Race day fun at Evening VIEW Club

The glitz and glamour of race day filled the air as Gunnedah Evening VIEW Club members celebrated the Melbourne Cup at the November dinner meeting.

It may have been a day after the ‘race that stops the nation’ but the trusty steeds lined up for the start created much fun and laughter as the ‘jockeys’ reeled them in on a string.

Created by program officer Kerry Keating, the overall event was won by Linda Lee, with Jeanette Hinshelwood and Gwen Coddington filling the minor placings.

Vice president Judy Sills presented 10-year service badges to Jan Bennett and Beryl Schillert.

Horses for the sweeps were hidden in envelopes and purchased by members with the actual winners of the Cup raced the previous day receiving the cash prizes.

Dubbed Ladies Day at the Races, members dressed for the occasion with stylish outfits, hats and fascinators.

Vice-president Judy Sills presented 10-year service badges to Jan Bennett and Beryl Schillert on the night.

Members have been invited to Christmas celebrations by Gunnedah Day VIEW Club and Tamworth Day VIEW.

The December meeting in the outdoor area at the bowling club will be the final dinner for the year, with the theme Australian White Christmas.

Gunnedah Evening VIEW club members Jeanette Hinshelwood, Linda Lee and Gwen Coddington are presented with prizes by program officer Kerry Keating, after winning the Melbourne Cup novelty race.