A WIDE variety of crafts as well as work by local artists can be found in the upstairs gallery of the Longreach Cultural Association. The gallery is open from 2.00pm to 5.00pm daily from April to September.

The old ambulance building, situated at 111 Ibis Street, is listed by the National Trust and well worth a look. It was built in 1921 and served as an ambulance station for many years. The history of the building and the emergence of the Cultural Association are recorded in a book, “Saved by the Bell.” The exterior of the building mimics bricks but is actually pressed metal, and so are the ceiling both downstairs and upstairs. One of the upstairs rooms is dedicated as a memorabilia room for the ambulance, which paid a large part in the lives of folk in past decades. Green metal steps give easy access to the upstairs area, and if stairs are a challenge, a chair lift operates on the wooden staircase at the rear of the building.

As well as handcrafted treasures being available at the gallery, markets are held monthly during the cooler months.

Workshops and classes are held at various times during the year. A pergola offers a shady place to sit and enjoy a cup of tea.