Masquerade Festival a hit for Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association Myall Coast Myall Coast News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 2, 2022 Myall Coast Bakery ladies masked up for the night. LAUGHTER and dancing filled the Hawks Nest Community Hall with over 100 fabulous, masked guests and volunteers enjoying the fundraiser of the year. The hall sparkled with lights and decorations as well as lots of exotic plants provided by Woody’s Building and Garden centre. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Guests were greeted by the wonderful music of Ol’Spice, the ever-smiling musos John and Julian, as well as a free wine glass ready to be filled by our RSA wine bar volunteers, Bryony Barnes and Nicole O’Bryan. MC John Hart warmed up the evening introducing Bulahdelah comedian Greg Hayes, whose uncanny impressions of sporting personalities, politicians and songs got the locals in a party mood. Irish Albert was the next act, combining legendary Irish humour with quirky impersonations of famous people, ensuring lots of laughs (who can forget those ears). Intermission was prize time with the trophy for best mask going to long-time local couple Warwick and Ronnie Nichols. The lucky door and raffle prizes included amazing photo canvases by Carl Brunton of Armchair Photography, and gift vouchers from Maxine Reid of Vitamin Bead and Coles, topped up with chocolates and wine donated by members of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association. In the kitchen, the Red Cross served up beautifully styled cheese and olive charcuterie platters and delicious cakes and slices. The Lions Club cooked up yet another famous sausage sizzle which guests enjoyed in the Pink Room decorated with local native flowers from Kath Verdon and Jeanette Hart. Progress Association Bruce Murray stated, “A great fundraiser and a huge thank you to our locals who continue to support our community. “It is great to see people getting out and having fun while raising money for the Lions, Red Cross and the Progress Association. “I would like to acknowledge and thank the organising Sub Committee, Jeannette and John Hart, Kay and Barry Jones, Kath and John Verdon, Trevor Jennings, and Sandra Bourke as well as our Management Committee for their hard work.” The HNTG Progress Association’s next big event is the free ‘Let’s Celebrate’ Festival on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10am at the Hawks Nest Scout Hall. The Hall needs a big clean up so all community help will be most appreciated – working bee dates to follow. Ol’ Spice musicians John and Julian played for the crowd who danced to the very end. Bulahdelah local comedian Greg Hayes on stage. Irish Albert whose imitation of King Charles causes much laughter. Local’s Warwick and Ronnie Nichols made a grand entrance and won the Best Masquerade trophy. John and Kath Verdon looking fabulous for a fun night after volunteering all day. Hardworking volunteers masked up for fun – Jeannette Hart and Sandra Bourke. Photographer Carl and Susan Brunton frocked up for the evening. Sonja Ridden resplendent in feathers made a grand entrance. Marina Weterkamp from Little Faith Boutique amped up the fashion stakes.
