Positively Clutha Women (PCW) members cranked up the barbecue, rolled up their sleeves and cooked dozens of sausages for the many carloads of young people who joined the weekly congregation outside the Balclutha War Memorial toilets on Saturday night.
PCW president Robyn Gardner said the barbecue was designed to enable members to meet young people and treat them with respect instead of seeing them as unlawful troublemakers.
She was pleased with the response not only from young people but also some older members of the community who came along out of curiosity - and, of course, for a free feed.
The young people obviously appreciated the gesture, with several going out of their way to thank organisers for their efforts.
One group said they were against the prospects of a liquor bylaw in key parts of Balclutha.
Aged in their mid to late 20s, they said the main problem was the drinking habits and behaviour of young people aged 15 to 20.
They applauded PCW's provision of a large skip near the town hall toilets and also thought the idea of a regular free barbecue was a good idea.
Saturday's barbecue began about 10.30pm but it was after 11pm before the first "customers" arrived.
A steady stream of hungry and curious young people turned out after midnight.
PCW group members provided free "glow sticks", played music and invited young people to talk about Balclutha issues.
Clutha deputy mayor Hamish Anderson also made an appearance.
