GLOUCESTER Garden Club recently met to honour a number of members who have made exceptional contributions to the club and its activities.
The meeting was chaired by newly inducted club president Di Relf, with life memberships awarded to Judy Holstein and Robyn Henderson.
The awards were presented by immediate past president Shirley Hazell, who is also a life member of the club.
This prestigious accolade is granted to individuals who have consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to the club’s objectives and have significantly contributed to the club’s successes over the years.
Judy is a former president and vice president and Robyn a long-time treasurer and public officer.
In addition to the life memberships, three appreciation awards were presented.
Sharyn Blanch received recognition for her work as a competition organiser, and Kim and Kevin Arny as the “keepers of the kettle”.
President Di Relf welcomed about 50 members to the meeting at the Uniting Church Hall, where guest speaker Peter Hazell offered pictorial coverage of a recent cherry blossom tour of Japan.
The annual flower and veggie competitions were also announced.
The winner of the flower competition was Pearl Beggs with five members sharing second – Dot Harris, Shirley Hazell, Madonna O’Brien, Nerida Rodrom and Peter Hazell.
The consistency award was shared by Tessa Searle and Aldo Razza.
The annual veggie competition was shared by Nerida Rodrom and Peter Hazell with the consistency award won by Anne Williamson.
The club’s flower and veggie competition results for June were also revealed.
Christine Bolton won in the flowers category with a white camellia and second place was shared by Pearl Beggs and Peter Hazell.
Peter Hazell’s sweet potato was first in the veggies category, Dot Harris’ pumpkin was second and Teesa Seale’s lemon was third.
Raffle winners were Janis Eastoe, Di Relf, Kim Arney, John Nosworthy, Jean Buettel and Fay Fenning.
The members’ draw was not claimed while the lucky door went to Sharyn Blanch.
The club’s sheep poo distribution has also had to be delayed with the closure of the flood-damaged Nowendoc Road, so orders can now still be taken until the road link is re-opened.
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