Welcome to the Autumn Edition of Reclink
This is the second edition of Reclink for 2007. For those of you who have read the previous Reclink, this year the Reclink is teaming with the E-news publication from Leisure Networks.
Inside this edition is information relating to the latest grants, training opportunities and Geelong Sport and Recreation news.
Strategic Planning for Recreation
Currently the Recreation and Open Space Unit is undertaking two strategic planning projects, Eastern Park and Geelong Botanic Gardens Plan and the Greater Geelong Cycle Strategy. Both projects are progressing well. Draft Plans for both projects will be out for public comment before being finalised. Each project has it’s own web page via the City’s website and draft documents will be available on the website www.geelongaustralia.com.au.
Media Release - Work kicks off on Legends Plaza
Work will commence this month on a pedestrian plaza in Kardinia Park dedicated to local sporting legends. The Legends Plaza will be located in front of Skilled Stadium’s Western Entrance and will feature new pavements, lighting, seating, trees and artwork. Council’s Sport and Recreation portfolio holder Cr John Mitchell said the artwork would symbolise the efforts of the legendary sports men and women of the Geelong region. “The Geelong region has a proud history in sporting participation and has produced individuals who have taken on the best of the best, both nationally and internationally,” he said. “The plaza will honour those sportspeople who not only have achieved the top level in their chosen sport but have championed sporting participation and excellence in the community,” Cr Mitchell said. Images of the sports legends, and text describing their deeds, will be incorporated into a series of glass panels within the plaza. Lighting at the base of each panel will illuminate the panels after dark. Acclaimed sculptor Mark Stoner will create an installation of nine large concrete sculptures to be displayed amongst the glass panels. Cr Peter McMullin, Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio holder said the sculptures, at 3.5 metres tall, would be on a grand scale.“The sculptures’ form and scale will draw people into the precinct while the surface detail and colour will invite them to explore the plaza at length,” Cr McMullin said. “The sculptures will follow a serpentine path through the plaza and be positioned as if embracing the display of legends,” he added. He said the Plaza would become a Geelong landmark. “The Legends Plaza is destined to attract a wide audience, not only of sporting enthusiasts and historians but those interested in public art and culture generally,” Cr McMullin said. “The design of the plaza and the selection of the artwork has been achieved following extensive consultation,” Cr McMullin added. The City of Greater Geelong will act as project manager for the $2 million Legends Plaza, which is being funded by the Federal Government through the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. The funding will provide for the development of the plaza in addition to contributing to the new entrances to the north and south of Skilled Stadium on Moorabool Street.
Fourteen legends selected for plaza
Fourteen of Geelong’s all time great sports stars have been chosen as the first inductees to the Geelong Sports Legends Plaza. On Tuesday night the City of Greater Geelong Council endorsed the selection of the fourteen sports people which was made by an independent Legends Advisory Committee. Sport and Recreation portfolio holder Cr John Mitchell, who was Council’s representative on the Legends Advisory Committee, said the selection of the legends followed extensive consultation.
“The first step in deciding on the legends was to advertise for public nominations,” Cr Mitchell said,” from this process we compiled a working list of names.” “The final selection was made based on specific criteria, namely that the person had achieved greatness in their sporting endeavours while also demonstrating exemplary character and integrity,” Cr Mitchell said.
Cr Mitchell said the committee had resolved to keep the names of the selected legends confidential until the project was unveiled. “It’s natural that people would like to know who are the fourteen legends but believe me it will be worth the wait – the project will be a spectacular tribute to Geelong’s sports greats,” he said. Cr Mitchell thanked the members of the Legends Advisory Committee for their contribution. “The members did an outstanding job in sorting through the nominations and determining the first fourteen inductees – given the wealth of sporting talent in Geelong it was no small task. The City of Greater Geelong will act as project manager for the $2 million Legends Plaza, which is being funded by the Federal Government through the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. The funding will provide for the development of the plaza in addition to contributing to the new entrances to the north and south of Skilled Stadium on Moorabool Street.
Media Inquiries:
Darryn Chiller,
Senior Media Officer,
Ph: 5227 0811
Mob: 0417 302 068
Grants
Communities Together Scheme
Eligible organisations: Community organisations with incorporation status
Availability: Funding is offered once a year. Closing date is 25 May 2007.
This scheme supports the development and staging of festivals and celebrations which are inclusive of a wide range of community members. The primary focus of this scheme is on the role festivals and celebrations have in contributing to healthy and vibrant communities and promoting the mental health and wellbeing of community members. Grants up to $10,000 per festival/celebration are available.
For information regarding this grant please go to the below link http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Content.aspx?topicID=184
Country Action Grants Scheme (CAGS) & Victalent
The Country Action Grant Scheme aims to increase the capacity of community sport and recreation organisations in rural Victoria. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for three project types: Improving Organisations, Enhancing Ckills and Including Everyone.
Please note that this year the CAGS and Victalent have been changed so the applications are open all year round!!
Applications recieved by 27th October will be considered during the first assessment phase. Subsequent applications recieved by 16 March 2007 will be considered during the second assessment phase. If your project is to commence before 20 June 2007, your application must be recieved by 27 October 2006. Applications will remain valid for 12 months except where projects are tied to a particular time frame.
Remember that the Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent are separate, with separate guidelines and application forms.
Eligible clubs and organisations may apply for one grant of up to $5,000 under one of the CAGS, they may also apply for up to two $500 Victalent travel assistance grants.
For further information, guidelines & application forms visit: www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au
Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Program
The Sporting Uniform Grants Program will help Victorian clubs, organisations and community groups to purchanse necessary uniform and footwear items essential for playing sport.
The grants are up to $1,000 per club and applications close 3rd September 2007.
For further information visit www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au
Round 3 Community Water Grants
On 23 April, the Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Malcolm Turnbull and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation, Senator Eric Abetz, called for applications for the third round of Community Water Grants.
For everything you need to know about Round 3 including application closing dates, how to apply, application guidelines and promotional brochure, go to www.communitywatergrants.gov.au
Country Football & Netball Program
Funding to assist country football and netball clubs to develop facilities in particular areas of need including: football, netball and umpire facilities, shared community, club and social facilities, multi-use facilities or lighting.
Eligibility
Football and netball clubs in rural, regional and outer metropolitan Victoria can submit an epxression of interest through their local council
Funding range of grant
Up to $60,000
Open Dates
23 June 2006 -
This Program is open for applications on an ongoing basis
Program Guidelines
http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/web18/rwpgslib.nsf/GraphicFiles/ProgramGuidelines_CFNP/$file/ProgramGuidelines_CFNP.pdf
and
http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/web18/rwpgslib.nsf/GraphicFiles/InKindLabour/$file/InKindLabour.doc
Emergency Facility and Equipment Replacement fund
Applications can be made year round to assist local sport and recreation clubs to replace essential equipment lost or destroyed due to fire, flood or theft. For information and applications, please contact: the Manager Community Networks on 1300 366 356 or e-mail: info@sport.vic.gov.au
Grant Websites
For all the latest government grants in Victoria visit www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au
To access the commonwealth community grant site visit www.grantslink.gov.au/index.htm
A guide to community grants for all states and territories visit http://aph.gov.au./library/itguide/sp/spgrants/htm
Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation Grants http://www.sport.vic.gov.au/web9/dvcsrv.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/grants+&+funding
Funding Sources
www.ausport.gov.au/funding/otherfunds.asp
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Lara Football/Netball development
CoGG, in conjunction with the Lara Secondary College have just completed the major upgrade of an existing asphalt outdoor court area on the College grounds to provide 2 state-of-the-art Rebound Ace netball courts and 1 basketball court. The netball courts have lights installed to allow night training for the upcoming season, and under the agreement with the College, the teams will have access to school facilities on match days for storage and general administration duties.
Lara Cricket Nets
In a joint project between the Lara Sports Club and COGG the cricket nets at Lara Recreation Reserve were upgraded before the commencement of the 2006 / 2007 cricket season. This project was significant as the club contributed financially to the works.
The result is a 4 hard wicket practice facility with an accompanying turf table. The pitches were reorientated to enable the batsmen to hit back out onto the oval rather than towards Mill road. New black powder coated fencing was also installed. This facility is highly utilised by the sporting club and the general community
Bellarine Rail Trail Family Fun Day
The Bellarine Rail Trail Family Fun Day was held on Sunday 1st April 2007 at the Drysdale Railway Station. The Event began at 10.15am when 220 participants were led out onto the Bellarine Rail Trail by the Newtown Pipe Band. Participants chose to walk or cycle one of three different routes (of varying distances) on the Trail and stopped to take advantage of the free activities and entertainment along the way.
Walkers and cyclists caught the Bellarine Railway steam train back to Drysdale Railway Station where they enjoyed a free sausage sizzle and further entertainment.
Event organisers wish to thank Cr Rod Macdonald, Cr Tom O’Connor, Friends of Bellarine Rail Trail, Geelong Steam Preservation Society, Leopold Lions Club, Newtown Pipe Band, Tattersals Funeral Care and the other volunteers who kindly assisted in making the day a success.
Volunteer Profile - FRED COOK Friends of Bellarine Rail Trail
Fred Cook was present on the opening day of the Bellarine Rail Trail in 2001, where people in the community were invited to become involved with the initial plantings on the Trail, and he has been heavily involved and committed to its development ever since.
Fred holds several key positions including Friends of Bellarine Rail Trail (FoBRT) representative on the Bellarine Rail Trail Advisory Committee and Swan Bay Integrated Catchment Management Committee and FoBRT Works Coordinator.
Fred is heavily involved in the identifying and implementation Rail Trail areas to be developed with revegetation works and new furniture items. Since 2002 the Friends group have planted over 20,000 indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses on the trail - all work predominately organised by Fred. Fred has been, and still is, developing what has now come to be known as “Friends Park” at Curlewis, a delightful landscaped picnic area mid point on the Trail, that was in recent times a left-over and forgotten gravel relic of the former Curlewis Railway Station. Within the Park Fred has planted an “Avenue of Honour” for the Ocean Grove RSL, in memory of those who did not return. Fred has dedicated many hours of his time to personally propagate, plan, create, water and protect this now very valuable community asset, the ambience of which is enjoyed daily by local & tourist hikers, joggers & cyclists.
Eastern Park Croquet Club
The Eastern Park Croquet Club is one of the oldest croquet clubs in Geelong District and may well be one of the oldest known croquet clubs in Victoria, was founded in 1912. Basically the building as it stands today, has been as originally constructed all but a small extension to the eastern end of the building. The Club has a small but vibrant group of members that love the game and are passionate about the current and future prospects of the club.
Given that the building was in a relatively poor state the club was lucky enough to secure funding from two key sources. A grant of $18,000, and a 6 month work for the dole scheme provided by “Matchworks”, and a further $20,000 provided by the City of Greater Geelong, courtesy of a Discretionary Grant driven by Cr John Mitchell.
Priorities for the works were put forward by the committee, Work commenced back in September 2006. The work for the dole participants were instrumental in doing all the stripping back of the interior and exterior paintwork of the entire building except for the roof and gable areas which were completed by the City of Greater Geelong’s preferred suppliers. Matchworks staff carried out all works to replace old wire fencing with new federation wire, and renew the original posts, gates etc.
The City of Greater Geelong applied to Heritage Victoria for consent/permits for color schemes and building design alterations. Council’s preferred suppliers were engaged to complete the following:
1. Rewire the building in total and supply new lighting.
2. Supply new water meters and general plumbing improvements.
3. Building Improvements – refitting of new eaves, repairs to gables, and roofing frame.
3. Repairs, sanding and re sheening of existing timber floor.
4. Architects drawings for new shelters and shed, Engineers design drawings for footings.
5. Street traffic management for fencing alterations.
Matchwork’s recently instigated a celebratory luncheon and official opening of the building on the 13th April. Representatives from Matchwork’s, club members, volunteers, Council representative officers and Cr Mitchell and Abley attended. At the opening Cr Mitchell announced a further $10,000 to be allocated to the club for works to improve the kitchen facilities to the delight of the members. Stage two commencing in a few months will see Matchwork’s involved once again providing labor for the construction of the new players shelters and new shed.
The club has indicated that they would like to explore the option of re furbishing the old kitchen with the Proposed $10,000. They have asked the City of Greater Geelong to provide information and assistance once again to roll out the project.
Club Network
With over 1600 sporting and recreation clubs within the Barwon Region, Leisure Networks in partnership with 4 Local Government Authorities (City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Colac Otway Shire and Borough of Queenscliff) are continually looking at ways of providing:
- support for clubs in their activities
- access to training and resources;
- and assistance for volunteers.
Why a Network?
The ever growing demand for professionalism and compliance from sport and recreation organisations, pose real challenges to local clubs and volunteers and ongoing assistance and resources are required. It is also recognised that clubs can learn a great deal from each other and that opportunities to bring volunteers together to share their ideas and initiatives is worthwhile.
The Network will bring club representatives together with staff from key support and funding agencies as a means of keeping volunteers informed, providing relevant training where needed and lessening workloads.
Whats In It for Our Club?
- Free training and ongoing advice for Club Network Members;
- Up to date information about funding avenues and available grants
- Provision of planning materials to assist your club to develop and work towards identified goals
- Opportunities to find out how other clubs are tackling issues
- Association with representatives from key support agencies.
What Would Happen at Club Network Meetings?
Club Network evening meetings will be held on a bi monthly basis. Each meeting will:
- Involve some training or practical support eg. assistance with grant writing;
- Provide information about current happenings, resources from a local and broader perspective;
- Provide key agencies with the chance to hear and respond to current issues and;
- Time spent sharing good practice ideas.
What Do We Need to Do to Become Involved?
- Contact Caroline Jordan, Leisure Networks on 5224 9927 or jordie@leisurenetworks.org for a registration form.
- Nominate a Network Contact (an active member of the club with an E-mail address);
- Commit to sending club representation to Network Meetings;
- Be prepared to share your good practice ideas with others.
Geelong Club Network
14th May – 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Sports House, Skilled Stadium
Topic – Being an effective leader
Queenscliff Club Network
14th May - 7.30pm – 9.30
Pt Lonsdale Bowls Club
Topic - Legal Responsibilities
To register for Club Network, contact Jordie on 5224 9927 or jordie@leisurenetworks.org
Club Development Questionnaire
Recently Leisure Networks sent out a club questionnaire asking them to outline the issues affecting their club. The results have been fantastic. As we are reading through each of the returned questionnaires, we are seeing similarities in the areas of increasing members, getting volunteers, funding and sponsorship etc.
By collating this information we can deliver a better service that helps your club reach its goals.
To all the clubs who have completed this questionnaire we thank you and please ignore this reminder below
It is not too late to be involved
If you would like to have your views heard please complete the questionnaire by 10th May.
Below is the Online Club Development Questionnaire link:
http://www.leisurenetworks.org/club_development/Club%20Network%20Questionnal.html
If you would like a hard copy to take back to your clubs committee meetings please contact Jarrod Westwood on 52249934 or via email jarrod@leisurenetworks.org
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week will be celebrated from the 14th – 19th May and this is a great opportunity to acknowledge and reward the contributions that your volunteers give to your club.
Geelong Volunteer Resource Centre National are launching National Volunteer week on Monday 14th May and would like to extend the invite to any sport and recreation club who would like to say “thanks” to their volunteers.
The Launch is to be held at The Arena, Victoria Street, North Geelong (Melway Ref. Page 226 A8) from 9.30am – 3.00pm. The day will be full of activities, health and well- being workshops and good food and company.
Should you wish to attend please RSVP to the Geelong Volunteer Resource Centre on 52211377
The Welcoming inclusive club
What was your first impression when joining a sporting club? Was it a good or bad experience? Did you become a member of the club?
The first impression an individual experiences when approaching a club often determines if they become a member or not. It is important sporting clubs realise this and ensure they have "welcoming" initiatives in place, whether they be formal or informal.
Sport Induction and Orientation is defined as "programs and initiatives that assist everyone involved (including participants/players, coaches, officials, administrators and spectators) to feel welcome and informed about the working of the club."
There are different stages of induction. A traditional induction could be the introduction of a person into a new environment and role. For example, a volunteer may be introduced to a club and their role. 'Sport Induction and Orientation' initiatives are needed at national, state or club level and should be designed not only for new members but for new coaches, officials, administrators and spectators.
There are four categories of 'Sport Induction and Orientation':
1. Participation Beginner programs - introduce a person to the sporting activity for the first time.
2. Club Welcoming initiatives - introduce a person to a club, its personnel and the physical and social environment.
3. Mentoring programs - assist and support an inexperienced person into a new role or activity. Usually an experienced person will provide advice and support for the inexperienced person.
4. Volunteer Induction/Orientation - a volunteer is introduced to the club, the environment and their role. This may include the provision of a club information kit, and a role description.
Examples of these four category areas were provided through case studies at the PFH (Partnerships for Health) Meeting. They outlined existing programs in Victoria and facilitated discussion on potential initiatives the network group could consider for their own sports.
For example:
Participation Beginner Programs
Matthew Loughnane - Program Manager of Victorian Golf Association presented the 'Golf for Me' program which aims to ease beginners into golf through introductory clinics, on and off course training and social functions.
James Fitzpatrick - Executive Officer of Pony Club Association of Victoria presented on the 'Riders without Horses' program. This program introduces riders into the sport who were non-horse owners and has contributed to the Associations 7% increase in membership per annum.
Club Welcoming Initiatives
Michael Pratt - Executive Director of Triathlon Victoria decided that due to increased costs of insurance and increases in membership prices, Triathlon Victoria needed a 'Membership Package' to improve what was offered to members to maintain membership levels. Triathlon Victoria used the new 'Membership Package' to increase income streams and forge industry partnerships.
Jill Taylor and Roberta M-Costanzo of Victorian Little Athletics Association presented on the 'Parent Handbook' provides parents with an overview of the sport and highlights families being involved in the activity and club.
Mentoring Programs
John Hoyne - Administrator and past Trainer of Boxing Victoria spoke about youth and coach mentoring programs in the sport of boxing and how important it is to mentor new boxers and coaches.
Sue Reddish - President of Boroondara Netball Association presented on the mentoring of officials offered by the Association and affiliated clubs. She said umpire mentors / supervisors are appointed to look after first year umpires, providing support needed during games and continued
professional development.
Volunteer Induction/Orientation
Jane Farrance - Executive Director of Gymnastics Victoria presented on the 'Club 10' program the Association introduced to standardise how clubs are administered throughout Victoria - including induction and orientation.
Peter Wright - Executive Director and Paul Williams - Junior Sports Development Officer of Motorcycling Victoria spoke about the 'Motorcycling License Process' and their 'New Members Program'.
Further information is available under "Club support" and "Welcoming and Inclusive sport" on the Vicsport website www.vicsport.com.au or contact Vicsport on 0396543755
Sportslink
We love our sport and Leisure Networks knows how difficult it can be to find the sort of information we need.
We want to know where the club is, who to contact, what time the game is on, if we can get some coaching, how much it will cost us to join, if there is weekday competition, will the social function be going ahead, am I on the team. And we want the information to be up-to-date and accurate.
Clubs want to get their messages out there. Where they are, what events are being held, that there is coaching available, that the competition starts next week, which players scored goals or won pennants, when the social events are taking place, how volunteers can help, that they have an Inclusive policy, that the meeting is scheduled for the first Monday of the month. And they want this to happen easily and efficiently.
Leisure Networks has the answer and Bendigo Bank is a partner in this solution. This is it. sportslink.org.au
Clubs will register their details and update their information every even month, or more often if they wish. (Even months are February, April, June, August, October and December.) They might choose to put teams and results in their News Box and encourage members to check each week. If clubs are affiliated to a larger organisation they may include that information. Up-to-date contact details will ensure that everyone knows how to find the club.
But that's not all. Also on sportslink.org.au will be a calendar of events; links to local government; club development; Leisure Networks E-News; stories and news about featured clubs and individuals, and so much more.
At sportslink.org.au clubs may:
- promote their club
- learn more about the web and the benefits to clubs
- receive the most up to date information (funding, training etc)
- see links to other useful websites
- contribute to sport and recreation planning
- communicate with other sporting clubs
- search for volunteers
At sportslink.org.au individuals may:
- find out about clubs either by type or area
- get info about events
- volunteer at a club
To become a sportslink club go to the below link to register
http://www.sportslink.org.au/club_register/register.cfm
Sport Education and Training Opportunities
Responsible Serving of Alcohol course
Leisure Networks facilitates RSA (Responsible Serving of Alcohol) courses on the third Monday of every month. Details for our next course are as follows;-
WHAT - Responsible Serving of Alcohol Course
WHEN - 6:30 - 9:00pm, 21st May
WHERE - Sports House (370 Moorabool St Geelong)
COST - $27.50 for Good Sports Clubs
- $38.50 for Non Good Sports Clubs
If you would like to register for our May course, or are interested in participating in a course in the future please contact Steve Illingworth on 52249924 or stephen@leisurenetworks.org
Online Coaching Course
The Australian Sports Commission is pleased to announce the launch of a new online course for coaches.
The Beginning Coaching General Principles online course has been developed to assist new coaches improve their basic skills, in particular, those coaches working with children.
Coaches can complete the course in their own time, from the comfort of thier own home. It is initially being made available free of charge to Australian coaches by the Australian Sports Commission.
About the course
The course contains five modules, covering a range of general topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disibility or special population groups.
The course takes about 6 hours to complete with assessment included at the end of each module.
How to access the course
The Beginning Coaching General Principles course is available from the Australian Sports Commission's new online learning portal. Go to https://learning.ausport.gov.au for more information on the course and to enrol.
Advanced Coaching Scholarship for Women 2007-09
Advanced Coaching Scholarships are now available for women who are currently at least Level 1 coaches in - Rowing, Athletics, Golf & Swimming.
The Advanced Coaching Scholarship is offered to provide opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge of a potential/current elite female coach, potentially being a career pathway upon completion of the scholarship.
Funding and support to the value of $15,000 will be made available through the VIS over a 12 to 24 month period for the successful coach to undertake personal and professional development in their coaching career.
To be eligible for a 2007 Advanced Coaching Scholarship you must be a Victorian resident, a woman aged 18 years or over and be endorsed by your relevant State sporting body as a Level 1 Coach.
Applications close Friday 25th May 2007.
For further information contact your relevant State Sporting Association:
- Athletics - Matt Griffin: 9428 8195
- Golf - Denis McDade: 0409 956 528 (for queries only) or Bronwen Young: 9523 8511 (for queries and applications)
- Rowing - Grant Cosgriff: 9820 8888
- Swimming - Andrew Lapthorne: 9686 5222
Access All Abilities Netball Competition
Leisure Networks with support from Netball Victoria, Netball Geelong and a number of local Netball Clubs are about to launch the second season of the All Abilities Netball Competition.
Participants/teams from agencies will be linked to supportive sporting clubs and play as a member of the club. The aim of the project is to give participants the confidence to access community sport and recreation clubs without relying solely on the support of disability services.
The program will commence on May 11th for a 10 game season with games being played fortnightly on a Friday evening between 5.30 – 7 pm. Rules will be modified with shorter quarters to enable a warm up and skills session before the game. All games will be played at Kardinia Park as part of the division 2 GFL competition.
Participants will be required to join the club as a member by paying a membership fee of $50.00. This fee will include Netball Victoria Membership (VNA), all season games, membership to the club including entry to all the clubs weekend games, opportunity to attend club social functions, a club playing tee –shirt and a trophy at the end of the season.
For any enquires please contact:
Chelsey Cameron at Leisure Networks
5224 9932
chelsey@leisurenetworks.org
WHATS ON IN GEELONG EVENTS CALENDAR
MAY 2007
4 Lt Malop Street Night Market, Lt Malop Street between Gheringhap and Moorabool Street – GEELONG
For further information, contact the event organiser: 0413 225 226
6-12 Australian U/17 Schoolboys Baseball Championships, Geelong Baseball Centre – BELMONT
For further information, contact the event organiser: 03 9935 3220 or visit www.schoolsportaustralia.com
12 Geelong Bay City Swap Meet, Royal Geelong Show Grounds – EAST GEELONG
For further information, contact the event organiser: 03 5259 2053
13 Australian Women’s Weekly and Commonwealth Bank On the Road with Today,
Steampacket Gardens – WATERFRONT GEELONG
For further information, contact the event organiser: 02 9282 8763 or visit www.aww.com.au/roadtrain
JUNE 2007
8-11 The National Celtic Festival, Portarlington township including various venues – PORTARLINGTON
For further information, contact the event organiser: 0403 192 631 or visit www.nationalcelticfestival.com
9 Murradoc Farm Olive Festival, Anderson Road – DRYSDALE
For further information, contact the event organiser: 03 5253 2133 or visit www.lighthouseoliveoil.com.au
11 Dalai Lama Geelong 2007, The Geelong Arena – NORTH GEELONG
For further information, visit: www.dalailamageelong.com.au
AUGUST 2007
3 Lt Malop Street Night Market, Lt Malop Street between Gheringhap and Moorabool Street – GEELONG
For further information, contact the event organiser: 0413 225 226