The Woodend RSL’s mission is to support the well-being and betterment of our members, (serving and ex-serving men and women of the Defence Forces), and their dependants, with the provision of welfare and commemorative services and, where appropriate, contribute to worthy needs within the broader community.
Hours: Clubrooms open Fridays at 5PM
Welfare enquiries phone Welfare Officer on 0428 989 077
Pension enquiries phone Kyneton RSL on 5422 6735 (Tuesdays)
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Welfare enquiries phone Welfare Officer on 0428 989 077
Pension enquiries phone Kyneton RSL on 5422 6735 (Tuesdays)
LINKS:
Woodend Star Update July 2021
The Woodend RSL Sub-Branch Committee and Members wish to thank the community for both the excellent attendance and support for ANZAC Day. We especially thank the local school children who presented and spoke well on this solemn occasion.
The screening of the Mount Service at the RSL was also well attended at dawn but had to be restricted due to COVID risk. Thankyou to those that made the effort. We also appreciate that many dawn driveway services were again undertaken at dawn across the town.
We would also like to acknowledge the generosity of our community in the ANZAC Day Appeal from which we raised $9,803. These funds will support Veterans in need both locally and across the state. We wish to pass on a special thanks to Coles Woodend for not only allowing us to set up our stand to sell badges but the generosity of their staff in buying badges as well. We also thank the schools and other locations that helped with collection boxes.
The following businesses also deserve our community thanks for their support to help us advertise and raise funds through their generous donations:
Since ANZAC Day it has been a difficult time for many with further lock downs and the devastating storm. Anyone needing both physical help or mental health help to get through these periods, please take up the offer of the services in our community. Make sure you watch out for your mates, friends, and neighbours, we are all in this together and must help each other. Even proud old soldiers swallow their pride and ask for help when they need it.
With the recent COVID restrictions on gatherings at home, we at the Woodend RSL Sub-Branch need to remind the community that we have COVID safe facilities which can take up to 100 patrons inside, (subject to current COVID spacing rules). Some families have taken advantage of this and booked the hall to get together and stay in touch.
Our facilities are available for members and the community for weddings, memorials, birthdays, celebrations, annual dinners, and luncheons. We have an A1 commercial kitchen which you can hire to self-cater, or we may be able to cater depending on volunteer availability. Our bar is well stocked and our prices particularly good. We can open the bar for functions.
Our charter is not only to help and support veterans, service personnel and their families but is also to work with the community to support each other and spread the culture of mateship. That culture of mateship helped get our past and recent ANZACs and soldiers through some tough times. Mateship is what we all need during these tough events that are upon us now.
Our bistro is closed for winter, but we are open for a refreshment at 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays (subject to COVID lockdown restrictions) - come in for a chat and a drink and have a look at our facilities for your next function or family gathering. Bring your takeaway food with you if you wish but due to our licence BYO drinks are not allowed.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the RSL and follow the guidelines for COVID testing.
Please contact us if you are aware of any Veterans or Veteran families who may need some help or assistance. We have many Veterans from the recent conflicts in our community who need our support and mateship as well.
admin@woodendrsl.org
The Woodend RSL Sub-Branch Committee and Members wish to thank the community for both the excellent attendance and support for ANZAC Day. We especially thank the local school children who presented and spoke well on this solemn occasion.
The screening of the Mount Service at the RSL was also well attended at dawn but had to be restricted due to COVID risk. Thankyou to those that made the effort. We also appreciate that many dawn driveway services were again undertaken at dawn across the town.
We would also like to acknowledge the generosity of our community in the ANZAC Day Appeal from which we raised $9,803. These funds will support Veterans in need both locally and across the state. We wish to pass on a special thanks to Coles Woodend for not only allowing us to set up our stand to sell badges but the generosity of their staff in buying badges as well. We also thank the schools and other locations that helped with collection boxes.
The following businesses also deserve our community thanks for their support to help us advertise and raise funds through their generous donations:
- Paysanne Café
- Black Forest Meats
- Flowers in the Vase
- Woodend Ice Cream Co
- Woodend Bookshop
- Woodend Wine Store
- Karismatic Kids
- Woodend Newsagency
- M&Co Hair Design
- Maison Maloa Café
- Into the Woods
Since ANZAC Day it has been a difficult time for many with further lock downs and the devastating storm. Anyone needing both physical help or mental health help to get through these periods, please take up the offer of the services in our community. Make sure you watch out for your mates, friends, and neighbours, we are all in this together and must help each other. Even proud old soldiers swallow their pride and ask for help when they need it.
With the recent COVID restrictions on gatherings at home, we at the Woodend RSL Sub-Branch need to remind the community that we have COVID safe facilities which can take up to 100 patrons inside, (subject to current COVID spacing rules). Some families have taken advantage of this and booked the hall to get together and stay in touch.
Our facilities are available for members and the community for weddings, memorials, birthdays, celebrations, annual dinners, and luncheons. We have an A1 commercial kitchen which you can hire to self-cater, or we may be able to cater depending on volunteer availability. Our bar is well stocked and our prices particularly good. We can open the bar for functions.
Our charter is not only to help and support veterans, service personnel and their families but is also to work with the community to support each other and spread the culture of mateship. That culture of mateship helped get our past and recent ANZACs and soldiers through some tough times. Mateship is what we all need during these tough events that are upon us now.
Our bistro is closed for winter, but we are open for a refreshment at 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays (subject to COVID lockdown restrictions) - come in for a chat and a drink and have a look at our facilities for your next function or family gathering. Bring your takeaway food with you if you wish but due to our licence BYO drinks are not allowed.
If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the RSL and follow the guidelines for COVID testing.
Please contact us if you are aware of any Veterans or Veteran families who may need some help or assistance. We have many Veterans from the recent conflicts in our community who need our support and mateship as well.
admin@woodendrsl.org