Category Archives: 2022

This article first appeared in Bellingen Shire News on 8th Dec 2021. 2021 was a difficult year for show societies with COVID restrictions causing the cancellation of many local shows throughout NSW. Bellingen was fortunate in that it not only staged its annual show but public support for the event was at record levels, highlightingContinue reading “Bellingen Show Plans for 2022”

The Bellinger River Agricultural Society (BRAS) is looking to appoint a self-motivated, enthusiastic person to work with a team of committed volunteers. The Position The appointee will take on the administrative responsibilities currently held by the Show Secretary. They will also have an enhanced coordination role covering all areas of the Show.This is a partContinue reading “POSITION: Bellingen Show Coordinator”

Bellingen Show is delighted to announce that we have been successful in two grant applications funded by the Bellingen Shire Council:– One for the Bellingen Show; and– One for the EJ Mantova Memorial Art Prize that the Show organises and runs. The Bellinger River Agricultural Society would like to thank the Bellingen Shire Council for their continued support ofContinue reading “Successful Grant Applications”

The Bellingen Show Committee have held their annual planning meeting, coming together to discuss and plan next years Show. The white board was out and many lists made, what worked in 2021 and what could be improved, it was all discussed. The 2021 show was very successful, many new ideas were introduced, including online ticketingContinue reading “Show Committee Planning Meeting”

The Bellingen Show Committee and volunteers sold an incredible 600 sausages and several esky’s of cold drinks, at Bunnings Coffs Harbour last Saturday. The team worked all day, cooking the delicious sausages which were supplied by Valley Quality Meats in Bellingen. IGA Bellingen once again showed their community support by supplying all the bread neededContinue reading “Bunnings Sausage Sizzle”

We held our AGM on 15 September, 15 of the 16 dedicated committee members were able to attend. Life memberships were awarded to 4 extraordinary volunteers for exceptional service to the Show, Linda Hillman, Susan Lumsdaine, Gillian Anderson and Rick Maunder. The committee acknowledged Linda’s dedicated service,14 years spent organising, preparing and serving lunches, morningContinue reading “News from our AGM”