In memory of Margy, CWA launch van with $10,000 grant

By SAMANTHA ELLEY

“The worst ever flood in Australian history can’t keep a good bunch of women down.” have been assisting everyone over the last 12 months in relation to the floods.”

These were the fighting words of CWA Lismore evening branch president, Kerry Harvey at the launch of their CWA van, affectionately named Margy after a recently passed member.

“After the flood we lost our rooms and we bought the caravan straight after,” Ms Harvey said.

Ms Harvey said they were gob-smacked when they received the money.

“The CBA came to our rescue,” she said.

“Helen, our ideas girl, thought of the idea of a van and another member, Margy Smith was very keen to be involved, despite being very sick.

“She gave a very generous amount of money.”

Sadly, Margy passed

“We needed to be a presence, to be visual in the town and straight after the flood we used the caravan to deliver rugs and items to people right across Lismore.”

The van, with its very distinct graphic of a teapot on the side, was made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth Bank, of $10,000.

“The funds were available through our Community Grants program,” said Lismore branch manager, Stephanie Darragh.

“The CBA are investing in the community and away on 5th April, 2022, but in her memory, the branch decided to name the van after her.

Margy’s husband Wayne and mother Valerie were at the launch to cut the ribbon.

If you are interested in joining a group of fun, friendship and fundraising, the CWA Lismore Evening Branch may be just the place for you.

They meet on the second Monday of the month at 6pm in the Anglican church hall in Zadoc Street, or you can ring 0418 776 546 for details.