Men’s shed bakes for Women’s Association at Royal Show
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Members of the Claremont Men’s Shed in Western Australia will bake 1000 scones each day for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) to sell at the Perth Royal Show.
The men stepped in to make the scones after the CWA lost access to its kitchen and could no longer bake them on site. Mario Properzi, a baker with experience in restaurants, leads the team and adapted his recipe to make lemonade scones using carbonated water made in-house to save money.
The CWA welcomes the support, allowing its volunteers to focus on preparing fillings and promoting both organisations. Leaders from both groups noted the unusual but positive dynamic, highlighting a shared focus on community and connection. The men’s shed previously baked scones for its own members and offered to supply the CWA after a taste test showed they could produce a superior product. This partnership began last year and benefits both charities by raising funds for their programs throughout Western Australia.
The CWA also plans to support the Fremantle Dockers football team in honour of a long-time member.
