INFLUENTIAL women were the focus of a special event held recently at the Lithgow Workmens Club. Several local women were honoured at a high tea hosted by the Lithgow’s WILD (Women In Lithgow Day) group. Sister Anne Houston (social work), Jan Hawken (Vale Ladies), Mayor Maree Statham, Melanie Palmer (fire captain), Joan Deeley (Lions), Doreen Peters (RFS) and Sue Graves (Tidy Towns) were all presented with a photo portrait and some beautiful flowers as a token of appreciation for all they have contributed over their years of service to the local community. A question and answer session followed a brief biography of each woman which was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these inspirational women and the various roles they have played throughout the years. The high tea was another successful event for WILD, who throughout the month of April have been busy organising and hosting events to promote local business, local products and, above all, fun! Guests at the function were treated to an afternoon filled with delicious food, fashion and friendship, and took away generous gift bags packed with fantastic products from local businesses, including a book of vouchers packed full of value. Attendees were also treated to a fashion show which allowed local boutiques to give the crowd a taste of the wide variety of products available within our own area. The WILD women are now looking forward to the response to the current Street of Flowers 16 Mothers Day Promotion, which is a collaboration between WILD, the Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce and over 80 specialty and major retailers in Lithgow. Persons shopping at participating businesses go into a draw for WILD prize.
