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Who Will Wear An Apron?

.Each year , a rtists from across Australia and overseas will once again unite to create works of art on aprons for The Apron Project. In the last three years over 100 artists have presented more than 200 aprons and raised much needed funds for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter.    Importantly they also raised awareness of the growing epidemic of Domestic Violence.  The Apron Project was created by Australian Sallianne McClelland who is the current chair of t he  Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter   which services women in crisis in the community and is currently also working with the State and Federal governments to better the living opportunities once women leave the shelter and attempt to restart their life.  T he Apron Project has never been more needed than it is today.   2015: 66 dead | 2016: 71 dead | 2017: 53 dead and to date 2018: 61 dead.   In the same period artists from across the USA and Australia have contributed ov...

Handmade for a Good Cause

 My annual Handamde Treasures Sale is over again for another year - a lot of work setting up but worth it. Thanks to very talented friends and family there was an array of high quality beautiful work for sale and we raised a substantial amount as a donation supporting the women's and children's refuge and domestic violence centre here in Newcastle. The first customer arrived on the dot of 8.30am and the last left at 5pm. We served tea and coffee throughout the day with delicious home made treats - crispy coconut cookies,Anzac biscuits and one of Jim's specialties -  olive palmiers. Even the creative need sustenance! Thanks to the many valued supporters for making it a great day - Christmas shopping for a Cause. ... And a happy birthday to our youngest grandchild, Amy - one today!