Welcome To Thorpy News
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"Thorpdale Community News" is the print voice of Thorpdale, a very small township in the beautiful rolling hills of the Strzelecki Ranges in West Gippsland, Victoria. We grow the most magnificent range of potatoes, as well as cabbages, onions, sheep and now apples in the country ... and field the friendliest people! This newsletter commenced at the Primary School in June 1994 in A5 format, growing to the 36-40 page A4 publication it is today. We print in-house on a magnificent new printer which not only folds but staples as well. This has come about because of the community of Thorpdale! They got together and raised the funds - a group effort indeed. Half of the cost was by private donations and a fund-raising evening held at the Travellers Rest Hotel and the other half was a magnficent grant from the Thorpdale Potato Festival Committee. We applied for this grant with fingers, toes, eyes and everything else crossed and, 'lo and behold', they gave us our wish! So, we have exchanged the publications hand-folding for a wonderful new printer that not only delivers beautiful colour printing but also folds and staples. We still have to insert our subscribers' copies into the envelopes, but that task is a lot less onerous. We do have a lot less gossip time, though! We'd like to hear what you like (or dislike) about this website and Thorpy News itself, so visit our Guestbook and post a comment. Perhaps you'd like to comment on a name change for the paper? - `Is it time to change the name to Thorpy News? Constructive criticism never hurts, although compliments are really great too! To ensure you don't miss a deadline for submitting that all important hatches/matches or despatches story, we have listed deadline reminders on our Calendar page and we would be happy to hear of more events you think should be shared - just email through via the Contact Us page. Should you wish to subscribe to this newsletter and have a hard copy mailed to you every publication date (excluding January and April), the cost is $15, which goes a (very) small way to covering the postage. Just use the Contact Us page providing your name and postal address - and an invoice will be sent with the first issue. Likewise, potential advertisers are welcomed with open arms - every bit helps fund this vital and much enjoyed community newsletter; our rates are exceptionally cost-effective and our readership is wider than you would think. Advertisers & SponsorsWe are indebted to our local businesses, who have supported us over the years and have allowed us to grow and increase our circulation. We actively encourage you to utilise their services whenever you can. Sponsorship by cost-effective advertising is always welcome, so please contact the Editor for details. |
| Thorpy News Crew:Editor:
Treasurer: Team:
Proofreaders : Lynne Willis BrendaJenkins Natasha Hammond
Advertisers & Sponsors3RRR-FM Radio Darren Farrell Contracting |
