General News
5 July, 2022
U3A visits WD News
CORANGAMITE University of the Third Age (U3A) members joined WD News recently for a tour of the printing press.
CORANGAMITE University of the Third Age (U3A) members joined WD News recently for a tour of the printing press.
Around 15 group members from across Corangamite Shire visited the WD News office for a tour with managing editor Stewart Esh, learning more about how the region’s local newspapers are printed.
WD News is among the few remaining publications in Australia to support employment through on-site printing of its newspapers, using Australian-made newspaper.
U3A member Marilyn Kimber said the group was fascinated to learn more about the weekly printing process and the machinery behind the scenes.
“I found it totally fascinating,”she said.
“I love assembly lines at the best of times but when you’ve got something local, it makes it all the more interesting."
“We really appreciated Mr Esh and the staff giving up their time to offer the tour.”
Corangamite U3A is part of a world-wide organisation which aims to help people over the age of 50 stay active, continue learning and build strong social connections.
The group hosts regular trips to learn more about the region its members call home.
Mrs Kimber said Corangamite U3A was always happy to welcome new members.
“We organise activities all over the shire, and our tour was an opportunity for members to who wanted to participate in an informative, interesting afternoon,” she said.
“Anyone interested in joining is welcome to contact Gary Kimber on 0439 079 098."
“We are open to anyone in Corangamite Shire over 50.”
WD News managing editor Stewart Esh thanked Corangamite U3A for the visit.
“Welcoming members of the community to our facilities not only gives them an opportunity to see what goes in to publishing the news, but also gives us an opportunity to get to know the readers we serve,” he said.
“We have delivered local news for more than 150 years, and seeing the appreciation the community has for our work shows that legacywill continue."
“The printing press is a fascinating piece of technology, which we can take for granted as part of our daily work.”