# Building up Bidwill

> Bidwill Uniting hosted its first market night on Thursday, 11 February, an event intended to make a difference in the lives of local community members.

By Jonathan Foye · 18 February 2021 · News

Canonical: https://insights1.uca.org.au/articles/building-up-bidwill/

Bidwill Uniting hosted its first market night on Thursday, 11 February, an event intended to make a difference in the lives of local community members.

Stallholders at the event sold last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts.

Bec Reidy is the Centre Coordinator at Uniting Bidwill. She told *Insights* that the markets were an important part of an overall strategy for the local community.

“The night went really well. There was a great turnout and everyone was talking about the great atmosphere,” Ms Reidy said.

“Stallholders are really keen for the next one.”

“These markets are part of a broader strategy to build resident capacity in running a business. Soon, we’ll be holding training sessions for the stallholders on how to improve their business practices and earn more income.”

*Bidwill Uniting’s markets will take place at 26 Bidwill Square on Thursday 11 March, from 5 to 8pm.*

*For more information on Bidwill Uniting, visit **[their Facebook page here](https://www.facebook.com/BidwillUniting).***