Tag: activities
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Launch of Liberty Swing at Ringwood Lake
This morning Maroondah Council in conjunction with the Variety Club launched the newly installed Liberty Swing located at the playground in Ringwood Lake. A liberty swing provides an opportunity for children in wheelchairs or with limited mobility to enjoy activities such as swinging and promotes inclusiveness through making our playgrounds enjoyable for people of all…
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MVC Boxing Association AGM
The MVC Boxing Association has had a long association with Maroondah and began from humble beginnings in a shed owned by boxing identity Mick Canavan. In 1982 the association relocated to Bedford Park Hall in Ringwood to provide a more effective training environment. The club has since been required to relocate from the Hall and…
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Coloured Emotions Art Display
The Parent Support Network is a community based organisation that provides support and information to parents for children with a disability. The network provides social groups, workshops and advocacy support for these parents to assist them in caring for their children with a disability. One of the activities organised by the group is a ten…
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Ringwood Historical Society – Australian Comforts Fund
The final Ringwood Historical Society meeting for 2008 included two presentations, the first discussed the Australian Comforts Fund and the second included advice on the resources that are available for people interested in researching local history. The Australian Comforts Fund was a voluntary organisation that was formed to support Australian troops serving overseas. The Australian…
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Maroondah Journal: 'Get tough' on noise breach
Alongside the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, the relocation of North Ringwood Community House and the need for greater sustainability and accessibility, is the issue of ongoing noise violations that spoils the amenity of residents along and near Heatherdale Road. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the ongoing action against CMA Recycling (Victoria) over amenity and…