Support our farmers

Lane Cove and Gunnedah have had a formal ‘Sister City’ relationship since 2002, with the two regions developing their ties through reciprocal visits and communication.

Mayor Pam Palmer recently met with the Mayor of Gunnedah to discuss the best ways that Lane Cove could support its Sister City through the drought. The main concern is providing farmers with stock feed which is both scarce and expensive. In the Cove is working with local schools, churches, Lane Cove Rotary, Lane Cove Golf Club, Tambourine Bay Scouts, local dance schools and pre-schools, with efforts being focused during the week of 2nd – 8th September. The ‘Gold for Gunnedah’ initiative encourages everyone in Lane Cove to donate a $2 gold coin. Gunnedah will disperse money raised to provide assistance and relief to Gunnedah farmers and residents impacted by the drought.

Lane Cove businesses are offering to have collection points. LOOK OUT FOR : Gold for Gunnedah posters in the week commencing 2nd September to make your donation or visit the Go Fund Me page at www.gofundme.com/gold-for-gunnedah

DROUGHT FUNDRAISER AFTERNOON TEA

An Afternoon Tea for Drought Relief is being held at St Michael’s Primary School from 2-5pm on Saturday 8th September. All money raised will go to Drought Angels, which supports Aussie farmers and their rural communities through food hampers, care packs, local store vouchers, stock feed and hay. There will be raffles, auctions, tea, coffee and nibbles. To book, go to www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=406146& If you are unable to attend, donations can be made directly to www. droughtangels.org.au/donations/

THOUSANDS RAISED FOR CHARITY

This year’s Monster Garage Sale sale was another huge success, with almost $15,000 raised for Caritas and Youth off the Streets. The team of volunteers from St Michael's Parish Lane Cove would like to thank the local community who came and supported them by donating and buying goods, with hundreds of secondhand items being successfully recycled and all proceeds going to worthwhile charities.