The Mount George Billy Cart Derby and Spring Festival is a thrilling annual event hosted by the Mount George Public School P&C. The community event sees families can work together to build their own unique billy cart and race it on event day in our Billy Cart Derby. Now in its 6th year, the derby is a community fundraiser for the school and also assists with the running costs of the local hall.
The Spring Festival has something for everyone including the orange rolling competition, art exhibition, market stalls, car show and and live music. 8:30am-3pm.
We recently caught up with local Taree florist, Emily Vergara to learn all about how her local flower posy brand, The Little Local Posy, which was born in the middle of the COVID 19 pandemic. It was inspiring to hear her journey and how she has been drawn back to her home town to provide a local service to local people using local flowers where practical. Emily’s business ethos really aligns well with the Jack & Co brand and we are delighted to stock her blooms at our Taree West store.
Grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy our Meet the Maker story with Emily Vergara.
How did you get started in floristry?
I’ve always loved flowers and wanted to be a florist as a small child, but didn’t really consider it to be an actual job. After finishing high school, I moved to Sydney and worked in a law firm, graduated from Business College and studied fashion at the National Art School in Darlinghurt.
Funnily enough, the highlight of my days walking the inner-city streets, was passing by the bustling florists and admiring the opulent floral arrangements that would bring life to stark marble clad foyers. However, it wasn’t until many years later, back home in Taree after having and caring for my 4 babies, that I began to consider options that would allow me to work from home and to be available for my kids, have a creative outlet and an income.
North Shore Mums Smiles2U is a 100% voluntary charity which aims to bring care and comfort to the many children, adults and carers who pass through the Emergency doors of our local hospitals every day. Their packages are made to help everyone’s needs when disaster strikes. These packs have been carefully put together with items to support the patient with comfort and care whilst going through a very challenging time in their lives.
Smiles2U are running an Online Auction to help them raise more funds so they can continue supporting families and children during their hospital stay.
The Smiles2U online auction kicks off on Wed 12th July 2022 until 27th July, 2022 with over $40,000 worth of donated goods up for grabs.
Jack and Co are pleased to support the Smile2U Online Auction with a hamper of goodies valued at over $200. The hamper includes a 10 free coffee voucher plus a handpicked select of your favourite boutique brands from Jack and Co.