The Club has further cemented that reputation with another round of generous donations passed on to deserved recipients.

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On Sunday, 24 November the club wrapped up 2024 with a Christmas party at the Macksville Ex-Services Club where, in addition to producing some wonderful live country music, they handed over the fruits of their fundraising to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group, the Nambucca Valley Food Hub and Coffs Coast Community Radio 2Air FM.

All groups received a donation of $500.

“We focus on raising funds for the smaller local not-for-profits who often need a bit of a hand financially,” Nambucca Valley Country Music Club President Kerrie Garvie told News Of The Area.

“But although we enjoy the fundraising aspect, let’s not forget that we are all about our love of country music with top notch guest artists appearing regularly at our monthly get-togethers.”

While the club’s membership sits at around 70 people, their Christmas party was attended by over 200 guests who were treated to an afternoon of great country music and traditional Christmas tunes with a country twist.

With a group like this providing such a positive focus and attention to country music it is little wonder the district can lay claim to standout artists of the genre such as Dianne Coombes, Graham Howle and Vanessa Sanger.

The Country Music Club has raised over $43,000 during the past nine years for a wide range of organisations that have been grateful for the financial assistance.

“We meet the last Sunday of each month at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, except for December, and we welcome anyone who has a love for country music to come along and join us to have a great time while raising funds in support of our wonderful community,” Kerrie said.

By Mick BIRTLES