Source: Northern Daily Leader

Bendemeer’s gardens will have their best foot forward this weekend when they throw open their gates for two days of open gardens.

Despite other parts of the region suffering from drought, a milder summer and fortuitous storm rain has enabled the entrants to make a reasonable showing, Bendemeer local Ruth Mathews said.

The open gardens are the final act of Bendemeer Landcare and Garden Club’s annual competition that was won by Carol and Col Murray. The runners-up were Ken Gwen Brett.

The club will have a special gust on hand this weekend, in Judith Horton of Yates Seeds who will be available to answer any gardening questions.

Other prize-winners include [excerpt]
- Commercial: Banalasta, 1; Bendemeer Hotel, 2.

Every 1st Sunday of the month, the Visitor Centre hosts free live music……..

Diana Cormie, Tamworth’s new singing talent will be playing at Banalasta, on Sunday 4 January 11-3pm.

While there are distinct modern country undertones detected in her music, her style has been described as a cross-over of folk and pop!

Diana was a finalist in the 2006 Toyota Starmaker Quest and has recently released her album ‘All I Know’.

We look forward to seeing you enjoy yourselves at the Visitor Centre.