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Winchelsea, Victoria - gateway to the Western District |
The historic Victorian town of Winchelsea, Australia was founded in the middle 1800's (nineteenth century) as a ford across the Barwon River. HistoricWinchelsea.com is dedicated to the town - Winchelsea has a range of shops, facilities and tourism & leisure activities and its location on the Princess Highway between Geelong and Colac makes it a popular traveller stop and turning-off point for the Great Ocean Road , Surf Coast and The Otways . Send your Winchelsea news now by
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Lions Club "Walk to Wurdale" |
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The Lions Club of Winchelsea held its second "Walk to Wurdale" event on Sunday the 9th November. With a slightly different format, dozens of sponsored people walked, ran, cycled, and drove from Winchelsea's Senior CItizens premises to Wurdale, where they were greeted by a sausage sizzle, pony rides and bouncing castle. Much fun was had by all, and around $5,000 raised. Congratulations to all who participated, and particularly to the organisers in the Lions Club. |
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This year's Winchelsea Carols by Candlelight celebration will be held on Saturday 6th December 2008. Starting at 8pm, as usual the program includes singers, choirs, school and kindergarten segments, and bands. NEW for 2008 - a Twilight Market. From 5pm, come and browse a range of stalls including local produce, gift items and more. All proceeds of the Twilight Market go to the Winchelsea Girl Guides Association. For more information and to book a stall at the Twilight Market, contact Yvonne on 5267 2630 (or 0448 672 630). Standard site (3m x 3m) $20, double site $40. Come join the fun!! |
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New business Winchelsea Larder has opened its doors. Situated in the premises previously known as Pepperjacks Restaurant (and still bearing the old signs!), Winchelsea Larder specialises in regional gourmet produce - high quality food and drink from the Southwest Victoria (approximately the diamond-shaped area between Geelong and Warrnambool, Ballarat and the coast). Ideally situated on the Princes Highway, Winchelsea Larder offers light lunches including regional Wines of the Day or boutique local beers, organic fairtrade coffee, loose-leaf tea, cakes and sweets, and gourmet sandwiches, wraps and rolls. The shelves are stocked with jams, chutneys, honeys, spices, olives and olive oils, teas, gift hampers and more. Much of the produce is used in the menu, which is available for takeaway too (including as an eco-friendly picnic complete with bio-degradable or recyclable plates, cutlery and wrapping). Wednesdays and Fridays see the delivery of La Madre artisanal sourdough breads. Facilities include a disabled toilet, internet access, comfortable leather chairs, daily newspapers and a range of information on some of the producers. Winchelsea Larder also exhibits local artworks - framed photos and paintings by local artists, available for sale and rotated on a monthly basis. Ask for a Coffee Card, to get every 6th cup free - and Winchelsea Larder has announced that Thursdays are Half-Price Senior's Days, with hot drinks, cakes & slices, and Devonshire Teas at half-price for each Senior's Card presented. Most of WInchelsea Larder's items are avaiable for purchase online, and in fact a large range of wines and beers can be included in any orders (not currently available in the retail outlet due to liquor licencing restrictions). See www.aTasteOfTheRegion.com.au for details. Drop in for a coffee & cake Special, and see what Southwest Victoria has to offer. |
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The Country Fire Authority (CFA) have announced that Fire Bans are now in effect, which means no burning off or fires without a permit. See the CFA website for full details. The Southwest of Victoria is again very dry with exceptionally little rain through winter - authorities are concerned about the level of fuel available particularly in the Otways and along the Surf Coast, with extreme fire danger risk. |
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Countrywide Cottages wins top business award |
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Winchelsea accommodation provider Countrywide Cottages has won the Geelong Chamber of Commerce Micro Business Award for 2008. Announced at the end of July, the judges commented that "This is a very switched-on, multifaceted business in a competitive market, which has increased its occupancy in the past two years. Countrywide Cottages has a strong base of return customers and has created a niche market by accommodating families, pets and people with disabilities." Countrywide Cottages owner Di Schulze is an active member of the Winchelsea & District Tourism and Traders Association , and keen to realise Winchelsea's potential for tourism income. Countrywide Cottages is located in Bambra, and has achieved a four-star rating for its four fully self-contained cottages. The Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards program is run annually, with a range of sponsored categories. Overall winner for 2008 was Truffleduck , the catering and reception venue business in Fyansford. Congratulations to Di Schulze and her team at Countrywide Cottages for a magnificent win in a very competitive industry. |
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