The Castlemaine Group of Bendigo Legacy is all set for Legacy Week 2022 which runs from this Sunday August 28 to Saturday September 3.
The motto this year is “Little Badge – Big Impact”, the notion that even the smallest of donations will have a real and heartwarming impact on our veterans’ families. Badges, pens, bears (including a new bear), and card sets will be on sale at stands set up outside Maxi IGA Supermarket 9am until 5pm on Thursday September 1 and Friday September 2, Castlemaine Newsagency from 9am until 3pm on those days, Barker Street IGA from 9am until 3pm Thursday and Friday, and 9am until 1pm Saturday September 3.
Maldon will set up outside the butchers on Friday September 2 from 9am until 3pm, and 9am until 1pm Saturday September 3.
Legacy members will be on hand to answer any questions about the role of Legacy in our community.
Legacy was formed in Australia in 1923 and for almost 100 years has kept the promise to thousands of veterans’ families – helping provide financial and social support for those in their care.
The Castlemaine group of Legacy volunteers group was formed in 1958 and currently supports over 70 veterans’ widows and children in Castlemaine district and Maldon areas, providing services such as homecare visits, financial support for home and appliance needs, energy financial support, education support, and annual Christmas gifts and luncheon.
Donations can be left with Barb at Castlemaine RSL clubrooms, 10am-12 noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or call Chairman Denis Cox on 0409 258 963.
