Hometown stories and histories celebrated

LINTON has showcased its art, stories, music and community during LOLA, or Linton on Literary Arts.

Held last weekend, the second Linton on Literary Arts program captured the histories, tales and imagined narratives of the town.

Linton and District Historical Society’s President, Jill Wheeler said her group was an important component to the event.

“People are really interested, have come in with family history from this area and have been looking at photos and talking to us about their ancestors,” she said.

“LOLA’s fantastic because it brings the community together and brings visitors, which is important for the local businesses. We want to revitalise the town.”

The Linton Fire Brigade exhibited visual art by the primary school’s budding creatives, the historical society had an Open Day, demonstrations kept the Forge and old Print Shop busy and the Shire Offices presented Max Kerr’s Old Wares and Curiosities.

Displayed in the Old Library, World War Two memorabilia commemorated D-Day’s 75th anniversary.

Musicians and artists played and presented work along Sussex Street, the Clarksdale Bird Sanctuary was open for walks and riders enjoyed guided mountain biking.

Chris Grigg took a tour around the Cemetery and The Railway Hotel staged play reading, Grave News.

Saturday saw LOLA embrace local sport as Linton cricketers played at home, and folk and blues musician, Luke Watt performed at the Bowls Club.