Thursday, 23 June 2022

Back to Bayles Centenary

Ms CRUGNALE (Bass) (10:00): Bayles was aglow for its centenary celebrations on Sunday, 19 June: historical tours, barbecues, jams and scones, food trucks, horse carts, fauna park walks, music played, the old rail line to Yannathan traced out. The gorgeous hall was super packed, walls adorned with memorabilia. We were all delighted with students from Bayles Regional Primary School who sang and performed, bells and all. The microphone went around the room: stories shared, experiences appreciated, and those golden threads that bind a community together the essence of that day. A special plaque dedicated to Vic and Val Walker for their outstanding service to the Bayles community was unveiled. Wayne, Glenys, Jennice and Graeme from afar were so appreciative of this heartfelt acknowledgement to their parents.

A huge thankyou to Jane Coupe and the Back to Bayles Centenary committee, including Frank Scadden, the unofficial mayor of Bayles, for scouring through all his contacts to get donations and sponsors on board; historian Sue Davies, Sharon Patterson, Keith and Netta Wilkinson, Liza Chapple, Coreena Bron, Matt Coleman, Lyn ter Maten, Jo Power, Stacey Rouse and her son Kye, Andrew, John and Jasmine, who between them all rallied enthusiasm and organised displays, booklets, bunting, raffles, tours, posters and audiovisuals; and all who rolled up their sleeves to help at every turn. Add in the sponsors: Koo Wee Rup Lions, Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang Bendigo Bank, CWA, CFA, every shop, community— (Time expired)