The Dimboola branch of the Country Women's Association is celebrating its 81st anniversary today.

All but three Dimboola members gathered for the event, along with members from sister branch Willenabrina and guest speaker Robyn Lardner. Robyn spoke about a trip she and Des enjoyed around 10 months ago to the Impenetrable Rainforest in Africa to track the Silverback Gorilla, she said it was a "fantastic experience'.

The ladies enjoyed afternoon tea after singing "happy birthday' and cutting a cake.

Members of the Dimboola and Willenabrina CWA branches are pictured with Robyn Lardner, far right, and the birthday cake, centre.