Market proves to be a great family day out – as always

It was another buzzing day at the Benoni City Times Car Boot Sale and Bunny Park Food and Craft Market on April 29.

With the sun shining and an autumn breeze gently blowing, hundreds of Benonians and crafters from as far as Witbank came in their numbers to display their wares while bargain hunters capitalised on the cheap prices.

The food stalls drew bigger numbers as residents and foodies tantalised their taste buds with delicious Argentine, Indian and local cuisines, among others.

According to one of the regulars, Martin Jankowitz from Witbank, who was stationed at the car boot sale, the great ambience and conversations he and his wife have with customers is what keeps them coming to the market.

Among some of the wares, Jankowitz displayed were jewellery, bronze and silver vessels and wall brackets. But it was his decades-old typewriter that stole the show.

“I think it was last used about 40 years ago. Although computers have made it easier for us and are much quicker and efficient, with the load-shedding today, it can come in handy,” he said about the typewriter.

At the crafts section, local resident Brenda Madela promoted a portable manual water purifier, which she said is needed in every household because of the recent cholera outbreak and water shortages.

“It purifies water, whether it’s municipal, river or dam water,” she said.

“Because of the recent water shortages in the community, residents get their water from different sources such as boreholes while some store theirs in buckets for longer periods. Although boiling the water is safe, this product kills 99.5% of bacteria.

“It’s portable and can be used anywhere. It’s a must-have, especially because of the recent cholera outbreak in the province.”

Next to Madela was Ashley Botha from Van Dyk Park whose wooden wares included wine racks and pot plants.
“We do this for the community. Anything you want, we can build out of wood,” she said.

Enjoying the good food and soothing sounds from resident muso Niko Potgieter were moms and friends Tracy Bouwer and Karen van der Merwe who came with their children Rochelle and Janku.

“This is a fun family outing for us. We are here because of the great stalls, good music and cocktails. But most importantly for our children to have fun,” said Tracy.

The next market is on May 27 at the Bunny Park.

For food and craft market bookings, contact Janine on 072 713 3332 or email info@craftsinthepark.co.za.

For the City Times car boot sale bookings, email Immaculate at Immaculatem@caxton.co.za or call 062 591 8988.

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