Founded in 1983, the Towamba Spinners has provided a great support and social network for women living in a somewhat isolated part of the Far South Coast region.
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Pam Bradford, Phyllis South and Sally Mirams, three of the six foundation members, are still going to the Towamba Spinners gatherings at the hall each Tuesday.
In addition to spinning, the women celebrate the birthdays of each group member. Phyllis South, celebrated her 91st birthday at a recent gathering and was treated to a cake and many bunches of flowers.
Phyllis said attending the group each week was meaningful as a social occasion, and while the group was very small when it first formed almost forty years ago, numbers soon increased.
"The interaction with other people has been very nice. We have taught quite a few ladies to spin and they've joined us, and still come," Phyllis said.
"You can relax, be part of everybody. It's nice to be amongst others and get different opinions on things."
Over the years children, grandchildren and dogs have been brought along, allowing the ladies to be leisurely as they chat, spin, knit, crochet, felt, dye, make lace, rugs, patchwork... and darn socks. The making of Easter hats was added to the list of activities this year.
The Towamba Spinners meet on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 4pm, all are welcome.
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Leah Szanto
Regional journalist covering the Far South Coast of NSW.
Regional journalist covering the Far South Coast of NSW.
