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Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Frank Powell serenaded Margaret Trist in the audience. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Tea was shared, and sweet treats were enjoyed by some of our oldest community members as they came together for a special high tea.

This event, exclusive to those aged 90 and up and 85 and up for First Nations peoples and Torres Strait Islanders, was one of the last Seniors Festival events in Shepparton, as the month-long celebration draws to a close.

The Centennial High Tea was held on Tuesday, October 29 at the Woolshed in Kialla, and gave a chance for our oldest residents to connect and enjoy a fun day out.

Entertainment was provided by Frank Powell, and there were plenty of fun and prizes to be had with trivia and raffles throughout the day.

Council’s community director, Louise Mitchell, hailed the event a success.

“The Cenntennial High Tea was a wonderful success, bringing out community together to celebrate Seniors Month and honour our oldest residents,” she said.

“It was heart-warming to see everyone enjoying music, trivia and raffles while embracing the theme of ‘Embracing Wisdom, Embracing Life’.

“Events like these highlight the joy and importance of connection across generations, making our local community stronger and more vibrant.”

News photographer Rechelle Zammit came along to snap up all the fun.

Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Jean Dahlberg and Helen Head from Kensington Gardens share a sweet treat. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Pamela Henry and Bruno Segafredo cheered to a successful day out. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Frank Powell provided all the entertainment. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Council’s director community Louise Mitchell spoke on the day. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Gary Gray MC’d the event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Damien Saunders did the Welcome to Country. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Margaret O’Callaghan, Sunita Ghimire and Helen Wood share some pastries and a smile. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Judy Jones and Wilma Kelly share a scone. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Centennial High Tea at the Woolshed
Friendships formed for Ellen Gray, Gloria Polkinghorne and Jenny Duff. Photo by Rechelle Zammit