Mark Sunday 26 February on your calendar. Yes, it’s time for the West Coast Craft Market in Melkbosstrand again; time for the tannies to conjure up their vetkoek and jaffles while we peruse the knitted and crocheted ware and 1000 other delights on offer. Crafts have never been cooler… TheRead More

Estelle Hinkley (56)’s second career as the organiser of various bustling west coast markets started off by accident. After her husband retired from the navy the couple moved first to Howick in Natal, and then to Sunningdale. And though Estelle loved her new home this former daycare and aftercare providerRead More

Yesterday’s West Coast Craft Market went off swimmingly. The market boasted the usual suspects i.e. Flavoursome Eats, Delightful Handmade Toys, Clothing and Gifts for Oneself and Others. There’s another craft market this Saturday 5 November and it’s going to be a sizzler. According to organiser Estelle Hinkley the Country ClubRead More

The next West Coast Craft Market takes place on Sunday 30 October from 8.30 am to 3 pm at the Country Club in Melkbosstrand. More than 70 crafters will be selling wares ranging from clothes and toys, to candles and ceramics, and the ever popular tannie Louise’s preserves. For theRead More

There were temptations galore at yesterday’s West Coast Craft Market at the Country Club in Melkbosstrand. Crafters displayed their handmade ware proudly.  On offer was anything from clothes and jewellery and food to dolls. Said two ladies exhibiting their first range of handmade toys, “It was so much fun toRead More