1. Healthcare

EVENTS
Calendar 2015
30th January to 27th March
Stawell & District University of the
Third Age (U3A) Term 1
30th January to 27th March
Stawell & District University of the Third
Age (U3A) Term 1 (Cont)
Stawell Health & Community Centre,
8-22 Patrick Street, (2nd Floor, Ruby Room)
Stawell
25th March
Lunch organised by Ann Vanwell
27th March
1pm Making a Point in the 13th
Century
2.20pm Trivia Quiz
Various dates as indicated:
30th January
1pm General Meeting & AGM
(afternoon tea)
6th February
1pm Book or film reviews
2.20pm Cryptic Crossword
13th February
1pm Presentation of Peter
Cannon’s images
2.20pm BYO camera to learn
photo graphic techniques or just
watch and learn
20th February
1pm Tokyo
(with Margo Woodcock)
1.30pm Animals vs Humans
2.20pm Performance poetry
25th February
Walk organised by Ivy Breuchert
27th February
1pm to 3.20pm Calligraphy
6th March
1pm Drama
2.20pm BYO piece of music
(3 minutes long)
13th March
1pm Creative Writing
2.20pm Current Affairs
20th March
1pm to 3.20pm Classical music
(one hour sessions)
(Cont)
For further information, please contact Cheryl on (03)
5358 3183.
4th & 5th February Planning Amendment C32 & C44
Community Information Sessions
Pomonal Hall, Halls Gap Community Hub and
Great Western Hall, as indicated.
Ararat Rural City & Northern Grampians Shire have
prepared amendments to their Planning Schemes to
implement the key findings of the Ararat-Stawell-Halls
Gap Triangle Rural Zone Review 2012.
The amendment will introduce a strategic vision for
tourism, agricultural and rural residential development
within the triangle. It will also provide for a consistent
approach to the assessment of planning applications
between Ararat Planning Scheme and the Northern
Grampians Planning Scheme.
Fact sheets are available which provide information
about both amendments.
Pomonal Hall Session to be held on 4th February from
6.00pm to 8.00pm (Ararat-Pomonal Road, Pomonal).
Halls Gap Community Hub Session to be held on 5th
February from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, Grampians Road,
Halls Gap. (Cont)
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4th & 5th February (Cont) Planning Amendment C32 & C44
Community Information Sessions
(Cont)
Great Western Hall Session to be held 5th February
from 3.00pm to 5.00pm, Main Street, Great Western.
Amendment documents can be viewed at:
www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/planning/planning-schemes/
changing-the-planning-scheme/planning-schemeamendments-online
Or visit: council-services.ararat.vic.gov.au/planning
-building/triangle-rural-zone-review
13th to 15th February
29th Grampians Festival
Various venues including erected marquees
and business properties, Grampians Road,
Halls Gap
Highlighting programmed stage and open air performances at nine locations throughout Halls Gap
town centre with over 160 bands, featuring traditional, swing, modern, mainstream, Latin and Dixieland jazz styles.
Black boarding, Saturday street parade, Sunday
jazz gospel service, Big Bands performances, CD’s
available for purchase.
Musician’s from local, regional areas, interstate and
overseas ensure that there is enjoyment for all
tastes and ages.
Festival colours for 2015 are red, white and black.
Anyone attending is encouraged to dress up and
join with the musicians at what is described as Australia’s most popular Festival’.
13th to 15th February (Cont)
29th Grampians Festival
For further information, please contact Peter on (03)
5572 3443 or 0429 723 443, Doug/Janine on (03)
5356 4424 or Doug 0412 206 838 and Janine 0457
022 266.
Website: www.grampiansjazzfestival.com.au
15th February
Leisa Cassidy Fundraiser
Central Park, Napier Street, Stawell
Family fun day commences at 11.00am to 6.00pm
For further information, please contact Susan Byron
on 0407 502 571
16th February
Stawell Harness Club Race Day
78 Patrick Street, Stawell
Bistro Opens at 12.30pm.
Eight exciting races.
For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride
Phone: (03) 5358 1237
Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au
20th to 22nd February
Grampians Rod Run
Halls Gap Centenary Hall & Halls Gap Caravan
Park, Grampians Road, Halls Gap
From 5pm on Friday and Saturday & Sunday from
1.30pm.
For further information, please contact Andrew on
0429 811 535 or [email protected]
Registration at Halls Gap Weekend Music Lover Adult $65.00, Weekend Music Lover under 18 years $10.00, Single Session
Music Lover Adult $25.00, Single Session Music
Lover under 18 year $5.00, all day Saturday Pass
Music Lover Adult $40.00 and all day Saturday
Pass Music Lover under 18 years $5.00. (Cont)
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20th February
‘Scones, Lamingtons &
Chocolate Roll’
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
The story telling play ‘Scones, Lamingtons and
Chocolate Roll’ hosted by Stawell Regional Arts
Inc. will be held at the Stawell Entertainment Centre
on Friday 20 February 2015, from 2.00pm.
For further information, please contact David Clark
on (03) 5358 2059.
20th February
St Arnaud Football/Netball/Hockey
Club Triathlon
24th February (Cont)
Free ‘Come & Try’ Day
The day includes:(Cont):
• Health Companion Service—local bus from Ballarat
Railway Station to Medical Precinct
• Tour of the Wellness Centre at the Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre
• Free Lunch at a local café.
Bookings required by 10th February 2015
For further information and bookings, please contact:
Melissa Farrington, Ballarat Community Health
Call: 1800 054 172 or (03) 5338 4545
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bchc.org.au
St Arnaud pool and surrounds, Grant Street,
St Arnaud
Sponsored by Central Highlands Primary Care Partnership.
Suitable for youth under 16 through to forty plus
years.
26th February & 26th March
Open Mic Night at
Livefast Lifestyle Café Halls Gap
Commences from 5.00pm to 7.30pm.
For further information, please contact Roxanne on
0427 310 147 or Yelana on 0432 167 667.
24th February
Free ‘Come & Try’ Day
Ballarat Health Companion Service, Wellness
Centre at Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer
Centre, Ballarat
Trained Health Companions meet you at Ballarat
Railway Station and accompany clients to and from
your health appointment by bus or taxi.
The ‘Come and Try Day’ offers clients, carers and
service providers the opportunity to try the service.
The day includes:
• Meet and Greet at the Ballarat Railway Station by
staff and volunteers.
• Return train or bus ticket from Ararat, Stawell,
Horsham or Beaufort to Ballarat.
(Cont)
Shop 5, 97 Grampians Road, Halls Gap
Open for meals from 6.00pm, music from 7.00pm,
open mic night from 8.00pm, last Thursday of each
month from here through to Spring and Summer
months.
Local wine, craft beer and featuring a special menu.
For further information or bookings, phone Will on
(03) 5356 4400.
www.livefast.com.au
28th February
Crazy Day
Main Street, Stawell
Discount shopping for the public, with fun activities
for children.
Commences 8.00am to 2.00pm
For further information, please contact Matt Delzotto
at Stawell Times News on (03) 5358 1060.
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1st March
Stawell Orchid Society Inc.
Challenge Meeting
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
Victorian Country Orchid Club Challenge Meeting
commences from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
Tea and coffee available.
For further information, please contact John Welsh
on (03) 5358 2146 or Anne Gardiner on (03) 5358
3742.
8th March
Stuart Mill Picnic Day
Stuart Mill Recreation Reserve,
Stuart Mill Low Road, Stuart Mill
Commences from 10.00am
For further information, please contact Neil Stead
on (03) 5499 9282
11th March Festival of Small Halls
Glenorchy Hall, Forest Street, Glenorchy
Commences from 6.30pm to 10.00pm.
Folk music festival which is touring through regional
Victoria. A fun filled evening for the whole family.
14th & 19th March (Cont)
Grampians Textures 2015
An opportunity to work with leading Australian and
international textile art tutors in 2, 4 or 6 day workshops.
For further information, please contact the Event organiser, Marion Matthews on 0428 825 971 or Email:
[email protected]
15th March Block Party
New Residents in Stawell
Stawell Regional Library, Cnr. Sloane & Patrick
Streets, Stawell
Commences from 11.00am to 2.00pm .
A community event to introduce new residents to
sporting/social/community groups in Stawell. Promoting social connection/inclusion into the shire.
For further information, please contact Sepe Illig or
Kerry Wilson at the Stawell Library (03) 5358 1274
Email: [email protected]
15th March
Stawell Regional Arts—Café Culture
Series ‘The Sounds of Silent’
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
For further information, please contact Carly on (03)
5358 0507.
The Café Culture Series ‘The Sounds of Silent’ will
be held at the Stawell Entertainment Centre on Sunday 15 March 2015, from 5.00pm.
14th & 19th March
Grampians Textures 2015
For further information, please contact David Clark
on (03) 5358 2059.
Various venues throughout Halls Gap
Commences from 9.00am to 4.00pm each day.
Autumn in the Grampians - Western Victoria, is a
wonderful time of year. Develop your interest and
build on your skills in fibre arts at Grampians Texture.
(Cont)
28th & 29th March
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria
State Rural Championships at
St Arnaud
Lord Nelson Park, Charlton Road, St Arnaud
Commences at 8.30am until 4.00pm each day.
(Cont)
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28th & 29th March (Cont)
Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria
State Rural Championships at
St Arnaud
Promoting teamwork and fire fighting skills for
Country Fire Authority members.
A series of events ran against the clock using fire
fighting equipment on replica tanker stands.
For further information, please contact Barry Wiseman on (03) 5499 8265.
28th & 29th March
Woody’s Murray to Moyne
Cycling Relay
3rd April
Deep Lead
Easter Art & Craft Exhibition
Old Deep Lead School, Western Highway,
Deep Lead
From 10am–5pm daily.
Admission $5 (including light refreshments).
Contact: Shirley Strachan (03) 5358 1607 or 0418
507 933
3rd April
Great Western Rodeo
Great Western Racecourse, Moyston Road,
Great Western
Cycle relay from Echuca to Hamilton/Port Fairy
Strictly no BYO (checks apply).
Annual fundraising cycle relay from Mildura. Echuca & Swan Hill to Port Fairy on the weekend of Saturday 28 & 29 March 2015.
Free camping available onsite Friday night (Camping
available other nights for a small fee).
For further enquiries, please contact Maggie
Leutton on 0467 788 765.
30th March
Stawell Harness Club Race Day
78 Patrick Street, Stawell
Bistro Opens at 12.30pm.
Eight exciting races.
For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride
Phone: (03) 5358 1237
Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th April
Apex/Lions Stawell Easter Carnival
Cato Park, Victoria Street,
(across from Central Park), Stawell
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from
6.00pm to close.
Monday from 11.00am to close.
Contact: Doug Harvey 0406 234 342
Recovery breakfast on sale Saturday morning.
Plenty of action and activities for all the family.
(Gates open 10am). Admission: at gates.
Contact: Danny Hoare 0429 981 812
3rd, 4th & 6th April
Stawell Golf Club Easter Events
Marnoo Road, Stawell
Ladies’ and men’s Stableford competition held Friday
3rd April Registration from 12.15 to 12.45pm, Shot
Gun start 1.00pm (includes afternoon tea). Sponsored by Albright Metals.
Ladies’ and men’s Stroke competition, held Saturday
4th April with Hit-Off from 12.00 noon to
12.30pm. Normal entry fees apply. Sponsored by
Comfort Inn, Stawell.
Ladies’ and men’s Stableford competition, held Monday 6th April.
Registration from 11.30am to
12.15pm. (Includes afternoon tea). Sponsored by
Hi-Way 8 Motor Inn.
Contact: 0497 568 707 (Col Prockter)
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3rd April
Stawell Gift Calcutta
4th April
Stawell Main Street Sensation
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
Main Street, Stawell
Betting on the Gift commences Friday evening at
the Stawell Entertainment Centre with the Calcutta
and Call of the Card.
Doors open to the public at 6.00pm.
Contact: Stawell Athletic Club on (03) 5358 1326 or
www.stawellgift.com
3rd, 4th & 5th April
Ozact presents ‘How You Like It’
Grampians Shakespeare Spectacular
Heatherlie Quarry (11 kms from Halls Gap),
Roses Gap
Celebrate with OZACT, its Twentieth Anniversary of
performing Shakespeare in the great outdoors - ‘AS
YOU LIKE IT’.
Performances each day commence at 3.00pm.
AS YOU LIKE IT is Shakespeare’s enthralling
‘exploration of love’, set in court and country.
It is a tumultuous journey of deception and desire,
rivalry and romance, pathos and parade of wit.
Pack a rug and cushion and share the exceptional
magic of Shakespeare in the great outdoors.
Bookings: www.ozact.com or call 0419 330 516.
Tickets also available at the venue.
Website: www.ozact.com
4th April
Stawell SES Market
SES Drill Hall, Sloane Street, Stawell
Commences at 9.00am to 3.00pm, home grown
produce, craft, plants and clothing.
Contact: Jenny on 0408 501 918 or Alan on 0408
247 034
In true Easter Saturday tradition, the Main Street will
be closed to traffic from 9am to 1pm so locals and
tourists alike can soak up the Easter atmosphere, live
music, children’s activities plus much more! Indulge
in local specialty shopping, great coffee and food delights.
Contact: Dave Kaczynski (03) 5358 1137
4th April
The Wander Inn Easter Market
Wander Inn, 2637 Northern Grampians Road,
Wartook Valley, Wartook
On the grounds of the Wander Inn, commences at
10.00am to 4.00pm
Contact: Jenny (03) 5383 6377
4th & 5th April
Stawell Collectors, Restorers &
Hobby Show
Stawell Clay Target Complex, Lavett Road,
Stawell
Held over two days during Easter.
Saturday: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm
This event will cater for all makes and models of vintage and classic cars, plus motor cycle, 4WD and
motor sports performance equipment, including all
types of memorabilia and cars for sale.
Swap meet held on Sunday.
Admission: $5.00 (Children under 16 free)
All enquiries to Phil on (03) 5358 2178
4th April
Big Bucks Bingo
Stawell Bowling Club, Napier Street, Stawell
60 games, two jackpots, refreshments available.
Eyes down at 6pm.
Admission: $6 per session per set of books.
Contact: Margaret Puddy on (03) 5358 3768
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5th April
Lindsay Kent Memorial
5km Fun Run/3km Walk or Run
Stawell Racecourse, Pomonal Road, Stawell
Enter, start & finish at Stawell racecourse car park.
Winners’ & Random Sash. Spot prizes.
Assembly 8.30am for 9.00am sharp start.
Entry: $10 Adults & $5 U/14.
Contact: Keith Lofthouse (03) 5356 2493.
5th April
Halls Gap Primary School Market
Halls Gap Primary School, School Road,
Halls Gap
5th April (Cont)
Ecycle Solutions Stawell Gold Cup
An eight race card is programmed, commencing at
1.00pm and the last at 5.30pm.
There will be a full bar, catering and TAB facilities
available on-course and a band playing after the last
race.
Cost: Adult $20, Concession $15, children under 17
FREE when accompanied by an adult.
For further information, please contact, Penny Penfold or Marcus Marrow on (03) 5358 5290.
Website:www.countryracing.com.au/stawell-wimmera
-racing-club
Homemade & home grown produce, goodies,
clothes, art & craft items held at the School
grounds, Halls Gap.
Facebook: Stawell Racing Club
Follow us on Twitter: @StawellRacing
9.00am to 2.00pm Easter Sunday.
Bacon & egg rolls from 9.00am.
Sausage sizzle from 11.00am.
All proceeds to the school.
12th April
Stawell Regional Arts—Stage Show
‘Belles of Broadway’
Website: http://www.hgps.vic.edu.au/craft.html
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
5th April
Ecycle Solutions Stawell Gold Cup
The stage show ‘Belles of Broadway’ will be held at
the Stawell Entertainment Centre on Sunday 12 April
2015, from 2.00pm.
Stawell Racecourse, Pomonal Road, Stawell
Commences Easter Sunday from 11.00am to
8.00pm.
A feature event, attracting big crowds, entertainment, activities, live music, fashions on the field,
face painting, temporary tattoos, jumping castle,
rock climbing wall and Kelly Sports supervised children’s activities.
Geared towards a family fun day and themed as the
Stawell Easter Sunday Children’s Eggstravaganza,
it is a must for any family with highlights such as
‘Over-sized Children’s Egg and Spoon Race’ and
the ‘Golden Easter Egg Hunt’.
For further information, please contact David Clark
on (03) 5358 2059.
15th to 24th April
‘Touched by Talin’ &
‘Million Steps for a Cure’
Northern Grampians Shire
Between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm, awareness and fundraising for these two causes.
For further information, please contact Jane on 0403
259 824
Buses will run from Halls Gap, Lake Fyans and the
Gift Hotel in Stawell before and after the last race.
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17th April
Stawell Harness Club Race Day at
TABCORP PARK
Western Freeway, Melton
2nd May
Stawell Regional Arts ‘Gallipoli’
Stawell Entertainment Centre, 65 Main Street,
Stawell
Held at TABCORP PARK.
Stage Show ‘Gallipoli’ performance to be held in the
Stawell Entertainment Centre at 7.30pm.
For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride
Phone: (03) 5358 1237
Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au
For further information, please contact David on (03)
5358 2059.
25th April
ANZAC Day March and Service
10th May
Mother’s Day Classic Walk
Main Street, Stawell
North Park, Lamont Street, Stawell
Commencing at 11.00am in Main Street and at the
War Memorial in Main Street.
Commences from 8.00am to 12.00noon.
For further information, please contact Des Leonard
on (03) 5358 3588.
2nd May
Petanque Autumn Triples
Tournament
Halls Gap Boule-o-Drome, situated at the Halls
Gap oval, Grampians Road, Halls Gap
Annual Tournament held in conjunction with Grampians Grape Escape weekend.
Please refer to the website for detailed costs of
tournament entry fees and packages associated
with the Grampians Grape Escape.
Website: www.grampianspetanque.com.au
Membership of the Grampians Petanque Club Inc.
is open to individuals and corporate entities.
The individual membership fee is currently $20 per
a and each Saturday a social game is held at
2.00pm at the Boule-o-Drome.
Visitors are always welcome and equipment is supplied.
Contact: Tim Walsh (Secretary) on (03) 5356 4288
Email: [email protected]
To promote community awareness of breast cancer
and to provide community opportunity to participate
in walk/fun run.
For further information, please contact Merrilyne Middleton on (03) 5358 1952 or 0428 501 135 or Pam on
(03) 5358 5464 or 0428 598 272.
13th May
Stawell Harness Club Race Day
78 Patrick Street, Stawell
Bistro Opens at 12.30pm.
Eight exciting races.
For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride
Phone: (03) 5358 1237
Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au
24th May
4th Annual Run the Gap Fun Run
MOCO Gallery, 475-481 Grampians Road,
Halls Gap
With breathtaking views of Mt William and the Serra
Range, participants can choose the 6km run/walk or
go the distance in a 12km run which includes a lap
across the stunning Lake Bellfield, finishing with a
complimentary brekky brunch in Halls Gap village
parklands. (Cont)
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24th May (Cont)
4th Annual Run the Gap Fun Run
Run the Gap is a not for profit organisation with
all profits going to enhance Bike/Walk tracks and
Fitness areas in Halls Gap.
Registration open online in December, or contact
event organiser, Monique on (03) 5356 4664.
Website: www.runthegap.com.au
31st May
Stawell Regional Arts Café Culture
Series ‘Taliska’
Stawell Entertainment Centre,
63-65 Main Street, Stawell
The Café Culture Series ‘Taliska’ will be held at the
Stawell Entertainment Centre Sunday 31 May
2015, from 5.00pm.
For further information, please contact David Clark
on (03) 5358 2059.
1st June
Stawell Harness Club Race Day
78 Patrick Street, Stawell
Bistro Opens at 12.30pm.
Eight exciting races.
For further details, please contact: Lisa McIllvride
Phone: (03) 5358 1237
Website: www.stawellharnessracing.com.au
Denotes change/first time advertised
For further information please visit: www.ngshire.vic.gov.au
or contact Carly Garonne, Community Partnerships Officer on
(03) 5358 0507 or email: [email protected]
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