Despite some cold wet weather and somehow, by a long list of unavoidable changes, we ended up on the Synod weekend so our clergy and a couple of parishioners were away, our Fair was a great success, in the number of people involved in helping, the number of people visiting and the money raised, but more importantly in the building of joyous community among us all.
There was great interest in the patchwork display and materials. We have many patchworkers in the Swan Hill area.
Displays of car badges and farming equipment added interest to our Fair. We even had some cars of interest parked on the lawn out the front of the church.
Coral Henderson demonstrated the art of spinning along with some beautiful garments made from hand-spun wool.
Artist Joan Mellahn sketched people during Saturday. Even on Sunday she fitted in a sketch of Rev’d Denis.
Our usual Cafe ran in the Foyer, with morning and afternoon tea as well as a light lunch. Here Rieke shows her portrait; a very accurate likeness.
Throughout the church, the craft of flower arranging was present. Next year we hope to have demonstrations available so we can all learn.
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Swan Hill Ukulele Group (SHUG) opened the concert with three items including ‘When the Saints go marching in’.
We even had a bird in to enjoy the music.
Joan Mellahn presented the successful students with their scholarships. Congratulations Alannah and Jorja.
Alannah and Shontai with their Trombone and clarinet duet.
Charlotte played the violin.
The art competition was judged by Maren Chandler from the Grain Shed. The winning entry was number 14, ‘High Country’, by Carol Preston. A beautiful representation of Psalm 1 – ‘Happy are those whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water.’