Father Joseph (Joe) Neobasu celebrated Mass and officiated at the baptism.

Ruby's Godparents are Emily Crutcher, Samual Crutcher and Joseph Clarke, whilst Ryan's Godparents are Angus Crutcher, Chelsea Anderson and Daniel Harveyson.

Unfortunately owing to COVID travel restrictions Emily, Samuel, Joseph and Angus were unable to be present.

MEALS ON WHEELS MEMORIES: (Article written by Nell Lee)

In 1962 the Grenfell and District Senior Citizens Welfare Committee was formed.

It was decided to organise a hot meal for the elderly. The venue being the kitchen area in the old Oddfellow's Hall. A number of volunteers met and purchased meat and vegetables etc. These were cooked and served to a number of people who turned up to enjoy them. Some meals were delivered to a few men who were living in appalling conditions beyond the showground.

Eventually a deputation went to the Hospital Board to ask if meals could be purchased through the Hospital kitchen. The Board agreed to supply six meals per day on a trial basis for three months

These meals were placed in a foil lined pudding steamer and bedded in a box lined with straw. Eventually the Hospital Board agreed to increase our number to twenty per day (cost 40 cents for a three course meal, plus a piece of fruit). The committee had by this time purchased two hot boxes, heated by pellets. Aluminium lined containers were used in these boxes for the main meals. A smaller basin for sweets and in winter, plastic jars for soup. These were to be washed up by the person who had delivered the meal, then relined with foiled and returned to the hospital.

Over many years the volunteers came from each of the churches, plus the Golf Club, CWA Red Cross and Rotary Club (nine in all) and each group delivered for five days.

To ensure us to give hot meals to more people, many clients agreed to having the meal three days and someone else taking the remaining two days.

After almost thirty years this service was taken over by the Cowra-Grenfell Food Services Inc.

On the front page Grenfell Record Wednesday September 17, 2003, is a photograph of three of the Original Senior Citizen's Welfare Committee Members; Nell Lee and Athol and Mabs Buttenhaw, who started Meals On Wheels in Grenfell in 1962 cutting the 50th Anniversary Cake.

Meals on wheels Roster: October 2021 - 13 and 14 - Uniting Church, 15-17 Presbyterian Church, 18 - Red Cross, 19-21 - Lions Club, 22-23 - CWA Evening Branch.

BIRTHDAY FUN: Lyn Hucker and her daughter Crystal had a fun time at Doreen Windred's 50th something birthday on October 2 at the Albion Hotel. They were happy to dress for the occasion.

Providing the entertainment for the evening were Grenfell's own Tony Haley and Julie Gilmore.

Tony and Julie entertained outdoors at the pre-rugby league grand-final at the Royal Hotel on Sunday afternoon.

BUSY BEES: The Brenner family certainly know how to train their youngsters in the art of making honey. Their young son Wessy had no problem helping out at some early morning bees-ness

FOOTY FUN DAYS: As the grand final of the NRL took place on Sunday evening, some of the local hotels had family/covid friendly fun days prior.

Grenfell is fortunate that these covid friendly activities may take place.

Charlie Knight received a prize for being the youngest tipster in the Railway Hotel footy tipping competition.

SCHOOL IS BACK: Remember school is back this week. Speed limits around schools from 8am -9.30am and 2.30pm - 4pm is 40km per hour on school days.

This also applies to traffic near school buses when the wig-wag lights are flashing at pick up and drop off points. Parents are advised not to drop children off in bus zones in front of schools.

COMING EVENTS: Thursday November 11, Remembrance Day Commemorative Service will be held in the Grenfell Memorial Park at 10.45 am

Following the Service, a Remembrance Day Commemorative Lunch will be held at the Grenfell Bowling Club at 12.30pm with lunch being served at 1pm. Reservations for lunch must be made with President Glen Ivins on 0447 456 509 or email glen_ivins@hotmail.com by Thursday November 04. There will be no walk ins on the day.

WEDDIN WHISPERS: If you have any social news, please contact me on 6343 1574 or 0403 480 729 or by email at carrollt@tpg.com.au.