This year Women In Racing held its annual charity lunch to aid Cerebral Palsy.
The lunch was held at the Hellenic Club in Woden. It was well attended with about 200 people attending, making it even more popular than last year. Mike Frame once again was the MC.
Gai Wateringhose made a surprise appearance to talk about horse training techniques.
Special guest speakers this year were 3 owners of Black Caviar who were brought to Canberra for the event by Thoroughbred Park. They, along with Keith Dryden and Tony Curtis from ACTTAB spoke about what it's like to be an owner of Black Caviar.
Several of our members put on a fashion show, modelled the latest Myer clothing suitable for the fashionable male and female racegoer.
A slideshow of the day is below.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
BBQ at Parkwood
At the games afternoon that we ran earlier in the year, most of the prizes were do-in-yourself meals where the people at the winning tables could get together and enjoy a fine meal.
One of the tables won food for a BBQ, but rather than limit it to those at the table, they opened the invitation up to anyone who wanted to come. The BBQ was held at the Notaras' property at Parkwood - all we had to do was supply our own drinks. Thank you to Manny and Jenny for hosting us.
It was a cold Winter's day, with patches of rain passing through. Just as we arrived, the black clouds rolled in and the rain started, but fortunately everything was set up in the shearing shed, including a lovely gas heater. Progressively a large contingent turned up, and even the sun came out eventually, so the day turned out better than we initially expected.
Everything was laid on, so we didn't have to go outside unless we wanted to. Even the barbecued meat was brought inside.
Below, there are a few pictures of the day.
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One of the tables won food for a BBQ, but rather than limit it to those at the table, they opened the invitation up to anyone who wanted to come. The BBQ was held at the Notaras' property at Parkwood - all we had to do was supply our own drinks. Thank you to Manny and Jenny for hosting us.
It was a cold Winter's day, with patches of rain passing through. Just as we arrived, the black clouds rolled in and the rain started, but fortunately everything was set up in the shearing shed, including a lovely gas heater. Progressively a large contingent turned up, and even the sun came out eventually, so the day turned out better than we initially expected.
Everything was laid on, so we didn't have to go outside unless we wanted to. Even the barbecued meat was brought inside.
Below, there are a few pictures of the day.
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Saturday, August 3, 2013
AGM 2013
The Women in Racing AGM is unlike most other AGMs. It's hard to tell if its a formal meeting or just a fun get-together for 60 or so people who have a party whenever they are in a room together.
Although it was a sunny day, it was cold, and a good day to be inside sipping champagne.
Catherine opened the meeting and gave an overview of how WiR has progressed over the past year.
Mary walked us through the financial statements and explained that in financial terms we were much the same as last year, with profits from some events being used to subsidise other events.
Karyn gave a humorous run-down of the recent trip to Lightning Ridge. She was allowed to wear Sue's souvenir Opal Queen Contestant for her speech, but I noticed Sue come over later and claim it back just in case someone else "souvenired" it away.
We had a great BBQ lunch, followed by a great presentation by Pat Murphy who spoke about fashions in the past, especially those on the racing scene. I think it brought back a lot of good memories for some of the members who remembered Canberra of the past. Pat also brought samples of hats, gloves, and handbags from past eras that she had made or used. There are photos below of various people modelling her hats.
Christine Waring had a hat display set up, and many members got a chance to try out something new in the hat department.
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Although it was a sunny day, it was cold, and a good day to be inside sipping champagne.
Catherine opened the meeting and gave an overview of how WiR has progressed over the past year.
Mary walked us through the financial statements and explained that in financial terms we were much the same as last year, with profits from some events being used to subsidise other events.
Karyn gave a humorous run-down of the recent trip to Lightning Ridge. She was allowed to wear Sue's souvenir Opal Queen Contestant for her speech, but I noticed Sue come over later and claim it back just in case someone else "souvenired" it away.
We had a great BBQ lunch, followed by a great presentation by Pat Murphy who spoke about fashions in the past, especially those on the racing scene. I think it brought back a lot of good memories for some of the members who remembered Canberra of the past. Pat also brought samples of hats, gloves, and handbags from past eras that she had made or used. There are photos below of various people modelling her hats.
Christine Waring had a hat display set up, and many members got a chance to try out something new in the hat department.
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