Market Fairs a Hit with Communities

Popular weekend market fairs are bringing the broader community to Uniting AgeWell’s sites in droves.

With fresh produce, home made delicacies, White Elephant stalls and entertainment for the whole family, it’s not hard to see why. 

On Saturday, March 25, community clients from Uniting AgeWell Cottage Club held the inaugural Cottage Club Fair in Mornington. 

Southern Tasmania Community Services Coordinator Lee Marsh said the fair was a special fundraising event organised by clients who wanted to give back to the community. 

“Our clients are always looking at ways to contribute to the community, and have been baking cakes, making jams, gathering clothes and other items for sale,” she said.

"Our clients have decided to donate all funds raised towards charities close to their hearts including the RSPCA and the Cancer Council of Tasmania."

The inaugural fair was a fun day for the whole family, with live music from the Grey Nomad, palm reading, sausage sizzle, Devonshire Tea, Cindy’s Sundaes and a children’s play maze. 

Earlier this month the Uniting AgeWell Ningana Community hosted the annual Ningana Twilight Fair, with stalls selling everything from clothing, jewellery and books, and live entertainment and wood turning demonstrations.

The Fair raised an incredible $3455 towards the residents’ lifestyle activities program.

Lifestyle Assistant Kylie Cooper said there was a great deal of support from residents, staff and volunteers in making this year’s Mad Hatter’s-themed Fair a success. 

“We had a variety of stalls and entertainment, including performances from Sing Australia,” she said. 

“We also had a hat parade, dog show competition, a Mad Hatter’s tea party and games and face painting for the children.”

Kylie said it was a fantastic event that brought the whole Sorell community together. The Mayor of Sorell, Kerry Vincent, judged the dog show, Tony Mulder MLC chose the most creative hat and Michelle Pears from Makebelieve Children’s Entertainment dressed up to entertain the children.

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