Month: March 2008
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The 42nd Ringwood Highland Games
The Ringwood Highland Games held at the Russell Lucas Oval in Jubilee Park, is Maroondah’s largest cultural event, attracting attendees locally, nationally and even internationally. The event included a range of activities and events, including pipe bands, caber tossing, highland dancing and stalls providing information on the Scottish Clans. The perfect weather and the diverse…
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2008 Ringwood Spiders Jumper Presentation Evening
The Ringwood Spiders, based at Jubilee Park, is a football club for people with disabilities and is part of a 14 team league organised through the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA). Tonight’s function provided an opportunity to meet both current and new football players who will be representing Ringwood throughout the season. Players have been…
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2008 Football Season – Home Games for the Ringwood Spiders
The Ringwood Spiders, based at Jubilee Park, is a football club for people with disabilities and is part of a 14 team league organised through the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA). With a total of ten rounds, the Ringwood Spiders are playing four games this season at their home ground of Jubilee Park in Greenwood…
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Media Release: Pet registrations due
Did you know that April is the most important month of the year for pet owners? Councillor Alex Makin said Thursday 10 April is the date by which every responsible pet owner must register their dogs and cats over the age of three months. “By registering your pets you are ensuring they can be returned…
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Ringwood Historical Society March meeting
This evening’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting included two guest speakers. Firstly, Neville O’Connor, a local Ringwood East resident spoke about his interest in theatre organs and the current locations of the surviving organs within Australia. The second presenter was the President of the Ringwood City Soccer Club, who discussed the unique history of the club.…
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North Ringwood Community House 2008 AGM
The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road in North Ringwood, provides a range of courses in a friendly and nurturing environment. The Community House is a community owned and managed centre, which is overseen by a voluntary committee of management. Today’s AGM included the election of committee members for the twelve months…
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Delegates' Report: Supporting community calls for accessibility and sustainability
On the 28th of February I attended the launch of the Coloured Emotions Art Display, facilitated by the Parent Support Network – Eastern Region. The group provides support for carers, parents and families that have children with a disability, through support groups, advocacy and other activities. Coloured Emotions is an art therapy program facilitated by…
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Maroondah Climate Change Action Group – discussing climate change
This evening I was invited to speak with the Maroondah Climate Change Action Group to discuss climate change and the need for ongoing action at a local level to reduce greenhouse emissions. The continued growth of the Maroondah Climate Change Action Group demonstrates that the community is increasingly concerned about greenhouse emissions and the need…
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Eastern Transport Coalition meeting – calling for State and Federal investment in public transport
Tonight’s meeting of the Eastern Transport Coalition included a presentation from John Stone, project officer at GAMUT, the Australian Centre for the Governance and Management of Urban Transport. John spoke about the case for Federal funding of public transport and the need for the Commonwealth to provide such funding in return for operational reforms at…