Tulip Time is 'Oh so Bowral'
I was appalled to discover recently that there are moves afoot to spread the scourge of Tulip Time into Moss Vale. This is an entirely "Oh So Bowral" festival and should remain so.
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If a fraction of the money spent on Tulip Time was spent on completing the Botanic Gardens, we would have a wonderful outdoor attraction for local families to enjoy instead of a park which is only used once a year and for the rest lies dormant and unused.
Hopefully the Botanic Gardens would be planted profusely with Waratahs -the symbol of our shire, of our high school, of the town of Moss Vale and of course of our rural heritage (note Avoca's Waratah Ball and David Tranter's Patriotic display at Robertson railway station).
As I have said here before, it was Moss Vale that began Bush Week - a truly Australian farmers and workers festival which did not fawn at the feet of some European clog-hopping bulb.
Bruce Mumford
Share the F.A.S.T. message
National Stroke Week may be over for another year, but raising awareness of the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke is an ongoing mission we can all embrace.
I was heartened by the thousands of volunteers right around the country who took part in events throughout September 2-8 to raise awareness of stroke and its symptoms in their local communities.
On behalf of the Stroke Foundation, I can't thank you enough. I encourage all Australians to keep sharing the potentially life-saving F.A.S.T. acronym with their friends, family and colleagues all year round. It involves asking these simple questions if you suspect a stroke:
- Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
- Arms Can they lift both arms?
- Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
- Time is critical If you see any of these signs call triple zero (000) straight away
The more people who know this message and call triple zero at the first sign of stroke, the better.
Stroke is a devastating disease that strikes the brain and can change lives in an instant, but thanks to medical advancements in recent decades many people are able to make a good recovery if they are treated quickly and the damage is stopped.
While 80 percent of strokes display one or more of the F.A.S.T. signs, other symptoms can present including dizziness, loss of balance or vision, headache and difficulty swallowing.
Remember, anyone can have a stroke. If you or someone else experiences any of the signs of stroke, even if they last a few minutes, call triple zero (000) immediately. Taking FAST action could save a life.
Sharon McGowan
Chief Executive Officer
Stroke Foundation
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