U3A GUEST SPEAKER: pictured is David Honner (left with Neil Wilcox at the Stepehn Ward Rooms on Wednesday to listen to Phil Bowden.
CHRISTMAS CHEER: pictured (left) is Matilda Campbell with Daphne Yardley at the Cootamundra Retirement Village on Thursday.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: pictured is Jack Wilson with Natalie McKenzie at Cootamundra Retirment Village last Thursday.
BIRTHDAY FUN: What a special time it was on Thursday last when a number of Cootamundra residents met for lunch at the Family Hotel to mark their 80th birthdays. Among those who celebrated this milestone birthday over the past six months were – Doreen Ross, Ian Brown, Jenny Leahy, Joan Hargraves, Joy Hogan, Vic Cheshire, Ralph Bishop, Eleanor Armstrong and Margaret Tyrell. How special they all attended the Cootamundra High School together. Pictured here are Vic Cheshire, Ralph Bishop and Marlene Cheshire. PHOTO: Melinda Chambers
ARTISTIC DONATION: pictured (from left) Stacey Smart, Kate Poulson, Cheryl Hazlett and Barb Tozer with one of the artworks which has been donated by local artist Margaret Peck. Barb and Cheryl have been working behind the scenes to procure the pieces.
HAPPY FACES: Shirley and Ian Armstrong were part of the Cootamundra Uniting Church group dining at the Stockinbingal Bowling Club last Sunday. About 55 people enjoyed an early Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings. Chosen to cut the celebratory cake was Audrey Ward, who plays the church organ for morning services on alternate Sundays. Photo Contributed
WINNING COMBINATION: Winners of the 2013 Farmer Cup Fourball Best Ball Match Play final were Barry Duggan (left) and Geoff Black. Barry also completed the double by winning the 2013 Founder Cup Single Match Play final.
FESTIVE SEASON: Cootamundra Shire councilors and members of the Arts Centre Committee met at the Art Centre on Tuesday evening to celebrate the Festive Season and the wonderful asset the Arts Centre is developing into for Cootamundra and district communities.
Pictured here over dinner are (Back) Linda Williamson, Trish Kelleher (front) Beb Luck and Therese Kelly.
SPECIAL DONATION: pictured (from left) are Rene Horsburgh, Penny Howse, Caitlin Horsborough and Leanne Jones at Cootamundra Library on Friday afternoon. Caitlin donated the book ‘Fighting Blind’ which was written by her uncle Shane.
LOOKING FOR OPTIONS: pictured with the ball is Brad Thompson taking part in the mini Olympic held at Southee school on Friday.
UNIQUE GAME: pictured is Sophie McDermott taking part in Touch Tag at EA Southee on Friday.
ON THE MOVE: pictured is EA Southee student Annie Khoury playing link tag at the school last Friday.
GETTING THEIR FIRST: pictured is EA Southee student Katie Stephens playing bean tag as part of a specially made mini Olympics organised by students at Cootamundra High School.
SPECIAL TREE: pictured is CW Jewellers employee Cathy Manwaring with the Can Assist Memory tree. Anyone who has lost a loved one in the past year can buy a star for $2 which will then be put on the tree. On the last Thursday before Christmas, a balloon for each star will be released from a location within town. The stars will be sold from this Thursday.
MAKING A BREAK: pictured with the ball is Central Inferno player Aaron Byrne getting away from Central Tigers player Brad Shields with Matt Forsyth in support. Photo: Melinda Chambers.
BIG WINNERS: pictured (from left) are Claire Berkrey, Maddie Byrne, Marie Montgomery and Ashley Dobson at the touch football gala on Friday evening. Photo Melinda Chambers
Josie and Grace Hoey are pictured here playing Hoopla at the Fair. The Hoopla stand was in the hands of Suzie McDonald who was doing a sterling job entertaining the children present and providing fun prizes.
FUN: Enjoying the Wallendbeen Red Cross Christmas Fair on Saturday were sisters Sophie and Phoebe Lyne.
HARDWORKING: Pictured are the dedicated members of the Wallendbeen Red Cross at the organisation’s annual Christmas Fair at Barry Grace Oval on Saturday. From left: Judi Morrow, Margot Lyne, Sue Coote and Judy Wicks.
BRIGHT: Taking the opportunity to have their faces painted at the Wallendbeen Red Cross Christmas Fair on Saturday were Campbell Cooper-Duck and Jaycob Madden-Belle.
AT THE FAIR: Pictured at the Wallendbeen Red Cross Christmas Fair held on Saturday last were Sandra Berryman with her very cute granddaughter Lily. PHOTOS: Melinda Chambers
FIVE WICKET HAUL: pictured is Central Blues bowler Tom McGregor during his side’s clash with Cootamundra Hotel at Clarke Oval at the weekend. He finshed with figures of 5/24 with the Blues going on to win the game by seven wickets. Photo: Melinda Chambers.
STRONG ACTION: pictured is Central Bears player Raymond James bowling at Albert Park on the weekend. Photo: Melinda Chambers.
SCHOOL SPIRIT: Pictured singing up a storm at the Lions Club Christmas Carnival on Saturday night were the students of Sacred Heart Central School. All local schools participated in the carnival.
BUSY: Pictured selling tickets for the ever popular chocolate wheel at the Lions Club Christmas Carnival on Saturday night (from left) Phil Quarmby, Robert Armstrong and Dennis Palmer.
FAIRLY FUN: Cootamundra’s Ruby Harris enjoyed side show alley at the Cootamundra Lions Club Christmas Fair last Saturday evening. A good crowd attended the carnival - a much loved Cootamundra festive tradition. Picture Melinda Chambers
ACTION: Pictured during their demonstration at the Lions Club Christmas Fair on Saturday night were Andrew Finch and student Ben Filmer.
BIG ARRIVAL: Valhalla again came on board this year delivering Santa to the Lions Club Christmas Fair safe and sound.
HAPPY DAYS: Pictured with her pampered pooch Tammy Rose at the Cootamundra Lions Christmas Fair on Saturday night was Lyn Joss.
GREAT NIGHT: Pictured enjoying the Lions Club Christmas Fair on Saturday evening are Lara and Angie Basham and Tracey and Alex Oliver. Photo Melinda Chambers.
FUN AT THE FAIR: Pictured enjoying the Lions Club Christmas Carnival on Saturday night were Melanie Howarth and son Eli.
STRONG PERFORMANCE: pictured is Cootamundra batsman Michael Cronin during Cootamundra’s game against Tumut in the Stribley Shield on Sunday. Picture : Melinda Chambers
SHINING BRIGHT: Cootamundra’s new Christmas tree creates a sense of Christmas spirit.
SEASON’S END: Grain deliveries at Grain Flow Stockinbingal are expected to wind up within the week as the dry spring has seen the harvest season end far earlier than normal.
GOOD QUALITY: Doug Hunt, Kilbirnie, Stockinbingal, says the late frost reduced his crops by about 40 per cent but what did come off was of high quality.
ROCKING OUT: pictured is Remy Burch at the recent Open mic night held at the Globe.
SOUNDING GOOD: pictured are cousins Georgia Gregg and Luke Burch at the recent Opn Mic night held at the Globe Hotel.
BELTING OUT A TUNE: pictured (left) is Mark Cooper and Brad Loiterton performing at the recent open mic night held at the Globe Hotel
DRUM SOLO: pictured is Anthony Mcgaun Smith playing the drums at the recent Open Mic Night held at the Globe Hotel recently.
HEADING TO FIJI: pictured (from left) are Kirrilee Cameron, Erin Holder, Kya Godbier and Tanealle Eccleston who will represent NSW at the Ultimate Soccer Cup.
GREAT HELP: Teisha Liles from Indiglo Massage and Beauty was one of the many volunteers who helped assemble the new community Christmas tree, which went up last Sunday.
The tree was erected last weekend by a dedicated band of volunteers.
FRESH IS BEST: The Bay to You Seafood van is a familiar site across the district supplying the region with fresh seafood.
SET TO MAKE A SPLASH: Chris Edwards School of Dancing students are pictured rehearsing for their end of year concert called Splash n Sparkle, which kicks off at the Arts Centre Cootamundra on Sunday.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Here is the ‘happy snap’ of a group of locals who have in recent months celebrated their 80th birthdays. And what a grand time they had celebrating over lunch at the Family Hotel Restaurant last week. Pictured (back) Doreen Ross, Ian Brown, Bob Newman, Vic Cheshire, Eleanor Armstrong and Ralph Bishop. (middle) Jenny Leahy, Joy Hogan and Joan Hargraves. (front) Margaret Tyrell, Enid Wylie and Fay Cunningham.
GARANGULA GLAMOR: Pimms and bubbly flowed on the first day of summer, Sunday last, when over 100 ladies from around the district enjoyed a decadent high tea and fashion show in the beautiful surrounds of Garangula. Guests were entertained by compere for the day Vicki Fairfiled-Smith pictured here with Min Earle, when clothes from Wrapped were showcased. Funds from this afternoon of laughter and chatter went to a very worthy charity.
Pictured over lunch are John Malone and Neil Wilcox.
Barry and Judy Cant.
READY TO ROLL: pictured (from left) are Cootamundra Bulldogs coach Mark Elia, amateur boxer Red Hoey and Bulldogs President Wayne Berkrey. The Cootamundra Boxing night will take place on December 14 at Cootamundra Town Hall.
CHRISTMAS CHEER: pictured (from left) are Margot Gill, Loo Manning and Kathy Rolfe.
JENNY JOINS BELINDA: How pleased is Belinda Freer from Massage & Beauty Spot to now have beautician Jenny Lange on board. Jenny was looking at a career change so recently joined Belinda and is just thrilled to be working in the area she most enjoys ‘looking after ladies beauty needs.’ She has already done a number of beauty courses (remembering that in the past when Jenny worked at Beddies Pharmacy and Amcal Pharmacy she was the leading lady to advise us on makeup etc.) WELCOME Jenny, and do enjoy your time there with Belinda. Jenny and Belinda are here pictured at Massage & Beauty Spot.
WOOLSHED BURNT: The Gogobilly fire that swept towards Stockinbingal on Wednesday night engulfed the shearing shed on Mr Geoff Larsen’s property Mount Hope.
RUNNING FIRE: Flames raced across stubble paddocks on Wednesday afternoon as the fire came out of the hills.
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS: pictured (left) is Red Cross Community Relations Officer Rebekah Manwaring and Cootamundra Volunteer Nancye Hicks at E’Claire’s coffee shop on Wednesday. Based in Wagga, Rebekah was in Cootamundra to thank the local volunteers for all their hard work throughout the year.
REFUELING: Pictured is one of the aircrafts used to drop water onto the fires on Wednesday.
OVER THE SHOULDER: pictured is Jamin Hall throwing a pass at the touch gala last Friday night. Photo: Melinda Chambers.
TRY TIME: pictured is Aaron Byrne scoring a try for his side in last Friday’s round of games. Photo: Melinda Chambers.
TWILIGHT TOUCH: pictured is Outback Cream Pies player Jack Stuart during last Friday’s games. Photo: Melinda Chmbers
STRONG SUPPORT: It is the third year in a row that Christine Wishart’s Dance Studio has made a donation to the Lions Train to ensure it keeps offering joy to local children. Christine is pictured with Lions Club President Paul Basham accepting a donation, which were the proceeds of the studio’s end of year concert.
TREE SPONSORSHIP: Christine Wishart’s Dance Studio’s Christine Wishart is pictured making a donation to the Cootamundra Development Corporation to assist with the purchase of the new community Christmas Tree. She is pictured with CDC chairman John Stephens and staff Gail Haines (left) and Ashleigh Warton.
KATIE’S PLEASURE: Katie Butt (School Captain of Murrumburrah Trinity Catholic School)) was delighted to attend and meet Archbishop Christopher Prowse, the new Catholic Archbishop of Canberra/Goulburn at his recent Installation Mass which took place in St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra last week. Katie attended the Mass with her Mum Paula Butt and Trinity Catholic School Murrumburrah Principal Mrs Katrina McGrath. Katie is here pictured with newly installed Archbishop Christopher and Mrs Katrina McGrath.
GOGOBILLY FIRE: Flames can be seen cresting Gogobilly on Wednesday afternoon among the fire’s billowing smoke
CATERING: Gail Butt, the communications and catering officer with the Monteagle Rural Fire Service Brigade, was quickly on the scene at the Stockinbingal fire with the brigade's catering fan on Wednesday and fed some 300 people on Wednesday night.
REFILLING: Enjoying a break while refilling their tanker at Stockingbingal on Thursday morning were, from left: Richard Biggin, Dennis Palmer, Tom Campbell and Brad Morton.
CLOSE CALL: Paul Wittenden, Harefield, said he was very lucky he had chemically cleared the paddock next to his homestead earlier in spring as it had stopped the fire on his Dudauman Road fence line.
MOPPING UP: Rural Fire Service firefighters, Peter Parkman, left, from Murringo and James Baker, Murringo, and Keith Butt, Monteagle, clean up smouldering fires along Dudauman Road on Thursday morning.
FIRE AND DAMAGE DONE: Geoff Larsen surveys the ruins of his shearing shed on Thursday morning.
TOPPLING TREES: Rural Fire Service members topple dead and burning trees along Dudauman Road on Thursday morning.
CHAMPIONS: pictured (from left) are Alison Mills, Fiona Bassingthwaighte, Kylie Purtell, Kerry Kostrubic. The team, known collectively as the Bassingthwaightes won the recent women’s tennis finals held on Monday night. Runners up were the Bodycotts team of Liz Bodycott, Lyn Louttit, Morella Paton and Sharon Cooper.
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