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2011

 

December

 

Season’s Greetings to all from the Directors and staff of Casino Village RV Resort.

As we wind up another busy year it's time to reflect on the continued growth of the Village. We now have 140 manufactured homes including some beautiful display homes on site. If you haven't been for a visit recently we’d love to show you around.

We hope we feature in your travel calendar for next year. There's lots of great events and activities to take advantage of in the Northern Rivers. Some of them are listed in the calendar of upcoming activities. Check out our website for more info.

Did you know?

* We have special rates for CMCA Members
* We don’t have a high or low seasons – our fees are the same year round
* We have lots of activities for you to join in
* There are free gas barbeques
* Happy hour is at 4.30 pm daily, BYO to the BBQ Hut

So when planning your trips and activities for 2012 give us a ring or check out our website and see how we can assist.
Housing Precinct: New home sites and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au
Display Homes: Open daily from 9am-4pm.
Reception: Open 7 days per week from 8am-6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au
Online Bookings: You can book online at www.casinovillage.com.au

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
6 Dec Casino Lions Carols By Candlelight & Village Twilight Markets

2012
14 Feb Valentine's Day - BYO lunch in the Village
17 March St Patricks Day - a green day in the Village
14-19 May Disc Bowls Festival
19-29 May *Casino Beef Week
27 May Casino Village Market Day
19/20 May *Lismore Gemfest
July *Lismore Lantern Parade
6-8 July *Westpac Rescue Helicopter 4WD Caravan & Camping Show
6-13 July *Evans Head Fishing Classic
4-5 August *Bentley Art Prize & Lismore Art Festival
17-19 August Bushman's Heritage and Camp Oven Festival
October *Grafton Jacaranda Festival
1 November Melbourne Cup Luncheon
6 December Casino Lions Club Carols by Candelight
* These events are held in the area and more details would be available on the events websites.

 

 

November

 

2012 is coming up fast. Now is the time to pencil in dates for next year’s events: -
May 14 – 19 will be a week of fun, fun, fun, with our Disc Bowls Festival, including prize money and trophies to be won. Don’t forget to enter for the best cheer squad.


Beef Week, Casino’s signature event will celebrate 30 years from 19 – 29 May. Lots of fun events including Family Fun Day and Markets will be held here at the Village on 27 May.
August 19 – 21 is the Bushman's Heritage and Camp Oven Festival. MC Gary Fogarty and other professional poets will host bush poetry workshops with writing and performance skills and there will be an amateur poet's competition with prize money and trophies. Why not come along and have a go?

Special Offers – Did you know?

* CMCA Members get special rates starting from just $14 per night or $84 per week for an unpowered site or from just $19 per night or $114 per week for a powered site.
* We offer a free site for the organiser of groups of 10 or more.
* We have meeting room facilities for groups. You can self cater on the free gas BBQs in the BBQ Hut or we can arrange a caterer to meet your needs.
* We have lots of group activities include line dancing, Appalachian Mountain Flatfooting (also known as clogging). There are craft groups, an art studio, cards, carpet bowls, 8 ball and happy golf. Maybe you would like to learn how to play disc bowls? It's all free and all are welcome to join in.
* Happy Hour is at 4.30 pm daily, BYO to the BBQ Hut.

So when planning your trips and activities for 2012 give us a ring or check out our website and see how we can assist.
Housing Precinct: New home sites and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au
Display Homes: Open daily from 9am-4pm.
Reception: Open 7 days per week from 8am-6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au
Online Bookings: You can book online at www.casinovillage.com.au


UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

2011
1 Nov Melbourne Cup Day BYO Luncheon with sweeps and games
17 Nov AGM at the Clubhouse
6 Dec Casino Lions Carols By Candlelight & Village Twilight Markets

2012
14 Feb Valentines Day - BYO lunch in the Village
17 March St Patrick’s Day - a green day in the Village
14-19 May Disc Bowls Festival
19-29 May *Casino Beef Week
19/20 May *Lismore Gemfest
July *Lismore Lantern Parade
6- 8 July *Westpac Rescue Helicopter 4WD Caravan & Camping Show
6-13 July *Evans Head Fishing Classic
4-5 August *Bentley Art Prize & Lismore Art Festival
19-21 August Bushman’s Heritage and Camp Oven Festival

* these events are held in the area and more details would be available on the events websites.

 

October

The ninth Annual General Meeting for RV Parks Australia Limited shareholders will be held at 9:30am on Thursday, 17 November 2011, at the Casino Village RV Resort Clubhouse. Information regarding the 2011 AGM can be accessed by using your shareholder login on the home page of the website or by contacting administration. A shareholders afternoon tea will be held at the Clubhouse at 3pm followed by a Village walk. All are welcome to attend the 2011 AGM dinner at just $25 per person. The evening will begin with pre dinner drinks and canapés served to ticket holders at 6:30pm at the Clubhouse. Entertainment is included. This year, camp oven roasted meat and vegies will be served, followed by fruit salad and ice cream for dessert. Book and pay for your tickets through reception by Thursday, 10 November 2011.


Congratulations have been received by Casino Village RV Resort as it was awarded, for the second year in a row, the 2011 CCIA Award of Excellence as the ‘Best NSW Residential Park’. The Award was presented on the 27 July, 2011 at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at Ettalong Beach Club. Barry Baillie, CEO of the CCIA says that the Awards of Excellence recognises caravan and holiday parks, manufactured home villages and estates, caravan and RV manufacturers and dealers as well as industry suppliers across 22 categories for business excellence.“The Awards of Excellence is the industry’s highlight event which recognises business excellence in the caravan and camping sector and is the highest accolade that a caravan, RV or camping business can achieve.”

See you soon

Housing Precinct: New home sites and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au


Display Homes: Open daily from 9am-4pm.


Reception: Open 7 days per week from 8am-6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au


Online Bookings: You can even book online at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

September

A spring in one’s step is what you will find when you attend the ‘Clogging’ (AKA: Appalachian Mountains Tap Dancing/Flatfooting) held at the Clubhouse. Resident Ray Moss has brought this weekly activity together as he instructs dancers from the novice to more experienced groups through the tap steps. The steps are a fun, visible and auditory expression of the music being played and all are welcome to join in.

Gaining popularity in the Village is carpet bowls with Ron Black and Alan Cropper. The bowlers gather at the Clubhouse to enjoy the challenge of bringing their bowl closest to the jack to win. It is a game of precision rather than speed that makes room for all. There is a growing attendance of newcomers to the sport with two bowling mats in operation and a recent change of venue required to allow the group more space.

Right on cue, the 8-Ball enthusiasts are ready for their casual games on the four tables in the Green Hangar. Roger Harrison has united the players to meet together several times a week with friendly competitiveness as they hone their skills to pocket the 8-Ball and win. All levels of players are welcome with an annual ‘serious’ competition added.

As well as Clogging, carpet bowls and 8-Ball, there are a variety of other weekly activities for you to try. You’ll find them freshly listed each day on the board outside the reception office, or ask our staff for your copy of the current weekly newsletter to be able to plan ahead. Be sure to allow time for a chat as you meet and mix with the locals and other RV travellers. Swap tips, enjoy the relaxation and use of the facilities as you breathe in the freshness of spring in the Village.

See you soon…..

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au


DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am-4pm.


RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am-6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au


ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

August

The total prize money pool for the 2011 Disc Bowls Festival that was held from 16-21 May 2011 was $3,000. The Chapter prize was shared between The Suncoasters and the Wagga Wagga Wanderers. Congratulations to all the teams that responded so well and entered the week of round robin competitions.

The category winners were:

2011 Ladies Triples 1st Place - Suncoasters (Robyn Edwards, Pearle Jenkins and Monica Hadlow), 2nd Place - Sydney Wanderers (Rosemarie Simone, Aileen Smith and Dianne Ross), 3rd Place - Port Macquarie Escapees (Val Glasson, Joan Chesher and Nancy McCrohan).

2011 Men’s Triples 1st Place - Wagga Wagga Wanderers (Norm Byng, Bill Robinson and Frank Sainsbury), 2nd Place - Wagga Wagga Wanderers (Ken Chappelow, Neil Cole and Brian Whitechurch), 3rd Place - Suncoasters (Harry Petrie, Ted Jenkins and Clive Adcock).

2011 Mixed Pairs 1st Place - Lakelanders (Kay Clarke and Frank Clarke), 2nd Place - Wagga Wagga Wanderers (Suzanne Sainsbury and Frank Sainsbury), 3rd Place – The Suncoasters (Robyn Edwards and Harry Petrie).

2011 Cheer Squad Winners were The Suncoasters.

All prizes were presented at the Saturday night dinner that ended a full week of fun. Thank you to Peter and Sandra Irwin our Assistant Managers, who rallied together willing hands to make a successful week. Thank you and congratulations again to all competitors, as well as the umpires, scorers, MC, catering team and Village staff. Thank you also to our sponsors, Casino Village RV Resort and Ken Tame Insurance.

We look forward to seeing you all next year for the 2012 Disc Bowls Festival (14 – 19 May 2012).

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily from 9am to 4pm.

RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

July

The 2011 National Camp Oven Festival (19 to 21 Aug 2011) is about to begin. Three days of camp oven cooking competitions and demonstrations including learning the basics, (perfect for those just starting out with a camp oven). All are welcome to enter their cooking talents in the competition categories, where just the right amount of heat beads applied at the right time can make the difference to a winning dish. Taste the flavour difference a genuine camp oven cook can make to an assortment of meat and vegies, while maintaining the delicateness of cakes and desserts. Be the quickest to boil a billy, throw a scone farther than the others and join in the disc bowls events, just for fun. Find time to tour the Village and view the display homes to see how we have grown. Listen to a seminar. Have you tried Wii games? Rise to attend the bush poets and yarn spinners breakfast and refuel as they tell their tale. Bush dance with the Big River Bush Band and book for the camp oven dinner at the clubhouse. Whew! Are you ready?

To book a site, register in a competition category or for more information about the event, email: office@casinovillage.com.au

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am to 4pm.

RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

See you soon…..

 

June

Bush poets and camp oven cooks will gather together here in August 2011 for the Bushman’s Heritage Festival (12-14 Aug 2011) and the 2011 National Camp Oven Festival (19-21 Aug 2011). Would you like to learn the basics of camp oven cooking and taste a camp oven dinner?

Our purpose-built camp oven pit is designed to allow spectators the best and safest view of the cooking whilst allowing the camp oven cook a safe workplace with the room to attend to details. There are demonstrations, competitions, breakfasts, dinners, bush dancing, professional and amateur bush poets and yarn spinners and prize money to be won. Have we seen your camp oven cooking in action or heard your latest yarn? Pictured are four bush poetry winners from the 2010 Bushman’s Heritage Festival. This year’s trophy could be yours! Register your interest for all the 2011 competitions being held at either or both events, with the reception office by email: office@casinovillage.com.au, phone: 02 6662 1069 or fax: 02 6662 3222.


A friendly reminder to book your site early so as not to disappoint, and watch the website event page for more details as we draw closer.

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au


DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am - 4pm.


RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au


ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

May

Touring the Village on one of our guided tours is a great way to learn about the many facets of Village life and to see whether it is the place for you. More and more RV travellers are specifically choosing Casino Village housing precinct as their home base. Aerial photos show our expansion and are on display on the inside wall of the Clubhouse. They portray the growth and development over the years. Now with an award winning housing precinct as well as a multi award winning 4 star tourist park, we have a lot to offer you as the base for RV travel.

Located in the heart of the Richmond Valley with a sub-tropical climate, Casino is situated on the Bruxner Highway and the Summerland Way. Being an easy drive to the mountain range, city or coast, it makes room for fun day trips or longer as you continue your RV adventure. There’s always room for more with regular activities and events.

If you would like to book a tour, contact our reception or administration office to arrange it for you. Recently, the seasonal blooms were just too beautiful to go past without stopping and catching a close up. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am - 4pm.

RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online at www.casinovillage.com.au

See you soon…..

 

April

Be part of the action this May in the Village. Come and stay with us for the Casino Roy-ale (11-14 May), Disc Bowls Festival (16-21 May) and Casino Beef Week (21-31 May). Current CMCA Members receive a discounted site rate.

Casino Roy-ale is four days of fun with planned activities including a Casino Roy-ale Mini Drag Racing Championship. This unique event is open to all ages, just bring your own mini racer of the Hot Wheels/Matchbox car size. Ready for lots of giggles at the 12m long race track will be entrants, spectators, officials and cheer squads. There will be a Casino Roy-ale Champion; Best Dressed Female Driver; Best Dressed Male Driver and a Best Dressed Team (max 4 persons).

Disc Bowls Festival, registration of teams will take place 9am-11am on Monday 16 May at the BBQ Hut. All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to form teams before registration. See how you can win $1,500 for your Chapter!

Casino Beef Week, theme for 2011 is ‘Italiano’. Some highlights are the Saturday Street Parade followed by the Sunday May 29 Family Market Day right here at the Village! More details at www.casinobeefweek.com.au

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are open daily 9am-4pm.

RECEPTION: Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the website at www.casinovillage.com.au

See you soon…..

 

March

Three of the Village activities available for everyone to join in and express their individuality are art, golf and craft. Join us this month as we view the passion of some of the Village ladies.

Pauline, a keen artist, started the Village Self Help Art Group held at the Art Studio. Her attention to detail is evident in her art work and she is always at the ready to share her knowledge with those pursuing their new interest.

Cindy has plenty of room for her golfing hobby at the Village Golf Course. Part of the friendly set of Happy Golfers, she is often joined in her enthusiasm for a round.

Val and the ladies from the Crafty Travellers meet regularly at the Craft Room and enjoy fun and chatter as they bring forth their creations.

If you are serious about art, golf or craft, and love to have a laugh, Casino Village is where you’ll find these industrious ladies.

Disc Bowls Festival (16-21 May 2011). Registration of teams will take place 9am - 11am on Monday 16 May at the BBQ Hut. All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to form teams before registration. See how you can win $1,500 for your Chapter! For up to date information and any changes closer to the events, browse the website at www.casinovillage.com.au

HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available and pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au

DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am - 4pm.

RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au

ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

February

The Disc Bowls Festival (16 - 21 May 2011) is the place to win $1,500 in prize money for your CMCA Chapter. Enter as many teams as you like, however, nominate only one team, (no pairs), in Men’s Triples and one in Ladies Triples, to be the highest point earners for the Chapter Prize. Other prize pools include Mixed Pairs $500; Ladies Triples $500; Men’s Triples $500 and Best Cheer Squad - prize to be presented at the dinner. Trophies too! The challenge is now set. Last year’s Chapter Prize Winners in the Men’s Triples were the Wagga Wagga Wanderers. The Ladies Triples was shared by the Sydney Wanderers, the Port Macquarie Escapees and the Hunter Coastal Wanderers. Registration of teams will take place between 9am - 11am on Monday 16 May at the BBQ Hut. All are welcome to participate and are encouraged to form teams in preparation before registration. Practice courts are available for those eager to hone their skills preceding the event. Book early to ensure your site. See the Village Agenda for more of what’s happening during 2011. For up to date information and any changes closer to the events, browse the website at www.casinovillage.com.au


HOUSING PRECINCT: New home sites available & pre-loved homes for sale. Please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au


DISPLAY HOMES: Display homes are OPEN daily 9am – 4pm.


RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au


ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

January

Recently a professional photographer captured a fresh glimpse of the Village through his lens and we thought we would share some of the photos with you this month.


Enabled by a camera pole mounted to his vehicle, he obtained photos from a height and angle that give a sweeping view. The top photo is of the entrance way leading up to the gates from Light Street with Reception and the Magnolia site area on the right. The Clubhouse and Dam area are on the left.


The second photo shows a nice place to have a cuppa at the picnic table that overlooks the Dam directly to the left of the entrance way. A great spot to see the ducks! The next three clicks of the lens are a look (in order), at a street in each Stage 4, Stage 1 & Stage 3 of the Manufactured Housing Precinct.


Its filling up fast. The best way to capture a look of all there is to see is to come and stay awhile. Book your sites early and be ready so as not to miss your favourite events.


Join in on a Valentines Day BYO lunch on Monday February 14, 2011. Pack some fun in your lunch and let your loved one know you care. All are welcome. See the Village Agenda for dates and the website
www.casinovillage.com.au for up to date information and any changes.


STAGE 4 HOUSING PRECINCT: Stage 4 Housing or the Homes For Sale, please direct your initial enquiries to housing@casinovillage.com.au.


DISPLAY HOMES: Display Homes are OPEN daily 9am - 4pm.


RECEPTION: Open 7 days per week from 8am to 6pm. Phone: 02 6662 1069 or email office@casinovillage.com.au


ONLINE BOOKINGS: You can even book online. See the Village website at www.casinovillage.com.au

 

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