Sad news with the passing of yet another Carcoar identity. John Thompson was born into a farming family and spent his early years growing up in and around Cowra. He became a household name in Sydney in the mid sixties when he became one of the first “Good Guys” at 2SM along with Mike Walsh and Bob Rogers and later as one of the “1110 men” at Sydney's 2UW, one of the most innovative radio stations in Australia during the mid 1960's through to the early 1970s. John and a range

With the 140th Carcoar Show just around the corner, the committee is looking for any photos you may have of past shows to use in this year's program. If you have any that you are happy to share then please let them know by contacting the show secretary Joanna Tait at ridgeend@bigpond.com This year, along with the usual ring events and attractions, there will also be an exhibition of show history on display in the pavillion. The 140th Carcoar Show will be held on Saturday 28t

At the recent Annual General Meeting of The Carcoar Village Association president Jill Cole reflected on the achievements of the past twelve months. As her report shows Carcoar has had a very successful past year and the CVA has set a positive agenda for the next twelve months with a number of new projects already underway. Read on for the full report: PRESIDENT’S REPORT Thank you to all the active members of the CVA for a good calm year with many achievements. Thanks to Jo

To celebrate their second anniversary the Carcoar Village website is giving you the opportunity to win a professionally matted photographic print of 'Snow at Carcoar'. To enter the draw simply go to www.carcoarvillage.com , fill in your email address and hit Subscribe. It's that easy! Not only will you have the chance to win a great prize you'll also be kept up to date with all the latest Carcoar news, events and visitor information. Entries close July 30.

On Saturday July 15 the Lyndhurst RSL sub branch hosted 'Christmas In July' at the Carcoar School of Arts. Around thirty RSL members and guests attended the event which included a three course luncheon as well as raffles and special prizes. A big thank you to Kim and Phil Morecome who did the catering.