November 18, 2019
Spring Fever hit Cherbourg in style at the recent Golden Oldies celebration.
The annual event attracted about 250 people to the town’s community hall, many returning to Cherbourg just for the special get-together.
Golden Oldies is for the over-50s only.
It began when some community elders decided they were tired of only catching up with old friends at funerals so they decided to organise an event to celebrate life.
This year’s celebration included lunch, dancing and lots of music.
Muddy Flats, the Wakka Wakka dancers and the Badu Torres Strait Island dancers provided the official entertainment.
Two familiar faces who also returned again were well-known country singers Roger Knox and Chad Morgan.
The “Spring Fever” theme meant there were floral dresses in abundance in the brightly decorated hall.
The Golden Oldies cake was cut by former Cherbourg mayor Ken Bone and Cherbourg resident Hazel Speedy.
Aunty Sandra Morgan told southburnett.com.au Golden Oldies would be celebrating 30 years in 2020.
“It will be a big weekend!” she said.
Related articles:
- ‘Oldies’ Celebrate With Music (2018)
- Oldies Enjoy A Great Weekend (2016)
- Thumbs Up For A Great Weekend (2015)
- Golden Oldies Jazz It Up (2014)
- Golden Oldies Bring Back Memories (2013)
[Photos: Sandra Morgan]
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Golden Oldies Gallery
