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By Gill Savic
The Naracoorte Combined Branch of SACWA November meeting was held in the Senior Citizen’s rooms as our kitchen renovations in the CWA Rooms were still in progress. President Mrs Sandra Hutchings welcomed Guest Speaker Mr. Malcolm McEachern who spoke on his several visits to Papua New Guinea, our Country for study 2023.
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By Stephanie Capper
Each year, the Kingston Inter Church Council issue hampers and Christmas gifts to families who need an extra helping hand. This year we provided 22 food hampers and Christmas gifts for 38 children. There is a lot of planning before the volunteers come together to pack the hampers, and sort the toys.
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By Helen Sadler
Each year prior to Christmas, Max Life Church hold a Hampers of Hope appeal, aiming to support and encourage families experiencing challenging times in our local community. Along with items needed for daily living, each customized hamper includes treats, toys and/or gift vouchers.
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By Virginia Gale
We started the day with a Christmas luncheon celebrated with 2 other branches Lochaber and Kalangadoo. Padthaway’s President Beth Gale welcomed everyone to the afternoon filled with food, friendship, a surprise and games along with a lovely lunch by Padthaway members. A variety of cold meats and salads which was very delicious.
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By Di Ind, SYC4K Chairperson
A Mount Gambier-based charity providing meals to schoolchildren has tripled their service over the last few months, with the help of fellow charities and organisations. Twenty-five schools across the Limestone Coast have now signed up for the Spare Ya Change 4 Kids (SYC4K) service, an increase from six schools at the beginning of 2023.
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By TDC Livestock and Property and PPHS
In 1894 the Monbulla School was opened 7km West of Penola on Clay Wells Rd. The School was situated in a building used as a polling booth to service the closely settled community and at peak educated 34 students.
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By Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival
Strong community support through donations and sponsorship is a key driver of success for the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, according to Festival Coordinator Peta Baverstock. And supporters who sign up as a ‘Friend of the Festival’ prior to December 22 will have the opportunity to win two tickets to each of the major festival events.
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By Adair Dunsford
Padthaway Women in Agriculture and Business members visited a diverse range of businesses and saw the sights of Mount Gambier on their recent annual bus trip. Statewide WAB is supporting Foodbank and a visit to the Mount Gambier facility was an eye opener for all.
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