South Australian Country Women's Assoc. (SACWA) in Adelaide, South Australia | Community organisation

South Australian Country Women's Assoc. (SACWA)

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8332 4166

Address: 30 Dequetteville Terrace 5067 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sacwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 You may remember Raine and Potter, the tough-as-nails couple mustering cattle in the NT outback. They featured in a Landline story earlier this year about infe...rtility in the bush. They let us into their lives to share their struggle to conceive, facing the challenges of distance, stigma, and remote healthcare. They've just shared some wonderful news. A few days ago, they welcomed little Hallie into the world. Raine wrote: "We are absolutely smitten with our girl who has been in our dreams for 4 years and on this IVF roller coaster." Congratulations! Watch their story: https://ab.co/3eW7H6u

24.01.2022 Tempting Tuesday: Thank you to Caroline Lower (Adelaide Branch) who shared this recipe for Magic Lemon Cake last night on SACWA Recipe of the Week with Peter Go...ers on #ABCRadioAdelaide. The secret of the cake is due to the baking process. In order to make the magic happen, you need to slow bake the cake, ideally for about 50 minutes at 160 C. The batter must be quite liquid, and you should still be able to see some small bits of egg whites floating on top (only small bits, the rest must be quite well incorporated). See more

23.01.2022 On #WorldAIDSDay, we stand in solidarity with all those living with or affected by HIV and remember the people we have lost. We continue to support those spread...ing awareness about the disease and fighting the stigma that it carries. The WI was one of the first UK organisations to talk about HIV and AIDS following its 1986 resolution ‘to inform the general public of the true facts concerning the disease AIDS’ and used its unrivalled network of local organisations to educate the public and get people talking about the issue. WI members campaigned to debunk the myth that HIV/AIDS wasn’t a women’s issue. The NFWI teamed up with The Terrence Higgins Trust to produce the leaflet ‘Women and AIDS’. Throughout the following years, WI members participated in the Government’s awareness raising campaign and challenged prejudiced media representations of HIV/AIDS.

23.01.2022 There are a lot of patterns on the internet. Do a google search and you will find one that suits your sewing skills. Also, scroll back through our posts and you will see a pattern that the Handicraft Committee shared. https://www.birchcreative.com.au/i/make-your-own-face-mask/

23.01.2022 Does anybody know a good interior decorator that can help Amanda Blair and her charity bus Dulcie - all for a good cause #AmandaBlair

23.01.2022 Seeking creative ideas We were kindly donated a stash of upholstery fabric samples (thankyou Leonie). But what to make with them for selling for fundraising? What would people actually buy? Would love to hear some ideas

22.01.2022 What lovely words, thank you #Filijewellery

22.01.2022 Did you buy a marmalade kit from our trading table on Saturday? We'd love to see some photos of your marmalade! Feel free to add them in the comments below. ...Branch member Allison Reynolds is a Culinary Historian and marmalade enthusiast supporting the @australianmarmaladeawards. She thought the trading table was a great opportunity to encourage others to have a go at their own marmalade and put together these kits to help people get started. They proved to be very popular! Let us know how your cooking went! See more

21.01.2022 Pudding update. Almost ALL puddings have now been made and I will be doing a Saddleworth delivery tomo. If I dont catch up with you and you would like to pick ...up your pudding at Saddleworth Market from our stall this weekend please let me know so i can bring it along. There will be a few extras available for sale from our stall and lots of other christmas goods made by our lovely members. See more

21.01.2022 Tonight we will be finding out some information about Poland, this years country of study. 7:30pm in the Freeling Institute side hall, if you would like to join us. Hope to see you then!

21.01.2022 This lovely image was sent to us by Jose Patrick, Group reporter for the Spencer Group. This beautiful Christmas decoration was made by Jennifer Hentschell. It is a Christmas tree made from recycled materials: cardboard, string, gumnuts, pine cones and lights. A wonderful addition to the Christmas table.

19.01.2022 Christmas is coming We are making our delicious Traditional Christmas puddings again this year and are now taking orders. There are small pudds weighing aro...und 750-800g for $20 or our popular Family size weighing around 1.5kg for $40. Very affordable and proceeds go to the Gilbert Valley CWA. Be sure to get your orders in early so as not to miss out. Payment at time of ordering prefered. Please contact me for eft details. Kindest Regards and Happy planning for Christmas. Katie I'Anson See more

19.01.2022 You've got until 12:30 today to pop down and see the ladies of SACWA Happy Valley Branch @AdelaideFarmersMarket, lots of sausage rolls, scones, jams, biscuits, cakes and even gluten free baking. They have been very busy baking this week.

18.01.2022 Stocking Fillers Day two and three! We have some whimsical crocheted snowman bags that are filled with sweeties but you could hide anything in them and pop it in your stocking. We also have a shelf groaning with homebaked goodies. If you don't have time for Christmas cooking pop in some homemade SACWA baking in your stocking.

18.01.2022 Day Four of Stocking Stuffers: one of the State Handicraft Committee’s crafts of 2020 was Bargello Embroidery. Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. What a wonderful present this would make for a maths teacher or to brighten up your bathroom on Christmas Day, your visitors will be impressed. Only nine more days left to get into the Pop Up Shop before we close.

15.01.2022 Some photographs from our second mosaic wshop held today. Some wonderfully creative participants. It was great to see the enjoyment members expressed creating their masterpieces. Thankyou all for your support. We look forward to seeing the final products when grouted next week.

15.01.2022 In 2009 Brilish artist Kirstie Macleod, with seed capital from the British Council, embarked upon a global embroidery project called the Red Dress Project. Betw...een 2009 and 2019 the dress travelled the globe being continuously embroidered by over 120 artisans. The embroiderers include refugees in Palestine, victims of civil war in Kosovo, Rwanda and DR Congo, individuals in South Africa, Kenya, Japan, Paris, Sweden and Peru, upmarket studios in Bombay and Saudi Arabia, artists in Wales and Colombia alongside initiatives to support women in poverty such as Missibaba in Cape Town, South Africa, and FanSina working with Bedouin embroiderers based in the mountains above St Catherine's in Egypt's Sinai. This is both an extraordinary work of collective art and profound and eloquent social commentary. It is also an example of how potent the Attire language is capable of becoming. See more

15.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: When you are planning your visit to the SACWA Pop Up Shop in the Adelaide Arcade make sure you leave yourself enough time to discover the history of the Arcade. The Adelaide Arcade was opened in 1885 and was hailed as the most modern shopping precinct in the Southern Hemisphere. Did you know that over its three century lifespan, Adelaide Arcade has been home to many interesting tenants - one of the most exotic was the Turkish Baths, where you had your choi...ce of warm baths for a shilling or Turkish baths for four shillings. Beneath the main floor was an underground chamber where patrons could enjoy refreshments. While the entrance was closed for many years, the tea rooms are now visible through a glass floor that has been built over the original ironwork staircase. Take a full virtual tour on the #adelaidearcade website, and learn more about the history of our gorgeous arcade https://adelaidearcade.com.au/history #adelaidearcade #rundlemall #cityofadelaide See more

15.01.2022 Have you got little hands that need to be kept busy over the festive season, we have some lovely activity bags to keep them occupied. Available at the Pop Up Shop in the Adelaide Arcade. There are only two weeks left of trading for the SACWA in the city.

15.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: the idea of Branch banners was launched in 1950 with a competition for banner designs. #cwaalicesprings won with an Aboriginal weapons motif. This was followed by a competition for completed banners which was incorporated in the 1953 Handicraft Exhibition. A great deal of creative imagination went into banner design, Campbelltown's banner celebrated their celery industry. News article courtesy of #Trove (trove.nla.org.au) Pinnaroo and Border Times November 1950. We have an amazing array of banners at State Office which we hope to have on a rotating display in the near future.

14.01.2022 Marketing Monday: Have you renewed your Membership for 2020/2021? Only $65 per annum, please consider including the cost of the Summer edition of South Australian Country Women magazine with your payment. As of 1st January 2021 you can subscribe to the magazine for the whole year. Individual membership is $135 and Junior Membership Is $32.50. SACWA needs your support.

13.01.2022 Craft day this Wednesday, 23rd September, 10am, Anglican Church Hall, Schilling Street Angaston, Bring your favourite craft project! BYO Lunch please, Tea and coffee available.

12.01.2022 Some photos of just a few of the items on offer at our table at Saddleworth Market Dec 6th. Come along and check it out great variety of other baked goods too.

12.01.2022 We are ready to go! Come and see us at the Tailem Bend St Luke's Chruch Market 7.30am - 1.30pm

11.01.2022 Last weekends Trading Table Trail was a big success for our Association. Darke Peak is contributing by holding a Cakeless Cake Stall. Donations will be gratefully received until tomorrow, 18th Sept. Every little bit helps

11.01.2022 Wrapped and ready to go. Delivery 1

11.01.2022 All the men are being very Covid aware, I think Mary needs to pop into the Adelaide Arcade Pop Up shop to pick up an SACWA handmade face mask

10.01.2022 Programme of Events/Meets for the coming months below. Next Meeting 21st October 13, 20 & 27th September - 2 or 3 session Mosaics Workshop - Decorate a Pot or ...Platter using hand cut tiles 1230pm-4pm ea.wk. 21st October GVCWA Dinner Meeting - Dinner 7pm and meeting from 730pm @ Gilbert Valley Hotel, Saddleworth. 18th November GVCWA Meeting - Cuppa and meeting with local guest demonstrating Mandala Art from 730pm @ Saddleworth Institute. November Dates TBA - come and try your hand at Gingerbread house making/ decorating. Family session with creations suitable for both adults and children. - Herb Basket Assembly and Preparation Day - Date/time TBA ready for sale of baskets at Saddleworth Market. Sunday 6th December - GVCWA Christmas Trading Table - come see us at our Saddleworth Market Stall to purchase "all the good stuff" for Christmas. 9.30am to 1.30pm 16th December GVCWA Christmas Dinner Meeting - Family Dinner 6pm @ Magpie and Stump Hotel, Mintaro. No meeting in January - ENJOY YOUR FESTIVE BREAKS All members of the community welcome to attend, please feel free to contact us for further details or if you would like to join this progressive fun group of ladies. COME AND JOIN US TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND SHARE IDEAS WHILST SUPPORTING OTHERS

09.01.2022 Celebrating getting to the end of this crazy year!! Looking forward to getting back to our meetings in 2021. Merry Christmas to all

09.01.2022 Welcome to this week's Corona Craft brought to you by the SACWA State Handicraft Committee. A simple knitted project this week, I know it is getting warm out there, but knitted or crocheted slippers make a great gift, or a welcome item on your stalls and markets. There are lots of free knitting and crochet slipper patterns available, check out Pinterest, Ravelry, or even a Google search. The moment my sister saw these she claimed them, and Taffy was interested as well ... Simple Knitted Slippers 8ply yarn for slipper, contrast yarn for decorative edge 4mm knitting needles 4mm crochet hook Cast on 44 stitches Note: slip first stitch of each row, this gives an even edge. Knit 64 rows, cast off, weave in ends. (make 2) To make slippers: Divide into 3, and mark with stitch marker - see image 1 Use a running stitch every 2nd stitch to the stitch marker, pull tight and tie off - see image 2 Sew back on wrong side using a whip stitch - see image 3 Fold over last third of top on right side, pin and sew slightly back from edge - see image 4 Using crochet hook, double crochet along edge. NOTE: When sewing toe (image 4) it may help to use a shoe to get the shape correct. The Handicraft Shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am till 3pm until Friday December 11th. Phone and email orders, all are welcome.

09.01.2022 The ladies in the Pop Up Shop were delighted to have a visit from our Patron, Mrs Le this morning. As our Patron we appreciate her ongoing support for the Association and always enjoy her cheerful visits. Our face masks are proving very popular and we are always selling out, if you would like to make masks for the shop it would be greatly appreciated. They can be dropped off at SACWA State Office, 30 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town. We appreciate all your support. #AdelaideArcade #RundleMall

09.01.2022 A busy-bee day on Monday with Happy Helpers ! New donated cupboards arrive and the President looking for the money behind the cupboard (members later lined up ...to give her a kick!). Our CWA room now has a "new look" - well new to us anyway. Thanks ladies for your hard work and to the blokes for added muscles in moving the furniture. See more

08.01.2022 Have you started putting up any Christmas decorations as yet? There might be Buckley's chance of snow appearing in Australia for Christmas - but that doesn't ...mean we can't make our own! Amanda says these festive tyre sculptures are up to share the Christmas cheer with all the travellers along the Stuart Highway at Carriewerloo Station in South Australia : Amanda Michael via Instagram @amanda.michael_ #abcmyphoto

07.01.2022 If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise ..... It’s picnic time for the teddy bears at the SACWA Adelaide Arcade Pop Up Shop. So much of the stock in the shop is ‘handmade with love’ by a SACWA member, are a one off and very unique. Give a gift of love.

07.01.2022 Christmas Pageant Saturday: Were you lucky enough to get a ticket to see the Christmas Pageant? If you are heading into town early to soak up the Christmas spirit pop into the Adelaide Arcade, the Christmas decorations are up and the Arcade is looking beautiful. As the pageant doesn’t start until this evening it might get a bit chilly and of course there is nothing better than snuggling under a handmade colourful crochet rug. We have a great selection for grandmas, mums, dads, children and babies #adelaidearcade #rundlemall

05.01.2022 Throwback Thursday: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. We are officially in the Christmas month and today we share a Christmas recipe from the Calendar of Puddings (10th Edition), Grandma’s Christmas Plum Pudding with Sherry Sauce - delicious. Who has lovely memories of helping grandma stir the puddings, the smell of fruit macerating in brandy. Our current ‘Calendar of Cakes’ also has a few Christmas recipes: Gluten free Christmas Wreath, Good Christmas Cake and a Festive Cherry and Mixed Berry Ice Cream Cake - the new book is available from the Pop Up Shop, beautifully wrapped for only $15 (a great teacher’s gift, Kris Kringle or just because).

05.01.2022 This Saturday is our Stitch Sew & Share where we will continue with our sock making or bring your own current work in progress (WIP) SACWA Mary Walker House, 30 Dequettevile Tce Kent Town. 10am till 3pm BYO lunch Morning & Afternoon Tea provided... Donations welcome The Handicraft Shop will be open, and we will have another table of surplus craft materials that you can purchase to provide fresh money for The Association. All welcome, members and non members alike. Come and join in and spend a lovely day with some friendly crafty ladies. See more

05.01.2022 Thank you to our lovely SACWA Appila members and the wider community for supporting our first trading table today Your enthusiasm and support is much appreciated and we feel very fortunate to live in this wonderful community

05.01.2022 Welcome to this week's Corona Craft brought to you by the SACWA State Handicraft Committee. Thank you to Maureen for this week's craft, Notepad Cover. It has a number of themes that we have had over the last few weeks. It can be used on your stalls or markets, as a Kris Kringle or small Christmas gift, and has the added benefit of using recycled materials. Win Win! The size of the notepad cover, of course depends on your notepad! The following instructions have a notepad that... is about 10cm x 14.5cm, available from your local 'Cheap Shop'. You can make your notepad cover from recycled cards, scrapbooking paper or card, or even left over wall paper! If using scrapbooking paper, you will need some thin card between the layers of paper, to make the cover stiff. You will also need: 2ply cotton yarn or DMC no. 5 perle cotton 1.5mm crochet hook Punch or awl to make the holes, a standard paper punch has 1/4"holes, and this may be too big. Try a celluloid punch, leather punch or tailor's awl Cut 2 pieces of paper or card for the outside of your notebook cover, 3cm longer and wider than your pad. Cut 2 pieces of paper or card for the inside of your notebook cover, 3cm longer and wider than your pad. Cut 2 additional pieces of card if using paper for the outside and inside of your notepad cover. Cut 1 piece of card 5cm x width of your notebook cover, this is to hold the notepad to the back cover. Layer the Front paper/card, Inner thin card (if using) and Inside paper/card. Hold the 3 layers together with small bulldog clips, paper clips or quilters clips. Punch holes evenly around the edge of the cover thru all 3 layers at the same time. Layer the Back paper/card, Inner thin card (if using) and Inside paper/card. Add the 5cm strip to the inside back cover about 3cm down from the top of the back cover. Hold the 4 layers together with small bulldog clips, paper clips or quilters clips. Crochet around the edge of the front cover using 3 double crochet in each hole along the sides, in each corner: 3 double crochet, 2 chain, 3 double crochet. Repeat for back cover. To join the front and back covers, crochet 1 row of treble crochet at the top of back and front pieces, join using a whip stitch. Weave in ends. Add your notepad! The SACWA Handicraft Shop is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11am to 3pm. All are welcome. We stock card making supplies, 1.5mm crochet hooks and the DMC no. 5 perle cotton.

04.01.2022 Dont forgot the SACWA Appila branch will holding our trading table at Wirrabara markets tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you there!

03.01.2022 Our branch is helping out with Cafe Crozier again this coming Sunday, 27th September. Members - please check your inbox for details

03.01.2022 Women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities may be more susceptible to particular forms of abuse like forced marriage or female genital mutilation (...FGM).They are likely to face additional barriers to receiving the help they need and stay longer in those abusive relationships due to the barriers associated with leaving. Specialist frontline services for BAME communities and migrant women are also few and far between. The ‘no recourse to public funds’ rule can also be a major barrier for migrant women trying to escape abuse and access support. We need a system that is fair and equal for all survivors of domestic abuse. For more information visit: www.womensaid.org.uk/the-surviv/women-from-bme-communities/ National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Bilingual Live Fear Free Helpline (Wales): 0808 8010 800 #16Days #NoMoreViolence

02.01.2022 Don't forget Stitch Sew & Share this Saturday is 'Sock Saturday' where we will continue with our sock making or bring your own current work in progress (WIP).

02.01.2022 We'd like to thank Sharon from the Salvation Army, who performed The Last Post today for Remembrance Day. Lest we forget.

02.01.2022 12-year-old Jack has raised $1.8 million for farmers struggling through drought! He started A fiver for a Farmer Day, where school students dress up as farmers and bring all Aussie produce for lunch to raise money for those doing it tough. Good on you, Jack. We need more like you!

01.01.2022 It was so lovely to have the opportunity to represent the SACWA at the #ABCRadioAdelaide studios this morning as the inaugural ABC Legend in the Baking blue ribbon winner (and breakfast newsreader) Paul McCarthy was farewelled. We sent him on his way with the Calendar of Cakes cookbook, to broaden his repertoire.

01.01.2022 Reminder - this is the last week to enter the Australian Marmalade Awards! Good luck everyone!

01.01.2022 For those who have been following along as the SACWA Victor Harbor Evening Branch ladies made their own shampoo bars, and have requested the recipe, please click on the link below. The bars are best made outside or in a well ventilated room. 100% sodium hydroxide can be purchased from Bunnings. What a wonderful gift to receive for Christmas Thanks for sharing ladies https://cdn.fbsbx.com//1176/Homemade-DIY-Shampoo-Bar.docx