Ladies find new home after QCWA closure
THE closure of Stanthorpe’s Queensland Country Women’s Association rooms after 98 years sent shockwaves through a community of dedicated women who would meet weekly for craft and cuppas.
But, one month on, a new group has been established to fill the void.
“Monday was the first time we’ve done any advertising that the group has started up. The majority of people who came along to start with were people who met at the CWA,” group organiser Carol Clark said.
“We talked about moving forward, and how we wanted to see the craft group evolve into a community group.”
The new group, which is yet to receive an official name, will be open to anyone regardless of age or gender, to learn new skills or just to mingle.
Mrs Clark said the diversity of crafting skills that members had could be appealing for anyone interested in learning a new hobby.
“We’ve got so many different skills within our group of ladies who have started the new group that it seemed silly not to put it out to the people,” she said. “If you want to learn a new craft or the older ones who want to have a social outing, it’s all about the community.”
The new group is set to meet each Wednesday and Friday from 10am to noon at the corner of Lock and Marsh sts.
With members ranging in age from their 50s to late-80s, Mrs Clark said the passing down of skills made members feel like part of the community.
“It’s nice to know that you’re a valued contributor to the community and we know through our personal experiences, that giving any bit of help to the community is worth a whole heap,” she said.
For more details phone Carol on 0400 800 112 or Brenda on 0400 090 054.