I am sorry to say that due to circumstances beyond our control the Red Cross Christmas function set down for Tuesday, December 4, has had to be changed to Wednesday, December 5.
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We hope this does not prevent anyone from attending to celebrate the festive season with us.
The school children from the local school wlll still be coming to entertain us, which is always a joy.
Remember you do not have to be a Red Cross member to come along and enjoy the day with us.
Just call Lorraine on 6553 5048 to let her know if you intend to come so we can make sure there is enough deliciousness for you to share in.
I have it straight from the horse’s mouth (one of the tour guides) that the trip taken around the town last Wednesday was a success.
The children, and some of the adults who went along, learned quite a bit when Bill Archinal spoke at Woodside Cemetetery about some of the people buried there, and their parts in the development of our little township.
James McCarthy told about all the farms which used to be between the underpass and Caffreys Flat, what was grown and sent to market in Newcastle and Sydney, and which were dairy farms.
The sites of the butchery, the bakeries, post offices, cattle yards and many houses, now unfortunately long gone, was of much interest to many who took the tour.
James also told them where the sheep were washed and shorn once they were driven here, where there were mills and how popular the dances in the hall were.
After this part of the town, the tour then went on to an historic site on Connellys Creek where the Turner family told them more about some things of interest up past their home.
It’s good for the newcomers to know the town’s history. It is also important for the children to learn, so it doesn’t get forgotten over the years. Many thanks to all who helped set the excursion up.
The following day the school choir was to visit Wingham Court Nursing Home to entertain the residents there.
If that trip was as well received as Wednesday’s excursion all had a wonderful time and the bonds between the elderly residents and the youngsters would have been strengthened even more than when they visited the school for a luncheon not long back.
The children served the meal and sat with the oldies to eat.
The children explained how they’d helped grow the produce used for the meal. The interaction was great to watch.
This week the Intensive Swimming Classes at Wingham Pool are in full swing.
I hope the parents realise it is National Skin Cancer Action Week and have provided high SPF, broad spectrum sunscreen for their children to use even though the week started out cooler than it has been lately.
It does not have to be searing heat to damage skin.
Remind the children to play in the shade as often as possible at home and school.
Tell them to wear a hat if playing out in the open and perhaps even their sunglasses as protection.
When I was young we didn’t know about all these protective measures we should have used and many of the elderly, including myself, are now paying for our lack of knowledge.
Don’t let this happen to you or your children!