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14 May 12 | The European Commission has just announced an agreement whereby English will be the official language of the European Union rather than German, which was the other possibility.
Guyra lamb takes centre stage
10 May 12 | Guyra lamb producers took centre stage in Armidale on Friday night at a dinner for the winners of the New England Expo’s prime lamb competition. Some 108 people attended the event at the Wicklow Hotel, which included seminars on industry issues, a five-course dinner featuring local lamb, and the awards presentation.
Rural Fire Service Volunteers Honoured
10 May 12 | Members of the Dumaresq and Devil’s Pinch volunteer brigades, along with New England Zone Manager Superintendent Steve Mepham, were personally presented with a service accolade by the NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons.
10 May 12 | On the weekend of the 19th and 20th May, the Salvation Army will again be holding the annual Red Shield Appeal. The Red Shield appeal is vital for The Salvation Army in enabling us to continue with front line services.
10 May 12 | Former Guyra resident Jenny Croaker is in training to climb Africa’s highest mountain. Jenny, who works for Guide Dogs NSW as an Orientation and Mobility Insrtuctor, will accompany totally blind Armidale women Deb Warren on the trek in November in an effort to show vision loss doesn’t have to limit your dreams. Along the way they will also be raising funds for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
10 May 12 | Almost three years ago the Guyra Community launched a bid to see the construction of a new sporting facility in Guyra. It was an ambitious plan which was jointly launched by local rugby league, rugby union and junior rugby league representatives.
03 May 12 | NSW Local Government Minister Don Page has announced a final period of public consultation for the amended Model Code of Conduct for NSW Councils, which will improve the standards of ethics and behaviour that communities can expect from their councillors and council staff.
03 May 12 | People in the local area can now access a wider range of government services in Armidale through the Fair Trading Centre. Extended services will be available from a new one stop shop established at the Centre in the McCarthy Building, Faulkner Street.
03 May 12 | The New England Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) have prepared a detailed submission to the Ryan Report into the future of LHPA’s. The submission responds to a number of inaccuracies in the Ryan Report while highlighting some potential areas to consider.
03 May 12 | A 35 year old man was transported to Guyra Hospital last week after his vehicle rolled on the New England Highway north of Guyra.
Bigger, better book fair
03 May 12 | The Guyra Hospital Auxiliary remain active in the Guyra Community. working to improve services and outcomes for those in need of care at the Guyra Multi Purpose Health Service. Money raised by the auxiliary is used to purchase items for the benefit of patients and provide that extra level of comfort that would otherwise be lacking.
03 May 12 | This weekend is the Official Opening of the Guyra Sporting Complex. The Hon Richard Torbay MP will perform the opening being joined by Guyra Shire Council Mayor Hans Hietbrink and representatives from Country Rugby League.
03 May 12 | The Lions Club of Guyra recently acknowledged two of its members who passed away while active members. The families of former members, Joe Prisk and Barry Starr were invited to attend a dedication of plaques which were unveiled at the Lions Memorial Park
03 May 12 | Some of us have gotten into the habit of condemning the intrusion into our proper Australian language of that ugly Americanism gotten. Many of us are ready to speak of ill-gotten gains, even to label some ideas, practices and people as mis-begotten.
03 May 12 | Former Elders manager at Guyra, Adam Turnbull chose the picturesque grounds of Glen Innes’ Super Strawberry to propose to his girlfriend last Sunday, and, to his relief, she said yes.
Bridge to bridge ride
03 May 12 | On day four of their Bridge to Bridge Charity ride a group of nine cyclists were still full of enthusiasm when they passed through Guyra on Tuesday. They set out from Brisbane’s Storey Bridge on Saturday in torrential rain, to complete the 1000km ride to the finish line at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Along the way they hope to raise funds for the Cure for Life Foundation.
26 Apr 12 | Over the past month I have had the pleasure of attending many excellent functions and meetings with members of the Guyra Shire Community. I had the pleasure of participating in the graduation ceremonies at the University of New England over two days 30th and 31st March
26 Apr 12 | The New England Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) is set to commence its annual, large scale wild dog baiting program targeting wild dogs from Nowendoc along the Great Dividing Range to the Queensland border.
26 Apr 12 | New England beef producers have the opportunity pick up some profit driving tactics from one of America’s industry leaders at a two hour beef industry information session at the Quality Hotel Powerhouse in Armidale on Friday May 4 commencing at 2 pm.
26 Apr 12 | Youth Week activities across Guyra Shire have wound up. The final activity held on Saturday at the Skate Park attracted over 40 participants, including a bus load who travelled over from Tingha to enjoy the day.
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