The council officially voted to name the grounds Len Towells Memorial Oval. This win belongs to everyone who stepped up to honor Len. Keep an eye on the club website for the date of the formal renaming ceremony.
July 25, 2016
Final supporters
Please lend your support to the efforts of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and the Nana Glen Community by signing this petition which will be presented to the Coffs Harbour City Council Grounds Subcommittee on Tuesday night 14th June.
They are seeking to have the name of the Nana Glen Cricket Grounds recognised as Len Towells Memorial Oval in honour of Leonard Towells, aka Len or Mick Towells, a former life member who recently passed away. Len was a driving force in the Nana Glen Cricket Club and the Nana Glen community and should be remembered for the efforts he contributed to support his local community. He was always involved in the cricket club throughout his lifetime and was instrumental in the development of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and Junior Cricket when other clubs ceased, as well as many years of involvement in assisting the townspeople of Nana Glen where ever he could. He was a true gentlemen and is very deserved of this accolade.
This wish has been something that has been pursued for the past year by the members of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and Nana Glen community and it would be good to see their efforts come to fruition.
As stated before this petition will be presented to the Coffs Harbour Council's Grounds Subcommittee on Tuesday night and it is hoped that as many signatures as possible can be collected before this is done.
Updates
June 15, 2016
We just crossed 250 signatures for the Len Towells Memorial Oval. Email your local council representative right now to tell them why this name change matters.
June 14, 2016
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can show the Council that our town is united behind this tribute.
Reached 250 supporters
June 13, 2016
June 12, 2016
The momentum behind renaming the oval after Len is growing rapidly because of your commitment to our community. Send this link to your local contacts and call your council representative to demand they honor this request.
Reached 100 supporters
June 11, 2016
71 Comments
A no Brainer, 50+ years service to the community of Nana Glen and to Nana Glen cricket
Len 'Mick' Towells - my uncle and as from what I've heard the heart and sole of Nana Glen Cricket! What s fitting tribute!
Len was a gentleman who never shied from lending a hand to anyone in need. He gave many hours of devoted service to the Nana Glen Cricket club and both as a player and as a member. He served as Club President for many years and deservedly received life membership for his years of dedication. A more worthy recipient of this honour could not be found.
Lens committment to the Nana Glen Cricket was second to none. Always at the ready whether it was to work for or play the game. Couldn't think of anything more fitting than naming the Nana Glen cricket grounds in his honour.
Len was the heart and soul of the Nana Glen Cricket Club as a member of the club we would be honoured for our home ground to be named after him!
As you are aware the Coffs Council has agreed to the proposal to rename the Cricket field at Nana Glen in Uncle Mick's honour. If you would like to make a donation to assist the Nana Glen Cricket Club with the new signage, please use the following Bananacoast Credit Union details to donate. Acct Name - Len Towells Naming Sign BSB - 533 000 Account Number - 100 629 217 Further details will be added when available.
Good news. The Coffs Council have finally made a decision regarding the renaming of the Nana Glen Sports Ground. This snippet was part of the 'New council, no dramas' article on page 6 of the Coffs Coast Advocate , Saturday 15th October edition. 'The renaming of the Nana Glen Sportsground created the biggest discussion out of all the items on the agenda. The proposal was to rename it Len Towells Oval but Cr John Arkan said it should include Nana Glen in its title to make it more of a destination. "We need to keep identifying Nana Glen has a sporting ground, which completes the village," Cr Arkan said. "I just want to make sure we maintain the name Nana Glen in the title." Cr Paul Amos said a sunset period should be introduced with renamings to ensure it remained relevant in coming decades. The renaming of Len Towells Oval was unanimously passed and the change in signage is estimated to cost $1500, to be considered in future funding cycles.' So Uncle Mick your name will be remembered by many who have and will use the grounds that you worked tirelessly to help to maintain. May you always enjoy the cricket that you are now playing. We love you and miss you.
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The council officially voted to name the grounds Len Towells Memorial Oval. This win belongs to everyone who stepped up to honor Len. Keep an eye on the club website for the date of the formal renaming ceremony.
July 25, 2016
Final supporters
Please lend your support to the efforts of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and the Nana Glen Community by signing this petition which will be presented to the Coffs Harbour City Council Grounds Subcommittee on Tuesday night 14th June.
They are seeking to have the name of the Nana Glen Cricket Grounds recognised as Len Towells Memorial Oval in honour of Leonard Towells, aka Len or Mick Towells, a former life member who recently passed away. Len was a driving force in the Nana Glen Cricket Club and the Nana Glen community and should be remembered for the efforts he contributed to support his local community. He was always involved in the cricket club throughout his lifetime and was instrumental in the development of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and Junior Cricket when other clubs ceased, as well as many years of involvement in assisting the townspeople of Nana Glen where ever he could. He was a true gentlemen and is very deserved of this accolade.
This wish has been something that has been pursued for the past year by the members of the Nana Glen Cricket Club and Nana Glen community and it would be good to see their efforts come to fruition.
As stated before this petition will be presented to the Coffs Harbour Council's Grounds Subcommittee on Tuesday night and it is hoped that as many signatures as possible can be collected before this is done.
Updates
June 15, 2016
We just crossed 250 signatures for the Len Towells Memorial Oval. Email your local council representative right now to tell them why this name change matters.
June 14, 2016
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook page right now so we can show the Council that our town is united behind this tribute.
Reached 250 supporters
June 13, 2016
June 12, 2016
The momentum behind renaming the oval after Len is growing rapidly because of your commitment to our community. Send this link to your local contacts and call your council representative to demand they honor this request.
Reached 100 supporters
June 11, 2016
71 Comments
This is so important to recognise his efforts in the Nana Glen community. A huge sign of respect. I am a former Nana Glen resident. My name is on the Centenary Honour Board at Nana Glen public school and I know its a huge privilege to get respect from a community your love.
A no Brainer, 50+ years service to the community of Nana Glen and to Nana Glen cricket
Len 'Mick' Towells - my uncle and as from what I've heard the heart and sole of Nana Glen Cricket! What s fitting tribute!
Len was a gentleman who never shied from lending a hand to anyone in need. He gave many hours of devoted service to the Nana Glen Cricket club and both as a player and as a member. He served as Club President for many years and deservedly received life membership for his years of dedication. A more worthy recipient of this honour could not be found.
Lens committment to the Nana Glen Cricket was second to none. Always at the ready whether it was to work for or play the game. Couldn't think of anything more fitting than naming the Nana Glen cricket grounds in his honour.
Len was the heart and soul of the Nana Glen Cricket Club as a member of the club we would be honoured for our home ground to be named after him!
As you are aware the Coffs Council has agreed to the proposal to rename the Cricket field at Nana Glen in Uncle Mick's honour. If you would like to make a donation to assist the Nana Glen Cricket Club with the new signage, please use the following Bananacoast Credit Union details to donate. Acct Name - Len Towells Naming Sign BSB - 533 000 Account Number - 100 629 217 Further details will be added when available.
Good news. The Coffs Council have finally made a decision regarding the renaming of the Nana Glen Sports Ground. This snippet was part of the 'New council, no dramas' article on page 6 of the Coffs Coast Advocate , Saturday 15th October edition. 'The renaming of the Nana Glen Sportsground created the biggest discussion out of all the items on the agenda. The proposal was to rename it Len Towells Oval but Cr John Arkan said it should include Nana Glen in its title to make it more of a destination. "We need to keep identifying Nana Glen has a sporting ground, which completes the village," Cr Arkan said. "I just want to make sure we maintain the name Nana Glen in the title." Cr Paul Amos said a sunset period should be introduced with renamings to ensure it remained relevant in coming decades. The renaming of Len Towells Oval was unanimously passed and the change in signage is estimated to cost $1500, to be considered in future funding cycles.' So Uncle Mick your name will be remembered by many who have and will use the grounds that you worked tirelessly to help to maintain. May you always enjoy the cricket that you are now playing. We love you and miss you.
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This is so important to recognise his efforts in the Nana Glen community. A huge sign of respect. I am a former Nana Glen resident. My name is on the Centenary Honour Board at Nana Glen public school and I know its a huge privilege to get respect from a community your love.