MVB Bulletin # 50 Dec 24 2012
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
As I write this bulletin on Christmas eve I cant help but think I should be out partying instead but I would hate to think you missed an event or two because I was too slack to get the bulletin out! And anyway as always we continue to have heaps of fun - don't miss out - this is a busy time for the club - follow one of the links to an event that appeals and hit the Join button!
Welcome to...
David Amery our newest member who joined MVB this week.
Since the last Bulletin....
Six members enjoyed a delightful stroll on the 9km White Box track at Chiltern led by Tracey Barkley.
After the walk a committee meeting was held at Honeyeater Picnic area - you can view the minutes of the meeting on the website here
On Thursday 20th another delightful and longer evening paddle on the Murray was led by Jan Douglas and as usual was followed by a bbq at Noreuil Park
Whats On, Dec 25 to Jan 3
Sun Dec 30 Easy Day Walk
Exploring The Giant's Playground
Join Hans for this superb 10km walk in Mt Buffalo National Park - full details here
Sun Dec 30 Dec Dragon Boat Paddling
Join Clare for this fun activity full details here
Tues Jan 1 Easy evening walk up Nail Can Hill
Kick off the new year with some great exercise.
Starting from Morninside Place in Albury this event will be led by Claire Sandford
Wed Jan 2 Easy Abseiling at Albury Quarry
This event will be led by Neil Brown
Thurs Jan 3 Beginner and Intermediate Canoe Safety
If youve been wanting to give canoeing a try or need to brush up on skills this is the ideal opportunity as the club has been funded to offer a series of canoe safety and technique training sessions.
Dave from Murray River Canoe Hire will get you up and paddling safely if you are a beginner or improve your technique and reinforce safety procedures if youve paddled before.
Sat January 5 - Intermediate Abseiling with Neil Brown at the Rock
A small group of hardy abseilers pioneered the club abseiling activities at the Rock in 2012 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience - here is another chance to jump on board and feel the buzz as you descend the cliff face.
Sun Jan 6 Dec Dragon Boat paddling
Join Clare for another opportunity to experience this fun activity
Events Wish List
We've established a page on the website where you can add comments about locations or activities that you have always wanted to visit or revisit so that others in the club can get inspired. You dont have to commit to being a leader but your ideas may inspire others to offer their services to lead such a trip. Check it out here or look for Events Wish List under the Program menu.
Media King Publicity
Today I received this letter from Jessica Sevil at the Albury Visitor Information Centre
"Recently members of Murray Valley Bushwalkers assisted a local film group gain footage of hikers walking through bushland and an energetic group partaking in abseiling and a canoeing event.
This footage was taken on our behalf (AlburyCity Tourism Team) as we were updating our promotional DVD shown at the Visitor Centre. Programmed to loop, the DVD highlights key interests of Albury including: Albury Botanic Gardens, Albury CBD, Albury’s Heritage Walk (new), Albury’s Library Museum/Art Gallery and Albury’s Active Options (new).
Footage gained through your assistance is featured within the section Albury’s Active Options which successfully highlights the diversity of activities on offer for those living in Albury as well as visitors.
I would like to sincerely thank all those involved and the cooperation shown to the film crew. Neil and Kylie had other praise for the help and wilingness shown to them during filming. The updated DVD is now being shown at the Visitor Centre so I invite you to drop in one day and watch your organisation in action."
I wish all Murray Valley Bushwalkers and their families and friends a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New year
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 49 Dec 18 2012
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
With Christmas approaching we continue to have heaps of fun - don't miss out - follow one of the links to an event that appeals and hit the Join button!
Welcome to...
Zoe Mason our newest member who will join the Thursday evening paddle this week.
Funding Success!
Im thrilled to announce that we have been successful in the most recent round of Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development Country Action Grants Scheme. The $2000 provided is targeting first aid, canoe safety and leadership skills training for our members. We will be offering opportunites for members to take advantage of this funding to upgrade their skills and knowledge at no personal cost to help reinforce an ethos of safe outdoor recreation in our club.
Since the last Bulletin....
Last week was full on with a huge number of great events - click on any of the photos below to see a slideshow of that activity.
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A traverse of the Baranduda range the hard way on Tues Dec 11 by a couple of ageing MVB wannabe heroes and a dog!
A delightful evening Walk on Nail Can Hill on Dec 12 was led by Peter Presutti
This was followed by the Xmas BBQ at Hans and Sumiko's place in perfect weather and environment.
Another great paddle led by Jan Douglas was held on Thursday 13th December with a huge 21 participants including six visitors. Not to mention the welcoming party of buff footballers from Mitta at the finish!
Some of the lucky paddlers out front saw not just one but two platypus - by the way what is the plural form of platypus? - Ive been thinking alound about this and decided I better not go there in this bulletin as this email might end up in your junk mail folder!
On Sunday Dec 16 six members enjoyed a fantastic 20km mountain Bike ride in the Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park led by Peter Presutti
Two more events scheduled on Saturday Dec 15 were cancelled due to the wet weather - a bicycle ride over the new bridge at Sandy Creek by Tracey and the Smoko day walk by Hans - no doubt these events will be rescheduled - by the way we had 35mm of liquid gold at Baranduda and thats cause for celebration in itself this time of the year.
And finally...
A Bravehearts on the Murray Dragonboat training session was held on Sunday arvo.
Phew what a fantastic week it was!
Whats On, Dec 18 to Dec 25
Wed Dec 19 Easy Evening Walk Whitebox Track
Join us for this superb 8km after work easy walk in Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park - this is one of my favorite walks - I was part of the Friends of Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park team that designed and implemented this walk in the 1980s
Thurs 20 Dec Easy After Work Canoe the Murray
It was amazing seeing a huge flotilla of 21 MVB canoeists heading down the river last week. This week we are going to start from Lower Mungabareena giving us a longer paddle - book in early so as not to miss out.
Sat 22 Dec Easy Day Walk The Devil's Playground Mt Buffalo
Another opportunity to join Hans Kaspers in sharing his passion for Mt Buffalo - nobody knows Mt Buffalo walking tracks and flora better than Hans does!
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Events Wish List
We've established a page on the website where you can add comments about locations or activities that you have always wanted to visit or revisit so that others in the club can get inspired. You dont have to commit to being a leader but your ideas may inspire others to offer their services to lead such a trip. Check it out here or look for Events Wish List under the Program menu.
Committee Meeting
Minutes of the last committee meeting (number 7)are now available on the website here
As a quorum of the committee will be walking the White Box track after work on Wed we have decided to meet in the forest after the walk. As always if you have any issues you wish to have addressed contact any of the committee members
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 48 Dec 11 2012
MVB on the Murray, in the bush, camping out, down a cliff, on your bike and just socialising.
With five events on this week....
When too much fun is not enough - you know its time to join MVB!
Since the last Bulletin....
Really you should have joined us for ....
The Back Wall at Mt Buffalo Dec 9
Tracey Barkley led a group of 10 members on this fabulous walk last Sunday - many of us had not done this walk before and the spectacular scenery, superb wildflowers and great company made this one of the classic walks for 2012
Canoeing on the Murray Dec 6
Another great paddle once again led by Jan Douglas was had on Thursday 6th December with 10 participants including our annual visitors Gary and Marike from Canada. The image below is a screen grab from Google Earth showing the route on the Murray from the Waterworks to Willow Bend Reserve (aka Donkey Farm)
An afternoon of Abseiling Dec 9
3 members enjoyed another fun afternoon of abseiling at the Albury quarry with Neil Brown. In January Neil will be offering some more abseiling activities at The Rock near Wagga which is a more challenging descent for those who have graduated beyond the beginner stage.
Whats On, Dec 10 to Dec 17
Wednesday Dec 12 Xmas Easy Walk and BBQ
Join us for an after work easy Nail Can Hill walk followed by a bbq and xmas festivities at Hans place in Albury
Thursday 13 Dec After Work Canoe the Murray
Another hot Thursday coming up so join us for another cool refreshing paddle after work on the Murray River - but you better be quick as this event is filling up fast with 12 paddlers already booked in!
Saturday Dec 15 Smoko Circuit medium/hard day walk
Hans is running the Smoko circuit day walk which will be spiced with geocaching experiences as usual!
Full details here
Sunday Dec 16 there are two events on
Easy 20km Chiltern Forest Mountain Bike ride
Peter Presutti is leading this event - if you haven't ridden for a while this is a great opportunity to get those wheels rolling again!
full details here
Dragon Boat training with BraveHearts on the Murray
Claire Sandford is offering another fun Dragon Boat training event with the Bravehearts on the Murray
full details here
Committee Meeting
Minutes of the last committee meeting (number 7)are now available on the website here
The meeting to be held this week has been held over until next and as always if you have any issues you wish to have addressed contact any of the committee members
Tony Marsh
President
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
MVB Bulletin # 47 Dec 3 2012
MVB on the Murray, in the bush,camping out, down a cliff, on your bike and socialising. Check out the many varied activities that the club offers.
Whats On, Dec 3 to Dec 10
Thursday 6 Dec After Work Canoe the Murray
What better way to relax after work join us for a paddle on the Murray River full details here - choose the Join link to come on board for this paddle and bbq.
Jan Douglas will be leading the fourth paddle for the season starting at Doctors point and finishing at Noreuil Park. Meet at the boat ramp at Noreuil Park at 5.30pm. There will be a BBQ afterwards cost $3. Bring a salad to share and enjoy the company of your fellow paddlers after canoeing on the river. If you are coming please let Tony know in plenty of time to organise transport and also if you are or are not staying for the bbq for catering purposes.
Saturday Dec 8 Easy Day walk Back Wall Mt Buffalo
Join Tracey for an easy 10 km walk out to the beautiful area of the Back Wall at Mt Buffalo. full details here
Sunday Dec 9 Easy Abseil at the Albury Quarry
Looking for some excitement on a Sunday arvo? then join Neil for a blast at the Albury Quarry - there is a guaranteed adrenalin rush in this really safe and professionally led thrilling activity.
full details here - click the photo to go to Neil's fantastic new website
Upcoming Events
Xmas Easy Walk and BBQ
Join Hans for an after work easy Nail Can Hill walk on Wed Dec 12 followed by a bbq and festivities at Hans place in Albury
Promotion of Club Activities
We have agreed to participate in a couple of photo and video capture sessions during a few club events for the purposes of promoting outdoor activities in general on the Albury city Council website. This is to be conducted by Kylie King from the local media group MediaKing.
Thanks to Nicole Stephens from the MVB committee for liasing with Kylie King to make this happen.
Update: Photos and videos have now been taken and the club looks forward to being promoted on the Albury City Council website.
Since the last Bulletin....
Nail Can Hill Evening Walk
Hans led a group of 7 members and two guests (from Germany) set out on an evening walk under the watchful eyes of the two media people. At various scenic spots our walk was filmed. (sometimes with some special preparations). The walk was partly along the 4wd tracks, mountain bike tracks, and a walking track.
Canoeing on the Murray
What a fantastic paddle the club had on Thursday 29 November with 14 participants along for the "ride" This was another highly successful after work paddle on a hot late spring evening - this event started at the Waterworks and finished at Donkey Farm. This is one of our favorite sections of the river. Dave the Canoe Guy advised us to be wary of snags and fast flowing water in the vicinity of Mungabareena. All arrived safely and a dozen of us enjoyed a post paddle bbq. Click the photo for more pics of this event.
An afternoon of Abseiling
3 members & 4 visitors enjoyed an afternoon of abseiling at the Albury quarry with Neil Brown. Click on the photo to check it out.
Committee Meeting
Next committee meeting will be held in December at a venue and time to suit - more details in the next bulletin but if you have any issues you wish to have addressed contact any of the committee members
