Joomla! site syndication http://historicwinchelsea.com.au Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:48:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://historicwinchelsea.com.au/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://historicwinchelsea.com.au Joomla! site syndication http://historicwinchelsea.com.au/index.php/Visitor-Information/Welcome.html The historic Victorian town of Winchelsea, Australia was founded in the middle 1800's (nineteenth century) as a ford across the Barwon River. HistoricWinchelsea.com is dedicated to the town - Winchelsea has a range of shops, facilities and tourism leisure activities and its location on the Princess Highway between Geelong and Colac makes it a popular traveller stop and turning-off point for the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast.News, comments, suggestions, criticisms all welcome - contact us by email or online form, see the Historic Winchelsea contact details page (index.php/contact/) . Visitor Info - Visitor Information Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:11:37 +0100 http://historicwinchelsea.com.au/index.php/Latest/countrywide-cottages-wins-geelong-business-award.html Winchelsea accommodation provider Countrywide Cottages (index.php/Accommodation/Charleson-Farm.html) has won the Geelong Chamber of Commerce Micro Business Award for 2008. Announced at the end of July, the judges commented that This is a very switched-on, multifaceted business in a competitive market, which has increased its occupancy in the past two years. Countrywide Cottages has a strong base of return customers and has created a niche market by accommodating families, pets and people with disabilities. Countrywide Cottages owner Di Schulze is an active member of the Winchelsea District Tourism and Traders Association (index.php/Organisations/winchelsea-district-tourism-traders.html) , and keen to realise Winchelsea's potential for tourism income. Countrywide Cottages is located in Bambra, and has achieved a four-star rating for its four fully self-contained cottages.The Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards program is run annually, with a range of sponsored categories. Overall winner for 2008 was Truffleduck (http://truffleduck.com.au/) , the catering and reception venue business in Fyansford. Congratulations to Di Schulze and her team at Countrywide Cottages for a magnificent win in a very competitive industry. News - Latest Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:47:54 +0100 http://historicwinchelsea.com.au/index.php/Latest/winchelsea-150-years-afl.html 2008 marks 150 years of Aussie Rules Footbal, and Winchelsea will be joining in the celebrations this weekend 10th 11th May by playing at home for the first time this season.On the Saturday, the day starts with the Under 14's followed by the Reserves, and therafter the Seniors. During the Seniors' half-time break, Auskick kids will be playing a match too. Then on Sunday, the Under 12's get a go. All support very welcome, see you at the Winchelsea footie ground! News - Latest Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:13 +0100