The Lachlan Branch of the National Trust committee are (L-R) Lyn Wykes, Bev Pengilly, Janette Thomas, Neil Wykes, Clare Haley, Jennifer Purdie, Margaret Klein, Viv Cunningham and Mary Hinchcliffe.
The Lachlan Branch of the National Trust is celebrating 40 years since it was formed in 1982.
The first meeting was called by Pixie Tom at Bartley’s Creek and were attended by people from Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin, Cudal, Trundle, Tomingley, Peak Hill, Eugowra and Grenfell.
A celebration lunch will be held on Monday, 24th October at 12 noon at the Lutheran Church Hall in Forbes. All previous members are invited to attend. Contact Jennifer Purdie on 0488 935 570 or jenniferpurdie@bigpond.com
The branch held its AGM last month and National President Neil Wykes OAM and his wife Lyn were invited to attend and chair the elections. Neil spoke about the role of the National Trust, and whilst our built heritage is important and needs to be recognised it is our natural heritage that is coming under threat and is a great concern for our communities. Our rural landscapes and protection of agricultural land being at the top of the list.
The elections were: president Jennifer Purdie; vice-presidents Joy Freebairn and Viv Cunningham; secretary Mary Hinchcliffe; minute secretary Clare Haley; treasurer Beverley Pengilly; publicity officer Janette Thomas – Forbes, Joy Freebairn and Viv Cunningham – Parkes; tour director Joy Freebairn; assistant tour director Janette Thomas; newsletter Jennifer Purdie and council contact; social secretaries Forbes Ann Williams, Joyce Morrison, Robin Mattiske and Mary Hinchcliffe, Parkes Miriam Luyt, Wendy Neville, Viv Cunningham, Joy Freebairn and Margaret Klein.
By Jennifer Purdie