In brief
FUND-RAISING for the New England Drought Relief Appeal will peak tomorrow night at the White Bull Hotel.
An auction will be held at the pub, with five nights accommodation on the Gold Coast up for grabs, as well as other local items.
The special guests will be movie star Richard Norton, who has starred with Jackie Chan on the big screen.
Norton is one of the world’s best known and respected martial arts exponents.
His wife Judy Norton, formerly Green, starred as a model on Sale of the Century. She was also a bikini-clad follower of TV adventurer of Albie Mangal.
To support the fund-raiser, head down to the White Bull from 6.30pm tomorrow or donate to the New England Drought Relief Appeal at a New England Mutual Branch.
Winery event
brings relief
MORE than 100 people gathered by the vineyard at Whyworry Wines in Uralla on Sunday for a Red Cross fund-raiser.
Guests were treated to Whyworry marinated lamb or prime beef, plus large quantities of delicious and varied salads prepared by the Uralla Red Cross members and accompanied by wine from Whyworry.
On display were garments from Uralla Wool Room and jewellery from Natz Beads Jewellery.
The proceeds from the event go to Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery.
Book in demand
FEDERAL Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says he can’t wait to get his hands on a copy of the book Armidale 150 Years.
Mr Joyce, who studied at the University of New England, said Armidale was a key centre in his electorate and the celebration of the sesquicentenary was an important benchmark in the community.
He congratulated the book’s co-ordinator Poh Woodland and her work in compiling the comprehensive collection of information and photos spread across 280 pages.
Armidale 150 Years will be officially launched by former long-serving mayor Doug Hewitt at the Armidale Town Hall on Friday, 4 April.
