Betty Jenkins with Phil Donato MP last Friday in Canowindra.
Recognising CWA Central West Group: Phil Donato, MP was in Canowindra last Friday to present Betty Jenkins, President of the Canowindra branch of Country Women’s Association of NSW, a certificate on which is printed the community recognition statement Phil Donato made in Parliament last month, recognising the CWA Central West Group on their 94 years of service to the community. Betty kindly accepted the certificate on behalf of Jan Kerr, who was unable to be there.
Would you like to help uplift a Lady of the Land this Christmas? You can help by simply filling a shoebox with special pamper items, wrapping the box in newspaper and tying a ribbon around it and delivering it by the 10th December to the Phoenix Office located at 84 Gaskill St, Canowindra. For more information contact Tracey Potts on 0447 048 929.
Lions Club Christmas Goodies: It’s that time of year again with the Lions Club Christmas Cakes and Puddings now available at Daly Flooring and Carpet in Gaskill St. Mini Fruit Cakes $2, 1kg Fruit Cake $13, 1.5kg Fruit Cake $17 and Puddings $13.
Did you know: There is only 40 days to go until Christmas! Don’t forget to shop local and #BuyFromTheBush this Christmas! Order your Ham, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken and Turkeys now from Muzzy’s Quality Meats for a delicious Christmas Day feast.
Do you have a bushfire survival plan? With the devastating fires being experienced in the north of NSW at the moment and the ongoing drought in our region now is the time to devise a bushfire survival plan for summer. For more information head to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan
Eugowra Showground Pavilion Facelift: It was great to see Sean Haynes and his Eugowra Show Society committee receive much needed funding towards upgrading for their ageing showground pavilion. $172,510 will go towards a new roof, walls, doors, windows, insulation and wiring. This funding will benefit the community immensely.
Ready to go Lunches: Did you know that the deli section at Lawrences IGA has ready to go lunch options including freshly made salads and wraps.
Blood Bank: The Australian Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank will be visiting Canowindra on 2nd December from 9.15am – 3.30pm at Morris Park. To make an appointment call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au
(Back row) Canowindra High School Captains Julia Wright and Santi Tapim with Canowindra RSL Sub Branch President Mike Harrison, (front row) St Edwards School Captain Harry Duguid with Canowindra Public School Captains Hayley Stephens and Finn Hamer and Chloe Townsend School Captain of St Edward’s Primary School at the Remembrance Day service in Canowindra on Monday.