You’re invited to
Simpson Barracks
Yallambie VIC
Last month,
when Jan-Maree was in Melbourne to receive the Lut Da award at the Australasian
Quilt Convention, you may remember reading about the afternoon tea that several
Victorian quilters enjoyed with her at the home of Caroline L.
Whilst it was a wonderful opportunity for us
to share sewing stories and ideas, one of the most special parts of the
afternoon was meeting the recipients and chaplains who also attended - Dave,
Mark and Mark. Having an opportunity to
chat with currently serving or recently retired members always gives us invaluable
insight into defence force life for the people we sew for!
At the time, Padre Mark Dunn generously
offered to host a gathering for Aussie Heroes quilters and laundry baggers at
Simpson Barracks (in Watsonia, Melbourne) later in the year. True to his word,
he has organised a wonderful tour for us on 4th of July 2018 (9.30am
– 1.00pm), with morning tea, a tour of the Barracks History Room/Museum and
lunch!
This is another fabulous chance
to meet and hear the history and stories of ADF personnel who have been
deployed (and some who’ve been AHQ recipients) and also to learn about life
stationed back in Australia.
If you
would like to attend this very special event, please contact Jan-Maree via the
AHQ email ( wilsons@bigpond.net.au ) and she will pass on your details
to me (Nicole!) and Caroline.
Numbers are limited, so it’s first come,
first served!
If you would like to come
but need help with transport, we have a plan and will do our best to work
something out!
Cheers Nicole W
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