Stribling Reserve Needs You

We are on the search for new members of our Community to join the Stribling Reserve Community Asset Committee.

The Community Asset Committee (CAC) is appointed by Surf Coast Shire and acts under an Instrument of Delegation to oversee activities and operations at Stribling Reserve.  The Instrument of Delegation defines what activities are the responsibility of the CAC and those activities for which the Shire is responsible.  The composition of the CAC is designed to represent the interests of the main user groups and those smaller community groups who utilise the facility.  We also welcome members of our community who would like to “get involved” and give back to our Community.  In the past twenty years or so, there have been significant changes at Stribling Reserve.

 

Since then there have been some significant milestones, overseen by the Community Asset Committee.  These include:

 

• Total redevelopment of Netball Court
• Total redevelopment of the football oval including new drainage and irrigation
• Installation of Oval lighting
• Installation of an Electronic Scoreboard
• Construction of the Lorne & District Men’s Shed within Stribling Reserve
• Construction of new two storey Pavilion and also a new Netball Pavilion
• Further development of the Netball court and installation of Lighting.

 

 

The Community Asset Committee played a role in all these activities; specifying works to be done, overseeing implementation and where necessary raising funds through Grants and Community contribution.

Today, Stribling Reserve is not just a sporting facility.  The Men’s Shed plays a vital role in our Community, providing a place of camaraderie for the men of our Community and contributing to and undertaking projects which benefit the wider Community.  The Community Pavilion operated as an Emergency Relief Cantre when the local caravan parks were flooded in mid-January.  With the support and assistance of Surf Coast Shire, Lorne Op Shop and Salvation Army, “Strib” provided a warm, safe shelter for nearly 300 people who, in many cases, had lost everything in the floods.  The commercial kitchen operated by the Salvos, turned out over 300 meals.  The Op Shop was there with stacks and stacks of clothing, towels and blankets to provide comport and support.

So Stribling Reserve is a vital piece of community and social infrastructure for Lorne.  The Community Asset Committee works closely with the appointed officers at the Shire to ensure the safe and efficient management of this facility.  The Committee engages a bookkeeper, cleaner and booking officer to manage the day-to-day operations.  These people are compensated for their time.  The position of Committee member is voluntary.

The current Committee members have served long terms and it is now time to recruit new members to the Committee who will bring new energy, fresh ideas and a commitment to ensure that Stribling Reserve continues to meet the needs of our Community and exceed the expectations of what the facilities in this Reserve can deliver.  If we can’t recruit local members to our Committee it is very likely that management of the facility will revert to the Shire.

If you want to see Stribling Reserve “ticking”, come along on Saturday to local football and netball and see number of volunteers involved in managing the gates, operating the BBQ and canteen, selling merchandise, looking after timekeeping and scoreboards and generally making sure the day runs smoothly.  It is community in action and Lorne is bloody good at it!

Being a member of the Community Asset Committee is not a time-consuming obligation.  It’s more about being part of a Team to oversee management of the facility, identify and prioritise future enhancements and developments and ensure that Stribling Reserve continues to be the valuable asset it is for our Community.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Community Asset Committee and would like to know mare, please feel free to call me on 0417 514 807 or email me at [email protected].

We would love to have your energy and fresh ideas on our Team.

Pete String

Chairman

Stribling Reserve Community Asset Committee

A word from the chairman

A recent article in Surf Coast Times reports that Lorne has been named one of Australia’s best towns to visit, leading a strong showing for the Surf Coast and Geelong region in Australian Traveller’s annual top 100 rankings.

Victorian towns claimed 20 spots on the list, with Lorne ranked 11th overall and recognised among the country’s top food and wine destinations.

Torquay and Geelong also featured in the rankings at 30 and 34 respectively, while Port Fairy further along the Great Ocean Road narrowly missed a podium finish in fourth place.

The top 100 list was selected by a panel of 15 travel experts and divided into 10 tourism categories.

Lorne was recognised as one of Australia’s leading food and wine towns, with the coastal town described as a “foodie haven” with beautiful beaches and accommodation to match.

The crowds in Lorne over the weekend are testimony to the attraction of the Great Ocean Road.  The Great Ocean Road Running Festival attracted over 11,000 participants, including many overseas visitors, to compete in a variety of events including the 44km run from Lorne to Apollo Bay, trail runs through the Otway’s behind Lorne and walking/running events for all ages.  The Ultra (60km), Marathon (44km) and the half Marathon (23km) were all sold out.

What an incredible Festival to highlight the natural beauty of our region and to provide thousands of runners with the opportunity to experience the grandeur of the Great Ocean Road as it winds around the cliffs above the sea from Lorne to Apollo Bay.  Congratulations to the organisers for another brilliant event attracting so many people to our region after what was a very quiet summer season.

Have you noticed the repurposed wine barrels on the footpath of Mountjoy Parade from Kosta’s Corner to the Bendigo Bank?  They are now being used for flower displays and have certainly brightened the view.  They are the brainchild of Matt Vincent whose wife Mel runs a clothing and accessories store in this strip of Mountjoy Parade called “Vic and Bert”.  They complement the similar displays managed by Dom and Kosta at Ipsos.

The tubs, planted out with colourful flowers certainly bring a “lift” to the streetscape.  Well done Matt.  Hopefully, the number of such displays will continue to grow and create something special in our main street.

After an Away round and a Bye, Football and Netball return to Stribling Reserve on Saturday.  While Lorne Seniors and Reserves are on top of the ladder, Alvie are in third place so there should be some good contests.  Come along and support the Lorne Football and Netball Teams and if you are like me, a tragic Essendon supporter, it’s a chance to see a winning team in action!

Pete Spring

Deputy Chairman

(still standing in for our Chairman, John Higgins, who keeps insisting his trip around Europe is a “well earned break”!)

Lorne Ward Events Calendar

May

23                 Lorne Dolphins Football and Netball V Alvie, at Stribling Reserve, juniors match from 8:45am, seniors at 2pm

June

7                      LAAC Fishing Comp No. 4, Weigh-in cut off 12.30pm. Free roast lunch for members & competitors, presentations will all be held at Stribling Reserve downstairs.

20                 Lorne Dolphins Football and Netball V Western Eagles, at Stribling Reserve, juniors match from 8:45am, seniors at 2pm

20                    Deans Marsh Winter Solstice, Coming together for food, song and dance, we pause and joyfully celebrate the longest of nights. 5-9pm at Deans Marsh Hall & carpark