With a Holden Barina up for grabs this year, it was a great moment when local boy Rodney Wright won the Red Holden Barina. Surprise, despite the fact that the kids didn't like it, couldn't hide the excitement of everyone on the ground as the prize was drawn during the half time of the main game. Many people had been selling tickets around the valley for the last 6 months in the great car adventure and it was great to see a local person at Bellingen Park walk out. Mayor Mark Troy and Federal Member Luke Hartsukyer drew out the winner ticket and Rodney was stoked!

Mayor Mark Troy and Federal Member Luke Hartsukyer

Rodney and family with Barina

Army Thunder were once again successful in defeating the tough Bellingen Magpies 34 to 16.  Right from the start the Thunder were determined and were up 3 tries  in the first 20 minutes but Magpies fought back and nearly leveled the score. In the end  Thunder held out. As always Bellingen turned out to cheer on the local side. It was an action filled game watched by Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith recent VC winner and Vice Chief of Defence Force Lt Gen. David Hurley. All supporters and organisations involved should be proud of their efforts. A great community afternoon!

Drawn 26th February 2011

The 2011 match is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever with organisers raffling a Holden Barina 3 door car*. Tickets are on sale for $5 each and can be purchased from Bellingen Valley-Dorrigo Junior Rugby League Club, North Beach SLSC, Urunga Nippers and Legacy (Bob Denner).

If you are out of the area and wish to buy tickets a book of 5 for $25 can be purchased by depositing the funds into the BCU account and emailing Debbie Locke with your receipt details and address, tickets will be posted to you on confirmation.

Account Details Matthew Locke Charity Shield

BCU BSB: 704-328 Account: 216244

Email: debbielocke@bigpond.com

Funds raised from the raffle and football match support Legacy, The Grub Club, BVDJRLFC, North Beach SLSC and the Urunga Nippers. Supporting Kids!

If you have any questions and would like more information about the Matthew Locke Charity Match please contact debbielocke@bigpond.com or phone Debbie on 0429977959.

*Car shown in photos is the actual car and is unregistered until won but due to display purposes will have some kms. Must be collected at Eastland Holden, Macksville. Prize includes 12 mths rego, 3 door, 1.6lt, 5spd manual, air con, power steering, CD, anti lock braking, dual front and side airbags, ANCAP rating 4. Total value $13990.00