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CONTACT Email: [email protected] ISSN 2203 2878 Issue 022 September 2015

The Oberon Youth Council held it’s third meeting for 2015 on Tuesday 4 August, where they welcomed five new members. It is great to see so many youth in Oberon keen to make a difference. It was also decided at this meeting to hold a fundraising sausage sizzle in the main

street of Oberon, outside Council’ Administration Centre on Saturday 5 September starting at 9am. Come along and enjoy breakfast or lunch and support these leaders of the future. Four Youth Councillors are about to participate in the 2015 Youth Conference being held by the Eurobodalla Council on 11-13 September. This is a great opportunity to mix and learn from other Youth Councillors.

Also on the horizon is a Youth Disco on Friday 9 October at the Oberon RSL starting at 6.00pm for ages 6 -11 years and then at 8.30pm for ages 12 - 18years. This event will be drug and alcohol free. Soft drink and snacks will be available for purchase. Next OYC meeting will held on Tuesday 6 October at 5.30 in Chambers. TAFE Guest speaker will present – Career Planning – Choosing the right Course for you – Planning Educational Goals and Outcomes – Dealing with Learning Difficulties, everyone welcome.

PICTURE: Some members of the Oberon Youth Council Merania Stanley, Jaidyn Levanic, Josh Harvey, Angus Fittler, Liam McFarlane, Lisa Safranek,

Keely Armstrong, Emily Henby, Shannon Foley.

OBERON and surrounding VILLAGES community Newsletter - September 2015 -

Home of the Oberon and surrounding VILLAGES community newsletter 48 Ross St Oberon NSW 2787

Policy Statement (December 2013) The Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter seeks to serve the interests of the local Oberon community. Publishing the community’s news and views, while supporting the local sporting, educational, recreational and charitable groups through publication of information relevant to the organisation. In line with our ongoing aim of continually i m p ro v i n g t h e C o m m u n i t y Newsletter we encourage groups or individuals to submit articles/stories for the monthly editions of our community paper because they provide important information about activities, upcoming events and views of current issues that influence daily life in Oberon and Surrounding Villages. All submissions must contain no statements or remarks that may be considered defamatory, derogatory or discriminatory, against any person on the base of race, religion or sexual persuasion and contain no language that is unlawful, obscene, indecent or inappropriate. The decision to publish an article or story rests with the Editor, and the Editor’s decision is final. All photos published become the property of the Oberon Council. It is the responsibility of contributors to secure permission for the use of any photographs or material provided for the Oberon and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter. The information provided within the contents of this Newsletter is the views of the individuals who provide the details to the editor. These views are not necessarily the view of the CTC or the Editor. DEADLINES: Articles/Stories— Please forward y o u r a r t i c l e s t o [email protected] ASAP, they must reach the CTC@Oberon by the 15th of each month to be considered for inclusion in the next edition. All copy is to be typed and emailed to [email protected] or mailed to PO Box 84 Oberon, 2787.

CENTRELINK/MEDICARE AGENCY The Neighbourhood Centre at

12 Ross Street

For all Centrelink, Medicare or any Department of Human Services needs, call

in Wednesday – Friday

9am – 1pm

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Oberon Bailey, Janet 6329 8100 Brotchie, John 6336 0593 Causer, Lynne 6329 8210 Fitzpatrick, Sheila 6336 1047 Heath, Angeline 6336 0703 Lang, Barry 6336 1352 O'Bernier, Bob 6336 0067 Pollock, Elizabeth 6336 1097 Richard, Barry 6335 6239 Safranek, Lynette 6329 8100 Stewart, Glen 6336 5306 Porters Retreat Deborah Hoolihan 6335 5254

Acknowledgement This community newsletter is produced and printed by Oberon Council

What’s On Diary Email

[email protected] to be included

At a recent dinner meeting, the District Governor (DG) Gary Roberts, and his wife, Marilyn, attended to outline the District program for the coming year to Club members and their guests.

In addition, the DG, on the recommendation of the Club, presented the highest award the Club can bestow to two of our hardest working and committed friends of Rotary, Elizabeth Brotchie and Robin Toedter.

Elizabeth and Robin are always amongst the first to volunteer to assist in any projects of Oberon Rotary. In particular, they are a force to be reckoned with as they sell tickets on the coldest winter days. However, they are also entertaining and add great value to meeting discussions.

Both ladies are heavily involved in other community services and organisations, for which the Club also thanks them. The

library, Cobweb, Meals on Wheels and the health committees are but a few community contributions they share between them.

Congratulations Robin and Elizabeth for your great contribution to the Oberon community through Oberon Rotary and your other activities. Great job and the award is very well deserved.

PICTURE: Gary Roberts, Suzanne Glennon-Martyn, Elizabeth Brotchie, Sue

Arnison and Robin Toedter


Have you ever thought of visiting Jenolan Caves? Read on and this may tempt you to make that journey. How lucky we are to have this World Heritage attraction right on our doorstep! Just 29kms drive from the township of Oberon, Jenolan is an amazing experience, open every day (even Christmas Day). It’s like stepping into another world when entering Jenolan. With awe-inspiring caverns, pure underground rivers and breathtaking formations, Jenolan is the world’s oldest cave system and is amongst the world’s finest.

Informative guides lead you through your choice of ten show caves. People of any age or fitness level can find a show cave tour to suit. There are many other things for you to enjoy at Jenolan:

A range of challenging adventure tours, including the Plughole Cave, Mammoth Cave and Aladdin Cave

Multilingual self-guided tour of the Nettle Cave Legends, Mysteries & Ghost tours Cave tours most evenings Scenic bush tracks – perhaps spot shy native

wildlife – enjoy a pleasant short walk from the Grand Arch alongside the Blue Lake where you are sure to see a platypus

Ask about visiting the amazing heritage Jenolan Caves House. Brimming with historic photographs on each floor, they tell stories of a bygone era, including the first visitors to the caves, Royalty, Bushrangers and more

Show Cave Feature

Chifley Cave – graded level 2, 690 metres in length, the Chifley Cave tour offers some of the best decorated areas of active crystal at Jenolan. Lasting approximately 1 hour and with 421 steps, you can view a magical array of cave formations and large chambers offering great variety, including historic and coloured lighting. An excellent tour for all ages. Your Jenolan Pass includes:

Souvenir guide to Jenolan Caves Self-guided, multilingual tour of Devils Coach

House/Nettle Cave Guided show cave tour of your choice

Please pre-book to secure the cave tour of your choice to prevent disappointment. Jenolan offers an extensive tour timetable. You can view online at www.jenolancaves.org.au or book by contacting Jenolan Caves Guides Office on 1300 76 33 11, or better still, why not pop into the Oberon Visitor Information Centre at 48 Ross Street open 7 days per week from 9.30am – 5.00pm or give them a call on 6329 8210 and staff can assist you with all that’s happening down at Jenolan.


The Oberon and District Garden Club is a thriving organisation that offers members the chance to hone their garden skills while enjoying a variety of social activities. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, the location depending on the particular event organised for that month. Our last meeting was a Christmas in July luncheon - the ideal way to get together in the depths of Winter when gardens are dormant and outside activities decidedly unattractive. For our next meeting on the 17th August, we are off to “Wildwood”, a magnificent cool climate garden at Bilpin. This garden is more than 30 years old and includes a nursery, gift shop and tearoom. It is certainly worth a visit.

New members are always welcome. Outings are advertised in the Oberon Review on the Thursday before the third Monday each month. If you would like to join us and visit some of the district’s most beautiful gardens, just turn up. Spring is around the corner and in this area we are spoiled for choice.

Cherry Walk at Wildwood

Oberon U3A's Creative Arts class recently had a major success - Rhonda Herbert took out second place in the Flora section of the Evans Arts Council's 2015 Art Show, which was held in Bathurst. The show attracts a lot of entries of high quality, so Rhonda is naturally thrilled with her success. She is seen here with teacher Mikaela Piper (on the left). Mikaela has been volunteering as a teacher for this class for almost two years and Rhonda, along with Mikaela's other students, can attest to the fact that they have all improved significantly in their work under Mikaela's patient guidance.

The U3A Creative Arts class will put on a display of their work in December. Watch this space for more information. In the meantime, well done Rhonda!

Mikaela and Rhonda


Dead Men Talking was very popular, facilitated by FOOLs. Oberon welcomed Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson 'risen from the dead' on Friday 31 July. Dead Men Talking is a show featuring a lively exchange between these icons of Australian poetry and song in the Leviticus Bar at Heaven's Gate. Max Cullen WAS Henry Lawson and Warren Fahey WAS Banjo Paterson. In an enthralling show we felt we were listening in at the next bar table. It was a sell-out as the first performance in their Central West Tour, and was timely also as a birthday 'thankyou' for former Friends of the Library's President, Kathy Sajowitz, recently elected Mayor. A Q & A followed, (one of very few in their tour, so Oberon was privileged), where they revealed how the show came about and the quirks of their on-stage characters - were they friends or rivals?

ABC TV Senior Reporter Philippa McDonald, with

her cameraman, interviewed Oberon folk around town, then the show was filmed and the opinion of the audience sought over birthday cake. The raffle of all Australian produce was won by a local who was called out mid-performance for a medical procedure at the hospital, and pleasantly surprised on return! (The show was aired on ABC Australia Wide 11.30am on News 24 Saturday 15 Aug and ABC Sunday 16 Aug at 10.30am).

Thanks to Friends of Oberon Library for organizing a great night. Extra funds raised go to support library projects, with contributions from Council and the community, including books for babies (there were 41 born in Oberon this last year) ANZAC International Women's Day, Waste to Art, children's and adults' workshops, local history cataloguing and many more projects.

Max Cullen (Henry Lawson) & Warren Fahey (Banjo Paterson) with Mayor Kathy Sajowitz

Philippa McDonald ABC senior reporter & cameraman at Dead Men Talking

Friends of Oberon Library Inc

Contact Kathy Sajowitz Ph 6336 0742

For further information Meet the 2nd Tuesday of every

month


Baby Read and Rhyme - Weekly 10:15am, Contact Oberon Library Ph. 6329 8220 FOOL’s Meeting - 2nd Tuesday of every month 1:30pm Contact Kathy Sajowitz Ph. 6336 0742 Ladies Tennis 9am – 12noon Contact Flo Spence 6336 1742 Oberon Arts Council - Monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday at Golf Club. Contact: Fran Charge on 6336 5144 Oberon Bootcamp classes are held in the indoor tennis centre at 6pm. Contact 0427806646 for further details. Oberon Council Meeting - Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday. Council Chambers Contact: Oberon Council on 6329 8100 Oberon Indoor Bowls Oberon RSL Club, 7pm Ph. 6336 1607 Oberon Men’s Shed - Contact: Oberon Men’s Shed on 6336 5331 Oberon Needleworkers - Robert Hooper Community Centre from 7.30 - 9.30pm, Contact Joan Arrow 6336 1725

TUESDAY

Ballroom Dancing - 6:30 to 7:30pm in the High School gym. The teacher is Holly McTrustry and the lessons are free. Ph. 0418 029 198 Goshin Ryu Karate Classes - 87a Oberon Street, Oberon, Contact: Senior Sensai Edwin Smith on 0428 804 051 Mainly Music - During School term 10am –11am, Oberon Christian Life Centre, Contact Amy 0423 134 839 Oberon Business & Tourism Association Monthly 2nd Wednesday, 6.00pm at various locations. Contact Tim Charge Ph. 0427 365 144 Oberon Golf Club - Ladies Competition 9:30am start Oberon Military Museum - Opposite the RSL Club, Oberon Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653 Oberon Mothers Group Wednesday at the Robert Hooper Community Centre 10am-12pm. BYO Morning Tea. Contact Liz Sterling 0450 248 755 Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 1pm, 12 Ross Street, Contact Sue Fisher-Smith on 6336 0909 Slimliners - Robert Hooper Community Centre, 9:30am Ph. June Evans 6336 1686

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

Can Assist Monthly Meetings Monthly on the 2nd Thursday Oberon RSL Club at 7pm, Contact: 6336 1820 Oberon Bootcamp classes are held in the indoor tennis centre at 6pm. Contact 0427 806 646 for further details. Oberon Golf Club Mixed Social Competition 12 noon Oberon Needleworkers meet at the Robert Hooper Community Centre from 10:30am - 2:30pm on Thursdays. Contact Grace Cunynghame Ph. 6336 1008 Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 1pm at the 12 Ross Street, Contact Sue Fisher-Smith on 6336 0909 Rotary Weekly on Thursday, Titania Hotel, 6:30 for 7pm start. Contact Eilagh Rurenga Ph. 6329 8220 Spinners and Weavers Robert Hooper Community Centre, 10am - 2pm, Every 2nd and 4th Thursday each month Contact Robin Toedter Ph. 6336 2019

Oberon Youth Council - Next Meeting 6 October Bi-monthly meetings at 5:30pm, 1st Tuesday, Council Chambers, Contact Oberon Council on 6329 8100 Story Time and Craft - Weekly 11am Contact Oberon Library Ph. 6329 8220 Reading Enthusiasts and Book Chat Club - Second Tuesday each month. 4pm at Library. Contact 6329 8220 Oberon Tigers Rugby League Monthly Meeting - Second Tuesday each month, 6:30pm at the Leagues Club Transformation Hatha Yoga Classes Contact Janice Ph. 6355 6368 U3A Scrabble Weekly 1 - 3pm Contact Nancy Brown Ph. 6336 1225 Writers Group 2nd Tuesday each month 10am Contact Anne Russell 6337 0363

Breastfeeding Group - Robert Hooper Community Centre, 10:30am - 12pm. Goshin Ryu Karate Classes - 87a Oberon Street, Oberon, Contact: Senior Sensai Edwin Smith on 0428 804 051 Oberon Show Ladies Auxiliary Oberon RSL Club 1pm. Meets monthly on the 1st Friday of each month Oberon Military Museum Corner of Oberon and Dudley Street Oberon. Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653 Oberon Neighbourhood Centre Weekly 9am - 1pm at 12 Ross Street, Contact Sue Fisher-Smith on 6336 0909 Oberon United Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Monthly on the 3rd Friday at 2pm Hospital Day Care Centre, Contact Annabelle Gilbert 0408 205 009 or [email protected] O'Connell Cycling and Walkers Fridays 8am, Meeting place O’Connell Avenue Cafe, O’Connell. Contact Geoff and Marie-Louise Burton on 0447 460 580 PT Just 4 U Weekly at the Robert Hooper Community Centre 5pm Contact Guy Nicholl Ph. 0400 837 186 Wrap with Love - 1st Friday of each month. Contact Robin Toedter on 6336 2019

FRIDAY

U3A Mahjong - Weekly on Wednesday at the CTC Conference Room 2pm Contact Shirley Arrowsmith Ph. 6336 0994

Combined Churches of Oberon Luncheon - Every 4th Monday of the month. Cost $10. All welcome Contact Janet Clayton Ph. 6336 1213 for more details or if you need a ride. Family History at the CTC 1:30 - 3:30pm. Just drop in. Cost $5 Gardening Club every 3rd Monday at 10am. Contact Nancy Brown Ph. 6336 1225 Goshin Ryu Karate Classes - 87a Oberon Street, Oberon, Contact: Senior Sensai Edwin Smith on 0428 804 051 Inner Wheel Club - 3rd Monday Contact Sandra Jackson Ph. 6336 1062 for details. Men’s Tennis - 7pm Contact Harold Lyme 6336 2299 Oberon Roller Derby - Oberon High School Hall 6 - 9pm Contact: [email protected] PT Just 4 U Weekly at Robert Hooper Community Centre 5pm Contact Guy Nicholl Ph. 0400 837 186 Wiseman’s Creek Craft Group Meets 2nd Monday at various locations Ph. June Burns on 6337 5726

MONDAY


Mass/Church Service times ST.IGNATIUS PARISH: Sat 5pm Black Springs, Sunday Mass 8.00am Oberon (Queen St) OBERON UNITING CHURCH: 9.30am (Oberon St) CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE: Sun 10.00am includes Kids Church. (Albion St) ADVENTIST CHURCH: Sat 10.00am Bible Study, 11.30am Family Worship (Dart St) ANGLICAN PARISH: ST. BARNABAS CHURCH: Each Sun 9am and 6pm (Oberon St), Black Springs: 1st Sun 11:30am, Hampton 2nd & 4th Sun, 11:30am, Tarana 3rd Sun - 11:30am, Mutton Falls 5th Sun - 11:30am, St Barnabas Church (Oberon St) is open for prayer Mon to Wed 9am

BuSY: Barny’s usual Sunday Youth Sun 4 - 5:30pm at St Barnabas Anglican Church

Cooking Classes Every Week on Sun until noon Victoria's Comfy Kitchen at Potters Needs, Contact: Victoria Theyers on 0418 982 837

Hampton Artisan and Growers Market Closed for Winter Hampton Public School, Contact: Hampton Public School on 6359 3231

Oberon Golf Club Men’s competition 10am start each Sat (women players are welcome)

Oberon Bowling Club Men’s competition, 12:30pm

Oberon District Museum Every Week on Sat and Sun. Scotia Avenue, Oberon Contact: Oberon District Museum on 6336 1016

Oberon Military Museum Corner of Oberon and Dudley Street, Oberon Open Sat Contact: Neville Stapleton on 0438 615 653

OTHR Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Display Open 1st Sat of each month. Oberon Station, North Street, Contact: Elaine Boxer on 6336 0441

O'Connell Cycling Group and O'Connell Walkers Sun 8am, Meeting place O’Connell Avenue Cafe, O’Connell Contact: Geoff and Marie-Louise Burton on 0447 460 580

Tablelands Way Oberon Farmer’s Markets Monthly on the 1st Sat. St Barnabas Park, Oberon Street, Oberon. Contact: Robyn on 0419 401 574

WEEKENDS SAVE THE DATE Daffodils at Rydal, Sat 12 - Sun 13 AND Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep, Rydal Village, Contact: Lindsay Green on 6359 3237

Daffodil Dawdle Oberon Sat 19 - Sun 20 Sep AND Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sep, Oberon, Contact: Brenda Lyon on 6336 5182

Camp Quality Tractor Trek Fri 18 - Sun 20 Sep, Oberon Show Ground, Ross St Oberon, Contact: Tractor Trek on 1300 662 267

Eat Local Dinner Sat 19 Sep at 7pm. St Thomas Hall, Beaconsfield Rd, O’Connell. Fundraiser for O’Connell Public School. Book tickets at www.trybooking.com

Oberon Community Transport Trips - Floriade Sun 20 Sep, Floriade, Canberra, Contact: Kathy Beesley on 6329 8100

Crafty Kids Workshop with Fiona Sun 20 Sep, Mayfield Garden 530 Mayfield Road Oberon. Contact: Mayfield Garden on 6336 3131

Central West Handmade Markets Sun 20 Sep, Beekeepers Inn, 2319 Mitchell Hwy, Vittoria NSW. Contact: Zana on 0409 066 109

O'Connell Hotel Hosts Sydney Sidecar Rally Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sep. O'Connell Hotel, O'Connell. Contact: Sean Kelly on 0427 637 202

Stardust - Music Event. Sat 26 Sep. Kanimbla Valley Sports and Recreation Club, Kanimbla Valley. Contact: Mike O'Kane or Elaine Boxer on 6336 0441

Tarana Red Cross Annual Art Show. Fri 02 Oct - Mon 05 Oct, Tarana Fire Shed, Tarana Contact: Jan Hazelwood on 6336 2251

Volunteering Central West would love to hear from you. We are a program of The Neighbourhood Centre in Bathurst that supports volunteers and the organisations that involve them. One of our aims is to link people with volunteering opportunities that are meaningful and fulfilling based on their individual skills and interests. We would love to hear from you if you would like to explore opportunities for volunteering in the Oberon area OR if your organisation relies on volunteers to deliver any of its services or programs. The more contacts we have, the more successful connections we can make between volunteers and organisations. Contact either Amy or Kinga today on 02 6332 4866 or [email protected]. Organisation: Volunteering Central West Phone: 6332 4866 Email: [email protected]

Farmers Markets - Tarana.

Sun 27 Sep. 10am - 2pm

Tarana Fire Shed (just below The Tarana Hotel). Contact: Lynne on 6337 5867


The Herbie Clarke Memorial trophy returns to Oberon for the third time, this year won by Jocelyn Armstrong for 'Shelf'. Awarded annually by Sue Clarke Regional Waste to Art Coordinator for excellence in recycling, the major component of the piece was recycled wood. 'Shelf' was chosen from work from many council areas in Western New South Wales. Jocelyn is a teacher at Oberon Public School and enthusiastic Waste to Art supporter. John Smiley of the Wood Guys was a previous winner as was Connor Vavasour of Wiseman's Creek from Oberon Public School. 'Shelf' is partly welded from recycled metal and wood from her family farm. David's Sheppard's 'A Sulky Seat', another functional piece made from farm left overs, also impressed the Oberon judges and they awarded them equal first in the Community Functional section in Oberon. Both went on to the Regional Waste to Art Exhibition in Bathurst. This year Jocelyn Armstrong's

name has been added to the trophy, a beautifully carved horse finished with metal alloy, which Sue Clarke will present this to her at the Oberon Library on August 19th. The Regional exhibition ran through to August 30th, and we welcome the 'Herbie' back to Oberon!

OBERON TABLELANDS WAY FARMERS MARKET

8:30 ‐ 12:30pm 1st Saturday each month AT ST BARNABAS CHURCH

GROUNDS Stalls include: Produce, Flowers, Plants, Wine,

Home Cooked Treats, Jams, Chutneys, Handmade Soap, Body & Skincare, Cra s, Winter Woollens, Baby & Kids things, Food, Coffee

Cart and more. Join us for some family fun and contact Robyn for stalls

M 0419 401 574 or [email protected] Gates open at 7am for

Stall Holders.

Creative use of swing tags - Tanisha Miller made a skirt from hundreds of swing tags. It won first place in the

Community 3 Dimensional section of Oberon W2A and went on to the

Bathurst Regional. Shown here with some entries at Oberon making up an

outstanding show this year.

Connor & Reace Vavasour - with their functional Artwork 'Stand the Hand' H/C and 'Shedding Light on the Situation' at the Regional

Men's Tennis in Oberon Every Week on Monday Oberon Tennis Centre, Cunynghame Street Oberon

Contact: Harold Lyme on 6336 2299

Oberon Ladies Tennis Every Week on Tuesday Oberon Tennis Centre, Cunynghame Street Oberon

Contact: Flo Spence on 6336 1742


SEPTEMBER 6th

September – Final 13th

September – Grand Final

Presentation Night 19th September

at the Leagues Club

- Contact Ian Christie-

Johnston 0427 465 933

Huge congratulations to Bryce Hotham who was chosen to referee the final of the Under 13's Small Schools final last month on August 5. Bryce has also been selected in the CRL Referees Development squad.

Bryce also plays footy for the Tigers Under 18 side, referees the Women's tag team as well as running the lines week in week out. We as a club are extremely proud of Bryce's commitment and dedication, very well deserved. Good luck to you Bryce on

all future ventures. 1st Division made it to the elimination final at Blayney on the 23 August.

Oberon Junior Rugby League Under 13s player Lachie Gibbs, Robby Walsh and Josh Dominello have been selected to represent Group 10 in 2015. They will be taking part in a tour held in New Zealand. The tour will take place in the North Is of New Zealand and they will be playing games against a number of junior representative sides. The tour is a very important stepping stone for the players and will give them valuable experience at playing at the higher level of rugby league. The boys would like to thank their sponsors, Oberon Leagues Club, Wills Tyres, Mawhoods IGA, Varlas Automotive, First National Real Estate, Gibbs Logging, Bearers 4 U, Ball Haulage and Oberon Tigers Senior League.

First Division team

BACK: L to R Brenton Gibson, Scott Hawken, Jacob Cummins, Nick Hammond, Bailey Rogers, Josh Scott, Nathan Booth, Sam Gascoigne, Dallas Booth (Coach), Brian Maher, Matt Foran (Manager)

FRONT: L to R Jackson Brien, Kyall Ryan, Jason Ryan, Ryan Armstrong, Zac Elwin, Wayne Sellers, Koen Willis.

Bryce Hotham NZ Bound


Monthly meeting 2nd Thursday of every month during school terms 5pm at Oberon High School, Ross St Oberon. 2015 meetings Thursday 10th September, Thursday 8th October, Thursday 12th November, Thursday 10th December. Save the date Halloween Bingo Bonanza Friday 30th October $10 Further information contact Gayle 0419445767 or Mishka 63361606.

Camp Quality’s Tractor Trek Is coming to town!

The Trek will be stopping overnight at the

Oberon Show Ground on Friday 18 September.

The tractors will be arriving at 4:15pm. Come along and look at

the tractors. Support Camp Quality by coming to the

fundraising dibber and auction at the Showground Pavilion

commencing at 7pm, on the Friday night. Tickets are $35 and

are available from the Post Office. Buy some raffle tickets

and enjoy the fun! tractortrek.com.au

1300 662 267

Transport vehicle If you are over 65 years old, frail or a younger disabled person, then you are eligible to become a client. Once we have received your application form you will then be able to go to

appointments in Bathurst, Sydney, Lithgow or Orange. These appointments can be for medical, social or wellbeing. There will be a willing volunteer driver to take you door to door in comfort for a reasonable client contribution. There are also social trips which you can attend. You will enjoy mystery trips, or trips to designated locations. Future social trips are Wildwood Gardens, Bilpin on Wednesday 16 September 2015 and Rhododendron Gardens at Blackheath on Wednesday 7 October 2015 each at $10 for bus and lunch at own cost. Taxi Vouchers Members of the Oberon community (no age limit) are eligible to become Community Transport Taxi Voucher Clients as there is no local bus service around the streets of town. The only bus service is for out of town and to Bathurst. You will need to fill in a Taxi Voucher Client form to become eligible. Taxi vouchers have a value of $5 each with the balance payable by the client. Each book has 10 vouchers and is available each month. Community Bus Trips These trips are for Community Groups and Schools who wish to arrange trips to a variety of events, gardens or activities. The trip organiser will need to fill in a bus trip application and forward to Council. This service is available to all groups in the community. Please contact the Community Transport Coordinator on 6329 8100 for more information on all of the above.


48 Ross St Oberon Trouble shooting

sessions Thursday 1pm - 3pm Bring your computer

problems in and we will see if we can solve

them.

The Annual Oberon show will be held on 20th February 2016. The show society is looking for ten sponsors @ $150 to produce a TV advert to maximise publicity. The advert will air in prime time TV to reach a high number of viewers. Sponsors will have their logo featured, a great opportunity to promote their business. If you are interested please contact the publicity officer Marie Mills: [email protected] or 6335 5232.

Once again the ute muster will be held in 2016 and will have up to $2,500 worth of prizes with 11 categories.

We will also be having the Barrel Racing which was introduced last year. It is sponsored by Wills Tyres & Mechanical.

Categories include FERAL, BEST FORD, BEST HOLDEN, BEST CHICKS, BEST TOWN, OLDEST UTE, BEST THEMED,

BEST BNS, BEST TRADIES and OVER-ALL CHAMPION.

Cost - $5.00 per category (Does not include entry to Show) Barrel Racing fee $25.00.

More information will be given at a later date. Keep an eye out for updates on the Oberon Show website and Facebook page.

Any enquires ring Yvette Wills on (W) 02 6336 1616 or email [email protected].


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