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    VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – RICHARD SLATER

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    Richard Slater (Contributor to Wine vs Wine)

    Richard lives in Altona Meadows with partner Robyn, and daughter Emily tackling VCE. As well as casual work in Yarraville, he plays guitar with Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed music group, and is reviving his weak French conversation at U3A in Altona. He gives the local libraries a thrashing too.

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