The Gallery was packed. Over 100 evening guests attended the annual Wild Lime Fashion Parade.  This year’s theme, Fusion of Fashion was celebrating different cultures and their influence in our fashion.   Wild Lime designer, Charmaine  displayed 60 outfits. The collection was extensive being influenced by designers of diverse origin—Russia, Indian, Brazil, Poland, China, Pakistan, Israel, South Africa and more.  She explored the rich reds of Indian silks, flora’s inspired by Columbian designer Maria Elvira, and regal purple from European history.  Charmaine designs her clothing for today's woman, she states, “Fusion of Fashion is a range of fun clothes that are commercially viable”.  Her closing selection was a tribute to famous designer Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. 

Charmaine identifies with clean lines, the little black dress, fun jewellery and comfortable clothing.  Charmaine is already thinking about next year.  If you missed this year event, you can catch this inspiring, social and fun evening in 2010. 

Friends 25th Anniversary Celebration
Friday 9 and 10 October 2009 

Nearly 200 people attended the weekend activities to celebrate the 25^th Anniversary of the Friends of the Riddoch Art Gallery. On Friday evening guests thoroughly enjoyed an exhibition of works donated by the Friends and the launch of “For the Love of Art” by first president Ms. Jill McFarlane.   Written by longstanding committee members Diana Wiseman and Gayle   Cowan it depicts the 25 year history.

Festivities continued on Saturday evening with the donation of a portrait of Mrs. Eliza Riddoch by descendent Peter Rymill.  Guests were surprised to receive a visit from the ghost of Mr. John Riddoch (alias David Reed) who told the story of his wife Eliza and his association with the Riddoch Art Gallery.  Guests were escorted by pipers Grant and Margaret Harrington to Mac’s Hotel where they enjoyed a dinner, socializing with old friends and      new. 

“The weekend was a wonderful way to celebrate 25 years of friendship and support for the Gallery.  We look forward to another 25 years with the Riddoch Art Gallery.