About the Baysie Rollers
The Baysie Rollers are Bayswater's local Town Team.
Established in 2015, we are a not-for-profit registered association made up of local volunteers focused on connecting the community and activating the Bayswater Town Centre.
Since our inception, we have delivered over 40 different initiatives and events, bringing tens of thousands of people together. The Baysie Rollers are driven by a dedicated core committee, and supported by a network of event volunteers. We also collaborate with other community groups, local businesses, local government, development groups and residents to bring our projects and events to life.
Our passionate and proactive network of community members volunteer their time to make Bayswater a better place to live, work and play. We do this primarily through placemaking projects and events that connect the community and activate our town centre.
We are based in the eastern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. If you're in our neighbourhood, and you love what we do, why not join us!
Placemaking Projects
Placemaking is creating positive changes in a place or area. The Baysie Rollers have completed several placemaking projects in the Bayswater Town Centre to make spaces more comfortable, accessible, active and attractive.
Bert Wright Park Community Garden
The Baysie Rollers worked with local businesses Bayswater Landscapes and Saltbush Landscape Design to add a native garden and landscaping elements to the southern aspect of Bert Wright Park, creating a beautiful community garden.
Laneway Art Space
Bayswater loves art, so we gave it a home in the town centre. We helped establish the Laneway Art Space at the rear of 5 King William Street, in a space that was previously home to a disused carpark and storage area.
Whatley little laneway Mural
The Baysie Rollers helped facilitate the addition of an enormous mural to the laneway between the Bayswater Post Office precinct and the Laneway Art Space.
5-7 King William Street
The Baysie Rollers are currently working on a transformation project that will revitalise the carpark outside 5 and 7 King William Street through public art, seating, planter boxes and more.
Events
Events bring people to our town centre, and keep things fun! We love running events to help foster a sense of community for Bayswater residents, encourage support for our local businesses, and make our town centre a more vibrant place to be.
Baysie Arts & Street Festival
This is the event that put the Baysie Rollers on the map. In 2019 the Rollers held a huge street festival in the Bayswater town centre. It was the first of its kind in over three years and we had a huge turnout - over 15,000 people!
Other previous events:
- Art Auction
- Summer Movie Nights
- Verge Garden Competition
- Lights Up in Baysie
- Live at the BBRC
- Music Quiz Night
- Baysie Loves Bikes
- Artisan Markets
- And so many more...
Recognition
Though we're not in it for the awards, the Baysie Rollers have been acknowledged for our work through the City of Bayswater's 'Active Citizenship of the Year' award (2021) - for initiatives that have benefited the community and helping to activate the town centre.
In 2018 we also received the Town Team Movement's 'Much Loved Events' award!
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