Rylstone CWA have been successful in their application to improve the electrical system in their CWA rooms. During peak demand times catering for functions and the show, the electrical system trips out, needing to be reset and costing time. Paul Toole, MLA presented the CWA with monies totalling $3000. A program called Community Building Partnership has enabled the CWA to raise the funds needed. At the CWA General meeting last Friday, the ladies present added the fine details to their food and drinks for the Rylstone Show on the February 24. The CWA ladies will be selling their popular waffles with caramel cream, Devonshire teas, with scones, strawberry jam and cream, sandwiches and drinks.
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Great Riding Rest Stop
The Bylong General Store, 50kms from Rylstone, is an ideal stop for a coffee or a beer, for the many hundreds of motorcyclists who pass through the area. An interesting road with demanding corners, good scenery and good location make the Bylong Valley Way popular for bike riders.
Rylstone Helicopter Base
The recent helicopter activity from the Rylstone property Nylong has been impressive. The area is being used for “Hot Refuelling”, Air Attack Platform helicopters for the National Parks and Wildlife and RFS RAFT (Remote Area Fire Team) dropped in to combat the fires. National Parks and Wild Life and Rural Fire Service activities are administered through Mudgee Fire Control, Incident Controller, Superintendent, Troy Porter. For more information check the RFS App “Fires Near Me” or phone Mudgee Fire Control 6372 4434 or phone 000.
Lock the Gate tour
A bus load of interested people travelled from Newcastle and Sydney last weekend to see the impact of coal mining in our area. Shadowed by up to five police vehicles, the bemused tourists enjoyed the information they learned on their Hunter Coal Tour. Tarwyn Park, Upper Bylong was heavily chained and two security guards were at the front gate, with no knowledge of why they were there. The tour stopped at Bylong for a BBQ lunch after visiting “The Drip”. The group stayed in the Hall at Wollar. During lunch Peter Grieves OAM, a local resident talked to many people about the current situation. The group had visited Bulga and had learned the culture and history of the Wonnarua Aboriginal people and the impact mining has had on their landscapes and places. Lock the Gate Alliance is a national grassroots organisation with over 120,000 supporters. They are seeking communities, free from coal mining and more sustainable solutions to food and energy production. Visit www.lockthegate.org.au.
David’s Diary
- February 17 Kandos Markets
- February 24 Rylstone Show
