Denise Sullivan, Marion Heywood, Delia Curry and Liz McDonals kept the Devonshire tea rolling.
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Lua Ikenasio
The Country Woman’s Association Echuca Murray branch recently hosted its Christmas Fair and Devonshire Tea event.
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With Christmas fast approaching, the fair invited the community to browse an array of homemade goods and enjoy a classic Devonshire tea.
In total, Devonshire tea, market stalls and a raffle helped the CWA bring in $800.
Ann Bates, Glennis Connell and Cara-lyn Roberts enjoying a Devonshire tea.
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Lua Ikenasio
Secretary Delia Curry said this year's fair was an improvement on last year's.
“It was better than the first year, this was the second year, and we had around 36 people who came in for Devonshire tea,” she said.
“It was good to see that people met people that they hadn't seen for a little while... and that was quite a few people.
“Overall, it was great, and the members have already decided it'll become an annual event.”
Heather Bradley showcasing some of the CWA's handmade goods.
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Lua Ikenasio
The fair, held on Tuesday, November 25, saw a steady stream of people throughout the day.
Building on its success, this year's fair sported a wider selection of goods and gifts to purchase.
All the items on sale were handmade by CWA members, including a range of preserves, jams, treats, Christmas cakes, dolls, accessories and more.
Echuca CWA members Beryle Gallacher, Bambi Clarke and Sharon Bradley.
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Lua Ikenasio
While some visitors explored the market, others enjoyed a Devonshire tea featuring the CWA’s famous scones.
All proceeds will support community initiatives, such as buying food for the neighbourhood house and Foodbanks, wool to make items for the Winter Woolly Appeal, and gifts for the Christmas toy drive.
Heather Gamble, Marjie Kuiper and Phyllis Druitt enjoyed the event.
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Lua Ikenasio
Echuca newcomers Rae and John Gawne enjoyed their first local outing at the CWA event.
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Lua Ikenasio
Gail Chalmers, Lyn Hill and Rhonda Gale were happy to catch up over tea.
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Lua Ikenasio
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