Donna Bain and her young family are very proud of the set up on wheels designed and constructed by her father, Keith Smith, in Griffith.
What was originally a ride-on mower has been converted into a mobile vehicle housing an extra-large esky and barbecue facility.
Pip, Mitchell and Tommy Bain were delighted to show off the unusual construction on their way to assist at the Finley Little Athletics meeting recently.
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Finley Garden Lovers Club members are reminded of the annual general meeting on Monday.
It will be held prior to the monthly meeting at the Finley RS Club, commencing at 2pm.
All positions will be declared vacant.
There will be the usual monthly competition tables, with the March categories being:
Busy housewife mixed posy from garden;
Bouquet of dried organic matter; and
Begonia in a pot.
Members are reminded to contribute to maintaining the monthly swap and freebie tables.
Judges will be as per the roster.
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Have you made an appointment yet with the BreastScreen NSW Van which arrived in Finley on Monday?
There is still time. The unit will be at the old ambulance bay at Finley Hospital until March 28.
It is essential to book an appointment, and this can be done by visiting book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or calling 13 20 50.
An appointment with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes less than 20 minutes, and no doctor’s referral is needed.
The mobile clinic visiting Finley is equipped with a lift system to support women with health conditions or disability to have their mammograms.
Women with additional needs are encouraged to advise of such when booking their appointment.
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There has been a good response to the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Finley High School Class of 1974.
The reunion will take place over the weekend of March 16 and 17.
Further details can be found by visiting the reunion website https://finleyhsclass74.wixsite.com/my-site and tickets can be purchased at https://www.ticketebo.com.au/finley-high-school-class-of-74.
Bookings and ticket sales will be closed this Friday, March 1, for catering purposes.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Sue on 0409 314 174.
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Father Frederik Le Measurier will be the guest speaker at the World Day of Prayer service at the Finley Uniting Church this Friday from 10am.
Father Le Measurier will be speaking on the theme ‘I beg you … bear with one another in love’, which is the theme chosen by the Christian women of Palestine who have prepared this year’s service.
Father Frederik and his wife, Rev Gemma, have recently moved to Finley to take up the position at the Finley Anglican Church.
They look forward to meeting as many residents as possible.
The World Day of Prayer is open to people of all faiths, and the service will be followed by morning tea.
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