Despite starting with drizzle and damp conditions, it has been declared an excellent choice of venue with plenty of covered seating.
The event was well attended with members providing delicious finger food and, of course, a very entertaining round of ‘Bad Santa’.
The sun eventually came out and Lynn Knight from the Barooga Botanic Gardens committee gave a very informative talk on the history of the gardens.
She expressed how important it is and how fortunate the community is to have consistent volunteer support.
As a special treat, Lynn opened the garden’s plant sales nursery, which is traditionally only open Tuesday mornings.
It was great to see so many old fashioned and contemporary plants for sale and members took advantage to purchase some treasurers and contribute to the maintenance of the gardens.
Members of the Finley Garden Lovers club are reminded that Monday, February 6 will be the first meeting for 2023.
It will be held at the Finley RS Club commencing at 2pm.
Finley Garden Lovers Club treasurer Heather Gillespie (seated) listens intently to the presentation from Barooga Botanic Gardens president Lynn Knight.
At the November meeting, it was decided to go ahead with the club’s annual unique geranium cuttings day.
So members, cuttings of geraniums, pelargoniums and ivy leaf geraniums will be the order of the day.
Please try to bundle and name a limited quantity.
Also, a reminder of plants (bulbs/cutting) for the swap table and the freebie table.
Maybe a few with produce such as tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini to give away?
Table judges by roster are Gail Bourke and Noelene Henderson, however the committee is looking for replacement judges.
If anyone can help, contact secretary Julie Stava.
The three special table themes for this meeting are: summer time arrangement; bundle of mixed culinary herbs; and , small bird house or bird feeder personally decorated.
New members are always welcome and further information can be obtained by contacting Julie on 0408 648 494.
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Billie Matheson was named student of the year for her beauty therapy course at Albury TAFE.
Craig and Bec Matheson, proud parents of Billie Matheson, recently attended her graduation ceremony to see her receive her diploma in beauty therapy.
Billie was also awarded the course student of the year.
Billie completed her diploma at Albury TAFE.
Another great result for an ex-student of Finley High School.
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Bec, Indie and Craig Matheson.
That is not the only thing the Matheson family is celebrating this week.
Thirty years ago, Craig set up his own woodturning business in a small shed in Finley.
Craig had shown an interest in woodwork from an early age following in the footsteps of his father Allan.
Samples of his ability with a wood lathe include the restoration of pews at the Finley Catholic Church and the magnificent redwood alter and lectern donated to the church by the Braybon family in recent years.
Eleven year-old daughter Indie has played a role in the business as well.
She decided to put together a video presentation of the work done, and tools used in the business and sent it off to AEG Power Tools. The company was so impressed she was declared winner of a competition and received an amazing pack of power tools.
Daughter Lindsey is continuing the family trade by taking woodwork as an elective at school, and Bec complements the business as a laser engraver.
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Members of the Finley RSL Sub-branch are reminded that the 2023 AGM will take place at the Finley RS Club on Wednesday, February 8 commencing at 6pm.
An invitation to attend the meeting is extended to anyone interested in joining the sub-branch.
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It was lovely to see so many out and about last Thursday to celebrate Australia Day, with Pam and Lloyd Angove no exception.
The couple always celebrate this special day in some way and, this year, travelled to Rutherglen to visit Campbell’s Winery where they had a lovely platter for lunch.
Pam and Lloyd are proud to be Australians and look forward each year to acknowledging the privilege to live in this wonderful country.
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The Finley Combined Probus Club members will be meeting for the first time this year next Tuesday, February 7.
It will be again be held at the Finley Uniting Church Hall in Coree Street, Finely, commencing at 10am.
New members are always welcome to come along and join in.
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