Dannevirke market day great for the town

The Dannevirke Art Society brought some of its artworks along to the market day. From left: Sue Langridge, Linda Manning, Tracy Pearson, Judy Giddens and Joan Alding. Photo / Leanne Warr

Dannevirke's annual market day proved once again to be a drawcard for visitors from around the region.

Bryce Galloway from Mitre 10 had a sausage sizzle with proceeds going to St John. Photo / Leanne Warr

Pat Walshe, of the Dannevirke Community Board, said he was quite pleased with the turnout at last Friday's spring event.

The crowds were entertained with some "golden oldies". Photo / Leanne Warr

He said between 10am and 11am the streets were crowded with people checking out the various stalls and traffic was backed up.

Wayne Hobbs with 6-month-old Morse. Photo / Leanne Warr

Some stallholders did decide to drop out, but those who came were happy with the response from the community and visitors.

Beth Holden was supporting the Dannevirke Gallery of History. Photo / Leanne Warr

One retailer felt it was good for the town to show Dannevirke still had something to offer.

Chrissy, Sarah and Lois at Vinnie's keeping warm and providing some colour on an otherwise grey morning. Photo / Leanne Warr

Sarah at Vinnie's charity shop said the morning had gone "really well" with a lot of people having a look.

She said the shop always had great support from the community, which she and other volunteers were very grateful for.

"They support us and we support them."

The volunteers would be busy over the next few weeks wrapping Christmas presents for children and putting together food parcels for the holiday season.

Probus Club provided a splash of colour. Photo / Leanne Warr

Tena Mclean and Nikita Johnston's Scentsy stall was popular. Photo / Leanne Warr

It's no accident that Amie and Dianne Boyle from Sweet Snaccidents had plenty to tempt passers-by. Photo / Leanne Warr