| Community |
| Community Celebrating 75 years of community and advocacy by Beverly Master, CWA Brunswick Heads Pictured: Brunswick Heads Public School receiving CWA check. Source: Mark Seiffert. On 8 July the CWA of Brunswick Heads will be commemorating a significant milestone as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. In honor of this remarkable milestone, a grand celebration will take place on 22 July from 10am–2pm, with a mouth-watering sausage sizzle available from 11am– 1pm. The community is warmly invited to join the festivities and witness the remarkable craftwork and captivating photos from the CWA’s vibrant past. The branch was officially formed at a public meeting held at the Brunswick Hall in 1948. With an initial membership of 24 devoted women, the branch held its early gatherings at Treetops and the local RSL. Over the years, the CWA branch in Brunswick Heads has tirelessly fundraised in various creative ways. Their efforts bore fruit on 22 October 1960, when the CWA building on Park Street was inaugurated. The overarching objective of the CWA remains the same today: to bring the community together and amplify the voices of women in NSW. Our unwavering goal has always been to improve the conditions and welfare of women and families. The CWA of NSW annually raises approximately $1 million dollars to support vital causes. Alongside their philanthropic endeavors, the CWA has a long-standing tradition of advocacy at various government levels. Presently, their advocacy focuses on including the appointment of qualified counsellors and psychologists in all government schools, as well as the urgent need for increased social and affordable housing for older women across metropolitan, regional, and rural areas of NSW. During a recent gathering, Mrs Jodi Ridgway, Principal of Brunswick Heads Public School, gratefully accepted a generous $2,000 cheque from the CWA. The funds will sponsor four students, enabling them to learn a musical instrument under the guidance of staff from the esteemed Conservatorium of Music. The occasion was documented by Mark Seiffert, known for his captivating photography on the Humans of Bruns Facebook page. The celebration on 22 July promises to be a memorable occasion for all and we hope to see you there. For more information visit Facebook: CWAofBrunswickHeads |
Daily Archives: April 14, 2024
May 2023 The Byron Wave
CWA Brunswick Heads
by Beverly Masters, Public Relations Officer, CWA Brunswick Heads
The CWA of Brunswick Heads have a deep care for our community and we like to help our neighbours. We recently supported families from the Brunswick Heads Public School with vouchers for everyday essentials, and we donated money for the purchase of school uniforms for children of flood-affected families. Gift packs were also donated to the Crabbes Creek School. Each member of the CWA is passionate about supporting a different charity. At our next meeting we will vote on where we want our donations to go for the upcoming year.
If you’re passionate about supporting community and you’d like to be apart of these important decisions, come and join the CWA. There are endless ways for you to become involved.
The CWA Bruns Crafty Women meet each Friday from 10am – 2pm (excluding public holidays). We have a cuppa, a laugh, a chat, and we make and learn crafty things. Some of these items are made to be sold at the next CWA Market Day and some as gifts for cherished friends and family. Entry by gold coin donation for members and non-members.
Hall hire is also available, we are located at the Corner of Park and Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads.
Please email: brunscwa@gmail.com to find out more and check out our Facebook: CWAofBrunswickHeads
17
February 2023 The Byron Wave
CWA market day
by Beverly Masters, CWA Brunswick Heads
Have you ever been to a Country Women’s Association market day? It is a day where we get to show off our talent for making and baking items to sell to our community. In addition to the lovingly crafted knitted teddy bears, the jams, and the recycled clothes that we have transformed into clothing for little people or dolls, you’ll see the kind faces of our members.
At the CWA, we develop long friendships and encourage new people to join in on the fun. Brunswick Heads Crafty Women meet each Friday, 10am to 2pm (excluding public holidays).
All women are welcome. Come along with craft projects or to learn new skills, have a cuppa, biscuit, and a chat. Please bring a gold coin donation.
Upcoming events
The first market day for 2023 is Saturday 18 February. We will be opening the CWA house once again from 8am-1pm at the corner of Park and Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads. Cash only.
Check out our new Facebook page for more: CWAofBrunswickHeads
15
December 2022 The Byron Wave first edition.
All articles in this section have appeared in The Byron Wave magazine and online at the website below.
https://www.thebyronwave.com.au/magazine
Pictured: Brunswick Heads CWA community hall.
The CWA has been operating in Australia for 100 years since 1922. From its first gathering, the group have grown to play a vital role in Australian society, providing women from all walks of life with support, knowledge and friendship whilst also fundraising for the community.
The Brunswick Heads branch of CWA was established in 1948. The group has now grown to 25 members, who regularly meet to have a cuppa, a laugh, a chat, and make crafty things which they then sell at various markets and community events.
The next event will be the Brunswick Heads CWA Market Day Saturday 10 December, 8am – 1pm.
There are endless ways for you to become involved when you are a member of your local CWA Branch. CWA Brunswick Heads Crafty Women meet each Friday from 10am – 2pm (excluding public holidays) and all are welcome. A gold coin donation is required from members and non-members to attend.
You can find them at the Corner of Park and Booyun Street, Brunswick Heads.
Email: brunscwa@gmail.com to find out more.
byronwave | December 2022
19
Beverly Masters 