PARKES AND DISTRICT COUNTRY MUSIC

By CHRISTINE COX

With so much happening our next Muster has come very quickly.

Featured artist Anthea Basher comes from Orange and is an all-round performer.

Anthea could tell you stories of performing in Parkes many years ago during festivals and concerts.

She is no stranger to Parkes and in recent years has appeared here with the Dougie Trio with her lively fiddle playing.

We are looking forward to getting in, out of the cold and enjoying a great afternoon of Country Music in the warm, comfy surrounds of the Starlight Lounge at the Parkes Services Club commencing at 1pm.

Walk-up performers are most welcome, any style of music.

Best to arrive early and get your name down with the Music Coordinator so you can be included on the program.

Our last Muster was 15 June when well known guitar and vocals performer Allan Ford from Orange was our featured artist.

Allan was supported by a dedicated group of walk-ups Craig Manderson, Bill Little, Garry Hemming, Sue Gillet, Lindy Charlton, Sweet Mahilum, Stephen R Cheney, Joy Rice and Janet Timberg.

As one of our members Kevin Dumesny was celebrating his big 70 on the day Stephen and Janet teamed up to get the audience to sing Happy Birthday.

It looked like he was enjoying his day with friends in attendance.

Band duties on the day were performed by Stephen, Pam, Lindy and Craig. Many thanks for your valuable time.

Our A.G.M. was held on 13 July. Prior to the election of Office Bearers, President Stephen presented his report thanking all those who have taken on positions and other various tasks over the year to oversee the smooth running of our Association and Musters.

He thanked all those artists who perform and the many supporters who travel from other areas including Forbes, Cowra, Dubbo, and Molong.

Also thanking those who perform band duties month after month and a special thankyou to the Parkes Services Club for their continued support with the use of the Starlight Lounge for Musters and the boardroom for meetings.

Essential positions were filled to enable us to continue with our Musters.

Any positions not filled will be dealt with at the next committee meeting.

More on that in our Newsletter available at the upcoming Muster on Sunday, 20 July with Anthea Basher as our featured artist.