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The MAPS office is temporarily located at 8 Hester St , Bridgetown |
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Winter scene - inland South West Australia. The area is known for its beautiful countryside. In winter the sun often shines and rain has brought on the grass in the orchards. The pink flowers are a type of oxalis.
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| Mature apricot trees still have a few of their leaves clinging on until a winter gale blows off the last remnants. Taken at Argyle, near Donnybrook on 3 June, 2007. |
Blackwood Country Gardens Inc. Gardens wanted for Festival of Country Gardens in spring! |
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Wendy Minon (left) and Jenny Rotman from the committee discuss techniques of opening a garden with one of the gardeners, Gary Shepherd, who will be opening his garden for spring. |
| We are holding an informal get together on Thursday 14 June at St Paul's Hall, Bridgetown from 5.30 to 6.30 pm. Opening your garden and helping out at the Festival. Light refreshments. All welcome. Enquiries 9761 2143. |
Blackwood Country Gardens Inc is the association that has been set up to run the Festivals of Country Gardens. This Festival is an example of event tourism which encourages people to visit the hinterland of the South West. View and print the constitution. The association operates on a two-year cycle starting in 2006 and running through till end 2007. If you would like to join now in the second part of the cycle the membership subscription is $30 per person. Newsletters are published several times a year to inform members about happenings. We welcome new members and whilst many members will want to exhibit their gardens we also look to have people join us who have an interest in gardens being open and all things gardening. Arm chair gardeners are very welcome! If you have administrative skills we would also like to hear from you! The Festival needs more people in order for it to happen. |
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The Festival needs more committee members and dedicated, passionate people who want the Festival to continue. now! |
Click here to view and print off the membership application form. For more information, call 9761 2143 or: Email: mail at countrygardens.com.au. |
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MAPS Marketing undertakes destination marketing to encourage people to visit the hinterland of the South West and bring customers to our businesses. View and print the constitution. The association operates on a yearly cycle with the 2006/2007 membership starting from 1 July 2006. The membership subscription is $100, including GST, per business or organization. Newsletters are published several times a year to inform members about happenings. If you would like to know more about how we promote the area and highlight our members' businesses then call us on |
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