AS part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, NVC Group held a successful community fundraiser at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads on Sunday, 8 September.

The event, supported by Nambucca Valley Rotary and ShoreTrack, attracted over 100 attendees of all ages for a morning of fun, food and fitness.

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

ShoreTrack volunteers manned the BBQ, serving more than 60 bacon and egg rolls, a popular choice among the many cyclists who had completed the scenic 8.5 kilometre ride and joined the festivities.

Nambucca Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM was also present to award prizes to cyclists.

“We are thrilled that the morning has turned out so well, it has been so well supported by the community and we are very grateful to Rotary and ShoreTrack for their support.

“We hope to make this an annual event and build on what we were able to do this year,” NVC Group’s Jacqueline Mohr told News Of The Area.

In attendance was Chris Mattick, whose father was one of the original volunteers who started NVC Group 50 years ago.

“I am very proud of what that group of local volunteers were able to achieve for their community all those years ago and I am proud of my Dad’s part in it,” Mr Mattick told NOTA.

“To think they began with just an idea and basically no other resources and to see what NVC has become is just amazing and a wonderful achievement for the Nambucca Valley.”

From humble beginnings as a small aged care service founded by a handful of dedicated volunteers, the NVC Group has grown into a thriving not-for-profit organisation employing over 400 staff from Coffs Harbour to Kempsey.

By Mick BIRTLES