The Canowindra RSL Sub Branch would like to extend an invitation to all Canowindra residents and visitors to join with us to commemorate ANZAC Day this year. The day’s programme of events are as follows:
6am: ANZAC Day in Canowindra will commence with the Dawn Service in Memorial Park, Gaskill Street, Canowindra at 6am, following this service breakfast will be served at the Canowindra Services and Citizens Club, all welcome.
9am: A short Wreath laying service will be held at the Soldiers’ Tower at the Canowindra Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, with wreaths laid by RSL Sub Branch and the Canowindra Hospital Auxiliary.
10.30am: Our main service will commence with a march along Gaskill Street, those wishing to march are required to assemble in Tilga Street near the Junction Hotel at 10.30am to form up and march off at approximately 10.45am. The main service will begin at 11am.
Anyone wishing to lay a wreath is to record their wreath at the table inside the main entrance to the park and ensure their name is added to the list which will be read out for the Wreath laying ceremony. Any enquiries please contact Mike Harrison, President, Canowindra RSL Sub Branch on 0427 640 293.
Canowindra Sub Branch will be selling ANZAC Badges from 10am this Friday 20th April outside Lawrence’s IGA: Buy and wear your badge with pride, all proceeds from the sale of badges this year will go to the INVICTUS Games.
Jenny Weaver, Publicity Officer Canowindra RSL Sub Branch