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Last issue, I raved about the weather we’d enjoyed the previous weekend, but I can’t say the same this week! While we really did need the rain (and we got plenty!) it certainly wasn’t the start to FOOD Week the organising committee were hoping for. Still, the wet conditions did not appear to dull people’s enthusiasm as I heard great things about the Night Markets and the relocated Sampson Street Long Lunch. I took the opportunity to drop by the Hotel Canobolas on Saturday for their opening event for FOOD Week. It was a great afternoon with some amazing food and I look forward to attending more events in their revamped first-floor Summer Street Bar.

It has barely topped 10 degrees outside as I write this on Tuesday and it’s got me thinking once more about more ways to improve comfort and e ciency in my home. Last year, with a thermal imaging camera and a caulking gun in hand, I spent some time hunting down air leaks. It was quite a revelation to see all the places cold air can get into your home but also to see how e ective simple remedies like caulking around window frames and properly weather stripping doors can be. I have a number of further improvements to work on when I get a chance and I might even write about what di erence it has made in a future issue.

As always, there’s plenty on in and around Orange, as you’ll see inside. Youth Week kicks o tomorrow with the Express Yourself! art exhibition from 6pm in the CWA Hall in Robertson Park, and there are daily activities until next Friday, April 19. Orange’s delayed Harmony Day celebrations will take place on Saturday, April 13, with all the action happening in the South Court from 3pm to 7pm. And, of course, FOOD Week continues with numerous events around the region. It all concludes on Sunday with the Producers Market and Brunch in Cook Park. Thankfully the weather is looking much brighter this weekend, so it would be well worth making the most of the morning.

School Holidays are just about here and so inside we have gathered together all the things that are happening over the next few weeks so you can keep the kids entertained. You’ll find that on page 24.

And don’t forget the 152nd Orange Show coming up on Saturday, April 27!

Ben’s 40-year love of miniature

Since he was eight, Ben De Gabriel has always loved model engineering. He loves how simple yet complex the technology is. He drove his first steam locomotive when he was eight. Now 40 years later, Ben is the president of the Australian Association of Live Steamers, as well as the local Orange Society of Model Engineers, and he gets to share his love of the old technology with his community.

The Orange Society of Model Engineers has been running miniature live steam trains in Matthews Park for over 45 years. It’s a group of like-minded men and women who enjoy the specialty of model engineering.

“And that’s all sorts of di erent facets,” Ben explained. “It’s not just locomotives, it’s anything railway, engineering, we have members who are into stationary engines, clocks, sailing, all sorts of other things.”

With members predominantly into miniature railway,

the society holds an open day at Matthews Park once a month, where both little kids and ‘big’ kids (adults) can get involved.

“You can almost think of the Orange Miniature Railway almost like the original Men’s Shed before Men’s Sheds ever existed,” Ben said.

“I think that’s a really important part of being in the club. It’s not just about engineering… it’s a really good bunch of, in this particular case, blokes that look out for one another, and support each other.”

Ben’s 40 years in model engineering has seen the highs and lows of the craft. He’s seen the old technology fall in and out of interest, and new technologies try and take over.

“For people who are physically building engines… yes there’s lots of changes. There’s all sorts of new technologies that come along from laser-cutting and all sorts of wonderful CNC machines,” Ben said.

But it’s the passion for the “old school” skills that has

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kept Ben coming back after four decades.

“The hobby is still predominantly made up of old skills,” he said. “These are skills that have been passed on from generation to generation of people. So I think it’s really important because without these clubs… these skills for engineering, actually would be lost. So it’s very important that we pass them down to others as well.

“We have a couple of junior members in the club, and we encourage them to come along and learn the skills.”

Ben learnt his model engineering skills from the people around him, since he was eight years old. He explained that, generally, members have learnt the skill from their parents or family members, but for him, it was from being a member of the local model engineering society.

“My parents weren’t involved at all or anything like that. It was just one of those things I got involved in at a very young age, and I’m still a member today.

“It’s not something you build in no time.”

— By Emily Middleton —

Matthews Park holds monthly miniature locomotive rides for $3 per person. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the next train day will be held this Saturday, April 13.

YOUTH WEEK IN ORANGE

Events organised by young people, for young people, will be the basis of Youth Week celebrations in Orange, kickstarting April 12. With activities being held until April 19, organisers are encouraging young people aged 12-24 to take part in celebrating the theme ‘Express. Empower. Get Loud!’

Orange City Council Services Policy Committee Chair Cr Mel McDonell said the annual event was about celebrating young people and their contribution to their communities.

“Youth Week provides young people with an opportunity to express themselves, express their views and act on the issues that a ect their life,” Cr McDonell said.

“Last year in Orange around 500 people took part in Youth Week activities. It was a great success.”

— By Emily Middleton —

The Orange Harmony Festival, set to be held this weekend in South Court, will be celebrating the Colour City’s diverse, multicultural community.

Harmony Day actually falls on March 21 to coincide with International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. But in Orange, Harmony Day will be held on Saturday, April 13, to coincide with the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the school holidays.

A range of events will be held from 3pm through to the early evening, including a number of cultural performances, dances, market stalls, as well as various food and sweet treats.

Making the trip from Sydney for the occasion, the Latin jazz groups ALLY and Caribe will take centre stage during the evening, encouraging everyone to participate as they step through a number of classic Latin dance styles.

They are considered two of Australia’s finest Latin jazz outfits, and they have joined forces for an all-star band, alongside Brazilian slam poet Dai Moret, and Orange’s very own Stan Alexander.

“Dai very cheekily said to me, ‘Well I think there’s nothing that you can throw at me that I haven’t done before’, and I thought, that’s just fabulous,” ALLY and Caribe band leader Gai Bryant said.

“We’re doing a couple of numbers with Dai Moret, and then the rest of our set will be just trying to get people up to dance and participate and enjoy and get into

having an experience of dancing and being communal.”

The respective groups have been together for over 10 years, and it won’t be their first time in Orange. In the early months of 2021, when performances were allowed back in theatres, Caribe performed at the Orange Regional Conservatorium.

“It was an amazing night because we were actually allowed to perform to an audience, but no one was allowed to get up and dance,” Gai explained of those Covid-restricted times.

Performing to a full auditorium, the audience enjoyed every minute of Cuban jazz rhythm.

“I think it was just so unexpected for people, they didn’t really know what we were going to do and what it was going to sound like,” Gai said.

“It was such a great feeling, it was really, really fantastic.”

Hoping to bring this same feeling to this weekend’s performance, ALLY and Caribe are looking forward to being part of Orange’s Harmony Festival. With many other performances across many di erent cultures, Gai is really looking forward to seeing all the di erent talents and cultures come to life.

“It just sounds so intriguing, I can’t wait,” she said.

Orange’s Harmony Festival is a free event held on Saturday, April 13, from 3–7pm in the Orange Civic South Court, Byng Street.

Kick-starting the week will be the ‘Express Yourself!’ Art exhibition being held from 6pm on Friday, April 12, at the CWA hall in Robertson Park. Young people are invited to submit an artwork related to the theme, with the winning artist to receive a $250 gift voucher.

A Blind Soccer competition will be held from 10am on Monday, April 15, at Canobolas Rural Technology High School, with a barbecue and prizes to be won. It is hosted by Ability Dreaming, which empowers people who are vision-impaired, by creating awareness and breaking down barriers.

“Fitness and sport will also be a big part of the program this year, as we know the positive impact of physical activity on mental health. It’s a great opportunity for young people to challenge themselves, but most of all it’s about having fun,” Cr McDonell said.

A skateboard competition will be held at the John Lomas Skate Park from 2pm on Monday, 15 April, while young people can participate in the ‘Ultimate Warrior Fitness Challenge’ at Anytime Fitness on Tuesday, 16 April, with six challenges to complete and prizes to be won.

The next day, Wednesday, April 17, ‘F.E.A.R – The Fearlessly Empower Amazing Race’, will be held in Orange CBD where young people will navigate around with challenging tasks to compete. The winning group at the finish line will receive a $500 gift voucher.

On Thursday, April 18, young people will be able to put their knowledge to the test during the Brain Battle Royal, starting at 6pm in the CWA Hall Robertson Park.

A Godzilla vs. Kong movie night will conclude Youth Week on Friday, April 19, from 8.30pm at the Odeon 5 Cinema.

For more information on all of the Youth Week events, visit https:// www.orange.nsw.gov.au/young-people/?tab=youth-week

A good life…

“We are not rich, but rich in here!” says Catalina Mastronardi, sitting next to her husband of 64 years, Guglielmo Mastronardi, in the packing shed of their Borenore farm and orchard.

Both born and raised in central Italy, Catalina (Lina or just “Nonna”) and Guglielmo (“Bill”) have spent their entire married life here in Orange. Together, from very little, they worked to buy and grow the small farm they call home. It is where they raised their five children and with a lot of hard work forged a new life, half a world away from the place they were born.

But to hear Guglielmo tell his story, the decision to immigrate to Australia was made almost on a whim.

“I was just about 19-and-a-half and that’s the time you got to go to the army,” says Guglielmo, who has a remarkable memory for details and appears much younger than his 92 years.

“One day, one of my friends he said, ‘I read on a board down in the town, whoever wants to go to Australia to make an application for it.’

“I said, ‘You want to go?’ He said, ‘Yes.’ So I go… I had no chance to go anywhere, my parents couldn’t a ord to send me out and they’d kept me home working, so I said, ‘Yes, I will go.”

Landing in Australia on August 1, 1952, Guglielmo and other new arrivals were sent from Sydney to Greta, near Maitland, the site of a former soldier training camp transformed into a migrant reception and training centre.

“We stayed there for a couple of months and then one by one they find you a job and send you out to work,” recalls Guglielmo, whose first employment in Australia was at Bankstown Airport.

“But the work was for ten weeks, so then at Christmas time we just had another week in January and then that was it — unemployment,” he says.

Picking up bits and pieces of work here and there, Guglielmo then literally walked into a job at the Hallstrom Refrigerator Factory in the North Sydney suburb of Willoughby.

“One day I walked down the main road there,” he says, “and there was a watchman at the front of the door there. He said, ‘Are you looking for a job?’ I said, ‘Yeah.’ He said, ‘Alright, I’ll take you to the o ce. When do you want to

...We are not rich, but rich in here...

start?’ ‘Now!’ So I stayed down there for two years.”

Having visited a cousin who lived in Orange, Guglielmo decided to get out of Sydney and organised to take a job at the Emmco factory.

But in 1960, after eight years in Australia, he decided it was time to see Italy once more. It was on this trip home that he met and married Lina.

“Six months later, Guglielmo set o for Australia once more, this time with his new bride in tow.

“I was excited because I’d never been anywhere,” says Lina. “But I was only 18 when I married him and I hadn’t been anywhere at all, not even around Italy, so I was excited to see another place.”

When she was young, Lina said she had always wanted to go to the US, where she had uncles and cousins. But of life in Australia, she knew very little.

“But I said, why not? I’m young. We can do it — and I trusted him,” says Lina.

“He had been here eight years already, so I said a man like that is to be trusted to look after me…

“And my Dad, well my Dad said to me, If he doesn’t… then I will walk to Australia and bash him up for you!” she adds with a laugh.

“But it was good and I have trusted him ever since… We’ve been married for 64 years this year!”

In Orange, Guglielmo returned to work at the Emmco factory but says after a few years he was looking for a change. It was then he saw the small farm at Borenore advertised for sale and in July

1965, he and Lina moved out to their new home.

“There was nothing much here, there was a little shed here and a little house and not enough water,” says Guglielmo, who struggled at times to make ends meet in his farming venture.

“It was a bit hard to learn to do it all and at one stage I couldn’t make enough money to pay it back and to live on, so I started to work outside, working this [the farm] in my spare time,” he continues.

“But Lina, she said to me, ‘How about I go look for a job?’ She said whoever finds a job first will go and work and she got a job first!”

“I must have been prettier than you maybe,” says Lina, whose job was at Stan’s Fish Shop in Summer Street.

“They were like brothers to me, those fellas… and their wives, it was like a family, but then they sold the business and went back to Greece for good, so I went to look at the hospital for a job.”

Lina says she was willing to wash dishes or do whatever needed to be done, but it just so happened that the perfect opportunity had arisen.

“The boss there said there is a lady who is retiring soon and would you like to cook? I said, ‘I love cooking! It is the love of my life!’,” recalls Lina, with a smile.

“So I was there for 40 years. It was good. It was hard work sometimes but we were younger then. That’s how we went on, with my job helping them, I bought them a spray cart, I bought them a tractor.”

In the years that followed, with son Steve joining them, the Mastronardis were able to expand their enterprise, purchasing a neighbouring property where they still grow a variety of fruits and vegetables.

It has not always been easy, but it has been a good life, says Lina, who recalls fondly her visits back to see family and proudly shows o the imported Italian furniture her husband bought for her.

“It has been a very productive life,” she says. “Exciting, sad at times when you lose family when you are far away, but it has been a good life. A lot of hard work, but a good life.”

Memories by Ned

AND THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT JACK

After leaving school I embarked on a five-year gap year, a couple of years at Jackerooing, a year at professional kangaroo shooting, and some time as a rigger, putting up windmills. As I was riding my bike uptown for an interview for a job in a bank I thought of Clancy not suiting the office and his vision of sunlit plains… and the comeback walkabout spirit got me.

Consequently, I came back home, and apprenticed to a carpenter in a building firm. I had always liked working with my hands and building things. The pay was miserable, but I had squirreled away enough money to last me a couple of years. Best move I ever made.

After a couple of years, I was approached to take over the cottage-building section.

I think it was because of my previous work experience and my higher school education.

My job was to find out what the client wanted, discuss kitchen layouts, powerpoint locations, cupboards, colour, etc. Draw up plans and specifications, make copies and present them along with a small administration fee to the council. These plans and specifications were approved at the next council meeting.

My next job was to organise all the required building materials, timber for the chippie, bricks for the brickie, pipes for the plumber and so on, give plans for doors, windows, and cupboards to the joinery shop, and organise all this with the yardmen and carrier.

The timber was from the local sawmill on the slopes of the Weddin Range: beautiful cypress pine, a lovely timber to work with; doors, windows, joinery, and cupboards

were Oregon pine or maple; with jarrah for window and door sills; bricks from the local brickworks; sand and gravel from the local quarry, and joinery from our workshop.

With four or five cottages being built at the same time and new work coming in, it was a very satisfying job.

Two- or three-bedroom cottages (either fibro, weatherboard or brick veneer) would take from four to six weeks from setting out to handing over keys, and usually came to about £5,000 to £7,000.

While I loved the hustle and bustle, I missed the camaraderie of the job, the camaraderie of the tools, the sending out of new apprentices for stripped paint or a left-handed screwdriver. Or to have him jib when asked for a chalk line or straight edge. No sales tax or GST to worry about. I liked the town work. We could show off and wolf whistle the pretty office girls passing by…

a lot of fun. Fixing roof battens and finding you could not move because someone had nailed your nail bag to the rafter, or getting even by putting grease on his hammer face.

Did I tell you the story of the American tourist arriving at Dublin Airport? He was accosted by an Irish salesman who offered to sell him an invaluable Irish artifact – the skull of the famous Irish warrior Bryan Boru. The American declined. Twelve months later, on another trip to Ireland, he was spotted by the same salesman who again offered Bryan Boru’s skull for sale. The American said, “You tried to sell me Bryan Boru’s skull last year, this one is much, much smaller.” The salesman replied: “That’s true, sir, but you see this is himself when he was a boy.”

GARDENINGLiFE with CARO WEBSTER

As I sit at my desk, I can see the trees outside my window starting to develop their autumn cloaks. For this reason, autumn is probably my favourite season. The days are crisp and cool, with impossibly blue skies; and as the garden starts slowing down, its true colours begin to reveal themselves. It’s actually a good time to plant trees as the soil begins to cool. It’s also the right time to pop brassicas, peas, broad beans, and beets into your veggie patch.

Writing an article on autumn colour is quite tricky as there are so many plants that provide beautiful colour and everyone will have their favourites and their own opinions. So, I’ve decided to focus on the trees that I think are a must for the Orange region. They are in no particular order:

Liquidambar (Liquidambar styraciflua –family Altingiaceae). In autumn the foliage is a mass of brilliant red, deep purples, browns, and yellows, sometimes on the same tree all at once. Growing to 20m (or more if happy) with a spreading habit, this is a big tree best suited to large gardens and parks. Although, there are dwarf varieties if space is at a premium. It has an extensive root system so do not plant near paths, pipes, or your house. The conkers, when they mature and fall o are a shocking pest underfoot, but also provide a myriad of opportunities for kids’ art and craft activities. It is a perfect shade tree during summer. Preferring full sun and a free-draining (slightly acidic) soil they are fully frost- and drought-hardy.

Pin Oak (Quercus Palustris – family Fagaceae). This beautiful tree is often used as a streetscape tree as it is pollutiontolerant and fast-growing. It is native to North America but there is a cultivar called ‘Freefall’ which was bred in Canberra, Australia. It can grow to 20m in the right conditions. The foliage held on horizontal

Our magnificent city of colour

branching turns a brilliant red which fades to a muddy brown which then tends to hang on the tree for a long time. There is a columnar variety called ‘Green Pillar’. They are frost-, snow- and drought-hardy which is why about 300 have recently been planted as avenue trees on either side of the highway between Bathurst and Raglan.

Nyssa, Tupelo, Black Tupelo, Sour Gum (Nyssa Sylvatica – family Nyssaceae). In its native habitat of the rich and moist woodlands of America, it can grow to a staggering 30m but I’ve rarely seen one grow to this size in Australia. It has beautiful horizontal branching with vivid scarlet and yellow/orange foliage during autumn. If you have a little space, consider it as a specimen tree. It is moderately drought hardy and fully frost hardy. It prefers full sun to semi-shade and can cope with wet feet. It needs little pruning because of the stunning horizontal branching. Kids love climbing this tree.

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum – family Sapindaceae). You really can’t go past a

maple. Japanese Maples are the ones you are most likely to see around Orange, but there are around 100 species to choose from. It’s my go-to tree for autumn colour. Native mainly to Asia, as the common name implies, it is a small-to-medium-sized tree, growing to around 10m making it the perfect specimen tree for your garden. There are also dwarf varieties, many with a weeping habit. Take the advice of your local nursery for the one best suited to the space you have available. One of my favourites is the Lipstick Maple. It is one of the larger maples growing to 12-15m with stunning autumn foliage. It looks fabulous planted either side of a long driveway. Be aware though that most maples prefer protection from western sun despite preferring full sun. Weird, huh? It will tolerate a bit of shade but won’t provide as much autumn colour in full shade. It thrives in deep, free draining soil, rich in organic matter. They are fully frosthardy and moderately drought-tolerant once established. Its roots are non-invasive.

Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis – family Anacardiaceae). Another gorgeous tree for autumn colour. It is a medium-sized tree making it perfect as a specimen tree. In its native habitat it can grow to 25m but like the Nyssa, I’ve never seen one reach this height in our region. It produces show-stopping orange and red leaves in autumn. It is moderately drought-hardy and can tolerate poor soils. It is fully frost-hardy. It grows quickly in full sun and will tolerate a little shade. Note that it is not the edible pistachio, Pistacia vera, so don’t go eating the seeds. However, if well-tended, you could give the edible species a go.

Claret Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia ‘raywoodii’ – family Oleaceae). Claret Ash is a very popular tree. You’ll find them in every second street around Orange. Fast growing, they are drought- and frost-hardy and prefer full sun. Bred in South Australia, they will tolerate most conditions but prefers a rich moist soil, so water regularly if conditions are dry. Its roots can be somewhat invasive. Sadly, it is prone to crown dieback so not considered particularly long-lived. Regular pruning of a ected branches might prolong its life. Growing to 10-20m, it is ideal for medium-sized gardens or parks or as a streetscape tree.

Other trees to consider include the Oak (Quercus) species, of which Scarlet Oak is particularly beautiful; Pyrus species such as Bradford or Chanticleer; and Manchurian, Golden Ash, Golden Elm and some Prunus species.

I urge you to take a drive around our streets and appreciate the beautiful colour starting to show itself. Excellent suppliers of trees for autumn colour include Thomson’s Garden Centre, Millthorpe Nursery, Crookwell Nursery and Winterhill Tree Farm.

Caro Webster is a passionate gardener, author, award-winning blogger, and committee member of the Friends of the Orange Botanic Gardens.

For more information on the work of the Friends, you can follow them on Facebook @OrangeFOBG

Everyone Belongs: Harmony Day set to celebrate our multicultural community

Come to the Civic Square South Court this Saturday 13 April for Harmony Day, celebrating multiculturalism in our community and highlighting the theme Everyone Belongs.

Harmony Day is a chance to recognise our diversity by bringing together Australians from different backgrounds in the spirit of inclusiveness, respect and belonging for everyone.

Orange City Council Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonell is looking forward to the event.

“Thes annual celebration attracts hundreds of people and is always a really fun afternoon for the whole family, as we acknowledge our diversity and the significant contribution of Australians from all different backgrounds,” Cr McDonell said.

The event will feature entertainment by Latin group Ally, African circus and dance performer Lucky Lartey, circus performer Justin Buchta, Bhangra dancers and

African drummers. There will also be performances by local groups, Shimmy Sistas Belly Dance and Doves n Dimes dance group, as well as a multicultural fashion parade.

Cr McDonell said a highlight of the event was always the wide variety of delicious food from a range of different cultures, including Indigenous, Indonesian, Sri Lankan, Ukranian and Filipino food.

“I love walking around the food stalls

on Harmony Day to smell the delicious diversity of foods from all around the world. It’s the perfect opportunity to travel without leaving Orange,” Cr McDonell said. There will also be free activities for children such as face painting, craft and a jumping castle, while cultural stalls will have items for sale and information sharing.

Harmony Day will be held in the South Court from 3pm to 7pm and is funded by Multicultural NSW and Orange City Council.

People who attend these sessions will learn about the roles of councillor and mayor, the challenges of being a councillor and the importance of diverse representation on council. Understand the role of Local Government, expectations and commitments, meeting procedures and support available for prospective candidates.

For more information or to register your interest in attending email council@ orange.nsw.gov.au or contact Orange City Council on 6393 8000.

FIND THE FOOTY AND WIN

Penrith Panthers Vs Wests Tigers in Bathurst, April 20

Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers will clash for the second straight year in Bathurst on Saturday, April 20, and thanks to Bathurst Regional Council you and your family could be there to watch all the action!

Orange City Life has four family passes to give away to the Central West fixture. Four (4) lucky winners will each receive a family pass to see topflight rugby league action in Bathurst.

To enter, simply ‘find the footy’ hidden somewhere in the pages of this magazine, scan the QR code, enter your contact details, and let us know what page. You can also email your entries to reception@oclife.com.au or drop them into the OC Life o ce by 12 noon on Monday, April 15. We will notify the lucky winners who can then share the good news with their friends and family.

The April 20 match headlines a huge week of events put on by Bathurst Regional Council, Bathurst Panthers and Penrith Panthers.

On Thursday, April 18 the annual Westfund Play

Like a Panther Clinic will be held from 4pm to 5.30pm.

This event regularly sees juniors aged five to 13 from across the Group 10 region flock to George Park, Bathurst to learn skills and drills from NRL development sta and club volunteers. The clinic will finish with a visit from Penrith Panthers players. Registration is a must on the Bathurst Regional Council website.

Later that evening, Panthers will hold a meet and greet with the whole squad from 6.30pm at Bathurst Panthers Leagues Club. It’s a chance to get an autograph of your favourite player.

On Friday, April 19, the Bathurst Panthers Sportsman’s Lunch is on at Bathurst Panthers. Doors open at 12.30pm for a 1pm start. This twocourse dining experience will also feature Penrith coach Ivan Cleary and two members of the NRL Squad, among other dignitaries. Tickets are $90 per person and are available through 123Tix. Bathurst NRL 2024 tickets are also available through 123Tix.

If you are an adult at higher risk of severe illness or are 65 years and over, a free COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for you every 6 to 12 months.

FIND THE FOOTY AND WIN

Find the footy hidden somewhere in the pages of this magazine and let us know what page for your chance to win a family pass to see Panthers take on West Tigers in Bathurst on April 20.

To enter, simply scan the QR code. Or you can email your answer along with your name and contact details to reception@oclife.com.au, or drop them into the o ce by 12 noon on Monday, April 15.

We will notify the lucky winners by phone.

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist about what is best for you.

For more information on getting your free COVID vaccination, including how to book, visit nsw.gov.au/vaccination

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN TO ESTABLISH THE

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STAGE OF THE CUMNOCK GENERAL STORE

The Cumnock General Store is set to install a new commercial kitchen, transforming the innovative and community-owned store, after receiving $124,899.00 in funding from the Cadia Legacy Fund.

The Cadia Legacy Fund works

in partnership with community representatives to develop and deliver strategic projects which will leave a legacy on the local region (within Blayney, Cabonne or Orange LGA’s) while Cadia continues to operate, and as it reaches mine closure.

Cumnock General Store representative, Hannah Schulz said “We are thrilled to have the Cadia Legacy Fund supporting our long-term vision of community sustainability. The installation of a commercial kitchen

will greatly improve our retail scope, tourism opportunities and business potential, and we can’t wait to see these big plans turn into reality”.

Cadia General Manager, Tom Lukeman, said Cadia was proud to be supporting the community-driven initiative.

“It has been inspiring to see the Cumnock community rally together to purchase and reinvigorate The Cumnock General Store.

“They have already demonstrated the importance of the store to the local community and we are excited to support the second phase of their project with the addition of a commercial kitchen which will help support tourism within the town,” Tom added.

The Cumnock General Store kitchen refurbishments are scheduled to be completed later this year.

(L to R) – Amanda Schulz, Nicole Morris, Sarah Haynes, Phil Dodds, Bernadette Veljkovic and Tom Lukeman outside The Cumnock General Store.

$14 million for highway upgrades between Lithgow and Orange

√ Bat/hail netting funding for local orchardists

√ $1.2 million for CCTV in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington

√ 47 mobile phone towers and base stations across Calare

The news that a government review has recommended that the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct should be made mandatory, and that breaches should be met with fines upwards of $10 million or 10% of a company’s turnover just seems like more hot air from the major parties.

The Code of Conduct is a dud. Making it mandatory will have no effect whatsoever. If it was effective, we wouldn’t be having endless inquiries to tell us what we already know – that farmers and consumers are being ripped off. I don’t think these latest proposals will have much effect at all.

During the last sitting of Parliament, all of the major

parties had the opportunity to vote for the Reducing Supermarket Dominance Bill introduced by Bob Katter and the independents that would wind back the market share of the supermarket giants and limit the markups they could put on items like fruit and vegies.

None of them supported it – proving once again that there is often a lot of talk in Canberra but not a lot of action.

For all the nasty, personal insults thrown at Bob Katter and I during our recent press conference in Orange when we were trying to discuss this issue, there has been no meaningful action by the National, Liberal or Labor parties. And they just don’t like it when they get called out on their hypocrisy.

Is it any wonder that people get cynical with political parties and politics?

FOOD WEEK NIGHT MARKETS A HIT!

The wet weather and venue change didn’t dampen spirits at the Orange FOOD Week Night Markets last week! What a massive crowd and huge success!

It was terrific to catch up with some of our local winemakers - Ben and Heidi Crossing and James Sweetapple!

The Parliamentary Inquiry into the Response of Insurers to the Storm and Flood event of November 2022 is well underway. By the end of this week, there will have been 12 public hearings which aim to put the behaviour of insurers under the microscope, and highlight the experiences of policyholders before, during and after making claims.

I pushed hard to get this inquiry set up, and even raised it in Question Time by asking the Prime Minister whether he would back my calls to get the investigation off the ground.

PUBLIC HEARINGS – QBE INSURANCE

Earlier this year, I questioned the CEO of QBE Insurance Australia, Ms Sue Houghton, about the company’s treatment of a gym owner in Molong, Ms Elkurdi of Downtown Fitness, who had to wait four months after the storm and floods to receive a hydrology report – drastically holding up the claims process. I pressed Ms Houghton on whether insurance companies really understand what businesspeople and homeowners are going through and what the delays really mean.

Mr Gee: It took about a month to get a hydrology assessor in to the premises. The hydrologist came on 12 December. The storm and floods hit on 13 and 14 November. There was a delay there. I’ve seen the report. It’s one and a half pages. It took three months to get that report drafted and sent to Ms Elkurdi’s solicitor. It’s not really very satisfactory, is it?

Ms Houghton: It’s not, I agree with you; it took too long to get that report. Once the hydrologist had visited, to then receive the report, to share it and then to make a decision on the back of it took too long in that case.

Mr Gee: The impact it had on someone like Ms Elkurdi is she had to close her business but still had to meet financial commitments on the gym equipment, which had been destroyed. A four-month delay just to get a hydrology report, which was basically holding up claims, has a huge impact on businessowners like her, because they can’t move on. They’re waiting on this claim to be processed, but they can’t because a simple thing like a hydrology report isn’t prepared in a timely manner.

Mr Gee: The hydrologist’s report is 1½ pages long. It’s not War and Peace. I’m just wondering why someone couldn’t pick up the phone from QBE to this hydrologist and say, ‘We have a business owner who’s devastated in Molong. We need to get this claim moving. We’d like your report on the double.’ Does that happen at QBE? What’s the story there?

Ms Houghton: It does happen. We look at the file and can see contact is made throughout the process, but it wasn’t effective enough in actually getting that report and being received by this customer. There were definite delays, which are not what we aspire to…

CENTRAL WEST TO SHARE ITS EXPERIENCES IN EUGOWRA AND MOLONG

On Tuesday the 7th of May, the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Response of Insurers to the Storm and Flood event of November 2022 will have a public hearing in Molong to hear local stories. On Wednesday 8 May, the inquiry will listen to the experiences of people from the Canowindra/Eugowra area.

If you have an insurance experience that you would like told from the November 2022 floods, we’d like to hear from you. Please attend the hearing!

Please give my office a call on 6361 7138. This is our chance to tell our local stories and hopefully bring some lasting change to this industry.

We need to put a spotlight on this issue, so please give us a call and have your voice heard!

The submissions portal and the online survey remain open.

To complete the survey, scan the QR code or head to: www.aph.gov.au/ floodinsurance

Ms Houghton: Yes, I agree with you. It does impact small businesses. I’m really well aware of that. It’s not what we would strive to do… It’s not acceptable for people to have to wait for long periods for a report for them to be paid. I understand that’s a big impact on small business.

Bob with Molly at Orange Ex-Servies

FOOD WEEK- NIGHT MARKETS

Friday’s heavy rain didn’t stop Orange Food Week from getting o to a cracking start despite the relocation of the Night Markets to the Naylor Pavilion at the Orange Showground.

The pavilion was packed with enthusiastic food lovers, their umbrellas adding to the colourful spectacle. Despite the downpour outside, the weather did little to dampen the spirits of the attendees, who enjoyed the gourmet delights and exquisite wines on o er.

Photos by CEC TILBURG

Grace Shortis, Penny Haynes, Elizabeth Argue and Sophie Hine

Carolyn and Bruce Hilsabeck

Stephanie and Will Archer

Barbara Simpson with granddaughter Georgie

Brad and Hayley McKenzie, with Megan Delmar

Sally Johnson and Lindsey Stewart, with Ellie and Alec in front

The Benjamin-Little Family

Sally and Sophie Mason Fauzzie and Ellie

PCYC OPEN DAY!

Orange PCYC opened its doors on Saturday, April 6, giving locals a chance to try a whole range of free “taster” classes of what the PCYC has to o er, everything from fitness and boxing to guitar lessons and gymnastics.

CROSS purposes

OPPENHEIMER’S PEAKY BLINDER

WITH KENAN MILHAM

His name is a tongue twister, but chances are you’ve seen Cillian Murphy. In recent years, the talented actor has reached superstardom portraying nihilistic characters.

In Oppenheimer, Murphy plays a physicist developing the nuclear bomb. In Peaky Blinders, he’s a gangster called Tommy Shelby – a traumatised WW1 veteran who takes a razor to gangsters, politicians and bystanders in the way of his thirst for power. No, he’s not the villain – he’s the leading man.

Hollywood loves darkness and hopelessness. When facing death, Tommy will quote a Christina Rossetti poem In the Bleak Midwinter. He says: “Death’s just the end of a game. No justice. No hope. Just nothingness.”

Peaky Blinder philosophy might make gripping television, but how about life? Hopelessness is not natural to us. We don’t teach it to kids, and we medicate it in ourselves. It’s not just that we want meaning. Every day our experience tells us our choices do matter. But doesn’t death take the wind out of all that? It turns out Rossetti’s poem has more than one line. “In the bleak midwinter a stable place su ced, the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.” Jesus’ bombshell is hope beyond death. And it isn’t Hollywood.

Photos by CEC TILBURG

AED Community Training EVENT Sri Lankan

Join us for a pivotal AED Community Training session, featuring Greg Page from Heart of the Nation, hosted by yours truly. The event will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Orange Ex-Services Club. Attendance requires prior registration, so please contact us at orange@parliament. nsw.gov.au or call 02 6362 5199 to secure your spot.

The Physical Disability Council NSW

VAPING AND E-CIGARETTE REGULATION

Recently, I participated remotely with colleagues from the NSW Parliament’s Law and Safety Committee in conducting public

New Year

Leadership Day at St Mary’s

I had the honour of joining Cara Denman, a local entrepreneur and sports coach, and Abbi Francis, an alumni leader from James Sheahan Catholic High, as panellists on Leadership Day at St. Mary's for the Year 6 students. Thanks to St. Mary’s for nurturing these young minds who are set to be our next generation of leaders. Their enthusiasm and insightful questions were truly inspiring.

It was a pleasure to engage with Annabel Smith and Kelley Temple of the Physical Disability Council NSW, an organisation representing over a million individuals with physical disabilities. Their insights on the challenges faced by local residents with disabilities were enlightening. I am committed to supporting their efforts to secure necessary government assistance for these individuals. hearings on the regulation and compliance of vaping and E-cigarettes within NSW. I extend my gratitude to all the witnesses who contributed their valuable insights to aid

It was a privilege to participate in the vibrant celebrations of the Sri Lankan New Year with the Orange Sri Lankan community. This festive occasion marks the joyful conclusion of the harvest and the hopeful beginnings of a new season.

SENIORS LEGAL DIARIES

Our highly sought-after Seniors Legal Diaries are back in stock for a short time thanks to a generous donation from a colleague. If you missed your chance previously, make sure to visit or contact my office soon to claim your diary before they're all gone again.

Valentina Mogilin, who passed away at 88, leaves a lasting legacy in Orange. Along with her husband and children she embraced Australia as her new home in 1972, deeply appreciating its tranquillity and beauty. In Orange, she dedicated herself to education and community support. Her life, marked by gratitude and service, enriched Orange’s multicultural tapestry, touching many lives and leaving behind a large, loving family. Vale

Let’s Feast @ Leaf Cafe

Delicious breakfast classics with that Leaf Cafe twist!

Centrally located in the heart of the Orange CBD, Leaf Cafe’s all-day menu full of deliciously comforting breakfast classics will have you coming back for more.

Leaf Cafe prides itself on serving only the freshest of the freshest ingredients and when it comes to a dish as simple as Smashed Avocado on Toast that makes all the difference. Served with ripe tomatoes and just a hint of chilli, one bite of this satisfying Aussie favourite and you’ll be hooked!

There is no better way to start your day than with Leaf Cafe’s traditional ham and cheese omelette. Delightfully fluffy eggs, folded over premium ham and melted cheese, there is a reason it is known as the “King of Breakfasts”. Want to add something else? No problem! At Leaf Cafe, you get the Royal treatment.

The Leaf Cafe Benedict deftly combines a perfectly poached egg, fresh avocado and corn salsa, and sauteed spinach with the refined tang of their highquality hollandaise sauce.

Served on a soft-toasted Brioche bun with your choice of salmon, bacon, or halloumi, it is an exquisite harmony of deliciousness.

Or why not treat yourself to something sweeter like Leaf Cafe’s indulgent French Toast?

There’s something magical about the crispy edges and soft, custard-like centre of this delicious creation that will make you want to savour every moment. Matched with mascarpone, rhubarb, ripe seasonal berries and real Belgian chocolate on the side, it’s a deliciously naughty breakfast or tasty treat any time of the day.

Leaf Cafe Orange is open seven days a week from 8.30am to 4.30pm daily.

LEAF CAFE ORANGE

Shop 8, Orange City Centre, Orange

0493 235 619

WHAT’S ON March-April

THE BATTLE OF THE MILLENIUM! EIGHTIES V NOUGHTIES

May 17

This May, Never Ending 80’s presents “The Battle Of The Millenium!” Eighties v Noughties.

Does the best music of all time only come from the 80s? Or did a new millennium bring pop hits worthy of challenging the greatest decade ever?

Find out at the Orange Ex-Services Club on May 17!

Will it be Madonna or Pink, Bon Jovi or Robbie Williams, INXS or The Killers, Cyndi Lauper or Britney Spears, Prince or Justin Timberlake, Whitney Houston or Beyoncé, Queen or Lady Gaga.

Head along and party like it’s 1989 or... 2009, while the hottest band in the land plays the biggest hits of both decades live!

Witness The Battle Of The Millenium! Eighties v Noughties at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club on Friday, May 17. Doors and bar open 7pm, show begins at 8pm.

“TAY-TAY COMES TO BLAY-BLAY”

Taylor Swift party in Blayney to kick-off school holiday

NATIONAL TOUR 2024

Flying Fruit Fly Circus present Tempo APRIL 12

Tempo, the latest production from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus features an extraordinary ensemble of young performers aged between 12 and 18 who not only possess dazzling circus skills, but also play instruments!

Shifting between striking aerial acts and highly choreographed acrobatic chaos, Tempo draws heavily on the traditional knockabout humour of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus – a trademark of the company over many years. Magic, slapstick, juggling, balancing, acrobatics, and aerials tumble in, out and around the concert grand piano.

With no dialogue and plenty of gasp-inducing action, Tempo appeals to every age and is suitable, or perhaps essential, for all families.

Se Tempo at Orange Civic Theatre on Friday, April 12, 7.30pm.

Tickets at Ticketek or call 6393 8111.

Whether you missed out on tickets, or still on the Taylor Swift Eras Tour high, Blayney is putting on a party that’s not to be missed.

“Tay-Tay” may not be able to make it to regional NSW this time around, but dedicated fans are bringing Blayney the next best thing: a Taylor Swift-themed party at the Blayney Golf Club on Saturday, April 20.

Blayney’s Tay-Tay Eras Party follows just a day after the release of Taylor Swift’s newest album The Tortured Poets Department.

The evening will kickstart from 4pm with a local DJ set playing all things Shake It O , Cruel Summer and Blank Space.

There’ll even be a dress-up parade for ‘Swifities’ (the nickname for Taylor Swift fans) to strut their stu .

“Curly hair and cowboy boots? Or sequins with heels, red lipstick, big bangs, and style to burn; dress-up as your favourite ‘Tay-Tay’ era and sing along to all her incredible songs,” event organiser Kellie Chapman said.

Taylor Swift has been named this generation’s Beatles, and she has even broken their record for

most weeks on Billboard 200’s top 10 in the last 60 years. Taylor Swift’s 16 top 10 albums have logged a combined 384 weeks at the top of the charts, surpassing The Beatles’ 382.

“The idea came about after hearing so many friends say that they were unable to get tickets to her sold-out concerts this year,” Kellie — a huge fan of the American artist herself — said.

“So I decided to bring ‘Tay-Tay to Blay-Blay’, as a fun way for her fans of all ages, to celebrate her special place in popular culture.”

Helping keep costs down so that every fan can attend, there are no restrictions on attendees bringing their own food.

“I encourage everyone to pack a picnic and we’ll have snacks and glow sticks available to purchase; it’s going to be a really fun evening and a great way to kick-o the school holidays,” Kellie said.

Tay-Tay Eras Party will be held on Saturday, April 20, starting from 4pm at Blayney Golf Club. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite: $20 for adults and $5 for children.

Call Kellie on 0474 739 332 for more information.

A play fit for a queen!

When Queen Mary was asked what she would like for her 80th birthday, she requested a new story from one of her favourite writers, Agatha Christie.

Who could say no to the queen? Agatha happily obliged and created Three Blind Mice. This would then become the longest-running show of any kind, now known as The Mousetrap, set to come to Orange Civic Theatre for the first time in June.

Three Blind Mice started as a radio play that derived from a real-life news story in 1945. The news was a case that shocked the nation, about two brothers abused in foster care, one of whom died as a result. It later resulted in the changing of the laws surrounding foster care.

The radio play was first broadcast on the BBC in 1947. Agatha then adapted the 30-minute radio play to a short story, published in Cosmopolitan magazine in 1948, and later in the 1950 US collection Three Blind Mice and Other Stories

The short story version was never published in the UK on Christie’s insistence that it should not clash with the 1952 stage adaptation, famously renamed The Mousetrap. As long as the adaptation ran in London’s West End (as it has for over 70 years) the short story wasn’t to be published.

Before it opened, Agatha Christie gave the rights to The Mousetrap to her nine-year-old grandson Mathew Prichard without any idea that it would become a huge record-breaking phenomenon.

The Mousetrap opened on November 25, 1952. The late Deryck Guyler provided the pre-recorded voice of the newsreader in the first act and the same recording is still used today.

But it’s not just its history that makes this play so intriguing: because you don’t just watch this play… you solve it.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed-in at a remote

Orange Theatre Company presents The Addams Family between May 10 and May 18

countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

For over 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. This year, the production is touring Australia’s regions, after its success in the big cities last year.

Produced by John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia and Shake & Stir Theatre Co, The Mousetrap will be directed by Australia’s Robyn Nevin with costume design and associate set design by Isabel Hudson and lighting design by Trudy Dalgleish.

The Mousetrap will showcase at Orange Civic Theatre from June 27 - June 30. Tickets are already selling quickly, jump onto Orange Civic Theatre’s website to find out more.

It’s a witty classic that has stood the test of time, The Addams Family is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family.

The new musical comedy, presented by Orange Theatre Company, features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met.

And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.

Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

The Orange Theatre Company’s production of The Addams Family will be brought to life (or death) at the Orange Civic Theatre between May 10 and May 18. Tickets at Ticketek or call 63938111.

PHOTOS: Brian Geach

What’s on this school holidays

Whether you’re looking for activities to do as a family, or for the kids to have some time away from home making new friends, there’s truly something for everyone these school holidays.

If you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve compiled a number of activities you can take part in the next few weeks:

Why not pay a visit to Orange Regional Museum?

FREE — Open 9am until 4pm daily.

The Orange Regional Museum is currently showcasing an exhibition on the history of our local fire brigade. There’s plenty to explore and learn for kids of all ages, with a number of other exhibitions and displays as well.

Why not engage in some old-school fun at the cinema and bowling alley?

Orange Tenpin Bowl is open seven days a week, from 9am, with snacks available lane-side. There’s no extra charge for lightweight bowling balls, ramps or bumpers, so the kids can have a fair chance when up against mum or dad. Odeon 5 Cinemas are open all holidays with multiple showings of a number of kid-friendly movies.

Sunday, April 14

Musical Bingo

FREE — 3pm

Held at The Greenhouse of Orange, this event is kicking off the Orange Ex-Services’ Club KidsFest 2024 extravaganza. This special kids edition for the school holidays has exciting prizes to be won, and will be a super-fun family-friendly afternoon on the Greenhouse lawn.

Book your table now at https://www.oesc.com. au/kidsfest

Monday, April 15

NBA 2K Basketball Tournament

FREE — 12 noon-4pm

Held at Orange Youth Hub, the hub is open from 12 noon-4pm weekdays during the school holidays, and is a great place for school-aged kids to get together and utilise the basketball court and various other activities.

For more information, contact Youth Hub Project Leader Ethan Bereyne on 0438 811 641.

Junior Golf Clinic

$10 — 9:30am, 11:15am, 12:30pm

Held at Wentworth Golf Club, and hosted by Orange Ex-Services’ Club, come and join in a fun-filled day of swinging, putting, and mastering the art of golf. In this junior clinic, you will learn the golf basics and techniques from our very own Wenty Golf Pro and will be guaranteed fun for all ages.

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include T-Ball, parkour, and painting. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes.

To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

Tuesday, April 16

Build-A-Bear workshop

$20 — 11:30am & 12:15pm

Held at The Greenhouse of Orange, this event is back by popular demand, hosted by the Orange Ex-Services’ Club. Immerse yourself in the joy of building a bear, as you choose from a delightful array of cuddly creatures, each waiting to become your new best friend. Our stufflers workshop is a magical journey of creativity and

companionship, where every child (and child at heart) gets to stuff, fluff, and personalize their furry friend.

Book tickets at: https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day + $10 for Ten-Pin bowling

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include yoga, ten-pin bowling, and futsal. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes.

To book, ring (02) 6360 2249

Wednesday, April 17

Ten Pin Bowling at Orange Youth Hub

FREE — 12 noon-4pm

Kids are welcome to come along and enjoy tenpin bowling with the Orange Youth Hub. Chocolate Bingo

FREE — 11:30am

Held at Orange’s Ex-Services Club Coral Room, everyone is welcome to indulge in a sweet twist on the classic game of Bingo. Bring the kids for an afternoon of laughter, fun and excitement as they eagerly anticipate winning delightful chocolate prizes.

Book your spot at: https://www.oesc.com.au/ kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include a two-hour multisports workshop, twohour gymnastics workshop, and a disco party. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes.

To book, ring (02) 6360 2249

Thursday, April 18

Sculptures by the Bush in Blayney FREE — Anytime

Open to have a look around Blayney Shire from April 12 until May 5, the school holiday period is a great time to hop in the car and have a drive around the region, looking at the locally-made sculptures.

There are three categories that can be found: Hay Bale Art Challenge, Farm Art Challenge, and Scarecrow Challenge. The People’s Choice Award voting kickstarts April 17, and a map with the different displays can be found on the Blayney Shire Council website.

Taylor Swift Show

$20 — 2pm

Held at the Orange Ex-Services Club Coral Room, get ready to dance and sing along to the hit songs of Taylor Swift in this fun and interactive school holiday show. The Taylor Swift Tribute show features her biggest hits from Shake It Off, Love Story, Trouble, Belong to Me and many more, with a live band to bring you the full concert experience!

Book your tickets at: https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include Trivia, Minute to WinIt games, and basketball. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes. To book, ring (02) 6360 2249

Friday, April 19

Odeon 5 Cinemas with Orange Youth Hub FREE — 12 noon-4pm

Movie projection at the cinema with the Orange Youth Hub

To register or for more information, contact Youth Hub Project Leader Ethan Bereyne on 0438 811 641

Sandwizard Art

$10 — 11:30am

Held at the Greenhouse kids pavilion, join us for our Sandwizard Sand Art session and create your very own masterpiece using different coloured sands. With no scissors or glue required, SandWizard is an activity that everyone can enjoy.

Book your tickets at: https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day + $10 for Laser Tag

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include cooking, laser tag, and frisbee. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes. To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

Saturday, April 20

Fancy a trip to the botanical gardens?

FREE

Open daily from 7:30am until dusk

Pack a picnic or maybe even a BBQ lunch and enjoy the playground facilities or a stroll around the blooming Orange Botanic Gardens. It’s the ideal place to enjoy the scenery and even let the kids go wild on the huge playground.

Sunday, April 21

LBB Resin Art youth workshops

$50, or FREE if using Creative Kids Voucher

LBB Resin Art is hosting a number of workshops on Sunday, April 21, from resin craft to polymer clay. 12 noon: Polymer Clay Kids Workshop

3pm: Resin Paddle Kids Workshop

Location TBA. Visit www.LBBResin.com.au for details or to book.

Musical Bingo

FREE — 3pm

Held at The Greenhouse Orange, this special kids edition for the school holidays has exciting prizes to be won, and will be a super fun familyfriendly afternoon on the Greenhouse lawn. Book your table now at https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

Monday, April 22

DIY Construction: Rugby League Passing Target Board

FREE — 12 noon-4pm

Keen rugby league players, or anyone who just likes DIY, are welcome to this construction workshop for a passing target board. Once built, the proud new owners can practice their passing for hours on end.

To register or for more information, contact Youth Hub Project Leader Ethan Bereyne on 0438 811 641

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include an obstacle course, gymnastics, and boxing. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes. To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

Tuesday, April 23

Orange City Library School Holiday Heritage Walk

FREE — 10am - 11:30am

Join Local Studies Librarian Ruth as she takes you on a tour of an Orange City you’ve never seen before. Designed for families, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear a hat and a jacket and bring a drink bottle, as you’ll be following along a heritage trail starting at Orange City Library and traveling over two historic city blocks. Learn what Orange looked like when it was first settled, and what changes some of our heritage buildings have undergone over time.

Bookings are essential and spaces are limited.

Contact Orange Library for more information.

Paint a masterpiece

$10 — 11:30am

Held at The Greenhouse kids pavilion, unleash your inner artist at the ‘Paint a Masterpiece’ session. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, join us and create your artwork.

Book your ticket now at https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day + $10 for Ten-pin bowling

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include Anzac Day craft, ten-pin bowling, and cricket. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes. To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

Wednesday, April 24

Colour Run at Elephant park and BBQ Lunch FREE

10am - 12 noon

A colour run like you’ve never seen it before with the Orange Youth Hub in Elephant Park. Ending with a bbq lunch. Make sure to register by contacting Youth Hub Project Leader Ethan Bereyne on 0438 811 641.

ANZAC Biscuit Baking

$10 — 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00 noon, 12:45pm

Held at The Greenhouse kids pavilion, join in for a hands-on experience where children learn to mix, roll, and bake these traditional treats. Led by our expert chef, kids will love the process of making and eating their delicious creations. Book your ticket now at https://www.oesc.com. au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include a two-hour multi–sports workshop, twohour gymnastics workshop, and a disco party. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes. To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

Thursday, April 25

Why not pay a visit to Orange Regional Museum today? Or, engage in some old-school fun at the cinema and bowling alley?

Friday, April 26

Paintball Hartley, Orange Youth Hub FREE — 11am - 2pm

Love a bit of paintball? This is definitely an event for the adventurous kids looking for something a bit more active.

To register or for more information, contact Youth Hub Project Leader Ethan Bereyne on 0438 811 641.

Library School Holidays Travel Bugs and MiniBeasts - Orange Library

FREE — 1.45pm - 3pm

For ages 5+, join in a fun, hands-on, interactive workshop on the importance of ‘mini-beasts’ and their life cycles within food webs and ecosystems at the library. Real live bugs! Take a close look at the mini-beasts’ external physical features and unique adaptations. Questions on mini-beasts and everything entomological will be answered and all workshops come with a hands-on experience not to be forgotten!

Children under 12 must be signed in and out by an adult, and children six-and-under must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.

Family Fun Day

$10 — 10am

Held at the Orange Ex-Services Club Country Club, join in for the last KidsFest event with a day of wholesome family fun. Get ready to bounce around in our exciting jumping castle, race to the finish line in sack races, and showcase your athletic prowess in various ball games. Test your balance and coordination in the classic egg-andspoon races, and kick off your shoes for some laid-back barefoot bowls.

Book your tickets now at https://www.oesc.com.au/kidsfest

PCYC School Holidays

$55 per day + $10 for Laser Tag

For Kindy-to-Year 6 students, activities this day include cooking, laser tag, and Bingo. Kids are to bring a water bottle, lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea and enclosed shoes.

To book, ring (02) 6360 2249.

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Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Belubula River, 10 Stoke Lane offers a serene retreat in the picturesque township of Carcoar. This charming residence presents an idyllic blend of comfort, style, and natural beauty, promising a lifestyle of relaxed sophistication.

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Charming Haven

18 Johnston Crescent, Blayney NSW

A charming haven for family living nestled in a peaceful neighbourhood. This inviting residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience, ensuring a lifestyle of ease and enjoyment.

First living area, bathed in natural light, provides an ideal space for relaxation and entertainment.

The home comprises four generously sized bedrooms, each offering plush carpeting, built-in wardrobes, and an abundance of natural light. The master bedroom, complete with an ensuite bathroom, provides a peaceful retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation after a long day.

Additional features of this remarkable property include a double garage with internal access, ducted heating and cooling for year-round comfort, and a convenient laundry room

SALE

Sophistication and timeless elegance

21 Piggott Place, Blayney NSW

Step inside to be greeted by expansive living spaces that effortlessly blend style with functionality.

Two separate living areas offer versatility and comfort, providing ample room for relaxation, entertainment, and everyday living.

Indulge your cinematic fantasies in the dedicated theatre room, where movie nights are elevated to an unforgettable experience.

The heart of the home is a well equipped kitchen that will delight the culinary connoisseur within. Equipped with premium appliances, ample storage, and sleek countertops, this culinary haven makes meal preparation a joy. The expansive master suite is a sanctuary of relaxation, boasting a spacious layout, walk-in robe, and lavish ensuite bathroom.

Sale Contact Agent

Open for Inspection

Saturday 13th April ‘24 10:30am- 11:00am

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Heritage Haven

Nestled within the historic township of Blayney, 40-42 Adelaide Street stands as an exquisite testament to timeless elegance and grandeur. This distinguished residence, steeped in history, occupies a commanding presence on an expansive 3162 square meter allotment, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of heritage in a picturesque setting.

The interior showcases a seamless blend of period features and modern comforts, with ornate cornices, soaring ceilings, and polished timber floorboards evoking a sense of grandeur and opulence.

The residence comprises six generously sized bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for family members and guests alike.

Set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and shaded by mature trees, the property welcomes you with a sense of nostalgia and refinement.

AUCTION

"Billys Gully" - Your Gateway to Rural Bliss

with beautiful views

Rural

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957 Ray White Townsend

Estate raywhitetre.com

AUCTION

Prime Agricultural Land Offering Versatile Farming Opportunities

‘Highfield East’ 170 Kurrajong Road , Cudal NSW

"Highfield East" is an outstanding 296-acre (119 hectares) mixed farming property, presenting a high level of agricultural performance and is suitable for cattle, sheep and cropping.

Well serviced with rich soils, secure water, and cultivation opportunities. Meets all requirements for building entitlement and power runs through the property.

"Highfield East" is a highly productive, attractive vacant block and offers the opportunity to continue a successful farming operation.

Rural

AUCTION

Auction Thursday 9th May ‘24

Orange NSW

Open for Inspection

By Appointment

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

First Time Offered in 68 Years!

‘Avondale’ 306 Cowriga Road, Orange NSW

“Avondale" offers a unique opportunity to invest in prime agricultural and lifestyle real estate in the heart of the Central Tablelands. Boasting heavy, rich red Basalt soils, this 273.5-acre property is renowned for its breeding and fattening capabilities.

"Avondale" provides a well-maintained double-brick homestead, dating back to around the 1890's. With 5 bedrooms and 1 office, this residence offers both historical charm and modern comfort.

Infrastructure is abundant on the property, with machinery sheds, hay sheds, and cattle yards, facilitating efficient farming operations.

Auction Thursday 9th May ‘24

Orange NSW

Open for Inspection

By Appointment

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Stephen Townsend

0427 631 957

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

With a mile of potential, this 3 bedroom brick veneer home is situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac and is just waiting for some new Owners to make it shine again.

The living area here has gas heating and a split air conditioner which includes a lounge room, dining area and kitchen with pantry.

There is a single attached garage and a large, covered storage area at the back.

Situated on a large 935 m2 block with a gate for access to Council parkland behind. It’s an easy stroll from here to the Robin Hood Hotel and a quick drive into town too.

Inspect today and let us know what you think.

tall fescue turf for all to play on.

The fabulous location here allows easy and quick access to the Orange Botanic Gardens, the Adventure Playground Centre and the North Orange Shopping complex.

This home has huge development potential (STCA) with its large 1518m2 block and ideal 6-metre-wide side access to the backyard. The property is big enough for a second dwelling or units. Alternatively, this solid three-bedroom house, with its open plan kitchen, dining/living area and wide verandahs front and back could be the ideal family home.

WESTERN GIRLS BASKETBALL

Photos by CEC TILBURG

Last week, from April 3–5 the NSWCHSSA Secondary Basketball Girls Championships electrified the Orange PCYC courts as teams from across the state converged for three days of intense competition. Among them was the formidable Western Girls Team, comprising four players from Dubbo College Senior Campus, one from Orange, three from West Wyalong, one from Mudgee, and one from Lithgow. The team was coached by Brett Murphy from Mudgee High School.

The Western girls dominated the court, leading the pack up until the final quarter.

But, despite their valiant e orts, the Western girls’ opponent, Sydney North, managed to snatch victory in the dying moments of the game to finish with a score of 42-36. Despite the close defeat, the Western Girls Team showcased remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, ultimately securing a commendable 6th place in the state rankings. (Orange player Sophie Harvey is wearing the No. 10)

I Love IGA: Pam Quirk

Loony Lotto: Margaret Lane

Find Pinny: Amanda H

Face in the Crowd: Vicki Martin

Call into the OCLife o ce to collect your prize

I love IGA

We have a $50 gift voucher to give away each week from Ashcroft’s Supa IGA.

To enter, simply tell us your name and contact phone and what product is featured in the small Ashcroft’s Supa IGA ad featured in this issue of OCLife. Face

Win a $50 gift voucher at Cheeky Barista Cafe

We have two vouchers to give away per month, be on the lookout in our April 4 issue for the face in the crowd. Meanwhile checkout their specials on page 6 of this week’s magazine.

Find Pinny

We have a voucher for Orange Tenpin Bowl valued at $60 to give away each week, so the family can go bowling!

Each week we’ll hide a small version of “Pinny” (pictured) somewhere in OCLife. It could be anywhere. To enter, simply find him, write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found him on, and send in...

Looney Lotto

Win a voucher to the value of $20, to use at Coco’s Cafe or Paul’s @ Coco’s

TO WIN: If you have a personal or business phone number with these 4 numbers appearing in any order within it, put in an entry and we’ll draw a winner from among all correct entries each week.

CREATIVE PROCESS: LIFEand

with Angus Gibb

One thing I really enjoy about being a part of a band is the creative process. The time that we spend together practicing, arranging, jamming and working out how we want something to sound. It is always a great process and something that I really love. When I bring something to the band to play, there is also a sense of trepidation as my own insecurities make me wonder if the piece of music that I’ve written is actually any good. There is the sense of anxiety as I hold out for the first time, this music that may have not been heard by anyone else but me. As we share in this process, though, there is always a special moment when someone brings something to that piece which just adds the secret sauce and takes the song to another level. When it all comes together, it really is pure joy. To see the idea of what was in my head be realised in more ways than I can imagine is not just a source of joy, but is also very humbling. As I have been thinking and reflecting on this idea, it has made me appreciate all the more deeply, the importance of working together. As human beings we are deeply relational. We are made for community and a big way we see this play out is in the way we work together. When we come together with a common purpose and focus, we can achieve a lot. That, as we bring to the table our own experiences and skills and mix them together

with those from others, the process can produce remarkable results. But what is it that can get in the way of us working together? I believe the answer is pride. It is the pride that makes us think we don’t need any input from others. Or perhaps we fear that what we have will be taken away or in the end be completely unrecognisable. Pride can really have awful consequences. In The Bible (Proverbs 29:33) it says: ‘Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honour.’ The answer to pride is found in humility. In letting go of our own wants and desires and selfishness, and humbly listening to others. For me, this means moving to this place where I can listen to the input of others. Often it is in those moments of humility that we see the true beauty of working together. It is there that we see the goodness of sharing together with a common purpose. For the creative process, it is key. Perhaps there is space for you to think about this idea of humility and pride and an opportunity to think through where you can perhaps learn the path of humility as you share and create with others. For anyone interested in seeing the end result of the creative process, you might like to come on down to the Orange Farmers Markets this Saturday, April 13 and hear Townhall Stringband perform some original music. It will certainly be another lesson in humility for me.

Orange City Christian MEN’S BREAKFAST

SATURDAY 20th APRIL, 6.50AM FOR 7AM START, FINISH 8.20AM

$20 Pay on Entry Cash or Card Duntryleague Orange

Guest Speaker:

Daniel Willis Global Operations Manager GAFCON at this month’s Orange City Christian Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, April 20, at the Duntryleague Golf Club.

The monthly event is about enabling men to connect around some fun, fellowship and sharing of life and faith over a very tasty breakfast, in a wonderful setting.

RSVP by phone or SMS your name and those you want to come along with by 7pm Wednesday, 17 April, to: Michael Middleton on 0418 435 250; or Mal Rankin on 0427 200 453.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements.

The Novel Project Writing Seminar with Graeme Simsion Samaritans

International bestselling author Graeme Simsion is bringing his well-loved Novel Project Writing Seminar to Orange this weekend.

Graeme is the New Zealand-born author of The Rosie Project series, which has sold over six million copies in 42 different languages. He has many other international bestsellers too, including The Best of Adam Sharp and the Two Steps series, which he wrote with his partner Anne Buist.

Migrating to Australia at the age of 12, he garnered material in his time before leaving for a short story he’d write fifty years later: Like it Was Yesterday

Throughout Graeme’s life, his many experiences have often later been reflected in his books.

Bringing this knowledge and life experience to Orange, Graeme will be presenting his popular seminar ‘The Novel Project: A Step-by-Step Guide to your Novel, Memoir or Biography’.

Graeme has a track record of getting it done, as he covered the entire writing process, from premise to proofreading.

Participants of the seminar will learn:

• How to plan the writing process, so they start every day knowing what to do it and how to do it, with confidence that they’re making progress towards a completed manuscript

• How to take control of their creativity

• How to create credible, complex characters

• How to structure their novel using proven storytelling principles

• How to deal with crises and problems, including writer’s block

• How to work with beta readers and editors.

The event is supported by Collins Booksellers, Orange. Graeme will refer to his book The Novel Project throughout this seminar, and Collins will have copies of it for sale on the day for $30 each.

Don’t forget your pen and paper!

The Novel Project Writing Seminar with Graeme Simsion is being held on Saturday, April 13, at Orange City Library, 2:00-3.30pm.

Call Orange City Library 6393 8132 to book your spot.

Online Booking link: https://tinyurl.com/ NovelProjectOrange2024

Purse ChristmasOperationChild working bee is starting up again on Saturday 13th April 10am to 2pm, Kenna Hall. We will be making items for shoeboxes and covering shoeboxes.

Please bring your own lunch. Morning Tea provided. For further information call Robyn on 0427 653 431

Author Talk: Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion

After you learn to write your novel project, a talk with Graeme and his novelist wife Anne Buist is guaranteed to pique your interest.

Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion are both novelists: Graeme’s The Rosie Project series has sold over six million copies in forty languages and won ABIA book of the year Anne’s five crime novels have been published in Australia and overseas, and their first joint effort, Two Steps Forward, a story of walking and renewal, was an international bestseller, sold to fourteen countries with movie rights optioned in the US.

Their latest novel is The Glass House, set in an acute psychiatric ward: your favourite medical drama with a psych twist, illuminated by Anne’s 35 years’ experience as a psychiatrist and Graeme’s deft handling of weighty topics.

They’ll talk about their books, writing as a couple, and their mission to visit every bookshop in Australia. And (almost) anything you want to ask them.

The event is supported by Collins Booksellers, Orange. Copies of Anne Buist and Graeme Simson’s books will be available for sales and signings on the day.

Author Talk: Meet Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion will be held at Orange City Library, Saturday, April 13, 3.30–5.30pm For bookings please call Orange City Library on 6393 8132. Or book online: https://tinyurl.com/ horTalkAnneGraemeOrange2024

Race Track Car Wash (Orange) is looking for a new team member (One or two days per a week).

The position involves customer service, keeping the site clean and tidy, and some repairs and maintenance. The position would be ideal for a semi-retired/retired, active, enthusiastic, well presented, practical person. Please talk to staff on site for further information or call 02 6361 8338.

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Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts she is always there, thoughts of the years we all spent together hold memories that will last forever

Loved and Remembered always Mum and Family

THUMBS DOWN to the driver in the black Jeep on Tuesday morning near the library who was so close to reversing into my car.

THUMBS UP and Thank you to Dr Josh Serov [our newest Paediatrician here in Orange] for bringing your expertise to the Central West. I was very grateful to have my son seen by you today. You will be an asset to our community.

THUMBS UP for the great service from Lounges Plus in organising a new bed in a hurry before Easter. Great service!

THUMBS UP to the older sta member at McDonald’s Orange. Good service and I enjoyed their co ee.

THUMBS UP for the beautiful colouring-in drawings done by my talented grandchildren. They brighten my day.

THUMBS UP to Lisa and other sta at Chemist Warehouse. Pleasant and helpful. Thank you.

THUMBS UP to Joe at Blayney Smash Repairs for good old-fashioned country customer service. We are very happy we found him to do our job.

THUMBS UP to the young boy who promptly got o his push bike and picked up the give way sign after seeing a car smash into it at the corner of Dalton and Peisley Streets and then drive on. He lay it carefully along the centre road partition out the road of other vehicles. I was very glad to see such a thoughtful young man! Also after calling Orange City Council, the sign was promptly removed and red hat installed.

BIG THUMBS UP to Orange Indoor Tennis Club for their Thursday evening Pickleball Group — not too serious but heaps of fun. Good for fitness too.

A MASSIVE THUMBS UP to the rest of the local heroes from Cudal who weren’t nominated for their bravery during the floods. Who went out risking themselves to help their fellow Cudalians. Well Done.

THUMBS UP to Priceline Pharmacy. Thank you for your wonderful service and to all the kind and friendly girls there.

THUMBS UP to Orange Hospital, particularly Dr Matt Fitzpatrick and nurses Kiara (?), Georgia, and Lachie, for nursing me back to health from low blood pressure. They were all very thorough and very compassionate.

THUMBS UP to Matt at the Country Club for always looking out for the elderly. He’s an absolute diamond and an asset to the club and everyone who goes there. Matt goes above and beyond to help everyone there.

THUMBS UP to the amazing Sound Squad singers who performed at Ruby Tuesday at The Agrestic Grocer. Very entertaining, along with yummy food. An amazing fundraiser! A wonderful time had by all!

GIGANTIC THUMBS UP to Orange City Council for the Bee Clock. Tourists flocking to see it day and evening. Modern, scientific and an artistic addition to our cultural heritage.

THUMBS UP to IGA Summer Street for their kindness and consideration for members of our aging community. Many aging people experience limitations to their mobility but would not classify themselves as “disabled”. Even under the best of circumstances, life can be di cult when transporting shopping from store to vehicle, add in factors such as pain from aging bones, waning strength and the need to often use walking aids and one really appreciates designated parking in close proximity to shops. IGA obviously acknowledges the needs of many in this group and I, for one, am very grateful.

THUMBS DOWN to OCC for allowing the showground to become an annex for the caravan park and for allowing campers to reside there for weeks on end and then watch as campers leave to do wheelies in the muddy areas of the showground.

THUMBS UP to OMG Orange for trying their hardest to accomodate all clients during a busy morning waiting for the courtesy bus.

BUT A BIG THUMBS DOWN to the woman whose rudeness to the sta & air of entitlement was shocking. The sta were trying their hardest & we all have work to go to as well, maybe better organise your own schedule?!

THUMBS UP to Orange City Council for installing the multipurpose sports court at the Old Netball Courts Anson Street. Great to see so many families and the young citizens of Orange using this wonderful facility. Maybe a couple more of these courts could be built in di erent parts of Orange. Looking forward to seeing what the Council has planned for the rest of the old netball courts!!!

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