Gunnedah Garden Club recently elected its new committee for 2019.
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Fay Byrne is incoming president, Julia Withers is vice-president, Maree Jones is secretary and Helen Murrell is treasurer.
Esma Gardner is club patroness and public officer and Lyn Guest and Cheryl Field are hospitality co-ordinators. Coralie Howe is publicity officer, Lyn Sanson oversees tours, and Denise Shanley is the WH&S officer.
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Outgoing president Elaine Bridge was thanked for several years in the leadership role.
In 2018, the club hosted several interesting guest speakers who spoke about everything from the role of Can Assist in Gunnedah, to growing lavender, and local history surrounding the lives of late soldiers.
Another highlight was garden visits during spring months and excursions to Quirindi, Dungowan, and Berry and Narrandera.
At the March meeting, long-standing member Joan Nelson was farewelled as she is moving away to live with family. The loss of valued member and patroness the late Meg Smythe in October 2018 was also acknowledged.
A dedicated group of members continues to maintain the garden beds at the Lions Park behind the hospital, adding beauty to a popular and well-utilised town facility.
The Zone Picnic Day will be held at Dungowan on Saturday, April 13. Robyn Bible will speak about geraniums and some local gardens will be visited in the afternoon. Attending members are asked to meet in Gunnedah Memorial Pool car park at 8.15am.
The next meeting will be held at the Lion's Hall on Monday, April 29. This is a week later than usual due to Easter. The hostess will be Margaret Nott and Gail Pickett will supply the competition prize.
