Wynnum, Manly, Lota

The Club was established in 1977 and meets in the historic Municipal Hall, Bay Terrace Wynnum (formerly the School of Arts) The hall was built 1913 and was the first home of the Wynnum and Manly Show which became the Wynnum and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Show Society in 1918.

Meetings are on the second Wednesday of the month (except January) commencing 9.00 am with morning tea while members arrange their exhibits on the Bench, seek bargains at the Bring and Buy Trade Table, admire the expertise of the Flower Arranging Group or just catch up with old friends.

At each meeting a speaker is introduced, round about 10.00am providing information of interest to gardeners. There are raffles and door prizes, a free lending library, free magazines and pamphlets as well as Osmocote and hanging plant pots at competitive prices.

A monthly Newsletter informs of happenings in the Club and around the district and provides members with an avenue to pass on their useful tips, recipes and ideas.

Bus trips to places of interest, and always including a nursery, are arranged two to three times a year.

Friendship Day is held every year when surrounding garden clubs are invited to join in with the Club meeting and stay for luncheon. December sees the Annual Christmas Party with entertainment, competitions and a lunch of Christmas fare.

An overall Shield and individual Section prizes are awarded each December for those exhibiting and so contributing to the wonderful show amassed each month on the Bench

Membership costs $10 per annum (from August).(2004 prices)

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