12 September 2024

Congratulations to the Lake Tyers Beach Hall Committee of Management and local community on the re-opening of the Lake Tyres Beach Hall held on Friday 6 September 2024.

The event commenced with acknowledgement of Elders and Country followed by Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by Shay Terrick. Original committee members, including 99-year-old May Beveridge with Terry Whelan from the 1962 LTB Hall Committee, were invited to cut a ribbon and welcome attendees into the newly updated facility.

The Hall was lovingly decorated and presented by the committee and local residents. Current Hall Committee President, Brian Bolding, spoke about the Committee’s five-year redevelopment journey and Vice President Shane Rees took attendees for a walk down memory lane with stories of the history of the old hall and school.

A stunning portrait of Aunty Phyllis Andy was unveiled. The portrait, a collaboration between Barb Allen and Josephine Jakobi, is a beautiful tribute to Aunty Phillis and Lake Tyres. It was created on linen soaked in the Lake for a month to absorb the essential elements which are visible in the markings on the cloth.

Aunty Phyllis Andy talked about her family background and strong connection to the area and expressed her joy in her acknowledgement in this stunning artwork.

Thank you to the Hall Committee and the local community for their enthusiasm and dedication, we hope the Hall will continue to be a place of engagement and joy for many years to come.