THE women of the Wednesday Craft Group saw off a very successful 2025, and are ready to start fundraising and giving again in 2026.
“We were able to make generous donations to several groups that have a direct impact upon the lives of people in the Myall Coast area,” returned President Kris Whitely told News Of The Area.
“This year we were once again able to make generous donations to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, the local Free Clinic Bus, Stroud SES unit, Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS, and Hawks Nest-based Meals on Wheels.”
“We are especially stoked about hearing that the new SES headquarters are being built out at Stroud.”
The Wednesday Craft Group ladies quietly and effectively raise the funds that they hand out to such deserving groups through a year-long mix of activities, including their twice-yearly raffle sales, as well as regular Wednesday trading tables and craft sales, both of which involve wares made lovingly and by hand by the crafty ladies to sell directly.
“Our biggest single event, the Biggest Morning Tea held in May, also allowed us to donate to the Cancer Society,” Kris explained.
“Bundles of hand-knitted clothing and blankets are also sent to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at John Hunter Hospital several times during the year, and we were overjoyed to be able to collect toys for the Salvation Army as well.”
Thirteen members of the Wednesday Craft Group accepted the various nominations at the AGM in December, including Committee and Office-Holder positions, and were duly elected.
They included Sue Patrick, Carol Robinson, Marj Taylor, Jackie Kehane, Sandra McIlveen, Janet Baker, Kris Whiteley, Wendy Scully, Robyn Belbin, Raylene Partridge, Trish Campbell, Lyn Mildwater, and Yvonne Paget.
After the meeting, some in-house raffles were drawn, then the ladies relocated from their base at Hawks Nest Community Hall to Mumm’s on the Myall in Tea Gardens, to enjoy an excellent Christmas Lunch.
The Wednesday Craft Group ladies will be meeting again on 14 January, 2026, to start fundraising and giving for another year.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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