September Markets

Spring has sprung and it is getting warmer outside! Time to hit the local markets again and enjoy getting out with the family. Yay!

 

 

Don't forget The Village Market this Friday evening from 5pm - 10pm - over 40 stalls, live music, Craft Beer tasting, delicious food and much more!

 

 

Celebrate Spring at Hillcrest Country Market this Sunday! Browse through the many stalls of beautiful LOCALLY MADE products, sit on a hay bale and enjoy a great cup of coffee and some brunch while the little ones are entertained with wholesome fun activities! Easily accessible in central Hillcrest. Entrance is FREE!



Read more about the Play Market here. I love this one!

 

Time to get printing!  Print the voucher below to enjoy free entry for the September Market! For non riders only! Let your friends know what a great day out The Play Market is and make it a catch up day! Live music, craft beer and wine, kids entertainment, craft stalls, delish authentic and artisan foods and a great venue!

 

The Meeting Tree have not yet released their next market date.

 

 

One market I am dead keen to visit soon is The Morning Trade, 8 Morrison Street in Durban.

Find out more here

 

For a full list of Durban Markets from Cuizine click here

No one can say we don't have a choice of great markets in this part of the world!!

 

Mothers' Day Weekend Markets

Happy Mothers' Day to our my special Mom readers. Here's wishing you breakfast in bed, warm hugs, sloppy kisses and lots of love from your kiddies and husband!

 

 

For those of you who are living in a hole and don't yet know tomorrow is the annual Hillcrest Primary School Family Fun Day!! The kids have an absolute ball at the market/fun day and is well worth a visit even if you perhaps don't have kids at the school.

 

 

If your family hasn't made plans for Sunday already then as your mothers' day right you should demand to go to the Play Market at Giba Gorge. This is still one of my favourite markets as it is so much more than just a market! Read more about this fantastic market and outing here

 

 

Have a lovely weekend!

 

April Markets

The Meeting Tree and The Play Market both have markets coming up!

  

 

Sad to say I can't make this one as we have my brothers 30th on Sunday at my parents farm (not that that won't be awesome!)

Find The Play Market on Facebook here

Read my take on The Play Market featured on Living Hillcrest here

 

 

My mom and I have a date for this one! I still have only been to one Meeting Tree Market and loved the relaxed vibe in the trees.

Read my take on The Meeting Tree here

And find and like them on Facebook here

Please don't forget that the Shongweni Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning from 6-10:30am
Find The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market on Facebook here
Take a look at their new and improved website hereIn case you haven't heard they will be moving in the future and there are big things happening so make sure you keep up to date!



Hillcrest Car Boot Sale

I stumbled across this advert during a recent search and got quite excited! I think that this is a fantastic initiative from the Rotary Club of Hillcrest. Who doesn't like a bargain? Am I right??

What is that saying...one mans trash is another mans treasure?

 

 

You can keep up to date by visiting the website here or liking their Facebook page here

Hillcrest Easter Markets

It's a busy weekend of Markets in Hillcrest this weekend!

 

Tonight you can choose between (or go to both) The Village Market or the Roseway Waldorf Natural & Organic Night Market. The Village Market is at the Oxford Village (Heritage Market). If you are looking for something 'out of the norm' and 'far from mainstream' then head to Waldorf's night market. Friends dragged us to it a year or two ago and I had to promise my husband I would never drag him back again. It was a bit to "way out" for him and there was no beer tent for him to hide in! The Village Market will feature a live performance by No Fly Zone, a Easter egg hunt, Easter photobooth as well as plenty of food stalls and fashion.

 

On Sunday you should pop into the popular Hillcrest Country Market at Hillcrest Primary.

 

 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

Hillcrest Country Market-2 February

You can find {and like} Hillcrest Country Market on Facebook here

Go to Play Market - 8 February

I just love the Play Market at Giba Gorge.

Read more about what I loved and why here.

Find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/gotoplaymarket

Email gotoplaymarket@gmail.com

 

Unfortunately we won't make this one as it's my daughter's 7th birthday party that day. I can't wait to share the details with you once it is all over!

Support SPCA

MASSIVE MASSIVE Clearance Sale on books as well as various odds and ends from the different charity shops.

Visit Kloof & Highway SPCA over the next three weeks for HUGE BARGAINS Starting Sat 25th January to Sat 15th Feb from 8am to 12noon daily.

There are two marquees. One opposite the Attic Charity Shop and the other in the tea garden area. 80% of the marquees are stocked with books ALL going for an amazing R5 each. There are hundreds of high quality books of all types and the marquees will be restocked with more books daily. Keep checking their Facebook page for daily updates on the items going on sale here.

Please share this with all your friends and family. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in helping the SPCA to raise funds.

Contact 031 7641212/3

Or visit their website

 

The Meeting Tree - February

 

The Meeting Tree starts again in February.  Experience a great day out in the country. Great views, awesome food, beautiful crafts, a relaxed vibe and live music. 

See you on Sunday the 2 February from 11am until 4pm

 

Visit their Facebook page for more details here.

The Play Market - Giba Gorge

I just loved The Play Market. It is SO ideal if you have kids.

 

 

Be sure to put this one in your diary for some shopping, good foof and a great day out with the family.

 

Find them on Facebook here for more info and future dates.

Handmade Creative Market

The Meeting Tree - November

World AIDS Day Christmas Market

Be sure to support Hillcrest AIDS Centre this Christmas.

 

Hillcrest Country Market-3 November

Tracy and Frank are the brother and sister team behind this great concept.

Thanks for sharing this Tracy!

 

 

A monthly country style market in the heart of Hillcrest showcasing locally made goods and promoting the talents of local people

We are pleased to announce that Hillcrest Primary School will be the venue for this exciting new market! There has not been a regular market in central Hillcrest for over ten years and Hillcrest Primary School offers the perfect location, as it is quite literally in the heart of this ever-expanding town. Conveniently located a mere 1.5kms from the M13 on and off ramps, this venue is easily accessible from Durban and the Midlands. We will have the use of the school's hall and outside area for our market, so stallholders will have the option of being indoors or outdoors if they prefer. It is also the only regular market in the area that features an indoor facility, so come rain or shine it will be market time!

This monthly market will focus on showcasing only good quality locally made goods (made in SA). Our aim with this market is to provide an upmarket shopping experience while still retaining the charm of a country market.

Our first market is on Sunday 3 November but please also diarise the following dates on which we'll be having markets in the festive season - Sunday 8 and Sunday 22 December, these markets will be the ideal opportunity for visitors to find those unique Christmas gifts and do a bit of last minute shopping!

Once we're into the new year we hope to schedule our market for the first Sunday of every month but due to school functions there may be the odd time that this is not possible but we will keep our stallholders advised of any changes.

We've received a great response from stallholders and if you're keen to have a stall at Hillcrest Country Market please send us an email: hillcrestcountrymarket@gmail.com or if you'd prefer to chat to us, you're welcome to give us a call - Frank 083 408 46 91 or Tracy 083 30 11 522

We look forward to welcoming you to Hillcrest's exciting new market!
Frank and Tracy Lyle

 

You can find {and like} Hillcrest Country Market on Facebook here

 

See you there!

Halloween - Oxford Village

Could be fun?

I went last year with the daughter and we had a ball...

Highbury Christmas Fair

Go to Play Market - 12 October

For some reason I am really excited about this one!

 

Maybe it is because I know there is lots for the little one to do?

Maybe it is because the ladies who run this sound so great?

I can't wait to meet them!

Maybe it is because (and I am ashamed to admit this) I have never been to Giba Gorge before and have always wanted to?

 

Whatever the reason...I can't wait!

 

 

Find them on Facebook www.facebook.com/gotoplaymarket

Email gotoplaymarket@gmail.com

 

See you there!



Shongweni Christmas Market

Looking forward to this one!

 

 

For more information visit www.shongwenimarket.co.za

Email Christine Standeaven info@shongwenimarket.co.za



The Meeting Tree - October

Don't miss 'the meeting tree' this October.

Put it in your diary now.

 

 

Christmas with Talloula

Get organised this year and do all your Christmas shopping at your local markets and fairs. Support the Hillcrest community and start saving for the 'Favoutite Things @ Talloula' Christmas Fair.

 

I know that I will most certainly be there.

I plan to be one of those organised Christmas shoppers this year!

Visit Talloula's Facebook Page and be sure to 'Like' them here.