By Judith Shiel
The Rotary Club of Lilydale held its last market for the year on Sunday 5 December.
The Christmas themed market was the perfect place for residents to get some of those gifts for Christmas and enjoy local produce.
Santa (Andrew Ermel) and pixie (Ann Wheeler) both RCL members, arrived in style at the market on the back of the Rotary trailer, ringing Santa’s bell.
Lolly bags, supplied by Cheryl MacKay, RCL Member, were gifted to those who had been good, young and old. So many children were thrilled to know that Santa knew where they lived.
It was a very pleasant afternoon with a dog friendly zone and afternoon tea listening to Rick the busker.
With over 509 cars into the car park and 870 plus patrons through the gate, 49 stalls, and 17 volunteers it was a successful end to the markets for 2021.
RCL received many messages of thanks and gratitude for the careful planning and organisation.
There was special effort on the gate to ensure every one used the QR code to check in. It worked well, thank you to those on the gate and in the car park. Stallholders were very pleased on the day.
A number of stall holders and locals are already looking forward to the market returning on Saturday 6 February.
