Members of the Finley Pioneer Rail Museum Inc have been conducting a raffle recently and would like to advise the successful ticket holder for the extensive hamper was Wendy Lane from JDS/Dawmac, Finley.
The organisers would like to thank all who supported this fundraiser.
Finley Pioneer Rail members continue with the restoration efforts at the venue.
With the approval of Transport Heritage NSW, the station and outbuildings will be repaired and painted early in the New Year.
Following the successful application for funding, this work will be undertaken by Francois Piat and Travis Rochford, painter and decorator.
The FPR Museum Committee meets at the station on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2pm and new members are always welcome.
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Many Finley residents took advantage of the opportunity to attend the ‘Drop In’ held at the front of the Finley Medical Centre and peruse the first viewing of the Finley Health Service Redevelopment.
Team member Kate Roberts was very helpful and encouraged those attending to take part in the survey giving members of the community a chance to provide feedback.
While the upgrade to health services is welcomed, there is widespread disappointment that the current redevelopment does not include a CT service and the much-anticipated rehabilitation department which was discussed at the original public meeting.
Information material and a copy of the master plan is located in the administration area of the Finley Hospital.
Anyone interested in completing the short community survey can do so by scanning the QR code on the information sheet, going to the project website at www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/finley-redevelopment or by emailing MLHD-Finley-Redevelopment@health.nsw.gov.au.
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Finley Regional Care Auxiliary held a successful street stall recently and the organisers would like to thank those who donated cakes, slices and other saleable goods, as well as the community for its continuing support.
The raffle consisted of the usual magnificent Christmas goodies, and this will be drawn on December 11.
The volunteers will be out and about selling tickets in the lead-up to the drawing date so make sure you take the opportunity to purchase a few.
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Shabby-to-Chic Op Shop is in urgent need of volunteers and would welcome assistance from anyone interested in becoming involved, even if only for a few hours a week.
Assisting at the Op Shop, which is run under the auspices of Finley Rotary Club, is a great way to meet and make new friends while helping this important fundraising venture.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Francis Burdack on 0412 772 572.
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Entries are still being accepted for the Finley Golf Club competition to be held as part of the Family Fun Day, this Saturday, November 25.
The day promises to have activities to suit all ages, ranging from golf events, $5 barbecue lunch by the Lions Club, entertainment by Ray Macartney and lots of novelty events.
Proceeds from the day will support the work carried out by Southern Riverina Wellbeing Collaborative, a local organisation whose aim is to assist those with mental health issues.
The golf competition is a four person ambrose for handicap and non-handicap golfers with a 10am shotgun start.
Cost is $25 per person ($100 per team) which includes a free ticket in a super putter raffle.
Rumour has it there are several golfers who could really do with winning this raffle.
Entries can be made online at finleygolfclub@bigpond.com, by phoning the club on 5883 1360 or Rand Wilson on 0417 495 245. Entries close November 24.
There are lots of great prizes with businesses continuing to give so generously and members of the community only too happy to assist in any way.
So, get your team organised asap to support this great cause and bring your family along after the game to enjoy good company and a fun filled afternoon/evening.
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