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THE “pony expressions” on these young riders shows they’re having a great time – and keeping grandpa busy too! Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club president, Pentti Puro, is shown with his grandchildren – and the next generation of pony club riders – from left, Jacob Paul, Amelia Paul, James Richardson, and Lily Paul at a a recent club event. The club is featured in our CLUBS IN FOCUS feature on Page 14, where there’s more pictures and Bec O’Brien’s report.
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JULY 2012
$50,000 club boost
Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club has secured $50,000 in AFL funding to help keep its long-awaited redevelopment on track. The funds were granted from the AFL’s Facilities Fund, which aims to “provide funding assistance to football bodies to partner with local stakeholders to improve football facilities and increase participation in the game”. Club president, Francis Pellizzari, has wel-
By Bec O’Brien
comed news of the funding, with plans for the upgrade currently in the hands of an architect for fine-tuning. “Initially we were $50,000 short with funding from the government, so from the club’s point of view, we are very delighted by the contribution being made by the AFL,” Mr Pellizzari said. “This funding supplements money needed
for the project, and we are currently looking at other avenues for funding.” In a bid to raise further cash and help keep costs minimal, Pellizzari said the club’s committee was currently considering inviting the general public to contribute to the project. “Our key consideration for the committee is offering the public the chance to buy pavers, which would be engraved with their name as a show of thanks for their support for the project,” he said.
Mr Pellizzari said the architect sourced by the club had measured up the existing facilities, taken on board club suggestions and would hopefully bring a final draft plan to the table soon, with the process of finalising the scope and mapping out the project work program hoped to be completed by the end of July. As there are no football or netball finals being held at the ground this year, the club hopes to start work on the project as early as September 1.
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