School holiday programs
in January 2009
Bookings for school holiday activities close December 22. Get in touch! Activities will only run when a minimum number of participants have been reached.
Creative Workshops with artist Kit Bullivant – For ages 9 -12 years
Wednesday 21 January, 2009, 10am to 2pm. Cost $20 includes materials.
Workshops will use traditional and contemporary materials, with an emphasis on creativity. Morning session will be working on individual paintings with props as prompts and afternoon session working in a group to create a large work based on a story invented by the children.
RevivArt Workshop
Thursday 22 January, 2009 - 1-3pm $5.00
Have you ever thought art was rubbish? Now is your chance to prove it. Reviv Art is a competition hosted by WSC Reviva, for art made entirely from recycled goods. We will be entering the Open/Community section of the competition and would like your help. This will be an introductory as and an experimental session to see who is interested and what you’d like to make.
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training at the CTC - express your interest!
The CTC is organising an RSA course through the Australian Hospitality Academy. Minimum enrolment of 15 people is required for the course to run. Cost approx. $100 per person for the 6-hour course to be run either a Saturday or Sunday in February 2009. Contact Robertson CTC if you are interested with your contact details and preferred day.
Relationships -
one-day workshop
Setting and Enforcing Limits with a focus on parenting and other close relationships. David Gotlieb M.App.Sci.Cri Psych, G.D.S.E. will be holding a workshop at Robertson Community Technology Centre on Sunday February 15 2009 - 9.30am - 4.30pm
Cost $100 (please phone David if you cannot afford to pay the full fee).
Bookings at Robertson CTC: 4885 2665 or David Gotlieb: 4862 1920
Mobile phone recycling
at your CTC
Your CTC will receive $2.50 for every old mobile phone it collects. Simply bring in your unwanted mobile phone, no matter its age or condition and give it to one of our volunteers. This not only helps your CTC but the planet too, it is estimated that there are 16 million old mobile phones just lying around in office and home drawers in Australia alone.
These phones contain toxics that must not find their way into landfill sites. Envirophone recycle all phones to the highest standards in accordance with the International Standards Organisation, ISO 14001.
Some Phone Facts
From all of the phones that are sent to Envirofone, about 70% are repaired and resold. The other 30% are very old or very badly damaged phones, and these are recycled and their individual parts are reused.
On average, people in Australia upgrade their mobile phone every 18 months, but less than 5% of mobile phones are recycled.
There are an estimated 24 million unused mobile phones in Australia today…
There’s enough gold in 50 mobiles to make one gold wedding ring
One misplaced mobile phone battery could potentially pollute 600,000 litres of water!
So dig out those old mobile phones and drop them in to the CTC at Robertson, or give us a call and we may be able to arrange collection.
Christmas craft market 14th Dec
- shop for Christmas and have fun!
The first ever Robertson CTC Christmas Craft Market will take place on Sunday 14 December from 10am until 3 pm. Come along and join us at the CTC after the Robertson Markets!
There will be art pieces, handmade goods, Christmas cakes and new CDs available for purchase - new releases and box sets for just a few coins, a great opportunity to shop for Christmas and to support your CTC (20% of other takings and all proceedings from the CD sales go to the centre)!
The newly formed community choir will perform favourite Christmas Carols.
Do you have handmade items that you could sell at our markets? Would you like to reserve a stall? Contact Monica at the CTC, tel. 4885 2665 or monicaengel [at] robertsonctc [dot] org [dot] au - if you are not able to be there on the day, we can take care of the sales on your behalf.
In The Bin
is coming to Robertson
November 2008. In the Bin touring festival is coming to Robertson again. Join us on Friday 14 November at 7:30 pm. Bring a picnic, blanket and your deckchair, and sit back and relax. Entry is free!
Robertson CTC is delighted to host the Wingecarribee screening of this unique travelling film festival. There are 12 great short films in the 2008 program plus you’ll get to see a film made by some local budding film makers in three days before the festival.
The CTC café will be open serving snacks, light food and Vittoria coffee.
Transition Shire film festival
- Australia Pumping Empty film
November 2008. Transition Shire Wingecarribee is running a film festival during October and November. On Friday 7 November at 7pm, Australia Pumping Empty (2008) will screen at the Robertson Community Technology Centre. The film explores the real reason behind rising energy, food and fuel prices and features interviews with experts from a wide range of fields from urban research to oil refining. They explain the implications of peak oil for Australia and the efforts that we can make to reduce our oil dependence.
After the screening, audience members will have a chance to voice their concerns about peak oil and climate change and share ideas to increase community resilience.
TSW will give a short presentation outlining the principles guiding the Transition Initiative and ways in which people can participate.
$5.00 Entry
Photo competition results
October 2008. The 2009 CTC Photo Competition photos are on public exhibition at the CTC - Wednesday to Saturdays, as per normal opening hours. All are welcome to have alook.
In keeping with 2008 being the International Year of the Potato, the theme was anything to do with potatoes. Although the number of entries was not high (please remember to enter next year's competition, folks!) the standard was very good.
The judge was Mrs Toni Valentine, President of the Southern Highlands Photographic Society. She chose the winning entry to be "Vincent's Potato Eaters and Lale's Potatoes" - a still life photograph by Judy Benjamin. Judy incorporated Vincent van Gogh's "Potato Eaters" painting in her photo, with a silver salver of spectacular fresh potatoes, arranged in the style of the "Old Masters" "Still Life" paintings. It very well could have has a Pheasant on the salver, if that had been in keeping with the theme. But the old gold colours of the lighting in Judy's photograph made the composition look spectacular.
Other "highly commended" photographs were:
Cheryl Hall's - "Hot Potato", an image of a potato peeled in a way to resemble a person in a bikini.
Ford Kristo's - "The $pud$ which fell to earth - the Wall Street Crash". I asked Ford to explain the technicalities of how he created this spectacular image of a flaming Potato resembling a meteorite. It was also very imaginative and topical.
Lucy Palmer's - "The Last Season" a portrait of a local potato grower, leaning on his red truck.
Judy Hollis's - "Just like a Pig in Spud" - a creative shot of a pig figurine surrounded by potatoes which are "shooting" their new sprouts.
Janet Waterlow provided a clever diptych - two studies of "New Potatoes" - some as eggs in a bird's nest, and some emerging from cracked shells of Chook eggs. I understand Arthur missed out on his dinner as a result of Janet's rush of creativity in preparing these photos.
Jenny Kena's entry was "Pommes de Terre" with a fine Robbo Spud amongst some red apples.
Penny Osterhaus's entry was entitled: "Mummy where do Potatoes come from?" - an imaguinative entry of a plastic bag of potatoes (complete with bar code) being dug from a paddock. A comment on consumerism, of course.
Penny Levett's photo was called "Field of Spuds". Anni Heino agreed to include a photo she had previously had on exhibition at the CTC, of children exploring the Potato Pathway at the CTC, which is of course, part of Celeste's installation at the front of the CTC.
I wish to mention our Sponsor for 2009, which was Harvey Norman Moss Vale - Electrical Goods store. Troy Ettridge was very generous in providing a prize of $250 worth of photographic printing - from his store at Moss Vale. Judy was looking forward to taking lots of photographs which she will get printed by Troy over at Moss Vale - Harvey Norman.
I wish to thank Toni Valentine for judging the competition. Although the numbers were not great, it was good to have a group of very good photographers together at the CTC for a relaxed afternoon.
Thanks to all entrants, our judge and our Sponsor.
Denis Wilson
Image: Judy Benjamin and her award-winning photograph.
School holiday activities
- lots of fun - book now !!!
October 2008. All these activities are available at the CTC during the holidays - contact Monica at the CTC for more information and to make a booking (places are limited, so booking ahead is essential):
RevivArt Workshop
Wednesday 1st October - 1-3pm - $5.00
Have you ever thought art was rubbish?
Now is your chance to prove it. Reviv Art is a competition hosted by WSC Reviva, for art made entirely from recycled goods. We will be entering the Open/community section of the competition and would like your help. This will be an introductory session as well as an experimental session to see who is interested and what you’d like to make.
Dancing into the morning
Freestyle dance workshop for young children
Friday 3rd & 10th October – 10am-11am - $2
Lantern Making
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October – between 10am-4pm - $8
Make your own paper lantern for the spring fair lantern parade. Come to the stall at the Railway Fair, bookings not required.
Claymation Workshop
Make a short film with Penny Osterhaus
Wednesday 8th October -10am-2pm - $20 (includes dvd)
Creative Workshops with artist Kit Bullivant
Thursday 9th October – 10am – 2pm - $20 (includes materials)
Age 9 – 12 years
Workshops would use traditional and contemporary materials, with an emphasis on creativity. Before lunch working on individual paintings with props as prompts, and in the afternoon working in a group to create a large work based on a story invented by the children.
Special price for students during the school holidays
$1.50 per hour for computer & internet access.
Saturday October 11 at 6pm
October 2008. Short Sited Film Festival comes to Robertson! Meet Festival Director Tom Subjak who will introduce the films and tell us about the Festival.
The program consists of 17 fantastic short films. The theme for the 2008 Festival is Sci-Fi: catch a glimpse of the world of the future!
The CTC café will be open with hot light meals available and serving espresso coffee.
Admission $6.00.
CTC@Robertson International Year of the Potato Photo
Competition
September 2008. To coincide with the Springtime in Robertson festival 2008 from 4 - 19
October 2008, CTC@Robertson will host another photo competition. To celebrate the International Year of the Potato, we have decided to
make the humble potato the theme of our competition - anything to do with
Potatoes, that is.
Harvey Norman Moss Vale has kindly offered a prize of $250 worth of
photo printing. Entries will be accepted up until Thursday 2 October at
the CTC at 4:00pm.
Entries will be displayed at the CTC from Saturday 4 October to Sunday
19 October, as part of the 2008 "Springtime in Robertson" festival.
Prize-winners will be announced on Saturday 11 October at 4:00pm.The photos will be held on exhibition during the remainder of October,
so
that they can also form part of the Festival of Days of Wine Art and
Roses, which the Wingecarribee Shire Council will be hosting at various
locations throughout the Shire in November.
Application forms are available here and at the CTC.
Trivia night with Mental Floss
- raise funds and have fun!
June 2008. Bring your gold coins to CTC@Robertson's fundraiser trivia night at the Robertson Bowling Club on Saturday 14 June at 7:30 pm. Don't miss this great night of music and fun, and the fabulous prizes! All proceeds in aid of CTC@Robertson.
Mental Floss are a new local music trivia group – they don’t only do trivia, they do great music as well. Tickets are $10, including lucky door prize.
Book a table now by contacting Monica on 4885 2665 or monicaengel [at] robertsonctc.org.au
Seniors' film afternoon
on Tuesday 27 May
May 2008. On Tuesday the 27th of May, the CTC will screen a number of local short films made at the CTC by Spud Productions and Metro Screen. The screening will start at 1:30pm, and the films on offer include 'Whispers in the Mist' and 'Thursday Night Music' as well as other short films from Penny Osterhaus's claymation ('Farmer Gumboot & The Grubs') to the documentary 'Through the Clouds' by the Christian Blind Mission in Papua New Guinea.
Join us for a nice afternoon - the CTC cafe will be open, and the entry is by gold coin donation.
The seniors' film afternoon is an initiative of Robertson Senior Citizens.
'I'm your man' -
Leonard Cohen film
17th May at 7:30 pm
May 2008. I’m Your Man is a tribute to the 'Prince of Bummers'. Since 1967, Leonard has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music. The film I'm Your Man includes interviews with Cohen and friends as well as clips from a Sydney Opera House concert where fellow Canadian musicians performed Cohen songs. The movie ends with U2 performing 'Tower of Song' with the man himself.
The film will be screened at the Robertson Community Cinema on Saturday 17th May at 7.30 pm. Tickets $10 ($8 concession).
Entry includes a Vittoria Coffee (or other hot drink) and a lucky door ticket with a chance to win a CD set!
Local launch for
Talking to Kinky and Karlheinz
April 2008. The Music Show on ABC Radio National has become a Saturday morning institution since it began in 1991, covering the widest possible range of music from jazz to opera and from folk to pop. ABC Books has just published a new book of interviews from the show, entitled 'Talking to Kinky and Karlheinz' in which 170 musicians discuss their work with the program's host, Andrew Ford. The book is edited by Anni Heino, and contains interviews with the likes of Bob Geldof, Chad Morgan, Yehudi Menuhin, kd lang, Paul Kelly, Paul Grabowsky, Robyn Archer, Tom Lehrer and Pete Seeger. The book was launched nationally during the Adelaide Writers’ Week in March.
Anni Heino and Andrew Ford, both Southern Highlands residents, are delighted to organise a local launch for the book in cooperation with CTC@Robertson. Andrew Ford will talk about the making of The Music Show, and books will be available for sale at a special price on the night - and $10 of each book sold will go to the CTC. Arrive in time for a 6pm start, as the launch will be followed by CTC’s popular music night with local musicians performing and jamming from 7 pm onwards. Refreshments will be available from the CTC’s café.
See also: The Online Companion for Talking to Kinky and Karlheinz with transcript and audio extracts of the interviews included in the book.
Time and place:
Thursday 10 April, 6-7 pm
CTC@Robertson
58 Hoddle St. (opp. Murray Tractors)
Seniors' Week activities at the CTC
Public Trustee’s TechnoSeniors 6-13 April
March 2008. Feed your grey matter with a range of computer classes, seminars and workshops with Public Trustee’s TechnoSeniors during Seniors' Week 2008.
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Claymation Workshop with Penny Osterhaus – Learn how to make a short film using plasticine figurines (blobs). The DVD of your work will be available to purchase. Surprise the grandkids.
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Searching the Internet with Anni Heino – Getting to know your browser, using bookmarks, and Internet privacy. There is a world of information at your fingertips
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Pictures on Your Computer with Stephen Fearnley – Learn how to scan your photos onto the computer, store them and send to friends and family.
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Basic Computers with Jim Foran – Learn how to find your way around your pc. How to find documents and files, where to store them, how to find programs and hardware – what does all this mean. An introduction to computer use.
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Email with Sheila McInnes – Learn how to send emails, attachments and manage your addresses. Sheila will look at some of the popular email accounts.
Johnny Cash
and Leonard Cohen
- music films in Robertson
Robertson Community Cinema will screen two exciting music films in April and May. Fans of Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen should make sure to put these 2 dates in their diaries:
Saturday April 19th 7.30pm – Walk the Line
Saturday May 17th 7.30pm – Leonard Cohen - I’m Your Man
Walk the Line stars Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. This is the story of the legendary 'Man in Black' - his music, his message and the greatest love of his life. Joaquin and June do a fantastic job with their performances of Johnny Cash songs.
And speaking of legends, Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man is a tribute to the 'Prince of Bummers'. Since 1967, Leonard has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music. Includes interviews with Cohen and friends as well as clips from a Sydney Opera House concert where fellow Canadian musicians performed Cohen songs. The movie ends with U2 performing 'Tower of Song' with the man himself.
Music nights now
twice a month
March 2008. From March the music nights at the CTC take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evening of each month (public holidays excepted). The next session will be on Thursday, 27 March - join us from 7pm for a great night of jamming and listening!
New format for music night includes an open mike session from 7.30 until 9.30 with performers booking in to play. This is followed by a jam session. The IT room will be closed at 7pm, but the two cafe computers will cater for anybody needing to surf the net during the night.
The dates for the next couple of months are: March 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 12 and 26.
Invitation to Business Breakfast
- join us on Thursday 21 February
Are you a local small business or just working from home? Do you need reliable, affordable and fast business services and office support? Join us for breakfast on Thursday, 21st February at 8 am for a chat about what we can do for you.
CTC@Robertson is a local business supporting other local businesses - we can offer photocopying, report binding, printing, room & projector hire, video editing, scanning, brochure & leaflet design , laminating etc. Not to mention our MYOB and other IT training courses.
RSVP 02-4885 2665 or email monicaengel[at]robertsonctc[dot]org[dot]au. You can also download and print out this flyer (pdf 256 KB) and get a 10 % discount of business services on the day!
Training program for
February-April out now
Learn computer skills from basics to MYOB, Excel and managing photos on your computer - CTC's training program for February-April is out now. The training places are limited, so get in touch to reserve your place now.
For full details of the courses on offer, please download or print out this pdf training brochure (140 KB). You can also pick up a copy from the CTC.
More information about the training facilities at CTC@Robertson is available on the training subpage.
President's report for 2007
In my report I would like to acknowledge the many people and organisations that have contributed to the continued operation of the CTC@Robertson this year and flag some of the challenges for the future. Monica Engel, our Manager, will report on the events, projects and programs that the CTC has been involved with during the year, which are many and varied. There are many people and organisations to thank and I do apologise for those I miss –
Our Staff - our Manager Rebecca Price resigned in January and was replaced for a couple of months by our then Treasurer Lauren Nield. We were then very fortunate to recruit Monica Engel to the position who brought with her skills in financial administration, hospitality, community work and customer service and a passion for her community. Monica has applied these skills to the operation of the CTC and managed to achieve so much in the short time she has been here. Monica has made a huge personal contribution to the CTC and I would like to acknowledge her personal commitment.
Ashley Stoyles, our financial assistant, has continued to keep on top of the financial administration within the short hours available.
Jane Hall has been our cleaner – both paid and volunteer.
Our Volunteers – the CTC could not operate without the contribution and commitment of the people who volunteer for various tasks and projects. Monica is also one of our volunteers but there are many others.
Customer service (café and IT) – including Heather, Paula, Denis, Josh, Greg, Penny, Cherie, Sean, Monica, Peter, Adam, Jane, Ulrike, David, Sheila
Gardening – Denis and Peter J
Café and Cleaning – Jane and Monica
Cinema – Howard and Monica
Arts program – Celeste , Jodie and Denis
Music nights – Brendan, Pip, Greg and Monica
Training – Maree
Events – Jane, Monica, Denis, Penny, Mat, Harriet, Brendan and many others
Web maintenance – Anni
IT support – Rod and Sheila
Building maintenance - Nick
Business support services – Anni, Monica and all of the customer service volunteers who have helped with printing, sorting, binding etc
School holiday activities – Penny and Jane
Seniors group - Sheila
The Committee has met monthly during the year, helping to steer the CTC though its many and varied roles. (For new committee details, see the contacts subpage.)
Our Trainers. Maree has coordinated the training program with Monica. Karen Mewes has been the backbone of our IT training team, donating additional time in upgrading our manuals and Elyse Atkins has been our very successful MYOB trainer.
Our Sponsors – Our CTC would not be the special place that it is without our café so generously supported by Cantarella Bros who continue to provide us with Vittoria coffee supplies. Harvey Norman supported us again this year with prizes for the Spring Festival photo competition.
Our Grant providers – this year with our received small grants for a number of projects and to purchase equipment. Our grant providers include Wingecarribee Council, Mittagong RSL via the CDSE scheme, the NSW government via Arts NSW and the Commonwealth Government through the Volunteer Small Equipment Grants.
Our Community supporters and partners - Other community organisations who have supported us or worked with us include the Robertson Scouts, Robertson Village Group, the Hampden Park Committee, Robertson Village Music Society, Springtime in Robertson Committee, Robertson Show Society, Robertson Environmental Protection Society (REPS), Robertson Seniors and Community Group, Robertson School, Robertson Chamber of Commerce, Robertson Railway Heritage Society.
Our Customers – including local businesses, community organisations and Wingecarribee Council and the individuals who have used our services.
Jenny Kena, President
Office space for rent
February 2007. Are you a commuter? Do you work from home and wish you had better facilities? Need a quiet well equipped work space?
The office space or hot desk service in the community technology centre building has two desks with PCs equipped with MS Office applications and connected to the internet and networked to printers. Laptop computers can also be connected to the internet at the CTC.
There is also access to a fax service, phone, laser or inkjet printing, photocopying, binding and lamination. Additional services such as design work, bulk printing, reception services, message service, group meeting arrangements and training can also be provided on request.
The CTC also serves as a pleasant space for meetings and there is ample parking and a café for your visitors.
The hot desk service is available during the CTC ’s opening hours or other times by arrangement. During opening times there is a volunteer serving as barista who can organise lunch for you or your visitors.
The fee is $50 per day but we are also available for longer term hire.
If you would like an further information about this service please do not hesitate to contact the CTC@Robertson on 4885 2665 or email info [at] robertsonctc.org.au
Free access to NSW government
information on the internet
Don't forget that surfing on the NSW government website www.nsw.gov.au is free using the dedicated @ccess workstation at CTC@Robertson. Bushfire details, drought updates, travel timetables, grants, job search, weather details, lottery results, practise driver test, business resources, emergency services - and much more! Ask the manager or the volunteer on duty and start surfing!
