Category: news
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Plot applications are now open!
Apply for a plot today! Don’t miss out. Applications close September 1st 2010.
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Dig Day Afternoon!
Coming July 3rd. We will finally break soil! More details soon. It’s gonna be huge! Update: The lines have been marked in preparation for the day! Check out what we did on Monday:
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Volunteer Induction
The Merri Corner Community garden is looking for passionate people to join our group of volunteers. It’s been 3 years in the making, but we’ve signed the lease with Moreland Council and we’re about to start digging! On the corner of Donald and Harrison Sts, the garden will have individual plots for lease, fruit trees,…
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Introduction to Permaculture Workshop
Introduction to Permaculture Workshop Saturday 22nd May Cnr Donald and Harrison Streets (MCCG Site) 1:30pm with Eve Archbold This workshop is aimed at beginners or any folks who are interested in learning the basics of Permaculture design and practise. We’ll be discussing the ethics and principles that underpin Permaculture and will look at how we can…
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Did you get your Jig on? We did!
The Merri Jig rocked the socks off the Edinburgh Castle last Friday night when New Archer, Biscotti, The Chalga Party and the magnificent Puta Madre Brothers came to town! The evening began with the beautiful soothing vocals of indie-folk maestro New Archer warming the crowd, before the kooky, energetic Biscotti enticed the brave to the…
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The Merri Jig!
Come along on Friday 16th April to the Edinburgh Castle for the Merri Jig! A splendid night will be had! RSVP via our Facebook Event page Band list: Puta Madre Brothers Chalga Party Biscotti New Archer MC Bernard Caleo Tickets: $15 full / $12 concession $25 entry + membership Available on the door or email…
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THE MERRI CORNER COMMUNITY GARDEN WISH LIST
Based on the construction project plan we’ve developed, these are the tools, hardware and building materials we’re looking for to get started. If you have access to any of these items either to donate or at a reduced cost, we’d love to hear from you! THE BIG STUFF: WATER TANK (37,680L) RIPPING EQUIPMENT USE/HIRE/LABOUR SKIP…
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Fundraising Bulbs – Helping Us Grow
Help raise funds to build our Community Garden by selling spring flowering bulbs! We’re recruiting people to sell beautiful spring bulbs to boost the Garden bank balance. Profits from sales will go towards a much needed water tank and building supplies. It’s easy to get involved: just come along to our meeting this Wednesday, 10th…
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Fundraising BBQ at Bunnings!
On the 2nd January 2010, while everyone else was enjoying their holidays, the MCCG were busy fundraising at a BBQ at Coburg Bunnings. We ended up raising around $1400 on the day, which is a huge boost to our funds, and could pay for something snazzy like a solar powered water pump! I remember chopping…
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Oh What a Night!
Thanks to everyone who came along to the inaugral Mery Corner Communuity Garden Quiz Night last Friday…we raised more than $3000, and it was a fabulous night – auctions loud and silent, raffles, a So You Think You Can Dance extravaganza and the Box of Truth (to find out what that is you’ll have to…