scone.com.auChristmas in July Markets
WHILE the snow machine was much, much smaller than expected, the children still had a ball at the Christmas in July markets.
There were more than 20 stalls including mulled wine, warm drinks, wool and sweets.
This year the Mayor unwrapped five hire bikes for everyone to share.
The bikes were purchased from the local sports store and there are other equipment hire in the pipeline.
Jan Sinclair, tourism and events coordinator for the Upper Hunter Shire Council said the markets had been a great success.
“What’s nice is that people have arrived and stayed for the afternoon to enjoy the markets,” said Ms Sinclair.
“It has been a really nice afternoon and we’ll definitely be running them again,” Jan Sinclair said.
See pictures below:
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- Children enjoying the snow at the Christmas in July markets.
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- Lee Watts and Beryl Bates proving even grown ups appreciate the fun.
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- The Scone Singers added the sound of Christmas to the markets with some carols.
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- Jan Sinclair, tourism and events coordinator for the Upper Hunter Shire Council and Len Coluccio from Stone Hill vineyard, Merriwa.
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- There was a good crowd throughout the markets, with people enjoying the mulled wine and hot drinks.
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- Sweet treats were a favourite, with Marilyn Murray.
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- Ruth Hardy was at the markets with information about Landcare.
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- No market is complete without a jumping castle.
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- There was a steady line for hot drinks at the markets.
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- Margie Cooper and Errol Bates supporting the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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- Jan Sinclair, tourism and events coordinator for Upper Hunter Shire Council and Mayor Wayne Bedggood unwrapping the new bikes at the Christmas in July markets.
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- The shipping container to house the hire bikes, which was painted by True Colourz. Mayor Wayne Bedggood with artists Brendan Willis ad Brooke Martin.