Nagambie says "au revoir" to Sally Fyfield

SALLY Fyfield, a well–respected member of the Nagambie Lakes Community House (NLCH), was given a fond "au revoir" farewell evening at the Nagambie Senior Citizens Hall on Friday, June 2 with more than 40 guests in attendance. A bring and share tea was enjoyed by all, with friendly fun and fellowship throughout the evening. Sally Fyfield has been an integral member of the NLCH for nine years undertaking executive committee positions and many other roles and activities during her time at the house. She has been a quiet achiever, a one of a kind. Sally has also been one of the major movers and shakers in the St Malachy's Catholic Church, the Lakeside Larks Choir and in many other community capacities. NLCH coordinator Anna Close welcomed guests to Sally's farewell and spoke of her unending generosity, kindness, skills, love and compassion given to so many in the community, as well as the support Sally has given to her in her role as house coordinator. NLCH president Edna James spoke on behalf of Community House members and presented Sally Fyfield with a photographic book compiled by Anna Close featuring pictures of Sally's activities while being involved with the group since 2014. A insightful inscription of the reasons why so many have said thank you to Sally Fyfield was printed inside the cover. A hand–painted streetscape of Nagambie's town centre painted by local artist Valma Crerar was also presented to Sally. The gift was given in appreciation for all the talents and computer knowledge Sally has shared with so many; musical evenings, committee work, Community Carols meetings, times spent, generosity shown and kindness given to so many not just in the Community House but in the wider community. Following the presentation, Sally expressed her appreciation to the guests for their ongoing love and support during her time in Nagambie. "We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place; we stay there, even though we go away, and I will indeed take a part of you all with me," Sally said. "You've taught me much, you've accepted me and my funny ways, and you've shown me friendship I couldn't even have hoped for and you've let me into your lives, your homes, your computers and your hearts. "I will cherish forever my time here in Nagambie, all that we have achieved together and all the fun we've had. "Thank you Nagambie, thank you friends." The Lakeside Larks Choir then sang a tongue–in–cheek "Sally, We Are So Fond of You" to the tune of "A Bicycle Built for Two", with words by Wendy Mason. Sally said she would cherish and remember that song when she thought of the Nagambie community. After the formal proceedings, many guests gave Sally their best wishes for her new future in Melbourne near her family, and congratulated her for her many achievements, as well as the friendships and love she gave to the community.