Their stall raised a whopping $1533.30 on the day, money which will be put to use providing outdoor play and learning equipment in the school’s Covered Outdoor Learning Area.
The school community is grateful to everyone who baked for their stall, and those who purchased items.
Their Easter raffles were also a big hit, with Kevin Carroll, Christina Celli, Jim and Sheridan and Scott Pell collecting large baskets jam-packed with Easter eggs and other goodies.
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Don’t forget to keep Saturday, May 11 free as the Mathoura community will once again support one of its own.
An event at the Pastoral Hotel will aim to help Tony McCormick get back on his feet after his recent mishap.
Due to get underway at 5.30pm, it will include a barbecue and fairy floss for the kids, along with an auction and raffles throughout the evening.
There will be a DJ on hand to belt out some great music and drinks will be available at bar prices.
If you would like to donate or help in any way, just contact the guys at the pub.
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Local man Ray Allingham took home more than $400 in prizes after his name was drawn as winner of the Mathoura Events Committee’s Easter Fair major raffle.
Ray won himself accommodation at Cadell Cabins valued at $250, dinner at Mathoura Bowling Club valued at $50, a $70 fishing rod and a hamper from BWS worth $60.
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Youngsters in their finest turned out for the Miss and Master Easter Fair competition on Saturday.
Sash winners were Bella Howson and Charli Scarletti (1–3yrs), Hayley Farell and Chad Ward (4–6yrs), Allira Mack and Bradley Energy (7-8 yrs) and Estelle Hartley and Leighton Webster (9–12yrs).
Congratulations to all winners!
And it seems Chad not only has good looks but has artistic skills as well, taking out the colouring competition associated with the fair.
Well done Chad.
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It must have been the weekend for kids with several youngsters sharing the spoils attached to the annual Mathoura Easter Duck Race.
The $1400 in prizemoney — $700 first, $400 second, $200 third and $100 last — was shared by four children.
They included Harrison Battey (first), Craig Dovaston (third) and Peter Groaters (last). Unfortunately we couldn’t identify the second placegetter.
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Mathoura Football Netball Club’s guys and girls will be on the road tomorrow for their third round encounter against Picola.
Now I know I said that last week, but this time I’ve got my glasses on.
Good luck everyone.
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Marcia Murphy was the lucky winner of an Easter raffle conducted by St Bridget’s Catholic community last weekend.
Marcia collected a hamper valued in excess of $50 which was donated by Mathoura Newsagency.
Second prize, a voucher for the Mathoura General Store, went to Cindy Falzinio while Lisa Froon will be treating herself — and maybe Tonno — to some goodies from the Kickstart Cafe.
