GWYDIR SHIRE SHINES AT EASTER

How proud we all must be to be residents of the Gwydir Shire! With events, people, produce and stock being showcased in arenas spanning from Sydney to Gravesend over the last month, the Shire has presented itself in a manner which reflects the grit, tenacity and good naturedness of those who live and work within Its bounds.

The start of April was heralded by a noticeble drop in temperature, bringing with it the seasonal closure of the pools and the impending end of the fishing season. Evening daylight hours were rapidly lost, and a soft Autumnal hue dedscended on the Gwydir Shire.

April also marked a profusion of happenings - from the annual Easterfish event held in Bingara to the special Mason Daley Gravesend fishing event to phantom horse races to Easter services within our places of worship to football matches to one-off events such as Darren Flanagan presenting an emotional talk in Warialda. There has certainly been a plethora of reasons for residents to puff out their proverbial chests.

As we reflect on the successful coordination and outcomes of these events, we see the value and enormous role of volunteers in our communities. Not always given their due, the hard work put in by those volunteers is one we must all applaud. Without their commitment to their respective causes, the Shire would certainly not be the marvellous place to live that it is.

Please find following some photos that feature the events that have been enjoyed by so many, and the people who committed their time and other resources to make them happen.