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
'In the Bin' comes to Robbo - join us for a twilight picnic and a feast of short films!
December 2007. 'In the Bin' short film festival comes to Robertson on Saturday 1 December. Free movies will be screened outdoors at the CTC - bring your own picnic rug; hot food is available for purchase from 7 pm, movies start at 8 pm. The movies will be shown indoors if it rains.
This screening will be the launch of films made by participants at Loseby Park Youth Centre. In the Bin is currently Australia's largest touring short film and education program visiting regional and rural communities around the country.
The regional workshop showcases 16 award winning short films and provides a three-day education workshop to students interested in the film industry who wouldn't normally be given the chance to work with film.
"We want to be able to showcase our films to regional Australia and also provide people with an insight into making films, in an environment where there location doesn't inhibit them", said Jed Cahill, Festival Director.
65 regional and remote communities across Australia and New Zealand will be participating in this year's festival with thanks to the Southern Tablelands Arts, ArtStart Youth Festival local schools and councils. Veteran Australian Actor, Jack Thompson has thrown his support behind the festival announcing his role as the Festival's Founding Patron. "I think what these guys are doing is just terrific," said Thompson. I'm showing my support by advocating to the Australia public that this is a good thing, it's getting film out to everyone in Australia and I'm really behind that, " he added.
Now in its eighth year, In the Bin showcases 16 entertaining, dramatic, and wonderful short films. These sixteen shorts then make their way across the country to audiences in regional and rural Australia for a one-year tour. The 16 shorts have been chosen from a record 285 entries from across the globe. A panel of industry specialists and Australian film buffs were chosen to review the films and select the 16 exemplary shorts to be shown to over 30,000 people around Australia and New Zealand in the 2008 national tour.
BYO Wheelchair Cinema Morning
- short films and 'Grease'
November 2007. Celebrate 2007 International Day of People with a Disability with free morning tea and movies at Robertson. In addition to the main feature 'Grease' (rated PG), we'll be screening a selection of short films: 'Thumbs down to Pity' (seen at this year’s Sydney Film Festival) as well as short animated films made by local claymation artist Penny Osterhaus and local children.
Time and place:
Tuesday 4th December
9.30am - 12.30pm
CTC@Robertson
58-60 Hoddle St
(opp. Murray Tractors)
All Welcome! Bookings are essential - contact Jenny at info[at]robertsonctc.org.au or by phone: 0429 826 431.
Please check out this flyer for more details about the CTC's facilities, parking and wheelchair access. This event is presented by CTC@Robertson with funding from accessibleARTS
Oz and the seventies theme night
October 2007. CTC's movie spring started with the screening of Oz A Rock n’ Roll Road Movie - a film labelled by David Stratton as "one of the most inventive and enjoyable of Australian films - clever, brash, noisy, gutsy and uninhibited".
Some of the movie-going crowd (click image for a larger view) had raided their wardrobes for a suitable 1970s outfit, and everyone thorougly enjoyed the film as well as the debate afterwards as to whether a young Geoffrey Rush was one of the actors. (He wasn’t.) For those in the know, the actor who played “The Tinman” or “Greaseball” was
actually Michael Carman.
The shot locations were also of great interest. The filming was all in Victoria. A once prosperous, and very ambitious gold mining town now a ghost town in one scene.
The food was fabulous, with a lot of effort put in by all and much attention to detail. Thanks especially to Jodie and Howard for sharing their Sangria (recipe on the net).
Andrew Jones
wins the Spirit of Spring photo competition
The CTC's Photo Competition has been judged, and the winners announced.
The First prize (the Ricoh Camera, donated by Harvey Norman Computer Store, at Moss Vale) was won by Andrew Jones.
The second prize was won by Anni Heino ($100 gift voucher from Harvey Norman). The People's Choice was hotly contested, as usual, with well in excess of 140 votes received. The winner was Stephen Fearnley. This prize is a $50 gift voucher from Harvey Norman, Moss Vale.
Acknowledgements:
Judy Benjamin and Julie Krone were our independent judges. They did a fine job, and Judy presented the judges' comments well, on the day. Special thanks go to our generous Sponsor for the 2007 competition, Harvey Norman, Moss Vale. They provided all the prizes, and the winners are very pleased with their prizes.
Photo exhibition continues at the CTC, and all the photos now show the names of the photographers (the authorship of the entries was kept anonymous, prior to the judging being completed, in order to ensure the People's Choice votes and the judging were totally impartial). So, if you are passing the CTC in the next two weeks, drop in and check out how a range of our local photographers interpreted our theme of "Spirit of Spring". There was excellent diversity of subject matters, and photographic techniques.
A big thank you to the coordinator Denis Wilson and thank you also for all participants for their fine photographs, which we are pleased to have been able to display.
Robbo Family Fun Day
and Spud Olympics
Monday 1 October
September 2007. Join us for the BIG Robbo Family Fun Day at the Robertson Village Common on Monday 1 October from 2 pm onwards! Spud Olympics will include sack race, potato throw, and potato croquet - and of course we will also have the magical lantern parade at sunset! Only $5 to enter all events - there will also be music, organised by Brendan from the Builders' Barn, and hot spuds to eat!
You can make your own lantern for the parade during the Heritage Railway Fair on the 29-30 September (10am to 4 pm, $5).
Spring-summer
training program is out!
Computer basics, MYOB, Excel, Pictures on Your Computer, Life skills, Secret girls' business... the October-December training program is out now! Check out what is on offer and get in touch to reserve your place! You can download the training program here (pdf file 46 KB only) or pick up a copy from the CTC. Course signup forms and more information about the training facilities at the CTC are available on the training subpage.
What can we do
about global warming?
Enviro Week Meeting at Robertson Community Technology Centre
Saturday September 22 at 3pm
Speakers include Dr George Takacs, Rowan Huxtable, Ben van der Wijngaart and David Tranter
Talks commence at 3pm. They will be followed by an informal BBQ with hot spuds or sausage sizzle. The CTC café will be open with light refreshments.
For full details, download this flyer (pdf file104 KB only).
Monica is our new manager -
more volunteers and trainers sought
MAY 2007. 
CTC@Robertson is very excited to welcome Monica Engel as the new manager. Monica has had a long association with the CTC. You can meet Monica at the CTC during her working days on Thursdays and Fridays. She will be working Thursdays and Fridays starting on 16th May.
Monica will also be running “Homework and Project Research at the CTC” on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4pm – 6pm for children aged 12 years and over. Starting date is Thursday 31st May. Please ring 4885 2665 to book in.
Do you have training qualifications and/or experience? If so, you may be interested in doing some training for the CTC. Please fill out an Trainers expression of interest form and return it to the CTC.
CTC is always looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers. To be involved, get in touch! There is a variety of different tasks available, from computers and IT to cafe duties, building maintenance and gardening.
New generation of
Robertson postcards are here!
Professionally printed Robertson art postcards are again available from the CTC@Robertson and a number of Robertson-based businesses. The postcards feature the winning entries from the CTC's 2006 photo competition.
The winner of the 'Real Robertson' photo competition was Jean-Pierre Henderson with his photo of Robertson in the mist.
School Holiday Program
- places limited, book now!
July 2007.
Lantern making, hat making and freestyle dancing...
Book now for these exciting school holiday activities:
Felting workshop
Tuesday 3rd July
& Tuesday 10th July
Make a funky hat to keep you warm this winter.
10 am – 2pm $10 per session
Lantern making
Wednesday 4th July
&Wednesday 11th July
Make you own paper lanterns for the spring parade.
10 am – 2pm $10 per session
Dancing into the morning -
freestyle dance workshop for young children
Thursday 5th July & Friday 6th July
Thursday 12th July & Friday 13th July
9am – 10am $2 per session
For bookings, contact CTC @ Robertson - (02)48852665
or call in, Illawarra highway, opposite Murray Tractors.
Print out a program leaflet (PDF file 408 KB).
SPECIAL OFFER for students during the school holidays:
$1.50 per hour for computer & internet access.
Photo Competition
'The Spirit of Spring'
Win a digital camera!
New photo exhibition:
Unseen plants of the local forests
AUGUST 2007. For a couple of weeks only (ends 25 August), Denis Wilson's fascinating orchid photographs are on display at the CTC community café. Find out more about the exhibition and these tiny plants by checking out the art subpage.
Pictured: Small Tongue Orchid (Cryptostylis leptochila). Click photo for a larger view.
Monica is our new manager -
more volunteers and trainers sought
May 2007. CTC@Robertson is very excited to welcome Monica Engel as the new manager. Monica has had a long association with the CTC. You can meet Monica at the CTC during her working days on Thursdays and Fridays. She will be working Thursdays and Fridays starting on 16th May.
Monica will also be running “Homework and Project Research at the CTC” on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4pm – 6pm for children aged 12 years and over. Starting date is Thursday 31st May. Please ring 4885 2665 to book in.
Do you have training qualifications and/or experience? If so, you may be interested in doing some training for the CTC. Please fill out an Trainers expression of interest form and return it to the CTC.
CTC is always looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers. To be involved, get in touch! There is a variety of different tasks available, from computers and IT to cafe duties, building maintenance and gardening.
New generation of
Robertson postcards are here!
Professionally printed Robertson art postcards are again available from the CTC@Robertson and a number of Robertson-based businesses. The postcards feature the winning entries from the CTC's 2006 photo competition.
The winner of the 'Real Robertson' photo competition was Jean-Pierre Henderson with his photo of Robertson in the mist.
International Women's Day
Join us for morning tea Thursday 8th March
10.30 am - 12 noon
Come and celebrate International Women’s Day with free coffee and cake at CTC@Robertson! Maree Crosbie, life skills trainer, will give a presentation on the topic of Change in Direction— gaining skills for long term positive life changes. Lucky door prizes!
RSVP CTC@Robertson ph: 4885 2665 or email info [at] robertsonctc.org.au
Download a flyer (pdf 30 KB) and spread the word!
Office space for rent
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
Evening of Bands and Live Entertainment
Rock in Robbo
Saturday 3 Feb 4 pm
Robertson School
of Arts
Come and be part of this year's first band extravaganza at the School of Arts as six local bands take to the stage.
Show starts at 4 pm with a different band performing every hour until 10 pm, followed by a special ceremony and the drawing of the raffle.
This is an all ages event - something for everyone! (Click poster to enlarge.)
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Light refreshments
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Sausage sizzle from 6pm - 9pm
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Non alcoholic, alcoholic beverages and Robertson Spring Water will be available
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Memorabilia and music will also be available on the night
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All proceeds generated from the event will go toward insuring the continued operation of the
CTC@Robertson
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The CTC needs community support and we appreciate any help given - there are many volunteer positions available and many ways to get involved in this epic event.
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Entry: Adults $10, Under-18s $5.
Queries/comments, call Bones 0400 449 469
Help us to keep our doors open
The CTC@Robertson (Community Technology Centre) was opened in 2004 as part of a network of 80 similar centres throughout NSW. With computers, printers and photocopiers, we have provided a range of business services, training, workshops, an art gallery space, cinema and a community café which have all provided income for the centre and we have recently won an award for multi-media excellence. Foremost, however, we are not-for-profit community centre which adds value to the town.
In mid 2005 the initial federal seed funding for our CTC ended. Since that time we have worked very hard with limited resources to maximise our revenue flow from services we provide to the community, and also have sought to secure a diverse range of grants and awards. At present we are in the process of submitting an application for ongoing federal funding through the CTC Association along with the other CTC’s. The results of this will be announced next year. If successful, this will obviate our need for future funding however, in order to keep our doors open to the community, we need financial support urgently.
Where we are now…
As you may know, our CTC has had a huge impact on Robertson and outlying communities. Since opening it has brought many different demographic sectors of the local populace together becoming a social and cultural hub and a powerful catalyst for the emergence of a real community fabric. Nowadays the appeal of country life is entwined with a hope for a sense of belonging and security. Long-term residents and new arrivals, young and old; the CTC is a non-exclusive place to work, meet, learn, volunteer and socialise. We know the CTC has changed people’s lives. You’ll find a few of their stories in the enclosed proposal.
If you have not yet been to the CTC we invite you to come in and see us in action. The story of the CTC has been going from strength to strength with hard work from many people along the way. We would hate to see this fantastic community resource forced to close its doors.
On behalf of Robertson Shed Inc Management Committee
Rod McDonald (President)
James Benjamin
Emma Calver
Greg Chapman
Maree Crosbie
Harriet Goodall (Secretary)
Jenny Kena (Treasurer)
Denis Wilson
Rebecca Price(Manager)
Transport project
drawing to an end
With transport project drawing to an end we have in all the results of the community consultation we have done with Robertson locals. Jenny Kena and Rebecca Price presented their recommendations for more services and some timetable changes to the transport forum which meets monthly at the Wingecarribee council building in Moss Vale. This group is made up of all the heads of transport in the area. The group was impressed with the level of community consultation achieved and interested in the demographics of the participants.
Download the survey results in pdf form (26 KB)
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!
Film screening 'Missing'
Monday 20th at 10 am
Free morning tea and screening of the DVD 'Missing'
at CTC@Robertson on Monday 20 Nov at 10 am!
“Missing” is a DVD that explains the importance of reporting missing persons to the police if there are concerns for their safety and wellbeing and highlights that help is available for people who may be at risk of going missing.
People go missing for many reasons. The people appearing on the DVD such as footballer Dean Widders, talk about what leads to someone they know going missing and the stress for the families and communities in these situations.
The DVD also tells you about the support and counselling available for families and friends of missing persons.
Jean-Pierre Henderson is the winner
of 'Really Robertson' photo competition
On Friday 27th October the CTC held its award night for its 3rd annual photography competition. Deborah Gillham, the CTC's art coordinator, had put together an impressive range of prizes for the three winners and the winner of
the peoples choice award. Awards had been donated by The Three Wise Monkeys, Camera House, Retrovision, Art and Picture Works Gallery Bowral and the main prize
(MP3 player) from Harvey Norman, Moss Vale.
The pictures were judged by the Highlands based graphic designer and photographer Andrew Toohey and Sarah Tahourdin, the Director of Auscape PhotoLibrary in Bowral.
The photos were judged using the names of the photos only - the names of the photographers being hidden until the night of the judging.´
The winner of the first and the second prize turned out to be Jean-Pierre Henderson, with his photos of of Robertson in the mist. The third place went to last year's winner Richard Jones with his beautiful shot of Robertson's autumn leaves. The people's choice was David Young's phograph Misty morning.
The winning photos will be made into the 2nd wave of Robertson postcards.
The CTC would also like to thank all participants and supporters as well as our kind patrons at the Roberson
Supermarket Heather and Neil Tate, who, as always, were supportive of our community efforts and supplied refreshments for the evening.
Activities for school holidays
in October 2006
Film making, claymation, lantern making, games, music, craft... make your booking not to miss out!
Please drop in to the CTC or call 4885 2665 or email us (see contacts) to book into these great workshops! The café will be open during all sessions serving milkshakes, ice blocks, hot chocolates and toasted sandwiches.
Bookings essential - Please make your bookings early, as some session numbers are limited.
Robbo Fun Day
On Sat & Sun there will be lantern making workshops at the Railway markets Then Mon the CTC hosts the Spud Olympics at the Railway Park Commons. This will be followed by a dusk lantern walk featuring some spectacular Steiner School giant lanterns. Followed by dancing and short films at the Railway commons
DATES -
Sat 30th and Sun 1st all day; Monday 2nd from 2pm
AGES - open
COST- free events
Claymation
Create fun fantasy characters with clay then film them in action using Boink software
DATES -
Thursday 5th 10 - 1pm and Tuesday 10th from 1-4pm.
AGES - 7 and up
COST - $10 per child per workshop (each day is a complete workshop but different so come to one or both!)
Filming Fun Day
Bring a costume and all your creative energy and we will make a film together.
DATE - Tuesday 3rd 11am – 3pm
AGES - 6 and up
COST - $10 per child toasted sandwiches and drinks for sale from cafe or children can bring packed lunch.
Film Premiere
The film that we make on Tuesday 3rd will be screened with awards ceremony for best actors etc
DATE - Friday 13th 6pm
AGES - all ages
COST - $5 per child and café will be open
Games
Computer games for various ages including Halo for the tweens.
DATES - Friday 6th, Monday 9th Thursday 12th 10am– 4pm
AGES - all ages
COST- $2 per hour.
Thursday Night Music for Kids
Our regular music night encourages younger members of the community to join in from 6 to 8 Parent supervision is advised.
DATES - Thursday 5th and 12th 6pm – 8pm
AGES - open
COST - free. Dinner optional at $10 per adult $7 per child (gourmet pizzas from Pizzas in the Mist) café is open.
Craft
Creative craft projects supervised and craft materials supplied.
DATES - Wed 4th and Wed 11th 2pm– 4pm
AGES - 6 and up
COST- $10 includes craft materials.
And easy-to-print pdf version of the program is available here (48 KB).
'Really Robertson'
photo competition
- entries close
2 October!
What is 'Really Robertson'? Gorgeous gardens, colourful characters, or mild meadows? Spuds, floods or mud? Bring forward your most beautiful photographs taken locally within the past year that you think capture the essense of the 'Real Robertson'. You could win a an MP3 player (Harvey Norman, valued at $429), a gift voucher (Retravision Bowral) or free prints (Camera House).
Download, print and fill in the entry form (pdf 740 KB) and mail or bring it to the CTC along with your photo. CTC contacts.
All photos must be taken after September 25th 2005 and within a 10 km radius of Robertson. The entries must be supplied in hard copy, in A4 format (210mm x 297 mm). Please note that no disks or memory cards will be accepted. The entries will be judged by local photographers and selected photos will be exhibited during the Springtime in Robertson festival in October.
For full conditions, see the entry form (hard copies of the form available at the CTC and selected local businesses).
Enquiries: Deborah Gillham, CTC Art Coordinator tel. 0410 51 88 74.
Pictured the 2005 winner Meadow lane by Richard Jones.
Morning coffee
and talks for women
Please join us for a free women's information session and morning tea on Thursday, 28th September 2006. Learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as about supporting a friend or family member who is going through a tough time.
The information session starts at 9:30 am and goes on until 12 noon. We'll wind up the morning by brainstorming about establishing a Wise Women Café in Robertson - come along and chat about setting up regular coffee and talks sessions for women.
All women, young and older, very welcome – just come along!
Program
9.30-10.30 What can you do if….. a friend, neighbour or family member tells you she’s experiencing violence in the home
Nikki McAdoo – Highlands Community Centres, Bowral
10.30-11.00 Morning tea/coffee*
11.00-12.00 Healthy lifestyle for the well woman
Diet and exercise and looking after yourself through regular checkups. Mignon Aistrope, Women’s Health Nurse, Wingecarribee Health Service
12.00 A Wise Women Café?? -If you can, stay behind for a chat about setting up regular coffee and talks sessions for women
Further enquiries – please call Jenny or Rebecca at the CTC
ph: 4885 2665.
Organised by the CTC@Robertson with thanks to Highlands Community Centres and Wingecarribee Health Service. The CTC would also like to acknowledge the kind support of RJ Mackey Real Estate with this event.
Mosaic pathway launch
31 August at 2 pm
Join us for the festive opening of Robertson's unique Mosaic Pathway, put together by the artist Celeste Coucke and a team of no less than 200 local volunteers! The pathway community arts project was made possible by grants from Regional Arts NSW and the Wingecarribee Shire Council.
Order of ceremonies (starting Thursday 31 August at 2 pm):
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opening speech by Val Mulcahy
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ribbon cutting ceremony
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a few words by project participant Denis Wilson
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performance by school choir
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tea & coffee at the CTC
Transport Expo at CTC@Robertson
Saturday 12 August 2006
Join us for our Transport Expo on Saturday 12 August 1-4pm! At the expo you will be able to...
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talk to Countrylink, CityRail, Berrima Buses, Taxis and Community Transport about what they offer and what you would like them to offer
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talk about footpaths and cycleways
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find out about car sharing and other innovative transport options
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pick up a free transport guide – designed especially for Robertson
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get your free Countrylink bus tickets and What’s on in Wollongong guide
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see a fabulous model train set including a real model steam train
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win a Flight Simulator
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enjoy Hot Spuds or Sausage Sizzle
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pick up free pens, rulers, stress trains and much more!
You can also download the newly printed Robertson Transport Guide as a pdf file (181 KB).
Join the film club
The Robertson Community Cinema is realising a long held dream to create a film club made up of Southern highlands residents. To find out more, check out the cinema/cafe subpage.
The 3 day workshop held on the 5, 6 and 7 of July by Sydney company Metroscreen bought together 12 individuals with skills ranging from scriptwriting to hair and makeup. The 2 short films that came out of this workshop were be screened at the Robertson Community Cinema short film night on the 29th of July.
MP3 player went to Burrawang
- results of first survey
The winner of the MP3 player in our Robertson-Wollongong Transport Survey draw was Mr Tony Little of Burrawang. Congratulations! Tony will be having his grandson explain how to use his new MP3 player.
Warm thanks for everyone who participated in this important survey. We are still looking for more feedback concerning transport, so please take time to read our earlier article about the project and get in touch! Survey forms to fill in and return to us are available for download here.
Robertson to Wollongong Survey Results
by Rebecca Price
It was with much interest and enthusiasm that the first survey results were tallied in the end of June. The outcome was quite surprising. Most of the surveys were completed by people who travel regularly to Wollongong. Of the surveys returned over half the respondees are going to down the coast for shopping. The bus timetable that we have now caters primarily for commuters.
There are no buses for parents that may want to see kids off to school and be back before they return home in the afternoon. The situation for university students is a bit more difficult as class times can vary so much, but their responses to the survey showed that the current bus timetables are not working well for them.
There also seems to be a need in Robertson to provide transport for high school children who go to schools down on the coast. We have not had many surveys returned by this section of the community but would like to explore it futher, so if you are going to school down the coast or have a child that does please contact us to discuss public transport options.
Aside from shopping the other main reasons the survey revealed for going to Wollongong or its surrounds are to visit friends or relatives, to work, for medical appointments and for entertainment. Over half the respondees use a car to travel with a third using a car and/or the bus, with the main reason for not using the bus being the unsuitability of the current timetable.
Half the surveys returned said they were not aware of the current timetable. The main suggestion for a more attractive bus service was more frequent buses and a more comfortable place to wait for the bus.
Jenny and I have had a meeting with Countrylink and they are been very interested in the results of the surveys and supportive of the projects methods and goals. We will be having a transport Expo on the 12 th of August that RailCorp and CountryLink will be attending. If you are interested in being a part of this Expo please contact Rebecca Price or Jenny Kena at 4885 2665.
School holiday activities at the CTC
in July 2006
Monday 10 July
Movie screening has been cancelled - apologies for any inconvenience!
Tuesday 11 July, 10am-1pm
Claymation workshop, ages 7 and up ($10)
Create fun fantasy characters with clay and film them in action! ($10)
Wednesday 12 July, 1-3pm
Spanish for kids, 6 years and older ($5)
Learn the basics with a Spanish speaking teacher, using a computer.
Thursday 13 July, 11am-3pm
Computer games on the big screen & computers ($4 for 2 hours or $6/day)
Supervised fun for over 7-year-olds.
Friday 14 July, 1-3pm
Craft for ages 5 and up ($5, includes materials)
Make lanterns to brighten up the winter nights!
Class sizes are limited so please drop in to the CTC or call 4885 2665 or email us to book into these workshops.
Robertson postcards
now available!
Beautiful, artistic and professionally printed Robertson postcards are now available from the CTC@Robertson and a number of Robertson-based businesses. Look out for these wonderful postcards, featuring the winning entries from the CTC's 2005 "Postcards from Robertson" photo competition. The pictures range from humble dairy cattle to dramatic sceneries and misty streetscapes, with a simple 'Robertson NSW' text and photographer's details on the reverse side. Card design is based on CTC's arts coordinator Judy Benjamin's original idea.
Seeking
your views
on transport
(Scroll down for downloadable surveys)
The CTC has been successful in obtaining funding for a Robertson village transport promotion and consultation project from the NSW Ministry of Transport Local and Community Transport Division.The project is in 2 parts. Part 1 is a promotion of existing transport services, in particular the Countrylink bus service to Wollongong for commuters. There will also be a guide distributed
detailing all of the existing transport options for Robertson residents including a guide to timetables.
Part 2 of the project involves consultation with groups and individuals in the community with special transport needs including seniors, young people, parents of young children, single car families and commuters living in Robertson and
surrounding areas. The views of the business community are also being sought, particularly in relation to people visiting Robertson.
It is hoped that the Robertson community will benefit by having more information about existing transport options and the opportunity to develop some innovative ideas to improve services.
For further information, or to make sure your views and ideas are included, please contact Jenny Kena or Rebecca Price at the CTC on 4885 2665.
We have created a number of survey forms to make it easier for you to give us your feedback. Please download a pdf form using the links below, print it out, fill in and return to the CTC. If you'd rather fill in a form on your computer screen, please send us an email and ask us to send you a word file of the survey of your choice.
Transport Survey for businesses (pdf 86 KB)
Transport Survey for general community (pdf file 61 KB)
Transport Survey for parents (pdf file 65 KB)
Transport Survey for the young (103 KB)
Robertson to Wollongong survey (pdf file 26 KB)
Join us for the Seniors' Week
activities (2nd - 9th April 2006)
Learn claymation, see a film, set up email addresses, find out how to build a free website (or 'blog') in minutes. Or have your photo taken with your grandchildren and try your hand at computer games! CTC offers a whole range of Seniors' Week activities - come and find out more, or download the program (182 KB pdf file). For more information about Seniors' Week events elsewhere in NSW, check out this website.
Drawing classes at the CTC
on Wednesday nights
Steven Fearnley's series of six still life drawing classes has just started, but there are still positions available if you would like to attend. For $10 a session they are well worth it! For bookings, please call or email the CTC.
The first class was an absolute delight with Stephen using philosophy, humour and historical examples to make his point. Steve guided us through a series of drawing exercises that tapped into the subconscious and activated the right side of the brain. The cafe served coffee and BYO wine which all agreed kept the creative juices flowing and amidst laughter, serious pencil sharpening and Steve's words of encouragement there were new friendships forged and submerged creativity resurfaced.
Click the photo to enlarge.
Invitation to afternoon tea
On Friday, 3 March, CTC@Robertson invites its friends, supporters and members of the local business community for a nice cup of afternoon tea or Vittoria coffee from 3-4pm. We are looking forward to telling you about the great community events that are coming up, as well as the business and IT services the CTC has to offer! Come and have a chat - for a list of the basic CTC business services and prices, please see the services subpage. Please read more about the CTC and its facilities, or download a brochure (pdf 187 KB).
New schedule
for Thursday nights
6 - 8.15 Jam session. All are welcome to bring instruments and music and be part of this casual jam session. open to all ages and levels of experience. come and be part of the our house band or just to sing along with us.
we will be forming a playlist for the 8.30 performance so come and get in on the show
7.30 - 8.30 Pizza dinner. A variety of gourmet pizza from the Pizzas in the mist. We call in the order at 7.30 for an 8pm feast. A great way to sample the huge range of delicious pizzas and support another local business. Bring $10 for pizza. The cafe will be open with drinks and desserts so come and have dinner with us and stay for the show.
The training room will be closed at 8.30 but the two cafe computers will remain available until 9.30 when the CTC closes. Cafe open from 6-9.30
8.30 - 9.30 Coffee house performance.
We dim the lights and grind the beans as the musicians take the floor. The show includes as many players as possible and of course a few big numbers from the house band. Come to our jam session and play in the show or just enjoy the scene with live music and friends.
2006 training program
available now
New Year, new courses! A training program for February-June 2006 has just come out with interesting and exciting courses from computer basics to advanced image editing, from MYOB to websites and podcasts! Please download the brochure and course schedule from the training subpage, or stop by at the centre for your printed copy of the training program. And sign up immediately to avoid missing out!
New opening hours in 2006
Please check out the new opening hours and manager and committee contacts from the contacts subpage!
Postcards from Robertson results
Prize Winners
First Prize:
Richard Jones
for Meadow Lane
(click image
for larger view)
Second Prize:
Harriet Goodall for
Bovine Inquisition II
Highly Commended:
John Miller: A Cold and Frosty Morning
Highly Commended:
Graeme Jones: Silk Screen
Highly Commended:
Rona Goold: Pizzas in the Mist
People’s Choice:
Ron Clemens: The Robertson Hut
More information about the postcard project coming up!
Postcards from Robertson
photo competition
How would you like to have your photographs of beautiful Robertson made into real postcards?
The theme of the 2005 Robertson Spring Festival Photo Competition is 'Postcards from Robertson'. Not only are fantastic prizes worth over $600 being offered from major sponsor Harvey Norman and Bunnings Moss Vale but this year the best photos will be made into postcards and sold by Robertson businesses.
Every entrant in the competition receives 20 free digital prints from Harvey Norman. Entrants also stand to win a professional Manfrotto tripod and a digital camera 'storm case' donated by Harvey Norman or a home hardware kit from Bunnings Moss Vale comprising of four powertools, including a cordless drill and electric sander.
Judging will be held in early October and entrants will be exhibited at the CTC@Robertson (58 – 60 Hoddle Street) as part of the Robertson Spring Festival 2005. The festival will attract many people to the town over 5 weekends in October with events, music, exhibitions and markets.
The competition is open to four categories: 11 years and under, 12 – 17 years, 18+ years and a new category for Professional Photographers.
Download and entry form here (pdf file 22 KB) or pick one up from Robertson businesses. Fill it in and bring your photo to the CTC@Robertson on disc/CD or as a print. And don’t forget to collect your voucher for 20 free digital prints.
Entries close Friday 23 rd September 2005 at 6pm.
For more information contact CTC@Robertson by phoning 4885 2665.
Bellydancing at the CTC
Come learn the ancient art of belly dancing, and discover some muscles you never knew you had! We are an informal, fun loving group of women who love to laugh, dance and celebrate the sisterhood. We have been gathering at the CTC since last year and will be starting another 6-week session on Tuesday 23rd August at 6pm. Classes run for an hour. We are charging $12 for the 6-week session. Wear a long skirt and scarves and jingles! For more information, please contact Deb on 4885 1185 or BJ on 0400449469.
Cinema screenings
for August-October
Cinema details for July-October are now available on the cinema & cafe subpage.
The CTC Cafe will be open before and after the film selling hot beverages and cake and serving BYO wine/beer.
Christmas in July
film screening for children
Sunday 10th July at 2pm
5 Children and It (PG)
Set in the English countryside during WW1, a group of children discover an ancient sand fairy who can grant them wishes. Based on the book by E. Nesbit, starring Eddie Izzard.
All tickets $5.
Robertson will be celebrating christmas in July with gusto this weekend, with the artists' guild presenting 'Handmade in the Highlands' at the Village Woodworks. We are even expecting a visit from the man in red himself before the screening of this holiday movie.
Gone with the Wind on 25 June
Movie of the month at CTC@Robertson is the Amercian Classic Gone with the Wind. Come and see the manipulative Scarlett and roguish Rhett Butler in a turbulent love affair in the Amercian South during the Civil War. Note the starting time 5 pm (June 25) - due to the length of the film we will have an intermission during which we'll be serving a hot supper. Tickets $10 (includes supper).
The CTC cafe will be open before and after the film selling hot beverages and cake and serving BYO wine/beer.
Tickets $8/$5 concession. The showing is a part of the CTC@Robertson Seniors Week program - all seniors' tickets for $5.
Use Your Imagination to interpret our theme 'The Spirit of Spring' for this year's CTC 'Springtime in Robertson' Photo Competition 
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