NINE DAYS UNTIL THE RIDE TO REMEMBER AT ARARAT
The 2025 GRAMPIANS “Ride to Remember” is now upon us and will be on Sunday, April 6th … just 9 days away, and finally we look forward to welcoming you to Ararat.
To those who have registered, we thank you for sticking with our event, just great, and others who still want to come along, you can book in via: https://www.trybooking.com/CVEUM
REMINDERS: To those who have registered by EOD next Monday, March 31st you will all go into the EARLYBIRDS draw for 6 bottles of Grampians Premium Shiraz courtesy of Clayfield Wines – Moyston.
Also if interested in attending the Welcoming Dinner at the Ararat RSL on the Saturday night, April 5th book your seat when registering, as there are only a few seats left.
REGISTRATIONS: The Ararat RSL will be open at 7am – 8.15am on the morning of the Ride, and all pre-registered riders/pillions will need to check in to receive their entry wristbands that is required for your morning tea/lunch plus you will receive the complimentary 2025 Commemorative Badge, Super Cool Neck Towel and Badge Sticker, plus bottled water will be available throughout the day. Also the RSL will have a Brekkie Menu happening with plenty on offer for everyone.
In addition, Day Registrations will be available – please fill in/sign the attached Registration Form and bring on the morning to the Day Registrations area.
The Ride will take off at 9am sharp following the Safety Briefing at 8.30am, and will travel via Crowlands to Stawell and onto Pomonal for Morning Tea (hosted by the Pomonal Tennis Club) … don’t forget to bring a little monies along to support their community raffle, great prizes and all funds supporting local.
The Ride is expected back around 12.30pm at the Alexandra Gardens/Ararat for the picnic lunch provided by the Ararat Lions Club plus there is the Show N Shine, Blue Ribbon Merchandising, Raffle Draw, Health Checks, Coffee Van etc.
ACCOMMODATION: This has been in demand locally, however if looking for something you can check out the following:
- Ararat Motorcycle Club: To register your interest in camping it is important you please contact David Coone: Mb: 0439 466 330 in advance.
- Acacia Caravan Park: Acacia Caravan Park | Ararat, Victoria – Camping, Caravanning, Cabins, Pet Friendly – Ararat Accommodation FB: (20+) Facebook
- G’Day Parks Ararat: G’day Parks Ararat, Victoria | G’day Parks FB: (20+) Facebook
DAYLIGHT SAVING: Sunday, April 6th from 2:00am (local standard time), sunrise an hour earlier and more light in the morning.
Again, we thank everyone for their great support and we look forward to conducting a ‘safe and enjoyable’ Ride.
The Maryborough Giants and Navarre Football/Netball clubs recently hosted games in support of the Blue Ribbon Foundation.
The day honoured Senior Constable Maurice Moore who was killed while on duty in 1986.
His granddaughter Keeley, who usually plays football for the Giants but has a broken hand, presented the medals and while the day was cold and wet everyone wore their armbands and medals with pride.
Keeley Moore presents Under 14.5s Navarre player Michael Ador-Kongor with a Blue Ribbon medal. Stephen Moore (Maurice Moore’s son) awards a medal to Under 17s winner Cale Wright. Under 11.5s winner Angus Broad getting congratulated after the presentations.
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Raffle 22 closes 8pm AEST on Thursday, 14 March 2024 and will be drawn and announced on Friday, 15 March 2024
Victoria Police Netball Club will be hosting the annual Netball Tournament at the Diamond Creek Netball Courts, 2 Diamond Street, Diamond Creek 3089. The Tournament is for ladies and mixed seniors above the age of 16 and will support the Victoria Blue Ribbon Foundation.
The Tournament will be held on Sunday 14th of April 2024. We hope to see you there!
More information and the Entry Form are provided below!
Looking for a gift this Christmas? Support the Blue Ribbon Foundation and purchase a Santa T.bear or Constable T.Bear. The Bears can be purchased at Cop Shop or by searching Copshop.com.au
Thank you to everyone that who attended the 2023 Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham Gala and contributed to the $30,000 raised on the night!
Special thanks to all contributing businesses for your donations of auction items, raffle items, and table decorations. The generosity of local businesses was truly amazing and has definitely contributed to our evening being a great success in helping fund life-saving medical equipment in memory of fallen officers.
Registrations are open for the 2024 GRAMPIANS “Ride to Remember” on Sunday, 4th February.
Registration is $50 per rider/pillion which this year includes both your Morning Tea & Picnic Lunch plus your 2024 Commemorative Badge, Show- bag and Bottled Water.
You can book via: https://www.trybooking.com/CKXUC
The 190km Ride will leave Ararat at 9am and travel the rural countryside including Moyston through to Pomonal (Morning Tea) then around Lake Fyans and Lake Lonsdale, and into the Grampians National Park, through Halls Gap to Lake Bellfield then back via Pomonal, Moyston to Ararat for a relaxing lunch in the Alexandra Gardens
Refer: Ride Route Map 2024
Also check out all the details regarding the Show N Shine (Free Entry), Main Raffle (10 Great Prizes) plus our Merchandising range on offer.
PLUS our Saturday night welcoming “Get Together” Dinner – $15 entry for a chance to win 20 prizes – please book early as limited.
We look forward to welcoming motorcycle enthusiasts to Ararat in February – in the meantime, take care and keep safe.
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH TRYBOOKING
Book via: https://www.trybooking.com/CKXUC
Raffle Closes December 14
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