The launch of Jenn Graham's first book of poetry, "Rhyme Without Reason" was held at DA Yates on Tuesday evening September 20.

Jenn and her poetry were introduced by Roma Sinclair, who chose one of Jenn's early poems to read to the guests.

(Ironically about drought in Australia!) Jenn then went on to speak about some of the fascinating characters from her early life who encouraged and inspired her to become a poet.

All who attended agreed that the excellent company, delicious food and sparkles in a glass made for a thoroughly enjoyable evening!

WELCOME TO THE WORLD: 

Welcome to Riley Louise Martin who was born September 4 2016 at 1:19am to proud parents Ashleigh and Daniel Martin.

Riley has two very excited big sisters, Maddison (6 years) and Penny (3 years).

Delighted grandparents are Denise and Graeme Martin and Rodney and Katie Mitton and great grandparents are Clive and Thora Martin and Marion and Frank Barker.

SINCERE SYMPATHY: 

William James Frazer (Bill) who born in Grenfell 1922 died in the early hours of September 15.

Bill was the last surviving member of his seven man crew of 462 Australian Squadron with Bomber Command.

His brother Rod says “To my knowledge he would have been the only Grenfell boy in Bomber Command.”

Bill's siblings were Ess, Jean, Russell, Lesley, Lorna, Nancye (all deceased) Audrey and Rod.

He was great man and a great role model for all his descendants and anyone lucky to have known him.

He will be missed very much. RIP.

Ida Riddell who was born December 4 1923 passed away on September 22016 in Macksville. 

Ida and her late husband Reg, who died in 2007, were the licensees of the Albion Hotel in Grenfell in the early 70’s.

Her funeral was held in Macksville on September 20.

Reg and Ida had one daughter Paula (Brownhill)

Locals Robyn and Norm Horne travelled to Macksville for the service.

COME HOME TO

GRENFELL:

Grenfell Turns 150 and a full program of events has been organised for this weekend to celebrate this milestone.

Welcome to families returning and visitors – I know you will have a great time.

As well as the Museum and Art Gallery being open with outstanding displays, on Saturday there will be vintage steam rollers, Heritage Home Open Gardens (gardens only), guided tours, tree planting and time capsules internment and bush dance.

On Sunday at 9am a combined Church service will be held in Taylor Park followed by market stalls, food stalls, children’s entertainment, Cobb & Co Coach rides, vintage car and machinery displays, gold panning, blade shearing demonstration, Heritage Home Open Gardens, Guinea Pig races in Church Street and a costume competition for best dressed people in outfits from the 1860’s.

For further information on attractions check out pages 7, 8, 9 and 10 of today’s Grenfell Record or contact the Visitors information Centre on 0263 432059.

CAMP QUALITY

TRACTOR TREK:

The 2016 Camp Quality Tractor Trek arrived in Grenfell on Saturday afternoon.

They stopped for afternoon tea at the Railway Station Complex, had a great night with an auction and fundraising dinner at the Bowling Club and enjoyed a hot breakfast prepared by the Lions Club again at the Railway Station at 7am on Sunday before heading to Greenethorpe and Cowra.

Graeme Eggelston the director of the Camp Quality Trek said to date that Trek had raised at the moment around $251,000 and that the Grenfell Lions Club certainly helped them reach that goal.

Courtney Taylor, daughter of Leigh and Margo was home in Grenfell and attended the dinner.

Courtney addressed those present and relayed her experiences at Camp Quality.

CHRYSLER CAR RALLY:

On a very cool, windy Tuesday the 14th National Car Chrysler Car Rally visited the historic Iandra Castle where the Grenfell Lions Club provided a boxed luncheon for around 160 of the travellers.

Following the tour of the castle and lunch, the rally travelled into Grenfell to visit the Chrysler Car Museum in Main Street,

If you were lucky enough to be in the street, you would have viewed some magnificent vehicles before they headed back to their base in Cowra.

This large-scale event rotates between NSW, Victoria and South Australia every three years.

Rally Director, Brian Kelleher visited several sites in Central West NSW organising the tour.

DAYLIGHT SAVING:  

Love it or hate it – this is a reminder that Daylight Saving commences this Saturday evening/Sunday morning October 1/2.

Residents should put their clocks one hour forward before going to bed on Saturday evening.

WEDDIN WHISPERS:

If you have any photos or information of social events or functions, including graduations, weddings, birthdays, visitors, new babies etc, that you would like to share please forward them to carrollt@tpg.com.au for publication. All contributions are welcome. 

For more information please contact me on 02 6343 1574 Regards Deidre Carroll