The Finley MenShed has been in operation for many years now and has proved to be a valuable facility for men to come together, talk and keep active.
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The members have agreed it is time to extend those activities and invite women to make use of this wonderful community facility.
President Gavin Butcher said: “There has been an overwhelming response when the subject of inviting women in the community was raised; to be able to share the friendship and companionship of coming together, sharing knowledge and skills.”
Russell Davies, co-ordinator for this area, advised at a recent meeting that there are several similar groups now involving men and women; some saying it is the only way smaller groups can keep functioning as a minimum of 15 members is required for insurance purposes.
If a positive response is received from the community, a meeting will be called to discuss the best way to go forward with the plan.
It will be entirely at the discretion of those involved as to how the organisation will operate.
“It would be great to see the facilities at the MenShed being used to their full capacity,” Gavin said.
“Mosaics is one activity that could be introduced should the ladies be interested.”
Anyone who would like to become involved is asked to phone Gavin on 0447 541 459 or call in on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
If the plan goes ahead, maybe we could see a name change in the future. Men/She Shed, Him/Her Shed?
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An invitation is extended to members of the local community to give feedback on future plans for the $25 million Finley Health Service Upgrade with the draft Clinical Services Plan now on public exhibition.
The CSP steering committee which includes members of the Local Health Advisory Committee and community representatives has endorsed the draft plan.
Berrigan Council Mayor Matthew Hannan strongly encourages residents of Finley and surrounding communities to provide feedback about the CSP for their health service, and their future health needs, during the public exhibition period.
Steering committee member and Local Health Advisory Committee chair Syd Dudley said the plan outlined positive recommendations for the future of Finley Health Service as planning starts for the redevelopment.
“Working with community stakeholders and Murrumbidgee Local Health District has enabled a variety of feedback to be considered in this planning document,” he said.
“On behalf of the steering committee, I encourage the community to contribute their feedback to the plan.”
The feedback from the public exhibition will be assessed and incorporated into the report which will be provided to Murrumbidgee Local Health District for endorsement. Following endorsement, the updated Clinical Services Plan will be provided to the Ministry of Health and Health Infrastructure for commencement of the master planning phase of the project.
A Clinical Services Plan outlines the health services required to meet the community’s health needs now and into the future and makes recommendations about the best way to deliver these much needed health services.
View the draft CSP at https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/your-opinion.
Feedback can be provided online and via email: MLHD-FeedBack@health.nsw.gov.au.
This is an opportunity for all members of the surrounding area to become involved and give their opinion of the planned redevelopment. Submissions must be made by July 27.
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There is always something happening at the Finley Uniting Church including the “Beyond Sunday” program and the popular “come as you are” evening which will be returning this Friday, July 15, starting at 6pm.
A free meal and live music with Danny Wark’s country and pop classics will be available.
A relaxing night in the warm hall at 17 Coree St is guaranteed and everyone is welcome to go along, take a friend and meet new people.
Also on the activities scene at the hall is the knitters and crocheters who meet every Tuesday for the Bee-Hive hour (or so) get-together.
Bring along your current project, enjoy afternoon tea and join in the chatter.
Crazy Whist cards afternoons are held on the second Saturday of every month with small prizes awarded to the winner and loser.
If you have never played the game before, don’t worry, there will always be someone to help you get involved.
The next date for this popular game and BYO afternoon tea will be held on Saturday, August 13, commencing at 1.30pm.
Keep your eye on this column for more “Beyond Sunday” events from the Finley Uniting Church.
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Langunyah-Finley Red Cross is holding its annual meeting today at Marnie Steer’s home, 59 Budd Street, Berrigan, starting at 2pm.
Members will have the opportunity to meet Valmae Ryan, the new zone representative, who will be present.
New members are most welcome and invited to attend.
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Winner of last Saturday’s Lions Club wood raffle was Linda Whiley. Well done, Linda.
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After recently booting his 700th goal at AFL level, it was decided Tom Hawkins’ name should be added to the sign on the approach to the township of Finley.
The Cats veteran and Coleman medalist was home recently and had his photo taken alongside the sign joining that of Brownlow Medalist, Shane Crawford.
Finley is very proud to have two fantastic role models in Tom and Shane
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Jenny Tarrant would like to thank the local community for the wonderful support given to the two recent Biggest Morning Tea events.
Special thanks to Shirley Gray and Inez Boldiston without whose help the fundraising for cancer resource would not have been possible.
The winner of the raffle prize of a beautiful basket of food and goodies was Stacey Ward.
The Biggest Morning Tea was held over two days; the first covering the Finley central business district and the second with home deliveries which proved very successful.
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