'Bobby' Woods recognised for his lengthy involvement to the community

At a surprise ceremony at Gulgong Showground on April 20, Mr Woods was presented with a NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders as part of the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival.

"Bobby is an integral part of the Gulgong community and has been involved with the show society since he was 12," Mr Saunders said.

"He still attends meetings and helps at show time, whether it be collating entries or organising the pavilion, and he does this while preparing his own exhibits."

Mr Woods is a devoted father of eight, a grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of four.

Bobby is not only a life member of the Gulgong Show, but a life member of the Gulgong Rugby League Club, inducted into the Gulgong Sports Council hall of fame in 2009, and a volunteer in various other community groups.

"People like Bobby make our communities tick and I think it is great that we have been able to recognise him as part of the NSW Seniors Festival," Mr Saunders said.

"Bobby was nominated for the award by people from Gulgong, and they worked very hard to make sure he received a surprise, which shows the high esteem in which he is held within the community."

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