THANK YOU, STUARTS POINT!
Great day at Stuarts Point on Monday, with the first stop being Stuarts Point Public School to deliver new flags to school leaders Nellie, Cooper, Lilly and Xavier.
I was so impressed with their confidence and the way they conducted themselves. Future community leaders in the making!
Thank you for having me and I look forward to another visit soon.
#CowperProud #FutureLeaders #stuartspoint #stuartspointpublicschool #flagpresenation
CWA URUNGA RECEIVES WELL DESERVED BOOST
Fantastic to be able to celebrate with the wonderful CWA Urunga team last week at the Hall on Morgo Street, after their successful grant submissions in both the Stronger Communities Grant and Volunteer Grant Programs.
In total, the group received $19,540 and have put the funds to great use, modernising and safeguarding the much-loved building and ensuring it is fit-for-purpose for years to come.
The Urunga CWA Hall has a Child and Family Health Clinic on site which is a real benefit for young families in our community. But the building has always struggled with a lack of appropriate ventilation that causes mould, as well as the heat discomfort in summer.
The $17,040 from the Stronger Communities Grant has helped address these issues. The building now has vents throughout and mould resistant paint, and two air conditioning units will be installed soon to ensure everyone attending the hall is comfortable. Plus, the team were able to purchase a Smart TV that will allow us to link into State and District meetings as well as professionally display presentations at the Hall.
And with the $2,500 from the Volunteer Grant, the team have been able to install two new Westinghouse ovens, with side opening doors and at chest height making them user friendly for all ages. Before now, the premises had a lack of baking and kitchen facilities, which feels unheard of for a CWA building! But now, members can comfortably and safely bake their famous scones and treats on site to provide to local fundraising groups like Urunga Public School and Bellingen High School’s P&C Association.
Thank you for a wonderful morning, CWA Urunga team. I look forward to our next catch up!
#stongercommunites #countrywomensassoication #urunga #CowperProud
Enjoy the culinary delights Pat, good to see Wendy was looking after you.
What day do you have the cake sales at hall.?
Congratulations, well done
That's fantastic!
Thanks Pat for continuing to look after our CWA branches, so we can continue on with our important work for rural, remote and regional areas! 💕
those scones look nice. Went home too early obviously.
Congratulations 💕💕
PORT MACQUARIE MARKET FAIR IN FULL SWING
Great to pop past the Market Fair from Port Macquarie Art & Craft Centre, Inc. and the Hastings Men’s Shed this morning.
The teams will be here for tours, sausage sizzle, entertainment and more until 3pm. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
SATURDAY SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT: PEACHES PATISSERIE DORRIGO🥐
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages, and that's certainly true of Peaches Patisserie in beautiful Dorrigo.
Open Thursday - Saturday, I have missed out on popping in for a treat for the past 3 years as have always managed to be in town on their off days! But when a baked goods store comes highly recommended by the local CWA ladies, you know you need to give it a try. ✅
And I wasn't disappointed. With a diverse selection of pastries and treats, it's not hard to find something to tickle your fancy. I went with a savoury option for lunch and it was delicious. 🥧
I guess Dorrigo meetings may have to be booked later in the week from now on 😆
#dorrigo #peachespatisserie #smallbusiness #shoplocal #supportlocal #pastry #CowperProud
100% agree about Peaches Pat. Pop over and see Ben at the butcher. Maybe ask him to cut you a bistecca fiorentina. Have a look at the Deli too. Pam's fruit and veg always have something fresh, seasonal and good value. Best supermarket roast chicken I ever got was at the IGA. Dorrigo rocks produce. And Thorns in Bellingen for smallgoods on the way home.
We visit Dorrigo once a month. We stay for the Friday night raffles at the RSL Club, simply the best meat raffle caller in the land and get up early to go to Peaches.
The best
I will sus this out next time in Dorrigo. It must be good Pat for you to recommend it.
The pie shop there is just the best. Not sure of their name but it's worth a drive just for that
Is there any better place to be on a Saturday morning in Dorrigo than Peaches ? 🤪 Get in early before they all sell out is my tip 👍
Angie Scott ,a nice endorsement for your rellie
Could you work on the mobile reception up here please? I believe this was one of your election promises. Happy to help with this. Please advise us on your progress of better mobile reception for your electorate. It is still woeful
Just to let you know and for your information I obtained a flag from Kelly Flanagan Real Estate 42 Elbow St Kempsey when YOUR office refused to give me one Kelly now has my vote because you have lost mine
ATTN PORT MACQUARIE: SATURDAY FUN FOR THE FAMILY!
If you’re in Port and looking for something fun to do this weekend, why not check out the Market Fair at Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre, The Hastings Men’s Shed and Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard - all located at 227 Oxley Hwy.
Starting from 9am to 3pm, you can take a tour through these 3 fantastic local facilities.
Enjoy a walk through the historic homestead, including the vineyard, lush gardens, and Cellar Door tasting room.
Check out the great new facilities at PMACC and Hastings Men’s Shed, and sign up for an artistic pursuit of your choosing; from pottery to silversmithing, there are so many creative options to choose from . Art pieces and jewelry from local members will also be available for sale on the day.
If you’re hungry, there will be a BBQ on site, as well as live music and entertainment demonstrations throughout the day.
It’s a great opportunity to shop and support l#hastingsmensshede#PMACCn#portmacquariem#familyfunm#supportlocaluarie #familyfun #supportlocal
CELEBRATIONS WITH DORRIGO CWA
Fantastic to get the opportunity to visit the wonderful ladies at Dorrigo CWA this morning. I always enjoy hearing their on-the-ground feedback on what the community needs and the initiatives that the Country Women’s Association are driving to help our region. The knowledge and advice passed on with each chat is invaluable.
And today was extra special, as we were able to celebrate the newly installed commercial grade dishwasher in their hard-working kitchen!
Thanks to $6,000 from the latest round of Stronger Communities Grant, these passionate volunteers can clean up safely and hygienically after cooking up the delicious treats we all know and love, that have raised crucial funds for worthy causes for decades.
The new appliance will also make the Hall even more appealing for community groups and the general public to hire for events and meetings.
And a big ‘thank you’ to the team for my thoughtful CWA care package. I feel extremely spoilt and you know that my sons will dig into these the min#dorrigoe#dorrigocwao#chatwithpatg#FederalGrantspa#StrongerCommunitiest#CowperProudities #cowperproud
Thank you so much Pat. We so enjoyed being able to say “thank you”. Enjoy the goodies and best wishes. 🙏
WOW! Fantastic! Wish it had been there in the 1950's when our mothers, CWA ladies, catered for the weekly meeting of the Dorrigo Rotary Club with 24 members & guests. We would wait on the tables & young Nola & I & other children would help with the washing up & drying of the crockery & cutlery. They also catered for weddings & special birthday parties. A lot of washing up! Thanks Pat!
Had some delicious scones with jam & cream Pat ?
Margaret 👋🏼
