Women from the Finley Fillies Red Hat Ladies group attended the International Women’s Day event.
A great day was had by all the women who attended International Women’s Day last Tuesday.
Gerdette Rooney entertained the 93 guests with snippets of her 50 years of travelling around the globe.
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Gerdette compiled her book Womadic Wanders: Stories of a Compulsive Wanderer during the COVID years, when she was unable to continue her travels.
Gerdette loved her days in Berrigan and hopes to return in her van to catch up with the many people she met here.
Gerdette was also inspired with the Red Hatters group of ladies in attendance, and hopes to form a Red Hatters in Glebe!
Thank you to all attendees and the beautiful feedback regarding lunch and our speakers.
MC Karina Ewer spoke about her interesting life and love of motor bikes.
Everyone in the room could relate to Karina’s single mother plight regarding banks and working conditions for single women.
And Gerdette’s chat about her vast travel knowledge and sense of humour needed in hostel accommodation, had us all enthralled!
Gerdette’s book is for sale at Berrigan Bookshop.
Thanks also to the boys at the bar — Andrew and Graham — who did a top job while library staff (especially Wilma) did an amazing job of decorating the room with travel memorabilia.
We look forward to seeing what the promise of more exciting guests in 2023 brings.
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There were two significant birthdays over the last two weeks.
Fraser Haintz turned 21 and celebrated with family and friends at the Berrigan races.
Annie Cameron also turned 21 and enjoyed an evening at the Federal Hotel, followed by a dinner hosted by her gran Sue Cameron.
Happy birthday to the both of you.
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On Friday, March 25 Chanter Street Berrigan livens up again with Festival of Music on Chanter featuring Anthony Tenace, Daine Runnals, Darren Colston, Jade Camden and Ray Macartney.
The evening will start at 5pm and continue to 10pm.
The shops will again be open for late night shopping and there will be food and drinks available during the evening.
If you would like to be involved, or would like more information, please contact Susan at susan@virtualessentials.com.au or Carla at the Berrigan Bookshop.
This event has been made possible through a Festival of Place Summer Fund state grant.
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On the same weekend as the festival is the Welcome to Berrigan barbecue at the Berrigan Golf and Bowling Community Club.
If you are new to the Berrigan area, you are invited to come along to the Community Club for a free lunch on Sunday, March 27.
The day starts at noon. Come along and meet people and find out what our community has to offer.
Call Dawmac to book in, on 5885 2382.
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March 25 is also when the Community Golf & Bowling Club is holding its annual IGA Golf Day, which will kick off at 10am.
Teams of four are to be submitted for a fun day of golf.
Cost is $20 per person, and there will be raffles and entertainment.
For more information, contact Joe or Judy at IGA.
Berrigan Shire Council CEO Karina Ewer gave a speech on women’s rights through history.
