Toti Community Assist's stand, manned by Kurt and Justin Etzel, and Dalene Heath. Photos: Nikhil Gopichand
TOTI Community Assist’s (TCA) monthly car boot market is steadily becoming a staple of the community, with its market at RE/MAX Toti on July 11 attracting over 40 vendors and countless visitors.
The car boot markets have been running since February, humbly beginning with only 13 vendors and a mindset towards growth.
Dalene Heath of TCA thanked RE/MAX for granting the NPO the opportunity to host the markets.
With a van stocked full of household necessities, this stall-holder has anyone in need of a restock covered.One stall-holder showed off handmade sweaters, perfect for winter.Chock-full of creativity is Shana Scott, of Anchor & Oak Designs.Andre and Alisha Gerber, from AlishaCrochet & SoftToys.Home & Handy’s Yusairah Randeree.Showcasing some of Cleanox Detergents’ products is Zareef Kader.One of the stall-holders shows off their innovative fly-removal solution.Trinkets galore at Candice Eddles artisanal store, Candice’s Trinket Corner.Elegant ponchos and beautifully designed tote bags.Margaret Haus and her Cookielicious creations.Markus Buys does a quick demonstration of his pancake flipping skills.Precious Mbatha, of Forever Living Products.Hand-made recycled creations.A stall manned by a young crocheter and a passionate artist. Rawvolution’s Tasneem Badat shows off the future of pet nutrition.One stall-holder brought delicious authentic Indian cuisine.Chants Boutique’s Chantal Moodley.A stall-holder happily showcased their homebrewed scents.Gerrie du Plessis shows off his wife’s crocheted creations.Toys for him, toys for her at one stall. Mary-Anne van Loggerenberg, of Mary-Anne’s Pickled Delicacies.A stall-holder showed off their home-baked cinnamon buns.Melanie Harris was delighted to act out munching one of her delicious Mel’s Munchies cookies.Sweet treats for all your cravings. The Crafty Couple Co’s creation for plastic bag storage, demonstrated by Vee Yesudas.
“The market is growing and we are starting to see new faces and new vendors, which we are very grateful for. All our proceeds from stall bookings go towards fundraising for TCA, to be used for first aid supplies and community assistance. Our area does not have any other regular markets, so this offers them an opportunity to sell locally as opposed to travelling to markets that are held far away,” said Heath.
Stall booking costs R100. TCA’s next market will be on August 1, from 09:00 until 14:00. For more information, contact 078 215 4797.
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