We’ll meet again
ONE of the city’s most popular events has fallen victim to the COVID-19 crisis – the 2020 Golden Oldies Truck Club Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show has been called off.
Golden Oldies president Jon Mancer said it’s been a stressful time, with members not wanting to overreact but also feeling for the many volunteers and not-for-profit organisations who would normally be organised to run facets of the show such as admission and catering.
“The decision has not been made lightly and many factors were considered before the decision to cancel was made,” Mr Mancer said.
“I would like to thank all of the sponsors who had committed to supporting our show. I have contacted the sponsors and have consulted with them for the return of their sponsorship.
“Thanks to you all for understanding that this was a difficult decision to make and hope you are all looking forward to 2022 Golden Oldies Truck Club Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show,” he said.
Not being able to have club meetings and various other restrictions to conform to, the Golden Oldies Truck Club executive members have agreed to cancel. The next show will be the scheduled two years away as to run it next year would clash with a similar event run at Warren, and organisers don’t want to cause a neighbouring club any dramas.
Mr Mancer has put out a call for people who’d intended on being at this year’s show to post pictures of the trucks, tractors or quilts they’d planned to bring along to the Golden Oldies Facebook page.
IT’S not often Dubbo Photo News reports on trees being planted by the Dubbo Regional Council but Victoria Park is now home to three Canary Island date palms.
The transplantation is in line with the Victoria Park Rehabilitation Plan, which will see the completion of the existing tree lined avenue along Darling and Talbragar Streets of Victoria Park, Dubbo.
The three super advanced Phoenix canariensis have been acquired locally, with two of the specimens being relocated from the adjacent Dubbo Railway Station and yard with the other from a private property just outside of Dubbo.
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Victoria Park has three new trees in its skyline. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH