Welcome to the 2018 Bake...

As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Association and the commencement of Aurora Disability Services' day programme back in 1988, we again are ready to bake up a storm. As always the funds raised will assist the continued operation of our programmes and facilities.

So, with a few pearls of 30th anniversary wisdom along the way, this blog will take you through this year's bake.

We wouldn't be able to do this without our many supporters - from the businesses and organisations selling the biscuits for us, suppliers, volunteers; and of course all our loyal customers who return year after year to buy our biscuits (we hope you are enjoying some as you check out our blog!) - a big thank you to all of you.

If you would like a basket of biscuits for your business to sell, please email us at
auroradisability@auroradisability.org.au or call us on 6273 0916.

Monday, 16 April 2018

Welcome Vodafone

Today we welcomed the first Vodafone team of helpers, and it's true what they say...red goes faster!



Lets take a look...


Carol is on the injury bench but determined to help
with a little assistance from Lorraine.



Ribbon gymnastics here...Cherie, Matthew and Cherie.

Phantom Blogger's note: yes, just to keep things interesting,
we have multiple Cherie's, Gary's, Jennifer's, Karen's and so on.., 



Cherie and Garry on the other side.



Beppi with Senna at the butter table.



Debbie and Wendy, measuring and sifting.



And Rod with the sugar for this batch.



Shane conversing with Brice whilst
Bronwyn prepares the next lot of butter.



Luke rolling in the kitchen.



And Jannie and Juley with a few more trays.



More rolling, Mel with the pantry team.


 

We'll be rolling out the door!
Found Viva in the pantry also.


 

From the pantry to the ovens...Skye is judge and jury here -
are they cooked enough or are they going in a little longer?



Speedy lifting here, look at that blur!
Casey at the lifting table.



Rebecca and Kristie with plenty of biscuits to pack.



And Kat on the other side, doubling the speed.



Grace, Sylvia and Denae have their work cut out for them...



Ange, despatch officer extraordinnaire packing the orders.
The van is ready and waiting to deliver them.



But did we stop at that? Well, yes, just for a little while for lunch but then we got right back into it.


Michael and Mel worked together on preparing some more bags.



Virginia, Sylvia and Carol threaded a whole lot of gumnuts.



Eric, Allacia and Tammy teamed up at the butter table.



Joined by Denae.



Sia watches as Lorraine adds the boiling water to the bicarb.



As Luke starts another batch of dry mix in Brice.



The paparazzi will stop at nothing for the perfect shot...
Gary and Kat in the kitchen rolling.



More rolling in the pantry, Grace on one side..



Casey and Beppi on the other.



Wielding the lifter with style and skill...Senna is ready for the afternoon.



Why are we waiting?
Rod, Veronique and Bronwyn taking a short breather
as the biscuits cool for packing. 



Back in action, Luke and Wendy.



Serious business here, Adele, Rebecca and Kristie.



Viva is the image of perfect concentration.


But what is happening now? It's after 3 and the ovens are still going and people are not only leaving but also coming into the building. And some don't look like they're planning to leave at all any time soon...

Hmmm, may have to keep an eye on that and gather further evidence perhaps...


And here's the evidence gathered... There was exhibit K or is that four suspects who fit the crime? All of the sudden the number of Karens peaked at four! Then there was an unidentified walking object or has the terrible yeti come to bake some Anzacs as well? Forensic services sure were kept busy capturing the evening bake...



Sia all on her lonesome with the
magic figure of 140g butter portions...



Going strong, Joy with Brice and another batch.



Di rolling in the pantry.



 Karen 1 with some trays ready to go.



Turn and a little longer...Bron at the ovens,



Hot trays...Kelly en route to the cooling rack.



Keep calm and carry on...and that's just what Veronique did!



Karen 2, packing.



With Shane at the other end of the table.



Karen 3, tying the bags.



With Karen 4 on the other side.


 

Need a little more flour here...



All the suspects together!

And guess what? We will do it all again tomorrow! Lots of orders to fill and more coming in, rest up everyone and see you then. Watch the tally grow as we add in tonight's baking.


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