A Nibble, A Sip, And A Taste Of "Winter Magic"

The Appleby Playcentre benefited from a wine and cheese evening with a difference held in the Redwoods Valley Hall recently. While sipping wine and nibbling cheese, guests were treated to a preview of winter styles from Sirdar Wools and Richmond Drapery.

Marjorie Robinson of Wellington, a contestant in the Miss International competition, models a jersey wool skirt and blouse from Richmond Drapery

A jersey wool frock from Richmond Drapery is modelled by Claire Simpson

Patti Skinner wears a wool hot pants suit with skirt to match

Among the guests were Dianne Shirtliff, Terry Nelson, Diane Collins and Sue Lorimer

Compere for the evening was Patricia Jephson, a fashion promoter for Sirdar wools and Brother knitting machines. With her is Rosamond Dornbusch, president of the Appleby Playcentre