Barraba potters supporting Legacy

BARRABA POTTERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE “POOL OF REFLECTIONS”

 Some time ago the Barraba Pottery ladies were asked to participate in making 1000 ceramic poppies for Tamworth Legacy 100th Anniversary.  Poppies were also made by Port Hacking Potters, Gunnedah Pottery Club and Tamworth Craft Shed Potters.   The poppies were then attached to 1000 white crosses made by Tamworth Challenge Community Service.

 Prior to a special ceremony the majority of crosses and poppies were arranged around the Waler Pond Memorial in Bicentennial Park, Tamworth.

Annie Clough, representing the Barraba Potters, attended the Tamworth Legacy’s official opening of the “Pool of Reflection” at the Waler Pond Memorial, Tamworth Bicentennial Park on Monday 3^rd July.  She said it was a very “formal event”.

The ceremony started with an official ceremony to finalise the installation of 1000 white crosses with ceramic crosses.

The afternoon included; crosses being installed by Aboriginal Elders, politicians, service personnel and members of the public who had purchased crosses.  A guard of honour was provided by 12/16^th Hunter River Lancers, joined by Troopers from the Australian Light Horse Association and members of the 310 Squadron of Air Force Cadets.

A parade of handmade lanterns by local school children, music by local Brent Larkham and a free BBQ by Tamworth West Rotary Club concluded the event.

On Tuesday, 4^th July  the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay arrived in Tamworth.