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‘TASTE OF GOLD’ HOLMESGLEN FARMERS’ MARKETS
Saturday 31 January 2010
On Saturday 31 January from 9am to 1pm Holmesglen’s Waverley campus will hold the
‘Taste of Gold’ Farmers Market. Farmers from across the state will arrive early to set up
over 40 stalls filled with seasonal produce including honey, wines, preserves, chocolates,
organic meats, seafood and eggs.
As well as purchasing locally grown produce direct from the farmers, visitors can indulge in
a hot breakfast cooked by Holmesglen’s cookery students.
Holmesglen’s Farmers’ Markets occur throughout the year on the fifth Saturday of the
month – approximately four times a year.
Entry is by gold coin donation with all proceeds going to Holmesglen’s Charitable
Foundation, which supports community organisations and disadvantaged students.
Parking is available on site.
Holmesglen
585 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley 3150
2010 Farmers’ Markets dates
30 January, 29 May, 31 July, and 30 October.
To enquire about holding a stall at Holmesglen’s Farmers’ Markets please call 9564 6225.
ENDS
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Karen Hook, Marketing Manager
m: 9564 1651, e: Karen.hook@holmesglen.edu.au
Ross Digby, Associate Director Centre for Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery, Holmesglen
m: 0408 294 800, e: Ross.Digby@holmesglen.edu.au
About Holmesglen
Renowned as a centre of excellence for the design and delivery of education and training
services, Holmesglen is now one of the largest providers of higher and vocational
education in Victoria, with over 50,000 students across three campuses at Chadstone,
Moorabbin and Waverley.
Offering over 600 programs across sixteen study areas, including bachelor degrees,
advanced diplomas, graduate certificates and certificates, pre-apprenticeships and
apprenticeships programs, community and industry short courses, Holmesglen is much
more than a traditional TAFE.
The Centre for Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery is located at:
Moorabbin Campus
488 South Road
Moorabbin
Melways Ref: Map 77G5
Waverley Campus
585 Waverley Road
Glen Waverley
Melways Ref: Map 71A4
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