MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB

GRANT SUCCESS Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms would like to acknowledge The Foundation For Regional Renewal for approving a Strengthening Rural Communities grant for $10000 to put towards stainless steel countertops in the Soldiers Rooms kitchen and servery.

This will bring up to code our facilities, enabling preparation of food for catering, workshops and kitchen hire. We are extremely grateful to continue our work improving/restoring the Soldiers Rooms, and providing opportunities to improve our community.

GRAND STAIRCASE People driving past may have noticed some new decorative balustrade beginning to emerge on the staircase out front of The Soldiers Rooms.

Many thanks to the amazing Mount Morgan Mens Shed for taking on this project! Our intention is to reinstate all of the fretwork as well, and really let the old building shine, making her a beautiful backdrop for photos and events.

DANCE After a fabulous night was had by all at our last dance, our wonderful organisers have planned for another Bush Dance at 7 pm on Saturday evening, 15 April. Incorporating some of our favourite moves, there will also be line dancing and old time. Raffles and bar/refreshments available. $10 entry for adults, and $3 for children. Funds raised go towards Mount Morgan Citizens Club’s restoration efforts of the Soldiers Rooms, and community services.

THE MANSE We are certainly making progress on the house, with fresh paint, tile and floors on the inside. Mid April this four bedroom house will come up for rent at $330/week.

Please email an expression of interest, or call for info. Once rented, incoming funds will be injected into the restoration of St Enoch’s and the Upper Dee Hall.

Please continue to donate to the cute miniature church donation box located at the counter of Wattle Bee Next NewsXpress or online donations at mycause.com.au/page/297958/save-our-history

HIRE- The Soldiers Rooms is available for events, and we have chairs and trestle tables available for events elsewhere. For Bookings call 0419605662 for availability. Members receive discounted rates.

NEXT MEETING Sunday, April 30 at 10:30am at the Soldiers Rooms. New Members welcome. To get in touch, email mountmorgansoldiersrooms@ gmail.com. Like and follow “Mount Morgan Soldiers Rooms” and “Mount Morgan Arts Precinct” on Face book to keep up to date.

Submitted by Kirra Swain - Secretary