Northern Regards Artisan Market

We’re in the paper!

A big thank you to Northcote and Preston Leader Newspapers and journalist Ed Gardiner for this great article helping us spread the word about ‘Kate’s Market’

The above photos appear in the article and are provided by The Leader Newspaper.

Like most moments associated with bringing this market together, it stirs up a mix of emotions.

I smile at Kate’s beaming smile,

I cry that she’s no longer here…..

I also giggle at the fact that she was SO angry at me for being away when this photo needed to be taken! Promotion was squarely my job!

I’m grateful that we have one more photo of her, talking about her passion and sharing her support of local makers.

I’m also proud that we are continuing her passion for handmade by gathering at this now annual event, back in Northcote and close to Kate’s home.

A big thank you to my fellow makers and friends, Tash, Wendy and Sassy Susie for being part of this promotion.

Join us at Northcote Social Club on Saturday April 29th 11-3pm for a celebration of handmade and community.

We have a fantastic line up of local makers and good food and beer.

301 High St, Northcote.

Time has a habit of moving on. Our memories and love for you remain as strong as ever.

It’s approaching a year since we last gathered at Northcote Social Club

to honour our friend Kate and celebrate handmade.

We had such a beautiful day last year that we are once again holding “Kate’s Market”

at Northcote Social Club on Saturday April 29th 11-3pm.

Stallholders are invited to apply by completing the application form.

The market is not only a chance to gather as a community, but also raises funds for Kate’s much loved boys.

It’s been an incredibly difficult 8 months since we lost our Kate.

There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of her.

If I’m wearing her beautiful jewellery, a new shop opens up in high st Northcote or I hear a tidbit of market gossip that I want to share with her.

I miss our market planning conversations over cups of tea in her kitchen.

I deeply miss our, sometimes inappropriate, but highly amusing, discussions of every topic while sitting at the market.

I’ve thought long and hard about the best way to remember Kate and to acknowledge her birthday. The thought that I keep coming back to is this,

“Kate’s Market”. A market to gather, celebrate and remember Kate. To celebrate the beautiful community of makers that she gathered and to remember. With a smile and a laugh. And no doubt some tears.

So, that’s what we’re doing. I’ve gathered some of our favourite makers and we’re coming ‘home’ to Northcote Social Club on Saturday April 30th 11am – 3pm.

We would love you to join us.

For more details, please email infowildaboutmelbourne@gmail.com

http://www.wildaboutmelbourne.com

This is an incredibly difficult post to write.

We have recently suffered a heartbreaking loss. Our dear Kate, one half of the Northern Regards team and maker of beautiful jewellery, passed away  on August 4th.

Kate lived her life with passion and gusto. Talented, generous and loyal, she loved fiercely and argued brilliantly. A possessor of fine wit and strong opinions our Kate loved a robust conversation and debate.

She leaves us with treasured memories and a deep sense of loss.

Kate was farewelled in a beautiful service last week in ‘her’ Northcote.  A service filled with love and stories. Stories of our beautiful and loyal friend. 

I would like to say a very sincere thank you to everyone in our Northern Regards community and beyond who have extended their sympathies, love, support and shared fond memories of Kate over the past couple of week.

I hope that you can understand that at this time I’ll be taking a break from  Northern Regards Artisan Market to grieve and heal.

At some time in the coming months, as a community we will gather to celebrate Kate, her beautiful work and help support her two amazing sons. 

Rest now sweet friend. Your struggle is over. 

Travel well sweet friend. We love you.

“Be our guardian angel and ensure we never take talent,  

beauty and friendship for granted.”

Dee x

That’s right, after a long summer break, we’re back TOMORROW Saturday April 11th 11-4pm at Northcote Social Club.

We’ll be filling the iconic bandroom with talented artisans all with upcycled, recycled and sustainable handmade.

Some artisans are making their Northern Regards debut and we have ‘old’ favourites returning.

And of course, there’s beer. And a new chef and menu in the kitchen. It’s the perfect day out really.