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Bairnsdale VIEW Club

About

Bairnsdale VIEW Club was formed in 2017.

Currently, the Club sponsors twenty Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on 1st Wednesday each month
Time: At 10.30am
Where: Club Eastwood
Address: 117 Great Alpine Rd, LUCKNOW VIC 3875

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Contact

President: Sue on 0411 289 312
Email: bairnsdale.view@gmail.com

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Club News

Meet Our 2025 Committee

Members held their Annual General Meeting on 5th February at Club Eastwood. Past President Wendy took the chair to oversee the election of the 2025 Committee. Wendy thanked the outgoing Committee for the commitment to supporting underprivileged children in the Smith Family Learning for Life Program, and installed the new Committee:

With the generous help of private donors and various Community Clubs who have donated goods for raffles, the Community who have supported all of our fundraising activities, and the commitment of our Members and organising Committees, we are now sponsoring twenty students in the Learning for Life Program.

Members are looking forward to another successful year and, welcome ladies to come and join us in our endeavour to support children in their education journey.

meet-our-2025-committee — Photo above L-R: Treasurer- Ann; Secretary- Sandra; Delegate- Cathy; President- Sue; Publicity Officer - Sandie; and Vice President - Blazenka.

2024 Christmas Parade

Another wonderful Christmas Parade in Bairnsdale.

Bairnsdale VIEW Club ladies proudly carried the banner whilst waving at all the spectators lining the Main Street of Bairnsdale.

Santa and Kenny Koala rode on the Bairnsdale Advertiser truck and were followed by a huge array of vehicles, marching bands and groups representing schools, clubs and many businesses. The sun shone, onlookers cheered, an outing enjoyed by all.

Such a wonderful way to bring the community together.

Bairnsdale VIEW Club celebrates its 7th birthday with "007" style

On Wednesday 6th November, Bairnsdale VIEW Club celebrated it's 7th birthday with a '007' black and gold themed celebration luncheon.

The ladies looked amazing in their beautiful outfits with one in particular as 'James Bond' in black suit and bow tie!

Table centers had a touch of the '007' Bond theme as did the amazing birthday cake.

The VIEW Vocals entertained whilst James Bond movie soundtracks played in the background. A fun day for all in attendance.

Market Day Success

Bairnsdale VIEW Club held an amazing 'Market Day' to raise funds for their 19 'Learning for Life' students.

There was an abundance of delights on offer, delicious cakes and slices, hand crafted goods. Plants, pre loved household goods and more.

Children were entertained at the craft activity table whilst parents enjoyed a delicious coffee from the coffee van.

The Bairnsdale VIEW Club ladies were delighted to welcome members of the community to the market to support their wonderful fundraiser.