Shoes of the Day finalists. Photos by Terri-Lea Anderson.
Murray Hut CWA's Melbourne Cup Luncheon raised more than $6,000 for the local community, with sweeps, raffles and fashion parades making for a memorable day at Finley Golf Club.
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More than 100 guests attended the lunch at the Finley Golf Club Tuesday last week.
Guests were welcomed with a drink on arrival, courtesy of Brown Brothers, before taking their seats for an afternoon of sweeps, raffles, lucky door prizes and a silent auction.
Lady of the Day finalists. Photos by Terri-Lea Anderson.
The luncheon was created and curated by CWA members and prepared by the hospitality staff and students of Finley High School.
Finley Golf Club provided the venue, its volunteer bar staff looked after guests throughout the day, and club volunteers helped with the set up and pack up.
Guests dressed to impress, with prizes awarded for the hotly contested Fashions on the Field.
Lady of the Day was Terri-Lea Anderson and Hat of the Day went to Jo Burn.
Bling of the Day finalists. Photos by Terri-Lea Anderson.
With the Shoes of the Day was Theresa Fieldus, and Sue Escott Braybon accessorised well to win Bling of the Day.
Judges Marie Farrell and Helen Braybon had a difficult job choosing the winners.
A highlight of the day was a mosaic pot donated by CWA member and local mosaic artist Jane Middlebrook, which sold in the silent auction for $700.
Plus there was the amazing raffle.
The Airbnb voucher donated by Kelly Grains, which was first prize, was won by Marie Farrell.
Hat of the Day finalists. Photos by Terri-Lea Anderson.
The $500 Luxury Escapes cash voucher was won by Lyn Blunt and Anna Atkinson claimed the 45 litre Esky, donated by Crop Culture.
Murray Hut CWA President Sue Escott Braybon said the success of the day was a credit to the branch and the “many businesses and individuals whose generosity made the day possible”.
“We work hard to make sure the day works beautifully, from the first planning meeting right through to the last table being packed away,” she said.
“Every one has a job, knows exactly how to do it, and does it so well.
“Our guests tell us every year how much they love this luncheon, and that is down to the care and effort we put into every detail and we should all be extremely proud of what we have achieved together.”
Judges Helen Braybon and Marie Farrell. Photos by Terri-Lea Anderson.
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