Our branch has been involved in various community projects in the past and continues to look for opportunities to keep involved. We have made a panel for the Bicentennial banner for South Australia, made bonnets in memory of female convicts which were sent to Tasmania, and made poppies for the centenary of ANZAC day to name a few. We participated in creating a sampler which was incorporated into a larger piece coordinated by the San Francisco embroiderers in an attempt to make the largest ever sampler.
Annually we participate in the Uniting Church flower show and the Christmas Tree Festival. We also celebrate World Embroidery Day by stitching at a venue in our community and hold Come and Try days. We seek exhibition opportunities whenever possible.
In 2023 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary as a Branch of the Guild and were able to share this moment with one of the founding members of the Branch who is still an active member.
In 2025 we have several workshops planned. These workshops are open to visitors but you will need to contact the Secretary to book in.
Branch meetings
We meet on the old railway platform on Wandearah Road, Port Pirie every Monday between 10 am and 2:30 pm with night meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7-30 to 9-30pm. Membership is paid annually to Head Office, but we also pay $2 per meeting to cover incidental costs, rent, and new books for our extensive library. Workshops are held throughout the year and assistance is offered at our weekly meetings on any technique.
Contact information
Mrs Lyn Burgess, President
0402 295 822
Annette Rimmer, Secretary
rimmerfamily@tpg.com.au
Address
Old Railway Platform
Wandearah Road
Port Pirie
About our region
We are situated on Spencer Gulf in the Southern Flinders Ranges, in close proximity to the outback and the sea. We are the first proclaimed regional city in the state. We have the largest lead smelter in the Southern hemisphere.
