The Purpose of Skipton Progress Association:
- Produce weekly newsletter for Skipton & District, Skipton Community News SCN.
- Monthly Skipton Market - second on the Saturday of each month 9am till 1pm.
- Work with other groups in the community and assist to reach their goals.
- Provide a voice for community members with local government.
- Assist groups and organisations to apply for grants.
- Maintenance of parks and public areas.
- Approaches to town [tree planting and signage]
- Tourism [information boards,brochures,walking trails,Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail]
- Improve the Town Centre, promote local business.
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Recent Accomplishments of Skipton Progress Association:
- Clearing of non indigenous species from banks of Mt. Emu Creek and new plantings.
- Gateway to the start of Skipton-Ballarat Rail Trail.
- Planting of avenue of trees at Skipton entrance to the Rail Trail are growing very well.
- Tree planting at entrances to Skipton looking good.
- Significant new plantings and tree works completed by Corangamite Shire.
- 'Town Entrance Welcome Structures' erected at the four entrances to Skipton.
- Updated Picnic Settings in Stewart Park and new furniture in Jubilee Park.
Current Activities of Skipton Progress Association:
- Skipton Community News now on website each week and on Facebook.
- Restoration work at Jubilee Park and the Linking Skipton Walking Track complete.
- Walking Trails all link up and avenue of trees at the Railway Station end growing well.
- Linking Skipton Walking Trail complete with Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail being well used.
- Historical Walk available for locals and visitors. Pamphlets available local stores.
- Further tree planting occurs around town by Tree Sub-Committee as required.
Participation in Skipton Progress Association:
- Meetings of Skipton Progress Assocition are open to Everyone to attend.
- People are invited to raise any issues they may have "in the meeting forum'.
- After hearing a proposal, Members can formulate a motion, present that motion, and a vote taken with proposal adopted or rejected by the Members present.
Voting Process
- In order to vote a person must become a member of Skipton Progress Association.
- A small fee of $5.00 is all it takes to to make a real difference in your community.
- SPA is for Men and for Women.
- Membership is for the Young and for those who are a little "More Mature".
Membership Fees:
- $5.00.
- Must be a Member to have voting rights.
Skipton Progress Association Meetings
Venue for Meetings:
- Supper Room of Skipton Mechanics Hall.
- Light Supper after meetings
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Meeting Times:
- On the 1st Thursday of each month
- At 7:30 pm
Alternative Meeting Venue:
- Jubilee Centre, 10 Montgomery Street, Skipton.
- Available for Meetings and Informal Gatherings.
- Contact: Association Secretary on 5340 2043 for Bookings.
- To promote and foster the progress and prosperity of Skipton and surrounding District.
- To attract population and business to Skipton and District.
- To work towards the improvement of existing amenities of the town.
- To assist communication between people of the community and Corangamite Shire.
- To protect and preserve the history and heritage of Skipton and District.
The Intent of Skipton Progress Association:
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