THE Bellarine Quilters are proud to contribute to worthy causes and will next month hold a show to raise money for the National Trust.<\/p>\n
The Bellarine Quilters \u2013 Biennial Quilt Show 2018, to be held at \u201cThe Mill\u2019 in Portarlington, will feature a display of member\u2019s quilts, Trading Table, raffle quilt and demonstrations.<\/p>\n
The historic Mill imposing a three-storey sandstone structure built in 1857 is owned by the National Trust, where 100 per cent of the entry fee will be donated.<\/p>\n
The Bellarine Quilters also recently enjoyed a special \u201cLa De Dah\u201d morning tea to raise money for Breast Cancer research in memory of their dear friend Liane Jonus.<\/p>\n
Liane was a past president of the Guild who lost her battle with breast cancer 18 months ago.<\/p>\n
With tickets sales from a raffle quilt and the door entry fee they raised an amazing $1,252.00. At the morning tea members also made a presentation to Phoebe and Ronnie from the Southern Cross Kids Camp (SCKC) of 20 quilts with matching bags, as well as 38 beanies and mittens.<\/p>\n
These quilts will be given to the SCKC as a warm keepsake at their kids\u2019 camp, which was held in Anglesea last month.<\/p>\n
SCKC operates in conjunction with organisations working with disadvantaged children, to bring hope and guidance into their young lives.<\/p>\n
Organisations that they work with are Barwon Child, Youth and Family; the Mirabel Foundation and other social welfare groups.<\/p>\n
SCKC is unique in that it works with children who have experienced abuse in some form, such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, neglect and\/or abandonment.<\/p>\n
Pheobe gave a heartfelt and emotional talk on what the SCKC organisation was all about – there was not a dry eye in the room.<\/p>\n
The Bellarine Quilters have also donated 17 handmade quilts to Bethany Community Support, along with beanies and mittens, to help disadvantaged people stay warm during winter.<\/p>\n
In 2016, the Bellarine Quilters exhibition raised $2000 and was split between four local groups, including Portarlington Primary School and Portarlington Food Bank.<\/p>\n
The Biennial Quilt Show 2018 will be held at \u201cThe Mill\u2019 at Turner Court Portarlington over four weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from October 6 to October 28, and between noon and 4pm.<\/p>\n
Entry costs $5 and concessions are available.<\/p>\n
For more information contact Dianne White on 0438701414 or follow the Bellarine Quilters on Facebook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Bellarine Quilters are proud to contribute to worthy causes and will next month hold a show to raise money for the National Trust. The Bellarine Quilters \u2013 Biennial Quilt Show 2018, to be held at \u201cThe Mill\u2019 in Portarlington, will feature a display of member\u2019s quilts, Trading Table, raffle quilt and demonstrations. The historic […]<\/p>\n