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COMMUNITY SERVICES

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Bell Police Station

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Bell & District Progress Association

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Bell Community Housing Asscn 

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Bell CWA

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Rural Fire Brigade

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RSL

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Bell Transport Service

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Retirement Facilities & Activities

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Bell Memorial Public Hall

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Anzac Day

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Community Library

 

 

Bell & District Progress Association Inc.

A progressive and dedicated organization working together for the betterment of our town and district.

Our objectives are:   

To ensure that Bell & District progresses by:-

bulletInteraction with Local & State Authorities
bulletInteraction with existing associations within this district
bulletPromotion of total Community Projects

Meetings are held at 7:00pm on the 2nd Monday of each month in the historic Railway Station, Dennis Street, Bell.

More information about the role of the Bell & District Progress Assn Inc. can be found here

Contact: Denis Hillman (President) on 07 4663 1036 or email:

Bell Heritage Railway

The Bell Heritage Railway is now operating as a Committee of Council.  The Committee are applying to become fully accredited Rail Section Car Safari Tour Operators through Queensland Rail and Queensland Transport with Wambo Shire Council as Rail Manager/Operator. 

Bell Heritage Railway Committee Members
Some of the dedicated members of the Bell Heritage Railway Committee.

Ensor Park

Cassidy Street - Travellers Stop - Public toilets, free electric BBQ, children's playground, skate park. 

Bell Police Station

The Bell Police Station is located on the corner of Challacombe and Wallace Streets.

Contact: 07 4663 1220.

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Rural Fire Brigade

Manned by local volunteers, the Rural Fire Brigade is a vital service to the local community. The headquarters is located in Challacombe Street. For further information.

Contact:  First Officer 07 4663 1343 /  Fire Warden 07 4663 1220

Bell Memorial Public Hall

The Bell Memorial Hall located in Wallace Street, is an air-conditioned facility suitable for plays, concerts, wedding receptions, and meetings. The Hall Committee meets on the first Monday of each month.

Contact: 07 4663 1237                                 More Information & Booking Details

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Bell Returned Services League

The RSL hall is in the Ensor Street. Members meet once a month.

Contact: 07 4663 1231

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Anzac Day Commemoration Committee

This group organizes the annual Anzac day Services. The services generally include a dawn service, a wreath laying ceremony and a march.

Contact: 07 4663 1263

Anzac day at the Bell Anzac Memorial

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Bell Community Housing Association Inc.

This Community Housing Committe offers long term accommodation for "independent living" seniors. 

Stage 1: 

bullet"Bell Terrace"   8 modern 2 bedroom brick veneer units were built in 1998 in  Cassidy Street, Bell. 

Stage 2:

bullet"Crawshay Street Units"  2 stylish 2 bedroom stone split-face block units were constructed in 2004.

Details of vacancies on application.  Expressions of interest sought.

Contact: 07 4663 1325

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Bell Transport Service

bullet A valuable service provided by Home and Community Care (HACC), Jandowae Domiciliary Service auspiced by Wambo Shire Council.  The Bell Transport Service is co-ordinated from Bell, with voluntary drivers providing transport for the elderly of Bell & District to and from a range of medical services.  

Contact Anne Gooderham: phone 07 4668 6750

Retirement Services  & Activities

Bell offers a range of activities for everybody, but has some special activities specifically for the seniors in the area.

bulletGet Together - This is a club that meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30pm to 4:30pm for a social afternoon of cards, music, afternoon tea, and general 'Get together'.

Contact: 07 4663 1385

bulletVeterans Picnic - An annual event. Each year district seniors make a trip to the Bunya Mountains for a picnic.

Contact: 07 4663 4744

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Community Library

The Dalby / Wambo Library Board's Bell Community Library is located on the grounds floor of the administration building of the Bell State School in Dennis Street.Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3pm - 5pm, and Friday 3pm - 7pm.

Contact: 07 4663 1113.

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Bell Country Women's Association

The CWA is presently in recess.

Contact: 07  4663 1228.

(c) 2002 - 2006 Bell Progress Association Inc.

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