The Rotary Markets on the banks of the Bombala River on Saturday is going to be huge. With more than 110 market stalls, face-painting and a jumping castle, there is going to be lots to see and do.
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Market organiser, Rotary’s Geraldine Dyer said there will even be special visit from Santa.
“The annual Ando Pottery sale has been shifted to Saturday’s markets and we are celebrating 30 years since the creation of Bicentennial Park.”
Snowy Monaro Regional Council clr Anne Maslin said at 11am there is a ceremony to plant a commemorative garden bed with a new specially bred iris “The Spirit of Bombala”.
“The Spirit of Bombala was bred by Bombala’s ‘iris lady’ Margaret Summerell, who breeds irises by cross pollinating them with a paint brush.
“Also visiting the park on Saturday is Rob de Fegely who designed the layout of the park back in 1988.
“He chose the large range of blossom trees and shady trees that make the park so full of variety all year round,” Ms Maslin said.
The original garden encompassed the river walk, a series of exercise points and the stepping stones, but over the years various benches, gardens and a rotunda have been added.
The park and its botanical gardens were officially opened by MLA Russell Smith on November 6, 1988 when Stuart Hood was Shire President.
These days the park is frequented by walkers and is a great inspiration for photographers and on Saturday will host the Rotary Markets.
Other visitors expected on Saturday are some of the former members of the Bombala School Band who under the direction of Delegate’s John Judge performed the symphonic work, “High Country” especially written for the occasion by composer Ralph Hultgren.
Organisers are hoping to play a recording of High Country at the celebration.
“Visit the Bombala Rotary Market Facebook page to book your photo with Santa,” Mrs Dyer said.
