Susan Pearson is excited to announce her book launch and signing on Friday June 22, 6pm for 6.30pm at Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe. Her debut is titled I didn’t do It, I did: A conversation with consciousness, a roadmap to truth. Zoe Norton Lodge from ABC TV’s The Checkout will be at the launch. There is still time to RSVP to Gleebooks on 9660 2333 or through their website gleebooks.com.au if you would like to attend.

Our local bumper stickers stating “I Love Towrang” (with a heart symbol as the word ‘love’) are still available for sale. These cost $4 and are available from Fiona. Please contact her on 0418 617 035 and she will organise to get one to you. There are still a number of Towrang t-shirts available at $25 each. They have a design depicting the Towrang Bridge and Wollondilly River on the back and a small logo on the front. Contact Sue on 0409 500 166 for further details.

The Towrang ‘Tavern’ this month will be held on Friday June 29, and it will be Bonfire Night. Bring something along to cook, whether barbecue, microwave or oven, as all are available for cooking and/or reheating. Or just come along and have a few drinks. All we ask is a $2 donation to the Hall Trust to help with electricity/gas costs. Remember to BYOG, with some softdrinks available at $1 per can. All children welcome, visitors, family and friends as well. Please: no pets.

An advance notice for the Tavern to be held on Friday July 27: Christmas in July. At the moment the menu will be chicken and ham with stuffing, potatoes, salads and desserts. Cost will be $10 per head. A flyer is being organised with RSVP and further information, but if you would like to do an advance booking, please ring Gail on 0422 146 065.

After a few callouts over the past few weeks, the Brigade is again reminding residents that it is imperative that you ring the Yass Fire Control Office (Monday-Friday, business hours, 6226 3100) to get your name listed if you wish to do a hazard reduction or burn that pile of leaves or windrows. You also then need to advise your neighbours and send a text message to our duty phone (0438 429 070) and also look at the weather conditions prior to lighting. If, in our opinion, it is warranted, we will put out your fire and, if necessary, issue a fine notice.

A basic firefighter course was conducted at Towrang Fire Station during May, with a few new local residents and participants from other brigades. A huge thank you to all who assisted in the presentation, catering and organisation. A further course is being organised for November. If you are interested in attending, please drop by the Towrang Fire Station on a Tuesday night after 7pm for an application form.

The Brigade has been out and about recently - helping at the gates at the Goulburn Show, assisting at the Goulburn North Public School Fireworks, catering at the Goulburn Kennel Club Agility, Jumping and Games Trial at the Showground, helping out at the Goulburn Rodeo - and more to come over the next few months. We are always looking for assistance for these events. If you would like to help, please send an email to towrangbrigade@gmail.com and we will send you some information.

A newsletter has been printed and is being delivered over the next couple of days – electronically, by mail and letterbox delivery. The newsletter has a list of contact details, information and a donation form attached. Your donation to the brigade is very much appreciated as it allows us to continue operating with our day-to-day expenses, such as welfare, maintenance, telephone.

Towrang Brigade Fire Station will be open for a weekend in September during the NSW RFS Annual Get Ready Weekend. The station will be open for inspection and residents can come along and get valuable information on property preparation, becoming a volunteer firefighter and the types of training courses on offer. Further details will be issued in the next few weeks.