north east regional extra | April 17 - 23, 2019
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April 17 - 23, 2018
By KYLIE WILSON FROM the south of France to the Alpine Shire, Jean-Pierre Ronco has packed a lot into his life. Today, he is an active member of the Porepunkah community, and a key organiser of the Wandiligong Nut Festival and Flea Market. Moving to Australia in 2006, he spent several years studying photography in Melbourne before moving to the North East with his wife in 2014, inspired by previous holidays he had taken to the area. “In 2015 I started to be involved with the Wandiligong Nut Festival as a stall holder,” Jean-Pierre said. “I immediately loved this event, as it reminds me of the same kind of festivals in France where I grow up. “Over there, there is a three week festival to celebrate chestnut harvesting. “I think that since then, I love chestnuts and everything around them.” Jean-Pierre said that he loved the family friendly ambience of the Wandiligong Nut Festival and has made many friends through the event. His involvement with the festival grew, culminating in him volunteering last year to organise the festival in 2018. A professional photographer who runs his own business, Image Writer, Jean-Pierre has been part of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography since 2011, and is passionate about his craft.
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French connection ◆ COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Jean-Pierre Ronco, an active local photographer, is among the key organisers of the Wandiligong Nut Festival. PHOTO: Deb Douglass
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