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Blessed with good weather, the Ōrewa Garden Club held its 11th garden party fundraiser on January 18 in the country property of Dee and Lloyd Farrand near Pūhoi, raising $1555 for the Youth in Transition charitable trust.
Club president Linda Mellor said holding the event in the Farrands’ garden was “a miracle in itself”, as it had sustained severe damage in the Auckland anniversary weekend and Cyclone Gabrielle flooding.
“Credit must go to this fantastic couple for all their hard work bringing the garden back to once again looking amazing.”
“The club received incredible support from many Ōrewa and Silverdale businesses, which wholeheartedly supported this year’s recipient.”
Youth in Transition chief executive, Andrew Hoggard, gave attendees a brief history of the trust and its work, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the event.
Chris Bone of Barfoot & Thompson served as judge of the best garden party hat, a choice which he said was far harder to make than it was to sell a house: Third place went to Dianne Moffat, second to Sophie Tuenter – and first place to Sophie’s Dad, Derek, who holds the honour of being the garden club’s first-ever male member.
Linda thanked club members for donating goods for raffles, and local businesses for contributing to the event.
For more information on Ōrewa Garden Club, Youth in Transition or the supporting businesses, contact Linda Mellor 027 614 0363.
