A huge shout-out to everyone who rolled up their sleeves for this year’s Wandi Nut Festival on 17 and 18 April. Once again BUMS ran the chestnut-roasting stall, with a terrific crew of volunteers from Simon L. and Craig’s BUMS team alongside Jess’s Alpine Multi-Skill Group, all pitching in to prepare for and run the cooking across the Friday evening and Saturday.
Attendance was down a bit on previous years, but that didn’t stop us. We still raised an impressive $1,307 for the Shed, which goes straight towards keeping our doors open and our equipment humming.
This year also saw a big step up in product quality, overseen by Craig. After some serious “research” and expert input, the roasted chestnuts drew overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees and taste testers alike. As for Chef Craig himself, like many renowned chefs he remains tight-lipped about the finer details, guarding his ingredients, techniques and perhaps a few inherited secrets. No further disclosures are forthcoming!
The Nut Festival has been a strong and reliable fundraiser for the Shed over many years, and it’s about more than the dollars. Volunteering at events like this strengthens our ties within the community and builds the kind of goodwill that keeps a small town shed thriving. Well done to everyone involved: a terrific effort all round. If you’d like to lend a hand at our next community event, drop us a line at info@bumsinc.com.au.
