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Forthcoming ToursOur NEW tour of the Cheltenham Memorial Park (Wangara Road) titled "Mostly Murders" is scheduled for 25 July 2010. Sunday 12 September 2010 at 2.00pm and Sunday 31 October 2010 at 11.00am. Bookings essential. "The Tragic '30s: Decade of Adventure" of the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery (Charman Road) featuring stories of tragic deaths of the in 1930s. Saturday 9 October 2010 at 11.00am. Bookings essential. Use the tour booking form below or ring Vivienne on 03 5420 7671. Cost $10.00 per person ($5.00 for members) and includes refreshments and tour guide. We are always willing to undertake a private tour for a minimum of ten persons. Contact us if you are interested in a private tour. Notes for participantsLocation: Tours of the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery (Google Map) leave inside the main entrance gates on Charman Road, Cheltenham (opposite the Cheltenham railway station). Tours of the Cheltenham Memorial Park (Google Map) leave inside the main entrance gates on Wangara Road, Cheltenham unless otherwise stated. Cost: $10.00 for adults ($5.00 for members) and children (under 18 years) are free. Price includes refreshments and a tour guide pamhphlet. Payment can be made on the day. Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (unless where indicated) and includes a short 15-20 minute break for refreshments. It is essential to dress appropriately for the conditions of the day as there is little shelter within both cemeteries. The Pioneer Cemetery is quite steep in places and whilst the tour follows the safest paths, we advise participants to take care if you have difficulty walking. Past toursPast cemetery tours have included the following themes:
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We aim to undertake regular guided walking tours of each cemetery on a range of themes. You'll be entertained, informed and want to come back for more! We also cater for private groups wanting something different. If you wish to be informed of future tours, why not join today or complete the tour booking form below? More... What others have to say..."Yesterday was our first cemetery tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thankyou for all the hard work you and Vivienne had obviously done to make the tour so informative and interesting. We look forward to attending more tours." - Anon feedback from our "Mostly Murders" tour held on 25 July 2010. "I really enjoyed the tour and found all the information provided to be very interesting. Seeing the graves up close and hearing the stories was actually quite touching and the descriptions of the people allowed us to visualise them and their lives and how different the area was 80 years ago. The guide was very knowledgeable and seems very passionate about the subject, he clearly knows a lot about the history of the area and the people. I will definitely be attending future tours and look forward to learning more about the history of the area." - Anon feedback from "The Tragic '20s" tour held on 23 May 2010. "The guide spoke clearly and loud so all could hear The refreshments were very nice. The stories of the people in the graves we visited were interesting and educational and in some cases brought back memories of events we were familiar with." - Anon feedback from "75 Years On" tour held on 18 April 2010. "My daughter and I enjoyed the tour very much it was obvious a lot of research & preparation had gone into the talks and it was conducted in an interesting and informative manner." - Anon feedback from "75 Years On" tour held on 18 April 2010. "I enjoyed the tour immensely. I was surprised to be given refreshments as I did not know it was to be included. It was very well prepared and the sandwiches and cakes were wonderful. I found the whole tour to be well rehearsed and researched and I found the topic to be fascinating. I love history when it is so well bought to life." - Anon feedback from "History in the Making"" tour held on 7 March 2010. "Its nice to have a break and chat to the others on the tour, the sandwiches and cake appreciated. Also nice to have tea & coffee. Thank You" - Anon feedback from "History in the Making"" tour held on 7 March 2010. "The tour was immensely enjoyed. We learnt things about the people, area and history of Cheltenham. We have already recommended future tours to our friends." - Anon feedback from "The Tragic '30s: Decade of Adventure" tour held on 30 August 2009. "$10 was very worthwhile don't get much for that these days you could charge at least $15. To get a light homemade lunch was awesome! Who does that anymore! Fantastic and very professional." - Anon feedback from "The Tragic '30s: Decade of Adventure" tour held on 30 August 2009. |
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