Can Assist Finley branch members were delighted with the result of the street stall held last Friday, and would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation of the continuing support.
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With the generous support given with cooking and donation of saleable goods, more than $1,000 was raised.
This will be used to assist local people through their journey with cancer.
There were several contributors who stopped, and not just to avail themselves of the beautiful and tempting cakes and slices.
Many simply gave monetary donations to help those in need.
Winner of the beautiful rug made and donated by Fay Williams was Christine Malseed.
The organisers of the street stall would particularly like to thank the local businesses who continue to support fundraising in the community.
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Members of the Finley Cricket Club would like to thank the Finley Community Help Group (2nd Hand Op Shop) for their support and generous donation towards the purchase of a new cricket pitch roller.
The new roller will allow the club to prepare a higher standard pitch more efficiently and safely.
As the 2nd Hand Op Shop is run entirely by volunteers, the Cricket Club appreciates the support given to the local community.
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Well, it would appear Bill O’Connell is on a winning streak at the moment.
He was lucky enough to have his name drawn as the winner of Finley Lions Club wood raffle on Saturday morning for the second week in a row.
Well done, Bill.
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It was very touching and much appreciated by the families of Vietnam Veterans Pte Matthew Loughman and Pte Roger Hanlon - as well as members of Finley RSL Sub-branch - to see the number of people who attended the vigil service at the Finley Cemetery last Thursday.
President Jeff Ward and Fr Paul Lu paid tribute to not only those who served in Vietnam, but who have served in all conflicts.
Fr Paul expressed how meaningful it was for him as Vietnam is his home country.
Local communities are reminded that the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration service and celebration of 100 years of the Finley War Memorial Obelisk will take place at the park commencing at 11am on Saturday, August 19.
An invitation is extended to members of the community to attend the service, which will be followed by light refreshments at the Finley RS Club.
There will be a luncheon held from 12.30pm, with guest speaker Norm McAllister.
Charles McAllister was the instigator and main contributor to the fundraising for the obelisk.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the dinner. The cost is $40 per person.
Bookings are essential, and may be made by contacting treasurer John Hand on 0428 831 317.
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Just a reminder that the schedules for the September 3 Finley Show are now available.
Copies can be found at Finley Post Office, Newsagency, the SRN office, Berrigan Post Office and Tocumwal IGA.
The committee is now using Showday Online in order to accept online entries.
Details can be found on the Show Society website Finleyshowsociety.org.
Help is available with this method of entering, and they will still be accepting paper and in-person entries for livestock and pavilion sections.
The show office at the showgrounds will open from 10am Tuesday, August 29.
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Entries are still being taken for the Pink Day Men’s and Ladies 4BBB event to be held at the Finley Golf Club on Wednesday, August 16 - 9am for 9.30am shot gun start.
Cost is $30 including a barbecue lunch and entries can be made by going to finleygolfclub@bigpond.com or by calling Captain Mary Polkinghorne on 0428 104 284.
There are lots of novelty events and raffles taking place, so don’t miss out on this great day out.
The event is once again being organised by Joanne Dean, and sponsored by Finley Bakery and Patisserie. All proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.
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