Joanne Simpson (L) who has been operating THLHS Canteen for many years being presented with an appreciation gift from Cath Sullivan when the School P & C hosted a farewell dinner for her.
Guests to the Eppelstun/Griffiths wedding were greeted at the main gate by a bride and groom made from round hay bales - this created a lot of interest to neighbours and passers by who stopped to take photos. (Photo Contributed)
Melissa Eppelstun and Robert Griffiths and their wedding party - Bridesmaids Angela Cowan (sister of the Bride), Melissa Martens and Chelsea Hatch (lifelong friends from school) and the Groomsmen were Dave Griffiths (Grooms brother) Cameron Crook and Matty Cowan. (Photo contributed)
In the dark when the power went off prior to enjoying dinner last week were (L-R) Justyn and Sue Armstrong, Ian Hunter, Richard and Hugh Moffitt
(L-R) Sebastian, Kath, Isabelle and Wayne Holz and Bianca and Taelia Cotter and Seated (L-R) Natalie Rodney and Sonja Cotter. Isabelle and Rodney were both celebrating their birthdays.
Former Pony Club members (L-R) Pam Holland, Barbara Jones, Wendy Johnson, Leonie Pye, Gay Lander, Josie Day, Colleen Harris and Wendy Anderson enjoying a Christmas get together. The girls started with Pony Club in 1975 and remained for around 22 years.
Robyn Munck (L) celebrating her birthday with her son Dallas and good friend Kathy Taylor.
Proud grandparents Lynn and Steve Galvin enjoying the company of their grandchildren Casey and Jessie Pollock at the Lions Market Day.
Celebrating a belated 21st birthday dinner for Courtney Taylor (F.C) were her grandma Edith Taylor (R) and good friend Doug Freudenstein and (B.L-R) Courtney’s parents Leigh and Margo, sisters Emma and Amy and Marion Freudenstein.
Great mates Timothy Colville and Fergus Moore enjoying their big ice cream in the shade under the tree at the Lions Market Day.
Pastor Rob Newton of the Grenfell Family Church and his wife Linda helped Ted Smith celebrate his 85th birthday last Friday evening.
Wee Willie Winkie look-a-like Ted Smith with his special birthday cake when he celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday evening November 22. Ted’s wife Joan thoroughly enjoyed the moment.
Helping Dot Hasler celebrate her 92nd birthday are (B.L-R) Jeff Hancock, Dot’s son Owen Hasler from Gunnedah and Karen Hancock and (F) Verona Hughes, Prue Hancock, birthday girl Dot, and Karen and Dennis Allen.
Bec Eastaway with her nephew Riley Dennis who was the life of the party at her 17th birthday celebrations.
All dressed up for the party were Georgie Maher, Maddy McGregor with Prue Hancock to celebrate Prue’s 21st birthday in October. (Contributed Photo)
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On Saturday October 05 2013 the marriage took place between Jacob Troth and Jessica Hunt in the beautiful garden of Hugh Moffitt’s. Jacob is the son of Mark and Kerrie Troth of Wirrimah and grandson of Glenice Clarke. Jess is the daughter of Jim and Jenny Hunt of Queabeyan. Jacob’s attendants were Tim Bailey, Chris Hunt (Bride’s brother), Jared Martens, Andrew Clarke (Groom’s Uncle) and Ben Garlick. Jess’ attendants were Elyse Troth (Groom’s Sister), Caitlin McAway, Rebecca Thisleton (Bride’s Sister), Cassie Coate (Bride’s Sister) and Jade Bailey. Charlie Clarke (Groom’s cousin) was pageboy and Amelia Hunt (Bride’s niece) was flowergirl. Guests travelled from Humpty Doo, Townsville, Ocean Grove VIC, Queanbeyan, Canberra and surrounding areas to share Jacob and Jess’s wedding day. A reception followed at the Grenfell Bowling Club. Photo courtesy of DA Yates Photography and Design
Jeremy D’Ombrain, son of Lester and Teresa D’Ombrain of Forbes married Madeline Walsh daughter of Rodney and Vicki Walsh of Grenfell on May 25 2013 at Pinnacle homestead. Jeremy and Madeline chose to have an intimate ceremony attended by only immediate family members followed by a large reception of extended family and close friends. Jeremy’s Best man was Tua Tinao with Groomsmen Shayne Taber, Michael Cowhen, Alec Walsh Madeline’s Bridesmaids were her sister, Lorene Hazell and good friend Courtney Priestley. The marriage was officiated by Anthony Myers. Photo courtesy of DA Yates Photography and Design
Katherine Neill, daughter of Maria and Michael Neill and Thomas Brenner, son of Ian and Karen Brenner were married in St Canice's Catholic Church Millthorpe on Saturday April 13 with Father Cahill officiating. A reception at Tonic Restaurant followed. Katherine's attendants were Maid of Honour Claire Myers, and her sister Lauren Neill and friends Emily Whitechurch and Rachel Bruce were bridesmaids. Thomas' Best Man was Keith Mitton and his three brothers Ross, Greg and Luke acted as groomsmen. Photo courtesy of DA Yates Photography and Design
Katherine Handcock and Jono Baker were married in the beautiful surrounds or the Grenfell Country Club on Saturday October 12 with the Celebrant being Anthony Myers. Katherine was supported by good friends Rebecca (Martens) Hockings, Tristan (Bembrick) Jones and Jessica Troy. Jono, son of Robert “Butch” and Julianne Baker attendants were Garry Handcock, Daniel McPharlane and Stuart Hughes. Photo courtesy of DA Yates Photography and Design
Krystle, daughter of Harvey and Sharon Eppelstun and Brendan, Son of Gary and Susan Hewen were married on October 19 2013 at Taylor Park Grenfell by Celebrant Anthony Myers. Krystle was given away by her mother Sharon. The Bridal Party was Cassie Griffin, Alicia White, Brooke Eppelstun (sisters of the bride) and good friends Eloise Troy, Anna Brenner and Ashlee Hoy with Rhys Reid, Scott Liebich, Aron Lennane, Dave Wood, Tom Logan and Trevor Hinde. The reception followed at the Grenfell Bowling Club. Photo courtesy of DA Yates Photography and Design.
Enjoying the 80th birthday celebrations for Bob Worsley were (Bl-R) his sons Peter, Rob and Ben, (CL-R) daughter Jan, birthday boy Bob, daughter Gay and in front the love of Bob’s life wife Maureen.
Bob’s beautiful birthday cake.
A happy shot some of the descendants of John and Margaret Flinn at their reunion dinner at Fettlers Restaurant on Saturday November 16. (Contributed Photo)
Descendants of the Flinn’s daughter Kathleen who married Horace Smyth from Young. Kathleen and Horrie had a business and lived in George Street, Grenfell for many years until they moved to Sydney in 1951. (Contributed Photo)
Local connections - June Power nee Flinn (C) from Quandialla with the Flinn descendants at the reunion. (Contributed Photo)
Former local lad, David Little of Canberra, son of Max and Cecily Little enjoyed the reunion before heading off to the Masquerade Ball. (Contributed Photo)
John Deasey and his family at the Flinn reunion. John was the winner of two Lions’ Club meat raffles and shared them with all the families at a BBQ on Sunday. (Contributed Photo)
Jennie Whitechurch, (Grenfell) Peter (Young) and Tony (Forbes) family of the late June and George Little.
Helping Howard Hunter celebrate his 60th birthday at an impromptu dinner last Friday were (BL-R) Mary Hunter, Kaedi Blackberry, Rochelle Buttenshae, Lyn Ranson, David Buttenshaw, Tahnee and Tully Lonard and (F) Paiton Lonard, Howard Hunter, Marilyn Buttenshaw and Mila Lonard.
Simone Pulvirenti who celebrated her 16th birthday with family and friends at the Lions Park at the Railway Station last weekend with her mother Cheryl.
Enjoying a night out to celebrate Hugh Moffitt’s birthday were (L-R) Penny Starr, Hugh, Justyn Armstrong, Jim Marden, Keith Starr, Sue Armstrong and Lesley Marden.
Local songwriter Robyn Murphy with Independent Country Music Singer Charmaine Pout from Forbes. Robyn’s song “My Neon Moonlight You and Me” is featured on Charmaine’s latest CD. (Contributed photo)
Belinda Leibick who is really not UGLY just raising funds for was Leukaemia Foundation was captured at work, blindfolded and taken to her surprise birthday party.
Old friends of Don and Val Forysth who were in Grenfell for the Remembrance Day Service were John Selmes (L) from Queanbeyan and Ron Woodrow from Raymond Terrace. John, who did his National Service Training was guest speaker at the Remembrance Day Dinner on Monday evening. They all met in Broken Hill when Don was stationed there as a Police Officer and John and Ron were employed in the Justice System. A full story on their time together and John's talk on his term doing his National Service will appear in a later edition of the Weddin Whispers and Grenfell Record.
Enjoying an early Christmas get together at the Albion Hotel on November 7 were (L-R) Denise Galvin, Maureen Anderson from Yamba, Terry Galvin, John and Kira Anderson, Rob Anderson from Yamba and Margaret Anderson.
Max Makin (seated) enjoying a night out to celebrate his birthday at the Albion Hotel on November 7 with (L-R) Ben Hall, Tess Makin, Dave Wood, Natalie Makin and Meg Makin.
Braving the wet and windy conditions at the Remembrance Day Service at Memorial Park on Monday were (L-R) Gene McNickle whose father served in the 1st World War, Meg Grant who was a Bombadeer in the Army and worked in the Artillary/Radar Department, Teddy Simpson (WAAAF) and Eunice Clarke who was a transport driver.
Kathleen Smith (L) was delighted to have her granddaughter Brooke pay her a visit when she had returned from working in France. Brooke, a marine biologist and John Threfall travelled over from Young to take Kathleen out to dinner at Fettlers.
Can Assist Yellow Day Fashion winners at the Criterion Hotel were (L-R) Kath O’Brien,Lucy Dumbrell and Mary Fanning.
Patricia Grant a Senior Lecturer at tha Auckland University of Technology with her parents Jack and Meg. Patricia has just qualified for her Doctorate of Philosphy. This degree is in addition to her Law Degrees and her Master’s Degree in the Faculaty of Business.
Summah Scott one of the youngest at the Grenfell Branch Red Cross Australia Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Grenfell Country Club with her mother Tina.
Pictured on the steps of St Joseph’s Church following Maisie Jane Baker’s Baptism are (L-R) Godparents Edward and Vanessa Dunstan - Vanessa is holding Maisie’s big sister Nellie, Dean holding Maisie, and Phoebe Baker with Father Allen Crowe.
Maisie Jane Baker receiving the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday October 27. Father Allen Crowe officiated at the service. Pictured(L-R) with Maisie are her Godparents Edward and Vanessa Dunstan from Canberra, her parents Dean and Phoebe Baker and Father Allen Crowe.
Brian Beasley, the pioneering colonial woodwork man from Junee entertaining with his ukulele and song after dinner at Fettler’s on Saturday evening following the Gold Fest Day. His wife Heather (R) and sister in law Rosemary Noakes joined in the singing.
Wendy Richmond, a member of the Sydney Colonial Dancing group, enjoying the Lions’ Jumping Castle on Saturday morning at the Grenfell Gold Fest.
Tim Dale and Danni Arnold on a stop over in Grenfell last weekend on their five year trip around Australia.
L-R) Bill Atchison, Rob Penrose, Cherie Reid, Murray Logan, Jenny Penrose and Noelene Percival - Staff from AR Penrose and Son at the Retirement Dinner for Rob and Jenny. (Photo contributed)
