Service Groups (Excludes Emergency Services)

A community based group that provides activities for the youth of Bungendore and their families. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Royal Hotel, Gibraltar Street, Bungendore.

Organises commemorative ceremonies and is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Memorial as a community asset. ANZAC DAY Dawn Service - Heather Hubbard and Rose Dunn Ph. 6238 1300. Pres/Chairman Robert Munday Ph. 6238 1342. Secretary Keith Gascoine Ph. 6238 1122. Treasurer Mick Ryan Ph. 4472 4071. Committee Peter Hugonnet Ph. 6238 1237. Light Horse Luke Bayley Ph. 6238 1256.

Meetings are held 1st Monday of the month at the Bungendore Community Centre, Majara Street, Bungendore. Donations to Bungendore Community Aid are always welcome. • Maintains the oxygen cylinders. • Loans medical equipment. • Has an emergency fund for those in need. • Organises a support group for invalids and elderly people. • Acts as a pressure group for health and welfare. • Compiles the Bungendore Community Services Directory in conjunction with the Bungendore Business Directory. • Compiles the Bungendore Community News section of the Bulletin. • The Elma Broadbent collection of books is housed in the Bungendore Library.

Sue Vivash (Booking Officer) Ph. 6238 1689

Bywong Community Association is a residents group aimed at strengthening connections between local people in Bywong and acts as a forum for raising and resolving local issues. Bywong is a locality within the Palerang Shire and lies between Lake George and the Federal Highway, about 30 km north-east of Canberra. President (Nora Stewart); Vice President (Darryl Bourke); Secretary (Anne Goonan).

Meets on the second Monday of the month at either 10.00am or 6.30pm on alternate months at the CWA rooms in Bungendore. For further details contact the secretary. Trudi Tritschler (Secretary) Ph. 6238 1679 - Email Address: tritsch@bigpond.net.au.

Contact President or Anja Meyer (Booking Officer) Ph. 6238 2181

The Les Reardon Hall (located on Les Reardon Reserve in Bywong) is currently used by Bywong Community, Brownies, Geary’s Gap Pony Club, the local Landcare Group and residents of Bywong. The Hall is available for hire and many of the Bywong Community activities are held there such as the annual Trivia Night, Wine Tasting, the Car Boot Sale, bi-monthly meetings and special Council meetings. Residents may also book it for birthday parties, weddings and other special occasions. The Hall has cooking facilities and there is ample parking at the rear of the building. The capacity of the Hall is around 50 for seated dinners and meetings and 75-100 for standing functions. Contact Guy Cotsell (below) or Aiden O’Leary Ph. 6236 9157 for bookings.

Provides information and advice on animal welfare. Cruelty Complaints and General Enquiries: Ph. 1300 477 722

Rotary Club of Bungendore is an organisation of people united to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace. Rotary meets every Tuesday night at 7pm for fellowship and a meal in the Community Centre in Majara Road, opposite the swimming pool in Bungendore. The club welcomes visitors and potential new members. Contact President (Beryl Tarttelin) on 6238 0728; or June Blades, Event Coordinator of the Rotary Lake George Harvest Festival (02 6236 9136).

Wildcare is a voluntary group dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of orphaned, sick or injured native animals. Wildcare covers the region surrounding the ACT, providing advice and direct help to the public. Wildcare also gives educational talks to schools and community groups. Tax deductible donations are always welcome.