Summer 2009 Newsletter for Healesville Biz Directory

After a short delay opening the shop at 3 St Leonards Road, we did open officially on the 2nd of February. The response has been fantastic, keeping Steve, Heather and myself very busy.

Many people are taking up the opportunity to have a profile page included into the directory, at just $100 it is a very cost effective way of breaking into the internet without the fuss and hassle of a web site, although, on saying that, we have also had some businesses who wants more than a profile page so have signed up to get their own web site with us. We host all our websites here in the shop in our secure server room, with a complete back up system off site. We also have our servers connected to a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) so that even when the power is out in Healesville the websites we host are not!

I sent a letter to all our current clients who have a paid link, profile page or web site with us asking for business cards so we can display them in the shop. This service is free and not only a good way for you to promote your business, but also helps us, as we are often used like an information centre, so we can hand out cards to people coming in looking for a business or service. Please, if you received a letter and have not yet come down with your business cards, come and see us and get "your name on the wall" !

PROPOSED COMMUNITY BANK
(BENDIGO BANK) HEALESVILLE

Why have a community bank branch?

To unite the town, and capture the spirit of all groups within
To empower the community by owning their own bank branch
To create a sustainable community by reinvesting profits directly back into your community
Employment of locally selected staff who know and respect the needs of your own community
To return dividends to local shareholders
Successful communities are those who are empowered engaged and enlivened.

There are over 230 locally owned Community Bank Branches across the country !

A pledge of support is currently being sought, no money is being asked for as yet, as only indication of intention to purchase shares are needed at this stage.

If you would like more information please contact one of these representatives:

Gary Slater 0421 319 640
Barbara Honan 0427 596 251
Peter McPhee 0412 342 426
Stuart Greig 0408 353 055
Andrew Ricketson 0417 506 718

AUTOTRACKING

The Healesville Town Entrance Project is an initiative of Community 3777, our Healesville Township group, who is working for the Healesville community to contribute to making this a vibrant and healthy township.

This group has a number of committees working on projects for older people, our youth and now they are turning their attention to an aspect of tourism and pride in the community, our Town Entrance Statement.

A few events have been held to get people talking, including a public meeting at the Memorial Hall and a workshop at the High School.

The Healesville sign, made to look like the famous Hollywood sign, was on the hill just over the 3 bridges for some time, that has now moved to the strawberry farm corner of Healesville - Woori Yallock Rd. This sign generated plenty of interest and got people talking.

Over the next few weeks the ideas will be collated and three designs will then be put to the local residents for them to vote for their preferred idea.

Healesville Biz and Ozzinet Web Design will be hosting a web site to facilitate this process, an exciting new venture for our project and for Sally and her small team. This site is under construction but will be updated regularly and voting will take place through it, so bookmark the page to keep up to date.

Keep your eye on this site for further developments and to have your say by voting.

www.healesvillegateway.com

Every First Sunday of the month - Healesville Racecourse Craft Market:-
for more information visit: Craftmarkets

Every Last Thursday of the month - Seniors Day Show at Sanctuary House Resort :-
for more information visit: Sanctuary House Resort

Every Wednesday 7.00pm Open Mic Nights at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

Every Tuesday 7.30pm & Saturday 8.00pm - Movies at Healesville Memorial Hall :-
for more information visit: Yarra Ranges Council

Every 1st & 3rd Mondays - Toastmasters at Healesville Memorial Hall :-
for more information visit: Toastmasters

March 6th 2010 - Winemakers Lunch at Seville Hill:-
for more information visit: Seville Hill

March 6th - 8th 2010 - Healesville Railway Show:-
for more information visit: Healesville Railway Show

March 6th 2010 - Shoe Shine & Stringybark McDowell Bands at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 7th 2010 - A Day on the Green with Tom Jones:-
for more information visit: Rochford Wines

March 7th 2010 - Oxfam Fundraising at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 8th 2010 - A Day on the Green with Diana Krall:-
for more information visit: Rochford Wines

March 12th 2010 - Worlds Longest Lunch at Marysville:-
for more information visit: Marysville Tourism

March 12th - 21st 2010 - Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Express Lunch:-
for more information visit: Mt Rael

March 13th 2010 - Spanish Night at Bulong Estate:-
for more information visit: Bulong Estate

March 14th 2010 - Seville Hill - Summer Jazz:-
for more information visit: Seville Hill

March 14th 2010 - Portet Petanque Pinot Pies:-
for more information visit: Dominique Portet

March 17th 2010 - Marshalls Commonwealth Band at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 20th 2010 - Encore 2010 at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 25th 2010 - Tasting Nights for potential functions:-
for more information visit: Rustic Charm

March 26th 2010 - Seafood on the Hill Evening at The Vines:-
for more information visit: Vines Restaurant

March 26th 2010 - The Jed Rowe Band at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 27th - Neil Diamond Tribute Show :-
for more information visit: Sanctuary House Resort

March 27th 2010 - Shaun Kirk at the Grind n Groove :-
for more information visit: Grind n Groove

March 28th 2010 - Hot Rods on the Green:-
for more information visit: Rochford Wines

April 11th 2010 - Seville Hill - Summer Jazz:-
for more information visit: Seville Hill

April 11th 2010 - Just Cycle Yarra Valley:-
for more information visit: Rochford Wines

April 20th & 21st 2010 - Food & Wine Workshop:-
for more information visit: Stones of the Yarra Valley

April 25th 2010 - Seville Hill - Summer Jazz:-
for more information visit: Seville Hill

April 29th 2010 - Tasting Nights for potential functions:-
for more information visit: Rustic Charm

May 15th 2010 - Thai Evening at Bulong Estate:-
for more information visit: Bulong Estate

May 26th 2010 - Wedding Expo at Vines Restaurant:-
for more information visit: Vines Restaurant

May 27th 2010 - Tasting Nights for potential functions:-
for more information visit: Rustic Charm

May 30th 2010 - An Afternoon with the Australian String Quartet:-
for more information visit: Stones of the Yarra Valley

IF YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE OR ORGANISATION WISHES TO HAVE AN EVENT INCLUDED IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE NEWSLETTER, PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL sally@healesville.biz EVENT LISTINGS ARE FREE.