Out and about at the Willunga Farmers Market · Cardijn formal at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre · Fleurieu Film Festival at Serafino Wines · FLM networking event at Harcourts South Coast · Tatachilla formal at Serafino Wines · Charlotte Dalton Wines unveils Project 5255

For almost twenty years the market has been a weekly mainstay for shoppers and traders alike. We asked some of these fine folk what the market means to them personally and more broadly to the region. Photography by Loki Hall.

01. Sandra DePoi, Market member. ‘It is really important. The market is full of producers that I have come to know and love. It is a constant in my life and is full of nutritionally dense food.’ 02. Todd Steele, Chef. ‘I’ve been coming to the market since day dot. It is a massive asset and the farmers look after me so I am grateful. It’s great to see all of this local produce in the same place and at the same time. I walk in and if something grabs my attention, I buy it. It’s all about supporting locals.’ 03. Mark Pethick, Food Chakra trader (currently on hiatus after welcoming a new addition to the family). ‘It’s a time to connect with our community in a really wholesome, grounding way and it’s kid friendly.’ So wins all around? ‘Yes.’ 04. Luke Growden and Caleigh Hunt, Market members. ‘It is a huge drawcard for the region and supports local growers. It is where we do our weekly shop and come to get a lovely dose of community. We love the toasties from Little Acre Foods and we always get fresh citrus from Bill & Zola.’ 05. Tim de Rose, McCarthy’s Orchard. McCarthy’s have been trading at the market since the beginning. Lisa and Mark McCarthy actually met at the market (so more than fruit and vegetable has been grown from this community). ‘The market is a great opportunity to sell and speak directly to the people who buy your products and you get to know what they like and what they want.’ Plus …’Isn’t it good to know your farmer?’ 06. Aaron and Meg Dickson, 81 Acres. When Meg and Aaron began their free-range pork business they 100% had the farmers market as a goal for their product. ‘It means everything to us and it is who we are as producers,’ says Aaron. ‘That relationship with customers is a crucial part of getting buyers to understand our product,’ says Meg. They also love the friendships they have formed through the market. 07. Nikki O’Brien and Kalesha Rogers, Pure Mushrooms. Kalesha’s family has run their mushroom business from Woodcroft for years. They grow forty tonnes of mushrooms a week! So the market is a small slice of the pie. ‘We love the market for its loyal customer base and for sharing a passion for growing with other farmers.’ Kalesha also likes doing swaps with other producers. 08. Daign Kotze and Claire Oakey, Alnda Farms. Alnda Farms is an old-fashioned market garden, growing small quantities of heritage vegetables in an organic, sustainable way. It is always fresh as. ‘We like the customer relationships,’ says Claire. ‘It is really a paddock to plate circular economy.’ 09. Clarissa Mayer, Market member. Clarissa moved from Germany to the Fleurieu a few years ago. Markets and fresh produce is what she grew up with so it was a natural choice for her. ‘It’s what I grew up with and I like the sense of community. It is great for tourists as well as local producers. I love Matchett’s bagels.’

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A happy crowd gathered for a night of social interaction at the new home of Harcourts South Coast. Guests happily mingled and revelled in the opportunity to meet new and old business associates and friends.

Congratulations to all Year 12 students for graduating in what was a challenging year to be finishing high school. Celebrations took place at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

01. Morgan Phillips and Arron Lyall. 02. Debbie Shepherd and Lena Labschin-Thumm. 03. Sam and Mark Forde. 04. Jane and Ian Bromell. 05. Narelle Camm, Beth Statford and Emma Nankivell. 06. Jayde Free and Kim Steele. 07. Deacon Penn, Tanisha Jentz, Jacob Mapleston and Natasha Beford. 08. Jacob McDonald, Tully Best, Joe Chismesya and Steph Rallis, Jacob Mapleston, Katie Painter. 09. Madi Harris & Wes Weetra. 10. Suresh Manickam & Blake Kirk. 11. Josh Gonzales and friends.

On February 17 Charlotte Hardy of Charlotte Dalton Wines unveiled her Langhorne Creek Project 5255 Fiano at her Port Elliot cellar door. Guests enjoyed canapes from Billy Dohnt as they sipped the limited-edition wine. Photographer: Flavia Watkins

After a fairly challenging 2020 Tatchilla Year 12 students were finally able to celebrate. The festivities were held at Serafino Wines on 19 February 2021. Congratulations to all and best of luck with your future endeavours!

01. Ben and Sam Watkins. 02. Charlotte Hardy, Rob Mack and Sam Watkins. 03. Hugh Baldwin, Charlotte Hardy, Rebecca Willson. 04. Jeff and Michelle Ottaway. 05. Marina Goldsworthy and Charlotte Hardy. 06. Robyn and Greg Follett with Meredie. 07. Nicola Currie and Isobel Warren. 08. Aleasha Paardekooper and Orlando Zohar. 09. Darcy Needle and Tyler Barker. 10. Orlando Camilleri and Brody Summerfield. 11. Some of the class of 2020.

Fourteen finalists showcased their ‘wild’ themed films under the stars at Serafino Wines. The filmmakers displayed their filmwork and storytelling skills across the genres of documentary, music video and animation. The theme for 2022 was also announced and it is ‘dreams’.

01. Best Director winner Jon-Luc D’Lima with FFF Judge Genevieve Mooy. 02. Best Editing winner Daniel Clark with Sam Matthews from Beyond Content. 03. Best Use of theme winner Benno Thiel with Professor Chris Daniels. 04. Mayor Erin Thompson, David Pisoni MP, Carolyn Corkindale and Chris Daniels. 05. Best Young South Australian Filmmaker Under 24 Years Winner Samuel Rosenzweig with Dr John Holmes, Chair of Independent Arts Foundation SA. 06. Wendy Torbet and Chris Warman. 07. Nara Wilson from South Australian Film Corporation.