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  • SIAHTO

SIAHTO changeover dinner | PHOTOS

The SIAHTO changeover dinner was held at the Narrabri RSL Club on Tuesday, November 23. SIAHTO members and special guests enjoyed a celebratory dinner with the focus of the night centred around SIAHTO’s 2021 Woman of the Year accolade to Narrabri resident Mrs Dawn Armstrong to a rapturous crowd. Outgoing president Kim Owens outlined the events of the year in her report and congratulated the club on the varied events and meetings it has been able to hold throughout the year despite COVID interruptions. Mrs Owens thanked her committee members for its support. “Having never been the president of anything […]

Dec 2, 2021

  • Pink Up Namoi

$15,000 raised at packed pink champagne breakfast | PHOTOS

The fundraising success of the Pink Up Namoi campaign has been further bolstered thanks to a pink champagne breakfast held at the Tourist Hotel on Sunday morning. Organisers anticipate more than $15,000 was raised, at the KR Property sponsored event, towards the shire-wide initiative. Guests were greeted with champagne on arrival for the gourmet breakfast which featured NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, Bronnie Taylor as the special guest and keynote speaker. Mrs Taylor’s visit was even more poignant given her previous role as a nurse with the McGrath Foundation. She touched on her own personal journey […]

Dec 1, 2021

  • Narrabri lady bowlers

Lady bowlers morning tea fundraiser for club | PHOTOS

On Friday, November 12, the Narrabri lady bowlers staged a delicious morning tea to raise funds for the Narrabri Bowling Club. Attendees enjoyed raffle prizes, homemade sandwiches and scones, jam and cream. Lady bowlers president Nola McNamara was delighted with the turnout of a capacity crowd. “The event was an outstanding success with over 80 guests attending. This will make a huge difference, and we hope to continue to contribute towards the future of the bowling club. “A special mention must go to Dawn Armstrong, who celebrated her 90th birthday this year. “Dawn very kindly contributed her time for this […]

Nov 22, 2021

  • Pink Up Namoi

Boggabri Pink Up raises over $18,000 | PHOTOS

After a month of fundraising for Pink Up Namoi, the Boggabri committee is rejoicing in their success. Two committee members, Joanne Tailby and Margaret Ryan were very proud and happy with the results. “I said I would be happy if we raised $2000 but to raise $18,953 is fantastic, just unbelievable,” Mrs Ryan said. While it was only a small organising committee there were lots of community members willing to jump in and help where needed. Mrs Tailby kept saying, “I am so happy, I’m so proud and happy.” “Boggabri people are just so generous. “Thank you to everyone who […]

Nov 18, 2021

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