Deniliquin Florist are now offering customers the opportunity to buy vouchers to the  Floristry Workshops that will be held over the course of 2018.

They have four workshops planned for 2018 and each workshop allows participants to create two floral designs to take home plus they are treated to a free lunch at the Globe.

The vouchers cost $70 which is the same price as the workshop that was held recently.

All proceeds from the workshops will be going to Can Assist Deniliquin so not only do customers have an opportunity to treat themselves or their loved ones at Christmas but they also have the opportunity to do something great for a fantastic organization.

tjNovember 30 2017

Deniliquin Florist have today announced a new fundraising initiative.

After their Floristry Workshop raised $700 for Can Assist Deniliquin, they have decided to once again help the organization out by pledging that they will donate $1 from every candle that is purchased.

Deniliquin Florist have all your candle needs covered, they have an wide range of colours to choose from, they have some really great fragrances on offer and a great supply of different kinds of jars to make every creation unique and very personal.

These candles are inexpensive and they make a great, personalized gift idea for occasions such as Birthdays, Anniversaries and of course Christmas.

So if you are on the lookout for a great gift and you want to help a fantastic organization at the same time then perhaps buying a candle will suit your needs.

November 27 2017

The petition to keep the Peacocks and other animals at Waring Gardens has been doing a roaring trade over the last twelve or so hours.

So far 200 people have signed the petition which is a higher number than a petition presented to the ERC calling on the removal of the animals from Waring Gardens.

On November 16, Council discussed the issue and the following points were made

– Staff need a Certificate III in Captive Animals
– The ERC will need two staff with the Cert III
– It costs $4290 per person to get the Cert III and it takes up to 24 months
– Enclosure needs $30,000 worth of upgrading to meet standards
– The enclosure is considered by Councils Heritage overlay as low importance
– Annual costs will jump from $6000 to $10,000 per year

Here is a quick list of options

1. Upgrade the enclosure and train the staff
2. Remove the enclosure and re-home the animals

$80,000 is set aside for the Waring Gardens in 2017/18, this includes the replacement of fences, replacing the concrete around the BBQ area, the refurbishment of the Fountain and the refurbishment of the Rotunda.

The Rotunda is the big ticket item costing $30,000 and the fountain has been a long awaited project and delaying that would cause grumblings.

The $30,000 needed to upgrade the Peacock enclosure would have to come out of the $80,000 set aside, if they go for closure and re-homing it will require $15,000 therefore delaying some of the projects planned.

Some people would be happy if they got rid of the airport expansion plan and divert some of its funds to the Gardens as the Air Freight hub idea is very unpopular and the Airport Development has $219,000 next to its name.

To see the complete picture of what can happen concerning the enclosure, click here and pick the November 16 meeting and read from page 44.

EDIT: It has been suggested on our Facebook page that perhaps businesses should unite to donate the $30,000 required to upgrade the enclosure

To reach $30,000, one easy way would to get 30 businesses to donate $1000 each to reach the target, these businesses would likely be rewarded with the gratitude of the people in way of purchases.

A second suggestion has been made that a GoFundMe account could be established but it is recognized that such an account would have to be in the hands of somebody trustworthy and a legal agreement is written up ensuring that the funds are spent solely on the enclosure and full transparency is required from the ERC.

If you got any ideas, please comment on our Facebook post reporting about this post or leave them on the petition page.

November 26 2017

On Saturday night (December 2) in Echuca there will be a reunion of those who were teens in the 1980’s and lived the town as well as those who lived in local areas such as Deniliquin and frequently made (for us) the 45 minute trip to Echuca to enjoy all the border town fun.

It promises to be a big night with nearly 300 saying ‘Yes’ to attending and the festivities could potentially last until the early hours of the morning down at ‘The Yank’.

Below is a message from Suzy Farley who explains what the evening (and early morning) is all about and anyone interested in finding out more can do so by clicking on the link below.

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For all the DENI Locals

I have a page called “ECHUCA 80’s Teens“…

I’ve created an event “80’s Teens Reunion” Saturday 2nd Dec @ “The Yank”!!!

The Reunion is for ALL Echuca Locals PLUS ‘Adopted’ Locals (regular visitors from neighboring towns)….of THAT Era!!!

If you’d Love to catch up with old mates – it’s going to be a HUGE night!!!
280 Confirmed attending already

We would to see you there!

Please READ (7) points & NOTE NEW DETAILS (centre)…

1. As we all know – TIME FLIES – so to make the MOST of the Night – please aim to Arrive 7pm…

2. NAME TAGS & WRIST BANDS ‘momentos’ – pick up upon arrival.

3. ‘DJ Stratt’ – as of 7pm – will be HIT’n us up with the BEST of the 80’s!! Finishing off the Night with AMERICAN PIE!!!

4. A GROUP PHOTO for Fun – of we 80’s revelers will be taken at some point during the night!!

5. REUNION PHOTO ALBUM – I’ll create one – so feel free to message me pics – to Include, Reminisce, Laugh, Cringe about…..

6. FOOD & DRINKS – This is a Regular evening…. we each buy our own.

7. NO COVER CHARGE

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November 24 2017

A job opportunity has opened up for a Registered Nurse and below is a message from Dylan Kovacevich and he given us all the details including how to contact him by email or mobile phone in the event you want to know more.

Hi there,

I am searching for a Registered Nurse for a company based in Deniliquin. It would be great for someone new to their career as there is great career trajectory.

Please get in contact with me via dylan@orchardtalent.com.au or 0422 288 744 if you wish to talk further about this.

Warm regards,

Dylan Kovacevich.