The Cradle of St Andrews

Thirty Five years ago a local, Reg Evans, made a wooden cradle for his friends’ baby. The cradle has become a community heirloom. The cradle is built from 200 Year old cedar collected from a forest in New South Wales (which no longer exists) and more recent Victorian timber. Beautifully carved antique chair backs form part of the cradle. Other carvings are Reg’s handiwork. Carved on the front of the cradle are the names of every baby who has slept in it. In fact, they have started carving names on the sides now, as the front is full. A little book that belongs with the cradle also includes the names. This helps to keep track of who has the cradle. It is available for use by the community.

Feb 2009 Actor Reg Evans and his wife were sadly lost in the Black Saturday fires