By Alana Mitchelson
THIS year’s Berwick Flower Show raised more than $9000 for the Berwick Anglican Church and coincided with the church’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
The flower show featured an array of floral arrangements, plants, food and activities to keep the children entertained.
Berwick Flower Show chairman Neil Lucas said the show was well attended by members of the community and parishioners brought along their extended families and friends.
“The whole building was well presented in every respect. The atmosphere was terrific and the stalls and food provision were top class,” Mr Lucas said.
“The committee was strongly supported by 80 volunteers who helped both before and on the day of the fair
“The wonderful flower display on the theme ‘150 Years’ at the front of the worship area was extra special, and was complemented by a multitude of specimen flowers and an Australian floral display.”
Food included Devonshire tea, Dutch pancakes, curry, rice and a sausage sizzle.
There were also cake, preserve and craft stalls as well as a raffle.
The Berwick Flower Show began in 1903 as a garden fete which grew to become the Grand Chrysanthemum, Flower and Fruit Show the following year.
The 114th annual Berwick Flower Show was held on Saturday 22 October at the Berwick Anglican Church.
