Finley Probus Club members celebrated Farm Workers Appreciation Day at their meeting last week, by dressing as farm workers.
The guest speaker was Aimee Snowden who spoke of her experiences as a Nuffield Scholarship winner.
Aimee reportedly had the group spellbound with her informative address.
The club meets at the Finley Uniting Church Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am and new members are always welcome.
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Just a reminder that well known author of the best-selling Barrington Series, Susan Mackie Tyrrell, will be available to meet and chat with at the Finley Library this afternoon at 1.30pm.
This will be followed by afternoon tea catered for by Finley CWA. Cost is $5.
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Preparations are in hand to celebrate Finley St Mary’s Catholic Church turning 120 years old, and 70 years of the Parish, on Sunday, October 6.
It would be appreciated if any members of the community with photos or information relating to the history of the church could get in touch with Fr Paul Lu.
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Lesley Wilson and Maree Matheson have been happily displaying some of the colourful winter clothing which is on sale at the Finley Hospital Auxiliary Op Shop.
There is a large selection of items at almost giveaway prices, and the wonderful volunteers are always happy to discuss a reasonable offer.
Profits from the Op Shop are used to provide extra facilities and comfort to patients in our local hospital.
Just a reminder that the annual general meeting will take place in the community centre at the hospital on Friday, August 23 at 2pm. New members are most welcome to attend.
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Bishop Mark Edwards OMI of the Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga attended the parishes of St Peter’s Tocumwal and St Mary’s Finley at the weekend to carry out the Sacrament of Confirmation to young parishioners in both communities.
On Saturday evening, 11 participants from both Tocumwal schools and one from Finley were confirmed at the 5.30pm Mass.
The Bishop was assisted by local Parish Priest Fr Paul Lu and the group enjoyed cutting a special cake in the foyer of the church following the proceedings.
Celebrations continued with families gathering at the Tocumwal Golf Club for dinner.
On Sunday morning, eight participants from both of Finley’s schools were also confirmed.
Celebrations continued at the Finley Parish Hall.
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CanAssist Finley branch members were delighted with the result of their recent street stall and would like to thank everyone and who contributed in any way.
All funds raised by this group are used exclusively for the care and assistance of those in the local communities undergoing their journey with cancer.
The wonderful volunteers work extremely hard in many ways, including cooking for and conducting at least three street stalls per year.
There are currently 27 clients on the local register with at least 10 clients being assisted at any one time.
First prize in the raffle was a whole lamb, won by Anne Freestone, half a lamb was up for grabs for both second and third, won by Jill Russell and John Hamson.
Organisers would like to thank the Jamieson family for donating the prizes.
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Finley Public School hosted the Finley Lions Club final of the Junior Public Speaking contest recently with students from Blighty Public School, St Joseph's Public School and Finley Public School competing for the honour of progressing to the next level of this ongoing event.
The topic for the three minute prepared talk presented by Year 3-4 students was ‘Your favourite fairytale or book character’, while Year 5-6 students spoke for four minutes about ‘Who is the most influential person in your life?’
Year 5-6 students also gave a one minute impromptu talk on the topic ‘Why the Olympics are so important to the world’.
All students spoke extremely well, and judges Anne Braybon and Helen McRae finally announced Daniela Canas Ventura from Finley Public School as the Year 5-6 winner, while Imogen Harris from St. Joseph's Public School was the Year 3-4 winner.
Both students competed against winners from other local towns in Finley on Sunday (see page 7).
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Cathy Armstrong was the winner of last Saturday’s Finley Lions Club wood raffle. Cathy’s winning ticket will go into a draw with other winning tickets at the end of the season for a home-made fire pit.
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