Mark Thirwall is a self taught tea genius, with a fascinating history of engaging with tea growers across China and Asia. over the past 16 years. His unending passion for tea is second to none ..in fact he is a World Tea Judge. What is that? Come along and find out.

Flavours, origins, brew times, effects and everything in between. If you like tea, you'll love this talk. Expect taste tests and tales of exploration as we set up next to Five Villages Community Garden's very own Camellia sinensis (tea) bushes

His locally based business Tea Journeys serves the thirst of many across the country with an incredible variety of carefully curated teas and beverages. Your ticket price includes a sampler pack of tea. Its the best!

Turn up a little early, hang out with the locals  and get your hands dirty in the weekly Five Villages Community Garden session 9-11.

Come along and learn how to harvest and prepare local plants, how to make cordage and two different basketry techniques. Bernie has learnt techniques of plant preparation and weaving from many different teachers including her own Nona as a child. In the case of First Nations techniques she has been given permission to share.  Numbers are stricly limited to 10 to allow much personal focus and feedback. This exquisite workshop will give you a new way to walk through the bush.

All profits to Community Garden and new Community Mural to be painted by our local artist Uncle Graeme Walker.