Cold, Cold, Cold but still 70+ stalls. No doubt we can expect September 21st to be much warmer weather.
Very positive news in that most stalls reported a brisk trade especially our garage sale style stalls. Elders forecourt was a sell out and more stall holders want to be there as there are deeper sites for pergola’s and so on.
Congratulations to the Girl Guides who had a great success with their sausage sizzle. With Rotary lining up for the next sausage sizzle, the girls will be waiting with great anticipation for their next turn.
Our local schools are excited with their fund raising stalls selling Jelly cakes & citrus faster that the running Jamaican in Beijing!
The Uniting Church and Chaffey Aged Care were happy with their efforts; it’s really great to see all our local community getting behind the market, this really makes all the hard work seem worth while.
The RSL was open showing the memorabilia and had a steady crowd through their rooms. It is a credit to them and well worth the look.
Our market day raffle was won by Kellie Frazer with orange ticket D. 011 sold by Murphy’s takeaways. The raffle is proving to be very popular with market goers!
As the market moves into the future the organisers welcome any comments. We are open to any suggestions to improve our market. Comments can be sent to merbeinmarket@gmail.com or phoned through to market coordinator Pam Amey on 03 5025 1284.
For all news and updates on the market checkout: http://merbeinmarket.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
MERBEIN MARKET DAY STRUCTURE
In line with the Merbein Market’s continual improvement for stall holders and visitors alike a brief day structure has been plotted out below to help you get a feel for what happens on the day.
Start Time Finish Time Task
0630 0900 Stall Setup period (prior to stallholders setting up they must register with the market coordinator).
0900 Market Commences
1000 1130 Site fee collection period
1230 Raffle drawn
1300 Market stalls to commence trading
1300 1400 Stalls pack-up period
1400 Commercial Street to be returned to a clean & tidy state
Start Time Finish Time Task
0630 0900 Stall Setup period (prior to stallholders setting up they must register with the market coordinator).
0900 Market Commences
1000 1130 Site fee collection period
1230 Raffle drawn
1300 Market stalls to commence trading
1300 1400 Stalls pack-up period
1400 Commercial Street to be returned to a clean & tidy state
Merbein Market Feedback
Now 4 markets old, the Merbein Market Day has certainly had a great impact on the community of Merbein. There has been much feedback to the organizers and it’s definitely worth sharing this with the broader community. Some of the feedback includes:
• Just like the end of the war, with people laughing and dancing in the street
• A great carnival atmosphere
• Such a boast to the moral of the town
• Exciting carry on sales during the week for the traders
• Great increase in turnover for the shops on the day
• Have never seen so many people in Merbein at one time
• Just shows what great community sprit this town has even when things are tough
• Good to see the men standing in the street talking and laughing again
• The town welcomes you and a nice family day out with the merry go round and clowns etc
• Stall holders comment a well run and festive feel to the day
However, it can’t always be positive so it’s worthwhile mentioning some of the negative feedback which is just as important in terms of improving the market!
• Congestion on the footpaths
• No car parks left
• Weather is to cold and the market should only be in summer months
• Too much of the same thing need more food stalls
• Just like the end of the war, with people laughing and dancing in the street
• A great carnival atmosphere
• Such a boast to the moral of the town
• Exciting carry on sales during the week for the traders
• Great increase in turnover for the shops on the day
• Have never seen so many people in Merbein at one time
• Just shows what great community sprit this town has even when things are tough
• Good to see the men standing in the street talking and laughing again
• The town welcomes you and a nice family day out with the merry go round and clowns etc
• Stall holders comment a well run and festive feel to the day
However, it can’t always be positive so it’s worthwhile mentioning some of the negative feedback which is just as important in terms of improving the market!
• Congestion on the footpaths
• No car parks left
• Weather is to cold and the market should only be in summer months
• Too much of the same thing need more food stalls
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Record crowds flock from far & wide to enjoy the Merbein Sunshine!
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I lay listening to the much needed rain on Saturday night, but someone was watching over us and when the sun came out in all its glory I knew that we would have perfect conditions for all the Merbein Marketeers!
WE had a lovely day with over 70 stalls braving enough the weather conditions.
Free pony rides were very popular with the little folk as was the hot bread, pies and pasties that were a sell out with the Mums and Dads.
Our shop traders were truly satisfied with the people explosion in the little town of Merbein. One elderly lady likened the atmosphere to ”just like the end of the war when we danced in the street” and so they danced on Sunday to” Big Bad John ”who was playing live and selling his CDs at a fast pace.
With the very enticing prize of $100 in petrol on the cards, the Market raffle sold quickly and who would not want that as a prize! The raffle winner was Halley Treffene , Ticket number Black D82
These markets are a hard act to follow as they just get bigger and better each time. We are so proud of our community spirit and now having interstate visitors as well as stall holders from as far as Broken Hill the future is very bright.
So with that happy note I will leave you with this quote: “If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give “
Pam Amey
Coordinator
P.S: Some exciting news coming out of the market, we have been nominated for the “Regional Achievement & community Awards” to be announced in Bendigo in October so stay tuned!
WE had a lovely day with over 70 stalls braving enough the weather conditions.
Free pony rides were very popular with the little folk as was the hot bread, pies and pasties that were a sell out with the Mums and Dads.
Our shop traders were truly satisfied with the people explosion in the little town of Merbein. One elderly lady likened the atmosphere to ”just like the end of the war when we danced in the street” and so they danced on Sunday to” Big Bad John ”who was playing live and selling his CDs at a fast pace.
With the very enticing prize of $100 in petrol on the cards, the Market raffle sold quickly and who would not want that as a prize! The raffle winner was Halley Treffene , Ticket number Black D82
These markets are a hard act to follow as they just get bigger and better each time. We are so proud of our community spirit and now having interstate visitors as well as stall holders from as far as Broken Hill the future is very bright.
So with that happy note I will leave you with this quote: “If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as those who have none to give “
Pam Amey
Coordinator
P.S: Some exciting news coming out of the market, we have been nominated for the “Regional Achievement & community Awards” to be announced in Bendigo in October so stay tuned!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
July market - Only a week away!
Hi Merbein Marketers,
Our 4th market and winter is here but it won’t rain on our market day, I know that man up stairs. And even if it does rain that will be a great result for all the farmers. We have proven previously that rain doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm and vibe the Merbein Market offers.
We have over 70 stalls with a lot of new ideas as well as our regulars. With the Elders fore court now been opened up it gives us more room, however we have no covered sites left. Given this it’s worth noting that our ‘stallies’ are going to start looking at providing there own cover.
Aged care is holding sausage sizzle at the post office. The sizzling aroma will be beautifully complemented with the smells of the mid morning hot bread bake at Treffene’s bakery and the ever popular fragrance of freshly roasted beans from Coffee Que. Another tantalizing new stall will be Scopaletti’s Olive Oil ice cream, which is sure to be worth a taste, even on a cold morning!
In building the Merbein Market as a great family event, face painting with Belle the clown, the jumping castle, and even free pony rides are all planned!
We hope to have lovely music to set the atmosphere for the ‘stallies’ who we thank for all your hard work to make our market a success.
Just a quick reminder also that all stall holders coming under Merbein Development Association insurance are required to re-pay MDA fees again as it’s the end of the financial year.
See you on Sunday 20th July for another great Merbein Market
Pam Amey
Merbein Market Coordinator
Our 4th market and winter is here but it won’t rain on our market day, I know that man up stairs. And even if it does rain that will be a great result for all the farmers. We have proven previously that rain doesn’t dampen the enthusiasm and vibe the Merbein Market offers.
We have over 70 stalls with a lot of new ideas as well as our regulars. With the Elders fore court now been opened up it gives us more room, however we have no covered sites left. Given this it’s worth noting that our ‘stallies’ are going to start looking at providing there own cover.
Aged care is holding sausage sizzle at the post office. The sizzling aroma will be beautifully complemented with the smells of the mid morning hot bread bake at Treffene’s bakery and the ever popular fragrance of freshly roasted beans from Coffee Que. Another tantalizing new stall will be Scopaletti’s Olive Oil ice cream, which is sure to be worth a taste, even on a cold morning!
In building the Merbein Market as a great family event, face painting with Belle the clown, the jumping castle, and even free pony rides are all planned!
We hope to have lovely music to set the atmosphere for the ‘stallies’ who we thank for all your hard work to make our market a success.
Just a quick reminder also that all stall holders coming under Merbein Development Association insurance are required to re-pay MDA fees again as it’s the end of the financial year.
See you on Sunday 20th July for another great Merbein Market
Pam Amey
Merbein Market Coordinator
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Merbein Market hits new heights!
Merbein Marketeers did it again last Sunday, June 15 2008 with the market day an outstanding success with 67 stalls on a beautiful sunny day.
In excess of 800 people attended with clowns, balloons, a merry go round and jumping castle all adding to the carnival atmosphere. There was everything from art, craft, fresh produce and preserves on display. Stall contents also included everything from rabbit traps to carrots, with ever even pig’s ears completely selling out. Commercial Street businesses did a brisk trade and some even employed extra staff.
Thanks to our stallholders for a wonderful range of products with out you there would be no market. The public are very supportive and forever welcome.
The raffle of a petrol voucher was drawn by the local fire brigade who was in attendance with their new fire engine. The successful winner was Jean Pappin with ticket number 36.
The prosperous market looks to be a set fixture now and the next market will be 20thJuly 2008 from 9.OOam - 1.00pm. Expect it to be bigger and brighter.
Pam Amey
Market Coordinator
Monday, June 9, 2008
Merbein Marketeers 'run' in the Mallee 12!
Merbein Marketeers were out in fine form with involvement in the second annual Mallee 12 fun run and charity walk last Sunday, 8 June 2008.
It was an exhilarating day with Steve Monagetti leading runners from far and wide, all showing us what fitness is all about. The Marketeers were extremely well represented as they show cased many items. Stall holders included the ever smiling ladies from Our Ladies Primary School with their jelly cakes, a new member to the marketeers, Elizabeth from Broken Hill with a stall of fine chocolates to tempt as well. Krystyna’s Hats made a splash of color and were needed with the fine cool day temperatures.
This is the first year the marketeers have been involved with the Mallee 12. We were really happy to establish this partnership and we look forward to being involved well into the future as the event continues to grow.
Hope to see more entrants & spectators at next year’s great Mallee 12 fun run and charity walk.
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