LoveMerino founder and Wellington farmer Pip Smith recently met with the NSW Governor Margaret Beazley at a Dubbo Chamber of Commerce breakfast during her visit to the region. Ms Smith, together with her daughter Maggie, attended the breakfast which was held at Taronga Western Plains Zoo earlier this month. "It was lovely… we're so blessed to have some genuine people like her (Ms Beazley) and her husband (Dennis Wilson) represent us in NSW," Ms Smith said. "She spoke beautifully and she's very focused on community…. it was very inspiring listening to her story. "Mr Wilson was really lovely to speak to and genuinely interested in finding out about us." ALSO MAKING NEWS: Macquarie Merino Lifetime Productivity field day at Trangie Ms Smith and her husband launched LoveMerino in 2016 where they produce high-quality Merino garments, including scarves. On behalf of the Business Chamber, she was also able to present the NSW Governor wither her very own LoveMerino scarf. Nyngan's James Cleaver, who is currently employed as a rural support worker for the NSW Department of Primary Industries, also attended and spoke at the event.
NSW Governor meets with people on the land at Business Chamber Breakfast | Photos
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Mrs Pip Smith with Her Excellency wearing the lovemerino scarf presented to the Governor by Mrs Smith in appreciation of the Governor and Mr Wilsons visit to the region. Photo: Supplied.
Mrs Pip Smith, Governors husband Mr Wilson and the Governor discussing the finer points of fine wool growing. Photo: Supplied.
Mr Bob Berry in conversation with the Governor. Photo: Supplied.
Chamber President Matt Wright enjoying a light hearted moment with the Governor. Photo: Supplied.
Guest speaker James Cleaver (Department of Primary Industries), the Governor and Dubbo MP Dougald Saunders. Photo: Supplied.
John Southwell Chamber Vice-President and Breakfast MC enjoying a moment with Natalie Bramble-Dunkley and the Governor. Photo: Supplied.
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