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Horticultural Society members, from left, Margaret Gilbert, Glenys Ferguson, Jackie Mitchell and president Nancy O’Shea.
The Whangaparaoa Horticultural Society has been saved from the brink by Marion McCracken, who stepped into the role of president at a special general meeting held on July 18.The society was facing the prospect of being disbanded as an incorporated society because the position of president could not be filled.
Marion was previously the group’s secretary.
Long-serving treasurer Nancy O’Shea described the atmosphere at the meeting as “optimistic and enthusiastic”.
She says there was a lot of discussion around the year’s programme and it has been decided to hold less shows and trips, in favour of more frequent meetings with an emphasis on the social side of the club.
Members also voted on a name change, which will be announced at its meeting this month.
The society, which marked its first half-century in May, has a membership list of 125.
Anyone with an interest in gardening is invited to join.
Info: Phone Nancy on 428 3580 or Glenys on 424 7031.
