Hand-made puddings delivered
The ladies of the Country Womens Association’s Umina Beach branch have sent their Christmas wishes to those in need this week with an annual donation of handmade puddings. The local…
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Helping at Elsie’s and mending dinosaurs
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been recognised for their community efforts by a series of local organisations and individuals. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said the…
Stockings to spread Christmas cheer
Members of the Country Womens Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch have helped bring Christmas cheer to palliative care patients with the design of 12 new stockings. The Elsie’s Retreat Project…
Residents give generously to the homeless
The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch delivered a package of sleeping bags and swags to Mary Mac’s Place to support those in need. The branch raised money via President…
CWA cooking up a storm
Members from the Country Womens Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch have recently partnered with Café DMR (in Deepwater Plaza) to stock their jams, pickles and local honey and a branch…
CWA fund raising highlights housing crisis
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Umina Beach branch has helped raise over $2,000 to support action on social and affordable housing. The funds were raised in response to Branch President,…
Women rewarded for creativity packs
CWA Woy Woy has also been presented with a Collaboration Award for their recent contribution to Coast Shelter’s creativity packs, as reported in PP030. Association President, Jane Bowtell, thanked Rotary…
Libraries multiply on The Boulevarde
The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch has installed a second footpath library after the success of the first box last month. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said there was now…
Quilts and mittens on their way to hospital
Members of the Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy branch have been keeping busy in lockdown by making masks for school children and creativity bags for Coast Shelter and their latest…
150 masks made for school children
The Country Women’s Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch has helped prepare local students to return to the classroom next term with a series of handmade colourful masks. With students expected…
Women taking action against homelessness
The Country Women’s Association’s Umina Beach branch has put the call out for ‘urgent’ action on social and affordable housing options in rural and regional NSW through a new ‘sleep…
CWA needs $600 to secure its flags and rigging
UPDATE: After this article featured in the Pelican Post an anonymous donor has given funds to replace the flag. The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy branch has put the call…
‘First Gentleman’ creates footpath library
‘Take a book, leave a book’ is the motto of the Country Women’s Association Woy Woy as they launch their new ‘footpath library’ along the Woy Woy Waterfront. The ‘library’,…
Jane stitching a quilt a week for retreat
President of the Country Womens Association Woy Woy, Jane Bowtell, has been keeping busy this lockdown, creating seven quilts for the Elsie’s Retreat Project. Elsie’s Retreat is a dedicated in-patient…
Lockdown inspires crafty output
The President of the Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch has taken up a pair of knitting needles to keep busy during this lockdown. Rikki McIntosh has created a number…
CWA Woy Woy sews memories together
The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Branch has brought memories to life, gifting a unique 21st birthday present to a local woman. Quilt maker, Jane Bowtell, said the Association was…
CWA branch makes 11 plum puddings
The Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association has made 11 plum puddings for Christmas at Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy. Branch publicity officer Ms Margaret Key said…
CWA members make trauma teddies
Members of Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association have made trauma teddy bears to the Pt Clare ambulance station to offer children comfort while being treated. Craft officer…
Ownership mistake discovered
The Umina branch of the Country Women’s Association has discovered that ownership of its hall has been wrongly described in a development application to Central Coast Council. The mistake came…
Clothing ready for distribution
The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association is distributing winter clothing for those in need. The range includes men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; sports wear, business wear and…