Blackwood Action Group

05/10/2026

The Glenalta 100 event yesterday was a massive success! Over 300 current and past residents turned up to the celebration, enjoying music from the amazing Blackwood Ukulele group, history talks and exhibits. There was also a selection of games and an amazing free afternoon tea!

This event wouldn't have been possible without all of the amazing volunteers involved, with special thanks to support from City of Mitcham, Blackwood Hire & Magarey's Orchard.

04/10/2026

🌿 Glenalta Residents! We hope to see you at the Glenalta 100 celebration this afternoon from 2–4PM at Minno Reserve. 🎉

Come along and celebrate 100 years of Glenalta with an afternoon of local history, stories and community.

The afternoon will include:
☕ Afternoon tea and a coffee van
📖 Launch of the Glenalta Heritage Self-Guided Walks booklet
🎶 Music from local community groups
🎲 Old-time children’s games
📚 Glenalta history exhibits and stories

It’s a great chance to catch up with neighbours, share stories from the past and learn more about Glenalta’s rich heritage.

🪑 Please bring a fold-up chair or picnic blanket if possible. We encourage you to walk to the event, with limited reserved parking available for those with mobility needs.

🐕 Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead and well supervised.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

16/09/2026

A massive thank you to all the volunteers who joined us in the healthy-looking gardens at Coromandel Station last Saturday. Have they ever looked better? It was enough to put a smile on our faces – and quite a few locals too, who lined up for their train to the Royal Adelaide Show! Many expressed their appreciation for your efforts.

Our next working bee is at Blackwood Station on Sunday 11 October. If you want to get involved, send this page a message - we would love to see you!

30/08/2026

For those interested in supporting the recovery efforts in Nepal after their terrible floods.

🇦🇺It was such a thoughtful gesture, and one that reminded us what community really means.🇳🇵

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community Geoffrey, Thomas and Bartlett Family 🙏🙏who saw our Coffee for Nepal campaign and took the initiative to bring us a donation box for the café.

This campaign began with a simple idea — $1 from every coffee sold going towards Nepal Flood Relief — but seeing our customers step forward and find their own way to support it makes it even more meaningful.

The donation box is now at the counter for anyone who would like to contribute. There is absolutely no pressure — it is simply another way for our community to help, if they wish.

Thank you, Thomas and Geoffrey, and thank you to everyone who has supported this initiative so far.

From one community to another, every act of kindness matters.

Every cup helps. Every little bit counts🙏🙏

11/07/2026

Despite the wet weather, BAG's Coromandel Station working bee last weekend was very productive with 12 volunteers coming along to assist!

The final result was most noticeable and there were quite a few expressions of appreciation given to our workers by Commuters - on their way to the platform.

03/06/2026

May was a busy month for BAG!

More than 100 people took part in this year’s History Festival events hosted by the Blackwood Action Group History Group.

Participants explored the fascinating history of the Blackwood Experimental Orchard and the community campaign that helped create the Blackwood Forest Recreation Park, enjoyed train journeys through the Mitcham Hills with guided tours of Wittunga and Watiparinga, and learned about the people who helped shape our district at the "We Are Their Heirs" presentation.

A big thank you to the History Group and all presenters for bringing our local history to life in such engaging and enjoyable ways.

30/03/2026

Discover stories, landscapes and people that shaped the Mitcham Hills at this year’s History Festival!

Take a scenic train journey through the hills to explore the Ashby family legacy at Wittunga and Watiparinga, learn how the community fought to save the Blackwood Experimental Orchard and Recreation Forest, or hear the stories of the next generation of Blackwood’s early families.

For event dates, booking details and more information, visit the BAG website:

BAG History Group's main focus is to gather, share and record history stories of Mitcham Hills communities to look after our heritage for future communities.

16/03/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our re-scheduled Clean Up Australia Day event yesterday!

In total 17 (nearly full) large bags plus some other dumped hard rubbish were collected by 29 fantastic volunteers.

26/02/2026

Rescheduled: Clean Up Australia Day - Blackwood

The weather forecast for Sunday is currently looking ominous, with an anticipated 10-45mm of rain. While the rain is much needed, it doesn't make for the best conditions for our annual Clean Up Australia Day event.

BAG has decided to CANCEL this Sunday and reschedule the event for Sunday 15th of March. At 8:45AM from the Blackwood Railway Station, Garden Carpark.

If you can still make it, we would love to have you join us! It is a great opportunity to spruce up Blackwood - and have some fun at the same time.

Send a message to learn more

19/02/2026

What an incredible result from the Blackwood Action Group’s Christmas Tree Festival!

With amazing support from volunteers, local businesses, community groups, and the City of Mitcham, the two-day event welcomed over 1,200 visitors, featured 42 beautifully decorated trees, and offered plenty of affordable family fun and handmade goodies. Volunteers gave hundreds of hours to make it all happen — a true community effort.

Most importantly, the festival raised much-needed funds for our local emergency services. BAG was proud to donate $5,000 to the Sturt Group Fire and Emergency Fund and $3,000 to the Sturt SES Group. The SES will use the funds to purchase specialist first aid kits, helping volunteers reach and care for people in difficult terrain.

A fantastic effort by the whole community — thank you to everyone who helped make it happen!