CWA prepares elf workshops for the Dungog Street Party Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 CWA members (L-R) Libby Doolan, Wendy Hogan, Judy Flannery, Cathy Schneider and Jenny Akers. LAUGHTER and jokes bounced back and forth between hardworking Country Women’s Association (CWA) members in Dungog last Thursday. They were busy getting ready for their Elf Hat and Elf Puppet workshops, and making and decorating the Elfie Booth. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au It was obviously an enjoyable job for the dedicated crafters. They were preparing for Dungog’s annual Christmas Street Party, which is organised by the Dungog Chamber of Commerce. On Friday night, 29 November, Dungog businesses in Dowling Street and surrounds will stay open late for the party. This year’s theme is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The Dungog-Clarence Town Branch of the CWA will transform their hall into The Elf Workshop for the evening. They are “calling all kids and kids at heart” to come along and join in the fun, from 4-7pm, on Friday 29 November. Locals and visitors are urged to drop into the Elf Workshop at 199 Dowling Street, Dungog, where CWA members will help guests make their own elf hats and elf puppets. “If kids don’t have a costume [for the Street Party] they can make one,” CWA member, Cathy Schneider said. The crafty CWA members have also made an “Elfie” booth, where guests can have elven-themed photos taken. Handicrafts made by the members will be available to purchase for Christmas presents. The funds raised will go to local charities, such as the local schools and Carrie’s Place, which provides domestic, family violence and homelessness services. Last year the Dungog-Clarence Town CWA raised and donated $5000 to local causes. New members are welcome. The CWA Dungog-Clarence Town Branch meets on the first Thursday of every month for crafting. Cathy emphasised that prospective members who may not be able to attend the midweek meetings can find plenty of events to enjoy at other times. There is more information at www.facebook.com/CWADungogClarencetown By Lisa WISEMAN Jenny Akers trying on her costume for the Street Party, helped by Cathy Schneider. Julie Fitzgerald painting a prop for the Elfie Booth. Pam Neilsen cuts out pieces of cardboard for the workshop.
