January 2015
Violet Town Market Away Day
Founded in 1978 Violet Town community market is one of Victoria premier country markets. Approximately 250 stalls of fresh produce, arts, crafts, jewellery, wine tastings, plants, tools, furniture and more. Amongst the stalls are some of my favorites Kay’s Krunchies – all manner of natural dog treats , the dog bed and bedding stall – dogs love the beds. The Cheese Man – makes his own varieties of cheeses – and sells out fast! Locally made wines and olive oils,…
March 2015
Annual Fun Day 2015
The fun day has been rescheduled for 29 March. Our annual fun day will beheld at the beautiful Yan Yean Reservoir Park. The park offers Lots of shade if it’s a hot day and you will be sure to feel cool with the water nearby. VBBA members and their Basenjis will be out in force at this event so if you are looking at the breed as a potential companion, this is the perfect opportunity to meet owners and breeders to…
June 2015
Basenji Birthday Bash
The VBBA will celebrate our Basenjis birthday’s on 21 June at Bicentennial Park, Chelsea. The park is located at Melways E12 97 F1. Enter the park via the Scotch Parade entrance. We will meet at the large wooden gazebo at 11am. Please arrive at 11am. We will start will start promptly with a walk at 11.15am so call ahead if you are running late and we will wait for you. After the walk we have a BBQ lunch – BYO…
October 2015
Puppy Picnic, Adult Walk and AGM
The Club’s October event and annual puppy picnic runs in conjunction with the Club’s AGM held on the same day at the same venue. The AGM will commence at 1pm – please arrive at 12.45pm. Adults – Warburton Trail start 1.30pm The adult dogs will start a walk of the Warburton Trail at 1.30pm or as soon as the AGM is over (which ever is the latter). Puppy Picnic – Start 1.30pm This event makes for a great socialisation experience…
December 2015
Christmas Break-up 2015
Venue: Oaks Picnic Area – Jells Park, Wheelers Hill, enter via the Ferntree Gully Road entrance to the Park. Melway Ref 72 B9 Time: 11.00am What to bring with you: Lunch: Meat (or vegetarian alternatives) for the BBQ a small dessert and your own drinks. The Club will be providing, picnic ware (plates, cutlery & glassware), salads, bread rolls. Chair Crate for your Basenji (if you have one) Sunscreen Dog water bowl and water Kris Kringle Please bring along a…
February 2016
Annual Fun Day 2016
Our annual fun day will beheld at the beautiful Yan Yean Reservoir Park. The park offers Lots of shade if it’s a hot day and you will be sure to feel cool with the water nearby. VBBA members and their Basenjis will be out in force at this event so if you are looking at the breed as a potential companion, this is the perfect opportunity to meet owners and breeders to discuss this unique breed. Or if you have…
April 2016
Surf and Sand 2016
The VBBA Surf and Sand event will be held at a dog friendly beach. Full details and location to be advised.
June 2016
Basenji Birthday Bash 2016
Please arrive at 11am. We will start will start promptly with a walk at 11.15am so call ahead if you are running late and we will wait for you. After the walk we have a BBQ lunch – BYO Food & Drinks. The park has some wonderful spaces for our walk and has a host of children’s activities and play equipment which will keep our younger members amused during lunch. There is also a large fully fenced off-lead area where…