Stuarts Point flood recovery event raises over $2k

MORE than $2000 was raised for flood recovery efforts at a charity benefit concert at the Stuarts Point Tavern on Sunday, 15 June.

Organised by the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and other local organisations, the event was blessed with an afternoon bathed in sunshine, as the community came together to provide support for flood victims and witness the quality entertainment on offer.

A generous amount of goods and vouchers adorned the raffle table, and the auction table held a plentiful display of booty, varying from guitars, potted plants, books and wine, mystery vouchers, to a voucher for hay bales.

Having tallied the takings late on Sunday evening, a spokesperson for the SPaDCO executive committee stated, “We had a fantastic total of just over $2000 raised from the cake stall, raffle and auction.
“A huge thank you to everyone who donated items and volunteered their time.

“Special thanks to our local businesses – the Tavern, Ocean Blend, Franks Cafe, our Friendly Grocers and NORCO for their contributions to the raffle prizes.

“Thanks are also expressed for floral contributions and help from the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club, Mark Merritt and all the musos who gave their time for free, to Matt for being such an excellent MC, to Belinda for brilliantly announcing all the raffle prizes and to Wayne for being such an excellent auctioneer.

“And finally, to Maison Flockton and all the Tavern staff for all their hard work in helping make the event a success.
“What a collaborative community we are!”

Members from the Kempsey Rotary Club Bookstore also attended with a vast array of well curated books and jigsaw puzzles, with all proceeds supporting flood recovery efforts.

SPaDCO has a number of exciting events and activities on the calendar, including the annual Funday, Writing Competition and Art Exhibition.

By Jen HETHERINGTON