CWA casseroles connecting community
The friendly and hard working members of CWA outdid themselves with the three casserole lunches. Pictured are Cheryl Ridley, Sue Martin, Tracey Headon, Christine Sullivan, Bev Headon and Jodie Lugsdin. Image: The Riverine Grazier / Kimberly Grabham.
By Kimberly Grabham.
Hay CWA Casserole days have been the catalyst for fun, laughter and catching up.
The third casserole day last Thursday was another raging success.
Tables set up at Hay War Memorial Hall were packed, and the building reverberated with lively chatter.
Neville Eade, Keith Bolitho, Pene Bolitho and Brian White had a great time at the last of the CWA Casserole lunches. Images: The Riverine Grazier / Kimberly Grabham
“I came to this one, and to the first one,” Neville Eade said. “I really enjoyed the food, and it was great to see some old friends again.”
Pene Bolitho, who is a member of the CWA, celebrated her birthday at the lunch.
She sat with her husband Keith, good friend Brian White, and Neville Eade.
“The lunches have all been received very well, they have been successful,” she said.
“I love a good CWA chinwag,” Keith laughed. “And I heard how good it was, so we thought we had better come try it.”
“I have been to the first and now the third lunch,” Brian said.
“It is really great. You see people, and meet new people. I sat with someone I had never met before when I came to the first one, and he was great company, and we both enjoyed our meals.
“This one has been great as well.”
Mayor Carol Oataway (below) and her mother Eileen Beissel have attended all three lunches.
“It has been a wonderful opportunity to see people we haven’t caught up with for a while, socialise, enjoy a meal together,” Carol said.
“It is a fantastic community event.”
Mayor Carol Oataway and mother Eileen Beissel enjoyed the opportunity to attend the shared luncheon. Image: The Riverine Grazier/Kimberly Grabham.
Diane Peters, Hillston CWA President, and Lyn Manton, Murrumbidgee Lachlan Group President travelled over from Hillston to support Hay CWA and their event, have a look at what the Hay CWA does, and to visit the town.
South African expats who now call Hay their home, Marlize Human, Sonette Terblanche, Tertia Butcher and Sanet Erasmus. Image: The Riverine Grazier/Margie McClelland.
Marlize Human from Japp’s Pharmacy, and friendly new face in town, Sanet Erasmus, also attended the day.
Marlize and Sanet are both recent arrivals from Africa and remarked what a fantastic outing it was, and a great chance to meet new people.
As always, the hardworking CWA team kept the day rolling with efficiency and grace.
Congratulations to all involved in these events, for the great success they have been on many levels. Not only does CWA do amazing works and raise money for worthy causes, but also feed people’s stomachs and their hearts. A connected community is a happy community.
Photo gallery images: The Riverine Grazier/Margie McClelland/Kimberly Grabham.
