Community groups say a big thank you

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Community groups say a big thank you!

Committee members and staff; Ashely Spresser, Stephen Hilditch, Judy Painter, Jodi Brennan, Kristina Tindall, Drew Fenton and Ray Kelly.

THIRTEEN community groups have received funds from the Cooroy Rag in this year’s round of community grants. Here is what some of the groups have planned.

ON behalf of Noosa and District Pipe Band Inc. can I say a very big thank you to Cooroy Rag for the generous grant of $1000. The Band is extremely grateful for this help after a few years of tough times. We would also like to congratulate the Cooroy Rag on the wonderful role you play in our vibrant community, being so supportive of all the events that happen in our area. The funds will be used in many different ways to help with the upkeep of the band.

Noosa and District Pipe Band Inc. treasurer Claire Day

THE Cooroy Horse & Pony Club have used part of the funds received to purchase a new equine first aid kit (as per new PCA regulations) and the remainder will be used to update our existing rider first aid kit to ensure the safety of all riders and horses.

Cooroy Horse & Pony Club secretary Leeona Baxter

THE Ridgewood Community Hall Committee were fortunate enough to be a recipient of a grant from the Cooroy Rag. Every second month, we as a committee produce a magazine/ booklet which contains stories of people and events which take place within this fabulous community. We have two very enthusiastic editors: Sarah and Janelle, who have been struggling with an ancient and very slow computer to produce the magazine, and so when the Cooroy Rag announced the round of grants for 2022 we applied with the vision of using the funds to purchase a new computer. We would like to thank the Cooroy Rag for this fantastic initiative! As Cooroy is our nearest town the Rag keeps us up to date with local events and happenings and so is of great value to our community.

Ridgewood Community Hall president Chris Kirkpatrick

COOROY Blue Light Disco will be using the grant money for the general running of the discos – buying prizes, DJ costs, special awards, etc. Without support from the local community, like the Rag, it would make it hard for us to stay viable as we like to keep entry prices down to help encourage attendance. We can’t thank the committee and staff enough for their continuing support.

Cathy Breed on behalf of Cooroy Blue Light Disco

THE Pomona Cooran Cutters RLFC are currently in the process of upgrading our canteen. Running the canteen provides us the opportunity to fundraise to help provide all the essentials that our players need for training and games. The grant money will go towards maintaining health and safety for our volunteers.

Pomona Cooran Cutters RLFC president Sharon Collins

THE Pomona and District Chamber of Commerce saw the need for a ‘Welcome to District’ information pack that the chamber will now prepare in the first few months of 2023. The pack will take the form of a booklet, in the first instance, that real estate agents and community centres could hand to buyers of new properties. The Cooroy Rag grant will help meet the production setup costs. We are grateful for this support so that our local northern hinterland towns will continue to be resilient and welcoming to all.

Pomona & District Chamber of Commerce Inc. secretary Brian O’Connor

THE donation received from Cooroy Rag is very timely. We started our “kitchen refurbishment” and although when applying for a grant you try to cover all bases, there are always extra expenses. We are replacing all our stainless steel after 30 years and making a few adjustments along the way to comply with food safety standards. Your welcome donation will help us meet some of those extra expenses.

Pomona & District Meals on Wheels treasurer Irene Gibbs

THE funds will be used for the purchase of equipment (eg. lawn bowls) for use by lawn bowl beginners, social players and community groups.

Cooroy Bowls Club