Articles by Craig Wilson
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with another great wrap of local news and events across Pyrenees Shire. This week, a coup for Beaufort with the State Government injecting $4.3 million into new housing for workers, a successful lunch raises $3,000 for Lexton CFA, Natte Yallock Primary School plans a big 150th celebration, Amphitheatre’s […]
Runners take their mark for charity
A group of Wannon runners who raised more than $100,000 for charity last year are pulling on their running shoes again to raise much needed awareness and funds for CJD. The 12 Wannon runners are part of a 21-strong team taking part in this year’s Run for CJD from Adelaide to Terang, via Mildura, to […]
Human Beauty is a lesson in life drawing
GALLERY 127’s latest exhibition, ‘Human Beauty’ is an exhibition comprising works which may seem, at first glance, to capture the atmosphere of a life drawing class.
While the presentation of Lewis McGregor’s works may challenge conventional ideas about presentation of works – framed versus unframed – in the context of an exhibition, persist and you will be rewarded with a viewing experience that is both instructive and provides insights into the artistic approach to life drawing when working directly with a human model.
Gallery 127’s exhibition of Lewis McGregor’s life drawings starts on Friday 4 October and concludes on Monday 28 October, so will be open right through Avoca’s mega ‘Kaleidoscope’ weekend at the end of October.
Cinderella comes to Moonambel – for a short time
MOONAMBEL Community Theatre Company’s annual production for 2024 is Charles Perrault’s ‘Cinderella’ .
Cinderella is the tale of a hapless pretty young maiden who falls fowl of her scheming stepmother and two ugly stepsisters.
The first performance is scheduled for 8pm on Saturday 26 October, followed by an afternoon matinee on Sunday 27 October at 4.30pm.
Jugglers steal the show at Avoca Market
AVOCA’s September market pleased organisers with visitor numbers up in the face of cool overnight conditions and a damp start to the morning.
The many food and drink stalls did a brisk trade during the morning, with something for everyone on offer by the various stall holders.
The Avoca market committee this month used funds raised at the market’s entry gates to bring a duo of jugglers from Castlemaine to entertain marketgoers as well as conduct juggling workshops.
Celebrating 100 years
THE Avoca Ladies Golf Club members celebrated 100 years on Sunday.
President Carmel Briody welcomes 24 present and past members before handing over to club stalwart Melva Burns who joined the club in 1960 and has been a continuous member for 64 years.
In usual Melva style, she started off her reminiscing with a joke which brought many a chuckle.
Beaufort’s been on show in USA this week
The small town that’s spreading the story of Vegemite was a feature of Quest’s World of Wonder on CNN across the USA.
The show highlighted the Cyril Callister Museum in Beaufort and a variety of its activities including the painting with vegemite.
Historical societies showcase their collections
HISTORICAL societies in the northern area of the shire showcased their work and collections to each other on Wednesday as a way of sharing knowledge and strengthening local history networks.
About ten members and officeholders from various historical groups around the Pyrenees started the day at the Landsborough and District Historical Group’s Barkly Room where they were able to view the extensive historical displays.
The day also included a vistit to the old Police watchhouse in Moonambel and the old Avoca Courthouse.
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with another great wrap of local news and events across Pyrenees Shire. This week, local historical groups in Avoca, Moonambel and Landsborough strengthen their networks, Beaufort’s Golden Age Hotel closes its doors, the Rotundone Road Festival kicks off this weekend, grants announced for ‘kitchen gardens’ at Beaufort and […]
Out Now
Your local Pyrenees Advocate is out today with a comprehensive look at local news from across the Pyrenees Shire. This week we farewelled Car 29 on its annual Variety Bash trek, a big improvement in local ambulance times, Avoca Primary kids launch their exhibition at Gallery 127, Alex Dyson announces another run for the seat […]