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From left Ferelyth Roffey, Jessie Prentice, Margaret Schick and Sibyl Patrick each holding works made for the crafts group.
The Mahurangi East Creative Crafts and Arts (MECCA) group will celebrate its 25th anniversary next month with original group member Jessie Prentice.
MECCA will hold an afternoon tea and exhibition at the Snells Beach Community Church hall on May 10, from 1pm to 3pm, with around 100 past and present members invited.
The group was started by Thirza Davies in her own home, and caters for general handicraft such as embroidery, beadwork and knitting.
MECCA has had over 80 members in the past, but currently has 26.
They meet on the second Tuesday of the month, from 1pm to 3.30pm.
One of the main events of the year is an exhibition and sale in early November at the Community Church.
Proceeds go to local causes such as St John and the Women’s Refuge.
This year the event will be held on November 5.
In addition to this, members have each quilted one square this year that will form one large quilt which will be donated to someone in the community.
New members are always welcome to join MECCA with a membership fee of $15 per year which helps pay for an annual group trip.
