AN estimated 5000 people descended on East Orange Public School once again for the East Orange Village Markets on Sunday.
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Market manager Belinda Drane said the 150 stallholders enjoyed a lucrative day selling and commented on the way it was run.
“There was just lovely weather and great atmosphere,” she said.
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“We’ve got 207 sites and the forecast put a few off so they’re probably kicking themselves now – it was just a perfect day, we couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
During the past eight years of the markets, funds raised have paid for turfing the top playground, play equipment and a kitchen for the students.
As the school’s major fundraiser, Ms Drane said last year’s market raised $20,000 and she was quietly confident this year’s take could be even higher.
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Danielle Cetinski
Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au
Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au
