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Come support our Maker Maketeers tomorrow at this awesome holdfast bay event

Looking for a relaxed and fun way to spend your Friday afternoon? Join us at Partridge House on Friday 17 April for Movies and Markets Under the Stars, an outdoor community event filled with food, music, markets, and a movie the whole family will love.

📅 Friday 17 April 2026
⏰ 3.30pm – 8.30pm
👉 Free event | All ages welcome
📍 Partridge House, Glenelg

Bring along a picnic rug, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a great night under the stars with friends and family ✨

🛍 Markets from 3.30pm – 5.30pm
🎬 Outdoor movie screening of Bad Guys 2 from 6pm

As this is an outdoor movie screening, the event is weather-dependent. Please keep an eye on our website and social channels for any updates or changes.

To find out more visit www.holdfast.sa.gov.au/whatson

We Make Marketeers will be at the Sunday Funday Market this weekend. Come by and check out our three youth “businesses”

Eco Kits for Kids - stock up on upcycled school holiday fun with these amazing diy craft kits made from upcycled materials.

Pixie Mix - inspired by everything magical, be delighted by miniature fairy gardens, disappearing ink pens, magic growing beans and more.

Princess Polish - joining the Marketeers for the first time, Princess Polish is ready to paint your nails and glam you up.

Hey We Make Marketeers! It's market season again! We have the opportunity to participate in two upcoming Christmas Markets.

The first is Friday, 21 November, from 6:00–9:00 p.m at Glen Osmond Primary School. To participate in this market please PM me as I have already secured us a spot.

Glenelg Christmas Pageant is once again offering a Youth Maker Market component to their event. It will be on Sat. Dec. 6th from 3-7pm. Since this is a youth specific market you will need to apply to Glenelg directly using the link below.

Youth Markets The City of Holdfast Bay invites young makers, designers and creatives to register their interest to host a stall as part of the Christmas at the Bay event, 3pm - 7pm on Saturday ­­­­6 December 2025.

🤞♻️✨ Great news for Adelaide! Soft plastics recycling is finally coming back — planned to roll out within the next 12 months. 🙌

After the collapse of the REDcycle program nearly three years ago, it’s been tough for households to recycle soft plastics. But thanks to the Soft Plastics Taskforce (Woolworths, Coles and Aldi), trials are expanding - and Adelaide is on the list! 🛒🛍️

More information at ▶ www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-09-12/soft-plastics-recycling-woolworths-coles-aldi-trial/105756840

This means that in the next 12 months, shoppers in our region will again be able to drop off soft plastics at selected supermarkets 🤞
While recycling capacity is still limited across Australia, this is a positive step forward for reducing waste and keeping valuable materials out of landfill. 🌏💚

We’ll share more details closer to the rollout - including which stores will be participating. For now, it’s great to know that soft plastic recycling is on its way back to SA!

Join us this school holidays for Dino Day at Trott Park!

Dinosaurs October School Holidays | Trott Park Kids will tap into their imaginations as they examine their own mini dig site.

One of our young makers who is passionate about upcycling is launching her new brand, Eco Kits for Kids. Here is her first how to video launch for her Magic Treasure Candle kit. Check us out at our next market to pick up a kit of your own!

Magic Treasure Candles by Eco Kits for Kids This is a video of how to make Magic Treasure Candles using our DIY kit.

Looking forward so supporting one of our young We Make Marketeers at the One Planet Market tomorrow!

Do you know a school or OSCH program that is looking for an innovative incursion? We Make offers hands on sustainable learning (and fun) on a variety of topics. We are now taking bookings for Term 3! Check out www.wemake.diy for more info and to book.

We Make Infusing sustainability, technology, science and art to support the thinkers and change makers of tomorrow.

Fantastic post from Onkaparinga!

In Australia, around 222,000 tonnes of clothing end up in landfills every year 😱, but you can help make a difference by washing your clothes less often!

Over-washing can cause fabrics to wear out quicker, so by washing only when necessary, we can extend the life of our clothes and reduce textile waste.

We can also minimise the micro plastics going into our seas and waterways because when we wash clothes made from synthetic materials microplastics get released.

Here are a few simple tips to help your clothes last longer, and save your energy consumption:

👉 Wash less, wear more – Spot clean stains instead of throwing clothes in the wash. This saves water and keeps your clothes in better shape!
👉 Use cold water – Washing in cold water is gentler on fabrics, helping preserve their colour and texture.
👉 Air dry – Skip the dryer and let your clothes air dry to maintain their shape and longevity.

Check out our infographic for a quick guide on how often you should wash your clothes to keep them looking great and reduce textile waste! 🌍💚