Community News and Events
Goornong CFA are looking to commence a Junior Brigade and will be holding an information session at the Goornong Rec Reserve on Tuesday 27th July at 7.00pm. Anyone aged 11 to 15 years old and interested should talk to their parents and come along to the meeting on the 27th (with parent/guardian). If enough interest is shown, the Juniors will meet once a month and will have a number of activities planned including game nights, excursions, first aid, plus much, much more.
Any one interested please email us for more details.
Email: goornongcfa@gmail.com
Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services was delighted to receive funding from the Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise Small Grants Program to support landscaping works on their site at 488 Millwood Road Huntly North.
Working in partnership with the CVGT National Green Jobs Corps Program, BAWCS will plant an attractive screening of native shrubs along their northern boundary to enhance the character of the endemic native vegetation identified as being part of the original Berkeley Brush currently on the site.
The landscaping works will also reduce the visual impact of the building development both from within the site and externally and has been approved as part of the Landscaping Plan by the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Department.
The project will provide environmental improvements in the form of many new native trees planted which will complement the existing vegetation and overall site. On completion of the project, young unemployed people, working with the National Green Jobs Corps, will have built their skills and gained environmental work skills experience allowing for greater employment opportunities.
The Goornong PS is compiling a new website. While it will take some time until complete set up, you may wish to take a look at www. goornongps.vic.edu.au or google Goornong PS.
The school will receive funds from the website company each time the website is visited.
The Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise is pleased to announce the successful applicants for our May 2010 round of Small Grants Funding.
The following groups will receive support:
- Huntly Memorial Hall Committee: $500 to help provide improved seating for functions held in Huntly Hall.
- St. Clements Church Op Shop Committee: $500 to purchase improved clothing racks which will make the work of volunteers easier.
- Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services: $750 for environmental tree planting at their Huntly North complex.
- Goornong Recreation Reserve Committee: $500 to purchase a Whipper Snipper for volunteer usage at the Rec reserve.
- Bendigo Steam & Oil Engine Preservation Group:$750 to produce signage for educational purposes for their historical engines.
- Northern Bendigo Landcare Group: $1000 for purchase of additional materials required for perimeter fence and entrance to be erected and opened at the Huntly Cemetery 140th. Anniversary Commemoration in October 2010.
- Bagshot Recreation Reserve Committee: $1000 to install an island bench in the kitchen of the pavilion.
BNDCE continues to give the people of our communities the power to make good ideas happen, to direct money to projects and activities we need and to provide support and facilities for our young people, families and the elderly.
You can help BNDCE to keep on improving our community by taking your banking to the Bendigo Bank & your telephone / internet to Bendigo Community Telco. We would also welcome new members to our committee. See our website (http://www.bndce.com.au ) for more details.
Huntly Cemetery 140th Anniversary Commemoration
Sunday October 10th 2010. 11am - 3pm
Huntly Historic Cemetery, Pasley St Huntly
Commemorate Huntly's past, celebrate the positive momentum being generated in Huntly at present and learn about how you can participate in the wonderful community groups that are creating a bright future for Huntly as we mark the 140th Anniversary of the first internment at the historic Huntly Cemetery. Come along and see the new perimeter fence and heritage entrance oficially opened and plaque unveiled. Participate in talks about the history of the cemetery and learn about what Huntly was like in the late 1800's, plant an indigenous Whirrakee Wattle seedling, enjoy the atmosphere provided by the Winzar Boys Bush Banned, partake in a free BBQ lunch and view the various community group displays. Event and capital works proudly sponsored by City of Greater Bendigo and the Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise.
This is a free event, open and accessible to all.
For more information please contact Nicole Howie, Northern Bendigo Landcare Group, 5448 8244 or dnhowie@bigpond.com OR Esma Turner, Huntly and Districts' Historical Society, 5448 8237 or huntlyheritage@hotmail.com
Neighbourhood Watch
A new online news site will keep communities informed of crime in their local neighbourhood and policing issues impacting their lives, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Simon Overland recently announced. He said he hoped the regular release of crime statistics will make communities aware of what is happening in their local area so they can take preventative measures. In addition to the crime statistics, Victoria Police News includes official traffic updates, witness appeals, CCTV footage of incidents in which police are seeking public assistance and other police news of interest to the community. People can log on at www.vicpolicenews.com.au/myplace to access the latest crime statistics.
Victoria Police, in collaboration with Crime Prevention Victoria, operate the PARTYSAFE program. The PARTYSAFE initiative is a key crime prevention tool in your local area.
PARTYSAFE provides information to help minimize the risk of having intoxicated guests or gatecrashers ruining your party. Registering your party with the police will provide the police with the information they need to know if they are called to your party to deal with a disturbance.
PARTYSAFE registration forms are available from local police stations or via download at
http:www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document ID=9566
The link also contains handy tips for parents, party-goers & party hosts.
Goornong Gals
Social meeting held on the 1st. Wednesday of each month at the Rec Reserve Hall, 7pm – 9pm. Gold coin donation. A plate to share if you wish. Bring something to do e.g. craft project, quilting, knitting, etc.
All welcome.
Huntly News
Huntly and district now have a new local community newsletter, the “Huntly News” published monthly. Phone contact 5448 8237.
Solar Park
The CoGB is providing a 1.25 Ha site adjacent to the Bgo Livestock Exchange in Huntly to house the new Solar Park. Bendigo & Adelaide Bank is providing finance over a 4 year period to cover construction costs. Powercor will connect the energy generated from the Park to its electricity distribution network. Sustainability Vic will provide support in partnership with the consortium toward the energy efficiency services and technologies to be delivered. The Victorian Gov’t. Sustainability Fund will provide support for the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services
Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services is building a new animal shelter & pet boarding facility in Millwood Road, Huntly North. Details – www.bendigoanimalshelter.org.au or 0417 382 741
New Bendigo Medical Centre Epsom Clinic now open. 5430 4900
ATHRA Bendigo Bitless branch has several upcoming events. [For more info, contact Anna Clacy 5448 8992 / 0403 401 907 Coryn Tonkin 5448 7069 or see newsletter at www.athra.com.au Go to the Victoria page and click on Bendigo Bitless Branch.
***Thanks to the “Huntly News” for these details.
Mike Lowther
Secretary,
BNDCE Inc.
