Welcome to guests and visitors to the Henry Lawson Festival.

We hope you enjoy your stay. Grenfell has a range of attractions that are available for visitors and locals as well as brilliant facilities to use including parks, playgrounds, a state-of-the-art aquatic centre (in the summer), skate park and loads more.

Who would have thought from it’s humble beginning in 1958 that the Festival would have grown to what it is today to perpetuate the memory of Grenfell’s No 1 son Henry Lawson, one of Australia's best loved poets and writers of short stories

The Festival is one of the longest running arts events in NSW and 2018 sees it celebrate its 61st  year and will also see the town celebrate Henry’s 151st birthday on June 17.

Grenfell invites everyone back on September 22 to enjoy the Henry Lawson “Loaded Dog’ Annual Race Meeting.

18th BIRTHDAY:

Congratulations to Isabelle Hunter who celebrated her 18th Birthday last week.

Isabelle had school friends and family joining her in the celebrations at the Grenfell Bowling Club.

The highlight of the evening was Isabelle's cake, a Star Wars themed cake which was made and decorated for her by cousins Courtney, Josh and Austin Liebich with some help also from cousin Tegan Hunter. 

Another highlight of the evening was a power-point presentation of Isabelle over the last 18 years.

AWARDS NIGHT:

Grenfell Rotary President Ross Craven and Ron and Jan McLelland travelled to Sydney to support former local Ambulance Officer Bill Atchison at the Awards Night at Bankstown Sports Club on June 1.

Bill was one of four finalists in the NSW Emergency Services Community Awards 2018, run by NSW & ACT Rotary Districts and Clubs.

FESTIVAL

FUNDRAISER:

A very successful and well attended fundraiser was held at Bernadette Dykhoff’s home on Saturday June 2 for Grenfell Lions’ Club 2018 Festival Queen Entrant  – May Suzuki.

Held in the heated courtyard and covered outdoor area, guests enjoyed hot soups, followed by a wonderful selection of casseroles and sweets.

May thanked Bernadette and the Lions Club for supporting her during her fundraising activities.

NATIONAL

RECONCILIATION DAY:

On Friday, June 1, Grenfell TAFE NSW participated in National Reconciliation Day.

Grenfell Services Coordinator Tracey Mackay was joined by local residents as well as Harry Williams from Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre, Janet Bell from the Weigelli Centre and Diyan Coe from Yalbillinga in Cowra.

National Reconciliation Week runs from May 27-June 3 and this year had a theme of ‘Don’t Keep History a Mystery: Learn. Share. Grow’.

All those in attendance enjoyed a lovely morning tea and a chat.

For information visit reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/

AUSTRALIA DAY:

If you are looking for a great evening or afternoon’s entertainment over the Henry Lawson Festival weekend, the Grenfell Dramatic Society which has had a very long association with the Henry Lawson Festival, has it all for you.

This year's play 'Australia Day' by Jonathan Biggins is a charming comedy full of up to date gags and finger on the pulse problems. 

'A biting comedy aimed squarely at all things committee'.

If you want social satire and huge laughs, “Australia Day” is just the show to see.

(occasional course language - not recommended for young children)

The first performance is Sunday June 10 in the ‘Little Theatre’ Rose Street at 7.30pm followed by an afternoon show at 2pm on Monday June 11.  

Bookings @ CJ Andersons are open now:

Adults $20 Students 16 years and over $15 (no under 16’s).

Further Performance dates at the Little Theatre are:

Friday June 15 - 7.30pm and Saturday16 - 7.30pm.

WALLENGREEN:

The Wallangreen Sculpture Park, Garden and Gallery, Corner of Melyra St and Fitch's Lane will be open June 8, 9 and 10 from 10am-4pm during the Henry Lawson Festival.

Metal sculptures are realistic, quirky, thought provoking and fun.

Entry is $5 (children free accompanied by an adult.).

Proceeds will be distributed to the Grenfell Mens Shed, Grace Inc and the Henry Lawson Festival.

Come along and enjoy the different ambiance.

WORKSHOP:

A Japanese Shibori (stitching) Indigo Dyeing Workshop will take place in Grenfell on June 16 and 17, 2018 from 10am to 4pm.

Contact Maureen Locke-Maclean on 0439 844 446 for information and bookings.