CWA celebrates 100 years and so does one of its oldest members

John Ellicott
Updated July 4 2022 - 11:08pm, first published April 28 2022 - 1:00pm
CWA Grafton branch members gather to celebrate their patron Val Wood's 100th birthday.
CWA Grafton branch members gather to celebrate their patron Val Wood's 100th birthday.

"Eating oysters, no smoking or drinking", says Val Wood, "that's how I reached 100". Advocacy, female friendship, charity and cakes, scones and handicrafts, that's how the CWA has reached 100 !

John Ellicott

John Ellicott

senior journalist

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