Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba are the last of the villages in the Eurobodalla to get the new town signs. Acknowledging the Yuin Aboriginal Nation, these signs artfully display a welcome to everyone in the Dhurga language common to the Eurobodalla. walawaani njindiwan translates to welcome everyone, hope you had a good journey or safe journeys everyone, and is particularly appropriate for the entrance to a town and village. There has been a lot of work … Read more »
The little church on the hill at Tilba Tilba, Open Sanctuary, is often the place where special things happen. That Bunch of Singers, led by beloved director, Dan Scollay, have sung there many times and returns for a special concert on Saturday, 23 May at 2.30 pm.
Apart from Spring Sing and the end of year concert, the choir rarely does other performances, making this one even more special. Singing, particularly in … Read more »
The third Tilba Lake Regatta was finally held on Sunday 19 April. Forty-two keen paddlers and supporters turned up on a chilly morning, dreading the thought of ending up in the chilly waters of Tilba Lake or, even worse, being handicapped. There were races for kayaks, stand up paddle boards (SUPs), inflatable watercraft or objects in women’s, men’s, under-16 and over-74 classes.
The early races over the 500-metre course were hard … Read more »
For the past couple of years there’s been a beautiful racket emanating from the Dromedary Hotel on Wednesday evenings. Singers and guitarists, poets and pianists, even the odd bagpipe and mandola have appeared on stage for the Drom Open Mic.
Many a travelling tourist, looking for a quiet Wednesday meal, has stumbled across this gem of a night and headed off late remarking that it’s been the most … Read more »
Residents of Central Tilba and surrounds can expect an actual paper letter in their mailbox very soon. You’ll know it’s from Tilba Central Makers Emporium (TCME) because it will be sealed with wax. Inside you will discover a little bit of collectable literary magic. Keep your eyes peeled, or visit the Central Tilba Post Office to get your hands on one before mid-month.
Last year Joshua Humphreys of Heartwood Traditional Building undertook … Read more »
Phil Shorten’s journey to open the doors of the Makers Emporium is nearly at its destination. As I write, the necessary fire upgrades and security requirements are being finalised and the finishing touches are being done to the building. With the Grand Opening planned for a yet to be announced date in March, the next few weeks will see the fitout completed, stock brought in and displays prepared.
Art … Read more »