Next
weekend is the culmination of about 18 months of dedicated effort on the part
of the Plenty Centenary – 2013 Steering Committee when the planned celebratory
activities come together. An active program of events has been developed and
should be of interest to all.
On Friday, 12 April at 7.30 pm at the Plenty
Community Hall an Art/Photography exhibition with local artists presenting
their works, including Ray MacMinn, who is a well known artist in the Diamond
Valley Area, and well known photographer, Anita Norris. We will be
serving local wines from the Hills of Plenty and Cheese from Donnybrook. Some
of these works will be offered for sale.
The Art/Photography exhibition will continue on
Saturday 13th April, and together with an historical display, with
local historians who will be able to pass on the history of the newer
residents, and give them an idea of what their property was used for prior to
development. We also have a display of craftwork and vintage car and farm
machinery display, which includes a Stanley Steamer and a Detroit Electric in
pristine condition. Plenty Valley Girl Guide District are also providing a
display of Guiding activities and a sausage sizzle during the day.
Saturday Evening at 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm a significant
event will occur for the first time in Plenty, with 10 CFA Brigades and several
junior brigades joining in a ”Massive Torchlight Parade” marching down Yan Yean
Road, from River Avenue to the Plenty War Memorial oval, accompanied by St
John’s First Aid and the Victorian Police Band. Yan Yean Road will be
closed for a short time during the time of the parade, and the parade can be
watched all along its route. Come and Join us!
The CFA are dedicating the Torch Light Parade to
the many fire fighters who have lost their lives protecting the community.
Plenty’s history is one of many bush fires and the Plenty CFA has
been an integral part of the community for many, many years. Following the
march there will be a Bonfire.
On Sunday, 14 April 2013, local historians will be conducting “talking
circles” in the Plenty Hall from 10.00am and at 11.00am and an ANZAC Memorial
Service will be held at the Plenty War Memorial Gates. A Light Horse
Reenactment Group will provide a Guard of Honour at the Service, together with
a piper and bugler. This ANZAC Service will be followed by a Centenary Luncheon
to be held at the Plenty Tennis Club.
All in all, this Celebration promises to be a
highlight in the history of Plenty in that for the first time all organisations
in Plenty, together with Nillumbik Shire Council and Yarra Plenty Regional
Library have joined together to form the Steering Committee to plan and conduct
the event.
The event is free and everybody is welcome to all
events.
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