FLAMBOYANT fashions were featured on-stage at the 2025 Tea Gardens Lions Fashion Parade, held at The Promenade in Palm Lake Resort on Sunday 12 October.
Models of all shapes and sizes swirled around the stage in an array of silks and threads selected by Marina from Little Faith clothes and accessories.
Expert emcee Maggie Nadal gave the rundown on the 64 outfits worn by local “supermodels” Cindy, Elizabeth, Jan, Janie, Jennifer, Judy, Libby, Paula and Sharon.
“Carole Richards has done it again, organising a fabulous morning showcasing fashion in a different way,” Tea Gardens Lions President Amanda Sykes told News Of The Area.
The women stepped through some complex routines on the stage, decorated with plants from Woody’s Nursery, and were kept in line by the skilled musical stylings of DJ Jomeca.
Harry, Helen and Paula showcased accessories during a special line-dance, and local tap sensation Libby wowed the crowd.
The 170+ strong audience included Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold and several visitors from Maitland.
The fashion parade raised funds of close to $5000 for The Umbrella Foundation Australia (TUFA).
TUFA is a registered charity supporting trafficked and vulnerable children and their communities in Nepal.
Similar to the Lions Club, it is run by volunteers with 100 percent of donations going to projects including Women of the Kilns Health and Hygiene Program, Shree Bhimsen Secondary School Project and the Children of the Kiln Education Program.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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