Community sparkles at Broome Circle Christmas Markets

It would be easy to mistake the Broome Circle Christmas Markets for an extended family event, with the hugs and gasps of joy exchanged between shoppers. The annual event last Thursday showcased the diverse range of art, goods and gifts created and sold by Broome locals. Broome Circle Volunteer co-ordinator of Broome Circle Nina Weir commended the stall runners for putting such intricacy and effort into their products. “They (stall runners) really put so much effort into their items, it’s not just a one off,” Ms Weir said. She noted that the event gave local artists the opportunity to sell products, who may not have established a Business portfolio. “We had a young person have a stall who makes T-shirts, and comes with a support person, who may not have the opportunity to do other markets,” she said. “There is a lot of people who only sell their art or products here, because it isn’t expensive to rent a stall.”