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5 July, 2023 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Local ladies enjoying a laugh on the new bench seats lining our main street.

Canowindra Town Centre Activation Project: Locals and visitors to Canowindra may notice new seats that have been installed in the main street This is part of the first tranche of work funding by the Federal and NSW Governments to activate the Canowindra CBD.

Further works include new pathways to the Swinging Bridge area, tree plantings, new bins and additional planters, and accessibility improvements in Gaskill Street.

Information on the timing of these works will be provided to the community soon. For more information on the project visit: www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Major-Projects/Canowindra-CBD-Activation-Project 

St Raphael’s Celebrates 150 Years: On 15th and 16th July, St Raphael’s Catholic Church in Cowra will celebrate 150 years of Catholic Education in Cowra. Fr Laurie Beath invites you to a Parish Dinner to be held on Saturday, 15th July, at the Cowra Golf Club from 6.30pm with a review of the 150 years to be presented. RSVP by July 10th for the dinner to the Parish Office Ph: 6342 1369. Cost $40pp. Due to the dinner there will be no Saturday evening mass.

On Sunday, 16th July, a special mass will be held in St Raphael’s Church at 9am, followed by the re-opening of the renovated 

St Brigid’s Chapel, the unveiling of the memorial metal plaques dedicated to catholic education in Cowra, and the naming of the school’s primary section to the Brigidine Learning Centre. Morning tea will follow. RSVP for the morning tea to St Raphael’s School Ph 6342 2940. All are welcome.

Cabonne Senior Expo: Are you interested in accessing aged care services for yourself or a family member? Head along to the upcoming Cabonne Senior Expo to find out what is available in your community. Please note the new venue for the expo will be Molong Baptist Church, Thistle Street, Molong. To register or for more information contact 6344 1199. 

Vote Now!: Voting is now open for the Essential Energy 2023 Community Choices program.There are several local community groups listed in the program including the Canowindra High School P&C andCanowindra Preschool Kindergarten. Vote now for a group making a difference in your community – your vote may help them receive a share of $250,000. Voting is super easy. Go online to www.essentialenergy.com.au/choices, search for your favourite group by name, postcode or zone and click vote. Voting closes midnight Monday, 17th July.

The
Canowindra High School P&C are just one of the local groups you can vote for to receive funding under the Essential Energy 2023 Community Choices program.

 

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