RNH keeps marketgoers merry

Free to read: A last minute change of venue did little to deter the crowd of happy shoppers who assembled at Rural Northwest Health on Friday to bag a bargain during the Twilight Christmas Market.

Rocco Sibley waits patiently for hixs “icecream with a moustache” facepainting to be finished. Photos: MEL JEFFERIES

Threatening rain forced organisers to move the market to the Planned Activity Group (PAG) room late Friday, however, Warracknabeal and District Band soon got everyone into a festive mood with their carols.

From homemade relish to beeswax candles, Tupperware to acrylic signs, jewellery to linen, plants and Christmas table decorations - there really was something for everyone.

Parents were able to browse while their children waited to have their facepainting creations come to life, until the aroma of the barbecue proved too tempting and the crowd gathered around to fill their bellies.