Category Archives: News

They were here from the start in 2008! Sat, March 4th will be Con & Harry’s last VH market.

Posted on by

Well it had to happen. They were there in December 2008 when the market first opened. Now, just over 14 years later, they are leaving us for good. Saturday, March the 4th will be Con and Harry’s last market with us.

Just look at those two young fellas from those early days. Time has flown. Harry needs to be a full time carer for his wife. Time to retire.

And boy will we miss them. Not just their fantastic produce, that goes without saying, but those huge smiles, beautiful personalities.

So two more weeks. Then we’ll only have four of our original market stallholders left. But we have built a vibrant market, and when Con and Harry Fresh Fruit do finish on the Fourth of March we’ll shed some tears (probably a lot), and wish them both a long, healthy retirement.

Thank you so much De, the VHFM Community and everyone else involved.

Posted on by

I’ve often commented in our Newsletters, and it’s one of the most frequently made comments to John and myself by members renewing and joining, Stallholders and people just sitting near the Membership/Information Stand enjoying the music and the atmosphere, that our market has such a friendly, happy feeling to it.

The Stallholders Group is a family, if anyone is sick or has any other kind of problem, everyone is concerned, and wants to know how they are. 

I recently had an unexpected week in hospital with appendicitis surgery, and complications, I’m still a bit puzzled how I managed to do the market post on Friday, 20/1, I was being monitored for my second surgery in two days, and I was pretty out to it! At least it made sense, which is more that can be said for some of the messages and texts I sent!

It was really lovely to have a visit from VHFM Chair De Sparks, Calico Cakes, after yesterday’s market, with this gorgeous flower arrangement for me. She also had my favourite Almond Crescents from Anna’s Homestyle Baking, and somehow managed my favourite chocolates from Chocolique. And knowing me so well, a card from All the Gang, with Dogs and Cats, signed by all the Stallholders, and lots of members too.

Thank you so much De, and everyone else involved, the VHFM Community is such a joy to be part of.

Gill Muller, Vice Chair, and Membership and Information.

Huge Congratulations to the Easts on winning this award, so very well deserved!

Posted on by

Big Congratulations to the Easts on winning this award, so very well deserved!

Shared by: Gina’s Kitchen & Field Berries

Another wonderful night celebrating the Wilmark awards with great people and delicious food!! But the biggest unexpected suprise of the evening was bringing home this wonderful award. Favourite Product for Fancy Strawberries 🍓. We thank our amazing members for your ongoing support year after year 👏 the rooster is sure to keep guard of the strawberry patch. 🥇

Congratulations Kimchi Club, Minka’s ‘Wild Fermented Naked Kimchi’ wins First Prize!

Posted on by

Congratulations to Minka, Kimchi Club.

Her Wild Fermented Naked Kimchi won First Prize in its Section at the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA Show.

And her  Bulgogi Sauce Hot Hot was third in its section.

Minka is at the market on the fourth Saturday of every month with her fantastic variety of Organic, gluten free, vegan and hand made in small batches Kimchi, sauces, Wild Fermented garlic,  chilli, ginger, horseradish and red onion, fermented flavoured almonds etc.