We all remember the fond tales our parents and grandparents would tell us of the days when country folk went to the local dance on a Saturday night with the family.
Well the Adavale Lane Community Hall Committee is bringing back this favourite pastime and they're inviting everyone to come and join them.
It's a Bush Dance and Dinner at the hall at 90 Adavale Lane, Goonumbla, 20 minutes from Parkes off the Bogan Road this Saturday night, 29 March at 6pm.
"The idea is to bring back some of the older traditions in the country in a modern way," committee secretary Daneille Diener said.
"There used to be a Coradgery Hall out there in our area which was demolished many years ago, and then they built the Adavale Lane Hall in the year 2000.
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"I suppose we've always known of stories of the old Corradgery Hall and the balls they used to have and picnic races.
"It was just a lovely time and I suppose we're just trying to improve the (Adavale Lane) Hall and bring back some more community gatherings."
Five thousand fairy lights and hay bales will set the scene for an old style bush dance, with the Kelly Gang Bush Band providing the night's entertainment.
There will also be a jumping castle for the kids.
The event includes a barbecue dinner, bring your own drinks and everyone is asked to bring a plate of salad or dessert to share.
And of course there will be plenty of dancing, with the hall's breathtaking wall mural that was officially unveiled and opened last March, as a backdrop.
"It's a place for the community to meet, sort of like neutral grounds, and the opportunity to meet new people as well as friends and neighbours that are regulars out at the hall," Daneille said.
"It's something we're putting on for the community, not wanting something from the community, but trying to give back."
Cost is $5 per head and $10 per family.
Organisers are looking to finalise numbers of guests as soon as possible so if you are interested in coming please RSVP Daneille on 0409 827 223.
