Lions Need for Feed will spend the night at the showgrounds hosted by the members of the Finley Lions Club who will be providing dinner Friday evening and breakfast on Saturday.
The Need for Feed team are making their annual Australia Day weekend trip to South Australia to supply much needed feed for stock in drought affected areas.
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Organisers of the Finley Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society (FADAMS) meeting held last Wednesday evening were delighted to see so many new faces showing an interest in this year’s production.
Seven new members, both young and mature, are eagerly waiting to take on the challenge.
Tracy Anderson and Lawrence Walsh gave an insight on what is involved when becoming part of the group and stressed that previous experience is not necessary, just commitment to attend weekly rehearsals.
They also explained that the only financial obligation is $15 membership fees to cover personal insurance.
There are various roles to be played by members including both onstage and offstage.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at the Finley School of Arts Hall, commencing at 7pm, when script reading will commence.
It is still not too late for anyone interested to take part and new members are most welcome.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Ross Whittaker on 0419 649 508 or Tracy Anderson on 0427 639 284.
FADAMS productions have been entertaining members of the community for more than 70 years, and it is anticipated it will continue to do so for many more years.
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Past and present members and staff of the Finley RS Club, together with local members and visitors from the hospitality industry from Griffith, attended a farewell get-together at the club last Thursday evening to bid farewell to retiring general manager Sharen Parmley.
A presentation was made by her replacement, general manager Matt Kook, club president Robert ‘Snow’ Haynes and John Hand, who is club vice president and treasurer of the Finley RS sub-branch.
Sharen advised she has been overwhelmed with the congratulations and best wishes she has received since making the decision to retire.
“I have enjoyed my time at the club and have made many acquaintances and friends during that time. I am sure Matt will take the club to another level being younger and having fresh ideas”, Sharen said.
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Congratulations to all those residents and groups who have been nominated for awards at the Berrigan Shire Council Australia Day celebrations this year.
Citizen of the Year nominees are: Ashley Wiles, Chelsea Coulson, Lorraine Edwards, Matthew Mueller and Renee Lincoln.
Young Citizen of the Year nominees are: Abigail Brooker, Charlotte Rafferty, Lewis Brown and Liam Hall.
Community Organisation/Community Event of the Year nominees: Community Youth Digitisation Project, Finley Show Society, Barooga Advancement Group, Carols by Candlelight and Tocumwal Community Development Committee.
Sports Person/Sports Team of the Year nominees: Jasmine Burke, Joshua Mahon, Kate Chapman, Tocumwal Football Club under-17s, and Tocumwal Netball Club under-13s.
Berrigan Shire Australia Day celebrations will take place this year at the Barooga Botanical Gardens.
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