Busy Classy Crafts returns on Saturday

Summer has come belatedly and that is all the more reason to grab a friend (or pooch) and head off to the Bucklands Beach War Memorial Hall on March 25 for the grand re-opening of Classy Crafts Indoor and Outdoor Market for 2023.

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Scouts will be building rafts with a view to floating and racing them while Fisheries New Zealand will also be there with their education trailer.

Visitors will also be able to buy coffee and fresh fruit ice cream.

“We have a perfect tide, a perfect location, some enthusiastic participants and tireless volunteers. We’ve asked the weather gods to play nice and are confident they’re listening,” CBRRA said. h Cockle Bay Beach Community Fun Day, Sunday, March 26, 10am to 3pm.

The market, at 48 The Parade on the corner of Wharf Road, opens at 9am. Just follow the colourful balloons and bunting and enjoy this wonderful setting, a coffee at the local café and the buzz of shopping for unique hand crafted products.

With Easter just a hop away, take the last opportunity to stock up on hand crafted Easter goodies specially made for your children and grandees.

It’s always interesting to meet the friendly, talented artisians, bursting with enthusiasm and keen to chat about the wide range of products they have so lovingly created. One new stall holder with cute hand crafted products is Nina who says, “I’m 13 years old and I have always wanted to make and sell my crocheted plushies/amigurumi and art, I’ve never been to a market before so this is all very new for me! But, everybody has been extremely helpful so I’m very grateful for that!”

Classy Crafts, Howick indoor markets re-commences on April 22 at the Picton Centre and then every fourth Saturday of the following months (except for the last market prior to Christmas which is on December 16).

For further updates check out Classy Crafts Market, Howick Facebook page or contact conveners Cathy and Mel – classycraftshowick@gmail.com h See page 2 advert

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