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09
Oct
2014
Healesville Ladies Probus Club Visit
Having the ladies of Healesville Ladies Probus Club visit the garden on Tuesday 7th of October, was a total delight. As the ladies were getting out of their cars, Melone, the family dog was there to greet them. He was so excited, with lots of pats coming his way and kind... more
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03
Oct
2014
Wallingford Open Garden - Sat 18th and Sun 19th October
Busy, busy, busy, like bees collecting pollen for their hives, we too are working diligently to create a garden fit for your visit on the weekend of the 18th and 19th of October. Unpredictable spring showers and warm sunshine are also doing their bit with buds and new shoots soaking... more
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11
Sep
2014
GRB-Pakenham Garden Show
I am finding this weird communication of emails extremely useful these days and as I was checking my emails I noticed Lyndi’s name popping up. That means a Garden Show might be in order, so my ears were instantly pricked, and yes one was planned for September and to my... more
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11
Sep
2014
Little Ray - The Gentle One
It was a sad day at Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge yesterday when we had to make that most difficult decision. I had been treating Little Ray for what I thought was a foot problem, but when Brett our local vet turned him over we were surprised to see a huge tumour... more
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11
Sep
2014
Off Road Racing Event At Moyston
On Saturday 6th September, 2014 at Moyston, Western Victoria was visited by an entourage of enthusiastic Off Road Buggy race competitors as they found their way to the Moyston race track. This annual event held by the Geelong Off Road Buggy Association (GORBA), ran safely and efficiently, being both a club day... more
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08
Sep
2014
Thank You Jill Sheffield
It never ceases to amaze me how thoughtful and generous people are. A lovely woman, Jill Sheffield, recently contacted me wondering if Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge would have a use for a desk, office chair and some mugs. I think Jill may have been looking at Gill’s website and noticed our... more
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08
Sep
2014
Activity Room Update
A huge load of bricks arrived the other day, about 2,000 in total. How exciting!! Beautiful old, red, flat bricks! Now, with the donated bricks and this load we will have enough to cover the floor of the activity room, it will look superb. Joel, our bricklayer, is doing his... more
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27
Aug
2014
See Gill's Quilt at the Healesville Library
See Gill’s Quilt at the Healesville Library Gill’s Winning Memory Quilt will be on display at the Healesville Library for the whole of September. So if you haven’t as yet seen Gill’s heart-warming quilt or want another look, now is your opportunity. Stories of Gill’s life are displayed in over one hundred extraordinary... more
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27
Aug
2014
Tim, We Thank You.
Tim, We Thank You. Some people can make you feel good and Tim is one of those special replica omega watches people. Even while at work,Tim was thinking of Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge. Recently as I came inside I heard the phone ringing, “Are you still looking for bricks?” came the voice... more
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04
Aug
2014
Mum's Garden - August Edition
Mum’s Garden - August Edition This month we will look at getting our gardens ready for Spring. I have been a little preoccupied over the last two months, not to worry, I have time now and the garden is calling me. Lots to do as spring is just around the corner -... more
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15
Jul
2014
RACV Grant - Local Paper Photo Shoot
RACV Grant – Local Paper Photo Shoot What an afternoon, such fun, Kath from Mountain Views came to take some photos of members of Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge to compliment a celebratory article in a coming edition of our local paper. As you may already know Gill’s program has been successful in... more
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30
Jun
2014
IGA Community Benefits Card
IGA Community Benefits Card If you happen to be a frequent shopper at any IGA Supermarket, and would like to support Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge, then please consider being a community benefits card holder. If you're interested please talk to any IGA Supermarket staff member who will be happy to assist you in becoming... more
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30
Jun
2014
RACV Community Foundation Grant
RACV Community Foundation Grant To all who browse Gill’s website, I am thrilled to tell you we have received a grant from the RACV Community Foundation. As you can imagine we are over the moon as this $20,000.00 grant will enable us to develop an activity room in part of our new... more
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27
Jun
2014
Mum's Garden - June Edition
“Mum’s Garden” - June Edition This month it's on Weeding; Gill and I would spend many a time chatting about our varied gardens, often comparing notes or helping each other weed and trim or simply sit back, admiring the view. I do still chat to Gill about many aspects of my rambling... more
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19
Jun
2014
Tips on caring for your animals over Winter.
Tips on caring for your animals over Winter. Horses Feeding your horse a generous biscuit of good quality hay is equal to one light rug. Even though there is grass in the paddock over winter don’t think your horse doesn’t need extra feed. Keep checking his/her weight; run your hand over his... more
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