School mums ready to reminisce
A GROUP of mums and teachers who met more than 30 years ago are reuniting this week to reminisce about doing the school run and canteen duty. The Dubbo South Public School mums of the ‘80s and ‘90s gathering will bring the women together for an informal lunch and catch-up.
Event organiser Loris Hutchins initiated the inaugural school reunion in 2018 and told Dubbo Photo News it was a great opportunity to renew old friendships and meet new people. It was such a success that she has planned another get-together for this year.
“You would see them down the street and say ‘we must get together’. Last year, I bit the bullet and organised it.”
Hundreds of people were involved in the school community at that time and Mrs Hutchins tracked down 50 ladies including ex-teachers who had a good association with the school.
“Last year, I rang around, did an invitation and asked people to bring a friend,” she explained.
Mrs Hutchins said some of the mums had worked in the canteen, while others were involved in different areas of the school community.
“I was heavily involved in the school, I was president of the P&C.”
With three sons and three granddaughters of her own, Mrs Hutchins said many of the ladies are now grandmothers enjoying school life once again.
“We go to Grandparent’s Day, Book Week. It’s beautiful to see them go to school in Dubbo.”
And while there are fond memories shared, there have been some sad times too.
“Some have lost partners, others have been ill, children have
Jacaranda Trees chopped down along Fitzroy Street. passed, everyone has a story.”
Mrs Hutchins said a couple of friends have helped her organise the lunch.
“I’ve done stuff like this all my life. I am trying to pass the word around. I think there are a fair few (of the group) around Dubbo.
“Last year, it was just talk, talk,
A NEW pedestrian crossing, upgraded street lighting and accessible ramps are features of the $14 million project underway at the Fitzroy and Cobra Streets junction, where the roundabout will be replaced with traffic lights.
Mature Jacaranda trees were chopped down on both sides of Fitzroy Street between Cobra and Bultje Streets last week to make way for four lanes of traffic and onstreet parking.
Advanced jacaranda trees were planted in talk, it’s just a time of reminiscing with friends. It makes you feel part of the community, it’s great just to get together.” z The lunch will be held on Friday, October 25, at the Westside Hotel from 11.30am. Meals can be purchased from the bistro. Contact Mrs Hutchins on 6882 2899 to RSVP. 2016 along the eastern and southern boundaries of Elston Park to offset last week’s loss.
“Congestion is a growing problem for Dubbo as more people come to live and work here. That’s why we’re getting on with delivering key intersection upgrades at the major pinch points,” Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said.
“This section of the Mitchell Highway, in the centre of Dubbo, is a key route for residents, commuters and visitors and a vital route between Dubbo and Orange,” he said.