The enticing scents of boerewors on the braai, warm freshly made samosas and delightful sweet treats filled not only the air but the tummies of those who happily attended the annual Fairland CPF Market.
The market was the perfect response to any family asking themselves ‘what should we do on this autumn Sunday’? Held on May 29, this market is one of two markets the CPF will host in a year.
The forum’s secretary, Bhaai Cassim, said the event has been running for about three years and grows with each passing year. This year, there were 150 stalls and next, they plan to bump this number up to 200.
It was hosted at Market Street Park. The venue was filled with an assortment of vendors, from security companies to estate agencies to private vendors. Visitors were not left wanting.
Cassim said many of the private vendors were people who had recently been laid off work, “Today they’re putting their talents on display and trying to make some money off of it.”
The day’s most important function was to create a sense of community among those in attendance, as the CPF wanted this event to bring people together. Another aspect was to generate funds that will see the purchase of a generator and upgrades to the Fairland Police Station’s charge office. The rest of the funds will be allocated towards the station’s Victims Support Unit and CPF Patrollers Programme.
Cassim said they have had lots of enquiries from other CPFs to try and copy this model of the market. “We invited them to come over to the event and we are more than happy to help them if they are looking for assistance.”
The next market is planned to be in the spring.
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