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6 December, 2023 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

 

These nominees for 2024 School Captain and Prefect positions at Canowindra Public School will be eagerly awaiting the announcement at Presentation Day next Tuesday 12th December.

Casual Christmas Carols: All Saints Anglican Church will be holding Casual Christmas Carols on Sunday 17th December at 5pm at the Church. Bring your singing voices and join us to celebrate the season, a cuppa or a glass of wine will be available afterwards to reward you for your wonderful singing. All welcome. 

Funeral Notice: The funeral of Dr Alex Ritchie will be held at 3pm, Monday, 11th December at Norwood Crematorium. Followed by wake at Belconnen Soccer Club, McKellar ACT. Live stream of the funeral at www.norwoodpark.com.au/service-streaming/client/?nid=2396265c-1729-4769-86cd-beae40ae9bdb. Messages of condolence can also be left at the same web address. 

Beware Of Charming Conmen Offering Deals Too Good To Be True: Homeowners are reminded to shut the door on scammers who pose as legitimate and honest tradespeople, following four recent complaints to NSW Fair Trading about travelling conmen. 

Cherry Picking Season Has Arrived: It’s the season of merry-making, and the orchard at Borrodell Estate is bursting with delicious, ripe cherries for the entire family to enjoy! Whether you’re a maestro baker crafting a cherry pie masterpiece, a jam enthusiast stirring up your own sweet concoction, or just a cherry aficionado relishing each bursting flavour explosion – it’s a delight for all! The cherries are $10 per kg, or $50 for a 7kg box. Open Thursday to Monday, 9am – 4pm. Borrodell Estate is located at 298 Lake Canobolas Road, Orange, just drive up the driveway and look for the cherry picking stand.

Thanks From Annette Thomas: On behalf of Emily and myself, I would like to thank the Canowindra Men’s Shed for the kind donation of the garden bench that we have been raffling over the past weeks in the main street, and to Norma Watt who donated the daily prizes. Thank you so much to everyone who bought tickets or donated, from the bottom of our hearts thank you. Today’s weekly prize winner drawn by Joice McNaught was Anne Ward congratulations. We also drew the major prize of the Garden Bench which was drawn by Tyler Reid and the winner is Raelene Warn, congratulations. Also a big thank you to everyone who came to the trivia night, Zac Rue for all your hard work and being a great MC and the Canowindra Services Club who has backed Emily from the word go in her journey, thank you. Emily, myself and coach Ernie fly out on Thursday afteroon for Perth. We are so proud to call Canowindra home

Emily Thoms has headed to Perth today to compete in the All Schools Nationals.

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