A collection of assorted items, knick knacks, food and drink and even chickens are for sale by community members who come every week or just every now and again.

Franz Krogh, Stan Walters, Warren Murray from the Griffith Mens Shed were returning to the markets for the 'first time in a long time' on Sunday when The Area News visited, selling a range of handmade items.

"The plates and bowls you have seen here have been made by one talented individual from the shed, and any funds made go directly towards buying materials such as timber and steel for future projects," Mr Walters said.

"Anything we sell we are happy with."

Kerry Brill was another returning face, selling a range of handcrafted goods.

She said said the markets had been 'up and down' since reopening.

"It's mostly regular stallholders that I can see coming back which is good," Mrs Brill said.

"But it is always great to see new ones especially heading into summer which is when the markets get busier."

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Inner Wheel Yenda were another community organisation who were selling wares at the markets for the first time.

"This is a one off initiative for the club here today," club member Colleen Braithwaite said.

"We have all bought in items from around the house, anything we sell will go towards the clubs fundraising efforts for Cord Blood Research and anything we don't we will just donate to Vinnies."

Tony Romeo sells all different types of cheeses and is a friendly face at the markets each and every Sunday.

According to Mr Romeo, he had noticed a 'big change' in the markets post lockdown.

"It's getting busier, lot more people visiting and more stallholders are in attendance now as well".

Rotarian Brian Sainty helps organise the markets and said it was impossible to 'pick the public' and predict how many would come through ever week. .

"After our first shut down the crowds poured back in when we reopened," Mr Sainty said.

"Now I think however the public is more cautious, its definently been the same sort of crowd these past few weeks."

And whilst visitor numbers are still recovering, they are slowly climbing.

"The Griffith community have been very supportive and we look forward to welcoming more and more people back in the lead up to Christmas and the New Year," Mr Sainty said.

More information about the Rotary Markets can be found here.

They are held every Sunday the Griffith Showgrounds between 7:30am and midday.

A donation bucket is located at the entrance, with all proceeds going 100 percent to local charities.

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