Anne Parisianne
The 103rd Garden Club annual show, held by the Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club, will be held mid-March, showcasing local gardeners’ harvests.
Feature displays of the event include dahlias, roses, floral art, cut flowers, pot plants, vegetables, cookery, arts and crafts, children’s section, photography, displays by local schools, and displays by community groups.
The club allows everyone in the community to participate or just enjoy the show with something for everyone.
Club president Chris Michalopoulus said the event is designed to bring the community together. The club is one of the rare garden club’s that have been about for 100 years.
“It hopefully brings out the best… for the environment and our community,” he said. “There used to be 300 clubs in Victoria holding annual shows, but nowadays, because of different lifestyles, environments, and financial pressures, there are only a few remaining ones.
“And we are doing well.”
Mr. Michalopoulus also welcomed people to join the club, which as a club fee is only $2 per year. There is people from more than 25 nationalities in the group.
The event is on Saturday, March 16, from 11.15am-4.30pm at the Glengala Community Hall, on the corner of Glengala Road and Simmie Street, Sunshine.
The entry is free.
Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic will open the event and afternoon tea will be available.
