AN icy winter in the Shire\u2019s north is not just something to brave this year, it\u2019s something to celebrate.<\/p>\n
In an effort to keep warm, Smythesdale Country Market is running a Battle of the Beanies competition, encouraging crafters to get out their needles and hooks, and create a colourful, creative practical cosy and woolly hat.<\/p>\n
Entries will be displayed and judged by members of the Scarsdale CWA at the market on Saturday, 18 June, and then donated to Uniting Ballarat to support their provision of emergency relief.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to celebrate winter and do something that involves multiple aspects of the community,\u201d said market spokesperson Jaymee Ellis.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll have a stall set up specifically for the entries, put numbers on them, and towards the end of the market after 1pm, our judges will announce their decision. The CWA will consider creativity, not how perfect it is.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf an entrant is a first-time beanie maker, they\u2019ll consider that effort. Anyone with a ball of wool is welcome to have a crack and get into the spirit of community and charity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beanie-makers can drop their entry off at the Market on the day or take it to In & Out Custom Blind Solutions ahead of the weekend and leave their details.<\/p>\n
The Battle of the Beanies winner will receive a $100 voucher.<\/p>\n