Friday 10 October 2014

Wangi Scarecrow Awards Day

Join us this Saturday
 
The Scarecrow Awards on Saturday 11th October 2014 from 9am to 11am to be held at the Wangi Foreshore.

The Scarecrow Awards will be a fun, community event for all the family with the:-
  • Presentation to the winners of the Scarecrow Competition
  • Community group displays
  • Sausage sandwiches and drinks on sale
  • Raffle draw
  • Wangi Garden Club will have plants for sale
  • Wangi Knitting Club will have items for sale
  • Photo display of Scarecrows
  • Photo/certificates presentation to all Scarecrows/Scarecrow Makers

 Hope to see you there....

PS... If it rains we will be in the Wangi RSL
Bell
99 Dobell Drive
Wangi 

Wangi Scarecrow Competition is a project of the
Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group

Tuesday 7 October 2014

We have a winner

The Judges have made their decision

The standard of scarecrows was very high and it was a very difficult decision for the judges.

We would like to thank scarecrows, makers, sponsors and the viewing public for making this a very successful event.

So here are the winners................................... 
Wangi Scarecrow Awards Day

Join us for the Scarecrow Awards on Saturday 11th October 2014 from 9am to 11am to be held at the Wangi Foreshore.

The Scarecrow Awards will be a fun, community event for all the family with the:-
  • Presentation to the winners of the Scarecrow Competition
  • Presentation of Scarecrow Competition Certificates
  • Community group displays
  • Sausage sandwiches and drinks on sale
  • Raffle draw
  • Wangi Garden Club will have plants for sale
  • Photo display of the Scarecrows

 Hope to see you there..
And just because we can't help ourselves here are a few more scarecrows.
Lame Edna
191 Watkins Rd Wangi
 
Bee Friendly
19 Glen Ave Arcadia Vale
Frank
Wangi Hotel Watkins Rd Wangi
Wangi Scarecrow Competition Trail Map

 You can download the final version of the Trail Map here

Scarecrows will be still in place for you to view them until the 12th October.  If you can't get out to view them you can see photos of them here

If you know of anyone who would enjoy receiving Scarecrow Sighting emails please forward this email to them. 

Wangi Scarecrow Competition is a project of the
Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group

Wednesday 10 September 2014

GREAT NEWS!   The closing date for entries for the Wangi Scarecrow Competition has been extended until the 26 September 2014 but only entries received before the 14th September will be on the printed version of the Wangi Scarecrow Trail Map

So if your friends and family have not put in their entry yet they still have time.


Entries can be submited and paid for your Scarecrow Competition Entry online or pick up an entry form from select stores in Wangi Village.
 
Scarecrow Sightings

You can see a few Scarecrows are out and about already:-

Scarecrow at 57 Watkins Rd
Hairy Scary at 57 Lakeview Rd

And what about the two Scarecrows below?

If you have managed to catch a glimpse of any more Scarecrows out there email us at wangicommunitygarden@gmail.com 

For more information about the Wangi Scarecrow Competition
Tin Head at 61 Watkins Rd was made by Smith Davies who is 7 years old.



 
Kandline is from Kandlit Candles in Wangi Village.
Kandline is made from pre-loved items.  You can visit her in store or through the store window.  She is already getting lots of visitors
Wangi Scarecrow Awards Day

Join us for the Scarecrow Awards on Saturday 11th October 2014 from 9am to 11am to be held at the Wangi Foreshore.

The Scarecrow Awards will be a fun, community event for all the family with the:-
  • Presentation to the winner of the Scarecrow Competition
  • Community group displays
  • Sausage sandwiches and drinks on sale
  • Raffle draw
  • Wangi Garden Club will have plants for sale
  • Photo display of some of the Scarecrows

 Hope to see you there..

Monday 1 September 2014

GREAT NEWS!   The closing date for entries for the Wangi Scarecrow Competition has been extended until the 14 September 2014. 

So you still have time submit your entry to the Wangi Scarecrow Competition.

You can submit and pay for your Scarecrow Competition Entry online or pick up an entry form from select stores in Wangi Village.

Get your entries in as soon as possible so your Scarecrow can be added to the Scarecrow Trail Map

You can place your Scarecrow in your front yard anytime just remember the Scarecrow needs to be in your front yard from 27th September to the 12th October 2014.   Judging will be done early on the 27th September 2014.

You can see a few Scarecrows are out and about already:-

Scarecrow at 57 Watkins Rd
Hairy Scary at 57 Lakeview Rd

If you have managed to catch a glimpse of any more Scarecrows out there email us at wangicommunitygarden@gmail.com

Sunday 24 August 2014

Entries for the Wangi Scarecrow Competition Closing Soon

Entries for the Wangi Scarecrow Competition close on 31 August.  You then have until 26th September to make and place your Scarecrow.

You can submit and pay for your Scarecrow Competition Entry online or pick up an entry form from select stores in Wangi Village.

Get your entries in as soon as possible so your Scarecrow can be added to the
Scarecrow Trail Map

For more information about the
Wangi Scarecrow Competition

Tuesday 12 August 2014

Wangi Scarecrow Competition Trail Map has started.

Entry forms are coming in for the Scarecrow Competition and as they are received the Wangi Scarecrow Competition Trail Map on the Wangi Scarecrow Competition Blog will be updated.

Wangi Scarecrow Trail Map 2014


Sunday 13 July 2014


Wangi Garden Club

Grow and connect with your community
The Wangi Community Garden Committee would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Wangi Garden Club on Thursday 17th July 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, 1 French Rd., Wangi.
 
There will be an open discussion on:-
 
Gardening in Wangi

Come and talk to Wangi Gardeners.

Plants and cuttings will be sold at our TRADE TABLE for very reasonable prices.  All items for sale have been donated. So bring along something from your garden to donate to our TRADE TABLE.  Cuttings, plants, fruit and veg., etc. are all welcome.
 
Entry $1

Don't forget to bring a plate to share.
 
 Please let us know if you are coming  
 Lyn: M 0414761034  eddysp04@gmail.com
 Ros: M 0459029049  roscowley50@gmail.com
 
Please find below the Agenda for the July Meeting plus Minutes from the previous meeting.

Agenda 17th July 2014
Minutes 19th June 2014
Entries for the Wangi Scarecrow Competition are now open. You can submit and pay for your Scarecrow Competition Entry online or from 6.30pm before the Wangi Garden Club Meeting (details above)
For more information about the Wangi Scarecrow Competition
Wangi Garden Club & Wangi Scarecrow Competition are projects of the Wangi Community Garden & the Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group

Monday 7 July 2014

First Prize $300
Wangi Scarecrow Competition to raise funds for the development of the Wangi Community Garden.
The Wangi Scarecrow Competition, while raising funds for the Wangi Community Garden development, will foster an interest in the community; Wangi Community Garden; Wangi Garden Club; Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group; gardening and streetscape gardening.  The Wangi Scarecrow Competition has the potential to bring visitors to the Wangi Area creating an increase in tourism and sales for local business.
Wangi Scarecrow Competition a fun family project.


 

Wangi Scarecrow Competition

$300 First Prize 

Create a scarecrow that fits with the Theme:- 
       
Living Sustainably Through Your Garden


Place your Scarecrow in your front garden in late September

Competition Entries are now open  -

Entry Fee: $20


Visit www.wangiscarecrowcompetition.blogspot.com.au to view the conditions of entry and to enter online. 

Pick up entry forms from stores in Wangi Village
Entries close 31 August 2014
Entrants will display their scarecrows from
27 September through to 12 October throughout
Wangi, Myuna Bay, Arcadia Vale and Buttaba.
Scarecrow Awards
Join us for the Scarecrow Awards presentation and community day:
9-11am Saturday 11 October 2014
Wangi Foreshore
Plants for Sale; Community Displays
PLUS Sausage Sizzle and Drinks for Sale
For more information, email wangicommmuntygarden@gmail.com  or phone Ros M0459029049

Monday 16 June 2014

Water Features Presentation - Wangi Garden Club

The Wangi Community Garden Committee would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Wangi Garden Club on Thursday 19th June 2014, 7pm to 8.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, 1 French Rd., Wangi.

Please find below the Agenda for the June Meeting plus Minutes from the previous meeting. 

Ray Nelson will be presenting:-

"Water Features"

Plants and cuttings will be sold at our TRADE TABLE for very reasonable prices.  All items for sale have been donated. So bring along something from your garden to donate to our TRADE TABLE.  Cuttings, plants, fruit and veg., etc. are all welcome. 

Entry $1

Don't forget to bring a plate to share.
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The 2014 Wangi Scarecrow Competition entries are now open.

The Wangi Scarecrow Competition, while raising funds for the Wangi Community Garden development, will foster an interest in the community; Wangi Community Garden; Wangi Garden Club; Wangi Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group; gardening and streetscape gardening. The Wangi Scarecrow Competition has the potential to bring visitors to the Wangi Area creating an increase in tourism and sales for local business.

Plus it should be a lot of fun!

For more details go to Wangi Scarecrow Competition

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Friday 16 May 2014

Wangi Scarecrow Competition

Dates for the 2014 Wangi Scarecrow Competition have now been released!

Apply online here  or pick up a Entry Form and Entry Kit at a participating store in Wangi Village.  Wangi Scarecrow Competition The Wangi Scarecrow Competition Entry Kit has more information on the competition.

Entry Forms & Entry Kits
Available
Monday 2nd June 2014
Entry to the Scarecrow Competition closes
Sunday 31st August 2014
Placing of the Scarecrow
Friday 26th September 2014
Judging of the Scarecrows
Saturday 27th September 2014
Winners Signs on Winning Scarecrows
Monday 29th September
Viewing Dates
Saturday 27th September to 
Sunday 12th October 2014
Scarecrow Awards at Wangi Foreshore
9-11 am
Saturday 11th October 2014
Removing the Scarecrow
Monday 13th October 2014