Community Events & Information
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & NOTICES
Thanks to The Seymour We Want and Mitchell Shire & Strathbogie Shire Events Listings.
MITCHELL SHIRE COUNCIL BUDGET SUBMISSIONS
Council is currently interested in receiving submissions from community groups and organisations regarding items to be considered for the 2010 – 2011 budget.
Please see Council website for details.
Deadline for submissions is 4.00pm Friday 12th March.
SEYMOUR WORKING SHEEP DOG TRIALS
Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th March 2010
Details:
Kings Park
8:00 am start on Thursday 25th March
Enquiries: contact Di Schrapel Tel 03 5792 1089
AVENEL PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET - SUNDAY MARCH 14
From 10am to 4pm, Regular features include live music and free kids’ art, plus a scrumptious BBQ and plates of delicacies in the Tennis Clubrooms.
LOCATION: Jubilee Park, Livingstone Street, Avenel
CONTACT NAME: Anna Clabburn PHONE: 03 5796 2481
MITCHELL SHIRE - COUNCIL MEETING
Mitchell Shire Council meetings commence at 6.30pm with a closed session followed by the ordinary meeting open to the public commencing at 7.00pm.
Council meetings are open to the public and provide opportunities for public participation via “Question” time. HAVE YOUR SAY !!!!!
LOCATION: Council Chambers, 113 High Street Broadford
PHONE: 5734 6200
Saturday 13 March - PICNIC TRAIN FROM SEYMOUR TO MARYBOROUGH VIA MELBOURNE
On Saturday 13th March 2010 join the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) for a relaxing long day out when the Heritage Train sets out from Seymour bound for the Historic City of Ballarat and the Central Victorian Goldfields town of Maryborough.
The train will depart the historic Seymour station nice and early at 7.00 am. Stops will be made along the North East line to pick up passengers at Broadford (7.25 am), Kilmore East (7.39 am), Wallan (7.55 am), and Essendon (8.35 am) before arriving at Spencer Street Station (Southern Cross) at 8.49 am.
The train will then depart from Spencer Street Station (Southern Cross) at 9.30 am. A stop will be made to pick up passengers at North Shore (10.54am) before the train heads onto Ballarat travelling via North Geelong for an arrival in Ballarat at 12.09 pm.
Further details: www.srhc.org.au Bookings may be made at the Seymour Visitor Info Centre, Cnr Emily and High Streets, Seymour (7 days, 9-5)
BROADFORD FIRE BRIGADE - FUNDRAISER
The Broadford Senior Citizens Club is holding a fundraiser event for the Broadford Fire Brigade on Saturday 20th March, at the Broadford Town Hall (in the Council buildings).
The evening will be filled with food, music and entertainment. A number of bands and musicians are lending their musical performances to the event and some significant prizes have been donated for a raffle, including an electric guitar, a painting, craft items, wine and much more.
Tickets are available prior to the event, or at the door on the night. Make up a table of friends and pre-purchase your ticket ($12.50 or $25 for a family pass) from the Senior Citizens or the Fire Brigade.
For more information, contact Edna Pearce (President - Broadford Senior Citizens Club) on 5784 1811 or Tracey Mallett (Secretary - Broadford Fire Brigade) on 0419 133755
Sunday 21 March - ST MARY'S COLLEGE CARNIVAL
Where: Corner of Crawford and High Streets, Seymour
Time: 11am to 4pm
Rides, spinning wheel, face painting, food hall, produce, cakes, trash 'n' treasure, raffles, treats, and live to air radio broadcast all day on Seymour FM 103.9.
Saturday 3 April - SRHC EASTER PICNIC TRAIN - SEYMOUR TO TOCUMWAL
On Easter Saturday 3rd April 2010 the Tocumwal Picnic Train is scheduled to depart the historic Seymour Railway Station at 8.40 am. Stops will be made at Nagambie (9.10 am) and Shepparton (10.06 am) to pick up passengers.
During the journey a kiosk and bar will be in operation aboard the train providing a range of snacks and refreshments. Special carriages on this train will include State Car No 4 and the former Spirit of Progress Parlor Car. Both of these carriages will be open for inspection during the journey.
The train is scheduled to arrive in Tocumwal at 11.45 am. You will have over 3 ˝ hours in Tocumwal, so you may decide to:
- Bring along a Picnic Lunch and enjoy it on the River Foreshore.
- Dine out in one of Tocumwal’s eateries.
- Enjoy one of the Easter Heritage Train Tour Options (More details see website).
These options must be pre-booked.
Or you can do your own thing!
More details: www.srhc.org.au
Bookings may be made at the Seymour Visitor Info Centre, Cnr High and Emily Streets, Seymour (9-5, 7 days).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST THE RELAY FOR LIFE - 17 & 18 April
Assistance is required in running the Relay For Life weekend. Tasks include: setting up, registering walkers, selling merchandise, keeping the grounds tidy, re-stocking equipment and parking attendance.
Please contact Ralph Willingham on 0419 339 402 if you are able to help out.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY - 20th Anniversary
Clean Up Days are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday 2 March - Business Clean Up Day
Friday 5 March - Schools Clean Up Day
Sunday 7 March - National Clean Up Australia Day
For Mitchell Shire Council support in Clean Up activities, contact the Environmental Programs Unit on 5734 6200.
EASTERN LIONS KART CLUB - EASTER WEEKEND
Eastern Lions Kart Club are holding the AKA National Sprint Kart Championships over the Easter weekend.
Racing commences Friday 2 April until Sunday 4 April.
Spectators welcome.
Canteen and toilet facilities available.
Gates open 8:30 am until conclusion of racing.
SEYMOUR BATTLE OF THE BANDS
The 2010 Mitchell Battle of the Bands will be held at Goulburn Park, Seymour
on Saturday 17 April as part of National Youth Week.
The event is being
organised by Mitchell Shire Council, FReeZA and young people from the local
community - MORE INFO - CALL 5734 6200
VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE WALK - update
Shortly you will see some activity in the median strip in High St, don’t be alarmed it is just us progressing with the construction of “Luscombe Bowl”
The fundraising for the Walk in High Street Seymour is progressing well and if you want to be part of it click on to the appropriate links on the website, or see our friendly people in the Veterans Centre, Station St, Seymour.
There will be a stall at the Alternative Farming Expo in February where raffle tickets and memorabilia are for sale. See you there.
We are grateful for the help of CVGT who will be assisting us in the construction work on “Luscombe Bowl”
Keep an eye out for further updates.
Website: www.vvaavic.org.au/mitchell.asp
Contact: Ross Gregson, Secretary vvaamitchell@westnet.com.au
April 17 & 18 - RELAY FOR LIFE
Kings Park, Tallarook Street, Seymour
A fundraiser for cancer research, prevention programs and support services for people facing cancer.
Seymour Relay For Life teams will take turns to walk through the night to raise funds. The Relay will commence on 17 April.
To form a team and start fundraising, go to www.relayforlife.org.au
For further info, visit the website or phone 1300 656 585. Local team coordinator Robyn Chivers is at 5792 1494.
6 November 2010 - tentative date - SEYMOUR TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Were you a member of Form One in 1974, Form Two in 1975, Form Three in 1976, Form Four in 1977, Form Five in 1978 or HSC in 1979? Or a staff member during this time?
If so, a Reunion is currently being organised for early November 2010 - further details to come.
If your community group is able to be involved, please contact the Seymour Historical Society: Margot Green 5792 1745, John Jennings 5792 2311
Thursday 10 December - 6pm onwards - COMBINED CHURCHES SEYMOUR STREET PARTY
This annual street party focuses on the traditional Christmas story - the theme this year being "Good news".
Further information will be forthcoming closer to the date
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