Welcome Hugo William Wilson (Watt)
150 years after the birth of John Watt (Great, great, great, great grand pop to Hugo.)
Born today: Wednesday May 6th 2009 to Adele (Anthony & Michele Watt of Indi, Balmoral) and Jackson Wilson: a brother for Darcy, a new recurit for the Cats and beautiful son for Adele & Jackson. Congratulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE VENUE
Woodbine is a working farm
and as such has dams, electric and barbed wire fences. There are all sorts of hazards, some of which only Marcus knows! We ask that you always take care in moving around the farm and it is probably good if you do not stray away from the Reunion activities.
St. John's Ambulance will be present on both days.
and as such has dams, electric and barbed wire fences. There are all sorts of hazards, some of which only Marcus knows! We ask that you always take care in moving around the farm and it is probably good if you do not stray away from the Reunion activities.
St. John's Ambulance will be present on both days.
RSVPs ARE POURING IN
Wow! The RSVP’s are arriving thick and fast! As of tonight, we have 249 booked. Also please remember to bring a chair if you can. (Better not mark it “Watt”!)
Below are some specifics to help you plan.:
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
10:30- Registration opens for Watt Family Reunion at Woodbine
Time to chat, have some refreshment, look at the Watt Family museum before joining the bus tour of significant Watt family sites. Please note: the catering stand opens at 12:00 on Saturday. All meals, drinks and snacks may be purchased there for the duration of the reunion.
1:00 Bus departs Woodbine
1:10 Gringegalgona Homestead (Not Disembarking the bus)
1:20 Brown Town Cairn (Not Disembarking the bus)
1:40 Rockbank
2:20- Yarramyljup School site & Official unveiling of the School memorial by the Southern Grampians Mayor. Tree planting by representatives of the Watt, Smith and Woodford families.
3:30- Balmoral Cemetery
4:30- Return to Woodbine
Time to chat, grab some refreshments at the catering stand and look at the Watt Family museum before the evening bonfire and informal music night.
5:00- Bonfire Gathering, Bring your instruments and be ready to play and sing.
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH
9:00- Mass at St. Patrick’s Balmoral
10:30- Registration opens at Woodbine, where all Sunday events will be held.
Time to chat, grab some refreshment at the catering stand and look at the Watt Family displays.
12:00 Group Photo
1:00 Official Opening! Surprise Arrivals. Cake cutting & other fun.
Warning: Please note that Woodbine is a working farm. We are delighted to host the reunion and will take every care to make things safe, but please be aware that there are hazards eg. Grain silos and fuel tanks with ladders, dams (mostly empty) , landings and various agricultural machinery.
See you at the Reunion,
Gerard and Sabrina Watt
Below are some specifics to help you plan.:
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH
10:30- Registration opens for Watt Family Reunion at Woodbine
Time to chat, have some refreshment, look at the Watt Family museum before joining the bus tour of significant Watt family sites. Please note: the catering stand opens at 12:00 on Saturday. All meals, drinks and snacks may be purchased there for the duration of the reunion.
1:00 Bus departs Woodbine
1:10 Gringegalgona Homestead (Not Disembarking the bus)
1:20 Brown Town Cairn (Not Disembarking the bus)
1:40 Rockbank
2:20- Yarramyljup School site & Official unveiling of the School memorial by the Southern Grampians Mayor. Tree planting by representatives of the Watt, Smith and Woodford families.
3:30- Balmoral Cemetery
4:30- Return to Woodbine
Time to chat, grab some refreshments at the catering stand and look at the Watt Family museum before the evening bonfire and informal music night.
5:00- Bonfire Gathering, Bring your instruments and be ready to play and sing.
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH
9:00- Mass at St. Patrick’s Balmoral
10:30- Registration opens at Woodbine, where all Sunday events will be held.
Time to chat, grab some refreshment at the catering stand and look at the Watt Family displays.
12:00 Group Photo
1:00 Official Opening! Surprise Arrivals. Cake cutting & other fun.
Warning: Please note that Woodbine is a working farm. We are delighted to host the reunion and will take every care to make things safe, but please be aware that there are hazards eg. Grain silos and fuel tanks with ladders, dams (mostly empty) , landings and various agricultural machinery.
See you at the Reunion,
Gerard and Sabrina Watt
ONLY DAYS TO GO...
WATT FAMILY TREE BECOMES A FOREST
MORE THAN 800 NAMES AND STILL COUNTING
ARE YOU ON THE LIST?
Patricia Daffey has done an amazing task of collecting, sorting and assembling names into our family tree, but if you think you are not there, then now is the time to contact Patricia. The family tree will be on display in the Woodbine Woolshed.
contact Patricia: pdaffey@bigpond.net.au
Days to go for Reunion
Please see below for registration form and details for The WATT Reunion.
Would you like to create (or update) your family page in the Watt family museum?
In 1987 for the last Watt reunion, many of you created pages specifically for your branch of the family. In the two decades since, families have grown and these pages could be updated.
If you’d like to add a page (or perhaps do one for the first time) you could bring it along to the reunion on May 9th and 10th for all to enjoy.
To match previous pages in style and size please create them on large white cards known as “Ivory Board” or “Ivory Card” which is two- sided white.
The dimensions are 60 cm wide X 84 cm high—Please don’t cover them in plastic or laminate them.
Dimensions of existing pages:
Ivory Card: 60cm wide x 84 cm high with a hole punch 23 cm from top and 62cm from top.
In 1987 for the last Watt reunion, many of you created pages specifically for your branch of the family. In the two decades since, families have grown and these pages could be updated.
If you’d like to add a page (or perhaps do one for the first time) you could bring it along to the reunion on May 9th and 10th for all to enjoy.
To match previous pages in style and size please create them on large white cards known as “Ivory Board” or “Ivory Card” which is two- sided white.
The dimensions are 60 cm wide X 84 cm high—Please don’t cover them in plastic or laminate them.
Dimensions of existing pages:
Ivory Card: 60cm wide x 84 cm high with a hole punch 23 cm from top and 62cm from top.
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