Fresh look for historical building

All hands on deck: George and Aleks Kukiel were among the eight volunteers working hard to freshen the Historical Society’s building up. Photo: SUPPLIED

VOLUNTEERS have rolled up their sleeves to give a historical society’s home a new look, in preparation for Easter events.

On Saturday 24 February, eight volunteers at the Blackwood and District Historical Society gathered for one of the group’s routine working bees.

Historical Society member Paul Kukiel said a lot of work had gone into making the building look fantastic for the community.

“The team gave the building a freshen up which included re-nailing some of the loose weather boards and a fresh coat of black paint,” he said.

“It’s quite a lot of effort with the limited hours we have to complete the work that’s required to keep the building looking nice and welcoming for all our visitors.

“We have seen a steady increase in visitors over the past 12 months post the pandemic and are thrilled to be able to collect, preserve and share the historical knowledge of the area.”

The Historical Society will be open on Easter Saturday on 30 March, and will also be holding a fundraising bingo event at the Blackwood Town Hall from 6.30pm on Easter Sunday.

“We enjoy sharing history, and are really proud of the building’s new fresh look,” Mr Kukiel said.

The Blackwood and District Historical Society is located on the corner of Martin Street and Warner Street, Blackwood.

For more information on the Blackwood and District Historical Society, visit their website.