Photo opportunity:
Who:City of Ballarat Portfolio Councillor for Destination and Connections Samantha McIntosh with a representative from UFS Dispensaries and Trevor Miller from Ollie’s Lollies
What:Preparations for 2012 The Courier Begonia Parade underway and last chance to register
Where:Ollie’s Lollies, 1820 Sturt Street, Alfredton
When:Tomorrow, Tuesday 7 February at 11am
UFS dispensaries have partnered with Ollie’s Lollies to prepare a float for the 2012 The Courier Begonia Parade as part of the ‘floating synergies’ initiative.
In keeping with the ‘Fairytales’ theme of this year’s parade the Ollie’s Lollies float will be based on the classic story of Hansel and Gretel and will feature a huge gingerbread house designed by master float builder Clayton Edwards.
Ollie’s Lollies is the newest Business Unit of McCallum Industries, an Australian Disability Enterprise offering supported employment opportunities for people with a disability and is a member of the McCallum Group. A wide range of confectionery is packed on site under the Ollie’s Lollies brand and is distributed to retail outlets in the Ballarat region as well as via honesty boxes in offices, clubs etc.
UFS Dispensaries have been operating in Ballarat since 1888, servicing the needs of members and the community at large. UFS Dispensaries is a not-for-profit, community based organisation running fifteen pharmacies, two pharmacy depots, three Medical Centres, a gift shop, a well-being centre and a pilates and yoga studio throughout western Victoria.
Registrations for 2012 The Courier Begonia Parade close this Friday 10 February.
Following on from the popular introduction of the award categories in 2011, the Mayor’s Choice, Best Schools Entry, Best Community Entry, Best Business Entry and Best Musical Entry (new category) awards, awards will again be presented in 2012.
The 60th anniversary of the Ballarat Begonia Festival will be held from 10 -12 March, 2012. The Courier Begonia Parade will take place on Monday 13 March at 11am along Wendouree Parade.
To register interest in The Courier Begonia Parade please contact 0438 671 809 or download the registration forms from www.ballaratbegoniafestival.com
For more information on the Ballarat Begonia Festival call 1800 656 374 or visit www.ballaratbegoniafestival.com