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Although originally founded by an Anglican diocese and continuously being funded by donation from Anglicare and other sources, the Samaritan foundation is a secular organisation that provides care to vulnerable people in our community. Melissa is the community service manager for our area. The core value of the organisation is compassion, integrity and justice. In […]
Last week, veterinarian Ross Williamson entertained us with his stories from over 40 years of overseas experience, mainly in the Middle East. Ross started his adventures in the 1970s when he moved to Tehran, Iran before taking up a position in Saudi Arabia. With a deep involvement in the horse racing industry Ross had some […]
At last week’s meeting, Rachel Carr (Librarian) with Mid-Western Regional Council was our guest speaker. Rachel gave us an update on the services available at the Mudgee library. The library provides free access to computers and WiFi for public use. Computer bookings can be made either in person or by phoning the library and a […]
It was a pleasure to welcome back Eddie Rava to our club last week. Eddie was our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, spending 12 months living and studying in Belgium. Eddie spoke enthusiastically about his exchange and described Belgium as the “best country in the world”. Eddie stayed with three host families during his exchange […]
The Mudgee Garden Spectacular is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Mudgee, in collaboration with Mudgee CWA evening branch and support/assistance from members of Mudgee Garden Club. At last week’s meeting Garry Connelly briefed members on the status of the Mudgee Garden Spectacular (MGS). Garry explained there are three main stages; selection of gardens, […]
Mudgee architect, Barbara Hickson was our guest speaker at last week’s meeting. In 2015, Barbara addressed our Club on aspects of heritage conservation but last week, spoke about her other passion, to help the people of Nepal. After travelling to Nepal, Barbara became involved in her own projects in partnership with Plan International, helping rebuild; […]
Thanks to Margaret Brennan, Louise, Robbie, Val and Jeanne for hosting afternoon tea at Kanandah.
Last week’s guest speaker, Sue Ridler, spoke to us about “Living the Dream” Sue delivered a thought provoking life style message and used her own humorous experiences from the development of the Short Sheep Micro-Winery. At the end of the year 2000, Sue’s husband Tony, announced he wanted to buy someland. Sue’s immediate response was […]
The Battle of Beersheba Last week we welcomed David Lester and daughter, Robbie to our meeting to talk about their amazing journey to Israel last year to follow in the footsteps of David’s father Bruce Lester (“Snow) who rode in the famous Beersheba cavalry charge. The Battle of Beersheba was fought on 31 October 1917. […]
On the 13th March 2018 meeting, we welcomed Sonia Fingleton to our Club as its guest speaker. Sonia is the Accommodation Manager at Chisholm Cottage and a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Parramatta. Chisholm Cottage is a Sisters of Charity Outreach’s affordable, short term, shared accommodation service for regional NSW families needing to stay […]