Community News and Events
The Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise(BNDCE) were proud to present two defibrillators to clubs in the Heathcote & District Football/Netball League. The presentation was made at the White Hills football ground. White Hills and Huntly were the two successful recipients of these life-saving machines, which will be available for emergency use (if needed) during the 2011 finals and then for upcoming seasons. The equipment will be available for use by trained personnel of all user groups at these ovals.
Background Information
Following the tragic death of a 19yo Rupertswood footballer in May 2010, Defib Your Club, For Life has emerged as a non for profit organisation to help reduce the number of cardiac related deaths at sporting venues.
MICA paramedic Andrew White started his campaign, Defib your club, for life, to stress the importance of defibrillators and why all sports clubs should have one. The life-saving machine kick starts the heart during cardiac arrest.
Our goal is simple, to put as many defibrillators in to clubs as possible. We want to empower clubs to react to their own cardiac emergency armed with the appropriate equipment, skill and understanding to do so prior to ambulance arrival.
For every minute that passes following a cardiac collapse, equates to a 10% less chance of survival. Access to public defibrillators is vital, they are simple to use and may help save the life of someone close to you.
The message is about providing a safe venue for the players, officials and supporters by empowering clubs to react to their own emergency prior to Ambulance arrival, which in the country may be longer than expected.
Some Community Events in November that may be of interest.
1-6 THE WHITE WEDDING DRESS: 200 years of wedding fashions organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Bendigo Art Gallery.
1-11 GEMARAMA 2011
YMCA Leisure Centre, Browning Street,
If you are fascinated by fossils, minerals, gems or jewels you can feast your eyes on specimens from around the world, gem cutting demonstrations and work from local artisans - all under the one roof! Bring the family, stay for a cuppa or lunch, spend the day...there's something for everyone
5 BENDIGO ANIMAL WELFARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES TRIVIA NIGHT
St Therese's Parish Hall, 15 Albion Street Kennington 3550
Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser with tables of 6 & 8 available. BYO food and alcohol. A great night with silent and normal auction, games, prizes and more! Get a group of friends/family together and help raise funds for BAWCS!
5-6 SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Bendigo Exhibition Centre, Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Rd, Bendigo.
Featuring Roses, cut flowers, cacti & succulents, Floral Art, Fruit & Vegetables, Junior sections, Photography, pot plants and some displays.
12-13 BENDIGO NATIONAL SWAP MEET
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Rd, Bendigo.
The largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere attracting over 30,000 motoring enthusiasts. Featuring motorcycles and steam & oil engine displays. Disabled parking inside showgrounds.
13 BCA DRAGON TEAM PERFORMANCE
When: 12:00pm
Location: Golden Dragon Museum, 5-11 Bridge St, Bendigo.
Dai Gum San, Bridge St
Admire Choi Loong weaving its way throughout the Dai Gum San precinct. When the clock strikes 12 noon Choi Loong will come alive to the sound of the drum beat.
18 –20 2011 BENDIGO RV AND CAMPING LEISUREFEST
Bendigo Racecourse, Heinz St, Epsom.
http://www.australianexplorer.com/events/9126093/profile.htm
The Bendigo RV and Camping Leisurefest is an annual event that is jam packed with new caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, campervans, pop tops, tent trailers, fifth wheelers, tents, RV accessories and tourism information. Hear industry experts talk about caravanning and camping.
19-27 THE WILLIAM LOUD BENDIGO INTERNATIONAL/ AUSTRALIAN PRO TENNIS TOUR At Bendigo Bank Tennis Centre
The William Loud Bendigo International is the final event on the Australian Pro Tennis Tour. Featuring the best up and coming National and International talent, with approximately 200 world class tennis players competing.
20 SING FOR JOY
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wattle St Bendigo
Bendigo's biennial choral festival fundraiser returns! Come and hear ten top Bendigo choirs of all ages do their thing! All proceeds to the Bendigo Radiotherapy Foundation
25 – 27 THE BENDIGO ROD, RAT, CUSTOM AND CLASSIC VEHICLE CAR SHOW (Bendigo Rod, Stock and Custom).
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo, Victoria 3550
All events, including the Go-to-Whoa, Motorkana and Show 'n' Shine, as well as the general Lap Cruise opportunities, have been designed with a family-orientated audience in mind, so that everyone can enjoy the enthusiasm and excitement of this wonderful motor vehicle show in a comfortable and friendly environment.
27 BENDIGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Myers Street
For its final concert for 2011 the BSO features orchestra leader, Jeanette Stoll in Kabalevsky's Violin Concerto.
27 AWARENESS WALK
Lake Weeroona, Midland Highway
2nd Awareness Walk for Motor Neurone Disease.
***Thanks to the “Huntly News” for these details.
Mike Lowther
Secretary,
BNDCE Inc.
