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An initiative of the Rotary Club of Woodend March 2009
A Monthly Community Periodical
Family Fun at Woodend Carnival Saturday 28 March
There are several reasons to look forward to autumn this year, cooler weather and hopefully rain, the beautiful colours of autumn, Easter and the Woodend Carnival! The Carnival hosted by St Ambrose School and Parish has become one of Woodend’s most popular family events and will once again be held in the St Ambrose School grounds and hall. The Carnival will open from 9.00am to 4.00pm with rides commencing from 9.30am and running till 3.30pm. The major theme for this year’s carnival is Easter, so wear your Easter bonnets and take place in the hat parade and watch will pure enjoyment as the children revel in the thrill of an Easter Egg Hunt. There will be some great rides this year. Teenagers will get a thrill from the new ‘Hurricane’ ride and ‘Fantasy Island’, a huge jumping castle. There will also be a giant slide and climbing wall. For the younger children there will be a carousel, trackless train, a smaller jumping castle, pony rides and a visit by the animals from Edgar’s Mission. There will be many stalls including the ever popular plants, fresh and homemade produce, trash & treasure, show bags, spinning wheel and cake stalls. Once you have found your bargains you can you rest and refresh yourself at our carnival café, which will be serving delicious homemade snacks, cakes, pies and devonshire teas. Or the smell of sausages sizzling, and thoughts of ‘hamburgers with the lot’ may tempt you at our mouthwatering BBQ. You can also try freshly cooked pofferjies, Dutch pancakes and an irresistible childhood favourite, fairy floss. Entertainment will be provided by a wide rage of local musicians and entertainers and Woodend Idol will be held once again, showcasing the best local young talent. An additional interest this year will be the Emergency Services display including some new attractions from the Victorian Police. So come and enjoy a fun-filled day at the Carnival! All queries regarding the Carnival should be directed to St Ambrose School on 5427 1285 or Anne-Louise Lindner, Carnival Committee President on 5427 3056.
First Publication 1997
Volume Thirteen No. 2
Festival celebrates program launch
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival will celebrate the launch of the Festival program and brochure with a special guitar recital on Friday March 27th, 8pm at St Ambrose Church. International competition winner Aleksandr Tsiboulski returns to Woodend to present a recital as part of the launch festivities. He has performed previously in Woodend at both the 2005 and 2006 Festivals, and is looking forward to once again performing at St Ambrose church. Since his last visit to Woodend, Aleksandr has gone on to win First Prize in numerous international competitions, including the 2006 Tokyo International Guitar Competition and the 2007 Southwest Guitar Competition (San Antonio, Texas). He will present a program of music by John Dowland, Joan Tower, Isaac Albeniz, Manuel Ponce and Leo Brouwer. Purchase your tickets at the door from 7.30 pm, Friday 27th March ($15/$10 conc). For detailed information visit www. woodendwinterartsfestival.org. au. Check the website in coming months for important reminders about tickets and accommodation for the June Festival.
Submitted by Yvette Rowland, Publicity Coordinator St Ambrose School Carnival Committee
There will be lots of fun at the Woodend Carnival on Saturday 28th March
Breaking news
Macedon Ranges Shire tips are open to residents FREE OF CHARGE from today 26/2 to end May 2009 for GREEN WASTE! Submitted by Janelle Robbins The New Woodend Star • March 2009
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