Tommy and Frank hard at work in Gaskill Street.
Town Pride: Many thanks to Tommy Jeffs of Montrose House and Frank from Bel’s Dog Spot, who spruced up the town with some painting this week, ready for the big weekend of events ahead.
Check Your Smoke Alarms: With the end of daylight savings, it is a timely reminder to check your smoke alarm, because working smoke alarms help save lives. NSW Fire and Rescue have developed a great ‘winter fire safety’ information page which includes a number of helpful check lists and videos, regarding; smoke alarms, escape plans, fireplaces and chimneys, heaters and electric blankets. www.fire.nsw.gov.au
Elders Community Giving Project Fund:
Through the Community Giving Project, 14 grants of up to $20,000 are available across six key pillars, each focused on strengthening and supporting our communities. Applications open: Tuesday 17 March and close Thursday 21 May. For more information or to apply go to elders.com.au/about-us/for-your-community/community-giving-project/
Beyond Blue Beyond: Is supporting those who may be feeling unsettled as fuel shortages add to a growing sense of uncertainty and ongoing cost of living pressures. They encourage people to support one another and to remember that its free, confidential Support Service is available to anyone who needs to talk 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
Is Your Box Of Old Pre-Decimal Coins A Treasure Chest? If you are like many Australians at the moment trying to raise a few extra dollars to cope with the increase in the cost of living, and you are also one of those who has a box of Australian, pre-decimal coins put away somewhere, it’s possible you have a treasure chest. Some common pre-decimal Australian coins in good condition are now worth $100 or more, and a rare, ‘like new’ coin could sell for tens of thousands.
CWA Tea Room: Three CWA members (plus a partner), from our local Canowindra CWA Branch headed down to the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show to work in the CWA Tea Room in the Home & Lifestyle Pavilion. They cleaned tables, did the washing up, mixed and served up the scones, saying it was great to meet many other volunteers and customers.
Steve Harvey and Celia Klinger from Canowindra on their final shift at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.