Afternoon tea helps parents in emergency situations

SIXTY-THREE people attended The Sisterhood Project Afternoon Tea in an Autumnal Setting at Coliban Springs gardens last week.

The event raised $3300, enough to fund courses for up to 30 parents and carers to help them know what to do to help save their child in an emergency.

The Sisterhood Project co-founder Grace Larson said everyone enjoyed the tranquil setting and the string quartet playing under the vine cabana.

“The weather was stunning, and the food catered by the Country Women’s Association was divine,” she said.

“The event struck a beautiful balance between intimacy and space.

“The tranquil setting provided a calming backdrop, allowing for meaningful interactions while raising funds for a truly worthwhile cause.

“The size ensured everyone felt connected, yet comfortable.

“The setting was amplified by the knowledge that the event’s success will fund training for 20-30 parents, with far-reaching community benefits and the potential to save children’s lives.”

CEO and co-founder of Grown Not Flown, Nikki Davey, spoke about the importance of connecting communities to small-scale producers within the community to support local produce.

“It was a pleasure to speak at the fundraiser and share my story and passion for the flower industry in the beautiful, picturesque setting of Coliban Springs,” she said.

“The Sisterhood Project is an incredible cause, and it was fantastic to be part of such a meaningful event in such a stunning location.”

Grown Not Flown is a digital platform connecting flower consumers with local and sustainable producers.

Gardens co-owner and Country Women’s Association member Kathy Hall spoke about the success and failures of establishing their drought-tolerant garden.

She emphasised the importance of thinking big when planning a garden in a country setting, working with the natural contours of the land and having a go.

“The weather could not have been better,” she said. “Rod and I are very impressed with the work that The Sisterhood Project does and so proud of the fact such good work emanates from our community.

“I enjoyed sharing about the pleasures, and trials and tribulations of creating a five-acre garden in the middle of a sheep paddock.

“Overall, it was a very pleasant way to spend a Saturday afternoon.”

Ms Larson said she was grateful to everyone who helped make the afternoon a success.

“To Kathy and Rod Hall for hosting us at their beautiful gardens, and to Kathy and Nikki Davey for speaking about regional sustainable agriculture,” she said.

“The Kyneton Twighlighters CWA who provided a sumptuous afternoon tea, the Mount Lofty Estate for the wine, the wonderful string trio for the music and Bunnings Kangaroo Flat for the seedling donations.”