Meeniyan Newsletter December 2009
For more information Meeniyan Newsletter December 2009
Meeniyan Christmas Carols 24 December
Venue Meeniyan Hall
Commencing with a sausage sizzle from 6.30 pm
Followed By Carols at 8pm
Meeniyan Uniting Church Christmas day Lunch 12.30pm
at the Meeniyan Uniting Church
Especially for those who may be on there own at Christmas
Bookings essential 56642462
Meeniyan R.S.L. news
MEENIYAN CARNIVALE WEEKEND
“An absolute Knock-out” A week-end of superb entertainment kicked off on Friday night with Leah
Flanagan and Liz Stringer as support for Ash Grunwald they played to a capacity audience from “all over” including Queensland, Tassie and Canada. When the hall gig finished it was on again at the Pub with Leah and Liz and a huge crowd. Saturday was Lyrebird’s big day, cool and overcast to start, the street closed to traffic, market stall holders setting up, a covered stage in front of the hall, people arriving, the atmosphere was electric. Vast crowds of people flooded in and from then on it was all that any one could wish for, the road and footpath were packed with happy people enjoying the music and each others company.
NEW YEAR’S EVE “BLUE MOON “ PARTY
MEENIYAN HALL
Thursday 31st December 2009
8pm
This will be a “Once in a Lifetime” gig, the first full moon for December was Wednesday 3rd and the second, the Blue Moon will be on 31st, New Years Eve, Come and say farewell to the decade of the “Noughties” in a community celebration, the Hall Committee has booked a very popular band “Soul Purpose” to play a variety of music for dancing or just listening with friends. If you are in the mood dress up for the occasion. Bookings are always helpful for seating.
Cost $10 BYO drinks nibbles and glasses Starts 8pm.
Bookings Eric Mould 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au
MEENIYAN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK
PROJECT NEWS
ATM: Finally, the long-awaited ATM has arrived! This is a big achievement for our community bank project. It is also a very good reason to change your banking now to the Bendigo Bank, as you would then be able to withdraw funds from the ATM without incurring a fee. As well as saving you money, this will also help to get the bank branch opened sooner, and enable the branch to open with a sound customer base. This is an important factor in returning profits as quickly as possible to the community, as well as returning dividends to those who have pledged their support. Your banking could include loans, credit cards, savings accounts, term deposits: anything that you already have through your existing bank. Refer to the ad in this publication for details of how to open your account under the Meeniyan branch code: this is a MUST for those transferring their banking. People living or working in the proposed catchment area of Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Stony Creek, Fish Creek, Tarwin, Koonwarra, Mardan, Nerrena, Waratah, and everywhere in between are invited and encouraged to participate, because the community bank branch will benefit all the surrounding areas.
MEENIYAN REAL ESTATE NEWS
FROM PROM COUNTRY FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE
It just keeps on! Just when we thought that the last 2 houses for sale in the township had been sold this week (2/56 Whitelaw Street, and 12B Meikle Street) – congratulations to vendors and buyers), another pops up to fill its place! This time, Alan and Heather Brown’s house, at 173 Whitelaw Street is now on the market. So if you think you might have missed out on the Meeniyan Market, you might be lucky this time if you move quickly! Another property to sell very quickly, Max and Rhonda Beard’s house came and went with quiet efficiency by your local agents…sold to Daphne Densley, whose long search for the perfect property came to a happy ending when she stepped inside 2 Royston Street! We wish Max and Rhonda all the very best in their new adventure. We are able to confirm that the vacant commercial block beside Bloch Pharmacy has in fact sold – to Shane and Kellie Brewer of South Gippsland Glass. We have been reliably informed that a permit application is now making its way through council for a shiny new retail shop at the front, with the Glass showroom, parking, and factory at the rear! That will mean another two forthcoming businesses for Meeniyan – down the track a bit. A little bird has told us that Andrew McEwan (Director Sustainability, South Gippsland Shire) and his wife Maggie have bought a parcel of land in McIlwaine Street. It will be great to welcome Andrew and Maggie to Meeniyan! It seems that Meeniyan is managing to attract ALL SORTS these days! While we are on the subject of land, we hear that Julie and Geoff Dean are about to see some real action on their own block in McKitterick Street. Hooray for them, it’s finally about to happen! A big welcome to Ann and Jim Read, who have just settled on Julie (of Meeniyan Fruit & Veg) and Maureen’s place at Dumbalk. Ann and Jim moved in last Tuesday, then headed off Wednesday morning for a Hawaii holiday! We’ll be trying to get Jim to come down for twilight bowls: he hates a beer or two! And it’s a big Meeniyan GOOD BYE to Lorraine Eddie, who has now gone to live at the Grange in Leongatha, and another to Marlene Hanks, who has moved into her lovely new Leongatha home.
MERCURIO’S MENU COMES TO MEENIYAN.
Paul Mercurio and his team have been staying at the Meeniyan Motel during the first week in December, They have been filming in South Gippsland. This is the second time they have stayed at the motel in the last 15 months. They enjoy the relaxed friendly atmosphere at the motel and hotel. They are doing a special feature on Andy’s Pizza shop, but have also filmed Meeniyan Motel, Meeniyan Hotel, Moo’s at Meeniyan and a few other things around town so please keep and eye out for Meeniyan on Mercurio’s Menu in the coming month’s.
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