Welcome to Bellingen Community Markets . We look forward to our upcoming market this Saturday and trust you are too.
Thanks to the many casuals who booked this month. Unfortunately we could not place everyone and several casuals are on our waiting list so we thank them for their patience. Its always a good idea to book early for Bello Markets (ie: after the market just gone and early in month). Leaving it for the last 2 weeks may mean you don’t get in. Priority is always given to locals who make their own product. If there is room after locals are booked then we book quality out of towners.
What’s with this wacky weather ? Rain, sun, cold, hot, wind, wind and more wind. Is summer really coming? I don’t wish the heat upon us, as Bellingen Park is divine when it’s not too hot, especially on the east side of our market.
We have a super duper full park of wonderful stalls this month. Thanks to you and your superb stall, we have lots of choice; diversity, cool creations, produce, food, drinks, necessities, culture, community, alternative, scrumptious food, coffee and of course cool MUSIC.
I’m pleased to see Cheynne Murphy and friends return to the stage with their unique indie, rock originals and don’t miss the 45 piece Wahroonga Public School Concert Band, performing when Cheynne has a break, on the east side of the grandstand. They will be playing on and off all day and are certainly worth seeing and hearing, as is Cheynne. Grab a bite to eat and sit on the oval in the sunshine, listening to music from the stage and grandstand, along with the few talented buskers over the park. Bring a brolly if you don’t want to sit in the sun.
The Bellingen Shire Residents Association has their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 23 November at their office – 25 Nobles Lane, Bellingen. If you would like to be part of this please email John Dorbis bellingenshireresidents@gmail.com to advise.
I can’t believe we are only a month away from Christmas, how time flies. The last few years seem like a blur so I look forward to a more focused, positive, productive and memorable year with good weather, and healthy, happy, harmonious times for all.
Hope to see you soon and have a great market.
Cheers, Kaz
LIVE MUSIC
Cheynne Murphy
Cheynne Murphy and friends play on the main stage from 10am – 2.30pm
Cheynne is a talented singer/songwriter from the Byron shire. Inspired by rolling hills, cobbled streams, the golden surf, he seeks spiritual truth through music, nature and love. Cheynne Murphy, Toby Andrews (guitars), Guy Anderton (drums,percuss), Mat Akehurst (drums).
Great Koala National Park is our community group
The GKNP crew will be on the gates welcoming all to our market. Please support this important group and give where you can to ensure the protection of our most valuable koala.
Wahroonga Public School Concert Band Tour
Wahroonga Public School’s Concert Band consists of 44 students in year 5 and 6, who have been learning their instruments for three-four years. The band has performed at several eisteddfods and events this year. Highlights include being awarded first place in the 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod’s Premium Primary School Concert Band Event; a GOLD Award at the 2022 Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival; and performing in the Sydney Town Hall at the NSW Arts Unit Festival of Instrumental Music.
Within Concert Band is our Stage Band, a band of 22 students who enjoy performing jazz, blues and rock genre of music. The Stage Band was also awarded a GOLD Award at the 2022 Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival; and will be performing in the Sydney Town Hall as the featured primary school Stage Band at the NSW Arts Unit Festival of Choral Music in October.
The Band Tour is the culmination of a year’s work by the students, their conductors and tutors, an opportunity for the students to understand how music links communities, and for others to experience the joy of music. On this tour, we are performing at or in collaboration with rural schools in Coolongolook, Frederickton, Cundletown, and excited to have the opportunity to visit and perform at the Bellingen Markets on Saturday 19 November. We thank the organisers of the markets for their hospitality and look forward to meeting many of the stall holders very soon.
Market note: You will find the Wahroonga Public School’s Concert Band on the east side of the grandstand. They will delightfully play when Cheynne (the band) on main stage, has a break. There will be ample of room on the oval to sit and enjoy. Bring a brolly if you don’t want to sit in the sun.
We are honoured Wahroonga Public School are keen to play for us and welcome them whole heartedly to our market and community. We look forward to seeing and hearing Wahroonga’s talented and dedicated youth and teachers. Don’t miss them.
Logo competition
This is your last chance to enter our logo competition. Anyone can enter and stallholders are encouraged to give it a go.
No more single use plastic
As from 1 November single-use plastic items are banned. Please do not use any of the below:
- straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and bowls
- expanded polystyrene food service items including clamshell containers, cups, plates and bowls
- plastic cotton buds
- personal care products containing plastic microbeads.
Use no plastics of any kind and help us reduce these unsustainable wastes.
All food outlets must be using biodegradable or wood/bamboo plates and utensils.
The same goes for our garbage at market. Please REDUCE YOUR RUBBISH AND TAKE IT HOME. Don’t use our bins or skips bins. Thanks for your cooperation.
Please read and follow the below:
- Read our “stallholder’s terms & conditions” so you know what’s expected.
- Listen to directives of our crew, be patient, friendly and respectful.
- Arrive at the correct time at the right gate. Permanents at 6.30am and casuals at 6.45am.
- Remain quiet when lining up to consider surrounding sleeping residents.
- When in the park, do not reverse and please drive one way.
- Always drive at walking pace and NEVER drive on footy oval.
- When entering, drive in and park close to your stall so other cars can pass.
- Quickly unload and take your car out.
- Park a couple of streets away so your customers can park closer. Parking can be hectic at our market.
- Come back to set up your stall and get ready for a good day.
- Cars must be out by 8am latest and no cars to stay in the park unless agreed with manager.
- Fees collected around 10am. Please have the correct change and don’t rely on sales to pay your fee.
- We are a plastic free market and all eating utensils must be biodegradable
- Help us reduce our rubbish intake and take home ALL your rubbish.
- Smile for the camera. Photos are often taken and uploaded to Facebook.
- Gates open again at 2.30pm for cars to enter for pack down.
- Report any incidents to your section coordinator or Manager.
- Please be out of the park by 4pm.
- Most importantly, have the best market day and thanks for your support and cooperation.
Our monthly market collaboration is a fun day.
Forty plus years in the making, we are sustainable and popular because of the diversity, energy and friendly vibe our markets gives.
This is enhanced by YOU – good people, fantastic music, community groups, friendly crew.
Thank you for choosing to be part of Bellingen Community Markets and helping this to happen. We hope you always have the best day !
Sorry if you didn’t manage to get in this time and don’t let that stop you from trying again in the future.
We’re always keen to hear your feedback, good or bad so don’t be shy, say hi and share your thoughts and experiences. We will respond.
If you don’t already, please LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook and Instgram to receive notifications. Do you know a young tech savvy person who can use Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms to their best? I would like to find such a person so they can do our online market promotions on a regular basis. Please ask them to contact Kaz.
Bellingen Community Markets…. not just a market place, but a great place, to be !
CONTACT
Bellingen Community Markets
Kaz Selbie – Manager
E: info@bellingenmarkets.com.au
M: 0400 261693
