Reaching Out for asylum seekers Coffs Coast Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 10, 2022 (Back row l-r) Adrienne Farrago (piano), Pam Fayle (violin), Louise Thompson (violin), David Fayle (viola). (Front row l-r) Ruth Egan (viola), Stephanie Abbott (cello) and Wendy Nathan (violin). FOLLOWING on from a recent sell-out concert at the Raleigh Hall, the Bellingen and Nambucca District Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) group will be putting on its final fundraiser for 2022 at Mylestom Hall, located on River Street, on Sunday 22 November. The concert will feature the acclaimed Nota Bene Sextet, Adrienne Farago on piano, plus Karen Braidwood on classical guitar. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The concert starts at 2.00 pm and tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Helloworld travel, located on Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads, or at the door. Alternatively, you can secure your tickets in advance by phoning Mike Griffin on 6569 5419. “All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown,” said Mike Griffin, Bellingen and Nambucca District Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) group. “The ASC does vital work in supporting asylum seekers with food, medical, legal and housing advice, helping with children’s school uniforms and other expenses, interpreting services and much besides. “They are largely dependent on the generosity of donors to keep their doors open. “Last year, our local RAR group raised more than $14,000 to support the ASC’s work,” Mike said.
