Lakes Entrances's history in pictures a 40 minute video 

                      in air conditioned comfort      

        Open Saturday Sunday and Monday

                                      1pm until 4pm

                                  then as listed below

                        

Open Sunday 19th and Monday 20th

1pm til 4pm

Then as listed below

Visit before the crowds arrive !

 

 

Lakes Entrance – Then and Now

Bullock Island Developments Inc., a group of proactive local residents, in association with Lakes Entrance Volunteer Coastguard Flotilla are pleased to announce the presentation of Lakes Entrance – Then and Now.  A 40 minute audio/video compilation of historical photographs and paintings dating back over 100 years and telling the story of the Lakes Entrance area. Many of the old black and white images have been colourised and then compared with the locations as they stand today.

Lakes Entrance – Then and Now is the first of its kind to be presented to the public over the summer period and will be held at the Lakes Entrance Coastguard Rooms on The Esplanade commencing Friday 17^th December at 1pm. Entry by Gold Coin donation & QR registration.  Double Vaccination certification may be requested at any time.                                                 Any Proceeds donated to the local Coastguard and a copy of video donated to Local Historical Society.

 Opening times are from 1pm until 4pm Friday 17^th to Monday 20^th December; 

Then from 31^st December every Friday to Monday until January 26^th

Static displays including information on the local Dolphin population, a promotion of the Lakes Entrance Coastguard and some photographic displays/sales are also on show during the presentation. 

Quotes:

‘The history of Lakes Entrance is so rich and needs to be told, this is hopefully the start of a number of similar presentations’. Peter Jones

This is something new and different for visitors and locals to immerse themselves in our abundant local history . Perhaps just for an easy afternoon or an hour out of the weather. This hits the mark and tells the story of our town as well as featuring our local wildlife’.  John Butler-Cole

‘ I have always wanted to colourise some of the old photographs around the town and present them in some way. All the recent restrictions have allowed me the time to do just that. I hope it does the town and its history justice’.    John Munns

“Something new and positive for our visitors and locals, and promoting our local volunteer Coastguard too”    Peter Jones

“A series on varying subjects would be a great way to promote the town and provide entertainment”

John Munns

 

The Jab - to have or not to have, that is the question?

We have all suffered in one way or another from the Pandemic and CO-Vid 19. Whether it be from lack of business, lockdowns, too many to mention, closure of business, lack of employment and subsequent financial strain, family stress and strain or just plain frustration and boredom. It has hit us all in one way or another. So then it was so pleasing last Thursday to go to an event closely linked with the pandemic which ran like clockwork. Yes I went to have THE JAB!

Krauatangalung Walk Proposal - a response

 

Krauatangalung Walk Proposal – Response                        

 

In response to a request for feedback on the above-mentioned concept, below a brief resume of our combined thoughts and opinions.

The concept plan for Krauatangalung Walk appears to be a litany of oversights in community consultation, economic recovery impact, viability, detailed design and cost.

Lockdown & Co-Vid Restrictions - not excuses for inactivity & lack of preparation.

This week, if we had not realised it, the prospect of eased restrictions advised by the Premier and CMO’s are with us. The net result of all this for Victorian tourism reliant businesses, and especially in the south east, is the loss of a full year’s income generation, from the commercial damage caused by a succession of disasters Drought, Fires, and CoVid19. 

Further, the ongoing prospects of Coronavirus(es) epidemics into the future are real. This is predicted, containment has missed the mark, recovery strategies have missed the targets. Doubling what we are told to expect, gets us to 3-5 years and the establishment of the “new normal” which will be very different to the past!

Hibernation

When can we in East Gippsland come out of hibernation? How good will it be?

Help to Survive in Business during and after CO- Vid19

In a past life I operated the family business for over 16 years. We went through the highs and lows of business including the recession we "had to have", 20% plus interest rates, high bank overdrafts, high level local unemployment, and the realisation that insolvency was at the door.

One of the lessons learnt from surviving those days, and we did, was to seek professional help and to stick to what you are good at. We stuck (on advice) to what we were good at and sought that much needed professional help. That help got us through some very torrid times, in fact without that advice, help, and ongoing support, we would have been just another number in the bankrupt court listings.

Co-Vid19 and what I see around our area is a similar business scenario and I reproduce the following with links, in an effort to perhaps help local business through these testing days and beyond into recovery. The information comes from the very same professional advisor that saw us through those torrid days years ago, and who still is our financial advisor/accountant etc. 

On agreeing for their booklet to be shared the company principal said  "I am more than happy for you to reproduce the information – if it helps just one small business survive these extremely difficult times."  Reading this will cost you nothing but it might just save your business.

Jemmy's Point Lookout Stage 2 - BID Inc's opinion

Only days remain for the community to provide feedback to the Shire on the planned projects at Jemmy's Point.

Here are the thoughts of BID Inc. please consider, don't let this opportunity pass us by.

BIDI believes EGSC has taken a long time to put forward any project proposal for the “top” of Jemmy’s Point (JP) and welcomes the idea of its development. However, BIDI sees the JP site as PRIME REAL ESTATE, the best in Lakes Entrance, for an exceptional and much needed tourist/visitor attraction to the region. In BIDI’s opinion any development of this site should be COMMERCIAL and complement the Bullock Island (BI) project!

Your Opinions - Bullock Island Jemmy's Point and beyond.

Wet, windy cold winter, general doom and gloom, Co-Vid19 restrictions, shops closed, businesses struggling to survive, and lack of jobs, not the best of times. Do we want this to continue? Obviously a resounding NO. 

So, what can we do to improve our lot, to revitalise our town, to renew enthusiasm into our community and businesses?  We have to look on the bright side, think positive, plan an assault on the downturn in trade, support locals, maintain jobs, create sustainable jobs, and new jobs! We have to encourage new and increased visitation to our town which will improve cash flows and overall business. More visitations will meet this positive outcome we all seek!

Saving our Town - Who and what are BID Inc.?

A little over a week ago I published a concept plan for Bullock Island. The readership of the blog article is considerable and very pleasing. The extended comments on a number of Facebook sites again was a very clear positive indication of the community feelings and what could in fact be achieved.

Each of those suggestions has been recorded and will be considered and I thank each and every one of you for your interest. It is taken seriously and I will continue to use this medium to keep you the community informed of progress. Perhaps a good idea to explain more as to who is B.I.D. Inc and what we are about.