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St Fiacre
Flowers at Newstead House
St Fiacre, the Patron Saint of Gardeners has his Feast Day on the first day of Spring and Newstead House celebrates this by having “A Spring Affaire”. This year a Saturday event included the launch of a book about Patrick Leslie who had the House built in 1846 and Sunday visitors enjoyed a tour of the House and afternoon tea on the verandah. 8 members from some Brisbane garden clubs arrived at Newstead House armed with secateurs, greenery and enthusiasm to create floral arrangements in each of the 10 rooms of the House. For some this was the first time and their comments were “I enjoyed the experience” and “I would do it again”. The House is no longer open on Fridays which made the job easier - no visitors to work around, but harder - no doors open for quick access. Friends of Newstead Chairman commented on the beautiful fragrances each day the House was opened.
The Qld Herb Society and Hibiscus Society of Qld were also involved in the weekend providing a demonstration of Tussie Mussie making and flowers.
It is always a special treat to be a part of this day, decorating the House with perfumed flowers to set off the wonderful collection of historic furniture and pictures. Newstead House is well worth visiting as part of a inner Brisbane bus trip.
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Nambour Garden Expo
Promotion of ‘garden clubs’ to the general public is a most important facet of work by your state council and this year’s presentation at the Nambour showgrounds saw many assisting to make it yet again a most worthwhile activity. A most colourful stall was prepared by Secretary, Anne, and her helpers with a variety of colourful photos and plants to decorate the stand, provided free of charge to your council by the event organisers. With many clubs supplying brochures of activities and locations as promotional material plus a full listing of all affiliated societies and clubs all inquiries by the general public were handled very efficiently plus the pleasure of staff being warmly greeted by many garden club members is a bonus. Council member, Janet Stevens, and 2009 Garden Ambassador, Penny Hegarty, attended the Friday evening function to mark the 25th anniversary of this important garden expo.
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