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Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> September pg 4 GIRGARRE COMMUNITY NEWS HAPPY CAMPERS AND A FUN WEEKEND The AFL Grand final, held on the same weekend as Girgarre’s annual September camp did not dampen the spirits of the Jigarre Jammers. If they were torn between coming to Girgarre or taking in the finals action, one way or another, it didn’t show. One thoughtful group of footy die-hards from Bendigo, brought the spirit of the grand final to Girgarre by setting up the supper room for a footy themed ‘happy hour’. They decorated the tables with Cats and Swans memorabilia and served up the appropriate footy food, like cocktail savs and tomato sauce and other goodies. A nice touch, well and truly appreciated. There was a lot of variety packed into the camp program. Highlights included the launch of five new installations along the Sound Trail, (see report pg 2), plus many open mic opportunities and a fabulous concert. The draw for the popular Five Minute of Fame bands and a chance to perform at Saturday evening’s concert added excitement to the program. An hour of drumming at a workshop conducted by world renowned percussionist and African Drummer, Ray Pereira and his son Lucky, was another popular highlight. The co-ordination skills of the participants were well tested, creating a lot of fun and laughter – and very loud noise. Ray has spent many weeks working with a group of 12 local and ex Junkestra players via zoom, video links and on-site, whenever Covid allowed, to learn a drum set for the finale for the launch of the Sound Trail. The Jigarre Jammin’ Camp weekend was a huge success, one of the friendliest we’ve experienced. The atmosphere surrounding the 52 caravans and tents and camps was inclusive, helped along by the mild and beautiful weather. Over 83 happy campers and visitors enjoyed a weekend overflowing with variety and joy. Irene Labbett
RAIN AND MORE RAIN Girgarre <strong>Gazette</strong> September pg 5 The continuing wet weather is putting paid to the best laid plans of the Gargarro Gardens volunteers. The grounds are not drying out enough between rain events. It has become increasingly difficult to complete the plantings and plan for an opening ceremony, Chair of the Gargarro Gardens Committee, Doc. McDonald said. “The weather is still uncertain and the ground so sodden I am reluctant to set a date for the opening until further notice. It is disappointing, but the plantings are continuing when ever the weather allows.” he said. In the meantime, there was a window of opportunity in September when seventeen qualified landscape gardeners, all staff members of Taylor, Cullity, Lethlean (TCL), the design architects for the Gargarro complex, came from Melbourne to assist the locals with the plantings. The group included Director, Scott Adams and the Office Manager Doreen Heuer (pictured in the red boots, purchased especially for the occasion). TCL Associate, Lucas Dean, liaison for the Gargarro design, and local volunteers in John Warde, Rob and Lyn Axen directed proceedings and the Friends of Gargarro provided a BBQ lunch. Below Doreen Heuer, Office Manager in red boots. Right Group photo of TCL landscape architects Right Lucas Dean in red jacket, watched by Rob Axen and John Warde. Left Wet grounds, Director Scott Adams (wheelbarrow)
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