Semaphore’s first-ever Winter Solstice Feast in the Masonic Hall was widely applauded by 100 paying guests, great entertainers, chefs and other volunteers as an event that’s here to stay — we’re making it an annual fixture.
Guests paid $50 a head with a substantial part of the proceeds going to the future operation of the all volunteer Semaphore Information/Eco Centre.
Judy and David with their delicious osso bucco
Chefs Judy from Phore Seasons and David from Semaphore Pantry, Sarah’s Sister’s Sustainable Cafe cook Stuart and Abby from The Corner Store delicatessen gave their services free to prepare a sumptuous menu.
Wines from Adelaide Cellar Door and Coopers beer quenched the thirst of all the guests who were not driving on the night, while others settled for water and soft drinks.
Entertainment included local band The Dudleys and one of Australia’s great singer/songwriters, Steve Foster, who performed a 12th century English folk song.
Druid serving wenches in black robes and cloaks later paraded recycled winter fashions from Sumadi on Semaphore Road.
In keeping with the Centre’s mission, it was an all-candlelit dinner to conserve energy
Speakers on the night’s topic, A Taste of the Future, included Education Minister Jay Weatherill, Dr Mike Bossley from the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Centre, Dr Paul Downton on Christie Walk, Bob Catchlove on Plains to Plate and guests also got to talk with representatives of Transition Adelaide West and Conservation Council SA.
Lots of feedback from guests included requests for more entertainment, including pagan rites and a touch of debauchery, together with universal praise for the food and wine and all the hard-working volunteers.
All will be considered when planning starts for our 2011 Winter Solstice Feast.
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