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La Madre Bakery was born in 2003 out of passion and a love of good bread and has been a committed stallholder at the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market since its inception in 2009.

Today La Madre is one of the leading independent bakeries in Australia, specialising in handmade breads, pastries and sweet treats.

Owner Tez Kemp says, “We use the finest local ingredients and traditional baking methods to produce a full range of baked goods throughout the year. ‘La Madre’ is Italian for...

It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 2 September, the day after our market, so why not drop in and pick up a gift from a local producer, baker or artisan maker. Wondering what to get your dad or the awesome father figure in your life? Check out the following suggestions:

Brooke Stevens is a young entrepreneur, a busy mum of two little boys and founder of the innovative lifestyle business, Cobbs & Me, maker of gorgeous-looking lupin heat packs. She's also a much-loved Golden Plains Farmers' Market stallholder.

Brooke stumbled across her passion for making heat packs when she was looking for suitable appreciation gifts for her sons' teachers. Unable to find what she was looking for, Brooke decided to get creative and make heat packs for them instead...

Natural gas is here! Locals can now install the latest appliances, like stylish gas fireplaces and alfresco kitchens, as well as favourites like gas ducted heating and hot water.

To help Bannockburn residents get connected, AusNet Services is running a gas information stall at the September Farmers' Market. Greg Hannan, head of AusNet Services Gas says everyone is welcome.

“There’ll be free giveaways and we'll answer all your questions,” he said.

“One lucky person will win...

A recent community survey has shown strong community support for our award-winning Market.

We circulated the Farmers’ Market survey in May to hear what community members, stallholders and market-goers have to say about the service offering of the Market and how it might be improved.

124 community members responded to the survey, which indicated the top reasons for attending include to buy direct from farmers, to buy local,...

Cracker gurus and cordial makers

We would like to extend a big warm welcome to stallholder Helen Kline, owner of Stir Crazy, who has recently joined the Market line-up, offering artisan crackers, oatcakes, shortbreads and zingy citrus cordials.

Helen has just made a big sea change and moved from Melbourne to Aireys Inlet, and is really pleased to be able to attend the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market.

Stir Crazy reflects...

Sharpening specialists

Sharp As joined us for the first time at our June market; offering onsite sharpening for market-goers' kitchen knives, scissors and household tools.

Sharp As is the creation of Tama Pereto and his partner, Pippa.

“I have always been passionate about using a sharp knife and keeping it sharp," Tama began. He added, "When Pippa and I were dating I tried to impress her with how sharp my...