RODNEY CWA

The juniors enjoyed a sociable meeting. They commenced making felt rabbits, to be completed next month.

For our International meeting, we learnt more about Namibia: Situated in southwestern Africa between the Namib and Kalahari deserts, it shares borders with Zambia, Angola, Botswana, South Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. Gained independence from South Africa in 1990.

Population 2.55 million, 75% living in rural areas. Arable land 1%, ½ the population engaged in agriculture. Land dry and infertile with large deposits of diamonds and uranium. Education compulsory from 6 years to 16 years. English is the official language, but Oshiwambo is the most common language spoken while Afrikaan is the most widely understood national language.

December is the hottest month. Winter temperatures moderate but very cold and even frosts overnight.

An unusual antelope known as the Oryx is the national animal. Also known as the gemsbok it is a gray mammal with black stripes on the belly and unique patterns on the face. Mandy Perkins presented a 10 Year service badge to Thelma Wood.

Competition Winner for an African Animal: Mandy Perkins, and Best Bloom: Bev McMahon.

Next meeting: Thursday 13th April at 1:30 pm at the Tatura Bowls Clubrooms. Competition: Interesting potholder/oven mitt. Morning Coffee to be held April 20th at 28 Augusta Crescent.

Beatrice Greaves, publicity