New residents invited to a free lunch with the mayor

Orange Mayor John Davis OAM is inviting new Orange residents to come along to a free lunch, an opportunity to meet people “in the same boat” and to find out more about the services and amenities offered in Orange.

The New Resident Welcome lunch was last held about two years ago, and next week’s meet and greet, February 26, is open to anyone who has moved to Orange within that time.

“People tend to move to regional areas to be a part of the community. People want to get involved and join sporting groups, for example, so this is a great chance to learn where to find those groups and how to contact them,” Cr Davis said.

“Sometimes it can be hard to crack open a community and it can be a little daunting to make new friends. The New Resident Welcome is a casual get together where I’ll be there to answer any questions you might have.

“You might want to talk about childcare options, where to find the best walking tracks, how to meet up with fellow cyclists, runners or car enthusiasts, or just meet some new families in the same boat.

“It’s a great chance to speak with other people who have recently moved to the area about what experiences they’ve had and perhaps make a few new friends.”

The lunch is on at the Orange Botanic Gardens, at Yellowbox Way from 11am to 1pm, Please RSVP to council’s events officer by Wednesday 22 February 2017 by calling 63938000 or emailing council@orange.nsw.gov.au