March2014_DAYBORO CWA NEWS

This year we have welcomed several new members already! Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the CWA Hall at 9.30am. Our day meeting usually covers more of the ‘business’ side of things but it’s also an excuse for a cup of tea and a scone! Each year a country of study is chosen. 

This year we are studying Vietnam and a short, informative report is given at each meeting. A number of our members are unable to make it to day meetings so last year we started holding evening gatherings. These are more relaxed and social. We have now planned a calendar of nights out for dinner and nights in for craft. Join us for dinner at Terrah’s Restaurant in March, then in April we’ll have a night in at the CWA Hall to try our hand at Easter Crafts.

On Tuesday 18th March we’re hosting our Seniors Morning Tea at the Dayboro Showground from 10am. Enjoy homebaked goods, raffles and entertainment from a local bush poet. In conjuction with morning tea we’re also holding our Branch Cookery Contest. All are welcome to enter baked goods for judging. A copy of the schedule is available by emailing stephsinc@gmail.com. All baked goods entered are sold afterwards as a small fundraiser.

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What’s Happening:

Tuesday 18th March 10am

Seniors Morning Tea at the Dayboro Showground. Phone Pam on 3425 2786 for more information.

AND Branch Cookery Contest, email stephsinc@gmail.com for a copy of the schedule.

Wednesday 19th March 7pm

Dinner at Terah’s Restaurant, please let Stephanie know if you’re coming 0439 799 078 or stephsinc@gmail.com.

Cards

Every Saturday from 1pm in the CWA hall. Phone Norma on 3425 1343 for more information.

Craft

1st and 4th Fridays of the month from 9.30am in the CWA Hall. Cost $3 with teacher available if you would like to learn. All welcome, bring lunch and enjoy a cuppa and chat.

Recipe of the month:

Allergy-friendly Chocolate Brownie

These days there are a lot of people who suffer from food intolerances or allergies. These simple brownies are a great one to keep in mind as they are egg-free and can be made gluten and dairy free by substituting for appropriate ingredients.

Ingredients:

2 cups self-raising flour (or substitute for gluten-free self-raising flour)

2 cups castor sugar (or substitute with natvia or dextrose if watching calorie or fructose intake)

3/4 cup cocoa (or use raw cacao powder)

1 cup melted butter (or use olive oil, coconut oil or dairy-free spread)

1 cup water

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees, line a 20 x 30cm baking tray with baking paper.

In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar and cocoa.

Add butter/oil and water and mix until blended.

Spread mixture evenly in the tray.

Bake for 30 minutes or until top springs back when touched.

Cool and cut into squares. 

Optional:  Dust with icing sugar to serve.

 

Stephanie Sinclair

Branch Secretary and Media Officer.