CWA Peats Ridge and Districts Branch

17/08/2026

H5N1 Community Discussion

Today, around 30 community members came together to hear Dr Joanne Sillince’s detailed presentation. It gave us a thorough look at what’s happening with wildlife and our domestic birds and animals right now. We’re so grateful for everyone who joined us and for the great questions they asked!

14/08/2026

A truly wonderful cultural day! We had a fantastic time exploring the East Gosford Art Gallery and Japanese Gardens. The exhibitions were absolutely amazing and definitely worth a visit. We were particularly impressed by Aunty Ellen Trevorrow’s weaving exhibition. Our younger members had a blast feeding the fish and ducks and soaking up the sunshine. The interactive display filmed at Somersby Falls was especially beautiful to watch. A great day out to enjoy what is available locally.

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Come along to our Spring workshop, numbers are limited, so book early. Learn some budget friendly body and home care products. Hope to see you there 💃

02/08/2026

Starting off the second half of the year with monthly recipes! (Where has the year gone?)

Each recipe will include produce that will support seasonal eating! Seasonal eating means choosing food that is naturally in season in your local area. It’s about supporting local farmers, reducing food miles, and enjoying fresh, nutritious produce at its peak.
This means the produce is tasty, fresh, cheaper and better for the planet! It’s a win-win!!

This month we have chosen honey! 🍯 Bees are vital for pollinating crops. They pollinate one third of the food we eat. Buying local honey helps support your local bee keeper but also the local farmers around. Did you know the working bees are actually female. Go girls!

We are at the Mangrove Mountain Artisan market on 6th September 2026 from 9:00am-2:00pm. We will be selling local honey in our tea room. Come by and visit and support local 🐝✨🍯

Tried the recipe? Take a pic and tag us 📸🤩

Happy baking!! 👩🏼‍🍳

26/07/2026

What a fantastic Members’ Cooking School Day for Peats Ridge & Districts CWA!

We learnt knife skills, made BBQ crumpets, discovered the secrets to perfect scrambled and poached eggs, and enjoyed a delicious meal together. It was a fun day filled with learning, laughter and great company.

A huge thank you to our talented chefs, Kim and Michael, for generously sharing their knowledge and helping us build new skills. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful members in our branch!
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22/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome Vicki from Because We Care Boutique to our meeting on Monday. It was truly heartwarming to hear about their work helping women build confidence during job interviews securing employment and dressing appropriately.

We were thrilled to support them and help more women achieve a brighter future.

A huge thank you to everyone who visits our markets and purchases Devonshire teas and jams. Your support allows us to support others. 💕
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21/07/2026

Our meeting yesterday was very tasty. With strong competition of Chocolate butter cake and Ginger loaf, it was fun and entertaining watching our cakes being judged by the beautiful Amy Scott. We learnt some more tips with our cooking and had a good laugh. A new award was created “the cute award” congratulations Julianne on winning this one 🤣
Our place winners were:

Chocolate butter cake
1st Amy
2nd Kim
3rd Julianne
HC Christina

Ginger Loaf
1st Kim
2nd Christina
3rd Lin
Cute award Julianne

Congratulations and well done to everyone. 👩‍🍳

21/07/2026

Did you know the 21st July is National Lamington Day! Below is our recipe.

**CWA of NSW Lamingtons**
90 g butter, softened
75 g (1/3 cup) caster sugar
2 eggs
110 g (3/4 cup) plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
Chocolate icing of thin spreading thickness (See recipe below)
Desiccated coconut, to decorate

Preheat oven to moderate (180 degrees C). Grease a 15 cm (6 in) square sandwich tin and line base with baking paper. Beat butter with wooden spoon first, adding in sugar. Then beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy, add 2 eggs, one at a time, and add a little of measured flour if curdling.

Sift flour with baking powder and a little salt. Gradually add milk alternately with flour. Fold in the melted butter last. Pour into prepared tin. Bake for 30 minutes. This cake should come from the tin flat on top and needs very little trimming.

Cut when cold into 3 cm (1 1/4 in) pieces. Dip into chocolate icing* to coat lightly and then finish with coconut.

*Chocolate Icing: Cream together 85 g butter and 215g (1 3/4 cups) icing sugar. Mix together 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.

Find out more about CWA: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/Web/Web/About/About-us.aspx Or find your local branch: https://www.cwaofnsw.org.au/branches

19/07/2026

Tomorrow’s meeting. 3rd Monday of the month. 20 July, 11.30 for 12.00pm start

There will be chocolate butter cake and ginger loaf up for judging. Judging by Land cookery judge.

We will have a guest from “Because We Care” to give a short talk on how they help women in the community.

2 members will also be presenting their motions that they would like to sent to state conference next May in Canberra.

All welcome. Bring your lunch. 🥪