Tuesday, February 22, 2011

A small group of residents met with Dr Lyn Talbot (Corporate and Community Planner) from the City of Greater Bendigo to develop the Goornong Community +25 plan. This was a public meeting and everyone was invited to have input. CLICK HERE for more information on the significance of this planning and the history so far. There are six areas of development being discussed in the plan:

1. Infrastructure



2. Tourism



3. Health & Wellbeing



4. Environment



5. Recreation & Leisure



6. Education

To contribute your ideas, thoughts and suggestions: CLICK HERE

The Goornong Guide Committee

The Goornong Guide was established in 1985.

Above - Janet Filbey, Trish Ash and Lorraine Leheny (L-R) working hard to bring you valuable information and keep you up to date with local news.

Your contribution, ideas and positive feedback is encouraged and greatly appreciated.

Progress with our new fire station

We need more volunteers to protect our growing community.

CLICK HERE to read our news

Please contact Tim Mc Crohan on 0459 533 163

COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine

is an active and supportive member of the community.

Applications are open until March 31st, 2011 to community groups to undertake a wide range of activities that contribute to the social, educational, recreational and environmental aspects of the local community. These activities should aim to provide wide community benefit and create opportunities for community participation and engagement.

Guideline and applications can be obtained from Fosterville Gold Mine

Ph: 5439 9000

Email: info@northgateminerals.com.au

OR VISIT

www.northgateminerals.com.au

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Rubbish removal

Dumping of garden greens or waste in the Recreation Reserve is NOT PERMITTED!

OFFENDERS WILL BE FINED.

Gold Fields Equestrian Club Inc

Holds club days on the first Tuesday of every month as well as clinic on the third weekend of every month. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Vanessa on 0417 363 710

Mt Pleasant Football & Netball Club

WANTED under 17 players!

The Mt Pleasant Football & Netball club competes in the Heathcote District Football League. We provide three football teams and six netball teams from juniors up to senior grades. Out home ground is based in Toolleen which is about 20-25 minutes from Goornong and Axedale.

PLEASE CONTACT:

David McNamara (U17 Football Coach) 0409 539 527

or

Anthea Griffin (Netball) 0439 619 809

Venue Hire

Goornong Recreation Reserve Hall

Bagshot St, Goornong

CONTACT: Janet Fibley on 5432 2202

Soldiers Memorial Hall

Railway Place Sth (Midland Hwy), Goornong

CONTACT: Kath Read on 5432 2240 or 5441 2809

Computer Corner

Access to our computer, scanner and the Internet is available at the Recreation Reserve for $2 per hour - payable on collection of keys.

The printer and photocopier is available for 20 cents a sheet - payable on return of keys.

FOR ALL BOOKINGS & INQUIRIES

please contact Janet Filbey on 5432 2202

Welcome

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