International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend

Open Day at Point Moore Lighthouse

Sunday 21st August 2016
10.30 – 1.30pm

Geraldton, Western Australia

You are invited to submit an expression of interest to participate in this annual event which will be held in the grounds of the Point Moore Lighthouse and the adjacent Bob Davies Park on Sunday, August 21st.

We want people with interests in Geraldton’s West End precinct and the surrounding marine environment to support the promotion of the iconic lighthouse as a special feature in our maritime history and itsplace in the heritage of the Batavia coast.

Participation in the Point Moore Open day will be our acknowledgement of the International Weekend of recognition and visitors will be able to view inside the Lighthouse base with the assistance of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It is expected the newly refurbished Geraldton Volunteer Marine Rescue group’s headquarters in Davies Park across the road from the lighthouse will be open to the public.

Interactive and static displays, presentations and promotions will be vital to the success of the day and provide opportunity to showcase, deliver messages and gather support from the community.

To satisfy requirements for conducting a public event and to understand what space will beneeded pleaseconsider and commit to the event as soon as possible andrespond with the following details:-

Your/organisation’s name, contact detail, a short description of the proposed activity and the extent to which you will be self sufficient, by Thursday June 30th. Thank you.