The New Woodend Star Circulation of 3150 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.
An initiative of the Rotary Club of Woodend June 2009
A Monthly Community Periodical
Woodend Childrens’ Park
After two and a half years of solid planning, grant submitting and fundraising, the Woodend Children’s Park is finally coming to life for all to see. Kids faces are wearing a cyclone fence inprint as they stare from behind the barrier in excitement at the construction now heavily underway on the Nicholson Street site. Equipment has been shipped in from around the world and installed, and the ground is being carefully shaped into the formations and special areas that will indeed make this a world class facility. Incredible generosity has been shown by local trades donating equipment and valuable time to construct the park, in particular Mick White Earthmoving, Altitude Electrics and ADD Plumbing and Gas which have laid the foundations for BBQ’s, water bubblers, and 3 phase power for potential live performances to be shown in the park for lighting and wired sound. Fencing is due to be built shortly, thanks to the very generous support of Unique Redgum and the services of Neil Turner who will create the front entrance way. Volunteers are looking to build the fence around the toddler area and create safe barriers in areas around the creek. Landcare has been a great partner of the park, and is assisting us in beautifying the creek area further. We have a working bee planned for Sunday June 14th, to clean up the creek area between 9-1pm, if anyone is handy with a whipper snipper or pruners - unfortunately no kids allowed for safety reasons. The park will continue to be under construction over Winter, providing a great deal of distraction for the townsfolk to pass the grey months by. Overall funding for the park has a $30,000 shortfall currently, if anyone has any spare funds available, we would like to stress that due to our partnership with the People and Park’s Foundation, we are totally tax deductible, and can provide permanent signage recognition for this gesture. The New Woodend Star • June 2009
First Publication 1997
Volume Thirteen No. 5
The funds will go directly to additional fencing, seating and shelters. Fundraising is still very much ongoing, so please pop down and see us in High Street on Queen’s B’day weekend and pick up a sausage! Pavers can still be bought at May Five Gifts. A big thank you to all the volunteers who have supported this wonderful cause to date, there are plenty of opportunities to still participate and we can be contactable through our website: www.woodendweb.org/childrenspark Seeing this project bring the entire town and district together, with the result being such an important facility for all community members to enjoy for years to come, has been an exciting, unique experience. For donation enquiries please call Kelly on 0412 420 146 or 0417 440 228.
Breaking Festival news
In just a few days, the Woodend Winter Arts Festival will be in full swing. Here’s the latest news so that you know what’s on and what’s sold out! The following events have SOLD OUT: Catherine Deveny Stirring, Michael McCoy & Richard Aitken Botanical Riches, Flynn Silver, Japanese Drumming both sessions, Don Watson American Journeys. These events are SELLING FAST: Monday Octets, Sunday night Ensemble Gombert, Friday both Flamenco sessions, Saturday night Virtuoso Cello. Some of these may sell out before the weekend. Buses for Tubby the Tuba will leave from Clocktower and Visitor Info Centre from 1.30 pm till 2.15 pm on Saturday. Your ticket to Tubby the Tuba includes free transport. No parking at Braemar. Lots of free stuff: sessions for kids of all ages at the Woodend Library 10.30 am Saturday, pottery exhibition at Woodend and art exhibition in Malmsbury, Pub Philosopher Roger Sworder, local identity Athol Guy. www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au for information page