Golden Guitar winner Fanny Lumsden performed to a sold-out crowd on her Country Halls Tour and more than $3500 was raised for the village's Ooranga pre-school.

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The pre-school's P&C member Pippi Beer said "everybody had a blast" and there was "a lot of support from the community".

There were even visitors all the way from the Hawkesbury.

"[Fanny] was a fantastic performer. She was very entertaining. Everybody had a fantastic time," Mrs Beer said.

"A lot of people hadn't seen the hall full for a long time so it was great for Spring Ridge to see the hall packed to the rafters and everyone in there having a great time.

"We've had a few phone calls from people thanking us for putting on a great night and providing great entertainment. People thought it was great value for money."

Mrs Beer said the funds would be used to upgrade the outdoor area of the childrens' playground at the hall where the pre-school is based, and purchase "other learning resources down the track".

The concert was funded by a Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network Empowering Communities Grant.