Centenary will open gates of history

IT’S been more than half a century since Bridgewater welcomed former residents back to the river town.

But this October, today’s residents are opening the welcome gates with a back-to bash to celebrate the centenary of their hall.

Opening in 1923 as a memorial to men and women who had served in World War One, the hall will be a focal point of activities over two days.

“The weekend will be a party where everyone can catch up,” said one of the organisers Jill Hobbs.

“We’re inviting people throughout networks and also asking them to contribute to displays on the history of the hall and the town for the weekend.”

Graham Morse said the backto had grown from an initial discussion on how to celebrate the centenary.

“Everyone enthusiastically agreed that was a good idea,” he said.

Barefoot bowls and other activities in the community are being planned to open celebrations with the major event in the historic hall on the Saturday night.

Jill said it was too early to gauge how many would attend the back-to but encouraged current and former residents to sign up early for celebrations.

The centenary bash will be on October 20 and 21.

LODDON Shire Council formally ends its in-home aged care services in seven days.

But while the council has said new providers have been appointed, the Federal Government is yet to make the official announcement. The Department of Health has been contacted for comment.

The Loddon Herald understands the Government has contracted three organisations to service residents of Loddon communities.

Loddon Tourism Networking Night Community plan for town

The Loddon Valley Tourism team invite industry partners to a Business Networking Dinner in Inglewood in July. With so much happening across the tourism sector, the tourism team is excited to see business networking events return this year and rolling out in towns across the Loddon Shire into the future.

The July event will be a special occasion to reconnect with new and existing business operators, and hear an overview of current and future tourism and business initiatives.

Where: Inglewood Town Hall Hub, 25 Verdon Street, Inglewood

When: Monday 10 July 2023, 6:00 - 8:00pm (Doors open from 5:45 pm for a 6:00 pm start)

Dinner: You will be treated to a delicious Spanish street food inspired meal provide by Little Sangria

Keynote Speaker: Susan Fayad, World Heritage and Regional Development Lead, City of Ballarat

Susan is co-coordinating the roll out of the Victorian

Gold elds World Heritage Bid program for 13 local government partners and will provide an update on the project and discuss opportunities for tourism.

RSVP: To con rm your attendance at the Networking Dinner, please RSVP by Monday 2 July via the booking link https://www.eventbrite. com/e/loddon-valley-tourism-businessnetworking-dinner-tickets-657252438737

If you have any questions or dietary requirements, please contact Faith Cooper on Fcooper@loddon.vic.gov.au or 03 5494 1257

Are you interested in developing a community plan for Serpentine?

An initial meeting has been organised for interested community members to learn about community planning.

Serpentine community members are encouraged to come along to see how they can contribute.

The community meeting will be on Wednesday 5 July 6.30pm, Loddon Shire o ce – Serpentine

For further information and apologies please contact:

Jayden Gladman 0417 109 061