We're more than just tea and scones...

An update on the Drought Aid funds the CWA of NSW have distributed so far. Thanks to everyone who's donated already. Donations can be made at https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/donate If you know a farmer in need direct them to https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/droughtaid.html #cwa #drought #cwasydneycity
Here's Babs checking the rain gauge; sadly, there is no rain in site. If you're looking for ways to support our farmers during the drought, the CWA of NSW's Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist Australians who have been adversely affected by a disaster. Currently donations to our Disaster Relief Fund are going to our Drought Aid grants assisting those affected by drought with their household expenses. The disaster relief fund is providing financial assistance to help meet household expenses for drought affected families. Expenses can include grocery bills, vehicle maintenance, school, electricity, rates, telephone, dental and medical (gap payments or cost of travel to access treatment) etc. Donations are tax deductible and can be made via the Country Women's Association (CWA) of NSW website https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/donate If you are affected by the drought we encourage you to apply for a grant using the same link x
How beautiful are these blood orange wheels that our member dehydrated? Perfect to pop in drinks, decorate cakes with, tie on to presents or just leave in the jar #cwasydneycity #cwa #bloodorange 📸 @peta_campbell
Were busy testing @brasseriebread Provenance single origin flour & buttermilk scones ahead of our “Perfect Scone” workshop. If you’re keen to learn how to make the perfect scone and learn more about the CWA of NSW then this is a workshop not to be missed! Limited tickets are still available - link in bio. #scones #cwasydneycity #brasseriebread #cwa
A few pics from our Embroidery Masterclass on Saturday. We hope everyone had a great day learning the art of embroidery from CWA of NSW handicraft judge Ailsa Stewart. Thanks to the @northsydneyhotel for having us! #handicraft #embroidery #cwasydneycity #grannyskills #cwa
Our spoils from today’s jam and pickle workshop - raspberry jam, pickled chilies and ploughman pickle. Thanks to all who joined us, we hope you enjoyed the workshop! #cwasydneycity #cwa #jam #pickles #preserves #grannyskills
A fab night last night at @carriageworks Burning Love. We’re glad everyone loved toasting marshmallows on the open flames! Proceeds raised go back into the NSW community via drought relief, women’s health and education scholarship initiatives #cwasydneycity #cwa #burninglove pics by @kylie_kwong @lanam_h @apbunton
Look at these beauties - Blood orange marmalade with passionfruit and lime and mandarin marmalade. If you’re keen to learn the art of citrus preserving we still have some tickets to our Citrus Jam and Preserve Workshop on August 18. Check out the events section on our website for info and tickets www.cwasydneycity.org
Tickets are SELLING FAST for our upcoming workshop “The perfect scone”. Held on Tuesday 4 September in CWA Awareness week this 2 hour evening workshop will help to make you the perfect scone maker. Tickets $50. More info and booking link in bio Through demonstration – and plenty of tasting – you’ll learn our favourite buttermilk scone mix to allow you to whip up a batch up traditional scones, and you’ll also learn the tips and tricks to take the humble scone to the next level with sweet and savoury options. And of course there will be plenty of scones to eat with CWA Sydney City’s famous jams and lashings of cream! Held at the award-winning artisan sourdough bakery @brasseriebread , there will be plenty of fresh sourdough bread and Australian cultured butter, nibbles, drinks. You’ll also be able to purchase all the CWA jams, relishes and chutneys that your heart desires!
Less than two weeks to go until @carriageworks Night Market: Burning Love. We'll be there selling giant marshmallows for you to toast on the open flames. With food by the @portenosydney lads and other Sydney local restaurants and providores, you won't go hungry. Friday 27 July 5pm - 10pm Tickets $10+bf: http://bit.ly/NightMarketBurningLove
The perfect scone workshop Tuesday 4 September 2018 6.30pm – 8.30pm (arrival from 6pm) $50 Registration link in bio Have you ever wanted to make scones but weren’t really sure how? Ever wondered what makes the perfect scone? Wonder no more! Hosted by none other than the ladies of CWA Sydney City themselves, treat yourself to a fun night where you will learn the CWA Sydney City’s favourite Buttermilk scone recipe and how to make the perfect scone. Through demonstration – and plenty of tasting – you’ll learn this classic scone mix to allow you to whip up a batch up traditional scones, and you’ll also learn the tips and tricks to take the humble scone to the next level with sweet and savoury options. And of course there will be plenty of scones to eat with CWA Sydney City’s famous jams and lashings of cream! Held at the award-winning artisan sourdough bakery Brasserie Bread, there will be plenty of fresh sourdough bread and Australian cultured butter, nibbles, drinks as well as competitions, raffles and prize giveaways. And yes, you will be able to purchase all the CWA jams, relishes and chutneys that your heart desires! A night not to be missed – this event, held during CWA Awareness week, teaches you how to make the perfect scone, and learn more about the CWA of NSW. Proceeds from this event go back into the community via education scholarships, women's health projects and medical research.
We still have some tickets left for our CWA Sydney City: Handicraft Masterclass - Embroidery. It will be a great afternoon learning the ins and outs of embroidery with the lovely CWA NSW Handicraft Judge, Ailsa Stewart. Light refreshments will be provided. Ticket link in bio
This week is NAIDOC week. Under the theme - Because of Her, We Can - we celebrate the essential role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have played - and continue to play - as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels. As leaders, trailblazers, politicians, activists and social change advocates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fought and continue to fight, for justice, equal rights, our rights to country, for law and justice, access to education, employment and to maintain and celebrate culture, language, music and art. For at least 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have carried dreaming stories, songlines, languages and knowledge that have kept their culture strong as the oldest continuing culture on the planet. Sadly, Indigenous women’s role in our cultural, social and political survival has often been invisible, unsung or diminished. They have marched, protested and spoken at demonstrations and national gatherings for the proper recognition of their rights and calling for national reform and justice. They often did so while caring for families, maintaining homes and breaking down cultural and institutionalised barriers and gender stereotypes and did so because they demanded a better life, greater opportunities and equal rights. They are our mothers, our elders, our grandmothers, our aunties, our sisters and our daughters. Their achievements, their voice, their unwavering passion give us strength and have empowered past generations and paved the way for generations to come. Because of her, we can! #naidoc #becauseofherwecan
How beautiful is this handmade blanket made by one of our lovely members as a birthday gift for her friend #handmade #grannyskills #grannysquare #cwasydneycity
So excited that our new scone cutter sets have arrived! These stainless steel cutters are handmade in Ballarat and come in a set of 4. We can’t wait to get baking this morning! ⭐️ #scones #cwasydneycity
Morning tea time!! How gorgeous are these carrot cupcakes made by our member for her son’s school! #cwasydneycitybranch