Walgett flower show blossoms with community support

Bonnie Hughes received her prize for Best Preschool Entry from Walgett CWA president Judy Campbell. Photo: WSC

Story: Kristin Murdockkmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

More than 170 entries, a spectacular champion bloom, and strong community support helped make the Walgett CWA’s annual Flower Show a blooming success, despite wet weather threatening to dampen the occasion.

The popular event returned to the Walgett RSL Hall this year, a move welcomed by organisers and visitors, with an impressive display of flowers, decorative arrangements, and creative exhibits.

Walgett CWA secretary Chris Ford said the change of venue had been particularly successful, helping make the show more accessible to the wider community.

“We changed it back to the venue at the Walgett RSL in town, and that seemed to work very, very well,” she said.

“We had an amazing number of contributions from so many people and organisations that made our day such a success.”[…]

Read more local news in the printed edition of The Western Herald. To subscribe call (02) 6872 2333 today and receive The Western Herald in your letterbox next week or purchase and download a digital edition https://www.outbackradio.com.au/shop/