Get Involved
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Join as a Member and Volunteer
Live locally? Perhaps new to town?
Become a member of the Bell Bunya Community Centre for just $10 a year.
Membership benefits include:• 10% discount on food and drinks in the coffee shop• a birthday coffee voucher• voting rights at our monthly meetings.
There are many ways to get involved at the Bell Bunya Community Centre, indoors and out – from the coffee shop and visitor centre to helping with the gardens or creative hub. Talk to us today about what you might like to offer in terms of time, ideas or support. We welcome all ages and interests. We are also Centrelink compliant for volunteering opportunities.
There are many ways to get involved at the Bell Bunya Community Centre, indoors and out – from the coffee shop and visitor centre to helping with the gardens or creative hub. Talk to us today about what you might like to offer in terms of time, ideas or support. We welcome all ages and interests. We are also Centrelink compliant for volunteering opportunities.
So much potential so get involved at your local Community Centre. New to town? Welcome, we'd love to meet you. View our regular activities and upcoming events listings below.
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Regular Activities
Coffee Shop: 9am - 2pm Monday to Friday (during Centre opening days)
Library Services Officer in attendance: Wednesday 1.30pm – 4.30pm and Thursday 9.00am – 12.00pm
Myotherapy (Kadi Lillis): usually Mondays and Thursdays
Computer classes for seniors: first Monday and Tuesday of the month (usually need to book ahead)
Bell Bird Watching Group Trips: third Friday of the month, usually 8.00am (locations vary)
Bell History Group Meet Up: second Tuesday of the month, 10.00am
Bell Art Group painting sessions: every Thursday
Monthly: visiting podiatrist and visiting hairdresser
Upcoming Events
Airing of the Quilts 2027
Saturday 8 May 2027 |
Airing of the Quilts Bell 2027 is a one-day community festival celebrating the art, heritage and craftsmanship of quilt making. First held successfully in 2025, the event will return on Saturday, 8 May 2027, as a partnership between Bell Bunya Community Centre and Bell Memorial Public Hall.
Bell Art Exhibition
Date to be finalised. |
Hosted by the Bell Art Group at the Bell Memorial Public Hall, this week-long exhibition opens with a gala evening and awards presentation.
Community Group Directory
Bell is home to a remarkable number of community organisations for a town of its size. If you would like your group's details added or updated, please contact us.
Organisation Name | About | Email address |
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A 9-hole public golf course with bar and locker room facilities and a pro shop | ||
Local sporting and social hub. Bell Bowls club offers licensed bar, pool table, green under lights for social/barefoot bowls, bowls equipment, kitchen and BBQ facilities, covered facilities and clubhouse in case of inclement weather. | ||
Bell & District Men's Shed Inc. | ||
Founded in 1965; runs the Bluebelles Art Gallery at the Centre and the annual Bell Art Exhibition. | ||
Centre sub-group; meets the third Friday of each month for a talk and bird walk. | ||
Manages the Bell Bunya Community Centre | ||
The Bell Campdraft committee are members of the Bell Show Society and are proud organisers of the annual Campdraft. | ||
Centre sub-group; volunteer-run organic vegetable garden. | ||
Bell Community Housing Association Inc. | Dedicated to providing safe, comfortable long term accommodation for low income independent seniors over 55. | |
Centre sub-group; keeps Bell's photographs, records and artefacts. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10.00am. | ||
Established in 1917, the historic Bell Memorial Public Hall is available to hire for community events, functions, seminars, performances and displays. Contact the Hall association for futher details.Inspections are available by appointment. | ||
Bell Pony Club is getting back on its feet and welcoming riders of all ages and abilities. Whether you're new to horses or an experienced rider, we'd love for you to join our friendly club | ||
The Association aims to support our community by:• liaising with local and state authorities;• partnering with other local groups; and• promoting community projects.We maintain the Bell Railway Heritage Parkland on behalf of the community. | ||
Annual Race Day in Bell rural Queensland | ||
Bell Recreation Reserve Inc. | ||
Proudly showcasing the best livestock, agriculture and local handmade goods. Don't miss the excitement of our bull ride, campdraft, cattle and horse events, ute show and sideshow alley.The Bell Show - Connecting agriculture and community since 1958. | ||
Bell RSL Sub-branch was established by the Bell & district community during WW1 to look after their community members of the returned services leagues and their families and to celebrate the legacy they have left behind. | ||
QCWA provides support and friendship for women of all ages in all areas of the state, rural and city. Handcraft, cookery, photography, international study are a few of the many activities. We lobby to improve conditions for women and their families. |