Hunter's Endless Summer Soiree

11 April 2017 / Story: Elaine Gazzard, Photos: David Gazzard

Well after a week of downpours which decided to continue into the weekend, thoughts of calling the soirée off came to mind but knowing we were undercover the social event went ahead.

So to set the scene we had a sand and water backdrop moving with the breeze and sound of water flowing down the driveway as well as a welcome gift for each attendee, a “lei” …. lol. The amazing cooks watched over the spit roast with cooking utensils in hand (and of course a beer too) for about three hour stopping to assist with decorations but eager to return to their cooking while Elaine and Dianne Kerr slaved away in the kitchen.

Despite the weather, over 20 members attended in their “Summer Outfits” (brave, very brave). With some newer members as well as many who’ve been members for years, it was great to get to know everyone that little bit more. With plenty of socialising and so many new faces, I can see the club continuing for many years to come.

 There was old surf music playing in the back ground lots of nostalgia and plenty to munchies, including warm damper cob to chase the chill away before dinner. When ready the meat was expertly carved by Grant and David. Josh Fitzgerald commenting that the meat was one of the best spit roasts he had eaten. I am hoping that was the general consensus. Desert followed pavlova, cheesecake, gluten free chocolate cake and fruit. And no, not once did the rain let up. Thanks to all the members that drove a long way to join us, and to all I hope you had a good night.

This event used the 2016 fundraising from the sale of Entertainment Books in the Hunter Chapter to cover most of the meat for the spit roast.

2017/18 Entertainment Books are available for sale again: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9n21323 

Huge thanks to Elaine Gazzard, David Gazzard, Robert Emmett, Dianne Kerr and Ken (their Neighbour, the spit roast king).

See David's Photos: HERE