Tallong Community Focus Group

The Tallong Community Focus Group (TCFG) was incorporated in August 2005 to promote, advocate and foster the interests of the Tallong community.

Our Philosophy and Objectives
Our objectives are to:

  • act in an ethical and fair manner
  • communicate with residents and owners
  • offer community activities
  • generate improved social and cultural community facilities
  • assist all the various groups that make up the community
  • raise sufficient funds to keep the group operational

Our Committee Members
Our Committee consists of the following people:

  • President: Dr Margaret Botticchio (email: president@tallong.com.au
  • Vice President: Lionel Willison
  • Treasurer: Mr Dugald Black
  • Secretary: Mr Geoff Clark (email: secretary@tallong.com.au )
  • Member: Ms Janet Black
  • Member: Mr John Lombard
  • Member: Ms Sharyn Ward

Tallong History Book
History Book Pre- Order Form - Delivery In Time for Christmas (can be paid to any committee member). Cost per book: $20.00
Name:
Address:
Number of Books ___ Total Cost $_______

Current TCFG Projects
The TCFG is committed to serving the needs and interests of our local community. We have a number of exciting projects underway including:

  • Apple Day Festival
  • The South Marulan Quary CCC
  • The Old Tallong Recreation Ground Project
  • Streetscape volunteer group

Updates regarding each of these projects are posted in our News and Events section here.

TCFG Initiatives To Date
Our initiatives thus fare include:

  • Participation in Clean up Australia Day
  • Tallong Village Bush Regeneration & Fire Hazard Reduction Project
  • Emergency Preparedness Seminar
  • Presentation to Council on the LEP-20/20 Plan
  • Annual Community Christmas Party
  • Christmas Cards to the Troops project
  • Tallong Apple Festival
  • Paint the Pot Project
  • The Tallong Playing Field Project
  • The Old Cricket Ground/The Playing Field, now the Tallong Picnic & Recreation Reserve Trust
  • Signposting associated with the Tallong Viaduct
  • The Tallong Village Plan
  • The Tallong Economic Development Plan
  • Tallong Railway Station Platform
  • Tallong Public School Road Access
  • Tourism Signage and Tourist Information Signs

Have you got a brilliant idea for a new initiative? If so, speak to any committee member listed above.

Join the TCFG
Be a voice in the Community! Join the Tallong Community Focus Group to receive membership benefits including:

  • Invitations to Members events and special membership draws
  • AGM materials including president’s and financial reports delivered to your door
  • AGM voting rights
  • Full length, formatted copy of our newsletter

The Tallong Focus Group is committed to serving the needs and interests of our local community.