Despite cool conditions there was good numbers once again at Deniliquin Parkrun on Saturday morning at 8am.
The weekly event starts at the start of the McLean Beach trail before the turnaround halfway point just past the water tower at Memorial Park for 2.5km with the total distance of 5km.
At the free event, people are welcome to run or walk along the beautiful Edward River with times able to be recorded as well if you bring a scannable barcode.
It’s a way to get your weekend started especially as the weather warms up and spring here.
If you don’t wish to run or walk but are happy to help, Parkrun is entirely organised by volunteers - email mcleanbeach@parkrun.com to help volunteer.
Meet your candidates
A meet the candidates forum will be hosted by the Deniliquin Business Chamber in the lead up to the Edward River Council elections next week.
It will be hosted at the Deniliquin Golf Club on Tuesday.
All 16 candidates have been invited to participate.
Chamber executive officer Kate Pitt said the goal of the evening is to provide the community a snapshot of who is running and what their goals for the council are.
Edward River Council candidates, listed in ballot order, are:
Frank Schofield, Craig Druitt, Shirlee Burge, Ashley Hall, Airlie Circuitt, Jeff Shand, David ‘Baron’ Schoeffel, Shannon Sampson, Kellie Crossley, Ken Bates, Donna Taylor (listed as McFeeters), Leanne Mulham, Collin Sander, Greg Briscoe-Hough, Richard McDaid and Linda Fawns.
Pre-polling opens tomorrow and runs all next week at the Deniliquin Multi Arts Centre. Tomorrow’s voting times are 9am to 6pm.
Students’ Poetry Showcase
Alex Allitt and David Schoeffel from the Deniliquin Bush Poets have been working with local school children to develop their bush poetry skills, which will be showcased next Wednesday night.
The students will give a free public recital at Edward School Auditorium from 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to come along and encourage the kids.
Junior cricket registration today
Cricket season is around the corner, and now is the time to get juniors registered.
The Deni Rhinos will host a junior cricket registration day today from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the Memorial Park cricket grounds.
It’s also your first chance to look through the soon to be finished clubrooms.
The club welcomes players of all skill levels to participate in the local and MVCA cricket competitions.
Players must be aged eight to 17, as of August 31, 2024.
The registration day is a chance to speak with the club about the programs, and to order uniforms for the season.