April 2021
Sat. 3 Apr, 2021
Nhill parkrun
Sat. 3 Apr, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Nhill parkrun
Course Description
A flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve.
The course starts at the playground, near the bbq shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you reach the turnaround point, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer marshal. Then return to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel, dirt, woodhip, sealed surfaces.
For anyone using a pram, all terrain prams and jogger prams are recommended.
Facilities
The closest toilets are a 50 metre walk from the start/finish area.
Location of start
The event starts at the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve, located on the Western Highway near Jaypex Park.
Nhill Monthly Book Fair
Sat. 3 Apr, 2021 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Nhill Book Fair
Open on 1st Saturday of each Month 10am to 4pm
Old Nursery Building, Next to Lowana Cottage Crafts 44-46 Victoria St Nhill
All Books just $1.00 each
Donations of books welcome
Contact:
Kay Scott on 0428 512 730
Sat. 10 Apr, 2021
Start-Up Day Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Sat. 10 Apr, 2021 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
START-UP DAY AT THE NHILL AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE
After 11 years of restoration work on the Avro Anson the two engines are now ready for action.
They will both be fired up at the ‘Start-Up Day’ on Saturday April 10 th out at the aerodrome. This
will be a major milestone for the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre.
Rob Lynch, president of the NAHC said: “This will be a memorable day. When some of us saw the Avro Anson pieces behind Graham Drage’s shed at Lah back in 2009 we thought they looked like useless junk. Mike Kingwill, Wimpey Reichelt and Len Creek have done an amazing job to get theplane to this stage.”
Engines of all shapes and sizes are being greased and oiled in preparation for the day. Two other aircraft on display at the NAHC, the Wirraway and Tiger Moth will also be started up, along with a range of unique engines supplied by the Nhill Vintage Machinery Club. Engines that need blowtorches, crank handles and cartridges to start them are sure to impress onlookers. The line-up includes a ‘Southern Cross’ mobile generator similar to the one used for floodlighting at the aerodrome during WW2, and other vintage tractors, trucks, a weapons carrier and model aircraft.
Beginning at 10.00am with the Tiger Moth , the Wirraway will follow at 10.30am. Vintage Club
engines will be featured for the next hour before the Avro Anson is fired up at 12 noon.
If you miss the morning, the 2 ½ hour program will be repeated from 1.30pm, finishing up with the second Avro Anson start up at 3.30pm.
Back in the Ahrens Hangar , visitors will have free admission to see the large collection of photos and memorabilia from the Nhill RAAF Base days, or try their hand at flying in the Link Trainer, a prototype of flight simulators. Nhill’s first locally owned aircraft, a de Soutter is on display, along with the propeller from ‘Silver Wings’, the second aeroplane ever built in Australia. The story of this aircraft, built in a straw shed by a young farmer from Pella, near Rainbow, during the 1920s is one of brilliant craftsmanship and resilience.
An added bonus will be the opportunity for visitors to book a scenic flight with AKube Aviation for a birdseye view of the surrounding district .
Profits from the day will go to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre ‘Finish the Wing’ project.
Gates open from 9.00am. Entry fee is $15 (eftpos or cash) with children and students free. Food and drinks will be available.
More information from John Deckert 0437 351 753 or Rob Lynch 0428 911 387
Nhill parkrun
Sat. 10 Apr, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Nhill parkrun
Course Description
A flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve.
The course starts at the playground, near the bbq shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you reach the turnaround point, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer marshal. Then return to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel, dirt, woodhip, sealed surfaces.
For anyone using a pram, all terrain prams and jogger prams are recommended.
Facilities
The closest toilets are a 50 metre walk from the start/finish area.
Location of start
The event starts at the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve, located on the Western Highway near Jaypex Park.
Sat. 17 Apr, 2021
Nhill parkrun
Sat. 17 Apr, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Nhill parkrun
Course Description
A flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve.
The course starts at the playground, near the bbq shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you reach the turnaround point, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer marshal. Then return to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel, dirt, woodhip, sealed surfaces.
For anyone using a pram, all terrain prams and jogger prams are recommended.
Facilities
The closest toilets are a 50 metre walk from the start/finish area.
Location of start
The event starts at the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve, located on the Western Highway near Jaypex Park.
Sat. 24 Apr, 2021
Nhill parkrun
Sat. 24 Apr, 2021 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Nhill parkrun
Course Description
A flat 2 lap course along the tracks of the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve.
The course starts at the playground, near the bbq shelter. Head out along the track for 1.25kms until you reach the turnaround point, identified by a sign/bollard and a volunteer marshal. Then return to the start/finish area using the same paths. Repeat the loop.
The track is a mixture of gravel, dirt, woodhip, sealed surfaces.
For anyone using a pram, all terrain prams and jogger prams are recommended.
Facilities
The closest toilets are a 50 metre walk from the start/finish area.
Location of start
The event starts at the Nhill Swamp and Wildlife Reserve, located on the Western Highway near Jaypex Park.
