Unfortunately Red Cross has suffered greatly over the last few years.
With numbers of members decreasing, ageing and not being computer literate, it is becoming very hard for the local branch to continue.
On Friday September 8 an annual meeting is planned to take place.
The possibility of becoming a 'Friends of Red Cross' rather than a branch will be the main topic of interest discussed.
'Friends of Red Cross' do not have regular meetings, but may meet over a coffee morning to discuss and organise fundraising events to take place, like having an open garden or morning tea or conducting a garden raffle at the November Bush market.
Red Cross is an essential organisation in the world of today with more and more crises happening on a global front as well as within Australia.
I appeal to all caring people of the community to come along on Friday to help with the continuing work of Red Cross and offer help if possible.
The other alternative is that Red Cross would cease to exist here in Mansfield after beginning in 1939.
The meeting is set for 2pm on September 8 in the RSL Hall and all comers will be welcome .
For more information ring 5775 1041.
Margaret Adcock, Red Cross member, Mansfield
