Armidale’s eighth biannual gathering of all the churches will be held this Saturday night, with a special welcome to the 17 new people who work in church ministry in the city. The 2012 Celebration of Prayer and Praise (CoPP) will bring together leaders and members of all the churches of Armidale to celebrate the richness [...]
Over the years, Armidale has experienced numerous major developments, when large sections of “the built landscape” have been demolished and replaced with some purpose-built massive edifices. Debate continues about whether it was “Progress” – but the raw fact is it happened. During the mid-1960s several prominent buildings on the western end of the CBD were [...]
If successful in its tender to take over the Belgrave Twin Cinema, the Armidale Ex-Services Club has given an assurance that it would retain the existing community charter. Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay held talks with CEO Bob Ryan last week to voice concerns that had been raised with him. “The meeting was not [...]
Police are appealing for assistance from members of the public, after a child was approached by a man in a vehicle in Armidale on Friday. About 3pm Friday May 11, 2012 a 13-year-old girl was walking north on Niagara Street when she saw a man driving a two-door white utility, travelling slowly behind her. The [...]
For a landmark time in life, they are a woman’s closest advisor. The counsel and care of Midwives may be all too brief, but it is a relationship which is never forgotten. The service and skill of Armidale Midwives was celebrated with a special dinner at the Coughing Gherkin on International Midwives Day, Saturday, May [...]
On April 19, 240 riders and 60 support crew took off on their mountain bikes and began the 220km journey to South West Rocks to raise funds for Tour de Cure. Tour de Cure is a national fundraising organisation, this year riding from Brisbane to Mission Beach to raise funds for cancer research, prevention and [...]
Planning for the 2012 Armidale Business Awards is well underway, with a record number of nominations being submitted to the Armidale Business Chamber. “We are very excited about this year’s awards,†said Chamber CEO, Elizabeth Egan. “Nominations are up by 30 per cent, so competition for the Awards will be hard fought.†This year, the [...]
The Rotary Club of Uralla wrapped up another successful Arts Exhibition, with over 180 people in attendance for the opening and over 500 visitors viewing the 350 art works over 10 days. Many different styles of art works were represented, adding to the enjoyment of the many visitors, and many positive comments were recorded in [...]
New England and North West accounting firm Forsyths is merging with Gunnedah accounting firm, Paul and Brett Services (PBS). The merger will be effective from July 1. “The merger between Forsyths and PBS is a natural fit and a proud moment for our business,†said Forsyths Managing Principal, Andrew Kirk. “The merger will allow us [...]
Months of hard yakka and fund raising by community members who built the garden at The Ascent Group’s (TAG) Walker House in Kirkwood St finally saw the fruits of their labour on Saturday. Representatives of the Rotary Club of Armidale, the Armidale Women’s Inter-church Group (AWIG), JobLink Plus and individual donors like Roger and Kerry [...]
