The St Vincent de Paul group in Finley is in urgent need of more volunteers to assist with the sorting and packing of clothes to be sent to Lavington for distribution to those in need.
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There are some other incidental duties, however nothing too demanding.
The group operates on a five to six week rotating roster of three to four volunteers, who work in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.
Further information can be obtained by calling Marg Lacy on 0499 418 899 or Gwen James on 0447 0344 94.
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Finley Probus Club members were overwhelmed with the response to a planned visit to Altina Wildlife Park at Darlington Point recently. So much so that a larger coach had to be organised.
A group of 42 women and men from Finley, Tocumwal and Berrigan travelled to the wildlife park last Wednesday for a very entertaining day out.
The first stop was at Coleambally for morning tea and an opportunity stretch the legs.
Then on to the park where the group was welcomed by a ranger who explained how the tour would take place.
There was free time to wander around the enclosures at the entrance to the facility, which proved very interesting with a variety of animals such as meerkats, wombats, monkeys of different types, and reptiles to name a few.
This was followed by a mobile tour of the larger enclosures containing giraffes, zebras, lions, white rhinoceroses, camels and many more.
At the conclusion of the tour, the group had lunch at the club in Darlington Point before heading home for a well-earned rest.
Coach driver Chris was warmly thanked for his courtesy and consideration towards the group.
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Just a reminder of the invitation to ladies in Finley and surrounding areas from the Finley CWCI Committee to attend either of two upcoming events to be held this Thursday and Friday.
CWCI Australia is a worldwide Bible-based interdenominational faith ministry which began in Australia in 1957.
A supper evening will be held at the Finley Presbyterian Church Hall, 17 Denison St, tomorrow at 7.30pm.
Morning tea will take place at the Deniliquin Uniting Church Hall, 346 Poictiers St on Friday at 10am.
Guest speaker on both occasions will be Bec Lanham from Wangaratta.
The cost is $10 and further information can be obtained by contacting Susan on 0467 333 002 or Helen on 0419 902 084.
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Finley Garden Lovers Club members were fortunate to have Lorraine Swanson-Hoyle attend their May monthly meeting to demonstrate floral arranging.
What was so fascinating was her use of objects from her home and plant material from around her yard.
She used a vintage trifle bowl from her kitchen and a ball of chicken wire instead of the environmentally unfriendly green oasis to hold up her blooms, foliage and sticks.
A second new trifle bowl held a few handfuls of sticks covered with small faux cumquats to insert foliage and flowers in to form an arrangement.
Lorraine made it look so easy and recommended members to go home and use containers and objects around the house.
The next Finley Garden Club monthly meeting will be held on Monday, June 2 at the Finley RS Club at 2pm.
There will be the usual six table themes plus the three bonus themes: 1. Artistic autumn arrangement; 2. Hanging pot of foliage, may be mixed; 3. Cyclamen in a pot.
June’s rostered judges are Jenny Davidson and Glenda Brunt.
If you need to find an alternate, please contact club secretary.
Contributions of plants or cuttings for swap table or produce, preserves, garden magazines can be donated to freebie table.
New members are most welcome to join the current members from Finley, Tocumwal and Berrigan.
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Greg McNamara won the Finley Lions Club wood raffle on Saturday morning.
The members who volunteer for duty each Saturday morning are always so welcoming and ready for a chat so be sure to stop, buy a ticket or two and support the organisation.
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The Finley Local Health Advisory Committee would like to remind you that May is Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness month.
About 180,000 Australians live with Crohn’s or Colitis. This includes children as well as adults.
Crohn’s and Colitis Australia has information to support kids, teens and parents as well as adults suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs).
Information on signs and symptoms, current research, support groups and nutrition and diet can be found at www.crohnsandcolitis.org.au.
Alternatively, go to the Finley LHAC Facebook page, or email LHAC at finleylhac@gmail.com and they can send you a link.
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