Ms Bastick is confident her hands-on experience in the business has equipped her to take over and ensure the business continues to meet the needs of existing and new customers.

This includes offering a delicious selection of fresh dine-in and takeaway foods, as well as an option to open for brunch on weekends.

“We will still be opening at 7am each day and closing at 4pm,” she said.

“But what I am looking at is planning ahead for extended opening hours,” she said.

Catering to the needs of Orange’s popular coffee culture, Ms Bastick says she will be exploring the selection of coffee brands on the market to potentially offer more choice at Coco’s.

PHIL Nokes has retired from his involvement with the Orange Credit Union after 42 years with the financial institution.

Mr Nokes started at Orange Credit Union in 1974 as Loans Manager and became the General Manager in 1976.

He held this position for 29 years until his retirement at the end of 2004, however, Mr Nokes returned to the credit union in 2009 to serve as chairman on the board of directors.

He led the board until his retirement at the last meeting before Christmas.

Mr Nokes has made an amazing contribution to the Orange Credit Union, taking it through its fledgling years to the organisation it is today.

Andrew Kent has taken over as chairman of the board of directors.

Mr Kent said he was proud to lead the board of the credit union which continues to boast a strong membership.

“The Orange Credit Union has and still continues to play an important role in Orange,” he said.

The Orange Credit Union has 11,769 members.