Sounds of Seymour: Folk with Poke’s Mel, Daniella and Terry will perform at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.
Laid-back listening at Seymour Unwind and relax at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo to the sounds and voices of two harmonious musical groups.
court using a range of instruments including a mandolin, acoustic guitars, harmonica, banjo and other percussion instruments.
“We had an amazing time (last year). We were situated in the agricultural food court and it was three days Folk with Poke and Eb ‘n’ Flo will perform during the three-day event. of different crowds walking past. If they wanted to sit down it was Folk with Poke’s Daniella Hubbard great,” Ms Hubbard said said the three-piece band’s sound revolved around harmonies with all “It was great to be a part of the three singing and performing with atmosphere of the whole event. instruments. There seemed to be some great reviews from the store holders “Our sound is old and modern folk nearby as well.” songs,” Ms Hubbard said. “We do folk and blues. We might do a modern song with a folk in uence on it. “We create that kind of sound with the instruments and a feel that a folk song is.” The trio will perform in the food
Also performing will be Eb ‘n’ Flo, a Queensland-based duo that plays handmade slide guitars made of recycled materials. Folk with Poke will entertain in Food Court 3 while Eb ‘n’ Flow jam in Food Court 1.
More than 20 stalls will be on show at the Crafty Corner.
Creative crafts corner
The Crafty Corner is returning to the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, full of all things arts and crafts, with wool, soaps and accessories on display. With more than 20 stallholders from across Victoria and NSW, visitors will be spoiled for choice. Organiser Shirley Codwell said there would be plenty for everyone, with scrapbooking, soft toys, baby clothes, candles and homemade cards just some of the stalls making an appearance. “We tried to keep everything one-offs,” Ms Codwell said.
“The majority is handmade, or something you’re able to make your own products with.” Ms Codwell said the stall holders enjoyed coming back each year and had gotten to know each other well over the years. “It’s good to just put the products out there and promote our products. We have a good time,” she said. With plenty of visitors coming through the area, Ms Codwell said there was always a surprise or two. “They’re sometimes quite surprised at what they nd,” she said. “Everyone is always happy with what they see and what they buy.”
Fancy fowls The Seymour Poultry Club will pro le a number of different poultry breeds at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo, each with their own unique characteristics. The club, which has been running for more than 20 years, has more than 25 breeders from across the country contributing to the expo, with breeders from Victoria, NSW and South Australia, as well as local club members. With club members on the oor at the expo, any questions about the birds or anything poultry-related can be answered. Plymouth Rock chickens will be one of many breeds on show at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.
Club member Lachlan Macdonald has been showing poultry for more than 30 years. He encouraged people to get involved.
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“It is a great hobby to have and you can make a lot of friends out of it too,” Mr Macdonald said. Individuals can also purchase poultry at the expo and leave it in the capable hands of club members while they browse the rest of the expo. Mr Macdonald said one of his main breeds was Plymouth Rock, a slow-growing breed that laid well. But he said it was important to take your time with them. “The trick with Plymouth Rock is to let them grow at their own pace, and give them time,” he said. Mr Macdonald said the Seymour Poultry Club was a “very good club to join”. “(There’s) lots of people that can help you. The shows and sales they run are A-class,” he said. Find the Poultry display marked on the map on pages 26 and 27.