Chamber Philharmonia Cologne
AFTER several successful European tours in 2019 and 2020, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne (Germany) is coming back to Australia in summer 2023 with a powerful and lovely program.
The motto of the ensemble is: ‘Classical music around the world’.
It is irrelevant for our musicians whether they are playing in a little village church, open air, in a cathedral, big theatre, in their hometown Cologne or in Sydney. Their enthusiasm to bring music to people’s life stays the same every time.
The objective is simple – we want to inspire as many people as possible through all generations to enjoy classical music.
The popularity of our ensemble is reflected in the fact of giving 300 concerts a year around the globe and listeners throughout the world look forward to a musical encounter with our talented musicians.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of Germany’s finest Ensembles performing on Sunday, January 29 at 2pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Sale.
Have-a go at table tennis
SALE Keenagers will have a stall next to Sanity set-up in the Gippsland Centre for anyone interested in having a hit and learning the basics of table tennis.
Just have fun hitting and enjoy – 10am to 3pm today (Friday, January 13) and tomorrow.
The stall will also be popping-up on January 20 and 21 between the same hours.
Come-and-try sessions will also be hosted at the Mick Mundy Stadium on Mondays and Thursdays, between 8.45am and 11.15am throughout January, with free coaching available.
Your first visit is free and $3 after your first visit. Bats provided.
Street markets
THERE are two outdoor markets coming up in Wellington Shire.
The Heyfield Market is happening on Saturday, February 4 from 9am to 1pm at the John Greaves Memorial Park (in Temple St).
This market is typically held on the first Saturday of every month.
For more information, phone Ray on 5148 3408.
On Sunday, February 12, the Rosedale Country Market will take place on Prince St, Rosedale from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Rosedale’s market is typically held on the second Sunday of every month, except during winter (June to August).
For more information about this event, phone Sheri on 0401 133 470 or send an email to rosedalecountrymarket@gmail.com
Sale Cemetery
FRIENDS of the Sale Cemetery meet on the first Thursday of the month at 9.30am.
Our next gardening meeting will be on February 2.
We will be working in the Billabong garden. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Please meet in the main car park near the office.
Tasks will include removal of volunteer plants and weeds.
Please bring your own hot drink, safety equipment, shovels, trowels etc.
For more information, call Dianne on 0413 569 954.
Booktopia
ST Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Sale is holding its Giant Book Fair from now until January 24.
Over 12,000 books for all ages and interests are available for purchase, including a huge theology section.
Come bag a bargain!
The fair will be open from 9am to 4pm Monday through Saturday, and 10.30am to 4pm on Sundays.
St Paul’s is located at 149 Cunninghame St, Sale.
Happy at Hyland
HYLAND Community Kindergarten has thanked the Sale and District Lions Club for its generous monetary donation, which has allowed them to buy floor cushions for the youngsters.
The Sale-based kinder recently assisted with one of the club’s weekly charity barbecues in November outside Ranford’s Butchers on Raymond St, with raised money to be shared between the organisations. Families and staff from Hyland were able to help. with a second barbecue, but were unable to participate after a number were infected by COVID.
Hyland Community Kindergarten’s, Kylie Curran, said despite no volunteers being present for the second fundraiser, the Lions Club generously donated the money from both barbecues anyway.
“This donation allowed the kinder to purchase a group set of Indigenous-themed floor cushions,” Ms Curran said.
“We were extremely grateful because fundraising in the last few years has been very challenging, and our local kinders rely on fundraising to purchase essential resources.
“The Indigenous artwork patterned cushions are able to be used for rest times, ‘yarning circle’ Indigenous-based activities, and music times.
“The kinder is very grateful for the Lions club’s assistance.”
RATs available
GIPPSLAND Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) wishes to advise that rapid antigen tests (RATs) are available to eligible people in the community.
Current RAT Distribution Centres in Wellington Shire include Council Customer Service Centres in Sale and Yarram, plus libraries in Sale, Yarram, Maffra, Stratford, Heyfield and Rosedale..
The local council RAT program is available to those who:
– are aged 70 and above;
– have a disability, are immunocompromised or a carer, and;
– hold a Seniors, Pensioner Concession, Commonwealth Senior Health Care, Low Income Health Care, or Department of Veterans Affairs Gold, White or Orange Card.
Eligible people can get five free tests. People with disability and their carers can get 20 free tests.
Meanwhile, a referral from a GP is required for a PCR test, or people can attend their nearest Respiratory Clinic.
For more information on COVID-19 testing, visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/get-a-covid-19-test
Bowlathon
HEYFIELD Community Children’s Charity Fund is preparing to host ‘Eileen’s Wish Bowlathon’ once again at Heyfield Bowls Club.
The event promises to be a fun day for all involved, and will feature recorded and live music from Justin Rebecchi, spot prizes, raffles, food, drinks and much more.
Money raised will not only help with gifts and food hampers, but hopefully fund children’s participation in community programs.
The Bowlathon will take place on March 5.
Those interested in participating, or wishing to contribute, can phone Bert Middelhuis on 0400 801 777.
Glenmaggie market
NEED to get rid of unwanted Christmas gifts? Spent the holidays going through cupboards?
Why not have a stall and make some money?
Glenmaggie Hall will be hosting a buy, swap and sell market on Saturday, January 28 from 9am to 1pm.
The cost for stallholders is $20 per site.
Anything can be sold except take-away food and alcohol.
All stallholders are to arrive by 8am on the day.
Phone Lee on 0418 108 691 to register and for more information.
Loch Sport sale
LOCH Sport Community House will be hosting a car boot sale on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 10am to 2pm in the car park at the public hall, and are seeking potential stall holders.
One car park is $15 (some trestle tables available if needed)
New and used goods, trash-or-treasure, craft goods, food and beverage vans etc. will all be considered.
There are around 30 spaces available.
Please call the community house on 5146 0145 or email lsch@netspace.net.au to express your interest and/or to book a stall.
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