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AUCTION: Saturday, 15th Sept, 11am ‘Phorcefields’ 18 Priest Lane The Best of Both Worlds $2,500,000

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Only three blocks from the CBD and boasting a 1031m² yard that could be subdivided (STCA), this gorgeous 3 bedroom double brick home has been tastefully styled true to its era. It features pressed metal ceilings, polished floor boards, picture rails, fret work in the hallway, natural gas heating, separate loungeroom and an eat-in kitchen. Generous sized main bathroom with second toilet in the laundry. Plenty of paved undercover area for entertaining, which overlooks the beautifully landscaped garden. An added bonus is the separate studio, perfect for an office or to house your hobbies. Excellent rear-yard access with room for an extra driveway on the northern side. This property is a credit to its owner and will be well-sought after. Act now you won’t be disappointed.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

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$425,000 Open Saturday 25 August 10.15-10.45

Just a short walk from the CBD and OPS, across the road from a coffee shop and skate park; this solid brick home filled with character may be your affordable entry into the housing market. It has all the classic features such as high ceilings, picture rails, decorative cornices and polished timber floors. There is a sunny north-easterly room at the back which would make a perfect playroom or office. Under-floor ducted natural gas heating will keep you cosy in winter. Cute eat-in kitchen is functional as it is but there is potential to value add by updating. There is rear yard access and a great flat yard that your kids and pets will love and so will you, as it is easy to maintain. Houses like this, this close to town, do not come around often. Book your inspection today, before it’s gone.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

$575,000 6 Ruby Street

Looking for 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms that you can live in one side and earn an income from the other side? 15 Grace Rise is only 3 years old and has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, open plan kitchen/dining/living area and fenced backyard. Adjoining this is 15a Grace Rise with 2 bedrooms, ensuite bathroom/ laundry, its own kitchen, open plan dining/lounge area and fenced backyard. It is perfect for large families, generating a second income or investment - currently leased for $655 until 12/18. CONTACT: ADAM SAVAGE 0419 232 416

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With stunning elevated vistas over undulating countryside and Suma Park Dam, this beautifully designed custom home of generous proportions is surrounded by established easy-care gardens. This 74-acre Priest Lane property sits on rich alluvial soil and is a mere 3.5kms from Orange’s GPO. The living areas and master bedroom orientate towards the North providing all day light and warmth. The home design is refined and elegant featuring nine-foot ceilings, natural gas fired underfloor heating, polished cement floors and stunning imported porcelain tiles. The property boasts a premium all-weather dressage arena. There are six yards, two with oversized stables, with their own wash bay, round yard and feed and tack shed. All fencing is in excellent new condition with all 10 paddocks having electric fencing and water.

CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

$215,000 142 Anson Street

Freshly painted outside and renovated inside, this neat and tidy 3-bedroom home is ready for the astute buyer. Polished floorboards throughout, generous North-facing lounge room with natural gas heating, combined bathroom, separate toilet and tidy kitchen. There is a carport attached to the house, so you stay sheltered when going to and fro and there is also excellent rear yard access. The big back yard is perfect for extra shedding or extra space for the kids and pets to run. Inspections easily arranged, quick settlement available. CONTACT: MICHAEL WRIGHT 0421 360 948

15 Grace Rise

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$489,000 Open Saturday 25 August 11.00-11.30

Close to shops, day care and botanical gardens yet tucked away in a lovely quiet street, this home is a real gem. A welcoming home with a sunny and spacious living room at its heart you will always feel at home here. The home has 4 good size bedrooms and a study which could easily be a 5th bedroom and the beautifully equipped kitchen with its stone bench tops, double dishwasher and gas cooktop makes entertaining a breeze. The well established rear garden is fully fenced so the kids and pets can play in safety and the covered outdoor living area adds shelter and convenience. Internal access from the garage will have you inside safe and dry and the ducted reverse cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. This home truly is a gem, don’t miss it.

CONTACT: ELLY CROCKER 0417 696 987 AUGUST 23–29, 2018

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6361 0133 153-155 Lords Place ORANGE

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60 Glasson Road, CARGO | $525,000

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36 Bowman Avenue | $759,000

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EDELLEN — “Edellen” offers you an opportunity to find a superb home in a tranquil setting and is located only a short drive from Cargo. Set on 46.85 acres, this Red Cedar home features a north facing living area with separate kitchen and dining, 3 bedrooms with built in wardrobes, new carpet, freshly painted and a verandah which is perfect to enjoy the peace and quiet or to just watch the sun go down.

FAMILY HAVEN — You will feel right at home in this 5 bedroom modern residence located in Wentworth Estate. It features two large living zones inside and offers an elegant alfresco area as well as a sunny enclosed outdoor room with a relaxed sitting area and a spa area complete with luxury spa. Also features a double garage plus large storage area, zoned and ducted r/cycle air, wood heater, study nook and north facing yard.

31 Tobruk Crescent | $269,990

7/39 Molong Road | $299,000

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FOUR BEDROOM GEM — Take advantage of this four bedroom gem by adding value with some minor renovations or rent it out. The spacious living area with gas heating and air conditioning provides year round comfort plus there is a separate kitchen and dining room which captures the northern sun. All bedrooms are all generous in size with two featuring built-in robes. The large yard boasts rear access, single garage and a north facing alfresco area.

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TOP NOTCH — Close to shops, golf course and transport in sought after West Orange, this 2 bedroom villa is perfectly positioned for investors with a current lease in place until Feb 2019. The master bedroom features an ensuite and there are built-in robes to both bedrooms. Reverse cycle air conditioning will keep you comfortable, and the modern kitchen with dishwasher and pantry is the heart of the sunny open plan living area.

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11 Cianfrano Place | $425,000

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PEACEFUL SETTING—Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bel-Air this 4 bedroom home is full of surprises. The spacious lounge room is designed for the sun with space for everyone, while the kitchen/dining area opens onto the expansive alfresco area perfect for entertaining in your private back yard. Inside three of the four bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage plus the home offers ducted gas heating and internal access.

3 Katoa Place | $245,000

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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE — Here is the perfect opportunity to secure your first home or an investment property. Situated in a cul-de-sac, this large home will provide plenty of space for the family and boasts 3 generous bedrooms, with a walk in robe and ensuite off the main, living room with gas heating, a north east facing open plan kitchen, dining and family room, along with a covered entertaining deck at the rear.

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Orange 19 Grace Rise Give me Grace • WIR to main with ensuite • Walk in pantry with quality inclusions • Ducted Gas heating • Double garage with internal access • Fully enclosed yard

Toogong 24 Barrack Street

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For Sale $459,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

Ray White Orange

Orange 4 The Snowy Way

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For Sale $359,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

Ray White Orange

Orange 2 Elberta Street Premier Location • Large media room plus open plan kitchen, dining • Stylish kitchen with double oven, 900ml benchtops and dishwasher • Ducted gas heating plus split system Air Con • Fantastic covered outdoor entertaining • North facing rear yard and double garage access

Beautiful family home • 2 ½ acres of tranquillity with large 160sqm home • 4 double bedrooms all with built in robes • Gas heating and RC Split system Air Con • Raised alfresco area, laundry/craft room • Machinery sheds and 5 stables • 25,000gls of water storage

Orange 23A Botanic Way

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For Sale $485,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

A Little Beauty in Botanic • All built in robes to bedrooms • Open plan living • Quality stainless steel appliances • Ducted gas heating • Currently tenanted until January 2019 @ $350pw

Lakeview Lodge • Fully furnished exhibition home • Three living areas with 2.4 metre ceilings • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • LED lighting and ceiling fans • Extra toilet and kitchenette in garage • Security system and water tank

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For Sale $349,000 View By Appointment Allison Davis 0427 270 306 6362 0211

Country Charm in Trendy Cargo • Open plan dining, kitchen and family room • Beautiful gardens,town water and rear access • Massive 3200m2 block • Large double door shed & carport • Walking distance to school and general store

Ray White Orange

Orange 6/65 Edward Street

Orange 1/18 Orchard Grove

Cudal 1 Boree Lane

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For Sale $239,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

Ray White Orange

Orange 41 Melaleuca Way One for the Golfers • Properties in this location don’t come up often!

• 5 bedroom family home • Spacious master bedroom with ensuite & WIR • BIR to all bedrooms • 2 living rooms • Ducted gas heating • Outdoor alfresco area • Large backyard with secure fencing • Walk to Wentworth Golf Club in minutes

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For Sale $485,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

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Invest or Live In • 3 large bedrooms with built ins and Master with Ensuite • Spacious living area with new floorboards • Short distance to shops & schools • Gas Heating • Single lock up garage and carport

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For Sale $249,000 View By Appointment Allison Davi s 0427 270 306 6362 0211

Land for Sale • Level building block • Close to Clubs and parks • Only 20mins to Orange • Land size 2028m2

Ray White Orange

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Orange 32 Moonstone Drive

Orange 14/14-16 Burrendong Way

Large family home with sub division potential 5 2 3 • 3 Living areas including formal lounge For Sale • 47.2sq on 2000sqm block $899,000 • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • Polished timber floor boards and quality inclusions View By Appointment • Fully landscaped and enclosed gardens and Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 yard 6362 0211 • Suitable for sub division subject to council approval

Ready to be Rented • New carpet throughout • Very tidy kitchen and bathroom • Well located close to shops and parks • Electric heating • Balcony

Ray White Orange

Ray White Orange

18 Sale Street, Orange

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For Sale $579,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

Cargo 27 Belmore Street

Ray White Orange

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Neat and tidy complex • Built in robes to both bedrooms • Open plan living and dining • Reverse cycle split system • New floor coverings •Great investment

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For Sale $225,000 View By Appointment Will Miller 0488 999 744 6362 0211

For Sale $55,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

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For Sale $185,000 View By Appointment Libby Seaman 0414 820 049 6362 0211

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7 Hawthorn Place, ORANGE

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

FORTHCOMING GARAGE SALE/ SHED SALE Saturday 8th September 10am – 12pm • Workshop items • Household items, even the shed is for sale!

• Further information contact agent.

John Rowland 0418 896 252 john@williamsmachin.com.au

11 Icely Street, CARCOAR

| FOR SALE $639,000

• Imagine living in this gorgeous, peaceful, historic village, only 40 minutes from Orange.

• Steeped in history, this unique property offers an array of living spaces combining original features with a modern twist.

• Fabulous new studio with northern aspect out the back.

• Stunning original shop front living room with huge windows and high ceilings.

• Expansive paned courtyard and large 1762 sq mt block with established trees and garden.

105 Sampson Street, ORANGE

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FOR SALE CONTACT AGENT

• Gorgeous double brick home full of character and charm, in immaculate condition.

• Wonderful high, decorative ceilings and stained glass features.

• Spacious bedrooms with new paint and carpet.

• Sort after location close to cafes, schools, Cook Park, Duntryleague Golf Course and shops.

• Large 947sqm block with northern aspect plus single lock up garage.

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Doone Grist 0418 288 433

2496 Burrendong Way, ORANGE

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FOR SALE $745,000

• Nestled amongst the gum trees, approx. 20 minutes from Orange on 27 acres (7.9 ha freehold and 3.8 ha crown lease).

• Huge open plan living area opening to kitchen with dishwasher.

• Fabulous outdoor, undercover entertaining area, or relax on the front verandah, enjoying the sunset and rural tranquillity.

• New 12 x 9 metre barn style shed, plus double garage

doone@williamsmachin.com.au

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Marty Lyden 0404 070 391

51 Moulder Street, ORANGE | FOR SALE $620,000 • Gorgeous double brick fully renovated.

• Stained glass windows, high ceilings and ornate cornices.

• Fully enclosed yard with minimal garden maintenance.

• Relax in your private courtyard and bask in the winter sun.

• Quite central to the CBD and close to corner store, butcher, Aquatic Centre and Cook Park.

Tel. 6362 6966 | 37 Sale Street, Orange AUGUST 23–29, 2018

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OPEN FOR VIEWING: Saturday, August 25 | 10am-12pm

154 Sale Street, ORANGE FOR SALE $595,000 - $680,000 • Innovative collection of 10, freestanding, luxury townhouses, just completed.

• Cleverly designed with northerly aspect inside to outdoor areas.

• 3 designed for wheelchair access. Open plan living.

• Community title. No strata fees.

• Enjoy an abundance of space, style and light.

• All with ensuites and internal access to garage with remote door.

Tel. 6362 6966 | 37 Sale Street, Orange

Doone Grist 0418 288 433 doone@williamsmachin.com.au

| www.williamsmachin.com.au AUGUST 23–29, 2018

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4/12 Wattle Avenue

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7 Rutherford Place

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Attention first home buyers, retirees looking to downsize or investors wanting to add to their portfolio, this two bedroom unit is located at the back of a quiet complex and well worth inspecting. On offer here is a good sized lounge and dining room, kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, built-in robe to the main bedroom plus reverse cycle air conditioning. There is a single lock up garage with plenty of room for storage shelves and the yard is low care and secure.

Inspect this Saturday at the open house or arrange a private viewing by calling 6360 0300.

Perfectly positioned in an established cul de sac in the popular West Orange suburb of Wiare. The Wentworth & Duntry League Golf Clubs are nearby as well as being close to Orange High and Calare Public Schools. The home offers 2 separate living spaces, 2 dining areas, an outside living space, an ensuite to master bedroom, 3 way family bathroom and a double garage with internal access. The perfect family home in a family friendly area. Inspect this Saturday at the open house.

Sitting on a large 884sqm block close to Botanic Gardens this home offers three separate living areas, double glazed windows, under floor hydronic heating plus R/C A/C. Modern kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops, 3 way bathroom, built-in robes while the master bedroom offers an ensuite and walk-in robe. A covered entertaining area, rainwater tank, north facing yard, raised garden beds plus side yard access plus a double lock up garage with remote and internal access.

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 10.00am-10.30am $239,000

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 10.15am-10.45am $487,000

OPEN Sat 25th Aug 2018 10.45am-11.15am $550,000-$580,000

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9 Wentworth Lane

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170 Little Warrendine Street

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10 Coogal Drive

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This well presented home is perfectly suited to first home buyers or astute investors. Offering a sunny lounge room, separate dining room, updated kitchen, three bedrooms, renovated bathroom plus gas heating. Complete with a north facing courtyard at the front of the home and out the back you have plenty of storage with sheds, a garage and carport. Located just south of the CBD, Aquatic Centre, schools and parks and well worth inspecting this Saturday.

Immaculately maintained this home would suit first time buyers, downsizers or investors, looking for a brick home with a good sized backyard with the added benefit of 3 garden sheds for extra storage. Inside the home there is a gas log fire too, a good sized lounge room, all bedrooms with built-in robes the bathroom has also been updated. This home has been beautifully cared for and now needs a new owner, inspect and see for yourself.

Now is the time to buy this great sized family home before its too late. Upon entering you will find a formal lounge room, master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, formal and casual dining area off the galley style kitchen.

There is also a sun soaked rumpus room for the kids, both the main bathroom and the ensuite have had a full make over and all bedrooms include built-in robes. You will have year round comfort with R/C A/C plus ducted gas heating also. Inspect this Saturday before its too late.

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 11.00am-11.30am $353,000

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 11.30am-12.00pm $336,000

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 11.45am-12.15pm $525,000

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12 Carcoar Road Forest Reefs

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Located on 2.08HA only a short drive from Orange and offers two large living areas, master bedroom with stylish ensuite, the kitchen includes brand new appliances including dishwasher plus a corner pantry. Ducted R/C A/C, built-in robes, a covered entertaining area, six car accommodation, 45,000L of rainwater feeds the kitchen & bathrooms, while the toilets, laundry and washing machine are fed off the bore. Inspections are a must, view this Saturday or arrange a private viewing by calling 6360 0300.

OPEN Sat 25th Aug 2018 12.30pm-1.00pm $690,000-$749,000

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Located in a great street filled with wonderful neighbours this delightful home is just ideal if you are starting out in your 1st home or buying your 1st investment property. The kitchen and bathroom are in excellent condition and there is a roomy lounge room and adjoining dining area. Other features include ducted reverse cycle air conditioning plus a double lock-up garage and double carport. Inspect this Saturday you may just buy it at the open home.

OPEN Saturday 25th August 2018 12.30pm-1.00pm

1504 Ophir Road

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If you are looking for a lovely family home, with a few acres, great sheds and an excellent view, this is it. The kitchen has recently been upgraded and features stone bench tops while the multiple living spaces include, a large lounge room and family room both with extensive bay windows, framing the views, there is also a third sperate TV room or home office that opens out onto the huge entertaining area. Arrange your inspection today.

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ENTERTAINMENT WITH TANEIL THORNBERRY

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEKEND

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AUG 24: JIMMY BARNES DOCUMENTARY Odeon 5 Cinema will be screening Jimmy Barnes, Working Class Boy from 6.45pm. The film is based on the best-selling book Working Class Boy and it will be screening for a limited time. Head into the Cinema or book online.

AUG 25: RUGBY GRAND FINAL For the fourth consecutive year the Emus Rugby Club will host the Central West Rugby Union Blowes Clothing Cup Grand Final, kicking off at 10am. The day will also include the Colts and Westfund Ferguson Cup Women’s Grand Final.

AUG 26: ACOUSTIC SESSION Head along to the Greenhouse of Orange to enjoy an acoustic afternoon with Nick Wall from 1pm.

AUG 26: MOUNTAIN BIKE EVENT The round 4 of the Lake Canobolas Mountain Bike Series will start from 2pm. Come and join the comradery and fun of club racing. All are welcome to attend the event located at Lake Canobolas.

AUG 26: POOCHES AND PINOT Bring your dog for a family fun day out at Stockman’s Ridge Winery. You can bring your own picnic or purchase one on the day. This is a no BYO event.

AUG 27: LEGO CLUB Be sure to check out the Lego Club at the Orange City Library from 4pm. Suitable for children aged 6 years and over.

AUG 31: MURDER AT THE GREENHOUSE Strange and mysterious things will happen at this unique murder mystery night at the Greenhouse from 6pm. The night will include a 2-course meal and some investigation skills to solve a murder.

Places are limited so be sure to call to secure your place on 6311 1899.

Outstanding works to be seen at ARTEXPRESS The Orange Regional Gallery will be hosting ARTEXPRESS, an exhibition of outstanding works by the 2017 Higher School Certificate Visual Art Students in NSW, and the opening will be this Saturday August 25 from 2.30pm.

The exhibition celebrates the students work and how they connect with their communities and the world around them.

The annual exhibition includes a broad range of approaches and expressive forms such as

ceramics, documented form, graphic design, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, fibre, drawing and more.

Nomination for ARTEXPRESS occurs after the marking of the Higher School Certificate Visual Arts bodies of work. Nomination for ARTEXPRESS does not indicate a particular mark for a student’s body of work. There are many factors involved in the nomination of works for ARTEXPRESS. Bodies of work

W O R K S H O P

NASHDALE GRAFTING WORKSHOP The NSW Heritage and Rare Fruit Group is hosting a Grafting day on Sunday 26th August from 9-3 at Graeme Eastwood’s Orchard on Nancarrow Lane in Nashdale.

Kathy Wicks one of the organisers of the event says, “This is our 4th year of hosting a Grafting workshop and we have a great selection of root stocks and lots of rare and heritage scions (wood) to share with all of you. We have 22 different apples that are certified organic. These grafts can all be taken home and put on your own trees”.

The cost of the event is $30 which includes a grafted tree of your choice and morning tea. Please bring cash along

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BMCE BAND NIGHT

SEP 1: 4 ON THE 4LOOR MUSIC Head along to the Victorian Hotel from 8.30pm to enjoy music from Deadbeat, RBT, Tempermore and Amber.

SEP 2: WALK 4 HOPE Head along to Robertson park from 10am to participate in a Walk 4 Hope to raise awareness and funds for Huntington’s Disease. You can register for the walk here: https://www. everydayhero.com.au/event/walkforhope2018

nominated for ARTEXPRESS represent all the expressive forms described in the Visual Arts syllabus.

The ARTEXPRESS exhibition is worth checking out with a range of different ideas and concepts explored. If you can’t make the opening the exhibition will be on display until September 23rd and you can pop by and take a look between 10am-4pm, located at the Orange Regional Gallery.

as there will be no EFTPOS facilities. Please also bring along your own lunch.

“Extra root stocks can be purchased for $10 and scions for $2. Bring your own grafting knives and have a go with some apple wood or just sit and watch and learn. It isn’t hard, just a few points that have to be remembered,” said Kathy.

There will be lots of apples, pears, plums, cherries, quinces, figs and apricots to choose from. Come along, try some grafting, or watch and learn and be amazed at the range of fruit trees that are available.

For more information or to book your place you can call Kathy on 63643207 or email her on k.wicks@iinet.net.au

As I drove to Bathurst from Orange to BMEC Band Night for the first time, I had a feeling I was in for a treat.

The images on Facebook of Senor Cabrales, five men playing assorted folk instruments, had caught my attention and they did not disappoint.

I sat captivated and moved, as one of Australia’s most accomplished and respected traditional music ensembles, played their soul stirring tunes.

As each set was introduced, they spoke of their origins from provinces and places I was completely unfamiliar with Asturias, Galicia, Basque Country - all in northern western Spain and more well-known Brittany, Scotland and Ireland.

Their own members, hailed from northern Spain and Australia, had been deeply inspired by the Asturian band, Llan de Cubel, who they have formed strong musical bonds and friendship with to this day.

Senor Cabrales unique sound combines the crisp, bright sound of the Gaita (Astorian

bagpipes), played masterfully

by Juan Cordero, along with the hauntingly beautiful low D Irish whistle and tin whistles.

Blue Mountains muso, Nick Rigby played bouzouki, with a passionate flamenco style.

Roger Hargraves poured himself into his fiddle, with horsehairs flying after one exuberant set.

Bruce Cameron added his mandolin and vocals while beside him, Jim McWhinnie hugged his hand crafted bodhran.

I was quite mesmorised as Jim’s left hand moved up and down the bodhran skin, releasing and contracting the surface to create a melodic effect whilst his right hand danced rhythmically on the reverse side, adding the ‘heart beat’ to their tunes.

Sets included traditional dance tunes, Irish jigs, wedding and funeral marches, Astorian xirandiyes, gaita fandangos, airs and waltzes, and pieces inspired by ‘walking through the wild mountains of Galicia and Asturias’.

A night of music I won’t forget, and one that is inspiring travel to walking tracks and music festivals in northwestern Spain.

—Ruth Thompson, Music Educator and owner of Early Years Music School, Orange