LOCAL LIFE

Get your taste buds ready ! Hawkesbury City Council is launching a brand new event for 2022 called Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury , and it is sure to delight the palate .

The new food and beverage event will be held in Richmond Park , Richmond , on Saturday 15 October 2022 from 4pm to 8pm , and will celebrate the Hawkesbury ’ s past and present as the original ‘ food bowl ’ of Sydney . Visitors and locals alike will have the chance to sample and purchase delicious food , produce and beverages from local farmers and businesses . There will also be cooking demonstrations and live entertainment to enjoy .

The Mayor of Hawkesbury , Councillor Sarah McMahon , is already looking forward to seeing plenty of locals and visitors come along to the big foodie event .

“ The Hawkesbury is home to Australia ’ s

Celebrate Savour the Flavour at Richmond Park . best fresh food and produce and plays a critical role in feeding Sydney and beyond ,” Mayor McMahon said .

“ This is an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors to come along and discover the amazing food and beverages our region has to offer . The event will also be good for our local shops , cafes and restaurants by drawing people into the area and boosting our local economy .

“ Our local producers have done it particularly tough over the past three years with bushfires followed by five devastating floods . Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury will not just boost the spirits but also the profile of our local farmers and producers .”

A number of iconic local restaurants and producers will hold on-stage demonstrations for visitors , including Copperstone Restaurant , Karu Distillery , Kurrajong Kitchen , Lochiel House and The Royal Richmond .

The Hawkesbury Regional Museum & Gallery will be at the event with their Leonardo da Vino workshops and food bowl farming exhibition . Book your Leonardo da Vino tickets at paint _ at _ savour . eventbrite . com /.

Make sure you collect your souvenir glass

WITH DR ANOSHA OR DR JASON

A sample of the fresh produce at Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury .

from our Visitor Information Centre at the discounted price of $ 5 and go into the draw to win a $ 395 gift voucher from The Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury . You can also buy a glass at the event for $ 10 .

Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury is being assisted by a $ 30,000 Regional Tourism Bushfire grant and a $ 6,500 grant from the NSW Government ’ s Destination Sydney Surrounds North . Hawkesbury Harvest is also a partner of the event . A full list of sponsors and stallholders is available at discoverthehawkesbury . com . au .

For visitors looking to spend the day or the weekend in the Hawkesbury , the Hawkesbury Visitor Information Centre has also put together a selection of guides to help you discover the best of our beautiful region . Suitable for day-trippers , couples and families , the itineraries are available on the Discover the Hawkesbury website discoverthehawkesbury . com . au .

Visit council ’ s homepage hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au and Hawkesbury Events Facebook facebook . com / hawkesburyevents for event updates .

CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEIGH , THU-HA AND DR WINSTON who celebrate being at TLC Dentists for 15 years .

Ashleigh is the super problem solver and the friendly caring face at TLC Dentists reception . Thu-ha is the bubbly dental assistant who is also uniquely triple qualified as a dental hygienist , dental technician as well . Dr Winston is the most calm dentist who is able to soothe and treat even the most serious dental problems .

WE ALSO WELCOME DR ANOSHA ( who has international experience ) AND DR JASON , who impressed Dr Eugene whilst attending one of his advanced robotic dentistry lectures . Both have joined us in the last few months .

CONTACT US NOW FOR YOUR DENTAL NEEDS . Open 6 days with extended hours and a combined 100 years experience among the TLC dentists .

THE HAWKESBURY INDEPENDENT theindependentmagazine . com . au ISSUE 148 // SEPTEMBER 2022 11