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19 August, 2025

Marnoo CWA serves lunch to support local charities

MARNOO Country Women’s Association (CWA) held their second luncheon of the year at Marnoo Hall on Wednesday to raise funds for local causes.

By Chris Graetz

Marnoo CWA members who organised the luncheon. Back L-R: Lisa Scragg, Lois Johnson, Marg Shaughnessy, Kerrie Hodder, Janice Hendy, Hannah Argall. Front: Suzanne Byers and Jessica Hodder.
Marnoo CWA members who organised the luncheon. Back L-R: Lisa Scragg, Lois Johnson, Marg Shaughnessy, Kerrie Hodder, Janice Hendy, Hannah Argall. Front: Suzanne Byers and Jessica Hodder.

The group usually hold two to three luncheon’s for the year and locals as well as other CWA members from St Arnaud, Birchip, Charlton, also attended.

The members donate their own food and make their delicious dishes which include meatballs, slow cooked meat, casserole’s and everything else in between.

The Stawell Times-News dropped by on Wednesday to also find a selection of delicious desert including Apple Crumble and Sticky Date Pudding, as well as a small assortment of cakes.

The patrons participated in a general knowledge quiz and also a casserole recipe competition where they had to name 21 ingredients in a casserole.

Money raised goes to local charities such as Foodbank in Horsham or Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute or Diabetes and any local community groups that need assistance and donations.

Marnoo CWA may hold another luncheon later in the year so keep an eye out for when they do.

Marnoo CWA members preparing the many dishes that were available.
Marnoo CWA members preparing the many dishes that were available.
Patrons enjoy the dinner, with some coming from as far as Birchip.
Patrons enjoy the dinner, with some coming from as far as Birchip.
Lois Johnson serving up the dessert with the help of Jessica Hodder.
Lois Johnson serving up the dessert with the help of Jessica Hodder.

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