By CHRISTINE COX

Well, how Irish can you be to celebrate St Patrick’s Day the day before the day.

Just come along and enjoy an afternoon of country, Irish and popular music.

Help us set the scene by coming dressed in your favourite shade of green (lets see how many shades we can come up with).

Musters commence at 1pm, upstairs in the comfy surrounds of the Starlight Lounge at the Parkes Services Club.

Our featured artist, Craig “Chooka” Manderson needs no introduction being a welcome supporter of our Musters over many years. Craig is President of Dubbo Orana Club and performs regularly as a walkup artist here in Parkes.

What a great Muster we held in February.

No less than 13 walkups supporting our featured artist Garry Hemming who stepped in at the last minute due to our advertised artist Dougie Watson falling sick and unable to attend.

Such a great supporter of our club and gentleman of country music.

Garry happily filled the position and performed a fabulous, featured spot much to the enjoyment of listeners and dancers in attendance.

Garry was supported by walkups Stephen R Cheney, Bill Little, Grace Little, Bill Dixon, Jock Charlton, Lindy Charlton, Craig Manderson, Joy Rice, Chris Gorton, Lyall Strudwick, Sue Gillett, Freda and Scotty Drinkwater and Janet from Sydney.

Band duties were performed by Craig, Stephen, Chris, Brian, Pam and Lindy. Thankyou to the band.

It was with great sadness we learned of the passing early this week of one of our treasured members and Life Member Frances Charlton.

We will certainly miss her beautiful smile and friendly greeting to everyone who walked through the door.

Frances has been a stalwart of our club for many years. Condolences to all her family and friends.

Hoping to see all our wonderful supporters and friends this weekend to enjoy our Country with a lilt of Irish Muster.

Remember Sunday 16th March, 1pm at the Parkes Services Club wearing your favourite shade of “green”.