The Autumn Harvest Festival is being held at Rouse Hill Estate on Sunday , 15 May .
You can sample and purchase the best seasonal harvest of Rouse Hill Estate at this foodie festival as well as take part in traditional food production – jams , tea , cured meats , cheese - cooking workshops and foodfocused tours . Even the kids can get involved in butter making . It ’ s on from 9am to 3pm at the estate . It ’ s Mother ’ s Day on Sunday , 8 May , a time to formally show our appreciation and thanks for the work our mum ( or someone else ’ s mum ) has done , or continues to do , in contributing to the betterment of our lives .
The observance was first celebrated here in Australia in 1910 , according to the National Library of Australia . Gift giving became the norm from around 1927 when charitable items including soap , lollies , hairpins and scarves were donated at the Feminist Club in Leichhardt for lonely and elderly mothers who ’ d lost sons and husbands in WWII .
This special day was created to honour the best mother who ever lived – yours .
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If you ’ re lucky enough to have your mother in your life , as I do , make sure you send her love and thanks on a day which recognises the importance of her role in the family , community and to you .
We celebrate two fine women , Shirley Purser and Nicole Brooke , in this month ’ s edition .
Australia Day award winner Shirley has proven selflessness , volunteering and commitment reaps a multitude of benefits within the community ( see P6-7 ), while Professor Nicole has dedicated her career to improving aged care services ( see P9 ). Her desire and drive to better the lives of our elderly saw her being awarded Business Woman of the Year .
Both women , who also happen to be mothers , are shining examples of what makes community life and care for others so important to the wellbeing and welfare of our lives .
Happy Mother ’ s Day to all our readers who are mums , grandmothers and mother-inlaws , we hope you get spoilt .
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