It was a special presentation that Fr. Kevin Barry-Cotter made to these students from the Sacred Heart Central School on Saturday last. Back in 1970 Father was given these four papal flags when he was organising a pilgrimage to see Pope Paul II. He has always regarded them as a ‘special’ memento of that Papal visit.

BUT Fr Kevin decided to present them to some of the families who were travelling to Sydney on the Cootamundra bus last Sunday to attend World Youth Day at Randwick.

A GRAND VISIT

Well, the home of Mrs Michelle Baldry “Wallendoon” was certainly a fun filled happy home on Monday last when she hosted lunch for her brother (former Cootamundra gentleman) Fr. Geoff Meagher and 45 people from India. Fr Geoff who is a Jesuit priest has been living and working in India for many, many years and he has been out in Australia for the past two weeks together with others from India taking part in World Youth Day festivities.

For those who met Father Geoff and his ‘entourage’ on Monday it was a splendid experience - a group of happy, happy people delighting in their Australian stay.

Michelle’s sons James and Al organised a display of shearing for the visitors and after enjoying lunch, the group charmed all at “Wallendoon” with their singing.

Look forward to showing photos in Friday’s edition of Around Cootamundra.

OPEN DAY

This Friday the Cooper Street Vet Clinic will be holding an Open Day from 10am to 2pm. It will be a chance to look behind the scenes at how a busy Veterinary Hospital operates. There will be special guest speakers, it will be an opportunity to have your pets vaccinated and meet the vets and staff to see what their job is all about.

Rotary club members will be running the barbecue and there will be prizes and giveaways.

SEE YOU THERE!

DAFFODIL TEA

The annual Daffodil Tea is set to take place on Friday of next week August 1. This annual event will herald in our Wattle time and the Cootamundra Town Hall will be the venue, commencing at 12 noon, with trading stalls and displays taking place. A delicious afternoon tea will be served after 2pm. So put that date in your diary Friday, August 1.

CLEARANCE SALE

The HUGE Clearance Sale taking place at 129 Parker Street (next to Repco) is in its last days. All stock including clothing, camping gear and bikes MUST GO!! Get down there TODAY to pick up a bargain!!

Autumn wedding for Coota couple

The wedding of popular Cootamundra couple Belinda Jarrett and Dale Thompson (here pictured) took place on Saturday, April 26. The ceremony was held in the garden at The Shirley Hotel B & B, Bethungra with the reception taking place at The White Ibis, where guests mingled throughout the entertainment-filled evening with staff serving endless canapes.

Belinda is the daughter of Lyn and Kevin Jarrett, of Cootamundra and Dale is the son of Maree and Alan Thompson, of Manly.

Belinda was ably assisted by her sisters Skye and Rachael Jarrett and Dale had his brother Andy Thompson and friend Jay Somers.