EVENTS DIARY » 2009» February

Toast Masters public speaking workshop

Learn how to conﬁdently communicate your ideas and information clearly and persuasively in front of a group.

This workshop is designed for those who currently have little or no experience in public speaking and those that
want an opportunity to improve their skills in this area.

Presented in a relaxed and friendly environment, you will learn to communicate your ideas clearly and conﬁdently to a group.

WHAT DOES IT COVER?
• Controlling nerves and dealing with common fears
• Planning and structuring a presentation
• The use of body language, voice and tone
• Choosing and using the right aids to improve your
presentation
• Creating a conﬁdent impression

Come along to this fun and informative event and support a local community group. Any proﬁts from this event will go to Toastmasters, Margaret River.

When: Thursday 19th March 2009
What Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Where: Uniting Church Social Room
60 Tingle Ave
Margaret River
Cost: $25 – includes morning tea
and lunch.
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Manjimup Truffle Affaire

Season Opening Gala Celebration
Six course long table gourmet truffle luncheon with award winning Truffle Hill wines matched to each course.
~ Welcoming of the truffle ceremony
~ Win a truffle competition
~ Truffle dog demonstration
~ Entertainment
~Truffle gourmet product & wine tastings
~ Celebrity Master of Ceremonies
When:
Saturday, 30th May & Sunday 31st May, 2009.
10.00am - Tea & coffee on arrival
10.45am - Welcoming of the truffle ceremony
11.15am - Win a truffle competition
11.45am - Truffle dog demonstration
12.30 - 4.30pm - Long table gourmet luncheon
Cost: $195.00 per person
Where: The Wine & Truffle Co - Gourmet Cafe
(Sat & Sun) Seven Day Road, Manjimup
Bookings: cafe@wineandtruffle.com.au or (08) 9777 2474
(Sat & Sun) Please make your reservation and full payment
by Tuesday 31st March. Seats are limited.
Dress: Smart Casual
Accommodation will be scarce, so we suggest you book early.
Accommodation

Monster auction for bushfire appeal

The Augusta - Margaret River State Emergency Service in conjunction with the Bush Fire Brigades, Lions, Rotary, Apex, Chamber of Commerce, Shire and Margaret River Football Club have decided to host a “Monster Charity Auction” to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 28 at 3pm at the Margaret River Football Club.

You are invited to participate by donating goods or services for the auction.

All donations will be acknowledged prior to and during the auction.

If you would like to help, please contact Rob Lewis from the SES on 9758 8081 or rlew0757@gmail.com

Cologne chamber orchestra concert

A rare opportunity to experience one of Germany’s finest ensembles playing in Busselton.

The Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra will perform:

Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
Bach - Concerto in D Minor for Oboe and Orchestra BWV 1060
Tchaikovsky - “Elegie” for String Orchestra
Paganini - “Moses-Variations” for Violoncello and Orchestra
Pachelbel - Canon for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo

on Monday, 23rd of February 2009 at 8 p.m. in St. Mary’s Family Centre in Busselton

Tickets are available at: Callows Corner News, 87 Queen Street, Busselton Ph 9752 1240 and St.Mary’s Family Centre, Corner Queen & Albert Streets, Ph 9754 3775 and at St. Mary’s Family Centre one hour prior to the concert from 7 p.m.

The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra (Junge Philharmonie Köln) was founded in 1972.
Its membership is mainly composed of graduates of the most important German conservatories who, upon finishing their studies, wish to experience the reality of a practical musical life playing chamber music and symphonic repertoire at a high level before furthering their careers as soloists or as members of full-time professional orchestras.

The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra is, in essence, a chamber orchestra comprised of soloists, which expands several times a year to a full symphony orchestra.

The Orchestra is self-managed and is one of the very few groups in Germany to operate entirely without subsidy - these days very unusual.

Its aim is to inspire people who may not necessarily have come into contact with classical music before. With this in mind the group has, over the years, developed its own highly individual style of interpretation - engaging and direct while still remaining true to the intentions of the composer.

Another peculiarity is without doubt the cosmopolitan nature of the Orchestra. Since 1990 players from over 50 nations have found their musical home there. Communication has never been a problem - music is a language understood in all countries.