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Convict Trail | |
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The Convict Trail is the name for convict built Great North Road, the surrounding land and historic buildings. From which ever direction you approach Wollombi, you are travelling along parts of the Convict Trail. To make your journey more enjoyable the Convict Trail Project has produced a series of E-brochures downloadable from their website.
The Convict Trail Project has been in existence since the early 1990's. It was initiated by the Bucketty and Wollombi communities (population 150 and 300 respectively) and for its work in preserving the Great North Road, it has been nationally recognised as one of the most successful community-based heritage organisations.For an overview of the Convict Trail in the Wollombi Valley area click here or to visit their full website http://www.convicttrail.org for additional information and e-brochures.
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Garden Group | |
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The Garden Group, which meets once a month, has no rules, no committee, no fees. It is an association of like minded people who enjoy and visit gardens & some of these are established, some nascent: a few lush, many atop a hillside, but all laboured with love. And anyone is welcome to come along.
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Laguna Public School | |
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Laguna Public School is situated 7kms south of Wollombi. it offers a supportive community along with enthusiastic staff work with dedication to ensure a high standard of learning is created for the students within our school.
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Laguna Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade | |
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This is a community based emergency service staffed by local residents. The brigade is trained to respond to fires and motor vehicle accidents. Volunteers are welcome in all capacities from firefighters to support crew.
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Landcare | |
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Wollombi Valley Landcare Group is an association of local landholders who share information and work together towards better management of our soil, water, plants and animals. The group was formed in 1991 in response to erosion damage from floods. We have been successful in gaining funding to help address these problems. Every second month we hold a meeting or field day with guest speakers addressing a wide range of topics. We also publish a newsletter available by email and post.
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Museum | |
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Housed in the historic stone courthouse (constructed in 1866), the museum contains an interesting collection from the rich colonial past of the Cessnock and Wollombi districts.
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Our Own News (OON) | |
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Our Own News, or OON, is written by volunteers and published by the Wollombi Progress Association (although it is not their official publication). OON is published on or just before the 25th of each month.
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Pencil Orchids | |
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Pencil Orchids is a creative writing group meeting weekly in Wollombi. The members take turns to guide the others and the writing is across all genres- free writing, life, fiction, poetry etc. thereby inspiring all to write in their own style. There is friendship and a challenge in penning words with people around you. Anyone interested in joining please contact Jules.
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Pony Club | |
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The main objective of the WVPC is to encourage young people to ride, to provide instruction in riding, and to teach members the proper care of their horses. With over 30 riding members, the Pony Club is an important part of the Wollombi community. The Club meets approximately once a month and holds overnight camps in school holidays. The emphasis is on having fun and socialising with peers.
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St Michaels Church | |
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One of the earliest centres of Christian worship in Eastern Australia, St Michaels Church was built by local craftsmen and convicts in the early 1840s. St Michael's was bought by the Wollombi community in 1991 and is available to all denominations and for civil ceremonies
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Tennis Club | |
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The Wollombi Valley Tennis Club has been in existence for 40 years. The court, set in the picturesque village of Wollombi, offers any day and night tennis for the visitor as well as local residents. Keys and payment are through the Wollombi General Store in the Main Street. Racquets and balls may be hired. Members play on Friday nights and Sunday mornings. Rusty and new members play on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons. Good tennis, and, Welcome!
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Tidy Towns | |
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Tidy Valleys, a voluntary community group, initiates and fundraises scenic, environmental and historic projects to enhance the valley. Supported by Cessnock City Council, Tidy Valleys projects include Floodlighting historic local buildings, Involvement in Convict Trail undertakings, Establishment of Anzac Reserve, Rehabilitation of Anzac Reserve Wetland 2002, New members welcomed no fees.
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Wollombi Public School | |
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Situated in the Historic Wollombi Village this school has been providing education for the district since 1853 and has heritage sandstone buildings set in spacious grounds.
Wollombi Public School provides a small school family atmosphere where mutual tolerance by children of all ages is a key factor, enabling students to interact freely and to learn from each other. The schools curriculum places an emphasis on literacy, numeracy, the use of new technologies, environmental studies and the local cultural heritage. The school’s motto is “Share, Care and Be Fair” and its mission is to provide excellence in education through quality teaching and learning in a safe, happy and caring environment.
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Directions:
Wollombi Road, Wollombi 2325 | |
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Wollombi Solar Group | |
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The first meeting was held in October for people living with, or about to install solar power. Notes from that meeting have been circulated, and it is hoped that a second meeting will be arranged for 16, February, 2008. If possible, the group will get a guest speaker, with specialist skills, to talk on one of the following subjects: - Batteries-Types, sizing, rejuvenating, maintenance, charging
- Gensets_ Types, sizing, fuel rebates, connections, remote starts
- Photovoltaic cells_ Types, uses, cost, mounting and installation, lightning surge protectors, etc
- Inverters, Inverter/chargers, Maximum power point trackers, remote monitoring, PL40/PL60's
- Wiring Codes and Installation.
For further information, please e/amil Graham Kinnear: thebeild@bigpond.com
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Wollombi Valley Arts Council | |
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The mission of the Wollombi Valley Arts Council is to encourage and foster
all kinds of artistic expression within the Wollombi Valley Communities
in order to support and promote artists and our community, through
grants, workshops, activities and programs with continual development and annual reviews
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