General News
16 August, 2023
Patchwork of festival funds: donation to health service
WEDDERBURN Patchwork Group last Wednesday made good its promise to make a community donation. COVID and later lockdowns had prevented group members from handing over a $1000 cheque to Inglewood and Districts Health Service after the annual...
WEDDERBURN Patchwork Group last Wednesday made good its promise to make a community donation.
COVID and later lockdowns had prevented group members from handing over a $1000 cheque to Inglewood and Districts Health Service after the annual Wedderburn and Community Christmas and Arts Festival in 2019.
The cheque was presented to IDHS director of clinical and community services April McKenzie by president Irene Finch, secretary Hilary Mackay, treasurer Suellen Campbell and vice-president Gayle Sutherland.
IDHS will use the donation to support art and craft programs enjoyed by the residents.
Planning is underway for the 2023 Wedderburn Community Christmas and Arts Festival in November.
Irene said: “This year the festival proceeds will be donated to the Wedderburn Band Cricket Club because of their support of school-age children.
“After not being able to field a junior team last year, the club members are working to resurrect the team.
“Members are positive role models to young players. The coach and players are working with girls and boys, to ensure the junior team members enjoy the benefits of playing a team sport over the summer.”
Irene said the group had a proud history of supporting community groups.
“Over the years, they have supported Wedderburn College, the Wedderburn Community House, historical society, CERT ambulance, the Bendigo Wig Lib-rary, Swags for the Homeless, the Rex Theatre in Charlton to name a few,” she said.