On Thursday, September 5^th, the North Rockhampton Parish Ladies Club held their annual Ecumenical Morning Tea at Holy Family Hall.  This year’s theme was “Year of the Outback”.

The hall was decorated in Outback themed tea towels, souvenirs, hats and animals.  The team of ladies who organised the morning tea looked lovely dressed in their country clothes.

The morning opened with a prayer read by Jan McSweeney then followed with a scrumptious morning tea served by students from Emmaus College.   The crowd sang along with the U3A Choir who entertained the group with a variety of traditional songs.  In keeping with the outback theme, the Choir also sang some well-known Australiana songs.

Those present were also entertained by the clever bush poetry written and presented by Jilli Andre.  There were raffles and numerous lucky door prizes.

Proceeds from the morning tea went to the RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service.  A representative of the service was there to accept the cheque for $1,250 raised at the morning tea.