It's all happening in Armidale this weekend

The Armidale branch of Red Cross will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 10am, in St Peter’s Parish Hall, meeting room 1. The meeting is followed by morning tea, new members very welcome. Contact Rose 6772 8231 or Gwen 6772 7879.

LADIES’ PAMPER AND TWILIGHT MARKET

21st October, 6pm – 9pm Local Cancer Council supporter, small business owner & mum is going above and beyond to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Contact 0416 657 803 for more details

CRAFT GROUP

THE STITCHING Sisters Craft Group meets from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Armidale District Baptist Church Hall at the corner of Rusden and Jessie Streets. Knitting, needlework, crochet, card making and chat over a cuppa. Come along and make some new friends and maybe learn some new crafts or perhaps complete that unfinished work you have in your cupboard. Ring Gaye on 6771 5618 for more information.

SAUMAREZ

HISTORIC Saumarez Homestead National Trust of Australia is open from 10am to 5pm. Self guided garden and grounds tours available all day. Entry to interior of homestead by guided tour only (10.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm) Take a guided tour through the White family’s 30-room Edwardian mansion complete with original furnishings. Stroll through Mary White’s garden, with its Joclyn Brown style cottage garden, the picking garden and the lawns. Visit outbuildings complete with 19th century tools and equipment. Devonshire teas, lunches and other refreshments are available at the Saumarez Cafe from 10am to 4pm. Entry via Armidale Airport. For further information phone 6772 3616 or send an email to saumarez@nationaltrust.com.au