Local resident, Will Maher, is raising money for the Type One Fun Run 2017 TOFR. Will was diagnosed in 2011 at the age of two with type one diabetes. Now eight year old made a heart-wrenching comment on his TOFR funding page, stating “I want to raise money because when I eat I don’t want to need insulin any more. I don’t want any more needles or finger pricks and I want to feel like everyone else, please help me find a cure!” Will isn’t alone in raising money for the TOFR, his five year old brother, Luke, has also set-up a page, stating “because I love him I want to raise money so they can find a cure so he can get better.” The boys will combine their run with the annual Rylstone Public School Cross Country in May. To donate money, visit everydayhero.com.au/event/typeonefunrun2017 and search for Will Maher or Luke Maher. 

Kandos Art Group

The Kandos Art Group would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in their social art group. They meet every Tuesday, 11am-2pm, at the Kandos CWA Hall, Jacque Street, Kandos. Cost is just $5 per session and you’ll need to BYO art equipment. Call Ray 02 6379 6316 or Mary 0425 275 749.

The Bogee Crafters Quilt Show and Sale

The Bogee Crafters will be holding their second, Quilt Show and Sale, at the Rylstone Memorial Hall over the Easter long weekend. The Bogee Crafters are a group made up of friends who have been meeting for over 15 years, sharing a passion for traditional, modern and original patchwork and quilting, as well as other varieties of creative stitching and knitting. This year’s exhibition theme is “One challenge, many outcomes.” Stunning quilts in the exhibition will be for sale, and will range from mini-quilts, wall hangings, queen-sized bed quilts and covers. The official opening of the exhibition is on April 15 at 5.30pm–7pm, and the Bogee Quilter are inviting anyone to attend. Open April 16-20 10am – 4pm daily. Call Glenda 0407 033 390

Chadwick and Shanklin Family Tree Book Launch

The Chadwick and Shanklin family are hosting a celebration and reunion, to launch their published Chadwick and Shanklin Family Tree book. The family tree spans an impressive eight generations. The first ancestors originating from Mt Vincent in Ilford, NSW. The book will be launched at Running Stream Hall, April 15 at 3pm.

Guests are asked to bring family photos, donate a gold coin for the rental of the hall,  BYO food and drinks, and a slice or cake to share for afternoon tea. Camping facilities available.