Gawler 175 Events Community Reference Group
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Media Release from Town of Gawler
This year marks the 175 birthday for the township of Gawler. This is a substantial
achievement - Gawler is one of the oldest towns in South Australia. The main street will be transformed with colourful and celebratory street banners and many events are planned to honour Gawler’s unique and esteemed history.
To help get the community involved in organising commemorative events for this occasion,
the Gawler 175 Events Community Reference Group has been established. Initiated by
Gawler Council, this Group is helping local groups develop and promote activities this year that will link to Gawler’s 175th birthday.
The Reference Group includes Councillors and staff, and representatives of the Gawler
Business Development Group, National Trust, Visitor Information Centre and the community.
‘Let’s honour Gawler’s long history in a positive and memorable way’ says Mayor Sambell. ‘I encourage all community groups and individuals to contact Council to register an event or activity to help us celebrate this important birthday. Even if it’s something you’ve run before, put a special spin on this year’s event and recognise Gawler’s 175th
birthday.’
‘I hope the community really get behind this and register events to mark this great occasion’ says Mayor Sambell. Events can be registered on a website the Reference Group has developed for Gawler’s 175th celebrations. This website will help the community know what’s on and where events will be held during 2014.
‘The local media is very supportive of this project and there will be lots of media coverage at all registered 175th birthday activities’ says Mayor Sambell. So far, events that are being considered for this year’s celebrations include music festivals, competitions and history activities for young people, art exhibitions and bus tours to areas that showcase Gawler’s indigenous plants. A rodeo and a Rally SA event may also be
considered.
‘Let’s celebrate 2014 together and demonstrate our spirit and unity as members of this great community of Gawler’ says Mayor Sambell. ‘Contact Council and talk to Anne Richards, Customer Services Librarian on telephone 8522 0121 who can help you register your event.’
Click here for the Terms of Reference.
Please click here to view the media release.
Please click here to view the calendar of upcoming events for Gawler 175.
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