Cheryl Tyler, Mullumbimby
A big ‘thank you’ to the caretakers of Mullumbimby Community Showground, Keith and Margaret.
The grounds and amenities are immaculate and during this time of COVID-19, it’s been a safe haven for families, kids, dog walkers and everyone in this community.
For the last couple of months, the gates have been closed to traffic. But walkers, bike riders, skateboarders, dog walkers, small children, people in wheelchairs and parents pushing strollers have been made to feel very welcome, and have really enjoyed the safety and freedom of not having to watch out for the many speeding cars (in a 10km speed zone) as they enter the Showground via Chinbible Avenue.
With the gates open again a speeding driver was politely asked to slow down. They were told by the driver: ‘I don’t care about your f #@$# dogs’. This type of abuse is not an isolated incident.
Our hope is to keep the Chinbible Ave entrance closed to traffic, except for Farmers Market days, and other special events. The showground is for the community, and we should all be able to use it safely.
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