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The Amazing Belco
Race – putting the “fun” in
fundraiser
The Amazing Belco Race returns this spring, building
on the success of last year’s event. A scavenger
hunt with a difference, this Saturday outing pays tribute
to the popular reality television show, The Amazing
Race.
The game offers a great way to learn more about Belconnen
during its 50th birthday year. Each team will travel
around the region, following clues and embarking on
challenges.
The event raises money for BCS’s annual 10/10
gardening project, which helps people who are unable
to maintain their gardens, and who may face safety hazard
or eviction as a result. Belconnen Community Service
volunteers provide a free garden clean-up for up to
ten beneficiaries. Housing ACT and other sponsors also
support the project.
To join the race, all you need is transport, sponsors
and a sense of adventure. Groups and individuals without
a set of wheels can buy seats on the community bus.
Yvette Berry MLA joined the Rebels on the Bus in the
inaugural race in 2015. It turned out to be the winning
team. She says, “I had a great time last year
with Belconnen Community Service and the Amazing Belco
Race - raising funds for their annual backyard blitz
and putting a spotlight on what a great part of Canberra
Belconnen is. I'll be there again this year and encourage
others to join in a fun day out in Belco.
So, gather a few mates or family members and take a
fun-filled trip off the beaten track. Be prepared for
quirky roadblocks and amusing detours.
Saturday September 3, 10:00am-2:00pm, all around Belconnen.
$50 per vehicle or $10 for a seat on the community
bus
Call 62640200 or email therace@bcsact.com.au
Seeking Short Films for Belco
Flicks
Belconnen’s own local film festival is back!
Are you a budding film maker? Belconnen Community Service
seeks short films for screenings during the Belco50
celebrations for Belconnen’s 50th birthday.
Submission Deadline: Friday September 30.
Practical Mindfulness classes
in Canberra
Date class begins: Tuesday 19 July or Thursday 21 July
2016 at 6.30pm (every week, ending week of 20 September
2016)
A 9-week practical course for those who desire to discover
the truth within themselves, who seek a deeper understanding
of human existence and a greater fullness of life.
The next School for Self Knowledge mindfulness course
begins on Tuesday 19 July or Thursday 21 July 2016 at
6.30pm in Canberra City.
This practical course establishes a firm basis for
clear thought and effective action in daily life and
cultivates the art of joyful living.
Subjects cover: wisdom, knowledge, levels of consciousness;
power of attention; freedom from the false ego-self
and our true human nature of inner peace, love and happiness.
Contact: Kevin Southgate
Email: klsouthgate@outlook.com
Phone: 0498 227 455
Netball ACT Morning Ladies Competitions Semester 2,
2016
Teams Or Individuals Players Wanted
Contact: competitions@netballact.com.au
Commencing Round 1 ? 18th & 20th July, Round 19
5th & 7th December *no games during school holidays
or public holidays*
Where ACT Netball Centre, Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham
When Monday or Wednesday
Times 9.30am & 10.20am
Cost Game Fee each Week - $60
Team Registration - $87
Uniform Nominate your team colors for tops and bottoms.
(You can wear shorts, skirts, track pants or bike pants
and any style of T-shirt, as long as you are in your
team colors.)
Creche Cr?che facilities are available ? costs are $5.50
for the first family child and $2.50 for any subsequent
family child per game.
More Facts
- seven-a-side, no nets
- umpires and game balls provided
- positional bibs available
- no jewellery to be worn, including rings, earrings,
bangles, watches, facial jewellery etc. (Wedding bands
& Medic Alert bracelets may be taped)
- nails may be long ONLY if sports gloves are worn or
they must be cut
- no prams are permitted to be on the sideline for safety
reasons of children and players.
Cut To The Chase Masterclass is coming to Canberra
on August 6th 2016. Saturday 6th August at the Griffin
Centre. Check it out -
Got an idea? Want to expand to a shootable screenplay?
Come to our Masterclass.
http://www.cuttothechasemasterclass.com
Minister Yvette Berry Launches New Youth Service at
Belconnen
A new Youth Employment Pathways Hub (the Hub) at the
Belconnen Community Service (BCS) youth centre was launchedrecently
by Minister Yvette Berry, MLA, Minister for Housing,
Community Services and Social Inclusion, Minister for
Multicultural and Youth Affairs, Minister for Sport
and Recreation, Minister for Women.
The Hub responds to needs identified in comprehensive
consultation conducted throughout 2015 as part of the
development of the West Belconnen Local Services Network
with local schools, secondary schools, colleges, training
organisations, business, service providers, young people
and the general public. It aligns with the Better Services
Network and is supported by the ACT Government through
an Adult Community Education (ACE) grant. The Hub is
funded until the end of November 2016.
The Hub can cater for up to 10 young people aged 18-24
years at any given time, providing pathways planning;
improved language, literacy and life skills; and connecting
vulnerable young people to training, volunteering and
work experience opportunities. It also provides access
to case management for young people dealing with complex
issues.
The Hub includes a partnership with Riverview Projects
ACT (Riverview) to provide suitable participants with
work experience and vocational training at Certificate
II and III via live training sites, in conjunction with
the Master Builders Association (MBA), Housing Industry
Association (HIA), CIT and private RTOs. Further partnerships
are in development with other education, training, employment
and community service providers.
“The BCS Youth Employment Pathways Hub is an
important partnership to help support young people in
the Belconnen Region,” says Senior Manager of
Programs and Services, Fiona Macgregor.
“Young people suffer the most in a tight job
market, with high rates of unemployment and under-employment.
Since our soft launch in mid-March, we’ve received
multiple enquiries from young people wanting support.”
People wanting to find out more are welcome to call
the Belconnen Community Centre on (02) 6264 0200; email
employmentpathways@bcsact.com.au; or contact the Youth
Engagement team through:
Facebook.com/bcsyouthservices
Facebook.com/bcsact
Twitter: @bcsact
Better services in
West Belconnen
Help us ‘join the dots’ for better services
in West Belconnen
Did you know we are creating a Local Services Network
in your neighbourhood?
The Network is a way to make services work better for
people.
We are doing this by building services and supports
around the needs and wishes of
a local community. This means government, community
services and local business
are working together with residents to make it happen.
An important part of a local services network is hearing
from people in the local community about
what would make services better.
We want to know what people think about the kind of
services that are needed, how they can be
delivered and what things might stop people from accessing
services. We are also keen to hear about
possible solutions to solve current issues around services.
Where are things up to?
Work to shape how the network model might look in West
Belconnen is already happening. Since
July last year, the Better Services team has been building
partnerships with a number of service
providers and groups who are already providing services.
We’ve also been talking to groups of
residents to find out what they think about what is
needed.
This work has identified some key themes to include
in a plan about the kind of activities or programs
that are needed. The Network plan will also guide us
about the best way to provide services to
people. Some of the topics we are hearing about most
from residents in West Belconnen are:
- Valuing older people in the
community
- Employment pathways for young
people
- Building strong families
Creating a better start for
children 0-8 years
A local services network is also about identifying
the things that can help to make communities to be
strong, independent and connected. So our plan will
also consider what we can do to help to:
- improve access to information
maintain and improve community
facilities
continue building a sense of local
neighbourhood pride
- improve transport options
Expressions of Interest to participate on Working Groups
are currently being sought in
the four focus areas.
If you are a West Belconnen resident and would like
to contribute to the development and
implementation of the Network Plan, please forward your
details and preferred focus area to the Better
Services team Betterservices@act.gov.au or 6205 5174.
Events
Belco now has two venues, with a possible third on
the horizon. The Basement, long the natural habitat
of the heavy/metal/punk end of Canberra's music jungle,
has had a fairly recent change of management and may
be attempting a transition of clientele, a la the OCI.
I do hear they've put thought and energy into making
it a better venue with appropriate p.a. equipment and
a second more intimate band room. Natural tendency:
in transitionAnd self-described 'cocktail bar' La De
Da seems to have successfully staked a claim on Emu
Bank, putting on fairly regular nights with a few bands/dj's
and attracting a presumably local crowd of young things.
Natural tendency: aspirational
The recent acquisition of the Pot Belly Bar by a quartet
of youngish Canberran professionals lends itself to
Belconnen having an almost unprecedented (at least in
this century) three music venues at the one time. Personally
I think they should give the place a good once over,
lighten it up, reduce the size of the bar and forty
or so other things I thought of while considering whether
to buy the Pot.
Northside also has The Abbey, of which I have written
recently, and whose hopes of being a useful part of
the local venue scene lie chiefly with the chance of
the tramline going right past, in which case, whole
new ballgame. Natural tendency: wedding bells
A Rostrum club for
Belconnen
Rostrum has been in the Canberra region since the 1950s
and operates clubs in Civic, Phillip, Yass and Woden.
Rostrum is a club that offers you:
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A friendly local setting to improve your public
speaking and presentation skills
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An opportunity to discuss important issues
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Hear different points of view and meet new people
Rostrum also runs an annual debating competition.
For more information about Rostrum, go to our website
Rostrum Web site
If you are interested in joining a Rostrum club in Belconnen
please contact: Belco
Rostrum
Multi millionnaire Warren Buffet on public speaking:
On Communication Skills: Buffett
reveals that up until the age of twenty had an acute
fear of public speaking. Just the thought of it would
make him physically ill. This all changed when Buffett
forced himself to take a Dale Carnegie public-speaking
course. He discloses, "That $100 course gave me
the most important degree I have... In graduate school
you learn all this complicated stuff, but what's really
essential, no matter what you do, is being able to get
others to follow your ideas. Good communication skills
are incredibly important and something that almost anybody
can improve upon, both in writing and speaking. A relatively
modest improvement can make a major difference in your
future earning power, as well as in many other aspects
of your life."
Rostrum was founded by Sidney Wicks.
Wicks was an author, journalist for the Manchester Guardian
and public relations practitioner. He came to believe
that people needed to think through their own decision-making
processes rather than just accept the promotions of
the press and other interested parties. Rostrum respects
all opinions but is not affiliated with any political
party or religion
Positive Dental Health
Brand new dental practice has opened up on the corner
of Redfern & Bindubi Streets in Macquarie.
Contact: (02) 6162 0004, (02) 6162 0320, 0r admin@positivedentalhealth.com.au
Accepting new patients for all general dental requirements.
BCS Movie
We got a bit creative and took the ultimate selfie.
See BCS the Movie here: click
here for movie
Bus Interchange Movie
See the Movie re the final days of the Belconnen Bus
Interchange Click
here
The Hair House
The Hair House. Professionally qualified and experienced
senior hairdresser who will come to your house to style
your hair in the convenience and comfort of your own
home! Competitive prices and very friendly and reliable
service. Call Judith. Fully insured and registered 0468
340215
VIEIRA DANCE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE,
Macquarie
NEW Adult Ballet Classes starting Term 2, Fridays 6.45pm
- 8.15pm
Dance classes also available for children from 2.5
years.
For more information please send an enquiry to vieiradanceschool@gmail.com
Find about Belconnen businesses:
Stereo system for
sale
Denon DRA 295 amplifier, inputs for CD, DVD,
Tape (but no Turntable), AM/FM radio
(RDS for FM), 100 watts. ($250.00)
Yamaha CD player CDX-393MkII, individual track
selection. ($25.00)
2 Sony speakers (Bookshelf size) (Free)
Contact Terryg 6254 2896 Email
for more details or to arrange inspection.
GUNGADERRA Community Art Program is now open for membership
(Gungahlin)
The Gungaderra Community Arts Program, also known
as GCAP, is supported by Northside Community Service
promotes and supports local artists through the exhibition
of high quality artwork which will be displayed throughout
the Gungaderra Homestead off Mapleton Avenue
in Harrison..
Members will have the opportunity to display their
artwork at no cost and also promote their artwork for
sale through the community seeing your artwork displayed
on the walls at the Homestead, as well as open days,
exhibitions and events.
If you would like to become a member of this new and
exciting program you will be required to fill out the
forms in the membership pack.
There is a small annual membership fee of $25 and once
your membership fee is received you will be issued with
a membership card and your individual membership number.
Please contact the Community Development Worker on
6163 0428 or email gungaderracommunityartsprogram@gmail.com<mailto:gungaderracommunityartsprogram@gmail.com>
if you would like to receive a membership pack or any
further information.
Gungaderra Community Arts Program will be officially
opened by Joy Burch in May and all members are encouraged
to attend and display their work. You will be provided
with in regards to this once you have become a member.
Mother’s Voice
Free singing workshops for mothers of young children
Accompanied children are welcome to attend and participate
in singing or play activities
Belconnen Library Community Room
Mondays 10:00am-12:00
Enquiries: 62640232 bcc@bcsact.com.au
Mother’s Voice is a series of workshops exploring
the range of the mother’s voice through games,
exercises, songs, stories and discussion. Mother’s
Voice workshops create a safe environment where mothers
of all backgrounds can come together to sing, learn
and share with other mothers and children.
Mother’s Voice is facilitated by BCS Community
Engagement Officer, Simone Penkethman, who has over
sixteen years experience as a singing and drama teacher,
community artist, performing musician and mother.
Electric Guitar and lessons
I have been contacted by one of the workers from the
PHaMS (Personal Helpers and Mentors) program seeking
an electric guitar and lessons for a young woman with
a mild intellectual disability who is living with mental
illness.
I am happy to give a couple of lessons and to assist
in sourcing an appropriate teacher. As the young woman
is on a low income it would be great if someone could
donate a guitar. I know there are plenty of electric
guitarsying, un-played under beds, in sheds and behind
doors. If you have an unused instrument (and maybe even
a small amp and lead) that you would be willing to donate,
please let me know. Thanks, Simone
Simone Penkethman | Community Engagement Officer |
Belconnen Community Service
Swanson Ct Belconnen ACT 2616
Ph 02 6264 0271 | Fx 02 6253 2901
Warehouse circus
With 20 years of experience teaching circus to young
people in the Canberra region, Warehouse Circus is one
of Australia's finest youth circus organisations.
With 20 years of experience teaching circus to young
people in the Canberra region, Warehouse Circus is one
of Australia's finest youth circus organisations.
Fun and Fitness
For ages 8 and up
Fun and Fitness
For ages 8 and up
Participants learn a range of different skills including
stilt walking, unicycling, Rolla bola, hula hooping,
juggling, diabolo, staff or plate spinning, poi twirling
and much more!
Circus classes not only build strength and co-ordination,
but also increase confidence and expand social networks.
Students are also given an opportunity to perform what
they have learned at the Warehouse Circus Mid and End
of Year Shows.
Circus classes not only build strength and co-ordination,
but also increase confidence and expand social networks.
Students are also given an opportunity to perform what
they have learned at the Warehouse Circus Mid and End
of Year Shows.
Warehouse Circus is now running beginner classes for
participants aged 8 and up at the Belconnen Community
Centre Sports Hall. Classes will be held on Tuesdays
from 4pm – 5:30pm at a cost of $200 per term (subsidies
available upon application).
For , please contact Warehouse Circus:
Phone: (02) 6260 3626
Fax: (02) 6260 3959
Email: admin@warehousecircus.org.au
Warehouse Circus is now running beginner classes for
participants aged 8 and up at the Belconnen Community
Centre Sports Hall. Classes will be held on Tuesdays
from 4pm – 5:30pm at a cost of $200 per term (subsidies
available upon application).
For , please contact Warehouse Circus:
Phone: (02) 6260 3626
Fax: (02) 6260 3959
Email: admin@warehousecircus.org.au
Drum Up
Drum Up is an inclusive therapeutic Mental Health Program
that that welcomes community members. It promotes better
mental health and wellbeing through social interaction,
confidence building and musical skill development.
It involves musical games, warm ups and playing techniques
such as rhythms and improvisations. It takes place in
a relaxing studio in Civic.
Runs Wednesday’s from 1.30 to 3pm during school
term.
Please contact Kate or Tim on 6264-0232 to enroll.
Open Art Program, Belconnen Community Service
Liquid Gallery
Liquid Gallery welcomes new and emerging artists
from all cultures and in all media.
ART PARTIES
Liquid Gallery is hosting “Art Parties”
in 2010 to showcase artists or groups in a contempory
way. We set up on friday afternoon in the 3 large downstairs
rooms for the weekend. It costs $200 which includes
wine and food at the friday night opening party which
runs from 7pm until late. The gallery is open for the
weekend for your other guests and the public to view
your works. We finish at 5pm sunday.
GALLERY SPACES
Liquid Gallery has 5 large rooms availiable for fortnightly
exhibitions in 2011. We charge $200 per week for the
3 ground floor spaces with an extra $180 per week if
you want the 2 large rooms upstairs as well. Each room
has approximately 20 square metres of floor space and
10 linear metres of wall space.
The upstairs area with two large rooms, is over 40
square metres of floor space altogether, suitable for
3D works and/or installations and has wall space of
over 20 linear metres, particularly suitable for a series
of large 2D works. The additional windows provide lots
of natural light and have great leafy views.
Downstairs is two even larger rooms, with natural light
and garden views and includes the smaller cute, staircase
room. This floor space is very suitable for 3D work
and installations. These rooms have access to an the
outdoor sculpture garden and large decks which feature
medium and large outdoor sculptures.
EXHIBITING
If you require one room only, you can exhibit as part
of a group show with a similar theme. Artists who work
in different mediums are encouraged to share a room
to fully utilise the gallery space, with 2D works on
the wall and 3D works on the floorspace. This shares
the cost of the room. Exhibitions run for 2 weeks, with
openings on Friday or Saturday nights, or you can ring
us to discuss your specific needs or make an appointment
to visit.
SCULPTURE GARDEN
Liquid Gallery also represents sculpture artists on
an ongoing basis in the gardens. If you are interested
in this arrangement ring Lisa on (02) 6251 6256.
IWANTJA ARTS AND CRAFTS & RUBY TED
are represented permanently at Liquid Gallery.
COMMISSION
No commission is charged on the sale of the works in
the indoor exhibition spaces which have been paid for
at the weekly rate.
Sculpture Garden stock attracts a 40% commission, charged
when pieces sell. No weekly fee is charged.
If you are interested in being a part of Liquid Gallery,
please email your contact details and attach a brief
CV and 6 images of work similiar to those you will be
exhibiting. Send the proposal to lisa.kenny@liquidgallery.com.au.
You will receive a phone call to organise preferred
exhibition dates and special requirements or you can
email or ring me for . We are currently taking fortnightly
proposals for 2011 and Art Parties for 2010.
ADDRESS:
7 Clint Place Macquarie, ACT View Map
Gallery Viewing:
Currently by appointment only. Ph. (02) 6251 6256
CONTACT:
Lisa Kenny
Phone (02) 6251 6256
Email lisa.kenny@liquidgallery.com.au
PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
Pain is an invisible epidemic. One in five of us have
persistent pain
at some stage in our lives. People often feel bewildered,
isolated or
stigmatised, or are just unaware of techniques which
they themselves can
use to help manage pain.
A support group may start if people are interested.
It would work
closely with Arthritis ACT and the Chronic Conditions
Alliance. It
would also link with the Australian Pain Management
Association (see
website).
The group could enable participants to:
* Talk freely about experiences and feelings in a safe,
non-judgemental
environment
* Hear from medical and other experts and learn pain
management
strategies
* Share helpful hints and practical tips
* Advocate for the interests of those with chronic pain
* Have access to disease and pain management information
* Receive and give encouragement and support to others
* Chat and make new friends.
If you would like , please contact Margaret McCulloch
on
02
62811036 or contact Arthritis ACT.
Ailsa Turrell
CPP Officer, Aged Care Assessment and Liaison Unit
ACT Health,
GPO Box 825,
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: 02-6205-4794
Fax: 02-6205-1360
email: ACTHealthCPP@act.gov.au
The Life Drawing Workshop
Weekly Life Drawing
~ creativity and learning through drawing for oneself
~ this is our 29th year of continuous Drawing Workshops
The Life Drawing Workshop has been running continuously
for nearly 29 years.
The Life Drawing Workshop offers a creative environment
within which to explore your own creative
and technical drawing skills, by observing the life
model.
While there is no tuition, be inspired by fellow drawers
or practise what you have been taught
elsewhere. Or, explore and search for your own unique
drawing style, at your own unpressured
pace.
Please bring your own paper and drawing materials (&
easels). Tables and chairs provided. Free
parking just outside the door.
Pay by the 4 weeks or pay on the day.
THE LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP
EVERY THURSDAY
1pm to 3pm
Life Drawing Workshops commence on Thursday 12 Feb 2015.
Venue at the Holy Cross Church ~ Corner Emu Bank &
Eastern Valley Way , Belconnen
Athina Pazolli
Phone : 0414 271 311
Email : athina@pazolli.com
Art Gallery : www.pazolli.com
Life Drawing : www.pazolli.com/lifedrawing
facebook: www.facebook.com/athina.pazolli
facebook: www.facebook.com/lifedrawingworkshop
Music Lessons available
Shane Spellman
1. Drum lessons all ages, all levels, all styles
Free 1/2 introductory lesson.
Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.
2. Trumpet lessons all ages, all levels, all styles
Free 1/2 introductory lesson.
Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.
3. Recording. Studio and engineer available.
Rate negotiable.
Ph: Shane 04 333 20 385
Location: North side
Salvation Army Belconnen website
The Salvation Army Has Launched a Local
Website for Belconnen residents
A church for you. A place to worship, not just a helping
hand. You matter to God even if you are unsure about
Him. You matter to Him, and you matter to us! In addition
to church services, The Salvation Army provides an extensive
range of recreational and support activities for all
age groups. Many are designed for families or single
adults, while others are specifically designed to appeal
to youth, children, or the elderly.
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday or at any of
our weekly programs.
September
Exhibitions
A Tribute To Mossy
Frances Luke
16 September - 9 October 2016 » Gallery
The honeycombed cliffs at Mossy Point at times appear
as a rusted monument to the hundreds of ship wrecked
vessels along the coast, and also a magnificent medieval
cathedral, a place of worship and sanctuary.
Tony Faul: Selected Works
Curated by Liz Faul
16 September - 9 October 2016 » Foyer
Tony Faul (1956–1991) was a gifted artist who
created many artworks, particularly illustrations in
watercolour, pencil and oil, exploring his passion for
the natural world and the human figure.
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It Feels Like Home
ACT Tenants' Union
16 September – 9 October 2016 » Arts Lounge
International Tenants’ Day is celebrated on the
first Monday of October, to highlight the rights, needs
and contributions of tenants around the world.
Ship of Fools
Ann McMahon
16 September - 9 October 2016 » Outdoor Gallery
Referring to the allegorical ship bereft of leadership
and direction, this iteration of the Ship of Fools makes
use of recycled material to question the way resources
are used, consumed or thrown away in the relentless
pursuit of economic growth.
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Classes and Workshops
Eco Dye and Contact Plant Printing with Barbara Dawson
and Jo Hollier Sunday 4 September > 10:00am - 3:00pm
(3 PLACES REMAINING)
Eco Printing is a process of using plants to dye and
print on paper and cloth through contact printing methods.
During the workshop participants will explore the alchemy
of the process and finish with delicate prints on various
fabrics and papers. You may bring your own small quantity
of textiles or paper for later experimentation if time
permits.
Image: Cinerea Wool Wrap, Barbara Dawson
Feel the Music - Dance Program for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Fridays > 7:30pm - 9:00pm >
5 August – 23 September
Put this on your dance card right now! FEEL THE MUSIC
is a new year long dance program specifically created
for people with hearing impairment, happening at BAC
on 8 Fridays of each school term.
Art Pack — for Children 2-5 years old
Saturdays > 9:30-10:30am
30 July - 12 September
Children under 5 enjoy an environment set up so that
they can play with different art materials, explore
and make.
See more upcoming classes and workshops on our website
Events
Griffyn Solo Series - Mythos Saturday 10 September »
7:00pm
There are four Griffyn Solo events at Belconnen Arts
Centre during 2016, showcasing the individual talents
of the six Griffyn musicians.
StringSing 2
The Worldly Goods Choir with the Canberra Mandolin Orchestra
Sunday 18 September » 5:00pm - 7:00pm
This spring, where are you likely to come across mandolin
versions of The Easybeats’ Friday On My Mind,
and The Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby? Not to mention
choral renditions of The Eagles’ Hotel California
and Prince’s Nothing Compares 2U? And an epic
musical telling of the story behind David Bowie’s
Life on Mars?
See more upcoming events on our website
News
Community Choir
Join us in celebrating Belconnen’s 50th Birthday!
We are very excited to be collaborating with Young Music
Society in celebrating our community through song. We
are inviting all those who love to sing, to join our
Community Choir!
More...
Celebrate Spring at Belconnen Arts Centre
We welcome community groups, cultural celebrations,
weddings, christenings and significant birthdays! The
Foyer space is very flexible and can be tailored to
your needs.
More...
Expressions of Interest for Kluge Ruhe Residency: Now
Open!
Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist?
Would you like support to develop and exhibit your work
in the US? The Australia Council for the Arts has just
launched the Kluge Ruhe Residency.
Traces A5 exhibition
Open Exhibition -
Artist Call Out
4 October - 6 November » 2015
BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE - CANBERRA
We are celebrating Belconnen's 50th Birthday in 2016.
Using the format of A5, artists from throughout Australia
are invited to respond to the theme of Traces: speaking
of place; connection to it; stories and memories.
You are invited to submit an artwork in any medium
in the A5 format to form a huge installation in the
Belconnen Arts Centre Gallery. All entries are eligible
to win the $500 People's Choice Award and you can enter
up to three works.
People's Choice Prize > $500
Entires close > Monday 29 August > 4:00pm
Exhibition Openning > Friday 14 October > 5:30pm
Winner announced 5 November at BelcoNOW
Belconnen Arts Centre is gearing
up for celebrating Belconnen’s 50th birthday in
2016
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Opening Hours:
10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday
118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
PO Box 183, Belconnen, ACT, 2617
P: 02 6173 3300
F: 02 6173 3301
E: info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
W: www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
Community Cultural Inclusion Officers:
Studio 2, Belconnen Arts Centre
P: 02 6173 3320 / 02 6173 3322
PARKING AT BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE
Beginning shortly, the Belconnen Arts Centre carpark
will become a free 2 hour timed and monitored area to
make parking more easily available for visitors and
class participants.
Sketch club
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 1:00pm
The newly formed Sketch Club will meet in the foyer
every Thursday. Morning tea is available at the Centre.
This group has been instigated to provide a relaxed
venue for artists wishing to simply spend time with
other creative souls and draw together.
Check out their website
for exhibitions and events
www.belconnenartscentre.com.au.
118 Emu Bank
Belconnen ACT 2617
Phone: (02) 6173 3300
Fax: (02) 6173 3301
Email: belconnenartscentre@gmail.com
If you are interested in hiring space, offering a creative
program or a special project, undertaking an exhibition,
presenting or performing or hosting an event in the
foyer or any of the other spaces, please email our team
or contact myself or Jen Collins, Project assistant
on 6205 2657.
If you are simply keen to stay in touch and/ or possibly
volunteer at the new Centre, we would also love to hear
from you.
Information on Belconnen Arts Centre
Details on Belconnen Arts Centre facilities
and hiring charges Click
here
Expressions of interest in Belconnen Arts Centre
Form Click
here
Conditions of hire Click
here
SCRIBBLERS Writing Group
Scribblers have met since 1999 at the Belconnen Community
Centre. Each gathering is about 2 hours in duration.
The group currently consists of 12 members.
Scribblers’ is self directed and produces two
anthologies a year on different aspects of writing.
Each week begins with a ten minute writing to a set
title. Then the pieces are read aloud. Following that
the homework is read aloud. Homework is to a given title
and is about 500 words. If we are work-shopping for
an anthology then comments are made using a pro forma
sheet. This aspect allows each writer to get constructive
feedback on their work. There might be topics of interest
or things found whilst researching. There might also
be writing tips.
There are limited vacancies to Scribblers
We meet in Meeting room 1 at Belconnen Community Centre
every Tuesday between February and December from 12:45
to about 2:45pm
Contacts:
Steve Grigor (facilitator) 0402992794 stevegrigor@gmail.com
Scribblers most recent anthology, “To Catch a
Dream”, coincided with the “Your Dream Party
Expect the Unexpected” the theme of the 2008 Belconnen
Community Festival. We are now up to anthology number
16. Anthology stories are up to 2500 words. 2009 is
our 10th anniversary and there will be a celebration
later in the year
So now it is up to you
SCRBBLERS 2014
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For free help with computing problems email computerhelp@jevan.com.au
Gallery@BCS
Look!
An exhibition of photo collages showcasing art in Belconnen’s
public spaces in celebration of Belconnen's 50th Birthday,
Belco50
August 30 – September 9
Official opening 5:30pm Wednesday August 31
gallery@bcs, Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Court,
Belconnen
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
This photographic collage exhibition captures art in
public spaces in Belconnen, West Belconnen, and Straithnairn
for the celebration of Belconnen’s 50th Birthday,
Belco 50. Belconnen has a hidden collection of art if
you know where to look. There’s graffiti, wall
mosaics, stainless steel sculpture, wind poles, wall
murals, water features, and more.
This exhibition features Sherene Suchy’s unique
way of looking at these hidden treasures with hand cut
colour photographic collages, which will be displayed
as limited edition posters. This exhibition is Sponsored
by Belconnen Community Council.
Theatre@BCS
Beginner Ukulele Group
This group is suitable for beginners over the age of
10. Participants will learn elementary music theory,
basic chords, strumming and picking patterns and a collection
of easy, popular songs.
Thursdays 1pm – 2:15pm
Next course runs from October 15 – December 3
2015
Cost: $100 for 8 sessions
Ukulele Empire
Ukulele Empire is for anyone who wants to play ukulele
socially, to improve their skills and repertoire, and
meet new people. It’s a facilitated group with
an experienced teacher. Participants are encouraged
to bring songs along to share with the group and there
will also be songs and charts distributed in group time.
It is recommended that participants have either completed
BCS’s beginner classes or have an existing basic
proficiency. The 10 class pass can be used at both weekly
Ukulele Empire Sessions.
Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:45
Thursdays 2:30-3:30
Cost: $100 for 10 class pass or casual visit for $12
(pre-payment essential)
Enrolment forms and payment facilitates are available
at Belconnen Community Centre reception 9am-4pm Monday
to Friday. Payment may also be made by credit card over
the phone on 62640200
Please click here to link to online enrolment forms:
Here’s what participants had to say about
BCS ukulele groups:
“Good to do some theory and get to play with other
people.”
“Hoped to just give it a go, learn a few bits
and pieces. Exceeded far beyond what I had anticipated.
Learning songs I know made it so much more enjoyable.”
“I think it was awesome.”
“The class was so much fun and exceeded my expectations.”
“I had a very fantastic time learning music and
at the same time having fun with the group.”Copyright
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Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
exhibitions
Strathnairn Arts Association Inc. is a not for profit
arts association supported by the ACT Government that
provides working spaces and facilities for a range of
artists and crafts people and community groups.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery is set in a converted
1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra.
Located 900 metres past the Magpies Belconnen Golf Club
turnoff, it's a facility which has been used by artists
for decades but still remains one of Canberra's best-kept
secrets.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
90 Stockdill Drive Holt
OpenFriday to Sunday: 10– 4.30pm
Café open 11 – 4pm
02 6254 2134
info@strathnairn.asn.au
www.strathnairn.asn.au
Southern Cross
Community Connect
Community Connect is all about letting you know what’s
happening in your community, providing you with information
on upcoming events and connecting you with local not-for-profit
organizations.
On the Community Connect website you browse through
hundreds of events on our online calendars, or if you're
associated with a not-for-profit organisation, you can
submit your event so that everyone across Australia
can find out about it simply and easily.
Finding Events
Finding events is as simple as selecting your State,
Region and prefered Station from the Home page.
Once selected, you will be taken to the 'My Location'
area and your preferences will be remembered for the
next time you visit.
You can then find events by viewing the Event Calendar,
Searching for Events or browsing the Latest Events List.
Submitting Events
Southern Cross Community Connect gives your organisation
a simple and easy way to promote your event 3 ways:
· On our online calendar
· On your local radion stations
· On Southern Cross Ten
and the best part is its FREE!
To be eligible for submission, all events must be conducted
by a not for profit organisation or be a fund raising
event with all profits being donated to a registered
charity.
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Computer recycling
Infoxchange Australia's computer refurbishment division,
Green PC, is currently seeking 15 and 17 inch LCD monitors
from businesses and the general community. The monitors
will be refurbished and used by low-income earning Green
PC customers who would otherwise have no access to this
technology. Green PC currently refurbishes and distributes
about 2000 computers each year.
Green PC staff will collect the monitors from your location
at no cost. In exchange, we can provide a donation thank
you letter and insert your business details on our website
at http://www.greenpc.com.au as a partner, informing
other organisations of the benefits of your business.
Your logo and a paragraph of your business details will
be used to promote your business if agreed to by the
donating partner.
If you or your business has a 15 or 17 inch LCD monitor
to donate, contact Green PC's Claudio Angelucci on 03
9418 7400 or info@greenpc.com.au. Donations can be accepted
at any time.
Hall Markets
The Hall Market is held on the first Sunday of every
month (except January) at the rural village of Hall,
just 14 kilometres north of Canberra has become a vital
fundraising activity for Hartley Lifecare.
Established in 1978 the Hall Market is one of Australia’s
largest markets attracting 300-400 stall-holders from
as far away as Victoria and Northern NSW specialising
in hand made, home grown produce.
The wonderful variety, quality and pricing of goods
makes the market a must for all those who enjoy markets
in a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Hartley Lifecare hold
the market with support from volunteers,Radford College,
Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Hall Emergency and Bush
Fire Brigade , ANZ Bank, Birralee Scouts and St John
Ambulance.
Revenue generated by the market is used to provide
quality residential care and community support to people
with physical and complex disabilities.
Items available include High Quality Craft, Timber
Products, Pottery, Leatherwork, Handknits, Pewter and
Silver Jewellery, Children's Toys, Honey, Jam, Chutney,
Vinegar, Cakes, Fruit & Vegies, Plants, Puppies,
Live Poultry, Entertainment for all ages, Food and Refreshments.
All items must be hand produced, grown or crafted by
the stall-holders. Come and stroll among the trees,
stay for lunch and enjoy the live entertainment.
The market is open from 10am to 3pm.
For further details contact the Hall Market Coordinator,
Rosalie Krause:
hallmarket@hartleylifecare.org.au
Phone: 02 6282 4411 or 02 6260 5555
Fax 02 6282 5444
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Fabric sale in the church hall
On the last Friday and Saturday of the month we hold
a huge fabric sale of garment fabric-both rolls an remnants.Remnants
sell at $2.50 per metre and rolls at $3 and $5 per metre.This
is excellent qualiy fabricand suitable for a host of
uses from home sewing to sewing for fairs,market stalls
gifts etc.You will be absolutely amazed at the bargain
prices.As well,we have patterns,laces,buttons.threads
and much more.Our fabric is sourced from manufacturers,cutting
rooms,design rooms etc and is some of the latest fabric
currently being used in garment production .The sale
is on 10am till 3pm and is held at Calvary Chapel United
Pentecostal Church Maclaurin Cres,CHIFLEY ACT
All profits go to Missions.
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse. 8pm-midnight every
Thursday at The
Lighthouse, Emu Bank (on the lake), Belconnen. Singer-songwriters,
poets, theatre groups, comedians, bands and comedians
all welcome.
Drinks and tips for the performers. There will be at
least three slots
for performers who just turn up on the night, but to
guarantee yourself
a performance slot
contact Jim Sharrock on 0409 660 745
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ACT & Capital Region Film Industry
Directory
ScreenACT has made a short-form version of the ACT &
Capital Region
Industry Directory available online for the information
of visiting
productions and the local industry. The short form directory
can be
viewed at:
http://www.screenact.act.gov.au/filming/Industry_Directory_temp.html
Canberra Youth Theatre seeking talent
CYT is seeking expressions of interest from theatre
practitioners who
would like to work with the company. In particular we
are seeking
professional theatre makers, tutors, directors, designers
and performers
who are interested in and excited by working with young
people to make
theatre. CYT is also seeking expressions of interest
from production
personnel in the areas of production management, lighting
and sound
operation and stage management.
If you are interested please send an introduction letter
and current CV
to Artistic Director Pip Buining at pip@cytc.net or
post to PO Box 127
Civic Square ACT 2608
CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE
Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) was established in 1972
and is the longest established youth theatre in Australia.
CYT is a nationally recognised youth arts company which
creates and promotes theatre with young people
that is inspirational, enriching, collaborative and
innovative.
What do we do? CYT provides young people ages 7-25 with
the opportunity to explore, extend and develop their
creativity
through drama/ theatre workshops and productions. Young
people work with emerging and professional artists to
unleash their imaginations in order to create exciting,
fun and challenging theatre.
Contact Details:
Ph: 6248 5057
us@cytc.net
www.cytc.net
CYT Drink Bottles
Feeling thirsty? Now you need never be caught without
a drink with one of CYT’s stylish and practical
red drink bottles. They have a hygienic rubber tip,
stylish shape, and promote a healthy message on the
sides. Perfect to keep you hydrated at CYT workshops,
CYT drink bottles are only $2, and all proceeds go towards
CYT’s provision of pathways into theatre for young
people.
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Harold Mitchell Foundation
New opportunities for change are created by the Foundation
through
funding, advocacy and partnership initiatives. The Foundation
has
limited funds and not all applications can be funded.
Funding amounts
will be determined on a case by case basis. Contact
Email
info@haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au Website
www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au
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