Rotary Manningham City hosted a wonderful Mayoral All Abilities Good Vibrations Disco on Saturday, 1 November at the Manningham Function Centre.
Over 100 participants, parents, carers, and Rotarians joined in this special black-tie event, dancing the night away under the glittering disco ball.
We were delighted to welcome Mayor Deirdre Diamante and Councillor Anna Chen, and a huge thanks to the Mayor for suggesting and sponsoring this year’s disco to become a special Mayoral celebration — and then joining in the fun on the dance floor! The venue looked fantastic, decked out with a red carpet, black and gold balloon arches, and a large media wall — perfect backdrops for photos and plenty of smiles.
Parents and carers were able to relax in the adjoining room over tea, coffee, and a generous spread of finger food. A special moment came when Sam delivered a heartfelt thank-you speech to the Mayor for her ongoing support of the All Abilities Disco and presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
Special thanks to our sponsors Bendigo Bank and Darling Daughters who helped make the night a success.
Everything ran smoothly thanks to the efforts of so many volunteers. Barry and his team managed registration, John and Marilyn Bennie looked after drinks, Stella did a super job on the decorations, banner and media wall and Vicky provided a friendly and familiar presence with her hi-vis. Alison from Manningham Council supported us superbly, while Esther, Sohrab and Ian Goldsmith hosted the VIP guests. George the photographer captured wonderful memories, and D J Angelo kept the crowd moving all night.
The evening showcased Rotary’s service to the community and spirit of fellowship — joyful, inclusive, and truly memorable, with everyone having a wonderful time!
