The Festive Season

IT’S that time once again when we start thinking of gifts for our children, family and friends.

So many ideas and so little time remaining till Christmas Day, so why not consider Red Cross as your
shopping destination.

The Little Red Cross Shoppe – Bowra Street

Red Cross are very proud of this little shoppe that sells a wide choice of quality handmade products
and gifts.

The shop has a warm and friendly ambiance with friendly staff who are there to help and
advise you on that ‘perfect’ gift.

If you are thinking of a gift with a difference, then consider the new range of ‘Rainbow Valley’ jams
from a local supplier at Newee Creek.

Other products like their Tomato Relish and Blueberry Jams

have always been popular lines and are reasonably prices and practical buys.

If you are looking for a gift for a new born, then look no further.

The shop has beautiful packs for a boy or girl which are so reasonably priced and packaged to satisfy the most discerning eye.

The window displays are showcasing small miniature cars and VW combis from $5.00 and they are
colourful and can fill your stocking or make a practical gift to post.

Bright and appealing Christmas hand towels and tea towels made by local residents, make a truly
useful and practical gift for all ages.

Marion’s Teahouse – Bowra Street

The menu at the Teahouse this month will reflect the approach of Christmas.

Irene has been busy

creating mini fruit cakes for Christmas which can be served at the teahouse or purchased separately.

If turkey is a favourite, then enjoy Irene’s home baked turkey served with salad or indulge in her
avocado and turkey melts and don’t forget the traditional rums balls or white Christmas.

Irene is especially grateful to her regular customers and to local business houses, McGraths Real
Estate and LJ Hooker, BCU, the Commonwealth Bank and In Touch, all of whom have supported the
teahouse throughout the year.

It’s not too late to book for your Christmas Party at the Teahouse so call 0450163660 for
further details.

Feedback: Community Events

Community Outreach Day: 18 November 2022

Over 70 residents from Taylors Arm, Utungun and South Arm took advantage of this day to reconnect with Red Cross and a number of agencies.

The main issues raised by local residents included damage to roads, flood erosion, landslides and telecommunications.

Agencies present included: Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Service NSW, the Regional Tech Hub, the Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW (RFCSN), Mid North Coast Legal Centre, Mid North Coast Mental Health Services and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Red Cross Emergency Services and agency personnel were very grateful for the light refreshments provided by local volunteers at each location.

NSW Farmers Association Nambucca Valley River Branch: 26 November 2022

Secretary Julie Gooch extended an invite to our Emergency Services Team to attend their Christmas
Social gathering.

The evening was a great opportunity to meet farming members, families and friends throughout
the Nambucca Valley which numbered 38 on the night.

We were treated to a delicious BBQ dinner and home-made desserts.

We were given the opportunity to gain an insight through our conversations and meeting, into the demands of life on the land post drought, fire and floods.

Other Christmas Gift ideas

If you are looking for gift ideas that support our work helping people going through crisis, you can always:
– shop at one of our stores

visit: www.redcross.org.au/shop/shop.locations

– buy a Real Good Gift

visit: www.gifts.redcross.org.au

– check Red Cross First Aid products online

visit: www.shop.redcross.org.au/first-aid

Finally Red Cross would like to wish all readers and their families a safe and Happy Christmas and
thank those who have supported Red Cross through the various appeals throughout this year.

By Nambucca Valley Red Cross