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What's On In Wellington This August!

Check out Wellington's events this August 2016.

By news@gippsland - 3rd August 2016 - Back to News

There are some great events happening this August.

With everything from great local talents on show at the Yarram Eisteddfod and the annual St Andrews Art Exhibition.

And fantastic fundraisers, such as Bogan Bingo, Biggest Blokes BBQ’s and Trivia Nights.

Do your part by joining in on one of these great events!

Small Business Victoria Festival

Business Networking

Date: Monday 8th August

Where: Yarram Recreation Reserve, Buckley Street Yarram

Meet a panel of prominent local and Wellington Shire business identities and share their highs, lows and secrets of success at this networking event. Meet a wide range of new and established managers and senior staff. Tickets to events $20 from www.trybooking.com/196978

New Age Abilities, Employment and IT Workshop

Date: Wednesday 10th August

Where: Gippsland Regional Sports Complex, Cobains Road Sale

A new way of thinking could help your business to evolve and compete. How to use technology to enhance the workplace and enable businesses to access skilled employees especially people with disability. Making the most of workforce availability. Utilising technology to maximise productivity. Tickets to events $10 from www.trybookiing.com/196874

Digitally Prepare your business, take advantage of the NBN

Date: Thursday 11th August

Where: Maffra Community Sports Club - 122-126 Johnson Street Maffra

Before you launch your business on the road to a digital future, explore business marketing tools, strategies including web, social media and Facebook. Become more productive with digital technology to take advantage of the high speed NBN rollout to Maffra, Sale, Stratford and Heyfield. Tickets to events $25 from www.trybooking.com/196972

Small Business Bus

Date: Monday 18th August

Where: Sale Mall, Raymond Street Sale

Free one-on-one mentoring and face to face assistance to help start or build your small business. These free 40 minute consultations are usually fully booked. On average, 6 appointments and 14 business engagements occur during the day. To book www.eventbrite.com.au/small-business-bus-sale-tickets-24798657452

Yarram Eisteddfod

Date: Monday 1st to Monday 8th August

Where: Regent Theatre, Commercial Road Yarram

Contact: Garry Stephens (President) on 03 5182 6147

Celebrating its 56th Anniversary this year, the Yarram Eisteddfod encompasses vocal, choral, drama, piano and instrumental sections as well as a unique Gala Night competition on Saturday night. It provides a wonderful opportunity for competitors to perform in a warm and encouraging atmosphere.

Licola Ball

Date: Saturday 13th August

Where: Licola Lions Wilderness Village, Jamieson Road Licola

Contact: Karlee (Lumberjack Committee) on 0417 624 328

A classic old time ball, live music, accommodation and finger good all included in ticket price. BYO drinks. This year the ball theme is Ancient Greek/Toga. Pre-paid tickets available at $75 per person or $80 per person at the gate. (cash only at the gate). Gates open from 3pm. Ball starts at 7pm.

Propellor Presents - Down the Alley

Date: Saturday 13th August

Where: The Stables Co, 199 Raymond Street Sale

Contact: propellorco@gmail.com (or Facebook on @PropellorCo)

2016 Sale Pushstart Music Festival All ages. Alcohol and drug free event

Headline: Alex Lahey Tickets: $10 pre-order, $15 limited door tickets For any questions regarding the event, please message us through our Facebook page! Tickets available from http://www.ticketebo.com.au/propellor/down-the-alley.html

Wellington’s Biggest Ever Blokes BBQ

Date: Friday 19th August

Where: Sale Memorial Hall, 88 Macalister Street Sale

Contact: Leo O’Brien on 03 5144 1888 or 0409 143 668

Wellington’s Biggest Ever Bloke’s BBQ will raise awareness and provide funding to assist research, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Guest Speakers for this years BBQ are Rex Hunt and Dean Jones. Heaps of entertainment including fundraising auctions, raffles and much more. Tables Sold - Wait List being taken. Markets in Wellington

St Andrews Annual Art Exhibition

Date: Friday 19th August to Sunday 28th August

Where: St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Jones Street Stratford

Contact: Roslyn Benson on 0455 501 655

Annual Art Exhibition open to adults and children. Categories include: Paintings (Oils, Water, Pastel, Pen and Ink, etc) Photography, Primary

Children (Art and Photography) and Secondary (Art and Photography)

Commission of 20% on all sales. Great exhibit space and record of sales from previous exhibitions. Exhibit fee and entry $4 each.

Animal Aid Trivia Night Sale

Date: Saturday 20th August

Where: Criterion Hotel, 90 Macalister Street Sale

Contact: Sarah Arthur (Animal Aid) on 0412 831 651

The Animal Aid Trivia Night in Sale is fast approaching. The trivia night is one of our biggest fundraising events and is vital to raising funds to support our ongoing work. Ticket prices include tricky trivia, delicious snack platters and an awesome raffle. Tickets from $30 per person. Arrivals from 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

It’s the Bogan Bingo Show!!

Date: Saturday 27th August

Where: Duart Homestead, 20 McLean Street Maffra

Tickets available online only at www.trybooking.com/209808

Half game show. Half party. That's how we describe it.

One Bingo caller calls out the numbers and his budding DJ play songs from the 80's and 90's that rhyme with those numbers. Throw in some jokes, tributes and spontaneous air guitar competition and you'll soon see why Bogan Bingo is performing from office spaces to cruise ships in a town near you.

To check out more events on Wellington this August 2016 and for more information, Please view this https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwwRVdQ231FxZDNBZnI1MmhJU3c/view

Don’t forget to submit events to us at wrt@tourismwellington.com.au

You can also visit their website www.tourismwellington.com.au

Bernie Dillon

Executive Officer

Wellington Regional Tourism

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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