Finley can be very proud of some of the achievements of the younger members in our community.
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They continue to work hard and do their best in academic and sporting arenas at all times.
The Finley High School girls’ squash team is another example.
The girls were competing in the Combined High Schools Championships and excelled in a match against South Grafton High School in Dunedoo on July 29 with a 4-0 win.
The team - consisting of Bella Rourke, Jasmine Burke, Sienna Burke, Milena Sneddon and reserve Piper Pyle - will now go on to play in the final four in the state in Sydney later this month.
Congratulations and best of luck in the finals girls.
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If you are looking for an evening of fun and laughter, be sure to purchase tickets to see Jane Kellaway’s show ‘The Mother’s Club Musical’, being organised by Finley High School P&C.
The show will take place at the Finley School of Arts Hall on Friday, October 20 with the doors opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Tickets - $30 per person – are available from Finley High School office, Jerilderie Newsagents or www.ticketebo.com.au/fhspandcmothersclub.
This is an 18+ event.
There will be raffles to win and supper provided. BYO drinks (alcohol permitted).
‘The Mother’s Club’ is a one woman show about the rollercoaster ride of being a mum.
Set in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s through to the present day, it explores the journey of dating, falling in love, getting married, falling pregnant and having children over a 25 year period.
It will make you laugh, probably make you cry and definitely have you reminiscing.
You’ll walk away not only wanting to see it again but wanting to bring your friends back with you.
It’s PG rated, no bad language, and is suitable viewing for all adults who have children, are going to have children or who were children at some stage of their life!
The entire show, songs and dialogue were written by Jane and her husband Fred.
Further details can be obtained by calling 0428 497 016.
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Just a reminder that, on Thursday, September 14 Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance will have Dr Alam Yousuff, esteemed medical practitioner, giving a presentation on memory loss and dementia awareness.
Dr Alam will be advising of the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment and caregiving strategies and will also be happy to take questions.
As our community members are living longer, we all need to be aware of the physical and mental needs of our families and together we can make a difference.
An RSVP to 03 5883 9600 would be appreciated but is not essential.
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Finley Regional Care Auxiliary is holding a street stall this Friday from 9am until 1pm.
There will be lots of cakes, slices, jams and sauces on offer as well as two raffles.
The first is a $100 food voucher which will be drawn on the day and the second, a beautiful patchwork quilt which will be drawn later towards Christmas.
Donations of edible goods, plants and other saleable items would be much appreciated.
For further information please contact Sue Hand on 0419 831 544 or Bernadette Agosta on 0417 897 462
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Finley Lions Club members were happy to see a visitor from Berrigan win the trailer load of wood last Saturday.
Vic Watson was very pleased to be taking the wood home with him.
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Crazy Whist is on again this Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall, commencing at 1.30pm.
Everyone is most welcome to attend and an afternoon of fun and friendship is guaranteed.
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The annual Finley Show once again proved to be the place to be on Father’s Day.
The hard work carried out by the committee members, businesses and exhibitors, together with perfect weather conditions, saw a large crowd entertained.
Visitors started arriving from very early in the morning.
Casey Ross and his daughters Savannah and Kelsie, together with Ash McDonell and son Ryan had a great time checking out the whip cracking performance, bouncing castle and other rides on the day.
Madelynn Price was thrilled to have her mother Elyse and grandmother Sharon Pyle with her for a three generations photo after winning the Miss Teen sash.
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Rumour has it that Craig Matheson might have to upgrade his chocolate cake cooking skills if he is to retain his record of winning the men’s division at the Finley Show.
School teacher Brett Murphy, who is not known for his prowess in this division, managed to come in second to Craig at the weekend, despite going undercover with Craig’s daughter last year to procure the secret recipe.
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Members of the Finley High School Show Team were delighted to have their photo taken with Debbie Jewel and Peter Rourke, who were presenting a cheque to pay for transporting students to the Melbourne Royal Show this year.
The donation has significantly eased the cost of the excursion to families.
This is the second year that Rotary has contributed to the program.
Thirty five students will attend the Royal Melbourne Show this year from September 20 to 25 for the sheep competition and the beef carcase program.
From September 26 through to October 2, eight students will attend with Finley High’s shorthorn cattle.
The show team had outstanding results across all sheep, cattle and youth program offered at the 2023 Finley Show.
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