Watchman House: Opening 2016

Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg addressing guest before officially opening the Watchman House on Saturday 7 May 2016.

The Watchman House History Research & Community Facility on the day of its official opening.

Coromandel Valley & Districts Branch Chair, Trevor Conlon, welcomed guests and shared stories of his family's links to Winns Bakehouse and the neighbouring Shepley House.

Guests at the launch.

Mayor Rosenberg officially opens to door to the Watchman House History Research and Community Facility.

More guests.

Lorraine Crocker is a talented quilter and husband Ray's antique sewing machine collection inspired one of the superb quilts she displayed at the opening.

Our team of volunteer caterers served a stunning morning tea.

Ray Crocker's collection of historic sewing machines attracted plenty of interest.

Morning tea was scrumptious!