CWA successes
By Jan Johnston of Stanwell Park CWA
In May, our election day cake stall was a great success and it has enabled us to direct further donations towards help for women fleeing domestic violence. Our recent book review evening was well attended and opened our eyes to what a cosy venue the hall is in winter. Its availability and very reasonable hiring rates can be found on the Stanwell Park CWA website.
May’s state annual conference in Wagga Wagga tackled a broad range of issues and was also a chance for creative women to enter their projects in categories such as handicrafts, cookery, photography, poetry, art and porcelain art. The Stanwell Park CWA was represented by Cathie Milander, who was selected for awards in the photography and sculpture section as well as poetry with a bush ballad.
In more good news, the CWA of NSW Disaster Relief Fund has released $500,000 to distribute to flood victims and $250,000 to support those in drought-affected areas in South Western NSW.
Join us at the CWA hall, 15 The Drive, Stanwell Park on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am. Contact stanwellparkcwa@gmail.com
Craft and cookery at Russell Vale Public School
By Marion Cook of Keiraville CWA
A few of the Keiraville Branch Country Women’s Association CWA went to the morning tea in June at Russell Vale Public School to meet Janelle Cleale, the teacher organising craft mornings at the school. Keiraville CWA will assist in the craft and cookery sessions.
Janelle is also a farm organiser and Russell Vale Public School has a great farm with ducks, chooks, pigs, rabbits and a lovely veggie garden. They’ll make pumpkin soup from their pumpkins, use eggs from their farm, and they’ll even make a few items from our Jam Drops recipe book!
The parents and teachers gave us a warm welcome and we look forward to helping out at the school.
Keiraville CWA meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month; please ring ahead and chat to branch president Liz Corfield on 4285 8121. Follow the group on Facebook.