As you all know, during the 11 years this market has been running, I’ve always been all about LOCAL and HANDMADE. I am fiercely supportive of both!

And in all this time, I’ve never had to make rules regarding where stallholders actually come from. So while it’s flattering the market is gaining attention from further afield, I am still very conscious to stick to the reasons I started the Made with Love markets in the first place.

Therefore, strong preference will be given to local stallholders (Macleay, Coffs and Clarence Coasts, as well as parts of the Northern Tablelands).

Non-local stallholders are still encouraged to apply, but applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Products will need to be unique and different to anything on offer by a local stallholder to be considered.

We want to keep our stallholders, our staff, our customers and the wider community safe and well, so have implemented a Covid Safety guide for our 28th November 2021 market.

There is ONE BIG change when attending the Christmas market:

Double Vaccination Requirement

The Made with Love Market is classifed under NSW Health guildelines as a “non-food” outdoor market. This means that every customer, visitor, stallholder and helper MUST be double vaccinated, or show proof of a medical exemption.

Significant fines may apply if anyone is caught breaching these guidelines.

Proof of vaccination status will be required to be presented at the entry point to the market.

We thank you for your understanding.

QR Code Signing Into the Market

All customers are required to sign into the Market using our CovidSafe QR Code.

If you do not have a smart phone, we will have staff available to assist you to register your attendance.

Additional ‘Everyday’ Covid Stuff:

· Stay home if you’re unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, etc.

· Maintain social distancing: Keep 1.5m between yourself and others as much as possible. (You may attend in your household group without the requirement to social distance.)

· Use hand sanitiser where provided (you’ll find some at each and every stall!)

· Entry & exit – please note there is ONE entrance with a different exit. The exit points are located at the Northern end of the carpark, with a stairwell and lift available.

· If you feel the market or a specific stall is crowded, please come back! The market is open until 2pm and there’s lots to explore inside Park Beach Plaza.

· Cashless Payment: Please pay for your purchases using debit/credit cards where possible. (Not all stallholders currently offer cashless sales though we are encouraging them to do so.)

· Right to Refuse: The Made with Love Markets /Park Beach Plaza have the right to refuse entry to anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms and will ask these people to leave the market. Customers agree to comply with all directives of our Covid Marshall, Market Manager, market staff and Plaza security.

This information is up to date as of 25th November 2021. The conditions of our Covid Safety Plan may change in accordance with any changes to the NSW Government Health Orders.

• Do not attend the market if you are feeling unwell or experiencing respiratory symptoms.
• Anyone experiencing respiratory symptoms should return home immediately and seek advice from their doctor about being tested for COVID-19 or contact the National Coronavirus Hotline ph: 1800 020 080.
• All persons must follow the directions given by market staff & helpers.
• All persons must follow indicators & instructions provided for entering and exiting.
• The maximum number of customers permitted in this carpark has been limited to 500 at any one time.
• Customers must wait outside market area if the maximum number of customers have been reached, maintaining 1.5m physical distancing while doing so.
• All persons must adhere to physical distancing requirements upon entering.
• Any person entering the market must follow the following personal hygiene measures:
  • Washing hands regularly — Practice good cough and sneeze etiquette — Use hand sanitiser provided — Avoid touching your face – nose, eyes and mouth, where possible.
• The Made with Love Market encourages members of the public to download and use the COVID-safe app.

24th March, 2020.

To our wonderful handmade community,

Sadly I have had to make the decision to cancel / postpone the Mother’s Day market, which was to be held Sunday 3rd May.

In the 9 years I’ve been running this market, I have never had to postpone or cancel a market and I know I am not the only one who is deeply saddened by this decision.

However, after consulting with our Facebook followers and current stallholders, I am SUPER excited to announce I will now be holding a VIRTUAL Mother’s Day market.

We are all affected by the Covid-19 crisis in varying degrees and I am sure many of you feel like me; powerless and sad but most of all feeling the need to HELP…. but how?

Well… this is how… I am going to work my little butt off over the next few weeks to bring a market unlike any other we’ve had… to your loungeroom! You will have easy access to all our stallholders who will bring you their amazing goodies, have specials, discounts and prizes… and you can shop from the comfort of your house. (I suggest wearing your pjs and a glass of wine, just to make the experience extra special 😀 )

The items you purchase will be delivered to your house, or direct to any other address you wish (so you can get presents sent straight to your Mum!)

To allow time for our stallholders to pack and send or deliver your goodies AND also allow extra time for Australia Post to deliver there is another big announcement…

The market won’t just be for one day, it will be for ONE WEEK!

Starting 9am Sunday 26th April and finishing 9pm Sunday 3rd May.

I am determined to support our local handmade market businesses. And I ask you to do your part to help. Even just buying one item from one stallholder will make a difference! But another way you can help is by sharing this news far and wide, because really, anyone, anywhere can shop and buy something special handmade! I would LOVE to make this the BIGGEST MARKET EVER!!!

I am very excited that I can still hold a market, albeit it in a slightly different format. So I personally invite you along to our Mother’s Day Virtual Market to show your love and support for our wonderful handmade community. And bring a little positive into our lives.

Stay tuned! More announcements and exciting news to follow!

x Alison

I am absolutely thrilled to announce our charity for the June market is ARCH. Just read about the amazing work they do:

(and check out their cute animals currently up for adoption)

ARCH was established in September 2013 and is a not-for-profit organisation that has an ongoing charitable purpose of working towards the rescue and re-homing of unwanted animals in the mid-north coast region of New South Wales. 

o Who are we:
ARCH is made up of members who actively manage the administrative side of the organisation. It also has foster carers who temporarily provide homes for animals that ARCH is responsible for whilst waiting for a permanent home. 

o How does it work:
ARCH is in close contact with country pounds and other rescue agencies and with their help we take in animals that mostly have been scheduled for euthanasia. We arrange for the animal registration and ownership transfer to ARCH and we place it with a suitable foster carer until a permanent home can be found.

o Where are we:
ARCH does not have kennels; all of our animals are placed with loving foster families. ARCH attends local markets and has fundraising events where we raise awareness of the need for the rescue agencies and responsible animal ownership.

http://www.animalrescue.org.au/

Once again we have some amazing Lucky Door prizes for the Winter market!

Thank you to all the wonderful stallholders who have kindly donated the prizes. Don’t forget to fill out the entry form when you arrive on the Sunday!

Prize #1 – From James Minson Hand Made Glass

Prize #2 – From Amber Moods

Prize #3- From Amber Moods

1 x Mala Meditation Necklace $39

1 x Matching Bracelet               $20-

1 x Gemstone Bracelet             $15- 

Total of              $74-

Prize #4 – From Retro Ivy

Retro/upcycled inspired unique handbag designed and made by Christina.

Prize #5 from Build My Cake

Kit Geometric Multicutters starter pack of 3 Cutters plus your choice of fondant. RRP $30

the PME  Multicutters are new to Australia , just released in then UK these new 3  size packs are brilliant for creating complex  Geometric designs each there are  6 different  shapes to choose from , Hexagon, right Angle, Square, Triangle, Diamond and Puzzle each pack contains three sizes  small cuts 20 at once , medium cuts  18 shapes at once  and large cuts 18 shapes at once 

to get you started we are  adding a 500gram pack of vizyon fondant  select your colour.

Let your imagination run wild with this one you can use the cuts for some amazing mine craft cakes.

Perfect for bigger kids with  big imaginations

https://www.buildmycake.com.au/webstore/cake-decorating-kits/kit-geometric-multicutters-starter-pack

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Prize #6 – From Shenae Lane & Prudence – handcrafted body treats

Prize pack containing bath soak and whipped body butter.

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Prize #7 – From Loco Heart Designs

Jewellery set – lovely handmade resin necklace and earrings.

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Prize #7 – From WildHeart Candle Co

Gorgeous melt burner plus 2 packets of French Pear soy melts and a 6 pack of soy tea lights.

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Once again we have some amazing Lucky Door prizes for the Winter market!

Thank you to all the wonderful stallholders who have kindly donated the prizes. Don’t forget to fill out the entry form when you arrive on the Sunday!

Prize #1 – From B&L Creations

Prize #2 – From Amber Moods

Prize #3 – From Evie Smith Artisan Jewels

2 x pairs of gorgeous handmade earrings made and designed by Evie Smith. RRP$50

Prize #4 – From Jeanne Jewellery

Mother and child earrings. Large fresh water pearls with sterling silver wire and earwires. 

Prize #5 – From Mad Chomp Books

Zig Zag Zali is a rhyming Children’s Picture book about Lucy and her big dog named Zali, and how much fun they have together.

Written, illustrated and published by May W Pax.

Prize #6 – From Mumma D Designs 

$30 gift voucher from Mumma D Designs.

Mumma D Designs is a mother/daughter combo and together they make handmade cards, baby & toddler headbands, hairclips, hair ties featuring ladybugs, butterflys, birds, boutique bows and other embellishments along with characters such as lalaloopsy, tinkerbell,  peppa pig and little ponys.

We also make quilts, play rugs and have embellished singlets, ruffle bums, outfits for photo shoots and tutus.

Prize #7 from Build My Cake

Once again we have some amazing Lucky Door prizes for the Autumn market!

Thank you to all the wonderful stallholders who have kindly donated the prizes. Don’t forget to fill out the entry form when you arrive on the Sunday!

Prize #1 – From B&L Creations

Prize #2 – From Leonella Pasta

$40 voucher to spend on locally made Fresh Pasta,Gnocchi and Italian sweets of your choice.

Prize #3 – From The Scenic Route

6 pack of my illustrated greeting cards RRP$30

Prize #4 – From J&B Creations

Set of wooden coasters (6) valued at $30. They would be described as random sized pine slices attached to a backing board. 9cm x 9cm approx.

Prize #5 – From Sea of Succulants

Prize #6 – From Evie Smith Artisan Jewels

The latest new design from Evie Smith Artisan Jewels is available at March Made with Love Markets. These beautiful natural tones are so versatile for winter and complement the textures of the cooler seasons!

Prize #7 from My Island Road