GWYDIRIANS GRAZING, GLOWING AND “GREEKING” GRACEFULLY

The weekend of March 18/19 2023 will have to go down in the annals as one of the busiest in Gwydir Shire history. With events spanning from Bingara to North Star, there was something to sppeal to everyone. On the following two pages are photos taken of some of the special occasions that took place.

Naroo Open Day -Submitted by Rod Smith

Fifty guests joined Naroo staff and residents on Saturday 18th March for a celebratory event, recognising thirty-one years of service to the Warialda community.

The members of the Naroo Advisory Committee organised and catered for the day, and they were hugely supported by Gwydir Shire Council staff, both in the pre- event planning and documentation, and in the setting up of shades and tables and chairs on the day.

It was a very hot day, and the shady area was much appreciated by the guests.

Our guests were treated to a barbecue lunch of fillet steak, chicken kebabs and sausages, cooked to perfection by Warialda Rotary Club stalwarts, Peter Hancock, Paul Jones and Col Moodie, followed by dessert of Cornettos.

While our guests ate their lunch, they were entertained by up-and-coming singers, Ezra Johnston , a Year 7 student at Warialda High School, and Natalie Tu, a Year 12 student.

Both singers did a wonderfully professional job, and were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

The morning session of the day’s events consisted of guided tours of the facility, led by Manager, Sharon Baker and RN, Meg Ross. It gave our guests a chance to observe the many ways in which Naroo had grown and improved over the years since its inception, and the areas which were being redeveloped under the auspices of Dementia Australia.

The afternoon session was taken up by a session led by Sharon Baker, outlining the conditions which influence potential resident obligations and costs.

There were many positive comments and expressions of appreciation passed by attendees, and it was generally regarded as a very worthwhile experience.