Stylish: The Benalla Senior High Tea and Fashion Parade was a big success. Photos: Simon Ruppert
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The annual Benalla Seniors High Tea and Fashion Parade saw more than 100 guests enjoy an afternoon at Benalla Bowls Club.
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The event was organised by the Benalla Wide Action Committee and the Benalla Aged Friendly Committee with the assistance of Waminda Community House, Benalla Rural City Council, Rotary, Benalla Bowls Club and U & I Designs.
Waminda Community House manager Leeanne Bullard said this was the fifth event.
“It is actually part of Seniors Week, but we had to do it early this year for logistical reasons,” Ms Bullard said.
Convivial: All who attended the Benalla Seniors High Tea and Fashion Parade had a great time.
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Doris Billingsley, one of the organisers, she said the event was very successful and it would return next year.
“We sold 101 tickets,” she said.
“We have five models, wearing a variety of outfits.”
We got funding of $500 from Benalla Rotary and $1000 from Aged Friendly Benalla, through Benalla council.
“Technically it was $25 per head, but that funding allowed us to sell the tickets for $10.”
“And we sold out quick. The bowls club did the food and it’s been really good.
Great time: Attendees enjoyed the Benalla Seniors High Tea and Fashion Parade.
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Simon Ruppert
Ms Billingsley said there was some big group bookings of up to 10 people.
“We were pleased to have a table booked by Estia Health,” she said.
“Everyone was happy and chatting so overall it’s been a great afternoon.”
Many items were available to buy at the event, and all can be found at www.uandidesigns.com.au/
Access this article online for a gallery of photos from the day.
Getting ready: Doris Billingsley models one of the outfits.
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On the runway: Benalla Rural City Councillor Gail O'Brien was one of the models for the day.
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Turning heads: Leeane Bullard models one of the outfits.
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Looking good: Carroll Bolitho on the runway.
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Yummy: Benalla Bowls Club put on a variety of food, which was enjoyed by all.
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