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armidale.info Ezine May 2006

Welcome to the May 2006 edition of the armidale.info ezine. We trust each edition has something that is very relevant for you. We welcome all your comments and contributions.

In this edition

p Waterfalls & Ways publication - latest edition out now

p Feature Business - Like to participate in becoming a feature business?

p Traineeships - Thinking about training new or existing staff?

p What Bird is This?

p Photo Competition - have your photo published

p Armidale Gardens

p Weight Loss

p Armidale's Average Winter Temperature

p Physical Activities

p Upcoming events

Latest copy of Waterfalls & Ways is out now. What to do around the region from Port Stephens to the Gold Coast and down the New England Highway and all places in between. Pick up your copy of the latest edition of Waterfalls & Ways publication from your nearest Visitor Information Centre. If you would like to advertise in the next edition of Waterfalls and Ways, email for more information or check out their website - www.waterfallsandways.info, price lists and examples. Have a look at what there is to do around the region.

Feature Business

This month we feature the Armidale St Peter's Open Gardens - there are numerous beautiful gardens to see in and around Armidale in early November. Visit their website regularly to see updates of the different gardens that will be available to see on 4 and 5 November. Win tickets to visit the gardens.

Last month we featured the Armidale Sports & Recreation Centre, at 227 Mann Street. They now offer Laserball - this could be a lot of fun for anyone of any age. Go along and have a go. Book in a group.

They also offer a range of activities for the individuals or teams. See what else the Armidale Sports and Recreation Centre has to offer. Laserball is here

How to become a feature business: put together some great deals for our readers and we will promote them for you. Email to discuss what you have in mind and we will put something together - it's FREE!! If you have an objective to promote your business and give great deals to fellow readers, then put together a package that can give value to readers and we will happily promote you as a feature business.

Traineeships - If you have a new or existing employee, you may wish to consider placing them on a Traineeship. Traineeships can be assessed in-house and have on the job training and therefore don't require the staff member to be away from work attending courses. If you would like more information, visit the traineeship information page. Some of the benefits could include:

possible grants
increased commitment

flexible training on or off the job
Nationally accredited training

career pathway
free training costs

Photo Competition:

Are you an aspiring photographer? Would you like your photo published in a tourist publication that is distributed in north eastern NSW? Please submit your photos for a competition. Include your caption. Photos will be displayed on a dedicated armidale.info web page and you can vote on your favourite photo.

Some of the prizes are:

Photograph published in the Waterfalls & Ways publication
"A Guide to the Kimberley Coast" by Len Zell, Wild Discovery Guides^™

If you would like to donate a prize, please let me know. The winner/s will be announced in a future edition of the Ezine (and the winner contacted personally).

Armidale St Peter's Open Gardens: The Armidale St Peter's Open Gardens will be on again this year on 4 & 5 November 2006. The competition begins to win tickets to see the splendid gardens on display around the Armidale district.

Name the Bird

Guess the name of the bird on the left. Prize courtesy of Len Zell, Wild Discovery Guides^™ who has donated a copy of "Shark Bay - Ningaloo Coast & Outback Pathways". This competition will be spreading over two editions.

Now is the time that we tend to hibernate and vege out. Visit the weight loss page to make sure you are exactly as you want to be.

Armidale's Average Winter Temperature

As you can see from the graph, we are in for some cooler temperatures. The graph on the right is the 24 hour moving average temperature in the months of June, July and August (winter month's) in 2005. The moving average is the average temperature over any 24 hour period. For example, in early August you will see a reading of 2 degrees. This means that for the 24 hours up to that time the temperature averaged 2 degrees. So, enjoy the beautiful Autumn weather we have been having before the cold comes. View more statistics on Armidale's weather.

Some activities for your health and enjoyment

As we enjoy the autumn weather, it is very enticing to get out in the open air with the family and get some exercise. There are a number of fantastic activities to support this:

The Cross Country season began on Wednesday 4 May, 4.30 pm at Moran Oval (southern end of Taylor Street) There are three courses to choose from: 1.5km, 2.5km and 5km. Open to everyone - you can run, jog or walk - just great for getting fresh air. For more information, visit http://athletics.armidale.info

Armidale Triathlon Series Go to the Triathlon page to view the results of the 2005 2006 season. Next season starts at the end of 2006 and the site will display start dates when they have been organised.

Orienteering These are conducted about once a month in various venues around Armidale, usually of a Sunday. Orienteering is fantastic fun and you get to see lots of our fabulous countryside. You get a map and off you go. There are four levels of difficulty – blue, green, orange & red. Visit NTOC website: http://www.armidale.info/sport.htm and click on Orienteering. Next event: 10-12 June, QBIII, Queen's Birthday long weekend at Banalasta, this is a State League event - you can get some real competition at this event or just go along and have some fun. On the Saturday and Sunday there are many courses to choose from and on the Monday, get together with two other orienteerers and form a team for the relay event - see the website for more details.

Basketball Why not try basketball. The advantages of basketball are that the games only go for 40 minutes, they can't be washed out and it is fantastic for your fitness. For more information check out the basketball site. You may be interested in keeping abreast of what is happening at the new basketball stadium situated on the grounds of Armidale High School, The Den.

Bushwalking How about seeing some of the fantastic region that Armidale has to offer. Walk around Cathedral Rock - fantastic bushland, views if you are prepared to walk up and climb - not for the faint hearted if you want to get the panoramic view at the top of the rock. There are walking tracks to suit all. A beautiful and peaceful place for a picnic. Just 45 minutes east of Armidale on the Waterfall Way.

Calendar

Visit the Rotary Book Fair at the Armidale Showground beginning on Saturday 20 May.

Doing anything on 28 May? Why not go on the sustainable living tour.

How about 27 May - the Earle Page College Annual Fashion Parade - all proceeds go to CMRI. Phone Earle Page College for tickets - 02 6773 5300

The Armidale Autumn Festival was on during April - view some of the photos taken on the day - it may take a while to download as there are lots of photos from the canter, breakfast in the park and the parade itself.

If you know of an event that isn't displayed in the Calendar, please let me know so we can update the calendar.

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