MAYORAL GALA CHARITY BALL OPENED ITS DOORS TO THE SOUNDS OF ESK COMMUNITY CHOIR

 

Joie de vivre was alive and well and appeared in spades at the Mayoral Gala Charity Ball held at the Somerset Civic Centre on August 19^th 2023.  Glamorous guests gathered in the Joan Burke Room and conversation flowed on a par with the bevy of beverages and creative canapes concocted by chef extraordinaire, Jason Peppler.   On cue at 6.00pm, the auditorium doors swung open to the sights and sounds of the Spirit of the Somerset, the essence of this evening’s event.

Attention was immediately drawn to the star attraction, the giant she-oak tree where, under its sparkling canopy, Alexis and the Esk Community Choir set the scene with the sounds of An Australian Medley, a potpourri of well-loved Australian ‘anthems’.   As the music slowed, so did the party of the many expectant sponsors and guests as they followed the trail to tables adorned with Australian flora centre pieces created in harmony with the theme de jour.  Hi spirits prevailed as the guests throbbed to the beat of the band, snaked their way around tables of silent auction and raffle prizes, and between two sumptuous dinner courses, tried to avoid the clutches of the ‘Swingin’ Martinis’ as they worked the crowd with their unique brand of comedy. 

Mayor Graeme Lehmann

The intrinsic elements of this evening could not have been expressed more eloquently than by the words of retiring Mayor Graeme Lehmann who has been serving the needs of the Somerset Region for the past 30 years…20 of them as Mayor.  Tonight, we aim to create a ripple effect of kindness, making a lasting impact on Somerset Region and its residents.  I extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your presence here tonight as that is what makes this event truly special.  Our collective efforts will help to create a brighter future for those in their greatest hour of need.

It has been said that valued people live in a society in which their story has a place.  For your support and friendship Graeme, your place in the hearts of the Esk Community Choir will always be valued and cheers to your next chapter.  May it be even more fantastic than the last. 

By Sue walker