Originating in Sydney in 2007, the Earth Hour campaign has now gained global attention. As a result, on 8pm March 29, 2008 millions of people in some of the world’s major capital cities will unite and switch off for Earth Hour.
On 31 March 2007, 2.2 million people and 2100 Sydney businesses turned off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour. This massive collective effort reduced Sydney’s energy consumption by 10.2% for one hour, which is the equivalent effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for a year.
With Sydney icons like the Harbour Bridge and Opera House turning their lights off, and unique events such as weddings by candlelight, the world took notice. Inspired by the collective effort of millions of Sydneysiders, many major global cities are joining Earth Hour in 2008, turning a symbolic event into a global movement.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEST YOUR STRENGTH AND COMPETE AGAINST THE OTHER STRONG MEN & WOMAN IN THE REGION – THE HEAVY WEIGHT CHALLENGE
Between 11.30am & 3pm participate in the Caber Toss and Shot Putt and you could be invited to participate in the Heavy Weight Challenge. There are two aspects to the Heavy Weight Challenge. One event requires contestants to throw a heavy weight over a bar that increases in height and the other involves throwing for distance. For males the weight is 30kgs & for females 18Kgs. Participants must be over 18 years of age. Medallions will be awarded to the winners.
Photographer Greg Ford Photography. Admission to grounds
Adult: $15
Child: $5
Family: $35
Street Parade 9.30am
Official Opening 10.30am
Games 11.30am to 3pm
2007 Stats…
Last year there was an increase of 35% in hours worked by the volunteers and considering the inclement weather and the size of the crowd the results are outstanding.
The total amount of money disbursed was $66629; this is by far the largest amount of money ever disbursed back into the local community by the Brigadoon committee. The breakdown of the disbursements is $51729 to local volunteer & charity groups and $14900 to Pipe Bands participating at the gathering.
The overall total of monies distributed to the local community charity and volunteer groups since 1981 is $534096, and to attending pipe bands $142402 making a grand total of $676498. This is surely something that those who have had any involvement in the Brigadoon committee over the years can be justly proud of and something the local community groups no doubt appreciates.
Brigadoon is like a magnet it attracts people from all walks of life, many who make the annual pilgrimage to meet up with friends and family to get together for a day that is fun, festive and family orientated.
All too often, we take for granted that someone else will sponsor and support the various activities that take place in the Southern Highlands. The Bundanoon Highland Gathering would like to take this opportunity to publicly express their deep gratitude to the local businesses and personalities who supported them. It is only through the generosity of people and organisations like them that we at “Brigadoon” can achieve our goals, maintain the already evident enthusiasm such a wonderful cultural showpiece, and continue to promote the Southern Highlands as a "Must See" tourism location in New South Wales.
There are 36 activities/games at Brigadoon and each one needs a sponsor, so if you would like to join our wonderful sponsors listed below please phone the Publicity Officer on 4883 7471 and become part of Brigadoon.
Major Sponsors
The Bundanoon Highland gathering is extremely grateful for the outstanding support and sponsorship from the following organisations.
Mr John Stewart, CEO, National Australia Bank, Chieftain of the Day at Brigadoon
It is with great pleasure the Bundanoon Highland Gathering announce the Chieftain of the Day for 2008 will be Mr John Stewart CEO of the National Australia Bank accompanied by his wife Sylvia.
Mr Stewart, a Scot (of course), was asked to be Chieftain in recognition of the NAB’s long and distinguished association with Brigadoon as a major sponsor and supporter of the gathering.
The NAB’s outstanding contributions to the gathering has enabled Brigadoon to continue to present the expected high standard of Bands, events and of course the Tartan Warriors for the entertainment of the community .
The committee sincerely hopes that Mr Stewart and his Wife Sylvia thoroughly enjoy themselves and take away many happy memories of their day at Brigadoon.
John Stewart
Group Chief Executive Officer National Australia Bank
John Stewart is Group Chief Executive Officer of National Australia Bank (NAB), a position he has held since February 2004. In that time, he has led a major turnaround of the organisation, with a particular focus on developing its executive talent and culture and setting the forward growth strategy. Since John took up the Group CEO position, NAB’s market capitalisation has risen by 60%.
The Group comprises four key businesses: NAB – the Australian retail bank, and MLC, the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks in the UK, the Bank of New Zealand, and nabCapital.
John joined the Group in August 2003 as Chief Executive, Europe and Principal Board Member.
Before NAB, John was Deputy Chief Executive of Barclays PLC, a position he was appointed to following the acquisition of Woolwich PLC by Barclays in October 2000. His responsibilities included management of the Personal Financial Services and Private Client divisions, the Wealth Management business, and the successful delivery of the Barclays/Woolwich integration program, which delivered ongoing benefits of £400 million per annum to the group. John was appointed to the Board of the Woolwich in 1995 as Group Operations Director and became Chief Executive in 1996.
John has had a long and successful career in the finance industry since he first joined the Woolwich in 1977.
John is Chairman of the Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA), a Director of the Business Council of Australia (BCA), a member of the Scottish Enterprise’s International Advisory Board (IAB), which provides an international perspective on and insights into Scotland’s future economic opportunities, and recently was a member of the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Emissions Trading.
Saturday 5 April
Shoreline walk
(from Geary’s Gap to Silver Wattle)
8.30 am 5 km walk
Walk along the shore of the lake with expert guides. Cmmentaries on pastoral and natural history will inform and entertain.
Bring water; sturdy footwear and trousers recommended. (For more details and map please check Weereewa website at www.weereewafestival.org)
Lake George Gardens Tour: presented by the Australian Garden History Society.
9.30 am to 4.30 pm Visit historical gardens
From 9.30 am to 4.30 pm visit historical gardens of the lake district: Currandooley and Willeroo, and The Old Stone House in Bungendore, are presented in conjunction with Australian Garden History Society.
AGHS members $15 non members $25
For booking information please contact
Australian Garden History Society
GPO Box 1630
Canberra ACT 2601
Literary Dinner – an evening with writer Kim Mahood
Sunday 30 March 2008
7.00 pm Champagne Opening at A Suitable Book
Dinner at Wood Works Café
Kim Mahood grew up in the Tanami Desert. Despite time away at boarding school and later teaching at the Canberra School of Art, Kim is constantly drawn back to her heartland. Her identity is defined across two cultures. In her memoir, Craft for a Dry Lake and in a number of more recent essays, she explores the powerful relationship between people and landscape.
$45.00 & BYO
Bookings
A Suitable Book
Village Square
Malbon Street
Bungendore NSW 2621
Dr Geoffrey Hope, is the Professor of Natural History in the Department of Archaeology and Natural History, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU in Canberra.
Sunday 30 March 2008
FORUM: Shorelines – Palaeo, Pre and Present. A Story of Weereeewa
9.30 am to 5.00 pm One day multidisciplinary forum.
Since its inception in 1999, the Weereewa Festival has featured a one-day forum to bring together specialists in various fields and disseminate information to a wider audience. The aim of the Weereewa Festival forums has been to raise awareness and understanding of the unique values of Weereewa (Lake George) and its region.
This year’s Forum Shorelines Palaeo, Pre and Present, tells the story of the Weereewa region across a broad sweep of time. Speakers include Dr Geoffrey Hope Dr Kathryn Fitzsimmons and Dr Philip Hughes from the ANU, George Main of the National Museum of Australia, Beth Hatton, artist and Adam Muyt, ecologist. Barry Cohen will launch the forum, which is convened by Rainer Rehwinkel.
Silver Wattle
Lake Road
Bungendore NSW 2621
For registration forms ring:
02 6238 0119
Or Email weereewafestival@ozemail.com.au
Registration fee: $65
Concession: $50
(includes lunch and light refreshments) (For the registration form please go tpo the Weereewa website at: www.weereewafestival.org)
Bookings: A Suitable Book
Village Square
Bungendore NSW 2621
02 6238 1648
Weereewa Festival of Lake George
Saturday 29 March 2008
BATS Weereewa Concert
4.00 to 10.30 pm
Bring your own food and drink to the Weereewa Concert featuring local musicians and BATS members. Bands include the Firepigs, Eagle Medicine, The Bond Traps, Honey Groove, Larry King Band plus soloists and Bush Poets.
Bungendore Memorial Hall Molonglo Street
Bungendore NSW 2621
Contact: Danny Velnaar 6238 1673
Entry Adult: $10 U/16 Free
Saturday 29 March
Shoreline walk from Geary’s Gap to Silver Wattle.
8.30 am 5 km walk with expert commentaries on pastoral history and natural history. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Lake George, the moody inspiring landscape and its stories.
Bring water; sturdy footwear and trousers recommended. Starts from Geary’s Gap.
Shoreline: Weereewa Sculpture Trail
11.00 am Launch of Sculpture at Silver Wattle
Ten artists have been selected to create site specific works on the shores of the lake. At the launch they will be on hand to speak about their work. Your journey along Lake Road will be enthralling, giving you a new perspective on this extraordinary landscape. The sculpture Trail will be open to viewers until 13 April.
Silver Wattle gate
at end of
Lake Road
Bungendore NSW 2621
The preceeding events are part of the 2008 Weereewa Festival of Lake George.
Queries should be directed to:
Weereewa Festival
Contacts. Tel 6238 0119 PO Box 170 Bungendore 2621
email: weereewafestival@ozemail.com.au
Website: www.weereewafestival.org
From 12 noon to 6 pm on Saturday 29 March 2008, Passion on the Lake is a one-day event held in the grounds of Mirramu Creative Arts Centre and on the lake-bed of Weereewa/Lake George. The program features dance artists from Mirramu Dance Company performing excerpts from their recent Tango Lament production, and community dance groups from the ACT and local regions.
Workshops and presentations in Tango, Salsa and other world dance styles will be led by members of the Tango Social Club of Canberra, Racquel and Andrea Paez from the Salsabor Dance Company and Naomi Lieberfreund from Wild Earth Dance Theatre. Artistic wares, many with a South American flavour, will be on sale at the colourful stalls, and sculptured installations will be on show under the trees. Bring a picnic basket and celebrate this special place.
Passes are available at the gate: Adult $12, Concession $8, family $28
Location: Mirramu Creative Arts Centre 849 Lake Road, Bungendore
Contact: Miramu Creative Arts Centre
Phone: 02 6238 1492
E-mail: weereewafestival@ozemail.com.au
Performances: 28 Mar 2008 to 29 Mar 2008
Comedy duo John Shortis and Moya Simpson return to Bungendore for two nights at the best venue in town, the Bungendore Bowling Club. They are renowned for their sharp political satire, and with a whole host of new targets in Parliament House, they’ll have a batch of brand new material. Mixed in is a selection their wello known comedic songs, and a few with a distinctly local flavour. Bowling for Bungendore is witty, irreverent, original, surprising, poignant, and very funny. Come with a friend or with a crowd.
Doors open 7.30pm for perfomance at 8.30pm. Seating is at tables of 4, 6 and 10. The bar is open and the ticket price includes a light supper. Book now, don’t miss it. Bungendore Bowlng Club Turallo Terrace Bungendore NSW 2621
TICKETS:
$30 per person (including light supper) Table bookings are recommemded (tables of 4, 6 and 10 are accepted)
BOOKINGS:
Send cheque or money order with your booking to:
Weereewa A Festival of Lake George "Bowling for Bungendore" PO Box 170 Bungendore NSW 2621
Or pay by cheque, Credit card or cash at:
X Gallery 32 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore NSW 2621 X Gallery opening hours: Fri- Mon 11am-5pm Tel: 6238 0550 or 0417730087
An interesting cross section of media, all works on paper, will be selected for the first Weereewa Works on Paper Prize. Works will be for sale from the exhibition, which will be at the Bungendore Woodworks Gallery from Friday 28 March to Tuesday 8 April and is part of the 2008 Weereewa Festival of Lake George. The two prizewinners will be selected by judge Helen Maxwell of Helen Maxwell Gallery, Canberra. The winners will be announced at 6.30pm during the opening, which is from 6pm Friday 28 March at the Bungendore Woodworks Gallery, Malbon Street, Bungendore NSW
Pleaese note: Entry for the exhibiotn has been extended until 14 March. Information and entry forms are avaiable at http://www.weereewafestival.org/ Go to the "Works on Paer Prize" in the content menu.
On Saturday 28 March between 5 and 6pm Awards for the Weereewa Festival Short Story Com[petition will be announced. The awards include the Milton Sims medal, which is named in honour of Milton Simms, a former Australian National University librarian. Also a long-time Bungendore resident, Sims lobbied in his position as Yarrowlumla deputy mayor to secure funds to build the Bungendore Library and school hall. The medal for the open section will be of silver and designed by X Gallery’s Xanthe Gay. There are awards in the other two sections for stories by Junior primary school children and Intermediate primary school children.
The theme for the Open Section, is “Shoreline” – a beginning or ending of place: scope, extent, and story?
The theme for school-aged entrants is: "Secrets of the Lake", as Weereewa or Lake George as many people still call it, is renown for its many so-called secrets.
JOhn Pratt on the lake bed during a Weereewa Field Trip
This innovative exhibition, curated by Kirstie Rea is based on a two-week residency of four local artists: Wendy Teakel, Kirsten Farrell, John Pratt and Sharon Peters. The artists from other disciplines explore glass as a medium to express their reflections on the Lake George / Weereewa landscape. Curator Kirtie Rea describes the work as having amazing clarity and boldness of ideas, which has been expressed through glass material and processes facillitated by Canberra Galss Works technical assistants Nikki Main and Sue Kesteven. The show is on at the Canberra Galss Works until 30 March and was the launching event for the 2008 Weereewa Festival of Lake George. The Canberra Glassworks is located at 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston and telephone enquires should be directed to 02 6260 7005.
