Ned McDowell ‘Garden Guru’ talking with Margaret O’Connor about beautifying the area on either side of the finishing line at the Armidale Racecourse and a short film to highlight this for the next New England Garden Festival
Matthew Tierney from Trains North talking with Margaret O’Connor about the rescission motion at Armidale Regional Council, allowing a 9 kilometre rail trail (bike track) to go ahead between Armidale and Dumaresq by pulling up the tracks
2024-05-10 – James White [Paul Tolley]
Herb interviews Khaleel Merza Jundi, an Ezidi musician from our local community. Khaleel plays his cultural string instrument, the Tambur. They talk about his music through an interpreter and Khaleel plays three musical pieces.
Theresa Chatfield Indigenous Artist talking with Margaret O’Connor about an exhibition at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place. Theresa paints for therapeutic reasons explained in the podcast
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on local Tess Cullen. Tess talks about growing up in Geelong, her artist mother and the family trip to Canada. Time spent at Wytaliba(MO), Lismore, Byron Bay, Bellingen now Armidale. The one constant throughout has been Art. Tess is the President of the New England Art Society and with a passionate group of members run the ‘Armidale Art Gallery’ in the Mall. ‘The Gallery’ is going from strength to strength in its central ground level location. Herb and Tess also chat about some thoughts for breathing life back into our Central Mall.
19/4/2024 Helen Cottee. Hanged in Armidale. [Herb] – Herb shines the Community Spotlight this week on local writer Helen Cottee. Helen has written a ‘Hanged in’ series of books which all focus on the hangman who performed his duties from 1870. Nosey Bob was the first officially appointed/salaried Hangmen in NSW, hanging 72 in the employ of NSW Government. Listen in to this latest and somewhat chilling edition of Community Spotlight.
Rose Lovelock from the Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place where Rose is talking about an upcoming picture exhibition by Theresa Chatfield.
There were issues with our phone system on this day – we apologise for the unusual sound.
The Men’s Shed is a community organization that provides a supportive environment for men (and some women) to socialize, learn new skills, and work on projects. It offers access to tools and equipment for woodworking, repairs, and more, catering to members of all ages. The group hosts special activities like a ladies’ woodworking group and a weekly community meal
The Men’s Shed is facing financial challenges and is seeking support from the community through memberships, sponsorships, and donations. They have started a recycling initiative and are holding fundraising events to help cover their rent and continue their valuable work. The group invites the community to visit their workshop, learn about their efforts, and consider donating or repurposing items
The podcast highlights the benefits of visiting the Men’s Shed on Thursdays for community meals, emphasizing the fantastic atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with others. The speakers underscore the value of shared experiences and community engagement.
A bumper edition of the Monthy Mayoral Interview on this weeks’ Community Spotlight!
2 X openings: Dumaresq dam Reserve Saturday April 13 and The Tip Shop re opened Saturday, March 9 weekends only at this time.
What public and business response has council had to the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).
State of the East Mall. The Armidale East Mall plans went on public display on the 1 March 2024 after Council agreed to endorse the Draft Detailed Design Concept Plans for the East Mall (Draft East Mall Plan).
South Armidale United Football Clubs (SAUFC)/ Armidale and District Cricket (ADCA) joint grant application for undercover portable seating at the Armidale Sports Ground.
Possible closure of the Marsh Street entry into the Armidale Visitors Information Centre car park, with all vehicles requiring to enter via Dumaresq Street.
Proposed Armidale and Guyra Saleyards Infrastructure upgrade? Has council accepted a tender and are the dollars committed?
What is happening with the New England Weeds Authority
The local member Adam Marshall has announced his resignation. Implications for Armidale region and Council.
