It is hoped the local community will show up in droves early next month for a horse ride fundraiser as the committee eyes an upgrade of the hall’s facilities.

President Les Spinks said the event would help with ongoing maintenance.

“We wanted to come up with something different for Wingen and thought this was probably a good way to raise some money,” he said.

“It is probably one of the few halls in the area that is still working and holding regular dances.

“It’ll be great if we can do it up and make it attractive for parties and weddings; if we let it deteriorate it takes too much to get it back.

“We’ve recently put a new floor and kitchen in and general upkeep is always expensive.

“We are only a small community and are pretty proud that we’ve got a hall there that we can use.”

The horse ride will start at 9am on Saturday, November 5. Cost is $40 per person, which covers insurance, drinks, plus morning tea and lunch.

Following the ride, there will be an evening filled with live music from the Oh's, food, a licensed bar, fundraising games, and an auction.

A number of activities have also been organised as part of a Sunday Fun Day event, starting at 9am.

Meanwhile, the new committee will host a major Christmas raffle, which is set to be drawn on December 14 at the Durham Hotel.

First prize is four nights at the Sheraton Resort Fiji Holiday for two adults and two children under 12.

The second prize winner will get a full day wine tour for two people around the Pokolbin Vineyards, while third receives family tickets to the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular.

The committee consists of Les Spinks (president), Mal Kennedy (vice-president), Jane Kennedy (secretary), Genevieve Rossington (treasurer), Kerri Spinks and Max Stahl (fundraising and advertising), and Helen Gardener and Bettina Cummings (dance committee).

For more information, contact Les on 0439076489 or Jane on 0417387546.