Show is all about participation

MEMBERS of the Chatty Community Crafting Group have started work on their entries for the Heathcote Show to be held on Melbourne Cup Day.

They are encouraging members of the community to join them and help make the Arts and Craft section at the show bigger and better.

“At one of our sessions we talked about how the entry numbers at recent shows had fallen,” said Jackie Matthews.

“COVID and various other factors had taken their toll.

“We decided we would make an extra effort this year to enter our work and encourage other people in the community to participate.”

Ms Matthews said the show is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and help keep it going.

“Some events, like the poultry, are no longer at the show and we wouldn’t want to lose any more sections,” she said.

“The show is a fantastic community event and it’s up to all of us to participate and support it.

“Some people worry that their wok isn’t good enough, but work doesn’t have to be perfect or professional.

“It’s all about participation.

“Our group is planning to enter various craft sections this year and the cooking.”

Heathcote Show secretary Robyn Donovan said she was pleased the group is already preparing for the show.

“It is great to have their support,” she said.

“At the moment I am preparing the show schedule which will be available online in mid-September.

“Sections will be pretty much the same as last year so if anyone wants to know what they can enter they can see last year’s schedule online.

“There is a big variety and if there isn’t a particular section for anyone’s particular craft, we have one for anything not mentioned in the schedule.

“We are hoping for great weather and a great turn-out. Entry prices will be the same and, once again, under 16s will be free.”

The Chatty Community Crafting Group welcomes new members.

“We are not a structured group,” said Ms Matthews. “There is always lots of fun and plenty of laughs.

“We all work on different crafts and can sometimes offer advice if anyone is stuck on a project.”

The group meets at the community house fortnightly on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm.

Free morning tea/light lunch is provided. BYO your own crafts.

For further information or booking call 5433 2820.