Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2011 Thirlmere Festival of Steam on 1st Sunday in March. Three levels of sponsorship are available, Gold, Silver and Bronze, each providing a different level of exposure and return.
If you have a business and are interested in receiving a sponsorship package, please contact Lyn Davey. We'd be very happy to hear from you.

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Wollondilly Shire Council | " Our partner for the fifth year, a great supporter of the Festival, fostering the Wollondilly community, helping to promote the Festival and put Wollondilly on the map as a great place to visit, live, work, do business and invest " |

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BradCorp |
Since its inception in 1996, Bradcorp has developed an impressive project portfolio worth over $500 million and has become widely regarded for its innovation and commitment to move beyond accepted conventions in housing development. Creating unique and sustainable living environments that are of enduring value to the community, and supporting our community here in Wollondilly |
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Robson Civil Projects |
Robson Civil Projects has a respected reputation for successful completion of many civil infrastructure projects in areas such as main roads, commercial, mining and rail sectors throughout NSW. Robson Civil has developed close relationships with a large number of customers throughout its 50 year history due to its high focus on Quality; Safety and getting the job done. Robson Civil was Principal Contractor for the first stage of the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre upgrade and in partnership with Stephen Edwards Constructions, delivered the new "round house" style maintenance workshop at the southern end of the site. Robson Civil have since been awarded the Stage 2 Upgrade Contract as Principal Contractor and in partnership with Stephen Edwards Constructions again are now well into the delivery of the new Exhibition Building, the upgrade of the existing Display Hall and site restoration. |
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Theiss Services |
Thiess Services is one of Australia's most versatile, innovative and diverse environmental and utilities contracting organisations. Thiess pride themselves on taking an innovative, flexible approach to ensure the highest standards of service delivery for their clients, and have a major presence in the Wollondilly Shire. Established 21 years ago, Thiess Services has grown into an independent and flourishing subsidiary of parent company Thiess Pty Ltd, now representing nearly 20 per cent of the company's annual turnover. Thiess are committed to delivering long-term, cost-effective, high quality, environmentally responsible outcomes for our clients while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and the community. Thiess Services Picton directly supports the Festival with waste management services.
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Rail Heritage Centre, Thirlmere |
operated by the NSW Rail Transport Museum. Don't forget to visit the Rail Heritage Centre while you're here - it has the best collection of heritage rolling stock and railway artefacts in Australia, and runs the steam trains you see here today. The NSW Rail Transport Museum is an independent, not for profit company, established in 1962 for the purpose of collecting, preserving and presenting the railway heritage of NSW for the benefit of the community. We have over 2,100 members, including an active volunteer workforce of over 300 and a small number of full time staff. Our heritage trains operate on this line from Thirlmere on the first and third Sundays of each month, March to November, and on some additional days in school holidays. The RTM has saved, restored and maintains in its custody, and in operation or on display, the largest and most significant collection of heritage rolling stock in Australia.
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PRIME |
Our media partner. Appealing to the community-minded nature of regional Australia and to further the perception of our commitment to localism and quality programming, Prime has developed a brand strategy that centres around Prime connecting the viewer to the community and the world: 'Bringing it home'.
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Xstrata |
Is the largest exporter of energy coal in the world, and is the owner and operator of Tahmoor Colliery. |
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Stephen Edwards Construction |
Stephen Edwards Constructions is a family-owned, "best practice" builder, with over 30 years experience in the construction industry. The company takes pride in its cooperative approach and its ability to deliver quality projects for their clients. The organisation has had a long and successful history working on NSW rail projects. Stephen Edwards in cooperation with its alliance partners Robsons and Delkor were responsible for the design and construction of the new "roundhouse" maintenance facility which is now in operation. Stephen Edwards Constructions has once again combined with Robsons to construct the new Main Exhibition Building which, when completed, will provide a world class facility to showcase the state's rail heritage. The company takes pride in its achievements and are proud to be part of the exciting development at the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere.
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Bingara Gorge |
Where a great new community is being built. It's a quality country address, truly a lifestyle community, including health-care, business facilities and a championship golf course. Bingara Gorge is brought to you by Delfin, Australia's leading creator of award-winning communities, creating attractive and sustainable environments that provide residents with an exceptional quality of life. |
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Bargo Sports Club |
Supporting local sport, we are a family-friendly bowling club on the outskirts of the Southern Highlands, offering all the facilities you would expect from a first class club. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to sit back and relax with friends, the perfect venue for your special event or even a challenging game of bowls, you are sure to find what you are looking for at Bargo Sports Club. |
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Illawara Coal |
Is a member of the BHP Billiton Group, one of the world's most diverse mineral resources companies. Illawarra Coal produces premium quality, hard coking coal (used in the production of steel) and some energy coal, with a vision is to be the best underground coal business in the world. Based in Wollongong and operating in the Illawarra and Wollondilly regions south of Sydney, where we are a leading contributor to the local and regional economies, Illawarra Coal operates three major underground mines, including at Appin in the east of Wollondilly. |
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Camden Hire |
All the gear you need, whatever the event or occasion, from equipment and gear, portaloos, tents, portable buildings, you name it - and a supporter of the Festival of Steam.
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Picton Bowling Club |
Right in the centre of Picton, with all the amenities you could ask for, great hospitality and service, great venue for special occasions or just any time, friendly atmosphere, and some of the best bowling greens around. |
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Thortons Bros Roses |
Thornton Brothers Roses is a family owned and run business in Thirlmere village, at 45 - 55 Cedar Creek Road, Thirlmere. John & Bruce Thornton offer shed sales of top-quality roses and a wide variety of cut flowers for all occasions. Farm hours are 6 days a week, 8am - 5pm, closed Sundays.
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| Blue Circle Southern Cement |
A leading Australian producer of cement with manufacturing operations in the most populated eastern states. At Maldon, Blue Circle Southern has a 250,000 tonnes per annum cement kiln and a world class facility for the manufacture of packaged cements and dry mix products. |
| Dreamcatcher Lodge |
A unique bed and breakfast experience, located high on a ridge, with a spectacular outlook over an ever-changing valley, located on the Old Hume Highway between Picton and Tahmoor. Luxury ensuite accommodation in queen size spa rooms in the lodge or in the privacy of Blue Wren Cottage, a two bedroom self-contained cottage. Open fires, birdsong, homemade afternoon tea or supper, sumptuous breakfasts, port & chocolates before bed, fluffy bathrobes, double spas, candles & bubbles. |
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Welcome Inn - Thirlmere |
Serving the Thirlmere community. "The Welcome Inn" is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor for the Thirlmere Festival of Steam 2009. |
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Steve's Pizza House - Thirlmere |
Shop 3 The Terrace Thirlmere New South Wales, 2572 Phone: (02) 4683 1835 The team at Steves Pizza House invite you to enjoy his amazing variety of pizza on their new extended menu. As well as pizza you can also get ribs, wings, filla-spuds, lamb shanks, pizza deals, cold drinks , sweets, slurpees, ice creams and more. So if you don't want to eat the traditional Festival foods, go & find Steves Pizza, right on the main street near the roundabout & next door to the newsagents on the corner.
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