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Success breeds success
Success breeds success A big thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday 17 September for the Presentation Evening at the Warburton Millgrove Sports Club. It was terrific to hear from sponsorship recipients about their projects and have the opportunity to put faces with names. The projects and groups that attended represented a wide variety of community interests but …
Seeking young people who shine in our community
Seeking young people who shine in our community Youth Initiative Award 2014 Do you know a young person in our community that sets a great example and makes a contribution that you think is inspiring? We’re looking to acknowledge and reward a young person this year who sets a great example and deserves some recognition. Just like Skye Johnson in …
Winners announced! Photos of moments in time
Winners announced! Photos of moments in time We had a fabulous night last night announcing the winners of our ‘Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community’ photo competition. Congratulations to all the winners – the photos are truly diverse reflection of the talents and beauty of our valley, capturing a real theme of ‘moments in time’ in our history. Our youngest …
Upper Yarra is My Place, My Community
The third annual ‘Upper Yarra – My Place, My Community’ photo exhibition is now on at the Upper Yarra Arts Centre. Join us for the announcements of all the winners at a 7pm on Wednesday 13 August at the Arts Centre. There will be food and refreshments and a chance to meet with many of our wonderful local community who have submitted …
Warburton wins Branch of the Year
Warburton wins Branch of the Year Here they are! The wonderful team from the BRANCH of THE YEAR for the region. Our Warburton branch was awarded this honour during the week and we couldn’t be prouder. Pictured L to R is branch manager Darren Pennington, Wendy Roy, Kate Ford and Julie Clerke. Missing from the photo is Ros Caneva (on …
Cycle culture
Cycle culture The popularity of cycling as a low-cost, low impact and highly sustainable recreation pursuit has positioned Upper Yarra townships on The Rail Trail as highly desirable destinations. An annual trail user count estimates up to 200,000 people utilise the Rail Trail every year – a usage rate many times greater than other trails in the state. Although the …
Acquittals – the end and another beginning
Acquittals – the end and another beginning The acquittal is an important stage of the sponsorship process that occurs at the end of your project or event. All sponsorship recipients are required to complete a simple form that can be downloaded from our website. It is important to keep good records – for example a spreadsheet – and receipts for …
Local Life Issue 3 now available
Local Life Issue 3 now available It’s here. A brand new issue of Local Life, the newsletter of the Upper Yarra Community! Click to Download and enjoy finding out more about the wonderful work done by people in your local community.
A well-earned cuppa for Jan
A well-earned cuppa for Jan Bettess Wesburn cancer survivor Jan Bettess finished a sever-year fundraising campaign on a high list week hosting 120 guests to her final Biggest Morning Tea. Jan has raised $41,217.95 over the years for Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser. She was undergoing treatment for cancer in 2007 when a few friends joined her for the fist event. …