A market by the community, for the community in Fairland

The Fairland CPF held its annual spring market with this event outshining successful previous ones.

October 29, 2022

Emily Wellman Bain 1 minute read

Tessa Nobili sells lovely ceramic plant holders that she makes by hand. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

The Fairland CPF held its massively successful Spring Market which will raise funds for various projects including improved service to their community and upgrades for the police station.

Held at the Market Street park, with over 200 stalls and impressive support from shoppers, it was a truly community day for all involved.

Author Carol Honey with her husband David at their stall of wonderful children’s books which she self-publishes after her children encouraged her to sell the stories she had created for her grandchildren. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Pony rides were available for children, a jumping castle and delicious food on hand for hungry or thirsty shoppers on the sweltering day.

Chairman of the CPF Dr Gulam Karim said, “This was a massive effort over many weeks to ensure a successful and safe event. I want to thank everyone involved, especially Mike Styer and his team who pulled this together.”

Fairland Police Station Commander Lieutenant Colonel Clive de Freitas concurred, “The CPF has worked incredibly hard, and it has paid off. It has been lovely to see the community come out in force to support them and us.”

Kennedy Mwashwha had these beautiful birds for sale which he makes out of wire and beads. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Recently the park has been a source of contention in the community as it backs on to the now-closed municipal dump as reported in an article titled, Fairland Dump now closed, [Week ending September 30, 2022].

Natasha Bux and Aqib Queiroz enjoy a boerewors roll sold at the market by the Fairland CPF. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Beagle Watch Security at their stall also offered subsidised micro-chipping for dogs. Something they are passionate about as they are a community leader in helping lost dogs with their safe kennels. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Following the market, all role players ensured that it was left spotless, despite the large numbers of people in attendance. Beagle Watch who had 10 guards on duty to keep festivities safe also removed all the rubbish following the event.