His Dancer Profile will be coming soon … BUT… did you know we had our own personal Flower Farmer amongst our Swing On In Dance Community?.. Yes, Ian Cook from our Bangalow class has the most amazing Flower & Blueberry Farm and is putting on a little “SWING IN THE FLOWERS” Family Picnic Day for us all to enjoy.
Here are the details for your diary and we so look forward to sharing this fun Swing On In Social day with you all. – This is open to all and everyone encouraged to come.
“Swing Dancers, Family and Friends are invited to join us for Swing In The Flowers Picnic Swing Dance”
This day includes a visit to Ian’s Flower and Blueberry Farms on the Alstonville Plateau, Afternoon Tea and Dancing at a little Community hall in the village of Rous Mill then BBQ if you want to stick around and dance some more.. details below:
PRIME FLOWERS has been in operation for 21 Years and is now one of the largest flower growers and employers based in the rich farmland of the Alstonville Plateau.
1.30pm: Meet at Prime Flowers, 368 Wardell Road, Alstonville. Guided Tour of the flower processing facilities and flower farm. (Directions Below)
2.30pm: Trip to the Blueberry Farm where you get to pick your own blueberries for your afternoon tea. Please bring a small plate to share as well.
3.00pm: Afternoon Tea at the Rous Hill Community Hall featuring the Blueberries you handpicked smothered in double cream. Tea, Coffee, Water Refreshments supplied. (BYO Alcohol)
3.30pm: Dancing on the beautiful timber floors of the very old Hall. (Picture below)
6.00pm – BBQ Dinner – BYO
What to bring: Shoes for walking around the farm, Dancing Shoes, BYO drinks and BBQ food. – We will have utensils, condiments, serviettes etc on hand for those wanting to use BBQ.
Cost: $10 pp, children free and all money goes to charity. Payment on the day to Ian.
RSVP: Just let us know at classes (or email us) if you are keen to come so we have an idea on numbers so we can help Ian plan.
Directions:
Turn off Pacific Hwy onto Bruxner Highway
Take Alstonville Turnoff
Take first exit at roundabout into Daley Street
Turn left onto Wardell Rd
Travel 4 klm.
Entrance in photinia hedge on right.
The Dance Hall
Til then,
Swingin Regards
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