Big fundraising weekend for the Chewton Pool!

The Chewton pool has been saved from demolition - yay! - but in order for it to be open for the kids to swim in this summer we need some big dollars and quickly.
Chewton Pool Inc is having a big weekend of fun to raise the money to fix, clean, buy and build everything needed to open the gates for this swimming season. Smell the sunscreen? Hear the splashing of delighted children? Sunnies on? Help us make it happen by coming to our two fundraising events during the third weekend of November.
On Friday November 19th come to the Theatre Royal to dance your socks off to the rockingest beats of Sweet Rock and the toe tapping rhythms of ska band King Stone. The Theatre Royal has kindly provided the venue free of charge and all proceeds will go to the Chewton pool. Doors open at 8pm. Entry $20 and $16 concession.
And while you're there why not purchase a few bottles of Chewton's special Ugly Man finest quality wines? You can be sure you'll enjoy these top shelf reds and whites from five of our best local wineries, each decorated with the faces of Chewton's oh so charming Ugly Men. A satisfying drop and a great buy for Christmas.
On Sunday 21st why not take a relaxing turn around two of Chewton’s most delightful gardens at numbers 3 and 6 Archbold Street? Admire the many hundreds of roses, the stone, metal screen and water features, the birch walk, the native plantings and the vista of Forest Creek. Meet landscape designer Ray Robinson and enjoy tea and sweet treats at the nearby CFA hall. Entry is $5 and the gardens are open between 10am and 4pm.
For further enquiries about the Theatre Royal concert please contact Tony Shaw on 0407 839 308 or Tonyshaw01@gmail.com
For further enquiries about the open gardens please contact Joan Taylor on 0408 838 838 or joantaylor@altamet.com.au

Harcourt Applefest to continue......

Eleven people turned up at the Harcourt Tavern for the committee meeting (there were also a few apologies). It was great to see some new faces and new ideas on making the Applefest a continuing event.


The next meeting is on Monday 22nd November, 7:30pm at the Harcourt Tavern.


There are still some activities that need assistance so I've included the full list below:

• Applefest Parade - It would be great to get more of the local businesses to participate.
• Apple Pie Baking Competition - John Brumby is the patron of this event and the CWA may take the running.
• Apple Pie Eating Competition - Jodie Nunn is the reigning champion of this event. I wonder if we can find a man to compete. 
• Permits for road use - Applications need to be submitted up to 3 months prior to the event
• Insurances
• Fund Raising & Sponsorship. Can't start too early on this. Some work has already been done on this by a retiring committee member.
• Programmes & Leaflets. Any aspiring graphic artists and printers are welcome.
• Advertising and PR - including TV, Radio, Press & Social Media
• Harcourt Idol auditions and entries. Will this be broadcast live to the world?
• Cocktail Party after the Art Show. 
• Musical Acts for Saturday Night. 
• Market Stalls
• Food Stalls
• Liquor License
• Pet parade
• The Famous Ferret Race - Someone to help Donna and learn the ropes will be great.
• Amusement stalls
• Power Supply
• Temporary Fencing & Safety Barriers

If you want experience in, or always wanted to work in:

• Event Management
• Marketing
• Advertising 
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• TV
• Radio
• Community Consultation