By KATH GANNAWAY
THERE are so many exciting fund-raisers for cancer research, but in the middle of winter, a tea cosy exhibition has to be one that everyone can warm to.
Lorraine Dunbar started the tea cosy exhibition three years ago having lost family members to cancer and has raised $13,000 to date.
It has been a huge success, drawing entries of tea cosies and soft toys from across Australia and, on the odd occasion, from overseas.
This year’s collection includes an entry from France, and, in the ‘no strings attached’ category, a tea cosy made from 2600 teabag strings!
Lorraine is often astounded by the amazing work, creativity and sheer nonsense of some of the cosies she receives, but this one is truly unique – a ‘must-see’.
“The idea is to raise money by asking for a gold-coin donation for entry, and selling the tea cosies and toys which are all donated by the makers,” Lorraine said.
She said the total proceeds went to the Cancer Council as the venue and all expenses attached to that were covered by Annemarie Manders at Warratina Lavender Farm.
“It’s a bit of fun for the makers, and it’s for a good cause,” she said.
The exhibition is at Warratina Lavender Farm, Quales Road, Wandin from 9 July to 17 July – 10am to 4pm every day.
For more information, contact Lorraine on 0400 102 554.
