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Flagpole Fix-up

Posted by Michael Crowe on Apr 12, 2021

The Charles Mills Reserve iconic flagpole has received a full makeover thanks to the Port of Port Fairy and local boat-builder, Gary Stewart. During the recent Rotary working bee at the reserve it was determined that the flagpole needed some serious repairs, so it was lowered and taken off to Gary's workshop. Rotting wood was repaired and repainted. The adjustable triangular rigging was replaced and is now once again functional.

Following completion of the repairs, the flagpole was reinstalled with the assistance of the Port's crane. It is now back as the centre piece in the reserve, and ready to 'fly the flag' thanks to all concerned.

The renovated flagpole

Charles Mills Spruce Up

Posted by Michael Crowe on Mar 02, 2021

Back in 1964 the Port Fairy Rotary Club established the facilities at the Charles Mills Reserve, a small picturesque park on the eastern bank of the Moyne River. Since that time the Club has improved and maintained the reserve - a period of 57 years! A recent working bee saw club members spruce up the shelters, bollards and the flagpole with a fresh coat of paint.

The painting gang at Charles Mills

Members Boost

Posted by Michael Crowe on Mar 01, 2021

Port Fairy Rotary Club has recorded a big boost to membership with four new members joining up. At a recent meeting new Rotarians Kristie Simpson and Andrew Long were inducted and current Rotarians Greame and Milee Cox transferred into the Club. President Tony Bawden conducted the induction ceremony and welcomed the new members to the Club.

New members with Tony Bawden

By the Bag Load

Posted by Michael Crowe on Feb 17, 2021

Port Fairy SES found a good use for sand bags left over from last October's flood in the town. Donated to the Cockatoo Rise Veterans Retreat, they will be put to good use as part of the Retreat's memorial. The Macarthur retreat was established by Vietnam veteran Greg Carter and welcomes ex and serving defence personnel and their partners. Port Fairy Rotarians helped Greg load up the sand bags for the move from the SES out to Macarthur.

Greg Carter with Rotarians Tony Bawden, Adrian Crosier and Michael Crowe

Raffle Roundup

Every summer Port Fairy Rotary raffles a painting by well-known local artist Wilma Preston. The Club thanks Wilma for her generous donation of the painting which once again proved a popular prize with both locals and visitors. Many thanks also to all the ticket sellers especially Margaret Broers who put in a shift at every Community Market held over January.

The lucky winner was Bronwyn Davies of Melbourne. The painting was awarded to a delighted Bronwyn and her husband by President Tony Bawden. Bronwyn commented that Wilma's painting will take pride of place in their holiday home.

President Tony presents the painting prize to Bronwyn Davies

Shocking Training Session

Posted by Michael Crowe and Harry Bracegirdle on Dec 22, 2020

In recent years Port Fairy Rotary has donated two defibrillators for deployment around the town, one located at the Star of the West hotel and one at the BP Service Station. Ready access to a defibrillator is critical as time is of the essence for survival. Two sessions of defibrillator training for staff at the hotel and the BP were organised by the Rotary Club of Port Fairy in consultation with managers, Kathy Matthews of the BP and Caroline Lumley of the Star. The sessions were ran by local paramedic, Woody Bucci, from Ambulance Victoria who kindly donated his time.

Woody Bucci Ambulance Victoria

Back on the Street

Posted by Michael Crowe on Dec 22, 2020

For many months COVID-19 rules have restricted the Club's ability to raise funds and provide volunteer services to the Port Fairy community. So it was with great relief and excitement that Port Fairy Rotary was able to return to fund raising activities. First off was the Christmas hamper raffle, with regular ticket sales taking place in the shopping centre during the weeks leading up to Christmas. The happy winner was local identity Caroline Crowe, who was reported to be 'chuffed' as she had never won a raffle before.

Harry Bracegirdle and John Ellard

with a masked shopper

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Port Fairy is a historic, intimate harbour village in the south west region of Victoria in Australia. The town is famous for its annual Folk Music Festival, held in March each year, which has been running for over 40 years and has expanded to include not just folk music but blues and roots music to suit all ages.

Port Fairy is a friendly town that relies greatly on tourism and therefore welcomes visitors from all parts of the globe. Therefore, if you are visiting Port Fairy, then we invite you to join us at our weekly Rotary Club Dinner meeting held each Monday evening. Details on meeting times and venue are on the Home page

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