The members of the Finley MenShed have once again given back to the community by way of a donation of $3000 to Finley High School to support student wellbeing initiatives such as the breakfast club.
Principal Jeff Ward and student support officer Jodi Brown were delighted to receive the donation and would like to express thanks to the Finley MenShed on behalf of parents, teachers and students of Finley High.
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Good news has been received from Berrigan Shire Council that the Finley War Memorial Swimming Pool will not close, regardless of what happens with the committee.
However, there still needs to be someone to run it.
The group would still appreciate anyone interested in the management of this important facility to attend the rescheduled AGM to be held on Wednesday, May 29 at the Finley RS Club at 7pm.
There is only one meeting per month for about one hour, so it does not take up too much time.
Further information can be obtained by going to the Finley Swimming Pool Facebook page.
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Please keep Saturday, October 12 free as the parishioners of Finley Anglican Church are planning to again hold their annual fete. This will be held in the church grounds between 8.30am and 2.30pm and has proved to be very popular in the past.
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Members of the Finley Lions Club are happy to be back selling tickets for the wood raffle on Saturday mornings. Bernadette Gray is the latest lucky winner.
This group is continually taking on projects for the betterment of our community and none more so than the construction of the new columbarium at the Finley Cemetery.
Under the guidance of Gavin Butcher and with the assistance of many others, this has now been completed and is a respectful addition to the facilities.
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Local horse rider Lillianna MeyerVale achieved great results when taking part in the Pony Club Victoria Horse Trials State Championships 2024 held in Finley recently.
Lillianna was successful in qualifying for the trials/interzones, something she has been working extremely hard towards.
She took out the Individual Victorian State Champion Horse Trials – Grade 4, riding her horse, Schooner.
She was also part of the Team State North Eastern Zone winners ‘Daredevils’ and winning zone of grade 4 and 5 for interzones team challenge perpetual shield North Eastern Zone.
Well done, Lillianna.
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Finley can be very proud of many of the younger members of our community as students from St Joseph’s School, Lachlan Urquhart and Noah Brindley, are also achieving goals.
They will be heading off to Lavington for the Public Schools Sports Association Australia Football League Carnival which is starting today and running until Friday.
Over the first two days, Lachie and Noah will play twice and then three times on the final day.
Both boys are excited about participating and putting their skills to the test. If they are part of the winning team, they will play state where they will represent NSW primary schools.
“The whole St Joseph’s Finley community is very proud of Lachie and Noah’s efforts. They take their sporting development very seriously and have worked hard to move through the various trials,” principal Veronica Braybon said.
The students, staff and families of St Joseph’s Finley wish them both well this week and look forward to hearing of their success.
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Finley and District Christian Women Communicating International Committee would like to invite ladies to a supper evening on Thursday, May 30 to be held at the Finley Presbyterian Church Hall at 7.30pm.
Cost is $10 (pay at the event).
There will be a further morning tea on Friday, May 31 at the Deniliquin Uniting Church Hall at 10am.
CWCI is a worldwide Bible-based faith ministry which began in Australia 1957.
The guest speaker will be Rose Jeffrey, a mother and grandmother who has navigated a difficult personal journey and enjoys cycling, writing anecdotes, songs, poetry and walking Maxie, her much loved rescue dog.
For further information on either event, please contact Sue: smmonamy@gmail.com or 0467 333 002, or Helen: phhuest@bigpond.net.au or 0419 902 084.
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