Wandong Public HallTHE WANDONG PUBLIC HALL Wandong Avenue, (PO Box 303) Wandong 3758 The Old Wandong Public Hall located in Wandong Avenue is operated by the Mitchell Shire Council and a committee of management: PRESIDENT: Christine Gordon VICE PRESIDENT: Allen Hall SECRETARY: Linda Martin-Chew TREASURER: David Moran The official re-opening following 2 years of renovations was held on Sunday 22nd April 2012 and included a street fete and entertainment. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
WANDONG PUBLIC HALL RATES Not-for-profit groups and casual hiring $ 20.00 per hour Private parties/ Groups for profit $ 30.00 per hour Fees Public Liability insurance for a single event $30.00 Cleaning can be arranged for $40.00 per hour For bookings information call Christine 0448 604 770 Originally built in 1902 the hall was first known as the Wandong Mechanics Institute and Free Library. A donation of timber from the Australian Seasoned Timber Company helped build the hall and it was the social hub of Wandong for many years with dances and gatherings on a regular basis. The hall celebrated it's centenary in 2002. The contacts for our current user groups are listed below, anyone interested in joining in please contact those involved or just come along to the hall on the day, they are there for more information. WHATS NEWS - MARCH 2025 The Wandong Public Hall built in 1902 is a very special place in our community. It has hosted many engagements, weddings, receptions, Art Shows, Australia Day Celebrations, birthdays, anniversary parties and many other events and even the occasional funeral service. Our regular user groups are always keen to have more people joining them and they are listed below.. The Craft Group meet every Monday, it's an informal group, bring along some lunch and an activity. There is always someone to help with crafty questions. The Lightwood Flats Book Club meet monthly - contact is Christine Cram Ph : 0458 238 270 Wandong Country Knitters meet monthly- contact is Coralee Souter Ph: 0479 163 548 Wandong Heathcote Junction Community Group meet monthly Ph: 0413 832 411 Happy Cat Yoga - Tuesday evenings 7 to 8 pm Ph Hannah 0468 397 426 CPR Training - 3rd Wednesday of the month Ph Louise 0409512526 contact @ehssol.com We are always in need of new members from the community who would like to assist in the care of the hall - ENQUIRIES to Christine 0448 604 770. To hire the hall please contact Christine for bookings or other information on 0448 604 770. Please leave a message or text for Christine to follow up. | WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc.
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Community Centre and Pavilion Casual Community Groups: $15 per hour Minimum 2 hours No Bond required but a public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Casual Hire $25 per hour 2 hour minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Bond at discretion of Booking Officer Evening After 6:00p.m $50 per hour.2 hours minimum A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond at discretion of Booking Officer. Monday to Thursday 6.00pm- 10.00pm. Weekend use: 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Bond $300 Noise must abate at 12am and grounds vacated by 1.30am. Please be considerate of neighbours when leaving A public liability insurance certificate must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be levied. Cleaning will be taken from bond at the rate of $40 per hour if premises not cleaned to the satisfaction of the Booking Officer. 24 hour period $500 A public liability Certificate of Currency must be produced or an insurance charge of $25 will be applicable Bond mandatory $150 for 3 hours hire Price includes GST.
SECURITY BONDS PrivateParties $300.00 Commercial Functions $500.00 21st Parties $350
Insurance $25 per booking if a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability of $5m is not supplied. This must be paid before collection of keys Cleaning: The Hirer may choose to have the centre cleaned after the event; costs will be taken from the Bond at $40per hour before refund. Please arrange prior to booking with Booking Officer. Where the hirer chooses to clean thecentre Bond will not be returned until the Booking Officer is satisfied the cleaning is acceptable. Where the cleaningfails to satisfy the Booking Officer a further charge for cleaning will be taken from the Bond at $40 per hour. Where aBond is not charged the hirer agrees to clean the centre to a satisfactory standard. If this does not occur a charge maybe made to the hirer.
THE WHOLE OF THE INSIDE OF THE CENTRE AND THE PLAYGROUND OUTSIDE IS A NO SMOKING AREA PLEASE ENSURE YOUR GUESTS ADHERE TO THIS LEGISLATED POLICY.
ANY CIGARETTE BUTTS MUST BE REMOVED BY HIRER AT END OF EVENT
The Centre is security alarmed including exiting from rear door from the inside.
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The Wandong Stadium is available for hire by ringing Mitchell Shire Council on 5734 6200 The Oval is also available for hire by contacting the council on (recreation@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
WHJ Sports & Community Centre Inc. Committee of Management President: Rob Telfer 5787 1061 AH Vice President: Brian Jones Secretary: Darlene Gunter 0418312762 Treasurer: Sue Marstaeller 5787 1520 BOOKING OFFICER: Darlene Gunter 0418312762
Users of the Centre & L B Davern Reserve Wandong Junior Football Club Wandong Auskick Wandong Netball Club Wandong Tennis Club Wandong Playgroup Wandong Primary School Kilmore &District Adult Riding Club WHJ Neighbourhood Watch Mitchell Agility Dog Club Standard Bred Riding Group Milo Cricket WHJCG Wallan Wandong Lions Club
WHAT’S ON AT THE CENTRE Playgroup 9.30-11.30am on Tuesday Maternal & Child Health on Thursday ring 5787 1636 at the PreSchool
In2Quilting with Faye & Katrina ring 0427 967 586 monthly |
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Oval Bookings, Stadium bookings and enquiries - Mitchell Shire Council Recreation and Open Space unit ph. 5734 6200