Throwback Thursday: photos, pictures | Ararat | May 2014

Not sure what was in the tub but Daniel, Jayden and Bree were taking no chances.

Ararat Dance Centre recently held a special morning for its littlest ballerinas, who all came dressed as their favourite characters. Pictured are fairies Amaia and Miami-Lee.

Preparing the advertising for the grape stomp were Charlie, Jay, Rhys, Harley and Josh.

The Ararat Mother’s Day Classic will be held this Sunday at Richardson Oval to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year’s Ambassador is breast cancer survivor Kelli Holtham-Felini, pictured here with daughter Annie and dressed in the trademark ‘pink’ of the classic.

Bands from across the Wimmera descended on Ararat for the annual Band Sunday.

Hugh Carroll with King and Queen of the Mountain, Ethan Berends and Chloe Moran.

Barbie princesses are Isla’s favourite characters and she chose a pink Barbie dress to wear to dance classes.

A big group of Tiger supporters gathered for the launch of the Grampians Richmond Supporters’ Group on Sunday, with kids’ activities and of course all the action of the game on the big screen. Pictured are keen Tigers, Keelan, Liam, Zane, Ruby and Bailey in the Richmond colours.

Ararat North Primary School students Stella and Gypsy are busy planning the big morning tea.

Proudly marching side by side in the Ararat Anzac Day march were three generations of the one family, L-R, Colin Graham, Athol Graham, Giles Graham and Russell Graham.

The Ararat and District Junior Football Association season got underway at Richardson Oval last Sunday. Pictured sending the ball long into the forward line is Warriors’ ruckman Nicholas Vallance.

Oliver, Chloe, Liana and Patty are excited about the forthcoming Maytime Fair at Carey Street Kindergarten.

New Uniting Church minister Reverend Colin Honey.

Young Sophie and dad Ash Hustler in a hotrod during the Grampians Grease Monkeys Hotrod Club’s ‘Cruise for Sophie’ which raised funds to help with Sophie’s ongoing hospital care for a heart condition.

Current ‘200 club’ members Megan Shea, Jakki Gibson, Rebecca Skrabl, Olivia West and Tahnee Walker have played a combined total of 1,282 A grade games between them with the Rats.

Greg Turnbull from the Ararat Salvation Army is encouraging volunteers to join in helping to collect for this year’s Red Shield Appeal.

Ararat Storm president David Nicholson, coach Will Bell, captain Alana Jenkins and assistant coach Olivia Miocic are ready for the start of the Youth Girls’ season on Sunday

Lily, with mum Nicole in the background, chose to come dressed as her favourite fairy.

More than 140 cyclists from across the state took part in the Ararat and District Cycling Club’s annual Ararat Junior Tour last weekend. Pictured leading the gruelling Carroll’s Cutting climb are 15 and under riders Angus McLean and Angus Collins.

Pyrenees Shire Mayor Cr Robert Vance, Liberal candidate for Ripon Louise Staley and Premier Denis Napthine at the Ararat railyards.

Forward Mitch Cronin was in good form in Tatyoon’s big win over Penshurst on Saturday. The 70-point victory keeps the Hawks’ unbeaten run going.

Joy Harrington (left) with Stawell Eventide Homes CEO, Sue Blakey, outside the new unit in the Plantation Reserve Retirement Village.

Renewable energy supporters Ararat Rural City Mayor Cr Paul Hooper, Morrie Allgood, Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Cr Kevin Erwin, Daniel Leahy from RES Australia, Mark McKew, Friends of the Earth’s Leigh Ewbank, John Anselmi, Cr Wayne Rice, Cr Gwenda Allgood, Russell Pearse and Sandra Hawkins.

Telstra’s new mobile base station has been installed in Moyston and will improve mobile and wireless broadband coverage for the community. Pictured are Telstra’s Bill Munday (left) and Member for Wannon Dan Tehan with Moyston property owners Carol and David Jackson and the tower in the background.

The Mother's Day Classic walkers head along Golf Links Road.

Bodie was having a ball on his bike and his t-shirt says it all!

A team effort from Wendy Cairns, Heather Archow, Izabel, Bruce Archow, Yvette and Andrew Toomey.

Members of the Grampians Grease Monkeys Hot Rod Club, who will ‘cruise for Sophie’ this weekend.

Best drum major Keith Moore leading the winning Ararat City Band.

A cheeky Jacob was all smiles for the camera last week. While Jacob, who has cerebral palsy, is able to use his walker for short periods of time, he desperately needs a wheelchair, and the ‘Campaign for Jacob’ Facebook page is hoping to raise the $8000 needed to purchase some new wheels for the youngster.

Narissa Gee jumped for joy after finishing the sixth annual Ararat Mother’s Day Classic and was one of around 500 people who participated this year, helping to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Jarvis, Shaun, Jacob and Zac get to work in the kitchen at Ararat North Primary School.

Olivia West breaks through a special banner for her 200th A grade match.

The 2014 Ararat Ladies’ Probus Club executive, secretary Margaret Dunmore, president Merle Brain and treasurer Eva McNulty.

Rachel on the staircase at J Ward.

Preparing for the Ararat Active8 challenge are Kelli Holtham-Felini, Rodger Turner, Sharon Basset, Peter Harrison, Toni and Kerry Stockwell, Mary Reid and Jane Jantzen.

SM&W Rovers’ Bradley Scott is put under pressure by his Lismore/Derrinallum opponent during Saturday’s 85-point loss. The Bulldogs were one of many teams in the Mininera on the end of a big defeat in what was a lopsided round of competition.

Gorrinn Village Ladies’ Auxillary members Jan Ayer, Gwen Rhook and Barbara McMillan give Pam Hamilton a lesson on the pianola.

Forward Beau Cosson takes a strong grab during Ararat’s win over Minyip/Murtoa last weekend.

Barry and Sherryl Sertori on right with Raj Muker, Daniel Radcliffe and Nigel Keating

Ian Reid was very happy with his giant pumpkin.

Ambrose Cashin, from the Ararat Olympic Swimming Pool Committee, centre, accepts a donation from the Ararat Woodies’ Lew Day and Dave Mitchell (left) and Ararat Legacy’s John McRae and Alan Wilson.

Assistant Commissioner Jack Blayney presents Darryle Harrison with his 35 year service award.

Inspector Ian Lindsay with his 35 year service award.

The Seppelt Wedding Expo attracted more than 400 people this year and is continuing to build on the success of previous years. Pictured is Sheridan Hancock modelling one of the gowns during a catwalk parade of bridal wear, one of the most popular attractions at the expo.

Hawkesdale/Macarthur’s Lachie Reichman takes a high flying mark during the Mininera’s interleague clash with Golden Rivers Football League at Lake Bolac. The MDFL went down to its rival by 33 points.

Jenny, Cheyenne and Sam were dressed to the nines for the Ararat College social held at J Ward.

Barbara Blamey, Ararat YMCA co-ordinator Peter Harrison and Sandra Jelowyi with the other entrants in the 12 week challenge.

Neil Hunt, Jodan, Daniel, Ryan, Zoe and John Wilson welcome Hannah, at left, into the 2nd Ararat Scout Group.

Mark Stevens received the 30 year clasp to his service medal.

Bombers’ Mason had the goals in sight with this kick.

Doctor Jodan made a small mistake putting JJ back together again.

The Wimmera Football League’s victorious under-18 team celebrates its 55-point win over North Central Football League in last Saturday’s WorkSafe VCFL Country Championships at St Arnaud. The Big W side featured Ararat Rats’ players Harry Ganley, Xavier Vearing, Jacob Bates, Matt North and Brayden Ferguson.