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3September–November 2013 BURWOOD BULLETIN

spring 2013

Features4-5 Artistic impressions

6-7 Bulletin issues

8–9 Forests provide food

11 Adventure in Mongolia

12 Honour for Wal

15 How to keep bees

21 Walk on by

23 snow in Ashburton

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From the Editor

Welcome to our new-look spring

edition. We hope you appreciate

our fresh approach as you enjoy

this season of renewal. We think

it’s important to look to the future

while celebrating the past and

this is reflected in the pages of the

Burwood Bulletin. This edition we

take a trip down memory lane with

a reflection on past issues of our

great magazine and journey back

through Box Hill with arguably

Australia’s best artists. Present day

we look at the growth of backyard

beehives and food forests. And our

story about an Ashwood boy’s trip

to Mongolia should leave you in no

doubt that our community spirit is

alive and well.

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brushes and food supplies to their campsite. hey would wake up amid the sounds of the bush, boil the billy with water from Damper Creek, fry some eggs, then paint all day until it was too dark to see.

Tom Roberts: “Happy Box Hill … he evenings after work – the chops perfect from a ire of gum twigs – the ‘good night’ of the jackies as the soft darkness fell –

then talks around the ire, the ‘Prof ’ philosophic – we forgot everything but the peace of it.” 2.

It was in David Houston’s paddock of natural bush that the plein-air artists pitched their tent on the south side of Damper Creek (now Gardiners Creek) in 1885. he Houstons lived in a bark hut at the end of what is now Foch St.

Fred and Tom continued their excursions to Box Hill over the next couple of years, developing techniques for painting the Australian landscape which came to be known as Australian Impressionism. Early European artists in the colony painted not what they saw, but what they remembered of European landscapes – heavy dark trees and dense forests. It is said European artists did not understand the Australian “light”.

Sometimes other artists joined the weekend camp –

THE railway line extension to Box Hill in 1882 opened up the bush to

city-based artists Frederick McCubbin and Tom Roberts.

Melbourne-born Fred recalled: “My earliest memories are full of suggestions of England and Ireland and Scotland. Everybody who was grown up spoke of Home, the old Country. Memories of strings of immigrants coming up from the wharves …

“… people said this was a dreadful country and why did they ever come to such a dreary land and then the awful Hot Winds that blew in summer - and the fearful dust storms, and the dreary monotonous bush, … no variety so sad and sombre. … I remember I was called a gum sucker, a colonial and no good, no stamina, would be old and broken by the time I reached thirty and so on.

“… one Saturday afternoon Tom Roberts invited me to go sketching in Studley Park, he lived near the corner of Smith and Johnsons streets, Collingwood. here was [sic] no trams in those days - just the old bus to the corner and a tramp of half an hour to the park. And there for the irst time I got awakened to the beauties of Australian Landscape.” 1.

From Box Hill station, the young men would walk 2km across orchards and paddocks, carrying canvases, oil paints,

ABOVE: The Arists' Camp locaion in modern Box Hill.LEFT: Tom Roberts, The arists’ camp 1886. [Oil on canvas46 x 60.9 cm, Naional Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Felton Bequest 1943 (1224-4)]

Arists leave lasing impressionFamed Australian artists Tom Roberts and Frederick McCubbin irst camped in Box Hill.

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Gardiners Creek today.


Louis Abrahams, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Jane Sutherland. Well-known pieces painted in Box Hill include he artists’ camp and A summer morning tif (Roberts, 1886), Reconciliation (Roberts, 1887); Lost and Gathering mistletoe (McCubbin, 1886), Down on his luck (McCubbin, 1889); Camp and Pastoral (Streeton, 1888); Orchard at Box Hill (Conder, 1888).

A visitor to the Box Hill artists’ camp recalled: “In the vicinity of the Homestead belonging to the Houstons was a patch of wild bush, tall young saplings with the sun glistening on their leaves and streamers of bark swaying, groups of tea–tree, dogwood and tall dry grasses. A ire was lighted and we were invited to share an alfresco lunch, he Don (Abrahams) earnestly frying eggs on a piece of tin, the Prof (McCubbin) busy with billy tea, and the Bulldog (Roberts) joyously cutting bread and butter and taking full command…” 3.

he relocation to Heidelberg by 1891 was the result of sightseers from Melbourne disrupting the quietude of their campsite. But for that, there may have been a “Box Hill School” of Art. hankfully, the ine grass, blue gum leaves and tea-tree identify the Box Hill paintings from those done in Heidelberg, Mentone and other places.

hose early days in Box Hill were not forgotten. Following the death of Frederick McCubbin in 1917, Arthur Streeton wrote:“I feel the loss of him, and there is nothing in Europe to remind one of the old days, when he and the Don used to meet us at Mentone, and Box Hill, in the cool evenings after hot dry days and our work. he walks from Box Hill on Sunday evenings to Camberwell or Surrey Hills … and the myriad memories of these old places, are connected with McCubbin, Abrahams, Conder and Withers, and they are gone, ... I begin to feel quite an old fellow myself now.” 4.

Box Hill South’s award-winning Artists’ Park in Prince St and Roberts McCubbin Primary School in Birdwood St, commemorate the camp set up in the vicinity in 1885.

he City of Whitehorse Artists’ Trail is an illustrated map available from he City of Whitehorse.

References:1. Notes by Frederick McCubbin, he Latrobe Journal, October 1979, pp.69-78.2. Interview with Roberts, Table Talk (Melbourne), 31 August 1888.3. Letter from Mme Nancy Elmhurst Goode, www.ngv.vic.gov.au/australianimpressionism/education/insights_ssites.html4. Letter by Streeton to Tom Roberts of 28 Dec 1917, in Letters from Smike, ed. Ann Galbally and Anne Gray, pp.143-4.

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BURWOOD Bulletin’s metamorphosis from a simple newsletter to an award-winning professional publication began on a borrowed manual typewriter

in 1980. Issue 50 described the Bulletin’s evolution: “In 1979 a

seminar on the causes of unemployment was organised by local churches. A small number of people who attended became interested in looking at community needs in the Burwood area. It became evident that the postal district, Burwood 3125, was fragmented … (being) on the boundaries of four municipalities – Box Hill, Camberwell, Nunawading and Waverley.”

Issue 1, November 1980, was labelled the “guinea-pig” edition with the heading: Burwood Bulletin A Community Newsletter. Consisting of six stapled pages with hand-drawn graphics, it called for submission of items. Despite its lack of sophistication, the Bulletin was well received by the community and volunteers began in earnest to produce the second edition.

Advertising started in the second edition. Amazingly, 130 issues and 32 ½ years later, three advertisers from that original edition are still with us. Without you there would be no Burwood Bulletin; so a big “thank you” to Framed & Hung, Burwood Fuel & Fodder, and especially to Burwood Highway Mower Sales & Service for their block ads. Surely that must be a world record. Other businesses joined the fold and many have been with us ever since.

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Jean Hadler who joined following publication in 1994 of “he Burwood Younger Set: A Gala Dance (1947)”. Over the years Jean has been President, Vice President, Editorial Associate and writer. Jean still distributes in the Ashwood area.

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Well-known local identity Jean Warland was editor for a total of 41 issues, spanning a period of 10 years, until her death in March 1993. Jean must have been charismatic for the people around her were apparently happy to give their all. Issue 47 had a “behind the scenes” photograph of volunteers collating the quarterly issue. “Before Burwood Bulletin is distributed 45,000 separate pages are collated and stapled by volunteers at working bees at the Neighbourhood House over several days of each quarter.” Over two million pages would have been collated and stapled up to that issue. Margaret Warland did all the stapling – with three staples per copy!

It was said: “Jean (Warland) … was responsible for the gathering and typing of articles as well as working with the advertisers, but also Sandra (Holt) who not only did all the drawings but she and Jean worked together on the cutting and pasting of each issue.” (and that’s not the computer “cut and paste” version).

From issue 7, photos submitted by readers called for the naming of unknown members of sports teams, school photos and such. Letters to the editor looded in and this trend continued for many editions. In fact, Keith Smith’s 15-year association with BB began with a Letter to the Editor in 1998. His delightful articles include: “he Telephone”, “As Trains Go By”, “Mission Brown”, “he

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he Chadstone Food Forest had some initial funding from the Monash Council and the Department of Housing to get the project of the ground. his year, Yarra Valley Water plans to provide a drinking fountain and will also cover the cost of some plants and the installation of a low-pressure irrigation system.

Consistent with the project’s strong environmental ethos, a garden shed has been recycled from a nearby completed project and has a sustainable water system that collects rainwater that is pumped to a header tank using energy from a solar panel. his provides free water to the food forest and a wonderful example to the community of how to use our natural water resources sustainably.

Jono is keen to encourage local schools to become

CHADSTONE

THE Chadstone Food Forest is a project administered by the Amaroo Neighbourhood House.

Garden co-ordinator Jonathon “Jono” Long, along with Heidi Asperger identiied a community need to establish a food forest. he idea, said Jono, is to “use public land to grow food and have a community garden focused on permaculture and perennial plants”.

After much discussion, and negotiation with local authorities, the Monash Council provided the land, as well as infrastructure assistance, and the Chadstone Food Forest was established in 2010. Located on the south-east edge of Batesford Reserve, just behind the Waverley Basketball Centre, it can also be accessed from Amaroo St via a laneway now planted with 10 almond trees.

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he Craig Environment Program administers the food forest; the Ashburton Food Forest Group plant, manage and enjoy it. he initiative is also supported by the local Gardiners Creek Lions Club.

Boroondara Council provided the land at 38 Winton Rd in Ashburton, near the Gardiners Creek bike trail and next to the playground. It is an area of about 400 sq m where a variety of lowers, herbs, ground cover, bushes, native plants and trees are now grown. he council also provided paths and woodchips, and dug holes for trees.

Several varieties of fruit and nut trees have been planted in the forest: lemonade (sweet lime), pomegranate, snow apple, carob, walnut, almond, mulberry, apricot, feijoa

and plum. hree native trees - macadamia, quandong (native desert peach) and native desert lime - add extra variety.

Herbs grown are lucerne, garlic chives, pineapple and fruit salad sage, chamomile, tansy and many others. Flowers include edible canna lily, marigold, yam daisy, dianthus and chocolate lily.

“We have planted natives around the edge of the food forest to attract good bugs, lizards, birds and bees,” said Petra.

Like all the volunteers, Petra inds that involvement with the food forest is very therapeutic. All enjoy being connected to nature and the sense of achievement that comes from producing food. Everyone involved also enjoys the social aspect of getting together with like-minded people.

Regular working bees are held each month at 1-3pm on the second Monday and 9-11am on the fourth Saturday.

here is a group of eight volunteers who would welcome more members of the public to join them. If you are interested, please call co-convenor Petra on 0420 961 695 or email [email protected] or Blog: http://foodforestashy.wordpress.com/

involved with the project in the future to promote ecological living concepts to young people. Ashwood School students have already become involved and provide enthusiasm and assistance with planting, hand-weeding and general garden maintenance.

In September, a group of Holmesglen TAFE pre-apprenticeship students are planning to construct an outdoor classroom in the garden. his shelter will eventually be covered with vines, including grape and passionfruit. his will expand the appeal to school groups from farther aield who would like to plan an excursion to the food forest.

A ive-year plan is being developed by the Chadstone Food Forest; the draft will soon be available to view on their website. As funding becomes available, future projects will include building an earth dome to store seeds, fruit and vegetables and, eventually, to add animals such as chooks to the system.

When walking through the food forest you will see fruit trees, including citrus, and nut trees including macadamia and hazel. here are “nurse” trees, including various small wattles and Golden Spray that are able to build nitrogen with the help of their associated bacteria. hey increase the fertility of the soil and provide some protection from cold winds for more delicate trees.

he Chadstone Food Forest has a loyal group of volunteers who dedicate their time while enjoying the social contact it provides, growing their own food and sharing the produce with family, friends and neighbours.

Volunteer gardening sessions are held on a regular basis on the irst Sunday and third Tuesday of each month. In the cooler months they meet 3.30-5.30pm and in the warmer months from 5.30pm onwards.

If you enjoy gardening, why not consider becoming a volunteer? People of all ages and from all walks of life are encouraged to become involved. To ind out more, contact Jono Long on 0419 882 755 or [email protected] or Blog: http://chadstone-food-forest.blogspot.com.au

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THE Winton Rd Food Forest is a great collaboration between Boroondara Council, the Ashburton Food Forest Group and the Craig Family Centre’s

Environment Program. Co-convenors Petra Kahle, Carol Hensley and Jenner are passionate about it.

“It started in August 2011 with community consultations where almost everyone liked the idea of a food forest because it provides food security and reduces carbon emissions simultaneously,” said Petra.

LEFT: Ashburton food forest. ABOVE: Chadstone food forest members with a pumpkin harvest.


AT long last, Ashburton will have a ish shop on the main drag, which will be a godsend for locals who have long lamented not being able to access

fresh ish without going to Chadstone or the Camberwell Market.

Another fairly new establishment is Sweets and Other Treats in the arcade. Among its oferings are organic products including beautiful berry jams, ale jelly, various honeys, organic cereals and a range of organic spices.

Ashburton Jewellery has recently started a jewellery lovers club, which, on the special days when the club meets, gives members the chance to buy items at discounted rates.

And it is lovely to be able to have a glass of wine or beer with a meal at E’latte Café now that they have a full license.

hings in some ways are looking up in Ashburton, yet many traders are doing it tough, so we really should make sure we support our local shops because otherwise we will be thrust into the clutches of large stores, who don’t care.

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Students

I WAS among 16 Year 10 and 11 students from Caulield Grammar School, accompanied by two teachers and Australian adventurer Tim Cope, who embarked on a

20-day journey in Western Mongolia on June 21.After arriving at the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, we

lew to Ulaangom in the north-west corner of the country. From here, nine days of trekking through Mongolia’s sparse steppes was followed by two days of working on a community service project in a small town named Khovd. he only school in the town was the focus of the community service project.

Before we went on the trip, we were encouraged to raise as much money as we could, and a total of more than $27,000 was raised through individual and group eforts. Students organised movie nights and sold rale tickets, chocolates and camel wool socks as their individual fundraising eforts. Tim Cope also spoke at the Wheelers Hill Campus at a ticketed event.

he Khovd school has more than 600 students, including many boarders who all come from nomadic families. A group of students, also from Caulield Grammar, started the ongoing relationship with the Khovd school in 2011 by undertaking the irst community service project.

his time, students decided (with guidance from Tim

Cope and the principal of the Khovd school) that most of the money would be spent on new furnishings for the dormitories. his included new bunks, more desks for each room (they only had one or two per room, with up to 12 students in a room) and some storage solutions. All of these were to be purchased after we had left.

While we were there, part of the money we had raised paid for the construction of three new outdoor shelters, and we actually painted these shelters ourselves. Fences were built surrounding the space planned for a garden, and a 40m concrete path was constructed. All of this was done with the assistance of 28 of the Mongolian student boarders and a handful of Jeep drivers who were hired to transport us to and from Khovd.

he trip was, for all of us, a life-changing experience. We learned about the Mongolian culture and experienced it irst-hand. During our trek, the Mongolian people welcomed us into their gers (nomadic tents) and always ofered us food and hospitality. We travelled on foot with a camel train and a number of Mongolian staf and guides.

Whilst travelling, we witnessed some of the spectacular scenery Mongolia has to ofer, but there is no doubt that the highlight of the trip was being able to help the Mongolian students in a very real sense.

Ashwood boy TIM DAVIES tells of his recent school trip to Mongolia.

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THE Box Hill City Historical Society (now Box Hill Historical Society Inc.) was formed at a meeting held on 9 August 1963 and attended by a group

of enthusiastic people eager to preserve the history of their neighbourhood.

Fifty years on, the Society continues to hold monthly general meetings for members and visitors with guest speakers presenting informative talks.

From the outset, the Society has concentrated on collecting and conserving documents and photographs illustrating life in the former Shire of Nunawading and, subsequently, the former City of Box Hill.

Over the years, volunteers have attended the Heritage Centre (open every Tuesday and the irst Saturday of the month at the rear of Box Hill Town Hall), assisting visitors with their research and working tirelessly with cataloguing and processing, restoration and storage of material in the collection.

Regular tours of the Box Hill Cemetery are conducted by volunteers and the Society also participates in the City of Whitehorse’s annual Heritage Week and Spring Festival.

Box Hill Historical Society was a foundation member

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THE clients, staf and volunteers at Ashburton Support Services love to celebrate, and they have plenty of reason to do so.

In June, more than 60 people attended a 90s birthday party for all those who reach their 90th milestone in 2013. A lunch was followed by a concert by Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, which delighted the audience with favourite songs from past eras.

And at afternoon tea, everyone present received a box of chocolates. Samarinda nursing home resident Vi Titus (above) had the honour of blowing out the candles on the 90s birthday cake.

In July, 75 locals turned up for the Christmas in July celebrations at Ashburton Support Services even though it was nearly cold enough for some snow.

For lunch, guests had the traditional Christmas fare – turkey and plum pudding. Following the food, Rosemary Hughson sang carols and entertained the group. A Lac Viet group member, Stephen, sang songs in French and English.

here was a rale and treats, which of course were delivered by Santa and his helpers. Christmas cake was then provided for afternoon tea, leaving everyone pleasantly full and ready for a nap.

Plenty of support for celebraions

Ossie Hearing and Gerald Fitzgibbon enjoy Christmas in July.

OAM recipient Wal McGillivray spoke toEVAN PAPAMICHAEL.

“ANY body of people can put a person’s name forward for an award. In my case it is the Order of Australia medal, and it was awarded for my

contribution to the community – particularly to veterans and their families.

“When I was discharged in 1946, I lived 20 miles out of Geelong, in a little place called Lethbridge, which is where I was born and went to school. I immediately joined the RSL there.”

Although Wal and his wife moved several times over the next 20 years, he was always involved with the local RSL branch. He joined the East Malvern branch in 1968 and has been on the Welfare Committee for years, regularly checking on members. For 28 years he’s also compiled and

Honour orderedfor Wal


distributed Torch Magazine in East Malvern, a quarterly which provides information on the RSL and its members.

“When I retired in 1982, I started selling poppies and badges full-time,” Wal said.

He sold outside the Malvern Town Hall and caught people on their way to the tram to work and also built up strong support with the Chapel Street shopkeepers.

Since 1995, you may have seen Wal selling poppies and badges at Safeway in Ashwood.

“Over 21 years I have sold more than $500,000 worth of badges and poppies. I feel that my award really belongs to the people who shop at Ashwood Woolworths. hey have supported me for 20 years, and they are the ones that have enabled me to contribute as much as I have to the RSL. he management and staf at Woolworths are absolutely magniicent in the way they have looked after me.”

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he Society has had continued support from the former City of Box Hill and, since the council amalgamation in December 1994, from the City of Whitehorse.

Visitors are welcome to meetings held from 8-10pm on the third hursday of the month at the Strabane Hall, 29 Strabane Ave, Box Hill North.

The corner of Whitehorse Rd and Staion St, Box Hill, circa 1900.

Wal McGillivray sells badges with his nephew.


CAMBERWELL Music Society Inc. aims to provide an opportunity for the community to hear quality live music locally at a reasonable cost in a friendly

atmosphere.his year the society celebrates the 50th anniversary

of its Concerts at the Junction. Formed in 1963 as the Camberwell Music Club, concerts were irst conducted in the home of founder, Mrs Peers Coetmore-Knott. he name was changed to Camberwell Music Society in 1968, and in 1971 concerts moved to the Camberwell Council heatrette.

In 1972 the society purchased its own Bluthner grand piano, which continues to serve us well. A move to St John’s Anglican Church in 1978 unfortunately resulted in a broken leg for our much-loved piano just hours before the irst concert. Rapid repairs enabled the concert to proceed.

he 1980s saw continued growth, with increases in the number of concerts and in audiences attending. However, the ’90s were more challenging as local citizens became more mobile and good music alternatives more accessible. Yet while the number of concerts decreased, the society continued to foster talented young musicians.

Rebuilding at St John’s in 1999 led the society to relocate to the Camberwell Uniting Church. Since then it has gone from strength to strength. he support of the

City of Boroondara and other sponsors has enabled the local presentation of outstanding artists at afordable prices. As a result, subscriber numbers have grown, as has the sale of tickets at the door.

hree Tuesday morning and three Saturday evening concerts are currently presented each year. Our next morning concert, on October 8, features well-known artists Ivana Tomaskova on violin and Tamara Smolyar on piano.

More information on this and our other concerts is available on home.vicnet.net.au/~music/

For a copy of our 2013 brochure, call 9882 4560. he society’s success owes so much to those who have served on its committees, the musicians, its supporters and the enthusiasm of audiences. All have helped to keep live music alive in Camberwell.

Music comes to life at the Juncion

The Camberwell Music Society 2013 brochure.


POWERtalk International (formerly Toastmistresses)can help you increase your self-confidence

in speaking effectively in public, giving presentationsas well as developing leadership skills.

Our club offers a supportive and stimulating atmospherein which to grow.

We meet at 7:30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.Visitors welcomed at our friendly club situated in Balwyn North.

Enquiries: phone Lyn on 9857 4764

A hive ofM

ANY people are unaware just how vital the humble bee is to our

food supply – both in the suburbs and on farms. Obviously the honey bee produces honey, but it also has a further vital role.

Without bees, many of our staple food crops could not reproduce. Other insects (such as wasps and lies) can pollinate plants, but bees are probably the most important in this respect. It is believed they pollinate more than one third of all food crops.

An increase in suburban sprawl, declining loral and vegetable gardens (think mondo grass and other non-lowering plants), pesticides, pollution, drought, lood and disease has seen the honey bee decrease in numbers across the world, including Australia.

Many Aussie beekeepers say 2013’s season saw drastically reduced yields. hese apiarists have fed their bees artiicially owing to the lack of rain and resulting lack of lowers for nectar on gums and other trees.

One reason for encouraging suburban beekeeping is the threat of the disease, varroa mite. his “blood-sucking” mite is in every beekeeping country except Australia; however, it is considered to be only a matter of time before it shows up here. It devastates a bee colony, reducing the bee count by up to 80 per cent. By maintaining a number of hives across a broader area rather than concentrating them in one area, we may be able to limit the mite’s rapid spread.

Suburban beekeeping is legal in Victoria as long as you observe the Beekeeping Code of Practice and follow a few simple steps. Using common sense, there should be beneits for you and your neighbours – and not too many dramas. Download he Code of Practice

from www.dpcd.vic.gov.au (Apiary Code of Practice). he Department of

Environment and Primary Industries (www.depi.vic.gov.au/agriculture-

and-food/livestock/honey-bees) also has relevant information on beekeeping.

A local introductory course is available that will show you how to set up as a beekeeper without

large outlays (www.naturalbeekeeping.org.au has details).A “backyard” beekeeper needs some basic equipment:

a hive or two, a protective suit, a “smoker” (for calming the bees), a special tool to assist with handling the honey combs (making the job of harvesting honey easier) and a few large containers to place honeycomb in for the low-tech processing.

Of course, you’ll need containers into which you’ll put your lovely, minimally processed, cold-extracted, multi-lavoured, untreated, locally sourced natural food. A relatively small inancial outlay will result in a long-term rewarding hobby. And in the spirit of community/

localisation, it may be possible to share some equipment with a nearby beekeeper.

You will also ind yourself very popular with family, neighbours, friends and the local Urban Harvest/food swap people when you happily show them the ample supply of honey from your yard. Depending on the number of hives and the season, you can harvest

30 to 60kgs of honey whilst still leaving an ample supply for the bees themselves

to live of. Honey then becomes the sweetener of choice in tea, cakes and biscuits,

and for your breakfast toast.

-CLAIRE COUTTSNatural Beekeeping Group secretary

www.naturalbeekeeping.org.au

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ROWEN Street Kindergarten (RSK) has been a part of the Burwood community and surrounds since

the 1980s.A committee of dedicated parents

manages the kindergarten, working together to help teaching staf provide the optimum environment for the children.

Teaching staf focus on providing programs which allow the children to make use of their environment in the learning experience.

he Early Learning Framework is used as a guide for our well-rounded programs. Children are directed and self-directed in their chosen activity. Such programs cover social, environmental and familial inluences.

Parents who have special talents (such as playing a musical instrument or sporting ability) are encouraged to come along and involve the children in a new interest. Various ethnic backgrounds introduce children to how diferent cultures celebrate occasions special to them.

Environmental projects are underway to help the children learn how they can help to conserve our precious

environment and resources. Our program is accessible, open and inclusive.

Currently we have three groups for four- year-old children and two groups for three-year-old children.

For enrolment information, contact the Boroondara kindergarten central enrolment service or visit www.boroondara.vic .gov.au/residents/families-children/kindergartens and www.rowenstreetkinder.com.au. For a tour, call us on 9889 7996.

RSK hosts an annual Fun Day to raise money for the four-year-old group’s ACE (Aspire, Collaborate,

Enrich) program. Teachers organise incursions, excursions and music/dance for the children at no extra cost to families. he RSK Fun Day is a great way to give back to the community and will be held 10am-3pm on Sunday, October 20.

If you are a local business who would like to support our wonderful kindergarten, please email [email protected] -ANITA GAMVRELLIS

RSK President

Learning is simply child’s play at kinder

James, 5, enjoys last year's fun day.

Daily errands

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My mum has always said she never got to do as

many things when she was growing up as I get

to do. She also says life wasn’t as busy as it is

now. I consider myself very lucky because I get amazing

opportunities that my parents didn’t have when they

were my age. I thought I might share with you a day in

the life of a youth in Burwood.

A Day in the Life of ...

On a typical Saturday morning I enjoy helping teach

the junior white/gold belts at karate. I enjoy it because

the students look like they are having fun and enjoying

themselves and I also like helping the teachers.

After karate, I play netball. Netball is a fun sport

because there is a wide variety of positions on the court

and you can have fun while staying active. My favourite

positions are GS and GA. Between the quarters, we eat

oranges and watermelon and talk about tactics. I am

happy when playing netball because I am playing with

my best friends from primary school.

After our netball game, some of the parents of the

team like to go to the local Burwood shops for a cofee. I

love doing this because I get the chance to catch up and

talk with my friends as we don’t go to the same school

any more.

When I get home, I either inish my homework or

study, or do my music practice.

For the rest of the afternoon, I usually have some

“down-time”. I don’t often get this during the week

because I’m busy with choir rehearsal, netball training,

karate training, music practice and homework. So

sometimes we will go to the movies or shopping. Like

most young girls my age, I love to shop!

At some point during the day I also do jobs around

the house, such as washing the car and cleaning, to earn

pocket money.

On Saturday evening my family always eats together

because sometimes during the week we don’t get to do

this because of everyone’s schedules. Sometimes we go

out to a restaurant or have dinner at a friend’s house, or

even just have a special meal at home.

Saturday is my favourite day of the week because I

get to spend time with my family and be involved in the

wider community. What do you do on your Saturday?

-BROOKE

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Lesley is also the sole agent for Brød & Taylor’s folding proofer, a must-have for breadmakers.

Talking of bread, he Mixing Bowl, at 1387 Toorak Rd, has been sharing the secrets and skills of home baking and breadmaking with a wide audience of home cooks for the past 20 years. Over 150 diferent baking demonstrations have been ofered, ranging from bagels to birthday cakes, salmon mousse to sushi and crumpets to ciabatta. Geof and Anne stock a great range of quality ingredients and accessories, with lots of kitchen gadgets and some great things not easily found elsewhere.

Congratulations to Zinc on achieving 25 years in business. What a marvellous efort! Zinc prides itself on sourcing the best, most surprising and desirable gifts.

Mother Linda Cameron and daughter Debbie Ramsay started trading as Showplace Burwood. As times changed, its name changed to Tabletop Presents. About seven years

ago, Linda retired to the Victorian High Country and Debbie changed the business name to Zinc. he family tradition continues with Debbie’s daughter Jay joining the business having completed a visual merchandising degree. he window displays are some of the best in the area.

If you want to know more about events and activities taking place, sign up for the Burwood Village Newsletter at www.burwoodvillage.com.au and like us on Facebook/Burwood Village.

What’s New in Burwood Village?O

NE of the much loved destinations in Burwood Village has a new

owner and is about to undergo a makeover. Burwood Pets & Birds has delighted children and adults alike for decades. New owner Michelle Blake (right) believes the business will become even more appealing and in touch with the sentiments of modern pet owners.

Michelle is looking to support the resettling of lost dogs, so puppies and kittens are no longer on display. In future, the shop will have adoption days where animal lovers can rescue a pet that is looking for a loving home.

he present bird area will be renovated into a dog-grooming centre, with birds found in a diferent part of the store. Michelle is also keen to expand the ish side of the business, with more breeds and a greater selection of aquariums. She would love to meet all the local residents and introduce everyone to the extended family - Jesse the store dog and Polly the resident bird.

Chicken on Charcoal, owned by John Paris, is now ofering Bannockburn chickens in response to customer demand. hese chickens are free-range, processed without chemicals and cooked to perfection by John. He also ofers a wide selection of fresh salads, so why not call in on the way home? Dinner can be on the table in no time.

he Folly Shop and he Peppermill have settled in as neighbours, each welcoming new customers to ind the perfect kitchen accessory or ideal piece of furniture, homeware or gift. Lesley, from he Peppermill, is always searching for the latest in cookware and if you are a Le Creuset fan, you will love the new season colour - Marseilles is a divine blue based on the French Riviera.

Zinc ladies Jay, Debbie and Linda celebrate 25 years in business.

THE word “wave” appears so much in the English language. I thought about this when our daughter waved us goodbye at Mt Martha one day.

We wave to help people park their car. We extend our arms by using signal lags, which we wave – two yellow lags for Semaphore or a white one for Morse Code, and so increase the distance of communication.

Goalkeepers and umpires wave – sometimes incorrectly, depending on which team you support.

We wave to soldiers going away, never thinking that they might not come back. Wave after wave of them will storm the beaches, hoping the enemy will waver.

Early radio sets had a dial with a section marked Short

Wave, and the identities of many overseas capitals were given in meters. he sea plays the biggest part in our talk about waves, and to take advantage of a place like Apollo Bay, to hear and see the waves, is a must.

he crash of the breakers, the white surf and its surrounds is something special. Of course you go by car now, which takes a little excitement away.

And in the kitchen, to inish, we have our microwave oven.

-KEITH SMITH

Ubiquitous wave


ASHBURTON Sings community choir will be part of a massive concert at the Melbourne Town Hall featuring 400 singers from 40 nationalities.

With One Big Voice, on September 15, is an inspiring celebration of songs and stories – and everyone’s welcome to sing along!

Our Community Sings (Ashburton Sings) rehearses at the Ashburton Baptist Church on Wednesdays, followed by supper. here are no auditions and no singing experience is necessary. New singers are always welcome. Our Community Sings is led by enthusiastic conductor and pianist extraordinaire, Kym Dillon.

he choir is part of Creativity Australia’s With One Voice choir program, which in just ive years has grown from one to 13 choirs in Victoria and New South Wales. Each week, people from all walks of life sing side by side. See our notice under Music & heatre Groups in the Bulletin’s Community Notices.

he science of singing is proven to make you happier, healthier and smarter, but the award-winning With One Voice program also focuses on social inclusion and wellbeing, providing a joyful place for people to ind their voice, friends and mentors, improve self-esteem, build skills and employability. he choirs are fun and we’d love you to join us! To ind out more please visit www.creativityaustralia.org.au

With One Big Voice is on Sunday, September 15, from 3-5.30pm, at the Melbourne Town Hall. Bookings: www.wobv2013.eventbrite.com.au

Find your voice, and a whole lot more

Ashburton Sings community choir members share their voices.

CAMBERWELL Target Rile Club aims to be inclusive. Membership over the years has consisted of husbands and wives, parents and their children.

“Our members come from a wide variety of occupations, from professional to tradespeople,” club secretary Dianne Robertson said. “he sport requires precision and accuracy, but we are also a social group.”

he club has been in existence since 1917 at various locations in the Canterbury and Surrey Hills area. It has been at its present Robinson Rd, Surrey Hills, site since it was constructed in 1957.

“We shoot 20m small bore on a Tuesday night and 10m air rile on a hursday night,” Ms Robertson said. “he club takes part in 10m air rile pennant, 20m and 50m pennant in the target rile category. We also enter the various postal competitions that the other target rile clubs hold.

“No shooters licence is required to come and try and see if the sport is to your liking,” Ms Robertson said. “Members will give a brief safety talk before the visitor is permitted onto the range.”

For more information, contact Ron on 9808 4416 or email [email protected]

Camberwell Target Rile Club member Ian Milton.

Fun’s the aim for club

SECRETSAMONG THE STREETSMARK LEARMONTH shares his discoveries in the second instalment of our local walks series.


TOP: Burwood parkland invites exploraion.ABOVE: An 1860s replica wooden bridge over Gardiners Creek.

OUR second walk runs roughly parallel to Burwood Highway. he whole walk, about 8km, is from Beryl Street (tram stop 55, Melway 60 F6) to

Burwood Heights Shopping Centre (stop 66), but you can shorten it by simply heading north, back to the highway, and catching a tram!

Beryl Street is a typical, tree-lined local street. At the end of it, walk anticlockwise around the park to the south-east corner along the small gravel path with the magpies, eucalypts and paperbarks. Walk east along Bath Road into Loloma Court, and via this court into Burwood Reserve (avoiding current building works) with its birds, older trees, toilet, playground and war memorial. Leave at the north-east corner, cross into Highbury Road and walk downhill on the northern side of this road. You cannot miss Burwood Cemetery, and the sign near the bottom of the hill tells an excellent history of Burwood.

Continue along Highbury Road, but do not cross the Gardiners Creek bridge. Walk into the Local History Park. he geosculpture there represents layers of the earth, while plaques explain Earth’s evolution. Cross the large wooden replica bridge, and turn right to see the Settlers Shelter (with its peppercorn tree) and the community garden. All have information panels. Cross into the “secret” park with its playground, barbecue and shelter.

Cross into Coppard Street, and walk east one block; turn right (south) into Cumming Street, and our “secret

trail” starts 100m away. his trail wanders east for about 25 minutes and just stops (!) at Malvina Street. Continue east along Pearce Street, and do two right/left turns back onto Highbury Road. Cross Middleborough Road at the lights and continue to Skene Street, turning right/left into our last park.

Once a brick quarry, then a tip, Ballyshanassy Park is now one of our quieter parks with no roads beside it, giving it a relective feeling. Leave at the north-east corner, then turn left/left/right/left to enter Burwood Heights shops by a pedestrian access. You deserve a rest, and a tasty treat!


THE Camberwell Camera Club celebrated its 60th anniversary, together with the Camberwell Traders Association, with a photographic

exhibition to showcase members’ work.Between 10 and 25 August, shops, restaurants

and cafe windows along both sides of Riversdale and Camberwell roads, and around Camberwell Junction, featured more than 120 photographic works including images by international award-winning local photographers.

he signiicant community event directly involved the public through an open photo competition entitled “Captured: Boroondara Life”, which ran from 1 May to 1 July. Entrants submitted photos taken within Boroondara.

Camberwell Camera Club Incorporated was established as a community organisation in 1953, meeting at the Inchley family home. In 1985, as membership continued to rise, the club moved to the Camberwell Branch of the RSL. Club members continue to meet at this venue and welcome new

members and visitors regularly to the monthly meetings. A Beyond the Point and Shoot photography course will begin on October 3.

he Camberwell Camera Club is a not-for-proit organisation. For more information, visit

www.camberwellcameraclub.org.au

Snap! PhotographersCapture local life

Gaynor Robson’s Shaking Dog.

The Luke Howard Trio Our October Music at the Court House concert features Luke Howard on piano, Jonathan Zion on bass and Daniel Farrugia on drums. Luke has appeared at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, played on over 50 recordings and written music for film and theatre. His music has been described as ‘absolutely heavenly’. Hear the Luke Howard Trio play on Sunday 20 October at 2pm at the Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew. Tickets $28 full or $23 concession.

Bookings and more information – 8683 5500 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/music-courthouse .

Boroondara noticeboard

Peace Forum How do you promote peace in your community? To celebrate International Day of Peace, the Boroondara Interfaith Network and Burwood and District Inter-Church Council invites you to a Peace Forum. The event will bring together people of many faiths to discuss how we can create peace in today’s society. Join us at Church of Christ Hartwell, 246 Highfield Road, Camberwell on Tuesday 17 September from 7pm to 9pm. This event is free, however bookings are essential.

Bookings and more information – 9278 4753 or www.idp2013.eventbrite.com.au .

Summerproof your home Council’s Home Energy Saving workshop will provide you with the know-how and skills to make your home more comfortable over summer while saving money and being environmentally responsible. Our home energy expert, John Knox from the Alternative Technology Association, will cover some of the most common household energy usage issues and show you some practical, easy-to-implement solutions. Join us on Tuesday 26 November from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Venue to be confirmed.

Bookings and more information – 9278 4873 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/living-for-our-future .

Boroondara Farmers MarketBoroondara Farmers Market sells produce from all around Victoria. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, seasonal organic produce, meat, herbs, honey, eggs, bread, olives, cakes, dips and sauces, and even wine and beer. Bring the kids and your four-legged friends – you’re all welcome. Boroondara Farmers Market is held on the third and fifth Saturday of each month from 8am to 1pm, at Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn.

More information – 9278 4444 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/farmers-market .

English Conversation Club Would you like to improve your conversational English? The English Conversation Club is a weekly group for adults who speak English as a second language. You can practice speaking English in a group with the help of a qualified tutor. Regular sessions are held at Balwyn Library on Thursdays at 2pm; Camberwell Library on Mondays at 2pm; Hawthorn Library on Thursdays at 2pm; and, Kew Library on Fridays at 3pm. The English Conversation Club is free and no bookings are required.

More information – 9278 4666 or www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/english-conversation-club .

Your Boroondara councillors

Junction Ward MayorCr Jack Wegman 9278 44570438 011 665

Bellevue WardCr Jim Parke 9835 78400419 333 333

Cotham WardCr Judith Voce 9835 78410409 887 097

Gardiner WardCr Coral Ross 9835 78420438 005 225

Glenferrie Ward Cr Steve Hurd 9835 78490417 708 182

Lynden WardCr Heinz Kreutz 9835 7844 0438 006 656

Maling WardCr Jane Addis 9835 78450409 267 902

Maranoa Ward Cr Philip Mallis 9835 78460418 564 410

Solway WardCr Kevin Chow 9835 78470427 544 328

Studley WardCr Phillip Healey 9835 78480437 374 773

Contact the City of Boroondara

Phone: 9278 4444Email: boroondara@ boroondara.vic.gov.auWebsite: www.boroondara.vic.gov.auTwitter: www.twitter.com/boroondaraFacebook: www.facebook.com/ boroondaracouncil


A DUMPING of snow on the streets of suburban Melbourne is usually a rare sighting, but

for the residents, retailers and regular visitors to Ashburton’s High Street it’s an annual event.

A trip to the snow is not within reach for many, so Mt Buller has been bringing the snow to the streets of

Ashburton for the past seven years. A whopping 10 tonnes of it is loaded on to a specialty truck and transported down to Ashburton, where for one Saturday in winter people have an opportunity to explore what snow looks and feels like.

Visitors can enter competitions, learn to toboggan, and see snow-making in action.

he idea for this event was born after the Mt Buller team had been transporting snow for the polar bear enclosure at the zoo. Why should bears have all the fun? Why not bring the snow to the suburbs as well as to the zoo?

he streets of High St in Ashburton were chosen to be the ideal site, as the area is populated by many families with young children.

Traders also appreciate the day, as it brings more people to the area who take advantage of the varied retail outlets.

he Mt Buller team see it as a perfect chance to show of and promote their family-friendly mountain.

his year, the event was held on August 3.

For those wanting to visit next year, see www.ashburtonshopping.com.au

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Clif (pictured above) and Roz Harding started East Burwood Travel 30 years ago. What began as a family business selling discount air fares and car

rentals in Europe has grown into one of Victoria’s largest independent retail travel agencies.

Today, the experienced EBT team of 12 caters to the needs of individuals and groups who seek advice, care and excellent service.

Clif’s love afair with travel began in March 1967 driving minibuses on camping tours in Europe. He spent the next seven years taking tour groups to countries in Europe and

managed the company’s sales oice in London. On one of these tours, he met his wife Roz. hey returned to Australia in 1973 and settled in Melbourne where Clif worked in the travel section of a major bank. EBT was opened in East Burwood in 1983, around the same time as Safeway.

Clif will be retiring in 2014, and earlier this year he sold the business to Sharon and Brian Leeson, who bring with them more than 50 years of travel experience. Brian has more than 30 years experience in escorted tours, 10 of which were as general manager of one of the world’s largest touring companies. He also has extensive experience with airlines and tour wholesalers.

Sharon has extensive airline and retail travel experience and will be managing the day-to-day operations of EBT. Another element of the business is their Magic Carpet Tours that started in 2007; these allow clients to experience a destination with a group of like-minded travellers and an experienced member of the EBT team.

Several are planned for 2014 and Sharon and Brian are looking at adding more. Brian is happy to tailor-make tours.

Please contact them if you have a group of family or friends, or belong to a club, and they can assist with your travel arrangements.

-RUTH BARNARD

Time lies when you're in the travel business


Fesival hits the right notePLANNING for the fourth Surrey Hills Music Festival

is well under way. he not-for-proit event on Saturday, October 26 is

supported and hosted by the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre.

Coordinator Shima Ibuki says it will be bigger and better this year. hanks to Metro Trains, the main stage will be in the Surrey Hills Station car park. A further three stages will showcase local and other Melbourne acts, and Zimt Patisserie Bakery Café will host a special performance on Saturday afternoon. All performances are free from noon to 8pm.

he City of Boroondara is a major sponsor and local businesses ofer generous support; Voodoo Child Music

will stage the popular open-mic segment. Applications from budding artists are still being accepted.

Supporting community music will be a range of choirs, including the Box Hill Chorale, the Open Door Gospel Singers, the Australian Youth Choir, and Rechoired.

he multicultural community will be represented in performances by the Melbourne Chinese Choir, Wadaiko Ringo, a Japanese Taiko group, lamenco music and the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club.

Other highlights include an appearance by jazz great Tony Gould with Imogen Manins, Coco’s Lunch and the Royal Jellies. Plenty of food will be available this year, allowing for lunch and dinner.

For more information go to www.surreyhillsnc.org.au

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IN recent years, the Burwood & District Inter Church Council has organised a number of forums to coincide with

the September 21 International Day of Peace.

While these forums have been mainly aimed at adults and senior students, programs for primary school students have also been developed. Traditionally, the forums are designed to strengthen awareness of the Victoria Police as vital peacemakers and peacekeepers in the wider community.

his year, representatives from all major religions will speak about their faith and its positive contributions to their lives. hey will address the questions of how their faith makes them better peacemakers in their homes, faith communities and wider society.

he event will be held on Tuesday, September 17, at the Hartwell Church of Christ, 246 Highield Rd, Camberwell. It will commence at 7pm with a supper of culturally appropriate food and the forum will follow at 7.30pm.

he International Day of Peace primary school activity in early September will be at

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School hall.

Last year’s participants – St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, Hartwell Primary School, Presbyterian Ladies College and St Scholastica’s Primary

School – will this year be joined by students from Mount Scopus College and

Mount Hira Islamic School (all at Year 6 level).

Trained youth leaders, teachers and a police liaison member will guide the morning’s activities. hese may involve students in socialising, drama, music and art.

he recurring theme will be, “How can we be more efective peacemakers in our homes, schools, clubs and communities?”

A culturally appropriate lunch will be provided.For more information, contact Burwood & District

Inter Church Council chairperson Ray Delaney on9808 7956 or [email protected]

Forum encourages peace for all faiths

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FRESH FOODG35 Amfia Deli 9802 2755G10 Bakers Delight 9803 7810G25/26 Bon Bons Bakery 9886 6685K4 Ferguson Plarre 9802 1410 Bakehouse G23 H & K Meats 9887 9238G43 Hongmart 9886 7686G24 IceAge Seafood 8806 1218

GIFTS, HOMEWARES & JEWELLERYG27/28 Cash Converters 9878 0799G12A Celine Jewellery 9802 8088G19 Eloquence Homewares 9886 5587G37B Free Choice Tobacco 0415 370 631G46 Rakuten 9887 8296G16 Photobarn 9802 0400 Reject Shop 9803 8255G49 Sugarland 9886 7730G45 Vogue Express Homewares 9886 6860

HAIR & BEAUTYG42 Green Hair 9802 1101G41 Nails Extension 8838 8836G5B Sam Mondous Barber Shop 0412 081 307

HEALTH & MEDICALG6B Guardian Medical Centre 9886 6066G11 My Optometrist 9887 6622G40 Origin Chinese Massage 9803 5086G20/21 Quality Pharmacy 9886 6777F4 Unity Dental 9886 1212

SERVICES & BANKINGG17 All World Travel 9802 0333G2 Australia Post 9886 6655G3 Bank of Melbourne 9955 5600G3A Bright & Beautiful 9886 6181 Drycleaners G18 East Burwood Tattslotto 9803 5503G38 Flight Centre 9955 7200LG1 K Mart Auto 9802 1618 G14 MKC Repairs 8399 1368K5 Shoe Guy 9803 3975G4 TAB -G14 Video Ezy 9886 6668G44 Vodafone 9802 1403LG2 Water Works Car Wash 9802 6699F5 Centre Management 9886 8388


COMMUNITY togetherness and unity between neighbours are notions more often associated with country towns than suburbs just a couple of

kilometres from Melbourne’s Central Business District. he Hartwell district in Camberwell is located at the geographic centre of Melbourne – or the “heart”, as the locals like to say – and it has plenty of community spirit.

Almost two years ago, residents and businesses local to the suburb’s Hartwell centre banded together to form a community association. he Hartwell Association of Residents and Traders was formed so they could work to improve the area in various ways.

Hartwell Traders is the trader or business division of the association. It encompasses about 20 shops along the eastern end of Toorak Rd. he various traders and businesses work together and encourage locals – and people beyond Camberwell – to support them.

he concept of Hartwell Traders and the general association was the brainchild of Camberwell Electrics’ Hans Vanderstadt and Burwood Bulletin president Bob Stensholt. “We mutually felt there needed to be

something done,” Hans said. Bob describes Hans as a “good community-minded

person”. Hans has been working at 1110 Toorak Rd for the past 30 years and in the Hartwell centre for even longer. Prior to providing specialist service and advice at Camberwell Electrics, he worked at Gage Pine Furniture. Hans likens the ofer to move businesses as a neighbourly discussion over the back fence.

As someone who has lived and worked in the area for decades, Hans knows better than most about its transitions and changes. He said the “beginning of the end” of the Hartwell centre was the closure of the Dickens Supermarket, which had brought more people to the area and increased trade for the surrounding businesses.

Frank Scolelria, owner of Lulabelle’s at 1162 Toorak Rd, sees things a bit diferently. Many people had warned him against opening his café in the area. “It’s amazing, ’cause when we started here seven years ago and we were setting up the shop, a lot of people were telling us businesses have never really survived in this strip,” Frank

said. He has found the opposite to be true.Frank’s café specialises in homemade cupcakes and

cofee. Lulabelle’s cofee was even rated in the top 100 in Melbourne. Frank attributes a great deal of his success to his wife Louisa, who also works in the business. “My wife has been in the industry for forever and she’s worked with great people,” he said.

he Hartwell centre attracts a diverse range of people. “We get all sorts of people through the door. We get people from all walks of life,” Frank said. According to many local business owners, travellers from nearby Glen Waverley help bring a steady low of business.

Bob says the Hartwell centre is coming back to life. he Hartwell Association of Residents and Traders certainly has a lot to do with this. Residents, traders and businesses meet regularly to discuss local issues and

develop solutions. At any meeting there can be 20 to 25 businesses represented, plus interested residents. hey work with the City of Boroondara, and lobby for change. Hans said one of the best improvements for the area had been the knocking down of vacated buildings, which were becoming dilapidated.

Another positive step has been the association rallying to reduce the cost of utilities such as electricity and gas. hey approached a range of diferent providers with a group switch-over proposition, and were originally ofered a 17 per cent reduction for electricity after presenting 200 signatures. In the end, they were able to secure an impressive 30 per cent of electricity and a 14 per cent cost reduction for gas. he eforts of the association caught the attention of Channel 7’s Today Tonight, which interviewed Bob and Frank for a program that went to air recently.

From lobbying to cost saving, the Hartwell Association of Residents and Traders is just one example of a suburban community working together for the greater good. So next time you think community spirit and harmony have disappeared from this city, why not visit the shops in the Hartwell centre at the eastern end of Toorak Rd?

- ALEXANDRA EPSTEIN

There's plenty of heart in Hartwell

The Hartwell district today.

Hartwell Service Staion, corner Toorak and Summerhill roads, circa 1930s.(Thanks to John Lee from Shuter-Box, Hartwell.)


BUsinEss DirECTOry Burwood Village & District

Burwood Village & District DirectoryAs a service to the Burwood community, the Burwood Bulletin has established this Traders and Business Directory so that local residents can easily contact their local traders and to inform residents of the variety of shops and services located in the Burwood area. The cost is $60 per annum, inc.GST. Any business that is located within the Burwood area and would like to be included in the directory should contact Robert Kay on 9836 5520 or email [email protected]

Accounting & tAxAtion

G H O’Brien & Assoc. 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 4245Tax on Trak rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 6680

AlterAtions & tAiloring

Secret Style 1386 Toorak Rd 9078 4160

AutomotiVe serVice & repAir

Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander Dr 9888 8797

BAthroom & Kitchen

Shelron Bathroom Centre 23-25 Burwood Hwy 9830 6111

cAKes

The Cake Cafe Shop 8, 1405 Toorak Rd 9809 1243

cArpets

Jagers Carpets 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111

community house

Burwood Neighbourhood House 1 Church St 9808 6292

DAnce stuDio

BDC Dance 13-15 Yertchuk Ave, Ashb 9888 3354

Dentist

Azubel Dental 1341 Toorak Road 9809 1768

Doctors -- generAl prActitioners

Dr Susan Schlicht 303 Warrigal Rd 9808 3988Burwood Healthcare 400 Burwood Hwy 9888 8177

Dry cleAning

Care Fresh 1408 Toorak Rd 9889 4129

Fuel & FoDDer

Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 Warrigal Rd 9808 2130

hAirDressing

D’Alton Hairdressing 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 5152

homeopAthic nAturopAthic serVices

Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 Trent St, Glen Iris 9889 9835

lAnDscAping supplies

Decor Pebble (Aust) P/L 84-90 Highbury Rd 9888 9888

lAwnmower & gArDen mAchinery sAles/serVic

Burwood Hwy Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 9808 5370Ashburton Mowers 397 High St 9885 3199

liquor store

Burwood Cellars 1340 Toorak Rd 9889 4643

oFFice Furniture new & useD

Adco Ofice Furniture 119 Burwood Hwy 9808 4404

osteopAthy & physiotherApy

Camberwell Spinal & Sports Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889

pAcKAging & Freight

Pack & Send 1374 Toorak Rd 9809 4333

phArmAcy

National Pharmacy 1429 Toorak Rd 9889 0800

photogrAphy

Shot, Framed & Hung 250 Warrigal Rd 9808 9827

picture FrAming

Creative Framing 115 Highbury Rd 9888 8225

plumBing

Burwood Plumbing 9 Tudor St 9808 7211

penFolD motors BurwooD

AuDi www.audipenfold.com.auNew Car Sales 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555Used Car Sales 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555Service & Parts 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555holDen www.penfoldholden.com.auNew and Used Sales 142 Burwood Hwy 9268 1333Service 21 Mc Intyre St 92681307Parts 11-17 McIntyre St 1300 858 084mAZDA www.penfoldmazda.com.auNew and Used Sales- 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 92681294

printing & copying

Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906

reAl estAte

J A Cain First National 1156 Toorak Rd 9805 2900Mackintosh First National 1388 Toorak Rd 9889 2266

solAr energy equipment

Solazone Solar Specialists 242 Warrigal Rd 9808 7337

solicitors

Frank Bertucci 1379 Toorak Rd 9889 0061Oates Rennick Associates 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 6922

sports AnD spinAl meDicine

Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889

supermArKet

IGA Plus Liquor 1424 Toorak Rd 9889 5120

trAVel Agent

Allways Travel Service 168 High St, Ashburton 9885 8818

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BUsinEss DirECTOry Small & Home Business

ST Luke's Pre-school was opened in term 3, 1963, by the St Luke's congregation as a practical response to the needs of a growing community at Essex Heights

and Mt Waverley.To celebrate this milestone, a Family Fun Day will be

held at the pre-school on September 14. We invite all past students, families and friends of St Luke's to visit and reminisce with the teachers and past students.

he celebrations include a jumping castle, face-painting, pony rides, sausage sizzle and cofee van. Commemorative recipe books and name pavers will be on sale.

Share a cake with us while touring the pre-school and viewing the photo display board of past years.

For further information, please contact Deborah Leigh on 0411 778 417.

home mAintenAnce

man Around the houseCarpentry repairs/replacementsWeatherboards, fascias, decks,pergolas, fences, lattice, etc. Free quotesPh: Martyn 0407 477 740AH/Fax: 9885 1150 Glen Iris

photogrAphic equipment

shutter-Box1163 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124Photographic accessories, sale and servicing with repairs onsite. M–F 9–5, Sat 9–12noonPh: 9809 4711, www.shutterbox.com.auE: [email protected]

solicitors

Frank Bertucci1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125Ph: 9889 0061/68Fax: 9889 0407

oates rennick Associates4 Burwood Hwy, BurwoodPh: 9808 6922Fax: 9808 2243E: [email protected]

Art & Design

christine chappell Design ArtTextile Product Design and Manufacture,Fine Art and Web Design12 Farleigh Ave, Burwood [email protected]://www.christinechappell.com.au

AuDit Accounting tAxAtion

ian grant FCA FCPA13 Edwards Street, Burwood 3125Ph: 9813 3599, Mob: 0418 317 818 Fax: 9813 2732E: [email protected]

cAFes

cafe on cleveland3 Cleveland Rd, Ashwood 3147Ph: 9888 3377Open Tues–Fri, 7.30am–3pmSat and Sun, 9am–3pm

chiroprActors

richardson chiropractic67 Barrington Dr. AshwoodBack & Neck Pain, Headaches.Sports injuries, etc. Adults & Children,People with Disabilities. Ph: 0432 255 811www.davidrichardsonchiropractic.com

Doctors

Burwood healthcare400 Burwood Hwy (cnr Middleborough Rd)General Practitioners, extended hoursPh: 9888 8177www.burwoodhealthcare.com.au

FireplAces

Australian mantlepiece1372 Toorak Road, CamberwellFireplace renovations and supplies – gas and wood. Accessories, ire sets and screens.Ph: 9889 0866 or 0414 503 [email protected]

FooD sAFety speciAlists

the gourmet guardian pty ltdSuite 41, 125-127 Highbury Road, Burwood Phone 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372)Mobile 0422 922 883E: [email protected]

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hire a handymanPainting, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Fencing, Plastering, Tilling. Rubbish removal. No job too small. Free Quotes.Ph 0425 852 535 7am-10pm

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Local ChurchesBaptist Churches

Ashburton Baptist Church8 Y St, Ashburton. w: ashburtonbaptist.org.auInterim Pastor: Rev. Dr Geoff Pound. Services: Sun 10am (incl. Kids’ Club) Thurs 7.15pm.e: [email protected] Ph: 9885 8210.

Box Hill Baptist ChurchCnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill.Revs Anne & Richard Mallaby.Service: 10am Sun. or pop into chapel on Station Gallery (front of church), open every day. Ph 9890 1275.

Balwyn Baptist ChurchCnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds, Surrey Hills,Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. Ph 9836 9455.

Indonesian Baptist FellowshipCnr Whitehorse and Parring Rds, each Sunday at 4.30pm.

Crossway Baptist Church2 Vision Dve, E. Burwood. w: crossway.org.auSnr Pastor: Mr Dale Stephenson. Sun. service/kids church 8.45am, 10.15 & 11.45am. 6pm. Mandarin 9am, Cantonese 11am, Korean 1.15pm, Indonesian 4pm. Ph 9886 3700, e: [email protected]

East Camberwell Baptist ChurchCnr Highield & Hunter Roads, East Camberwell.Pastor: Murray Hogg Ph 9836 6063, Ofice 9830 4842.

Catholic Churches

St Benedict’s299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. w: saintbenedicts.org.au Priest: Fr David Tremble. Mass 6pm Sat. 10am & 5pm Sun.Daily services 9am. Ph 9808 2492.

St Scholastica’s348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood.Priest: Father Jacob. Daily service 8am, Sat 9am & 6pm Mass.Sun 9am, 11am & 5.30pm. Vietnamese Mass 7.15pm, 3rd Sat.Ph 9808 1006, e: [email protected]

St Michael’s268 High Street, Ashburton.Parish Priest: Fr Hien Vu.Mass times: Sat 6.30pm, Sun, 9am & 10.30am. Ph 9885 2498.

Presbyterian Churches

Ashburton Presbyterian ChurchJunction of High St & High Street Rd, (near Warrigal Rd)Sunday service 10.15am, Sunday school & crèche 10.30am.

Burwood Chinese Presbyterian ChurchCnr Greenwood & Tennyson sts.Rev Dr John Elnatan.Sunday service at 11am. Ph 9801 7645.

Anglican Churches

Anglican Parish of Box HillSt Peter’s: 1038 Whitehorse Rd. w: anglicansboxhill.org.auServices: Sun. 8am Eucharist, 9.30am Choral Eucharist, Sudanese: 1pm. Wed. 11am, Fri. 7.30pm.

St Aidan’s: Surrey St, Box Hill South.Vicar: Rev. Derek Jones.Sun. service: 10.30am. Eucharist. 3rd Sun. Family: 10.30am.Hall for hire. Ofice: Thurs 9.30am-2.30pm. Ph 9899 5122.

St Dunstans163 Wattle Valley Rd, Camberwell. w: stdunstans.org.auVicar: Rev. Helen Phillips. Sun. services: 8am and 9.30am. Thurs. Eucharist 11am, morning tea 10.30am. Wed. 10.30am, mainly music. Ph 9809 0321.

St Faith’s4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. w: stfaiths.orgVicar: Rev. Stephen Pash. Sunday services 8am, 10am, 5pm (1st Sun.) Messy Church. Labyrinth open daily to walk. Group bookings.Ph 0403 273 486, 9889 2761. Church Ofice, 9889 5086

St Thomas’s Burwood44 Station St. w: stthomasburwood.org.auVicar: Rev. Chris Appleby. Sun. services: 8.15, 9.45 and 11.30am (Cantonese), 6.30pm ESL. Ph 9808 3250, 0422 187127

St Matthew’s334 High St, Ashburton (cnr Warrigal Rd).Locum Vicar Rev. Len Greenhall. Sun. Services: 9.30am, Holy Communion. Ph 0413 874281

Church of the AscensionCnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, E. Burwood.Vicar: Rev. Robyn Boyd. w: ascensionchurch.org.auSun. 8am, 9.30am. Children’s activities, Wed. 10am then study group. Playgroup Fri. 9.30am. Ph 9802 4863.

St Oswald’s96 High St, Glen Iris.Rev. Ken Hewlett. Sun. 8am Eucharist & Breakfast, 10am Sung Eucharist, Wed. 10am Holy Communion. Ph 9885 1125.


Uniting Churches

Ashburton Uniting Church3 Ashburn Gve.Minister: Rev. David Fotheringham.10am Sunday worship and Sunday School. For youth activities and small group programs, contact David. Ph 9809 1795.

Burwood Uniting ChurchCnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St, Glen Iris.Sun. 10am Worship & children’s program. Taize Style Service 8pm, 4th Wed. Melbourne Calvary Church (Korean), Pastor Choi, Sun. 2pm. Ofice Ph 9808 2284. Hall hire. Ph Pam 9809 2917.

Burwood HeightsCnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood East.Minister: Rev. Ojitha Goonetilleke.Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service). Ph 9803 7631.

Glen Iris Road Uniting Church & Community Centre200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris. w: glenirisuniting.org.auMinister: Rev. David Carter. Sun. service 10am. BBQ & Communion 1st Sun. of month.Ph 9885 8219. e: [email protected]

St James Uniting Church1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill South.Minister: Rev. Paul Voumard.Sunday service 10am, Communion 1st Sun. of month.

St Luke’s Uniting Church Mt Waverley94 Essex Rd. Sun.worship/ School 9.30am.Fun at Five: 5pm third Sun: craft, song, light meal for people all ages.Young people (15-30 yrs) meet informally fortnightly.Ph David 9807 3630, Ofice: 9807 2656 or 0408 580 880.

Other Christian Churches

Christian Science ChurchChurch & Reading Room, 41 Cookson St, Camberwell.Services: Sun. 10.15am, Wed. 8pm.

Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd, Mt Waverley.Services: Sun. 9.30am, Wed. 12.30pm, 8pm.All welcome. Ph 9882 6209

Church of Christ HartwellCnr Milverton St & Highield Rd.Pastor: Anthony Risson. Service: Sun at 10am. Ph 9889 3484

Church of Christ Mt Waverley280 Highbury Rd. Pastor Mark Young (0408 196260) Sunday service 10:30am. Playgroup for preschoolers Tues mornings. Weekly Bible study & Tuesday prayer meeting. Ph 9808 1613 church ofice. e: [email protected]

City Edge ChurchMeet at Deakin University, Burwood. w: cityedgechurch.com.auDifferent ages and cultural backgrounds seeking New Testament Christian living to the Glory of God. Ph Tony on 0449 254 249.

Edge Church Melbourne17 Evans St, (cnr Duffy St) Burwood.Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci. Service: Sun 10am.Ph 9888 7466, w: edgechurch.com/melbourne

Hua En Tang Southern ChurchChristian Chinese Church, 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood.Services: English Youth: Sat. 7pm, Chinese: Sun. 10am, Sunday School: 10am. Ph Thomas 0438 588 308.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses116 Huntingdale Rd, Mt Waverley.Sun. 10am, 1.30pm. Tues/Thurs 7.30pm. All welcome. No collections.

New Christian Church426-434 High St Rd, Mount Waverley. w: newchurch.org.auRev. Chris Skinner. Sunday service 10.30am.A new look at the Bible and spirituality. Spiritual growth and discussion groups. Ph 9888 2850.

The Salvation Army7 Bowen St, Camberwell. w: salvationarmy.org.au/camberwellOficers: Majors Brian & Jenny Pratt. Sun. 9.30am, 11am, 6pm. Sunday School 11am–12.15pm school terms. Ph 9889 2468.

Unity of Melbourne (Unity School of Christianity Melb Inc.)4 Renown St, Burwood. w: unitymelbourne.org.au Rev. William Livingston.10.30am Sun.Unity welcomes all spiritual seekers. Personal & spiritual classes. Ph 9889 8503, e: [email protected]

Wattle Park Chapel234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill Sth.Pastor: John Reeder. Services: Sun. 10am. 2pm: bilingual English and Chinese service. Ph 9808 2728, e: [email protected]

• Community Notices Index

LOCAL CHURCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-34

ART & CRAFT, HOBBIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BOWLING CLUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CHILREN’S ACTIvITIES & CHILDCARE . . . . . . . . . . 36

COMMUNITy & SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS . . . . . . 36-38

DANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

EDUCATION / SELF IMPROvEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

FRIENDSHIP AND ACTIvITy GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . 39

GARDENING/ FLORAL ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40

HEALTH AND SUPPORT GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

HISTORy GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

MUSIC & THEATRE GROUPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

COMMUNITy SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MARKETS, FETES & FESTIvALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

vOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

COMMUNITy CENTRES & ACTIvITIES . . . . . . . . . 44-45

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Local Churches


• Art & Craft, Hobbies

Abbey Girls of victoriaBennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St.Club based around books of Elsie J. Oxenham. Love old schoolgirl novels? Meet for lunch, afternoon tea, some English dancing.Ph Margaret on 9898 4369.

Australian Philatelic SocietyMemorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury.Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at all meetings.Visitors and new members welcome. Ph John Young 9889 1385.

Box Hill Art Group Inc.Non-proit group. Flexible classes for beginners/experienced artists in oils, watercolour, pastel, acrylics, printmaking, life drawing. Highly qualiied tutors. Ph Eric 9884 0670 or 0424 775540,w: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bhag/

Box Hill Handweavers & SpinnersBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St.Non-proit group of women and men who meet weekly to share knowledge in spinning, weaving and allied crafts.Ph Margaret Dimelow 9898 1474.

Camberwell Camera ClubRSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd (Mel. 59 K2)Meets 4th Monday at 8pm. Speakers, competitions, outings.Ph Gaynore 9818 6601, w: camberwellcameraclub.org.au

Craftworkers Social ClubBurwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St.Bring craft project, share ideas, resources, etc. All skill levels & ages. $2.50 a session, $7 annual fee. Every 1st, 3rd , 5th Wed. 10am–1pm. Ph BNH 9808 6292 or Cathy 9808 4069.

Model TrainsAustralian Model Railway Assoc. Victorian Branch Inc.92 Wills St, Glen Iris (Mel. 59 J8) w: amra-vic.org.auNew members welcome. Info on membership and activities.Ph 9885 7034.

Needlework Tapestry Guild of victoria Inc.Meet at The Box Hill Community Arts Centre.A warm welcome to all interested in stitching to attend a meeting. Sat. 10am–3pm, 2nd Wed. 11am–3pm, 3rd Wed. 7pm–10pm.Ph Anne 9728 3256.

Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of victoriaSFDAV meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, on 4th Sunday of month catering to needs of folk and decorative artists. w: www.sfdav.com.au

Travelogue Club at CamberwellChambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd.Meets 2pm last Fri. of month. Seniors and retirees interested in travel and photography. For about an hour, guest speakers take you visually to various parts of the world. Ph 9889 7509.

The victorian Button Collectors’ ClubBurwood Heights Uniting Church, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd, Burwood E. 2nd Tues at 8pm. Visitors welcome.Ph Tony 9728 3663 or Robyn 9884 5675, w: vicbuttonclub.com.au

Waverley Arts SocietyMt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres. (opp. station). 7.30pm, 3rd Wed. Professional demos. Tuition: Life Drawing, Portraiture, Decorative Art. Children’s classes during school term. Contemporary Art Group.

Waverley Gem ClubLocal club with wide range of lapidary activities. We teachgem cutting, silversmithing and have a mineral group.Training at Mt Waverley. Ph Gwen, 9808 7510 or 9830 8046.w: waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home

Waverley Scale Modellers ClubWadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mt Waverley (behind library). Meet 2nd Tues each month, Feb-Dec, 7.30pm–10.30pm.A non-proit community organisation for Scale Model builders.

Wordsmiths of Melbourne Poetry GroupPoets with Christian ethos meet second Sat. monthly from 2–5pm. Guest poets lead workshops. New members welcome.Ph Jean Sietzema-Dickson 9890 5885 or w: poeticachristi.org.au

• Bowling Clubs

Ashburton Bowls Club1-3 Samarinda Ave.New & experienced bowlers invited to join.Ph Peter 9802 1660, or David 9560 9598.

Bennettswood Bowling Club179 Station St, Burwood. (Mel 61 C3)2 Tift Grass Greens. Summer & Winter bowling, (indoor mats).Free Coaching, Free Membership irst year. Bowls available. Barefoot Wed. evening. Social events all year. Ph 9808 4373.

Burwood District Bowls ClubBurwood Reserve, Warrigal Rd, Glen IrisNew and exp. bowlers welcome. Exc. grass greens. Free coaching, competent coaches. Open pennant Tues/Sat. Social bowls Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat; summer/winter. Ph 9889 5931.

Camberwell Central Bowls ClubCnr Bowen and Trumper Sts. Ph 9889 4456Regular & occasional bowls. Sat & Tues pennant. Free coaching! We bowl all year on grass. Facilities for hire: w: ccbc.candyit.net

Community Notices


• Children’s Activities and Childcare

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House47 Kitchener St.Small groups (max 12); support for gradual separation; qualiied staff members. 3 yo activity group: Mon 9.15am-12.15pm; Childcare: Tues & Wed 9.15am-12.15pm. Ph 9898 8270

Camberwell Childcare AssociationCnr Aird St & Riversdale RdActivity Group Wed. 12.45pm–3.15pm. Supervised Activity Group for toddlers/pre-schoolers. Sessions run by experienced. staff.Ph Anne Marie 9889 6002.

Kids Club at St Thomas’sSt Thomas’s Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood.Every Thurs, 3.30–6.30pm, $5, dinner included.Suit school aged children up to Year 6. Ph Heather 0416 256485.

Moving Together mother/baby dance programAshburton Baptist Church hall.A special time for mothers and their babies who delight in the music and movement experiences. Fri. 11.30 am, during school terms Bookings essential. Ph Elizabeth Mackenzie 9836 7386.

St Faith’s4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris.Playgroup Wednesday 10.30 am. Ph Church Ofice 9889 5086.

St Luke’sSt Luke’s Uniting Church, 94 Essex Rd, Mt WaverleyPlaygroups: Ph Melissa 0409 330347, Pre-school 9807 9710.

St Matt’s CatsSt Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St & Warrigal Rd, Ashburton. Christian playgroup for carers & tots. Thurs. school terms 10.30am–12.30pm. Helper volunteers needed.Ph Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952.

Uniting Care ConnectionsForsyth Hall, St James Uniting Church Wattle Park,1201 Riversdale Rd, Box Hill Sth (Mel. 61 C3).Playgroup Mon 10–11.45am. Ph Margaret 9808 5657.Kinder. 3 yo: Thurs, Fri; 4 yo: Mon, Tues, Wed. Ph 9808 4495.

• Community & Special Interest Groups

Ashwood–Mt Waverley Lions ClubLionsville Hall, 88 Winbirra Pde.100m into Lionsville Senior Citizens VillageMeet 1st and 3rd Wed at 7.30pm. Ph Heather Lauder 0407 813979.

Association of Independent RetireesMelb. Eastern Branch: Senior Citizens Ctr, Silver Gr, Nunawading. 1st Fri. 10am. Aust-wide voluntary not-for-proit advocacy group for retirees fully/partially self-funded. Guest speakers.Visitors welcome. Ph: 9874 3143 or 9894 1989.

Association of Independent RetireesMelb. South East Branch: 2nd Mon. 2pm.Odd months Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres (Mel. 61E2); even mths Alvie Hall, cnr High Street & Alvie rds, Mt Waverley.Self-funded retirees/part pensioners. Ph 9803 4563 or 9807 7663.

Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc.1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn.Family history research centre open 5 days pw to members and visitors. Ph 9877 3789, e: [email protected], w: aigs.org.au

Australian Shareholders AssociationWheelers Hill Library, cnr Jells & Ferntree Gully Rds.3rd Tues. 10am, Feb–Nov, Campaigner for improving inancial knowledge of members and shareholders. Investment speakers most meetings. Visitors welcome. Ph 9885 7166.

Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus ClubManchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St. (Mel. 47 K12)1st Thurs. 10am–12noon. New members welcome - semi or full retirees. Speakers, theatre & ilm/luncheons, outings, monthly luncheons, coffee mornings. Ph Yvonne Roy 9890 4316.

Camberwell & District National SeniorsPhyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dve.3rd Thurs. of month, 10am. Meet new friends, enjoy guest speakers. $4 with refreshments. Ph Don 9833 4514.

Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch403 Camberwell Rd. 1st Mon. of month at 1.30pm.We have very good guest speakers. From May–Nov, soup and a sausage sizzle available at noon, prior to meeting. Ph 9882 5580.

Camberwell Ladies Probus ClubEvergreen Senior Citizens club, Talbot Ave, Balwyn.1st Tues of month, 10am.Guest speakers, monthly day trips, cinema visits, card groups.New members welcome. Ph Colleen 9836 4383.

Camberwell Camera ClubRSL Hall, 403 Camberwell Rd (Mel. 59 K2) Meets 8pm, 4th Monday of month. Speakers, competitions, outings.Ph Gaynore 9818 6601 w: camberwellcamberaclub.org.au

Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc.1st Wed 9.30am–11.30am. Bennettswood Bowling Club,179 Station St, Burwood (Mel 61 C4). Ph Allan 9808 3550.Retirees/semi retirees. Guest speakers, Dine-outs, ilms, outings. New members/guests welcome!

Combined Probus Club of Blackburn South1st Wed. 10 am-noon. Horticultural Centre Jolimont Rd Forest Hill. Retired or semi-retired couples and singles of all nationalities welcome. Outings, activities, car safaris, dine-outs, walks, golf.Ph Ken 9897 3454.

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Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn SthInala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd.4th Wed. 1.15–3pm. Social contact & friendship for retirees.Guest speakers, afternoon tea. Lunches, trips, tours.New members & guests welcome. Ph Barry Cairns 9803 3130.

Combined Probus of Whitehorse Inc.Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill.1st Mon. 10am–12noon. Easy parking. Small, friendly club. Speakers, social activities: day trips, dine-outs, cards, getaways.Ph Margaret 9884 8482 or Evelyn 9762 2468.

Crossroads victoriaBurwood Heights Uniting Church.Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons.3rd Sat., interdenominational, church-based, providing leisure activities for disabled people. Ph 9808 3677.

Golden Days Radio 3GDR 95.7 FMIf you enjoy nostalgic music from the ’30s to the ’60s, tune in 7.30am-11pm daily.Check program guide in The Age Green Guide or w: 3gdr.asn.au.

Hawthorn Ladies Probus ClubSalvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell.1st Mon of month at 10am.New members very welcome. Ph Margaret 9509 9585.

Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc.Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, The Avenue.3rd Tues of month 10am–12noon. A range of speakers, outings and activities. New members welcome. Ph Helen 9890 8939.

Lions Club of Boroondara CentralClub Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd.Men and women of all ages meet 1st Wed of month, 6pm for 6.30pm start for friendly dinner and business meeting.Ph Pauline 98360541 or Margaret 0409 389 927.

Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners CreekBusiness Mtgs: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Ashburton, 2nd Mon, 7.30 for 8pm. Dinner Mtgs: Hawthorn Club, Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, 4th Mon, 7 for 7.30pm.Ph Jenny Joseph 9885 2682 or 0419 880616.

Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc.1st Fri. 10am–noon. Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Station St, Box Hill South. Guest speakers, group day tours, ‘ilm and lunch’. Retired or semi-retired and like to make new friends? You’re welcome. Ph Julian 9831 8732.

Men’s Probus Club of GlenferrieKew Heights Sports Club, 397 Barkers Rd, Kew.3rd Fri. 10am–noon.Speakers, activities, social events. Joining fee $40. New members welcome. Visit us! Ph Peter 0417 554841.

Monash Men’s Shed77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley.Mon-Fri 9:30am to 1:30pm.Activities for men of all ages: woodworking, leadlighting, etc. Drop in for a chat and a cuppa. Ph: 9561 8557, e: [email protected]

Probus Club of Ashburton Inc.Ashburton Bowling Club, 1–3 Samarinda Ave.2nd Wed. Easy parking. Warm, friendly. Enquiries welcome from retirees or semi-retirees. Guest speakers, lunches, social events, holidays, day trips. Ph Bob Flanagan, 9822 2064.

Probus Club of Chatham (Camberwell & Districts)Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St.1st Wed. at 10am. Mixed club with speakers, activities.We welcome new members. No joining fee, annual fee $40.Ph Secretary, Judith Clarke, 9885 1444.

Rotary Club of Box Hill CentralProfessional women and men who enjoy helping the community and sharing fun times. Join us for breakfast – no charge for irst 2 visits. Breakfast at 7.30am on Wed. at Box Hill Golf Club.Ph Don Sweeney 0411 149459.

Rotary Club of Box Hillwww.boxhillrotary.com.auMeets Tues 6.15pm for 6.30pm - 7.45pm The Tudor Motel,1101 Whitehorse Rd. Ph Geoff - B/H 9888 9888. A Community Service Club. New Members most welcome.

Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey HillsBox Hill TAFE Nelson Campus.Meets Tues, 6.45 for 7pm. Community service, friendship and interesting guest speakers. Ph 0450 472723.

3WBC: 94.1 FMWhitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune in for best local info & music programs. Free publicity for local non-proit organisations. Be a sponsor/member/ presenter/ volunteer.Ph 9285 4846. w: 3wbc.org.au.

Waverley Kiwanis ClubLe Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd, Syndal.2nd and last Wed. of month at 7pm. Community Service Club, meets for dinner. Ph Stephen Greene 0408 357 050

Waverley Retirement Activities GroupUmbrella org. for 30+ leisure activity groups for ‘over 50s’ in Monash/Glen Waverley area. Non-proit, community-based, volunteer-run, over 400 members. Monash City Council supported. Join us. e: [email protected] or w: wrag.org.au

Whitehorse Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. Inc.Voluntary support group for ratepayers and residents seeking accountability in municipal affairs and governance.Become a member and support community interests.Ph Peter 9874 0784, w: [email protected]

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• Education / Self Improvement

Baha’i Community of BoroondaraHidden Words Bookshop, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn.Fri night: Intro to Baha’i Faith. Sun. 11am: Insp. Words/soothing music. Village Roadshow Theatrette, Melb. State Library. Entry 3 LaTrobe St. 1st Sun, 10.30am: Soul Food. Ph 9815 2020.

Boroondara ToastmastersBurwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St.1st & 3rd Thurs at 7.45pm.Conidence and self-development through public speaking.Ph 9888 8061, w: boroondara.toastmasters.org.au

Broadband for SeniorsSamarinda Aged Services, Ashburton, hosts free Broadband for Seniors Kiosk for 50s+. Learn to stay in touch. Volunteers give initial tutoring/ assistance. Tues 10am–noon, Wed 10.30am–12.30pm, Sat 10am–noon. Ph 9885 0062.

Computer Savvy SeniorsAt a Boroondara library, an aged care facility or your home.Learn computer basics. Free peer training program for seniors, no exp. required. Word processing, internet, email.Ph Ellen 9278 4674, e: [email protected]

Glen Iris ToastmastersGlen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Rd, Glen Iris.Improve communication and leadership skills.Ph Anna 9839 4195 or Mike 0407 509 048.

Power Talk InternationalMeets 7.30pm every 2nd and 4th Wed in Balwyn.Increase your self conidence in speaking in public, giving presentations and leadership skills. Supportive, stimulating atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Ph Lyn 9857 4764.

University of the Third Age26 Sinclair Ave, Glen Iris.10.30am–1.30pm Mon–Fri. Low annual fee.Educational, creative courses for retirees/semi-retirees. 90 courses/activities: history, languages. Ph 9821 0282, w: u3ahawthorn.org.au

U3A Nunawading16-20 Silver Grove, Nunawading. Ph 9878 3898Open to retired/semi-retired people; 160+ classes: languages, art craft, humanities, science, IT and exercise. e: [email protected], w: u3anunawading.com.au

Waverley CommunicatorsCraft Room, Mt Waverley Community Centre, 47 Miller Cres.2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm.Learn to speak conidently in public. E. [email protected],Ph Heather 9576 8790 or Jeff 9700 5297 or w: itcwaverley.org.au

Zonta Club of Waverley IncBusiness & professional women committed to promotion of peace & professional status of women. Dinner (speaker) irst Thurs at The Gateway Motel, 630 Blackburn Rd, Notting Hill, 6:30 for 7pm.Ph Pam 9808 2742 or Beverley 9560 4469, w: zontawaverley.org

• Dance

Australian Colonial/Heritage DancingAshburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Ashburn Gve. (Mel. 60 D10),near station. 3rd Thurs 7.30–10pm. Melb. Colonial Dancers.$6 includes supper, members $5. 8-wk beginner classes: $70/50. Ph Coral 9885 6109, e: [email protected]

Box Hill Ballet Association Inc.Classes at BHCAC, & ‘The Studio’ (median strip, Whitehorse Rd, opp. Town Hall). Non-proit, community based org. Classical ballet, Jazz, Tap, Folk, Wu Tao. 4 yo–adult classes.Ph 9434 3368, w: boxhillballet.com

Dance for FitnessBox Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St.Mon, 1.30–2.30pm. Fun way to get it! Low impact informal dance class for those who don’t like the gym.Ph 9895 8888, w: bhcac.com.au

Deepdene Scottish DancersMeets 8pm every Mon. Mar-mid Dec, Paton Memorial Hall, Deepdene Uniting Church, 958 Burke Rd, near Whitehorse Rd corner. Car parking in Dale St. Close to tram routes 72 and 109. Everyone welcome. $3 a session. Ph 9890 2546.

English Country DancingBennettswood Neighbourhood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Tues 8–10pm, $5. Think “Pride and Prejudice”! All dances taught, no partner necessary. Individuals welcome.Flat soled shoes (not rubber). Ph 9890 5650.

Round Dancing‘Rosella Rounds’ meets Fri at Forest Hill. Learn the steps, then put them together to dance around the room. Beginners 6.30–7.30pm. Advanced 7.30–9.30pm. Singles, couples, seniors welcome.First lesson free. Ph Fiona 9802 5087.

Scottish Country DancingHartwell Church of Christ, cnr Highield/Milverton.(Mel 60 E5) Tram 75 Stop 53. Box Hill & District Scottish Society.Tues, Mar–Nov 7.30–9.30pm. Social dance 4th Tues. $7.Come with or without partner, no exp. nec. Flat, soft shoes.

Welsh Dance ClassesChrist Church Hall, 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills. (Mel 46 H11)2–4.30pm Sun afternoons monthly. Admission $7 donation.Enquiries and information Ph Ian 9878 2414.

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• Friendship and Activity Groups

Ashburton Support Services296 High St. Ashburton.Outings, Bingo, Fitness, Lunches. Meals on Wheels to home if needed. Fun Food Fitness Friendship for 55+. Ph Fay 9885 3815.

Boroondara Life Activities ClubSalvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell.Mon: table tennis, swim, cards. Tues: cards. Wed: golf, lunch (1st of mth) Thurs: table tennis, scrabble (1st/ 3rd of mth).Fri: day trips, dancing. 6-weekly dine-outs Ph 9889 7458.

Boroondara Mums and BubsNon-proit network for parents; free activities for educational & social development. Pram walks, playgroups, swimming, picnics, cinema, catch-up coffee.Ph Mayra 0450 813223, w: meetup.com/Boroondara-Mums-and-Bubs

Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc.Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd, Box Hill.Mon: Exercise, cards, bingo 1.45pm. Tues: Chinese Mah Jong. Wed: snooker, MahJong. Thurs: snooker. Fri: cards, snooker, concert/speakers $5. Lunch 12 M–F. Sub $10 pa. Ph 9890 4979.

Burwood Community CentreBurwood Uniting Church, cnr Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St.Open 1.30pm–3.30pm every Wed.Company and entertainment in a caring atmosphere. All welcome. Ph Dorothy Thorpe 9808 2200.

Burwood Country Women’s AssociationPresbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Street Rd, Ashburton. Meet 2nd Tues of month at 10.30am. Ph Cathy 9808 4069.

Burwood Evening vIEW ClubVoice, Interests and Education of WomenBox Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Box Hill Sth.Meets at 7pm, 2nd Wed monthly for dinner and guest speaker. Visitors welcome. Ph Theresa 0403 992 569 or 9836 1867.

Burwood Ladies Social GroupCome meet new people and plan outings over tea or coffee. Fortnightly Tues at 1pm, Ph 9808 6292.

Burwood RSL11 Hyslop St. Social snooker games Mon & Thurs noon-4pm. Tues: Comp. Billiards and snooker. Visitors and new members welcome.Ph 9889 6283 or Secretary 9809 1323.

Camberwell Senior Citizens405 Camberwell Rd.For information, Ph 9882 6947 on Mon & Thurs (the club), or Debbie Kay 9808 3019.

Camberwell Target Rile Club405 Camberwell Rd.For information, Ph 9882 6947 on Mon & Thurs (the club), or Debbie Kay 9808 3019.

Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley.Mon–Thurs, 9.30am–3pm. Open to senior citizens over the age of 55. Activities: carpet bowls, cards (Solo & 500), craft, table tennis, snooker, scrabble. Monthly outings. Ph 9807 7003.

Golden Wattle Day ClubEast Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Drive.Thurs at 10am. About 40 regular members from Ashburton – East Malvern. New members welcome. Ph Pat 9807 4994.

Home League (Women’s Group)The Salvation Army Camberwell Corps, 7-11 Bowen St. Enlightenment/encouragement for women all ages. Speakers,bus trips, musical mornings, brunches. $1 pw.Thurs: morning tea 10am, meeting 10.30am. Ph 9889 2468.

Lac viet Seniors Performers GroupAshburton Support Services, 296 High St.Senior Vietnamese social group meets Tuesdays 10.30am–5pm. Exercises, singing gro,lup, lunches, dancing, table tennis.All welcome. Ph Fay/Yen 9885 3815.

Monash Croquet ClubElectra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood.Social and competitive play in a friendly atmosphere.Beginners’ lessons. Ph Jean, 9803 3433.e: [email protected], w. croquetvic.asn.au

Nieuw Holland Social ClubBlackburn Senior Citizens Club, ‘The Pines’, Central Rd (a few mins from station). A group for Dutch speaking persons and their partners who are 50+. Meets Thurs 9.30am–1.15pm.Ph Inge Van Hoek 9877 1523.

War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ AssociationBurwood branch. Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop streets. 4th Wed of month at 1pm. Speakers, demos, outings. Ph Dorothy MacKay 9758 4656 or 0417 975 846 and Gwen Bradley 9808 5401.

• Gardening/ Floral Art

Ashburton Floral Art GroupUniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove.Meets 3rd Mon of month at 12.30pm until Nov.Demonstrations, helpful hints and friendship.Fees: $15 annually, plus $2 per session. Ph Hazel 9802 4462.

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• Gardening/ Floral Art

Barinna Garden Club, South BlackburnMeets the 2nd Wed of month at 1.30pm.Ph Margaret 9890 6448.

Early Morn African violet Group1st Mon. at 8pm and 3rd Wed. at 10am. Alvie Hall, cnr Alvie and High Street roads, Mt Waverley. Learn how to grow African violets, and make new friends. Ph Annette Kennedy 5678 8814.

The Bee GroupInterested in backyard beekeeping? We hold courses through the year either over two Sundays or over one weekend. Email bees as subject to [email protected] for more info.

Box Hill Floral Art GroupPavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks Football Club (cnr Middleborough & Whitehorse rds)1st Thurs 11am, demonstrations at 1pm. All welcome: free demos by loral artists. Garden Group 3rd Tues 10am. Ph 9808 6080.

Camellia victoriaEast Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd.Meets 2nd Wed of month (March–Nov) at 8pm. w:camelliasvic.org.au

Camberwell Morning Garden ClubChambly, 405 Camberwell Rd.Meets 2nd Thurs Feb–Nov, 9.45am–12noon.Expert speakers on gardening topics, morning tea. Meet like minds.Annual sub $10. Day trips. Ph 9890 7878

Chrysanthemum Society of victoria Inc.Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Blackburn Rd & Burwood Hwy (opp. KMart).Meets 2nd Sat 2.30pm (except July). Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist society to exhibition standards. Ph 9898 5458.

Waverley Garden ClubWaverley Community Centre, Miller Cres. Mt. Waverley.Meets 1st Fri of month at 8pm. Guest speakers, trading table, and friendly atmosphere. Ph 9807 3507.

Waverley Garden Club Floral Art GroupMt Waverley Youth Centre, 45 Miller Cres.Meets 3rd Tues 7.45pm. Floral Workshops: Leading loral art designer demos. Join regular workshop. New members welcome. Ph Elizabeth 9560 4804.

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• Health and Support Groups

Al-AnonHall, rear Wesley Uniting Church, cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Box Hill. Meets every Mon. at 10.30am.Support Group for family and friends of alcoholics

Anxiety Recovery Centre victoria (ARCvic)Boroondara Community Health Centre, 378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. 1st/3rd Tues 7.30pm. Obsessive compulsive & anxiety disorder support group, family/carers welcome.Ph 9886 9233. Helpline: 9886 9377. e: [email protected]

Betting On A Better Life!MonashLink Community Health project:Ashburton-Ashwood-Chadstone Neighbourhood Renewal area.Gambling concerns? Activities. Ph Judy Avisar 0426 245897or 1300 552 509. e: [email protected]

Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally ClubEley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood (Mel 61 H5) Meets Mon, 9.30–11.30am. Friendly weight loss support, our not-for-proit weight loss club can help you.Over 300 clubs Victoria-wide. Ph Rene Gale 9874 4043.

Boroondara Lupus Support GroupMaggie and Clare are happy to talk to anyone needing some support and/or information regarding lupus.Ph Maggie 9817 2316 or Clare 9809 4998.

Day Care Centre for Dementia SufferersElsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton.Dementia affects memory, intellect and personality.Professional care, encouragement, interesting activities.Ph the manager 9885 6426.

Healthy Bones GroupMeetings at Mt Waverley Youth Centre or register for newsletter.Sth East Melbourne Osteoporosis Support Group.Info & support, meets every 2nd month.Ph Carole 95688727. e: [email protected]

Kara House Outreach ServiceDomestic Violence Support Agency providing support to women and women with children, experiencing domestic violence. Specialised support to women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ph 9877 9711.

OverEaters AnonymousRowville Uniting Church, cnr Fulham Rd and Bridgewater Way (Mel. 82 A1) Meet Sat 8.30–10am. Do you have a problem with food?Free meetings; no weigh-ins. Ph 986 2768 or 9874 5527.

Panic & Anxiety Disorders Assoc. victoriaPADA in Victoria operates the Panic and Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre. Individual & group counselling provided by experienced psychologists. Specialist child psychologists avail.For free brochure or further information Ph 9889 7355.

Parkinson’s victoria Inc. Camberwell Support Group

St Mark’s Church Hall, cnr Burke & Canterbury rds, Camberwell.Meets last Mon. of month at 10am. Ph Ruth Harrop 9889 3499.

Personal Helpers and Mentors ProgramLvl 1, 12 Hamilton Place, Mt Waverley. City of Monash community-based outreach support for people with mental illness, enhance people’s existing strengths. Referrals/self-referrals welcome.Free, open-ended program. Ph 9807 1846.

Men’s GroupCamcare in Camberwell. Men’s Support Group meets fortnightly Mon evenings. Encourages men to discuss issues in supportive, conidential, friendly surroundings. Gold coin donation.Ph Des 0402 522 261, e: [email protected]

MS Support GroupBurwood Neighbourhood House.The Well Women’s Group meets monthly Sat. afternoons. We provide a safe, nurturing and empowering environment for women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Ph Jenni 0425 740 927.

Warm Water Exercise ClassesPeter James Centre, Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East.Mulgrave–Monash Self Help Group. Warm water exercise classes under strict supervision of physiotherapist. Three classes each Mon and Thurs evening. Ph 9801 4758.

• History Groups

Box Hill Historical Society Inc.Strabane Chapel, 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert Nth.3rd Thurs (Feb–Nov) 8pm. Archives open rear of Box Hill Town Hall Tues 11am–4pm & 1st Sat 10am–12noon.Ph 9285 4808. e: [email protected]

Camberwell Historical Society Inc.4th Thurs 8pm (bookings essential), Blackwood Room, Camberwell Town Hall, 8 Inglesby Rd. Non-proit org. Excursions, speakers, quarterly newsletter. Enquiries & bookings Ph George 9885 9927 w: chs.org.au

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Historical

Society157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ph: 9890 2467 Third Tues 8pm. All welcome. $4/session with $10 centre membership. e: [email protected]

Waverley Historical Society IncorporatedAbove Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres. (lift avail.)Questions about Waverley area’s history?Visit Wed afternoons or by appointment.Ph Norma 9802 9332, e: [email protected] w: vicnet.net.au/~whsvic

Whitehorse Historical SocietyLocal History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham. Mel 49 D7. Open for research Wed 10.30am–2.30pm. All welcome. Ph 9873 4946.

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• Music & Theatre Groups

BHCAC Choir 470 Station St, Box Hill.Community Choir: Sun, 2–4pm in Arbour Hall. w: bhcac.com.auChorale: Mon 7.30–10pm. Ph 9895 8888.e: [email protected], w: boxhillchorale.org.au

Hartwell Players Inc. Community TheatreNew members welcome: stage mgt, lighting, sound; front-of-house (hospitality, ticket box, ushers); production (program design, poster art, sets, props, costumes). Ph Joanne 9888 0198 or 0408 366481. e: [email protected]

Oakleigh City BandA brass band in City of Monash. Players of all ages and experience welcome. Instruments and tuition avail. Ph Brian 9807 9624.

Our Community SingsAshburton Baptist Church, 8 Y Street. Wed. 6.15-7.30pm.A fun, inclusive, community choir led by Kym Dillon. No auditions; no singing exp. nec. All welcome; Ph: 8679 6088 e: [email protected], w: creativityaustralia.org.au

Sing Australia ChoirCamberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd.We’re a community-based choir. No auditions, just singing fun. Cost: $5.50. Ph Wendy 9886 9405. w: singaustralia.com.au

Scotsglen Singers Inc.All-female community choir entertains shut-in folk and raises money for a charity. Rehearse Thurs afternoon in Glen Waverley & perform regularly in local area. Sing in 2/3 parts & seek singers in lower parts. Ph Elizabeth 9807 6472.

Treble TonesJoin a friendly group of ladies who enjoy singing and bringing the pleasure of music to others. Rehearsals Wed mornings, Burwood area. Come and see what we do.Ph Lorraine Pollard 9807 5936.

The Waverley SingersFriendly, welcoming group of ladies with a great passion for singing and bringing joy to others. Fortnightly rehearsals on Tues afternoons. New members welcome, in particular 2nd sopranos and altos. Ph Isabelle Roberts on 9806 0506.

• Community Shopping

Animal Welfare Op-Shop1355 Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm.Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20.Quality new & recycled clothing, books, jewellery and more.We can pick up donations. Ph 9889 9435, shop hours.

Amaroo Op-ShopAmaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone.Ph Joan Garde 9807 0570.

Ashy Op-ShopCnr High St & Welfare Pde, Ashburton.Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm and Sat. 9.30am–4pm.Exciting re-launch soon.Special sales and bargains on now. Ph 9885 5923.

Box Hill Rotary – Opp Shop113 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn Sth (nr Woolworths).Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 9am - noon. Ph 9877 0613.Staffed by volunteers, all proits go to community projects.Quality bric-a-brac, books, jewellery and pre-loved clothing.

Friends of SameSame Coffee Project (East Timor) (pron. sah-may). Funds vital work in East Timor. Hawthorn Community House, new members/volunteers welcome, subscribers. e: [email protected] 9819 2629, w: friendsofsame.org

House of Books508 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham (Next to St John’s Church)Not-for-proit, volunteer staff; donated books. Funds raised are returned to local community services. Av. prices $1–2.Open Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–1pm. Ph 9874 2389.

Hawthorn Craft Market1st Sun. 10am–3pm. Free. The Parkview Room, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Easy parking; accessible by public transport. Handcrafted original goods including jewellery, children’s and baby wear, toys and fresh produce.

Lions Club of Boroondara Central Op Shop1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell (500m west of Warrigal Rd)Bric-a-brac, clothes, furniture, electrical goods etc.Staffed by volunteers, all proceeds to our community.Mon–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm.

Rotary Recycle – Opp Shop1113 Riversdale Rd, Wattle Park, opposite tram terminus. Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac and ladies wear.Staffed by volunteers, all proits go to community projects. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-noon. Volunteers welcome.

Salvation Army Thrift Shop401 High St, Ashburton. (Mel. 60, G10).Saleable books, toys, clothing, bric-a-brac. We accept elec. goods, (not monitors/TVs/scanners). Leave goods 8.30am–4.30pm M–F, Sat. 9am–1pm at Shop rear (enter Poulter St). Ph 9885 4965.

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Able Australia is seeking volunteersWe assist people with multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness. Our art program, crafts, gardening, recreation programs and social outings need volunteers to assist people.Ph Gary 1300 225 369 e: [email protected]

Alzheimer’s AustraliaAlzheimer’s Australia Vic. Hawthorn.Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone support and info about memory loss and dementia. Training provided.Ph Judith Allen 9815 7847.

Alamein Men’s ShedLike a chat, handyman projects, community service, helping other blokes, a friendly relaxed environment? We need a volunteer on Tuesdays 10–3 to help run our Men’s Shed. Ph Margaret 9885 3815

Boroondara volunteer Resource CentrePhone 9278 4550 to ind a volunteer role to suit you.

Eastern volunteer Resource CentreAssist EV clients get to appointments. Be reimbursed for travel in your own car. Primarily for frail aged & disabled, housebound or isolated HACC eligible residents.Ph 9870 7822, e: [email protected]

Hartwell Players – good with sewing?Hartwell Players, based at Ashwood College, would love to hear from you to assist with costuming plays for our community theatre. We’ve a decent costume resource to kick us off!Ph Joanne Watt 9888 0198 or 0408 366481.

Melbourne City MissionThe Community Friend ProgramInterested in donating a couple of hours a week to spend with disabled person needing a friend? Ph Sharon 9385 3264, [email protected], Siobhan 9385 3222 [email protected]

Ashy Op ShopCnr High St and Welfare Pde, Ashburton, seeks volunteers for expanded and refurbished store. Sales, customer service, display. All funds support local elderly people through Ashburton Support Services. Ph Margaret 9885 3815.

Safety Register, MvRCIn conjunction with Mt Waverley & Glen Waverley police.Register holds basic info. 5 supportive phone calls pw.Reg. newsletter connects people to community. Broad eligibility, but must live in City of Monash. Ph Nona: 9562 0414.

volunteer Alliance AshburtonGardeners 2 hours per month; Op Shop sales/service Mon–Sat; Meals on Wheels and social drivers. Ph. Margaret, 9885 3815,e: [email protected]

• Markets, Fetes, Festivals

Hawthorn Craft MarketThe Atrium, Swinburne Uni, 52 William St.1st Sun. of month, 10am–3pm. Free. Handcrafted original goods incl. jewellery, children’s and baby wear, toys and fresh produce.

St Schol’s Specialty MarketSt Scholastica’s Community Centre, 348 Burwood Hwy, Burwood.2nd Sat. of month 9am–1pm.Indoor market of quality handcrafted, homemade items produce & plants. Also tea room & BBQ. Ph 0439 463608.

Treasures & Tastes @ TrinityHoly Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union Rd, Surrey Hills.3rd Sat, 9am–1pm. Indoor boutique makers’ & growers’ market. Handmade, home-grown items.Treasures’ Tearoom or courtyard BBQ. Ph 0447 733 949.

Mt Waverley Rotary Art & Craft MarketMt Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd.2nd Sun each month 9am–2pm. Usually about 60 stalls of art, craft and food. Proceeds to many local and international causes.

• Farmers’ Markets

Ashwood Farmers’ MarketAshwood College, Vannam Dve, Ashwood.3rd Sun. of month. Animal farm, jumping castle & live music through the day. Fresh vegetables, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants and much more. $2, children free.

Ashwood/Chad. Community Fruit & veg MarketAmaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone.Wed. afternoons 12–2pm. Can’t get to market?Order $10 or $20 box of fruit & veg. - we have a delivery service.Ph 9807 2625. e: [email protected]

Boroondara Farmers’ MarketPatterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, Hawthorn.3rd Sat. of month, 8am-1pm. Fresh pasta, organic fruit & vegetables & more. 60 stalls of fresh produce from all over Victoria. Entry $2 donation. Ph Danika Benison 9278 4814.

Whitehorse Farmers’ MarketWhitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading.2nd Sun. of month, 8am-1pm. Fresh produce from farms to you. Proceeds used by Rotary for local community projects.Ph 9539 2443. This is a plastic-free market.

...and its adverisers!

Community Notices Volunteer!

A community brass band

in the City of Monash.Rehearsals in OakleighMondays 8-10pm

New players all ages welcome.Instruments and tuition available.Previous experience in brassbands not essential.Ring Brian 9807 9624

OAKLEIGH CITY BAND

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Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton.Intro to Bookkeeping, MYOB, Excel, MS2010, etc. Ebay, Skype, YouTube, Facebook, Computers, etc. ESL. Sustainable gardening. Yoga, Mosaics, Pilates, Zumba, Mandala workshops. Men’s DIY: Thur 10.30am-2.30pm. Support group: woodworking, DIY. Ph Sue.Seniors bus to Chadstone Fri for unassisted shopping.Ph 9885 9401, e: [email protected]

Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre34 Amaroo St, Chadstone.Kids’ Karate, Art, Basic Computers, Basic Cooking for 1 or 2, Line Dancing, Community Lunch, C&W Singing, Occasional Child Care, ESL, Garden Club, Tai Chi, Walking Group, Ballroom Dancing, more. Programs mailed on request. Wheelchair friendly, all welcome. JP avail. Ph 9807 2625 or 9807 0570.

Ashburton Community Centre160 High St, Ashburton.Chinese painting, digital photography, loral art, French, french polishing, golf, Italian, jewellery, upholstery, yoga – beginners & continuing, your healthy spine. Groups: mah-jong, books, bridge, exercises, keep it, walking.Ph 9885 7952, e: [email protected]

Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery94A High St, Glen Iris, near Ashburton & Glen Iris stations.Free Buddhist meditation classes (English and Chinese), Children’s meditation class. Chinese calligraphy, tai chi, mandarin, lower arrangement, vegetarian cooking. All classes free!Everyone welcome. Ph 9813 8922, w: chungtai.org.au

Bennettswood Neighbourhood House7 Greenwood St, Burwood.Low cost courses & activities: computer/internet tuition, mobile phones, strength training, gentle exercises, yoga, tai chi for arthritis, English country dancing, singing, drawing & painting, dressmaking, card making, balloon twisting, knitting/crochet, mah-jong, solo, community lunch, Asian cooking demo.Also Room Hire. Ph 9888 0234e: [email protected], w: bennettswoodnh.org.au

Bowen Street Community Centre102 Bowen St, Camberwell.Adult education: languages, including Spanish, French, Italian. Computers: class and individual, cooking, loral art, walking, medical reception course, line dancing, cooking. Playgroups: new & established. Occasional child care. Party/ meeting rooms for hire. Ph 9889 0791, e: [email protected], w: bowenstreet.org.au

Box Hill South Neighbourhood House47 Kitchener St.Days: Weight exercises, watercolour, eBay, computers, cryptic crosswords, digital camera, ESL, gardening, slow walking, lunches. Fri a.m. playgroup. Nights: pilates, Spanish, watercolour, book club, yoga, yoga 50+, French, oil painting, folk art.Weekend: pilates, writers’ group, Sun. excursions. 9am–2pm school terms. Room hire available. Ph 9898 8270,e: [email protected], w: http://bhsnh.org.au

Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre171 Canterbury Rd.9.30am–3.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur; 9.30am–12.30pm Wed & Fri. We welcome all enquiries and interest. Contact us for a detailed program guide and further info. Ph 9830 4214.e: [email protected], w: canterburynh.org.au

Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre157 Union Rd, Surrey Hills. Ph 9890 2467Ofice hrs: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm w: www.surreyhillsnc.org.aue: [email protected] Hire: children’s parties, afternoon teas, workshops. Activities: Drop in Morning Tea, Men’s Discussion Group, Men’s Cooking, Laughter Club. Playgroups, Creative Dance. Art, Knitting, Cooking classes. Active Living 55+ Fitness, Bike Riding, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Walking, Yoga, Stress Management.

Waverley Community Learning Centre5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley. Art, creative writing, CPR, irst aid, English for migrants, intro to computers, Spanish, French, German. pottery, latin limba, dressmaking, digital photography, lit. studies, calligraphy, crochet, gentle exercise, pilates, yoga.Ofice Hours 9am–4pm. Ph 9807 6011, e: [email protected]: waverleycommunitylearningcentre.org.au

Community Centres & Activities


We don’t drink all the fime!

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES “Lots of fun and laughter times”

New “WINE & DESIGNING” Come along and design an art piece over a glass of wine and nibbles. Fun! (Art materials supplied) 1st & 3rd Friday in the month. 7.30 – 9.30pm Community BUS TRIPS – Various venues $15 TRIVIA – Friday in OCTOBER, $10 book a table! OAK’S DAY LUNCHEON – Thurs 7 Nov 1.00pm • Bring your friends or meet new friends. LADIES SOCIAL GROUP Second Thurs in the mth Lots of laughter, coffee shops, sharing Head & shoulder massages and outings. Bring a friend, meet new friends. only $3.00 . 12.30pm

MEN’S MORNING GROUP & with a mthly breakfast. Meets Fridays 9.30am. Free monthly breakfast.

MEN’S SOCIAL GROUP- 1ST Wed monthly 1.00pm Cards, Table Tennis, chatter and spin some yarns.

BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

All Welcome! So much under one roof - something for everyone

1 Church Street Burwood 3125

Phone: 9808 6292

Short Courses/Activities Term 3/4 2013

“FREE” 1 hr Sessions (Newcomers) PILATES Beginners 7.30pm Mon 7 Oct Balance & Flex 11.30 am Tues 8 Oct Line Dancing 12.30pm Tues 8 Oct Tai Chi 11.30 am Thu 10 Oct Strength Training 11.30 am Fri 11 Oct ZUMBA 40+ 10.00 am Fri 11 Oct

HEALTH & WELLBEING Meditation am/pm, Pilates, Yoga, TAI CHI Balance for Seniors, Strength Training - 3 DAYS

Zumba 40 + , Scrabble & Support groups. MASSAGE -Bowen,Shiatsu/ Reflexology

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, last Friday In the month. 11.00am – 1.00pm. All Welcome

Computers -Small lab - 5 in a class Beginners , Word, EXCEL email & internet Skype Ipad, Ipod MYOB / QUICK BOOKS Digital Photos, Online Shopping Day & Evening classes – $15 /hr. *: Class dates & times are subject to change .

VACANCIES LINE DANCING- Fun! 12.30 pm Tues PILATES Beginners 7.30pm Mon Balance & Flex 11.30 am Tues Tai Chi 11.30 am Thu Strength Training 11.30 am Fri ZUMBA 40+ 10.00 am Fri

‘ME TIME’ Child minding. THURS 12.00 -3.00pm. Make appointments, get your hair done or just go out for coffee!!! Affordable fee. Bookings required.

PLAYGROUP & MOTHER’S GROUPS Large room & backyard. VACANCIES: Low cost sessions morning or afternoon.

* PLAYGROUP with facilitator. FRI 10 am • Free Come & try - Fri 19 July Grandparents/ Carers Playgroup Tues

3 to 4 yrs SESSION THURS 9.30-11.30pm

Email: [email protected] .au * House & Room Hire available

“Small Steps RECOVERY” Program New exercise class at this centre. Have you had an accident? Have you had a hip or knee replacement? Continue your rehab exercises here!


• Art

Monash Gallery of Art860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers HillChanging exhibitions all year around. Closed Mon.Ph 8544 0500, w: mga.org.au

• Theatre and Film

Camberwell Film SocietyCamberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Gr. (Mel 59 J1).Meets 3rd Wed. Feb-Nov. Screenings at 7:30pm.Ph Bill 9347 6969.

Hartwell Players IncAshwood College Performing Arts Centre, Vannam Dv. (off High St) (Mel 60 J10). Melbourne’s oldest community theatre, est. 1938.Bookings: [email protected]. Ph 9513 9581.

Peridot TheatreUnicorn Theatre, Lechte Rd, Mt Waverley. (Mel 61 F11).Ofice hrs: 10am- 5pm M-F.Bookings: John 1300 138 645 (toll free), 9898 9090 (mobiles).

• Music and Concerts

Baker Street Studios2A Florence St, Burwood.One performance a month, recorded for possible release on vinyl. Booking essential. Ph 8689 9910, w: liveatbakerstreet.com

The Boite Surrey Music CaféBHCAC, 470 Station Street, Box Hill. For the latest program visit w:surreymusic.com

victorian Jazz WorkshopsVictorian Jazz Archive Inc., 15 Mountain Hwy, Wantirna.Workshops, proicient musicians, ages open. Bring your own instrument. Ph 0409 964 753.

Arts & Entertainment

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COULD MEALS ON WHEELS BE OF HELP

TO YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW?

Ashburton Support Services delivers

Meals On Wheels to the area of

Boroondara bounded by Warrigal Rd,

Gardiners Creek, Burke Rd,

Camberwell Rd and Toorak Rd—

each day Monday to Friday.

Hot fresh soup, a hot main course and

a dessert al-ways provides a delightful

repast. Frozen meals are provided for

weekends and holiday periods.

If such a service would make your life

easier and more enjoyable, please

telephone 9885 6443 to learn more.

Meals on Wheels

Ashburton Support Services

Ph: 9885 6443

296 High St

Ashburton, 3147


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