Articles in the press about Drysdale and Clifton Springs, March 12-22, 2012

Biodiversity values in your backyard, by Joanna Carson. Bellarine Times, March 22 2012. "... The series, called Biodiversity in YOUR backyard, starts later this month at the Potato Shed in Drysdale. Event organiser Matt Crawley, who is project manager for the network and Bellarine Landcare, said the first session will concentrate on the fauna of the Bellarine. He said it did not matter the size of the land, every block potentially had biodiversity values that could be enhanced...."

Music for the orangutans. Bellarine Times, March 20 2012. "With a massive line up of 22 bands across two stages, Spud Fest returns to Drysdale's Potato Shed this Saturday. The all-ages drug and alcohol free event has been organised by Bellarine youth event crew Crash Course Productions and supported by the City of Greater Geelong. Doors open at midday and entertainment will finish at 10pm..."

The Travel Show in Drysdale. Bellarine Times, March 17 2012. "Intrepid travellers Pip Williams – from 135 Gallery in Drysdale – and Bellarine newcomer Robert Howard have teamed up for the gallery's latest exhibition..."

Lions are serious about April Fool's Day. Bellarine Times, March 17 2012. "No fooling, on Sunday April 1 the Lions Club of Portarlington/Drysdale will hold a massive garage sale at the Lions Village (Gellibrand Street, Portarlington)..."

300,000 eyeing Surf Coast/Bellarine seachange. Geelong Advertiser, March 12th, 2012. NEW research shows 300,000 Victorians want to move to the coast in the next five years... The council is currently doing a study into coastal erosion, which will be finished mid-year. The Government is spending $9.5 million on projects to protect bay beaches from erosion. This year beaches at Mentone, North Aspendale, Clifton Springs and Portarlington will be renourished..."

Spud Fest 2012: 22 bands over two stages at the Potato Shed. City of Greater Geelong, Friday, 9 March 2012 11:23 AM Media Releases. "Spud Fest returns to the Potato Shed on Saturday 24 March with a massive line up of 22 bands over two stages. The all ages drug and alcohol free event is run by Bellarine youth event organisers Crash Course Productions and supported by the City of Greater Geelong. Doors open at 12 noon and bands will play through until 10 pm..."