COCKATOO Country Market proudly presented its first round of community grants at the 2 July monthly market.
Nearly $2500 in grants were handed out to local community groups including the Cockatoo Hills Men’s Shed, the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo Nils program, Cockatoo Tennis Club and Hillscene Live.
Cockatoo Country Market is now in its second year.
Market chairperson Tanya Burmeister said the market was established to support community groups and help them thrive and succeed.
“The market is going from strength to strength still maintaining its unique criteria of supporting local business and community groups, farmer’s fresh produce and local artisans wherever possible,” Ms Burmeister said.
“We have just introduced a new vintage and collectable theme to the market’s repertoire.
“Dedicated, loyal local producers such as Australian Green Growers have told the market staff they now have a following at our market.
“It’s fantastic the way the community has embraced the market and it has now become a social event every month in Cockatoo.”
The next round of grants will be presented at the 6 August market.
Community groups are welcome to apply for a grant by emailing cockatoocountrymarket@outlook.com
The market is on the first Saturday of every month from 8.30am to 1pm.
