Dame Marie Bashir when presenting Peter with his prestigious award said “Grenfell is very dear to me.” Dame Marie visited Grenfell in her youth to spend time with her relatives, the Mellick family.

Peter was accompanied to Government House by his wife Mary, daughters Rachael Power and Emily Douglass and son Jack.

The family enjoyed having their photograph taken in the historic grounds of Government House following the presentation when celebrating this great achievement.

Sarah Armstrong and Julian Cress have their hands full since the birth in October of a brother for young Max.

Charlie Albert Judell Cress was born at Hepworth Maternity Hospital in Melbourne.

Both Sarah and Charlie are doing well!

Proud Grenfell grandparents are Sue and Justyn Armstrong.

Loader’s Coaches is organising a bus trip to Sydney for the weekend May 16/17 2015 to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Craig McLachlan and Bert Newton star in this great show at the Lyric Theatre, Star City Casino.

Accommodation will be at Metro Hotel, Sydney Central.

Departing from Grenfell 7am on Saturday and picking up from Young and return  Sunday dropping off in Young then home to Grenfell by 7pm. The cost for this 2 day weekend, covers luxury coach travel, morning tea, accommodation and reserved ticket to the show:- $336 per person/twin share or$406 per person/single supplement. $130 deposit must be paid to secure your booking, prior to Christmas with the balance due in April 2015.

Should be an awesome weekend away!! What’s stopping you?! But get in quick!! Limited seating available. Don’t miss out.

Please feel free to invite anyone you think may enjoy this weekend get-a-way.  For more info or to discuss booking a seat, call Sarah or Janeane at Loader’s Coaches, Grenfell (02) 6343 1797.

Please make Michelle Rohan’s dream come true and book ASAP otherwise the booking will not be secured.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Bank will be visiting Grenfell on Thursday December 18. It will be situated in Melyra Street, near Vaughn Park between 10am and 2.30pm.

I in 3 people will need blood, so roll up your sleeves and donate and save three lives.

If you are a new donor and wish to donate blood call 13 14 95 to make an appointment.

Whether you are a new or existing donor you can help saves lives. The best gift this Christmas is to those whose need for blood does not stop including road trauma patients, pregnant mums, cancer patients and premature babies.

Christmas and New Year is the time of the year that blood is needed most.

Twelve intrepid young women gathered on a Saturday in mid November to help women in developing countries.

With scant knowledge of what lay ahead, they entered the cavernous TAFE building.

Some stayed for a couple of hours and some stayed all day. The result of like-minded women working to help other women was purely inspiring.

A very productive day saw lots of cutting and sewing, interspersed with plenty of chat, laughter and even some pensive moments. 

This is an ongoing project, with some taking fabric home to cut out and then passing it on to another for sewing. Some ladies have organized their own sewing day to carry on making components for the kits. Our next planned community sewing bee will be in May. 

Please visit the daysforgirls.org website or ring Hayley on 63431127 if you would like to become involved. 

The group is looking for donations of flannelette fabric, good quality cotton fabric, undies, washers and soap. Thanks again ladies for your brilliant efforts.

Tomorrow evening Saturday December 13 the  annual Carols in the Park will be held in Taylor Park (Next to the Weddin Shire Council) commencing with a barbecue and drinks at 6.30pm.

The Carols are scheduled to start at 7.45pm with children from St Joseph’s and the Grenfell Primary Schools participating. Rev William Morrow will deliver the Christmas message.

In the event of rain/storms the alternate venue will be The Henry Lawson High School.