Community

For the newcomer to town, the scope and size of the annual two-day Bangalow Show can be overwhelming. Here, Christobel Munson attempts to point out some particular highlights – though nothing beats a thorough advance reading of the comprehensive and densely packed Pavilion Schedule (listing every event happening inside the A&I Hall, known as the Pavilion for the duration of…

It was a feeling of deja vu (and not the good kind) for the Bangalow community as word spread around the village on Friday 24 October that the beloved Bowling Club had closed, effective immediately. Over 80 people gathered at the Moller Pavilion, Bangalow at short notice to have a say, ask questions and volunteer in many capacities for essential…

The Bangalow community has been left reeling after the unexpected and immediate closure of the much-loved Bangalow Bowlo on Friday 24 October, with no prior communication from current operators Norths Collective. Even on Sunday afternoon, long-time members and locals arrived at the club expecting to share a drink and support weekend bowls, only to find the doors locked and a…

In the words of Midnight Oil (who once graced the stage at the Bangalow Bowling Club), “you wouldn’t read about it!” Or would you? The photo above was taken at midday, on a clear, warm late spring day in October when the club should have been in full swing. But, as of the morning of Friday 24 October, the Bangalow…

A tiny team of volunteers keep the action happening and the lights on, in the historic hall on the hill. Christobel Munson investigates its origins and how it’s done.

What’s behind the heightened interest of schools and teachers to expose their students to ways of absorbing knowledge other than in the classroom? Christobel Munson noticed things are changing with scores of students – primary and secondary – learning at our local museum and park.

Two of the regular volunteers turning up at Bangalow Landcare’s weekly working bees are in their 20s – rare examples of young people giving their time for the good of the community, reports Digby Hildreth.

The Campton family reflect on the life of Paul ‘Campo’ Campton, tragically killed in Bangalow in July.

“Money is like manure,” says long-term Bangalow resident John Bennett. “It’s made to spread around; if you pile it up, it stinks.” Which is why the 82-year-old has devoted the past third of his life to ensuring money is spread around where it’s needed, an undertaking that earned him the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community…

Much is made these days of the negative side-effects of too many hours spent by teenagers and younger children on social media. There are, however, timeless ways kids can spend hours on end outside, enjoying nature. For instance: playing in creeks, building dams, exploring, swimming, fishing. This is what has happened for generations along Sleepy Creek, on Fowlers Lane, off…

Greg Nash travelled to Sydney to attend the AGM of Norths Collective after having earlier submitted a number of hard-hitting questions and comments regarding the lack of progress on promised club renovations and improvements, poor member communication over the last 12 months, and the current unsettled management and staffing issues.

This year, the Bangalow CWA is honoured to be hosting the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea – Thursday 22 May – and we warmly invite the community to join us for what promises to be a meaningful and uplifting event.