Castlemaine State Festival 2009
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ABOUT CASTLEMAINE AND MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE
Castlemaine is a city of 8,000 people, the main hub of Mount Alexander Shire in regional Victoria. Always known as a leading arts centre, over the last couple of years Castlemaine has recently taken centre stage tackling greenhouse issues. With a strong national reputation now for its environmental commitments as well as its creative artistic talents, and a growing number of innovative projects in community strengthening, Mount Alexander Shire is working to create a community that will be sustainable now and into the future.
Castlemaine has the warmth and friendliness of a country town, a place where the sense of belonging is strong. It is a vibrant place of both individuality and a strong sense of community. Creativity and diversity are celebrated and ideas and projects are shared across the many community groups and stakeholders. The community both honours the past and looks to the future. It is a place where artists flourish, where the gold rush heritage is treasured, and where leading edge initiatives in environmental sustainability are championed.
Castlemaine has the warmth and friendliness of a country town, a place where the sense of belonging is strong. It is a vibrant place of both individuality and a strong sense of community. Creativity and diversity are celebrated and ideas and projects are shared across the many community groups and stakeholders. The community both honours the past and looks to the future. It is a place where artists flourish, where the gold rush heritage is treasured, and where leading edge initiatives in environmental sustainability are championed.
Sustainability On Show
Look out for the Carbon Cop as he stilt-walks his beat throughout the Festival! Armed with batons, a big smile and a tut tut frown, his mission is to create carbon awareness and fun and happiness.
Be prepared - he will be asking people their favourite carbon songs---like "She'll be Carbon round the Mountain"…….
Carbon Cop has a lot to say about waste, saving energy, local food and having fun! Watch out for his rulings throughout this website.
Team Henderson, alias Carbon Cop, is a renowned entertainer and educator from local Taradale. Team is a Facilitator of Fun, Minister of Delight, Juggler, clown, musician, stiltwalker, song-writer, and teacher. He is particularly fascinated with chemistry--especially carbon, and all its isotopes--like diamonds and graphite. http://www.teamhenderson.com.au/
Be prepared -
Team Henderson, alias Carbon Cop, is a renowned entertainer and educator from local Taradale. Team is a Facilitator of Fun, Minister of Delight, Juggler, clown, musician, stiltwalker, song-
Carbon Cop on a Mission!
Take a ride around the block or a longer “tourist ride” on the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Trishaw. Hail the Trisahaw out front of the Market Building or flag it down from the footpath if you see it empty. Enjoy Castlemaine with your friendly MASG guide and be proud that you are treading lightly on the planet. All proceeds to MASG. http://masg.org.au
Carbon Free travel !
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group is offering Bike Hire during the Festival. Bikes will be available from the MASG Office on the corner of Barker and Templeton Streets every day of the Festival from 10am to 12pm. You will be personally matched with your bike and helmet.
A great way to get around the venues, have some exercise, and then go and indulge in the wonderful local food.
Enquiries to MASG on 03 54706978 or info@masg.org.au
A great way to get around the venues, have some exercise, and then go and indulge in the wonderful local food.
Enquiries to MASG on 03 54706978 or info@masg.org.au
Carbon Free bike hire
Maldon's Barry Murfett is almost at the end of a year long project to convert his 1986 BMW to full electric. The decision to convert was made after Barry realised that his greatest emission contributor was his daily commute to Castlemaine and going electric was the only way this could be brought down to near zero. Barry will have his beloved car on show and be happy to chat at the Don KRC Garden Party at The Botanical Gardens Sunday April 5th . Look out for the lightning bolt sign
Wash Against Waste is an environmentally friendly alternative to “disposable” crockery and cutlery that reduces waste, is easy to use, hygienic and saves money. See the Trailer in operation at the Don KRC Garden Party at The Botanical Gardens on Sunday April 5th.
A Mount Alexander Sustainability Group initiative. http://masg.org.au
A Mount Alexander Sustainability Group initiative. http://masg.org.au
Home Made electric car
Wash Against Waste Trailer
For information & products to help you make your everyday life more sustainable & have less of an impact on our environment drop into the Down To Earth Store at 227 Barker St, Castlemaine
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 10am- 1pm (ph 5472 5032)
or visit http://ww.thedowntoearthstore.com.au
Open Mon-
The Down To Earth Store
MASG Information Stall
Here you can find food from local growers – fresh, healthy, bio dynamic and organic. The Food Garden also offers Food Boxes, a home delivered selection of produce and “in season” fruit and vegetables. Reduces the food miles of your food even further because you can order on-line and your box travels with other orders! The Food Garden is at 61 Main Road, Campbells Creek www.foodgarden.com.au
Growing your own vegetables is one of the most effective ways of reducing your carbon footprint, as well as nurturing the soul, great exercise, and excellent for the health of your family. The Food Garden runs a Produce Exchange on the first Saturday of each month, on their front verandah. Friends, and home gardeners from around the area bring their garden bounty to share with others. No money changes hands. You bring your produce, place it on the shared tables, and then take what you believe is fair value for your produce. The Food Garden is at 61 Main Road, Campbells Creek http://ww.foodgarden.com.au
The Food Garden
Produce Exchange
The rich tones of the Sustainable Piano will ring out across Mostyn Street during the Festival. A roster of pianists and other instrumentalists will be performing to delight Festival visitors as they move between venues or visit local shops. You will find the piano opposite the Market building in Moyston Street.
Donations to MASG http://masg.org.au
Donations to MASG http://masg.org.au
The Sustainable piano
The low energy solar display home at 19 Midland Highway Campbells Creek is open for free public viewing on
Saturday 4th April - 11 am – 3 pm
Sunday 5 th April - 11 am- 3 pm
Sunday 5
Further information at http://masg.org.au/?page_id=1013
Solar display home
Focus on Community is a website presentation of small, local grassroots community development projects aimed to strengthen and empower communities. Many of these projects were developed around a visual or performing arts theme. Many had sustainability as a key theme. In various ways they are all about creating community sustainability through the weaving together of social, cultural, environmental and economic elements of how we live. Visit http://www.focusoncommunity.org/index.html
