Virtual Devonshire Tea for Scone

THE Country Women’s Association raise more than $150,000 at their iconic East Show tearoom, but with the cancellation of the Show, they have moved their tea room online.

On Friday, the CWA began serving up virtual scones for $5, a Devonshire Tea for $10, a dozen virtual scones for $20 and a whole batch of cyber delicacies for $50 on their website: CWA NSW.

Everyone who makes a donation receives a PDF copy of the CWA’s famous scone recipe, a great activity while you are at home over Easter.

Lisa Burke, president of the Scone Evening Branch of the CWA, said while the cancellation of the Show was a disappointment,

“It’s certainly not the same as visiting our famous Tea Room and enjoying morning tea, but this year – more than ever perhaps – we have to find new ways to fundraise because the assistance offered by our organisation and members is just so important right now.

“We are helping communities and individuals still feeling the impact of drought, those left reeling after the bushfires and now the whole of our state is facing the enormous challenges associated with COVID-19,” she said. 

“2020 is going to be enormously difficult for everyone, but with the ongoing generosity of our community, and with the small purchase of a ‘virtual’ CWA scone, we can ensure the CWA of NSW grant schemes and assistance programs continue to deliver where they’re most needed across our local area,” Lisa Burke said.