By Patsy Fayne
This is the time of year we celebrate the valuable service given to our community by volunteers.
December 1 was International Volunteers Day.
The volunteers at the Tewantin Information Centre, also known as Parkyn’s Hut, chose this day to hold their annual Christmas Party. Tewantin Bowls Club was the venue and fun, food and fellowship was the order of the night. All who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves….as you see from the photos.
Parkyn’s Hut itself is an old miners cottage transported from Gympie by owner Jack Hart, to his property at the rear of what is now the Tewantin Post Office.
In 1938, Mr Hart sold the land to the Parkyn family to build a family home. The Hut was used then to accommodate their many guests. 60 years later the RSL purchased the site for car parking space and donated the Hut to the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society. It was moved with Councils help to its present location beside the Royal Mail.
It is now home for the Tewantin Information Centre and the wonderful volunteers who attend to the needs of our visitors 7 days a week.
New volunteers are always welcome at Parkyn’s Hut. Volunteering there is a great way to meet new friends while assisting the tourists with maps, timetables and the interesting activities available to enhance the stay in the Noosa region.
If you are interested in joining the team, drop into Parkyn’s Hut for a chat or give Michael a call on 0401 609 133.
