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08
Sep
2014
Activity Room Update
A huge load of bricks arrived the other day, about 2,000 in total. How exciting!! Beautiful old, red, flat bricks! Now, with the donated bricks and this load we will have enough to cover the floor of the activity room, it will look superb. Joel, our bricklayer, is doing his... more
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27
Aug
2014
See Gill's Quilt at the Healesville Library
See Gill’s Quilt at the Healesville Library Gill’s Winning Memory Quilt will be on display at the Healesville Library for the whole of September. So if you haven’t as yet seen Gill’s heart-warming quilt or want another look, now is your opportunity. Stories of Gill’s life are displayed in over one hundred extraordinary... more
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27
Aug
2014
Tim, We Thank You.
Tim, We Thank You. Some people can make you feel good and Tim is one of those special replica omega watches people. Even while at work,Tim was thinking of Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge. Recently as I came inside I heard the phone ringing, “Are you still looking for bricks?” came the voice... more
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04
Aug
2014
Mum's Garden - August Edition
Mum’s Garden - August Edition This month we will look at getting our gardens ready for Spring. I have been a little preoccupied over the last two months, not to worry, I have time now and the garden is calling me. Lots to do as spring is just around the corner -... more
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15
Jul
2014
RACV Grant - Local Paper Photo Shoot
RACV Grant – Local Paper Photo Shoot What an afternoon, such fun, Kath from Mountain Views came to take some photos of members of Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge to compliment a celebratory article in a coming edition of our local paper. As you may already know Gill’s program has been successful in... more
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30
Jun
2014
IGA Community Benefits Card
IGA Community Benefits Card If you happen to be a frequent shopper at any IGA Supermarket, and would like to support Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge, then please consider being a community benefits card holder. If you're interested please talk to any IGA Supermarket staff member who will be happy to assist you in becoming... more
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30
Jun
2014
RACV Community Foundation Grant
RACV Community Foundation Grant To all who browse Gill’s website, I am thrilled to tell you we have received a grant from the RACV Community Foundation. As you can imagine we are over the moon as this $20,000.00 grant will enable us to develop an activity room in part of our new... more
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27
Jun
2014
Mum's Garden - June Edition
“Mum’s Garden” - June Edition This month it's on Weeding; Gill and I would spend many a time chatting about our varied gardens, often comparing notes or helping each other weed and trim or simply sit back, admiring the view. I do still chat to Gill about many aspects of my rambling... more
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19
Jun
2014
Tips on caring for your animals over Winter.
Tips on caring for your animals over Winter. Horses Feeding your horse a generous biscuit of good quality hay is equal to one light rug. Even though there is grass in the paddock over winter don’t think your horse doesn’t need extra feed. Keep checking his/her weight; run your hand over his... more
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15
Apr
2014
My Day at Grand Valley Spinner's & Weavers Bi-annual 'SPIN IN'
Greetings, greetings, greetings and more happy greetings met me as I arrived at the “Spin In” early Monday morning. The hall was a hive of activity as Grand Valley members went about their tasks. I found my usual spot on the veranda eager to get set up. The day promised... more
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10
Apr
2014
Grand Valley Spinner's & Weavers Bi-annual 'SPIN IN'
Looking for a day that will blow your mind? Yes!! Then head off to Montrose for the Grand Valley Spinner’s and Weaver’s Bi-annual “SPIN IN”. Date: Monday 14th April, 2014 best replica watches Location: Tapscott Hall, Cnr. Canbridge and Montrose Roads Time: Starting at 9:30am You name it they will have... more
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17
Mar
2014
Quilt Exhibition
Gill’s quilt was displayed on the 15th & 16th March, 2014 at the Patchwork Collection Friendship Group Exhibition, Wallace's Garden, Coldstream, and was absolutely loved by all. It was in a prominent position, just as people entered the Exhibition. The enthusiastic visitors would have a good look at Gill’s quilt then, once they had viewed... more
27
Feb
2014
Farewell to Hollywood
This is a courtesy to advise Gill’s, much loved quarter horse, Hollywood, passed away Tuesday morning, 25th February, 2014. Hollywood was aged 28 years and had been a treasure to many with her placid nature and motherly approach. May her memories live on in our hearts. more
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26
Feb
2014
Special Message from Jane
Special Message: The following is a message from Jane, who kindly offered to proofread all of Gill’s quilt block stories. "Sadly, I never really knew Gill firsthand having only met her briefly when she dropped off a charming pottery cottage that she had made for Annette. I felt very privileged when Annette... more
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24
Feb
2014
Thank you from Pauline
A Special Thankyou........ After finding Gill’s website and seeing her love of Wordsworth’s poem and happy daffodils Pauline wanted to send Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge a collection of bulbs. Pauline knew Gill when she was a little tacker and when her parents played badminton. Gary, Annette and Michelle were on their way... more
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