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Well, we can’t go out to lunch or dinner for Father’s Day, so I guess we’ll be buying takeaway (great way to support our local businesses) or cook him something special. What’s your dad’s favourite dinner? Steak and vegetables? Roast chicken? Thai or Chinese? Breakfast in bed or a 3 course lunch on the veranda?Continue reading “FATHER’S DAY MEAL”

We’re giving away 5 Father’s Day Card Colouring packs. Each pack has 3 cards and a box of colouring pencils. Give one card to dad, one to grandpa and one to pop! Or, one to colour for each child in your family. Dad will love this very special card and kids will love colouring itContinue reading “FATHER’S DAY CARD GIVEAWAY”

People are talking about COVID 19 everywhere you look, particularly when the lockdown keeps getting extended. We’re feeling punished, even though we’re doing the right thing and following the order to stay home. It feels we’re back at school and the whole class is being kept in at lunchtime because of one or two misbehavingContinue reading “NSW HEALTH INFO”

If you’re looking to take up a new craft or hobby, you might be trying to figure out whether you should crochet or knit. My grandmother taught me some very basic crochet when I was little, but since joining the Women’s Shed, I’ve learned so much about crochet that I can now read crochet patternsContinue reading “SHOULD I CROCHET OR KNIT?”

We’re all tucked away in our homes, doing what we can to stay safe and stay sane. So when you’re not schooling your children, cooking endless meals and snacks or doing the repetitive household chores, what is it that you’re doing? Kay shared with us her latest projects. Tea cozies were in discussion at ourContinue reading “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?”

TAKE BREAKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Make sure you plan some break time in your lockdown routine. Set your alarm or time yourself for each activity you do. Give yourself a time limit to cleaning the house each day, home schooling (or directed learning activities) for your children. Use your break time to stretch, enjoy aContinue reading “SIX OTHER IDEAS FOR WELLBEING”

Did you know that crocheting can actually be good for your wellbeing? It’s true. A research project at the University of Wollongong found that crocheting can reduce stress and have a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. Most of the people who responded to their survey were women, with close to half of them beingContinue reading “CROCHET YOUR WAY TO WELLBEING”

We recently had a request for a tea cosy which brought up lots of discussions about traditional household items and crafts coming back into fashion, particularly when we are spending more time at home and trying to be more environmentally friendly. One question that came up was, “Are tea cosies back in style?” If so,Continue reading “ARE TEA COSIES BACK?”

We are still meeting every Thursday (except school holidays) from 9:30am onward. We have re-introduced the wearing of masks while inside the hall and continue to sign in using the QR code and clean our hands with sanitiser. Come and join us for whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner. Bring your current project,Continue reading “COVID SAFE MEETINGS”

We are so excited to be having our very own market day. We have held two stalls at local markets and are ready to ‘give it a go!’ Branxton Lions Club are cooking the BBQ, while coffee and other hot beverages can be purchased from Hunter Valley Roadside Diner. We will be selling lots ofContinue reading “OUR FIRST MARKET DAY”