Newsletter for the Rotary Club of Mundaring - Issue No.: 86 Issue Date: 5 Sep, 2010

Now in its third year, the Mundaring Sunday Markets  are proving popular with local folk as well as people outside the shire interested in what we have to offer and the many attractions that the Mundaring Shire has to offer.

Featuring between 80 to over 100 stalls of varying merchandise from local produce stalls  of fruits and vegies to  a new  hat or the latest garden implement or even an electric bicycle!

Established in 2006 with the help of the Mundaring Shire the markets provide a focal point for the local community and also attract visitors to Mundaring from all over the metropolitan area.

Many visitors come to our markets and then go onto the many attractions that the Shire has to offer. Details as to these varied attractions can be found at:

http://www.mundaringtourism.com.au/

Also the Mundaring Shire has a useful events site on that is worth referring to for information, just go to:

http://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/

Then click on the events calendar on the right hand side of the page.

On the home page of this site (‘Mundaring Matters’) there is a brochure available by clicking the menu button on the left hand side of the page entitled ‘Mundaring Sunday Markets ’ that provides more details about where and when our markets are held each month. Also available on this menu is access to an application form for those interested in participating in our markets as a stallholder (seller). The form provides all of the necessary information for a seller to join our happy and resourceful team who make the event as successful as it is.  Our Sunday Markets promote new products rather than used goods, however reconditioned product may be eligible.  Please call David Brockway on 0428 460 179 for further information. The application form is in PDF format and will need to scanned and emailed to David Brockway at: (Click here)

The form can also be mailed to the address on the form itself.

The success of the Mundaring Sunday Markets   enables The Rotary Club of Mundaring Inc, to  assist in funding many local community projects and individuals seeking support for worthwhile causes. In 2008 the Rotary Club funded over 20 local projects to the tune of $30,000. Most of those funds were raised  through the Mundaring Sunday Markets .  At the international level, projects such as Shelterbox: a first response shelter initiative in disaster areas and Polio Plus: a successful attempt by Rotary to eradicate polio throughout the world are supported through our market fundraising efforts.  The markets also provide opportunities for local organisation to present at the markets through an initiative provided by the local Community Bendigo Bank. The bank provides a tent and stall equipment including electronic point of sale EFTPOS machines. The  space for the Bendigo Bank tent is provided free by the Rotary Club for local organizations on a rotational basis. Contact the Mundaring Bendigo Bank for further information.

Stalls are also provided by Rotary for local not for profit  organisations at a reduced rate from time to time.

Co events are encouraged on market days and by working with local business and organizations from the wider community many markets days are accompanied by interesting events that add interest and colour to the day. Keep an eye on our website for details and if you are interested in finding out more about these co events, the Sunday markets themselves or you are interested in finding out more about  the Rotary Club of Mundaring Inc. just click on ‘Want to contact us’ link on our site homepage.