Welcome to Bellingen Community Markets.
Spring in the air and we look forward to a lovely sunny market this Saturday. We have a lot of stall interest and the park is full of amazing diverse stalls and people. This includes a wide selection of delicious food and drinks.
Juice box join us on stage from 10am-2pm sharing their grooving tunes and don’t miss the enthusiastic Chrysalis Busking Band who play at 11am in front of the stage. They also have a info stall on west of oval with kids activities. Maggie from the Bello Toy Library will be showcasing her children’s toys and Nico from The Australian Bushsax will be demonstrating how to make and play clarinets. North Bellingen Fire Brigade will be helping us out on the day while shaking the buckets at the gates. Two of their fire trucks will be parked at Church St for the kids to enjoy. Please support our courageous firies !
Thanks for being part of our monthly celebration and collaboration. We hope YOU have a fabulous day of trade, socialising and networking.
Please continue to read all our newsletter to be fully informed.
Kaz Selbie
Market Manager
MUSIC
JUICEBOX
Local groovers Juicebox will be playing their original and infectious tunes at the September markets, spreading their funk, disco and soul throughout the market grounds. If you`ve heard them before then you`ll be looking forward to it and if you haven`t, well come down and get on the funky bus.
See and hear them on stage from 10am – 2pm.
THE CHRYSALIS BUSKING BAND
The Chrysalis Busking Band is made up of enthusiastic young musicians from Classes 4, 5 and 6 at Chrysalis Steiner School. Performing on violin, viola, cello, piano and percussion, the ensemble brings vibrant acoustic music to the Bellingen Shire. The band has toured to Armidale, Mullumbimby and Byron Bay, as well as performing locally – at the Bellingen Community Markets, the inaugural Bellingen Carols, the Bellingen Show, the Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival, and the Taranta Festival. They also regularly pop up around Bellingen for spontaneous busking, building confidence, teamwork and joy through ensemble music-making.
They are delighted to share their music at our market this Saturday at 11am in front of the stage. They also have an info table set up on west side of footy oval with kids activities.
COMMUNITY GROUP
NORTH BELLINGEN RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
North Bellingen Rural Fire Brigade is a friendly and community-focused volunteer brigade helping protect local people, homes, farmland and the beautiful natural environment around Bellingen. Made up of dedicated local volunteers, the brigade responds to bushfires, storms and emergencies while also supporting community preparedness and fire safety education. With strong local knowledge and a welcoming team culture, North Bellingen Rural Fire Brigade plays an important role in keeping the community connected, resilient and prepared.
They will be on the gates welcoming all so please support them where you can.
STALLHOLDER INFORMATION
Thanks for reading our below procedures and terms and conditions. It gives you a clear understanding of how our market works and what you need to do. Your positive, friendly attitude is always helpful and appreciated. Many thanks for your cooperation.
LINING UP IN MORNING AND AFTERNOON – Are you clear on where you need to line up in morning and afternoon? See below map. Casuals were sent a booking email with instructions and directions where to line up.
Please follow the below:
- Permanent stallholders enter 6.15am.
- Casual stallholders enter 6.30am.
- Casuals line up on road as per email instructions.
- Casuals write stall number on big paper, place on your car dash. This helps place you.
- Please remain quiet lining up in morning to consider sleeping residents.
- If you are the last vehicle waiting in line, turn your hazard lights on, so traffic behind knows you are not moving.
- Drive at walking pace and avoid reversing.
- DO NOT DRIVE ON FOOTY OVAL – 1st time offenders will be warned, 2nd offenders won’t be back.
- Listen to market crew directives when entering park. Crew will direct you to your site.
- Park in or close to your site so others can pass.
- Quickly unload gear, take car out and come back to set up.
- Unless advised, if not arrived by 7.30am, your site may be given to another.
- Park a couple of streets away so customers can park closer.
- Fees are collected from 9.30am so please have correct cash ready.
- Don’t rely on sales to pay your stall fee.
- We are a plastic free market. No plastic!
- Food stalls must use recyclable/biodegradable eating utensils; cutlery, plates, cups, serviettes.
- Please reduce waste. Take your rubbish home. Don’t place your waste in our bins.
- Food vendors to take food scraps home for compost or green bin.
- Smile for the camera as photos are taken and uploaded to Facebook after the market.
- Please report all incidents to crew or Manager.
- Gates open again at 2pm to leave.
- Pack up before getting car to ensure a smooth exit.
- If your vehicle stays in market during day, please also wait until 2pm to leave.
- If you must leave early you need to walk your gear out.
- No vehicles enter the park before 2pm.
- Please be out of the park by 3.30pm.
- Thank you for leaving your space clean and tidy.
- Sorry no dogs allowed.
- No smoking in the park, please go outside.
- Market bags can be purchased at the market hub (west side of oval) for $5
- It’s a big list but it’s achievable and helps big time. THANKS 🙂
Thanks for reading our newsletter and look forward to seeing you Saturday.
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