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Wall to Wall 2020 is just one of many Benalla events that have fallen victim to the Covid-19 outbreak.
A number of upcoming events have been postponed or cancelled because of advice from the government.
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Postponed and cancelled events include:
● Wall to Wall Benalla 2020 - Originally scheduled for April 3 and 4.
● Walk to D'Feet MND - Originally scheduled for Sunday, April 19.
● Climate talk at BPACC - Originally scheduled for (tomorrow) March, 19.
● The Tatong Good Friday Appeal - Originally scheduled for Friday, April 10.
● The Benalla Shorts Film Festival - Originally scheduled for April 4.
● Harmony Day Benalla 2020 - Originally Scheduled for Saturday, March 21
● Tomorrow Today come and try day - Originally scheduled for Sunday, March 22.
● Hootenanny at the Hall - Originally Scheduled for April 25
● Crawling the Hume - Originally Scheduled for March 28.
● Thoona Wheelie Bin Races - Originally Scheduled for Saturday, March 21.
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The Ensign has been told that because the government has banned gatherings of more than 500 people, this year's Wall to Wall would not be able to take place.
Organisers distributed an official media release confirming more details, which is available at this link.
The Walk to D'Feet MND, including the "link around the lake" community project was initially postponed.
However, organising committee member Robyn Smith has now confirmed that uncertainty about when the event could happen has meant it would not take place until February next year.
“It's very disappointing, but everything has been thrown up in the air, so there's no point trying to keep postponing it,” Ms Smith said.
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Organisers of the Good Friday Appeal released the following statement.
“It is critical to minimise the risk of public exposure to COVID-1,” the statement read.
“Our priority is the health and safety of our supporters, visitors, volunteers and committee members. For this reason... we've decided to postpone the Annual Family Fun Day and Auction Friday April 10.”
You can still make a donation to MND research at donate.mycause.com.au/charity/15
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Organisers of the climate talk at BPACC were informed their expert speakers had cancelled.
Therefore that event has been postponed. The Ensign will inform the community when it is rescheduled.
The North East Multicultural Association was planning a day of activities on the Lake Benalla foreshore on Saturday, March 21, for Harmony Day.
That event has also been postponed with no new date confirmed as yet.
The Tomorrow Today Come and Try Day at Churchill Reserve scheduled for Sunday, March 22, has also been cancelled.
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Organisers of the Benalla Short Film Festival have informed The Ensign that because of Covid-19 and several judges cancelling, the event would also be postponed, with no new date arranged at this stage.
The Hootenanny at the Hall bushfire fundraiser has also been postponed with no new date set as yet.
Just before going to press, The Ensign has discovered this weekend's Thoona Wheelie Bin Races have been cancelled.
And the Crawling the Hume classic truck rally, which was due to pass through Benalla on Saturday, March 28, has been postponed.
Organisers hope to reschedule for September and will keep The Ensign informed when they have a new date.
The Benalla Market, held on the fourth Saturday of each month, is cancelled until further notice.
Anzac Day Commemorative Committee and RSL Victoria have confirmed all Anzac Day events have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
They have confirmed that RSL sub-branches will each hold one Anzac Day service, with the public being asked not to attend this year.
Local schools have cancelled a number of events, although at the time of publishing all schools in Benalla are still open.
To find out which school events have been cancelled or postponed contact them directly.
For up to date advice on the Coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic visit the Department of Health at this link.
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