Now in its 15th year, Tastings on Hastings is back in 2017 with a great new format that is sure to once again ignite the senses on the last weekend of October.

This year’s format will see some changes, most noticeably combining the main event and night-time event Tastings Ignites, into a one day extravaganza on Saturday, October 28, from noon until 8pm.

A great range of satellite events, including fine dining, lunches and dinners, tastings, farm gate experiences and tours will add to the range of experiences and offerings over the Tastings on Hastings weekend.

A big thanks to all of the sponsors and local businesses who have already come on board to host satellite events across the weekend.

Council is really looking forward to our community, producers, farmers, restaurants, cafés and artisans coming together as we embrace Tastings on Hastings in its 15th year.

To view the list of events, entertainment line-ups and much more, visit tastingsonhastings.com.au

There’s still plenty of time left to apply for the 2017 Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship.

With $4,000 on offer, the scholarship aims to kick-start the sporting careers of local budding athletes aged between 13 and 21 years.

Previous scholarship recipients include James Magnusson, Riley Batt and Lauren Kitchen to name a few.

So, if you know a rising new sports star that deserves recognition and support to help fulfil their sporting potential, encourage them to apply for this year’s Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship.

Applications close Saturday, September 30.

For more information and to apply, visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/2017wrss