OlivePesto Contacts: Linda Wannan Email: [email protected] Mobile 0405470568 and Ann Soo Email: [email protected] Mobile 0422 842 244 Art work by Mel Drury June 2019 Volume 2, Issue 5 NEWSLETTER WE RETURN to our regular monthly activities in July • Enjoy a laid-back Get- Together in the sunny warmth of the Youth Hall. • Share Morning tea and coffee • KOGO Table replenished with donated items • Serious Stash Table (patterns & yarn, bring & take, no cost) • Knit and Crochet together • Share Ideas and skills NOTICE BOARD A Leap of Faith - An Exhibition by Terri Fealy and Beck Stuart . Kinross Arts Centre, Toorak https://www.toorakuc.org.au/ kinross-exhibitions Olive Pesto We Make, Learn, Laugh and Share WHAT'S HAPPENING IN JUNE? For the 3rd year Brunswick Uniting will host WORLD WIDE KNIT IN PUBLIC DAY SATURDAY 8 JUNE This year’s theme is Knit , Give and Respect. We first participated in the WWKIP event in 2017 and were delighted to welcome people from all walks of life including beginning and experienced knitters. Doors open 11am. Event runs from 11 am to 5pm. At Brunswick Uniting Church, 212 Sydney Rd, Brunswick Lunch of soup & rolls will be provided. Keynote Speaker—Andrea Zilberman of KOGO will make a presentation at 1.30pm in main church. The presentation will focus on homelessness. What can you contribute? Plan to make small items that can be completed on the day Make a 25cm square toward a bigger blanket that is on the go Knit a 'Hug-me-tight’ in wool, for a baby Knit a Scarf, a Beanies, or Soft Toys. Make Baby clothing (wool only please , not acrylic) Yarn, knitting needles & crochet hooks supplied. Or welcome to bring your own REGISTER NOW at https://www.wwkipday.com/knit-give-and- respect PREPARATION & PLANNING FOR WWKIP DAY SATURDAY 1ST JUNE COME ALONG NEXT SATURDAY • Join a small group to finish making colourful Bunting to decorate the fence on Sydney Rd. and attract visitors to WWKIP Day • Bring any fabric remnants that are distinctly red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo or violet • Pinking shears if you have them in your kit • Start strolling through Op shops looking for free or cheap knitting needles (preferably 4mm) and yarn (preferably 8 ply) for supplies for WWKIP