As part of his ninth annual regional tour of the Far South Coast, Costa Georgiadis of ABC’s Gardening Australia is excited to return to Bermagui for this evening of local food and discussion on the increasing role Circular Economy methodology has to play in future proofing the planet.

MC’d by Bermagui’s own, Paul West of River Cottage AU, the event is a fundraiser for the Bermagui Preschool’s urban & Indigenous agriculture project - Moodji Farm - which has recently celebrated its sixth birthday.

This year’s discussion will revisit on the role circularity has in enhancing community resilience as we move into socio-economic and climate uncertainty.

Andrew Taylor of the Regional Circularity Cooperative will co-panel the discussion and get us up to speed on what circularity has to offer regional communities on both a macro and micro level.

Also joining the conversation is Rhiannon Simmonds of Sunny Urban Farm, a Bermagui based grower and beekeeper. Dedicated to thoughtful, climate-positive living, Rhiannon is also the publicity officer for her local CWA branch, where she hosts regular mending workshops. She is also an advocate for slow living and runs seasonal clothing swaps from her home, creating space for connection, creativity, and resourcefulness.

This year’s menu will pioneer new territory featuring produce purposefully planted for the event with the majority of seed provided by cycle experts and long-time Moodji supporters, Bega Valley Seed Savers.

Lead cook, Tora Jong, will design a three-course broadacre-to-backyard meal informed by Moodji produce harvested by preschoolers, high school hospitality students and volunteers the day prior.

Inspired by the wonders of nourishing bodies and the magic witchery of foods, Tora will merge her experience of both herbs and food to create love in a bowl.

Oz Harvest produce will also bolster the plate along with a broad call-out for backyard herbs, fruits and veggies showcasing the passion and potential of growing local.

Commencing at 5pm guests will be welcomed by acoustic instrumental folk tunes from around the world by guitar & mandolin duo, Ralph Cullen & Luciano Bassegio.

This event is proudly supported by Bermagui SLSC, Bermagui Hotel, Oz Harvest and Horizon Bank.