We had a room full of people who care deeply about Vacy, what it stands for, the people we live, work and play alongside, and what it could be in the future. The kids once again stole the show, putting the spark into planning and reminding us all of why it’s important.
For those who couldn’t make it, there’s 3 mains ways to show up and be part of the conversation! See below.
👉 Mini brainstorm session with Steph from Rural Aid
⌚️ 10:00–11:30am tomorrow (Tuesday 18)
📍 Vacy Café
Please RSVP by DM or text 0422 137 655
👉 Focus conversation – multipurpose space behind oval
⌚️ 4-5pm tomorrow (Tuesday 18)
📍 Farmers Hotel
👉 Surveys
⌚️ will be sent out to mailing list by the end of this week
📍 via e-mailing list on www.twinrivers.au (sign-up link here!)
Next Steps
From there the info will be gathered and distilled into a formal “Vacy Town Plan”. We’ll throw a launch party when it lands!
If you sign-up to the mailing list above we'll be sharing updates as we go.
BIG Thankyous: Peter Kenyon (our facilitator), Steph Walsh (from Rural Aid), Jim Doyle (for all his heart-work), the Vacy General Store (your catering is the best around!) and to everyone who’s cheered the Community Builders program on and/or been part of the action (you are incredible).
Broader News
Martins Creek Quarry Expansion - Appeal in the Land & Environment Court
The public speaking component of the Martins Creek Quarry expansion court case concluded this morning. There was a huge turnout from concerned community members, and our local speakers did a fantastic job—once again—highlighting the potential impacts on the community if this appeal succeeds.
The hearing will continue over the next nine days. For updates, see the Action Group’s Facebook page:👉 https://www.facebook.com/mcqag
Successful Book Launch 'Gresford to Carrabolla - People and Places'
Brian's Walsh's new book was launched by the Mayor of Dungog, Digby Rayward and a crowd of eager local history buffs at Gresford Bowling Club on Sunday. The book is published by Paterson Historical Society.
It covers the people and places along the Paterson River between Gresford and Carrabolla. The book reveals how a whole new European Society emerged along the river from the 1820s, albeit at the expense of the dispossession of Aboriginal people.
It is available for sale here.
Gresford Community Gallery
On Saturday 15th. March Gresford Community Gallery held a celebration opening for their latest Exhibition 2025. John O'Brien, Executive Director of Arts Upper Hunter opened the exhibition. A great day was had by all! Drop by to see the new works in the gallery on weekends 10am-4pm, 12 Park St East Gresford.
