Big4 Beacon Resort passes on donation to Queenscliff Fire Brigade
Espresso Mobile Cafe made a donation of $100 to Big4 Beacon Resort Queenscliff nominated beneficiary - Queenscliff Fire Brigade
2nd February 2012
Queenscliff Fire Brigade are the big winners
Over the Christmas - January school holiday period, holiday makers at Big4 Beacon Resort have enjoyed freshly made coffee, hot chocolate with marshmallows and even iced chocolate and iced coffee drinks provided by Geelong's leading mobile coffee van, Espresso Mobile Cafe.
Their brown and gold signwritten Mercedes van has provided their services at Beacon Resort daily from 8.30 am - 10.30 am and has seen holiday makers queuing for their drinks every morning as they casually wander to reception for their daily newspaper and kiosk requirements.
Australia Day saw the kids having a special treat with double marshmallows in their hot chocolate or white chocolate drinks. Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong Barista and owners, Pam & Alan also presented Beacon Resort owner Lorraine Golightly with a cheque for $100.00 as a donation to their nominated beneficiary being Queenscliff Fire Brigade in appreciation of use of their facilities and power over the holiday period.
"it's been such a hit, Lorraine has already booked Espresso Mobile for the March 2012 long weekend, Easter school holidays and June long weekend" said owner Pam Hislop.
Australia Day 26th January 2012.
By Editor Garth Morrison, www.GoSeeAustralia.com.au
BIG4 Beacon Resort adds Barista touch to astonishing range of top tourism initiatives
Innovative BIG4 Beacon Resort is an economy driver for the Victorian tourism industry and the local Bellarine Peninsula.
At the gateway to Victoria's Surf Coast and the world class touring attractions of the Great Ocean Road, Beacon is strategic placement of a quality product. It is a significant contributor to the local tourism economy.
The tourism industry earns $15.8 billion for the Victorian economy and employs about 185,000 people across the state. Initiative drives Beacon and this 'make-it-happen' attitude benefits guests and local businesses like Espresso Mobile Café Geelong.
Contemporary Australians love coffee so Beacon Resort brought the brown and gold Mercedes coffee van into daily life at the BIG4 park from 8.30am during Christmas-January holiday period to serve fresh barista coffee for holiday makers and hot chocolate with marshmallows for the children. ”Beacon's idea to bring us in is very popular with everyone and we just love chatting with holiday makers while we serve up their drinks", Espresso Mobile barista Pam Hislop said.
The busy daily activities board and notices in Beacon's front office window points to Pancake Express on the Bellarine Peninsula, Portarlington Festival, Sandcastle Competition, Yoga in nearby Princes Park from 8am, Family Trivia Night (book a table), Make Hats, Create Pictures with Perler Beads, Children and Adult movie programs at 9.30am, 4pm and 8pm and the current Colouring Competition winners.
Inside a wall of brochures presents local attractions and destinations supported by the knowhow, when and where of the office staff.
The caravan park has heated indoor pool and spa, indoor camp kitchen, all weather barbecue areas, free movies daily on the big screen, games room Giant Jumping Pillow and Adventure Playground, free kids activities all year round and free tennis court.
Bike hire is available for all ages and there are disabled facilities. A Function Room is available for private hire.
Beacon Resort is notable for its contemporary villas that set a trend of ‘city style by the beach’, with modern furnishings, original artworks and original design.
It was the first caravan park in Australia to build architecturally designed luxury cabins. The Beacon luxury accommodation experience holds its own with a typical capital city apartment.
If inclusive facilities are factored in Beacon is a clear value for money winner. Beacon Resort collected the national award for Tourist and Caravan Parks at the Qantas 2009 Australian Tourism Awards.
The resort caravan park represents the best in the depth and quality of the state's tourism offerings. Beacon Resort's commitment to an ongoing program of facility upgrades and improvements to business practice and customer service has repeatedly set industry standards during its 40 years of operation.
The Golightly family owns and operates the park. They have shaped the business to be a leader in Australia's caravan industry growth over the past four decades as it blossomed from basic caravan and camping in the 1970’s when an amenities block and playground meant upmarket camping.
Beacon has an astonishing range of additional facilities and activities. Beacon Resort offers accommodation, caravan or camping experience, and aims to give guests access to simple things which reconnect with friends and family.
Modern cabins provide accommodation to suit a couple right through to the extended family. Groups are well looked after with several options including camping, caravan sites, motel rooms and self-contained units.
Beacon links with 'Classic' historic Queenscliff on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, Beacon Resort has nine styles of accommodation which suit a variety of visitor markets from families on a budget, to couples seeking high-end accommodation.
Beacon Resort has now been inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, after winning the Caravan and Tourist Park’ category award for the third time. The State Tourism Awards are held each year to acknowledge tourism businesses that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and success throughout the year.
For more information contact: Garth Morrison Editor Go See Australia and Go See New Zealand Directory Email:
garth@contact.com.au
18th January 2012
2009 Barwon Health Foundation Hot Chocolate Day
- from 29th May 2009
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Barwon Health Foundation wishes to thank Russell Colyer and the team from Espresso Mobile Cafe for recognition of their significant contribution to 2009 Hot Chocolate Day.
Your generous support has once again assisted in raising funds for the Geelong Hospital Appeal and the service of Barwon Health.
Gavin Seidel
Executive Director
Barwon Health Foundation
Geelong Franchise Top 9th Nationally
News from Espresso Mobile Cafe Head Office 30th April 2008 -
All 57 Espresso Mobile Cafe francishes have now completed the Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute accreditation by Head Trainer, Paul Jackson. This is a first in the mobile coffee van Industry.
We are pleased to announce that staff member Ross brought EMC Geelong into the top 9 franchises Nationally. Accreditation points are calculated on multiple areas including presentation, knowledge, cleanliness, speed, coffee making skills and end product quality.
Congratulations also go to Ross from Russell and his team at Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong.
Tuesday 12th November 2007
Russell Colyer achieves DGCI "Barista" accreditation:
Being so passionate about his product, quality and presentation, Russell recently attended Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute (DGCI), Sydney 's leading coffee academy, to undertake a one week Barista Internship and accreditation. Here is what Paul Jackson, CEO of DGCI said:
"I am glad it was a positive and fruitful experience for you. I am sure I speak on behalf of Matt, our Head Trainer, that it was a pleasure having you here to participate in the DGCI Barista accreditation process. Your passion for coffee and espresso makes it all the more rewarding and enjoyable for us also. On that note, congratulations on becoming a DGCI Barista and achieving it first time, is the first time Matt has granted this level to a student at their first attempt. Well done Russ"
The visit to Sydney also included meeting some of Sydney's top Barista's at leading Sydney restaurant's courtesy of Scottie Callaghan. Some of Scottie's Barista achievements include:
The Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong franchise is proud to be the only franchise in Australia to have all of their staff hold Formare Barista qualifications as well as an owner holding formal Barista Accreditation by DGCI in Sydney.
from The Geelong Times 12th March 2008
- Instead of waiting for customers to come to their stores, some traders have decided it's better to go wherever their customers are. Ian Kenins, Geelong Times, explores the growing trend in mobile businesses -
Russell Colyer - Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong
It is unlikely there would be a mobile businessman more passionate about his product than Russell Colyer. While a big brown Mercedes is Colyer's office and source of income, it's something of a stage from which the 26 year old proudly demonstrates his considerable skill as a barista.
The 2005 turbo diesel van, complete with espresso machine, fridge, generator and other accessories, was purchased in partnership almost 3 years ago with former caravan park owners, Alan & Pam. "It was a big venture for me when I was so young, but they could see it was something I wanted to be good at." The then 24 year old completed a barista course at Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute in Sydney, and has returned several times since to further his knowledge. His day starts around 7.30 am, parking his van at local businesses, shopping areas, schools and even a retirement village, before finishing around 3.00 pm. Assistant Jade Costello notices a difference in espresso coffee strength at different locations. "You get a lot more double shots from the Tax office employees, whereas primary school teachers prefer mocha or vanilla latte."
While other mobile traders rate freedom and diversity as perks of their itinerate occupations, Russell Colyer is excited by the challenges that change with the weather. "The coffee grind reacts to humidity, so every time I open the back of the van, I have to change the grind and make it slightly finer. Even the bags of beans have to be moved around in different positions. I'm big on making sure people get the coffee they're after and have learnt there's no limit to learning about making the perfect coffee."
PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday 10th October 2007
Espresso Mobile Cafe - Geelong celebrates their second birthday this week -
Espresso Mobile Cafe, Geelong's original mobile coffee business, celebrated their second birthday this week with free birthday cake. Owner and operator Russell Colyer said his mobile coffee van brought top quality, fresh espresso coffee to the desks of hundreds of workers in Geelong businesses each week.
Now two years down the track, his business has grown from strength to strength and operates seven days per week, employing five staff working extensively through his Geelong and Bellarine Peninsular franchised territory. Serving regular and new businesses on his daily rounds, Russell manages to fit in special functions, meetings, weekend sporting events, markets and even the occasional wedding.
Espresso Mobile Cafe is one of 60 similar franchises operating throughout Australia. Russell uses quality freshly roasted arabica coffee beans provided by Sydney based Danes Gourmet Coffee.
"I remember Monday 10th October 2005, our first day on the road, we drove out the gate at 8.00 am in a brand new, shiny, brown and gold Mercedes Vito, excited to launch this unique concept to Geelong businesses" Russell said.
Passionate about his coffee, Russell, a short black drinker himself, has all of his staff trained and assessed with Certificate 11 Hospitality Operations - Prepare & Serve Espresso Coffee by Paul Jackson, Head Trainer of Danes Gourmet Coffee Institute in Sydney. His franchise in Geelong, is the only franchise in Australia to have all staff competantly trained and accredited.
Russell also loves latte art and will occasionally surprise customers with his special creations. Espresso Mobile Cafe can provide a cafe latte, cappuccino, short or long black, Chai Tea Latte, or any other special requirement made with fresh milk, low fat or soy options. Try a hot chocolate with marshmellows, or the delicious White Chocolate Symphony. There are also non dairy Iced cafe latte or Iced Chocolate products available.
Geelong News 18th April 2007
"Upon calling Russell from Espresso Mobile Cafe, we will definately be calling upon him again. He delivers our coffees to our door and they're very scrumptious"
"My favourite coffee is from Russell from Espresso Mobile Cafe. He comes via our workplace, same time every day"
"I recon the best one has to be from Espresso Mobile. The coffee tastes great day after day and they seem to know what they are doing when they make it. Russell is the Barista and Jade usually delivers it to my desk every day"
"Our favourite coffee is from Geelong's Espresso Mobile Cafe"
Geelong NEWS Mobile business feature 11th April 2007
The coffee comes to you with Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong.
You can have cappuccino, cafe late and other espresso drinks made with fresh milk or soy and served by a qualified Barista. Our coffee brown Mercedes van is fully equiped with a commercial grade espresso machine, grinder and fridges and can come to your location.
As well as traditional espresso drinks, Espresso Mobile Cafe also serves hot chocolate, chai tea late, iced chocolate and iced cafe latte - delicious muffins are also available.
Premium coffee beans, hand roasted in Sydney by Danes Gourmet Coffee are used and they are ground on demand to ensure your coffee is of optimun freshness.
Russell Colyer purchased his franchise operations in September 2005 and today with the help of 4 staff, the business operates almost every day of the week. Espresso Mobile Cafe can visit your workplace. All you have to do is call:
Russell Colyer
Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong 0425 77 3231
Remember Espresso Mobile Cafe - Geelong
for your special occasions, events and functions.
Geelong Advertiser Newspaper 26th May 2006
Cuppa joins fight to cure cancer
By Jeff Whalley
The humble cuppa produced by Geelong’s mobile espresso man Russell Colyer is frequently asked to perform all kinds of tiny daily miracles.Mr. Colyer’s brew is called on for the morning pick-me-up and to offer solace from a bad day, but yesterday morning, it was asked to help find a cure for cancer.
As part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, one of Australia’s biggest cancer research fundraisers, Mr. Colyer collected cash from the hundreds of Geelong office workers and tradesman he visits daily.“from the tax office to the car dealerships to tyre workshops, people were happy to put in their money for a good cause,” he said.
Mr. Colyer said his Mercedes Vito, loaded with a coffee machine from Milan, reached so many people across town it would be an easy way to access fundraising for the cancer battle.Donations were received from every Zen Bakery muffin sold.
The 24-year-old Barista said he felt as though he was transporting goodwill around Geelong.“I haven’t been touched by cancer but so many other people I talked to today have” he said.
Picture:FUNDRAISING BREW by Reg Ryan.
Late Note:Russell and his staff raised an amazing $100.10 for the Cancer Council’s 2006 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.
In May 2006 Espresso Mobile Cafe - Geelong donated $100.10 towards the Cancer Council's special fundraiser.
Grovedale Little Athletics Club
Espresso Mobile Cafe - Now Geelong's leading mobile coffee van!
Australia Day saw the kids having a special treat with double marshmallows in their hot chocolate or white chocolate drinks. Espresso Mobile Cafe Geelong Barista and owners, Pam & Alan also presented Beacon Resort owner Lorraine Golightly with a cheque for $100.00 as a donation to their nominated beneficiary being Queenscliff Fire Brigade in appreciation of use of their facilities and power over the holiday period.
Innovative BIG4 Beacon Resort is an economy driver for the Victorian tourism industry and the local Bellarine Peninsula.
Contemporary Australians love coffee so Beacon Resort brought the brown and gold Mercedes coffee van into daily life at the BIG4 park from 8.30am during Christmas-January holiday period to serve fresh barista coffee for holiday makers and hot chocolate with marshmallows for the children. ”Beacon's idea to bring us in is very popular with everyone and we just love chatting with holiday makers while we serve up their drinks", Espresso Mobile barista Pam Hislop said.
Beacon Resort is notable for its contemporary villas that set a trend of ‘city style by the beach’, with modern furnishings, original artworks and original design.
The Golightly family owns and operates the park. They have shaped the business to be a leader in Australia's caravan industry growth over the past four decades as it blossomed from basic caravan and camping in the 1970’s when an amenities block and playground meant upmarket camping.
Beacon links with 'Classic' historic Queenscliff on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, Beacon Resort has nine styles of accommodation which suit a variety of visitor markets from families on a budget, to couples seeking high-end accommodation.
"I am glad it was a positive and fruitful experience for you. I am sure I speak on behalf of Matt, our Head Trainer, that it was a pleasure having you here to participate in the DGCI Barista accreditation process. Your passion for coffee and espresso makes it all the more rewarding and enjoyable for us also. 
Espresso Mobile Cafe, Geelong's original mobile coffee business, celebrated their second birthday this week with free birthday cake. Owner and operator Russell Colyer said his mobile coffee van brought top quality, fresh espresso coffee to the desks of hundreds of workers in Geelong businesses each week.
His franchise in Geelong, is the only franchise in Australia to have all staff competantly trained and accredited. 
to tyre workshops, people were happy to put in their money for a good cause,” he said.
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