The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes Kirstie Bedford as an  Australasia Associate Member. Kirstie is the Director of  KDJM Communications of Melbourne, Australia. Kirstie was referred by Graeme Kemlo. KDJM Communications is a boutique PR agency in Melbourne, owned and operated by Kirstie Bedford, who has more than 17  years experience in media and PR. Kirstie has worked as a print and radio journalist, and in the public and private sectors in PR management roles.

KDJM provides  full creative marketing/communication plans, individual plans for a project or event, writing and editing services and media training and advice. KDJM does not outsource clients work to junior staff, preferring to instead utilize a pool of experienced PR practitioners, on an as needed basis.  KDJM has expertise in food, wine, events and tourisim /travel.

updated:4/14/12

Cotswolds Food Store and Cafe

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new Australasia division member Alison Celia Jane Plummer from Sydney, Australia.

Alison is a freelance writer , producing travel, food and
wine articles for a wide range of magazines and has co-written and edited four cook books and published three of her own– the latest is Khams’ Sai Mae Nam Thai Cookbook.

The Board thinks you’ll love  Alison’s latest article, “Cheese, cheer
and tasty puds ” where she shares, “…this beautiful old manor, at Upper Slaughter in Gloucestershire, is run along the lines of a homely country house but, celebrity snags or not, I decide against it as there’s gourmet afternoon tea on the lawn to look forward to – reputedly the best in the area – followed by a tasting menu to work my way through at dinner.”

Editor’s Note: Ahhhh, a woman after my own heart. Enjoy! (lk)

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member Michael Milne from Plymouth, Connecticut, and thinks you’ll enjoy his series on traveling in Australia. As Michael says, “After a month in Sydney, we headed out to see “the real Australia” – the land famous for wide-open spaces and wild kangaroos.”  You can find out more about Michael and his travels through his article titled: In Australian bush, with a grand array above.

The IFWTWA Board of Directors welcomes new member Tim Richards of Melbourne, Victoria and thinks you’ll enjoy one of  Tim’s articles titled, “Kicking over the traces.”  In Tipperary, Tim follows the trail of John Kelly, petty thief and father of Ned. It’s an interesting read.  Enjoy!