Southern Riverina news

Golfers, bowlers help raise $21,000 for appeal

- Judy Ryan

The 2021 Good Friday Golf Day for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal was held in Jerilderie in perfect autumn weather.

More than 190 golfers took part in the 9-hole and 18- hole ambrose events.

The bowling greens were busy from 2.30pm, with enthusiast­ic, if not entirely skilful players, taking part in bare foot bowls, with laughs and scathing remarks being shared in equal measure.

Teams of tin rattlers were busy around town during the day, gathering donations.

At this point an amount of $21,000 has been raised so far, with many promised donations to come in.

Congratula­tions to the organisers and their helpers for a very successful fundraiser.

The golf/bowls day is a great opportunit­y for old friends and families to get together for the start of an enjoyable Easter weekend.

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Jerilderie netballers are seeking assistance in the Monash Park canteen on homegame days.

Volunteers from among the ‘netball family’ are currently in short supply, and any outside help from the wider community would be greatly appreciate­d.

A volunteer would be required to do a shift of two to three hours on the day, no baking required! If you would like to help out please contact Carmen.

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A reminder to book a spot if you wish to participat­e in the Car Boot Sale being held on May 2, to raise money for the Jerilderie Public School P & C.

Justin Williams is the man to contact, on 0428 132 884. Sites are $10.

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Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Alison Newton, who died last week in Jerilderie.

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Both schools ended a busy Term 1 last week and will start the second term participat­ing in the Anzac march on Sunday, April 25.

All marchers will gather in front of the pharmacy at 9.45am, to march to the Cenotaph at 10am.

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St Joseph’s School finished the term with an Easter hat parade on Thursday, joined by the Jerilderie Pre-schoolers.

An Easter Liturgy involving the whole school was held in the church at 2.30pm. The whole school attended the recent Deanery Cross Country held in Tocumwal.

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Next term St Joseph’s School community will be pleased to welcome Eliza Robertson back to the teaching staff, after a period of maternity leave.

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Jerilderie Public School will be hosting the 2021 Small Schools Cross Country on Friday, April 23.

Sporting schools sessions will continue from week 2 of Term 2.

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Jerilderie will be alive to the sound of music on Sunday, April 18, as part of Autumn Festival activities.

There will be Live Music in the Park from 3pm to 6pm, provided by Steph Durden Performanc­es.

You are asked to bring your own chairs or rugs. There will be a free sausage sizzle, and activities for the kids.

Contact Eden for more informatio­n on 1300 676 243.

Prior to the music event, and as part of NSW Youth Week, there will be a Colour Run at Monash Park at 11am on April 18, open to young people from 12 to 24.

Register on council’s website or contact Eden.

The above activities have been made available through Murrumbidg­ee Primary Health Network.

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