Comments Collated from Dungog Forums Held 11 & 19
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COMMENTS COLLATED FROM DUNGOG FORUMS HELD 11 & 19 MAY 2011 What is your favourite place in the Dungog Shire? Why is it your favourite? Williams River Bridge Hotel - Friday nights, community, friends Friendly community/neighbours Natural environment River - picnic areas along river wilderness areas Pristine clean air Bingleburra mountain Sugarloaf area Mix of agriculture and national parks Heritage buildings Dungog common Timber bridges Chichester Dam John Tucker Park Natural environment - Barrington Forrest / William River - they are unique / near pristine / special places / value natural beauty and environmental importance Scenery - in town and rural landscape looking out from town to surrounds Streetscape in the main street - country feel Scenic drives - Dungog to Gresford / Flat Tops / Mt Richardson Recreation areas - dam / camping grounds Showground - design and spectator friendly Cinema - iconic Community spirit and friendliness of community Seat of knowledge Local countryside Where I live in rural area / natural beauty / environment / friendly neighbours Williams River Main street - lovely streetscape Williams Valley - family history State forest - peace and quiet Mt Allyn - river / views Shops - friendly community Bingleburra - rural views Williams River - Pristine and serenity Green Hills - lack of development The Common Forests and Walking Trails Jerusalum Creek The Natural Environment - Serenity, peacefulness, lack of hustle and bustle, pace of town Home Main Street - casual, friendly, historic, not overcommercialised, coffee shops, easy shopping, intimate, good parking, no traffic lights National Parks/State Forests - camping The Valley - scenic, clean air Home/work balance - in close proximity, no need to travel Railway station - convenient train service Dungog - close/born Pilchers Mountain - unique geological Dungog - beautiful backdrop to Mountains Natural Forests Dungog layout/streetscape Dungog Common Home Built environment Black Camp Valley - Balance of tree farm Home - choose to live In the shed View from home - lucky to live here See the River - sense of peace Coffee shops Meeting people Pub - Social gathering Supermarket - meeting place See the Barrington Tops View from hospital - across town Donation of land for view - lookout Chichester Dam - views, running water, dam Bingleburra - views Natural beauty Rural lifestyle SES - being a volunteer, training Araluen Restaurant - beautiful Main street - everyone knows everyone, friendly The town Parks - fun, shelter, kid friendly Sporting grounds Community spirit State Forest - open area, horses, walk dogs etc Film Festival - great for town Proximity to beach, vineyards and Sydney Great location - picturesque hills, civic pride Barrington Guest House area Home - safety Caravan Park Bowling Clubs, RSL, pubs, restaurants Picture Theatre - unique, convenient, preserve, comfortable Railway station - connections Bus company Dungog Barrington Tops - serenity, camping, Ladies Well Dungog - North Coast Rail, river, water pipeline, 1 hour to coast, vineyards, newcastle airport Main Creek and Teleghery forest Chichester Dam Bingleburra River at Clarence Town - boating etc Rural farm land areas James Theatre Sporting facilities in all Shire towns - good facilities well looked after Williams River Day Use Area - Beautiful Caravan Park Clarence Town - People, well organised, friendly, family. Dowling Street - Unique buildings Williams River - Canoeing Salisbury Allyn River Home Wallarobba Hall - community, energy from people The Williams River - swimming holes, healthy river, relaxing Streets - peaceful, old world charm, can double-park and not block traffic Clarence Town Caravan Park - Beautiful, accessible Chichester Dam - history, nice old buildings, scenic Barrington Tops near Guest House - swimming holes, walking trails Johnson's farm gate The Dump Expanse of rural landscape Home - family, children Swimming Hole Williams River - clean air, wildlife River - tranquillity Chichester Dam Tell us about a great experience you had in your local area or in your local community. What made it great? Dungog Arts Society - Atmosphere SES - being a volunteer, training Dungog Pedalfest - spirit of community involvement Film Festival - spirit of community involvement Fund raising - spirit of community involvement Wilderness environment Natural wildlife - platypus, kangaroos Train to Dungog - great trip Homes into town, park like scenery Welcoming community Gluelam laminate timber production Helpful neighbours Pilchers Mountain Reserve - Spirit, feeling Show Film Festival - contribute to schools through workshops / script reading / quality of work GP Stakes Dungog Radio Camping in the Rainforests - natural experience / different world / special place Community involvement - volunteering in community interest groups Sporting groups - diversity of options Education experience - high quality Dungog Arts Society - highly committed and productive group / 3 to 4 exhibitions per year Supportive and caring community palliative care group Tocal Field Days - experience of being there Anzac Day Rodeo Dungog Film Festival - being in trailer on big screen Running B&B guests happy to enjoy area / meeting all types of people Local employment opportunity allows you to live in area Visitors camping on property and river experience for city dwellers Spending time with kids outdoors / fresh air / swimming pool Being part of community groups - great community spirit No Tillegra Dam group / meeting community members / spirit Finding ideal place to live - just walk out back door to nature Tourism Bringing up children Community helpfulness, friendliness, spirit Tree change experience coming back to Dungog after living away Natural wildlife Vegetarian Food options Community Groups eg volunteering Events eg pedalfest, film festival Freedom - ability to initiate ideas Steam Train - reflection of past and possibly future Tocal Field Day Film Festival Range of Events eg High School reviews, film society, Australia Day Celebrations Welcoming community to new comers Long term links to shire eg 5th generation, big family reunion, marriage Main Street full from the Film Festival celebration People Event - coffee in the main street Friendliness of people in town Friendly environment Local people - love it - wow factor - 40 years Visitor Fosterton River - Rocks, Flowing water Enjoy quiet life after city Waking up seeing sunrise and sunset 5 min to travel across town Friends Community Service Clubs Lifetime friendships Children’s Development Sporting Volunteering - Great experience Local show with NSW participants Neighbourcare Initiatives - community participation High School - Students performances, results, active participants Community Events - Film Festival, Street Parades, Show & Rodeo Film Festival - meeting new people, aussie films Schooling - good education without travel Great place to live - great community, sense of belonging Riding in Pedalfest Film Festival and associated events Family picnics at Shire locations Good place to work and live Forests - walking trails, swimming, picnics People invovled in community via volunteering Exploring the Shire history - cemeteries etc Billy Cart Derby Gresford - Great day, family occasion SES Certificate IV Assessment and Training - learning opportunity Newcomer - interaction with community, friendliness, welcoming Neighbours - friendly Film Festival Party last year Tillegra Dam 'after party' at 5th generation property St Vinnies - chat to everyone Going to school here - enjoyable, old friends Polo championships Tabbil Creek Picnic races - friendly atmosphere, festival feel, community involvement Dowling Street Xmas Party 30 years ago RFS Xmas Party Salisbury - children involvement Working in forests Ability to mix with broad range of people - friendliness and openness/welcoming Welcoming people stop in street and talk Contrast to big city Easy to park Relaxed Local builder - craftsman built Run charity to raise funds High School Rural living Palliative Care room on hospital Feeling part of community What do you most value about living in the Dungog Shire? Safety Clean Air Friendship and community spirit Proximity to major urban areas Hospital Rail Swimming Pool Schools Library Dungog Chronicle Private Environment Tolerance of people Country values - close knit community The environment - natural and built Sense of history - Dungog and other villages Railway / Hospital / Nursing Home Cleaner environment in which to live - less pollution Services for the elderly Variety of medical services and associated facilities Variety of goods and services Proximity to larger urban centres - Newcastle and Sydney Our participation in the Arts Upper Hunter Access to other areas via rail Proximity to city / beach / forest Community safety Friendship and community spirit Sporting / rotary / mens shed / RFS Events - DFF / Pedalfest Clean air / water / environment Natural environment close by Hospital / facilities Freedom - ability to initiate ideas Location - end of cityrail line Location - Proximity to major centres Location - Proximity to forestry areas Lifestyle Security Hospital Silence and Space Local Education Facilities - raise children well Working farms Tip shop Tourism Sense of community Natural Environment Real Estate Values for investment Friends - Friendliness Knowing everyone Caring environment Beauty of valley Proximity to bigger centres and airport Fresh Air Ease of travel through town Safety - personal and property Facilities - Cinema, rail, medical centre, library,