Calendar of Coming Events

Coming up…

Your Committee has an exciting program of events planned for the next 12 months. So, get out your diaries and jot down the following dates:

25^th February 2012 – Community walk, talk and dinner at Santa Sabina

4^th March 2012 – Clean-up Australia

24^th March 2012 – Bush Dance

6^th May 2012 - Tallong Apple Day Festival

Tallong Community Focus Group Annual General Meeting Draft Minutes

Draft Minutes of the

Annual General Meeting

Tallong Community Focus Group Inc.

1st September, 2011

Venue:  Tallong Memorial Hall

Time: 7.30pm

The meeting opened at 7.37pm by President, Margaret Botticchio.

Apologies:

Lynn Blazer, Denise and Steve Gallagher, Jean and John Lombard, Peter and Helene O’Shaughnessy, Sue Matthews, Geoff Kettle, Aleta and Martin Curry, Helen Wise, Sue and Russell Montgomery

Minutes and Reports:

Read. Moved: David Leese Seconded: Lionel Willison. 

Accepted. Moved: Janet Black  Seconded: David Woods

Business Arising:

None.

General Business: (aspects of the President’s report which generated some discussion)

Tallong Public School before school care: there was a question in regards to the background to the program of community volunteers who assist the school between 8 and 8.30am each school day. All volunteers have been through a training and Crim-check program and have had a very positive experience with the 3-13 cheery students who attend.

Tallong Village Markets – there was a question about why the markets had disappeared. Although the previous trials were successful, it was stated that produce was seasonal in any case. However, a new co-ordinator is required for these to be resurrected.

Business arising from the Treasurer’s Report:

There was a discussion about how the Apple Day profits were distributed to community groups and the original allocation of a grant from the TCFG to the Tallong Recreational Reserve Trust.

Further Business –

Streetscape Volunteer Program: Mike Kennedy the convenor gave the background to this GM Council accredited program. After an induction session volunteers will engage in local care and maintenance projects in the Tallong which are agreed with Council. Any residents who have ideas were urged to submit them to the TCFG committee. Carl Wise said that clearance of vegetation near the Highland/Bumballa Streets intersection is necessary as a safety measure. Paul Holmes asked if there was an overall plan for the Village/region. It was stated that initially this is to be a hands-on program but that such a plan could be considered by the committee in the near future and suggestions would be welcome.

Committee seats vacated -  pre-nominations for committee were received and accepted. Helen Wise was nominated from the floor, to be on the committee. 

Assumption of seats by incoming committee members – President – Margaret Botticchio; Vice President -  Lionel Willison; Geoff Clark (Secretary); Dugald Black (Treasurer). Committee members:- Janet Black, Sharyn Ward, John Lombard and Helen Wise.

Closing summary by the President:

This year has been a brilliant one in terms of our community: she was impressed with the degree of integration of various groups and the TCFG have achieved. Strong links have been forged between community individuals, groups and the TCFG. Special thanks were given to the committee and office bearers and in particular to the retiring Treasurer Mike Kennedy who has been actively involved beyond that role at the hall, Newsletter, publicity in the Goulburn Post, Apple Day committee convenor, etc, etc.

Meeting Closed : 8.52pm

Tallong R.F.S. News

This is the first of a series of articles aimed at local residents interested in the activities of their village Fire Service.

Currently the Tallong Brigade is equipped with two Category 1 tankers and a Category 17 Long Wheelbase Landrover. The Cat Is are Isuzu four wheel drive trucks weighing in at over 13 tonnes with full 3600 litre water tanks. Their call signs are "Tallong One Alpha" and "Tallong One Bravo" and although, they look big and bulky, they are, in fact, surprisingly agile, and happily negotiate quite amazing inclines and obstacles. Some of our members recently experienced these capabilities during a Rural Fire Driver's Course over Mount Marulan and the Cookbundoons, details of which will be the subject of a later issue. The Rural Fire Service Continually updates its fleet and equipment and later this year "One Bravo" will depart Tallong to be replaced by a more modern unit.

The Cat 17 is usually crewed by the Brigade Captain and up to three volunteer Firies, and is used as a fast response and reconnaissance vehicle; it carries a useful 1500 litres of water and like its big Cat 1 brothers is equipped with Garmin GPS, VHF, and UHF communications.

The Cat 1 tanker is outfitted with crew "Fire Over-run" protection systems, 20 and 38mm diameter hoses and fittings and comprehensive first aid supplies including "Packer Whackers" (Defibrillators). Hopefully the brigade will never have to use them, but as we respond to more and more MVAs, (Motor Vehicle Accidents.) it's comforting to know they are on board. Interestingly, personnel using the de-fibs are guided          though their operation by recorded voice instructions activated by the kit opening. Also residing in each vehicle is another piece of equipment hopefully never

required..... "Trauma Teddy".

Another useful feature of the Cat 1 tanker is its ability to replenish a second tanker while that vehicle is engaged in fighting a fire. The replenishing truck connects a 65mm diameter hose from its own outlet to an inlet in the belly of the fire fighting Cat 1 and engages its diesel pump. Within three minutes it has transferred its contents to the other vehicle, effectively doubling its capacity and ensuring that the first truck can continue fire fighting without the need to break off the engagement and drive to a re-filling point.

The Tallong Brigade Fire Trucks routinely re-fill from the "Painted Pot" reservoir opposite the Memorial Drive Fire shed, but often during a practice drill will travel to the Highland Way viaduct and simply 'snort' from, Barber's Creek.

This first article has probably been all about big red trucks and big boy's toys, but later issues will highlight the training, incident reports, and personalities telling their own stories. We think it's interesting and hopefully the readers of the Tallong Community 'Focus Group will gain some insight into the operations and the people involved in the Tallong Rural Fire Brigade.

Chris Boland            President TRFS.

Newsletter June 2011

Apple Day 2011

Wow! What a great day we had this year. The crowds were the biggest yet and we have had lots of positive feedback from the community & from visitors. The Focus Group has distributed the funds raised on the day to the groups in our community who make the day possible. We have kept some aside to pay our insurance which covers the Focus Group for all of the events and projects that it holds each year such as Apple Day, the Christmas Party and Cleanup Australia day.

The winners of the Focus Group Raffle were, 1^st: Ray Rippon, 2^nd: Rebecca Donaldson and 3^rd: Julie Koerner. We would like to thank our many sponsors for their generosity.

The winners of the Photo Competition were, Samuel Gilson, Rebecca Smith, Jodie Mathews and Aleisha Judge. Highly commended were Ashley Smith & Sarah Gilson.

The winners of the Bake-off were, Lorraine Morris, Margaret Morris, Rob McDonald, Margaret Botticchio, Miriam Lockwood, Alex

McDonald & Susan Lund. Lorraine Morris was the Grand Champion.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Apple Day Committee members and the many volunteers who gave their time on Apple Day. Your contribution makes the day run smoothly and effortlessly.

 

Focus Group Noticeboard

Tallong Community Focus Group now has its own noticeboard at the Tallong General Store.  Have a look and see what is happening.  All coming events will be posted here as well as on our website www.tallong.com.au

Tallong Public School News

Tallong Public School now has a permanent Principal. After many months in the role of acting Principal, Sue Mathews has been appointed to the position permanently. Congratulations Sue.

On Thursday 19^th May, members of the Tallong Community Focus Group committee were treated to most impressive Power Point presentations by the primary class members at Tallong Public School on research they had done on fauna found in the district.

The before School Care Breakfast Club has been up and running since the beginning of

Term 2 with between 4 and 7 children making use of it on various days during the week.

This is a school-initiated activity to help working parents who may find it difficult to get to work by 9am if they cannot drop their children at school before 8.30 which is the time that teachers officially assume play-ground duty. Having breakfast at school is also intended to make getting out the door that much easier in the morning!

However, more volunteers are still needed to ease the load. If you can spare about 50 minutes, between 7.50am and 8.40am once a fortnight, the school office would like to hear from you. So far the only day fully covered is Tuesday, and the rest only by volunteers working weekly or more often (thank you Faye, Dianne and Chrissie!). The job is easy – putting out cereal, pouring juice, making toast and washing up; the children are delightful and polite and there is always a teacher on site if there should be any problems. The aim is to have 2 volunteers on each day and a roster large enough to allow for illness or holidays away. Please help if you can.

The Mystery Remains

 At Apple Day, an unknown boy’s photo, discovered in a box on the stage of the Memorial Hall (see above) was displayed in the hope that somebody could identify him. Several people commented that they thought he looked like Jim Watling and suggested he be approached.

Jim and Fran have now looked at the item and are convinced that he is no one they know and definitely not a member of the Watling family. So the mystery remains! Any other suggestions will be gratefully received.

 

St Stephens Church

St Stephens’s church now has a cross on the exterior. It has been a long time coming but now thanks to the efforts of our local signwriter and parishioner, Alan Weston, the finishing touch has been applied.

The Apple Day Committee would like to thank all of our local sponsors:

 M&M Earthworks for sponsorship of the Photo Comp and some last miute repair work in the Park

Tallong General Store for their support with the promotion of Apple Day

Marulan Rural Supplies for sponsorship and a loan of straw bales for the archery

Marulan Newsagency for sponsorship of the Bake-off

Alan Weston Signs for all of our signs and banners

Hair by Rhonda, Sue Jones and Nerida Tipping for sponsorship of the raffle

Please support these businesses as they have supported us

Tallong Streetscape Volunteer Group

A Proposal to Form a “Tallong Streetscape Volunteer Group”

Proposal to Residents of Tallong

The TCFG are looking for expressions of interest from Tallong residents who might be interested in being part of a volunteer group to enhance the streetscape of the Tallong Village area by carrying out tasks outside of the Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s (GMC) scope of works. The group would operate under the auspices of the GMC and by the guidelines as set in the GMC Volunteers Handbook.

Scope of the Proposed Streetscape Volunteer Group

GMC have a scope of works for the Tallong area that is based on their ability to provide streetscape maintenance services within the confines of their budget.

From a maintenance perspective the Group would enhance the work of the GMC. i.e. edging of footpaths, weeding of public areas, whipper snipping of roadside verges within the Village boundaries, cleaning up of rubbish, pruning of shrubs along verges, removal of new growth trees, maintenance of the Memorial in the Park, maintenance around the “pot” and assistance to the elderly with maintenance of the nature strip in front of their homes.

The Group could also carry out projects to visually enhance areas of the Village eg. Doing something with the corner of Caoura Rd and the Highland Way such as maybe a stone wall with a Tallong Sign and/or some garden beds and improved handrails on the two sets of stairs.

What will GMC do for the Group

With Respect to Volunteers

·         A volunteer induction to overview: roles & responsibilities of Volunteers & Council, Code of Conduct & OH&S Policy & Procedures, Hazard Reporting, Emergency Procedures, First Aid Provisions, Accident/Injury Insurance Provisions & Council Policies & Procedures that apply to Volunteers.

·         Some one-off tasks requiring heavy equipment that would then allow the group to maintain an area.

·         Risk Assessments to enable tasks to be carried out with safety.

·         Provisions for the occasional Volunteer BBQ.

With Respect of Materials

·         Mulch for weed suppression.

·         Plants for revegetation & garden area creation.

·         Temporary safety signage

·         Loan of specialised equipment (following adequate training)

What will the Tallong Community Focus Group do for the Streetscape Group

The TCFG will provide:

·         The organisation of the Group.

·         The liaison with the GMC.

·         Work schedules.

·         Any required Safety Apparel.

·         A post working bee BBQ.

What You Need to Provide to the Group

A commitment to the Group with respect of:

·         Giving of your time.

·         Adherence to safe work rules & procedures.

·         Adherence to the guidelines of GMC’s Volunteer Handbook.

A Philosophy for the Group

·         To enjoy ourselves

·         To improve our knowledge of our community & our Council

·         To feel that we have achieved something for our community

·         To make each working bee a social occasion, some work and some relaxation!

This is an opportunity to take part in a community activity with no meetings, no pressure to be there every time, a great sense of achievement and finish off with a sausage or two.

Newsletters

Tallong Community Focus Group Newsletter March 2011

Apple Day 2011

Excitement is building within the Tallong Community Focus Group and the Apple Day Festival Committee as the preparations for Apple Day progress.  Community groups such as the Rural Fire Brigade, Tallong School and their P& C, the Hall Trust, local church groups, other interested groups and individuals too numerous to mention are combining their efforts to make the 2011 Tallong Apple Day Festival “the best festival ever”.

This year we are asking everyone to spread the word that “the best festival ever” is on in Tallong on Sunday 1^st May, 2011.  There will be free entertainment, games, archery, wood chop, displays, market stalls, competitions, a parade and our ever popular Bake-Off auction. 

A highlight of Apple Day is our food court.  There will be food to tantalise all taste buds.  Sit back and enjoy coffee and a yummy dessert as you listen to the music of Jim Bennet.

 Mountain Dew will be performing at the front of the hall.  Patty McKinnon and Australia Sings will also be performing.  This year we hope to have some surprise guest performers.

Mrs T’s Bake-Off Competition gives one and all the opportunity to display their culinary skills. Marulan Newsagency is sponsoring the Bake-Off.  Applications are available at Tallong General Store, Marulan Newsagency and from our website www.tallong.com.au

Get your entries in for ‘The Apple of My Eye Photographic Competition’.  M&M Earthworks are our sponsors this year. Once again, Tony Sheffield, the Head Photographer of Highlife Magazine will be our judge.  Rules and application Forms are available from Tallong General Store, Marulan Newsagency and our website www.tallong.com.au Entries must be in by the 15^th of April, 2011.

‘The Clowning Around on Apple Day Parade’ is sponsored by Graeme Day at 2ST.  Dress up and be part of all the fun.  Contact Lynn Blazer mob: 0431 772 712 for more details or go to our website www.tallong.com.au

The Apple Day Raffle is big this year and there are some wonderful prizes to win.  A ticket costs only $2.00 and if you win I can guarantee you will be smiling from ear to ear.  Prizes include an accommodation package at the Country Comfort Greenway in Canberra, a wellness day for two at Solar Springs Health Retreat, dinner for two at Trappers Restaurant, Movie passes for Lilac Cinema, High Tea and two bottles of red wine from Centennial Vineyards, a beautiful quilt by Sue Jones, an original painting by Nerida Tipping and lots of other items.

To ease the parking blues on the day, we have off street parking in Bumballa Street.  Just follow the signs.  Handicap parking will be on Memorial Drive, right near the food court (entrance via Bumballa Street.)

Highland Way Road Safety Survey.

The results of this survey show that the majority of residents in Tallong do not wish to see any change in speed limits on highland way. The results were about 70/30.

Focus Group Noticeboard

Tallong Community Focus Group now has its own noticeboard at the Tallong General Store.  Have a look and see what is happening.  All coming events will be posted here as well as on our website www.tallong.com.au

APPLE DAY FESTIVAL COUNTRY DANCE

We are holding the dance earlier this year in the hope that the weather will be a bit warmer.

WHEN:  Saturday 2^nd April

TIME:      7.30pm

DRESS:  Smart Casual to Formal

BAND:  Mountain Dew (there will be a caller)

DANCE STYLES: Bush and Ballroom dances.  Members of a ballroom dance club will be coming.

EATS: Tallong La Pomme Cafe Menu –Tea /Coffee $1.00 Cakes and Slices $2.00 each. Kiosk foods will be available such as crisps, soft drinks, ice creams and lollies.  These will be on sale at our usual low prices.

BYOG & Soft Drinks

Children are most welcome and flood lights will be set up outside if they wish to play on the playground equipment or in the park.

COSTS:  $5.00 per head

TICKET SALES: Tickets will be sold prior to the dance. For information & tickets please contact Mike on 0438 619 846, Lionel on 0418 609 572 or Helen on 4841093

Tallong Picnic & Recreation Reserve Trust AGM.

The AGM for the Recreation Reserve Trust will be held on the 10^th March, 2011 at 7.30pm in the Tallong Memorial Hall.

Work on the playing field has been slowed by the heavy rain that we have had making it difficult for heavy machinery to operate there without becoming bogged. As a consequence quite a bit of shrubbery has resprouted and will require slashing before seeding can take place.

Boral Train Dust Notification.

The issue of dust blowing from the Trains carrying Limestone from the Boral Quarry has been raised with Boral management. I have been asked to encourage you to contact the Limestone Quarry site on 4820 3000 to report the issue. It would be especially helpful if you could call the next time you see it happen, as prevailing weather conditions and time of day can then be noted and factored into a response. The phone number is the site's main number and will connect you with Boral’s processes for recording and addressing external concerns.

Apple Day Needs You!

We need some Volunteers on Apple Day for manning gates and displays. Even an hour of your time on Apple Day would lighten the load for the organisers and help make the day run smoothly. We have some volunteers already but need quite a few more. If you can spare the time please contact Mike on 0438 619 846.

The Focus Group would like to thank the Tallong General Store for their support with many of our functions and with the promotion of Apple Day

* TCFG Newsletter January 2011 *
On behalf of the TCFG Committee, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope all have had a very happy and relaxing Christmas.
Focus Group Members BBQ
In 2010 we had a BBQ for our members to thank them for their support. Everyone who came said they enjoyed it very much and as a result we hope this will become an annual event. It was an excellent opportunity to meet and greet our members.
Tallong History Book Launch
What a success! We had a wonderful turnout of Tallong residence and guests to this significant event in Tallong’s history. Geoff Kettle, (Mayor of Goulburn/Mulwaree) whose family have resided in Tallong for several generations, launched the book, giving a personal and moving account of his strong family ties to the area. Thank you to the sub-committee who worked so hard researching and writing the book. This book would not have become a reality without the significant contribution from Tallong residents who provided photos, records and memories. The committee is very grateful to the Australian Historical Society, who provided a grant to assist us in the publication of ‘Tallong – A Heritage’. The book has been well received by the community. If you are yet to get your copy they are available at Tallong General Store and Marulan Newsagency. Cost is $20.00.
Community Christmas Party
The combined efforts of Tallong Rural Fire Service and the TCFG helped make this year’s Christmas Party a resounding success. The Fire Brigade cooked up a great BBQ and the TCFG provided the salads and desserts. It was all yummy. This combined with good company and the Christmas spirit made for a very happy time. Thank you to the Fire Brigade for delivering Santa to this year’s event. Santa, being as busy as he is at this time of year, was grateful to the Fire Brigade for organising the treats for the children. It was great that so many came along and enjoyed the party. Sue Montgomery was the happy winner of the hamper.
Apple Day 2011
Plans for Apple Day are progressing. We have an enthusiastic team on the committee. This year’s convener is Mike Kennedy. His capable and energetic committee are Geoff Clark, Faye Danckwardt, Ian Mitchell, Lynn Blazer, Lionel Willison, Sharyn Ward, Dugald & Janet Black& Vicky Kennedy. Additional assistance has been offered by some residents. If you can spare an hour or two on the day please contact Mike Kennedy, after 5pm on 48410330 or mob 0438619846. This year you can look forward to more free entertainment, games and giveaways. The Bake-Off is being sponsored by Marulan Newsagency and there will be great prizes for the winners of the different categories. The Apple of My Eye Photographic Competition is being sponsored by M&M Earthmoving. Winners of each category will be presented with a monetary prize. Tony Sheffield, from Highlife Magazine, will be judging the competition. This year our raffle tickets will be on sale well before the event and will be drawn on the day. A successful raffle will help us pay for our insurance and will help us give more back to community groups. With this in mind we will be offering community groups and club’s the opportunity to sell the tickets and then take half the money for what they sell. Sponsors are beginning to come forward and we would like to
publicly thank Trappers Restaurant, Lilac Cinema, Complete Photographic’s, Country Comfort Greenway, Solar Springs Health Retreat, Centennial Winery, Goulburn Tourist Centre and Country Energy.
Speed Limit Survey
Some residents have expressed concerns regarding the speeds limit along the Highland Way and the Focus Group has been asked to lobby the relevant Government Departments to have the speed limit reduced to 80kph. These residents see the Highland Way as being inadequate for coping with a 100kph speed limit because of its of varying widths, 100kph approach to the dip, the narrow viaduct, animals often on the road, the trees which line the road which could result in a vehicle heading for the trees in the event of a sudden stop and heavy vehicles are using the road frequently. With respect to the residents, we have decided to carry out a survey, to ascertain the feelings of the entire community. It is in your interest to register your opinion by filling out the form below and putting it in the Focus Group letter box at the Tallong General Store.
YES - the speed limit should be reduced to 80kph.
NO – the speed limit should remain at 100kph.
Bush Regeneration Project in the area bounded by Highland Way, Caoura Rd and Memorial Ave.
Work has been progressing on the site and it has been cleared of all unwanted material such as
dead, burnt and dying understory, tree stumps left after removal of trees and manmade rubbish, such as glass, plastic and metal.
There has been some survival from the fire, particularly with ground cover and Eucalyptus species. The top level consisting of trees is already well catered for as the taller Eucalyptus survived the fire and will eventually cast off their dead branches. There are many small Eucalyptus returning as well. Some seeding will be required in the SW corner. A good list of suitable plants has been obtained using the Botanist report published in "Tallong, a Heritage" as one of the sources.
Good News!
In 2010 the TCFG applied for a grant from NSW Government Community Building Partnership Program to put solar cells on the roof of the Tallong Memorial Hall and to provide heating for the hall interior. We have just received notice that our application has been successful but as yet are unsure as for how much etc. Hopefully, next winter, we will be able to heat the hall to a temperature that is more comfortable.
Movies @ Tallong Hall
Please watch for our movie program on the Tallong General Store notice board, in your email, on our web site, www.tallong.com.au and the notice board of Tallong Park Estate. We have good news for our movie goers. We now have an amplifier which greatly improves the volume and clarity of the sound. Hope to see you all at the movies in 2011.

Tallong Community Focus Group Newsletter -  November 2010

Tallong History Book Launch

You are invited to the launch of the Tallong history book  
“Tallong: a heritage”

on Saturday 27 November 2010  from 4 pm to 6 pm at

The Tallong Memorial Hall, Memorial Drive, Tallong

Cr Geoff Kettle, Mayor of Goulburn-Mulwaree Council,

will be officiating.

Afternoon tea will be served

To assist with numbers for catering please RSVP by 22 November 2010

Margaret Botticchio (4841 0324 or northman@goulburn.net.au  or

Janet Black (4841 0613 or jlm.black@bigpond.com)

History Book Pre- Order Form - (can be paid to any committee member)

Cost per book:  $20.00  

Name:

Address:

Number of Books  ___     Total Cost $_______

Pre-ordered books can be collected at the book launch. Books will be on-sale at the launch and Children’s Christmas Party as your last chance before Christmas.

Your committee:

President: Vicky Kennedy Ph. 48410330

Vice President:  Margaret Botticchio Ph.48410324

Secretary: Geoff Clark Ph.48410577

Treasurer: Michael Kennedy Ph.48410330

Committee Members: 

Janet Black 48410613           Dugald Black 48410613

Ian Mitchell 48410877          Helen Wise 48410093

Lionel Willison 0418 609 572.

Calendar of Events - Aug 2010 to Aug 2011

At the Movies – December 4^th – movie to be advised

Christmas Party – Friday December 10^th, 5pm-9pm

Tallong Community Picnic Day – Saturday 22^nd January, 2011

Clean Up Australia Day – March 6^th, 2011

Bush Dance – March 26th, 2011

Apple Day – Sunday 1^st May, 2011

Tallong Children’s Christmas Party  - December 10

Together with the Tallong Rural Fire Brigade, the Focus Group will provide a fun afternoon and evening of games for the children, socialising for the adults, a sausage sizzle and a visit from Santa; adults please BYOG. Come along from 5pm to enjoy some Christmas spirit! To assist with numbers for catering please RSVP by 03 December 2010

No of Adults................ No of Children..................Contact No.........................................

Please place this RSVP tab in Focus Group Letterbox at Tallong Store or contact Mike Kennedy on 0438 619 846 or e-mail weathervane12@gmail.com

Vale: Maggie Thatcher

Maggie Thatcher passed away in October. Maggie has been an active member of our community since she and her husband George moved to Tallong. She spent many hours at our local school assisting the children with their reading and was an active member of the church and the Country Women’s Association.  Maggie was a member of the Apple Day Committee from the beginning and ran the Bake-off. She will be sadly missed within the community.

Bushwalking Group

Martin Curry is interested in starting a bushwalking group. If you would like to participate in the group you can contact Martin on 0411 559 064.

Tallong Picnic & Recreation Reserve Trust

Work is continuing on restoring the “Old Tallong Cricket Ground”. Early in the year the trees that had taken over the area were knocked down and any retrievable timber was cut up by members of the community and taken for firewood. The stumps and other debris were pushed up into piles and they have recently been burnt off by the Rural Fire Service. The next task is to clear the smaller scrubs that have grown since the initial clearing and then to till the soil and spread some grass seed.

The Reserve Trust had applied, last year, to the Lands Department for a grant to set up amenities on the grounds and they have now approved the grant.

Apple Day Festival Dance

For our next Apple Day Festival we have decided to hold the dance on the 26^th of March 2011 so that it will be a bit warmer in the Hall. Everyone at this year’s dance had a great time even though it was a tad chilly in the hall so hopefully with the date set for a warmer time in the year we will have an even better time. We will provide more details as the date draws closer.

Tallong Public School

 For more information on our beautiful little Public School, please click on the link below:

Tallong Public School