June 6, 2009toJune 7, 2009

Step back in time and help us celebrate 150 years!

  • BACK TO BLINMAN SCHOOL

The weekend will begin at 10am on Saturday at the old Blinman School building. Register your attendance, have a cup of tea or coffee, renew old acquaintances and reminisce over the photo displays.

  • ROLL CALL At 11am – Art Yandle, a former principal, will conduct a roll call of previous students. Old Scholars will be invited to share stories of their school days.
  • LUNCH will be available immediately following the conclusion at the school.

  • 150 YEARS OF MINING HISTORY

At 1.30pm a special presentation will be held at the Blinman mine site   incorporating the history, recent developments and the exciting plans for the future. Mine tours will be   conducted throughout the afternoon.

  • DINNER will be available from the Wild Lime Café and the Blinman Hotel. Bookings essential
  • DANCE IN THE HISTORIC BLINMAN HALL 8.00pm Music by Gary Mannion & his band ‘Sneakin Up‘. Supper provided.
  • CHURCH SERVICE At 10am on Sunday morning the Rev. Arthur Tanner will conduct a service in the Blinman Church.
  • A COMMUNITY PICNIC 12 Noon at the Blinman Sports Club will follow the church service. Lunch available. BYO drinks. Traditional games and races. Music again provided by Garry Mannion.
  • ALL WELCOME - If you would like more information or have any old photos or memorabilia you would like to include in the historical displays please contact :

Lesley Slade: Ph. 86484669  Amanda Hilder : Ph. 86484230