Banking that’s good for Marysville!

Bendigo Bank - Marysville agency and Upwey Community Bank Branch are a sponsor of the Marysville's World's longest Lunch and we caught up with the team lead by Mike Fleming.

Mike explained that Bendigo have had a long association now with Marysville and surrounds and is pleased there is an agency in Marysville.

"Whether it’s for your day-to-day banking, a home loan or personal loan, a credit card, investment, financial planning or business solution, we can help you achieve your financial goals. 

It means that as a customer of our Marysville agency and Upwey Community Bank Branch, you benefit from competitive products and great service and get the satisfaction of knowing your banking is contributing to your community.

Our company donated $100,000 towards the new Community Centre, was instrumental in securing additional funding through the Community Enterprise Foundation of $750,000 for projects in the Triangle area.  We have also donated another $50,000 towards a range of local events and community group projects."

Pictured are a couple from Marysville and surrounds in their new home.

Upwey Community Bank^® Branch in conjunction with Marysville Agency welcome your business at 49 Darwin Street, Marysville and is open Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon. 

Marysville agency – 5963 4491

Upwey Community Bank® Branch – 9754 1200

At the Bendigo, it starts with U

Lake Mountain - family fun mountain just 2hrs from Melbourne

The Tf’s met up with Trudi and Kristy from Lake Mountain.

Lake Mountain is a sponsor of Marysville’s Worlds Longest Lunch

The girls were happy to talk about Lake Mountain being Melbourne’s family fun mountain that is affordable, exciting, and very close. Just a 2 hour drive from the city CBD.
Lake Mountain is an adventure playground all year round.
With an exciting winter wonderland to explore over the colder months as well as fun activities including, tobogganing, cross country skiing, snow play and snow mobile tours.

There are many different snow play packages designed for first time skiers, kids club for the kids to play snow games and warm up the in club room, tours and lessons for those wanting to touch up on old skills or even learn some new ones… there is plenty to do for the entire family.

Summer is Action and Adventure at Lake Mountain. With great activities including Laser Skirmish, Dune Buggies and ATV’s, dual 240 meter flying fox, ( our eyebrows were raised at this exciting fun option! )  large in-door jumping castle, mountain bike hire and tours, disc golf, mini golf and plenty more fun summer activities for the family to enjoy.

Lake Mountain is home to a large bistro and bar, open for morning tea and lunch 7 days a week. If you are not wanting to take part in any of the winter or summer time activities, the drive alone to the top of the mountain is well worth the trip.. a beautiful scenic drive from start to finish. ( they have even had weddings up the mountain - think of it in the snow...mmm pretty....oops we digress..)

As well as all of these activities, Trudi and Kristy explained Lake Mountain offers an array of events year round such as mountain bike events, ski challenges, tarmac rallies, school holiday program, toboggan race days and many more fun filled events for all ages. 

One of the ever growing events at Lake Mountain is the Lake Mountain Music Festival which is held over every March Long Weekend. This year Sunday the 11th is the primary day on the mountain, where artists such as Deb Conway and Willy Zygier, Dave Larkin Band, Dallas Frasca, Steve Lane and the Autocrats, Ben Smith Band and 400 Watts will be hitting the stage. As well as fantastic live entertainment, local business owners will be holding stalls to sell their local products and retail as well as some delicious local food and wine stalls. The Mountain’s Summer Activities will be running over this weekend.

Take a look at the Lake Mountain Music Festival web page for more information regarding stall holders, ticket prices and specials, and accommodation packages available.

All ski packages, summer passes and event tickets can be purchased online at www.lakemountainresort.com.au or purchased on the day on the mountain of fun!

Tickets for the Lake Mountain Music Festival as well as additional information can be found at www.lakemountainmusicfest.com.au

The Tf’s are excited that again so much is on offer right here in our backyard. Go LAKE MOUNTAIN !

A little bit of Dillon

Paul Dillon is a self acoustic performer and he will be featuring at the Worlds Long Lunch in Marysville 2 March.

From Cat Stevens in ‘Wild World’ The Musical, an 80 date national tour of Australia, to Tamworth Festival, The National Festival in Canberra and Victor Harbor Festival in Adelaide, Paul has had plenty of experience and appearances.

The Tf’s were interested to learn that his education is from A level Theatre Studies and Weymouth College in Dorset UK, He has 3 albums independantly via iTunes. He has also used his creative side to be a writer of a children’s chapter book: ‘The Balbirooroo Symphony.

The TF’s can’t wait to hear him play at the Worlds Longest Lunch on the first Friday of March..

Check him out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?hl=en&v=3CEm1INuw4g&gl=US

Or book now to scoop up the last remaining tickets...an event not to be missed

136 100 or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.au

Upper Goulburn Wines on show in April

The Upper Goulburn Wine Region in Victoria’s High Country will again showcase high quality, distinctively flavoured, cool climate wines at the annual “Vintage Celebrations – A Day on High” to be held in Mansfield on Saturday 28^th April.

Come along and celebrate with local Winegrowers and small artisan food producers; purchase a tasting glass and sample wines on offer from boutique producers from Upper Goulburn region, which encompasses towns in Mansfield, Murrindindi and Mitchell shires.

Comments and reviews from the leading wine writers and an evolving wine show awards tally indicate that your local wine region – the Upper Goulburn is fast emerging as an impressive source of quality wines.

"The Fem Belling trio will also combine with The Harvey Club at the Vintage Celebrations. Fem Belling is a celebrated Jazz singer who's accolades are too numerous to mention. She has starred in the Boy from Oz, playing Liza Minnelli, and played leading roles in many other Broadway productions including Cats, Hairspray and many more. Her trio is a family affair and features her father, Howard Belling on keys and her brother Zvi on bass, both celebrated musicians in their own right. The Harvey Club features Mansfield's own celebrated musician, Liam Bradley on vibes, his son Fintan on Trumpet and Rolf Koren on drums. The day will also feature young local Jazz musicians Leif Koren and Matilda Clark, accompanied by young Geelong keyboard player Ollie Tribe who will fill out the day with some memorable tunes" said Susan.

The Upper Goulburn Long Lunch will be held the next day Sunday 29^th April at the Mansfield Showground Pavilion at 12.30 pm.  The Long Lunch has become a highlight and should not be missed. Selected Chefs from the region will treat you to a delicious four course meal matched to the very best wines from the Upper Goulburn region. Entertainment by Australian Tenor - Blake Fischer will complete this experience. Blake is back in Australia, after a spell in Europe. A multiple prize winner, he has performed internationally in Paris, Scotland, Sweden, South Africa, Salzburg, Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Ireland,  as well as at the Sydney Opera House. Equally at home on the Musical Theatre stage he has done Les Miserables, Chess the Musical, My Fair Lady & Showboat.  

Tickets at $100 per head all inclusive must be booked and paid in advance.

For further inquiries please call Susan Kinloch on 03 5777 3447.

February 7 2009

The TF's are thinking of all our families, friends, colleges and producers across the region
this week as its the 3rd anniversary of February 7 2009.

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