CWA Lismore Day Branch

09/10/2026

Our Agricultural & Environmental Committee chose Bogong moths as our new Fauna months ago (just recently announced) as they were concerned with the low numbers seen in past years.

We're thrilled to see the bogong moths return as they are an important part of the ecosystem such as being a key food source for endangered Mountain Pygmy-possums over spring.

14/09/2026

CWA Awareness Week

Our CWA branch is made up of crafters and cookers, wrappers and sellers, the old guard and first timers, not so young and the not so old, non crafters and women who long to cook. One thing we all have in common is our desire to do something worthwhile in our community through fundraising and supporting others. We held two stalls last week. One outside Book Warehouse and the other at Tropical Fruits, Frutopia. Both so very different. Both contributing to this year’s fundraising.

Thank you to everyone who supported our efforts.

08/09/2026

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CWA of NSW has approved a donation of $55,000 from our International Fund to support communities affected by the devastating floods in Nepal.

This comprises $5,000 to RUWON Nepal, a grassroots organisation with which CWA of NSW has an existing relationship, and $50,000 to the Emergency Action Alliance Nepal Flood Disaster Appeal which brings together established Australian humanitarian organisations and their local partners to provide coordinated emergency and recovery assistance.

06/09/2026

It’s CWA awareness week and our branch has two stalls this week where we will be selling pickles and jam recently made by members.
1. Wednesday 9 outside Book Warehouse
2. Sunday 13 at Tropical Fruits at the Showground.

Thank-you Lismore Showground for your support.

20/08/2026

We have a Pickles and Jam making day coming up and are looking for 2-250ml jars with metal lids. Anybody got some lurking around in their cupboards?

09/07/2026

It is amazing where Lismore CWA member Helen Dargin’s dear little knitted koalas end up🇺🇦. Helen must have knitted a thousand of these creatures over the years. Lovely to see one included in the Australian Crafters Aid Network’s 89th parcel this year to a Ukrainian child 🐨. The items are beautifully crafted - a wonderful project.

01/07/2026

Sewing squares together for blankets at our craft group on Tuesday. We will then crochet around the edges to finish them off nicely. Most of the knitted and crocheted squares were donated so thanks, Lismore community - the blankets will be put to good use. And look what we had for morning tea😋. Delicious, thanks Vicki Mc.

29/06/2026

Martika, on the left from Lismore Evening and Vicki from Lismore branch at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea last Saturday morning. The event was held by North Tracks Works Inc., a support and training program for northern rivers youth, helping the kids to get back on track’. These beautiful border collies are working with the kids who are learning to train them, especially in jumping and agility. Both CWA branches support this valuable work. Check out their page North Tracks Works Inc.

26/06/2026

To all the wonderful entrants in our very first Lismore Tea Cosy Festival, any payments will be finalised by this Wednesday, July 1st. Thanks for sharing your precious creations with us - we have booked the lovely Lismore Regional Gallery for a week in 2026. Please message us with any enquiries. Happy crafting everyone.
The two entries below used the same pattern but different ply wool and decorations. The one on the left was made with 8 ply and the one on the right with 3 ply. Both used pure wool and both were crowd favourites.

22/06/2026

Finally, the winners, by popular vote of the inaugural CWA Tea Cosy Festival held at Lismore Gallery last Thursday and Friday..
Congratulations to our winners.
Carol Sellars from Lismore Spinners and Weavers first in the fabric section with her very self possessed ‘Chook’. Carol tried her hand at felting and embroidery with stunning results.
Kerrianne from the Channon won by charming the voters with her whimsical and very detailed ‘Strawberry Fairy House’ in the crochet section.
Marianne Alcock’s ‘Tom Foolery’, an aptly named and colourful buffoon commanded everyone’s attention - you can see why.

Thanks to everyone who entered - the voting was in fact very tight. The event was well attended and put a smile on everyone’s faces. So thanks again Lismore for celebrating the humble tea cosy and lifting our spirits and once again proving that the simple things in life bring much joy.

Locals can collect their entered and or purchased teacosies from our CWA Rooms in Spinks Park, just behind the Molesworth Street Fire Station from 10 until 2 tomorrow . Any difficulties with collection, please message us via Facebook.