The Rose Gardens were in full bloom, the Botanical Gardens looked a picture and the weather was perfect for "A Day in the Gardens" on Sunday 9 November.
Organised by the Benalla and District Family History Group, the day drew a huge crowd. Attractions included a multitude of market stalls, an outdoor activities expo, displays and exhibitions, live music, fun activities, a teddy bear's picnic with songs and story telling, and much more. A great Benalla community effort, enjoyed by all. |
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The teddy bear's picnic was a big hit with the
kids. Debbie Patterson and Stephen Winkler
entertained with songs and fun |
Kath O'Hara enthralled the youngsters (and
their parents) with her flair for storytelling |
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Storyteller, Kath O'Hara pictured here, along
with Debbie and Stephen (above), are
members of the Benalla Theatre Company |
Crowd pleasers! Latin-American band, Inka Marka, performed traditional and contemporary music from
the Andes region of South America |
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Benalla Rose City Band staged a delightful
performance at the historic rotunda |
Sally Matheson, vocalist for the Rose City
Band, singing "Build me up buttercup",
part of the band's great repertoire |
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Benalla Councillors Peter Davis (left) and Bill
Hill, took an interest in the display by the
Benalla and District Family History Group,
organisers of the day |
Benalla Broken River Painters put on an
exhibition, demonstrating the talent of our
local artists |
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Scottish flavour! Great Highland Pipes
were played by Lindsay Trapnell (left)
and Gilbert Smith, members of the
Caledonian Pipe Band |
It was a bloomin' marvellous day! |
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