Whether they're spinning a yarn or weaving the fibres of new friendships, the members of the Morisset Spinners and Weavers have been a tight knit community group for the past 40 years. It all began in 1984, when an advertisement was placed in a local newspaper calling on anyone who had an interest in spinning and weaving to come together at the Anglican Church at Morisset. A mere handful of women showed up for that initial meeting, but since then the club has grown to over 50 members, and they've stitched up some wonderful accomplishments. In 1998 they were named Australian champions in the Back to Back Wool Challenge, before becoming world champions in the 2000 Back to Back International Wool Challenge. Gillian Mould, Jean Piddington and Helene Taylor have also received high commendations of excellence for their woven works at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. This week I had the pleasure of hosting Club President Lyn Abbott, Lorelle Calvert, Annie Struczewski, Mwyfanwy King, Margo Newsome, Lynette Hall, Gillian Mould, Jean Piddington, Helene Taylor and 101-year-old Marjory Whitbourne at NSW Parliament. Congratulations on your 40th anniversary and all your accomplishments.