Hello everyone,

I took Sunday off, 1^st. birthdays always take preference! So a bit late. What great weather, we seem to have a warm pleasant week ahead and then back to 18-20 degrees. Ah well so be it.

The big Heel Festival in “the Hill” was a successful weekend according to our ever reliable ABC breakfast presenter, good show

Now, where are we. Big news at Nyngan, you’ve seen the “Big” banana, pineapple, sheep, etc. Well Nyngan now have the BIG BOGAN. If you’re not passing that way shortly, check attached.

If you’re passing our way, then the Big screen at the Wilcannia Police Station is the place to be Wednesday night. Free BBQ at 6-30 and a good movie following, why not.

You can take a rest next weekend and catch up on your book reading, do the usual sight seeing and visiting. But the following weekend is full on.

Ivanhoe, has a fun filled 3 days. Filfera Field Day, Friday 25^th. Ivanhoe Rodeo and Gymkhana Saturday and Sunday 26/27^th. So, book in to the Pub, let Wendy look after you at the Caravan Park, or lay back with Barb Danson at the Gypsum Auto Port. Great little community.

White Cliffs, if you’re up there then the Gem Fest and Car Boot Sale is on the same time, 26/27^th. and plenty else to see in White Cliffs.

Further down the track. We have Ivanhoe again on the Saturday of the Long weekend. Big day there with the Quilters showing there skills, all welcome ladies. I think if you’re around Balranald the Yanga Homestead Tours are happening also, check with NPWS or the lovely ladies at the Balranald Visitors Centre.

You all have to be in Balranald anyway from the 9^th. to 11^th. Oct. For the “5 Rivers Outback Festival” on there. I’ll have a programme for you next week, promise! But don’t miss it.

Now as I said, plenty of sunshine this week. Don’t drive through any of our towns please, stop and say hi. Have a look around, we all have something special to offer, and we need to make you feel welcome.

Listen to our beaut radio stations, ABC  999, 576, 1584, 2BH 567, 2WEB 585, River Radio 103.1 FM, and FM Dry 107.1.

See you at the movies, cheers Bill Elliott  WCTA.

“Old age is coming at a really bad time”.