February 2014 - Bellingen Community Markets

February 2014 Newsletter
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Welcome to fabulous February and another vibrant day at Bellingen Community Markets (BCM).
Trust you had an excellent month and are ready for an enjoyable, productive community day.
BCM grows from strength to strength, gaining in popularity and pace. Bringing together producers,
artists, services and NFP groups under one big umbrella is a fantastic feat for everyone involved. We
congratulate you for your dedication, drive and sharing with the community. Our expansive, beautiful
environment
grounds affords BCM to spread out and transpire with passion and purpose every 3rd Saturday of
the month. Multicultural diversity of many tastes embrace BCM as we connect and collaborate.
Coming together provides choice, opportunity, good times and relationships to flourish.
Talking about tastes.... mangoes are the flavour of the month. With a bumper season many are
reaping the rewards of mango delight. Eat them green, yellow or orange, chop up for salads and
curries, mango and chilly chutney is delish, sauces, smoothies, ice-cream and delectable cocktails,
so many uses with so many health benefits. Mangos are in season for a very good reason so don't
culture
delay, have a mango today from one of our produce stalls.
Hope you had a lovingly sweet Valentines Day yesterday. If you don’t have any admirers or loves
we hope you gave yourself that extra bit of nurturing care, as you deserve it.
NORTHBANK COMMUNITY GARDENS (NCG) is our wonderful
community group this month. They’ve made a positive impact on the
region by encouraging and teaching the importance of healthy food and
heritage
lifestyles. 2008 saw them create a community garden which now boasts
over 100 fruit trees and rare vegetables. Their NFP nursery sells a large
range of organic, open pollinated, heritage seedlings and fruit
BROADFOOT
trees. NCG initiated the Bellofoodbox venture and in partnership with
Transition Bellingen and Bellingen Chamber of Commerce planted edible
streetscapes in town. BCM is proud to support NCG and aligns with their
philosophy of
reducing energy used to grow, package, store and transport food by growing and
buying local. It’s fresher, cheaper and healthier. NCG are a mission to positively contribute to the
good health of our community and environment so please support them when you can.
LIVE ON STAGE from 10am is the groove, funk, rock based blues and jazz band Broadfoot.
Winning a range of categories in the NCEIA Dolphin Awards they impress audiences everywhere
playing originals, classic 50’s, 60’s, 70’s rock and blues, reggae, jazz, soul, disco, funk folk and
classical. The trio deliver brilliant musicianship with an interconnection of improvisation, tuning in to
JUZZIE SMITH
give an engaging, energy filled performance of scintillating guitar and superb harmonies. Catch
Broadfoot from 10am to 2pm on the main stage and 5pm at the Federal Hotel Bellingen.
Multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Juzzie Smith is also playing throughout the day in E Section
food area. Don’t miss the hypnotic beats and enchanting melodies of Juzzie, he’s a true musical
virtuoso who gives an energized performance playing amazing guitar, harmonica and percussion, all
at the same time. He uses anything that makes a sound and combines this with a rhythmic talent
and raw, warm vocal style. The result is truly engaging, mesmerizing music enticing the listener to
move and feel inspired.
WE LOVE COMMUNITY & MUSIC !
Bellingen Community Markets T: 02 6655 2151 E: info@bellingenmarkets.com.au
W: www.bellingenmarkets.com.au
PO Box 103 Bellingen 2454
Stall fees!
CAR PARKING: Please take extra care
driving your vehicle in Park grounds and
when parking outside of market. Several stall-
PERMANENT SITES:
Insured
holders choose to park at the back of
2 meter
$24
$33
Memorial Hall but this can get congested at 3 meter
times. Another good area is east along Park
$30
$39
St at the Council Swimming Pool Carpark. It
Uninsured
CASUAL SITES:*
doesn't happen often but we had an accident
2 meter
$30
$39
last month where one stallholder banged into another stallholder’s vehicle.
3 meter
$37
$46
A note was left on windscreen but it disappeared during the day. The
Over 3 meters
$7 extra per meter
FOOD SITES:
$11 extra on above
incident was stressful for the damaged vehicle owners but thank goodness
the stallholder who made the mistake reported it to BCM and all has been
fixed. Please drive slowly, be safe and sensible and report all accidents.
HOT FOOD SITES: (perm & casual)
2 meter
$32
$50
listed. Take the time to check it out. You have the opportunity to receive
3 meter
$47
$65
your business link or profile connected to our stallholder page. For as little
4 meter
$60
$76
as $30 for a link and $100 for a profile page with pics and links its a cost
5 meter
$76
$92
6 meter
$90
$106
7 meter
$105
$120
you want to take up this fantastic offer please email your requirements,
Electricity
$15 extra
details, links and photos.
Bona Fide Charities
1/2 price of above
THE BCM WEBPAGE is up and running with all permanent stallholders
effective way to increase your reach and connect with the many who visit
our webpage. Over the coming months one profile will be chosen to insert
into our online newsletter and be
included with our media promotion. If
*Casuals who confirm site and don't cancel
or attend will be required to pay a missed
by filling out a new form and giving us a copy of your updated public
fee at their next attendance. Perm stallies
liability insurance which is vital for everyone’s protection. Your friendly and
who don’t cancel and don't come will also be
helpful section coordinator will be collecting. Please help us help you :-)
required to pay a missed fee next market.
PERMANENT STALLHOLDER UPDATES are underway. Please assist us
Please help lighten BCM’s and your own energy footprint by using
COMMUNICATION IS OMNIPOTENT
biodegradable packaging and eating utensils. Your assistance is needed to
help us reduce the garbage impact on Park. Please clean around your stall
area before you leave and take your rubbish home when ever possible :-)
BCM aim to remain productive, progressive and sustainable. We want the
same for our artists, growers, makers, movers and shakers. Experience
has shown us many heads and hearts are better than one. Together we
are strong, united we belong, connected and powerful we get along and
thrive. May you embrace today and make the most of all situations.
Choose to be happy, healthy and harmonious and reap the rewards.
Please feel free to drop us a line and share your ideas. We would love to
hear from you. What do you think? What can we do to make a positive
difference to BCM and our community?
have a fantastic day !
From the Bellingen Markets Team
EMAIL YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
FOR OUR 15 MARCH MARKET
B4 Monday 10 March
info@bellingenmarkets.com.au
or phone Monday 10 February
6655 2151