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12 April, 2017 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor


Congratulations: To local lady Deirdre White who won our Family Pass to The Sydney Royal Easter Show – enjoy the show and bring us back a showbag!

Make it, Bake it, Grow it Market: Are calling for stall holders for the markets on 22nd and 23rd April in Canowindra, contact Deb Rutter on 0487 801 767.

Big Win: PJL Group won Outstanding Supplier at last week’s 2017 NSW Mining Industry and Supplier Awards – a great win for a local company who supports sporting and community groups in Canowindra.

Home and Community Care Raffle Winners: 1st Prize Lyn Russell, 2nd Prize Ian Brown and 3rd Prize Margaret Hamilton. Full list of winners on our website. Contact Home and Community Care on 6344 1199.

Fun Balloon Fact: A balloon flight is a one way trip, as balloons fly where the winds take them.

Good Friday: The Old Vic Inn is holding an Easter Seafood Extravaganza on Fri-day 14th April with platters of hot and cold seafood available direct from the Sydney Fish Markets!

Sky High: The Canowindra Arts are holding another exhibition from 14th – 27th April from 10am-4pm at the Old IGA Store in Gaskill St, head along and check out the varied works, styles and mediums.

Well Done: Inland Digital our printing sup- plier has been nominated as a finalist in the 2017 Western NSW Regional Business Awards in the category for Excellence in Innovation – Good luck to Lawrence and the team!

Tallulah’s Living Colour Cabaret: There are still tickets available for this great event on Friday 21st April, drop into the Phoenix Office and grab one today and help to raise funds and awareness for autism.

Cabonne Country Balloon Glow: Is on Saturday 22nd April @ The Canowindra Oval. Local Canowindra residents can pre-purchase their tickets for $15 at The Age of Fishes Museum up until Wednesday 19th April. You can also purchase tickets online at www.canowindrachallenge.org.au or at the gate on the night.

Did you know: Last year Australian’s spent $3 billion at Easter on chocolate eggs and gifts for their loved ones.

Look to the Skies: Balloons will be flying from 18th-25th April and launching at 6.00- 6.30am and 3.30-4.00pm each day – so keep your eyes peeled and see how many you can spot. We would love to see your balloon photos just tag us @TheCanowin- draPhoenix on Facebook and Instagram.

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