Keep up good work
As newcomers to this town nearly four years ago, we were entertained at the Arts Centre by Ms Geraldine Ryan and her musicians.
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I felt obliged at the time to acknowledge the performance in your paper.
A new cabaret format was introduced last weekend, a few less performers but still a professional show with vibrant lighting and great accompanying music, all in a new venue, the Country Club.
Singers young and old, all locals, provided numbers old and new, in glorious harmony or as solo performances. Amongst it all an enjoyable meal from the new club chef, assured a top evening.
Last time I acknowledged Coota has talent and by George, you still have it.
Keep it up.
Ron Bishop
Cootamundra
Coota’s night on the box
Monday night, 25 July, was Cootamundra night on television; The Chase Australia on Prime at 5pm had the question “Where was Sir Donald Bradman born?” Answer – Cootamundra. Then, on Family Feud on the Ten network at 6pm, the Bateup family from Cootamundra. The family did not win but their pleasant nature did Coota proud!.
Graham Keene
Cootamundra
Stop the prejudice
Re: “Focus on mental health”, July 25, 2016
Never lend credence to people who proffer that prejudice. Educate them to the harm they cause, that they can stop.
If you harm even one individual by offering that prejudice credence, it is not worth it.
A credo:
Never lend credence to anyone suggesting a stigma. Educate them, end the harm they do.
Never repeat uncritically anyone suggesting a stigma, educate them, end the harm they do.
Always stand up to someone suggesting a stigma, educate them, end the harm they do.
Like racism it is a prejudice not to be tolerated.
Harold A Maio, retired mental health editor
Florida
Thank you for helping
I’m writing to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to the community of NSW for their support of The Smith Family’s 2016 Winter Appeal.
We launched the appeal in May to raise $3.65 million by June 30 to support the education of disadvantaged children across Australia.
Our appeal highlighted the impact of severe financial disadvantage on the education of a child.
For the 638,000 children living in jobless families across Australia, every day at school can be a struggle.
These children often miss out on excursions and camps, can feel isolated and alone, and are at risk of disengaging from learning.
Without educational support and extra resources, they may never reach their potential or find a pathway out of poverty.
It is heartening that our call to “end poverty – one student at a time” through education resonated with so many people in the community, who responded with great generosity to our Appeal.
I would like to thank every individual who made a donation. Your support will allow us to provide out-of-school learning and mentoring programs to more than 9,000 disadvantaged children across Australia this Term 3 and 4.
Please know that you are helping make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of disadvantaged children, helping them to thrive at school and to create a better future for themselves.
Jack Murphy, The Smith Family
- Send your letters to bbarker@fairfaxmedia.com.au