Organisers declared themselves "delighted" with a successful Gold Guitar Awards last night, which concluded a week-long festival of country music in the town.
Despite frustrations at delays, the people behind the much-publicised Kaitangata House and Land Package project are still quietly optimistic about progress in the town.
A new southern field base for penguin conservation is a step closer after Clutha District Council granted funds towards the project at a recent meeting.
Clinton Young Farmers Black & Gold Community Ball organising committee members Mike O'Connell and Mel Dodds trip the light fantastic in Clinton's town centre in advance of this Saturday's event.
"We're not giving up yet.'' That is the message from Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan who will meet with social services agencies to discuss what steps could still be taken to save Roxburgh children's village.