Tag: activities
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Delegates' Report: Ringwood Spiders entering the finals and community inclusion within the community
On the 2nd of August I attended the Ringwood Spider’s final home game for the 2009 Football Season. The Ringwood Spiders, is a football team for people with disabilities and compete in the Football Integration Development Association League, which consists of fourteen teams across Victoria. The Ringwood Spiders continued their winning streak and are well…
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Speaking at the Kerrabee Club
The Kerrabee Club, located in Croydon, is a Planned Activity Group for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The Club is operated by the City of Maroondah and is available for eligible recipients of Home and Community Care (HACC). This morning I was invited to speak to the Kerrabee Club about my role as…
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Media Release: Recession proof your business
Learn how to take steps to recession proof your business during a free two-hour information night at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East. Councillor Alex Makin said a panel of business experts would be on hand to answer questions such as ‘Are you concerned about how your business might perform in the current economic climate?’…
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Maroondah Journal: Drive is on for major boost to trains, buses
The Eastern Transport Coalition’s “monster petition” was launched this morning at Monash University. The petition has six key requests calling the State Government to improve public transport infrastructure across the region: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line…
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Media Release: Key planning documents on public exhibition
The community has the chance to give feedback on two key planning documents that will contribute toward Ringwood’s evolution into the Central Activities District and regional centre for Melbourne’s outer east. The Ringwood Commercial Precinct Plan and the Ringwood North West Residential Precinct Plan provide the framework for achieving some of the goals set out…
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Rotary Club of Mitcham – Changeover Dinner 2009
Rotary Clubs have an annual changeover dinner to recognise the achievements of the past year and to introduce the new officebearers of the Club and the incoming President. Tonight I was invited to attend the Rotary Club of Mitcham Changeover Dinner. While I am a member of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, I do know…
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Norwood Junior Football Club Life Member Luncheon
Norwood Football Club is located at Mullum Reserve off Mullum Mullum Road in Ringwood and is one of Maroondah’s larger football clubs. Norwood has a particular emphasis on junior teams and fields the largest junior side in Maroondah and the second largest within the Eastern Football League (EFL). This afternoon the Norwood Football Club held…
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Picnic in the Park – McAlpin Reserve
Maroondah’s Picnic in the Park is a council initiated program designed to reconnect residents with their nearby parks and reserves. McAlpin Reserve, accessible from Wonga Road and Tortice Drive in Ringwood North, is one of Ringwood North’s largest reserves and includes a variety of play equipment and walking trails. McAlpin Reserve recently received upgraded play…