Meeniyan Motel

10 April—2 May
ON BRIGHT WINGS Art Exhibition
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Venue: Emily Koenders Art Gallery,
230 Ruby Fairbank Rd, Fairbank
Contact: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, +613 5662 5808
18 April—15 May
RETRACING DARWIN
Gecko Studio Gallery invites you to an exhibition of paintings, photography and rock art by Norm Hanson. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species. Norm Hanson followed the trip Darwin undertook in 1836 from Sydney to Bathurst through the Blue Mountains. The exhibition is inspired by what Darwin saw.
Opening Sunday 18th April, 2pm – 5pm.
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
24 April—27 May
“A FINE LINE” EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to “A FINE LINE”
Sue Gilford, Mandy Gunn, Pauline John, Peter Lorkin, Ann Parry and Kerry Spokes.
Opening Sunday 25th April, 2pm – 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
29 April—18 May
PROM COAST ARTS ANNUAL MEMBERS’ SHOW
Prom Coast Arts PRESENTS their annual members’ show:
“SHIFT” EXHIBITION
Opening Event: Saturday 1st May at 11am
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au
30 April—15 May
Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. Presents:
COLE PORTER’S HIGH SOCIETY.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Arthur Kopil. Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Phillip Barry.
Gala Opening: 8pm, Friday April 30th.
2pm matinees: Sundays, May 2nd and 9th.
8pm Performances: May 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Ticket sales: Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St Leongatha. Tickets on sale from Wednesday, April 7th.
Venue: Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Mesley Hall Leongatha
Contact: Bookings and enquiries, 03 5662 3940
1 May
GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK
Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.
The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.
For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
1 May
LANDCARE OPEN DAY
Travel around South Gippsland and visit the South Gippsland Landcare Network ‘headquarters’, and three award winning properties. Explore the Landcare principles landholders have used when planning and developing their farms. Each property will host displays, refreshments and have tours of the properties highlighting the planting, pest control and landscape restoration projects that have been undertaken.
So join us for a day of inspiration and education. Part of the Sustain Gippsland: Farms for our Future Project.
All properties open from 10am to 3pm Saturday May 1st. Farm walks on all properties will take place at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 1.30 and 2.30pm. Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear suitable for farm walking and the weather. NO DOGS PLEASE!
Suggested itinerary:
1. South Gippsland Landcare Network Headquarters, Cnr. Young and Bair St, Leongatha.
2. Stuart and Veronica Greaves (2009 Bushcare Award Winners), 170 Sewell’s Rd, Koonwarra
3. Rob, Linda & Geoff Whitaker (2009 Rivercare Award Winners), 1 Richie’s Rd, Arawata
4. Graeme & Rosemary Trease (2007 Rivercare Award Winners & Mardam/Mirboo North Landcare Group – 2009 Group Award), 85 Trease’s Lane, Mirboo North.
Follow the Landcare signs on the day. Please sign our visitors book at each site to be covered by insurance.
Contact us for more information including a map of where to find the properties please phone SGLN on 03 5662 5759 or Belinda Brennan on 0409 004 901.
Venue: 3 PROPERTIES around South Gippsland
Contact: South Gippsland Landcare Network, 03 5662 5759
Email: sgln@landcare.net
1 May—31 May
FINE AUSTRALIAN ART
Coal Creek Gallery located within the Coal Creek Community Park and Village will host an exhibition of Fine Australian Art with hangings from renowned Australian Artists.
Open: Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
Website: http://coalcreekvillage.com.au
1 May—31 May
MARINE FORMS—BASKETRY BY PAT DALE
Pat Dale will be a feature artist who is well known for her contemporary basketry forms. Pat will exhibit twisted forms and shapes as an installation suggestive of underwater marine forms.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10am to 5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Saturdays 10am to 2pm (Closed Sundays).
Venue: Leongatha Gallery, Cnr. McCartins and Michael Place, Leongatha
Contact: President L.A.C.S., 03 5662 2029
1 May—31 May
SMOKE ‘N’ MIRRORS
An exhibition by Koori Artists Pennyx Saxon and Brian McDonell. Pennyx is an exciting and innovative Koori artist, now exhibiting with her protege, Brian McDonell. This is their first showing of work in South Gippsland and is not to be missed.
Venue: Mushroom Art / Craft Space, 40 Bair St, Leongatha
Contact: Margaret Tattersall, 03 5662 2144
Email: mushroomcrafts@dcsi.net.au
1 May—9 May
ALPACA WEEK — MIRBOO NORTH
Open from Saturday 1 May to Sunday 9th May. Open everyday – weekends 10 – 4 Weekdays 10- 1pm
Come and feed the bottle-fed babies at 10 am & 2 pm. Look at handcrafted items from alpaca fleece. Alpacas for sale
Venue: 65 Pines Road, Mirboo North (country Melways 97C8)
Contact: Brigitte, 0427 201 192
Website: http://www.alpaca.asn.au
1 May—24 May
CELIA ROSSER GALLERY—RECENT WORKS
Recent Works by Wendy Satchell, Tom Murray-White, Paul Satchell.
Official opening by Brian Dawe Saturday 1st May at 2pm
Gallery Hours: Open Friday to Monday 10am to 4pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628
Email: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
Website: http://www.celiarossergallery.com.au
1 May
SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET
Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra
Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208
Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au
2 May
CLASSICAL AT THE CREEK
Classical Music for everyone The charming old buildings of Coal Creek, Korumburra will come alive with the beautiful strains of classical music on Sunday 2nd May 2010, when South Gippsland Wind Orchestra is hosting “Classical at the Creek”.
Ensembles from Melbourne and Gippsland will gather at Coal Creek to perform a wide variety of Classical Music. We have duos, trios, quartets and quintets. Playing strings, brass, woodwind, percussion plus unusual medieval versions of our modern instruments.
All buildings will be heated on the day for the benefit of Performers and Patrons alike. There will be a selection of food & drink vendors in the park.
Tickets are available at $20 per person from Coal Creek, Korumburra, or by contacting Em Barton by phone 03 5655 1767 or email: sgwindorch@vic.chariot.net.au. Children under 16 years will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. We also accept “Companion Card”, with free entry for the carer of a companion card holder.
This event is proudily sponsored by South Gippsland Shire Council through their Community Grants Scheme.
Venue: Coal Creek, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Em Barton, 03 5655 1767 Email: sgwindorch@vic.chariot.net.au or Lynda Fromhold, 03 5664 7309
2 May
INAUGURAL POOWONG MOWER MUSTER & UTE SHOW
Commencing at 10 am with over 30 mower riders competing for glory.
Entry is $5 for adults and children under 15 free.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local Lions club.
Strictly Alcohol free event.
CFA smoke house and a free jumping castle for kids.
The ute show will have a range of categories and entrants from across the state are expected to attend.
Proceeds going to the Poowong CFA.
Venue: Poowong North Hall, Timms Rd, Poowong
Contact: Stephen Douglas, 03 5659 2446
2 May
JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Time: 8.30am – 1pm
Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253
2 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
6 May—1 June
‘WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE’
A group exhibition of mixed media.
Opening night Friday 7th May, 6.30 – 8pm
Gallery Hours: Open 6 days (Closed Wednesdays), 10am to 4pm.
Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553
7 May—9 May
ALPACA WEEK — AGNES
Open Days:
Friday 7 May 10 – 3 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 – 4 pm
Display of alpaca goods, spinning and felting. Alpacas for viewing and sale.
Venue: 74 McKanes Road, Agnes
Contact: Catherine, 0438 881 356
Website: http://www.alpaca.asn.au
7 May — 9 May
MIRBOO NORTH ARTY GRAS FESTIVAL
Now in its third year and with the themes of Recycle and Regeneration, the 2010 Mirboo North Arty Gras Festival on May 7, 8 & 9 promises to be a fun and event-filled weekend for all.
Following the opening of the MIRBOO NORTH ART SHOW on Friday night the 7th of May, there will be a food and craft market, music performances and children’s activities in Baromi Park on Saturday 8th May from 9am to 4pm including the STREET PARADE at 11am and Buskers on street corners.
There will also be . . .
Chook, Leggo, best dressed window and biggest pumpkin competitions; workshops in community singing, weaving, wire work, iconography and jewellery making; and on Sat and Sun: Bush Walks, CWA and Community Art Exhibits, a Quilt hanging and fire recovery photographic exhibition around town with Mic Conway and friend downstairs Saturday evening at the Brewery.
Venue: Mirboo North Township
Contact: artygras@mirboonorth.vic.au
Website: http://mirboonorth.vic.au/artygras
8 May
AN EVENING WITH HARRY MANX
SATURDAY MAY 8TH – MEENIYAN TOWN HALL – 8PM
AN EVENING WITH HARRY MANX
CONCESSION/ MEMBERS $45 ADULTS $48
Unique Canadian bluesman Harry Manx returns for a long awaited Australia-wide tour, bringing with him his stunning new ‘Bread and Buddha’ album. It was his five-year tutelage with renowned Rajasthani musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for ‘A Meeting by the River’) that forged his now signature east-meets-west style of music, infusing traditional American earthy 12-bar blues with a subtle hint of mystic Indian sounds. Playing lap-slide guitar, harmonica, cigar-box guitar, banjo, stomp box and the 20-stringed Mohan Veena, Harry envelopes his audience with his warm vocals and haunting original songs, plus his quirky reworks of some classic blues.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St (Main St), Meeniyan
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, (03) 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
8 May
TOORA MARKET
8am – 12.30pm
Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237
9 May
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT — MONTHLY WALK
Meet at the Cenotaph at 9.30am for a monthly walk with members of the TROSP. Morning tea is provided and normal Park fees are waivered.
The Tidal River Open Space Project (TROSP) is a community based initiative in partnership with Parks Victoria. The purpose of the project is to design and construct an integrated open space at Wilsons Promontory National Park on the site of the current playground in Tidal River.
This social walk will be to Vereker Lookout.
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63
Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
9 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
9 May
LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
9am – 1pm
Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
15 May
MEENIYAN CFA TRIVIA NIGHT
Trivia Night to raise funds for the Meeniyan CFA.
$5 per seat with tables of 10.
Local policeman Paul McDonald is the quiz master and the night boasts prizes worth more than $1400.
BYO drinks and nibbles.
Venue: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw St (Main St), Meeniyan
Contact: Denise Poletti, 03 5664 7519
15 May
PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
8am – 12noon
Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster
Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509
15 May
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Fresh Food and Produce
Time: 8am – 1pm
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
16 May
3RD ANNUAL LOCH STICKY DATE COMPETITION
Sunday 16th May 2010 at
The Royal Hotel Loch
WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
For details and entry forms please see Victoria Street Gallery for details,
ring 5659 4310, or see the Loch Website www.loch.org.au
Or Entry forms can be obtained from the Prom Country Visitor Information Centre, Korumburra.
Venue: Loch Village
Contact: Steve Hickmott, 0409 991 130
16 May—20 June
TREES OF GIPPSLAND
Colin Bennison, in this solo exhibition of paintings and drawings, pays tribute to the essential tree and makes us aware of their contribution to the visual beauty of Gippsland’s glorious landcsape.
Official Opening: Sunday 16th May at 2pm
Gallery Hours: Open Thursday to Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
10am – 5pm
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery,  03 5683 2481
Website: www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
16 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
19 May—31 May
SOUTH GIPPSLAND EMBROIDERERS GUILD—EXHIBITION
The South Gippsland Embroiderers Guild have produced some exquisite and original pieces for this special display in the Leongatha Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10am to 5pm (Closed Tuesdays). Saturdays 10am to 2pm (Closed Sundays).
Venue: Leongatha Gallery, Cnr. McCartins and Michael Place, Leongatha
Contact: President L.A.C.S., 03 5662 2029
20 May—1 June
POTS AND PAINTINGS EXHIBITION
New pots by ceramic artist Malcolm Boyd plus a mixed exhibition of wonderful watercolours.
Gallery Hours: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: www.stockyardgallery.org.au
21 May
CONCIARTO SERIES — ELANEE ENSEMBLE
Music for viola and double bass including:- Paganini, Beethoven, Sperger, Dittersdorf and Don Kay.
Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628
Email: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
Website: http://www.celiarossergallery.com.au
23 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478
28 May
MIRBOO NORTH TRIVIA NIGHT
The annual Rotary Trivia Night will be held at the Mirboo North Shire Hall on Friday 28 May at 7pm This year, Mirboo North Rotary is looking to raise funds for the Duke of Edinburgh Award program for Mirboo North school children.
The night will be a mix of general knowledge and music trivia, plus raffle draws, extra games and spot prizes. Family teams – work teams – club teams – pub teams – everybody is welcome. Why not put a team together and book a table? Just $120 per team (for a table of ten). An evening of entertainment for just $12 a head!!
BYO food and drink.
To book, phone 0408 681 478 or 0428 873 752.
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Venue: Old Shire Hall, Ridgway, Mirboo North 3871
Contact: Cliff Hammond, 03 5668 2049
Email: lewes@tpg.com.au
Website: http://mirboonorth.vic.au/community/rotary/epicure
29 May—24 June
‘METAL ART AND SCULPTURE’ — JACQ OF HEARTS EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘METAL ART & SCULPTURE’. An exhibition by Jacquie Burslem.
Jacquie has been creating beautiful Jewellery for 24 years. She also loves working with Copper and Metals creating wonderful pieces on a larger scale. Her inspiration comes from travels to Central Australia and living by the ocean on Phillip Island.
Opening Sunday 30th May from 2pm – 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101 OR Winsome Richards, 0429 817 631
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
29 May
GHOST TOURS AT COAL CREEK
Come and discover the darker side of local history. Be guided through the haunting atmosphere and listen to stories about Coal Creek’s ghosts.
The tours are not suitable for children under 12. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The 2 hour tour costs $25per person, no concessions. Light supper is included.
Tour times 7.30pm to 9.30pm and during day light saving months 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Tour dates for 2010: May 1st and 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd, November 21st and December 18th.
Tours must be pre-booked and pre-paid. Groups welcome; maximum 20 persons.
For further details visit the Coal Creek Website Events page www.coalcreekvillage.com.au. For bookings contact Coal Creek on 03 5655 1811 or email rowenaa@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 5655 1811
29 May
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET
8.30am-1pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465
30 May
KONGWAK MARKET
10am – 3pm
Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

Meeniyan Anzac Day 2010

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Meeniyan Stony Creek CFA Trivia night

Donna’s Gardening Tips for May

Bread and Pickles Deli

Celebrant with a twist  Tisheena Hanks

Tarwin Valley Primary School

Ethel Hanks latest Stone Project

Meeniyan Tavern Night

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Meeniyan Newsletter MAY 2010

5 March—6 April
AFFORDABLE ART
A selection of work by Brian Cragg, Irma Van-Der Steen, & Bianca Biesuz-Stefani as well as other artists. Is open most days, 9am to 5pm
Venue: Stefani Hilltop Gallery, 39 Keanes Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Bianca, 03 5683 2253
21 March—17 April
MEZZE PLATE EXHIBITION
Prints by Sharman Feinberg who uses an eclectic array of printmaking techniques in her work.
Gallery Hours: 10am-5pm, Thursday to Monday (Closed Tue, Wed)
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
27 March—18 April
“AUTUMN’S PALETTE”
A Major Art Exhibition by Di & John Koenders.
Gallery Hours: Open daily from 10am to 5pm including all Public Holidays and Easter Days.
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Contact: 03 5659 8262
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
27 March—22 April
“STILL LIFE” EXHIBITION
An exhibition of works by Antonia Buckley.
Antonia’s work pays homage to the detail of pattern and colour that are essential in nature for reproduction and continuity. This exhibition focuses on fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Opening: Sunday 28th March from 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
1 April—27 April
VENUS ARTISTS
10 Contemporary Venus Bay artists inspired by their environment.
Gallery hours: open daily including gift shop from 10am – 4pm.
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
2 April—4 April
“VENUS BAY—TOUR DE TARWIN”
2010 Venus Bay Tour De Tarwin
Winner – 2010 Community Event of the Year – 4th Year & Bigger than Ever!
This year the event program spans 3 days:
Good Friday (2nd)- Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day, and Tour De Tarwin Launch and Games night at VBSLC (7.00pm)
Easter Saturday (3rd) – Tour De Tarwin – Venus Bay to Tarwin Bike/Walk.
Join us for a casual walk/ride to the “Long Table” at Tarwin Lower, BYO drinks & Picnic lunch:
9am – Registration outside the Venus Bay General Store/Fishing Village Bar & Cafe.
10am – Market stalls, face painting, live music featuring “Beggs to Differ”
12pm – START – outside Venus Bay General Store/Fishing Village Bar & Cafe.
Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day
Easter Sunday (4th) – Farmers Market at Venus Bay Shops from 8.00am , Bare Foot Bowls & BBQ at Tarwin Bowls Club from 12 noon, Contemporary Art Exhibition at VBCC all day
Venue: The Venus Bay General Store
Contact: Craig Williams, 0403 029 494 or Paul Griffiths, 0418 606 027
2 April
MOSSVALE MUSIC FESTIVAL—OH WHAT A GOOD FRIDAY
Old Crow Medicine Show & Special Guests TBA
Details: Originally planned for the Thursday night we just had to change to the Friday to accommodate Old Crow Medicine Show who want to play a FULL set. At least 2 hours! How could we refuse. So there will be a couple of stella performances first: artists TBA. And then Old Crow Medicine Show!!!!!
With great joy, Love Police continue to deliver the goodness with the return of the amazing OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW back to Australia in March and April 2010.
The band has gone far beyond the label of “Americana” and kicks out good old bluegrass styled music with attitude.
Tickets: Adults $55, Concession/Members $50, Family $150. Plus booking fee. Under 14 Free.
Tickets $10 extra at the gate on the day.
Tickets available at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile www.moshtix.mobi and all moshtix outlets including Polyester Records and Greville Records.
Tickets also available: Bair Music, Leongatha / Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek / Main Street Revelations, Foster.
Venue: Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek.
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council Inc, 03 5664 9239
Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
2 April
ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
Poowong Apex Club is running the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Commencing at 11am to 4pm
Free admission.
Spinning wheel with great prizes. Easter Egg hunt, face painting, tractor rides, jumping castle, raffles, tractor rides, hot food and drinks available.
Also Leongatha Medieval Society will be doing a re-enactment.
Venue: Loch Recreation Grounds, off South Gippsland Hwy.
3 April
TWILIGHT DINING AT THE KOONWARRA STORE
Whether you are travelling to your Easter holiday destination or just enjoying the last of the longer days. Be our guest as we extend our opening hours to 8.30pm with several dinner specials.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
3 April
BACK TO CHARLIE BROWN
In memory of beach coma, Charlie Brown – one of the first settlers to Waratah Bay.
FAMILY FUN DAY
With different activities such as egg and spoon races, sack races etc
Sausage sizzle – gold coin
Entry: FREE
Starts: 11.30am
Venue: Waratah Bay Recreation Reserve, Cnr. Gayle and Moongana Streets, Waratah Bay
Contact: Joan Newman, 03 5684 1434 or Waratah Bay Caravan Park, 03 5684 1339
3 April—5 April
SANDY POINT ART SHOW
Easter Saturday 3rd April 2010 –Monday 5th April 2010 10am -4pm
Venue: T.P. Taylor Reserve Hall, Surfers Walk, Sandy Point
Contact: Joyce, 03 5684 1403
4 April
COAL CREEK EASTER EGG HUNT
Great day out for the family to enjoy. Easter egg hunt in the morning, games and entertainment throughout the day.
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
4 April
STONY CREEK RACING—EASTER CARNIVAL
Please contact the Stony Creek Club Office for details
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 03 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
4 April
VENUS BAY FARMERS MARKET
Special addition to the market calendar. At the seaside for all your gourmet produce needs
Time: 8am—1pm
Venue: Venus Bay Township
4 April
“CONTRABAND” – BAND & FILM NIGHT
South Coast Boardriders Inc. Presents: FILM AND BAND NIGHT, “CONTRABAND” Awesome local band.
Tickets: At the door, Family $25, Single $10
Raffle on the night – New Shearwater Quan-fin Surfboard.
Time: 7pm—12midnight
Venue: Waratah Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
Contact: South Coast Boardriders Inc. Email: magic@dcsi.net.au
5 April
MAD MONDAY EASTER EGG HUNT
Starts 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
Hunt for free lollies and chocolate eggs plus free sausage sizzle and cold drinks.
Parade your hat for the Easter Parade and win great prizes. 3 categories for children
Parade and judging 12 noon.
Run by the Toora and District Community Progress Association.
Venue: Sagassers Park, Toora (opposite the Pub)
Contact: Kathy Whelan, 03 5688 1400
10 April
TWILIGHT DINING AT THE KOONWARRA STORE
Be our guest as we extend our opening hours to 8.30pm with several dinner specials.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
10 April—11 April
SOUTH GIPPSLAND RELAY FOR LIFE 2010
Teams of locals take turns to walk through the night to raise funds and awareness to fight cancer.
Participants are encouraged to enter early to receive their Relay For Life polo shirts and event kit.
You can enter of team of friends, family or a social or sports group.
Starts: 3pm on Saturday 10th
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve
Contact: Karen Lawson, 03 5664 4471 or Michelle McDougall, 0407 327 968
10 April
CANCER SURVIVORS & CARERS AFTERNOON TEA
A Survivors and Carer’s afternoon tea will be held at 2pm at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve prior to the start of the Relay For Life event. Must register your attendance by Sunday 4th April 2010.
Venue: Dumbalk Recreation Reserve
Contact: Michelle McDougall, 0407 327 968
10 April—2 May
ON BRIGHT WINGS
Art Exhibition.
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Venue: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, 230 Ruby Fairbank Rd, Fairbank
Contact: Emily Koenders Art Gallery, +613 5662 5808
11 April
TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT MONTHLY WALK
Monthly walk conducted by members of the TROSP which commences at 9.30 am at the cenopath. Morning tea provided and normal Park fees are waivered.
Venue: Cenotaph, Tidal River
Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63
Website: http://www.parks.com.au
16 April—17 April
56TH EXHIBITION OF HANDICRAFTS, ART & HOME INDUSTRIES
Official opening and presentations of awards Friday 16th at 11am in the cafe.
Refreshments available, raffle, stall
Free entry
Times: Friday 10am to 4.30pm, Saturday 10am to 3.30pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
16 April
CONVIVIAL DINNER
The April Convivial Dinner is special in that we are in the middle of the gorgeous autumn season when the produce on offer is rich and rare. Book yourself a seat at our shared tables and savour the best food and wine you are likely to taste in Gippsland.
Starting at 7pm
Venue: Koonwarra Store, South Gippsland Hwy, Koonwarra
Contact: Koonwarra Store, 03 5664 2285
Email: store@koonwarrastore.com.au
17 April
COOK HERE AND NOW—FOSTER
Slow Food Melbourne presents Cook Here and Now, an event which brings together a group of people to share in the selection, preparation and consumption of a locally-sourced meal. Our first event in 2010 takes place in the Gippsland town of Foster, approximately two and a half hours drive from Melbourne. We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Foster Primary School, a proud participant in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program for this event in Foster. Three students and the coordinator of the SAKGF program in Foster, Kim Albert, will join us for Cook Here and Now – Foster.
Book your place by signing up for the event at http://www.trybooking.com/EET
Times: 8:00am – Gather outside the hall adjacent to the market, meet project manager Sarah Robins and chef Pauline Leonard.
8:30am – Meet the producers on a tour of the market with Juneen Schulz, Prom Country Farmers’ Market Manager
9:00am – The group purchases ingredients for the meal based on menu.
9:30am – Grab a quick coffee, make any personal purchases, then head into kitchen at the hall on-site.
10:00am – Food preparation begins. Participants are divided into groups to work on various parts of the meal but all participate in pasta-making. Non-cooking partners organise drinks and set tables etc.
12:30pm – Lunch service.
2:00pm – Clean up commences.
3:00pm – Clean up complete.
Farm visit to Golden Creek Olives, Fish Creek (Andrew & Lyn Jamieson)
Cost: There is no participation fee for Cook Here and Now, just a contribution to the costs of the meal, which is set at $35.00 per head. Please bring this amount in cash on the day of the event, payable to Sarah Robins at the market.
Melbourne-based chef Pauline Leonard has operated ‘Cooking the Italian Way’ for more than seven years and has a background in cooking, catering and education. www.cookingtheitalianway.com
Cook Here and Now is an initiative of Marco Flavio Marinucci. Victoria is the first region outside the United States to produce Cook Here and Now, following presentations in San Francisco, California and Austin, Texas.
The 2010 Cook Here and Now events across Victoria are presented by Slow Food Melbourne and generously supported by the Victorian Government through Regional Development Victoria.
For further information about www.slowfoodaustralia.com.au
Venue: Main St, Foster (next to War Memorial Arts Centre)
Contact: Slow Food Melbourne or Cook Here & Now.

E: slowfoodmelbourne@iprimus.com.au or phone (03) 9416 2099.
Website: www.slowfoodaustralia.com.au or www.cookhereandnow.com
17 April
GIPPSLAND CAMPDRAFT ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS
Comencing approximately 7am
This true “aussie” sport began in the cattle camps of the outback, where riders were required to select a beast out from the mob. This took the combined skill of horse and rider working together as one, as most cattle resent being separated from the mob. Over time, these skills were developed into the uniquely Australian sport as we see it today.
Venue: Dumbalk campdraft arena, Dumbalk
Contact: Karen Penney, 03 5189 1272
17 April
CONCIARTO SERIES—FRESHWATER TRIO
Beethoven Ghost Piano Trio Piazolla Otono from the four seasons of Bueno Aires, Schumann Piano Trio No 2
Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper
Time: 7pm—10pm
Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Waratah Road, Fish Creek
Contact: andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
18 April
BENA BABY BAZAAR
STALLHOLDERS AND SHOPPERS WANTED.
Here is an opportunity to buy and sell pre-loved goods including clothes, toys and furniture for children from birth to 6 years.
Time: 10am—1pm
Venue: Bena Hall, Bena
Contact: Maureen Benson, 03 5657 2276. Email: ramp@tpg.com.au
30 April—15 May
COLE PORTER’S—HIGH SOCIETY
Leongatha Lyric Theatre Inc. Presents:
COLE PORTER’S HIGH SOCIETY.
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Arthur Kopil. Based on the play “The Philadelphia Story” by Phillip Barry.
Gala Opening: 8pm, Friday April 30th.
2pm matinees: Sundays, May 2nd and 9th.
8pm Performances: May 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th and 15th.
Ticket sales: Mushroom Crafts, 40 Bair St Leongatha. Tickets on sale from Wednesday, April 7th.
Bookings and enquiries: 03 5662 3940
Venue: Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Mesley Hall Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 3940
PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th,  Apr 4th 2009/10:

TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month

1 February—31 March 2010

GIPPSLAND FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Inspired by Gippsland: 2010 Food and Wine Festival, February-March 2010.

A slice of Gippsland featuring…fine, food, fabulous restaurants, organic, berries, world beating cheeses, wicked wineries, prawns fresh from the boat, farmers markets, harvest picnics and festivals galore. Venue: Different wineries around South Gippsland Website: http://www.inspiredbygippsland.com.au

4 February—2 March

RENEWAL—REMEMBERING BLACK SATURDAY

A group exhibition responding to the fires. Exhibition open: everyday 10am to 4pm except Wednesdays.

FREE ENTRY A community run exhibition space in the historic courthouse building adjoining the information centre.

Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram

Contact: Courthouse Gallery, 03 5182 6553

14 February—20 March

ASSEMBLAGES #15 EXHIBITION Transforming everyday objects into art. Includes artists: Sian Adnam(Cape Woolami), Deb Le Cerf (Cape Patterson), Peter Cole (Venus Bay), Bridget Crowe (Fish Creek), Grant Flather (Yanakie), Sue Gilford (Agnes), Mandy Gunn (Tarwin Lower), Suellen Lee(Binginwarri), Andrew McPherson (Fish Creek), Ann Parry (Foster North), Jane Power (Fish Creek), Abigail van Rooyen (Waratah North), Kerry Spokes (Fish Creek), Annie Stark (Fish Creek), Rachel Warren (Outrim), Helen Wilkinson (Yanakie).

Gallery Hours: 10am – 5pm, Thursday to Monday (Closed Tue & Wed).

Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek

Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 2481

Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

25 February—14 March

EXHIBITION — TONY KNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Gallery hours: open daily including gift shop from 10am – 4pm.

Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster

Contact: Stockyard Gallery, 03 5682 1125

Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au

Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

27 February—25 March

SEXY SACRED’ EXHIBITION An exhibition of works by Ellen Taylor. ‘The forceful, the fleeting, the sacred and the sexy. Ellen’s drawing, collages and installations will examine intimate human to human encounters’

Gallery hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm (Closed Tuesdays) Weekends 11am to 5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101

Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

5 March —8 March

SEVENTEENTH INVERLOCH JAZZ FESTIVAL

Musician and patron registration from 2pm on Friday 5th March. Then 7pm – 11.30pm programmed music Including opening ceremony.

Saturday 6th March: 10am street parade featuring musicians, decorated community floats, brass band, marching groups and vintage cars. 11am – 11.30pm full music program at all venues. Sunday 7th March: 10am combined churches jazz service. 11am – 11.30pm full music program at all venues

Monday 8th March: 11 am picnic in the park, jazz, food and wine in the Glade, on the beautiful Inverloch foreshore.

Entry Fees: Patron registration for full festival (Early bird – by 05/02/2010): $55 All others: $65 Musicians Spouse/partner: Prepaid $20, At desk $25 Friday Night Only: $20 Sat or Sun (full day): $35 Sat or Sun (evening only) $20 Marquee only – one gig: $5. Children 16 and under FREE Street parade, church service, jazz picnic: FREE

Venue: Inverloch Township Contact: Secretary, 03 5674 3879.

Musician Registrations: Ross Owen, 03 5674 6086

Website: http://www.inverlochjazzfestival.com

6 March

CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERTS

Poowong Historical Group Presents: Classic Music Concerts featuring the Team of Pianists in the historic ‘Pioneer Chapel’ in Poowong.

Saturday March 6th: 2pm and 7pm and Sunday 7th March at 2pm.

Venue: Pioneer Chapel, Poowong

Contact: 56275576 or 56592379

6 March

FISH CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAR BOOT SALE

Monster garage and car boot sale. Have fun exchanging your treasures. Funds raised will assist local community projects.

Venue: Old Railway Station and Park, Fish Creek

Contact: Doug Knez, 0408 170 465

6 March

ANDERSONS INLET STAMP AND COIN FAIR

The Anderson Inlet Stamp Club, incorporating “Sammy Stamp”, is again holding their annual “Stamp & Coin” Fair on Saturday, 6th. March, 2010. We choose the Saturday of the Labour Day Weekend to coincide with Inverloch’s Jazz Festival. Stamp and coin dealers from Melbourne and Gippsland will be in attendance, both buying and selling. We are always hoping to attract new members to this interesting and informative hobby. We also collect and sell excess stamps for “Sammy Stamp”, a wonderful charity located in Melbourne. So if you are looking for a great hobby with a fun crowd, call in to our fair. Time: 9am – 4pm

Venue: Uniting Church Hall, Williams Street, Inverloch

Contact: Dawn Kuyer, 03 5674 3382.

Email: gippystamps@vic.chariot.net.au

6 March

THE SHEILA SESSIONS

Commencing at 8.30 pm The Sheila Sessions features Beccy Cole, Chris E Thomas, Kate Ballantyne singing with supporting band “The Distance”

Tickets cost $25 at the door or via listed website

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan

Website http://thedistance.com.au

6 March

CONCIARTO SERIES — PARKVILLE ENSEMBLE

Bottesini Gran Duo Concertante, Reynaldo Hahn songs, Interval, Mozart piano quartet.

Admission $55 includes glass of wine and a light supper.

Bookings essential 03 56832628 Time: 7 pm for 8pm

Venue: Celia Rosser Gallery, Promontory Rd, Fish Creek

Contact: Andrew Rosser, 03 5683 2628

email andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au

6 March

LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S LONG WEEKEND. Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra

Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.

Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au

Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au

6 March

SOUTH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET Starting at 8am and finishing around 1pm

Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koala Drive, Koonwarra

Contact: Juliet Klauer, 03 5659 8208

Website: www.koonwarra.vic.au

7 March

CLASSIC MUSIC CONCERT

Poowong Historical group presents Classic Music Concert featuring the Team of Pianists in the historic ‘Pioneer Chapel’ in Poowong. Time: 2 pm

Venue: Pioneer Chapel, Poowong

Contact: 03 5627 5576

7 March

STONY CREEK RACING—STONY CREEK CUP

Cup Day is the major draw card of our season. Exciting racing is guaranteed and our card for the day includes several races for quality gallopers. This feature day is one on which many groups pin their social plans, renting marquees, pre-booking food and bar packages, and dressing with style to for there chance to shine in our Fashions on the Field. Open to public: 11am

Admission: Adults $20, Concession and Pensioners $15, 17 & Under Free, Members Free

Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek

Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 03 5664 0099.

Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au

Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au

7 March

LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S

Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.

Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra

Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204.

Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au

Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au

7 March

BOWDEN, FINC & LEONARD @ MEENIYAN

The band, Cousin Leonard, is coming to Meeniyan on the long weekend. They are touring with international acts Peter Finc from Switzerland and Drew Bowden from NZ. BYO drinks & nibbles. Tickets: pre purchased $15 at Moos of Meeniyan, At door $20 Time: 7.30 pm

Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan

Contact: Moos at Meeniyan, 03 5664 0010

7 March

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET

Big market 8am start Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Station Rd, Foster

Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654

7 March

JUMBUNNA MARKET Time: 8.30am – 1pm

Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna

Contact: Dawn Wylie, 03 5657 3253

7 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

8 March

TARWIN LOWER MARKET 8.30am – 2pm

Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower

Contact: Carol Dwyer, 03 5663 7657

13 March

INVERLOCH FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

Includes wine tasting and cooking demostrations. The festival aims to showcase to locals and tourists the culinary delights of Inverloch and surrounding region and provide an opportunity to sample wines from local boutique wineries.

Fantastic local musicians will be providing relaxing and festive background music all afternoon. Time: 11am – 5pm Costs: Adults $10, children free, $15 for tasting glass.

Venue: The Glade, Inverloch

Contact: 1300 762 433

13 March

MOSSVALE MUSIC FESTIVAL AT MOSSVALE PARK

On Saturday the 13th March the music at Mossvale Park will have a little more Alt Country / Rock flavour. Multi-award winning Australian alternative country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers with partner Shane Nicholson, father Bill Chambers as well as guests, will headline at Mossvale. Receiving praise across the globe, 2010 will be Australia’s first chance to see and hear the alluring Eilen Jewell and her band. Eilen Jewell puts her own beautiful stamp on old country, folk and blues. Also appearing at the March Mossvale will be American Mary Gauthier: “With songwriting as powerful as hers, there’s no need to go looking for qualifiers…She’s a unique, intrinsically valuable musical voice. And there’s never a surplus of those.” – Los Angeles Times. Also performing will be Australian bands, The Junes featuring Suzannah Espie and Sarah Carol, and rising stars on the Australian music scene, Sal Kimber & the Rollin’ Wheel. Tickets: Members/Concession $50, Adults $55, Family $150 (2 Adults & max. 4 children b/w 14 & 18 ), Under 14 FREE. Plus booking fee.

NOTE: Ticket price at the gate on the day, $10 extra

Tickets via email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com or phone 03 5664 9239 Tickets: Bair Music, Leongatha, Gecko Studio Gallery, Fish Creek, Main Street Revelations, Foster as from 01/12/2009 (these outlets – cash only)

Tickets also available at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile www.moshtix.mobiand all moshtix outlets including Polyester Records and Greville Records. Venue: Mossvale Park, Berry’s Creek

Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council Inc. 03 5664 9239

Email: lyrebirdarts@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au

13 March

TOORA MARKET 8am – 12.30pm

Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora

Contact: Joyce, 5688 1237

14 March

TIDAL RIVER OPEN SPACE PROJECT MONTHLY WALK

Meet at the Cenopath at 9.30am for a monthly walk with members of the TROSP. Morning tea is provided and normal Park fees are waivered.

Venue: Cenopath, Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory National Park

Contact: Parks Victoria, 13 19 63

Website: http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

14 March

SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL

Cost – FREE – This is one day in March for all your questions about living now for a brighter future. Come to see cooking demonstrations, specialist food exhibitors, farming demonstrations on soil care and water management and guest speakers on agriculture diversification, energy and built environment, sustainable food production and manufacture, health and wellbeing and self sufficiency living. The event will also include fun activities and education for the kids.

Venue: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra

Contact: Chris Hamilton, 03 5662 9314

14 March

LOCH VILLAGE MARKET 8.30am – 1pm

Venue: Railway Siding, Loch

Contact: Ron Payne, 5659 0212

14 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

19 March

“DAVO”—AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST IMPERSONATOR

Meeniyan Bowls Club & MDU football Club fundraising function. Cost: $20 per head

Venue: MDU Clubrooms, Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, Nerrena Rd, Meeniyan

Contact: Bob Graeme 03 56624509 to book tickets or tables.

19 March

WELSHPOOL & DISTRICT HORTCULTURAL SOCIETY AUTUMN SHOW

Welshpool & District Hort Soc Autumn Show: Dahlias, Cut Flowers, Fruit & Veg, Pot Plants, Home Produce, Floral Art, Plant Stall, Raffle.

Times: Fri 1.30pm – 5pm, Sat 10am-4.30pm

Venue: Welshpool Hall, South Gippsland Highway, Welshpool

Contact: Fran Grylls 03 5184 1376

20 March — 21 March

KORUMBURRA WORKING HORSE & TRACTOR RALLY

The Theme for this year’s Rally will be Green. Commencing at 10am Activities and displays include Pioneer skills, vintage cars and trucks, cow milking and butter making, craft and variety stalls, food stalls and much much more. There will be a Grand Parade each day.

Admission: Adults: $10, under 16 free, Two Day Pass: $15

Free parking Times: 10 am— 4 pm

Venue: South Gippsland Highway, Nyora Ref Mel 612 S9

Contact: Melanie Durkin 03 5659 4305. 0412 051 740.

Email: ilolden@dcsi.net.au

20 March

PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET

8am – 12noon

Venue: Foster WMAC Hall, Main St, Foster

Contact: Juneen, 03 5680 8509

20 March

INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET

Fresh food and produce Time: 8am – 1pm

Venue: The Glade, Inverloch

Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096

21 March

LEONGATHA SHOW ‘N’ SHINE & CAR BOOT SALE

Leongatha Rotary Club Charity Event: If its got wheels and you’re proud of it, SHOW IT, or Convert surplus goods to cash at the car boot sale! With live music, food providers and childrens activities! Entry: Adults – $5.00, Family – $10, Children under 14 FREE EXHIBITORS WELCOME! At 1pm – auction of framed HRT shirt signed by Garth Tander & Will Davison. Categories: Entry of the Show, Bike of the Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Street Machine, Best Custom, Best Commercial Van Ute or Wagon, Best Aussie Vehicle, Best Original Restored Car, Best Original Restored Bike, Best Paint Job, Best Engine Bay, Best Interior, Special Interest Vehicle, Best Vintage Truck, Best Truck age 1-3 years, Best Truck age 3-10 years, Best Caravan or Motor Home, Best Go Kart, Best Feral Ute. Costs: Display Vehicle and Driver – $5 each, Each Passenger $5, Car Boot $5. Times: 9 am— 3 pm Venue: Leongatha Velodrome, Roughead St (Strzelecki Hwy), Leongatha

Contact: John O’Connor, 0416 193 990 or John Mackie, 0408 512 353

21 March

KONGWAK MARKET 10am – 3pm

Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

27 March

SILO STRING QUARTET This internationally renowned quartet will play at the Yarram Courthouse Gallery, starting at 8pm.

Tickets: $39 ($34 members) Tickets on sale at “All Forms of Design” 217 Commercial Rd Yarram from 24th February. Wednesday to Saturday. Ticket enquiries: Phil, 03 5182 6978 or courthousegalleryyarram@gmail.com

Venue: Yarram Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram

Contact: Phil, 03 5182 6978

27 March—22 April

“STILL LIFE” EXHIBITION An exhibition of works by Antonia Buckley. Antonia’s work pays homage to the detail of pattern and colour that are essential in nature for reproduction and continuity. This exhibition focuses on fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Opening Sunday 28 March from 2-4pm

Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday), Weekends, 11-5pm

Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, Whitelaw St, Meeniyan

Contact: 03 5664 0101

Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

27 March

MIRBOO NORTH MARKET

8.30am-1pm

Venue: Baromi Park, Main St, Mirboo North

Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465

28 March

KONGWAK MARKET

10am – 3pm Venue: Korumburra-Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak

Contact: Jane, 0417 142 478

Meeniyan Newsletter March 2010

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.

PromCountry Events for more Information Prom Country Events December 2009

15 November—19 December
RE-RENDER EXHIBITION
Gecko Studio Gallery presents: MICHAEL CHANG – RE-RENDER
3-D computer modeled images and ink drawings.
Official opening Sunday 15th November, 2pm – 5pm. ALL WELCOME
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au

26 November—15 December
TRAVELLERS TALES
Pastels by Ann Smith and Textiles by Yve Hart.
Not for profit Gallery
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: 03 5682 1125
Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au

28 November—22 December
“LINK” EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘LINK’.
An exhibition of works by Julia Price and Marilyn Ardley.
Opening Sunday November 29 from 2pm to 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au

28 November—31 December
GENERATING ART
An exhibition of work from members of the Tattersall Family.
Official opening – Saturday December 5 from 2.30pm to 5pm
Venue: Mushroom Art/Craft Space, 40 Bair Street, Leongatha
Contact: 03 5662 2144
Email: mushroomcrafts@dcsi.net.au

2 December—4 January
LEONGATHA ART & CRAFT SOCIETY GALLERY EXHIBITION
Normal Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 1.30pm
Venue: The Gallery Shop Leongatha Memorial Hall, Leongatha

5 December
STONY CREEK RACING—CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
One of Stony Creek Racing’s busiest days, the Pre-Christmas race day includes live music, an appearance from Santa and a few children’s activities. Includes the opportunity to win the supersize Christmas hamper raffle.
Open to public: 11am
Admission: Adults $15, Concession and Pensioners $10, 16 & Under Free, Members Free
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 03 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au

5 December—6 December
BACK TO TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK—DAVID CAMERON
David Cameron -(Senior Botanist from the Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research) will be conducting walks to demonstrate the use of his new book “A Field Guide to Rainforest Identification in Victoria.
12pm Saturday and Sunday
Also on the weekend:
- Birds and Animals of the Ash Forests (a sound and light show)
- An exhibition of historical photographs of Tarra Bulga
- Digital photo competition (prizes each weekend)
-Guided walks by naturalists Bob McDonald, Catheryn Thompson and Rohan Bugg (all day with night spotlighting on Saturday nights).
- Sausage sizzles and activities for the kids.
Venue: Bulga Visitor Centre, Tarra Valley
Contact: 03 51 861 283
5 December—6 December

Robert Barron & Gooseneck Pottery invite you to the:
KILN OPENING & CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Venue: Gooseneck Pottery, 60 Kardella-Fairbank Rd Kardella (via Korumburra)
Contact: Gooseneck Pottery, 03 5655 2405 Email: gooseneckpottery@dcsi.net.au
Website: www.gooseneckpottery.com.au

6 December
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up.
Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha
Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
9 December—6 January
RAPT IN COLOUR
A group exhibition featuring pastel paintings by Ann Smith, Brigitte Salwat, Heidrun Messner, Heidi Gasser, Monika Herrmann, Karla Flentge and Birgit Verhagen with textiles by Ann Smith.
Gallery Hours: 10am to 4pm daily. Closed Wednesdays
Venue: Courthouse Gallery, 122 Commercial Rd, Yarram
Contact: 03 5182 6553
12 December
MIRBOO NORTH ROTARY EPICURE
Gourmet expo at Mirboo North Market Fine Fare from local producers. Pick up some extra special
food and drink for Christmas.
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North
Contact: Cliff Hammond 03 5668 2049. Email: lewes@tpg.com.au

12 December – 13 December
Robert Barron & Gooseneck Pottery invite you to the:
KILN OPENING & CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION
Venue: Gooseneck Pottery, 60 Kardella-Fairbank Rd Kardella (via Korumburra)
Contact: Gooseneck Pottery, 03 5655 2405 Email: gooseneckpottery@dcsi.net.au
Website: www.gooseneckpottery.com.au

12 December—13 December
BACK TO TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK—THE STRZELECKI STRING BUSTER BAND
THE STRZELECKI STRING BUSTER BAND
5pm Sunday 13th at the Bulga Visitor Centre.
Also on the weekend:
- Birds and Animals of the Ash Forests (a sound and light show)
- An exhibition of historical photographs of Tarra Bulga
- Digital photo competition (prizes each weekend)
-Guided walks by naturalists Bob McDonald, Catheryn Thompson and Rohan Bugg (all day with night spotlighting on Saturday nights).
- Sausage sizzles and activities for the kids.
Venue: Bulga Visitor Centre, Tarra Valley
Contact: 03 51 861 283
13 December
LOCH MARKET TRAIN
The South Gippsland Tourist Railway is running a special train to the Loch Market.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Railway, Korumburra Station
Contact: Korumburra Station 03 5658 1111. Email: info@sgr.org,au
Website: http://www.sgr.org.au
17 December—5 January
SUMMER SALTS EXHIBITION
Local artists in an electric mix including photography, painting, sculpture and textiles.
Opening event: 7pm, Sat 19th December. All welcome!
Gallery Hours: open 7 days, 10am to 4pm
Venue: Stockyard Gallery, Main St, Foster
Contact: Stockyard Gallary, 03 5682 1125 Email: info@stockyardgallery.org.au
Website: http://www.stockyardgallery.org.au
18 December
CAROLS AT THE CREEK
Christmas Carols from 7pm—11pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
19 December
LEONGATHA CAROLS AT THE DROME
Carols from 6pm
Guest compare: Denis Walter
Venue: Leongatha Velodrome, Roughead St, Leongatha
Contact: Barb Carpenter (Secretary) 03 5662 2160 Email: were4u@bigpond.com
Or Darryl McGannon (President) 5662 2327 Email: edneys@dcsi.net.au
19 December
LEONGATHA CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
LCCI Christmas Carnival. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc are holding their annual family Christmas Carnival. Goller Lane in Leongatha will be closed to traffic.
Activities include: Animal Farm, Jumping Castle, Horse and Cart rides, Face painting (Lyon Street
near Goller Lane) there will be a display in Goller Lane of art work by local children, and of course
what would Christmas be without SANTA.
Retailers are opening for longer hours to allow people extra shopping time.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AND CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON.
Venue: Goller Lane, Leongatha
Contact: Barb Carpenter (Secretary) 03 5662 2160 Email: were4u@bigpond.com
Or Darryl McGannon (President) 5662 2327 Email: edneys@dcsi.net.au
19 December—30 December
COAL CREEK LIGHTS UP
9pm to 11pm
Venue: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Coal Creek, 03 5655 1811
20 December—16 January
“GIRL FRIDAY”
Kate Zyzis, Lyndy Lord, Elizabeth Scott and Amanda Thomson – ‘Girl Friday’ paintings, prints artist books – December 20 to January 16, opening Sunday January 16 at 2pm.
Gallery Hours: Thursday/Friday/Saturday, Sunday/Monday: 10am-5pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Extended trading hours/days during holiday peak season.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, 03 5683 248. Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
20 December
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Christmas Carols starting at 7.30pm
Venue: Village Green, Mitchell St, Nyora

27 December
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven
will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in
Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites,
Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
28 December
STONY CREEK RACING—FAMILY CARNIVAL
Please visit the website or email the Stony Creek Racing Club for details.
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 03 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
28 December
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven
will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in
Leongatha. Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites,
Leongatha Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th
TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month

For more information download

Meeniyan Newsletter November 2009

http://www.meeniyan.org.au

MEENIYAN AND DISTRICT RSL SUB-BRANCH
90th anniversary
When Saturday 14th November 8pm
Meeniyan Hall.
Cost $5 BYO drinks nibbles and glasses

37th Meeniyan Art & Craft Exhibition Awards
AWARD & SPONSOR WINNER
Best Exhibit
$200 Cr Bob Newton Andrew Kasper
Painting
$100 Gil & Karen Trease- Builders, Meeniyan Tina Jacobson
$100 Susan Ruffin. Solicitor, Inverloch Mr Jan Stuut
$100 P & A Zukovskis
Meeniyan Plumbing Services Joanne Hendrie
$100 Elaine Warren, Inverloch Patrick Murphy
Photography
$100 Alan Goldsmith, Meeniyan Bernd Armsreiter
$50 Meeniyan Town Club Roy A Fishe
$50 Meeniyan Town Club Peter Richards
$50 Bendigo Community Bank Project Peter Boyes
$50 Bendigo Community Bank Project Anne Pinkstone
Craft or any Medium
$100 Hattam Engineering
Meeniyan Chris Beehag
$50 Meeniyan & Area
Community Shop Paul Hernshaw
$5 0 Meeniyan & Area
Community Shop Rhonda Hunt
$50 Meeniyan Progress
Association Jacqueline Rangott
$50 Meeniyan Progress
Association Anne Roussac-Hoyne
Youth Encouragement – Aged 13 to 18
$50 Lyrebird Arts Council Genevieve Scholte
$25Lyrebird Arts Council Ryan Hendrie
$25Lyrebird Arts Council Jasper Dennison
MAG Choice
Gallery Space at Access Gallery,
Meeniyan Art Gallery Natasha Zukovskis

Meeniyan Red Cross Annual Progressive Dinner

Meeniyan Stockfeeds Winners of the Rural division of the Age/D&B Business Awards

M.C. EQUINE THERAPY
Certified Equine Myofunctional Therapist
• Sports Massage
• Pre and Post Event Massage
• Rehabilitation
• Muscle Health & Injury prevention
Marie – 0427 605 253 or 5664 7350 after dark

Meeniyan Art Gallery News
Meeniyan Bowling Club News
Community Bank News
Tarwin Valley Primary School News
Meeniyan Golf Karaoke Night 7th November 2009

First National Real Estate Prom Country
Meeniyan continues to surprise both locals and real estate observers with
its buoyant real estate activity.
The past 4-6 weeks has included the sale of 6 retail freeholds in Whitelaw
Street to an Inverloch based investor, the sale of vacant land at Lot 1
Whitelaw Street (a residential house is planned for that site), and the sale
of houses at 1 Geale Street, and two others in Whitelaw Street. As has
been predicted for some time by the local fraternity, recent factors have
probably contributed to the interest in Meeniyan to rise. Those influences
are thought to include the sewerage, the Community bank project, the
Carnivale and Art & Craft events, local council interest, and the presence
of a 7-days-per-week real estate agency within the township. The recent
good sale activity also shows that there is a shortage of properties both
for sale and rent in and around Meeniyan. (We still need a rental for
Marty Thomas the new restaurateur, and several others who have their
names on our books. Can anybody help?).
Meeniyan residents should congratulate themselves, particularly those
who have been involved in the local community, and those who support
local businesses and therefore the continuing viability, of Meeniyan.
Meeniyan has a reputation for having a “close-knit” and active community,
and it does seem to be paying dividends. Keep up the great work,
Meeniyan! We’re doing alright!

Meeniyan Carnivale 20-22 November

Friday 20th November – Meeniyan Hall 8pm
Ash Grunwald with special guest Leah Flanagan
Saturday 10 – 4pm – main street closed
FREE music in the streets. Artists include, Lisa Miller, Shane O’Mara, Liz
Stringer, Charles Jenkins, Jordie Lane, Van & Cal Walker, Leah Flanagan,
Real Women, Willy Golightly, Psycho Wombat, Ruby.
There will be a Farmer’s Market in the street with a variety of craft and
produce stalls. As well as art exhibitions, wine tastings, massage, vintage
cars, free workshops (incl. rosemary and eucalyptus oil distillation, basket
making, mask decoration, flower installation, stone wall construction),
mini-art market, FREE children’s activities (incl. giant slide, face painting,
mask decorations, mechanical bucking bull, jumping castle) yoga demonstrations
for you to join in (one for the kids and one for the ones that are no
longer kids), craft & jewelry stalls, plants, wood furniture and more. You
can even have your hair washed and trimmed for FREE at Catherine’s Hair
Techniques in Meeniyan.
8pm Meeniyan Hall – The Audreys with special guests SOLD OUT
10.20pm – Van & Cal Walker – Meeniyan Pub FREE
Sunday 22nd November
9 am – 11 am: FREE Street Breakfast ( muffins @ the CFA,
pancakes at the Community shop, juice & toast beside the Meeniyan Hall)
11 am – 1.30 pm: Take in the local sights,
try some local activities such as Go-Carts at Stony Creek,
a walk along the Meeniyan rail trail,
golf at the Meeniyan golf club,
‘Try Bowls’ (free at the Meeniyan bowls club)
1.30 pm: Praise In The Park, A Festival of Hymns,
Tanderra Park, Meeniyan. FREE
2 pm: Musicians Jam Session at the Meeniyan Hotel – FREE
8 pm: ‘Charlie’s Good Tonight’: Marking the 40th anniversary of The
Rolling Stones album ‘Get Your Ya Ya’s Out’, Tim Rogers has assembled
the finest list of musicians Melbourne has to offer to pay homage to this
landmark live album.
Special Guests, Black Cab
In celebration of The Lyrebird Arts Council’s 10th Anniversary,
they will be presenting 3 evening gigs at the Hall. These shows
are ticketed with the usual format – table and chair seating /
BYO drinks and nibbles. But there is a full weekend of events
and everything else is FREE. We wish to thank the Meeniyan
associations that have embraced the weekend and financially
helped to put it together.
Major Sponsors:The Meeniyan Progress Association and
Bendigo Community Bank Steering Committee.
Also supported by: Arts Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria, Destination Gippsland,
Prom Coast Arts Council, Prom Country Regional Tourism, South Gippsland
Shire Council, Meeniyan Community Shop, GK & KM Trease Builders, Meeniyan
Art Gallery & The Meeniyan Hotel.

For more information  on events these Prom Country events.  Prom Country November Events 2009

25 September—6 November
‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘ON THE EDGE OF A METAPHOR’
An exhibition of works by John Mutsaers.
Exhibition from September 25 to November 6, 2009 • Opening Sunday, September 27 from 2–4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
26 September—2 November
THROUGH SCAPE
A photographic exhibition by Alice Buscombe.
Gallery hours: Weekdays 10am to 4pm CLOSED TUESDAYS.
Weekends 11am to 5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
18 October—14 November
PIECES OF EIGHT
Exhibition by Jeannie and Bill McDonagh.
Gallery Hours: Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm. Extended trading hours during peak periods.
Venue: Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek
Contact: Gecko Studio Gallery, Telephone: 03 5683 2481
Email: framing@geckostudiogallery.com.au.
Website: http://www.geckostudiogallery.com.au
30 October—31 October
WELSHPOOL FLOWER SHOW
“Wedding” is the “Theme” this year.
Venue: Welshpool Memorial Hall, South Gippsland Hwy, Welshpool
Website: http://www.welshpool.vic.au
30 October—3 November
37TH ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION
Friday 30 October – Official opening and Awards Night
Saturday 31 October – Community Market – A bigger market is planned this year with stalls, artists
workshops, music and fun for all.
Jazz Night, bookings essential, Call Eric Mould on 5664 7376 or jazzbo@dcsi.net.au.
Sunday 1 November – Garden Walks, Devonshire Tea at the Hall
Monday 2 November – Exhibition continues
Tuesday 3 November – Mad Hatters Breakfast – Exhibition closes at 4 pm.
Venue: Meeniyan Hall, Main St, Meeniyan
Website: http://www.meeniyan.org.au.
31 October—3 November
SURF’S UP FOR ART
Art & Craft Exhibition. Entry by gold coin donations.
Saturday to Monday: 11am to 6pm
Tuesday: 11am to 2pm
Venue: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Venus Bay Beach 1

31 October—3 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND WINES SUMMER STARTERS WEEKEND
Southern Gippsland Wines 5th annual Summer Starters weekend.
Full details can be obtained from www.southerngippslandwine.com.au or from brochures available
from participating wineries and all information centres in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland local government areas.
Website: http://www.southerngippslandwine.com.au
31 October
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Tantalise the senses at Lyre Bird Hill Winery as the weather warms up. The wood fired pizza oven
will have the fires burning to cook freshly made pizzas by Sam and Rose from Paradise Pizza in
Leongatha.
Local guitarist Peter has been adding to his repertoire of easy listening old favourites, Leongatha
Painters Group are hanging their recently painted watercolours of local flowers and landscapes, and
Zak Chalmers of Valley Plains Pottery has been firing his handmade pots ready to use at your table.
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
31 October
NEXT CONCIARTO—PARKVILLE ENSEMBLE
31 October 2009 Season Opening Concert with the Parkville Ensemble 8PM. Alexander Borodin
“Quartet No. 2″ / Interval / Arvo Pärt “Summa” / Astor Piazzolla “Tango Ballet” / Javier Alvarez “Metro
Chabacano”. The musicians: Violins: Rachael Hunt, Rachel Gamer, Viola: Jason Bunn, Cello:
Philippa Gardner.
Venue: The Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café, Promontory Road, Fish Creek
Time: Arrive at 7pm for an 8pm start
Cost: $55 per person.
Enquiries: to Andrew Rosser andrew@celiarossergallery.com.au
31 October
HALLOWEEN AT COAL CREEK
Also featuring at Coal Creek from October 24th to November 8th will be entries in the annual
Scarecrow Competition. There is $300 in prizes to be won.
Time: 5.30pm to 10pm
Contact: Coal Creek Village, 03 5655 1811
Venue: Coal Creek Village, South Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Website: http://www.coalcreekvillage.com.au
31 October
CONVIVIAL TABLES—CONVIVIAL GOOD TIMES
Saturday October 31st, 2009 at 7pm.
Contact: 56642285 to book now!
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
31 October—22 November
A COUNTRY PARADISE EXHIBITION
A Major Art Exhibition by Di and John Koenders.
Open Daily: 10am – 5pm (including all public holidays).
Contact: Mayfield Gallery, 03 5659 8262
Venue: Mayfield Gallery, 585 Fairbank Rd, Arawata
Website: http://www.mayfieldgallery.com.au
1 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
3 November
MELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCHEON
Time: From 12pm
Bookings Essential, Phone: 03 5664 2285 to book now.
Venue: Koonwarra Store, Koala Dve, Koonwarra
Contact: 03 5664 2285
3 November
LYRE BIRD HILL WINERY—WOOD FIRED PIZZA’S
Venue: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 370 Inverloch Rd, Koonwarra
Contact: Lyre Bird Hill Winery, 03 5664 3204. Email: rowen@lyrebirdhill.com.au
Website: http://www.lyrebirdhill.com.au
6 November
WAYGU BEEF NIGHT
Come and dine on the rich flavour and melt in your mouth experience of premium Wagyu steak with a glass of Purple Hen Shiraz or premium beer for only $45.
Or be completely decadent and add 1/2 doz oysters for a total price of $60. Splash Out!
Bookings required 5659 4488
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488 Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
6 November
STONY CREEK RACING—LADIES DAY
Ladies Day is the first meet for the season. It will include the ever popular Fashions on the Field.
Open to public: 10.30am
Admission: Adult $15, Concession & Pensioner $10, 17 & Under Free, Member Free
Venue: Stony Creek Racecourse, South Gippsland Hwy, Stony Creek
Contact: Stony Creek Club Office, 5664 0099. Email: enquiries@scrc.com.au
Website: http://www.countryracing.com.au
8 November
OPEN GARDEN DAY
SGSC Music Department – OPEN GARDEN DAY. Featuring 8 picturesque gardens in Foster.
All gardens open for viewing from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Live music at Smiths garden throughout the
day. Cost: $15 per adult, $10 concession, under 18 free.
Entry booklets available at South Gippsland Secondary College, Foster Primary School and Lilly Pilly Nursery. Alternatively at Sue and David Hoares from 9am on the day.
Booklet includes entry into all 8 gardens, direction maps and voucher for a free cuppa and slice.
Approx 30 tractors featuring a Lanz Bulldog Half-track (possibly the only one in Australia). Shed open from 2-4pm only.
Contact: Colleen Smith 0409 905 397 or 03 5682 2066 for more information.
8 November
LOCH MARKET TRAIN
The South Gippsland Tourist Railway is running a special train to the Loch Market.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Railway, Korumburra Station
Contact: Korumburra Station 03 5658 1111. Email: info@sgr.org,au
Website: http://www.sgr.org.au
13 November—14 November
LEONGATHA ROSE SPECTACULAR
Rose show featuring old fashioned roses, plant and cake stalls, talks and demonstrations, refreshments
available from Red Cross, large open garden.
Times: Friday 12noon to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm.
Cost: Entry: $3
Venue: Leongatha Memorial Hall, Cnr. Michael Place & McCartin’s St, Leongatha
Contact: Joan Michael, 03 5662 3548
14 November
LOCH VILLAGE GARDEN FESTIVAL
Further information: www.loch.org.au
Time: 10am—5pm
Venue: Victoria Street, Loch Village
Contact: Grahame Hastie, 0412 459 260 or Cherie Smirl, 5659 4466
Email: sales@carringtons.com.au
Website: www.carringtons.com.au
15 November
INVERLOCH LIONS FUN RUN AND BILLY CART DERBY
Helicopter rides also available on the day.
Medallions for all fun run participants and tropies for winners.
Costs: Fun Run or Billy Cart Derby: $10pp, $20 family up to 3, $5 extra child, $10 extra adult
Combined Fun Run $ Billy Cart Derby: $15pp, $30per family, $15per adult.
Venue: A’ Beckett St (Main St) Inverloch
Contact: Geoff Cole Billy Cart Derby info: 03 5674 6030 & Debbie Rielly Fun Run: 0409 945 559
19 November
MEET THE WINEMAKER—DAVID MORRIS
Morris Wines, Rutherglen. Fifth generation winemaker David Morris has emerged as one of Australia’s most outstanding winemakers after achieving unprecedented show success and he’s coming to the gilded lily on Thursday 19th November to share his wines and story over a delicious 4 course dinner.
Book early to avoid disappointment – 5659 4488
Cost: $88 per person – all inclusive dinner, wines, coffee/tea.
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Road, Loch
Time: 7pm for 7.30 dinner
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488. Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
20 November—22 November
MEENIYAN CARNIVALE
A weekend of events. November 20th, 21st and 22nd
A WEEKEND OF EVENTS TO CELEBRATE LYREBIRD ARTS COUNCILS 10TH
ANNIVERSARY.
Venue: Meeniyan Township
Contact: Lyrebird Arts Council, (03) 5664 9239
Website: http://www.lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au
21 November—22 November
KORUMBURRA AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY SHOWJUMPING CLASSIC
Venue: Korumburra Showgrounds, Sth Gippsland Hwy, Korumburra
Contact: Sandy Carfrae, 03 5655 2157
21 November
DINNER TRAIN
The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 21 November 2009.
Tickets are $50.00 per person. This price includes train travel, dinner and finger food, and a complementary glass of wine with dinner. Discounts available for groups of 8 or more.
Att: C. Raven, 35 Mahoney Cres, Seaford VIC 3198
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
25 November
A NIGHT FULL OF FAVOURITES
$45 for 2 course menu with mixed breads & bruchetta & warmed olives to start.
Book now – the whole menu will be Delicious!!
Venue: The Gilded Lily Restaurant and Bar, 35 Victoria Rd, Loch
Contact: The Gilded Lily, 03 5659 4488
Website: http://www.gildedlily.com.au
28 November—22 December
“LINK” EXHIBITION
Meeniyan Art Gallery invites you to ‘LINK’.
An exhibition of works by Julia Price and Marilyn Ardley.
Opening Sunday November 29 from 2pm to 4pm
Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10-4pm (closed Tuesday). Weekends, 11-5pm
Venue: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 84 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan
Contact: Meeniyan Art Gallery, 03 5664 0101
Website: http://www.meeniyanartgallery.com.au
28 November
SOUTH GIPPSLAND BUSKERS FESTIVAL
The 2009 Korumburra Buskers Festival will be held on Saturday 28th November 2009 between
9am—4pm.
Venue: At the rear of the Commercial street shops on South Gippsland Tourist Railway land,
Korumburra.
Contact: June Ramsay 03 5655 1108 or Christine McKenzie 03 5655 2275
Email: cafesixtyone@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.korumburrabuskersfest.com
28 November
MEENIYAN ANTIQUES FAIR
Set in lovely Meeniyan, at the Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, right on the South Gippsland Highway. This will be the first of what we hope will be an annual event.
Approx 25 – 30 stalls of beautiful, affordable antiques, with porcelain, figurines, art, jewellery, retro, glass, Victoriana, small furniture and so much more. Something very special in the area, with its beautiful views & great local cafes. On the highway to Wilson’s Prom, Foster & just past Leongatha.
Catering will be provided by local kindergarten. Enquires very welcome but stalls are filling up fast.
Venue: Art Deco Town Hall and Community Centre, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan
Contact: Sue on 0418508800 or Karen on 0419009115.
28 November
DINNER TRAIN
The South Gippsland Railway will be running a Dinner Train on Saturday 28 November 2009.
Bookings via email preferred to info@sgr.org.au or phone our Marketing Manager, Cathy on
(03) 5658 1111.
Venue: South Gippsland Tourist Rail, Korumburra Station.
28 November—29 November
BACK TO TARRA BULGA NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to country with Dedlee Kultya
(Gunai Kurnai Dance Group)
12pm Sat 28th November
Also on the weekend:
- Birds and Animals of the Ash Forests (a sound and light show)
- An exhibition of historical photographs of Tarra Bulga
- Digital photo competition (prizes each weekend)
-Guided walks by naturalists Bob McDonald, Catheryn Thompson and Rohan Bugg (all day with night
spotlighting on Saturday nights).
- Sausage sizzles and activities for the kids.
Venue: Bulga Visitor Centre, Tarra Valley
Contact: 03 51 861 283

PROMONTORY HOME/PRODUCE MARKET PROM COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
Venue: Foster Showgrounds, Foster Venue: Foster WMAC hall, Main St, Foster
Time: 8am Start Time: 8am—12noon
Contact: Max Parnell, 03 5682 2654 Contact: Market Manager 03 5682 1345
2009/10: Nov 1st, Dec 6th/27th, Jan 24th, Mar 7th, 2009/10: 3rd Saturday of each month.
Apr 4th
TARWIN LOWER MARKET JUMBUNNA BUSH MARKET
Venue: Tarwin Lower Memorial Hall, Tarwin Lower Venue: The Main Hall, Jumbunna
Time: 8:30am start Time: 8:30am start
Contact: Carol Dwyer 5663 7657 Contact: Dawn Wylie 03 5657 3253
2009/10: Monday of a Public Holiday 2009/10: 1st Sunday of each month.
MIRBOO NORTH MARKET KONGWAK MARKET
Venue: Baromi Park, Mirboo North Venue: Korumburra—Wonthaggi Rd, Kongwak
Time: 8:30am start Time: 10am start
Contact: Maxine, 03 5668 2465 Contact: Jane 0417 142 478
2009/10: Last Saturday of every month. 2009/10: Every Sunday
STH GIPPSLAND FARMERS MARKET TOORA MARKET
Venue: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra Venue: Former Bonlac Store, Jetty Rd, Toora
Time: 8.30am start Time: 8am start
Contact: Juliet Klauer 03 5659 8208 Contact: Joyce 03 5688 1237
2009/10: 1st Saturday of each month. 2009/10: 2nd Saturday of each month.
LOCH VILLAGE MARKET LOCH PUBLIC HALL WINTER MARKET
Venue: Railway Siding, Loch Venue: Loch Public Hall, Smith St, Loch
Time: 8:30am start Time: 9am—1pm
Contact: Ron Payne 03 5659 0212 Contact: Jennie Kennedy, 03 5659 4305
2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month Oct—Apr 2009/10: 2nd Sunday of each month May—Sep
INVERLOCH FARMERS MARKET
Venue: The Glade, Inverloch
Time: 8am to 1pm
Contact: Peter Arnold, 03 5664 0096
2009/10: 3rd Sunday of each month

For more information on any of the following please download the Meeniyan Newsletter October 2009

37th Annual Meeniyan Art and Craft Exhibition 2009

Meeniyan town Hall Tavern Night

Meeniyan Carnivale 20 -22 November

Meeniayn Golf Karaoke Night

Dumbalk open Gardens

Meeniyan Red Cross Progressive Dinner

Stony Creek Football Club Grand Final Win

Prom Country Real Estate

Eldorado Travel Tours

Meeniyan Art Gallery

NATIONAL PARKS

• Wilson’s Promontory National Park (130km of walking trails) FREE entry
• Tarra Bulga National Park (suspension bridge, falls 1.2km walk)
• Mount Worth State Park (1hr return walk)
• Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park
• Bunerong Marine National Park
• Corner Inlet Marine National Park

WALKS

Great Southern Rail Trail (50 km)
Port Franklin Boardwalk
Mirboo North – Boolarra Rail Trail (13kms)
Lyrebird Forest Walk
Foster Flora Reserves walk (15 min)
Bald Hills Wetland Reserve (30min walk suitable for wheelchairs and prams)
Bass Coast Rail Trail

DRIVES

http://www.drivesoutherngippsland.com.au

1. Meeniyan, Toora, Agnes Falls, Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Back Toora, Port Franklin, Foster and back to Meeniyan.
2. Meeniyan to Mirboo North , Grand ridge Road, Tarra Bulga National Park, Yarram back to Meeniyan.
3. Meeniyan, Koonwarra, Inverloch Coastal drive to Wonthaggi, back to Inverloch via inland route, Leongatha and back to Meeniyan.
4. Meeniyan to Foster, Mt Nicoll Lookout (Foster, Fish Creek Road), Fish Creek, to Wilson’s Promontory.
5. Meeniyan To Foster then Shallow Inlet, Sandy Point, Walkerville, Cape Liptrap Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and back to Meeniyan.
6. Meeniyan to Leongatha, Korumburra to Inverloch, Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and back to Meeniyan.

BEACHES

Sandy Point –surf
Shallow Inlet – wind surfing – child friendly
Venus Bay – surf
Inverloch -surf
Whisky Beach – beautiful sunsets and sandy beach – Wilsons Promontory
Picnic Bay – at scenic Wilsons Promontory
Squeaky Beach – romantic location with sand that squeaks when you walk on it – Wilsons Promontory
Waratah Bay – One of the 10 safest beaches in Victoria
Norman Bay – One of the 10 safest beaches in Victoria – Wilsons Promontory
Oberon Bay – Access from Wilsons Promontory National Park
Waterloo Bay, Sealers Cove, Refuge Bay – Several hours walk from Telegraph Car Park at Wilsons Promontory.

ANTIQUE SHOPS

Meeniyan, Toora, Loch, Korumburra, Welshpool, Port Albert, Mirboo North, Wonthaggi and Inverloch

GOLF COURSES

Meeniyan ($30 all day), Leongatha, Woorayl, Foster, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Korumburra and Mirboo North.

OTHER THINGS

• Stony Creek Go-Karts and Cafe
• Lacy’s Jewellers – Meeniyan
• Prom Country Scenic Flights  0428515618
• Prom Coastal Charters  03 5684 1240
• Prom Country Real Estate
• Wildlife Coast Charters
• Coal Creek FREE ENTRY
• Foster Museum
• Maritime Museum Port Albert
• Nooramunga Sailing Tours – Port Albert
• Maritime Museum Port Welshpool
• Foster Art Gallery
• Meeniyan Art Gallery
• Gecko Art Gallery – Fish Creek
• Ride the Wild Goat Art Gallery
• Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Cafe - Fish Creek
  
• Hilltop Art Gallery – Fish Creek
• Leongatha Gallery
• Gooseneck Pottery
• Valley Plains Pottery
• Stadium 4 Cinemas – Leongatha
• Wonthaggi State Coal Mine
• Stony Creek Racing Club
• Grand Ridge Brewery – Mirboo North
• Picnic at Mossvale
• Turtons Creek Falls
• Agnes Falls
• Cape Liptrap Light House
• Walkerville Lime Kilns
• Toora Wind Farm
• Mossvale Music Festival
• Meeniyan Tavern Nights
• Grand Ridge Brewery - Mirboo North
• South Gippsland Tourist Rail (Korumburra)
• Classic Car Rentals
• Koonwarra Day Spa
• Morning Light Organic Day Spa and Retreat
• McDonalds – Leongatha and Wonthaggi
• KFC – Leongatha and Wonthaggi
• Subway – Leongatha and Wonthaggi

WINERIES

• Bass River Winery & Olive Grove
• Bass Valley Estate Wines
• Clair de Lune
• Djinta Djinta Winery & deVine Restaurant
• Drummonds Corrina Vineyard
• Lucinda Estate
• Lyre Bird Hill Winery & Guest House
• Paradise Enough Wines
• Purple Hen
• Ramsay’s Vin Rose Winery
• The Gurdies Winery
• Windy Ridge Vineyard & Winery
• Waratah Hills Winery
  

For wine Event Details please Visit

www.southerngippslandwine.com.au

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

• “Moo’s at Meeniyan” 03  5664 0010
  • Open Thursday to Monday breakfast & lunch from 8.30am to 4.30pm.  Christmas Holiday open 7 days a week
  • Regional dinners every Friday & Saturday evening from 6pm. If you do not want to miss out booking is essential
• Meeniyan Hotel – meals 7 days a week 03 5664 7203
• Andy’s pizza – Meeniyan- open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun night 03 5664 7397
• Pause @ Meeniyan – open 7 day s a week 03 5664 0071
• Meeniyan Milk Bar and Takeaway open 7 days a week  03 5664 7204
• Bread and Pickle Delicatessen – Meeniyan – open 5 1/2 days 03 5664 7232
• Koonwarra Store – open 7 days a week
• Koonwarra Cooking School
• Cafe Tsunami – Inverloch
• Red Elk – Inverloch
• Cottage Restaurant – Inverloch
• Tomo – Modern Japanese – Inverloch
• Wildfish Restaurant – Port Albert (right on the wharf) ‘One of Victorias top three seafood restaurants, as voted by the Hearld Sun’
• Port Albert Wharf Fish and Chips
• The Middle Hotel Korumburra
• Rainbow Place Chinese Restaurant – Korumburra
• Diva’s Tandoori Indian Restaurant – Korumburra
• Carino’s Wine Bar Restaurant – Leongatha
• Gatha Food Store – Leongatha
• McCartins Hotel – Leongatha
• R.S.L Club – Leongatha
• Promontory Gate  Hotel  (Fishy Pub) – Fish Creek
• Orange Roughy Cafe – Fish Creek
• Flying Cow Cafe – Fish Creek
• Foster Hotel
• Toora Hotel
• Welshpool Hotel
• Pelican View Waterfront fish and chip Restaurant – San Remo
• Kily Pub Kilcunda
• Tarwin Lower Hotel
• Gilded Lily - Loch (Great Food)
• Hard Loch Cafe
• Sybs Place – Royal Hotel Loch
• Archies on the Creek -  03 5678 7787

MARKETS

• Prom Country Farmers Market – 3rd Saturday every Month 8-12pm
• South Gippsland Farmers Market Koonwarra – 1st Saturday of every month 8-1pm
• Kongwak Market – every Sunday 10- 3 pm
• Promontory Home Produce and Craft Market – November till Easter 8-1pm
• Inverloch farmers Market – 3rd Sunday of month
• Mirboo North Market – last Sunday every month 830-1pm

Visitor Information Centres – Korumburra, Foster, Visit Prom Country

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