THE Elders Past Employees Association (EPEA) went bush to a magnificent farm setting for its latest social function earlier this month.
A group of 40 people, all past employees and partners, travelled to Gingin, most by bus from Perth and some under their own steam driving themselves, to long-time Elders clients Locky and Jane McTaggart's Warringah farm.
With the beef cattle property situated 20km north of town, the touring group took the opportunity to stop for morning coffee at CU @ The Park Café in Gingin before carrying on to Warringah for lunch.
A barbecue under the gum trees on the expansive homestead lawns interspersed with colourful beds of flowers in full bloom, striking garden art and cattle grazing in an adjoining paddock was a perfect setting for catching up and reminiscing.
EPEA president Garry Dunstan said, "you can take the people out of the country but you can't take the country out of the people".
"We have had seven functions in the past 12 months and excluding our Christmas function this one has been the second best for attendance," Mr Dunstan said.
"I think every one really loved getting back into the bush and it was great to see some new members joining us today.
"We sincerely thank Locky and Jane for hosting us and Lynton and Lorraine Symington, Bob Peake and Rusty Miller for helping set-up and organise the day.
"Our next function will be in Albany at the Stirling Club on Friday, November 12, followed by our annual Christmas function, which this year will have a change of venue and be held at RAAFA, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek on Monday, December 6.
"Feel free to contact me on mobile 0408 683 994 or garryandaileen@bigpond.com if you would like to attend either function or join the EPEA," Mr Dunstan said.