News and Updates
Welcome to the Sarsfield Community Association news page, your dedicated source for updates, stories, and insights about our vibrant community. As the heart of Sarsfield, the Association is committed to fostering a connected and resilient community. Here, we share the latest on community projects, events, and initiatives that shape our neighborhood. From groundbreaking developments in community infrastructure to highlights of local achievements and upcoming gatherings, this page aims to keep all residents of Sarsfield informed and engaged. Join us as we celebrate our successes, navigate challenges, and build a stronger community together. Stay tuned for all the essential news impacting Sarsfield and its residents.
Vale Kym, Rodrick & Jake
Recently the Sarsfield Community has lost three valued members, who will be greatly missed.
Our Community Hall is Coming VERY Soon!
The new hall is coming soon, VERY soon. The builder has been appointed, and the demolition crew are coming in this month with the build beginning shortly after!
Sarsfield Community Association Welcomes New Chairs for the Upcoming Hall
Our new chairs for the hall have arrived. We are grateful to the Gippsland Community Foundation for the funding to help furnish our new hall.
5 year’s on Celebration & Twilight Market - 11 Jan 25
On January 11th we hosted a 5 year community event, featuring music, food trucks, twilight market stalls, and a whole lot of fun and community connection.
5 years - Celebrate our Achievements
Come and join us for a celebration of Sarsfield!
Twilight Market, Music and a chance to catch up and thank all those who helped us on this journey!
Raise Your Glass: The Sarsfield Brew Club Has Officially Launched!
The wait is over - beer enthusiasts, cider lovers, and winemakers alike, rejoice! The Sarsfield Brew Club officially launched yesterday, and it was a fantastic start to what will surely be a vibrant and creative community.
Can you help?
We need you! - The toilets/BBQ and general facilities need to be kept clean and tidy.
Paint ‘n Sip 27 October
Lots of fun and some impressive creativity were to be found at Sasfield - and some colourful cows!
Sarsfield Brew Club
Noticing that the same few fellas have been talking beer at our events I wondered if a Brew Club would work in Sarsfield. We have some beer lovers, we have a community space, and we have a couple of really experienced brewers, who are willing to lead a group and teach brewing.
Plans for our new Hall!
At our AGM Nathan Marshall came to present a video and Slides of the Vision for the New Hall.
More sad losses within our community
Earlier this year we mourned the loss of Kevin Perry and Ian Haggar- both long time stalwarts of the Sarsfield Community. Recently we were saddened to hear of the deaths of Julie Coster and ex Sarsfield resident Phil Makings.
An AGM and great feed
The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Sarsfield Community Association was held on Friday 30th of August. A good crowd were in attendance to hear President Cathy present a summary of the years achievements, highlights and future direction, Treasurer Durelle presented the Financials and Simon promoted the nesting box project to community members. Our long time friend and mentor from Strathewen , Malcolm Hackett, facilitated election of office bearers and a new committee for 2024/25. Malcolm shared with the meeting his positive impressions of the work of the SCA and their strength, determination and growth over the past four and a half years.