Community & Business
16 June, 2025
Women’s Shed open day a celebration of community
The Pittsworth Pioneer Village was buzzing on Sunday as the Women’s Shed opened its doors to the public and hosted fifteen local stallholders in a celebration of community and creativity.
Despite the chilly winter morning, a crowd flocked to the Women Shed’s hub ‘Pearl’s Precinct’ which was filled wall to wall with quality, handmade items.
The University of the Third Age provided entertainment in the form of Pittsworth’s Ukulele band.
Stalls ranged from pot plants and garden ornaments to jewellery and clothing.
Emma and Nathan Greer showcased a range of scented products from their lavender farm ‘Coral Tree’ at Felton.
After the 2019/20 drought, the Greers sought to find alternate means of use for their land and planted 1000 English lavenders.
This new venture has produced a variety of products including soaps, shower steamers, oils, hydrosol and bath salts.
Local Thermomix consultant Brittany Parker was on hand near the coffee van to answer questions, and provide top tips about the advanced kitchen appliance.
The Marsden family was selling items made by the late Noni Marsden, who was at one time, a world champion knitter.
She also dabbled in leather work, felting, crocheting, weaving and cross stitch.
The extent of Noni’s imagination was revealed in the creation of a table runner made completely from tea bag strings.
The stallholders did not have to pay a site fee but could make a donation to the Women’s Shed if they desired.
A touching new addition to Pearl’s Precinct was the placement of a timber and cast iron bench seat, donated to the Shed by member Mandy Miles, in memory of her late husband Neil.
The seat was refurbished by the Miles’ neighbour Neville Short from Southbrook.
Mr Short had secured the bench seat, which was in rough condition, from a junk shop at Bribie Island.
Bradley Hudson completed the sand blasting and painting, and Mr Short restored the timber.
The signage was completed by Bradley Ehlers from Chinchilla.
There is a quote written at the top of seat: ‘Good deeds go hand in hand with a life well lived’.
The late Mr Miles was heavily involved in the community through the SES and fire brigade.
Mrs Miles described him as a silent achiever - always willing to lend a hand when needed but never required any recognition for his efforts.
