400+ visit open garden, support Carevan

A MAGNIFICENT weekend and splendid weather created a huge success at the Open Garden – ‘Sable Park’, of Les and Rosemary Bolitho, raising funds for Carevan Wangaratta. The garden provided peace and tranquility for the more than 400 people who visited over last weekend. With many places to sit and relax, take in the sounds of nature, a pond and other water features, visitors left feeling rejuvenated and grateful for such a wonderful space to enjoy. There were classic cars for the enthusiast, a new boardwalk on the pond allowing a new vista of the gardens, adorning metal sculptures by local artist Sam Anderson, more than 700 roses, and numerous other plants. Visitors had a wonderful time and were delighted that Les and Rosemary met with people, offering all amount of tips for gardens, knowledge of their plants and the enthusiasm that has created this oasis over the last 25 odd years. Donations, entry fee, sale of calendars, and the delicious Devonshire teas provided by Carevan Wangaratta (over 25 dozen scones were enjoyed), were kindly donated to Carevan Wangaratta again this year by Les and Rosemary. A 2025 calendar was designed by Les for sale, you can still pick one up for yourself or as a gift at the Koffie Bean Café in Murphy St for $20. This event is the only fundraising event for Carevan Wangaratta each year. It was wonderful to have this opportunity to share with the community the work of Carevan Wangaratta. Offering free meals four nights a week is such a privilege for all the volunteers involved with Carevan Wangaratta. The feedback from the community was so encouraging, all noting they have noticed an increased need for those doing it tough. For the many added donations to the entry fee…we sincerely thank you all as this enables us to continue our cook-up of these meals for the public. For more information about Carevan Wangaratta, please go to our website www.carevanwangaratta.org.au or phone on 1300 998 225. You will find information on volunteering as this is an ongoing need that we would be delighted to talk to you about. Community giving back to community sustains a strong community. “It’s easier to care than turn away” is the motto that motivates all that volunteer with Carevan Wangaratta.

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