Lion Geoff Riley said it was a fantastic result given early concerns the raffle would not go ahead.
‘‘We thought we would have nowhere to sell tickets because of COVID-19 restrictions, but Deniliquin Central IGA has always been marvellous to us,’’ Mr Riley said.
‘‘We would normally sell tickets in the entrance foyer to the supermarket, but this year they allowed us to sell from the walkway near the carpark.
‘‘I have been in charge of this project for Lions for a long time, and it was lovely to see the prize go to Maureen Quor, who is a regular at our Lions Bingo.
‘‘Lyn Rose put the stocking together with support from Wired Entertainment, which is now part of the Toyworld group.
‘‘We also had a lot of help from Richard Fogarty for the raffle.’’
The raffle was drawn on Saturday night, and only a few evenings earlier the Deni Lions had come together or a Christmas function of their own.
They were hosted by Lions Richard and Pat Fogarty at their River St home in north Deniliquin.
‘‘The gardens was looking marvellous, and they had set up lights so it looked like a fairy land,’’ Mr Riley said.
‘‘It was lovely to all come together after the year we’ve had, especially given we will not meet again now until January 10.’’
But before the Lions go in to full recess, its members will host one last Lions Community market for the year.
Normally held the fourth Saturday of each month, the market has been moved to Monday to avoid Christmas Day.
Running from 8am to midday, most of your favourite stallholders are expected to return.
There may even be a few new ones, including a ‘tool man’.
You’ll also find clothing, homewares, bric-a-brac, plants, jewellery and more.
Catering will be available on site, including the Lions van and the Deniliquin Girl Guides’ famous donuts.
