Hi all current drummers and would be drummers,

Djembe drumming begins again for the term this Tuesday 17 April at the Inspiration Centre.  Each term we learn a new drum rhythm from scratch.  This means that whether you have been playing for years or have just picked up a drum for the first time, it is the perfect time to start.  If you are hearing about this for the first time then give Nathaniel and Bec a call or email to let them know so that they can have a drum …

Do you love to take photos? Do you like the idea of getting out and taking photos in our local community and learning about our colourful history at the same time? Then this next block of photography is for you. Along the way you will get hints on lighting and composition and hands on experience at getting to know your camera better.
Please email Luisa on luisagarcia1966@hotmail.com to book your place.
Adventure Photography Group – The Local History Chapter 6.30-7.30pm
Public event · By Luisa Ayma
2 May at 18:30 until 13 June at …

The Woodford community took the opportunity to attend an open forum in Woodford last night, organised by local LNP Member Andrew Powell MP, to discuss their desire to expand the current P-10 school to incorporate Year 11 and 12.
Mr Powell had arranged for local Councillor Adrian Raedel and community member Michelle Hewitt to attend the meeting and share their experience with those present.  Shadow Minister for Education, Dr Bruce Flegg MP, was also invited to hear first hand the challenges faced by this tight knit community.
“Our parents have a tough …

The photography groups kicks off the year Wednesday 1st February 2012 6.30pm – 7.30pm  (6 week blocks).  Here is your opportunity to come and be with other photography enthusiasts and join in some great photography activities and excursions.
We will be holding workshops throughout the year.  For this first meeting, we will be getting to know each other as well as getting input and ideas about what everyone would like to learn or experience
through the group.  This will help me with planning the weeks to come.

 I have spoken to those of you …

Come to Djembe Drumming with Nathaniel at the Bush House on

Tuesday 24th January 2012  6.30 – 7.30pm (10 week blocks) 

Yes, its drumming time again.  As a previous drummer, I know we are all excited to start again.

There has been a day change and we will now be meeting on Tuesday nights at 6.30pm – 7.30pm in the Rainbow Hall behind the Bush House in Archer Street.
If anyone currently in the group has difficulty with the change let me know and we will stay with Monday.

Don’t forget to book in with Nathaniel by emailing …

Woodford Folk Festival attracts artists from all four corners of the world with astounding quality and variety.
From Hanggai’s Mongolian folk music, to Brazilian Tango workshops, patrons can ‘travel-round the world’ at Woodford, with a little taste of the many different cultures and sounds here at the festival.
All the way from Japan, Dechambo are a massive hit in their home country, and are sure to make an impact at Woodford.
The avant-garde Japanese alternative rock band travel from the North to South in their biodiesel bus performing 100 gigs a year.
Playing a …

This year’s Woodfordia Folk Festival has not (so far) been tainted by the annual uncertainty or intensity of weather patterns typical for this time of year. In fact most of us are enjoying a welcome break from the stifling heat or heavy downpours, which usually turn everything to slush and sludge.
The first day of the festival began with its usual vibe of fun, frivolity and a hint of fervent expectation. Colourful clothes stalls beckoned to passers by daring them to step out in alternative styles. Artists stood proudly over their …

 
The Opening Ceremony on the first night of Woodford Folk Festival is dedicated to The Dreaming.
Patrons are invited to join with Dreaming festival artists in a huge clapsticks procession commencing at the Ceremonial Pond on the Village Green and culminating at the Amphitheatre, where the first piece of a Global puzzle will be placed.
 Noel Blair, Representative of the Traditional Custodians of the Jinibara Nation, has been working around the clock, hand-making 200 sets of clapsticks, which will be distributed to participants on the first day of the festival.
‘This has been …

It has been a wonderful, busy, exciting and satisfying year here at the Bush House.
The Woodford Gaia Community Garden, which started in April, has beautifully tamed the wilderness that was the back of the block. This year has been the year of getting the infrastructure in place ready for a big 2012. To recap – the area has been cleared, mulched and planted out with vegies and herbs.  The whole back area has been opened up and redesigned so that it can accommodate larger gatherings of people and in so …

Great turn out at the Lions Street Carnival in Woodford on Friday 9th December.  There were people everywhere and all seemed to be having a great time.  Children had so many activities to see and do that parents had a hard time keeping track of them.
Woodford Fire Brigade put on a spectacular show and made everyone start to think about how to  react when the oil catches on fire in the kitchen.  Fire fighters threw a cup of water on the oil fire and the fire doubled in size, the flames …

On Friday, 9 December 2011 from 5.20pm onwards the Woodford Street
Carnival is back.  In the previous 2 years the carnival has been held at
the Showgrounds, but because of popularity, the carnival has been
brought back to the main streets of Woodford.
So make sure you don’t miss the entertainment.  There will be rides,
petting zoo, market stalls, prizes and lots of entertainment, plus local
community raffles in Raffle Alley and the famous Ambo’s Ham Wheel.
That’s not all, there will also be lots to eat at the bbq, plus drinks
and yummy ice cream.
Santa will be …

 Invitation to the Opening
   ‘Put the Boot into WOODFORD” & The Butterfly Effect  EXHIBITION

Saturday 3rd December 3 pm
Join us for Afternoon Tea Gold Coin Entry & Multi-draw raffle, People’s Choice Awards
Woodford Community Museum and Art Gallery
109 Archer Street, Woodford
RSVP 29th November
woodfordartgroup@gmail.com or 5422 9574

Santa and his sleigh will be visiting Woodford and surrounding areas between the hours of 5pm and 9pm.
The areas include:
Delaneys Creek (including 1/2 hr at the hall around 7pm) – Sunday 27 November
D’ Aguilar – Monday 28 November
Woodford South of George street –   Tuesday 29 November
Woodford North of George street –   Wednesday 30 November
Ironbark Drive from the Highway to Yates Road  - Thursday 1 December
Also attending the Woodfords Lions Christmas Carnival at 7pm on Friday 9 December
Any areas missed due to rain will be done on Friday 2/ 12/2011
 
 

A carols night at St Matthias Church in Woodford will be held on
Saturday, 19 November at 5pm.  All are welcome.  Great entertainment for
the children.  Come along and sing your hearts out and get into the
Christmas spirit.
This year has flown by and Christmas is only 6 weeks away.  Lets slow
down for one night and enjoy the community spirit of Woodford.  Sit
back, relax and enjoy singing or listening to the ever beautiful melody
of Christmas carols.
Bring along a plate of food, catch up with the locals, and enjoy the
food and company followed by …

It was a lovely service held at Woodford Memorial Park.  On a significant day 11 November 2011, Remembrance Day.
Graham Bleakley welcomed everyone and Reverand Steve Thomas from Stanley River Valley Community Church followed with a prayer.
Ron Nipperess let us know that it was the 100th anniversary for the Australian Navy this year.
He introduced Madeline Pickering from Woodford State School who read a beautiful poem ‘ In Flanders Fields’.
Next was the laying of the wreaths, which can be emotional for those who have been through a war and lost friends and family.
The diary of …