Talented artist, Kyle Daniel, will join community orchestra Musica da Camera to perform in a concert in April. He will perform Dittersdorf: Concerto for Double Bass.
The orchestra will be directed by Barbara Jane Gilby and will present an exciting program of both well-known and lesser-known works for string orchestra.
PROGRAM
Purcell: Dances from Dido and Aeneas
Mascagni: Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana
Dittersdorf: Concerto for Double Bass
Bizet: Jeux d’enfants
Tchaikowsky: Andante Op. 30 (from String Quartet Op. 30)
Gershwin/Zinn: Porgy and Bess for Strings
Day of the week: Saturday Date: 5 April 2008
Time of event: 2.30 pm
Venue: Holy Covenant Anglican Church, Dexter Street, Cook , ACT
Day of the week: Sunday Date: 6 April 2008
Time of event: 2.30 pm
Venue: “Mona”, Braidwood, NSW
Cost : Tickets at the door; Adults $20; Concession $15 and children under 12 free.
Phone number or e-mail:
Paul Shelley, 6251 1568; 0419 255 002; [email protected]
Register Now! The world’s largest fund-raising event is taking off on the 28th & 29th of this month. The Cancer Council ACT wants you to be a part of this race to make a difference.
Relay For Life is a 24 hour community event to raise funds for The Cancer Council ACT. It’s open to everyone in the community with teams of 10-15 working in shifts to keep their baton moving in a relay style walk or run around the AIS Athletics Track.
This year’s Relay will be held on 6pm Friday 28 March – 6pm Saturday 29 March.
Teams camp at the grounds, with a showcase of local talent including dance, sport, movies and bands keeping everyone excited throughout the day and motivated through the night.
As dusk settles at each event, candle tributes are laid along the inside of the track, for the start of the Candlelight Ceremony. For a small donation, anyone present at the venue can have their own candle tribute to honour and support someone living with cancer or in memory of loved ones lost. Bags inscribed with messages of love, grief and support emit a warm glow from the candles placed within.
Grab your mates, grab a baton and help us raise funds for cancer research, prevention, treatment, education, and support
Our nation’s capital is always buzzing with activity, and the Vision Australia centre located in the heart of Canberra, is no exception. Just ask Centre Manager Eileen Muscat, that’s if you can catch her!
“The centre is extremely busy but it makes for a fantastic atmosphere to work in”, says Eileen. “Clients love our central location, and although it can be very noisy at times with all the activity, clients are forgiving because we are so accessible!”
Each year, the centre makes around 300 referrals to clients across the Territory. Services provided by the centre’s highly skilled team of 12 are wide-ranging, covering: employment, independent living, counselling, adaptive technology and training, adaptive living skills, early childhood education and children’s services.
“Many of our clients are elderly,” says Eileen, “But due to our range of children’s’ services, we also get a lot of youngsters through the centre.”
The centre also runs some terrific services in the region, including a Low Vision Clinic and visual assessments in south coast clinics located in Merimbula, Bega, Batemans Bay and Moruya.
The Canberra team has developed strong partnerships within the community, particularly with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT for orientation and mobility training, and with local schools and TAFEs where regular talks are given.
Every day there are small success stories emerging from the centre. Whether it’s a child learning how to orientate themselves independently with a cane, or an older person being placed in gainful employment – behind every client there is a story of personal triumph, and the team are there to provide support and encouragement at every turn.
“We’re a close bunch,” says Eileen, “And we are all motivated by a shared goal: wanting to make a difference in the community by providing excellent services to clients.”
And make a difference, they do!
If you are a Canberra resident, or just passing through, why don’t you pop in and pay them a visit.
For more information call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or visit www.visionaustralia.org
Vision Australia in Canberra is located at 2nd Fl, 22 East Row, Canberra.
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Title: Inspector Rex by Request Cast: Tobias Moretti, Gedeon Burkhard, Alexander Pschill, Elke Winkens, Gerhard Zemann, Karl Markovics, Wolf Bachofner, Fritz Muliar, Heinz Weixelbraun, Marin Weinek. Distributor: Aztec International REVIEWED BY RAMA GAIND
You needn’t be a canine lover to understand the Inspector Rex phenomenon. Rex is a gorgeous German Shepherd who is a very special police investigator.
Released last year, this three-disc DVD comprises five of Australia’s most popular episodes of Rex ever screened in Australia – as voted by the viewers.
It’s difficult to explain Rex’s appeal, but you know that most of it comes from the way in which he calmly and logically assists his handsome detective master to solve a crime. Some of the credit also goes to the cast and Vienna as the location.
What’s more, it includes an absorbing 60-minute documentary in which the trainer, Teresa Miller, reveals how she manages to extort those amazing acting skills from Rex.
Another fascinating interview is with the co-creator, writer and producer Peter Hajek and a 16-page booklet with stories and some never-before-seen photographs in Australia.
The concept of this Austrian-made police television drama (seen on SBS TV) was simple enough – and it has paid off handsomely.
What’s the secret of its success? Divine intervention maybe?
As Peter Hajek states in the booklet on July 26, 2007:
“…But maybe you can ask Pope Benedict XVI. When interviewed on the occasion of teh Pope’s birthday his brother, Georg Ratzinger, a high-raking clergyman himself, revealed that he and his brother only watch two things on televison: the News and Inspector Rex".
The series has been running on SBS since September 1999. Now we wait anxiously for Series 9!
Title: Inspector Rex by Request
Cast: Tobias Moretti, Gedeon Burkhard, Alexander Pschill, Elke Winkens, Gerhard Zemann, Karl Markovics, Wolf Bachofner, Fritz Muliar, Heinz Weixelbraun, Marin Weinek.
Distributor: Aztec International
REVIEWED BY RAMA GAIND
You needn’t be a canine lover to understand the Inspector Rex phenomenon. Rex is a gorgeous German Shepherd who is a very special police investigator.
Released last year, this three-disc DVD comprises five of Australia’s most popular episodes of Rex ever screened in Australia – as voted by the viewers.
It’s difficult to explain Rex’s appeal, but you know that most of it comes from the way in which he calmly and logically assists his handsome detective master to solve a crime. Some of the credit also goes to the cast and Vienna as the location.
What’s more, it includes an absorbing 60-minute documentary in which the trainer, Teresa Miller, reveals how she manages to extort those amazing acting skills from Rex.
Another fascinating interview is with the co-creator, writer and producer Peter Hajek and a 16-page booklet with stories and some never-before-seen photographs in Australia.
The concept of this Austrian-made police television drama (seen on SBS TV) was simple enough – and it has paid off handsomely.
What’s the secret of its success? Divine intervention maybe?
As Peter Hajek states in the booklet on July 26, 2007:
“…But maybe you can ask Pope Benedict XVI. When interviewed on the occasion of teh Pope’s birthday his brother, Georg Ratzinger, a high-raking clergyman himself, revealed that he and his brother only watch two things on televison: the News and Inspector Rex".
The series has been running on SBS since September 1999. Now we wait anxiously for Series 9!
Originating in Sydney in 2007, the Earth Hour campaign has now gained global attention. As a result, on 8pm March 29, 2008 millions of people in some of the world’s major capital cities will unite and switch off for Earth Hour.
On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year.
With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off, and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH AND COMPETE AGAINST THE OTHER STRONG MEN & WOMAN IN THE REGION – THE HEAVY WEIGHT CHALLENGE
Between 11.30am & 3pm participate in the Caber Toss and Shot Putt and you could be invited to participate in the Heavy Weight Challenge. There are two aspects to the Heavy Weight Challenge. One event requires contestants to throw a heavy weight over a bar that increases in height and the other involves throwing for distance. For males the weight is 30kgs & for females 18Kgs. Participants must be over 18 years of age. Medallions will be awarded to the winners.
Photographer Greg Ford Photography. Admission to grounds
Adult: $15
Child: $5
Family: $35
Street Parade 9.30am
Official Opening 10.30am
Games 11.30am to 3pm
2007 Stats…
Last year there was an increase of 35% in hours worked by the volunteers and considering the inclement weather and the size of the crowd the results are outstanding.
The total amount of money disbursed was $66629; this is by far the largest amount of money ever disbursed back into the local community by the Brigadoon committee. The breakdown of the disbursements is $51729 to local volunteer & charity groups and $14900 to Pipe Bands participating at the gathering.
The overall total of monies distributed to the local community charity and volunteer groups since 1981 is $534096, and to attending pipe bands $142402 making a grand total of $676498. This is surely something that those who have had any involvement in the Brigadoon committee over the years can be justly proud of and something the local community groups no doubt appreciates.
Brigadoon is like a magnet it attracts people from all walks of life, many who make the annual pilgrimage to meet up with friends and family to get together for a day that is fun, festive and family orientated.
All too often, we take for granted that someone else will sponsor and support the various activities that take place in the Southern Highlands. The Bundanoon Highland Gathering would like to take this opportunity to publicly express their deep gratitude to the local businesses and personalities who supported them. It is only through the generosity of people and organisations like them that we at “Brigadoon” can achieve our goals, maintain the already evident enthusiasm such a wonderful cultural showpiece, and continue to promote the Southern Highlands as a "Must See" tourism location in New South Wales.
There are 36 activities/games at Brigadoon and each one needs a sponsor, so if you would like to join our wonderful sponsors listed below please phone the Publicity Officer on 4883 7471 and become part of Brigadoon.
Major Sponsors
The Bundanoon Highland gathering is extremely grateful for the outstanding support and sponsorship from the following organisations.
Mr John Stewart, CEO, National Australia Bank, Chieftain of the Day at Brigadoon
It is with great pleasure the Bundanoon Highland Gathering announce the Chieftain of the Day for 2008 will be Mr John Stewart CEO of the National Australia Bank accompanied by his wife Sylvia.
Mr Stewart, a Scot (of course), was asked to be Chieftain in recognition of the NAB’s long and distinguished association with Brigadoon as a major sponsor and supporter of the gathering.
The NAB’s outstanding contributions to the gathering has enabled Brigadoon to continue to present the expected high standard of Bands, events and of course the Tartan Warriors for the entertainment of the community .
The committee sincerely hopes that Mr Stewart and his Wife Sylvia thoroughly enjoy themselves and take away many happy memories of their day at Brigadoon.
John Stewart
Group Chief Executive Officer National Australia Bank
John Stewart is Group Chief Executive Officer of National Australia Bank (NAB), a position he has held since February 2004. In that time, he has led a major turnaround of the organisation, with a particular focus on developing its executive talent and culture and setting the forward growth strategy. Since John took up the Group CEO position, NAB’s market capitalisation has risen by 60%.
The Group comprises four key businesses: NAB – the Australian retail bank, and MLC, the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks in the UK, the Bank of New Zealand, and nabCapital.
John joined the Group in August 2003 as Chief Executive, Europe and Principal Board Member.
Before NAB, John was Deputy Chief Executive of Barclays PLC, a position he was appointed to following the acquisition of Woolwich PLC by Barclays in October 2000. His responsibilities included management of the Personal Financial Services and Private Client divisions, the Wealth Management business, and the successful delivery of the Barclays/Woolwich integration program, which delivered ongoing benefits of £400 million per annum to the group. John was appointed to the Board of the Woolwich in 1995 as Group Operations Director and became Chief Executive in 1996.
John has had a long and successful career in the finance industry since he first joined the Woolwich in 1977.
John is Chairman of the Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA), a Director of the Business Council of Australia (BCA), a member of the Scottish Enterprise’s International Advisory Board (IAB), which provides an international perspective on and insights into Scotland’s future economic opportunities, and recently was a member of the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Emissions Trading.
Saturday 5 April
Shoreline walk
(from Geary’s Gap to Silver Wattle)
8.30 am 5 km walk
Walk along the shore of the lake with expert guides. Cmmentaries on pastoral and natural history will inform and entertain.
Bring water; sturdy footwear and trousers recommended. (For more details and map please check Weereewa website at www.weereewafestival.org)
Lake George Gardens Tour: presented by the Australian Garden History Society.
9.30 am to 4.30 pm Visit historical gardens
From 9.30 am to 4.30 pm visit historical gardens of the lake district: Currandooley and Willeroo, and The Old Stone House in Bungendore, are presented in conjunction with Australian Garden History Society.
AGHS members $15 non members $25
For booking information please contact
Australian Garden History Society
GPO Box 1630
Canberra ACT 2601
Literary Dinner – an evening with writer Kim Mahood
Sunday 30 March 2008
7.00 pm Champagne Opening at A Suitable Book
Dinner at Wood Works Café
Kim Mahood grew up in the Tanami Desert. Despite time away at boarding school and later teaching at the Canberra School of Art, Kim is constantly drawn back to her heartland. Her identity is defined across two cultures. In her memoir, Craft for a Dry Lake and in a number of more recent essays, she explores the powerful relationship between people and landscape.
$45.00 & BYO
Bookings
A Suitable Book
Village Square
Malbon Street
Bungendore NSW 2621
Dr Geoffrey Hope, is the Professor of Natural History in the Department of Archaeology and Natural History, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU in Canberra.
Sunday 30 March 2008
FORUM: Shorelines – Palaeo, Pre and Present. A Story of Weereeewa
9.30 am to 5.00 pm One day multidisciplinary forum.
Since its inception in 1999, the Weereewa Festival has featured a one-day forum to bring together specialists in various fields and disseminate information to a wider audience. The aim of the Weereewa Festival forums has been to raise awareness and understanding of the unique values of Weereewa (Lake George) and its region.
This year’s Forum Shorelines Palaeo, Pre and Present, tells the story of the Weereewa region across a broad sweep of time. Speakers include Dr Geoffrey Hope Dr Kathryn Fitzsimmons and Dr Philip Hughes from the ANU, George Main of the National Museum of Australia, Beth Hatton, artist and Adam Muyt, ecologist. Barry Cohen will launch the forum, which is convened by Rainer Rehwinkel.
Silver Wattle
Lake Road
Bungendore NSW 2621
For registration forms ring:
02 6238 0119
Or Email [email protected]
Registration fee: $65
Concession: $50
(includes lunch and light refreshments) (For the registration form please go tpo the Weereewa website at: www.weereewafestival.org)
Bookings: A Suitable Book
Village Square
Bungendore NSW 2621
02 6238 1648
