THE Gloucester Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its AGM last month, with President Anne Williamson reflecting on the group’s significant achievements in 2025.
“I am beginning to think our Branch thrives on busy years and this year is no exception,” she said.
“Straight after last year’s AGM we worked full on for a very successful Santa’s Christmas Cave and what a great time was held by all.”
Anne highlighted other activities and fundraisers including NAIDOC Week, the Christmas Hamper Raffle, catering for drinks at the Australia Day Breakfast, selling raffle tickets to support that event, and collaborating with the CWA Gloucester Evening Branch to raise funds for the Hall Committee by holding The Little Black Dress Night.
In the April and July school holidays, the Branch provided holiday fun at Kids Krazy Kraft workshops, while in May it raised funds through a Mothers’ Day stall at the Farmers Markets.
In June, both branches enjoyed an afternoon of activities and food celebrating the CWA’s country of study for 2025, the Republic of Korea.
The Branch also excelled in the MidCoast Group Handicraft Competition, bringing home the trophy for the highest score in Handicraft.
The Branch’s student member, Claire van der Stel, was awarded the Sylvia Osborne Grant for 2025.
The funding will assist Claire in her textile and design course at university.
Funds raised by the Branch contributed to the CWA’s Disaster Relief Fund, which most recently supported those affected by floods on the Mid Coast.
Pancreatic cancer research and material aid for South Pacific islands were also beneficiaries of funds.
Locally, funds were distributed to all local schools for presentation day prizes.
MidCoast Group President Lyn Moore presided over the election of office bearers for 2026 at the AGM.
All positions were filled.
Gloucester CWA meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 10am at 108 Church Street, Gloucester.
New members are most welcome.
By Marilyn SANDERSON
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