Tiarna Giddings and Gary Carr accept a Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal donation from Terry Koschel.
The Finley community has once again lived up to its reputation of being caring and giving people with the total of $7,803.30 being raised on Good Friday for the Royal Children’s Hospital annual appeal.
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Organiser Vanessa Kydd would like to thank the many collectors who worked so hard to achieve this wonderful result.
Thanks also to the many business houses in Finley who always give so generously; and of course, the members of the local community.
Terry Koschel was ready and waiting for Gary Carr and Tiarna Giddings when they called on him for a contribution, as he has a personal interest and appreciation of the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Terry has a medical condition which has required treatment from a very early age.
His journey began in Mt Eliza and ended up with him attending the Children’s Hospital from 1966 until 1980.
Terry is only one of many locals who have received life changing treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Anne Lee, Ros Lockhart, Kaylene Dawe, Megan Hay and (front) Eloise Hay following the Easter Sunday Sunrise service.
The annual Easter Sunrise Ecumenical Service was well attended on Sunday morning, and what a magnificent setting the Finley Lake was for such a moving occasion.
Most Christian denominations were represented and treated to a short skit emphasising the true meaning of Easter.
The sun rising over the water and the active bird life demonstrated yet another great facility Finley can be proud of.
The organisers thanked those present and invited everyone to attend the lovely, cooked breakfast held at the Uniting Church Hall following the service.
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Members of the Finley RSL Sub-branch would like to thank the many ticket sellers and the community for the support given to the recent Easter Egg raffle.
Greg Pyle was the lucky winner of the hamper of Easter eggs and Myra Cowell was happy to have the small tray of chocolates and eggs delivered to her.
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Just a reminder that next Monday is Anzac Day, with the usual dawn service and Anzac Day march and service taking place.
The public are invited to form at the Memorial Park at 5.50am for the dawn service and to attend the ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ at the Finley Returned Soldiers Club at the conclusion of the service.
A gold coin donation would be appreciated.
For the Anzac Day march and service, members of the community are asked to form up at the corner of Ulupna and Murray Streets at approximately 10.15am and then move off at 10.45am to the Finley Memorial Park for the ceremony.
At the completion of the service, all veterans, their families and the Finley community are invited to the Finley RS Club for light refreshments.
Further information can be obtained by contacting the Anzac Day coordinator, Don McKellar, on 0467 774 516.
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Members of the Finley Men’s Shed would like to advise they will be conducting an auction at their location in Murray St on Saturday, April 30 commencing at 9am.
There will be a large variety of items to go on sale including furniture, certified electrical goods and much more!
The event will be handled by well-known auctioneer Greg McNamara, capably assisted by other local stock and station agents.
The total proceeds raised on the day will be used to purchase mattresses and bedding and other necessary items to assist those affected by recent flood waters in the Lismore NSW area, in association with Lismore City Council.
Anyone with items suitable to be donated for auctioning is asked to contact Gavin Butcher on 0447 541 459.
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Just a reminder that the Finley RSL Sub-branch will be conducting a street stall this Friday in the lead up to Anzac Day.
The support of the community and donations of saleable items would be much appreciated.
There will also be ANZAC badges and memorabilia available to purchase on the stall.
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