Kate WOOD-FOYE
from Rydges Port Macquarie and Sails Resort Port Macquarie.
Photo Credit Allan J Mamo Photography.
Left. Amanda and Lyn Rouse and Jo Garrett Photo Credit Allan J Mamo Photography.
Right. Tara Mesiti and Kelly Cowan at Grape & Petal
Below. Michelle Jack and the gals at High Tea Photo Credit Allan J Mamo Photography.
Above. Kodie Shipway (Centre) with gal-pals at High Tea. Above. Ian Powell, Jo Cherry with brother Rod on his 50th birthday.
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Above. Vanessa Lawrence at her birthday High Tea at Zebu with friends and family.
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WINTER IS COMING … I AM SERIOUSLY QUITE POSSIBLY THE LAST PERSON ON THE PLANET TO JUMP ON THE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE GAME OF THRONES BAND WAGON, BUT THANK JOHN SNOW I DID!
t is doubtful I could have survived the winter without meeting him … Thank you HBO … What would we do without his northern fabulousness! I am seriously sleep deprived from watching unmatched midweek marathons of this deliciously moreish Medieval series, but I will gather my strength to battle on for the realm! As we head into our own chill zone, we have some delicious foodie events to warm the soul through winter. We all pilgrimage ever so slightly south to bask in the beauty of the Camden Haven and scoff our fill of delicious dishes from talented local chefs, bakers, artisans and merchants who fill our tummies and our baskets with the amazing goodness from our region - breads, jams, cheeses, chocolates, coffee, fresh fruit and veg with scrummy warm dishes to devour on the spot, all washed down with a local vino or a handcrafted ale. Live entertainment, excellent company, and life is good! Cosmopolitan cocktails, red velvet cupcakes, chocolate fudge mud cake, cucumber sandwiches, smoked salmon and a whole lot of champagne and dancing brought together 150 local lovelies at Rydges recently for the annual High Tea on the Hastings to raise funds for Camp Quality. The event remembers and celebrates the lives of locals including Rachel Flakkus and others, who
have passed away from cancer. Dedicated event organiser and Rachel’s friend Natalie Junge and the beautiful Irene Mifsud have joined together at Rydges for the last seven years with a fabulous High Tea to celebrate life and all the wonderful support Camp Quality provides to families dealing with this awful disease. The glam factor was high, with the gorgeous guests hitting the high note on the fashion stakes with super high-high heels and stunning headwear to match. Over $5k was raised in an afternoon, with top bidding going to a sumptuous and Silly Sunday Lunch to be hosted in Shandelle Boye’s home, with a private chef for her and seven friends, with wines to match from Zebu. Divine! Thanks to the seriously talented photographer, Allan J Mamo, who captured all of the ladies in their finery, with guests including Kodie Shipway, Ella Lakin, Kelly Cowan, Dee Mclean, Jacqui Eller, Leanne McDonald, Ann Rogers, Leanne Burbridge, Michelle Jack, Jane Potts, Lyn and Amanda Rouse, Nicole Prince, Rachel Lehmann, to name just a few of the glamazons in attendance on the day. Thank you to the amazing local businesses, including the ever generous Australian Advanced Fencing, Touchstone Salon Supplies, Hastings Coop Dept Store, Miss Motivator, Charlize Rose, Angove Wines,
Caramels at Cathie, Port Fresh Seafoods and Me 2 U Beauty, the amazing hair and makeup team who donated a makeover for bereaved family Terri Townsend and little daughter Klancie-Jade and the Camp Quality volunteers who assisted on the day. A shout out to Matthew J of Pose It Photo Booth and Connecting Souls for their tunes. Thanks to Pam Madden, Rachel’s mum, for the AMAZING handmade cupcakes given to each guest to take home - DIVINE! A huge day that escalated rather quickly into a rather big night out! Oops! So, it’s huge happy birthdays all round this month, with Fusion 7 celebrating 10 years with a divine degustation at their Hortons Street Eatery. Owners Lindsay and Frea and their amazing team including youngest Fusionite, little son Henry, have achieved so much in 10 years - including their hard earned and well deserved Chef’s Hat. Congrats to the Fusion crew - looking forward to enjoying many more amazing meals under your roof! Cheers to you! A big shout out to Rod Powell of Hire Port who recently celebrated his 50th birthday celebrating with 40 friends under a marquee. The cake waas his mother’s famous sticky date cake - simply scrumptious! Happy half century to a guy who works like a Trojan and has been a part of so many people’s lives and
special occasions through the events he has set up across the Mid North Coast. Cheers to you, Rod! Another huge Happy birthday to beautiful ladies Vanessa Lawrence and Danni Probst, who celebrated their birthdays in glamourous style with a private high tea for fifty guests at Zebu. The gorgeous crowd, including Jasmin Johannsen, Jackie Lawlor, Danny Tate, Kylie Zeimer and daughter Taylor enjoyed French sparkles and fab food and company - happy birthday, lovelies! A final shout out to the beautiful Tara Mesiti, who celebrated her 40th birthday with thirty friends and family with a bash organised by hubby Scott at the Grape and Petal, with Espresso Martinis and Margaritas for all and share dishes from the scrummy menu, with some chilled tunes from Phil Eades and Scott to finish off the night. Wishing you an awesome year ahead! As this chill factor hits, we will be heading for the hills for our annual family retreat to the Comboyne Hideaway - seriously heaven on a stick. Literally counting down to the amazing countryside, fireside chats, some red wine, warm chocolate brownie and potentially another sneaky side serving of John Snow! ‘til next month! Kate.
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