After two decades of volunteering in the canteen for the Lithgow Hockey Association, Dawn Gamble has officially stepped down. 

According to LHA representative Virginia Smith, Ms Gamble would work tirelessly to have the canteen up and running for visitors. 

“On Saturday games she would start in the canteen at 5am and work until finish and on carnival days and at State Champs she would be working from 3 or 4am until all the games are finished,” she said. 

“We are all really grateful for her years of service to Lithgow Hockey Association and don’t think we could ever replace her.” 

Other volunteers who are also stepping down from their volunteering roles are Carol Single, Mal Boyden and Ian Kelly who have also shopped, prepared, cooked, organised and fed thousands of visitors and players. 

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“They have done it with the biggest smiles and the best hot chocolate and coffee around...” LHA Facebook page said. 

“You are all truly amazing, your generosity and dedication to our association has been greatly appreciated and you will all be sadly missed. 

“To have four special volunteers who have given countless hours is amazing.”

Lithgow Hockey Association are now looking for another canteen manager, so if you are interested in volunteering feel free to email executive.lha@gmail.com 

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