Collector Fresh

02/06/2026

Greetings from the other side of the world
As you know a few weeks ago Collector Fresh had been asked to move out of its current location .

Life is always unpredictable & I had also been asked to go on a trip prior to this so I continued with my booked plans & will be returning to the store for the long weekend where I will be having sales throughout the store on homewares, skincare, giftware etc plus clearing out chilled & frozen goods.

A selection of Fresh Produce, freshly baked Sonoma, 3 Mills Sourdough & Little Big Dairy Milk will be available .

Gunning Butcher meat will be available to purchase from the freezer.

Stay tuned for daily specials throughout the weekend .

I will most likely be delirious from lack of sleep but look forward to catching up with you !

12/05/2026

07/05/2026

This Weeks Trading Times
Sat 9th & Sun 10th May

Deb will be working in the store this weekend for me from 9am until 230pm as I had a previous Coffee Van booking for the annual Goulburn Polo Mother’s Day weekend.

Rachael from Collector Cottage will be making me up some bunches of flowers 💐 for the store to purchase on the weekend.

Unfortunately it’s never good timing but I will not be here for 3 weeks & the store will be closed.

The store will re open at 9am on
Sat June 6th for the long weekend with plenty of items on sale

Thank you

01/05/2026

I would like to notify you that Collector Fresh will be moving out of its current location on the June Long Weekend. I am thankful to have been given the opportunity to have had the space to open a store for the past 5 years. The time has come for its owners to be able to use their own space again .
I would like to thank everyone that has shopped in my store & supported my small business .
I have enjoyed meeting you all, being able to provide quality fresh produce, local & regional products, making lock down a lot less stressful for you, showcasing local artisans works, being involved in the community, having many great conversations & making lovely friendships .
I will continue with my side businesses- Collector Candles & Skinfood by Jood ( natural deodorant & lip balms ) so in the meantime you can just send me a message in June when you would like to place an order .
The store will be open as usual for this weekend and for May 9th & 10th. May 10th being the last day for a few weeks then it will be reopening on Sat June 6th for a Long Weekend Sale .

Until then I will keep you up to date on what I will be up to next when I know myself
Thank you. Jude

11/04/2026

🌳 Paddock Tree Projects 2026 – EOIs CLOSING TODAY! 🌳

Today is the last day for EOIs for our Paddock Tree Project! Get them in before midnight 🕛

Anybody in the Upper Lachlan Shire is welcome to apply.

What's on offer?
Native trees, w**d mat, and cardboard guards, with two guard options:
Stock-proof Tree Guards – $30/guard
Lighter Konka wildlife guards – $10/guard

For full project information, visit our website: https://gdl.org.au/projects/paddock-tree-projects-2026/
Apply here:
BIALA: https://forms.gle/MPr1Qewq4m7Uic289
COLLECTOR: https://forms.gle/5T9hSdkMWnuwPZFr7
Questions? Contact Leah at [email protected] or 0488 027 653.
Know a neighbour who might be interested? Give this a share!

Gunning District Landcare is pleased to be offering Town and Country Paddock Trees in Collector in 2026. We are offering 1 to 25 native trees and guards per property to landholders in the Collector region to help re-establish scattered paddock trees, supporting both farm productivity and biodiversit...

09/04/2026

Open today Thur until 7pm

Lots of Collector cucumbers & hot chillies

27/03/2026

I had the pleasure of attending a Meet The Author talk at the ANU with guest Stephanie Alexander . Am sure most of you have a copy of one of many of her cook books in your home . I have the orange hard cover which is looking a little worse for wear so maybe I will treat myself to the new 30th Anniversary Edition which includes many new recipes as well as revised & improved recipes from the original book. A great evening learning about her life , her restaurants & her love of good food with lots of humour included !

20/03/2026

Busy weekend for me! .Incase you didn’t know I bought a very cool coffee/ bar 1950s replica Woody caravan . You can hire us for private events , corporate jobs, school events, markets etc either for just great coffees & cakes or set up as a bar where I provide all bar equipment & beverage service with RSA qualified staff or both espresso coffee and drinks depending on your event needs . I would love if you can follow me . Collector Fresh will be in good hands with Deb behind the counter today as I attend a Coffee & Cocktail function with “Woody”.
Shop Open this weekend 9-2 . I am back tomorrow .Have a great weekend