Our Community
Activities
AUSTRALIA DAY - On 26th January of each year the Blyth community gathers at Padnaindi Reserve to celebrate this occasion. The Wakefield Regional Council supplies the meat and those attending bring along salads and yummy desserts. BYO chairs and drinks.
ANZAC DAY - Numbers attending continue to grow each year at the short service organised by Blyth Progress Association. WRC Councillor for our ward lays a wreath as well as those of the community who may have lost a loved one in any war. A morning tea is held at Padnaindi Reserve after the service.
KESAB TIDY TOWNS - An opportunity for the Blyth townspeople to tidy their gardens and surrounds. KESAB Judge awards a plant and voucher to 3 special gardens which are donated by Wakefield Regional Council. The local community also gets into the spirit of KESAB by collecting litter on roadsides throughout the year.
COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING DAY - Commenced in 1990. The locals and visitors spend the day or afternoon planting trees to green the plains. The group has planted many roadsides in the district, rejuvenated scrubs and planted trees along creeks and old railway corridors. Mid afternoon cuppa and a piece of cake is appreciated and after the hard day of tree planting a free BBQ supplied by the Blyth Progress Association is enjoyed by all.
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL - The major community event on the year's calendar which is usually held within the week before Christmas. The Blyth Main Street (Harley Street) is closed to traffic for the night and clubs are organised to operate stalls throughout the night. The children have the opportunity to win prizes in the fancy dress and decorated bike competitions and of course tell Father Christmas their "wish list". Other competitions include Best Quandong pie, Home Brew and Water Balloon Throwing Championships. This is a great time for the farmers to talk about the past season.
Leisure
LEISURE ACTIVITY GROUP is held in the Blyth Community Hall Supper twice a week. The group enjoy a range of activities including bus trips, BBQ lunches, exercises, indoor bowls, card games, bingo and exchange trips for LAG groups. The group go into recess for the month of January.
CWA is held monthly and is held in the Blyth Community Hall Supper room. Monthly competitions are held including crafts and flowers with occasional guest speakers and bus trips.
PLAYGROUP is held during school terms in the Blyth Tennis Clubrooms. Parents or carers with children 0-5yrs enjoy a cuppa, chat, bus trips and general activities to keep everyone amused.
BIKE TRACK, RECREATION and RSL PLAYGROUNDS are ideal spots for the children to use their energy at any time of the year.
LUTHERAN LADIES FELLOWSHIP is held monthly in the church hall and enjoy guest speakers, devotions and the favourite "pot luck" luncheon. LUTHERAN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY is held on Sunday mornings during school terms. The children enjoy bible stories and activities with the Christmas Story Presentation as a highlight of the year.