He Must Be Joking !??!

Australia Post Again !!

Our mail was delivered wet and damaged again today. It was a fine day after some wonderful rain yesterday.

Without prompting, our postman today informed us that we should contact all those who send us mail and request that they use better quality envelopes. This would help minimise the damage to our mail because his bags were full of water from the rain on the previous day and this had wet the envelopes and made them susceptible to serious damage in his bag.

What the !!!???

It is way past time when Australia Post should attend to their basic business instead of trying to steal everyone else's business. Such a comment to a customer about mail is beyond belief. Where is management about such a ludicrous situation. Time to start from basic training and get the essentials right.

Maxine and Peter

Keep Them Honest

Save Our Hospital

The NSW Labor Government made promises and assurances that they would complete major work on the hospital in Tamworth by the end of this parliament. With loud noises about budget and costs, they are trying to soften us up to back down on this promise too. Keep the bastards honest!

Sign our petition to the Premier to honour the labor government promise to commmence construction of the Tamworth Hospital redevelopment in the term of this parliament.

We will have it on hand at both shops for about a week so that you can sign and warn them that we expect them to do the work they promised and will not be fobbed off by any excuses.

Show that people power demands they do the work promised before March 2011 and we are not prepared to accept anything less. Your action will help avoid them dropping this project in any budgets or threatened "mini" budgets. Don't allow any room for excuses!

Maxine and Peter

Firefighting Championships

2008 State Firefighting Championships

Champion firefighters are attending their championships in Tamworth from October 18 to 24. All the events are free to watch.

You can watch a fireworks spectacular and torchlight parade at No 1 Oval in Kable Avenue on Saturday 18 at 8pm.

On Sunday October 19 the opening ceremony will take place at Cross Park at 11am

Most other events and displays will take place daily at Cross Park (between the bridges) in the centre of town.

See our other note about the band and precision marching team.

Maxine and Peter

Free Family Shows

Fire Brigades Band and Marching Team

On Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18 these outstanding groups will perform together at free events. They are visiting for the State Firefighting Championships being held from October 18 to 24.

On Friday they appear at 7pm at Wests League Club.

On Saturday at 1oam they will perform in front of the Council building in Peel Street.

A great chance to view some quality free entertainment locally.

Maxine and Peter

Free Concert

Senior Citizens Concert

Tamworth Lions Club are running their annual free concert for our senior citizens on Sunday October 26th at 2pm. This popular event ends at 4pm following the performance and afternoon tea.

To help organisers, the Lions Club need an indication of the number who plan to attend the event. If transport is required, the Club will arrange transport to and from the event.

Please let any of your senior neighbours, relatives or friends know about this event so they can join their friends at the free show. They will be most disappointed if they miss it! We have invitations to be filled in and returned to either of our stores. The Lions would like them returned by October 18th to help the organisers.

Maxine and Peter

New Lotto Coupons

Final Changes

After Saturday October 11th the changes for the Lotto will be finalised and we will return to "normal".

The restrictions on advance selections will be removed and you can continue to select 2, 5 and 10 weeks entries. This makes it much easier if you go interstate or overseas so you can place your entries before you leave.

The new coupons are for the rule and entry changes that have occurred in Lotto and Saturday Lotto. This allowed other states to become included in our games and make it possible for bigger prizes and jackpots. Other games (Oz Lotto, Powerball, Pools and Lotteries) have not changed. Double-up entries are no longer an option for players.

If you do not use forms to enter, you will not notice any changes other than a small price increase in the Lotto games. Those using favourite picks on their registration cards will also see no other changes.

Watch for the bigger size of divisional (smaller) prizes as a result of these changes.

Obviously, we could do nothing about it, but we are pleased that all is now completed. If you are confused or would like an explanation of any changes, please ask our friendly staff.

Maxine and Peter
Is gambling a problem to you? Call G-Line (NSW) counselling service 1800 633 635

Bigger Lotto Starts Soon

Further Lotto Changes

We have waited for an exact starting date for the new Lotto rules to be implemented.

One small complication is that on Tuesday and Wednesday October 7th and 8th, you can only enter that week's Wednesday Lotto. After the Wednesday draw, the new rules come into play and all entry conditions return to "normal". You will only notice this problem if you call in to place Monday entries on either of these two days.

Prices of some entries will change but larger jackpots will start immediately. Monday and Wednesday smaller prizes will be bigger. e.g. division 5 prizes are expected to increase by 10%.

Double Up will cease as an option for Lotto.

New entry forms will be required and all old forms will be rejected at the terminal. If you use entry forms, you should get some new ones now, so you don't get delayed by the changes from Thursday October 9th.

Watch for advertising or call in to check out the changes with our friendly staff.

Good luck!

Maxine and Peter
Is gambling a problem to you? Call G-Line (NSW) counselling service 1800 633 635