QCWA Middle Ridge Branch

🍰 Congratulations to Our Own Louise Pope! 🎀

QCWA is delighted to celebrate Louise Pope from QCWA Oxley : Cake, Women and Action, who will represent Queensland as a CWA Judge on the exciting new ABC series Recipe of the Year, premiering on Sunday 11 October at 7.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Hosted by Adam Liaw and Pia Miranda, this heart-warming new series brings Australians together through the recipes, traditions and stories that make a house feel like home. Set on a picturesque country farm, home cooks from across the nation will compete to earn the title of Australia's Recipe of the Year.

At the heart of the competition is the Country Women’s Association (CWA), bringing generations of cooking wisdom. The home cooks face the formidable CWA judges each week, tackling classic CWA recipes from scones to jam rolls in the hope of winning a coveted CWA ribbon.

The home cooks bring a delicious mix of traditions, cultures and cooking styles, including a 19-year-old cannoli entrepreneur, a Sydney builder whose mother's food provided comfort during wartime, a teacher reconnecting with her late mum through treasured family recipes, and a Malaysian-born home cook sharing the flavours of home with international students.

But this is no ordinary cooking competition. Recipes are made to be shared, and each week the home cooks, hosts, and the CWA gather around the table where everyone has a say in which recipe comes out on top. Forget the pressure and the pretension. This is home cooking at its best: relatable recipes, inspiring cooks, and stories and recipes that bring Australians together.

We are incredibly proud to see one of our Queensland members sharing her expertise on the national stage and showcasing the rich cooking traditions that have been passed down through generations of CWA members.

Join us in congratulating Louise Pope and be sure to tune in to watch this wonderful celebration of food, family, community and the recipes that bring Australians together.

📺 Recipe of the Year 🗓️ Sunday 11 October 🕢 7.30pm 📍 ABC TV & ABC iview

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwGhrzJYYWA

Come in and enjoy a Devonshire tea and check out the carniv-themed display. Plants, crafts and cooking for sale. Gold coin donation appreciated. Open Friday to Sunday.

The quietest voices can still be heard!

For more than 100 years, QCWA has been a voice for women and communities across Queensland.
From healthcare and education to housing and regional development, our advocacy continues to be guided by the experiences and concerns of members.
Real change begins with community voices being heard.

Get yours at our Margaret St Centre, Toowoomba City, along with a tasty Devonshire tea, this weekend Friday 18 Sep-Sunday 20 Sep. Limited calendars available so be early!

The much-loved QCWA ABC Brisbane Jenny Woodward Weather Calendar 2027 is now available for just $20!

Filled with beautiful artwork and weather wisdom, this iconic calendar has become a favourite in homes across Queensland. Better still, every purchase helps support the important work of QCWA and our Crisis Relief Fund.

🎁 Perfect for your home, office, gifts, or Christmas stocking fillers!

🛒 Order online: https://www.qcwa.org.au/Shop

📞 Or contact QCWA State Office on (07) 3236 6419

Don't miss out. These calendars are always popular and stock is limited!

QCWA Darling Downs is on display today at the Rose Cottage in Newtown Park, Toowoomba. Come down until 4 pm today to see the wonderful range of activities that we do. There's a sales table loaded with delicious cakes, slices, biscuits, jams and relishes just waiting to go home with you. All welcome.

This is the day we show the community all the wonderful things we do within QCWA. We welcome members of the public to join us at the Rose Cottage to view the displays and ask questions - drop in any time 9.30am to 4.00 pm, stay as long as you like.

Come along to the Rose Cottage and check out all the wonderful things that QCWA members do - floral art, cookery, handcraft, art etc - enjoy a relaxed cuppa and scone - browse our sales table. We would love to see you there.