Market on this Saturday 12th February

Happy New Year!!!!

School has gone back which means Summer Holidays are over and we are ready to hit the ground running for another big year. This Saturday is the first market for 2011 and it has been a while since we saw you all. Sadly the new building will not be ready for us, but we will absolutely be in for April. We have lots of new stall holders both second hand and businesses.

I don't know about you but money just seemed to disappear through my fingers over the holidays and yet the kids still need things. Rather then spending more money on full priced items come on down and find a great bargain. Remember we don't just cater for babies, plenty of great specials for older kids too. I am still finding plenty for my 5 and 7 year olds.

Over the last few Markets I got barely worn size 13 Clarkes School Shoes for $10...wow!!!! an Ikea Egg chair for $50 (normally $140) gorgeous size 6 Country Road Jeans in almost new condition for $12, a size 6 ski suit for $10. The list goes on and on. Cant even begin to list what I would have saved on all the essentials like car seats, cots, prams etc over the past 5 years.

GAMBA ( Geelong Area Multiple Birth Association) will be there running a sausage sizzle and we will also be having some fun Fairy Floss as a treat for the kids.

Meet One of Our Regular Business Stall Holders - Home and Away Hire

1. How did you first hear about the Market?
I think Ariston was where I originally heard about it. Can't remember, it was so many years ago now!!

2.How many times have you been a stall holder?
For several years. I think I joined after the second or third market.

3. What do you love about the Market?
I love that it's putting good stuff to use again and giving it a new life, rather than becoming landfill. I also love that it is a real community gathering (on the day) that ends up supporting a really worthy community group (GAMBA). It's also a great place for networking and socializing!

4. Why should people come down and have a look?
There are the best bargains to be had in Geelong! Whether you are after brands or not, you are sure to find some really good cheap stuff. Also, your support, supports a local community group- not a business.

5. Tell us a bit about your business?
Home and Away Baby Hire has been servicing Geelong and the Bellarine and Surfcoast for 10 years. We hire out baby equipment on both short and long-term rental. Our main stock would be capsules for newborns, but we have a huge range of hire items available from bassinets to boxes of toys. Our website (www.babyhire.com.au) is full of information on prices and products available and you can also book directly online, if you wish.

Another service we offer is professional restraint fitting (either a hire item or your own) that is fully accredited and insured. Included in this service is instruction and demonstration on the best and safest practices when using a child restraint. (Being a mother of 2 small children, I can also give advice from experience on positioning seats in cars etc)

6. What makes you unique?
Home & Away Baby Hire was developed by a Geelong mother who wanted to provide a much-needed service to other parents in the local community. This has since expanded throughout Victoria and New South Wales, with more states to follow! The business strongly focuses on great customer service. This will often extend to providing extra information or advice, accommodating special requests or after hours trips to the hospitals if needed!