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GG Buzz - Issue 14



 
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GG BUZZ - ISSUE 14

Welcome to GG Buzz ...

 

As spring segway's swiftly into the festive season things have been very busy here at Go Geraldine with several projects on the go, including the Great Geraldine Photography Competition, The Geraldine Visitor Signs Project as well as support and preparation for a number of upcoming events.

The town is starting to take on that seasonal buzz with people bustling around the enjoying all that we have to offer.  Here's hoping you are busy but still able to enjoy the sun as it shines on our great wee town!



If you have a topic of interest, or news to share, please email Janene at info@gogeraldine.co.nz using the title "GG Buzz".  Janene will ensure your item is included in the next issue.  Let us know what you think - this is your news sheet so help us to keep it interesting!

Member News


South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce drops in to B@6: The GG team were thrilled to welcome Wendy Smith and Di Hay, of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce , to the most recent Business at Six networking event held at the Geraldine Kindergarten at the beginning of November.  Wendy and Di talked about the many benefits that Chamber membership offers and would be keen to have a chat to any GG members who are interested in finding out more.

Riding the airwaves: You may have noticed that Geraldine has been featuring more prominently on local PORT FM radio recently - from advert placements and live on-air cross-overs in the week leading up to the Arts and Plants Festival and also for the upcoming Christmas Parade.  Go Geraldine has been working closely with PORT FM to develop these promotional opportunities and hopes to be doing more of this in 2016.  Go Geraldine also hosts a regular 'Events happening in Town' slot on a Tuesday morning at 10.40 am - let Janene know if you have any news to share.

A picture paints a thousand words:  The Great Geraldine Photography Competition is now up and running with 5 different categories and great prizes from our generous sponsors; Stonebridge, Geraldine News, Orchard Café and Farmshop and Royal India Restaurant.

The aim of the competition is the raise the profile of Geraldine, its attractions and activities over the summer season and also to ultimately gain a good library of images that will be used for promotional purposes in the future, including the update of the Go Geraldine website - the online window to our lovely town.
 
  Information Centre Official Opening: The management of Kiwi Country and the Timaru District Council are hosting an official opening of the new Visitor Information Centre located in the Kiwi Country complex on Talbot St.  The opening will take place on Tuesday 7th December and all are welcome to attend. Click here for a copy of the invitation.    

Geraldine Visitor Signs Project: Go Geraldine has recently been working with representatives from the Community Board, Timaru District Council, Geraldine High School and members of the local community to develop the concept of visitor information signs to be located around the town to inform visitors of our attractions and activities.  This has been a wonderfully collaborative project, with the next stage being the launch of a design competition to entice designers to submit their original designs of how the signs might look.   Great cash prizes have been generously donated by the Village Inn, Kiwi Holiday Park, Fresh Choice Geraldine and Four Peaks Health.  Once the design competition has been launched please support it by spreading the word and encouraging would-be designers to get creative! 

 

Events Around Town
 

Events Geraldine: Make sure you are in the know about all the events coming up by checking out the Events Geraldine Facebook page. 

Spring Events Success:  Both Geraldine Summer Fete and the Arts and Plants Festival's enjoyed fine weather, big crowds and plenty of fun during their 2015 events.  Go Geraldine would like to extend a big congratulations to the hard working committees who make these events happen. 

Go Geraldine Christmas Parade:  The parade will be held on Friday 4th December, with lots of pre-parade entertainment on the Village Green for the kids and post-parade music for the parents!  Make sure you have the finishing touches on your floats and your festive outfit at the ready.  The float to watch for this year will be from Totally Locally , who are officially launching themselves at the parade!
  
 The Pioneer comes to town: Is your business ready to welcome the mountain bikers from around the country on the last weekend of January 2016? Geraldine is set to become a Race Village for 24 hours and plays host as the official starting point of The Pioneer Mountain Bike Race.  More information will follow soon as we work together as a town to roll out the welcome carpet!

McKenzie Lifestyle Village Official Opening:  Go Geraldine members, McKenzie Lifestyle Village, are holding a grand opening weekend on 28th and 29th November to celebrate the completion of the Leisure Centre.  Make sure you get along to the public open day on Sunday 29th, to check out this modern complex tucked away and yet right in the heart of Geraldine. 

When completed, the final investment into the Village will have topped $70 million and the new residents could contribute to a population increase in the town of between 5-10%.  How will your business benefit from new customers?

Twilight Market:  The Geraldine Farmers Market is hosting a Twilight Market on Wednesday 23rd December with entertainment throughout the town plus horse and cart rides available.  This will be a really festive event and  it is great to see the retail businesses already lining up to support the event.  This could be the start of an annual Christmas shopping night in Geraldine! 

Christmas deals for your staff:  Go Geraldine has recently shared information about some great seasonal deals some of our members who have corporate and staff gift ideas.  You are most welcome to send in any deal you want to share with members and this will be sent out to all on our mailing list.  In the meantime, if you looking for gifts, check out these deals from Fresh Choice Geraldine  and Barker's of Geraldine.

 
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