A number of local events that had to be cancelled or postponed by the COVID pandemic are now starting to take place, including the St Lawrence O‘Toole’s Catholic community’s celebrations to mark their parish priest’s 40th anniversary as a priest. The church’s previous plans to celebrate Fr Paul Finucane’s milestone were put on hold in August as public health orders restricted public gatherings. Belated celebrations were held on Sunday when Fr Paul was joined by members of the congregation for lunch at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club
A number of local events that had to be cancelled or postponed by the COVID pandemic are now starting to take place, including the St Lawrence O‘Toole’s Catholic community’s celebrations to mark their parish priest’s 40th anniversary as a priest. The church’s previous plans to celebrate Fr Paul Finucane’s milestone were put on hold in August as public health orders restricted public gatherings. Belated celebrations were held on Sunday when Fr Paul was joined by members of the congregation for lunch at the Cobar Bowling & Golf Club
St John’s School celebrated NAIDOC Day on Friday. Pictured are students Harper Bartlett, Charlotte McLean, Isabella Best, Jessie Smith, Tom Geppert and Holland Chaplain, taking part in one of the day’s art activities. ▪ Photo contributed
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 Co-bar last week farewelled two of their members, Mark Aumua and Chris Free-man. Station 256 deputy captain Alex Lennon said they were sad to see both men go as they were part of their close-knit firefighting family. “It’s no secret that Mark is one […]
There was a field of 17 shooters for the Beryl Jones Memorial Trophy event at the Cobar Clay Target Club on Sunday, with some visitors joining the local contestants. It was a sunny but chilly day, with a slight breeze in the air, which helped to keep the shooters alert […]