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Showcasing Local Crafts Buchan Foothills District Market

By Buchan Resource Centre (Karen King) - 11th October 2004 - Back to News

Showcasing Local Crafts

The women of Buchan and district are involved in an exciting new project, the establishment and development of an outlet for the exhibition and sale of locally produced art and craft.

Working within the recently established Women who Mean Business project, which aims to give Gippsland women the skills and some funds to start and continue projects in their area, the Buchan group met at Neighbourhood House on Saturday for the third in a series of skills development workshops.

Having already completed workshops in (EBecoming Media Savvy, with Deb Bye (former manager of ABC Gippsland and now station manager at life FM), and a weekend of skills development with Jill Gael, the group focused on developing a business plan with facilitator, Belinda Brennan.

Great progress was made towards giving some solid structure to the dreams and hopes of the group.

During the day the women visited the proposed venue, the lovely old post office building, and were shown around inside by owner and former Buchan post mistress, Jess Coates.

The group will meet again on Saturday, November 6 at the Neighbourhood House at 10am and welcomes new faces.

 Buchan Foothills District Market

Buchan is really excited and ready for a full on great day at the Foothills District Market Day is October 17th from 9:30am to 2:30 pm and there will be almost twice as many stallholders than there was in September.

On September 19th Buchan had it's first Market Day and it was deemed a great success. So along with The Caves, The Stonehenge Carvan Park, Backpackers Lodge, The Rock Climbing, Fishing for Native Bass, The Buchan Rodeo, The Pony Club Events, Footy, Cricket. or live entertainment.

There will be live bands coming to Buchan dates and names will be posted on the Foothills District Market website. Or just for a place to get away to enjoy some breathe taking views.

The Foothills District Market is the latest gem in Buchan's crown. So if your looking for a bargain or looking to clear out your garage of the treasures that you no longer have a need for. Or you need a place to take your crafts or fresh local produce.

Then Buchan is the place to be. So check the Gippsland Events Calenders from your computer or just set your mind to be in Buchan on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We hope to see you on Market Day.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: buchanbnh@bigpond.com

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