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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1

CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS

OCTOBER 2015

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.

[email protected] Cost: Free

by Judy Burn

It is a great honour for a town when one of its people achieves excellence in their field of skill and endeavour, and Christine Rowe is one such high achiever for Clunes. Christine’s field is photography and she i s in many ins tances a photographic ar t i s t . She has recently achieved recognition in this field in the 2015 Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Christine spent many hours, s ince No vember l a s t year, painstakingly layering and blending several photographic images to produce a series of six pictures. The collection is called “Down to Earth” and it was displayed in the Biennale after Christine was invited to take part.

The Biennale is a festival of photography which occurs every two years . The photographic artwork of 120 photographers from across Australia was exhibited, comprising over a thousand works in all. Of these, 12 had one of their images chosen for the prestigious 2016 Fringe Revolution Calendar. And one of those twelve was Christine. Her iconic image My Bed, Earth of Dreams was selected by Sydney -ba sed curator and commentator Alisdair Foster. It is a great achievement for her and reflects very well on Clunes, as her photographic art is very much in tune with her surroundings.

Christine’s winning picture cons i s t s o f l ayered ima ges , representing life. Her aim is to evoke practically, through a visual medium, what it is be part of the land – living and working on it

through generations of experience. It is a concept she fee l s can’t be adequate l y conveyed through words, being much better represented as art.

The picture is rich in symbolism and meaning. It portrays the continual working of the human person on the land, to work wi th ear th and nature to produce the crops, through annual cycles of life and through the ages. It captures the poetry of the seasons and human resilience. At the same time there is death and des t r uct ion , barrenness as wel l a s fruitfulness, the impact of the elements and the contribution of other living things: the birds pecking at the seed, which they distribute to ensure further growth.

Christine knew in mid-July that she was a finalist in the choice of pictures for the calendar, but not until the Exhibition launch on Aug 23rd, did she learn that she was success fu l . The ca lendar i s beautifully produced and contains diverse, thought-provoking and immensely interesting pictures: truly works of art. It’s a great thing to be part of.

What brought you to Clunes?This is a question being asked

by Chr i s t ine for her next publication. She wants to hear from you - 100 words on “what brought you to Clunes”. Pieces will be accompanied by a photograph, taken by Christine.

Please contact Christine on 0408 050 782. The deadline for submissions is October 10th.

A Photographic Triumph for Clunes Artist

What’s inside...p2 CTDA President’s Report

p3 News from Creative Clunes

p3 Filming and street closures

p5 Words in Winter wrap up

p7-10 Clunes Neighbourhood House news

Christine Rowe with the Ballarat International Foto Biennale calendar and her image My Bed, Earth of Dreams. Photo supplied.

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by Michael Cheshire

Spring has sprung!What an exciting time in Clunes. Spring not only

brings warmer weather, but many activities in which to become involved. What a wonderful time for us all to get out and enjoy these great events.

Our websiteBy the time you receive this edition of the

community news, the newly revitalised website clunes.org shall be up and running. There has been excellent support from Jane Lesock, Jo Rye and Lana de Kort (Clunes Neighbourhood House), in putting together the pages for all the community groups and businesses.

There are many more inclusions sought to help complete the information for both the Clunes community and visitors alike. If you haven’t yet provided your info for the website, please forward it to me at [email protected]. If you would like some assistance in putting it together please also let me know and Lana has kindly agreed to help you with this project.

Please take time to look at the new look website and let me know what you think. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please also pass them on. The site is a living site, which will hopefully improve when you have an input.

Enjoy the warmth of activities!!!

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

Submissions (incl photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address above. Priority given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submi?ed.

News items, no@ces of mee@ngs, results -‐ up to 3 lines will be listed free-‐of-‐charge for Clunes social and spor@ng clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permiLng).

Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.

All material to reach the CTDA by the 10th day of the month.

Note: ar@cles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2mg in size. Hardcopy items can be leT at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.

CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:

Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) $25Quarter page (ver@cal) $40Half page (horizontal) $80Full page (ver@cal) $160

All ads to be supplied ready-‐made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFs please.

Discounts apply to CTDA members and for mul@ple month adverts. All adver@sing to be paid in advance of publica@on. Ads and pay-‐ment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.

Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & copyedi@ng by Lily Mason. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.

Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development AssociaEon Inc.

Email address: [email protected]

Happy 100th Birthdayby Jane Lesock

On 1st September, long term and loved Clunes resident, Hebe Morgan, celebrated her 100th birthday at Nazareth House where Hebe now resides. Many friends and family helped her celebrate the day.

On behalf of all Clunes residents we wish Hebe many more birthdays and good health.

Senior Citizens Dinnerby Eileen Bradsworth

A dinner will be held in our hall on Saturday 31 October at 6pm for 6.30pm start. 2 course meal. BYO drinks. Entertainment by Keith. Cost $5 per person. Also raffle and sweep.

Theme: Race Week. Attendees are encouraged to wear their glad rags. Prize for the best-dressed man and woman.

Ring Secretary, Eileen Bradsworth, one week beforehand to make a booking on 5345 4097.

Free Lending Library Meetingby John Armao

At the Annual General Meeting of Clunes Former Free Lending Library held 20 August, which was attended by a pleasant number of interested people, the office bearers elected are: Reg Kinnersley (Chairman) , John Armao (Secretary) , and Rob Anderson (Treasurer).

We are now gathering ideas and information from interested people, clubs, etc on how this facility can be fully and actively utilised to assist in the pursuance of funds and grants to restore this building to its former glory. Enquiries Phone John Armao (03)53453844, Email [email protected].


October Drinks at the Galleryby Linda Newitt

Dress in your best Madison Avenue or Vegas Cool and join us at Drinks at the Gallery on Friday 2 October when we celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 100th Birthday. A very special night of Sinatra music and a groovy cat vibe from 5pm.

On Friday 30 October we get into the Halloween spirit early with a play list of frighteningly good spook tunes and monsters mashes. Ghoulish get up optional.

Where: Drinks at the Gallery, 54 Fraser Street Clunes. Tel: 0417 392 005.

Creative Clunes Reportby Richard Gilbert, Chairperson

Even though we are between Booktown Festivals there is quite an amount to report in this issue of Clunes Community News.

Creative Clunes successfully obtained a grant to fund a Chief Executive Officer and after advertising and interviewing candidates we can introduce the successful applicant. Our CEO is Richard Mackay-Sco l l ay who comes to us w i th except iona l qualifications. Richard has skills in administration and management in the creative industries and has been involved in the arts and theatre since 1974. He moved from Perth to Clunes just prior to the last Booktown Festival and has taken a great interest in the festival along with savouring the town and the lifestyle of Clunes. He will be introducing himself to people around town in his CEO role and is keen to get into the business of staging the 2016 Booktown Festival.

The Annual General Meeting of Creative Clunes will be held at the new home of the festival, the Railway Station on Saturday 24 October at 11am. We are seeking expressions of interest from people who may like to join our Board of Management from that date. We seek people who are skilled in a range of areas including finance, governance, the book industry, the creative industries, philanthropy, fund raising, tourism, community enga gement and sma l l town transformations. Enquiries and applications can be emailed to [email protected] or telephoned to our office on 5345 3947 or write to Creative Clunes at PO Box 287, Clunes, 3370.

On the matter of the Railway Station, Victrack, the government agency which manages railway property, has been funded to restore the station building for lease by Creative Clunes. A great deal of work has been undertaken to make the building useable and an opening date is expected in mid October. Similar projects have been and are currently being undertaken at other historic railway buildings around Victoria, so our project is part of government policy that we happen to fit into.

Tomorrow When the War Beganby Rebecca Pedretti, Hepburn Shire Council

Fraser Street, Clunes is set to become a hive of activity with another film production coming to town.

Ambience Entertainment, together with the ABC, are filming an exciting new TV production of "Tomorrow When the War Began", and Clunes will feature as the main town in the story - the township of Wirrawee.

Filming will take place from Monday 5th October through to Friday 9th October, and during this time Fraser Street (between Service St & Templeton St) will be closed to vehicular traffic. Pedestrians will still be able to access Fraser Street and businesses will remain open as per usual during this time.

The screen industry is a significant economic contributor to the state of Victoria and the potential for positive economic benefits for Clunes and surrounds is enormous. Almost 100 cast and crew will be staying in accommodation in Clunes, Creswick and Talbot throughout the duration of the shoot.

Counci l understands that some may fee l inconvenienced by the street closure, and we are working closely with both the local traders and the film company to ensure that any inconvenience is kept to a minimum. For further information please contact Councils Library & Visitor Services Coordinator Ellie Beer on 0427844773 or email [email protected].

Sunday Selection - OctoberAustralia’s Response to Refugees

Klaus Neumann and Mark Isaacs In Conversation

This October author talk will feature two authors: Klaus Neumann, author of Across the Seas, Australia's response to refu-gees and Mark Isaacs, one of the only people to have written a book about conditions inside Nauru, The Unde-sirables, based on

his experiences working there. These two authors will share their knowledge and insights, discuss the current situation and answer questions from the audience. This is a talk NOT to be missed!

A Free Author Talk Sunday 25 October at 2pm

The Warehouse - [email protected]




Clunes Daffodil Dayby Carol Burt

Clunes Daffodil Day was held on Friday 28 August at the Clunes Town Hall where approximately 100 people attended and enjoyed a selection of delicious slices and sandwiches for morning tea.

The trading table was overflowing, the auction had some fierce bidding and the raffle caused much suspense especially when first prize the decorated cake was donated back to be auctioned.

The organisers, Carol Burt, Carolyn Kennedy and Lyn Plumridge with the assistance from Briony Burt co-ordinated the morning tea, raffle, trading table, auction and door prizes from the community and local businesses.

We are pleased the event successfully raised $3,129 which will be donated to the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute in Ballarat. By donating the money locally our local community will directly benefit from this event.

Congratulations to the raffle winners: 1st Prize - Decorated Fruit/Mud Cake - the winner donated this back to the event which was then auctioned; 2nd Prize - Trailer Load of wood - Bill Harris; 3rd Prize - PartyLite Bamboo Melt Warmer - Jim Kinnersley; 4th Prize - National Hotel Voucher (valued at $100) - Kevin (from Maryborough); 5th Prize - Bedding Set - Pat Cook; 6th Prize - Hamper - Debra.

A huge thank you to the students of Wesley College who assisted with the venue setup and served

the morning tea to the tables. The event also had wonderful helpers who helped on the day - we couldn't have done it without you!

The generosity of the Clunes community and business also contributed to the success of the event and we would like thank:

Mount Beckworth Wines, Maria Culvenor, The Clunes Greengrocer, National Hotel, O'Hara's Bakery, Clunes IGA, Neil Newitt Photography, Carol Burt,Robyn Newman, Wesley College, Widow Twankey 's , Jim Kinners ley, Norman Gr i l l s Hepburn Shire Council, Marg Anderson, Department of Land, Water & Environment

We are looking at forming a committee for next year's event. Any person interested in helping for next year please contact Carol Burt on 0419 323 066.

We look forward to next year!


Words in Winter Wrap Upby Rhonda Fawcett

We have had another enjoyable Words in Winter festival and it was wonderful to see so many people having fun despite the cold weather.

The opening of the festival in Clunes has for some years traditionally been the local artists' exhibition and once again we saw work by clever creative people.

We were delighted to win back the Clever Town trophy and we will host some representatives from Newstead when they visit us soon to return the trophy.

We laughed a lot in sharing examples of what we find amusing. We saw photographs of different ways of looking at the beauty of trees. We compared points of view from two very different poets writing about life.

We enjoyed a charming afternoon sharing garden-related poetry and quotations, admiring pretty posies and enjoying afternoon tea. Cookbook writers shared their Italian meatball recipe and we were surprised how much useful information we were given. We learnt tips about growing native plants in our area and how to plant trees in clay soil. We viewed underwater photographs and read accompanying poems and felt relaxed and uplifted by the wonderful ambience.

We indulged ourselves viewing a parade of glamorous garments while enjoying an exotic lunch. We shared what we had written about the Tree of Life. We spent a nostalgic afternoon enjoying the shared memories of childhood.

Food was celebrated in a col laboration of photography and music and, of course, food. We enjoyed an evening listening to local talented performers. We spent a fascinating afternoon hearing stories of murder, corruption, denial and cover-up involving Melbourne's police and politicians during the last decade.

We shared stories and poems and reflections of men and women in our defence services. We discussed issues of tolerance while relaxing in front of a cosy fire. Two special ladies shared their knowledge of Thai food to give us an exotic and delicious lunch. We were truly amazed at the talent that was discovered by the invitation to make and show a short film.

Mr Charlie Parker's birthday was celebrated in style with a little help from his friends. Generous local authors shared with us the process of writing their books We celebrated the fact that we have special people living in Clunes.

Thank youThe events of Words in Winter happen only

because of the generosity of time and spirit given by many groups, organisations and individuals in Clunes. This year they included:

Pamela Talbot Adams, Tessa Ambrose, Annie's on Fraser, At Home in Clunes, Cate Billing, Tess Brady, Cachi, Central Highlands Libraries, Michael Cheshire, Clunes Artists' Group, Clunes Book Club, Clunes Garden Club, Clunes Landcare and Waterways Group, Clunes Library, Clunes Neighbourhood House, Clunes Performing Arts Troupe, Clunes R.S.L. sub-branch, Clunes Writers' Group, Jane Cox, Creative Clunes, CTDA, James Curzon-Siggers, Sue Dell'aera, Eadie Annie, Hepburn Shire Council, Catherine Jenkins, Karolina, Lucky Strike Lounge, Lily Mason, Bob McKinnon, Laurie Moore, Neil Newitt Photography, Dot Newton, Tim Nolan, Elizabeth Paszko, Alison Pithers, Poplars B&B, Quince Farm, Christine Rowe, Jo Rye, Robin Schmidt, David Shields, Snodger Puzzzles, Peter Stevens, Phil Taig, Dolly Torney, John Tozer, Cora Trevarthen, Phil Tulk, The Warehouse Clunes, Wesley Co l l ege Clunes Campus and WordsWor th communicating.

This has been my final year as co-ordinator of Clunes Words in Winter and I am very grateful to all of you who have not only supported the festival but who have always been willing to help in any way you could, with whatever was needed. Thank you.

I am delighted that Lily Mason has agreed to continue this work and I know we can look forward to more Words in Winter festivals with eager anticipation.

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Landcare and Waterways by Chris O’Donnell

Next time you're taking a walk along the creek path please take a few minutes to appreciate the work done by a small group of volunteers and the Wesley students. Weeds have been replaced by native grasses and plants and many of these have now reached a size where they are able to withstand tasting from the wallaby population. However there's still more to be done and we would really appreciate any assistance that you could give - it's only 2 hours per month and you might meet some new friends.

On Saturday 10 October we will be holding a plant sale in Collins Place from 10am. The plants have been sourced from Neangar Nursery and are suitable for the conditions in Clunes. Please come and buy to help support your local Landcare group.

Our next meeting will be held at the Angling Club on Thursday 29 October at 6.30pm and the next working bee will be on Sunday 25 October from 9.30am. We hope to see you there.

‘Water’ - An Exhibition Bookby Christine Rowe

Following the fantastic reception by those who saw the Water exhibition during the Words in Winter Festival in Clunes in August, a book of poetry by Alison Pithers and images by Christine Rowe will be produced in early 2016. Almost 100 people visited the exhibition, held over two days at the Union Bank Arts Centre in Clunes. Watch this space for more details about the book closer to the launch date

Annual Pet Sheep Shearingby Andy Hill

The Annual Clunes Football Netball Club Pet Sheep Shearing Day will be held on Saturday 10 October, weather permitting.

If you need your sheep shorn, please contact Andy Hill on 5345 3351 or 0400 342 656.

Sheep will be picked up on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning or may be dropped off by arrangement.

Please ensure that your sheep are penned up in an easily accessible small enclosure or yard. Due to insurance concerns, we are no longer able to round up sheep from large paddocks.

Price per sheep: White Sheep $15, Black Sheep $20. Larger flocks negotiable. Sheep will be shorn, drenched and back lined.

The Clunes Football Netball club have been shearing the pet sheep of Clunes for many, many years now and take great pride in ensuring that your sheep are returned well shorn and cleaned up before the summer.

Make sure you book in early.

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Neighbourly NatterFor those of you who’ve been into the Lee Medlyn

Home of Bottles lately, you may have noticed that there seems to be a few things going on. For nearly two years now, the Clunes Neighbourhood House has shared space with LMHB and together we’ve identified a range of different ways we can use the fabulous spaces available in the building to enhance people’s experiences, and contribute to the sustainability of both of our operations.

Neighbourhood EmporiumThe main hub, primarily used for free access

computers which are being relocated to the Gallery, is slowly evolving into a community shop and emporium. Given the town no longer has an opportunity shop, we are now looking at stocking quality second hand clothing, jewelry, small items of furniture and collectibles; including the bottles and knick knacks available for purchase from LMHB.

Can you be involved? While the community shop and emporium is a way

to raise funds it is also part of Clunes Neighbourhood House’s broader strategy to support the social interaction and career pathways of people in town. Together with LMHB we’ll use the funds we raise to help heat the building in winter, and support our general activities. However, we also hope to create opportunities for local artisans and residents who’d like to be stal l holders, or have stock with us on consignment. We still need to finalise arrangements and available space before we can do this, but if it is something you are interested in, please call 5345 4078 to complete an ‘Expression of Interest’. Terms and Conditions will apply but the focus is on creating ways for local people to effectively and affordably sell their wares.

GalleryThe Gallery is not being overlooked! It is still

available for external hire to the community, and is slowly being refurbished to accommodate people who might like to stop by to read, play chess or use the computers.

To find out more, why not pop in?Lana de Kort, Co-ordinator

Regular Activity ProgramFOR THE KIDSFOR THE KIDS

Clunes Tutoring ProgramClunes Tutoring Program

Every Wednesday4pm – 6pm (ex.Holidays)

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FOR EVERYONEFOR EVERYONE

Clunes Open House DinnersClunes Open House Dinners

Every Tuesday6pm – 7.30pm Town Hall, Supper Room

Clunes Community LunchesClunes Community Lunches

Every Second Tuesday12.30pm – 2pm Town Hall, Supper Room

YogaYoga

Various sessions each week – see advert The Warehouse, Fraser St

Clunes Card Playing GroupClunes Card Playing Group

Every Thursday3pm – 5pm

Clunes Neighbourhood House

Writer’s GroupWriter’s Group

Every second Monday of the month 1pm – 3pm RSL, Fraser St

Men’s ShedMen’s Shed

Every Wednesday10am – 12 noon Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St

Welding ClassesWelding Classes

Every Wednesday6pm-‐8pm Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St

Woodwork for WomenWoodwork for Women

Every Thursday1pm – 3pm Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St

Community GardenCommunity Garden

Every Wednesday & Friday 10am – 2pm

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Clunes Festival of Short FilmsA very rewarding evening was spent watching short

films made by local people while enjoying a bowl of soup with homemade bread on the side, followed by cake and tea. The event was a collaboration of Clunes Neighbourhood house, Clunes Words in Winter and WordsWorth communicating, a web business owned by Barb and Adele. We thank them for their generosity in time, and for their expertise in presenting the event.

In addition we would like to thank the film makers, who were prepared to make and show their first film. The subject matter was varied and the results were wonderful. Our pioneer film makers were Rob Russell, Leah Armstrong, Geoff Roderick, Matilda Hill, Ameekah Myers, Lyndsey Isles, and Jacob and James de Kort.

We would like to hold this event again next August during the Words in Winter festival so we hope you will make a film for then too. Hopefully other people from the community will also have a go. Help is available if you need it, including some useful programs on computer and mobile technology that we have expertise on. We can help you access these, as well as other interesting tips and hints. A short course would cover these aspects of film making. Let us know if you are interested and we will arrange one.

Examples of handy film technology: iMovie, GoPro, Flipagram.

Open House Lunches and DinnersStay and Eat with Friends and Neighbours

These regular events are a great way for people to sit around a table and enjoy an affordable, healthy meal ($5) with friends and neighbours. The dining room is often full to overflowing, meaning that lately, we rarely have left overs available for take away. Consequently we’ve revised our approach to take away, only making it available at the end of service if food is available. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused to people who are used to popping in and picking up a quick take away, but it’s important that we stay true to our reason for being – and that’s to bring people together so they meet other local people.

Weekly Intro to Dance LessonsIdeal for children of all ages

When? Every Tuesday in Term 4Where? Clunes Neighbourhood House

Juniors (Kindy to Grade 2): 4.30–5.15pm - $8 per class Seniors (Grade 3 to Grade 6): 5.30–6.30pm - $10 per classBook Now: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078

Local dancer, Alice Newitt, is offering aspiring young dancers an opportunity to learn the techniques and foundations necessary to nurture a real love of ballet. Drawing on the discipline of traditional ballet classes, this is a great opportunity for children of different ages to get involved without having to travel to other towns.

BurlesqueBack by POPULAR DEMAND

When? Wednesday 7–8.30pm – starting 7 OctoberWhere? At The WarehouseHow Much? $12 per person or $100 for 10 wk termBook: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345

4078What is Burlesque? Dip your fancy toe in and find

out. Explore different styles of Burlesque through the ages. Learn warm up, isolations, attitude and choreography. Move it, shake it and celebrate your unique femininity. A chance to dress up, and have a laugh with the girls. For the first session please wear comfortable clothing for movement. If you wish, bring heels and something sassy or ‘cute’ to wear. Your tutor will be Bella Puckerlips, who has been performing Burlesque for the past 5 years, with a background in dance and drama, who has been performing with her troupe Bliss Bombs Burlesque based in Daylesford.

“This is one of the best things I’ve done. A great core workout and fabulous fun at the same time! I am definitely coming back for another term. See you there.”


NEW! ANDREW BROWN – LOCATED AT CLUNES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

For all your IT Help needs, Andrew Brown is now located at the Clunes Neighbourhood House.

Andrew is one of our new stall holders and is operating out of the new community shop and emporium area. As you know Andrew used to be located at the old Swap Shop, but since then has been looking for new premises.

Andrew can be contacted on 0429 172 029 or by calling Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078.

We are looking for Second Hand School Uniforms donations – Clunes Primary School

Our supply of second hand school uniforms is gradually growing, but we need more! If you have any other uniforms you’d like to get out of your child’s cupboard, we’d love to have them.

Currently we have a range of pre-loved jumpers, shirts and pants available, starting at $2.

NEW! Nesting Boxes – AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT CLUNES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

Volunteers in the Community Garden and Men’s Shed have been producing a range of nesting boxes for different animals out of untreated wood for sale. Prices range from $10 up and these sturdy designs have been built for budgies, possums and kookaburras so far. If you want to put nesting boxes in your trees, then let us know by calling 5345 4078 to place an order. All funds raised go back to the Community Garden and Men’s Shed.

NEW! Planting Boxes – AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT CLUNES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

But wait – there is more! Our volunteers have also been producing a range of planting boxes in a variety of styles just for spring. All boxes have been constructed in natural timber that is untreated. Pop into Clunes Neighbourhood House to see what is available or call 5345 4098. Orders can also be taken. Prices range from $40 for a medium sized vegetable box, to upright planter boxes for $60.

These photographs show two of our volunteers: John Riseley and Stephen Arrowsmith working on nesting boxes.


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Volunteering and Tutors

A community-‐based Commi?ee of Management manages Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. If you have a sugges@on for a course or workshop, let us know and we will try to find a tutor and publicise it. We welcome new tutors and volunteers, please ring us for a chat.

Payment for courses

Your place cannot be guaranteed un@l the fee is paid in advance and an enrolment form is filled out. Weekly payments are avail-‐able by special arrangement. Re-‐ceipts issued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a mini-‐mum of 5 people to go ahead.

Privacy Policy

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc respects the right for informa@on privacy. Informa@on collected and held on learners and/or tutors is stored in accordance with infor-‐ma@on privacy laws.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Anyone over 50 years old gets free in ter net access a t C lunes Neighbourhood House v i a the Broadband for Seniors initiative. Come in anytime we’ll help you get started.


95th Birthday - to the dayby Gary Sharp

Yes , 95 years ago on 29 August 1920 into very humble beg innings came Charlie Parker, later to become known a s C h a r l i e ‘Bird’ Parker, probably the world’s most renowned jazz saxophonist.

His short life and times, including warts and all, were presented in graphic detail by David Shields at the Lucky Strike lounge on 29 August, to a packed and appreciative audience. The multimedia presentation included rare film footage of the maestro, supported by lots of photographs, sound clips and David’s relaxed and informative presentation style. The audience were captivated with David’s knowledgeable delivery, which lasted for over an hour. Not a dull moment!

An entranced couple commented following the show “I’d heard of Charlie Parker previously, but now I feel I’ve been with him on his journey!”

Following the presentation the evening drifted into congenial discussions about the man, and already plans were mentioned for a further feature evening of another jazz great, possibly Louis Armstrong. Believe it or believe it not, suggested by one of our notable guests of the evening, Bishop John!

A great night with a packed house - the Clunes Jazz Scene has been set!

Lone Pine Tree Plantingby Margaret Macfarlane, Secretary, Clunes Cemetery Trust.

The planting of a young tree, propagated from the original Lone Pine at Gallipoli, took place at the Clunes Cemetery on Sunday 9 August and was attended by about 30 people. This tree will commemorate the centenary of the Battle of Lone Pine which occurred on 6 August 1915. During this battle Australia lost more than 2000 men and Turkey lost an estimated 7000 men. The official planting of the tree was performed by Mr Norm Shearer, President of the Clunes RSL sub-branch.

The Cemetery Trust plan to erect a concrete surround and anyone who has family connections with the Battle of Lone Pine wishes to place a small commemorative plaque on the surround please contact Sec, Margaret Macfarlane on 0458 453 025 for details.

Help Shape the Future Health of Your Communityby Erryn Stephens, Manager Communications, Fundraising & Grants, Hepburn Health Service.

Hepbur n Hea l th i s seek ing community representatives to take up vacancies on the Health Safety & Environment Committee and Quality Risk & Compliance Committee.

Your role will be to provide a consumer perspective to Hepburn Health management on behalf of the local community we serve. This involves attending a 1½ hour meeting once per month. No specific experience or qualification required.

We are seeking community members who are passionate about the quality and safety of healthcare and who can contribute viewpoints that will shape a robust health service to meet the needs of local communities.

For more information, contact Brian Dunn, Manger Health Promoting Health Service, on 5321 6587, or email [email protected].

Preparing for the Fire SeasonA Message from the Clunes Fire Brigade

Some may think that October is too early to prepare for the Fire Season, but before you know it the warmer weather will be with us. It is the time to start planning. You should be considering what preparations that you will make leading up to the fire season. Getting your mowers and if you have them fire pumps serviced. Things such as cutting grass, burning off, cleaning gutters, and clearing up clutter around your property and general tidying up are activities that you should be commencing.

It is also the time to develop written fire plans. Consider what you will do – stay and defend or leave. Trigger points for actions, what you will need to do.

The Brigade will be in the main street on Saturday Mornings from the second Saturday in October with information on preparing for the fire season.


Clunes Makers Marketby Christine Lethlean

A new and regular event is happening in Clunes in November. The organising committee of the Clunes Makers Market are happy to announce that the inaugural market will be launched on Sunday 8 November at 9am-2pm. in the front garden area of the Club Hotel in Fraser Street.

With a combined sense of friendliness, fun and community spirit it is envisaged that the Clunes Makers Market will provide a monthly active artisan space for the people of Clunes and for the growing number of visitors to the region to enjoy. There will be various artisans and makers exhibiting their work and several demonstrations for the public to see. Put the date in your diary and come along and ‘Meet the Makers’.

Gallery Five Clunesby Lily Mason

Gallery Five opened their doors on Saturday 19 September for the unveiling of their first exhibition.

The exhibition is open every Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 19 September until Sunday 18 October.

Gallery Five can be found at 5 Service St, Clunes.An exhibition and sale of items selected from the

Christopher Sanders and Leslie van der Sluys collection will be on display as well as 'Hellenica-Italia' a photographic exhibition of Greece and Italy by Christopher Sanders.

Thank YouI would like to thank the Clunes community and all

my valued clients and friends for your overwhelming support, loving wishes, kindness and patience on the passing of my mother, Elise May Moschetti.

Thank you all again very much. Veronica.

Going Off-Grid: the Big Pictureby Simon Reid, Breaze Energy Solutions

We are moving from centralised generation (typically using fossil fuels) and distribution (through a mains network) to distributed generation and storage (typically using renewables such as solar and wind, plus batteries). An all-electric future approaches with mains gas increasingly uncompetitive and unnecessary. A truly

well-insulated home can greatly reduce (or even eliminate) the need for active heating and cooling (the biggest energy use in a typical suburban home) and solar hot water or a heat pump can supply up to ¾ of annual demand for water heating (the second biggest energy use), both radically reducing the need for mains electricity. As the price of batteries falls, using solar power to charge batteries at lunchtime for use at dinnertime and overnight will become not only economically viable but economically compelling.

Many householders are now asking whether they should take the next logical step and disconnect from the mains grid completely.

But while many householders want to go off-grid, few are aware that they might be forced to go off-grid.

Consider this: as energy efficiency, renewable energy and battery storage reduce demand for mains electricity to a tiny fraction of what it once was, electricity retailers sell less and less power. With tens of billions of dollars needing to be recovered from sunk investment in poles and wires, retailers are forced to put up their prices per kWh to make the same money back. Further they put up the fixed daily service charge. This upsets customers, who respond by using even less power… at which point the electricity retailers must put up prices yet again.

Industry insiders dub this the ‘utility death spiral’. It is a slippery slope to stranded assets, bankruptcy, and taxpayer-funded bailouts by our State Governments.

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Local Councils could be asked to buy the local network but most will likely baulk at the responsibility. The private foreign owners of our networks could simply shutdown unprofitable sections leaving customers to fend for themselves. This won’t happen anytime soon in urban Ballarat or Geelong but is a real possibility in rural areas.

Think I am getting a bit far-fetched? How many phone boxes are left in Telstra’s network?” There were once 80,000, now only 30,000 and they only remain at all because the Federal Government pays Telstra with taxpayers funds to maintain unprofitable services…

Going Off-Grid: Unless the Gov’t Stops You!!!In the medium-term (perhaps 5 to 10 years), being

forced off-grid as a very real possibility, but in the short-term the very opposite might occur - households who want to go off-grid could be forced to pay for a mains connection whether they want one or not.

A bit sensationalist? Consider this: the Energy Networks Association (ENA), the peak industry body that represents the interests of network owners to Australian governments, has in August 2015 released a research paper entitled "Future Network Cost Recovery: Regulatory and Policy Options" in which the ENA proposes policies including:

• Higher connection fees for new customers; • Exit fees for existing customers, designed to

recover "the historic share of network capacity dedicated to that customer”;

• Compulsory connection fees for all, that would operate like Council Rates or a levy requiring payment for simply having access to connect to the mains grid rather than actually doing so. (I call this “paying for the privilege of looking at the poles ‘n wires”).This is shaping up to be a massive political

problem. Imagine that those who can afford to go off-grid do so in the hope of protecting themselves from rising costs… but are then forced by a deal between the private network owners and government to pay those costs anyway, possibly for both electricity and gas. (The residents of Avoca and Inverleigh may well rue the day that mains gas came to town.)

Meanwhile, those who cannot afford to go off-grid, remain on-grid forming part of a smaller and smaller customer-base shouldering the burden of paying for tens of billions of dollars of investment in the mains network that has been made redundant. Those least able to pay rising costs, will be least able to avoid doing so. Governments might need to assist them through the welfare system.

But will voters tolerate governments extending corporate welfare to the private network owners by bailing them out or forcing consumers to pay for their services, when they arguably made a bad business decision to invest in yesterday’s technology? A bad case of privatising the profits while collectivising the risks?

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Clunes Newsagency49 Fraser St | Phone: 5345 3223 | Fax: 5345 3747

Bendigo Bank AgencyTa?ersall’s

Binding Phone cards Folding (single page) Facsimile Service Mobile phones & recharge Diaries and calendars Photocopying (incl. colour) Calling cards

>> >> Grey Army << <<HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SKILLED COURTEOUS TRUSTWORTHY TRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLAS BATHROOM RENO’S PLASTERERS BUILDING REPAIRS HANDYMAN

PHONE: 5333 5555 OR 0407 780 749EMAIL: [email protected]

Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St, ClunesPh. 5345 3754

Clunes Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays)Now @Talbot Town Hall Mondays 9am-2pm

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Earthmoving contractors

Bobcat for hire

Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator

ALL AREAS

Driveways - Small Excavations - Horse Arenas -

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Contact GEOFF on 0409 958 853

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LOCAL A GRADE ELECTRICIANAll types of electrical work

Paul Milne

0407 857 486

0437 437 331

Tennis for Everyone !!Professional Tennis Coaching in Clunes

with David Shields ~ 39 years international coaching experience ~ Lessons for individuals & small groups ~ Certified Professional Racquet Stringer ~ Social tennis events organised ~ Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612for more information

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Fishing talesby Helen Hardy

Reports: On 26 July the club fished the Bow Peep Creek at Burrumbeet catching over 60 carp and one red fin between them, with 13 members attending.

On the weekend of the 29-30 August the club fished the Broken Creek for the end of cod season.

John caught a 69cm long Murray cod weighing 4.2kg which was released back in the river. Neil caught 4 yellow bellies, 14 carp and 1 Murray cod 53cm long. Craig caught a 48cm silver perch and Ray caught 37cm Yellow Belly.

10 members fished this weekend a great weekend was had by all.

Next meeting: Monday 5th October 2015. Next Comp: 24th-25th October Bay trip.Quote: If fishing interferes with work then give

work the flick.

Clunes Field and Gameby Lynne Jones

Another enjoyable day for the 92 shooters competing at the clubs monthly 75 target OTG event.

Results: High Gun: P Stowe 64/75; AA Grade: R Barnes 60, S Wallace 56; A Grade: J Baird 60, H Alpozgen 58, A Edwards 57; B Grade: C Flowers 53, P Gatt 53, P attard 52; C Grade: A Christoforou 50, L Swift 49, P Moran 49; Veterans: W Sandwith 58, R Mills 58, B Eastwood 58; Ladies: R Robinson-Agg 53, M Aldridge 29; Under 18: J Aringo 49, D Burton 27; Under 15: J Easdale 42, L Moran 38.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Free listing (up to 3 lines) for Clunes social and sporting groups. Items may be edited for space reasons. Information is supplied by community groups and published in good faith. Community groups can purchase additional display ads for half normal price.

All NaEons Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Mar@n Jones, 0418 103 722 or [email protected]@bigpond.com.

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship-‐ Eucharist for all ages @2pm on 2nd & 4th Sunday (winter) or 5pm (warmer months) followed by bring & share meal. Enq: Father Ryan Benne? 0422 864 108 or email [email protected] for bap@sms, weddings & funerals.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci@zens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun aTernoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb -‐ Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur aTer. President-‐Malcolm Hull contact 5345 3037; Secretary-‐Barb Adam 5345 3042. HomecraTs-‐Julie Spi?le 5343 4201. Website www.show.clunes.org

Clunes & District Young Farmers Mee@ngs every 2nd Weds 7.30pm at the Young Farmers club rooms at the show grounds. A friendly, social environment for anyone aged 16-‐30. Contact Jenny 0400 613 153.

Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.

Clunes ArEsts' Group Meets on the 2nd Saturday each month, 11.30am at the Bo?le Museum, to mingle, discuss art and promote ar@s@c opportuni@es in Clunes and the region. To learn more or get involved, contact: Jo Rye (Secretary), 0434866725 or Lorna Fitz-‐patrick, 0403555063.

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Compe@@on runs at the Clunes Spor@ng Complex, 7.30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club Enq: Jason Ryan: 5345 3648 or 0409 453 642.

Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the RSL.

Clunes Card Playing Group Every Thurs at Neighbourhood House, from 3pm. Games usually euchre or 500. Cost $2 per session. New players welcome. Enq: Judy 5345 3342 / 0408 088 119.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Open 10am Mon & Wed. Con-‐tact Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or Stephen Arrowsmith 0429 709 720.

Clunes Country Women’s AssociaEon Welcomes women of all ages. Mee@ngs on 2nd Weds of month 10am, followed by shared lunch and craT. Come along for a cuppa and share skills & knowledge. Enq. Anastasia Jones 53453969 or Beth Neville 0491109244.

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: John Bedwell 0438 320 634/ Kath Milne 0448453665/Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club Mon 5 Oct. Local gardens visits. Meet 10am at Senior's Rm. BYO lunch, aTernoon tea provided. Mon 2 Nov Excursion to Kyneton. Meet 9 am at Seniors Rms to car pool. Buy morning tea on arrival, BYO lunch to enjoy in the Botanical Gardens. Visit Garden Tap Nursery and Rosebery Topiary Gardens. Enq JiIl 0438640431

Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345 3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. Course: 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $5 green fees for 18 holes. Under 16 free! Wednesday is 50+ (younger players welcome).

Clunes Landcare and Waterways group. Meets on 4th Thurs of month at the Angling Club. Contact Sue Kelman 5345 3616 for more info.

Clunes Library at The Warehouse-‐Clunes, 36 Fraser St (next to Collins Place). Open Mon & Thur 10am-‐6pm, Wed & Fri 10am-‐4pm. Sat & Sun 10am-‐2pm Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Men’s Shed Now open from 10am Mondays & Wednesdays at the Community Gardens site, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop seLng. Enq: Vaughan 0419430250.

Clunes Museum Volunteers CommiHee Museum Volunteers Meet-‐ings 2nd Thursday each month 10am The Warehouse. Ph: 5345 3592.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tuesdays to Fridays. Internet & prin@ng. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery available for hire for mee@ngs and events.

Clunes Playgroup Meets Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-‐12pm term @me (except 3rd Wed of month -‐ Clunes Library 10.30am story@me). For parents/caregivers & pre-‐schoolers to enjoy each others' com-‐pany. Enq. Roxy Weston 0477 182 905.

Clunes Pre-‐School 109 Fraser St. Any enquiries please phone 5345 3228 or email: clunes.district.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For informa@on contact Barb Webb on ph 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe ph 5345 3579.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.

Clunes Senior CiEzens Club Inc Further informa@on from the Secre-‐tary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes Tourist & Development AssociaEon 7.30pm 3rd Monday every even month at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from com-‐munity & business. Enq: Michael Cheshire 0418500680 or [email protected].

Clunes Writers' Group meets 2nd Monday each month (exc January) 1 -‐ 3pm at RSL, 30 Fraser St, please use the side entrance. All who would like to write are welcome. Contact Rhonda 5476 6227.

CreaEve Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown fes@-‐val and monthly Sunday Selec@on author talks. Volunteers always welcome for fes@vals or other events. Contact us on 5345 3947.

Goldfields Central Gold ProspecEng Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 6pm at the Na@onal Hotel. All interested people wel-‐come. Darren Kamp 0439 453 884.

Lee Medlyn Home of BoHles Management CommiHee Meets at the Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. Visitors welcome.

Monday Night Netball Clunes Every Monday evening during school terms. 2 seasons per year. Enq Lana 0427 781 080 or Liz 0429 453 808.

Tourello Red Cross Meets first Thur of month, 2pm at the RSL, Fraser St. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join this wonderful organisa@on and support your community membership.

Yoga Classes Clunes, Creswick, Miners Rest. See ad. Beginners wel-‐come any@me. Enq Lily 0459138797, or [email protected]. In associa@on with Clunes N’hood House. Private classes available.





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