SACWA Penola Terra Rossa Branch

02/06/2026

What Volunteers Do?
Behind every scone, every stitch, and every community event is a volunteer giving their time with care.�This is what volunteering with SACWA looks like.
�❤️🤍 Have you thought of becoming involved?

20/05/2026

As country women we are all familiar with the piles of Stock Journals strewn over the kitchen table often ear marked for the stock prices or machinery sales!
But, did you know that if you can distract your farmer fella from it long enough to look a little closer you will periodically find a column written by our very own female farmer and CWA member Moira Neagle.
Her most recent piece gives a little nod to us and the South Australian Country Women's Assoc. (SACWA) in her beautifully written column dedicated to her CWA background and her involvement in our quirky little group.
Bravo Moira! 👏

18/05/2026

Our last engagement for May.
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life and honour the passing of our beloved Mr Roen Lynn at the RSL Hall. Roen is possibly the last WW2 serviceman in the limestone coast having recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
We baked and prepped to provide soups, savouries and sweets for everyone who came to hear stories of a life well lived.
Thank you to the family for trusting us and to our members for rolling up your sleeves.

17/05/2026

🌻🌻UPDATE - There is now a limited supply at The Penola Newsagent or you can go to Bellwether wines and enjoy a cuppa or book a morning tea and get a copy from there.
Thank you to all who have ordered, we have been overwhelmed but thrilled at the love and stories of Kate that have come from this little exercise x

❤️ Well what a launch!
I’m embarrassed to say the demand for the book was completely underestimated.
100 books sold out in about 10 minutes!
It just goes to show the LOVE and LEGACY that Mistress Kate left with us all.
Thank you to all who came and purchased and those who patiently ordered.
Thank you to Simon Bowen chef extraordinaire for your perfect words.
Thank you to all who bought a raffle ticket, congrats to Gaynor and Vicki on winning.
This book has been a a labour of love and not a money making exercise as we wanted it to be affordable for everyone to buy and have Kate’s love of cooking and sharing food with loved ones to live on, in a CWA caring and sharing manor as Kate would have.

❤️ Books are $30 and we will be doing a reprint this week with orders being taken by direct message to this page asap.

Congratulations also to the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival for another fantastic festival!

16/05/2026

Kate’s tribute book will be available after the launch at 1130am Sunday 17.5.26 - Bring your cash. Enjoy a scone and hear from one of her best students

Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

12/05/2026

🎈 The Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival is this weekend!
📕 We have complied a book of local legend Kate Spencer's recipes, advice and more.
🧁 Join us at 11: 30am this Sunday in Kate's happy place, the Petticoat Lane herb garden for a scone and get your own copy.
🥘 Tonight we gathered for our monthly meeting and after business was sorted we got to try 2 of Kate’s recipes, you’ll just have to get a book and see for yourself on how to make her
Pumpkin and Goats Cheese Lasagna or Apple Cake, but can recommend!

// See you SUNDAY //

Books will first be available to those who attend. After that we will put out details on how to order.

04/05/2026

A couple of local poster girls… ❤️❤️

Helen Zadow Moira Neagle

❤️🤍Marketing Monday 🤍❤️
Our fashion may have changed… but our purpose has not.
From the elegance of years gone by to the women we stand beside today, one thing remains the same — our unwavering dedication to supporting South Australian women and children.
Through every decade, through every change, we continue to connect, care, and take action where it matters most.
The South Australian Country Women’s Association Inc.
Sharing And Caring With Action❤️

03/05/2026

❤️ EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ❤️

The Penola Terra Rossa CWA branch have come together to compile a recipe book style tribute to the pioneer of Penola cooking and dining out Miss Kate Spencer.

The book will be launched ‘Down the Lane’ on Sunday 17th May from 1130am as part of the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival

Spread the word, come for a scone, and secure your ‘Tribute to Kate’ before they sell out. Limited numbers. No sales prior. Cash only.

Petticoat Lane on the Sunday of the arts festival truly is the place to be. Market and entertainment for everyone!

25/04/2026

• Lest we forget • ANZAC Day 2026 •

As South Australian Country Women's Assoc. (SACWA) members today we share gratitude, remembrance, and active community participation to ensure the legacy of those who served is never forgotten.

Thanks to Vicki for representing our branch this morning and laying our wreath. Thanks also to Anne for carefully tending to the poppies.

24/04/2026

ANZAC Day 2026 - Marching or Baking we honour those who have served our country in any way in the most grateful way. Have a read about the whys of ANZAC biscuits and reflect for a moment on the sacrifices made for us. Lest we forget - Coonawarra & Penola RSL

https://www.lanternclub.com.au/blog/the-real-history-of-anzac-day-biscuits-at-gallipoli/

SACWA ANZAC BISCUITS
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour (sifted)
1 cup sugar
¾ cup desiccated coconut
125g melted butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
½ teaspoon bicarb soda
1 tablespoon boiling water

Method
1. Pre-hat oven to 160 degrees C and line trays with baking paper.
2. In a bowl mix together rolled oats, flour, sugar and coconut.
3. In a saucepan place the butter, golden syrup, Bicarb soda and water-stir and heat to boiling point.
4. Add the melted ingredients to the dry and mix thoroughly.
5. Roll tablespoon sized balls in your hands and place on lined baking trays.
6. Cook for 15-20 mins until golden brown. Cool on the tray.