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NOVEMBER 2018 CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

NOVEMBER 2018

Published monthly by the

Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc.

PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected]

FREE

SHOWING UP By Jordan Rozanski

The first Clunes Agricultural Show opened to the public in 1861 with the purpose of bringing people from the local community together to share skills and expertise about what you can do on the land. Exhibitions and judging were guided by the introduction of 13 regulations. Entry cost one shilling. The Show shone valiantly over the years through violent wind storms in 1888; police intervention with regard to crowd control in 1937; and torrential rains in 1954. For over 150 years, people in the local community have not ceased to put on a good annual event, with the year of 1942 being the only exception, where the Show was cancelled due to the interference of war. The Show has experienced many rich and diverse events over its lifetime thus far.

In 1927, the Victorian Young Farmers Committee was introduced, its constitution outlining the provision of: ‘opportunities for learning and applying the principles of democratic leadership, incentives and facilities for self-expression, civic affairs, problem-solving, decision making and more. After the Beatles toured Australia, a Women’s Committee in 1964 introduced a few attractions such

as: ‘Broom Throwing’, ‘Tyre Changing’, and ‘Ladies Wood Chop’. Over fifty years later, these adapted attractions remain on the program to inspire strength and wealth of character.

In 1981, the Ballarat Courier stated: “The Clunes Show is an old-fashioned example of full community participation”. Remarkably, not much has changed in that sense. Local Showenthusiast Tess Brady, who ‘always goes’ and ‘looks at everything’ on the day reckons: “People should always put something in”. There is something for everyone and “… everyone can do their own thing”. Competitions are a platform to encourage our acknowledgement as a community that people can be making great leaps in some areas, we show that there are certain things to be cherished and we offer a prize for them. The essence of taking time to observe and appreciate what is going on around us is one of the attributing factors for the Show’s long life.

A sensation of sorts: Again this year, there will be horses going by; hustle and bustle of the exhibitions; handicrafts; cooking; Lego; chooks; goats; sheep; big bulls; colourful mandolas; wool fleece; wine and information; tallest weeds

in town; speed knitting; ginger-cake bake; champion rose; and intricate little competition cards to contain the details and keep all in order. The Clunes Agricultural Show is great for sharing and feeling good. In its maturity, the Show is still a simple, safe and great day out for all.

Committees rotate their Chairs every couple of years to keep things fresh. Hats off to the Show Committee and the local community for providing a real McCoy opportunity for everyone to celebrate the surrounding natural beauty, showcase some talent, and take part in a bit of bona fide fun of life. References: Campbell R, 2019, the Best Show Ever – a History of the Clunes and District Agricultural Society, 150 Years of Shows, Kingprint, Ballarat.


CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

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Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & copyediting by Kira Annear. Community Group Round Up by Jordan Rozanski. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.

Clunes Tourism & Development

Association

Annual General Meeting Date: Wednesday 21st November 2018

Venue: The Warehouse

Time: 6.30p.m.

Everybody in the community is welcome to attend. If you are passionate about

Clunes and future, serving the community, running a successful

business, we would welcome your input and ideas.

Executive & Management will be elected at the AGM, so if you are keen to

contribute, Nominations Forms are available at the

The Red Door Gallery, 69 Fraser Street

If you need more information, please contact Steve Hunter on Mob 0400 696 794

Clunes “158th”

Agricultural Show

Saturday 17th

November 2018 “Food & Wine Pavilion”

Yep, we are back again – best spot to be Mount Beckworth Wines & Quigley &

Clarke will be in the “Food & Wine Pavilion”

serving up coffee, mouth watering lunches, cheese platters and more to go

with a glass of local delicious wine

Plenty of tables and chairs to sit back and relax, share with friends or make

new ones The “Food & Wine Pavilion” is situated in a perfect position to watch the Grand

Parade at 3.00 p.m. Warm, sensuous, earthy live music will

be performed by Jazz/folk diva Liz Frencham with

Robbie Melville on guitar. So make sure you pop in to see us, love to

see you


From the Clunes R&SL Sub Branch

Remembrance Day

At 10.50 am Sunday the 11th November 2018, the Clunes R&SL Sub Branch will conduct a

commemorative service at the Cenotaph, cnr Fraser & Service Streets Clunes so that a minutes

silence can be observed at 11.00 am.

At the conclusion of the service, all present will be invited to place a single flower on the Cenotaph as

an act of personal remembrance.

Any person or organization wishing to lay a wreath and would like to be announced, can you contact either the President Norm Shearer (0477 466 992) or Secretary Lindsay Pritchard (0427

028 56) prior to Remembrance Day.


LC Automotive Repairs

Contact Ian McEvoy

Mobile 0408 310 747 for an appointment

30 years experience - A Grade Qualifications

Located in Clunes

Pickup and drop off available

: Factory training with Ford, Holden, Kia, Peugeot &

Toyota

: LPG & EFI Repairs

: Brake & Clutch Repairs

: Restoration work, Engine rebuilding,

Carburettor rebuilding & tuning

: Repairs to all makes and models

: Factory Book Servicing

: Insured, accredited & current diagnostic equipment

Opening Times on Weekdays & Weekends

Monday & Thursday 10.00am – 6.00pm Wednesday & Friday10.00am – 4.00pm

Closed on Tuesdays

Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm

These times you may visit the The Warehouse, Library &

Museum


Clunes Community Choir

Carol Singing Fraser Street Clunes

Date: Saturday 15th December

Time: 10.30 a.m.

We welcome any student from Year 2 upwards to join us. Singing is for

fun, no previous experience necessary.

Rehearsal Dates: Monday 12th & Monday 26th

November & Monday 3rd December

Time: 7.30 p.m. Address: 23 George Street Clunes

(Cnr Smeaton Road)

For further information please contact June on 0429 345 326


Show Time!

By Jordan Rozanski, All photos supplied

Clunes & District Young Farmers Association The rural youth group embrace their slogan: ‘You don’t

have to be one to be one’. Young farmers and friends aged 16 – 35, (previously 16 – 30), work within a range of different agricultural and regional industry areas including: Merino, cropping, cattle, meat sheep, emu and dairy production as well as other fields including: Nursing; teaching; childcare; farmhands; and roustabouts.

Some of the group members recently attended the Y oung Farmers Association AGM in Melbourne to keep abreast of agricultural news and events more broadly. A visit at the Werribee Zoo on the way home was a delightful and well-appreciated bonus.

More recently, the local association are getting ready for the Woolshed Dance & Speed Shear to be held 23rd February 2019. Preparations are in place for setting up the stage and organising for

events, speeches, the band and dancing. The group are anticipating a fun, welcoming, family-friendly celebration for the fourth year running.

Young farmers are super-busy, though committed to maintaining a positive and supportive network. The responsibility of maintaining production on the land is apparent when conversations drift to the implications of weather: “You know it’s looking dry when you see a mob of lambs on a canola paddock”. To which someone notions of comparatively decent conditions:

“Well, just keep going north if you want us to look good”.

Every day in rural life is an opportunity to grow something despite inevitable challenges. People in the group need to be quite selective with their time to meet modern demands of farming. President of Clunes & District Y oung Farmers Association and Vice President of Victorian Young Farmers Association, Jenny Crawford does a good job of rounding up people in the group for a common goal. When scoping out for availability to compete and help out at a show, someone replies: “It depends on work”. Jenny encourages them to make an executive decision: “You are the boss!”

Scheduling volunteering and participation at events can be challenging to work out ahead of time in a constantly changing landscape with independently structured work. Though, the group certainly see the value in a strong network, having maintained moderate and stable membership over the years.

One of the members checks into the meeting remotely via speaker phone to sort out dates, competition shirts and other details in preparation for coming events. “How’s it going? Is the banter flowing as rich as it was last meeting?”

Friendliness is apparent even through the phone line as everyone contributes to conversation with team spirit, humour and good grace.

The group lend a hand at the Clunes Booktown Festival, the Historical Vehicle Show and other local events. ‘Speed Shearing’ events are not taken lightly, with around 20 shearers competing. They also host novelty games throughout

the day including ‘the Gumboot Throw’, ‘Ladies’ Wood Split’, ‘Tug of War’ and a ‘Keg Toss’, as well as helping out at the bar and generally around the grounds. The ‘Wood Splitting Competition’ includes prize money to encourage

balanced participation.

Welcoming and considerate cultural characteristics such as this attribute to the overall diversity, cohesiveness and success of the group. For example, female representation in show competitions is relatively

high from the Clunes & District Y oung Farmers Association. The group usually have a 1:1 ratio of ladies and gentlemen participating in events, compared with competing groups often meeting the minimum competition requirements of at least one female in a team of four. Furthermore, two teams from Clunes & District Young Farmers have been holding the ‘Farmers Challenge’ title at a national level for two consecutive years. Teams competed at the Sydney Royal Show in the triathlon-style competition, consisting of different farming activities including: Drenching; stacking hay bales; Occupational Health and Safety activities; First Aid; and Country Fire Authority skilled tasks and more.

The group have engaged representatives from Farmer’s Health, to help with improving the health, wellbeing and safety of farm men and women, farm workers, their families and the community. As well as working to increase knowledge transfer across farmers, rural professionals, academics and agriculture students.

The Clunes & District Y oung Farmers Association will be welcoming people from within and outside the local community as they put a wide breadth of skills to use through accommodating for and being a part of a range of activities at the upcoming Ballarat Agricultural Show 9 – 11 November and the Clunes Agricultural Show on Saturday 17th November. Looking forward to catching up again then.

COMMUNITY GROUP ROUNDUP


Clunes Garden Club By Maryanne Laws

Last month the Garden Club visited Buda historic home and gardens in Castlemaine. We were given a guided tour of the house by Elizabeth and the gardens by Tom, followed by a lovely luncheon in the Garden Room with views over parts of the garden. We had a wonderful day and were made more welcome by our hosts. The weather was glorious and the famous Buda tulip was in full glory. Buda “truly bears the mark of its former owners, the Leviny family” and its intactness is maintained by the “Friends of Buda”. Next month we return to Castlemaine for the “Gardens of the Goldfields” bi-annual open gardens event which should be something to behold. We will picnic luncheon.

As the year draws all to quickly to a close, this is our last outing for 2018 so please join us as a guest, all are welcome. Please contact Maryanne on 0425 232 442 for further information.

Notes from the Past Clunes Guardian & Gazette November 20, 1882

THE PRICE OF BREAD

I have been waiting for a reduction in the price of the “staff of life” Bread - for some weeks. Seeing that the price of flour has considerably lowered, I can hardly see the reason or justice of our bakers keeping up the rate of the flour pound loafs to 7d. Those of us, sir, who have large families to maintain and keep in subsistence cannot afford to give our children as much breads as they require if the price is not coming down a little. If the flour was on the rise, our bakers would soon hasten to increase the price of bread, and I think they should be as quick to reduce it when prices fall.

Clunes Former Free Lending Library By Phil Taig

A circa 1883 report of a thorny issue for the Clunes community was discovered by Louise Wilson

A largely-attended meeting of subscribers to the local Free Library was held in the lecture room of that institution this evening. Mr Rivett H. Bland, president of the library, occupied the chair, and stated that the meeting had been called to consider the question of opening the library on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Philip Boulton then moved that it is desirable to open the reading rooms of the Clunes Free Library on Sunday afternoons from 3 to 5. He had neither the desire nor inclination to enter into an agreement on the respective merits of the question, but contented himself by simply moving the motion. Mr J. E. Meyers, J.P., whilst disclaiming any sympathy with the motion, seconded it, merely as a matter of form.

Lots of heated discussion followed. The local doctor offered that he and others would man the library as a volunteer, but the townsfolk were 4:1 against the idea of disrupting the Sabbath day.

What would they say about today’s ‘Booktown on Sundays’ events at Clunes?

PLANNING FOR GRASSFIRE CAN BE TOUGH, SO WHY DO IT ALONE?

Having trouble getting started? Not sure if your plan is as good as it can be? Just need to update your plan?

Whether you’ve got a grassfire survival plan already or yet to get started, this workshop will help you put together a plan that ticks all the right boxes.

What: FREE Grassfire Planning Workshop Plan for grassfire step-by-step in a small group setting. Tea and coffee provided.

Where: Clunes Fire Station, Alliance St, CLUNES

When: 7.00pm – 9.00pm, Wednesday 14th November 2018.

Contact: West Regional Office on 53295510 to find out more or contact members of the Brigade outside the Chemist on Saturday Mornings. Alternatively refer to the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au for details of other meetings in your area.

Please note that CFA postpones all community meetings when the Fire Danger Rating is Code Red, Extreme or Severe cfa.vic.gov.au/workshops

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au


Neighbourly Natter By Lana de Kort

“We cannot predict the future, but we can create it.” George Eliot

Since June this year, Clunes Neighbourhood House has been working with internationally recognised macrohistorian, futurist and author Mike McAllum to explore how the past, present and possible futures impact on our community. This has been part of a Youth & Family project funded by Hepburn Shire Council’s Community Planning Implementation Fund. This project has seeded conversations across community, allowing us to begin exploring the most significant changes people have observed in their lifetime in Clunes, as well as their hopes and fears for the future. Why start with the past? Because if you want to look ahead to the future you must first understand patterns from the past that have made us into the kind of community we are today.

If you attend the upcoming Clunes Neighbourhood House Open Day on Sunday, 4th November 2018 from 2pm – 6pm you’ll see the first of many stories we are collecting as part of this futures dreaming project. Curious? Why not join us to find out more! As a macrohistorian (or specialist in the evolution of large scale social systems) Michael McAllum’s focus is on designing better futures, as the world transitions from a mechanistic and centralized 20th century, to a networked and collaborative society.

Based in Melbourne, Michael has worked with a broad spectrum of public and private sector organisations at the highest levels across Australia and Asia. He has lead conversations on unthinkable change with senior managers from some of the World’s best known companies and was a key architect of the New Zealand Foresight Project. Michael is, the Chief Steward of the Center for the Future Academy which brings together transdisciplinary scholars from across the globe who are interested in narratives of the next social system; a Director of the international consultancy Hames

McGregor & Partners; a foundation member of the Association of Professional Futurists and a member of the Oxford Futures Forum. He is also involved in Chora.space a global strategic innovation platform that designs options for entities whose value proposition is under threat. Michael was instrumental in defining the concept of strategic foresight and co-authored a book on the subject in 2001. In addition to another book (Designing Better Futures) and a number of critically acclaimed essays, Michael thesis was on the Third Industrial Revolution and the Emerging Collaborative Age. He argues that this new way of thinking provides opportunities for cities, communities and institutions to create new value and beneficial arrangements in ways that have been hitherto almost impossible.

Mike McAllum Photo supplied


Sustainability Group - Latest News By Barbara Curzon-Siggers

Spring is here and our minds turn to the campaign on waste which continues with members of the Clunes Sustainability Group part of the shire wide Community Recycling Forum which met twice in the last few months. The focus is on local and how we can all contribute to reducing the amount of waste heading to landfill. Councillors Kate Redwood and Fiona Thomas are involved as are council project and program managers.

Apparently a great number of us in the shire aren't good at separating out rubbish from recyclables and organic waste...ahem...so the Forum with the Shire is developing an education and communications campaign to help.

Glass recycling needs a new approach and members of the Forum at developing a potential approach with glass separation bins. Works well elsewhere.

Hepburn Shire Council draft Plastic Wide Policy is currently under discussion but not available for general consumption yet - stay tuned!

Also we're proposing shire owned and auspiced mobile community green waste mulching equipment and a range of possibilities are under discussion - again, stay tuned.

The anaerobic digester - updated info indicates the pilot will now be located in Creswick

A Repair Cafe has been launched in Daylesford with volunteer sewers, tech-savvy and electronic and mechanic whizzes, plus tool sharper setting up every 3rd Sunday commencing 21/10 in the Victory Park building, Daylesford.

Stay posted for further discussion re bulk buying of worm farms, mushroom farming using coffee grounds provided without plastic packaging.

E-waste two sites in Ballarat are: Officeworks 116 Creswick Road - 5320 1400 Suez Recovery Centre 358 Dowling Road, Wendouree. What's e-waste? Check out https://mri.com.au/dropzone/

Stay tuned for updates on the Hepburn and Z-net and Solar Bulk buy project, the Anaerobic Digestor, updates on renewable energy production, storage and distribution and more in December.

Look out for our table at November and December Farmers market with ideas and information, come and speak with us...and look for us at your community group soon!

For more information on anything here and the Clunes Sustainability Group contact [email protected]

2018 CALENDAR OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES

FOR THE KIDS:

Drama Sports (led by Jen Bray) Every Monday, 4.15pm – 5.15pm $12 p/session – ages Prep to Grade 3. Excluding School Holidays

Neighbourhood House

The Field Trip Every Monday, 4pm – 6pm Ages 9 – 17 years. Excluding School Holidays Program focus this term is: School of Rock. Program focus for term 1, 2019 will be: Outdoor Adventures.

Neighbourhood House This program is co-designed by the kids with a different activity focus each term. To find out more visit www.thefieldtrip.com

This program has been funded this term by the Hepburn Shire Council Community Planning Implementation Fund as part of a youth & family project in Clunes.

The kids want to keep this program free, so are currently fundraising to raise $2000 to fund the program for Term 1, 2019.

Circus Every Tuesday Primary School age: 3.30pm – 5pm Secondary School age: 5pm – 7pm $72 per term full rate, $60 concession. Pay as you feel options available. Excluding School Holidays

Community Centre, CFNC grounds

This project is an Art Attack initi-ative funded by the State Government of Victoria through Creative Victoria’s Future Makers of Change Initiative in partner-ship with Regional Development Victoria.

Clunes Tutoring Program

Every Wednesday, 3pm – 6pm ses-sions Excluding School Holidays

Neighbourhood House

FOR EVERYONE

Clunes Open House Dinners

Every Tuesday, 6pm – 7.30pm

Featuring a guest chef each week for the remainder of 2018.

Town Hall, Supper Room

Elf Monday

Every Monday, 10am til 12 noon

Want to help prepare for Christmas in Clunes? Why not join in on Elf Monday in the lead up to the festival, repairing decorations, testing lights and creating decorative accessories for floats.

Neighbourhood House

Craft-ternoon

Fourth Monday of every month, 12 noon to 3pm.

Lunchroom, Neighbourhood House

Social Bus Trips

Wednesday op-shop tours and social trips target – depart 9.30am – book-ings essential

Neighbourhood House

Yoga

Various sessions each week - see advert

Senior Citizen Centre

Writers Group

Second Monday of the month 1pm – 3pm

Neighbourhood House

Men’s Shed

Every Monday and Wednesday 10am – 12 noon

Men’s Shed 18 Alliance Street

https://mri.com.au/dropzone/

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.thefieldtrip.com


Send/receive emails

Online banking

Shopping & eBay

Printing service

Document scanning

A4 laminating

Training courses and workshops

Edit and print photos

Download information

Meeting room hire

About Clunes Neighbourhood House Ph: 5345 4078

Open: Monday-Friday 9am - 3pm

Email: [email protected]

Address: 70 Bailey St, Clunes, 3370

(Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles)

Anyone over 50 years old gets free internet access at Clunes Neighbourhood House via the

Broadband for Seniors initiative.

Come in anytime, we’ll help you get started. Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. acknowledges the support of the Victorian

Government

There’s so much on offer Our friendly staff and volunteers are always on hand to

lend assistance. Save yourself the drive to Ballarat by using our

computer and printer services.

YOGA IN CLUNES Tuesdays 7pm

The Warehouse - Fraser St

$16 casual / $60 monthly / $120 for ten

Mats available/ BYO For info call Lily 0459 138 797

www.lilymasonyoga.com

Classes supported by Clunes Neighbourhood House


Photo supplied

The Clunes Show - A Great Family Day Out By Gayle Wrigley

Set some time aside on Saturday November 17th, 2018 to visit the Clunes Show!

Now in it’s 158th year, this traditional country show promises a great day out for locals and visitors alike.

In a day filled with varied activities, here is just a snippet of what you might see and do:

Enjoy local food and wine in the pavilion, whilst lapping up some of the roving entertainment

Enjoy music on the stage from the Maryborough Big Band and the Wesley Bands

Watch the wide range of horse events happening on the arena all day

Meander through displays and competitions showcasing local agricultural produce

Giggle at the ferret racing, keg throwing, scarecrow competition and ladies wood splitting - or even have a go yourself!

Take the kids to the mobile zoo, the mini circus, the puppet show, the face painter and the sideshows

Take in the arts and crafts displays including the work of local school children

Marvel at the creative talents of local cooks and gardeners

Urge the dogs at the dog high jump, and; Take in the sights on the Cobb and Co coach, or a

trike tour

And that’s just the start.

There’s a rural ambassador, show girl and show boy competitions, a bute ute competition, tug of war competition and a display of vintage engines.

Also attending will be the Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) to provide information and advice to those who have gorse on their properties.

This is the first time they have attended, and is

an exciting step towards raising awareness, promoting best practice management and increasing community capacity around controlling gorse in the state.

For those who are thirsty, the outdoor bar is full of character (and characters!) and is a great place to relax and take in the sights.

And of course, don’t miss the Grand Parade on the arena at 3pm!

In the evening, there’s a bar, BBQ and live music.

At $15 admission for adults, $5 for children and $35 for families, where else would you go for more fun and better value?

“See you at the Clunes Show!”

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Logo www.vicgorsetaskforce.com.au

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Fairview Estate Walking Trail By Maria Abate, Communications Officer, Hepburn Shire

Council is continuing to build a dedicated walking trail between Clunes and Fairview residential estate. Stage 1 will take pedestrians along the existing Creswick Creek walking trail,

continuing along Station Flat Road before turning west along the old road easement near the intersection with Cricket Street. The trail will include a creek crossing before joining back into Alfred Street. Stage 2 will continue down Alfred Street and cross Killarney Creek before ending at the intersection of Fairview Drive. The completed trail will provide additional picturesque walking opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Stage 1 completed works include developing a Cultural Heritage Management Plan, a flood study and site surveys of the creek crossings.

We are currently engaging a structural engineer to develop the first creek crossing on Creswick Creek. Due to the flood levels and the span, a bridge is not possible so the intention is for a low-impact elevated walkway that will sustain ‘moderate’ flood levels and flows. Once the base structural design is complete it will be sent to the North Central Catchment Management Authority for comment. We intend for construction to take place over summer when the creek level is the lowest.

For more information, please contact Tim Powell, Senior Projects Engineer, on 5321 6412.

Photos supplied

The Mad Chatters Coffee Club

New to town, want to catch up

with new or old friends

“The Mad Chatters” meet every

Wednesday @ 2.00 p.m. either at

Widow Twankeys or Bread &

Circus alternatively

Please contact Susan McVeigh on

Mobile 0400 557 434 if you need

more details

Advanced Spiritual Development Group

If you are a Psychic Medium and wish to join this group please call us on

0428 286 821

This group will be led by a Spiritual Development Teacher with over 30 years’

experience Living Angels Foundation was established in

1995 and has been assisting many throughout Australia to develop their spiritual growth through a “Facilitated Meditation Process”


Earthmoving or Landscaping need doing?

Allan Stacey 10 years

Is the man experience

Allan has all the equipment and experience for

these tough jobs when the ground gets too rocky,

too hard and just too big for you

No job is too small or too big

Site level & clean | Trenching | Post Hole Boring | Driveways

General excavation works & Landscaping

Allan services Clunes, Ballarat & surrounding

areas

Equipment available:

5 Tonne Tip Truck | 2 Bobcats (Rubber Track & Tyre)

2 Excavators (2&3 tonne) Please give Allan a call on

Mobile 0408 903 870 for a quote

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Clunes

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Next Market is on Sunday 11th November

9.00am – 1.00 pm Fraser Street Clunes

November Market falls on Remembrance Day and with the RSL will be holding a minutes silence at 11.00 am.

October Market was a great success, weather was fine, music by Des Kennedy was popular and the arrival of the

Triumph Cars created a great interest by many.

The wood raffle continues to be popular and kindly donated by Steve Hunter from Quigley & Clarke and is

much appreciated by the Farmers’ Market.

Lucky winner was Heath Robinson of Clunes with Ticket No 21 and drawn by Paul Lesock at the CTDA Meeting.


Karl Schaefer Mobile: 0418 508 558

Email: [email protected]

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Masonic Lodge Provides Support to Local Welfare Program Media Release

The Emergency Relief Program at Clunes Community Health has received a much needed boost this month with a donation of $7,000 from the All Nations Masonic Lodge in Clunes and the Freemasons Foundation Victoria.

Apart from assisting clients in financial hardship issues, the program also provides crisis intervention, advocacy, referral services and generalist counselling.

The program is available to those with a current Healthcare or Pension Card, with annual financial assistance

in the form of food and fuel vouchers capped at $100 for singles and $200 per family.

In 2016-2017, Hepburn Health delivered $3,000 in Emergency Relief in and around Clunes. The program was able to provide financial assistance to some 50 individuals. “Hepburn Health plays an important role in delivering Emergency Relief to communities across the Hepburn Shire,” says Hepburn Health CEO Maree Cuddihy. “This program is critical in supporting our communities as Hepburn Shire is ranked amongst the highest in social disadvantage across the whole Central Highlands region.“ She added, “We very much appreciate the contribution of the All Nations Masonic Lodge and Freemasons Foundation Victoria in supporting this program. The donation of $7,000 will go a long way to supporting vulnerable people in Clunes and surrounding areas.”

The cheques were presented to Hepburn Health Service’s Manager for Fundraising, Events and Marketing Peter McConvill by Merv Romeo, Worshipful Master of the All Nations Lodge at Clunes. The Freemason’s Foundation provided $6,700 and the All Nations Lodge added $300 to this generous community contribution. The Freemason’s Foundation has contributed millions of dollars to local communities throughout Victoria over some years. The Freemasons of Victoria continue to offer considerable support to local communities and Clunes is no exception.

ENQUIRIES:

All Nations Masonic Lodge: Michael Cheshire, 0418 500 680, [email protected]

Hepburn Health Service: Peter McConvill, 0412 204 621, [email protected]

Photo: Merv Romeo, Worshipful Master of the All Nations Masonic Lodge Clunes (right) presents Peter McConvill, Fundraising, Events & Marketing

Manager from Hepburn Health Service (left) with cheques amounting to $7,000 for the Emergency Relief Program at Clunes Community Health

Photo supplied




Motorbikes & Mowers Sales . Service . Repairs

All Makes & Models

Jim Robinson:

03 5345 4094 / 0418 132 821

130 Beckworth Court Rd Clunes Vic 3370

Clunes Garden Club

Monday 5 November 2018 Pre Melbourne Cup Day

“Gardens of the Goldfields”

An open gardens bi-annual event at Castlemaine. Meet

outside the Senior Citizens Club to car pool at 9.15am

for a 9.30am departure. The gardens we will be visiting

are TBA. Bring a picnic lunch. Guests and friends are

welcome!

Monday 3rd December 2018 Celebrate together at our Christmas Dinner

Senior Citizens Rooms at 6.00pm for 6.30pm

Bring either a salad or dessert to share (meats

provided). Cost is $5.00 per person plus entry of $2.50.

Bring drinks of your choice and a glass. Please confirm

with Maryanne (0425 232 442) if you and/or your

partner and guests will be attending by November 20th.

For further details, please contact:

Maryanne – Mobile 0425 232 442 or

Jill - Mobile 0438 640 431

Insurance Time

For some time now, the Bendigo Bank has been offering very competitive quotes for all

types of Insurance:

: Public Liability : Car Insurance : House Insurance

: Business Insurance and more

Just in Clunes, they have saved thousands of dollars for local community groups with

Public liability: Creative Clunes,

Clunes Farmers’ Market & Clunes Tourism

Creswick Community Bank will directly get 50% of income derived from all insurance

policies referrals.

So is your Insurance due??

Contact Wes Daly [email protected]



LOCAL A GRADE ELECTRICIAN All types of electrical work

Paul Milne

0407 857 486

GOLDFIELDS VETERINARY SERVICES

5 Castlemaine Road Creswick

Ph: 0343 110 101 Barbara Henderson BVSc

Companion and Farm Animals

Please call for veterinary attention

Earthmoving contractors

Bobcat for hire

Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator

ALL AREAS

Driveways - Small Excavations - Horse Arenas - Post Hole Borers - Gorse & Light Scrub Clearing

Contact GEOFF on 0409 958 853

Anytime Anywhere Earthmoving

Clunes Family Hairdresser

47 Fraser St, Clunes

Ph. 5345 3754

Clunes Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays)

Now @Talbot Town Hall Mondays 9am-1pm

Veronica

RBA CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE ROBBIE ALLEN

CARPENTRY AND MAINTENANCE Servicing Clunes and surrounding areas. Maintenance. Car-

pentry. Cladding repairs. Framework. General carpentry work. Friendly and reliable service

0418 579 946

[email protected]

Grey Army << << HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SKILLED COURTEOUS TRUSTWORTHY TRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS

ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS

TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLAS

BATHROOM RENO’S PLASTERERS

BUILDING REPAIRS HANDYMAN

PHONE: 5333 5555 OR 0428 388 775

EMAIL: [email protected]

Tennis in Clunes Professional Tennis Coaching with David Shields

International coach and player Private and small group lessons Certified Professional Racquet Stringer Social tennis events - call for details Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros Ask about free tennis assessment

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612

Mick Gray’s Automotive

Servicing & General repairs, brakes,

exhausts, Tyres new and repairs

Located just out of Clunes

Phone Mick on Mob 0418 142 022

CENTRAL VIC CONTRACTORS

ASBESTOS REMOVAL

DEMOLITIONS

EXCAVATIONS

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

0400 341 541 [email protected]


SPORTS NEWS

Clunes Football Netball Club By Chris McLennan

The Clunes FNC remains busy in the off season with our first Community function run on the first weekend in October at Bushy and Andy’s Shearing Shed with the Annual Pet Sheep Shearing Day. Thanks particularly going to Shearers Lachy Wrigley, Ben Newton, Jamie Baird, Tim Barry and Matt Zimmer. Andy and family did a fantastic job of co-ordinating the day on Friday and

Saturday. Thanks to Peter Hill, Matt Wrigley, John Bedwell and Harold Coon for supplying trailers and the catching of sheep on Friday and delivering back home on Saturday. John Chatham, Stuart Sobey and Jen Rimene looked after the wool and there were plenty of other helpers on hand. Thanks to everyone for the weekend of efforts.

Also the club completed a day at Bunnings Sausage sizzle in Ballarat. A huge thank you to the Stinchcombe family for the successful co-ordination and work on this event.

We look forward to the Clunes Show on Saturday 17th November. We hope to see plenty of smiling faces around the bar as we return for another year. It’s a great family day out so come along.

The club would also like to promote ‘Bushy’s Cut Out’ a quick shear event to be held at the Clunes Showgrounds on Saturday 8th December. A big day is planned with a quick shear event and auction of ‘Goods and Services’ to be held. The event will be publicised through local channels in the coming weeks and the club will be assisting the family with the running of this event. We are expecting to see plenty of locals turn out. Please save the date in your calendar.

We continue to search for more members and welcome anyone wishing to join us so we can become a better club. We are encouraging anyone with kids to join us as we believe it is a great place to have your family grow up and learn netball and football skills. Come and join our family.

Neil (Bull) Millgate Oval By David Dorizzi

Hepburn Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Government, Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria have been the major players in the Clunes Turf Wicket Replacement and Irrigation project.

Great job by the Clunes Cricket club for being proactive in looking to upgrade the facilities at the Clunes oval. This new pitch will be a huge benefit to all user groups. More runs, no mud.

The pitch has drainage, independent irrigation system and sods of Santa Anna couch have been installed to get the wicket off to a flying start.

Clunes Bowling Club By Sheila Hollingworth

In these days of rising power prices, and a greater community desire for reducing greenhouse emissions, installing some form of greener energy technology makes good sense.

It particularly makes great sense for sporting clubs that have limited revenue, high power costs from running fridges and air-conditioning in summer, and that have a large clubhouse roof that easily accommodates solar panels.

Over winter the Clunes Bowling Club installed a solar power system as a result of three successful grant applications to Hepburn Shire (their ‘Toward Zero Community Grants’), Acciona Energy (that owns the Waubra Wind Farm) and the Hepburn Wind Farm’s ‘Energy Fund’.

These combined grants mean the Club will hopefully be able to generate all the power it needs, thereby saving thousands each year and reducing its energy footprint.

The Club has also been able to replace its clubroom chairs, which were acquired second-hand more thirty years ago. This is thanks to another successful grant application – to the Creswick & District Community Bank Branch – and a generous personal donation from Karen Byrnes, in memory of her husband Mark, who was a much loved and valued member of the Club.

In case other clubs or organisations are ‘greens’ with envy at these successful grant-getting efforts, be aware that the above only happened after ~120 hours of volunteers efforts. But there are many grants available out there, and they play an invaluable role in keeping our community running.

Here’s to a great 140th season for the Club this year – and to many more.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Peter Billing, 0413 213 596 or [email protected]

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for all ages 11am on 1st & 3rd Sundays, followed by bring & share lunch. All welcome. Enq: Father Ryan Bennett 0422 864 108 or email [email protected] for baptisms, weddings & funerals.

Art Attack / Circus Primary school students from 3:30pm - 5pm and Secondary school students 5pm - 7pm Tuesday afternoons at Clunes Football / Netball Club during school terms. Call 5345 4078.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Wed and Sat from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun afternoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb - Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur after. President-John Drife Ph. 0427 434 233 ; Secretary-Gayle Wrigley Ph. 0400 907 506 Homecrafts-Julie Spittle 5343 4201. Website www.clunesshow.com.au

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

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

Clunes Artists' Group Meet 2nd Sat of month 10.30am at Clunes Neighbourhood House. Mingle, discuss art and promote artistic opportunities in Clunes and region. Enq: Marlene 0409 355 857 or Ann 0422 726 132

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph Billie Drife 5343 4233. Competition runs at Clunes Sporting Complex, 7.30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club: Mark Vorbach 0421422 895 Email [email protected]

Clunes Book Club Enq Karen ph: 5345 3703. Book Club meets 7:30pm on the 2nd Thurs of the month at the RSL.

Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Meets 4th Monday of the month at the Clunes Neighbourhood House 12-3pm BYO lunch + craft projects, all crafts + kids welcome. Join Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Facebook group for more info.

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

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: Chris Hill 0420 780 588 or Kath Milne 0448 453 665. Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club For info please contact Maryanne 0425 232 442 or Jill 0438 640 431

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

Clunes Landcare and Waterways Group. Meets 4th Thurs of month at the Angling Club. Contact Chris O’Donnell 0408 034 017 for more info.

Clunes Library at The Warehouse-Clunes, 36 Fraser St (next to Collins Place). Open Mon & Thur 10am-6pm, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. Sat 10am-3pm & Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Men’s Shed Open from 10am Monday & Wednesday at the Community Gardens, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop setting. Enq: Vaughan 0419 430 250.

Clunes Museum Seeking volunteers to help catalogue the Collection in the Museum Workshop from 10am each Thursday. Committee meetings every 2nd Thursday 10am in the Ulumbarra Gallery at the Warehouse. Enq. The Warehouse 5345 3359 and leave message for Museum.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Youth, art & community programs. Printing services, free internet, gallery available for hire. 70 Bailey St (at Bottle Museum) Ph: 5345 4078, Email [email protected]. Open 9-3 Mon-Fri. See our website www.clunesnh.org for more details.

Clunes Playgroup Fun & friendship for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers & their parents/caregivers. Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-12pm, term time. Enq Catherine Rhodes 0431 908 212

Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Enq 53453228 or clunes.district.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information contact Barbara Reynolds ph 5345 3946.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm. Enq: Lindsay 0427 028 556

Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes Sustainability Group Enq. Barbara Curzon-Siggers [email protected] 0400 855 926

Clunes Tourist & Development Association Monthly meeting held at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from community and business. Meet 3rd Wednesday each month 6:30pm at the Warehouse Enq: President Steve Hunter on Mob 0400 696 794 or email [email protected]

Clunes Writers' Group meets second Monday of each month except public holidays 1.00-3.00pm at Clunes Neighbourhood House (in the lunch room) 70 Bailey St, Clunes Contact Patsy 0407 377 610

Creative Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown festival and monthly Booktown on Sunday author talks. Volunteers always welcome. Enq 5345 3947 or at the Railway Station, Service St.

Drama Sports for Kids For 5 to 9 years old. At Clunes Neighbourhood House on Monday afternoons during school terms from 4:15pm to 5:15pm. Call 5345 4078.

Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. Visitors welcome.

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

Spare Parts Club Meets 1st Tues of month 2pm to 3:30pm Clunes Community Health Centre. Enq Georgina 5345 9150 or Barbara 0410 946 095.

The Field Trip - Clunes Youth activities for 9 to 17 year olds on Monday afternoons at Clunes Neighbourhood House during school terms from 4pm-6pm. Call 5345 4078.

Tourello Red Cross Currently our meetings are on hold until further notice. For more information, please contact Janet Harrison on Ph 5345 3060.

Yoga Classes Clunes Warehouse every Tuesday at 7pm All levels welcome anytime. Enq Lily 0459 138 797, or [email protected], www.lilymasonyoga.com.

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