Artists on show at Bowral

Picton’s Joan Brown (pictured) is one of many artists excited to be part of the ‘Winter Member's Exhibition’ at Bowral Art Gallery.

Ms Brown and other artists are more than pleased to showcase their work to the public – after nearly three years of galleries being shut to COVID-19 lockdowns.

The artists have used the down time away from public view to create an array of visually enticing works.

For Ms Brown it’s been an opportunity to recollect happier times and put them on a canvass, including a painting of the “fabulous Rocky Mountains” and the memorable ski holidays.

It’s now the public’s opportunity to see the diverse and vibrant collection of artworks which reflect the variety of talent from the Bowral Art Gallery’s members and tutors. Don’t miss this exhibition which finishes August 9. The gallery is at 1 Short Street, Bowral and is open daily 10am – 4pm.

Camden Show Society AGM

Narellan evacuation centre

An evacuation centre has been set up at Narellan for people needing to leave their homes because of rising flood waters.

Police and emergency services are urging the community not to take risks in the current flood conditions.

The evacuation centre is at the Family & Community Centre, Queen Street, Narellan.

State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell, said emergency services are continuing to assist people isolated and impacted during this evolving situation.

“The State Emergency Operations Centre at Homebush has been stood up today and will provide real-time assistance and intelligence to emergency services in flood-affected communities,” Deputy Commissioner Thurtell said. “The centre provides a whole-of government approach to deliver resources and personnel into flood-affected areas which need assistance.”

Members of the public seeking emergency assistance during a flood or storm should call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500 or visit their website www.ses.nsw.gov.au.