Thursday, 12 September 2024
Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, has marked R U OK Day with a very special bake off in Gundagai, raising essential funds and awareness to help support mental health initiatives.
“Every day is a good day to ask ‘R U OK?’ It’s a conversation that could change a life.” Ms Cooke said.
“With such delicious treats on offer today at the R U OK bake-off, it’s the perfect opportunity to share a cuppa and a cake with a loved one during a meaningful conversation.”
Lesley Kingwill took out top honours for her unique creations, for potato chip clusters in the category of “looks gross tastes delicious” and for a potato chocolate cake, winning “weird but in a good way.” Sue Spicer’s scored for “you put what in that?!” featuring a 1932 mystery cake, made with tomato soup. Peter Hayes’ incredible sausage roll also won him an award for the “nailed it” category at the Gundagai CWA v Gundagai Men’s Shed bake-off.
All three winners were presented hand-made awards by the Gundagai Shed, and were congratulated by Ms Cooke for a hosting an unforgettable bake-off at the Gundagai Services Club.
“Today is such an important day, made all the better for good food and even better company. With quirky cakes come great conversations, and I am so proud to be part of a community that asks R U OK? every day,” Ms Cooke said.
“A huge thank you to Kim Powell from the Gundagai Country Women’s Association, and to Matt Day from the Gundagai Men’s Shed for creating a culture of mental wellbeing and support across the region. Our towns are all the better when we look out for each other.”
If you or someone you know needs crisis support, you can call Lifeline at any time on 13 11 14, or by texting 0477 13 11 14. The 24/7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support service, 13YARN, can be reached on 13 92 76.
Image Caption: Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke, with Gundagai Men’s Shed’s Matt Day and Gundagai CWA’s Kim Powell