Friday, November 22, 2013

Canberra Inline skaters group


Dust off your old inline skates or buy a new pair. An old school friend informs me that a new social skating group is being formed in Canberra for regular gatherings. Sounds like a lot of fun...


"The weather is now perfect for early evening inline skating. When I lived in Sydney back in the late 90's I was a member of Sydney Bladers, and the group is still going strong today. I want to start a social inline skate group right here in Canberra. I suggest we have a weekly meet up, and blade for a few hours, then end with a drink at a club or pub. We have lots of great paths and places to explore on blades. If you are keen, join the group and get in touch with me. I will be holding the first skate on Wednesday 27th"

 Turn up if you would like to skate, and check the fb group for the event details.

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/CanberraInlineSkaters/

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Cotterfest! Opening of the new Cotter Dam

The New Cotter Dam is complete. From the ACTEW YouTube channel...

Published on Nov 13, 2013
"The weather was perfect for Cotterfest, which included the official opening of the new Cotter Dam by Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. A very special day for the Canberra community, ACTEW Water and the Bulk Water Alliance."

[Documentary maker Richard Snashall works with ACTEW Water to help us capture and document the Enlarged Cotter Dam and other water security projects for our Heritage Archive.]



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Thursday, November 7, 2013

View from lunch on De Salis Knob

John Evans goes to some amazing places in the ACT. Little gems seldom visited are frequented by John and his merry band of Canberra bush walkers and this is one of those... Anyone looking for information on bushwalking in the ACT and surrounds are highly recommended to visit Johns blog.

 I have never been there but I would think DeSalis Knob would be near Cuppacumbalong...

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