The CWA (Country Women's Association) has been part of Lismore since December 1924, two years after the formation of the CWA of NSW in 1922. They have played an important role in our society improving the lives of women and children in rural areas and for disaster relief assistance such as floods, drought or bushfires.

Members of the CWA's Lismore Evening Branch have been busily making gift boxes for Christmas to raise more funds so the group can continue their good work. But you’ll need to be quick and get your order in. Orders will close on December 10.

“We are preparing limited numbers of each gift and there is something special for everyone,” said President Kerry Harvey. “There is a beautifully-boxed preserves gift box for $25 or our large gift box filled with special treats for $70 and even a Grab-and-Go Lego bag for $25 to take on picnics with the little ones.”

All orders are local (no postal orders) and must be placed by December 10.

Gift boxes will be ready for collection from the CWA Rooms in Spinks Park on Monday, December 13 between 4pm - 6pm or Wednesday, Dec 22 between 1pm - 3pm. 

Kerry asks that you email your details and gift selection to cwachristmashampers@gmail.com.

“Our Treasurer will then contact you and arrange payment by direct deposit and a time for you to collect your gift box.”

If you would like to join the CWA there are two branches in Lismore, Evening or Day, to suit the lifestyles of women and girls of all ages. Evening Branch meets in their heritage-listed rooms in Spinks Park every 2nd Monday of each month at 6pm and Day Branch meets every 1st Thursday of each month at 9.30am.

Contact the Evening Branch Secretary for more information.