by Peter Lang

Marketing Officer

Penrith City Council

Welcome to the new Penrith Valley blogspot.Well, it's not really that 'new', there's been a bit of a 'face-lift' design wise and over the coming months some new features will also be added.Apart from that the blog still represents the thoughts and insights of the staff and the things we do here in City Marketing at Penrith City Council.I guess the major change is to the domain name. Previously to access this blog you needed to type in 'www.penrithvalleyviewsinteractive.blogspot.com' - which frankly, was quite a mouthful. It was also a lot more difficult to remember and harder to find on search engines.Now, it's nice and simple - 'penrithvalley.blogspot.com'. Easier to remember, harder to forget.As for the old blogspot, it will cease to exist as of midnight, May 1st 2009. Now we here at City Marketing still want your honest feedback. Tell us your thoughts and suggestions - send them to me now!Either by email to plang@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or even SMS if it's a short message. SMS your opinion or view to 0409 822240....or simply leave a comment at the end of every story you read by clicking onto the 'comments' button.We look forward to hearing from you soon.

More than a market!

Blog entry by Susan Hamilton
Acting Marketing Officer
Penrith City Council

I thought I would jump in and write one of the first blog entries on the new and improved Penrith Valley blog , well here goes…
I have a pretty full on weekend just around the corner, one thing that I’m looking forward to is the very thing that has “rescued” me from my Saturday morning sleep in….This Saturday (May 2nd) will be Penrith’s first Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market.
The market starts at 8am but for all those who do stay under the doona a little longer on a Saturday the market will still be there until around 1pm.
Unless of course the stall holders sell out earlier (which I have been told happens at the other market locations!) So brave the cool autumn weather and get in early for the freshest finest produce and fine foods.
The market will be held on the first Saturday of each month on the grassed next to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Penrith Council and Library (hmmm, better return that overdue book while I’m there…but that’s an entirely different story!).
Market stalls will be selling fresh local and regional produce including bread, lamb, duck, eggs, olives, sauces, vegetables, apples, honey, jams, plants, condiments wine, cupcakes, brownies, and pastries. There will even be some hot foods making it a great place to rustle up some breakfast or brunch.
We all know the benefits of buying local but the benefit straightaway to you the market shopper is a fresher, less handled and therefore far superior product that your buy directly from the producer.
To find out more about the market you can contact the Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre on 1300 736 836, or click on the Farm Gate Trail link in the visit section of http://www.penrithvalley.com.au/ .
See you there!