Flood grant support sessions to assist those requiring grants, loans or payments after last year’s floods will be held in Moama and Deniliquin next week.
You can book an appointment to speak with flood grant specialists and receive assistance with new or existing recovery grant applications.
The Moama session will be held Tuesday at the Moama Bowls Club, with appointments available between 10am and 5pm.
The experts will then be in Deniliquin on Wednesday, at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Centre between 11am and 6pm.
Bookings are preferred, and can be made through Service NSW.
For more information on the sessions, what information you need to bring with you and the link to make an appointment, go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/financial-support/grants-support-sessions.
A day for the ladies at Deniliquin Rams
It’s time to frock up and get set for an amazing Ladies Day with the Deniliquin Rams at Deniliquin’s Hardinge St Oval tomorrow.
Proceeds from the day support Can Assist Deniliquin.
Your day begins at 2pm.
For a $30 entry fee you can enjoy finger food and live music.
Cocktails and drinks will be at bar prices and there will also be a player calcutta.
The raffle on the day offers prizes such as a $1000 travel voucher, $500 dinner voucher, $150 wellness pack and more.
You also have a box seat for all the football and netball action on the day.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.deniliquinrams.com.
Head to the beach today
Head down to McLean Beach this morning for the unveiling of commemorative signage which honours the centenary of the Learn to Swim program in Deniliquin, and its founder Hector McLean.
The 100th anniversary was in November last year, although plans to celebrate it were impeded by the floods.
The celebrations will be hosted by Edward River Council at McLean Beach from 11am.
Some seating will be made available, although it might be wise to throw one in your car in case they are all occupied by the time you arrive.
Those involved in the celebration also invite people to bring along a par-boiled potato wrapped in tin foil. Today’s cartoon from Lordy (on this page) might give you some idea as to why.
Guest speakers will include Mr McLean’s youngest daughter Ruth, who will make the trip from Griffith, and Bill Hetherington.
Also expected to be in attendance are three of Mr McLean’s grandchildren.
Join Deniliquin Rovers for an afternoon of laughs
An afternoon of laughter awaits you this Sunday from noon at the Deniliquin Rovers Clubrooms.
For anyone who knows, dates, parents, works with, lives with or is a suburban or country footballer ... this is the show not to be missed.
One of Australia's funniest men Tom Siegert will entertain at Roverland with his hilarious stand up and Suburban Footballer skit.
Tom's credentials include: 10+ million Youtube views; 70,000+ Facebook followers; sold out seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival; as seen on SportsBet ads & at many major comedy clubs across Australia.
There will be a barbecue and the bar will be open.
Tickets are $30 each and you can book at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1050180&. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Have you thought about mum?
For those who need the reminder, Mother’s Day is now just over one week away.
It’s time to start booking those restaurant seats and finalising - or starting - your gift shopping.
To help you, we’ll have a special Mother’s Day feature in Tuesday’s edition.
Make sure to grab a copy to see what local deals and gift ideas are available.
Give thanks to your midwife
Today is International Day of the Midwife, which is celebrated each year on May 5.
This is a chance for midwives to celebrate their profession and for all of us to recognise their work and contribution to maternal and newborn health.
In celebrating this special day Murrumbidgee Local Health District has thanked every midwife working across MLHD for their “ongoing commitment to high quality midwifery care and the dedication, skill and compassionate care you provide to women and their families”.
We at the PT add our voice to the chorus.
How apt for this day to be held so close to Mother’s Day.