HAVE A CHAT WITH HANNAH

Hi lovely readers,

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the 50th anniversary celebration of Soroptimist International Mackay and meeting some wonderful ladies who have been part of the group for over four decades.

I’d like to give a special thank you to the lovely Bonnie, a long-term member, who came up to me at the event to say she reads this paper every week – you made my day!

On the cover this week and also on page 5, you’ll read about some more incredible local charities we were able to support at our charity event in October.

Enchanted Garden was a fabulous night where $56,000 was raised for seven worthwhile regional charities. It was such an honour to present cheques to these charities alongside our Sales Manager and Event Organiser, Jessica Clark, earlier this week.

The whole time I was thinking how amazing the volunteers are across our region.

If you contribute in any way, shape, or form, even if it seems small, I thank you!

One thing I’ve noticed across volunteer-led groups is a real need for more hands-on deck.

If you have some spare time, reach out to a cause that resonates with you and put your hand to the plough. Giving is always far more fulfilling than receiving, and you’ll find your own cup fills as you serve and share love with others in ways you never expected.

This weekend, I’ll be celebrating my own very special lady — my mum — on her birthday this Sunday, just ahead of International Women’s Day!

There’s so much to celebrate, including World Prayer Day on March 6 (which you can read about on page 20), and International Women’s Day on March 8.

I can’t wait to tell you all about it in the next few editions!

Scripture of the week: ^‘I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35

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