Here we are drowning in the first week of December – the rising damp is now racing up the walls at Benedict House. Even the beetroot has created a forest! A baby rainbow lorikeet fell out of its nest in the awnings and was not doing well in the damp weather. “Pretty Polly” is now doing well and will probably be part of the group that reside in the garden when she is up to it.

A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; It makes no noise at all, But softly gives itself away.
~Eva Logue

There is a feel now for the festive season. The decorations are out and I hear guests exchanging Season’s greetings as they depart. Not quite time for carols yet as Bing Crosby is the only one I like and we cant listen to him for four weeks.

NEW STOCK
We have new stock coming in all the time – mywallet bags, wallets and purses are back in stock, as are the handbag hooks, wine pourers etc. Soaps and sterling silver earrings next week and sild scarves On 15th Dec.

ABC 666 RADIO AT BENEDDICT HOUSE 9 DEC
It’s lovely to make and give a handmade gift at Christmas. But where do you start with creative classy crafts? Genevieve has the answers. On Thursday 9th December join Genevieve Jacobs for a Handmade Afternoon at Benedict House, from 1pm-3pm. Let local artists give you some great gift ideas that you can do at home. If you’d like to be part of this special event ring the 666 competition line on 6275 4612 and tell us about your greatest homemade gift triumph or disaster.

The Refectory and courtyard will be used for this event so there will be no lunch bookings on that day.

GREETINGS FOR THE SEASON
This will be the last newsletter for the year so I will take this opportunity thank all our loyal and regular customers for your continued support and friendship. Benedict House provides many things to many people, and many people provide Benedict House – for that we are most grateful. I do hope you enjoy this Christmas Season and the New Year; I hope it is stress-free and full of fun with the family or friends.

We are heading north to visit my mother – for once I will look forward to the 40 degree heat of Moree. I don’t think we will be listening to the cricket in the car – my old husband has gone silent on matters of the Ashes.

New workshop list out for Jan and Feb - check the website


Fruit and cheese forks


Venetian glass chaplets made up as gifts

The hydrangea flowering for summer

'Pretty Polly' smiling for the camera

'We will be demonstrating simple techniques for making gifts
under $10 with Genevieve Jacobs on Thursday 1-3 pm

Little chance of a Christmas barbeque in Denmark! My
brother sent me this photo of his barbeque in the snow.

Colourful aprons

Bottle pourers and stoppers

'mywalit' leather wallets

Christmas Parties & Group Bookings 10+ in Private Room
Choose between Set Menu 1 at $30pp or Set Menu 2 at $25pp. Main course served on share platters at the table, and dessert. All gluten free, Vegetarians also catered for.
Bookings ph 62842868 ask for a copy of the menu to be emailed to you

Grow It Yourself - Simple Gardening
14th January & 4th February, 8am-10pm
Easy gardening course. Bookings ph 6284 286.

3 Day Waiters Course
17th January, 2nd February
Matthew Shelton will conduct a course ideal for those who wish to be employed as a waiter. Customer service, food service, taking orders, table setting, plate carrying, wine opening etc.
Bookings ph 6284 2868

Education and the Home
23rd February
Course for Parents in helping their child to read well, develop mathematical concepts, writing skills and routines.
Runs two evenings, $50. Bookings ph 6284 2868.

Kitchen Spice
9th March - 30th March
Cooking classes for singles – those who wish to expand their skills and create food worth sharing.
$160 + food cost, bookings ph 6284 2868

Beading Classes
Making Gifts Under $10: bookmarks, key rings, earrings, handbag charms on 5th December, 2.30-4pm
Creative Retreats (Beginners): beginner's necklace, earrings & bracelet on 8th January
Creative Retreats (Intermediate): contemporary knotting, twisted wire & pearl knotting on 15th January
Creative Retreats (Advanced): design & colour theory in jewellery making on 22nd January
6 Week Beginner's Course: weekly starting on 10th February
Mother and Daughter Class: on 16th January, 2-5pm
All bookings & enquiries ph 6284 2868

Music Club
Next: Sunday 19th December (Christmas Music Club),
Soloists or small groups of musicians and storytellers - established or young - will gather in ‘The Refectory’ 3-5pm. Enquiries 6284 2868

Christmas Trading
We will be closed on Christmas Eve and will reopen for normal trading on 5th January.