Carols at the Castle-a magical family night out!

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Carols at the Castle-a magical family night out!
Brimbank City Council is excited to
announce the return of Carols at the Castle,
a family-friendly event which will be held
on Sunday 21 December at Overnewton
Castle, Keilor. Tickets are now available
through trybooking.com
This year’s Carols at the Castle feature
local artists and some of Melbourne’s
best professionals:
Carols at the Castle is a wonderful
way to finish the year with your family;
book your tickets today!
• MC Yung Philly, brilliant and charming
beatboxer
• Transition Big Band, upbeat with a superb
swinging sound
• Moonshine Whistlers, jazz trio with a
vintage vibe
• Benjamin Trillado, winner of 2014 Brimbank
Stars talent competition - a 14 year old
singer/songwriter/acoustic guitar player
•S
oulful Sounds, featuring duo EmilyJane Purificato and Sam Stark
• Victoria Jones, local and much-loved soprano
•M
atthew Reardon, tenor and
Dame Nellie Melba Scholar and
•S
teve Legg, local singing sensation
The gates open at 5pm and roving
performers will entertain guests as they set
up their picnic rugs on the beautiful grounds
of Overnewton Castle prior to the start of
the concert at 7pm.
Events in Brimbank
Clicks and Captures
Fire Action Week
Friday 14 November to Sat 13 Dec
Get ready for Victoria’s annual Fire Action
Week from November 16-23 to help plan
and prepare for this summer’s fire season.
Hunt Club Community Arts Centre,
775 Ballarat Road, Deer Park
Asif Muhamamd Hussain is a freelance
photographer with over 20 years
experience working in various countries.
This exhibition reflects on the notion of
beauty in nature.
While his work includes landscapes, wildlife
and insets it can equally reference manmade elements such as architecture, as a
human extension of, and response to nature.
The Hunt Club Community Arts Centre is
open Monday to Thursday from 9am5.30pm. For more information visit
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/arts
Have your say Gender Equity
The Draft Brimbank City Council’s Plan to
Prevent Men’s Violence Against Women
(2015-2019) - Towards Gender Equityis now available for comment.
The Draft Plan outlines Council’s
commitment and actions towards
preventing men’s violence against women.
Written submissions must be received by
5pm on 20 November. To find out how
to make a submission or obtain a copy of
the draft plan visit your nearest Brimbank
Customer Service Centre or online at
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
For more information contact the Gender
Equitable, Safe and Inclusive Communities
Project Officer on 9249 4177.
Contact Brimbank
Phone: 9249 4000
TTY: phone NRS on 133 677
then ask for 03 9249 4000
Web: brimbank.vic.gov.au
Email: [email protected]
Forecasts show parts of Victoria are
at above-average risk of bushfire and
grassfire this summer.
If you live on the urban fringe of Melbourne,
you could be affected by grassfire. If you live
near bush, leaving early is the safest option
to protect you and your family.
For more information about fire danger
ratings and how to be prepared for bushfire
season, go to emergency.vic.gov.au
Want more Customers?
Whether you are starting out or an
established business looking for the next
growth opportunity, Brimbank Business
Counselling can help. Each session goes
for 30 minutes and is confidential and
conducted by an experienced business
facilitator at no charge courtesy of the
Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) at
Kangan Institute.
Sessions are held every third Thursday
of the month from 9.30am at Council’s
Keilor Municipal Offices, 704b Old Calder
Highway, Keilor.
Keilor Council Offices, 704b Old Calder Hwy,
Keilor
Offering clear, straightforward advice and
a complimentary mentoring session from
an experienced business advisor, starting
your business workshop covers all the
essentials.
From carrying out a feasibility study and
determining the best company structure
to preparing a business plan, you will leave
this workshop with a clearer idea of how
your business will look. Cost: $30
Australia Day Awards
nominations close soon!
Friday 5 December, online or via post.
If you know an inspiring individual or
a community group who has made an
outstanding contribution to the Brimbank
community nominate them for a Brimbank
Australia Day Award!
These Awards will be announced at
a ceremony early next year. For more
information on award categories and
how to make a nomination visit
brimbank.vic.gov.au
Council thanks Dr Les Norton and his
family for sharing their beautiful home
and gardens for Carols at the Castle.
Proceeds from the sale of the tickets
($10 for a family of five, $5 for singles)
go to the Brimbank Community Fund (BCF).
For further information about
Carols at the Castle or the BCF visit
brimbank.vic.gov.au/bcf
Say ‘no’ to violence
against women
White Ribbon Day on Tuesday
25 November is Australia’s only national,
male-led campaign to end men’s violence
against women. Council is supporting
the campaign and invites you to do the
same by attending an event listed below
(barbecues are at no charge):
Sunshine - White Ribbon
Breakfast BBQ
From 7-9.30am at Sunshine Train Station
forecourt on the corner of Hampshire
Road and Dickson Street.
St Albans - Pledge the White Ribbon
Day oath & BBQ
From 11.30am-3.30pm at St Albans
Square (opposite St Albans Train Station)
on the corner of Main Road East and St
Albans roads.
Sydenham- View chalk artworks and
pledge the White Ribbon Day oath
From 11.30am-3.30pm at Sydenham
Neighbourhood House/Watergardens
Train Station near the corner of Station
Street and Watergardens Circular Road.
To find out more about family violence
support services and how men can
join the White Ribbon Day campaign
to stop violence against women, visit
whiteribbon.org.au
To arrange an appointment, phone BEC
on 9094 3008.
Next Ordinary Council Meeting
Tuesday 11 November, 7pm at the
Keilor Municipal Offices
Old Calder Highway, Keilor.
My Brimbank App
To download, scan now
or visit Council’s website.
Customer Service Centres:
• 6-18 Alexandra Avenue, Sunshine
• 704B Old Calder Highway, Keilor
@BrimbankCouncil
• Sydenham Community Hub*,
1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes
linkedin.com/company/city-of-brimbank
Wednesday 19 November, 6-9.30pm
To register for this workshop contact
[email protected] or
phone 9249 4413.
facebook.com/BrimbankCouncil
youtube.com/brimbankcitycouncil
Starting Your Business
Workshop
Families are welcome to bring along a
picnic but refreshments will also be
available for purchase. There will also
be a special visit from Santa with his
Christmas fairies and elves!
*This centre is open after hours until 7pm on
Monday to Thursday and is also open on
Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm.
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