The ceremony took place at the St John the Evangelist Church in the pretty village of Jugiong on May 7, 2016.

Following the exchange of vows the bridal party and guests travelled to Cootamundra to attend the wedding reception at the popular Elm and Wren.

Proud parents of the gorgeous bride are John Leak and Yvette Leak and Murray and Maryanne Izzard are the parents of the handsome groom.

Kristen’s attendees Jessica Leak (Maid of Honour), Emily Morrison, Emily Rickett and Tara Gibbons looked exquisite in different pastel coloured gowns.

While the groomsmen Michael Vesperman (Best Man), Josh Mahon, Luke Izzard and Benjamin Leak stood proudly by David’s side.

Award-winning Forever Rose Photography captured the happy day breath taking photographs.

The newlyweds honeymooned on picturesque Hamilton Island and will make their home in Cootamundra.

FIRE OPEN DAY A HUGE SUCCESS

This year’s annual Open Day of the Cootamundra Fire Station 266 has been hailed an outstanding success by organisers.

Approximately 330 visitors attended the local station last Saturday to catch a glimpse into Australia’s busiest fire and rescue service.

The Open Day consisted of safety demonstrations, tours of the fire station and the chance to inspect firefighting equipment and trucks used by firefighters when responding to fires and other emergencies.

There were plenty of activities to keep the children amused. The children were also given to take home a goody bag which included a LEGO City mini figurine. A free sausage sizzle was also enjoyed by both young and old.

The day was a great opportunity for visitors to speak to fire fighters first-hand about fire safety in the home and also what it takes to become a part time firefighter with the Cootamundra Brigade.

The lucky winner of the raffle was Tarnia Drum.

LET THE SUNSHINE

Starting this Friday, May 27 at 7pm for 7.30pm Tin Shed Productions will be performing, David Williamson’s ‘Let the Sunshine’ featuring local actors and local backstage crew.

It’s a stellar cast including Kerwyn Field, Glen McAtear, Maryanne McInerney, Emma Jones and introducing Alan East and Eric Steinke.

A fantastic fun show performing six times between May 27 and June 4. All tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the Arts Centre Cootamundra.

Come along and support our local home grown talent.

ST VINCENT de PAUL OFFICIAL OPENING

This Saturday, May 28 St Vincent de Paul volunteers all past and present are invited to attend the blessing and official opening of the Vinnies Cootamundra Centre.

The honour of this will be left to Parish Priest Fr Joshy Kurien and will be held at 9am.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

BIRTHDAY WISHES

Happy belated birthday wishes goes out to gentlemen Tom McDevitt and Warwick Benson who were both another year older last Saturday, May 21.

The lovely Jodie Roberts celebrated her special day on Sunday, May 22 and Young Hennessey Catholic College teacher Luke Smith had a birthday on Monday, May 23.

A big happy birthday for today to Fiona Levett and to Kristen Glanville who will celebrate her special day tomorrow.