The Local Issue 29 September 29, 2014

September 29, 2014 Issue 29 Daylesford Rotary Club celebrates ARTOBER!

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2 About Us

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Front cover: Artist Roberta Donnelly is gearing up for a huge month of all things arty with the Rotary Club of Daylesford’s Artober. Read the main story on page 42 and other ARTOBER stories on pages 8, 11, 20 and 30.

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Rates, some roads but still no rubbish

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NE year on, Hepburn Shire Council has failed to act on extending kerbside rubbish collection to households in “small hamlets”.

This is despite the action being listed first and rated as “high” on the council’s draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy in October last year.

Dean, Newlyn, Blampied, Eganstown, Kingston, Campbelltown, Smeaton, Allendale, Broomfield, Yandoit, Franklinford, Coomoora, Glenlyon, Drummond, Musk, Bullarto, Lyonville, Newbury, Porcupine Ridge, Rocklyn and Mollongghip have no kerbside rubbish collections.

In the draft plan, proposed strategy actions were listed with an indication of the priority from high to low.

“A high, medium or low priority has been assigned to each strategy action based on the expected economic, environmental and social outcomes, the need to address compliance, or the sequential link between actions.”

The draft plan said extending the kerbside collection would see an overall decrease in greenhouse gas emissions with a payback period of five years.

Glenlyon resident Gary Cooke said he thought it was “pretty unfair that we pay rates at the same rate as other areas that get rubbish collection”.

“Glenlyon is a fast growing town with a thriving general store bringing more people into the town on weekends. We don’t have town water, gas, sealed roads on most streets or street lights so I can’t see why rubbish collection can’t be included.

“If the council is allowing more new homes to be built then they need to upgrade their basic rubbish collection for these areas. They are taking a huge risk of people just dumping or burning their rubbish illegally or dropping it in bins in Daylesford.”

But shire chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond said “council has listened to the community”.

“In the Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014 council committed to determining community support for extending the kerbside collection service to households in the small hamlets throughout the shire and extending the service where there is support.

“We will undertake detailed planning, including surveying residents to confirm the areas to receive kerbside collection, over the next six months. We then aim to commence services in those areas which are supportive of it in July 2015.”

Mr van Egmond said a survey would be sent out, and public consultations conducted, in November. A vote would then be held.

“In terms of residents dealing with their waste outside of our current kerbside collection areas, council provides three transfer stations at Daylesford, Creswick and Trentham.

“As part of the 2014-15 rates, these residents are charged $129 general waste management charge and receive 12 tip vouchers that would cost $216 to help them deal with some of their waste.”

Meanwhile, Bins Direct, a private company which services many of the towns, has put its prices up because of increased costs.

The annual cost, with a weekly service, will be $764 including GST.

Praise for pies - and rolls

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AYLESFORD Bakery has again won acclaim for its pies - and sausage rolls - in the Official Great Aussie Pie competition.

The 25th pie competition, held in conjunction with Fine Food Australia, was judged in Melbourne from September 15 to 18.

The bakery, in Vincent Street, was awarded a silver for its sausage rolls in the inaugural Official Great Aussie Sausage Roll competition - in the only category - plain sausage rolls.

It also took out bronze for both its Thai chicken pie and steak, cheese and bacon pie.

Baker Michael Chapman, pictured above, said the bakery had been winning accolades in the competition for the past three years.

He said he was “very happy” with the silver for the sausage roll with no bakery taking home a gold for the category.

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4 Our artists

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Solo exhibition for Michael Coll at the Convent

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ICHAEL Coll has had a diverse background, from working with children and adults with disabilities to implementing training programs around Australia. As an artist, he has been represented by the Convent Gallery since 2006 and currently has a solo exhibition, Moodscapes, on show until November 12. Donna Kelly caught up for a chat.

DK: Can you tell me a little bit about your background?

MC: I spent my early years in Ireland and England (Bristol) before immigrating with my family to Melbourne. I was educated at Aquinas College in Ringwood and Kew High School (night classes) before completing my primary teaching at Deakin University. I commenced teaching in special education and worked with autistic and intellectually disabled children and adults for over 10 years before developing and managing services in regional Victoria. I moved to working with indigenous Australians in labour market programs and spent up until recently designing and implementing employment and training programs across Australia.

DK: How did you get involved in art and why?

MC: I was always drawn to art, both as a painter and observer and took up art as a subject at night school as part of my university entrance studies.

This was more for the enjoyment than anything else and I have painted ever since. I have always found a certain peace and relaxation in art as both a producer and an observer and maintained a regular output over scene through feelings. I want people to feel the work, many years, most of which were gifts to friends. so to speak and have a reaction that is all their own.

DK: What sort of art do you do? Why? MC: That is a hard question. Much of my work is abstract, yet some other works are more figurative. I tend to paint what I want to paint and if that becomes an abstract painting as I move through the process, then so be it. On the other hand some recent works have been driven by a need to express my feelings about the forest and its ever-changing nature. These works have become more figurative and expressive of the majesty of the environment as I see and feel it.

DK: What do you think your art means to others or what do you hope it means?

MC: Most of the feedback I get is of an emotional response to the work. Some see them as beautiful.

Other see them as a bit crazy and “how did you do that?”. A lot of the response is of an emotional nature, which pleases me.

DK: Can art be taught or is it inherent in an artist’s nature?

MC: I am from the school of inherent nature DK: What does art mean to you? myself.

I understand that many artists have been MC: My art is central to who I am and it allows me taught and produce some very technically brilliant to express my inner feelings about the environment. work.

But for me, I think (as I am mainly self-taught) I am more interested in the emotional response to the environment than a photorealistic representation I enjoy works that speak to me of something other, of it. I want the viewer to see the many facets of the something we don’t recognise in our world from day to day. Pollock did this as did Lee Krasner.

They worked and worked to have the image come through on the canvas and were dictated by that inner something.

DK: Where can people see your work?

MC: I exhibit at the Convent Gallery in Daylesford solely at the moment. I really value Tina’s opinion on my work and she has found many buyers from around Australia. I am also represented on a number of online galleries - Gallery247.com.au, Wotartist.com, Abstractearth.com, Michaelcoll.com DK: What’s your Daylesford story?

MC: Moved to Daylesford area, Barkstead, in 1994, from Elwood. Fell in love with the area and particularly the Wombat Forest. We have ran our business from here since then and have no intention of leaving. While we travel a lot we always want to come back to our little hamlet, which is friendly and peaceful.

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Clunes fire brigade celebrates 150 years

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LUNES Fire Brigade will clock up 150 years of serving the community this weekend.

Firefighter Ian Baker said the brigade had formed in 1864 after two major fires in Creswick and then Clunes.

“The brigade was basically formed after a major fire in Creswick but then disbanded until another major fire in Fraser Street in Clunes,” he said.

“We have continued since then with 35 members now on the books.”

Mr Baker said a dinner on Saturday, October 4 would see past and present members come together for medal presentations and the launch of the historical book, From Buckets to Pagers, by firefighter Robert Campbell.

On Sunday, October 5 a march will be held in Fraser Street from 10.30 with the brigade members and vehicles, the Creswick Municipal Brass Band and historic vehicles.

That will be followed by an open day, behind the Clunes Bottle Museum, from 11am to 3pm with demonstrations and talks.

Mr Baker, who joined the brigade 40 years ago “because it was the done thing”, said From Buckets to Pagers would also be available on the open day for $20.

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GEING advocate Dr Patricia Edgar will be guest speaker at U3A Hepburn’s annual meeting during the Victorian Seniors Festival.

The author of In Praise of Ageing, Dr Edgar is also well known for setting standards in children’s television and campaigning against discrimination.

“Those doing well and enjoying themselves have a positive attitude toward life, and manage the gradual slowing down of their bodies while continuing to be excited about the future.”

Dr Edgar wants to challenge the community to focus on the rich and varied lives older people lead.

In her book she tells the stories of eight active and engaged seniors who have lived into their 90s and beyond.

She believes, while genes play a role, the answer to a productive older life is one’s outlook.

The U3A meeting will be held at the Senior Citizens’ Rooms behind the Daylesford Town Hall on Thursday, October 9 from 10am. A light lunch will be served and everyone is welcome.

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6 Opinion

My Say

by Donna Kelly

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MUST live in another world.

Actually, when I was growing up my dad often said that to me. Along with things like “money doesn’t grow on trees you know” (it actually did back then with paper notes) and “if the wind changes your face will stay like that” (another lie).

It’s odd, things people say. You’ll see the segue soon…

Anyway, I have been living at Glenlyon wondering, for 10 years now, when council was going to start a kerbside bin collection.

And as I wondered we kept putting $10 in a plastic bag and tying it to our bin and putting it out for the private bin company. And they come along each week and take our rubbish away.

Which is nice because although we do receive an extra 12 tip tickets we still have most of them because we don’t really enjoy going to the tip much now – no tip shop for retail therapy – and we also like to eat seafood. And anyone who eats the odd prawn knows it is not good to have them sitting in the bin for a month.

Unless you are keen on maggots. Which we are not.

But just recently we got a letter from the private bin people saying with costs going up they need to put prices up. Fair enough. A business has to survive. But it means if we keep using them weekly we need to pay just under $800 a year for the service.

Now we already pay more than $2500 in rates. And we have paid two dog registrations. So I felt like we were doing our bit and just asked council when it thought it might extend kerbside rubbish collections to the smaller townships like Glenlyon. After all, it was listed as a “high priority” last year in a draft waste management review.

Rates, rubbish and roads…that sort of thing. Although our roads are pretty rubbish out here…Just sayin’.

All that time, while I felt no-one was caring, I heard back the most surprising

news “council has listened to the community”. That was the start of the email.

How positive!

I read on excitedly. Apparently in the 2014 strategy “council committed to determining community support for extending the kerbside collection service to households in the small hamlets throughout the shire and extending the service… where there is support”.

Mmm. Not too sure what that means…best read on.

“We will undertake detailed planning, including surveying residents to confirm the areas to receive kerbside collection, over the next six months. We then aim to commence services in those areas which are supportive of it in July 2015.”

WTF! So council will ask residents if they want a bin collection? And if most say no, we still don’t get one.

And if they say yes, we still have to wait until July next year.

Why don’t they vote whether we want to pay rates? I reckon that would be a winner. For residents.

What a load of rubbish.

(By the way I had a phone call last week saying that knocking the council in this column is not a good way to try and get its advertising. Damn. This one probably won’t help either. Oh well.)

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Rock carving creative outlet for “chicks”

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HARLENE Phillips reckons she was “roped into” trying out stone carving.

A committee member at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, Charlene says she was told to go along “and see what it’s like” after workshops were started by the Creswick Railway Workshops Association.

And she loved it.

Charlene, a nurse at John Curtin Aged Care, said she was originally a bit worried she would be the only woman but it turned out they outnumbered the men.

Held at the association’s sheds, the workshops are held over two days with people coming away with anything from birdbaths to decorative reliefs.

Charlene has done both with the first leaving her covered in dust and the second, a rose and daffodil, just a design she “made up in my head”.

“You draw it, chisel it out and then grind it down.

“I am not a girly girl but I have never picked up a power tool before so I was a bit nervous but really enjoyed it.

“And I had quite a few comments about my birdbath – everyone thought it looked very professional.”

Charlene said while she was not an artist she did enjoy crocheting, sewing and needlepoint with the rock carving another creative outlet.

“You are very much left to free form – so you can really get your creative juices flowing.”

The 31-year-old said she would definitely recommend the workshops to other women wanting to try something different.

“It’s really good to see all the chicks getting involved.”

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Art on offer from Sandy

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AYLESFORD’S Planned Activity Group coordinator Gayle McCarthy approached artist Sandy Breen four years ago to volunteer her time with their “Monday Group”.

Sandy’s original brief was to “brighten up” the centre by adding some colour to it and she happily obliged.

Sandy said from small beginnings providing artwork for the walls, the idea of conducting art classes was developed.

“I provided the outlined images on individual canvases for the group to paint.

And over time this concept evolved into providing more challenging images and the breakthrough came when the group switched from paint to using coloured pens.

“The pens were easier to work with and the concept was eagerly embraced.”

Sandy said the art of “colouring in” had such a calming, almost zen-like affect on the group. Even the assistants look forward to our sessions and the results speak for themselves.

“I am so proud of them. I have turned them all into happy, contented artists.”

During ARTOBER, the group’s works will be on display in the Rex Arcade on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12.

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These programs provide physical and social stimulation, encourage independence and promote well-being.

Seniors Groups run every Tuesday and Thursday and regular activities include: 1. Tai Chi 2. Gardening 3. Craft Group 4. Gentle exercises 5. Involvement with local schools 6. Involvement with Creswick PAG 7. Exploring individual group members talents/experiences 8. Group outings.

(Pictured: Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that improves flexibility and balance, decrease stress and tension. Sessions are conducted by volunteer Barry Spall)

For more information on PAG Services please call Gayle McCarthy on gmccarthy@hepburn.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5348 3136.

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Delta Dogs visit Daylesford

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NCE a week residents at Daylesford’s Lumeah Lodge and Creswick’s John Curtin Aged Care get a special visitor.

Hepburn resident Jane Wells brings in Charlie, one of the newest Delta Society Therapy Dogs.

Delta Therapy Dogs is a program which brings the joys of animal companionship to those who need it most with teams visiting about 20,000 Australians in hospitals and care facilities every week.

The program is the largest of its kind in Australia with more than 1000 volunteers and their special dogs making regular visits to health care facilities to offer the wonderful benefits of pet therapy.

There are more than 850 facilities involved nationally ranging from aged care through to acute care hospitals for children and adults as well mental health, prisons and dementia specific facilities.

Delta Society member Kath Phillips, from Creswick, said the organisation had started a Ballarat branch in 2005 but visits to Hepburn Shire were just in their infancy.

Generally two dogs were involved in each visit, she said.

“We will definitely be coming at least once a week to Daylesford and Creswick – that’s what we have promised. Jane is our first volunteer here – and we are hoping more will come on board.”

Jane, a Daylesford resident, said she had put up her hand, and Charlie his paw, because they were passionate dog lovers.

“I want to share Charlie and just enjoy seeing people having a great time with him.

Above, volunteer Jane Wells holds Charlie while Marge Catherall gives him a pat

“I can’t imagine what it’s like living without a pet to touch and he’s just a gorgeous dog and I thought this would also be good for him.

“I work in Ballarat so it’s a great way of being involved in the community here.”

Anyone interested can call Frank Jones on 5342 2462 or Ms Phillips on 5345 1157.

Meanwhile lodge resident Marge Catherall said all she wanted to do was “take Charlie for a walk”.

“He’s lovely.”

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IGGIN & Scott Daylesford’s Katie Gogoll found herself at The Block Glasshouse at an open for inspection day on September 20.

Katie, above right, with contestants Deanne and Darren Jolly, and, far left, Stefanie Moore from Biggin & Scott Ballarat, said Biggin & Scott Richmond had been selected as the agent to auction the Jolly’s apartment on October 11.

“Biggin & Scott supports and raises funds for the Heart Kids Foundation so we were selling chocolates, lollies and water to raise funds for this very important cause. And it was absolutely nuts. Apart from being in New York for New Year’s Eve, going to a final’s game at the MCG or a concert at Rod Laver Arena, it’s the HERE’S the solution to the last edition’s crossword. See page 42 for the most people I’ve ever seen in one place.”

Katie said the apartments were “incredible” and as a huge fan of the show it was crossword for Issue 29. All the answers are contained within the pages of great to see the work “in the flesh”.

The Local! Good luck.

“I can’t wait to see the result of their hard work on auction day.”

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Annie cooking up a Christmas feast

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ENOWNED chef Annie Smithers is offering to cook a Christmas feast for up to 20 people – in their home.

The only catch is that you need to be the highest bidder with your money going to the Florey Institute, in memory of Annie’s father, who had Parkinsons disease and passed away two years ago this Christmas.

The money will help further brain and neurological research and their essential work on neuroscience and brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

The highest bid, at the time of going to press, was $4000.

Annie will provide the geese a laying, the calling birds, French hens, partridge, pears and even the pudding. She just needs a kitchen.

Annie’s father was one of the 80,000 people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease in Australia.

“So many families are coping with a family member or friend who has Parkinson’s and “sharing special occasions, celebrations and Christmas with them should be shared with love and happiness.”

Annie said that she will travel anywhere and hopes people will dig deep for an amazing gift at Christmas and support essential research.

Bidding will end on November 21 at 11.50pm.

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Healthier food choices

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HE Absolutely Fresh Food Festival will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall on Thursday, October 16 from noon to 5pm.

The festival is part of a larger Hepburn Health Service project aimed at encouraging healthier food choices and using fresh produce.

Project partners include the Hepburn Shire Council, the Clunes Neighbourhood House, Creswick, Trentham and Daylesford Neighbourhood Centres and The Novotel Forest Resort Creswick and many local individuals, groups and businesses.

The aim for all organisations involved in the festival is to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating in maintaining comfortable, healthy weight. It is vital that people are aware of the abundance of fresh foods, where to source them and how to prepare healthy meals.

A recent festival in Creswick attracted more than 600 adults and 250 primary school students with staff and volunteers serving lunch for more than 300 people, while local chefs and stall holders provided the opportunity for people to sample fresh, healthy and tasty food.

ARTOBER is also a partner for the Daylesford event.

Details: Ally Parnaby on 5345 9162 or 0407 448 512.

12 A Sparkling Life

A Sparkling Life MUM too was a dear.

She was quiet, unassuming and always there. Her smile, the most vivid memory I have of her, came before all else and only once can I recall her smiling with her head down.

It was when she read my poem…

SMILEY My mind now spinning backwards to days of childhood spent in poor but happy circumstance and what those days since meant.

I never knew real sadness, I never felt true pain, I remember loads of sunshine and picnics in the rain.

City slums my playground, busy roads and lanes, I remember faithful horses, their long and shaggy manes.

A war was raging somewhere, my father far away but I was safe and happy as I went about my play.

My mother felt the anguish, my mother felt the pain.

And to this day I thank her for those picnics in the rain.

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by Marian Sidwell and her recollection of living in Daylesford. The first excerpt ran in The Local, Issue 28, September 15, 2014. To see back copies go to www.tlnews.com.au) Drawing by Brian Nash – briannash.com.au

Looking for a challenge?

U3A Hepburn Shire is up for it!

Well-known ageing advocate and policy analyst, Dr Patricia Edgar, will be the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of U3A Hepburn Shire during this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival.

Dr Edgar believes: “Those doing well and enjoying themselves have a positive attitude toward life, and manage the gradual slowing down of their bodies while continuing to be excited about the future.”

She will share her thoughts during U3A’s AGM in the Senior Citizens’ Rooms at the rear of the Daylesford Town Hall on October 9, at 10am for a 10.30 start. A light lunch will be served.

U3A (University of the Third Age) began in France in 1972 and quickly spread. A voluntary organisation, it offers recreational, educational and cultural courses and social activities including book club, tai chi, mah-jong, current affairs, yoga, movies, bridge, dancing and special lectures.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the AGM and discover U3A. For further information contact Di Bretherton on 5348 1232 or Anne Tamblyn on 5348 3860.

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IGA closing this week

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ERALDING the end of an era, Daylesford IGA will close its doors early this week.

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Store manager Elisabeth Decis said the Hepburn Shire Council had closed down sections of the store for safety reasons but they included the loading dock, half the liquor section and all the freezers.

“We know they have done it for safety, we don’t begrudge the council at all, but it has made it too hard to trade with no freezers, only half our liquor area open and not being able to get anything in.”

Clearly emotional, Ms Decis said her staff were devastated.

“They are a great bunch of people - young, happy, vibrant.

Really good kids.”

Ms Decis said full-timers and those who could drive would be offered employment at IGA stores in Ballan and Trentham.

And their customers were more like friends, she said.

“I don’t think there has been a day in the past two weeks I haven’t broken down and cried. Our customers are fantastic. And then there are the elderly people we deliver to – that won’t be happening anymore.”

Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond said staff from council’s building department had responded to concerns raised regarding the structural adequacy of portions of the floor.

“Engineers’ reports have concluded that parts of the building pose a risk to public safety. Council staff are continuing to work through the issues with the owner of the building.”

Council building surveyor Craig Fletcher said council had a responsibility to ensure that buildings were safe for both the staff and the patrons using them.

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18 Out & About

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Daylesford setting for novel crime series

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AYLESFORD sets the scene for Tell Me Why, Sandi Wallace’s first novel in a new rural crime files series.

The Mount Dandenong resident, pictured right at Daylesford Cemetery with her novel, wrote her first book, which she hopes will never see the light of day, aged about six.

But when she really started her writing career, in her 20s, she is the first to admit she “didn’t have a clue”.

“And then life got in the way but writing was always my dream and one day I just thought I have to do it or I am going to miss the boat.”

Sandi now obviously has more than a clue about writing. She won the Best Investigative Prize in the 2013 Scarlet Stiletto Awards, was longlisted in the 2013 Ned Kelly Awards Sandra Harvey Short Story Award and was a finalist in the 2012 Cutthroat Journal Rick DeMarinis Short Story Contest.

She said she and her husband were regular visitors to Daylesford so when it came to writing a series the town was a natural choice. As for genre, Sandi said she had been addicted “to crime since reading Enid Blyton’s Famous Five”.

“As I grew up I just kept devouring crime novels.”

Sandi said she predominantly set her novels in real places with fictional characters.

“I love country Victoria and this book is very much about Daylesford and a revolving cast of characters.”

Sandi, who is already working on the third book in the series, said the first took about five years to complete but she was glad she had taken the time to establish her own voice.

“And every author has dark moments where you wonder if you are wasting your time but then the second book just happened a lot quicker.”

Sandi, who is also a personal trainer and fitness instructor, said she had gone through a number of career changes which she believes has helped give her life experience. They range from banker and cabinetmaker to executive assistant and journalist. And she says if the writing career hadn’t happened she would have been

a police detective.

And would she recommend writing to others?

“I think if you are a writer it itches and burns inside you. You do need a bit of talent and a bit of luck – but you can make it happen.

“Writing has always been my burning desire.”

Tell Me Why: Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side.

Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region of central Victoria to look for a missing farmer. There she uncovers links between the woman’s disappearance and her dangerous preoccupation with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband.

Maverick cop and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime; a poison-pen writer whose targets are single mothers.

Georgie’s investigation stirs up long buried secrets and she attracts enemies.

When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin. Has he dismissed the writer too quickly?

A country cop, city writer, retired farmer and poison-pen stalker all want answers. What will they risk to get them? What will be the ultimate cost?

Coming Events for October in the Anglican Parish of Christ Church Daylesford with St John’s Glenlyon.

Fri 3rd - Sun 5th Our first Annual Flower Show @ Christ Church Daylesford.

Sunday, October 5 St Francis Day and the Blessing of the Animals.

10am @ Christ Church Daylesford 11.45am @ St John’s Glenlyon...All Welcome Saturday, October 11 A Community Working Bee Parish BBQ, a small service of Thanksgiving and BonFire @ St John’s Glenlyon from 9.30am Friday. October 24 Our First Annual Parish Dinner @ Christ Church Daylesford 7pm ‘Dinner No.1…Country Style’ $50 per head. Bookings to Vicar.

The Rev. Fr. Jeff O’Hare 0407 192 316 Weekday Communion Service: Wednesday 10am - Christ Church Daylesford Sundays 10am weekly @ Christ Church Daylesford 11.45am 1st - 3rd Sunday @ St John’s Glenlyon Hatch…Match…Dispatch anytime by arrangement….

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Comedy night for Dharma

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OMEDY 4 Karma will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall this Saturday, October 4 from 8pm.

The event features Hannah Gadsby, Sammy J & Randy, Anne Edmonds and Xavier Michelides. MC is Dave O’Neil.

Tickets are $40 plus a booking fee.

And to get more bang for your buck, tickets can be presented at Larder or the Galley Diner, both in Daylesford, for a discounted meal.

Larder is offering a two-course traditional Sri Lankan meal for $30. Numbers are limited so bookings and pre-payment are essential on 5348 4700.

Meanwhile, Galley Diner is offering a discounted vegan burger.

PLANTS ON SALE 10 - 12 am every Thursday morning and first Sunday morning each month at the

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Children are being asked to pick up their pens, paints, clay, sticks, string and feathers, and most importantly their imagination, and create their own Pinocchio.

And for those who don’t know the story filled with adventure, puppetry, magic, whales, donkeys and families reunited they should head to their library or look online.

A version told in under eight minutes is “Tele Story Presents: Pinocchio” on YouTube.

And children should make sure they write or securely attach their name, age, school and class to their art.

There will be a prize for each grade level and for the most original and attention grabbing piece. Art work will be judged by artist Kim Percy.

Artworks must be delivered to Trudi Blick, Daylesford Primary School by 4pm on Friday, October 31.

Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens POBox 267 Daylesford friends @wombathill.org

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Thursday 25th Sept

Friday 26th Sept

Scooter Grand Prix 10am-­‐12pm

Hip Hop 10am-­‐12pm $10

Indoor Soccer $10 10am-­‐12pm

Direct from Montreal 'Just for Laughs' Fest.

1-­‐5 year olds

Soul Studios bring Hip Hop class

all ages

Sam Thomas of 'The Chipolatas' joins us

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with an exciting workshop using

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Baby Disco 10am-­‐12pm

your body as the instrument.

Rock Climbing 11.30pm-­‐1pm $10

all ages

mums and bubs disco! $5

Bookings essential.

THE BIRDMANN 2pm-­‐3pm $10

bookings essential.

“amazement” -­‐ The Guardian

Make a Snake $10 1.30pm-­‐3.30pm

Body Percussion $20 10am-­‐12pm

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Wednesday 24th Sept

No activities

“idiosyncratic genius” -­‐ The Scotsman

Tuesday 30th Sept

Wednesday 1st Oct Make a snake $10 1pm-­‐3pm

No activities

Creative art play.

Circus Oz Aerial Teacher Eleanor will teach the art of tissu. (like a rope only

Hula Hoop 3pm-­‐4.30pm as below

Creative art play.

“brilliantly ingenious” – Chortle “highly original comedy”-­‐ The Age

Monday 29th Sept Aerial Tissu 10am-­‐12pm $15

1950's Beauty School

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Body Percussion 12pm-­‐2pm $20

Hula Hoop $15

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2pm-­‐3.30pm

All enquires contact; kareenah@ourneighbourhood.org.au

12-­‐18 year olds get your retro on!

Thursday 2nd Oct Friday 3rd Oct Drama Club 12pm-­‐2pm $10 Indoor Soccer $10 imagination time!!!! bookings essential.

10am-­‐12pm

exploring camoflage no booking required.

make a hoop to take home learn some tricks too!

2.30pm-­‐4.30pm $10

all ages

Carnival Day $5 Jumping Castle 2pm-­‐4pm indoor jumping fun for all ages. no booking reqired.

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Jenkin & Thomas call it a day after 81 years

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HE worst kept secret of Daylesford is out. Jenkin & Thomas will close its doors on October 31.

While the Mitre 10 name will continue at Central Highlands Garden Supplies, Russ Jenkin, his daughter Lyndall and son John, will no longer be part of the Vincent Street traders - although Bi-Rite will continue on for a few more months.

Russ said Jenkin & Thomas was started by his father Jack in 1933 in partnership with a “Mr Thomas”, who had also worked with Russ’s grandfather, Frank Jenkin - a tinsmith who had the first licence to distribute mineral water in the region.

The pair started the first Jenkin & Thomas in Lancefield. And Mr Thomas’s first name, as was the culture in those days, remains a bit of a mystery.

“So dad’s partner was probably old enough to be his father but being good methodists and part of a close knit community he said ‘I will help you Jack’,” Russ aid.

Russ said along with a bit of a background in iron-mongering, hardware was an easy business to get started in a town’s main street.

Along with mainstays like draperies and furniture stores, hardware was needed by everyone from the miners to home builders.

And Jenkin & Thomas had been “more than successful” over the years providing employment for an average of seven people at any one time over its lifetime, he said. Right now there’s about 250 years of experience behind the counters at the store.

“We probably went through some lean times in the 60s but it’s always been a vibrant main street, all the locals shopped locally, and that was the key to success.”

Russ officially joined the team in 1960 when he left school but had been helping out since he was about 12 bottling turps and kerosene “in the three corner bottles you see in antique shops now”.

“I think I got about a penny a bottle – it was probably child labour. But it’s been my life really.”

Russ said while he was never forced into the business it was pretty much expected he would take over “like kids coming back to the farm – that sort of philosophy”. And the changes are probably too many to mention but in the early days selling blasting powders and dynamite to the mining companies, and even to create Lake Daylesford, was de riguer.

Jenkin & Thomas also sold the cement for the tower which graces the Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.

There were also changes Russ said he never saw coming.

“We used to sell brass screw on tap fittings and they brought in plastic snap on

fittings – and I thought this will never take off.

“I was sure people wouldn’t buy plastic, but then they were put on hoses when they were sold so people had to change. So I still have a few of those brass fittings kicking around…”

But despite loving the store and Daylesford, which had been “good to the Jenkin family for more than 80 years” Russ said the reality was that sales were down, costs were rising and margins had diminished.

“There is no place for a business with low margins in a main street shopping centre. If you have the turnover you are probably fine but we are limited with customers here, so that’s the main reason we are going.

“It has been my life but when reality kicks in it’s not a hard decision. It’s just the way of the world.”

Russ said the final push “which took a huge burden off my mind” was Sonja and Joel Ridge offering employment to all current staff, including Lyndall and John, at the new Mitre 10.

Having his children come to work at the store had been one of the highlights, he said.

Both Lyndall and John started around the same time.

Lyndall said she started in 1992 after completing a four-year arts degree and travelling overseas.

“I came back and couldn’t get a job doing anything I liked, thought about a Diploma of Education but then decided against it and then I just started stacking shelves here.

“And 22 years later I am still here – and now thinking about doing my Dip Ed. “John was the same, he came back to Daylesford to live, and it was probably just easier. We are both pretty happy to just go with the flow – but we have enjoyed it.”

Lyndall said customers were “in shock” at the end of an era which will see the last family run business leaving Vincent Street.

“They keep coming in saying ‘we’ll all miss you’.”

Meanwhile Russ said he was still fighting guilty feelings for the customers who no longer drove but walked to his store for things like getting a new battery for their torch – with the torch just handed over the counter.

“People don’t expect that any more – that service. But we have always prided ourselves on our honesty and service.”

And while he will feel sad when the Jenkin & Thomas sign comes down, with three generations behind it, he’ll still be there, sorting out 81 years of history.

“I think it will take me about six months to get through it all.”

And then, he says, with a Russ Jenkin smile, “I might just find a caravan and ride off into the sunset for a while”.

Amazing Albert Street

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LBERT Street must be one of my favourite streets in Daylesford.

There’s a real buzz happening – and loads of great shops, restaurants and plenty of beauty, massage and hair services available.

If you go for a wander one day you will see what I mean.

First stop is Daylesford Central Motor Inn. It really is central, as in a twominute walk to the centre of town, and offering everything you expect and more – like king-sized beds, spa rooms and barbecue facilities for the nights people want to really relax. I know, you already live here, but if family and friends are heading your way, and your spare bedroom isn’t quite ready, this is the place to recommend. Steve and Allan will take care of the rest.

Pop over the other side of Albert Street and you are in a quiet but vibrant hub known simply as 39 Albert Street.

It’s thanks to owner Don Wreford – yes, the former hot glass artist – who has surrounded his home with creative people.

Kym has opened the doors to her store La Vita e Bella – a beautiful life – and has created a wonderful space with all sorts of homewares, jewellery, toys, vintage “stuff” and everything you need for your home. It’s well worth a long browse and there are price points to suit absolutely everyone.

Also in the hub is Lyndall – who offers tarot, astrology and shamanic journeys – along with phone and skype readings. Lyndall has devoted her life to the study of various occult practices and also shares her knowledge through publications and workshops throughout the year.

Nearby is Sandi at Body Origami who spends her time helping people relax and heal with massage and natural therapies. So if you are in need of just some time out to ease those daily stresses, or some real work on niggling pain, Sandi is the one to turn to.

Around the corner is one of the newest shops – Susie at, not surprisingly, Susie’s Place – where all things hair are available. Susie’s salon is spacious, bright and inviting – you just feel like you are going to be pampered here!

Also in the hub, for now…is Daylesford Cottage Directory. (They are moving soonish but only next door.) New owner Jo is the face of the business which has a long history but is busy going through a makeover with even more services available to those wanting to rent out their properties.

Back onto the street and you can head down to Daylesford Day Spa. Andrea and Angela have just celebrated their 10th anniversary so they know what they are doing. The spa is centrally located in a converted heritage building with six treatment rooms offering a range of therapies. It is the perfect environment for relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness.

A little further, and down the laneway, and you come across The Electric Sitar where Shayne is busy cooking up a storm of Indian and Asian food. If you check out the social media foodie sites you will see comments like “best Indian in Australia” or “I lived in London and this is better food”. I had the locals’ special of chicken thali last week – just yum.

Back to Albert, well actually it’s known as Burke Square, and you will find great advice from Leanne and the crew at Daylesford Home Hardware. When we

first moved here Kyle was continually getting painting, plumbing and carpentry help here – and sometimes even buying something. Thanks Des – your idea worked fine!

Ok, again, not quite Albert but it does share a fenceline. Yes, Daylesford Bowling Club is the place for lunch or dinner, a flutter on the pokies or you could even go for a roll. In fact, barefoot bowls is being planned again – that’s fun. Oh, check out our dining review in this edition…Just sayin’.

Back down the other side of the street, there’s plenty to see but one of our favourite shops is Albert Street Butchery. Owner Danny, and sidekick Jim, are ever patient as you try and choose from a great variety of meats, ready to cook dinners or fresh fish on Wednesdays. My favourites are the crumbed chicken breasts, any fish, and fabulous hamburgers. Kyle just drools over the steaks. Well, not literally.

Yum, this is foodie heaven. Next door is Pizzeria La Luna where Korry and Kylie cook up fabulous pizzas with large, 13 inch thin bases, rolled out fresh to order. It’s all homemade from the pizza dough to the Napolitana sauce. And the olive oil is extra virgin olive, the chicken 100 per cent chemical free and the pork is free range. Flavour and ethics!

Had pizza yesterday? Then it’s time to step into Muffins and More. Ann-Marie and Heather are your hosts here and they provide delicious, and affordable, breakfasts and lunches along with all the extras like great coffee and loads of muffins – even mini muffins for a quick treat. The service is always accompanied by a smile and you can dine alfresco in the courtyard or on the street – great for people watching.

And we’re almost there. But you need to pop into Daylesford Aromatherapy where Fiona has been in business for 15 years. Her specialty is handmade, natural and organic products for skin care and beauty, essential oils and massage oils, bath delights, earth friendly cleaners, candles and hair care. Fiona says the ingredients she uses include “love, natural ingredients, pure essential oils and where possible certified organic ingredients”. You won’t find fancy packaging here – just great quality products.

So head home, get refreshed, and ready to head back to Amazing Albert Street.

It’s also plain awesome!

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Don’s choice is Daylesford

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EOPLE still call into the shire’s visitor information centres and ask if they can visit former hot glass artist Don Wreford.

But Don, whose works can be found around the world in galleries and private collections, has actually become “anti-glass”. A stint of illness, a few years back, probably caused by his profession, gave him the chance to reflect on his work and just how much energy, as in natural gas and power, was going into his pieces. He decided it was a little environmentally decadent and more or less closed up shop.

Don moved to Daylesford in 1991 using an inheritance from his mother to set up a glass blowing studio at 39 Albert Street. He said he had been wanting to start up a country studio and after a couple of “short-lived” attempts at Malmsbury and Gisborne, he opted for Daylesford.

“It was a toss-up between Maldon, Castlemaine and Daylesford and I just had this feeling I should go for Daylesford. It was a very energetic town and the fact that it has grown commercially and culturally such a significant amount…I think it was a very good choice.”

Don first started in glass with stained glass work in London after a fine arts degree at Hornsey College of Art. He moved to Australia in 1977 and applied for a glass blowing course at the Jam Factory in Adelaide. He eventually moved to Melbourne and took up more study at Caulfield Institute of Technology (now Monash University) and Phillip Institute of Technology (now La Trobe University).

But what he found about the “glass fraternity” was that it was “very concerned with the classical nature of glass which was getting things replicated in uniformity”.

Don preferred the freedom of artistic expression and found that the predominant aesthetic of perfectly shaping vessels was “limiting from a philosophical point of view”. “So some of the glass I made was…well…peculiar and weird. I don’t think a lot of people really got it that much. But eventually I got more into this clientele who actually were interested in collecting my work.”

But while he is no longer a glass artist, Don, and his beagle Peppy, can still be found at the same place, 39 Albert Street, which still remains a hub of creativity and is now shared by a range of people offering services from homewares to massage to tarot readings. That’s Don’s place.

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The Electric Sitar offering Indian and Asian

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OR 12 years Shayne Anscombe has been cooking up an Indian, and more lately, Asian storm at the Electric Sitar.

And one of his most asked questions is “what is a Westerner doing cooking Indian food?”. The answer’s simple.

Shayne spent three years living in India, about 25 years ago, and used the time to travel around the country, picking up different recipes and working at myriad restaurants. And all that expertise comes together at the Electric Sitar.

The family business, at Shop 4, 27 Albert Street (think down the little laneway), expanded last year to include Balinese, Malayan and Thai offerings from laksa to nasi goreng, or pad thai stir fry to Balinese veg curry.

There’s also an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu with the Electric Sitar known for its freshness and balanced, interesting flavours. Everything is cooked to order with Shayne mixing up the spices himself. There are no jars and the only things bought in are the pappadoms.

Wednesday and Thursday also see mid-week locals’ value specials of either chicken thali ($17) or vegetarian thali ($15).

That’s a combination of a curry, dhal, rice, raita and a chappati.

Great value.

The Electric Sitar is now also fully licenced with a range of wines and ciders along with beers like Singha and Kingfisher. There’s even the ubiquitous Bintang to choose from.

Customers dining in also comment on the great casual atmosphere and music – from Bollywood to reggae to, wait for it, spaghetti westerns. Shayne’s favourite.

The Electric Sitar is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 4.30pm to 9.30pm. And phone orders, on 5348 1676, for takeaways are encouraged with quality taking time to create.

And if the family is anything to go by, Shayne’s cooking is the bomb. They eat Indian and Asian five nights a week.

And when his youngest daughter was at kindergarten she knew

exactly what her favourite takeaway was.

While others called out “pizza” or “fish and chips”, she declared “chicken madras mild, basmati rice and a garlic naan”.

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Dharma School expanding

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AYLSFORD’s Dharma School, the only one in Australia, is looking to expand by next year and perhaps include high school students, principal Joel Hines says.

Mr Hines said there were only four Dharma schools around the world with other locations including England, America and India.

Families, some who have moved from around the country to place their children at the school, which is now five years old, were attracted by the small school and the overriding principle of non-harm, he said.

“That seems to ring true for a lot of people. Our awareness program is the foundation of how we do that and each morning the whole school gets together and meditates for about 10 or 15 minutes with a discussion or role play on a theme like generosity, honesty, loving speech – being kind to each other.

That sort of thing. And that theme is reflected through everything we do during that day.”

He said while the school taught the Australian curriculum with a foundation of literacy, numeracy and science, a large part of the focus was on self, social and environmental awareness.

Mr Hines, who has been involved with the school from its inception, took on the role of principal last year. There are now three full-time teachers, along with specialist teachers, 45 students and 60 students to be enrolled next year.

“We are just growing and growing and part of our direction is to move into high school as well. We are looking at moving to a new site in the not too distant future, probably towards the end of next year.”

Mr Hines said students came from a radius of about a half hour drive from Daylesford including Trentham, Malmsbury, Castlemaine and Mount Prospect. And some families had moved from Queensland and South Australia to enrol their children at the school.

And while the Dharma School was not for everyone, neither were mainstream primary schools, he said.

“I just think different schools are right for different kids.”

And why are there so few Dharma Schools in the world?

“That’s a good question. There is a move in education to look more at the whole child rather than just the academic. I think it will be on the rise. There are a couple of communities in Melbourne planning schools – and we are helping consult with them about how to go about it.”

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Out & About TRENTHAM Life Activities Club will hold an open day on Friday, October 10 at the Mechanics Institute Hall, High Street, Trentham from 10am to 4pm. Activities include Chinese exercise, mah jong, stitch, knit and spin, ukulele, gardening, horse riding and walking in the Wombat Forest.

BOKEH Gallery, 10 Howe Street, Daylesford, will host a photography competition in association with ARTOBER from October 1 to November 4.

Details: bokehdaylesford.com TRENTHAM Neighbourhood Centre, in conjunction with Trentham CWA, will host a home-cooked, three-course lunch on Friday, October 10 from noon to 3pm as part of the 2014 Victorian Seniors Festival. Gold coin donation and bookings essential.

A COUNTRY Market and fundraising dance with the Daylesford Swing Band are being organised by the Leonard’s Hill Hall committee. The market will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 9am to 1pm and stall holders are needed. Meanwhile, the special fund raising dance in conjunction with the Daylesford Swing Band will be held at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, October 25. Tickets are $25.

Details, bookings and tickets: Dot or Ken Rae on 5348 3351 or Dot Howard on 5348 6569.

MILLINER Sue Trewella will showcase her spring headpieces over champagne and canapes at St Michael’s Primary School, Daylesford on Tuesday, October 7 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. The Daylesford Rotary function will raise money for “Hat Day” for those affected by depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and many other illnesses. RSVP: 0407 843 928 or lesley. hewitt55@gmail.com

TRENTHAM STATION SUNDAY MARKET Victoria Street, Trentham On the fourth Sunday of each month 8.30am - 2.30pm Enquiries/Bookings - Gwenda on 5424 1611 or Ross on 5424 1509 A great variety of stalls in and around the beautiful Trentham Station **Permanent carriage stalls open every weekend** Including - Craft in the Carriage, Kaye’s Soaps and Candles, Leigh’s Homemade Preserves, Snax on the Trax & Trentham Olde Worlde Lolly Shoppe Trentham - Always relaxed and refreshing!

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Two Markets – One location Spring has sprung – The grass is ris – I wonder where the birdies is???

The Town Square in Trendy Trentham The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market

Third Saturday, 9am – 1pm

Munch & Mingle Tuesdays (Weekly) Friends of the Uniting Church Daylesford extend an “open to all” invitation to come along and enjoy lunch from 11.30am to 1pm at the Mitchell Hall (next door to the Uniting Church), Central Springs Rd, Daylesford.

Enquiries to Jenny 0428 215 291

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We are open for wine tastings and sales every weekend.

Wood fired pizzas are served on the first two Sundays of each month.

Bookings for pizza lunches are recommended.

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Mark your Calendars upcoming

EVENTS Melbourne Cup Day $15 chicken & salad lunch 12 noon start Glass of bubbles

Sunday 16th November 6-8pm Financial Members $42 General Public $50

Bingo – Sunday 2-4pm, Tuesday 7-9pm. Big Bucks Jackpot starting at $30,000 plus lots of in-house jackpots every session.

Spring Racing Club Mix Spend $5 in venue and receive a token Exchange token on Sunday 26th October 12-2pm for entry to win 1 of 20 prizes!

BISTRO OPEN 12-2PM Kyneton Bowling Club (03) 5422 1902 www.kynetonbc.com.au manager@kynetonbc.com.au functions@kynetonbc.com.au 61-79 Mollison Street Kyneton 3444

Morning Melodies 4th Monday of Every Month 10.30am Free Entry Tea, coffee and song books provided. Great for aged care outings, planned activity groups etc.

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Experience the taste of Spain with Sault Restaurant’s Spanish head chef Santiago Nine-Fernandez. Now serving tapas on our menu!

locals night

Wednesday is Locals Night! Sault offers their seasonal a la carte menu with a complimentary glass of house red, white or sparkling with any main meal.

High Tea

On Sundays indulge with a glamourous High Tea between 2.30-4.30pm.

Bookings essential, call 5348 6555 to book.

BOOK YOUR TABLE ON (03) 5348 6555 E: jodi@sault.com.au

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The Great Breakfast Off

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HE Local has brought you The Great Burger Off and The Great Steak Off and now it’s time for...The Great Breakfast Off.

If you can do better than a bit of burnt toast and tinned coffee (Kyle’s usual breakfast) then you might be in the running to win fame and fortune, well, just fame really, and The Local’s giant pepper grinder trophy!

Cafes, pubs, clubs and bars - all those open in the morning anyway - are welcome to enter The Great Breakfast Off. There’s a small cost to enter which includes a big photo of your best breakfast in The Local and on The Local’s Facebook page - so loads of Facebook traffic to promote your business.

The winner is whoever gets the most “likes” on their photo on The Local’s Facebook page by the close of voting.

So if you think you do the best breakfast in the shire - email kyle@tlnews.com. au or call us on 5348 7883.

The Great Breakfast Off competition starts with the October 27 edition.

May the force be with you and the best breakfast win!

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106 Central Springs Rd Daylesford at The Mill Markets Phone 0414 830 435 Dean Martin Event - Sunday 5th October 12 - 2 pm

Our food speaks for itself!

All our food is prepared on the premises with love - vegan and vegetarian options available

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Gig Guide Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs Tripodium - Saturday, October 4, 9pm, $5 The Performance Night – Sunday, October 5, 3pm-6pm, $3 Top Jimmy - Saturday, October 11, 9pm, $5 Mia Dawson album launch - Sunday, October 12, 5pm, $30

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King Maxwell – Friday, October 3, 7pm-10pm DJ Dusty Stylus – Saturday, October 4, 8pm-11pm $10 Norm Gray Duo – Friday, October 10, 7pm-10pm Pugsley Buzzard – Saturday, October 11, 8pm-11pm $10

Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville Hardrive - Friday, October 3 Family Farm – Thursday, October 9

Perfect Drop, Daylesford

Oh Pep! – Saturday, October 4 Grumpy Neighbour – Friday, October 10 Tania Petrini and Vida Jazz – Saturday, October 11

Glenlyon General Store Oh Pep – Friday, October 3, 6.30-8.30pm Free Entry Railroad Wrecks and the Hapless Brakeman – Saturday, October 4, 3pm-5pm DJ Jenni Daggers Slick – Saturday, October 4, 5pm-8pm

Locals’ meal deals Monday

Mercato, Daylesford - main dish & a glass of local wine - $30 Bean and Barrow, Creswick – $10 plate The Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs - two courses and a drink of house wine, beer or bubbles -$38 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs - parma - $17.50

Tuesday

Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs - Curry & Hot Pot Night - $18 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – Pot Pie and Pot - $20

Wednesday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Pot and Parma - $20 Sault, Sailors Falls - a la carte menu with glass of wine Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs – roast - $17.50

Thursday

Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – steak - $20 The Plough, Trentham - two courses - $25, three courses - $30 Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville – Thai night Old Hepburn Hotel - fish & chips/burger $17.50

Friday

Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham – two courses - $25 Cosy Corner, Hepburn - Fish - $26.50 with glass of wine* Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held at The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham and Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs

Happy hours Daylesford Bowling Club – Monday to Thursday from 4.30pm to 6pm Perfect Drop, Daylesford – $10 cocktails and $1 oysters every day from 4pm to 6pm

Looking for new bowlers now!

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Flavour and views at Two Greens and Me Words: Donna Kelly Photography: Kyle Barnes

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HERE’S so much to like at the Daylesford Bowling Club - even for a non-bowler.

Some of the friendliest staff around, fabulous views, barefoot bowling coming soon and then there’s the Two Greens and Me Restaurant.

It’s a really nice spot for lunch or dinner with friends or family. The dining room is spacious, with modern, comfortable furniture and a really relaxing atmosphere.

Last week we chose a table for two by the window, those views are really lovely, and settled in for a lunch date.

The bistro lunch menu has 12 meals on offer - and all look tempting. (And the prices are incredibly affordable...)

I am thinking Virginian ham steak and pineapple - with salad and chips ($12) or maybe four cheese ravioli served with a mushroom and asparagus cream and shaved parmesan ($13).

But then I spy the barramundi fillets, battered and served with homemade tartare, salad and chips ($16).

It’s delicious. The fish is really flavoursome with just the right amount of batter, the chips are crunchy and the tartare is perfect for dipping with both. Oh, the salad, in its own little bowl, is light and fresh - loved the dressing.

I thought Kyle might head to the open steak sandwich - grilled eye fillet, salad greens, tomato, caramelised onion, egg, bacon, cheese, pineapple all served on toasted Turkish bread with housemade relish, aioli and chips ($17). It sounded amazing - and huge.

But he opted for the Highland chicken - a freshly crumbed breast fillet with garlic butter, bacon and gravy - and salad and chips ($17).

It looked delicious - and was described as “tender, full of flavour with an amazing garlic-y butter and gravy mix atop crunchy golden chips”.

After a bit of a break, mostly spent just looking out at some bowlers and that view, we decided we should soldier on and share a dessert. All desserts are just $8 and include white chocolate cheese cake, flourless orange cake, sticky date pudding or banana fritters.

We chose the latter...and were rapt when they arrived.. although left wondering how we would ever finish them.

Two lovely bananas in a delicious batter served with a sweet syrup, melting cream, strawberries, a chocolate wafer biscuit and strawberry garnish. Just plain yum on a plate. This must be one of the best value dessert lists in the shire.

Oh, no point having lunch without a wine, I say.

The wine list has a range of wines by the glass which start from $5 for a Scotchmans Hill shiraz and all the way up to $6.50 for a Little Yering chardonnay (my choice). Kyle opted for a lemonade muttering something about “always having to drive...”.

We also had a quick look at the dinner menu and will have to go back.

Starters are all $8 and include prawn gyozas, calamari rings and homemade Chinese dim sims.

Mains range from $22 to $32 and include two choices of both risotto and spaghetti, three styles of crumbed chicken, a 300 gram Black Angus eye fillet wrapped in bacon with three different sauce choices and a seafood platter with barramundi, crumbed prawns, calamari, tempura scallops, chips, homemade tartare and salad. Wow. Enough said. If you are after flavour and friendly, value and views - this is it.

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

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Dinner: Thursday - Tuesday from 6pm Lunch: Friday - Tuesday from 11am Breakfast: on weekends from 9am Coffee & Cake: always available Locals Night: all welcome Curry & Hot-Pot Night Tuesdays $18 Fish Night Fridays: $26.50 with glass of house wine (a la carte dining also available)

THURSDAY

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Locals Menu Every Thursday 2 courses $25 3 courses $30 Bookings essential: (03) 5424 1144 A la carte and kids’ menus available at regular prices

Open Thursday to Saturday 12 noon - late, Sunday 12 noon - 5pm

FREE Glass of Wine with each main course

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Trentham sister act

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HE Little Gallery @ Trentham has a sister.

A new art space in Malmsbury, “Little Sister Gallery”, has been opened

by The Little Gallery @ Trentham founder and jeweller Fran Harkin.

With the success of the Trentham gallery, Fran decided to create the Malmsbury gallery with the same vision and collaboration of local artists showcasing their work in one hub.

The gallery is set up predominantly as an “artist run gallery” with each artist contributing to the overall running of the business.

The Little Sister Gallery hosts 10 professional artists from the region, all exhibiting works of skill and talent in their chosen field.

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MCO’s Elegies and Dances wows Daylesford

By Bronislaw Sozanski

Paul Stanhope’s single movement Elegies and Dances summed up much of the concert, using a more contemporary language. The build-up and release of tension HE Melbourne Chamber Orchestra’s concert at the Daylesford was perfectly controlled, setting up dramatic contrasts and driving the narrative forward.

Town Hall on Sunday, September 21, entitled Elegies and Finally Sigismund Bachrich’s arrangement of J.S. Bach brought the concert back Dances, featured a program of well positioned contrasts of to where it started, using 19th century romantic language to add further contrast. introspection and exuberant dance.

The afternoon of refined music making was complemented by a delicious Throughout the concert the MCO displayed its customary precision of afternoon tea provided by the Friends of Wombat Hill. The MCO returns to ensemble, outstanding musicianship and dedication to the composer’s intentions.

Daylesford on September 13, 2015 - a concert to look forward to.

Director William Hennessy eased into the concert with a beautifully shaped reading of the andante from J.S. Bach’s A minor Solo Sonata, bringing in the rest of the ensemble at the final cadence to lead straight into the same composer’s A minor Violin Concerto.

Allowing the music to speak for itself the dance character of the outer movements, with a lightness of touch to put a spring in the step, permitted the intensity of the slow movement to fully realise its message.

The arrangement of Purcell’s Dido’s Lament for string orchestra worked perfectly for this great elegiac composition. The vocal character shone through, with the ’cello particularly suited to the plaintiff nature of the piece.

The emphasis on dance returned with two popular suites, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances and Grieg’s From Holberg’s Time. The lightness of touch in the earlier baroque works was maintained until more drive was needed as the big finales were delivered. The few slow dances were pauses for reflection.

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We also have our Hotel Suite which includes separate living area, kitchen and ensuite.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEK FRIDAY NIGHTS - FRONT BAR Free Entry SATURDAY NIGHTS - LOUNGE BAR $10 Cover incl free drink on arrival GREAT PUB FOOD SPECIALS - EVERY WED - $20 POT & PARMA NIGHT. EVERY THUR - $20 STEAK NIGHT OUR DAILY MENU AND FULL GIG GUIDES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR NEW WEBSITE.

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Fayre at Malmsbury

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HE Malmsbury Village Fayre, on Sunday, November 16 from 10am to 4pm is a family day celebrating the music, artists, food and wine of a small country village.

Featured will be the Zingaro festival musicians; a rich program of eastern European music, food and dancing for all.

The event is set in the historic Malmsbury Botanic Gardens with plenty of parking and entry by gold coin donation.

Blackwood festival

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LACKWOOD Festival of Music and Culture will be held on November 7, 8 and 9.

The festival celebrates music and all aspects of music culture with a diverse music line-up including old time, Irish, bluegrass, country, blues and rockabilly genres as well as workshops and demonstrations in Cajun and old-time dance styles and traditional harmony singing.

Acts include old-time masters Eddie Bond and Kirk Sutphin (USA) and Chris Henry and the Hardcore Grass (USA) as well as musicians from Melbourne and regional Victoria including Chere Cajun, Johnny Can’t Dance, Little Rabbit, Flying Engine Stringband, Woodward and Rough, Cat and Clint, Archer, Freedom, Clintonium Bomb, The Ramshackle Band, Honeyfields, Hardrive Bluegrass Band, Swamplands, Fingerbone, Slim Dime and Jonno and the Daredevils.

Limited onsite camping is available and accommodation is also available at the Blackwood Mineral Springs Caravan Park, B&Bs and private homes.

Link: blackwood.org

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There’s no place like (this) home...

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OTS of people choose the location for their home on a whim but for Ian Lewis and Anne Boundy it was partly the great NBN internet and phone connectivity. But with good reason. The couple’s business, IML Design, is all about software and website design and development. Kyle Barnes caught up for a chat.

KB: Where do you live?

AB: Ambleside in Mount Prospect KB: Why did you choose that location?

AB: It is our piece of paradise. A gorgeous, old (yet renovated) large country house with uninterrupted views across rural farming countryside, with great NBN internet and mobile phone connectivity so we can run our business, enough land to have chooks and veggie patch, with a pond and ducks that is just the place to be in warm weather.

KB: What can you tell us about your home?

AB: Ambleside was built back in 1911 by the Richardson family who lived here until it was sold in 2008. Ambleside was originally two Crown allotments both granted to Captain Hepburn. We are fortunate enough to have become friends with Tony and Janet Richardson. Tony grew up at Ambleside and we are thrilled to be its next caretakers. Mrs Marjorie Richardson planted masses of daffodil bulbs and we have just seen the most amazing display of daffodils this spring…we have had them popping up all over the place! We have also planted about 400 bulbs into the front garden beds, so spring has been a riot of colour.

KB: What is your favourite room?

AB: It is a dead heat between the kitchen with our gorgeous new country cooker, and my craft room.

IL: The sunroom - great for weekend naps on the daybed.

KB: Are there any issues living in an “older” home?

AB: There is always something that needs doing… whether it be plumbing, electrical or carpentry. Painting the roof will probably be next. But we are loving it and enjoying doing things on the house. We have met some great tradies and become good friends with them.

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KB: Why did you move to the shire?

AB: We wanted to get some space and live a more simple, relaxed life. We wanted a house that was big enough to have friends and family come and stay and spend time together. So far we have hosted a Lewis family Xmas and a Boundy family Easter and Ambleside handled 11 around the kitchen table and six guests sleeping in different rooms very well.

KB: How are you enjoying it?

AB: It is a dream come true and we are loving it! There are so many wonderful and diverse people in Hepburn Shire but just nothing beats waking up every morning to the sounds of kookaburras and walking outside to see Harold the duck and the chooks wandering around, with the weeping willows hanging over the pond and revelling in the fact that this piece of paradise is really ours.

KB: Anything else we should know about your home or yourselves?

AB: We were married in 2012 under a gum tree at Highbank winery in Coonawarra - where I was born and Ian proposed. And we are loving rural life.

ph: Nick 0421 593 998 or Lachlan 0427 837 081

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Inaugural ARTOBER happening throughout Hepburn Shire

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AYLESFORD Art Show has partnered with a number of local artistic groups to create Artober - a celebration of artistic talent throughout Hepburn Shire.

The inaugural ARTOBER event will run throughout October and into November.

Events include an Art Books and Illustrations Display at Daylesford Library, the launch of the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter calendar at Red Star Café in Hepburn Springs, a Spring Kids Art Project by Bullarto Primary School students at the Springs Medical Centre in Daylesford, the 2014 Open Prize for Photography at Bokeh Gallery in Daylesford, a pop-up ceramics exhibition by Clayspace artists and a Daylesford Community Care exhibition, both in The Rex in Daylesford, The Absolutely Fabulous Fresh Food Festival in the Daylesford Town Hall, a Firing the Kiln event at Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre and an artist talk by Brian Nash at the Daylesford Library.

Then there’s the Daylesford Art Show at the Daylesford Town Hall and finally the Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios when 30 artists will open their doors to the public.

There are also three exhibitions at the Convent Gallery in Daylesford including Twenty Strong Daylesford Women by Poppy Cagacj, movies by Dion Shields and Meditations on a Korean Odyssey – a ceramic exhibition by Petrus Spronk.

Art Daylesford chair Jan Pengilley said there had been an overwhelming response to ARTOBER. “The Daylesford Rotary Club is committed to promoting and celebrating art in our region and we are pleased to be partnered with so many local artists and organisations to make this event a celebration to remember.”

Link: Daylesford Art Show Facebook or daylesfordartshow.com.au

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AYLESFORD CFA secretary Paul Anderson might be at home driving a tanker, but he’s also keen to give his 1968 Morgan a run now and again.

Paul joined the Victorian Morgan Owners Group for its monthly lunch run last Friday to the Farmer’s Arms Hotel in Daylesford. And while the cars all look like they have done a few miles some may be newer than first thought.

The English family company has produced the cars since 1911 – the most “recent” shape has been the same for the past 70 years.

And the other main variations can be picked up from the badges starting with 4/4 - that’s four cylinders and four wheels - which is not as funny as it sounds – the company started out making three-wheel cars. Those after real torque go for the eight cylinder models...and hang on.

Paul said his “4/4” had a Cortina motor - Morgan doesn’t do engines - and had come from Tasmania about eight years ago.

“A lot of people say because English cars are so badly made you can always improve on them – but they are a pretty simple car. I don’t have massive mechanical knowledge but I do a lot of work on my Morgan. It’s handmade so you can hand fix it.”

And why choose a Morgan?

“Rosemary liked the name Morgan. She saw an advert and thought ‘that’s a family name – I want a Morgan’.”

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