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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong>- <strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong> Jigarre Jammin’. I Labbett<br />
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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> - OPEN GARDENS article for <strong>August</strong> 23. I Labbett<br />
Music - Just The Thing To Shake Off Those Winter Chills<br />
Winter is no deterrant to Girgarre’s Jigarre Jammers. They’ll rock in from all corners of Victoria for a day of heartwarming<br />
music, fun and friendship on Saturday <strong>August</strong> 26 th . The Jammers are convinced the best way to deal with<br />
a chilly winter is to play a lot of catchy tunes while singing with gusto. Well, who doesn’t find music spirit-lifting?<br />
Whether you have some musical ability, or pretty much none at all, the Jammers would love you to come and join<br />
them. The program is simple. Familiar songs, joyful in style are up on the screen, no expertise necessary. It’s the<br />
place to find someone to play along with or to polish up some old skills.<br />
Don’t let winter bite, come and shake it off with some up-lifting music.<br />
You’re welcome to bring along a favourite tune for a walk-up session<br />
too. Performing in front of a like-minded and appreciative audience<br />
is a great way to gain confidence. Singers are also welcome. The hall is<br />
well heated, open from 10 am for a 10.30 am start until a quick tidy and<br />
wrap up at 4 pm. You don’t need to bring music; we have it organised for<br />
you and there are skilled leaders to bump it along. B.Y.O food, tea and<br />
coffee, (BYO cup too) provided. Entry $5, kids free. Food is also available at the Gargarro Café on Winter road.<br />
September Camp Weekend.<br />
The second Jigarre Jammers camp for <strong>2023</strong> is coming up on the weekend of September 22 nd to the 24 th . The<br />
program will include open mic opportunities and a Saturday evening concert, plus a Sunday morning old-time<br />
gospel singalong. The fire pit out in the park is always very popular with the campers. Fees are $25 per person<br />
camping for the weekend. Saturday only visitors- the usual $5. The Sunday morning gospel is free for all. More<br />
information coming soon: Irene Labbett 0429 149 246. www.girgarrre.com.au<br />
https://www.facebook.com/jigarrejammin<br />
GIRGARRE AND DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL<br />
Sunday October 22 nd , <strong>2023</strong><br />
Girgarre’s Open Garden Festival is shaping up to be a winner again this year. The festival,<br />
an annual fundraiser for the Girgarre community car and Friends of Gargarro Botanic<br />
Gardens, attracts visitors from near and far. Four beautifully presented gardens will be<br />
looking their best by Sunday 22 nd October. Early, seasonable rains and the expected<br />
warmer spring weather should ensure some lovely displays.<br />
Take your time to wander around the district and enjoy the local gardens before rounding off the day at Bernie<br />
Ryan’s ‘Bonshaw’. Harp music by Pete Gibson, plus an exhibition of ceramic birds by Ann Timms and flora demonstrations<br />
by Kyabram’s Fab Flowers will add a gentle ambience, colour, and interest as you explore the many and<br />
varied flower displays and art installations at Bonshaw.<br />
The Girgarre Primary School parents and friends will have sausages sizzling<br />
between 11-4 pm (in the grounds of Bonshaw), raising funds for the school<br />
and a high tea, presented by the Friends of the Gargarro Gardens will offer<br />
delicious finger sandwiches and other delicacies along with a cuppa served on<br />
fine china, between 2- 4pm at Bonshaw. Not to be missed.<br />
It’s a magic day, involving many members of the close-knit Girgarre community,<br />
all volunteers. They are to be applauded as they readily help with<br />
setting up, selling raffle tickets, or cooking the delectable home-made slices<br />
and biscuits for the afternoon tea.<br />
Pre-purchased entry tickets are $25 per person (children under 12 free), includes the high tea at Bonshaw. Numbers<br />
are capped at 350 visitors due to catering considerations. Tickets are not available on the day. The central hub<br />
for information, ticket and map pick-ups will be in the Gargarro botanical gardens precinct, near the nursery. Why<br />
not meander around the soundshell and gardens or the nursery while you wait for the 9.30am start time. Maybe<br />
buy a coffee or an early breakfast at the Gargarro cafe (bookings essential Ph: 0409 570 899).<br />
Links to the ticket site can be found on Girgarre Open Gardens Facebook page or by contacting Green<br />
Thumbs Nursery, Winter Road, Girgarre for those people not on social media. For more information Ph: Loraine<br />
Warde M: 0438 546 237 or Bernie Ryan H:58 572 407 Mob: 0455 578 722<br />
https://www.facebook.com/OpenGardensFestival
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