Lyn and Sarah Pascoe were fundraising for Finley Little Athletics Club in Finley last week.
Hot weather and blustery winds didn’t deter Lyn and Sarah Pascoe from selling tickets in the Finley Little Athletics Club raffle last Thursday.
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Seventeen little athletes from Finley, Tocumwal, Berrigan and Jerilderie will be travelling to Wollongong on February 7 and 8 to take part in the Region 4 Athletic Championships.
The raffle proceeds will help with costs incurred by the members while representing the club in the wider community.
Tickets are $2 each and the prizes cover a wide range.
They are still on sale at the Finley Post Office and will also be available at street stalls in Jerilderie tomorrow and Berrigan on Friday.
The raffle will be drawn this Friday at the weekly athletics club night and winners will be notified by telephone or email.
Support from residents of the local communities would be greatly appreciated and will assist in providing the opportunity for these young people to achieve their potential.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Lyn on 0423 206 590.
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The Finley Hospital Auxiliary Op Shop is having an ‘All you can carry for $5’ sale from Monday, February 2 to Saturday, February 7.
It is for clothing only.
Of course, there are other great bargains to be had at the same time, so call in, have a chat with the lovely volunteers and buy to your hearts content.
All funds raised by the Op Shop are used to purchase extra facilities for our local hospital which is currently going through major renovations.
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Finley Probus Club is having it’s first meeting for 2026 on Tuesday, February 3 at the Uniting Church Hall commencing at 10am.
This is a great opportunity to join in, make new friends and experience some wonderful events and trips organised by the executive and new members are always most welcome.
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Tai Chi is recommencing at the Finley RS Club tomorrow and Friday at 10am.
Tai Chi is an amazing program to help relaxation and mental health issues as well as meeting and making new friends. A chance to have a coffee often follows lessons!
Further information can be obtained by contacting Veronica Dobi on 0413 678 389.
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Finley Garden Lovers Club members Lesley Wilson and Helen Jeans at the Yarrawonga garden of 90 year-old Betty Seymour recently.
Finley Garden Lovers Club members are working hard to keep plants alive and as green as possible amid the excessive heat.
This can be challenging at times, but persistence will eventually pay off.
Members enjoyed a trip to Yarrawonga for the end of year Christmas festivities by visiting the garden of 90 year-old Betty Seymour - a classic example of the benefits of gardening for mental health and to keep one active no matter what age.
Her passion for fuchsias, Japanese maples, unusual plants and succulents was inspiring.
Finley Garden Lovers Club members have the opportunity to enjoy monthly presentations, demonstrations and occasional garden visits and new members are always welcome.
The first meeting for 2026 will be held at the Finley RS Club on Monday, February 2 at 2pm. Rostered judges are Mary Rourke and Noelene Henderson.
The special February themes are: Summertime arrangement; bunch of mixed culinary herbs; and your garden art or sculpture.
Please feel free to attend, join in the fun and make new friends.
90 year-old Betty Seymour in her beautiful Yarrawonga garden visited by Finley Garden Lovers Club recently.
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