The Lansdowne Community Hall Managers, who had been working for months on their first art exhibition and competition held at the hall last weekend, were extremely happy with the response from both the entry of paintings and the number of visitors over the weekend.
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The hall managers have learnt a lot over those months and over the weekend, and any future art shows will be bigger and better.
The managers of the hall are happy to hear from anyone who has any advice and help on how we can accomplish their aims. The next hall meeting is on Monday, May 13 commencing at 7pm at the hall.
Even though it was raining on Saturday there were visitors from all over the district attending.
Heath Watts, who performed his beautiful music throughout the weekend, introduced Leslie Williams, our State MP on Saturday morning who officially opened the show and praised the hall managers on what a great achievement for their first time art event and how good it was for the Lansdowne community.
The hall walls were filled with more than 50 entries.
Visitors walked around several times before making their decision on who to vote for and most stayed and had lunch which was purchased from the hall kitchen.
The winners were announced on Sunday afternoon and presented with their certificate and prize.
The winners which were chosen by "People's Choice" were:
- Section A, Junior seven years and under: Grace Ly with her watercolour pencil work called "Horses at the Gate".
- Section B, eight to 12 years acrylic painting: "Palm Sunset"
- Section C, 13 to 18 years: Jamaica Rain with her work "Underwater" done with paint pouring.
- Section D, local scene: "The other side - Warren's Crossing Lansdowne River" by Louise Green in pastel.
- Section E, Equine: "Apple, Please". an oil painting by Sue Brook.
A big thank you to these sponsors for their very generous support: Section A, Bev Weekes; Section B, Bryce and Cathy Williams; Section C, The Mayers Family; Section D, The Drury Family; Section E, Alan Greenshields.
Fire wood raffled by brigade
Lansdowne Rural Fire Brigade are getting ready for winter by having their big fire wood raffle again this year.
Just imagine you could win enough fire wood for winter. No going out and cutting and carting and stacking enough wood for winter. All the hard work done for you. And it is the best timber that you can get.
For only $5 per ticket you could be the lucky winner of either first prize which is three, yes three 6x4 trailers of firewood which will be delivered and stacked, or second prize which is two 6x4 trailers of firewood which will also be delivered and stacked or third prize which is one 6x4 trailer of firewood delivered and stacked.
Prizes will be drawn on June 1. For your chance to support the Lansdowne Brigades fundraiser raffle just go to their Facebook page "Lansdowne Rural Fire Brigade" to find out where and when you get your tickets. Do not forget to like their page.
Please support our brigade. Think of what they do for their community. This is a small way of saying thank you.
Election day barbecue
The Lansdowne school Parents and Citizens Association will be running a barbecue and a cake stall at the Lansdowne School on election day, Saturday, May 18.
Donations of cakes, slices, scones, biscuits or produce would be wonderful. Donations of small, clean new or second hand items also would be appreciated.
Lansdowne School awards
Lansdowne School awards were handed out at their school assembly to the following students.
Student of the week is Alex Emerton. Alex received his awards for his hard work and great attitude in class.
Class awards were presented to Amitee Pettett for working well in class and trying her best to complete all her work and to Thomas Sprules for improved listening in the classroom. The Artist Award went to Ebony Bain for her "The Crow's Tale".
Class 3/4/5/6 student of the week is Cheyenne Witchard for always following rules and setting a good example. Class awards were presented to Jaya Bell and Christopher Morrison, both for improved attitude to learning.
Fishing club outing
The Lansdowne fishing club outing was held over last weekend but unfortunately due to the bad weather conditions, no one weighed in.
The club's next seafood raffle is on this Saturday, May 11 at the Lansdowne Bowling and Recreation Club. There will be 10 seafood trays, 10 meat trays and the $40 supporter's tray.
Their second outing for May will be held on Sunday the 19th at Harrington. Names for those attending need to be added to the list at the club.
Small schools public speaking competition
The Lansdowne School will be participating in the Small Schools Public Speaking Competition again this year.
All students will be involved in writing a speech on a topic of their choice and presenting it in class. They will then have class presentations to determine who will represent their school at the competition.
Their school public speaking will be held on Monday, June 3.
The Manning Small Schools Public Speaking Competition will be held on Tuesday, June 11, between 10am and 1.30pm at Taree Public School.
Two students in Stage Two and two students in Stage Three will be invited to take part in the competition.
Year 3-4 students need to speak for three minutes maximum. Optimum speaking time would be between 3-3.30 minutes. A warning bell will ring at 3.30 and then a continuous bell from four minutes.
Year 5-6 students need to speak for four minutes maximum. Optimum speaking time would be between 4-4.30 minutes. A warning bell will ring at 4.30 and then a continuous bell from five minutes.
Lansdowne school is again taking part in the Woolworths Earn and Learn which has commenced this week. If anyone shops at Woolworths and collects the stickers the school has a box outside of Woolworths at Taree where the stickers can be deposited, or you can bring them to the school where they will be added to their sticker charts.
