For further coverage of the banquet and some more pics click here to see the article that appeared in today’s Dungog Chronicle.
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In the news again!
Posted in Banquet 2009, General, Media on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Article in the Newcastle Herald
Posted in Banquet 2009, General, Media on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For those of you who missed the great article previewing the banquet in the Newcastle Herald on Wednesday, 25 November, here it is! Herald Article
More images from the banquet…
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on December 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Capturing the day
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our photographer Scott Thomas did a great job of recording the people, produce and preparation that went into the event, and we’ll be posting some of his photographs over the coming days. We hope they capture at least some of the magic!
Our local producers map
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each guest received a lovely little ‘map’, created by Paula Cole and Tess Hilleard, indicating where our produce came from.
A toast to the speakers
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of our main goals with the banquet was to show people what amazing local produce, much of it organic, we have in this area. Our speakers did a fabulous job of highlighting this, so thanks to Simon Brownbridge for his insight into biodynamic farming and the art of baking; to Brian Eastoe for making [...]
Great food, great company!
Posted in Banquet 2009, General on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to all of you who made the 100 Mile Banquet such a tremendous success! We couldn’t have asked for more appreciative guests, better speakers or more efficient, professional staff (all volunteers!). Our kitchen team, headed by chef Angela Hutchins did a remarkable job of preparing delicious food in a very small (and hot!) kitchen, [...]
Sowing the seeds
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each guest at the banquet will receive a gift of seeds to sow in their garden — courtesy of two fabulous organisations: the Hunter Organic Growers Society (HOGS) and Gloucester Seed Savers. Complementing the work of Gloucester Seed Savers is The Gloucester Project, an initiative of a group of people, many food producers, who have [...]
A helping hand
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The banquet team is very grateful to the following people and organisations who’ve donated money, time or expertise to our cause: the Friends of the Monastery for allowing us to use Stroud Monastery as the venue; Brian Russell of Stroud Pharmacy and Councillor Karen Hutchinson for financial support; Stroud Community Website for advertising the event; [...]
The perfect cuppa
Posted in Banquet 2009, Producers on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For the banquet we have sourced our teas from Northern New South Wales. Koala Tea Company, located on the Alstonville plateau, will be supplying our organic herbal teas. Founded in 1994 by Howard and Elle Rubin, the company has gone from strength to strength and is now distributed around Australia as well as internationally. Visit [...]
