Throughout March, the CEF has been raising funds and awareness for rural students to help them chase their dreams.
Local collection points for donations include Coleambally Central School, The Coffee Nest, The Muddy Duck and Tim’s Meats.
You can also donate online via www.cefbootbash.org.au, and make sure to select the Coleambally Darlington Point branch.
Funds raised through the Boot Bash campaign will be distributed directly to students through local grants and top-ups to alleviate the rising cost of living.
Ongoing community support is appreciated to assist our local students.
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There is Easter fun for our Coleambally community at the Coleambally Community Bank, with a children’s colouring-in competition for ages 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12 years.
Pop into the branch or the Coffee Nest to collect your colouring sheet, and get creative for your chance to win some awesome Easter goodies.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 1.
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Toganmain Open Days are back this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday.
Come for a walk through a woolshed that has stood for 150 years, hear the stories of the shearers and station hands who worked these boards, and soak up the atmosphere of one of the Riverina's most remarkable heritage sites.
Tickets are still available — don't leave it too late.
Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/DFRKQ.
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Families in Coleambally will have an easier way to get their children to this year’s Riverina Youth Connect Jerilderie (RYCJ) camp, with the Coleambally Uniting Church organising a dedicated bus service for the three day event.
The camp, running from April 8-10, brings young people from across the region together for activities, connection, and leadership opportunities.
The Coleambally bus will depart each morning at 8am, with a 7.45 am drop off, and return at 5 pm. The final pickup and drop off location will be confirmed shortly.
Parents wishing to register their children for the camp and secure a seat on the bus are asked to text Tegan Hallard (0435 816 020) or Natalie Burke (0429 722 613) with their full name and their child or children’s names.
Organisers are also inviting any parents who would like to be involved in the camp to get in touch.
The Coleambally Uniting Church says it is pleased to support local families by providing safe, reliable transport and helping more young people access the RYCJ experience.
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It’s been an amazing summer season, but it’s coming to an end.
As the cooler weather rolls in, the Coly Pool is wrapping up and thanks everyone who’s come along and supported the pool.
Details of the final days are as follows:
Tuesday, March 24 to Friday, March 27 - 6am-10am and 1pm-7pm.
Saturday, March 28 - closed.
Sunday, March 29 - 9am-7pm.
Monday, March 30 - closed
Tuesday, March 31 (final day) - 6am-10am and 1pm-7pm.
It’s the perfect time to sneak in one last swim before the season ends.
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