Global Kids Clothes (GKC), based at Bensville, has celebrated 10 years of making clothing for children in developing countries and crisis centres in Australia.
The volunteer members of the group met recently with Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid to mark the milestone.
Reid presented 10 Year Service badges to the original members of the group – founder Denise McKnight, Doreen Warriner, Sueanne Rose and Colleen Jones.
The 21 volunteers (some who sew at home) and others who meet weekly to sew and chat were presented with a photo book of the 10 year history of the group.
Over that time 13,500 garments for boys, girls and babies have been made and distributed to 32 countries.
GKC meets in The Greenhouse at Coast Community Church, Bundaleer Cres, Bensville, every Wednesday (except for school holidays) from 9am-noon with a morning tea break at 10.30am.
There are machines, overlockers and resources of fabric and notions in-house so no need to bring anything.
If you have sewing skills and are interested in joining the group contact Denise McKnight on 0407 697 202 or turn up to take a look.
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