P.O Box 258, Young NSW 2594

Rotary builds international understanding through scholarships, exchange programs, and humanitarian grants. Throughout the world, Rotary clubs participate in a broad range of educational, cultural and humanitarian activities designed to improve the lives of others.

Belonging to a Rotary club provides members with an opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution not only to their own communities, but also to those around the world.

The Rotary Club of Young!
With over 70 years of service to Young and the surrounding district, our members are committed to supporting the local community and youth development through regular and major fundraising events.

Local activities - The Club supports:
* the Young Show, the Cherry Festival, the CleanUp Australia campaign, Senior?s Week, Lambing Flat Festival and Australia Day celebrations.

Youth Programs - The Club:
* Hosts global Rotary Youth Exchange students
*Sponsors local students attending activities such as the National Youth Science Forum, Honeywell Engineering Summer School, Siemens Science Experience, and Model United Nations
*Conducts the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Program for Year 10 students in the district
*Organises the National Science and Engineering Challenge in conjunction with neighbouring Rotary Clubs and the University of Newcastle
*Sponsors and supports participants in Rotary youth enrichment and leadership development camps.

Education - The Club:
*Supports the Young Regional School of Music, and
*The ANU School of Medicine Young Campus
*Provides scholarships for Year 11 and 12 students at both high schools
*Awards for excellence in local schools and TAFE.

Health - The Club:
*Helps fund Australian Rotary Health which promotes good health in Australia
*Coordinates the BowelScan program in Young
*Contributes funds to major works such as the hospital, renal unit etc
*Responds to current issues, such as mental health.

The Rotary Club of Young
Our members are made up of a group of men and women who:
Come from a range of business, professional and local backgrounds, and
work together to help the local and wider global community in many different ways.

Our weekly meetings involve dinner, interesting guest speakers on wide ranging topics and sometimes a behind the scenes visit to a local business, industry or institution.

Our meetings are enjoyable and provide an opportunity to unwind, enjoy camaraderie, maybe do some networking, discuss topical issues and learn about something different.

We are family friendly, flexible and strive to keep involvement in Club activities affordable and fun for all members.

We usually meet at 6.30pm on Tuesday evenings and conclude about 9.00pm.

To find out more information please go to any of the following :
www.rotaryaustralia.org.au
www.rotary.org

South West Slopes Credit Union (SWSCU) is your member owned, mutual financial institution servicing the banking needs of consumers in the communities of Young, Cootamundra, Temora and West Wyalong with agency arrangements at Boorowa and Harden.

Mass Times
St Mary's Parish Church - Young
Tues - 5.45pm
Wed - 10.00am St Mary's Primary School (except School Holidays)
Thurs - 8.30am
Fri - 8.30am
Sat - 6.00pm
Sun - 9.30am
Please note: A Funeral Mass will normally replace a Weekday Mass

Mt St Joseph's Chapel
11.00am - Daily

Reconciliation - St Mary's Parish Church
Saturday 11.00am - 12.00 noon
Satuday 5.00pm - 5.30pm

Parish Institutions:
St Mary's Primary School Ph: 02 6382 5844
Hennessy Catholic College Ph: 02 6382 1486

For Information on Baptisms, Weddings or Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament please contact St.Mary's.

The research centre is situated in the Margaret Newcombe Room of the Community Arts Centre, Campbell Street 9under the Bell Tower).

Young & District Family History Group can assist you when researching your ancestors who spent time in the South-West Slopes area of New South Wales.

The Society's experienced Research Officer is available to undertake research on your behalf for an initial fee of $25.00.

Shipping and passenger lists Family and local histories
General reference books, gazettes and biographical indexes
CDs, microfiche, microfilm, photographs
newsletters, journals, newspapers and maps.
Indexes and databases, both printed and electronic.

Membership Fees: $25.00 Single per year- $35.00 Family per year, an initial joining and rejoining fee of $2.00.

To avoid duplication of research already done, please provide as much information as you can with your request, including details of the resources that you have already consulted. Please include a stamped self addressed business size envelope OR your email address and cheque or money order payable to the Young & District Family History Group Inc., PO Box 586, YOUNG NSW 2594.

Opening Hrs:

Saturday 9m - 1pm

Wednesday 10am-2.30pm & 7pm - 9pm

Monthly meetings are held in the research centre on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. A light supper is served, please bring a plate Disclaimer – Y&DFHG Inc. endeavours to ensure the accuracy of its research and no responsibility will be accepted for incorrect information that is inadvertently supplied.

Publications for Sale
Burials in Young Shire and Surrounding Areas $20.00 plus $6.50pp (NSW)
Burials in Currawong, Stockinbingal, Wallendbeen & Wombat Cemeteries
$15.00 plus $6.50 pp (NSW).
Burials in Bimbi Cemetery (new updated publication) $15.00 plus $3.50 pp (NSW).
News from Marengo 1929-1939 $20.00 plus $10.00 pp (NSW).

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing transport of fresh produce.

Young Regional School of Music provides individual shared and group lessons for students of all ages who wish to learn singing or play an instrument.

A wide range of instruments are available to learn including brass, woodwind, string, drums, percussion, piano and keyboard. All styles from classical to jazz and pop are catered for. In addition we give lessons in speech and drama.

Many students also join one or more of our ensemble groups and enjoy learning to play together. We have smaller ensembles for flute, guitar, brass, and cello, and larger ensembles such as the Youth Band, jazz ensemble and three choirs- junior, intermediate and senior (adults).

Students can build performance experiences with concert opportunities and sit exams to receive formal credentials.

Two public concert series each year with professional artists provide an outlet for general members of the public to enjoy and expand their love of music.

YRSM also has music programs in local schools, music therapy, and creative music sessions for 2-5 year olds. We reach out to 800 students weekly.

Central West Community College employs over 170 staff and 130 trainers and assessors. Our range of services include:

· free recruitment and job search support for employers and job seekers including prevocational training
· advice and assistance to sign up Australian Apprentices
· customised business training and workforce development solutions for employers and industries
· Harvest Labour Services providing seasonal workers to harvest local crops

We also provide a tenancy advice and advocacy service for residential tenants experiencing tenancy related issues.

LFE has been providing support, vocational training, accommodation, early intervention and advocacy to people with challenged abilities in Young and surrounding regions for 40 years.

Our business services include our commercial laundry, drink machine, opportunity shop and gardening maintenance crew.

The Young Historical Society Inc operates the Lambing Flat Folk Museum which is housed in part of the historic 1883 former public school building.

One of the many items on display is the "Roll-Up-Flag" a banner carried by the rioting European miners during this period of unrest in 1861. This flag forms part of the gold rush and mining history display.

The museum also houses textile, war, historic photographic collection,dentistry and hairdressing memoribilia a full size buggy and even a three legged chook.

The friendly volunteer staff members welcome visitors to the museum.

School groups - coach groups are welcome, please contact the staff for further information.

Only a short walk from the CBD and nearby parks & gardens with picnic facilities.

President - David Tame - 0428 929 348

Secretary - Helen Sell - 02 6382 4139

Treasurer - Dennis Foster 02 6382 7570

New Life Community Church is a young church, barely in their teens.
They are people of diverse back-grounds, ages, interests and talents.
Depending on your back-ground, you may find us conservative or contemporary.
Services regularily include: contemporary worship, bread breaking, preaching of the Word, prayer ministry and multimedia.

The Church is committed to the fundamental confessions of the Christian faith (the final authority of Scripture, the apostles and Nicene Creeds).
In addition, our vision and values express the truths restored to the church through the Reformation and the renewal movements of the Holy Spirit during the twentieth century.

Church life at NLCC includes:
Prayer - before church on Sundays; 48 hours and 24/7 prayer

Youth Group - Fridays 7.30pm

Bible study groups (various)

Teaching video presentations

Retreats - Men, Women, Youth and Marriage

Fellowship - after church, camping and in homes

Involvement in community activities, i.e. National Cherry Festival, PCYC, Carols by Candlelight.