When thinking of the Country Women’s Association (CWA), scones, jam and bake sales come to mind.
However, the Gisborne CWA is looking to break down this narrative and make a new name for itself.
Members are seeking unwanted fabric or wool to make art smocks, aprons and pencil cases for the five local schools in Gisborne.
Assistant secretary Allison Baker said they wanted to get the CWA name out more, so members approached the local primary schools to see if there was anything they could do to help.
“We want to teach the young kids and adults that we are more than scones… I think the CWA has been a bit forgotten,” she said.
“We thought we might be of use to the primary schools…[and] one school has asked if we can make art smocks, aprons and pencil cases.
“We were hoping to appeal to the community if they are doing spring cleaning and getting rid of unwanted fabric, as we use it.”
Ms Baker said the group will donate the finished products to the school so they can put the funding towards the students.
“It’s good for the kids, the community and the environment,” she said.
“We’re happy to go with any sort of fabric, [and people] can contact us on Facebook or email to donate.”
Details: cwagisborne1@gmail.com
Zoe Moffatt
