On Friday 22nd May 2015 members of the Chittering Bindoon CWA Branch held their 70th Birthday celebrations at the Bindoon Hall. The function was attended by the CWA State President Mrs Sara Kenny ; CWA International Co-ordinator, Mrs Carolyn Clairs; the Hon. Christian Porter, Federal Minister for Pearce; Cr Robert Hawes, Chittering Shire President; CWA Life Member & past Chittering Bindoon member, Mrs Kath Richardson; Mrs Carolyn Gumersall, some past members of our branch and members from Badgingarra, Cervantes, Jurien, Moora, Yanchep & Districts, Lancelin, Koorunga, Caversham, Bullsbrook, Coorow, Gidgegannup and Toodyay.
The day was opened by our Branch President Mrs Delyse Ward, who welcomed everyone and Mrs Carolyn Cover hosted the day as master of ceremonies. Members wore Aprons made by Mrs Margaret Trigg and the tables were decorated with a bunch of blue & white lace carnations, also made by Mrs Margaret Trigg. A Screen, put together by Mr Tuarn Brown, displayed photos and articles about the branch over the years. Morning Tea was served as our guests arrived.
Mr Christian Porter was the first speaker for the day, as he had to leave for another engagement. Mr Robert Hawes also spoke and praised the services that the CWA provide. Members spoke about their time with the Branch including some past member, including Mrs Kath Richardson, who was Branch Secretary in 1957 and Mrs Pat Parkinson who has been a member of our branch for 69 years making her the branches longest serving member. Mrs Carolyn Gumersall spoke about attending CWA meetings as child with her mother Mrs Betty Read. Mrs Joy Garden also spoke about her early days as a member with our Branch.
The Hallaballoo Dancers from Perth were invited to attend and they put on several different performances of 1945 Swing. Guests were then invited to join them and learn a few steps.
The Branch members put on a delicious Roast Luncheon followed by dessert, which was very well received by all who attended. After lunch members paraded their aprons which were very popular, so an auction was held and all the aprons were sold. The CWA State President Mrs Sara Kenny gave a lovely speech and then presented the Branch President Mrs Delyse Ward with a 70th Certificate and Shield. Mrs Kenny then assisted Mrs Pat Parkinson to cut the beautiful Birthday Cake. The cake was also made by Mrs Margaret Trigg and iced by one of her friends.
As we came to the end of our function, the Door Prize, Secret Chair Prize and Raffles Prizes were drawn. We were also very fortunate to have the Farmers Weekly attend our function to cover the day and take photographs. Mr Tuarn Brown also took photos of the day.
To finish the day everyone got together in the centre of the hall, held hands and sang ‘Until we meet again’. And of course our day would not have been possible without the support we received from The Bindoon Butcher, who cooked and carved our Roast for us; Bindoon IGA who supplies us with a raffle prize; the support from The Shire of Chittering; Mr Tuarn Brown who sent up the PA System and took photographs; The Farmers Weekly and all of those who came and helped us celebrate this wonderful achievement for the Chittering Bindoon CWA Branch.
A great day was had by all and a special congratulations to the Chittering Bindoon CWA Branch for putting on a great event and for serving the Chittering Community for the past 70 years.
