The Rotary Club of Uralla

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

Come and celebrate 70 years of Rotary in Uralla with our changeover dinner on Friday 26 June at McCrossins Mill, RSVPs close Friday 19 June - to Rae or Frances, details in poster. Raffle draws, guest speakers, lucky door prizes - fun, fellowship and music! 🎶🎼💃🏼🕺🏻

14/06/2026

Uralla Shire entrance signage project:

After securing funding through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Community Fund, the Rotary Club of Uralla has been working with communities across the Uralla area, local graphic artist Nikki Farthing, local Aboriginal Elders, the Bundarra Lions Club and Council to come up with new entrance and boundary signage for towns and villages within the Uralla Shire.

Following feedback from our surveys conducted in late 2024, we’re now pleased to provide to you the final designs. The colours chosen, horizontal style and echidna design reflect what was most popular amongst the community. “Traditional Home of the Anaiwan People” was voted favourably with “Thunderbolt Country” also receiving a lot of support. Additionally, we have reduced the clutter on the signs in response to many requests.

We’d like to give a special acknowledgement to artist Russell Meehan, Aunty Pam’s son, who designed the echidna and kangaroo graphics that are featured within the final designs.

The project aims to recognise Traditional Owners and boost the wellbeing of communities in regional areas by providing new entrance signage infrastructure that has strong local support, provides a sense of place and positive social outcomes. Our objective has also been to develop a consistent design amongst the entrance and shire boundary signage and create a visible unity throughout the Uralla Shire.

After going through the processes for obtaining quotes and discussions around installation requirements with council, we are now ready to proceed with manufacturing. Each sign will include the name of the town or village and recognise the Traditional Owners, the Anaiwan people.

Through the consultation and surveys, it has come to light that there also needs to be recognition of the Aboriginal groups who traversed across the land known as the Uralla Shire. These are the Kamillaroi, Banbai, Ngarrabul and Dunghutti people. Uncle Greg Livermore explained that this is the best information we have at this time and if/when different information becomes available then the signs can be adjusted when they are required to be upgraded in a numbers of years time. These are ‘living’ signs not static, just like the country they will stand on, they can and will change over time.
These can also be seen on our website:

Town and Boundary Signage After securing funding through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Community Fund, the Rotary Club of Uralla has been working with communities across the Uralla area, local graphic artist Nikki Farthing, local Aboriginal Elders, the Bundarra Lions Club and Council to co...

05/06/2026

Uralla and Bundarra communities are invited to two special free screenings of Just A Farmer this June, featuring special guest Leila McDougall, writer and executive producer of the film.

Just A Farmer is a powerful Australian story that explores rural life, mental health, resilience, and the realities faced by farming families and regional communities. These screenings aim to bring people together, open up important conversations, and remind communities that support and connection matter.

📍 Uralla Central School Hall
📅 Saturday 13 June 2026 from 5pm
🎟 Free bookings:
https://www.trybooking.com/1585602

📍 Bundarra School of Arts Hall
📅 Sunday 14 June 2026 from 1pm
🚌 Free bus from Kingstown Store
🎟 Free bookings:
https://www.trybooking.com/1589695

Everyone is welcome. If you know someone in Uralla, Bundarra, Kingstown, Armidale or nearby communities, feel free to tag or share this with them.

The Rotary Club of Uralla is very proud to support this event

Just a Farmer is an award-winning Australian feature film that follows a rural family after the loss of a loved one to su***de. Set against the...

05/06/2026

Results of the Rotary Club of Uralla 47th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale 2026

The Art Show was held Fri 20 to Sun 29 March in the RSL Memorial Hall / Uralla Neighbourhood Centre.

There were more than 300 artworks exhibited in total and 38 pieces were sold. The People’s Choice Award $500 went to Bernice Daher’s ‘Bridge of sighs by Moonlight’ and the winner of the voter pool draw, Gillian Unwin, winning 2 bottles of wine.

In the Schools Section the following prizes awarded:
Kindergarten; 1st B Ballon, 2nd I O’Neill, 3rd J Thea.
Year 1-2; 1st Q Lester, 2nd L G***k, 3rd N Reagan.
Year 3-4; 1st A Northey, 2nd O Clifford, 3rd L Dyer.
Year 5-6; 1st E Eccleston-Channells, 2nd S Shiffmann.
Year 7-9; 1st C Tobler, 2nd E Price, 3rd E Campbell.
Year 10-12; 1st T Clarke, 2nd M Selta, 3rd C Austin.

The Helen Phillips Memorial Trophy was awarded to Taylah Clarke for the third year in a row! Congratulations Taylah and she’s off to art school when the HSC is over.

Thank-you to our guest artist Amelia Willmer from Armidale, who judged the school’s section and provided interesting talks for the many groups of students who participated in the Uralla Shire schools’ visits.

Thanks to Rachael Parsons, NERAM Art Director for the enthralling keynote presentation about large scale events, people’s engagement and awareness of being part of something bigger than themselves, and the collective ‘effervescence’ of participants.

Winners of the raffle: The painting donated by Amelia Willmer, won by G Brooks, the hamper donated by Seasons of New England won by K Allford, the Dobson’s Gin Pack, donated by Dobson’s Distillery and Burnets Bookstore $95 voucher won by L McClenahan.

The Hospitality Students at Uralla Central School catered for the opening night function, providing delicious finger food both savoury and sweet. Thanks so much to Jodie and the students for the wonderful food and your professionalism! Michael’s Catering provided an outstanding meal for Dinner in the Art, terrific comments all round. Thanks to amazingly talented local musician Ian Willington for the lovely music at these superb events!

The Uralla Neighbourhood Centre provided Devonshire Tea’s on both weekends of the Art Show and is a perfect accompaniment to the event. Thanks to the UNC Team for your wonderful baking, sandwiches, tea and coffee.

Huge thank-you to Major sponsors; JF Kennedy Poverty Pastoral, Uralla Shire Council, Uralla Bowlo, Phoenix Foundry. Others sponsors: Dales Downtown Meats, Seasons of New England, Meralli Solar, New England Engraving, Uralla Subway, Uralla Pharmacy, Burnets Bookstore. The Youth Art competition is sponsored by Uralla Red Cross and Lions, with students winning small cash prizes to encourage and enable them to keep doing art. In-kind support was provided by: Uralla Menshed, John & Gail McFarlane and Uralla Neighbourhood Centre.

Our thanks to the Uralla Tigers Rugby League who helped with setting up the display frames, as an aging Rotary Club we really appreciate your youth, strength and speed! Just wonderful and thank-you!!

Thank-you to the artists, volunteers, the Uralla community and beyond, who support the Uralla Art Show, we would not have a show without your support.

Carol Barnden, Coordinator

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25/05/2026

Newly elected Uralla Councillor Stephen Wright was our guest speaker this evening. It was great to learn more about his story and long connection with Uralla - although he only recently arrived with his wife Lindsay to live here full time.
Dinner was at 53 on Bridge, thanks to Mark and the team 🤩😁

17/05/2026

Rotary Epic Day of Service held on 16 May 2026 is a global initiative that unites Rotarians and volunteers to tackle impactful community projects. The Rotary Club of Uralla decided to use this opportunity to highlight the work we do - the Club was chartered in 1956 and we have been serving our community for 70 years.

Our current major focus is the Uralla Shire towns and villages entrance signage project, recognising traditional owners. We have been consulting with Elders and the community right across the Council area. The Bundarra entrance signs are a combined project with the Lions Club. All the final designs are being created by our graphic designer and we are working with Council on the installation.

The Rotary Club of Uralla coordinates some major events such as; The Art Show, Antiques & Collectables Fair and Thunderbolts Festival, also auspices the Bundarra Garden Festival and Uralla Fairy Festival.

We run BBQ’s at a number of events including:
• The monthly Chook Auction
• Ram sales, other poultry shows and tennis days
• Australia Day
• Anzac Day
• Uralla Arts, Winter Solstice
• Christmas Fair

We support our local school’s presentations with awards and cash prizes, and Rotary Youth projects including; RYPEN, RYAG Sheep & RYMarine.

Members assist on the entry gate of the Uralla Show and Bundarra Show, provide financial support to the Uralla Neighbourhood Centre Food Pantry (at the RSL Hall) and ensure the Rotary Park is kept in good order.

Internationally the club regularly sponsors Shelter Box https://shelterboxaustralia.org.au providing temporary self-contained emergency accommodation in disaster zones, and we have participated in overseas projects.

11/05/2026

Rotary meeting tonight and dinner at the Top Pub! New members are always welcome 😊😄 Regular meetings are held 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at Uralla Bowlo with dinner optional afterwards.

03/05/2026

A great day for a BBQ at the chook auction / High Country Markets. Thanks to Nathan & Neville for our sponsorship stickers on the Sh*tbox Rally car - Rotary are proud to be supporting them. The Rally has been delayed due to uncertainty with fuel situation and hopes to run in July 2026.

20/04/2026

At the Uralla Rotary meeting this evening, we welcomed Bryce as the newest and youngest member! Congratulations Bryce 👏🏻🏅🥳 He is sponsored by this grandfather Michael, whose father was a founding member in 1956. The Club is celebrating 70 years in 2026!!
We enjoyed delicious dinner & desserts on offer at Cafe Fantastique afterwards.