Village People are way cool.

Since we last got together on this blog I have downsized. Well not so much downsized I've un-plugged from the hectic world of cities. I have opted for a tree change in a village in the Riverina. The village is an ex-tin mining town with around four hundred very enthusiastic older Australians. The demographic says most of the town is aged over 54.

'Ariah 62,' is the local coffee shop and I love driving past when it is being frequented by the locals. The line up of their mobility scooters along the footpath, it's like the octogenarian grand prix, to see from a passing vehicle. But my god everyone of those scooter owners still has a fire in their belly that is keeping Ardlethan alive and vital.

This last week has seen a well publicised meeting of the town folk where they came together to let their bank know they aren't happy that the branch is closing. They all vowed to take their business away from the offensive bank. Between the Mayor of Coolamon and the local Member of Parliament the town is looking like it may have a bank to fill the void. Support is the word to keep the bank in town.

So today is the Annual Race Day where the whole town gathers at Mirrool Creek to drink eat and be merry. Oh and of course bet on the five races throughout the day. This is a beautiful place held together by beautiful and passionate Australians determined to keep their village alive. Ardlethan 2665, the home of the Kelpie and a great bunch of Aussies. Come visit some time I will see you at the coffee shop.



                                  Town meeting about the bank. Ardlethan NSW March 2018


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