On Tuesday Swan Hill parishioners travelled in convoy to the official dedication and opening of the renovations to Nyah West Community Men’s Shed, Op Shop and Drop in Centre.
Bishop Andrew and his wife Jan attended, and presented certificates to those who had made a significant contribution. The list of work hours of volunteers totalling 1064 over the month of renovations were received with acclamation. Many more hours were put into the preparation and final touches apart from these. The greatest applause came when Bishop Andrew announced the naming of the new complex the “ John Dillon Community Centre”. The one remaining founder of the original op shop thirty years ago, Hilda Coster was acknowledged. Sylvia Bail, the Op Shop Coordinator, prayed a special prayer for all the volunteers who make this facility such wonderful community centre.
A good crowd of about 60 people joined in the celebration and the barbeque lunch afterwards.
Members of the local Lions Club cooked the barbeque.