Good morning everyone,

Back to normal again, or somewhere near it! A wee chance of a few points on Wednesday, but don’t expect to get too wet.

Had a great trip down to Ivanhoe the other day, caught up with old friends, made some new ones. If you can possibly swing past the little town do so. Lots to offer, new couple in the pub, Dave and Michelle, most welcoming like the rest of the town. And the Cobb highway is as good as I’ve seen it in ages.

Now rather scattered this week, we have the Denman Farmers Market on next Saturday. I know that’s a long way down in the “inside country” but really it’s not that far through Dunedoo. And if you get that far then stay for the Xmas in July Markets in Scone, just over the hill, on the 8^th. and Muswellbrook Markets just next door on the 9^th. Easy to fill in a week down there.

You’ve really got to head back out this way then as the Wentworth Junction Rally (obviously at Wentworth) is going to take up the next weekend, which is the 15/16^th. Always a great time to be had there in that town and be sure to call to the Visitors Info. Centre, lovely people and most helpful.

If by chance you stay down the “inside country” then be sure to call at Merriwa for their big Market day on the 15^th.

This leads us into August, and the big event is, the Western Landcare Forum being held this year in Broken Hill. This is a bi-annual event and is happening on the 4/5^th. August. It’s free admission unless you wish to go to the dinner, and if so you’re most welcome, but have to register in advance, $50- a head with some really great speakers. In fact if you ring Fiona Garland on 68708620 she will look after you and explain everything.

You could wander round the outback country then and be in White Cliffs for their Gem Festival and Car Boot Sale on the 26/27^th. August.

Grab your diary now and jot down the Broken Heel Festival, 8/9/10^th. Sept. If you don’t you’ll forget it! Be great to be there. Don’t ever be lonely travelling, listen to our fantastic radio stations, they’ll keep you up with everything.  Tri State Safari Tours are in full swing in Broken Hill as are the Mootwingie Guided tours out at Moot. And even more during the school holidays.

Back with you all again next week, take care, Bill Elliott.  WCTA.

 

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