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Meet a Local
Lillian, Caretaker at Jandowae Showgrounds
Lillian couldn’t imagine living anywhere else after moving here with her husband 52 years ago. They built a life for themselves in Jandowae with two young children and a transport business. These days her lifestyle revolves around the local showgrounds and ensuring that her local knowledge can be passed on. She tells all the travellers she greets of the fantastic facilities in town and attractions nearby, enticing anyone to stay and join her community. Below are Lillian’s insider tips for living in Jandowae.
Jandowae is...
Relaxed, but it’s also busy. Its a busy as you want to make it. The relaxation comes from being able to pace yourself, work your own hours and enjoying what is around you. It’s removed from the hustle bustle of the city.
Jandowae has changed...
Immensely over the years. Travel trends have become a lot more constant and we are fortunate to have been able to accommodate the growth of the caravanning industry. We rely on their tourism now. I am humbled to be part of the infrastructure improvements here at the showgrounds that mean we can provide comfortable camping but also facilities for our events like the large horse events and the Timbertown Festival we are now able to host.
If I’m not at home, I’ll be...
At the showgrounds. I started as show secretary 45 years ago and have grown with it ever since. I love talking to the visitors and sharing my local knowledge. It provides an important opportunity for me to continue to work for my community.
I always love running into...
Our local characters. There are a couple of people around town with great stories to tell. The caravanners love them too so I always make sure to point them in the right direction.
My favourite time of year is...
When it rains. Spring and Autumn are beautiful of course but I love the ‘green’ that the rain brings.
