By KATH GANNAWAY
IT’S one of the biggest fashion events in Yarra Ranges, it’s certainly the most long-standing … and it’s raised multiple thousands of dollars for Cord Blood Research.
On top of all that … it’s fantastic, fashion fun.
The Inner Wheel Club of Wandin has been hosting its annual fashion parade for the past 15 or so years.
This year it is on Friday night, 6 May at the Wandin Hall.
Three of the models, Tiana Marcaralla, Maree Budweg and Terina Houlihan, had a pre-parade look over the outfits at Jenny’s Shoppe in Monbulk on Friday, 29 April.
Terina said the parade attracted around 250 people each year and has become an institution for many women.
She said three successive owners of Jenny’s Shoppe, including current owner, Shirlene Bisschop, had been instrumental in the success of the parade, providing outfits, accessories, prizes, giveaways and vouchers.
“The really excellent thing about this is that every cent raised goes to Cord Blood Research,” Terina said.
“Our total outlay is $50 for printing of the tickets.”
Inner Wheel Club members do the catering, a local apple grower provides the stage, the Yarra Ranges Council provides the hall and there is great support from other local businesses, making it a true community effort.
Maree said the night was great fun and, with clothing and accessories to suit all age groups, is a perfect opportunity to support a very worthwhile cause, enjoy a great parade and engage in some retail therapy.
Tickets are $15 and include supper.
Phone Lorena on 0427 031 007, Terina on 0448 804 425 or email iiw.au.wandin@gmail.com to book tickets, and to find out more about the Inner Wheel Club of Wandin.
