Sunday 23 November 2014

Wangaratta UCAF Latest Report


Our group has been very busy over the past few months with a varied and interesting program.  

In August we enjoyed a guest speaker who showed us some Life Story books which some of our older citizens in retirement homes had put together with his help.  Our speaker suggested that everyone had a story of their life to tell, one which other people would be interested in and he encouraged us all to think about writing our own stories.

In September we entertained members from other UCA groups and local chuches from around the area.  40 people attended and we had a very enjoyable afternoon which concluded with a Devonshire afternoon tea.

Our October meeting saw us go on a mystery bus trip to Brookfield Maze Garden at Myrhee.  The garden and surrounds looked spectacular with all the Spring flowers in bloom and there were many old favourite trees and shrubs, some over 100 years old. The Maze only opened recently and consisted of 1036 cyprus trees lovingly planted by the owners. There were 20 members in attendance and we were treated to a lovely afternoon.

The last meeting for 2015 will be held in November when we will finish a successful year with a Christmas breakup and lunch to which our Ministry team are invited to join us.

Betty Whitten
Convenor


Part of our group resting after viewing the amazing garden around the maze.
A wonderful afternoon was had by all.

Taken from the centre of the maze looking across the beautiful countryside.