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25.01.2022 Spread the word our Mechanics Hall tables food swap is going ahead for the 19th and 20th September Tables will be set up from 10 on Saturday and packed away around 5 on Sunday. I will be bringing my best batches ever of marmalade and?
25.01.2022 Hi folks the food swap is working really well and is fantastic to see. I have been dropping off relish and chutneys and jam and enjoying turning produce that I get into other things. Just a note re all the books being left there. Can people please utilize the pop up library in the park alot of love went into its being created and I for one would like to see it being used and loved. Cheers and stay safe and well
24.01.2022 Just a reminder the food swaps on today starting 1030. Hope to see you there
24.01.2022 The Boolarra Primary School has started a new page, please follow to keep up to date with everything that is happening at this great school.
24.01.2022 Lots of great produce at todays swap. Thanks to all who came along. Nice to see everyone
22.01.2022 Hope everyone is staying well and safe during these times. So glad we live where we do and can enjoy our beautiful area while being respectful of others. Just a reminder that this Sunday is our food swap day. 1030 -1130 Railway Park.... Social distancing will apply and not remembering if hand sanitizer is provided so please byo.. Some of the wonderful produce from last months swap. Check out those massive mushrooms! See you Sunday! See more
22.01.2022 Everyone is invited to the Australia Day celebration that is being held at the Memorial Park this Sunday! With free breakfast starting at 8:30, and all other activities following that. See you there
22.01.2022 Did you know that the railway park has bicycle repair station? It is fitted with an air pump and a series of different allen keys/screwdrivers. Located next to the entrance to railtrail, near the covered sitting area.
21.01.2022 Thank you Heidi!
20.01.2022 Are you looking to change your garden or get some new ideas on how to look after it? Attend this event, learn heaps and support a local business
19.01.2022 In the 50s and early 60s our family had a farm on the Midland Hwy at Budgeree. I started school at Budgeree Primary. I remember going into Boolara and even though we left the area when I was very young it still feels like home to me.
19.01.2022 So great to see lots of produce on food swap table. Left some beetroot relish that I made. Enjoy!So great to see lots of produce on food swap table. Left some beetroot relish that I made. Enjoy!
19.01.2022 The Boolarra 500 (card game) club starts back up this Monday the 22nd 7-9pm. It is open to everyone, beginners game will be played with rules explained. Sanitiser will be provided, and social isolation protocols followed.... Entry is $4 to keep it going and snacks are there throughout the night. Ps. If there are any other clubs or activities happening in Boolarra, please message us and we will create a post promoting them.
18.01.2022 Gosh the months zoomed past so quickly. Our food swaps on this Sunday at Railway Park from 1030 to 12. Great chance for catching up with everyone and swapping and sharing wonderful home produce
18.01.2022 Churchill community Food Swap on this coming Sunday 10:30am. Hope to see you all there. Enjoy swapping fresh, preserved, made, baked or created. All welcome. Behind the Hub on Phillip Parade Churchill.
16.01.2022 Will be a great night! Head on down and have a roll
15.01.2022 Dont forget Twilight Bowls is on Valentines Day, Feb 14th! See attached flyer for more informationDont forget Twilight Bowls is on Valentines Day, Feb 14th! See attached flyer for more information
15.01.2022 Hi everyone just a reminder to all that on Sunday from 1030 am to 12 we have the monthly food swap in Railway Park. Excess produce, jams seeds chutney eggs alls welcome looking forward to seeing you
14.01.2022 Thank you to the people who replied to our postcards. If you live in Budgeree, Jumbuk, Yinnar South, Yinnar, Jeeralang Junction, Boolarra, Boolarra South its n...ot too late to send us your response to What do you love about where you live? These postal exchanges are part of a project by the Creative Recovery Network, Lifeline Gippsland and Latrobe City Council, to discover and honour the ways in which people can recover from the trauma of bushfire. Your thoughts and images will help inform a creative community project in your area in the future. If you didnt receive a postcard and would like to join in, wed love to hear from you; Answer online here, and well send you the next postcard: https://creativerecovery.mailchimpsites.com/ Or join our email list for some fun quizzes and to see all the responses: https://mailchi.mp/754d9b74b94c/creativerecovery #creativeresponders
13.01.2022 The perfect way to get that idea youve had for the community kickstarted, with excellent support!
12.01.2022 We have a new defibrillator in our township! It is located at the Boolarra Bowls Club next to the Memorial Park! We thank Ambulance Victoria for providing this hopefully unneeded, but possibly life saving equipment. They are also providing free training on the use of the defibrillator and familiarisation with CPR on Tuesday the 27th of October at 3 and 4pm.... There are only 10 places each. To book in please message or email [email protected].
12.01.2022 Free sessions with psychologists with no GP referral necessary. These sessions are done over video call to phone or computer or over the phone. Bulk billing... No GP referral necessary (sessions from the region can be put through on Medicare item numbers related to bushfires, which do not require a referral). No waiting lists Wide range of specialties including childrens The easiest way to refer people is to enter name and phone number on our contacts page - we will then call and help get them signed up. https://www.ruralhealthconnect.com.au/contact-us Or they can sign up under bulk billing. For more information contact Megan on 0427 692 377
11.01.2022 Hi Everyone. My name is Cassie, Im a local Personal Trainer, Im looking to start hosting some free/donation-based online Home Workout sessions through Zoom, t...hat anyone can join. Please let me know if youd be interested, and I can add you to the Facebook group. I am just working out days and times that suit people. They will just be basic 30-minute sessions, all Bodyweight. Would love to get as many people involved as possible to keep everyone moving and staying active in lockdown! Feel free to look me up on Instagram, @iluka_fitness or my business Facebook page Iluka Fitness. Just want to help out however I can! Hope youre all staying safe and well during this hectic time. See more
11.01.2022 Almost food swap time! Looking forward to seeing everyone next Sunday 21st at Railway Park 1030.. Please bear in mind that we will observing social distancing to respect everyones health...
10.01.2022 The Boolarra Folk Festival is on the 29th of February! As many of you know its a great day with many amazing stalls and music. We will be sharing some information about many of the stalls here. If you have one please message us the details. One of the stalls is the Healing tent, head over and take part in a huge range of therapies.... Boolarra Folk Festival
09.01.2022 OUTDOOR FITNESS GROUPS Goodmorning Boolarians. Due to the new laws around allowing 10 people for outdoor Bootcamps, Id like to put it out there that I would be... willing to host some Bootcamp sessions or outdoor fitness classes if there is enough interest. I am a qualified Personal Trainer that works for the Churchill Leisure Centre normally. If this appeals to you, please contact me on 0499228003 or email [email protected] or message my Facebook inbox. I will see what I can organise; and regardless if not I am still hosting online Zoom workouts most mornings at the moment as well if anyone is also interested. They are $5 per session or $20 for the week, the timetable is on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ilukafitness Hope to hear from you or see you at some of the classes Lets see what we can do See more
08.01.2022 The saying All good things must come to a end Is very true in the case of the food swap at the hall. At the end of the month you will no longer be able to leave produce there. But...... The fantastic news is that the ... Regular 3rd Sunday food swap will return at Railway Park with the new social distancing being utilised... Thanks everyone for your contributions during the lockdown and please note that books magazines etc are to be left in the pop up library in shelter at the park. Cheers See more
08.01.2022 Hi All, just dropped off a few kilos of homegrown ripe tasty tomatoes (including some yellow ones), some zucchini and about 5kg of gala and golden delicious app...les. Please take! 2 weeks from now i should have about 20-30 kg of apples (mainly golden delicious) to drop off. Happy if everyone takes but if you know of anyone who might be able to make good use of them please pm me and I can drop some off in a couple of weeks. Cheers. See more
08.01.2022 Strange times indeed. When times are hard, we need to work together to help each other through. What can each of us do to assist the community through this period? Here are two ways that we can support each other over the coming months. ... If you want any extra information please message us.
07.01.2022 Food swap in Churchill this Sunday!
07.01.2022 Hi everyone, due to stage 3 restrictions the food swap Wont be held this month..
07.01.2022 Gosh folks months roll past quickly and its time again for the monthly food swap Sunday morning 1030 onwards at Railway Park. What yummy home produce will be on offer this time?
05.01.2022 The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation Grants Program is now open! Even during these challenging times, the Community Foundation is interested in s...upporting projects that strengthen community or your community organisation, as well as ideas that concentrate on building capacity in our district. To apply: https://mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au/apply-for-a-grant// #ourdistrictourfuture #togetherwethrive
04.01.2022 Another wonderful food swap. Lovely to see many new faces and lots of variety with the produce and even baked goods using some of the produce from last month
03.01.2022 A reminder that this free training is happening tomorrow afternoon! There are still a few available spaces for both 3 and 4pm, so make sure to email [email protected] to lock it in. Once again thank you to Ambulance Victoria for organising this and providing the defibrillator.
03.01.2022 Just dropped off some fresh snowpeas at the food swap table if anyone wants some :)
02.01.2022 Always a beautiful place for events!
02.01.2022 Lovely to see old faces and friends and new people at the food swap today.
01.01.2022 Our next food swap is on Sunday 15th November see you there everyone
