QCWA Granite Belt Weekenders

A donation of a Laser printer has been received. Can anyone use it?

New item by Linda Hodson

Happy 80th Birthday to our member May Neville. Many more to come...

Granite Belt Zone members agree with our Rotary friends. Always a fun night catering desserts and coffee for concert goers.
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Thank you Murphy's Pigs for the opportunity to raise funds by manning the bar. The audience was treated to a fantastic night of song, music and dance.
Photo credit Ben White 10FM

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Sue Bischoff, Gwenda Zanatta

It was a pleasure to attend Stanthorpe Rotary changeover night. Now past President Jim Barnes works in collaboration with other service groups as well as the CWA Granite Belt Zone members. I'm looking forward to working with new President, Stephen Tancred. On a surprise note Catherine Orford (Jim's partner) received an award for her service.

Meeting at 2.00pm tomorrow RSL Stanthorpe. Why not come earlier for lunch and a chat.

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Great time to have a pie drive fundraiser on the Granite Belt. Thanks to all who made it a success.

Fantastic news.
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Talented member Dani Hannigan went to Korea recently and brought some "show and tell" to our meeting. She took us on a walk through the fabric districts of Seoul by way of her purchases. Plus she has completed some pieces using Korean techniques.
Picture 1. She bought the skirt.
Picture 2. This style of patchwork fabric is used as you would stained glass.

A big shout out to member Joyce Bell for winning 1st Prize in the Division Finals raffle. She was presented with the $100 as our first "good news" item at our meeting today.

This Saturday 2.00pm at the Stanthorpe RSL is a general meeting for the Granite Belt Weekenders. Our meeting is in the boardroom but we have lunch prior - 12.30pm.

Lively discussions today at our March meeting, held a week early due to Easter. Dani Hannigan features our finished banner which has been a project close to her heart. Dani is also an archivist for the branch starting from our conception in 2019. Thank you.👏👏

Fundraiser bus trip Thursday March 21st with Crisps Coaches ex Stanthorpe. Texas Rabbit Museum (tour and m/t), country drive Coolmunda Dam, Yelarbon Silo then lunch at the Stockman Hotel Texas. COST $80.00 all inclusive. Contact Linda 0418 615 777 to book.

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Our Dignity Drive is just one week away! Who is on board to help us end period poverty?
Throughout the month of March we are asking our amazing community to donate period products to help those doing it tough. We want to ensure at the very least they can manage their period with dignity.
So please, if you can, consider donating to help someone in need this March. You will be able to find our collection points nationwide at Woolworths supermarkets and select businesses from March 1.
Learn more: https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/dignity-drives

The Granite Belt Weekenders Branch is proud to unveil their banner the design being a group initiative on how to represent the Granite Belt. Acknowledgement goes to member Dani Hannigan for the original photo and the time intensive labour to create it. Truly a labour of love.

Fabulous keynote speaker Jane Cornish. Who travelled then lived and worked at the Australian Embassy in Morocco.

Cooking all things pumpkin this morning.. savoury with Alison Alexander and sweet with Caroline Jones (3 Girls Restaurant, Graceville).

This afternoon's Country Kitchen exercise - blending spices... I wish you could smell it.

Beautiful display of items from Morocco at Conference. My contribution is the Pashmina.

Day 1 of the International Conference in Dalby. Country of study is Morocco and I'm staying at the Windsor. Guess what's for dinner tonight.

Vintage Roads on the highway at Applethorpe.
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Wanting to know more about QCWA in the Granite Belt? This is an invitation to learn more about healthy eating through the QCWA Country Kitchen program. Come and meet our Brisbane based facilitator Jemma and local members.

Level 1-2: Introduction to QCWA Country Kitchens

Date: Thursday 25th January 2024

Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm (2hrs)

Location: Stanthorpe RSL Services Club, 46 Marsh St Stanthorpe, Lower Function Room

This training (Level 1-2) introduces the basics of the program, and provides members with resources to incorporate Country Kitchens in their branch and community.

Some seats available for bus trip to the Empire Theatre Toowoomba Thursday 7 December ex Stanthorpe pick up Warwick. Cost $65 includes morning tea and Kitty Kats Christmas show. Shopping after at Clifford Gardens. Linda 0418 615 777

Lest We Forget. Wreath made and laid at Stanthorpe service by Joyce Bell.