Goulburn Mulwaree Council
A busy week of events has again been planned for 2021 NSW Seniors Festival, running from Monday April 19
th until Friday April 23
rd, this year centred on the theme of ‘In our nature.’
The week begins at 11am on Monday with the traditional official opening and an Active Aging Expo at the Goulburn Workers Club auditorium. The ceremony will include presentation of the 2021 Senior of the Year and Community Group of the Year awards. Morning tea will be provided, and seniors can hear from guest speaker Tina Milson who is a well-known local photographer. Following the ceremony seniors can enjoy the active aging expo, with stalls, activities and information setup in the auditorium.
Over fifty inspiring individuals, groups and businesses have been recognised in Richmond’s 2020 Community Heroes’ Awards. Richmond Council received over 200 nominations for this year’s competition, which celebrates locals going the extra mile to make their community a better place. This year s awards took on the additional role of recognising the huge local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominations for the ten categories range from environmental projects to sporting activities, community initiatives and charity trustees. The winners are:
Community Group of the Year: Richmond upon Thames Neighbourhood Care Groups
Community Project of the Year: SPADE gardening project
Environmental Award: Ian George Andrews
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Over fifty inspiring individuals, groups and businesses have been recognised in Richmond’s 2020 Community Heroes’ Awards. Richmond Council received over 200 nominations for this year’s competition, which celebrates locals going the extra mile to make their community a better place. This year s awards took on the additional role of recognising the huge local response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nominations for the ten categories range from environmental projects to sporting activities, community initiatives and charity trustees. The winners are:
Community Group of the Year: Richmond upon Thames Neighbourhood Care Groups
Community Project of the Year: SPADE gardening project
Environmental Award: Ian George Andrews
By Danielle Kutchel
Covid-19 couldn’t stop 2nd Springvale Scouts.
If anything, the pandemic has been beneficial for the group, as more kids and young people have flocked to the organisation in the wake of eased restrictions.
During the pandemic members made the switch to online, using Zoom to participate in their club nights.
Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers met weekly via virtual means, continuing on with working on a weekly theme, from environmental issues to cooking.
For their persistence and dedication, 2nd Springvale Scouts was named Community Group of the Year at the City of Greater Dandenong’s Australia Day Awards.