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We are delighted to announce that this latest issue, and the next one to follow, are in full-colour. This is with many thanks to a Grant from the the Committee of the Thorpdale Potato Festival. As we normally fund the Christmas edition in full colour, this means that the end of 2023 will be a complete burst of colour. Your Editor will be out on the sponsorship/grant trail, attempting to locate other grants which will hopefully enable us to continue printing our five annual issues in colour. "Thorpdale Community News" is the print voice of Thorpdale, a very small township in the beautiful rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges in West Gippsland, Victoria. We definitely grow the most magnificent range of potatoes, as well as cabbages, onions and now apples in the country and field the friendliest people! This newsletter commenced at the Primary School in June 1994 in A5 format, growing to the 36 to 40 page A4 publication it is today. We've even exchanged the folding of the newsletter from sitting on small school chairs to more adult comfortable ones in private homes! Warmth was an element there too. A small but dedicated band of residents ensure that the information contained in this publication is as correct and up-to-date as possible. We'd really like to hear what you like (or dislike) about this website and Thorpy News itself, so visit our Guestbook and post a comment. Constructive criticism never hurts, although compliments are really great too! To ensure you don't miss a deadline for submitting that all important hatches/matches or despatches story, we have listed deadline reminders on our Calendar page and we would be happy to hear of more events you think should be shared - just email through via the Contact Us page. Should you wish to subscribe to this newsletter and have a hard copy mailed to you every publication date (excluding January and April), the cost is $15 which goes a small way to covering the postage. Just use the Contact Us page providing your name and postal address - and an invoice will be sent with the first issue. Likewise, potential advertisers are welcomed with open arms - every little helps fund this vital and much enjoyed community newsletter; our rates are exceptionally cost-effective and our readership is wider than you would think. SponsorsWe are indebted to our local businesses who have supported us over the years and have allowed us to grow and increase our circulation. We actively encourage you to utilise their services whenever you can. Sponsorship by cost-effetive advertising is always welcome, so please contact the Editor for details.
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| Thorpy News Crew:Editor: Barbara Butterworth Treasurer: Shane Chambers Team: Wendy Jennings Proofreaders : Wayne Butterworth Lynne Willis Brenda Jenkins Natasha Hammond-Mara
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