Volunteers thanked

Lachlan Shire Council held a special Christmas lunch at the Lake Cargelligo Bowling Club last week to thank the volunteers who run the local Visitor Information Centre.

Around 20 volunteers were present at the lunch which was also attended by Mayor John Medcalf OAM, Deputy Mayor Paul Phillips and Council General Manager Greg Tory.

Everyone present enjoyed the lunch and the chance to get together for a social occasion.

The Mayor gave a short speech to express Council’s gratitude to those who donate their time to promote local tourism. Then he and the Deputy Mayor presented certificates to four volunteers who were retiring from their volunteering duties.

Certificates of appreciation were presented to Ann Prichard, Joe and Joanne Cairns and Gwen Brown.

Council’s Tourism and Economic Development Officer, who has been working with and helping the volunteers throughout the year, said she was proud to be associated with such a great group of dedicated locals.

“Without our hardworking volunteers, we would have no Visitor Information Centre,” she said. “These men and women are a credit to their local community and to Lachlan Shire as a whole. I cannot praise them highly enough for the time and effort they all put in.”