The two JB's.... Jessamy Beckett & Jessie Barnes are the entrants for the Miss Showgirl Crown. The Band this year is The Young Ones' (who of course are from Young). Presentation is at 7.30, Dress will be formal, suite and tie, with BYO finger food. Tickets $25 available at the door or at All Occasions in Main Street.

Sarurday September 4th at West Wyalong S&C Club (over 18s only)

The 111th West Wyalong Show on Wednesday 8th September will feature a showing of 'Alice in Wonderland' a family film starring Johnny Depp.

Traditional West Wyalong fun returns to the show with the Bushman's Relay (prizemoney of $500 from Moses and Sons) Clowns on stilts, Magician and at 2.30pm the Showgirl an Beau competition, entertainment runs throughout the day.

This year Tosser the mechanical bull will provide a highlight with The Bull Riding Challenge at 4.30pm. Its all there at your Show!

Colourful pictures from the past were painted at the Business West Wyalong AGM when Shirley Funnell spoke about West Wyalong's Main Street. Bernie Kearins gave a most amusing potted version of the long (32year) history of West Wyalong's Christmas Carnival.

The aboutwestwyalong web-site will had it's official launch and Kate Dean won the lucky door prize consiting of an 12 months enhanced listing on the this web-site for Dean's Beans Coffee Stall.

Garry Shaw steped down from his position as chairman of Business West Wyalong, he will be missed, as he lent a powerful driving force to the organisation and was always there for it's members. Garry is replaced by Martin Lane 02 6972 1858.

Live Well Live Naturally Festival

Glorious weather shone in McCann Park for this festival on the 1st of May. We saw a spectacular end to the Wellness in West Wyalong Festival, All day there were market stalls, Belly Dancing, Acupuncture, Didgeridoo and Tai Chi demonstrations. Plus several unique talks and discussions.

Bland Shire Council together with Business West Wyalong and Events West Wyalong, have ensured lots of fun at the festivities all this week. Details about the events that took place are on this site click here

Black & White Ball a Blockbuster!

Proffessional Dancers (above) and current Australian National Champions, Bradley Humphreys (17yrs) and Claudia Lieschke (16yrs) gave a stunning performance. Heading out an evening that just got better and better. The Band (Marissa and the knights from Ariah Park) got the mix of music just right and in no time the floor

was full of dancers looking fabulous in black & white. Raffle ticket winner Debbie Tough won a $100 worth of fuel 2nd was Jenfer Fitsgerald and 3rd with a meat prize from Nev's was Jenifer Falkener. A percentage of money raised by the organisers 'Events West Wyalong' will be used to fund a skate board park for the town.

Ladies Day Out a huge success!

It was not only the shops that looked beautiful for Ladies Day Out, but the shoppers themselves. The most elegant outfits could be seen adorning the streets on Friday 30th of April. Shops were full of special offers, givaways, tastings and demonstrations. Once again Shirley Funnell did a fantastic job describing the wide ranging outfits modelled at the fashion show. The theme 'Feeling Good Inside and Outside' was the subject of a seminar by Dr Sandra Cabot. This ended the day and perfectly reflected the aims of the 'Wellness in West Wyalong' celebrations of which Ladies Day out was a part. The success of the day was due to the efforts of 40 participating businesses and shops, together with members of Business West Wyalong and sponsorship from NSW Depatment of Industry & Investment. For a detailed list of events that took place on Ladies Day Out, plus a full list of the 40 businesses who participated...... click here

Wyalong Court House Opening

A good crowd gathered at the Old Courthouse to see Mayor Tony Lord cut the ribbon, for the official opening of the Bland District Historical Society Museum in Wyalong. The Courthouse as the crowd was reminded is the work of architect Walter Liberty Vernon (1846 - 1914) with a formidable list of fine buildings in the Federation Free Style to his name. Over time Bland District Historical Society will arrange move exhibits from the existing Museum to the new site.

International Women's Day Luncheon Speeker - Lynda Thomas

Councilor Dot Smith introduced this year's speeker Lynda Thomas from Gabbatta (pictured above right with her sister on the left). She told the extraordinary story of her family and it's struggle to cope as one tragedy unfolded afer another. Lynda spoke in such a truthfull and personal way that she inspired all who attended.

Mon Mackellar wins Bland Shire Citizen of the Year Award!

There was a wonderful turn out at the Bland Shire Australia Day Ceremony and Quota Club Breakfast this year. After a hearty breakfast, Australia Day Ambassador Mr Guy Cooper delivered an entertaining and interesting speech before presenting the Australia Day Awards.

Recipients of the Awards are as follows:

Citizen of the year: Mon Mackellar

Young Citizen of the Year: Freya King

Achievement in Sport: Grant Judd

Community Event of the Year: Mirool Centenary Celebrations by the Mirool Silo Kick Committee

Community Group of the Year: Events West Wyalong

Awards were also given for the fantastic array of artistic Australia Day Pavlovas on display:

Open Category Highly Commended: Ruth Moslem

Open Category Winner: David Black

Children's Category Highly Commended: Emily Black

Children's Category Winner: Ethan Phillips

Australia Day Pictures (Click Here)