Clothing sale to raise money

A pre-loved clothing sale will be held at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on the weekend of November 24 and 25 from 10am to 5pm to raise money for three local organisations.

The fundraising clothing sale will have new and pre-loved clothes, collectable women's, and men's clothing, plus shoes, hats, accessories and jewellery.

"We will have an extensive collection for the mature figure, and if retro is the name of the game, on sale will be a collection of vintage clothes from Zoo Emporium," said Pearl Beach Progress Association communications officer Ms Lynne Lillico.

"A significant private collection of Mambo shirts will also be on exhibition over the weekend.

"From surfboards to the Sydney Opera House, frangipani to bananas, outrageous to political, these exotic and evocative images are examples of an exciting and colourful journey through the glory years of rock and roll in Australia," said Ms Lillico.

"Many of the designs were created by Mental as Anything rock legend Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, whose work spanned 30 years.

"Come along and chat with well-known collector and Mambo enthusiast Bill Blinco and hear firsthand how he has gathered together this wonderful and colourful collection of shirts.

"Behind every shirt there is a story to tell," said Ms Lillico.

Proceeds from the weekend will be divided between the Central Coast Family Support Group, Guide Dogs NSW-ACT Central Coast Support Group and Pearl Beach Memorial Hall upkeep.

Clothing that is not sold will be donated to the Central Coast Salvation Army.

Media release, 7 Nov 2012

Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association