The Benalla Uniting Church uses its annual commuity fete to raise funds for a range of its community initiatives.
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Simon Ruppert
Benalla’s Uniting Church held its annual fete on Saturday, October 5.
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Organisers were pleased to be greeted by a sunny morning, contradicting what the weatherman had forecast.
Rosalie Thomas said she was very happy to wake up to clear skies.
Val Stafford and Janey Holmes were selling preserves at the Benalla Uniting Church's annual fete.
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Simon Ruppert
“We have church people, and some community members running the stalls today,” Ms Thomas said.
“We have about 13 stalls as well as the face painting being done by Aria Winkler and Mr Stephen Winkler playing some live music.”
The Benalla Uniting Church fete featured lots of entertainment for attendees including face painting and live music.
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Simon Ruppert
Ms Thomas said raising funds via the fete is all about being able to support, and offer help to local people who are in need, particularly with the cost-of-living crisis affecting so many.
“We have members of the church involved in the local homelessness group, and of course we have our community garden,” she said.
The sun was shining on Saturday morning for the Benalla Uniting Church's annual fete.
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Simon Ruppert
“And the funds raised today will go towards a range of community initiatives.”
Ms Thomas thanked the Benalla community for getting behind the fete and turning out in great numbers.
“When we arrived to open at 8.30 there was already a good crowd,” she said.
“And there’s been a steady flow of people since.”
The Uniting Church fete featured a range of stalls selling plants, preserves, pre-loved goods and much more.
Photo by
Simon Ruppert
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