Our Club’s 30th Anniversary celebration took place at the Harwood Hotel on Friday July 29, for our very cheering and delicious luncheon. Thanks to our many loyal founding members, now President Judy Abbott, and great team of volunteering members, supporters, including judges and sponsors, with much appreciation.
As we also give thanks for our long-time venues, from the Maclean Bowls Club our shows will soon take place in future at a beautiful new venue, the Showground.
Preceding our meeting in September, the pre-show display will be held at Yamba Fair, on Friday and Saturday September 9-10, during shopping hours; and our Spring Show at the Maclean Showground Friday and Saturday September 23-24, at times to be advised.
We congratulate all our title bearers installed at our AGM on July 16, including our newly appointed treasurer Sue Mackay Davidson, as we thank Helen Connolly sincerely for her appreciated preceding contribution in this role.
Our AGM in July saw 59 beautiful plants benched, to admire and assess.
Judges’ choice orchid, Paphiopedilum Golddollar x Paph. Verde Oro, Neil & Carol Campbell.
Popular vote flower, Othonno capensis ‘Ruby Necklace’, Sue Mackay Davidson.
Popular vote orchid a tie, between Fdk. After Dark, Joy Small; and Cymbidium Regal Flame ‘Queen of Hearts’ x Pepper Blaze ‘Flame,’ Terry & Penny Bird.
Popular vote flower, Sue King’s Rose, Sir Cliff Richard. All quality eye-catchers.
At our upcoming meeting, check out planned bus trips with Secretary Sue, and share further discussion of plans for Spring next month and the Show.
Next meeting is on Saturday August 20, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Church Street, Maclean. Plants are benched by 1pm for judging. The meeting begins at 1.30pm. Lucky door and raffle prizes are included, plus afternoon tea.