Open Day

Look at our fabulous blackboard!  This is the work of artist Kerry Punton who is the co-ordinator of the Donald Community Garden.  Kerry has created blackboards for the fence for all the groups who use the Bank House....

Last night, the Donald Community Garden had an open day to showcase what they have been doing at The House.  There was a free BBQ and the turn-up was fantastic....

The Community Garden have done an extraordinary job transforming this back yard.  The members of the Community Garden do a fantastic job donating their time, talents and energies into creating a space that will be available for the whole community.  In the garden there are vegetables, flowers, raised garden beds and beautiful pieces of art starting to pop up in the most unexpected ways....

I am in love with these shovels!  Kerry Punton is an exciting artist who is able to transform the most mundane of everyday items into something that is unique and beautiful.  Donald is certainly fortunate to have her on board in their Community Garden.

We opened "The Room" at the same time and had a lovely response about what we do.....

The Room is now extending our opening hours to Thursday 10am - 1pm as well as our Friday night sessions and we look forward to seeing new people come and be involved....

A BIG thank-you to Candece Jay, Ros Olle, Tennille Clapham, John Clapham and Clarence Barlow who worked so hard tidying up and helping to make us presentable to the public!

After the crowds dissipated, we got down to the serious business of Friday nights.....

After 18 months of sweating and sewing Ros finished quilting her amazing Kaffe Fassett quilt!  Here it is trimmed and ready for binding....

Pam finished off these beautiful reversable Fairies in the Garden jackets....

  Have a look at the embroidery detail on the pink one...

Pam then helped Tennille "bling-up" the Dream Catcher she is making for her daughter's birthday....

We were all intrigued by the Be-Dazzler!  Must check with our Treasurer to see if the Room can afford one....

Jen, snowed under with assignments for her Early Childhood Diploma, valiantly soldiered on with her study amidst our chatter....

 And Yours Truly got The Special Boy's 6th Birthday quilt bound up to hand-stitching stage....

Can has been solo parenting for 10 days and called in on her way to pick-up her husband from the bus. Can brought with her two very special visitors....

These are her 4 year old twins - Toby (left) and Geordie (right) - Aren't they just beautiful?
We wish all our readers a very Happy Mother's Day on Sunday... Whether you are a Mum, have a Mum or your Mum now watches over you from another place.... may your day be filled with love, laughter and joy.
xxxx