More than $8,000 was raised for local community groups at the Walcha Town and Country Committee Black Tie Soiree on Saturday night. Delighted committee members say they are considering making the function a biennial event.
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Nine auction items went under the hammer with the biggest money raiser an holiday to Melbourne bought by Sophie Thomson for $2,300. The next big earner was another holiday, donated by George and Cherie Pethard, that sold for $1,200.
The raffle alone raised more than $1,000 and all 110 revellers partied into the night following the canapes and auction with a DJ and fun photo booth.