Burren Junction flower show back in full bloom | PHOTOS

Burren Junction’s annual flower show and market day was back in full bloom on Sunday.

Enthusiastic entrants braved the muddy roads after the rain, filling the School of Arts Hall with a beautiful array of homegrown goodness.

From colourful pansies on saucers to stunning roses and a magnificent orchard – the hall’s supper room looked as good as it smelt with a lovely floral fragrance wafting through.

The event is well-organised by the Burren Junction branch of the Country Women’s Association and after COVID restrictions cancelled last year’s show, the dedicated group was thrilled it could go ahead in 2022.

“We were very happy with the day,” said CWA secretary Margaret Constable.

“It was a little disappointing that some people from Wee Waa and Narrabri, and some of the stall holders, couldn’t come because of the roads, but it was a great day.

“I don’t think I was expecting so many flowers with the muddy roads.”

Rachel Powell, Emma Simshauser, Eden Gordon and Maggie Powell with Leanne Schwager (centre) who ran floral arrangement workshops at the town’s School of Arts Hall as part of the day’s activities. Rachel Powell, Emma Simshauser, Eden Gordon and Maggie Powell with Leanne Schwager (centre) who ran floral arrangement workshops at the town’s School of Arts Hall as part of the day’s activities.

Judge Francis Drysdale with Lucinda Stump, who received Champion Arrangement at the Burren Junction CWA’s flower show on Sunday. Judge Francis Drysdale with Lucinda Stump, who received Champion Arrangement at the Burren Junction CWA’s flower show on Sunday.

Blake Stewart, Mary Jones, Sam Marchant, Ellie Dewson, Emily Hartnett, Georgia Garden-Thorn, Kyle Stewart, Phillip Stewart and Shelly Stewart. Blake Stewart, Mary Jones, Sam Marchant, Ellie Dewson, Emily Hartnett, Georgia Garden-Thorn, Kyle Stewart, Phillip Stewart and Shelly Stewart.

Rachel Powell. Rachel Powell.

Philip Marshall with his granddaughter Grace Buchanan at his leather goods stall. Philip Marshall with his granddaughter Grace Buchanan at his leather goods stall.

Denise Horne won Champion Bloom, pictured with judge Francis Drysdale at the Burren Junction School of Arts Hall. Denise Horne won Champion Bloom, pictured with judge Francis Drysdale at the Burren Junction School of Arts Hall.

Margie Cruickshank and Jenny Stewart. Margie Cruickshank and Jenny Stewart.

Kitty Knight. Kitty Knight.

James Pike, Craig Ferris, John Simshauser and Justin Smith at the Burren Junction School of Arts Hall on Sunday. James Pike, Craig Ferris, John Simshauser and Justin Smith at the Burren Junction School of Arts Hall on Sunday.

Sophie Slack-Smith. Sophie Slack-Smith.

Ev Horne and Beth Drysdale. Ev Horne and Beth Drysdale.

Matilda Johntson. Matilda Johntson.

The Burren Junction branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted its annual flower show and market day on Sunday. The popular event was back after COVID cancelled the show last year. Pictured Bridie Harris, Harper Ferris and Elke Sendall with Leanne Schwager (centre) who ran floral arrangement workshops at the town’s School of Arts Hall as part of the day’s activities. The Burren Junction branch of the Country Women’s Association hosted its annual flower show and market day on Sunday. The popular event was back after COVID cancelled the show last year. Pictured Bridie Harris, Harper Ferris and Elke Sendall with Leanne Schwager (centre) who ran floral arrangement workshops at the town’s School of Arts Hall as part of the day’s activities.

Matt Holcombe holding Hebe Holcombe, Steve Gardiner, Alistair Marshall, Susie Marshall and Peter Holcombe. Burren Junction’s Volunteer Rescue Association is an essential and much-appreciated service for the community. Some members kindly gave their time at the weekend, cooking a delicious barbecue lunch at the Burren Junction CWA’s flower show and market day. Matt Holcombe holding Hebe Holcombe, Steve Gardiner, Alistair Marshall, Susie Marshall and Peter Holcombe. Burren Junction’s Volunteer Rescue Association is an essential and much-appreciated service for the community. Some members kindly gave their time at the weekend, cooking a delicious barbecue lunch at the Burren Junction CWA’s flower show and market day.

Despite the wet weather conditions, a good crowd of locals, friends and families flocked to the hall, enjoying a variety of fabulous stalls and a delicious barbecue lunch cooked by the town’s Volunteer Rescue Association.

This year’s show was extra special because 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the CWA in NSW.

The association is highly regarded because of its commitment to improving the lives of rural Australians.

“One of the main things we try to do is to engage the community, especially women and families in isolation and look after their mental health.”