IF you were looking for unique and charming Christmas gifts at wonderful prices then the Ando Art and Craft Sale was the place to be on Sunday.
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Once again shoppers were waiting outside the Ando Hall for the doors to open on the morning, with the sale being notorious for selling out quickly.
The Ando Art and Crafters had clearly been busy all year and had a huge array of items on display, with the bulk of the wares of course being the pottery for which the group is so well renowned.
But this year there were some new additions to peruse, with locally made candles, woodwork and metal pieces all being very well received, as were the home baked Christmas cakes!
Shoppers eagerly popped their stickers on their favourite items and had them written up by the many helpers, with most happily leaving the hall with bundles under their arms.
Not before they enjoyed the light refreshments that had been whipped up by the Ando ladies, however, and of course a good chat amongst the great company that had gathered.
The Ando Art and Crafters would like to thank the community once again for its wonderful support, and keenly look forward to next year’s creativity and its 2015 sale. he opeQ?�?y?a?�9 �O7 rsion.
“It makes sense, because we actually drive past the wind turbines to Nimmitabel, so we go past them all the time and the kids are really interested in them. We thought that we would try and find out as much as we can,” said Nancy.
Another visitor particularly enjoyed the information provided by the tour guides, saying “the bus drivers and tour guides were top notch, a job well done by all involved”.
At the construction compound, the Nimmitabel Lions Club and Country Women’s Association were a focal point, putting on a lovely spread, including a barbeque, scones, sandwiches and refreshments.
There was also face-painting and colouring-in for the kids who came along.
Wind farm staff from CWP Renewables, Downer and GE had photos and time lapse footage of construction on hand, and shared their own knowledge of the project.
One wind farm host landowner, Bill Garnock of Boco said “We've been here since the mid 1800s, so four or five generations. Traditionally we were cattle and sheep farmers, but now just cattle and wind!”
Mayor Bob Stewart of Bombala joined the festivities, noting the economic gains the project will deliver.
“There’s a community fund unique to the wind farm. So that’s going to bring benefit to the community in the future. Those smaller projects that community groups have been highlighting to Council, we will be able to kick start them now,” said Mayor Stewart.
Ms Isherwood said “the wind farm has been under construction for over a year now, and this was a great opportunity for the construction team and the local community to share their experiences of the project with the wider community.
“CWP Renewables takes community engagement very seriously.”