Barellan Working Clydesdales "The Good Old Days" Weekend in Barellan, New South Wales | Community organisation

Barellan Working Clydesdales "The Good Old Days" Weekend

Locality: Barellan, New South Wales

Address: Showground Rd 2665 Barellan, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.barellanclydesdales.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Toneale O'Connell, Narrandera Shire Council, judged the Clydie Art Trail and awarded the overall winner to the Barellan Pre-School. Congratulations to teacher Tanya Irvin and her students for their effort. The pre-school received this magnificent framed print of the Barellan centenary parade. #clydieartrail #goodolddaysfestival

25.01.2022 Heather and Emil White with the beautiful framed photograph donated by Lance Fearne for the People's Choice winner. Get your selection in at the post office. #clydiearttrail

24.01.2022 Here comes the boss...our president Bruce Bandy arrives with his team at Barellan show ground. He is travelling with his mate Mick Batchelor and youngsters Cameron, 8, and Millie, 5, Bonetti.

23.01.2022 Our special girls, Norma and Evonne. #goodolddaysfestival

22.01.2022 Darren and Melinda Gavin, Bathurst, with their horses Gracie and Barney, before leaving on the Tribute to the Teams Drive for MND. This couple figured highly in the ploughing at last year's Good Old Days.

21.01.2022 A big thank you to Murrumbidgee Trails for giving us a mention in their new tourism brochure. The brochure is a collaborative effort between Narrandera, Leeton, Lockhart and Murrumbidgee Shires. Check it out if you plan to visit our region. https://murrumbidgeetrails.com.au/narrandera-barellan-grong

21.01.2022 Today would have been the first day of the 2021 Good Old Days Festival but it was not to be. Here's a little look back at the good old days when being in a big crowd was great and there wasn't a QR code or mask in sight. Stay safe everyone and see you next year. #goodolddaysfestival

19.01.2022 Norma Zingel's sister Dianna got to meet our foal named in Norma's honour. The filly is growing quickly and has a lovely temperament. #goodolddaysfestival

19.01.2022 This beautiful quilt was made by Dorothy Clee and is called "Crossing the Stubble". It is from an image captured by Kim Woods of Steve Johnson and his team pulling a Sunshine stripper. The quilt will be on exhibition until the end of January at the Tumut Visitor's Centre. #goodolddaysfestival

18.01.2022 Mick Carr with his horses Albert, 4, Humphrey, and Ernie, 4, ready to leave on the Tribute to the Teams Drive. Visitors to the Good Old Days last year may remember Mick's flashy coloured stallion - a real eye catcher!

16.01.2022 We've still got our Clydies port available - fantastic to drink around the campfire or for a Christmas gift. There are stubby holders available as well. Just phone our merchandise manager Heather White to order on 0429 639 371 #goodolddaysfestival

15.01.2022 Zoe Gavin, Bathurst, gives the crowd a wave as she sets off in the wagon with her parents.

14.01.2022 Our new amenities block at the Barellan show ground is almost complete and the new kitchen in the Carroll pavilion will be ready by Festival time. #goodolddaysfestival

14.01.2022 Chris O'Kane, Harefield, harnesses his mare in preparation for the Tribute to the Teams Drive.

13.01.2022 Further to the previous list of items donated for the Sunday evening auction at the Weethalle Country Club as an MND fund raiser are three Eskies, a garden sprinkler and bags of dog food. Come along and support the teams.

11.01.2022 Phil Cousins and his high stepping mare set off for the MND Drive.

11.01.2022 The excitement around our 2021 festival is palpable so please be patient. We will advise when online bookings open for camping, gate entry and stall holders. #goodolddaysfestival

11.01.2022 Barellan Working Clydesdales committee president Bruce Bandy welcomes new executive committee members, from left, assistant secretary, Ella Watts, secretary, Fiona Kibble, and right, assistant secretary, Rhonda Hogan. #goodolddaysfestival

10.01.2022 Chris O'Kane, Harefield, with his geldings Two Shirts and Scruples with the wagon he made himself passing through Barellan.

08.01.2022 Our new amenities block is underway and will be up and running for the 2021 festival. #goodolddaysfestival

08.01.2022 Tonight's scheduled Clydie committee meeting has been postponed with a new date to be advised.

08.01.2022 A big shout out to parents to encourage their kids during the school holidays to pick up their voting slips from the Barellan post office and ride their bikes around the Clydie Art Trail. The People's Choice award is a beautiful framed print of the Clydie team and will be announced on the October long weekend. #clydiearttrail #goodoldaysfestival

07.01.2022 Our master reinsman and president Bruce Bandy is the man behind the Tribute to the Teams MND Drive.

06.01.2022 Our new calendar for 2021 is hot off the press and would make a great Christmas gift. To order, just phone our hard working merchandise manager, Heather White, on 0429 639 371 The cost is $20 each plus postage. #goodolddaysfestival

06.01.2022 Sadly we have lost three of our Clydies during 2020 through old age or illness. Rest in Peace broodmare, Goldie, geldings Pride and Tas. All foals born in 2020 are well and have been taught to tie up and lead. #goodolddaysfestival

03.01.2022 Introducing our cutest new addition. The little colt was born on Wednesday to his mum Dale. He is unnamed so feel free to suggest one. #goodolddaysfestival

03.01.2022 Buce Bandy and the Tribute to the Teams Drive participants would like to extend their thanks to Richie and Sarah Lees for their hospitality and offering the teams a half-way camp for two nights during the 120km trek for charity. They also extend thanks to the Weethalle Show Society for allowing them to camp at the show ground.

02.01.2022 Norma and her mum Mary. Looks like the filly is set to be the star attraction of the 2021 Good Old Days Festival next October. #goodolddaysfestival

02.01.2022 Our Clydies Snow, Boxhead and Ian on the road through Barellan destined for Weethalle on Sunday.

02.01.2022 Here's the lady with the vision behind the Clydie Art Trail, Heather White with her dog Benji. Amazing effort by Heather to cut out over 70 large and 100 small Clydies for the project. We hope to grow the trail each year across the shire. #clydiearttrail

02.01.2022 Darren and Melinda Gavin with their Percheron and Clydie crosses, Gracie and Barney, ready to set off for the four day trek to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.

01.01.2022 Albert, 4, Humphrey, and Ernie, 4, in the purple.

01.01.2022 The Tribute to the Teams Drive has raised $4000 for MND research and awareness through an auction at the Weethalle Country Club and donations. Bruce Bandy extended thanks to Graham Reid, Weethalle Country Club president, his directors and staff for their assistance and support. He also thanked those who made donations and the successful bidders on the night. There was a great roll up at the club to support the teams. Everyone made it home safely after the 120km trip and are keen to return for next year's event.