The hall committee was able to help families who were victims of the fires, plus a big thanks to everyone who came along and donated and helped raise more than $2800.

There are still heaps of items that they didn't get a chance to unpack, so the plan is to run another sale on the day of the Upper Lansdowne Christmas Party on Saturday, December 7. Also, there's a good collection of winter clothes that they will hold back for a sale when the weather becomes cooler.

The next concert at the Upper Lansdowne Hall will be Elephant Sessions on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

They're coming to Upper Lansdowne straight after playing big shows at the Woodford Festival. They've also played at Bluesfest and Glastonbury, so don't miss your chance to see them locally.

There will not be any support as the band will perform two sets. If you want to check them out you can by going to their page here

As usual there will be tasty homemade snacks, tea, coffee and cake available.

The Lansdowne Fishing Club will be holding its Fishing Pairs Big Bash today Friday, November 29, Saturday November 30 and Sunday, December 1.

If members could help at the weigh in on the Sunday it would be appreciated. The monthly outing will be held on December 7 and 8.

Their Christmas party will be at Croki from 9.30am on Saturday, December 14. Names to be put on the list at the club.

On Saturday, December 21 the club will hold its Christmas seafood raffle.

The Lansdowne community hall markets will be held tomorrow Saturday, November 30.

This is the hall's special market where they serve a free morning tea for those who attend the market and for the stall holders.

There will be lots of lucky spot prizes to win and lots of stalls with various and wonderful items from jewellery, good quality preloved items, books, gemstones for sale especially handmade Christmas gift items that would be just right to put under the Christmas tree.

The Uniting Church ladies will be there with their usual wonderful cakes, slices, pickles and jams but they will also have their famous Christmas cakes and puddings.

The Lansdowne School will have a display and some of their handmade items for sale and Kimberley will have her lovely plants which are so popular.

Heath Watts will be there playing his beautiful music. Ron will be there cooking up a storm on the barbecue with sausage and egg and bacon sandwiches.

So, come along and support our hall and our very friendly market and sit down to a lovely free morning tea, listen to beautiful music, then have a walk around the stalls.

If you are interested in booking a stall, especially inside the hall, please book as soon as possible. There is plenty of room for outside stalls and you can have your car with you.

For bookings and further information please phone Margaret on 6556 7146.

The markets are held to raise funds to maintain the halls upkeep. Doors open at 8am until noon.

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