DID you know Heathcote will be turning 175 years old in 2028?<\/p>\n
The Heathcote McIvor Historical Society is forming a committee and calling for expressions of interest from groups and individuals interested in participating in celebrations.<\/p>\n
“This is a significant milestone for Heathcote, providing the opportunity \u2013 and we have the time \u2013 to create a whole-of community celebration.” society member Ralph Watkins said.<\/p>\n
“A strong community honours its heritage, so this keen group would like to gauge community interest.<\/p>\n
“Hopefully a steering committee will emanate, which will be creating and guiding the 175th anniversary.<\/p>\n
“Such an affair needs to be a whole of community celebration, augmenting and showcasing community organisations forming the rich tapestry of Heathcote.<\/p>\n
“It is an opportunity for community connectivity and resilience in trilogy, giving homage to our past, celebrating what is our present, and eagerly anticipating the future.<\/p>\n
“The initiating committee considers it a goal that there be two aspects of the anniversary: community event, and a more permanent physical edifice assisting in building future community capacity, but all based on the guiding principle of the historic theme.<\/p>\n
“If interested they will all be welcome to come on board.”<\/p>\n
Mr Watkins said he would welcome involvement and suggestions from community groups, sporting clubs, schools and churches.<\/p>\n
“It doesn’t matter if people were born here or are new residents,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It will be a time of celebration for everyone.”<\/p>\n
Heathcote Historic Society research officer\/museum curator Elizabeth Murfitt said she hopes shop owners, businesses and community groups will be willing to participate.<\/p>\n
“There is a wide range of different businesses, interest groups and organisations in Heathcote,” she said.<\/p>\n
“We would like to celebrate and showcase the unique part each one plays in Heathcote’s history.”<\/p>\n
Initiating committee members will meet again on 4 March at 10.30am at the Heathcote McIvor Historical Society Museum, 19 Herriot Street.<\/p>\n
Anyone interested in participating or joining can contact Ms Murfitt on 0438 353 507.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DID you know Heathcote will be turning 175 years old in 2028? The Heathcote McIvor Historical Society is forming a committee and calling for expressions of interest from groups and individuals interested in participating in celebrations. “This is a significant milestone for Heathcote, providing the opportunity \u2013 and we have the time \u2013 to create […]<\/p>\n