Craft show aids charity

The Empire Bay Progress Association will hold a Craft Show on October 4 and 5, with part of the proceeds from the event being donated to the Children First Foundation.

"There will be a wide variety of craft for all the family to enjoy including jewellery, ceramics, lead lighting, mirror craft, embroidery, fishing gear, Christmas decorations, baby wear, face painting, sand painting and knick knacks," said event coordinator Ms Jan Consoli.

"A special feature will be two plate painting sessions conducted by Gail Steele of Abfab Ceramics on the Saturday at 1pm and 2.30pm and we are sure this will prove to be very popular."

Ms Consoli said the October long weekend was a great opportunity for families to get out and enjoy themselves while helping a good cause such as the Children First Foundation.

The Children First Foundation is a Melbourne charity which provides life-saving surgery to underprivileged children from around the world.

Ms Consoli's daughter Roslyn and partner Russell are currently undertaking a 6000km camel trek from Darwin to Melbourne in support of the Melbourne charity.

A barbecue lunch, tea and coffee will be available both days of the show.

The Craft Show will be held at the Empire Bay Community Hall located on the Cnr Gordon Rd and Sorrento Rd.

Press release, 17 Sep 2008 Empire Bay Progress Association