Warby Artisans & Produce Market Warby Artisans & Produce Market specialises in beautifully handcrafted products made with quality materials and home made, home grown and home baked produce. All items for sale at Warby Artisans & Produce Market are made by wonderfully talented Artisans and the person running the stall is the designer/maker. The Market is a fun place to …
Reeling in new members
Reeling in new members Warburton and District Anglers Club grows by more than 200% in six months! Recreational fishing is enjoyed by more than 3.5 million Australians every year with the most popular reason for fishing being to relax and unwind. Faced with a declining and ageing membership, The Warburton Anglers Club took on the challenge of reinventing themselves and …
A place to call home
A place to call home Every week more than 120 local people access the services provided by the Redwood Community Centre – and this is just one of many services supporting people in need in our region. ‘Homelessness takes many forms and does not discriminate,’ says Mark, a worker from Salvo Care – East. ‘I would estimate there are 50-60 …
Running partners
Running partners The parks and forests surrounding our towns offer a range of outdoor activities that encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. In recent years, there has been an increase in sports activities in and around our towns, particular those that feature our hills and trails in feats of endurance and skill. For many years events such as …
Upper Yarra Pony Club’s long awaited room upgrade
Upper Yarra Pony Club’s long awaited room upgrade – $4000 Located at Wesburn Park, the Upper Yarra Pony Club (which began in 1961), offers a range of horse and pony activities including certificates, cross country, dressage, grooming and showjumping. The pony club, with its distinctive green and gold colours, has more than 30 members and holds a regular meet …
THE FUTURE OF OUR HISTORY
THE FUTURE OF OUR HISTORY The towns we live in today serve as constant reminders of the history that created them. Whether you live in Gladsydale, East Warburton, Yarra Junction or anywhere in between, knowing the stories of the past, helps us understand the connections we enjoy today and the legacy we have inherited as communities. A visit to the …
Sponsorships: the rewards are mutual
Sponsorships: the rewards are mutual Recently we announced a progressive new range of Sponsorship tools to help all of us achieve more, and simple tools, such as Club Rewards, to reward members for community bank patronage. Our quarterly sponsorship program continues to go from strength to strength. Our Ongoing Sponsorship program acknowledges the annual support we give to many established …
Toy times made easy
Toy times made easy The Upper Yarra Toy Library has a range of fun and educational toys for 0-6 years including baby toys, outdoor and active toys, imaginative play, construction, puzzles and games. Early childhood play is recognised as an important part of a child’s development and the toy library gives children access to a full range of different play …
Presentation Night reveals a vibrant community spirit
Presentation Night reveals a vibrant community spirit Last night we held our Presentation Night for our November Sponsorship round. Thanks to all those who came along (including our directors Chris Brown and Jaqui Hall, and branch manager Adam Whitworth). Our list of sponsorship recipients was a wonderful insight into all the work done, mostly voluntarily, to support our community. Special …
Successful Sponsorships for a Successful Community
Successful Sponsorships for a Successful Community Congratulations to all our successful sponsorship applicants for August round 2014! Upper Yarra Pony Club Club Room Upgrade 2014 $4,000 ECOSS Ecotopia Junction Festival 2015 $3,000 SES Upper Yarra Upper Yarra SES Kitchen Refurbishment 2014 $6,620 Redwood Community Centre Redwood Centre Kitchen upgrade 2014 $5,255 Warburton Valley CEDA Everesting 2015 $1,000 Warburton Advancement …