Craft sale was like carnival

The Pearl Beach craft exhibition and sale was held over the October long weekend.

"Over the two-day weekend, large crowds visited the exhibition and sale creating a carnival atmosphere with the colourful stalls packed with a variety of individually hand-crafted items," said Pearl Beach Progress Association publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico.

"There was something for everyone, one of the many visitors commented."

Ms Lillico said the children's face painting was one of the highlights of the event.

"In addition to the pleasures members experience in working on handcrafts, they are proud of the strong sense of community spirit which has developed over the years of working together," she said.

"One of the many projects that are undertaken is knitting 'Wraps with Love' that are sent to cold humanity both in Australia and overseas."

"The major charity beneficiary of this year's exhibition and sale was the Royal Flying Doctor Service with over $1500 being raised on their behalf."

Proceeds from the raffle will to go toward a bore well and pump to provide a clean water supply for a village in drought-prone area such as India or Bangladesh.

Press release, October 12 Lynne Lillico