More than 1000 people attended the first-ever EPIC Fair to be held at Woodland Waters Parkland on Sunday April 13th.  Families enjoyed the stunning surrounds of the parklands and natural reserve as they were entertained by celebrities including actor Todd MacDonald who plays Darren Stark in neighbours, the Australian Youth Band and local musicians.  The Ford performance racing cars were a great favourite and there were also veteran cars, fun rides and a footy challenge.

EPIC is one of Victoria’s major providers of programs for young children with developmental disabilities (such as Down syndrome and autism). The EPIC Fair is the organisation’s major fundraiser for the year and much needed funds were raised on Sunday to support their work.

Other highlights of the day included an array of stores with bargains to be had at the white elephant store, book store and a charity auction and Central Equity donated a great weekend escape raffle.

Woodland Waters are proud to be a major supporter of EPIC and were delighted by the level of community support we received on the day. We look forward to continuing our support for EPIC into the future.

Woodlands Waters is truly a "Naturally Beautiful" home for all the local residents. Local wildlife have returned to the area and embraced their new wetland & conservation reserve surroundings. Flocks of beautiful black swans can be seen cooling off in the wetlands to the delight of the local residents.



The calm and peaceful wetlands are now complete and the plants and shrubbery planted are flourishing. Woodland Waters residents are enjoying their new home surrounded by fresh air, walking & running tracks, nature and the local birds.

Central Equity Land envisioned a "Naturally Beautiful" way to live – where people and nature live together in harmony.  Visit us soon to experience for yourself why so many people are choosing Woodland Waters to build their new home.

The rich cultural diversity found across the City of Whittlesea was celebrated through music on Sunday at the Woodland Waters Sponsored 2007 Hawkstowe Jazz Festival. 

Families and friends relaxed and picnicked at Hawkestowe Park on a perfect spring day and listened to musicians of New Orleans Jazz, Indigenous music of Flinders Island and northern Italian folk music.

       

Two local girls on Wednesday 31 October 2007 received the Woodland Waters Sponsored City of Whittlesea’s 2007 Mayoral Award for Most Outstanding Primary and Secondary School Students.  A crowd of more than 200 people attended the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre.to watch the 45 students nominated accept the awards, which celebrate primary and secondary students throughout the municipality who have excelled in areas including leadership, community service, respect for others and commitment to the environment.

The award for Most Outstanding Primary School Student went to Naomi Romano of Epping Primary School.  This Year 6 student is an extremely active member of both her school and wider communities.  She has participated in the 40 Hour Famine, sponsors a child from Zambia, helps out at her local church at working bees and by babysitting  younger children during church sermons. At school, Naomi is a peer mediator, captain of Red House and participates in the school’s Energy Breakthrough Team. She is also environmentally conscious, particularly in the area of water conservation.

Kimberley Gorfine from Plenty Valley Christian College in Doreen won the award for Most Outstanding Secondary School Student.  The past twelve months have been life changing for this year 10 student.  In June she took part in a Mission Awareness Tour of Thailand, where she visited hill tribe villages and an orphanage.  Kimberley also works within her local community, helping out at a retirement home and leading the children’s program at the church she attends.  While at school, Kimberly has shown a commitment to the environment.

Congratulations to Kimberley and Naomi and to all of the children nominated. We are very proud of their outstanding efforts for their community.