The Local, August 18, 2014 Issue 26

August 18, 2014 Issue 26 Meet Reverend Jenny Hayes

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Uluru ride to raise money for cancer research

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HEN David Robertson turned 50 he did the right thing and went along for a medical check.

Nothing special there although when David’s father died at 84 he was found to have prostate cancer – but that is not unusual.

Anyway, David’s doctor recommended a blood test which came back with the PSA – a cancer marker - just a little high and after feeling a lump during a subsequent physical test, David was off to see a specialist in Ballarat.

A biopsy resulted in 12 samples all showing up signs of cancer. So the Wheatsheaf resident opted, after much thought and advice from his GP brother, for a prostatectomy.

That was in May, eight years ago. Two years later, with the PSA levels starting to rise again, David underwent salvage radiation, which dropped them again.

Six years on, they are on the rise again, but David is pretty busy – planning to join The Long Ride to Uluru next month to raise money for prostate cancer research through The Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.

The 58-year-old, a merchant seaman, will be joined on the annual ride by his two brothers, sister, brother-in-law and partner Janet – who is definitely “not riding”.

“One of my brothers has been on a couple and I have just gotten back into motorbike riding so decided to do it as well.

“We are taking four bikes and a back-up car. It starts from every capital city in Australia and we all just converge on Uluru.”

David said the five-day ride, which will be one of the longest he has undertaken, starts on September 28, with each rider encouraged to try to raise at least $1000.

He is already halfway there but would appreciate any further donations or sponsorships.

“My two brothers have also been tested and they had prostate cancer but are now in remission. We are just keen to raise money and awareness.”

The Long Ride website says: “According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia (except for non-melanoma skin cancers) and the second greatest cause of cancer deaths in men.

“It is estimated that over 18,700 new cases were diagnosed in Australia each year. Tragically, more than 2900 Australian men each year die from prostate cancer. In the early stages, there are few symptoms of prostate cancer; however, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable and curable.

“This is why men aged 50 and over, or 40 if there is a family history of prostate cancer should not wait for symptoms; they should talk to their doctor about prostate cancer - a simple step that could save your life.”

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Interior designer Kim’s eclectic style

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im Clifford, and husband John, moved to Hepburn Shire 10 years ago and have never looked back.

Kin runs her business, Kim Clifford Interiors, from home but still finds herself in demand around the country. Donna Kelly caught up for a chat.

DK: When did you start in interior design?

KC: I began my working life in the family roofing business, which gained me a good understanding of the building industry. In my 20s I started working in retail visual merchandising which shifted to a national role along with homewares and fabric buying positions. I studied at RMIT - Interior Decoration and Design, along with completing more specialised courses in historical interiors and finishes. I have worked for major retail brands including Freedom, Guests Furniture, Laura Ashley and David Jones.

DK: Have you always been interested in aesthetics?

KC: Definitely. I was decorating my bedroom, selecting furniture and wallpaper from a very young age. Sewing cushions, clothing and curtains was a big focus as well, giving me a solid understanding of fabrics and how they perform for different purposes.

DK: When should they call on an interior designer instead of tackling the project themselves?

KC: Certainly anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by the design process. Good styling is good editing. I can provide focus and put processes in place to avoid costly mistakes. Employing an interior designer can provide clarity about your commercial or domestic living space by making your interior not only look good but function more efficiently. I worked on the Daylesford Hotel project which was 100 years old and provided a number of challenges. We had to turn around the entire renovation within four weeks which we achieved on budget and in time. I use scale and proportion, colour, texture, layering and lighting to create the desired result for my clients.

DK: Can we see your work anywhere?

KC: Yes, as mentioned, the Daylesford Hotel, and I also have a website - kimcliffordinteriors.com.au - this provides an overview of some of the work I have carried out more recently. My signature style is characteristically eclectic and I like to mix contemporary design with vintage rugs and furniture, and a mix of artwork. I also love creating a strong connection between the home and garden. I work towards creating homes that are warm and inviting and timeless.

DK: What are you working on at the moment?

KC: I am working on some fun projects at the moment. I have a major project near Sydney on a 1950s beach house which is being totally modernised. I have completed stage 1 of the project which includes a Scandinavian/Japanese inspired open plan kitchen as a focal point. Stage 2 is a new music/library room for which I am designing custom cabinetry.

Other projects include a major renovation to an existing dwelling in Kerrie and interior finishes to a house in Mt Macedon.

DK: What’s your “move to Hepburn Shire” story?

KC: My husband John and I moved to the Hepburn Shire 10 years ago.

Prior to this we had come here for our honeymoon in 1991 and stayed at The Lake House, and both absolutely fell in love with the region.

We continued to visit frequently, one weekend 10 years ago we came up to Daylesford for a leisurely Sunday lunch, had a look at a house for sale and put in an offer the next day. The transition from working in Melbourne to working primarily in Daylesford has been a challenge but well worth the effort, we both run our businesses full time in Daylesford.

We love the community and have made wonderful friends in our time here.

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Trentham’s Tim Walsh giving back

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The award was presented last month by the immediate past Lions District Governor and now Trentham resident Stan Falloon.

Along with his Lions work, Mr Walsh is also on the board of Hepburn Health, an active member of the Catholic church, provides supper sandwiches for the Old Time Dance, helps organise the Anzac Day march, leads community singing at the Carols in the Park and organises the wood deliveries for the Lions wood raffle.

The Kyneton Sacred Heart College staffer said he joined Trentham Lions about 20 years ago after seeing the work they were doing around the town.

“They were involved in the redevelopment of the Quarry Street Park, also known as the duck park, which is probably the greatest achievement of the club. It was just a muddy, swampy paddock and the Lions created what is there now.”

Mr Walsh said receiving the accolade, which those at the event said left him speechless “for the first time” was “extremely humbling and embarrassing”.

“I can think of many people ahead of me in the line for community work around Trentham – I just didn’t expect to get that.”

Mr Walsh said current projects included work with the RSL for Anzac Day services, Carols in the Park, monthly wood raffles, the old time dance, delivering a birthday cake to every resident over 80 and working bees with groups like Landcare.

Not surprisingly Mr Walsh said he would definitely recommend joining Lions to others.

“We have a lot of fun – at our dinner the other night we engaged with the Hepburn Health Services CEO and a number of other community groups were represented. There’s also the monthly farmers’ market, on the third Saturday, we run that and get community groups involved to fundraise with the barbecue.

“But we are not just a knife and fork brigade, service has its own rewards and it’s very satisfying to those of us who are wired up that way to contribute to our community and pay a little back.”

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GOT a bit annoyed last week. Happens sometimes.

I had bought a jar of vitamins from an online dealer - after not being able to find the product in the shire or even in a big city like Ballarat.

(I used to work in Ballarat and I loved that they talked about “rush hour” like it actually existed. It sort of did, from 5.01pm to 5.05pm, but when you have moved from Melbourne...)

Anyway, I had tried to buy local, because we do that when we can - as long as the prices are also reasonable. Real world and all that...

So I went to a reputable chemist-y online store and bought 1500mg glucosamine capsules. No, not for me, for the dogs. They are both getting on a bit and their legs are not what they used to be. I mean, they still have four, but they don’t spring out of bed now. In fact, Rosie generally refuses to get out of bed until about 10am. I think she heard about that model and the $10,000...

But back to the vitamins. Glucosamine is good for joints. And in a capsule form I can just break that open, sprinkle the lovely vitamins on the dogs’ brekky and away they go.

So I bought the capsules online and paid and they arrived and they had the added benefit of ginger. Great. Great for people that is, not great for dogs. I rang the vet and was told dogs can only take ginger for a short time. Not sure what it would do - but I took the advice. And politely emailed the company and said they had never mentioned ginger and I didn’t want ginger and I would like a replacement of non-ginger containing capsules. Please. I am nothing if not well brought up.

Problem solved, one would think. But one would be thinking wrong.

I got an email back, in quite a timely manner, which started Dear Madam, which always makes me think it’s either an American writing or someone who has been trained up by Americans. Which often makes me think the Philippines...just sayin’...

Anyway, after Dear Madam, the email said “Thank you for your enquiry, in regards to your email, Vitamins cannot be returned or exchanged due to Consumer Law and Health Regulations. We always want to make sure that our customers have absolute confidence in every product they purchase. This is especially the case in medicines, vitamins and many other healthcare products.

“It is important that our customers know that every medicine is safe and effective with no possibility of the medicine being compromised in any way due to storage or handling. This policy (sic) assigned to protect customers.

You may also need to speak with your Vet to advise which one would suit your dog.”

And I just got a bit annoyed and thought “Really? Do we really have to do this?”

So I emailed back.

“Dear Silvia, I think, in that case, you should refund my purchase. As I said they were not correctly described as containing ginger. Under Consumer Affairs Victoria the product has a ‘major problem’. As in: If a reasonable consumer had known about the problem, they never would have bought the product. If I knew the product had ginger I would not have bought it. And then under Consumer Affairs Victoria legislation: If there is a major problem with a product, you are entitled to return it and seek a remedy. I either want a refund or the product without ginger involved mailed to me.”

And within a few hours a very nice woman, Australian, called me and said she would send a bag so I could send back the vitamins. And she did check but couldn’t find any capsules without ginger. That’s OK. What’s not OK is that people need to resort to reading the Consumer Affairs riot act. I have done it for a vacuum cleaner that was taking months to be repaired - just demanded a refund in the end and got it, and a new mattress for a friend of mum’s who had previously been told she was probably basically lying by saying the mattress had lost its spring too quickly.

And what if people don’t know where to look for the Consumer Affairs information, or, like my mum’s friend, have just been stonewalled until they run out of puff? Literally.

It shouldn’t be hard to make sure we get what’s right. And I shouldn’t be known as a “pitbull” just because I stand up for myself. And I shouldn’t have to get annoyed with people like Silvia who are just doing a job. But I did.

Link: consumer.vic.gov.au (If you ever need it...)

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Reverend Hayes connecting with community

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ENNY Hayes doesn’t pull any punches.

And no wonder. The newish chaplain at the Highlands Cluster Uniting Church has spent the past 15 years working in prisons.

That role came to an end last August and Reverend Hayes, who lives in Kyneton, took on her latest gig which sees her travelling between Daylesford, Trentham, Ballan, Little Hampton and Blackwood.

“I am on the road a bit, which is something I was trying to get away from, and trying to work out who I am and what I am supposed to be doing. Trying to work out what we do in the future with depleting numbers, ageing congregations and buildings left to us in perpetuity.

“It would have been better if our forefathers had decided on tents and kept moving like the gold rush days rather than putting down permanent structures – which were fine in their day.

Although we do have a beautiful organ worth preserving but how often it will be used I don’t know.

“But the people are fine, they are good people, very faithful.

But we wouldn’t be looking at more than 30 people here. And a lot of them are old inhabitants – I worked out at 67 that I am the fourth youngest. That’s taking a rough guess.”

Reverend Hayes said she found herself in prisons after training as a minister but being refused a parish after declaring she was living in a same sex relationship.

“That proved too hard for the church but it was never about position or place or power, it was responding to a genuine call in my life. And I was keen to know what was going on in the prison system – so in 1994 I wandered into Pentridge and that’s where I stayed.”

Reverend Hayes said she worked throughout Victoria and saw “the absolute tragedy” of governments committed more to prisons that early childhood intervention.

“When I started there were about 1500 prisoners now there are 6500 and it is absolutely devastating because in my experience I would say 80 percent are mentally ill – and they would be better off in mental health facilities or addiction clinics.

“And if we don’t find a better way of dealing with the mentally ill, the intellectually disabled and those with addictions it is a never ending catastrophe.”

Back at the Highlands Reverend Hayes said her work will be about finding ways of getting involved with the community. That will probably include a midday meal at the start of the week to complement the work of the Anglican Church’s 5000 Club’s Friday community lunch.

“I don’t want to step away from the centrality of worship or God in my life but we need to find a way to go to where the people are rather than expecting people to come to us.

“Within my experience of prisons my sense was there was a great hunger for something. The streets here are full of people looking for something on the weekends – they come and they go and I don’t know whether they find fulfilment or answers to life there.

“And that is a part of the difficulty of living in Daylesford, we are overrun on weekends and then the place empties. Who are we and what are we to do?”

Reverend Hayes also thinks the recent sexual abuse cases against the church, and the subsequent Royal Commission, have “blotted the landscape”.

“I think it is now really difficult to get beyond people’s preconceptions that we are all sort of tainted somehow.

“And I spent 15 years working with paedophiles, men mostly, and the highest proportion of them were involved in the church in some form or another.

“We have got a history and if we don’t do well with this (Royal) Commission then I don’t know what the future holds.

“But if the church loses everything financially to ameliorate the harms done we would have something more closely aligned with gospel.

“And I don’t think with the church that the gospel has been offered to people that in a way enlivens them. We have placed strictures around that, too often we set ourselves apart, to the detriment of society in general and to ourselves.

“We need to find ways, to coin a phrase, to make it more user-friendly.”

“We need to find ways, to coin a phrase, to make it more user-friendly.”

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Pets@Work - with Emma and Nikki F YOU’VE ever been to the Hepburn Veterinary Clinic, you’ll have noticed Nikki the clinic cat sitting on the counter.

The 12-year-old is hard to miss, as she watches as each PIN is tapped in on the EFTPOS machine, perhaps working on the ultimate “cat scam”.

Vet Emma Tomkins said Nikki first came along to the clinic about four years ago after former clinic cat Claude passed away.

“We thought Nikki could come to work with me rather than being stuck at home at Trentham where we lived,” Emma said.

“And she took to it like a duck to water.

“We kept her out the back for two or three weeks and then let her out the front and she just jumped straight up onto the counter where Claude used to sit.

“So we put the beds back on the counter and she has been there ever since.

“Nikki calms all the animals who come here, or at least distracts them so we can do our own thing.”

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International Piano Week

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nternational Piano Week will be held from September 1 to 7 with a regional launch at Ballarat Grammar music department on Sunday, August 31 from 10am to 4pm.

Entry from Gate B in Forest Street.

Australian composer Sonny Chua has written a work titled Umi’s Lullaby especially for the week and it will be played internationally by thousands of children. Students are invited to have fun with this piece by playing it any way they like. The launch is open to everyone and there will be prizes, giveaways, displays and information about playing the piano.

Meanwhile, piano teacher Bron Sozanski’s students have achieved outstanding results in recent piano exams and at the Royal South Street piano competitions.

Isabella Thomas of Daylesford achieved a B+ in her grade 5 exam and a third place and two highly commended at South Street while Cooper Harwood of Eganstown received an A in his grade 4 exam and two second places and two highly commended at South Street. Kingston’s Thomas Williams received an A in his grade 7 exam and three firsts, a second, three thirds and a $300 scholarship award at South Street.

Mr Sozanski , who will be adjudicating the Broken Hill Eisteddfod later this month, has copies of Umi’s Lullaby. Phone: 5345 7522.

HERE’S the solution to last edition’s crossword. See page 26 for the crossword for Issue 26. All the answers are contained within the pages of The Local! Good luck.

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$8000 for pop up art

I refer to a letter in another local media outlet which laments the loss of the Mechanics Hall to the Hub and a new housing development in Trentham.

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The letter labelled some men in the community as “middle aged men wanting a project” or MAMWAPs. Specifically, the letter referred to those men working towards the Trentham Hub development and a housing development.

Not only is this a sexist and abhorrent comment, the letter is demeaning and belittles those people who worked tirelessly to give the community a library, bank, Spud Fest and, subsequently, a more satisfying lifestyle.

Trentham is thriving, as it used to be. The letter writer fears the future which is inevitable. One must be part of future decision making intelligently and not drown those who have a vision by belittling them.To state an opinion on issues is a right. To give negative and unnecessary labels is undignified.

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RTISTS Paul James Kalemba and Jhana Pfeiffer-Hunt will receive an $8000 commission for a temporary artwork in the Daylesford Town Hall laneway.

The artwork will be installed in January and removed in March.

The commission follows recommendations from the council’s Public Art Panel.

Mayor Don Henderson said the art work would “provide a great talking point”.

The artwork will feature sculptures constructed from reclaimed industrial timber and antique furniture along with “plants and collected items that reference iconic historic objects and the natural environment of Daylesford”.

A council media release said the “temporary and flexible nature of this public art project allows great scope for artists to contribute their ideas within the budget allocated”.

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LENLYON’S Anglican church is not for sale.

A number of people contacted The Local after reading a classified advert regarding the church from the Bendigo Diocesan Trusts Corporation of Bendigo.

“And it hereby certifies that the said land was temporarily reserved by an order of the Governor in Council of 5 July 1869 for the purpose as a Church of England place of public worship and Minister’s dwelling.

“That apart from the said The Bendigo Diocesan Trusts Corporation there are no trustees of the said land in the State of Victoria.”

The advert describes the church as “a brick on bluestone base Church with a fibrocement on bluestone extension and portable toilet and commemorative marker on the said land.”

But Father Jeff O’Hare said the advert was not about the sale of the church just “it’s asking the Crown to relinquish the title so it’s fully and legally under our ownership”.

“It’s tidying up old Crown church titles for the benefit of the Diocesan Lands Trust.

“Absolutely not for sale! “(And it) would be nice if a few more Glenlyon people got off their arses and came to church.”

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AYLESFORD Art Show, a project of the Daylesford Rotary Club, is expanding into ARTOBER - a celebration of art through October until and including the Melbourne Cup Weekend.

The event will include the Photography Exhibition at the Bokeh Gallery, The Glenlyon Art Show, a ceramics pop up exhibition from ClaySpace, sculptures from The Spa Country Sculptors, art movies at The Rex with pop up exhibitions in the Arcade, a primary students’ art exhibition at Springs Medical Centre and a display of art books in the library. Meanwhile, the Daylesford Art Show will open on Thursday, October 30 and finish up on Monday, November 3.

Art Daylesford chair Jan Pengilley said every year the art show got bigger and better.

“The Daylesford Rotary Club is committed to promoting and celebrating art in our region and using this to raise funds for many community projects.”

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E’VE all been there. Our cars have hit a kangaroo, slipped on black ice or we’ve just backed into someone at the supermarket.

It’s the service you never want to use – but it’s great to know it’s there.

Daylesford Hepburn Smash Repairs has just opened off East Street in Railway Crescent, and they (that’s owners Bryce Marks and Niall Cardillo, and Bryce’s father and the face of the business, Jim Bright,) know how important customer service is when you’ve just had a bingle.

Firstly there is the all important 24-hour tilttray towing service. That’s 24/7 365 days a year. So the dread of waiting hours in the freezing cold or blistering sun is gone.

(Oh, before you read on, put that emergency number in your mobile phone – 0403 028 044… and the phone of every member of your family who drives!)

Then there’s the courtesy cars available – no more begging rides from neighbours and family just because your car is in the shop, free pick up and drop offs and complimentary valet services. That’s true hospitality.

And while they may be new to Hepburn Shire, there’s a lot of experience on offer. Both Bryce and Niall have been in the industry for 20 years apiece – they currently own Gisborne Smash Repairs - while Jim has clocked up 45 years in some of the biggest and the best in Australia. And they are all clearly passionate about their work.

Jim, who has always worked for other repairers, was ready to step back a bit but jumped at the chance to lead the team at Daylesford. He calls it his seachange.

“It’s exciting for me. I have been a part of shops opening for 45 years so I know what it takes to repair a car, but most importantly how to look after the customers.

“When people come here they don’t want any hassles. They want to be looked after and to know their car is being repaired with state-of-the-art equipment and to the highest standard possible.

“Late model cars are technical beasts now, it’s all electronics, and in order to repair them you need to follow set procedures. It has to be done right.

“We are also big on the environmental side with our water systems, waste and recycling. That’s something that has always been important to us.”

Bryce said clients could also nominate Daylesford Hepburn Smash Repairs as their preferred repairer through their insurance company.

With their history in the trade, the insurance companies have already got them well on their radars as a no-fuss business that works to the book.

And Jim, Bryce and Niall are also just happy to be a part of a friendly community and get involved with sponsorships for sporting clubs and charitable organisations. That’s something they have long done at Gisborne.

“We just want to project a friendly happy vibe, offer fabulous customer service and be a part of the community. It’s exciting to be here,” Jim said.

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Service to be show of support

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HE Spa Centre Daylesford Branch of the CWA and Father Jeff O’Hare will host a memorial service with a focus on World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, September 10.

The service will be held on the same day, at Christ Church Daylesford, from 11am, to acknowledge the loss associated with suicide.

The service will be followed by refreshments in the church hall and Spa Centre members will then hit the streets of Daylesford during the afternoon to hand out information on resources of where to seek help and support.

Each year the Victorian Association of CWA nominates a social issue for its branches to embrace. The following day, Thursday, September 11, is RUOK Day – an Australian initiative encouraging people to connect with family, friends and their community.

Father O’Hare said the service would be a show of support in the community for issues around suicide and suicide prevention.

“It will be a way of publicly encouraging people to come forward if they are seeking help or assistance. And certainly a commemoration for people who have suicided or have been affected directly, a loved one or a family member of someone who has suicided over the years.

“There will also be a bit of a conversation around the effect suicide has on people left behind, identifying when people might be feeling suicidal by reading the signs – which are not often easy to read – but sometimes with our vivid imaginations, we can be suddenly really concerned about someone and sometimes we need to make that call and have a conversation.”

Father O’Hare said in his experience one sign was the “seeming absence of connectiveness” and he was also concerned that with the increasingly competitive nature of the workplace and “survival of the fittest” that there would be even more emotional and mental breakdowns – and suicides – in the future.

Father O’Hare said there was also a huge need for people to share their lives and connect through a variety of relationships.

“I believe in the strength of relationships and community. People gathering and having permission to feel good about themselves actually is the saving grace.

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AYLESFORD Secondary College year 11 biology students visited Cornish Hill last Friday to test the water of Smiths Creek. The activity was conducted by Nicole Howie from the North Central Catchment Management Authority. The students also checked out the community bird song site, an area funded by the Hepburn Shire Council where indigenous plants have been placed to attract small birds.

Anyone needing help can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

HEPBURN HUB UPDATE SITES & SPACES COMMUNITY CONSULTATION RESULTS The ‘Sites & Spaces’ consultation enabled Council to inform the community about the Hepburn Hub concept, get views about the preferred site and what should be included. We did this through consultation sessions and workshops, the Hepburn Hub website, online OurSay Forum and feedback forms at the Daylesford Town Hall and Daylesford Library. The findings from the ‘Sites & Spaces’ survey showed that Town Hall is the preferred site.

KEY FINDINGS

OURSAY RESULTS

The Town Hall is the preferred site

Proximity and accessibility are most important

The library is the most used facility and is highly valued by the community

The most popular style for the hub building to look and feel was “nature”

‘Community’ nominated by many as favourite thing about Daylesford

Hub Location

Hub Location

Use & Function

Look & Feel

Identity

The online OurSay Forum allowed community members to register their ideas, add comments and vote for the ideas that were the most important. Check out what the community had to say at oursay.org/hepburn/hepburnhub.

WHERE TO FROM HERE? Now that we have completed the ‘Sites & Spaces’ community consultation, we enter the ‘Design

and Create’ phase.

Council endorsed proceeding to concept design and detailed feasibility for the Hepburn Hub at the Daylesford Town Hall site at its June 2014 meeting. The next steps in this process will be to work through site layout and functionality, planning and heritage matters, as well as traffic and parking requirements.

For more information on the Hepburn, Creswick and Trentham Hubs visit www.hepburnhub.com.au.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK - TOWN HALL OPTION The community feedback through the ‘Sites & Spaces’ consultation found that Daylesford Town Hall was the preferred site. Proximity and accessibility were the most important considerations for the location of the Hepburn Hub.

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La Vita e Bella offering beautiful products

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E ALL love the Italians’ love of beauty and style and their saying ‘La Vita e Bella’ or ‘life is beautiful’ should be something everybody understands.

For Daylesford the opportunity to live a beautiful life at home is just around the corner. Just around the corner from the Vincent St main drag that is.

Tucked away in the beautiful old building located at 39 Albert St is Daylesford’s latest retail concept store La Vita! Having just opened its doors, La Vita offers a unique and stylish range of furniture and homewares at incredibly reasonable prices.

Amongst the gorgeous things on offer are chunky woollen rugs, Icelandic sheepskin, gorgeous leather chairs and sofas, vintage furniture items, stunning tableware, cushions, baby products – and much, much more.

If you are looking for a stylish gift – for another or for yourself, please drop in and take a look at the diverse and unique range. Look out for La Vita online in the next few months as the range goes on line with the offer of free delivery to the local area.

La Vita online will also offer gorgeous gift boxes and packaging for Christmas and special occasions including wedding registry services. La Vita’s vision is about offering beautiful products at the best prices possible so everybody can live La Vita e Bella.

La Vita e Bella 39 Albert Street, Daylesford Thursday to Monday, 10am-5pm

South on Vincent

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ave you been watching The Dome?

I haven’t but I think the premise is that someone, or something, has dropped this giant dome over this little part of America and noone can get in.

Sometimes, the roundabout at the top end of Vincent Street in Daylesford looks like that. One minute people are slowly strolling up the street, either side, and they get to the roundabout and instead of continuing on, they cross and stroll back down.

But this means they are missing out on some great stores, great dining options and some important organisations like the Daylesford Community Bank, Daylesford Museum and even the amazing Daylesford Primary School.

Not that I am advocating going in the schoolgrounds - but have you ever stopped and just taken in the incredible architecture? As a journalist I have been to the school many times and you can also really feel the great vibe of creative learning. Prospective parents are always welcome for tours of the school and there are also student transition visits happening in November so next year’s preps feel a part of the bigger picture. Not so scary that way.

Anyway, back to South on Vincent. First stop for me is always Daylesford Community Bank. A girl needs some spending money. Manager Steven and his crew are always happy to see customers and there’s often time for a little chat.

The Local chose Daylesford Community Bank because we wanted to be as local as possible - and know that some of our money is also going back to the community and to really worthwhile causes.

Oh, we are doing a story in the next edition but the bank has some really cutting edge new EFTPOS machines which work on mobile signals...how great for tradies or maybe market stallholders. No more huge click clack machines...or using up phone lines. More on that next time. Or get in first and call Steven...

Second port of call is Class A Style. This is the town’s latest hairdressing salon, next to the post office, and Sophie and Adam have certainly added style.

There’s lots of white walls, funky lighting, a touch of glam and comfy couches and chairs. There’s a real buzz happening here and the pair, who have worked together before, are quickly gaining plenty of clients keen to either maintain their ‘do, or try something new.

Both Sophie and Adam have plenty of experience and are clearly passionate about hairdressing and styling, so you can really just sit back and enjoy the experience.

Feeling pampered it’s time to wander down for a bite at Gracenotes Cafe. This is a real favourite - and I love the open fire in winter, and the open doors and alfresco dining in summer.

Gracenotes is open for breakfast and lunch, and anytime for great coffee and yummy desserts.

It’s also affordable - with eggs benedict just $17.50 or The Works - two eggs with six sides for just $25 - and you can go gluten free too.

Lunch is anything from soup of the day to terrine or an antipasto platter for one

or two. Personally, I tend to go for the BLT with house-made mayonnaise on a Turkish bread roll. Nom nom nom.

Feeling satiated it’s time to head next door to Village on Vincent for a browse through the eclectic mix of stalls. The village is open on weekends, from 11am to 4pm, and the “Villagers” are a happy bunch.

Some of the longer term villagers include herbalist Lorraine - with her blended herbal teas for health and healing, Jeannie - who makes her own ice cream all year round along with tres cool custom made dog jackets and Evelyn - renowned for her clairvoyance, tarot and palm reading.

But wait, there’s more! Other villagers include Lorraine - who hand makes 100 per cent wool and all natural fibre clothing along with stocking handmade wooden knitting needles, crochet hooks and wooden and bone buttons, Kim who makes her own beer with no additives, Rowdy Sheila, and Savvy and Stacy - who make their own rocky road and lots of other “naughty” things.

Locals artists will also be making their debut soon - so well worth a wander through this little village.

OK, there are plenty of other stores and places to go on South on Vincent, and if you wander over the hill, you will find them, but I am running out of time so my last stop is Tonna’s.

When we moved here we were rapt to find such an amazing greengrocers which also stocks so much more than just fruit and veg.

There’s great bread, a huge range of deli items, fantastic pastas and dry goods, and cold meats and even dips. For our last dinner with mates we bought up all the ingredients for a fabulous sukiyaki meal - which is basicially putting a big pan on the middle of the table, adding a bit of oil and a soy sauce mix - then dropping in anything from tofu and mushrooms to bok choy and egg noodles. All from Tonna’s. Oh, if you have ever been to Japan and become hooked on either Kewpie mayonnaise or ume boshi (pickled plums) they have them too. No need to head to Melbourne...Just sayin’...Gotta love Tonna’s.

And I may be heading home but I make a mental note to head back soon to the Daylesford Museum.

The museum was opened in 1971 and is operated by volunteer members of the Daylesford and District Historical Society. And it’s amazing. The amount of memorabilia is just staggering - you can literally spend hours here - and if you are looking for something or someone special the volunteers are only too happy to help.

The museum is open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm on weekends, school holidays, public holidays and by appointment. It’s well worth a look!

And that’s it. South on Vincent always has something new happening and great places to spend some time browsing or dining.

So, do it, go over the hill and wander down to some of the best on offer!

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A hub for Art, crAft And smAll business M e e t t h e M a k e r s s at & s U N 1 1 a M – 4 p M fA c e b o o k . c o m / v i l l A g e o n v i n c e n t

An open invitation to see why Daylesford Primary is the right choice Here at Daylesford Primary School we believe that strong foundations are the key for the future learning of all children. Our comprehensive programs nurture the social, emotional, academic and creative potential in all of our students.

We invite prospective parents to see our facilities, take a tour with the school’s leadership team and witness some of our programs in action. Student transition visits will be held in November.

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Daylesford RDA punching above its weight

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IDING for the Disabled Association Awareness Week was held last month celebrated by 93 RDA centres around Australia, 38 in Victoria - and one in Daylesford.

Daylesford RDA volunteer and coach Lesley Hewitt also happens to be the president of Victoria RDA. She took time out from a busy schedule to chat with Donna Kelly.

DK: How did you get start with RDA? LH: I have been involved in RDA for about 14 years.

I started off with Moorabbin RDA. I was lecturing at Monash University in social work and, being part-time, people used to expect me to be available any time because I had nothing else to do. So I had a hissy fit one day and decided if I was going to volunteer it wouldn’t be for Monash it would be for the RDA. And a light went on.

I got involved as a volunteer, as a side walker and horse leader.

DK: Who does RDA provide riding for?

LH: RDA provides horse riding experiences for anybody with a disability – children, adolescents and adults. At Daylesford our youngest rider is four and the oldest couple are in their 50s. Another RDA in Victoria has a woman riding in her 80s. I think what is really good about riding for people with disabilities is that it’s something they can do as a lifelong thing. It is a sport and recreation opportunity that people can do their entire life.

DK: How did you find yourself at Daylesford RDA? LH: Daylesford RDA started in 1994 but had gone into recess in 2006 with the drought. It was just too difficult to keep going. But they were looking at starting up again when we moved here in 2008 so I got to be the secretary.

Then I got my coaching qualifications. I have worked as a volunteer at Moorabbin, Doveton and Daylesford and they are all different, they reflect the area they are in. I love being at Daylesford RDA because of how we operate. We work out at Boomerang Ranch on a Friday afternoon and the attitude has always been ‘what can’t we do?’. So the approach has always been just to help people as well as we can with their riding. And the volunteers are really good here. Wendy Hogben was the integration aide at the high school and is great with behaviours, Steve Clare is a really good coach and all the volunteers are really switched on.

And we punch above our weight. In 2008 we had a couple of riders at the Ballarat Show, then the Daylesford Show, then state and national championships. A couple have been to Taiwan for the Hope Cup and there are eight riders in the Victorian equestrian team for the Special Olympics National - and three are from Daylesford.

DK: Do you get much support?

LH: The whole community has been supportive from Boomerang Ranch to Robyne Laurence and Ian Mackenzie helping out taking visiting Japanese students bushwalking and giving the money they donate to RDA, from the Daylesford Farmers Arms Hotel raffle to the Glenlyon Pony Club helping with horses and floats. The banks here have also given us donations.

DK: Finally, what do you get from volunteering your time?

LH: I get a range of things from just meeting great people – the riders and volunteers, and being able to see what you do, however small, can contribute to someone’s life. Being in a small centre like Daylesford you can see over time what they have achieved, a sense of what people can do. And as a coach I have a real intellectual challenge in how I get the riders to improve, how best am I going to get that across. It really keeps me thinking and on my

Above, Lesley Hewitt with “Tipperary Springs Ruby” and Annette Weightman who is a member of Victorian equestrian team for Special Olympics National, below, the Japanese bushwalkers led

by Robyne Laurence toes. And being president of Victoria, I am also able to include the riders in some different events – like meeting the Governor of Victoria. And finally my dad had horses, and I was never very good, but there’s that family connection. It’s hard to put it all into words.

*A Charity Race Day will be held as part of the 2014 Caulfield Cup Carnival on Sunday, September 28. The Melbourne Racing Club will donate proceeds from general admission ticketing, hospitality and sponsorship sales to support fundraising and provide awareness for the 17 charitable organisations involved – including RDA. Tickets are $25 and you can nominate your preferred charity.

If you would like to help RDA Daylesford with time or donations contact Ms Hewitt on 0407 843 928.

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Gift of chairs for Heburn Kinder

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HE kids may have been playing musical chairs but when the music stopped everyone had a new one – thanks to Victorian Senator John Madigan.

Senator Madigan, a former Hepburn blacksmith, recently provided a grant for the Hepburn Kindergarten for 28 new Australian-made chairs.

“Verna Baker, a legend in the district whom I have known since I was about 10, approached me in Ballarat in the street and said the kinder was in need of help.

“So I said ‘if you can find Australian-made products to replace what you’ve got you’re on’.

Senator Madigan, who was also giving the students a blacksmithing demonstration last Tuesday, said the kinder contacted him a few weeks back to say an Elsternwick producer had been found.

“The chairs they had were too small and old so they weren’t ideal for the kids.

“I can remember my grandmother taking me to kinder and it was good for me. Children need hope and encouragement. And if you want to take out you have to be prepared to put something back in.”

Teacher Wendy Hawker said the former chairs had been 25 years old and when they were bought were destined for just three year olds.

“So they were really small and these days the kids are taller and bigger. We just needed bigger chairs and tables so they could sit comfortably and work. We have 26 students here, chockablock, and everyone’s got a new seat. It’s great.”

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Nic and Ian providing respite foster care

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IC Prince started with CAFS (Child and Family Services) in March.

He’s the community educator for CAFS’ Gamblers Help and focuses on offering education through schools, sporting clubs and organisations like Rotary.

Nic says his role is all about prevention and reducing the risk of problem gambling – not in stopping people gambling, which he realises is a part of the Australian way of life.

But, he says, one in five people started gambling before the age of 18 – and that’s why he’s spending time at schools talking to students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

“It’s about responsible gambling, not that you can’t gamble, but with the increase of online gambling and smart phones – there are problems as you have access to gambling 24/7.

“And then there is the simulated gambling for teenagers, where there is no money involved, but they don’t realise they are being groomed. And when they start gambling with money the odds just aren’t that good any more.

“We are seeing some kids in Ballarat schools with problems with gambling. So we need to educate the students, the teachers and the parents about what’s happening and where to find help.

“I work throughout the entire Grampians region and CAFS is really bringing a new approach which includes educating providers and also offering financial and therapeutic help.

“You have to work from the bottom up and empower communities.”

And that’s something Nic knows a lot about.

With a background in nursing and public health, he started with CAFS after returning to Australia from overseas work including health coordinator in Jordan working with Syrian refugees, facilitating international training courses for the Australian Red Cross, supporting the implementation of health programs in East Africa and managing the funded influenza pandemic preparedness program in South African countries.

It’s been full on and that’s one reason why he and partner, Ian Coutts, who works as a fly in-fly out Child Protection Officer on Nauru, chose Spargo Creek as their new home.

It was a lifestyle decision to return balance to their lives but where they could still help others. The acreage also offers a home to their four dogs and alpacas.

And the property is also perfect for their other decision – to provide respite foster care to children being supported by CAFS. Nic said he and Ian took about six months to decide to take on the foster care roles after talking with each other and CAFS. They then completed the training and were given the green light.

Since then they have provided respite foster care to three children, aged from five to nine years, for up to four weeks.

Nic said he would recommend foster caring but also said people needed to realise it was not just a “romantic notion” it needed motivation for the right reasons, being able to give energy and time, and being able to provide a safe space for children – never being their parent.

“There is a really high need for people to provide

foster care, either long term, or temporary to give parents or other carers time to work through issues.

“And while some children will never be able to be with their parents full-time, the intention is that the child will go back to their family one day.

“But it’s not all easy. We had two children who needed a lot of attention and then we had a child who really felt like part of the family and it was sad to say goodbye. But they went back to their mother, who had received the support she needed, so that felt good.

“I would definitely recommend being a carer but you do need the right motivation.”

Ian Coutts and Nic Prince, right, are giving back to their community

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TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET ChillOut is seeking expressions of interest for interested members to join its committee and subcommittees.

ChillOut is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to celebrating Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer pride. It is set in the beautiful highlands of Central Victoria. ChillOut is about building community, celebrating diversity, equality and a safe environment for all.

ChillOut Festival Entertainment Director Tanya Baricevich said without committee members and volunteers the festival simply would not go ahead.

So, if you have a passion for your community and a love of all things colourful...WE WANT YOU!” Interested people can RSVP with their skills or experience to info@chilloutfestival.com.au or PO Box 424, Daylesford, 3460.

Tanya said 2015 was set to be another exciting year.

“The ChillOut Festival is the largest and longest running festival of its kind. Last year was our 17th anniversary and 2015 is shaping up to be the largest and most successful yet!

“Blending gay and lesbian arts and culture with sporting and other events, ChillOut engages the local community and business operators to welcome visitors from local, metro, regional, national and the world to help celebrate a weekend of diversity. ChillOut Festival attracts an audience of 27,000 and is growing each year!”

Tanya said ChillOut acknowledged and once again thanked the amazing people and businesses who make the festival a continued success.

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From Wednesday to Friday, order eggs any way with a choice of two sides for just $15.

During September Bocconcini, at 59 Vincent Street, Daylesford, will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am to 4pm.

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EAD sommelier Stacey-Lee Edwards chose the wines which won Lake House Gourmet Travellers’ Victorian Wine List of the Year and joint Australian Wine List of the Year, but she can’t choose her own favourite drop.

Ms Edwards, who started at Lake House in March last year, said it would be like choosing a favourite child over another.

“It just depends on my mood,” she said.

Ms Edwards said the wins were “good” and while she thought they had a shot at the Victorian award, the Australian award, shared with Rockpool in Perth, was a surprise.

And she also says it’s hard to explain how the list came about with the wine decisions “more esoteric than academic”.

“The main thing is balance, price points and styles, and our focus is on local, Australia, with benchmarks from overseas.

“And it’s always a work in progress. The wine list is changed almost every day – it’s a very fluid document. Every day there’s a tweak.

“But it’s fun. You essentially get to spend somebody else’s money on your passion – to a degree.”

Meanwhile, some of the winemakers behind the list joined Ms Edwards for a quick photo shoot at Lake House’s cellar.

Gilles Lapalus is chief winemaker at Sutton Grange Winery but is keen to push Maidenii Vermouth - a collaboration between him and Australian bartender Shaun Byrne.

They have sourced Australian botanicals for the drink which offers “big flavour and something that nobody has done before”.

Meanwhile, Eastern Peake Winery owner Owen Latta said he was about to release “a whole bunch of pinots, about eight - single barrel, single vineyards”.

“It’s interesting stuff and we are looking forward to getting it out there.”

Also impressing others, Cameron Leith and Jesse Leith, from Passing Clouds, have just found out two of their wines have received 96 points out of 100 in James Halliday’s Wine Companion.

“That is pretty cool and we are getting some awesome sales from that.”

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THE GARDEN by Jackie Airey

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here is only one kind of occasion when I am not disturbed by any lack of birdsong in the garden. The silence of snowfall must be one of the loveliest of all experiences, especially when it settles long enough to provide that fluffy, cloudy covering that makes everything appear enchanted. Part of the spell is the sense that time is standing still and the world is temporarily napping.

Landscape as Sleeping Beauty.

Folk who believe that nothing happens in the garden in winter are missing out on some of the sweetest moments of all. Deciduous trees and shrubs have lost their faded leaves and the bones of next spring’s exhuberance are being revealed. The fat buds on the magnolias, the paeonies, the rhododendrons, apples, deutzias and lilacs get me all excited thinking about the blooms I’ll have in a couple of months – I’ve even caught myself counting them in anticipation. It’s a double-lovely when we’re lucky enough to have them glowing like sugar pearls in a bed of snowiness that has settled all along the branches like a thick sprinkling of icing sugar.

Peeking through the now mushy leaf cover are the shoots of the daffs, hyacinths and tulips that will soon carpet the ground. They sit there, teasingly revealing a centimetre a week and pushing my impatience button, as I can’t wait for them to burst into colour.

Still, there are blooms to bring us joy even in the greyest part of the season: the bergenias give us their sugary pink flowers on red stems; hamamaelis, the witchhazel, flounces its tassels and the golden forsythia glows, regardless of how black the sky may be. But the real powerhouses of mid-winter beauty are the hellebores; their nodding heads of pink, white, plum, slate or green, plain or freckled, solid hued, graduated or veined offer joy, colour and interest, even in the variety of their of their leaves, especially the dark green ones splashed with silver.

And it’s not just what’s in the ground that entertains whilst it’s chilly.

Unless there is rain or snow falling, our avian residents certainly keep up their antics. I could talk about any number of them, but the ones who are better to watch than the telly are the maggies. It goes without saying, that their warbling is one of the best sounds in the Australian landscape, but their behavior can offer a distraction for far too long if we’re not careful. If they’re not sitting outside my back door demanding some bits of the dry cat food, there are family feeding and flying lessons for me to watch.

But recently I spent 15 of the most entranced minutes, sitting in my car so as not to disturb what I’d class as The Maggie Wars. One family of four had alighted on a nice patch of grass in the neighbour’s garden, and were exploring the menu, pecking and scratching at the soil to see what was on offer. Another group of four must have decided that where there was that much interest, there must have been something worth checking out. They landed to the side, and all members of family one faced them and took a few steps forward. Family two stepped back, paused, then moved up. Family one’s big daddy ran at them, and a pecking fight broke out.

Almost immediately, all were airborne, reeling and swooping at each other; one on one, two on one; diving and spiralling in tumbling pairs, threes or fours. It was a fierce ballet, with clashing beaks and jettisoned feathers.

Claws were held in “put up ya dukes” style, and they were used, sometimes locking on so that the fighters would seem to be caught together, plummeting toward earth. I sat fascinated, feeling privileged to see this dance, and watched as they all tacked and clashed, reeled, clashed and parted, eventually flying off in all directions, having completely forgotten the small plot of grass that minutes ago had seemed worth life or death.

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uffins & More’s pet-friendly, street front courtyard has been the destination for our Saturday morning rambles for some time now. For our two white fluff balls, it’s more of a headlong rush to get to the toasted bacon and egg sandwiches they reluctantly share with us.

Recent renovations and word of a new menu prompted us to shed the dish lickers for once, venture indoors and “Do Lunch”.

M&M is your typical, order at the counter style cafe, so we grabbed a couple of menus from the smiling Kirsten and took up a table in the bright and breezy dining room.

The menu is vast, offering day long breakfast, and “light” lunches with a plethora of choices and replete with a great number of home-made dishes.

We both made a mental note to “fly solo” sometime soon for a lingering indoor breakfast, then concentrated on the job at hand.

As usual, Peta spent some time over the dishes on offer, finally settling on the veggie stack - grilled seasonal vegetables, feta, salad and balsamic ($14). The dish came, a virtual mountain, stacked with all her favourite veggies and topped with glistening slices of seared capsicum - all perfectly cooked and eaten with gusto.

For once, I had no difficulty choosing my meal when my eyes alighted on the marinated pepper steak sandwich with mango chutney, cheese and onion on sourdough ($10). I recklessly decided to take the “make it bigger” option, with the addition of an egg and bacon ($15).

Now I have been a fan of the ubiquitous steak sandwich, for nigh on 50 years, so consider myself something of an authority, but none I can recall would have come within a bull’s roar of this beauty.

Unlike some of the early vintage models which consisted mainly of a thin sliver of, usually tortured, meat of dubious origin, and equally overcooked onion between two slices of soggy white bread…this one was the daddy of them all.

Juicy medium-rare steak with lashings of fresh lettuce, plump tomato, glazed onion and cream cheese, all topped by a fried egg, between two thick slices of lightly toasted sourdough. For safety’s sake, the whole thing was secured to its plate by a wooden stake. It was delicious but, despite my determination and efforts, I had to finally throw in the towel and leave some of the sourdough on the plate.

Peta and I washed our meals down with a coffee but, sadly, neither of us had room to sample any of their renowned muffins.

Still, there’s always tomorrow!

A word of caution re the term “light” lunch…please translate this as Chubb-sized serves!

Muffins & More does serve light lunches starting with home-made sausage rolls and pies and including foccacias, baked quiche, and home-made lasagna. Their menu also caters for vegetarian and gluten free diets.

Their drinks list includes the usual teas, coffee, fresh OJ and a selection of smoothies and milkshakes.

Welcome to The Farmers Arms Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner The Farmers Arms Daylesford offers the perfect blend of country charm combined with a sophisticated menu, wine list and professional service.

For more information about the pub and also our current menu, please visit our website: www.thefarmersarms .com.au 1 East Street Daylesford ph. 03 5348 2091

Gig Guide 32 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs Livingstone Daisies - Friday, August 22, 9pm Gabe Atkinson - Saturday, August 23, 9pm Speed Orange - Sunday, August 24, 4pm Michelle Parsons - Saturday, August 30, 9pm

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford Annie & Bern – Friday, August 22, 6.30pm-9.30pm Wesley green & the 45’s – Saturday, August 23, 8.30pm-11.30pm Norm Gray Duo – Friday, August 29, 6.30pm-9.30pm Tin Roof trio – Saturday, August 30, 8.30pm-11.30pm

Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville Anam Chara – Friday, August 22, dinner Marty P Perkins – Saturday, August 23, lunch The Family Farm Band – Saturday, August 23, evening Gillian Eastoe and Terry Murray – Sunday, August 24, lunch Geoffrey Williams – Sunday, August 24, evening

The Perfect Drop, Daylesford Cat and Clint – Friday, August 22 Grumpy Neighbour – Saturday, August 23 Service Industry Night Dance with DJ Zolly Gold – Monday, August 25 Zinnia Blue – Friday, August 29 Jenny Brown and Bruce Millar – Saturday, August 30

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham All from 1pm Pugsley Buzzard – Sunday, August 24 Hooked on Bossa – Sunday, August 31

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IZ Stringer may live in Melbourne but The Old Hepburn Hotel is her “home away from home”. Her band, The Livingstone Daisies, will launch its second album, “Waiting on the Last Minute” at the pub this Friday, August 22. Liz took time out to chat with Kyle Barnes.

KB: When did you realise you were musical?

LS: When I was quite young, I think. Maybe it was being at primary school with my friends who weren’t so musically inclined that made me realise that I understood music. Until then I don’t think it was a conscious realisation.

KB: What was your upbringing like – lots of music in the family or with friends?

LS: My family are all really musical. My Dad played in bands and went on to become a music teacher, my sister studied clarinet at the VCA and is now a music teacher herself and my brother is an excellent singer and plays a few instruments too. There was constantly music being played and sung in the house.

depending on the band line-up, I also play country and rock as well. The Livingstone Daisies are more of a power pop band, often likened to artists like Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Teenage Fanclub. We came together through our love for all of these artists

KB: Where do you perform?

KB: What do you do?

LS: All over Australia and Van and I are heading to Europe for our second tour in LS: I’m a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In the Livingstone as many years in September.

Daisies I play lead guitar and sing backing vocals. Van Walker is the songwriter, lead singer and guitarist for the band. Cal Walker (Van’s brother) is on bass and KB: When can we hear you next? backing vox and Michael Barclay (Weddings Parties Anything/Paul Kelly and LS: The Livingstone Daisies is launching its second album “Waiting On The Last the Coloured Girls) is on drums and backing vox. We’re a harmony heavy band Minute” at the Old Hepburn Hotel this Friday, August 22. Van and I will open the and the songs are so melodic and powerful, it’s a delight to play them. It’s a very show with an acoustic duo set. fun band to be a part of.

KB: What type of music do you perform?

LS: My solo material would probably be filed in the folk category although,

Links: facebook.com/LivingstoneDaisies livingstonedaisies.bandcamp.com

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Servicing all makes and models 4X4 servicing and repairs Four corner wheel alignments Automotive electrician on site

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Ed heads off in Variety Bash

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RESWICK’S Farmers Arms Hotel owner Eddie Koene headed off last week to take part in the 2014 Variety Bash which kicked off in Sydney last Saturday, August 16.

The event saw up to 600 Bash cars take part in a special Harbour Bridge crossing with the Bashers now continuing on their way to the Northern Territory finishing in Tennant Creek on August 26.

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HOWZAT! Hepburn Shire’s cricket teams are currently recruiting for the 2014/2015 season. To find your local club’s details log on to mycricket.cricket.com.au Already gearing up for the season is Creswick Cricket Club’s Kane Leathem.

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