May 17, 2013
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is celebrating a big birthday! It’s been 20 years since the simple idea of small groups of people getting together to host a morning tea became an important fundraiser for the Cancer Council.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events are held throughout May and June in workplaces, schools, private homes, public halls … in fact wherever a few people can get together to share some nibblies and a cuppa.
This morning two Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas were held in Kingaroy: at The Peanut Van’s corporate HQ in Kingaroy Street, and at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford St.
At The Peanut Van, employees and their friends and family mingled with workers from the Endeavour Kitchen across the road and passers-by to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
They were joined by Relay For Life co-ordinator Rowena Dionysius.
At the Anglican Church Hall, a larger crowd gathered to enjoy morning tea and watch as Lady Bjelke-Petersen cut a 20th Birthday cake.
They also took part in a lively auction, run by auctioneer Bill Steffensen, and bought raffle tickets.
And there’s more Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas on the horizon.
On Sunday, May 19, the Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding a morning tea at the Maidenwell Hall from 9:30am. There will also be a “bring and buy” table. Admission is by gold coin donation.
On Tuesday, May 21, Dimities Cottage in Wondai will be holding a morning tea from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Admission is $5 which includes raffles and guest speakers.
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[UPDATED May 18, 2013 with correction. An earlier version of this report stated that the Maidenwell function was to begin at 11:30am]
