Dozens flock to new residents' lunch

People from all walks of life gathered at the New Residents Welcome Lunch on Sunday with Orange Mayor John Davis, Cr Ron Gander and Cr Russell Turner.

More than 70 people attended the free lunch at the Orange Botanic Gardens where new residents had the opportunity to meet people in the same boat, ask questions of councillors and learn about the various services, amenities, clubs and community groups Orange has to offer.

Mayor John Davis said it was great to meet a range of people who chose Orange as their new home.

"There were people from places such as Sydney, Lismore, Melbourne and Cobar. There were retirees, families and young professionals," Cr Davis said.

"It was great to meet them and we're lucky to have each and every one of them. The New Residents Welcome Lunch is one of the events of the council calendar which I truly look forward to because it is always wonderful to meet people who have chosen to move here and speak with them about the various reasons why they have done so.

"Many people have moved here for work at places such as the Orange Health Service and many have moved here to be closer to family.

"But Orange's reputation as a thriving regional city where you can have everything you need but without the traffic and the stress, is spreading further and further and you find that many people are moving here for the lifestyle."

WELCOME: Dozens of people gathered for the New Residents Welcome Lunch on the weekend.