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March - 'Two lovely Benalla gardens'

27/3/2026

 
47 of us visited two lovely Benalla gardens for our March outing. 

Firstly, Phil and Sandie Chrimes beautiful, mature garden, where we enjoyed morning tea.

We then moved on to the garden of Ross McMahon and Sharon  Deakin.  This is a large garden with beautiful garden beds around the house, and a great lawn.  Ross must have one of the best lawns in Benalla. 
​We were so well looked after at both garden visits!  We then enjoyed an excellent lunch      at the North East Hotel.   
Coming up Thursday 23rd of April.

We will  visit  the  Garden  of Nellie O'Brian,  346 Goudie Rd., Chesney Vale, followed by lunch at the Mokoan Hub Cafe.

If you wish to  attend  our  April  outing  please email me at [email protected]  or  text  0438 627 010.
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Please note:
  I  may  have  to  cancel  this  outing owning  to the  petrol  crisis.  I will let you  know  by email.


Gwen Turner

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A wonderful outing in October, to be followed by 'Two Beautiful Gardens' and a catered lunch on Thursday 25th November

30/10/2021

 
We had a wonderful outing in late October, commencing with a morning tea at Parklane Nursery.  The staff there were very hospitable, putting tables out so that we could sit down for a leisurely morning tea when we arrived.  Lunch at the BBQ Garden and Providore in Glenrowan was fabulous.  We all felt so relaxed at the end of the day, with good feedback received from everyone.  

Coming up in November - 'Two Beautiful Gardens'
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Meet at the U3A Car Park at 9.30 am on Thursday 25th November from where we will visit two beautiful gardens.

​The first - Corrie Witlox’s garden - 3 Ibis Court, Benalla. B.Y.O morning tea.  The second - Geraldine and Garry McCorkell’s garden - 686 Samaria Rd, Benalla.  Lunch will be catered by Helen Kerekes - $12 pp. 

l hope you can come to our last outing for the year   Please let me know if you are coming and dietary needs.   It’s wonderful that Covid19 restrictions have eased and we can visit private gardens once again!  Stay safe.

Gwen 
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Another beautiful garden!  Gwen Turner's garden, Arundel Street, looking towards Benalla.

    Garden Appreciation 

    We meet once a month to visit gardens in our area and sometimes further afield.  Gardens range from private gardens to Botanic Gardens such as Melbourne and Albury.  We have also visited Ripponlea, the Victorian Rose Garden at Werribee Park and other special gardens.

    Meeting Times

    4th Thursday.  All day (approx 9.30 - 3.00). Meet at the Seniors Car Park at 9.30 unless otherwise advised by Gwen - check Newsletter for further details.

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    Gwen Turner
    ​0438 627 010

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