Gresford News April 2012

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News of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

April 2012

Wet but Wonderful 80th Show

The high flying KAOS Motorcross Bike Team were crowd stoppers at the 80th Show Photo: Julie Hartigan

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t was certainly a mixed bag, weather wise during Show week. All the rain and mud on Tuesday & Wednesday led one to believe we were in for a wet and perhaps limited Gresford show this year. But the rain stopped on Thursday and although the Ring events were cancelled on Friday the sun shone brightly and improved the ground conditions so that the Ring programs could go on as normal on Saturday.

The weather was beautiful on Saturday to help us celebrate our 80th Gresford Show. The crowds were good and everyone seemed to be happy. What more could you ask for. Country music matriarch, song writer, author and wife of the late Slim Dusty, Joy McKean, opened the Show after the Grand Parade.

She had a wonderful afternoon reminiscing about the times when her father was a teacher at Lostock school. Joy also thought that Gresford Show was what real country agricultural shows were all about with a warm & friendly atmosphere. Saturday afternoon’s ring entertainment included Post Splitting finals, Tug-o-War and the thrills of the high flying KAOS Motorcross Bike Team, which the crowds seem to enjoy immensely. The introduction of the Sheep Dog Yard Trials was also a crowd pleaser as was the Dog Drafting. Once again the pavilions did not disappoint with great exhibits, even the Fruit and Vegies had a good display despite the poor growing season.

I would like to extend our thanks to all those who helped to make the 80th Gresford Show the fantastic success it was and continues to be. All those who help behind the scenes to make sure things run smoothly and efficiently. To the exhibitors, and all the volunteers in the Rings, pavilions, gate and everywhere in between – we could not run the Show without your help. Already looking forward to next year with the aim of making Gresford Show even better.

R. Lawrence, Hon Sec.

More show stories inside...

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The Gresford News Community Diary Gresford Billy Cart Derby Sat 7 Apr Music at the Hotel Beatty – The Plastic Spurs, from 1.00pm Sat 14 Apr Landcare working bee & sausage sizzle, Swimming Hole, East Gresford Camping Ground, 9.30am Sun 15 Apr St Mary’s on Allyn Harvest Festival, 9.30am Sun 15 Apr Gresford Community Markets, Clevedon Homestead, from 9.00am Thurs 19 Apr A Night of Indian Feasting: cooking course & dinner, Twin Rivers Café, East Gresford Sat 21 Apr Music at Camyr Allyn Wines – The Grumpy Old Men, from 1.00pm Sat/Sun 21/22 Apr Dungog – Gresford Hoof & Hook Competition Thurs 24 Apr Gresford Garden Club, Allynbrook autumn garden stroll Sat 28 Apr Old time dance, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Fri-Sun 4-6 May Tocal Field Days Sat 19 May Dinner dance, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Sat 26 May Country & western night, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Sat 2 Jun Cabaret – world premiere, James Theatre, Dungog Tues 24 Jul Gresford CWA International/Cultural Day Sun 16, Fri/Sat 21/22, Fri/Sat 28/29 Sept GAPS performances Sat 13 Oct Gresford District Landcare annual field day and dinner 7 Apr

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Gresford Community Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan) 1st Tues each month Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan) 1st Wed each month Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm 1st Thurs each month Gresford Branch CWA Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan) 2nd Mon each month Gresford Historical Society Meeting, Gresford Health Centre Rooms, 2.00pm (not Dec or Jan) Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan) 2nd Sat each month Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am 3rd Fri each month 3rd Sun each month gresford Community Market, ‘Clevedon’, 9.00am to 2.00pm (not Dec, Christmas Fair 1st Sat) Last Thurs each month Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pm Every Monday & Friday (school terms) Gresford Pre-School, Gresford Community Hall, 4938 9288, 9.00am Every Wednesday Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford Community Hall, 4992 2401, 10.00am Every Sunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

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HELP! Could everyone Please have their copy in by the Get your carts ready.......

20th of the month. With the newsletter now so large, we struggle to meet copying deadlines when items arrive after the Gresford Billy Cart Derby 20th. Please use the box at East Gresford Post Office or, even Easter Saturday 7 April 2012 better, email to the above address. For text – Word format www.gresfordbillycartderby.wordpress.com preferred. For pictures – .jpg format preferred.

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Gresford News Notices Gresford Historical Society Next meeting Monday, 16th April.

Gresford Garden Group The inaugural Gresford garden walk and talk will be held on Tuesday 24th April at 10am.

The garden is about 1.5km from Gresford. Please contact Jane Chandler on 4938 9189 or email Janie.ch@bigpond.com.

For directions and to register interest in joining this group.

We are hoping that this will become a monthly gathering of garden lovers and we hope to enjoy visiting many gardens in our area.

High tea 12 to 4pm, Sunday 29 April St James’s Church, Martins Creek.

Lots of dainty cakes, sandwiches and savouries, unlimited tea & attentive service in beautiful surroundings. Cost $10 per person.

Bookings essential 4938 5862.

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Part closure 7 April for Billy Cart Derby Park Street will be closed for short periods of time between 9:00am and 3:00pm on Easter Saturday 7 April for the Billy Cart Races. The road will be opened between races to allow traffic to clear.

Coming up...

Ukulele! introduction.

Discover the happy joyous social musical instrument that’s sweeping the world!

A three-hour intro led by the increasingly famous and inspirational Newcastle teacher Mark Jackson. Sat 28 April 10am, James Theatre, Dungog

Night Of Indian Feasting – still some places for DINERS ONLY LEFT. Thursday 19 April, Twin Rivers Cafe, East Gresford. www.dungogcommunitycollege.org.au

Dungog Gresford Hoof & Hook Competition

21st - 22nd April 2012

Dungog Saleyards

Entry forms & Information Contact Nerelle Hand 49964142 Peter Lawrence 49315257

Have you noticed...

At last there is somewhere to get dinner on Tuesday in Gresford.

The Beatty Bistro is now open on Tuesday nights – closed Wednesday.

St Helen’s Catholic Parish Gresford WEEKEND MASS TIMES St Helen’s Gresford Saturday Vigil 6.30pm St Columba’s Paterson Sunday 9.30am Local contact 4992 1477 Chisholm Region Office Contact 4933 8918

Gresford District Historical Society Would like to call on the public’s help with any good quality Regiment photographs of our local Service men and women who took part in WW1 & WW2, for our 2013 Calendars.

Original photographs will be scanned and returned.

We also require any names that can help identify the individuals.

Please contact Sandi Skaines on 4938 9535, email sandraskaines6@ bigpond.com or Delma Lawrence on 4938 9589.

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Scare Chair Rides Again the support of people just like you “Team Scare Chair” raised close to $2000 whilst the event raised over $66,000, a great result for a very worthwhile cause.

It would be absolutely fantastic if you would consider sponsoring me for this year’s event by following this link to my sponsor page: http://joe-thompson. scrapheapadventure.org.au

“The Scare Chair” at the “Corner Store” where NSW, SA and QLD meet!

Councillor Joe Thompson will miss the Billy Cart Derby this Easter but will still be riding for charity...

Dear All, This Easter, I’ll be riding my motorbike to Mt Kosciusko as part of the Third Annual Scrapheap Adventure Ride, a charity adventure rally that raises much needed awareness and funds for Down Syndrome, a condition that touches 1 in every 700 babies. It’s going to be fun – but a real challenge!

Many of you might recall that last Easter I rode my home built sidecar “The Scare Chair” to Cameron Corner in far, far north western NSW to raise funds for Down Syndrome NSW. With

Every dollar I raise will go directly to Down Syndrome NSW, an organisation that desperately needs funds to continue the excellent work they do for families, and people with Down syndrome.

You can keep up-to-date with the latest news about the ride here: www.scrapheapadventureride.com.au Thank you so much for your support.

Joe Thompson

“The Scare Chair” with the “Mad Max” replica car at Silverton!

Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London and Doris Day at the James Theatre in June!

Dungog’s James Theatre is soon to undergo a remarkable revival. It’s—er-resting, at the moment, because of some minor kerfuffle over the projector, or something. But it will be back, as a Cinema. Soon.

But–and this is the really interesting bit– the James is to become famous as a Cultural Events Centre. A place where concerts featuring well known artists will come. The whole concept will become Live at The James.

As a spectacular first Happening, Vivienne Powel, an Opera singer, has developed a Cabaret Event, featuring three of the 20th Century’s most famous “Divas of Pop”, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, and Doris Day. Vivienne is taking this performance on to Sydney, and then to Broadway. The Cabaret, on June 2nd will be a World Premiere.

This is going to be really interesting.

Keep up. Live at The James.

Doncha just love it?

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Still time to get your cart ready for Easter...

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resford’s Main Attraction is set to roll on Easter Saturday.

Yes, it’s the Billy Cart Derby. Or, as it’s known in Europe, Gravity Racing. Fair dinkum. And some of the world’s most revered motor manufacturers build Gravity Racing Carts. Google it.

Porsche, Bentley, I think McLaren, And there are some pretty spectacular private entries too. So, have you got your machine ready for Gresford, on Easter Saturday?

If not, then you should be out in the shed, getting a bit ready.

It doesn’t take much. An old pram, and some string, a bit of swearing helps. You’ve got two weeks.

This is more fun than Grannies well remembered encounter with the mangle, and if you’ve not at least been to watch, then you should. Get to it. Easter Saturday, April 7, in Gresford’s Main Drag. It’s downhill all the way.

As the Man says, Be There! Entry forms and specs for your speed machine are available on the website: www.gresfordbillycartderby.wordpress.com

Tom Boorer

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Gresford Vacy Football Club Inc reserves. Payment of outstanding registration fees can be made at the canteen and all registration fees must be paid in full before the first competition game (April 21st).

GRESFORD VACY NOW HAS AN “A” GRADE SIDE MEET & GREET.

Our newly formed Under 18’s side has been elevated to the top of the ladder.

Rain, rain, rain. What a terrible start to the season. Heavy rain washed out the first “Meet & Greet” leaving the Sporting Complex so boggy that it was decided to postpone the event for a fortnight to give the grounds time to dry out and not damage the surface for the cricket finals.

It has been many years since GVFC has had an Under 18’s side. Formed from our 2011 Under 17’s and liberally salted with seasoned “Dungog” players the team has hit the top grade after many years of playing in their grade finals and several Grand Final wins.

A delayed delivery of new training balls compounded the issue but we finally got the teams together on March 21st. The first session always looks a mess as the club tries to balance the teams against available players, training times, available coaches etc but it finally came together and we’re grateful for the patience displayed by the parents and kids.

Previously coached by Dylan and Mick O’Sullivan the team has now to demonstrate that it has earned its title and can deliver the goods. We’re sure they can. There’s a lot of undeveloped talent in this team. Good luck guys.

There are still a few outstanding coach and manager positions to fill but these will be ironed out in the next few weeks.

It’s always difficult to find coaches who can make themselves available as it often clashes with work commitments. We’re very fortunate to have so many dedicated supporters.

GVFC accepted the challenge from the Dungog Lions Club and entered a crack team to compete in the “JT Stakes”.

Unfortunately the bad weather caused this event to be rescheduled and our crack team had to be filled with substitutes but this didn’t diminish the quality.

Training is every Wednesday.

Registrations are still being accepted in teams with less than a full bench of

Co-sponsored by Dungog Mayor, Harold Johnston and captained by the GVFC Club President, Secretary and Treasurer

DUNGOG’s “JAMES THEATRE STAKES”

the team put on a very impressive display of “sportspersonship” and managed to win several events.

Whilst not winning the overall event GVFC did manage to take the coveted title of “Best Dressed” team. It was a great day and we sincerely hope the organisers had as much fun as our team did.

GVFC Scorpions “JT Stakes” Team

GRESFORD BILLY CART DERBY “GUM BOOT TOSS” GVFC will be running the annual Gum Boot Toss on Easter Saturday at the Billy Cart Derby.

Come along and vie for the title of “Champion Tosser” and win the Golden Gum Boot.

This year there will be separate male/ female age championships with the winners advancing to the grand final toss. We’ll be set up behind the Beatty Hotel. Come along and try your luck.

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Tocal Field Days – Community Group Involvement Many people are unaware of the amount of community groups and schools that work together to ensure Tocal Field Days is a success. Tocal Field Days Association is a community group and was formed as an independent and autonomous organisation in charge of managing all aspects of Tocal Field Days within Tocal Agricultural Centre.

Slow Food Hunter Valley oversee the Good Food & Wine area and the ‘Bake or Burn’ competition and receive a donation that they then use to fund farmers and producers to attend Terra Madre in Italy, something they would not be able to achieve without this support.

We always look for ways to assist the local community and last year we moved to a new business Involving community groups in Photo : Wendy Franklin, Henny Young & Carol Wilkes of Maitland Lions model for our community Club and Tocal Field Days Treasurer Wayne Courtney caterers which resulted in the event is so important for Tocal Field Days but also for the significantly lower costs.

Every visitor that attends the event organisations and schools that benefit either directly or indirectly assists in It is admirable to see so many people financially from their participation. We some way whether it be by buying their from organisations such as local Rotary work with district groups wherever lunch at the food vans or when paying clubs with their food vans and Maitland possible and this ranges from traffic their entrance fee at the gate which goes Lions Club managing the gate entry, management in the car park to the towards paying for the many services volunteering their time to make money various community food vans we have the community groups provide. so they can give it all away to those in on site. The money paid to these need. For local schools such as Morpeth Other organisations that benefit from organisations or made by them through (who is new to the event this year) and the event include Dungog Shire their various fund raising endeavours at Paterson it is an opportunity to raise Community Centre which has received the event is all put to good use in the funds for additional resources. local community, so we work with them an annual donation since the event began 29 years ago.

Community wherever possible. Volunteers are crucial At the end of the event there is a great to the success of the event and the work programs such as ‘Born to Read’ and sense of camaraderie from working they do here at Tocal Field Days goes on the community kitchen are financed together to make it all happen. by this funding. to benefit their community.

Wendy Franklin, Manager of Tocal Field Days.

Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson Glendonbrook Road Gresford NSW 2311 Telephone (02) 4938 9313 gresfordparish@bigpond.com

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From The electric series

Bev Cozard-Bush

In August 2008 the Culture Vulture interview featured the talented local artist Bev Cozad-Bush and her husband, poet Bob Bush, who live in Vacy. We wish to congratulate Bev on her up and coming exhibition The Electric Series to be held at Maitland Regional Art Gallery.

In 2004 Bev was commissioned by the Thornton based company Power Serve to paint a collection of industrial items and

equipment that had been used by the company over the previous twenty five years of operation. Company Director Allen Dunlop has loaned the collection, consisting of twenty detailed watercolour paintings, to be displayed at Maitland Regional Art Gallery to 24 June. Allen said “he wanted to capture some of the ‘tools of the trade’ that were disappearing from everyday use and those material items that were iconic to power line construction”.

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Local people are familiar with Bev’s skilled, realistic paintings of Akubra hats, leather boots and the famous Driza-Bone coats. Also dramatic action poses of galloping horses. Bev says “I enjoy experimenting with different techniques to capture a variety of subjects. My goal is to continue to challenge myself by expanding my ability with water colours and mixed medium.”

The Electric Series Exhibition will be officially opened on 14 April at 3pm by Joseph Eisenberg OAM, Director of Maitland Regional Art Gallery, at 230 High St. Maitland. The public are most welcome to attend the event and meet the artist.

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OTHER ART NEWS Maitland Regional Art Gallery to 3 June James Gleeson – Australian Surrealist. “James trawled the subconscious, chronicling the boundaries of human consciousness.

This exclusive exhibition brings together an intimate view on one of Australia’s most enigmatic artists.”

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Gresford Public School Breakfast Club As part of our student welfare program, Gresford Public School is keen to establish a Breakfast Club to provide a nourishing start to the day for many of our students who come to school without a healthy breakfast.

We have sourced funding and sponsorship to provide food, furniture, appliances and utensils but need the most important component of all – willing volunteers.

We would love to provide the service five days a week and therefore would need a group of volunteers prepared to share the load.

Students would be served between 8.30am and 8.50am and teachers would be on duty to supervise. Should you have any generous volunteers interested in helping us with this major imitative, established to improve the quality of learning and provide a supportive, caring start to the day, then please phone the school to register your interest or inquire about the program.

Please help us to help our children.

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Landcare Giving Swimming Hole a Face Lift

The town of East Gresford is lucky enough to be situated on the Allyn River which is quite unique. In the middle of the town, at the end of showground road right beside the campground is a most beautiful swimming hole. The campground is used by countless visitors each year – some of whom have been coming to camp beside the river with their families for generations. Over time as a result of floods and heavy usage, the banks of the swimming hole have become degraded and overcome with weeds.

The Gresford District Landcare Group has received a grant from the CMA to repair and revegetate the banks of the swimming hole. It will be a pleasure for the Group to help repair and maintain this precious asset for the town of Gresford and all who visit.

There will be a working bee at the swimming hole on Saturday 14 April starting at 9.30 with a sausage sizzle to follow. If you would like to come along to help call Penny Kater 4938 9365 and we will bring an extra sausage!

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Samantha Johnston Gresford Showgirl 2012 A trainee accountant and part time farmstay hostess is the 2012 Gresford Showgirl. Samantha Johnston pipped three other girls to claim the sash, when the title was announced at the Gresford Art Show Opening on the eve of the actual show in early March.

Samantha said she’s very excited to be Showgirl entrants L-R: Elysha Jordan, Jessica Williams, Samantha Johnston, Sarah Hunt selected as Showgirl for the 80th year, and thanked the judges, the other girls and her family and friends. She also said she was proud of the community, and had a lot of fun. Jess is a keen campdrafter. And with youth thankful to the local area for giving her the opportunity. It on her side organisers hope she and some of the other was Samantha’s second go at showgirl, entering again after entrants will have another go at showgirl in the future. enjoying it last year.

It was a close call for the judges, Julie and Stuart Sutherland Samantha is in her final year of university and works at from Maitland and Sarah Sivyer from Allynbrook, with all Addisons in Dungog. She is also a keen horsewoman who four girls speaking passionately about their goals as well as plans to represent Australia at the World Paint horse games the local area. They said all the girls equipped themselves this year. She rode a 16 hand paint horse in the Grand Parade beautifully and were a credit to their families and the district. at Gresford Show, leading out the other girls who were also Samantha now has time to settle into the role, before on horseback. Samantha is also actively involved in Horse heading off to a deportment weekend in Dubbo later in the Welfare Inc. and the local pony club. In her spare time, she year before the zone finals early next year. The showgirl likes cooking, reading and gardening. organisers would like to thank their sponsors and helpers, 19 year old childcare worker and part time dairy farmer and a special thank you to the Art Show committee who Jessica Williams from Vacy was voted the runner up. Jessica allowed the showgirl announcement to take place during entered Showgirl to help boost her confidence and said she their event.

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at the 80th Gresford Show...

from students of Gresford Public School The Gresford Show was so much fun! I really liked the animals and I even got to feed the baby goats. They were so cute! I loved watching the horses and I liked the white horses. I even got an ice-cream. It was the BEST!

By Liza Kelehear – year 1

At the Gresford Show I liked the horses and going in the Grand Parade. It was fun!

By Emily Dent – kindergarten

At the Gresford Show I liked the motorbikes.

By Ozzy Towers-Brown – kindergarten

Thanks to the photographers: Julie Hartigan, Rosita Richardson, Brian Doherty

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Dungog Dietetic Service Update

April 2012

CALLING ALL COOKS! The 2012 Tocal Field Days ‘Bake or Burn’ cooking competition is now open for entries. With a new category for ages 12 – 16 cooks of all ages are encouraged to come and be a part of this event.

The Dungog Dietetic Service is part of the Hunter New England Area Health Service and is provided free of charge. This service provides support for adults, children and their carers residing in and outside the towns of Dungog, Gresford, Vacy, Paterson, Clarencetown.

Dietitians have clinical training to advise on diets to help with a variety of medical conditions such as malnutrition, heart disease, cancers, wounds, gastro-intestinal diseases, food allergies, and obesity.

Held on the stage in the Good Food & Wine hall on a mobile kitchen, entrants must prepare and cook their dish for 3 judges. Prizes for each section are $250 gift vouchers from Kitchen Gear at East Maitland.

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you should consider a referral to the Dietetic Service.

• Have you lost weight without wanting to in the last 6 months?

• Have you had a poor appetite and/or poor oral intake for more than 2 weeks?

Event Manager Wendy Franklin said the contest was a popular addition to the Field Days last year so will be back in an expanded format this year.

• Are you obviously frail or underweight? (loose clothing, rings, dentures) • Do you have wounds or pressure sores that won’t heal?

• Do you need advice on diet and cholesterol and/or high blood pressure?

‘The secondary and Tafe sections were particularly well received and we were encouraged to open a section specifically for younger students. So as not to make it too daunting we are happy for entries from groups of two or three’

• Do you need to follow a special diet for an illness or condition?

• Have you experienced weight gain that affects your quality of life?

• Do you need advice on healthy cooking and budgeting for the family?

To make a referral please call central intake on 49312003.

In keeping with one of the Tocal Field Days special features ‘honey’ is the key ingredient this year.

If you would like more information about the Dungog Dietetic Service please call Sharon Lawrence, Senior Dietetic Manager on 49312000.

Entry forms are available on the website www.tocalfielddays.com Tocal Field Days are on May 4 – 6, 2012

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gresford CWA News

Country Women’s Association of NSW

Gresford Branch is a grass roots branch of CWA of NSW which was formed in 1922. We celebrate our 90th birthday this year. We are part of CWA of Australia (CWA of A). The Association is affiliated with the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), which involves women from over 70 countries.

This Association has “observer status” at the United Nations. We are a Charity.

Our meetings include discussion on our current Country of Study, Promotion of Primary Products, Australian Flora and Fauna, Handicraft, Cookery and Cultural activities.

Gresford Show Catering Thank you to CWA members and helpers and also to our patrons who supported us, we appreciate it.

Land Cookery Competition Hunter River Group semi-finals were held at Merriwa. Successful Gresford Branch members were Betty Kelehear, 1st with Sultana Cake and Valarie Smith, 1st in Boiled Fruit Cake, 3rd with Tomato Sauce. These ladies will now compete at the State finals in May.

Sarah Sivyer making wraps for CWA Show lunches Valarie Smith and Betty Kelehear with fruit cakes at Group Judging Merriwa

Agricultural/Environment (Ag/En) The Emu is our Fauna study for 2012. Our Ag/En Officer Lyn Tunin stated the Emu’s name is Latin for ‘fast footed New Hollander’.

Book Club will meet on Saturday 14th April. Discussion will be on ‘The Hare with the Amber Eyes’. Author Edmund Duvall takes us into the history of his ancestors.

Cultural with Officer Jan Godwin. Members attended the Civic Theatre for a ‘Tribute to the South Pacific’. We were joined by members of the Bowling Club ladies.

At our March meeting Jan spoke of the Early Australian Agricultural Shows.

Saying for the month ‘A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart’.

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COMMUNITY QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Do you support the idea of a pool for Gresford?

YES

NO

2. Do you commit to sending your child/children to learn-to-swim lessons at the Gresford pool?

YES

NO

4. Would you use the pool for injury rehabilitation/therapy?

YES

NO

5. Would you use the pool for fitness (eg. aquarobics)?

YES

NO

6. Are you interested in receiving email updates detailing progress of the pool plan, known as Project Splash?

YES

NO

GRESFORD SWIMMING POOL

If yes, age of child/ren:

Have Your Say

child 1

child 2

child 3

child 4

child 5

child 6

Moves to build an indoor heated swimming pool in Gresford have consolidated after the steering committee achieved extensive community support for the project.

It has now formed a Coalition of Support of organisations committed in principle to the project, and comprising – • Gresford Community Group • Gresford Pre-school & Play Group • Gresford Public School P&C • Gresford RSL sub-branch • Gresford CWA • Gresford Park Trust • Vacy Play Group • Paterson Public School P&C • Paterson Pre-school • Paterson Rotary The committee is now seeking public responses to the proposal – to have your say fill out the questionnaire.

If yes, please provide email address (correspondence will be limited to Project Splash news. Your email address will not be provided to any third party):

Email:

7. Would you consider joining the community push to make the Gresford pool plan a reality?

If yes, please provide contact details:

Name:

Email (if different to above):

Phone:

YES

NO

Please return questionnaire to your school or community group or post to PROJECT SPLASH, PO BOX 87, EAST GRESFORD, 2311.

Any inquiries to Fr Stephen Moore on 4938 9313 or Julie Hartigan on 4938 9134.

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Contributions from the Gresford public School Stories from Kindergarten: At the Gresford Show I liked the jumping castle. By Tess Hartigan At the Gresford Show I liked the motorbikes and the fireworks.

By Ella Osmond I liked Swim School at Singleton because I like learning new things. By Hayden Wilson I love school because I like doing what Mrs Tickle tells me to do.

By Bria Hooper I love school because I like playing with my friends.

By Chelsea Abra I love school because I like to go to the canteen.

By Charlize Tucker I love school because I do Buddy reading with Mrs Tickle.

By Jack Laurie At the Gresford Show liked the fireworks. By Madeleine Wrigley I love school because I go on the computers. By Taylah Joliffe I like school because the Smartboard is fun! By Noah Street

Stories from year 1 Swim School has been fun! I liked Swim School because I really enjoyed jumping off the edge. I liked doing rockets. It was so exciting! I loved doing freestyle and ‘big arms’. I really had so much fun doing it all. By Katharina Lawrence The Gresford Show was so much fun! I liked the motorbikes.

They did back flips and handstands. I really loved the show and I wish it was on for ever! I can’t wait till the next show! By Jack Hill

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Notes from the Gresford Community Group – March 2012 Community Health Centre: reported ongoing discussions with HNEH and also with Gresford/Paterson Health Consultative Committee members who have indicated a wish to work in parallel with the GCG in an endeavour to retain and improve community health/medical facilities for the Gresford area.

Clean-up Australia

Treasurer’s report

20 volunteers attended the clean up Australia Day effort. Major roads covered with 20/30 bags of rubbish collected.

Not nearly as bad as previous years.

People may be getting the message perhaps at long last.

There was no significant change in the financial situation in Feb. Location of term deposit will change.

Community Group History Archive:

P.O. Box 99 is beginning to work well.

All invoices will be advised in due course Letters Out as to change of address.

Letters to Bob Baldwin and George Souris re state of local roads. DW to Palliative care shed secure further photographic evidence Nil to report at this stage. Progress to add to his submission. update in due course.

Rod Kater along with others from the Youth Hall site area sent letters or phoned the ABC Arrangements in place with Sporting to complain re the cessation of the Complex re parking access in return for Country Hour. Has since been reinstated. mowing and clean up. Need to be aware Well done. of transportation area. To remain an agenda item.

will undertake a preliminary search of the archives with a view to establishing a complete list of achievements of the GCG since its inception.

Skateboard Park activities Issue with installation of pre fabricated roof trusses. A local service provider will be available to assist with lifting into place without cost whilst trusses are bolted together. This will then allow for shade cloth to be put in place and project completed.

RSL fund-raising dinner GCG will liaise with RSL re dinner attendees for fund raising dinner on 31st March. GCG will donate $200 towards cost of students attendance at Gallipoli

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Letters In Keryn Edmonds forwarded a letter thanking the Group for their kind words of John at Aust Day. And Gresford Rodeo donation to Gresford News.

Community markets’ report Kel Merriman will assist in the running of the markets to fill in David’s absence.

David reported an excellent market this month. May markets are sold out already. Good crowd support.

Next General Meeting Monday 2 April @ 7.30pm Hotel Beatty ALL WELCOME

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Businesses & organisations PLEASE CHECK your listing on the Gresford website The Gresford NSW website is online now at www.gresfordnsw.com.au. Some basic business/organisation listings are in place so please check if you are already listed and whether the details need to be added to or changed.

What you need to do: • Go to the site. • Type your business/ organisation name into the search field in the left hand sidebar then click the magnifying glass symbol. All references to your name will be displayed in the centre column. • Make sure the current listing is there and correct. • NOTE under the business/organisation name you can have up to 30 words to describe what you do.

In most cases that description will not be there until you send it to us. • Go to Contact Us in the top navigation bar and from there you can select either Submit a business or Submit an event - select as appropriate, enter your details in the online form then hit submit. • Done!

The Gresford NSW website is an initiative of the Gresford Community Group, with development funding from the NSW Government through the Small Communities Awareness Fund.

The Community Group would like the site to be as useful and inclusive as possible so all listings are free to the end of the financial year – for businesses/ organisations within the district bounded by the catchments of the Paterson and Allyn rivers between Vacy and the Barrington Tops – then reviewed to ensure cost recovery for site maintenance.

March 2012 crossword answers

April 2012

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