A TIME TO SHINE – Cessnock Local Government Area SENIORS FESTIVAL 2025 - Branxton Lions Club “Bash”

Thursday March 13^th heralded one of the larger fundraisers for the Lions Club of Branxton – “The Bash”. Part of the Cessnock LGA SENIORS FESTIVAL for 2025, this was one of the biggest turnouts we have seen with over 100 people in attendance - including Cessnock Mayor, Daniel Watton. 

As a newly recruited member to the Lions Club of Branxton, this was a great introduction to the amazing community that we serve, and it was humbling to be welcomed into such a close-knit group. 

As if on cue the squally weather of tropical storm Alfred dissipated, and the afternoon was spent in convivial company. Lifelong friends and local residents joined each other around tables in the delightful alfresco area of Greta Workers Club, catching up with news and significant events whilst enjoying the music offered by Steve Ready of Jerry’s Karaoke Show; light refreshments from Greta Workers Club and Kathy’s Mini-Delights; and lunch from Greta Workers Club Bistro, “Mr J’s”. 

Master of Ceremonies, Rod Chant, kept everyone engaged and the celebrations on track. Thank you Rod.Of course, such a wonderful event does not happen without a significant amount of planning and hard work. Our sincere thanks must go to all who supported and sponsored this thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. And to those who attended.

In particular, we are extremely grateful for the tireless efforts of our very own Lynette Clark and Colleen Anderson in planning, organising and delivering such a wonderful celebration of community.

Prizes were generously donated by our brilliant local business community - A little off the Top Greta; AJ’s Café Huntlee; BWS Huntlee; Bailey’s of Greta; Barking Paws; Branxton Golf Club; Branxton Lions Club Members; Branxton Pet World; Brits Hair of Greta; Brokenwood Wines; Coles Huntlee; Dear Petal Branxton; Dominos Huntlee; Greta Pharmacy; Greta Workers Club; Greta Workers Restaurant; Hair of Greta; Richard Connoly; Hungerford Meat Co; Hunter Laundry; Huntlee Tavern; ICE BOX Liquor Branxton; IGA Branxton; Jerry’s Karoke Show; Liza McQuigan; Maitland Street Collective; Mavericks Huntlee; Mitre 10 Branxton; Piggotts-Huntlee; Pizza and More Greta; Prop That Greta; Red Box Barbers Greta; Supercheap Huntlee; The Royal Federal Hotel Branxton; Venom Hair & Beauty.

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