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For arts and crafts…

South Bank Markets – Every Friday night, Saturday and Sunday

The weekly South Bank Lifestyle Market offers an eclectic array of beautiful crafts, fashion, health and lifestyle products, jewellery and homewares.

FRIDAY 5pm – 10pm

SATURDAY 10am – 5pm

SUNDAY 9am – 5pm

http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/attractions/markets

And the Riverside at the Pier Market is one of Brisbane’s first markets and still one of the best places to find well-priced original pieces of jewellery, paintings, and other local and imported handicrafts.

For fresh food…

Jan Powers farmers markets – Home page

Jan Power’s Farmers Markets – at Brisbane Powerhouse, Manly, Mitchelton and the Queen Street Mall: offering an A to Z of delectable goodies, all made, caught, dug, plucked, picked, bottled or baked by the person serving you.

• Weekly Queen St Farmers Market
• Mitchelton Farmers Market
• Powerhouse Farmers Market
• manly Farmers Market
• Stones Corner Market (Spring 2011)

http://www.janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au

Permaculture in the heart of Brisbane

Northey Street Organic Market: this is where you can buy fresh certified organic produce, dairy and dry goods, right beside Brisbane’s own city-farm.

http://www.northeystreetcityfarm.org.au/

The Home of The Brisbane Markets

The Saturday Fresh Market at Rocklea and the mid-week Twilight Fresh Market on Wednesdays: The perfect spot to experience a lively market atmosphere and pick up your weekly fruit and vegies. (The MarketPlace also hosts the Sunday Discovery Market offering a range of new and second hand treasures.)

http://www.brisbanemarkets.com.au

For fashion…

We love the Valley Markets, long the showcase for Brisbane’s young and talented designers as well as a firm favourite for vintage apparel.

http://www.valleychamber.com.au/valley_markets.html

Young Designers Market – Southbank

On the first Sunday of every month the South Bank Young Designers’ Markets showcases cutting-edge garments, accessories and designs across a range of exciting fashion, jewellery, prints and much more from up to 80 of Brisbane’s most talented young designers.

Upcoming Market Dates:

• 7 August 2011
• 20 & 21 August 2011 – special YDM event during MBFF
• 4 September 2011 – cancelled due to Riverfire Event
• 2 October 2011
• 6 November 2011
• 4 December 2011

http://www.southbankmarket.com.au/ydm.html

For a bit of everything…

Fruit & veg, fashion and gifts under a canopy of glorious giant fig trees

We love the cosmopolitan West End Markets, which has organic produce, fresh and homemade food along with a wonderful mix of stalls offering everything from pre-loved clothing to bric-a-brac.

http://www.daviesparkmarket.com.au

Markey Markets – Vinyl at The Hi-Fi

Marky Markets takes over West End’s Vinyl (out the front of The Hi-Fi) every third Sunday of the month with stalls selling clothes, records, books, shoes, fabrics, knick-knacks, crafts, homewares and more.

When:
Every third Sunday of the month
125 Boundary St, West End, Bne

http://www.markymarkets.com

For an old-fashioned flea market bargain, we recommend the Chandler Markets with over 300 stalls to choose from.

http://www.chandlermarkets.com.au

Source: ourbrisbane.com facebook page

Dive World - Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Free-Diving

Welcome to Dive World! They love scuba diving, freediving and spearfishing in South-East Queensland and invite you to join them.

At Dive World’s Annerley shop (318 Ipswich Road), you can find Brisbane’s best range of scuba diving equipment, freediving equipment and spearfishing equipment. Dive World really are the dive training specialists, offering PADI Scuba Diving Courses from introductory dives (for complete beginners), right through to Instructor courses. And yes, we even do kids courses from the age of 8!

Dive World - Brisbane's Dive Shop

Freediving or spearing more your interest? Then why not improve on your freediving skills  with Australian Record Holder, Ben Noble. Dive World and Ben deliver the AIDA 2 Star Freediving course.

So what are you waiting for? Diving in South-East Queensland is fantastic – so give us a call and get diving today!

They will even take you to Ex. HMAS Brisbane.

Related: How do you start to dive in the sea? The complete guide

The Jocelyn’s Provisions Store

Jocelyn’s Provisions is the pre-eminent destination for quality cakes, patisserie and fine ingredients for the dedicated home cook or professional.

With a nationwide reputation this Brisbane institution is renowned for its skilful staff, quality ingredients, attention to detail and the ability to fulfil the most ambitious requests with taste and style.

Sweet

Jocelyn’s Provisions cabinets arefilled with slices, cakes, tarts and biscuits to suit every occasion from birthdays to morning teas or dinner parties. Their cheesecakes and roulades are popular sellers. With so many delicious treats to choose from, ask the friendly staff for advice.

Savoury

Beef & red wine pies

Savoury tarts, pies and pizzas are just the beginning of Jocelyn’s Provisions’ savoury section. Made daily with premium seasonal ingredients, perfect for one or entertaining groups. The store range changes regularly, orders are welcome.

You can sign up to their monthly newsletters and follow on Twitter and Facebook for updates on new and exciting gourmet food news in Brisbane.

Surf Connect – Wind and Kite-surfing Specialists, North Brisbane

Surf-Connect is personally run by the owner. Lessons are done individually one on one by qualified and experienced instructors. The reputation for safe and great service on land and at sea keeps surfers coming back.

Location/accessibility: right on the water, accessible by public transport (half hour direct train ride from Brisbane City), accommodation, kitchen, hot showers & toilet, internet, hotels & airport pick up also available.

Come and paddle in the beautiful Moreton Bay with like minded enthusiasts. Bring your own board or hire from the club.

Liquid Force – Kiteboarding

Lessons, Rentals, Repair centre, new & used equipment, trade-ins welcome. Liquid Force test centre and school, first aid and boat license courses.

The Bookfest is at the Convention Centre at Southbank until Sunday (the 6^th of February). If you can’t make it or most of the books are gone by the time you get there, fear not – there is one every January as well as one every Queen’s Birthday long weekend (second weekend plus the following Monday of June). Remember, it’s all for a good cause – Lifeline are contributing to the ongoing flood reliefs – and you’ll also get some great reads out of it, too!

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It’s Vintage Darling, Annerley

Most items are around $30 and date before the 1980s.

Ladies vintage includes shoes (~$22), handbags (~$16), dresses (~$25-$50) and plenty of accessories like earrings, necklaces and hats.

Men’s vintage includes jackets, such as safari jackets (~$24), cufflinks, hats (they have fedoras ~$80-$120) and roller skates.

They also have an “El Cheapo” box full of goodies with items for $8 each!

It’s Vintage Darling has a cafe with indoor and outdoor seating with organic, free trade coffee from $3. Read through vintage magazines and have a laugh as you sip on your coffee! Or play a game of chess on their super large chess board.

Summer trading:
Tue – Sun
10am – 6pm

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