By Derek Schlennstedt
The ‘Fashion and Funk Parade’ is taking place this Saturday, 20 May, and much like its name suggests, is sure to provide a marvellous array of fashion with plenty of funk to go with it.
The parade is raising funds for the Healesville SES and Healesville Living and Learning Centre, and the East End Op Shop will be donating their services to dress the models.
The fabulous models will be joined by members of the SES and will be strutting their stuff, while rocking to music.
The East End Op Shop, over three decades old, has supported Healesville living and learning centre by holding various fund-raising events in past, but this year is the first time a fashion parade has been run.
Dianne Anderson, who helped organise the event said that all donations would be going towards the SES and Healesville Living and Learning centre, both iconic organisations in Healesville.
“Both the Healesville living and learning centre and the SES are icons of Healesville and deserve all the support they can get,” she said.
“They are two brilliant organisations who do so much for the Healesville community and we need to get behind them.”
A true for the community, by the community fashion parade, all seven models including a young four-year-old model, who will be accompanied by her mother, are from the Healesville area.
“It’s for the locals, we are a local op shop, it’s the local SES, there’s local models, and it’s the local living and learning centre, who are volunteering their time to raise funds for an amazing cause,” said Dianne.
Each model will be dressed in the finest clothing from East End Op Shop, which will also be available to purchase on the day.
An interactive show that’s sure to delight, audiences will be treated to an unforgettable afternoon filled with prizes, fashion, and a delicious afternoon tea with gourmet food.
“Come along to have a good laugh, there’s delicious gourmet food, a bit of pizzazz, some generous prizes from Healesville retailers, and the clothes from East End Op Shop can be bought for very reasonable prices,” Dianne said.
The event takes place on Saturday, 20 May at the Healesville senior citizens’ hall.
Tickets are $20 and can be bought by calling 5962 5982.
