Tahmoor
Population: 4340 (Council statistics, 2001)
Tahmoor was originally traversed by European settlers as early as 1798 - a party led by John Wilson, although it is probable that he had been here before. Wilson was a colourful character, ex-convict, who went 'wild' and travelled with the aborigines for some years in the bush, only to return to the colony at Sydney and act as guide for early explorations south of 'The Cowpastures'. There is no doubt he passed through Tahmoor, on to Bargo and near to the present Mittagong in the Highlands. It is also probable he knew the (Gundagarra) aboriginal peoples who originally lived in this area, and from whom the town's name today is derived.
The word 'tahmoor' is said to be either the name for the ceremonial mound the aborigines used for some of their ceremonies, or the aboriginal name for the 'bronzewing pigeon' found in these parts.
THE LIONS CLUB OF TAHMOOR
(MD 201/N2 Region 6 - Zone 11)
The Lions Club of Tahmoor was formed on 3rd March 1972 and Chartered on 31st August of the same year, being responsible for many improvements to the community life of our town and the surrounding District.
Tahmoor is a small village situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, in the Wollondilly Shire, between Picton and Mittagong. Surrounding villages include Bargo, Thirlmere, Picton and Hilltop The Club whilst it carries the name of The Lions Club of Tahmoor has served the entire Wollondilly Shire for over 37 years.
SOME OF OUR SERVICE ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED: -
Support for Childhood Cancer Research.
Establishment of the Lions Park and Rose Garden in Tahmoor.
Purchase of six wheelchairs for local residents.
Financial support for Ebenezer Lodge at Bargo.
Support to Queen Victoria Hospital, Picton.
Purchase of Wigs for cancer patients attending
the Liverpool Wig Library.
Support for Riding for the Disabled.
Wollondilly Seniors Friendship Group.
Pheasants Nest Rural Bushfire Brigade.
Distribution of community christmas hampers to needy persons.
Support for Careflight Helicopter Service.
YOUTH PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED
Support for all local schools in the area.
High School Scholarships.
Lions Youth of the Year Quest.
Lions High School Deaf Camp.
Picton Youth Haven.
Kids off the Street .
Drug awareness campaigns.
We meet every month on the first Tuesday for Dinner at the Wollondilly RSL Hall, Mason Street Thirlmere, and the Third Tuesday for a business meeting.
Our current membership totals 24 Active members.
IN APPRECIATION
In recognition of the contribution of the Lions Clubs of Turkey, especially Lion Dr. Enzar Tore, in providing free web page hosting for Lions Clubs everywhere, the Lions Club of TAHMOOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES, MD 201/N2. proudly displays the flag of Turkey on our site.
Click on the flag to go to the web site of Lion Dr. Enzar's home club - the Lions Club of Canakkale.
As an extension to the Turkish Lions' contribution, the Brisbane Ekibin Lions Club of MD 201 Q1 (Australia) offer assistance to Lions Clubs who want to take advantage of the Turkish Lions offer, but are not familiar with web publishing. They've already set up many sites for Lions Clubs world-wide, using Lionwap.
If your club wants to be on the internet, and would like some help, leave a message in the Ekibin Guest Book by clicking on the image above. This is a FREE SERVICE, so you don't spend a cent for their work. As Lionwap is also FREE, this means you get a web site that you NEVER have to pay for. - Is that a deal or what?
All your Club has to do it have some-one update and maintain your page, which needs not take more than a few minutes each month. The Ekibin Lions will even give you some tips on that!
