Grantville

The Grantville Branch meets the 2nd Monday monthly, 12-30pm at the Grantville Hall.
Enquiries: Gwenda 59976372 or Judy 56788553.
We are open to all women of all ages. Visitors are most welcome to attend our meetings and join a friendly group of ladies for a cuppa and a chat afterwards.
 



Open Day at Government House on Australia Day 2013


Judy and Gwenda overseeing refreshments in the 'Original' kitchen at Government House.



Bass Group Half Year Conference was hosted by Grantville Branch on Tuesday 21st August, 2012 at Grantville Hall.

 The shimmering candles on upturned crystal glasses created a breathtaking image for members arriving to the Conference.
  Well done Grantville members, stunning as usual. 

  The Grantville Branch was formed on December 4th 1972. While we are small in numbers we endeavour to meet quite a number of projects in our local and international communities.
Ongoing Projects:
Chernobyl : Knitwear such as jumpers, beanies, scarves etc which are sent to head office to be forwarded.
Sister Ann (runs a caravan in Finders St, Melbourne for homeless): send tea, coffee, milo, tissues and the like.
Sister Meg: (women's refuge) tea, coffee, milo, personal items pamper packs such as toothpaste/brush shampoo, soap plus undies, socks & trauma teddies. We also provide quick heat meals.
Local community: We send birthday parcels (gifts for children of all ages) to Bass Valley Primary School and Davey House, Wonthaggi.
School packs, knitted cot and single blankets go to Davey House, Wonthaggi.
Trauma Teddies to Wonthaggi Hospital, Ambulance, Grantville C.E.R.T. & C.F.A.
Outside our meeting times we also meet up and sew together blankets, make wookey dolls ( for nursing mothers), pack items to send off, make small gifts for Mothers day stall at Bass Valley Primary School.
Two of our members attend the school one day a week to teach children knitting sewing & craft work.
All women, all ages are welcome

Quilt made by Grantville members Lynette Stebbing - featured on the front page of the April 2012 edition of the CWA of Victoria Inc magazine.