Hampton Festival - Volunteers

Hampton Festival - Call for Volunteers

Hampton Festival - Marketplace Donations

Ravensbourne Register and Hampton Hooter

The April 2012 Edition of the Ravensboure Register and Hampton Hooter can be read on line by clicking here.

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Introducing biological farming systems to Ravensbourne landholders

Biological and Soil Carbon Farming:             

Ravensbourne and District Landcare Group (RDLG) is looking for expressions of interest for participation in a project, funded by the Australian Government, that will introduce sustainable farming methods to district landholders in order to improve soil health and the sustainable management of land under cropping, horticulture and grazing.

                         

The project will involve a number of field days including a community awareness day (April), workshops (Nov / Dec) and further field days in early 2013. The field day in April will include a session on soil sampling and analysis, and interpretation of test results.

If you are a landowner who is interested in improving soil health and would like to participate in this project please answer the questions below and send your reply by 15^th March next.  
Please note that opportunities for subsidised soil analyses and field demonstrations are limited.

Expression of Interest for the Ravensbourne Soil Health Project

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Contact details (email & phone): _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

Production system (e.g. grazing, natural systems, horticulture) : ______________

__________________________________________________________________

Do you have existing soil analysis data for your property? (Y/N): _______________________________________

Would you be interested in having further soil samples taken from your property as a participant of this project?  (Y/N):____________________________________

Would you be interested in having a field demonstration of biological practices on your property as a participant of this project? (Y/N) :____________________________________

RSVP to the Secretary RDLG by 15^th March 2012 by email at : (ian.eustace101@gmail.com) or Ian Eustace, 24 Shum Road, Palmtree 4352

RDLG field day 28 April on biological and soil carbon farming

This is a rare opportunity to talk with sustainable farming experts.
You are invited to a field day on Saturday 28th April.
This is the first in a series of events on managing soil carbon on farms and is part of an exciting trend in Australian farming for property owners who want to manage soil for the future, maintaining fertility without the addition of expensive and disappearing resources.

Hampton Food and Arts Festival

The 10th Hampton Food and Arts Festival will be held on Sunday 20th May, 2012.

Jeff Lang , a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has built up a reputation for startlingly original performances, working without a set list and allowing the unique energy of each show to shape the songs, will be headlining the list of outstanding musicians that will be performing on the day. Other musicians on the day will include Danny Widdicombe, Innes Campbell, Breaking Hart Benton, The Rusty Datsuns, Dana Hassall, and Mosaic Judy.

The Hampton Festival provides an outlet for the work of both professional and up and coming visual, performance, vocal and craft artists. In addition, it is committed to fostering arts development in the local community.

Ravensbourne Register and Hampton Hooter

The Ravensbourne Register and Hampton Hooter is now available online.  
The January edition for 2012 can be read by clicking here.

Trivia Night at Perseverance Hall, Ravensbourne

    

FRIDAY, 10th February 2012

6.30 PM REGISTRATION FOR

7.00 PM PROMPT START

Pick your own blueberries

Rob and Sue Groom from Hampton Blue organic berry farm have announced that they are now open for people to come and pick their own blueberries.  Call them on 4697 9287 to let them know you are coming. At the same time you get to have a brief farming experience, ask as many questions as you want, eat a stack of berries, and have a berry good time !

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - Photos

A fabulous day was enjoyed by all and the kids had a "hopping" good time.  We were grateful to have Erina McCafferty from Every Moment Photography join in and take some wonderful photos throughout the day.  If you find some favourites as you scan through them and would like a copy, you can contact Erina for pricing and availability details. Part of the proceeds of the sale of any photos will be donated to the Sporting Association.


Click here to view all the photos

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - This Saturday

The inaugural Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run is almost here.   Over the last few days we've had some very hot days. The forecast for the Fair day, this Saturday 12th, is for a cooler fine day.  However, if we end up with a wet stormy day and need to cancel the Fair we will let the local radio stations know and also publish it on this website.  But fingers crossed, it will be a fine day and we hope you can make it.   It's a free event and there will be lots of entertainment for all.  If you're feeling energetic you can enter the fun run ($10) or if you want to just enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air you can enter the walk ($5).  Or bring your favourite outdoor chair if you just want to sit, watch the entertainment and enjoy the majestic views.  Chad Swaby , Helene Minto, Bruce Rowbotham, along with a number of other local talents will entertain you in between other events such as plank races and wooden spoon and avocado races.

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - Program

Free Entry to the Fair

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - Raffle

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - Produce Stand

Not long to go...

Less than 4 weeks to go for the Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run

Less than 4 weeks to go!!... The Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run promises to be a day of fun and celebration for the local community.  Local businesses have been very supportive and have very generously donated some fantastic prizes for the various activities that will be happening throughout the day for young and old.

For example, just by entering the Walk and Fun Run Event, you will automatically go into the draw for this fantastic prize that was donated by Wes and Irene Elphick from Ravensbourne Forest Chalets.

Ravensbourne Spring Fair and Fun Run - Saturday November 12, 2011

Ravensbourne residents are planning their first spring fair in November.  A fun run and walk to the Ravensbourne National Park lookout will kick off a full program of family friendly activities.

All about the Ravensbourne Community

Welcome.  This is all about the Ravensbourne Community.