LOWER Manning Uniting Church is having "a good old-fashioned country fete" on Saturday, November 14 from 9am.
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This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Paton Hall Fete at the Coopernook Uniting Church in Petrie Street, Coopernook.
Chairman of the Lower Manning Congregation, Jack Longworth said the fete was originally started to generate funds to build a suitable sized hall to meet the needs of the young people in the church and the community.
"At that time two young groups in particular - the OK's and the Comrades - were extremely strong. They were limited in the potential activities due to lack of suitable space," Mr Longworth said.
"Fundraising began in 1955 and 10 years later the community had enough to begin the process of building. Many items, such as the floor boards, were donated as in-kind offerings for this really important investment in our youth.
"The building was opened in 1965 and named the Paton Hall, in honour of Reverend Frank Paton, who died whilst in office as Minister of the Lower Manning Congregation. Reverend Paton was well-loved for all he did, including actively supporting and growing opportunities for young people in the Lower Manning."
Mr Longworth described the event as "a good old-fashioned country fete."
Amongst the many regular stalls will be Kingston Creek Creamery providing icecream making demonstrations by Michael Barlin. "There will also be cake stalls, bric-a-brac, teddy bears picnic, exhibitions and lots of things for children to do and it will be a great time for people of the Lower Manning to get together," Mr Longworth added.