Those were Parade's first two thoughts when he heard that veteran country music singer Chad Morgan will be coming to the Central Tablelands next month.

The mention of that name immediately transported Parade back to one of his childhood homes (there were a few; Parade's parents were a bit restless), where his dad had a record with a cover that featured Chad Morgan's prominent gnashers.

Parade's dad was always a country music man back in those days, but his tastes have since matured - he likes both country and western these days.

For those who are interested, Chad Morgan will play at the Burraga Hall on Friday, March 22 at 7pm for 7.30pm, to be preceded by a Burraga barbecue.

Support artists are The Muirs and tickets will be on sale at the door. 

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AND now for something completely different.

The CWA Bathurst Evening Branch is turning 10 this year and, to celebrate, will hold a high tea at Abercrombie House on Sunday, March 3 from 1.30pm.

The high tea will also be a chance to raise money and awareness of endometriosis, so those attending are asked to wear a touch of yellow.

Parade is told tickets are $50 each and there will be champagne on arrival.

To RSVP and to buy tickets, contact the branch's president, Sheena Rigby, on 0438 878 853.

Parade was out at Abercrombie House recently for a photo and can report that the house and grounds were looking as spectacular as ever.

AND one more for the diary.

Bathurst Junior Men's Hockey will hold a fundraiser on Thursday, March 7 at Metro Cinemas.

Captain Marvel (starring Brie Larson in the title role, as well as Australia's Ben Mendelsohn) will be playing and tickets are $18 for an adult and $15 for children.

Parade is told you can pre-purchase tickets from Metro Cinemas from February 21 (ask for the hockey session).