Morning all,

Today Saturday gives us some sense of spring at last. Greg pruned the climbing peace rose in the sunny small courtyard – buds are popping up so it is all good from here.

New: Lots of silver, antique and gold enamelled ceramic beads from Greece. Some peace and yin/yang beads and Barton & Bell jewellery.

Stefano has been and gone – we are left with a lot of laughs and stories to tell. Despite being very agitated about the lack of fresh chicken carcasses in Queanbeyan and sourcing Italian Aborio Rice, we had a convivial time. Stefano is very passionate, very political and very spontaneous in the way he cooks and runs the kitchen – my we were all running for him as well. The customers loved the evenings and I took to the bed for two days after he left! He wants to come back and do it again so I will brace myself – and let you know.

Second Hand Sunday
12th September, 31st October
Designer clothes and collector's items.

NEW – With Sarah McKay
Saturday 4th September, 10:00am until 1:00pm – Card Making
Saturday 18th September, 10:00am until 1:00pm – Scrapbooking
Bookings ph 6284 2868

High Tea in the Refectory
Upcoming High Teas: 19th September, 17th & 24th October
Take time out, meet up with friends for with traditional food, served with traditional style. Four savoury foods, three sweets, glass of sparkling, tablecloths and tiered plates. $30 per person, 3pm-5pm.
High Teas are usually booked out, if you would like to come to High Tea, you may buy tickets with your credit card and we will send them to you. Bookings essential – 6284 2868

Beading Classes
7 Week Beginners Course: commencing 14th October
Creative Retreats: beginner's necklace, earrings & bracelet on 16th October
Contemporary Knotting Workshop: 9th September, 2.30-4.30pm $28 pp.
Mixed Media: chain or ribbon on 9th October, 2.30-4.30pm $28 pp.
Wire Workshop: twisted wire bracelet on 18th September, 23rd October; 2.30-4.30pm $28 pp.
All bookings & enquiries ph 6284 2868

Music Club
Next: 29th August, 26th September
Soloists or small groups of musicians and storytellers - established or young - will gather in ‘The Refectory’ 3-5pm. Enquiries 6284 2868

Fresh Produce
in season fruit and veg from region is available every Saturday & Sunday + bread, olive oils, Lindsay & Edmund’s chocolate, Sue's famous apple pies and our preserves - reducing the ‘food miles’

Take care,
Kate