Here's cheers to a joyful present and a well remembered past. Our warmest wishes for the festive season and may your home be filled with joy and your heart with love. We hope that you find many reasons for happiness in the year ahead.

The Carcoar Sport and Recreation Club would like to invite all Carcoar residents to a free community Children's Xmas Party and Sausage Sizzle on Saturday Dec 22 commencing at 4pm at the rear of the Royal Hotel, Carcoar. Santa arrives at 5pm with goodies for all the children. Sausage sizzle at 6pm. Monster Xmas Hamper Raffle drawn at 7pm.

Longtime Carcoarians Ron & Marion Murray have bid farewell to Carcoar. Friends gathered for a send-off last weekend to celebrate their time in the village and to wish them well. The Murrays have been a part of the local scene for many decades and have devoted themselves to community organisations and causes with Marion being involved with the Catholic parish and activities and Ron serving as the warden of St Paul's. Ron was involved in fund-raising campaigns to repair the ste

On Friday December 13 Shalom will be hosting a Christmas Barbeque and, in the spirit of peace and goodwill, the good folk on the hill would like to extend an open invitation to all Carcoarians to attend. It promises to be great night featuring live music, lamb and vegies cooked over hot coals and lots of Chrismas cheer. Festivities will kick off at 6pm. Guests are requested to bring along their own drinks and a salad or dessert to share. For catering purposes please RSVP on 0