ASK Judy Luscombe anything about knitting and she has all the answers. Having learnt to knit as a small child – she is the ultimate expert. During the Covid lockdowns of 2020, Judy knitted an entire small village, complete with bakery, a church in the midst of a wedding ceremony, a farm, and even a Country Women’s Association tearoom. She completed the whole project in only six weeks.
Judy has gone on to knit the fairy tale of Peter Rabbit and Mr McGregor. This project would be a delight in any library or kindergarten setting. Judy has been a member of the Country Women’s Association for more than 60 years. She is very respected throughout the CWA community far and wide – and her talents involve all sorts of craft. Judy is forever cooking for family, friends and the charities in which her and husband Ray support.
The Luscombe family are well known – having been farmers in the area of Toolamba for many, many years. Judy has a favourite spot that is known to most locals from Toolamba and nearby Mooroopna – which is called ‘the corner block’. When driving to Toolamba, motorists will come across the little ‘red school house’, which is set back a little on the corner block – near the turn off to Toolamba township.
This school house was built by Judy’s son Rod, who now has settled on the family farm. The red school house is in recognition of Judy’s many years as a school teacher in the local area. At this site you will always find some of Judy’s art creations in the shape of scarecrows and many other creations, that make a visual story to tell on ‘the corner block’.
The Mooroopna CWA is an active advocacy and support group for women in country areas. By improving conditions with opportunities for rural women and families, they increase the viability and sustainability of rural communities – making rural life better and happier.
The Mooroopna branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Royal Mail Hotel, Mooroopna and are always open to new members.
