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 [...]
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Sowing the seeds
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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; [...]
A passion for food!
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meredith and Dale Edwards have recently opened Passionate Foods in Gloucester, stocking healthy food, organic choices and other quality things to eat, and will be supplying all the pantry items for the banquet. The business is the result of their tree change to an environment offering a slower paced, healthier lifestyle, and they hope that [...]
Behind the scenes
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It wouldn’t be possible to put on a banquet like this without the support of numerous people and businesses behind the scenes. Biodegradable rubbish bags for kitchen refuse have been donated by BioPak (www.biopak.com.au); linen for the tables has been provided by Dianne Ellis, President of the Clarence Town Bowling, Sport & Recreation Club; and [...]
Wining and Dining
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Guests at the banquet will have the opportunity to win some fabulous food and wine experiences at the banquet. Gift vouchers have been donated by Riverwood Downs (www.riverwooddowns.com.au); Steve & Jo’s Bistro at William IV Restaurant, Clarence Town Bowling, Sport & Recreation Club; and Settler’s Arms Restaurant & Bar in Dungog. And to accompany all [...]
Music by Springtide
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Guests will enjoy listening to Springtide, one of New South Wales’ most distinctive duos. Jackie Luke, who plays the Hammered Dulcimer, and Greg Wilson, on the Para-Celtic Harp, will be selecting music from their vast repertoire of styles to accompany the banquet. Although currently based in Sydney, the couple are renovating a house in Dungog [...]
Of books and gardens
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As part of the banquet, we will be raffling items generously donated by some of our many supporters. Among the items lucky guests can win are two bundles of books — featuring cookery, gardening and ‘green’ titles — one from Sunset Books and Music in Raymond Terrace (www.sunsetbooks.com.au) and one from Exisle Publishing, based in [...]
Follow the signs …
Posted in Banquet 2009, Supporters on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Local companies are supporting the 100 Mile Banquet in so many ways. Barrier Signs, based in Taree, is kindly making and donating the signs that will guide you to our venue, Stroud Monastery. Since 1982, Barrier Signs has been taking advantage of the latest developments in technology to supply signage for everyone from the traffic [...]
