The first of the Australian Women’s Weekly’s High Tea’s were held at the Pavilion in Sydney.
One hundred and fifty guests were given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the workings of the magazine whilst sipping on the finest Ceylon tea from Dilmah.
Editor-in-Chief Helen McCabe spoke about her editorial decisions, what motivates, moves and inspires her to produce the magazine each month.
Associate Editor Caroline Overington and Food Director Fran Abdallaoui were asked a series of (not so) probing questions from host, columnist Amanda Blair.
The highlight of the afternoon was meeting twins Peggy Ritchie and Betty Ireland who were celebrating their 98th birthday. When they saw that the high tea event fell on August 5th they couldn’t resist the opportunity to attend.
Fans of the magazine for 80 years, Peggy and Betty share one copy each month when it’s delivered to the retirement home.
“I walk to the letterbox and shout ‘Peggy – the Women’s Weekly’s arrived” says Betty. “It’s a real highlight. We give it to our hairdresser when we’ve finished with it. She loves it too.”
The ladies have promised to come along next year provided it’s held on their birthday. It’s a date ladies. See you next year!
The Weekly’s Editor-in-Chief Helen McCabe and columnist Amanda Blair with two very special readers.
The first of the Australian Women’s Weekly’s High Tea’s were held at the Pavilion in Sydney.
Guests sipped on the finest Ceylon tea from Dilmah.
Helen McCabe with Dilmah’s Merrill J. Fernando and his son Dilhan Fernando.
Maxwell and Williams provided the fine china for the event.
Premium river cruising and fully escorted holiday company Travel Marvel were a sponsor of the event.
Editor-in-Chief Helen McCabe spoke about her editorial decisions, what motivates, moves and inspires her to produce the magazine each month.
Food Director Fran Abdallaoui also chatted with the crowd.
The Weekly’s Helen McCabe and the High Tea’s host Amanda Blair presented twins Peggy Ritchie and Betty Ireland with flowers to celebrate their 98th birthday.
Helen McCabe was tickled pink when she found long-time readers and twins, Peggy Ritchie and Betty Ireland chose to spend their 98th birthday with The Weekly.
Associate Editor Caroline Overington addressed guests at the event for a live Q&A.
The stars of the day Peggy Ritchie and Betty Ireland with Dilmah’s Merrill J. Fernando and Editor-in-Chief Helen McCabe.
Max Grundmann from Maxwell and Williams chats with other guests.
Three of the 150 happy High Tea-ers.
Though the tea was inside the lovely sun shined through the glass at the Pavilion in Sydney.
Max Grundmann joins host Amanda Blair on stage.
Max Grundmann from Maxwell and Williams with some of the day’s colourful guests.
Associate Editor Caroline Overington and Max Grundmann smile for the camera.
