Around Coolamon
Coolamon Shire Council will be celebrating National Volunteer’s Week from Tuesday to Friday, May 12 to 16 with all individuals currently volunteering their services invited to enjoy a complimentary morning tea in the Coolamon Shire Library between 10am and noon.
The Canola Adventurers are going on a bus trip to Ganmain on Thursday, May 7, departing the Coolamon Community Centre at 9.45am. Morning tea will be provided for the group at the Ganmain Men’s Shed before they wander over to the Historical Society for a look around the museum. They will then enjoy lunch at the Ganmain Hotel. Thank you to Adele Hearn for volunteering to drive the bus.
Pub Trivia is returning to the Ardlethan London Hotel on Wednesday, May 13, with winners going in the draw to win a share of $5000 plus other prizes on the night. Pizzas will be available and the cost will be $10 per person with all money going to a local charity.
Ardlethan bookings are being taken for a day trip to Ganmain Straw Bale House and Permaculture Garden day trip on Thursday, May 21. Cost is $20 per person, which includes light refreshments. A mini-bus is available for an addition of $15 if sufficient numbers. Tour takes about three hours and will begin at 10am. Inquiries Danielle Garrett phone 0432 022 904, numbers are limited and bookings close Wednesday, May 13.
The 2015 Up2Date Art Exhibition will run from July 17 to 26 at the Up-to-Date Store, Cowabbie Street, Coolamon. Entry forms are now available from Tanya Menzies, phone 0408 966 615 or email tanya-menzies@bigpond.com. There are seven sections with this year’s theme section being ‘things with wings’ (any medium). Join their Facebook page for updates.
May story time sessions
at the Coolamon Shire Library
Friday, May 8: Love and Cuddles
Friday, May 22: Giddy Up
Everyone is welcome to attend, sessions begin at 10.30am and include stories, songs and craft. There is no cost to attend.
