| By Kasia Wieczorkowska. In 1967, the Polish Club at Ashfield came to life. This was possible because of so many
people's own financial sacrafice and dedication to a project that would attract now at least
the third generation and maybe even entering the fourth generation of Poles into its world. As many would be aware, this institution has seen very good times and not so good times,
however it is still there. Many of those good people who had a great vision, which in those
days would not have been easy, are no longer with us, however their children and grandchildren
are here to carry on a legacy we hope.
So I am sending out a call to everyone who was a part, who knew someone who was a part or is
still a part of this cultural icon, to come forward with any information,photos, stories, interesting
documents, etc, to contact me on my email address:
kwieczorkowski@hotmail.com
or you can contact me on 0407 405 932 direct if you do not have an email and organise to meet directly to me,
and I will only be too happy to incorporate your stories. I also invite any organisations
associated with the club to be included as well. Syrenka, SPK, Kolo Polek, Seniors are all valuable assets
to this institution.
For anyone who doesn't know me, I was born in Krakow, Poland and came out to Australia with both
parents and a suitcase in 1966. My history with the club is a long one. I danced in Syrenka for 12 years,
my father, Mr Zbigniew Kromka, was firstly a barman in the club in the 1970's and was one of the first
members to start the BBQ which now carries on, my mother assisted Mrs Joasia Bankowska, along with
other ladies including Mrs Irena Mider, during the 1980's and 90's with functions in the club and my father,
my mother and my son have all been on the Board of Directors. I have helped in the Club voluntarily and hope
to be always involved in one way or another. I love the Club and hold wonderful memories of good times,
good friends and special memories. My wedding reception was there 24 years ago, my son's baptism
celebration was there and my father's wake was held there.
I think that this would be a great book to have in our libraries so that no matter what the future holds,
the memories will live forever.
Kasia Wieczorkowska
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