Community Group Directory
Country Women’s Association - Swanpool. A very active group of volunteers, who offer friendship, knowledge and experience. The group meets at the Swanpool & District Memorial Hall at 1.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Further details available from Bev Green on 03 5768 2534.
Moorngag Cemetery Trust. Set on a hill with a beautiful outlook, the cemetery reflects the history of the district. Well maintained at all times and operated by volunteers since 1888. Details available from Helen Mitchell 0499 524 455 Secretary.
Peranbin Primary College - Swanpool Campus. Our local primary school has been in operation since 1873. Caters for our local primary school aged children. Details available from the office on 03 5768 2392.
St Aidan’s Anglican Church. One of our beautiful historic buildings. The church services are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 11.15am. Easter services are held on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 11.15am.
Swanpool Anglican Guild. Support group for the Anglican Church. Contact Grace Beer 5768 2619.
Swanpool Cinema. Operated as a community project, the cinema is one of the oldest memorial hall/cinema buildings still operating. Full details of the current programs and screening times can be obtained from the website www.swanpoolcinema.com.au or telephone the cinema on 03 5768 2415 or 0498 007 988.
Swanpool & District Land Protection Group. Our very active local Swanpool Landcare group. They offer a range of activities and projects to support the community, biodiversity and sustainable farming. They meet at the Swanpool & District Memorial Hall on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7.30pm, or 8.00pm during daylight saving time. Further details available from Pam Maple on 03 5768 2278.
Swanpool Gardening Group. It’s not about the biggest and best, but it is for everybody – beginners to the experienced. Local gardens, working bees and just for pleasure. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for varied activities and outings. Further details available from Christine Holmes on 03 5768 2379.
Swanpool Planned Activities Group. The group meets at the Swanpool & District Memorial Hall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 11am to 2pm. $12-50 including lunch and activities. More details from Catherine Frost at Benalla Rural City – Community Services on 03 5761 2254 or 0401 540 027.
Swanpool Red Cross – Swanpool Branch. A very active group which has operated in the district since 1939. New members always welcome. The group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Further details available from Joan Warnock 03 5768 2383.
Swanpool Uniting Church. Another of our historic institutions having conducted services since 1910. The services are held on 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 11am. Further information from Rosslyn Heaney 03 5768 2265. The church also operates an Adult Fellowship group and details on this are available from Bev Renkin 03 5768 2295.
Benalla Sustainable Futures Group. Full details of meetings and activities available from Peter Holmes 03 5768 2379.
Benalla Family Research Group. Based in Benalla at St. Andrews Old Church Hall, Church Street. The group is dedicated to the preservation of local and family history. It is included in this directory because many of our local community are involved with the group. For details phone Pam Herbert 03 5768 2342.
Moorngag Cemetery Trust. Set on a hill with a beautiful outlook, the cemetery reflects the history of the district. Well maintained at all times and operated by volunteers since 1888. Details available from Helen Mitchell 0499 524 455 Secretary.
Peranbin Primary College - Swanpool Campus. Our local primary school has been in operation since 1873. Caters for our local primary school aged children. Details available from the office on 03 5768 2392.
St Aidan’s Anglican Church. One of our beautiful historic buildings. The church services are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 11.15am. Easter services are held on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 11.15am.
Swanpool Anglican Guild. Support group for the Anglican Church. Contact Grace Beer 5768 2619.
Swanpool Cinema. Operated as a community project, the cinema is one of the oldest memorial hall/cinema buildings still operating. Full details of the current programs and screening times can be obtained from the website www.swanpoolcinema.com.au or telephone the cinema on 03 5768 2415 or 0498 007 988.
Swanpool & District Land Protection Group. Our very active local Swanpool Landcare group. They offer a range of activities and projects to support the community, biodiversity and sustainable farming. They meet at the Swanpool & District Memorial Hall on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7.30pm, or 8.00pm during daylight saving time. Further details available from Pam Maple on 03 5768 2278.
Swanpool Gardening Group. It’s not about the biggest and best, but it is for everybody – beginners to the experienced. Local gardens, working bees and just for pleasure. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for varied activities and outings. Further details available from Christine Holmes on 03 5768 2379.
Swanpool Planned Activities Group. The group meets at the Swanpool & District Memorial Hall on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month from 11am to 2pm. $12-50 including lunch and activities. More details from Catherine Frost at Benalla Rural City – Community Services on 03 5761 2254 or 0401 540 027.
Swanpool Red Cross – Swanpool Branch. A very active group which has operated in the district since 1939. New members always welcome. The group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Further details available from Joan Warnock 03 5768 2383.
Swanpool Uniting Church. Another of our historic institutions having conducted services since 1910. The services are held on 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 11am. Further information from Rosslyn Heaney 03 5768 2265. The church also operates an Adult Fellowship group and details on this are available from Bev Renkin 03 5768 2295.
Benalla Sustainable Futures Group. Full details of meetings and activities available from Peter Holmes 03 5768 2379.
Benalla Family Research Group. Based in Benalla at St. Andrews Old Church Hall, Church Street. The group is dedicated to the preservation of local and family history. It is included in this directory because many of our local community are involved with the group. For details phone Pam Herbert 03 5768 2342.