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On Saturday the 19th of October, we proudly hosted the new look Bentley Park Open Day & Fete.
1st November 2024
On Saturday the 19th of October, we proudly hosted the new look Bentley Park Open Day & Fete. Reflecting on the special occasion is retirement living resident and member of the fundraiser’s committee, Thelma.
“The event was a wonderful success! A lot of it was testament to the cooperation between the residents and staff, who worked together to welcome the wider community into our lovely village.”
There were over 10 stalls and exhibits decorating our Leisure Precinct, majority of which were run by village residents and clubs, in addition to our residential aged care centre staff, and friends at Daily Living Products and Guide Dogs WA.
“Our exhibitors and stall holders were able to partake in a very happy atmosphere. This happy atmosphere is what the committee set out to create and it was achieved on the day – so the hard work paid off!”
There were plenty of activities to keep the little kids (and big kids) entertained, with live music adding to the ambiance courtesy of talented Bentley Park resident Lesley and her duet partner Tom.
There’s no doubt our show-goers needed some extra fuel to keep up with all the fun. Shoutout to our incredible Tea and Scones team (who sold 180 scones in just two hours!), Auxiliary’s magnificent Bake Stall, as well as the Sausage Sizzle crew, whose exceptional effort meant not a single sausage or bun was left behind!
We also had some exciting goodies up for grabs thanks to all who donated to the raffle, including our event sponsors Time Centre Jewelers, Friday Night Chase, and St. James Newstart Pharmacy. Huge well done to our raffle ticket volunteers and congratulations again to our lucky prize winners.
“It was a great day, but for me, the highlight was our wonderful CEO opening the Fete. Sadly, this will be his last time doing so - our village has prospered having Graham at the helm.
Ultimately, while it was a fundraiser, it was not about making money. It was about people coming together and connecting with a light-hearted, community spirit.” Well said, Thelma!
None of this would’ve been possible without our hard-working Bentley Park Open Day & Fete Committee, whose dedication and passion for SwanCare contributed greatly to its success. Special thank you to our Community Living Coordinator Matt Upston and retirement living residents Thelma C., Maureen G., Bev H., Phyl L., Robin H., Terry B. & Margot H.
Click here to see the event pictures.
