The Stanley
New Years Eve
Thursday, 31 December 2009
DINNER & LIVE MUSIC
Four Course Set Menu
$75.00 per person
Live Music Featuring
Mel Tompkins & Rebecca Humphreys
Mel originally from Canada, renowned as a talented vocalist & multi-instrumentalist. Mel enjoys the versatility of many instruments & styles. A fingerstyle guitar virtuoso… Also plays Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin & Tin Whistle.
Bec, a talented fiddler and vocalist is part of an all female acoustic trio “Bhan Tre”, and plays a repertoire of traditional Irish tunes and songs and a selection of original songs with a Celtic flavour
Bec also used to be part of the infamous “shortcut to mushrooms”
Two of North East Victoria’s finest musicians entertain with a variety of songs, humour and versatility of instrumentation. If you enjoy a taste of something traditional and contemporary in the modern folk scene then don’t miss these talented artists.
Live from 9.00pm-12.30am
ALL WELCOME – BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE
ABN 70363781199
1 Wallace Street, Stanley VIC 3747
Ph: 03 5728 6502 Fax: 03 5728 6602
email: info@thestanley.com.au web: www.thestanley.com.au
Saturday 26 December 2009
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Sunny days, star-studded nights, packed events calendar offer perfect Summer holiday mix for Indigo visitors
Visitors to the picturesque and historic towns and villages of Indigo Shire are spoiled for choice during January with a smorgasbord of sensational free and ticketed events to suit all ages, tastes and pockets.
The Henry Handel Richardson Birthday Weekend in Chiltern on 2 & 3 January kicks off Indigo Shire’s 2010 calendar. The event, which continues a tradition begun 40 years ago on the centenary of her birth, celebrates the historic town’s links with one of Australia’s greatest authors. The program includes a special birthday dinner, eminent guest speakers, the premiere of a new documentary about her life and work and an evening picnic in the grounds of her one-time childhood home, the National Trust-owned Lake View House.
Tickets are selling fast for one of the region’s most popular annual drawcards, Opera in the Alps on Saturday 16 January. Staged under the stars and among the stately Shining Gums of LaTrobe at Beechworth, this year’s concert promises to be another memorable event showcasing the combined talents of soprano Marina Pryor and tenor David Hobson (pictured above).
The wineries of Rutherglen and Wahgunyah are also offering a host of fantastic activities and events throughout the month including Cinema in the Vines at Cofield Wines and MuziKwz at Valhalla Wines on 2 January, St. Leonards Vineyard’s delightful Summer of Live Music on 2 and 9 January and Australia Day fun at Pfeiffer Wines on 26 January with a Great Aussie BBQ. Also at Wahgunyah on the Murray River on 9 &10 January hundreds of competitors are expected to take part in the Murray Rowing Association’s 150th Anniversary of Rutherglen Rowing Regatta.
Sunday 10 January sees the return of Rutherglen’s fabulous Farmers Markets while in beautiful Yackandandah, the Lions Club Community Markets return on Sunday 17 January, featuring fresh local produce, preserves and hand crafted goodies.
The long lazy days of summer in Indigo Shire are also perfect for a leisurely stroll under the shady old verandahs of the gold era towns, sampling delicious local wines at one of the of scores of beautiful vineyards across the region, taking a dip or catching a fish in Beechworth’s Lake Sambell or cycling along the renowned Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
The Henry Handel Richardson Birthday Weekend in Chiltern on 2 & 3 January kicks off Indigo Shire’s 2010 calendar. The event, which continues a tradition begun 40 years ago on the centenary of her birth, celebrates the historic town’s links with one of Australia’s greatest authors. The program includes a special birthday dinner, eminent guest speakers, the premiere of a new documentary about her life and work and an evening picnic in the grounds of her one-time childhood home, the National Trust-owned Lake View House.
Tickets are selling fast for one of the region’s most popular annual drawcards, Opera in the Alps on Saturday 16 January. Staged under the stars and among the stately Shining Gums of LaTrobe at Beechworth, this year’s concert promises to be another memorable event showcasing the combined talents of soprano Marina Pryor and tenor David Hobson (pictured above).
The wineries of Rutherglen and Wahgunyah are also offering a host of fantastic activities and events throughout the month including Cinema in the Vines at Cofield Wines and MuziKwz at Valhalla Wines on 2 January, St. Leonards Vineyard’s delightful Summer of Live Music on 2 and 9 January and Australia Day fun at Pfeiffer Wines on 26 January with a Great Aussie BBQ. Also at Wahgunyah on the Murray River on 9 &10 January hundreds of competitors are expected to take part in the Murray Rowing Association’s 150th Anniversary of Rutherglen Rowing Regatta.
Sunday 10 January sees the return of Rutherglen’s fabulous Farmers Markets while in beautiful Yackandandah, the Lions Club Community Markets return on Sunday 17 January, featuring fresh local produce, preserves and hand crafted goodies.
The long lazy days of summer in Indigo Shire are also perfect for a leisurely stroll under the shady old verandahs of the gold era towns, sampling delicious local wines at one of the of scores of beautiful vineyards across the region, taking a dip or catching a fish in Beechworth’s Lake Sambell or cycling along the renowned Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
History of Beechworth still a hit with visitors
Beechworth historian and author, Ian Hyndman, this week celebrates the third reprint of his popular History of Beechworth.
Fifteen years since its first publication and thousands of copies later, the booklet remains one of the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre’s most popular souvenirs.
The History of Beechworth offers a concise and very readable account of the founding and early development of one of Australia’s best-preserved Gold Era towns.
This informative little book has been presented and arranged into a fascinating trail visitors can follow around the beautiful streetscapes and key historic sites of Beechworth.
The History of Beechworth is Mr Hyndman’s sixth book on various aspects of the town’s history including three volumes devoted to his own local pioneering family, the Ladsons. Others include Out of the Goldfields – A history of Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged and Beechworth Cemetery – A stroll through history.
A hospital administrator for more than 50 years, Mr Hyndman was CEO in several Victorian hospitals including Latrobe Regional Hospital in Gippsland. He was also the Regional Director of Health in the Goulburn/North Eastern and the Gippsland regions.
Fifteen years since its first publication and thousands of copies later, the booklet remains one of the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre’s most popular souvenirs.
The History of Beechworth offers a concise and very readable account of the founding and early development of one of Australia’s best-preserved Gold Era towns.
This informative little book has been presented and arranged into a fascinating trail visitors can follow around the beautiful streetscapes and key historic sites of Beechworth.
The History of Beechworth is Mr Hyndman’s sixth book on various aspects of the town’s history including three volumes devoted to his own local pioneering family, the Ladsons. Others include Out of the Goldfields – A history of Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged and Beechworth Cemetery – A stroll through history.
A hospital administrator for more than 50 years, Mr Hyndman was CEO in several Victorian hospitals including Latrobe Regional Hospital in Gippsland. He was also the Regional Director of Health in the Goulburn/North Eastern and the Gippsland regions.
Saturday 12 December 2009
New member of the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
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