Creswick Markets Feb 15th 2025 update

 Good Morning

Well all I can say about the Creswick markets anything bad maybe the cold and rain but even then turned out to be a great result sold a few more mugs, then I did at my first Markets ever and doubled my float money and raised a little more for the Epilepsy Foundation. Funds getting added to the fundraising page as we speak

Everyone was so nice and welcoming and I cannot wait to attend again and better yet its much closer to home.

If you would like to make a mug order anytime

Small mugs $6

Medium mugs $7

Large $8

Special orders available

Extra for postage Australia Wide

I'm currently on the WAIT list for the next Creswick Markets so be sure to follow my facebook page for ongoing updates here

Hand made cards available on special order and personalized stickers too....

STAY tuned as more exciting projects will be added to my creative table including illuminated picture frames that glow in the dark working on my first master piece once the process is down packed I'll announce orders are available...

What have I been up to lately?

 It's been a busy few weeks getting my first market stall up and running and so I've been a bit delayed getting in getting the next challenge link up however I'm working on a new system where you can upload your art work to continuedly stay tuned 

So my firsts markets was completed Sunday 9th Feb in Ararat and I've decided I'll be attending them every month I loved the feel and the community and also the drive was not too bad I am getting more confident on that road.

It was Windy on the Saturday we arrived and to fill in time Saturday afternoon we drove around and found a show and shine event that was due to start at 4.30pm but I didn't feel like it was already a long day for me I just was hanging for dinner at the RSL which we did I had a chicken parma and my support worker had a Vegie Parma

I also experienced during the first post was played at 6pm the whole club stopped serving and we had to stand on the spot and listen to it until they turned toe lights on again and continue eating I've not stood for the post like that before at first we were a little confused to why it was happening but then found out they do it every day at 6pm in respect of the fallen - I like that idea

I have been busy printing some signs for the stall and made a donation box for the epilepsy foundation that I can keep using I raised $21.50 on the day in the box I rounded it to $25 and added it to the fundraising page

For lunch during Sunday I had 2 sausages from their sausage sizzle going I find it hard to pass up a good sizzle these days

A few people in the community took my business card it was great to hand them out too and chat to many of the on lookers

Oh I have been working on gaining sponsorships for STEPilepsy and picked up one of the major prizes from our local Swimming pool Ballarat Aquatic Centre

If you wish to sponsor my STEpilepsy cause you can make a donation and or email me anytime to offer a prize at the end of year

meganflynnm74@gmail.com

If you wish to join the fun and make you're steps count  you can create you're own page here

https://personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au/page/STepilepsyChallenge

Did I sell any mugs yes I did I sold two mugs but it's all in fun and a learning experience always here are the Dates for my next lot of Markets for Ararat

Follow my facebook page for ongoing updates

https://www.facebook.com/craftfromtheheartbymegan

Market News Feb Booked OUT

 Markets Update for February 2025 

Feb is Booked OUT

Other Months this year are still available

Purple Hero Challenge March 2025

 G'day everyone

I'm taking on the purple hero challenge to support epilepsy awareness. I am one of the recipient's  who live with epilepsy everyday, this is following a stroke in 2015.

My STORY

One day I woke up just not feeling quite right I didn't know what it was but I knew something was up and it was not going to be good. I immediately called 000 and got the paramedics straight away, that was fine but after their observation they thought nothing off it and gave me some Panadol and said if nothing changes your welcome to call back. I did not know what the signs and symptoms of a stroke was, I'm thinking they did not know either.

However I did call them back, same crew and I had worsened they got me in the ambulance sirens blaring off to the hospital. I didn't even have to wait long at triage from what I remember. I remember going into the anesthetic room where they make you sign a form and put you under and I remember the nurse their saying she is having a major stroke and pointing out the signs. That's as far as I remember.

From there apparently 2-3 days later I woke up in ICU in the Royal Melbourne Hospital, they asked me do I know where I am I said Ballarat Base, nope  I was wrong, I didn't believe them until the day they were able to wheel me out in a chair on to the balcony and I looked outside OK I'm in Melbourne I said. With many tubes still all over me.

I was then informed I would be there for a while to learn to, eat talk, walk and learn about life all over again and hope to regain some memory back, I was there for a good month before they transported me back to the Ballarat base for another week just for reassurance, they wanted me to attend rehab for another month or so but it was agreed I was stronger enough to rehab myself at home which was the best outcome..

I have had public seizures before in a shopping centre as well

To this day I physically struggle on the left and with deafness one ear is better then the other, walking one side is better than the other, but I carry on the best way I can and also since then I've learned about the correct medication I should be on and why for epilepsy and stroke and where to get further information should I need from the GP and epilepsy charities just like the one I supporting for March and if I can keep the page up all year I will as

$5 from each mug sold will be added to my page

$5 from each card sold will be added to my page 

on top of completing the MARCH challenge together I hope we can reach our target then some

Learning to eat all over again after nearly having been fed through a tube nearly a month

Learning to walk around and observe life again in hospital

DONATE HERE

https://www.makemarchpurple.org.au/fundraisers/meganflynn

I'm proudly supporting the Epilepsy Foundation NSW VIC

About the Epilepsy Foundation

https://epilepsyfoundation.org.au/

The Epilepsy Foundation has been working for more than 60 years to support people living with epilepsy in Victoria and New South Wales, providing support and information, and funding research to find a cure.

We use evidence-based practice to stop avoidable deaths, ensure children get a good education, help people get and keep their jobs and help people feel safe and connected. A good understanding of epilepsy is the key to achieving these outcomes.

The Epilepsy Foundation believes no one with epilepsy should go it alone.