$80.00 each, this includes 3 course buffet, beer, wine and non alcoholic beverages, live band - Almost Famous.

20th september 2008, 6pm to midnight. At French Farm Winery, Winery Road, French Farm Valley. Dress is "formal evening". Tickets are available from Ca Bouge, Nature's Grace (duvauchelle) and French Farm Winery. Contact for information etc is Denise Cummins 304 8053 or Ian McPherson 304 5009.

A bus is being run from akaroa to French farm (departure time is yet to be confirmed) with stops in Takamatua, Robinsons Bay, Duvauchelle and Barrys Bay and returns along the same route at midnight. Bus tickets are $10 return and must be purchased in advance.

All profits from the ball are donated to Duvauchelle School.