Tag: fundraising
New plaque unveiled
SALE Bridge Club has unveiled a new memorial plaque, acknowledging the generosity of the John Leslie Foundation.
Trust members Deidre Relph and Helene Booth attended...
Grant for Sale Art Circle
SALE Art Circle Inc. has received a $2500 grant as part of the Wellington Shire Council’s Quick Response Grant program.
With this money, the group...
Quilt exhibition at Maffra Memorial Hall
PRIMARY Patchworkers of Sale will hold their quilt exhibition at the Maffra Memorial Hall this Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13 at the...
Reflecting on 90 years of CWA
Tom Parry
MEMORIES were made and shared as the Country Women’s Association (CWA) celebrated its 90-year presence in North Gippsland.
Over 40 members of the North...
Maffra Hospital receives donation
AGED care residents and staff at Maffra Hospital have been thrilled by a donation from the Maffra District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
The fundraising group recently...
Trekking for mental health
Tom Parry
A FATHER and son are preparing to walk the Kokoda Track to raise awareness for mental health.
Roger and Jakob ‘Jake’ Malouf will be...
Veterans cash cheque thanks to Avalon Air Show
Tom Parry
MORE than $3000 has been donated to the Gippsland Veterans Centre, courtesy of attendees at the Avalon Air Show.
Event volunteer Ron Gregory presented...
Home is where the Corazón is
Tom Parry
THOSE who passed the Sale Showgrounds earlier this month may have noticed a peculiar site within its confines: a vintage double-decker bus.
The bus...
Australia Day: Maffra honours local heroes
Tom Parry
MAFFRA’S Australia Day Celebrations took place at Victoria Park on Kent Street.
The event was well-attended, with the Maffra Municipal Band and bush poet...
Australia Day: a joint effort in Briagolong
Tom Parry
COMMUNITY was the focus of Briagolong’s Australia Day activities, with a free breakfast held in the Mechanics’ Institute Hall.
The low-key event was co-hosted...
Bag a bargain at St Paul’s Book Fair
BOOKWORMS and bargain hunters are encouraged to visit St Paul's Giant Book Fair in January.
The fundraiser, which began last Wednesday, is looking to sell...
Eileen’s Wish continues on
OVER the past 10 years, a small group of Heyfield residents has distributed Christmas presents and food hampers to children and families in need.
It...