t worry if you have missed any of the events held around the country, there is still time to do something special with your own family this weekend.

Tomorrow has been designated Family Week Feast day, when you are encouraged to invite your family members around and cook them something special. There is no better place to start this operation than your local Worcestershire Farmers’ Market.

If the weather is fine, a barbecue is a great way to get everyone involved with a family meal and to enjoy some quality time together. It doesn’t have to be tomorrow – you can find everything you need at your local farmers’ markets for a delicious family barbecue event at any time over the summer.

Churches Bakery and Hanley Swan Bakery can supply you with some fantastic rolls. You’re spoilt for choice as far as meat is concerned – Elmore Farm Foods, Rochford Country Meats, Vicarage Fruit Farm, Eye Game Larder, Larkin’s Family Meats and G&R Tudge all offer top quality, locally-produced meat.

Of course, no barbecue would be complete without some salad.

Try Akiki Organics and Styan Family Produce for the freshest veg. Fancy a bit of pickle? Head to the Country Markets, Stenborg or Tastebuds stalls.

Delicious.

And why not round your barbecue off with a few drinks – Clives Fruit Farm, Rosebank Vineyard, Newtown Wines, Norbury’s Norrest Farm and Cider Co and George Bomford can all supply you with alcoholic and non-alcoholic treats that are sure to go down well.

Treat your family to a truly local barbecue that could have “made in Worcestershire”

stamped right across it.

Today’s farmers’ market is in Victoria Square, Droitwich, from 9am until 2pm. Tomorrow’s market is in Angel Place, Worcester, from 9am until 3pm.

Next weekend’s market is in High Street, Bromsgrove, from 9am until 5pm.