SEVERAL hundred people enjoyed the Kerferd Oration in Beechworth on Sunday.

Kinglake Black Saturday Bushfire survivor Jemima Richards drew admiration, and even some tears, as she told of her experiences during and after the fires.

And the crowd was pleasantly entertained by Violindigo students including (from left) Eliza Venville, Kailey Young, Julia Tomkins, Isobel Rootsey, Maggie Kaye-Simmons and Tiahn Barnard.