From a medieval village to kombis on the beach, the Mid Coast region is set to have a spectacular line up of events for the next several months after council approved round one of its 2021 Event Sponsorship Program.
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While not all of the 10 events that applied were approved nor did all those approved get the full amount requested, MidCoast Council unanimously adopted the recommendation to fund $64,750 of the $71,700 sought. The motion also included the 10 events previously approved for 2020 that were cancelled or postponed due to COVID.
The following events were approved:
- Manning River Dragon Boats - $1500
- Medieval Music and Meat Festival - $2500 (new event for Gloucester)
- Bulahdelah Show - $10,000
- Wingham Akoostik Music Festival - $9000
- Old Bar Beach Festival - $9,000
- Taree Show - $6,000
The following events were approved for a transfer of funds from 2020:
- All Abilities Kids Triathlon - $600
- Stroud Road Spring Bash n Bang - $500
- GLPD Dragon Boat Regatta - $650
- Gloucester HS Tri Challenge - $1000
- Taree Summer Regatta - $2000
- The Great Lakes Food Trail - $2000
- Myall River Festival - $5000
- Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge - $6000
- Lakeside Music Festival - $8000
- Stroud Rodeo and Campdraft - $5000
A special report was included in the motion about the Naked and Nude Art Prize (Manning Art Gallery) application for $5000 that was previous given as a council donation. Councillor Len Roberts asked for this to be an ongoing donation without the required annual application.
Anne Keen
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
Anne has been a journalist with the ACM (Australia Community Media) since 2016. She primarily works at the Gloucester Advocate but also contributes to the Manning River Times.
