2 | Mahurangimatters 1 December 2010
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By popular demand, the Wellsford Country Show looks set to return to Centennial Park next year. Lynette Gubb, who coordinated a will have the same flavour. meeting held last month, says the Volunteers have already put their feeling is that locals want an event for hands up to run a beef section and Wellsford. pony club events. Push Play is keen The annual show was a highlight of to come onboard with its popular the local calendar for more than 80 Have A Go promotion, and woodyears, but dwindling business and chopping, classic cars and a home community support lead to its demise expo are also on the drawing board. Family entertainment, childrens rides, in 2008. “People seem to have missed it,” and trade and market stalls are also Lynette says. “The meeting was called likely to be part of the day. to gauge how much interest there A budget is now being prepared really was in putting on a show and and another meeting will be held in the response was very positive. We had February. a number of new people come forward The organisers are keen to hear from and it’s been decided that we should anyone who has suggestions and who do something next November.” would like to be involved. Info: Jo Lynette says the event will be a country Wood 423 9619 or Lynette Gubb 423 show, not an official A&P event, but it 8857 or email lgubb@clear.net.nz
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