TALENT from around the local area was on show at the Bulahdelah Country Women’s Association (CWA) morning tea concert, held at Bulahdelah Golf Club on Wednesday 30 July.
The pounding rain outside was an afterthought in the presence of freshly-baked world-famous CWA scones, which kicked off a delightful Devonshire Tea.
Live music was provided by local guitarist/singer Stephen Boyd.
Bulahdelah Central School (BCS) students helped serve the audience and also took to the stage.
“The chance to perform in front of an audience is golden for these kids,” said BCS music teacher Wendy Parsons.
“Thanks to the CWA for supporting the school band for more than 30 years.”
Year 11 Phoenix Press Williams played guitar and keyboard separately, singing the Blues and more upbeat fare, before BCS Vice Captain Bailee Gleeson covered Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You”.
Year 12 comedian Blake Taylor had a good start, gaining plenty of guffaws at the right time, and Year 7 mime artist “Baz” emoted his invisible box.
Year 10 flautists Salome Reitsma and Mindy Sullivan played Pachelbel’s Canon.
The “Bulahdelah Bears”, the new Year 6 girls’ cheerleading squad coached by Gary Halpern, kept an eye on the ceiling as they showed off safely lifting and standing, ending with a human pyramid.
“This is their very first display outside of the school, and we look forward to showing you the development of these kids over the next few years,” Mr Halpern said.
The CWA’s beautiful handmade wares were also on sale and more live music was followed by a group dance of the Macarena and Nutbush and a singalong of Aussie and Country classics.
“The Bulahdelah CWA sincerely thanks Bulahdelah Golf Club for letting us use the venue free of charge for the day,” CWA president Belinda Moore told NOTA.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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