It was a lovely start to our Spring meeting with members welcoming two new members bringing our number to 124. Our two new members Tracey Player and Patricia Robinson received their badges from President Helen Rhodes.
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Our guest today was Rowena Lewis and her daughter Matilda, from Royston Petrie Seeds in Mudgee. Rowena spoke of her seed business, explain how they sew various varieties for seed production and their flowers for pollination, and the importance of flowers for bees, insects and even blow flies to pollinate various plants. Matilda made insect boxes to encourage them to breed, which hang in different parts of the garden. They gifted everyone with two packets which is beneficial to the health of the plants.
The raffle had six draws today. First was a Pot of Colours donated by Bunnings, which was Purple G 53 won by Joyce Sutherland. Second Orange A61 won by Sandra Linciln, Third Blue F40 won by Gail Brown, fourth G89 won by Jean Rowbotham, fifth Red G96 won by Norma Wesley, and six Red D92 won by Betty Price. The Lucky Door C James.
The Big Father's day raffle was drawn with four prizes. First of Husqvarna four stroke mower won by J. Harris. Second Foldaway roller Duffle bag won by John Schneider. Third Mans wallet won by Donna Staples. Fourth $25 Menswear voucher from Blowes Mudgee won by Jason Mascel.
A big thank you for everyone who purchased tickets. Our next luncheon/meeting day will be on Friday, October 4 and the theme is Pink UP Mudgee Breastcare Awareness Month.
