Community
1 November, 2024
Garden Expo this weekend
GARDEN enthusiasts will delight in the range of open gardens to be explored at this Sunday’s Rotary Club of Warrnambool Garden Expo.
Beginning at the home of Greg and Gail Lemmens in Mount Ash Drive, participants will be able to spend time exploring four local gardens.
Each ticket holder will enjoy access to four gardens, along with afternoon tea and the opportunity to enter a raffle for some terrific prizes.
A classic car display is also on the agenda, along with face painting and a variety of trade, plant and craft stalls.
Rotary Club of Warrnambool president Kelly Curran said organisers were hoping to see large crowds at each of the gardens to admire the work of property owners and support the club in its community endeavours.
“We’re very grateful for those property owners for opening their gardens to the community as part of this fundraising event,” Ms Curran said.
“Hopefully the weather will be kind so garden lovers of all ages can enjoy the day.
“All profits raised on the day will go back into our community projects.”
These projects include providing funding to train volunteers for Hospice in the Home, building an Early Loss memorial tree at Tooram Memorial Park and helping to fund programs to stop family and domestic violence.
The club is also working to provide funds for youth programs such as the Great South Coast’s Science and Engineering Challenge.
A reminder that no toilet facilities will be available at each of the locations.
The event will run from 11am until 3pm and will include gardens in Bailey Crescent, Block Street and Harris Street.
