Lions Market at Woodside Revisited 2014

Lions Market at Woodside Revisited 2014

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Posted 2014-02-23 by Haydn Radfordfollow

Where regular stall owners and visitors become friends and support one another in a family friendly space.

Located in the Woodside Institute Hall and surrounding area on the corner of Onkaparinga Road and Nairn Road in Woodside every third Saturday of every month - 7.00 am - 12 noon.



With its friendly welcoming atmosphere, The Lions Market at Woodside has been a long time favourite of mine, whether it was for the fresh farmers' fruit and vegetables, home baked scones, cakes and pastries, honey, chutneys and jams; or the extensive variety crafts and jewellery; or the great range of plants for your garden along with useful expert advice.

Since my previous article in 2012, some more interesting stalls have joined Woodside Market, so I felt it was timely for an update.



At The Wayward Closet, "We make everything ourselves from maternity clothes with breast feeding with discreet feeding, ladies nighties and ponchos, little girls' skirts, happy pants, bags, hand-towels and pet beds," says owner, Sharene. "We import all good quality fabric and hand-craft everything. We are always looking for new things to make."



At The Wayward Closet every item is unique; nothing is repeated; the items are only available at the market or by contacting Sharene direct at her website www.thewaywardcloset.com



Tabitha Eades of A Brush with Magic offers an inspiring thought for the day, "you can't be unhappy walking past a rainbow; rainbows just make people happy." She says, "Even if someone doesn't need something specifically from me, they will stop and have a chat and we both feel better for it."



Some visitors to the hills markets will know Tabitha Eades as the successful artist specialising in original hand-painted artwork of animal portraits; or as a Qualified Reiki practitioner; or for her display of semi-precious gemstones, which range from Agate and Jaspers to emerald, sapphires and rubies.
"They are not necessarily considered gem quality, but are more natural stone. I find them far more interesting, because you can actually see in the Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds, they have much more of a crystal structure, than the clear gemstones. My personal favourite is the Labradorite, which I am compellingly drawn too, as are other people, because each stone is completely different depending on its setting, style and colour."



Where some people are attracted to gemstones for their attractive colour qualities, others value the mystic qualities of the stones as well. Some people are often fascinated by the crystal meanings as well. There is bit of an unwritten rule that people know that stones can offer healing benefits. Tabitha also sources pieces with that in mind. She likes to have a variety of different stones that produce a sense of well being with people. From her Crystal Bible she can determine the different meanings of the different stones and what different crystals mean.



Certain crystals offer some people peace of mind and is a way of empowering them actually in helping them in a situation they might otherwise be struggling in. "It is nice actually to be able to offer a sense of comfort, even if its not of a medicinal level, but is just a mental and stress relief," says Tabitha. "It can offer some the strength of knowing they can get through a particular emotional stress they are going through." At the same time, Tabitha wouldn't ever recommend a gem or healing stone in place of traditional medicine, by any means, but it does offer somebody self help.



The Brick Lady and her son, Thomas specialise in genuine Lego products, accessories kits, books and T-shirts. Kate sources and sells hard to find items that may be unavailable in stores anymore. She sells new and second hand collectable & vintage Lego kits and will also source hard to find Lego pieces for collectors.



Lego collectors are not necessarily children; there is no age limit, they range from children to adults. I was curious how Kate got interested in Lego. She explained there are a lot of adult fans of Lego around. My husband is nearly forty, my son eleven, and my daughter three, and they all love Lego. Kate with a shrug of a shoulder said, "I've just given in and joined them.



Lego is a great creative toy. I've seen my children learn a lot in design, in creativity and engineering skills with Lego. Thomas is the knower of all things Lego and is the go-to-guy for information on kits and when they were made. We think it is a great how it lasts for a long time."



Marlene Smith creates handmade jewellery from her original designs. She buys all the components and puts her own designs together. Marlene said, "I double thread them to make them much stronger. I only make one of each design. I never make two the same. After attending classes I began creating jewellery as a past time. I have been doing it now for four years."



Bellissimo Gourmet Cupcakes and Cake Pops for all occasions.



Anna began baking for her children and her friends' children and was encouraged to start her own cake business. She uses the finest and freshest ingredients, free range eggs and organic and local produce where possible. She caters for gluten free, dairy free, as well as vegan.



The aim of Australia HOPE International Inc. is to try and help alleviate child poverty and provide emergency aid for the destitute. Volunteers displaying authentic African jewellery, beautiful handicraft artecrafts and stunning original paintings staff their display. The African women have created many of the items such as the beads and jewellery from re-cycled materials such as calendars. Proceeds from the sales of these items are in aid of H.O.P.E. projects in East Africa.



Jan West is a hand building potter from Humbug Scrub, who refers to herself as "The Witch of the West"; "a name given to me by my daughter," she says with a chuckle.

"I make pieces from clay without moulds working free hand, says Jan. "As you can't make two pieces identical free hand; they may look alike, but they are never exactly the same." Originally from England about 30 years ago, Jan loves outback Australia with its old houses and outback dunnies. She did an Art Craft certificate course and pottery was one of the things she could do at home. So I bought my own 10 cubic foot gas kiln and I work from home.



For Bonnie Kruger of Bonnie's Biscuits baking is a real passion; she has always enjoyed baking; learning first from her mum as a young girl, and still today uses some of mum's recipes.


All of Bonnie's biscuits are home made with the best ingredients she can source, including butter. There is no added preservative. "All freshly baked for market day, and they taste great," says Bonnie with a cheeky chuckle.



Marlene Wiese & Justin Taylor of Millbrook Valley Farm at Inglewood have a small farm with mixed fruit and nut and an olive orchard. "Our main products are olive oil and the raw honey gathered from their hive, says Marlene.




"All our products are chemical free and organically grown, but we not registered organic. Our main lines are our olive oil, first cold pressed, which has won trophies. We make sure we pick our olives and them to the press within 24 hours and the quality is reflected. We have 2 oils, Greek and Italian. Hand and body cream, which is totally natural product made from olive oil and bees wax from our bee-hive, with no fillers."


Susan of Designs by Stimm has been selling her beautiful hand poured candles and melts at the Lions Market at Woodside for nearly two years. The markets to her are like a family; we are all passionate and love what we are doing and we look out for one another.



She will openly tell you how she loves to have candles that she can afford to buy and use, and not just have them stuck on a shelf somewhere.
"I love how a fragrance can change your mood and day," says Susan. "It's difficult to have a bad day when you are surrounded by beautiful fragrances."



Di Gray ENJOpreneur: a first time staller. Di has brought chemical free, quality fibre technology to the market. Using only water to clean your whole home and outdoors (including the barbie and car) this amazing cleaning system has been in Australia now for 20years. Increasing awareness of our health and the environmental impact as well as saving time and money "is why this matters to me".
"I have worked with children for many years and have seen such a decline in general health and increase in allergies and thought there has got to be a way to reduce this effect on our families"

Look out for Di next month and at a number of other local hills venues

However, it would be remiss of me not to mention a few of the long time favourite stalls at The Lions' Market at Woodside, such as:

The Woodside Lions stall with its tasty whopping grilled, sausage, bacon, egg and onion sandwiches to start your day; prepared by local Lions volunteers.

Ann Wattke & Julie Turner of the Woodside Uniting Church: For over 3 years Ann & Julie along with members of the church community. have been cooking and providing a lovely variety of scones, fruit scones, cakes and biscuits cooked mainly by Julie. All proceeds go to various charities and volunteer groups. Pics: plum & coconut slice.



Rosalie Flavel of Forest Range and her husband are apple and cherry growers. He grows them while she cooks them; a tasty variety of chutneys and jams; all their products are gluten free. As Rosalie says, "They are all made in my own kitchen and I stir them all."





Tim Marshman of Down to Earth is regularly displays his extensive variety of native plants. He is always available to help you with advice regarding plants and assist with useful suggestions for your garden.



Seasonal Surplus: The Mason Girls: Alison, Diana and Lois of the Mason family are sixth generation orchardists at 116 Mason Road, Forest Range. They grow large range of apples and cherries commercially and offer shed door sales when fruit is in season.


From the seasonal fruit they produce jams, jellies, pickles sauces, cordials, dried fruit and are regulars at the Woodside Market. Shed door sales are available Monday to Saturday. Phone: 0438 388 974.



For more than six years Farmhouse Bakery has been a part of the hills and country markets. They offer a wide variety of savoury pies and pasties, fruit pies, cakes and fresh loaves of bread.



Bob and Fran Ryder of Hill Top Wines of One Tree Hill - www.facebook.com/hilltop.wines

Offer a large range of quality hand made Wines and tasting is available.



The Lions Market at Woodside still offers its neighbourly atmosphere for stallholders and visitors with a tasty collection of home prepared foods, fresh fruit and vegetables when in season, native plants and various hand-crafted jewellery, semi-precious gemstones, Lego products, a monster collection of books ,quality hand-craft clothing and ENJO chemical free cleaning products in a relaxed family friendly environment.



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