St Mary’s Parish, Finley will be celebrating 120 years presence in Finley and 70 years of the establishment of the Parish on Sunday, October 6.
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Bishop Mark Edwards from Wagga will attend at the 10.15am service which will be followed by morning tea/lunch in the hall.
All are welcome to attend.
It would be appreciated if those attending could bring a plate to share.
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Associate Professor Alam Yoosuff will give a presentation on the holistic treatment of patients with dementia or memory loss at the Berrigan Shire Dementia Alliance ‘Unlocking Hope No.10 – Understanding Dementia’ event which is scheduled to take place at the Finley RS Club tomorrow; 10.15am for 10.30am start.
Dr Alam has previously proved very popular, attracting a full house at his last presentation and it is anticipated the response tomorrow will be equally enthusiastic. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen and learn from the doctor’s extensive experience with dementia.
An RSVP to (03) 5883 9600 would be appreciated but is not essential. Together, we can make a difference!
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The Finley RSL Sub-branch held a successful street stall recently and would like to thank the community for its continuing support.
The winner of the $50 voucher was Helen Hanlon, and Helen Lewis was reportedly thrilled with winning the hand knitted rug - her first win ever.
It is important to keep in mind the RSL NSW’s mission is to respect, support and remember our veterans and their families and this is carried out in nearly 350 small towns across New South Wales.
New members are most welcome to attend meetings which are held at the Finley RS Club in the RSL room on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm during daylight saving.
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Bookings are still being taken for the Murray Hut CWA’s (Finley/Tocumwal) popular Melbourne Cup luncheon which will take place on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday November 5 at Finley Golf Club at 11am.
Due to high demand, guest numbers will be limited to 80 so it is recommended bookings be made as soon as possible.
Tables of eight will be set up and upon purchasing a ticket, positions will be assigned.
Otherwise, table reservations can be made by contacting Sue on 0409 314 174.
Tickets are $45 per person, plus a booking fee, and can be made online at murray-hutcwa@gmail.com.
There will be a delicious buffet lunch, competitions and raffles and an auction as well as prizes for Lady of the Day, Milliners Award and Best Shoes so be sure to secure your table as soon as possible.
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Reports indicate that the response has been solid for the reunion of students who attended Finley High School from Form 1 in 1969 to Form 6 in 1974.
It will be held in Finley from Friday, October 4 until Sunday, October 6.
If you know of any ex-students who may not know of the reunion, it would be appreciated if you could make them aware of this great event.
Registration can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/FHS-2024-Reunion.
You can also register directly ewith, or seek more information from, Dean Russell on 0422 311 483 or Ray Stenhouse on 0418 400 455.
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Reg Benjamin was the lucky winner of the Finley Lions Club wood raffle last Saturday.
This Saturday is the final draw of the season, which also means the draw for the homemade fire pit will take place.
So remember to take the opportunity to purchase a ticket to be included in the draw.
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The mural recently completed in time for the 120 years celebrations at the Finley School of Arts Hall is creating a lot of interest.
Artist Damien Mitchell has carried out several works of art in the town and it is rumoured he could be returning later in the year for further projects.
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