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Archive for 'The Journey' Category
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We have the keys!!
And so the renovations begin! With the carpet being ripped up by Todd, the floor being sanded by Merrilyn, Colin & Ron, the garden being revived by Sally and Len, a number of working bees being organised by Corina & Caralee. Donations from Liz & Nick of a sofa, fridge,...
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Community Shop Planning
Well peoples, guess what we did!?!?!? We told the real estate agent of the old Oh So Natural building that we want the shop. I’m looking at the lease as we speak, and will be signing it on Monday!!!!!What this means is that we need to transform that amazing space...
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Garden Planning
More great news! Duane from Warwick’s Gardens Galore has offered to design our garden for free!! I was thinking we do a grand plan and work on it over a long period of time, bit by bit? We could have an outdoor cafe and stage area. Fairy lights (of course). Some...
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Shop Interest Registration
We’ve nearly finalised the proposal we’re planning to send out to artisans who might want to sell in the shop – including how the shop will be run, weekly fees (instead of commission), the selection criteria, commitment period etc. Thing is, I’m already getting people emailing me and wanting to...
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Community Garden Update
At the meeting on Wednesday night, we needed commitment from you guys to say, yes – I’ll work in the garden, yes – I’ll help choose a plot and yes – I’ll help cost what we need for our grant application. And people did say YES! So this means, we...
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Renew Fitzroy Street
We still hope to reinvigorate Fitzroy Street and make it a lively place on the weekends for locals and tourists. Our shop and community space will be buzzing on the weekends with demonstrations, workshops, live music or DJ’s, fresh produce, and food! But also once a month (Friday nights when...
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The Ugly Cucumber Update – April Meeting
We announced very exciting news at the meeting about our ugly produce brand “The Ugly Cucumber”. Not only will the shop be selling ugly fruit and vegetables, but we’ll be starting our own line of jams, chutneys, fermented foods, sauces etc, all made from local ugly produce! Jackie Robertson from...
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Community Shop & Space Update – April Meeting
Talk about a crazy popular idea!!! Nearly everyone wants to be a part of the Community Space & Shop project, which is brilliant!! 1 – Local Artisans – Just in case you missed it, we are wanting to lease the old Oh So Natural shop and make it our community-run...
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We’re incorporated!!!!
Warwick Collective is now incorporated!!!! Such exciting news!! An enormous thank you to NK Electrical for donating the incorporation fee! You guys are awesome! Next hurdle, insurance!...
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March Meeting
First Project & Fundraising Ideas? We need your input! Join us on Wednesday 26th March at The Cherry Tree at 6pm-7:30pm for food + brainstorming!! With the Warwick Collective days away from being officially incorporated, it’s time for some fun stuff to start happening! What will our first venture be?...
