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VAMPIRES took over the WinterFest school holiday activities last week. With their make-up completed by Steve Douglas and Stacy Kilpatrick, Billy, Josh, Jaime and Jasper moved in on unsuspecting Tegan Nixon.
$10m election promise for Daylesford college
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HE Victorian Labor Party has made an election promise to fund the $10 million Stage 2 upgrade of Daylesford Secondary College.
Opposition leader Daniel Andrews said the money would see science and technology facilities and library services upgraded. Local companies would be given priority to work on the project, he said. Mr Andrews said only Labor would “fix Daylesford Secondary College, to give our kids the best start”. “Classrooms will be state-of-the-art and local jobs will be prioritised. Too often, our small towns are overlooked by a Napthine government focus on Melbourne.” Macedon Labor candidate Mary-Anne Thomas, who joined Mr Andrews at the college for the announcement, said Daylesford Secondary College students deserved “the best facilities”. “This upgrade means a bright future for Daylesford Secondary College and the communities it serves.” However, Liberal candidate for Macedon, Donna Petrovich, described Labor’s pledge to fix Daylesford Secondary College as “empty promises”. “Labor’s style is to promise anything to win votes and placate people with plans that remain on the drawing board,” Ms Petrovich said.
“The people of Daylesford should not be fooled into believing more false promises from Labor as a ploy in an election year.” Meanwhile, Labor Party Daylesford branch president Warren Maloney said that while the branch was “thrilled that its work on behalf of the college has brought this commitment from the future Andrews’ ALP government” it maintained that Ms Thomas should resign as the ALP candidate for the seat of Macedon at this year’s election. Ms Thomas, who moved from Northcote to Kyneton this year, was preselected for the seat in December 2013 despite Trentham resident Christian Zahra receiving 80 per cent of first-preference votes from local members. Mr Maloney said “the anger is still strong” and that “the majority of branch members have declined to assist her campaign”. Ms Thomas could not be contacted before press time.
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Liz Archer capturing her own intricate motifs
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RT was one of Liz Archer’s favourite subjects in school leading to a long career in painting and more recently wearable art. She stopped for a moment in her Hepburn studio to chat with Donna Kelly.
DK: When did you get started in art? LA: Art was one of my favourite subjects in school. Also I was encouraged to draw and paint by a couple who were neighbours. They were friendly with artists such as Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd and John Yule. As a young girl I used to sit and listen to them talking about what they were doing in art which I found very exciting. DK: What is your forte? LA: Painting and wearable art in Irish crochet and styles from the early 20th century. DK: What do you love about it? LA: In painting I am interested in exploring ideas from researching Asian culture and history, from which I create art works. I am fascinated with the Asian symbolism that is linked to the environment, social and philosophical concepts about human existence or relationships. I love the intricate motifs of Irish crochet which are caught in a web of picot “lace”. Also the elaborate designs for evening bags from the Victorian/Edwardian eras. DK: Does anything frustrate you? LA: Lack of future time and getting tired near the end of the day that stops me from working longer. DK: What do you think art should be? LA: As a visual artist I would hope my art is a communication of a concept which can enrich one’s inner life or at least give the viewer aesthetic pleasure through creative expression. I think art is a very personal thing which touches people in different ways which often differ to that of the artist. Art can be a source of pleasure; it can appeal to one’s emotions or other senses. DK: Can anyone be an artist? LA: Can anyone be a plumber, mathematician or musician…? It depends on one’s inspiration or motivation; also talent, skills, passion and dedication as well as the enjoyment in producing one’s art work. DK: Which three artists do you admire the most and why? LA: The Japanese artists Hokusai and Hiroshige from the Edo period. The art of the Ming period in China. I admire them for their elegant compositions and the concepts behind their work, which incorporate aspects of culture, history and symbolic motifs with auspicious messages. Their use of colour. DK: Where can people view your work? LA: During July at the Red Star Cafe, Hepburn Springs and at a permanent exhibition, which changes every four to six months at Cosy Corner, Hepburn Springs. In November, during three consecutive weekends, at my home studio in Hepburn Springs (part of the Macedon Ranges Open Art Studios). DK: Why did you choose to live in Hepburn? LA: We decided to retire to Hepburn Springs as the environment has such beauty (at any time of the year). It has a peaceful atmosphere and the closeness of the many animals and birds which live in our area is very appealing. Also the wonderful wild flowers which abound in spring.
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F YOU go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise.
But if you go down to Trentham on a Friday morning and enter Chaplin’s – you’ll find an even bigger one. A happy group of ukulele players take up residence each Friday morning from 10am. Merilyn Lanigan, also known as Mez, said Cool Country Ukes, also known as CCukes, started “as a kind of merger between uke lessons that Sue Robinson was providing as part of the Trentham Life Activities Club and a vocal nosh that I was facilitating with Sue and others at Chaplin’s last year”. “The uke is such a happy instrument, the vibe at Chaplin’s is great and when we all got together for coffees the energy seemed to come from a blend of both the instrument and the environment.” Mez said that many in the group had no musical background, just a willingness to have a go and have fun. “Everyone is in it for a laugh,” she said. Mez said CCukes was open to anyone with a ukulele and a singing voice. “Just rock up.”
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CTOR and Love Your Sister rider Samuel Johnson will take part in a Q&A session after the screening of his ride’s documentary at the Daylesford Cinema.
It will be a chance for audience members to ask all their questions about his journey, his sister Connie, his charity and his motivation. Cinema president Linda Carroll said she had been thinking about “the wonderful night at the Savoia back in February” when Sam rode into town as part of his epic journey around Australia. “I remember thinking that I’d love to chat with Sam and ask him a few questions about his trip. “He was too busy that night, but then I thought about the possibility of doing a larger Q&A session at the cinema. “I eventually put the idea to Sam and he thought it would be a great idea. It will be a great chance for us to get up close and personal with Samuel Johnson – a much loved and admired local, who has achieved so much in the last 12 months.” The event will be held on Thursday, August 14 at 7pm. Tickets are $25 with concession $15. All money raised will go to the Garvan Institute which researches breast cancer. Meanwhile, the cinema is holding a fundraiser with the Daylesford Swing Band at the Daylesford Town Hall on July 27. Tickets from therex.org.au or Ms Carroll on 5348 2691.
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Great news for Daylesford College?
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HE media release arrived the evening before.
Victorian opposition leader Daniel Andrews was making his way the following day to Daylesford Secondary College. The release was titled, in capital letters because it was important, ONLY LABOR WILL FIX DAYLESFORD SECONDARY COLLEGE. Wow. It then went on to say: “Victorian Labor will fund the $10 million Stage 2 upgrade of Daylesford Secondary College, Leader of the Opposition, Daniel Andrews, announced. “Mr Andrews joined Labor Candidate for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, and Ballarat East MP, Geoff Howard, to deliver the news to parents and teachers. “Labor’s $10 million commitment will see science and technology facilities and library services upgraded.” This really was amazing news. The Labor Party was going to spend $10 million on a school in little old Daylesford. Wow again. As far as I could see this was just a win-win situation, with just one teeny, tiny glitch, which I mentioned to Ms Thomas at the school. “You have to win an election first....” But that didn’t seem to worry anyone except me. Daniel Andrews was very happy, Geoff Howard was happy and Ms Thomas was happy too. That’s nice. And the cast of thousands, well, maybe 15, was also happy. And the kids were really happy but that was more about WIN News being on hand filming than the announcement. But gee they were noisy. In the really old days when I was at school, annoucements were either made over the loud speaker or in the gym. And you had to be really quiet or you got in trouble. In primary school days for the boys that meant the strap. True story. This particular announcement was just made in a hallway, sort of off to one side, nowhere in particular. So kids were running around, some walked through the happy crowd and one kid called to his friends “look, they’re filming something, let’s go see what’s happening...” But then he started chatting to a teacher who also didn’t seem to need to be quiet. But I digress. Maybe I am too skeptical or maybe even worse, cynical, but election promises are easy to reel off. Anyone remember Ballarat MP Catherine King’s August 2013 pledge for $1.25 million for a new multi-purpose community facility at Daylesford’s Victoria Park? How’s that working out? Sorry but just sayin’. And look, I am all for upgrades to schools and sporting places and making sure no children are living in poverty - but I just think we have to take promises in the lead up to an election, from any party, with a grain of salt. But if Labor promising $10 million to Daylesford Secondary College - which has great students and teachers, but pretty average facilities - means the Liberal Party will be forced to do the same, great. But I wouldn’t bank on it just yet. From either side. The school’s been around a while - as have Labor and Liberal. Just sayin’ again. Oh, one pollie’s action I do like, although I am not a great believer in the Democratic Labour Party’s platform, is that of Senator for Victoria John Madigan. He’s just given the school $4500 worth of scaffolding for its building and construction students - and to be used around the place as needed. The money came from his parliamentary payrise which he offers to worthy causes. And the former Hepburn Springs blacksmith and boilermaker also gave a demonstration of his skills to students and had a chat about the importance of listening to their teachers. No fanfare, just did it. I do like that.
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Legacy of responsibility
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EGACY widows and legatees enjoyed a Christmas in July event at the Daylesford RSL earlier this month.
Among those attending was Daylesford resident Dorothy Grant. Mrs Grant’s husband David, who served in World War II, died six years ago and she was immediately brought into the Legacy community. The couple had been married just two months short of 65 years but Mrs Grant said while it was comforting to know Legacy was there, she had a wonderful family who had looked after her “so well”. “The Legacy people came and saw me straight away but I have three boys and a girl so I have never been lonely at any time. “They are all close by.” However, Mrs Grant said while she liked to be as independent as possible she had asked Legacy for help occasionally. They had put in some railings for her on her steep block and also built a platform for her bins by the letterbox to save wheeling them up and down. “When David was alive it was no problem of course, and my son used to live next door and do it for me, but he moved and while they would come every week I do like to be independent. “I want to do things for myself where possible but I’ve had other little things done. “And they give us $50 to help with fuel in winter.” Mrs Grant said the need for Legacy had been clear from the early days when her husband, a sandblast designer before the war, had joined up with another designer, Jeff. “They joined together but Jeff went with the paratroopers while David was in the regular army. Poor old Jeff was shot down, we lost him early, so I went to see his wife who had just had a baby. “I didn’t know her but I thought ‘poor girl, she’s going to need some help’ and I often wondered if she did get that help but I dare say Legacy was there for her. “They really are at your door straight away and that’s a good thing for many people.” Mrs Grant said she hoped people would donate to Legacy if possible but realised there were so many demands to give to so many charities. “People want to give but it’s very hard to give to everyone.” Mrs Grant said the legatees, who look after the widows and their children, were “wonderful men and women”. “They are there at any time to help and it’s all voluntary. They just give of their time freely which is really wonderful. “My legatees are Ian and Trish Tinetti who are just lovely. They are running a busy business yet are good enough to spend time to help other people. “I just hope that more legatees also come forward because we are all getting on.” Legacy Week is from August 31 to September 6. The first Legacy Club was formed in Melbourne in 1923 by a group of young men who had survived World War I and believed they had a legacy of responsibility for the welfare of the wives and children of their comrades who had died during the war or later.
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What’s up! Words in Winter - Words on the Wildside
Authors, music, theatre, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions and more throughout the Hepburn Shire during August. Details: wordsinwinter.com
Swing Band
The Daylesford Swing Band will perform at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, July 26 to support the Daylesford Community Theatre. There will also be a raffle and auction to raise money. Tickets are $25. Details: therex.org.au or Linda Carroll on 5348 2691.
Xmas Cheer Appeal
The appeal, held in July, and again from mid November to December, raises money to provide up to 500 families with groceries, vouchers and toys for Christmas. There are 12 tins placed with hotels and businesses in the Daylesford region. There will also be a street barbecue on Saturday, July 26 outside the ANZ Bank (Daylesford) from 10am to 3pm weather permitting.
Creswick Market
The Creswick Market is held on the third Saturday of the month at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre from 9am to 1pm.
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Sunday Market, right, raises funds for the Dayelesford Spa Country Railway to keep historic trains alive and happening. The market is held every Sunday at the Daylesford Railway Station. Train rides to Bullarto and return are also on offer. And the Silver Streak runs on the first Saturday of each month offering nibbles and drinks on the ride.
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Pets@Work with Micki and Sasha
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HE’S the youngest employee at the Daylesford Bowling Club – at just ten weeks of age.
But little Sasha is already proving her worth – especially in the mopping department. Owner Micki Weiman, who is assistant manager at the club, said the Shih Tzu-Maltese cross pup was great fun and getting along well with her other three dogs “another fluffy one, a kelpie and a ridgeback cross”. “Sasha is lots of fun and you just forget time when you watch her playing and she discovers things, or gets a surprise and hides in the curtains.” Micki took over Sasha’s carer’s role after another employee at the club relinquished her when she realised the puppy was too small for her young children. “They have young children and realised it wouldn’t work so they were nice enough to give her up and I took her.” And while Sasha is too young to work full-time just yet, Micki said she sometimes helped out by sitting in on book keeping or riding the mop. “She is excellent with the mopping. She just jumps on and goes round and around. That is so funny.”
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RE: The Local, Issue 22, June 23, 2014 Page 3, “Senator John Madigan helps Daylesford students achieve their full potential”.
It was a great piece - so insightful yet so brief. “Liberal and Labor candidates commit political suicide at Daylesford” could have been your headline yet you chose the more dignified and understated approach. John Madigan was both generous and demonstrably committed to the local community and especially the Daylesford Secondary College. On the other hand Ms Petrovich (Liberal) provided the gobsmacking remark “I am not sure what he aims to achieve”. Do we read into this remark “our supporters expect favours in return for donations” and “what can you get from a bunch of school kids”? After 40 years in the building industry I find it no less exciting than I did on day one and I offer the thought that if just one student learns to erect and safely use that scaffold and thinks “hey I can do this!” and if that confidence is nurtured and leads to a career in any branch of the building industry then that outcome would give John Madigan enormous satisfaction. I would describe that as a very worthy “aim” Ms Petrovich, it’s not “spin”, it’s not “box ticking” and it’s not “bean counting”, it is priceless instead. Ms Petrovich and Ms Thomas (Labor) must find it unthinkable to say anything positive about an opponent. Or maybe they don’t know how to without
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feeling it might detract from their own offering. But if one or other of them had said something like: “You can’t do too much in support of education. Mr Madigan’s generosity (time, money and spirit) is applauded as is DSC’s determination to never miss an opportunity to enrich the educational experience…” it might just lift the electorate’s respect for politicians in general and the individual candidates in particular. They then may go on to say “now we at the Lib/ Lab party propose…” Well that’s the thing though, what do they propose?
- Paul Barnfield Bullarto
I WOULD just like to say how much I enjoy reading The Garden each edition.
Jackie’s insights into her garden, and her life, make my day. I sit down with a cup of tea, read her column and the world feels like a better place.
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Volleyball finals
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he Daylesford Volleyball social division grand final ended up as an epic do or die battle of the best two teams in the competition.
The Spikers, with great serving from Simon Milton, and with Nick Carpenter and Shannon Harvey controlling the ball in the back court, won the first set 25 points to 14. The second set continued with the dominance of Clay Douglas in the setting role and Annemieke Visser spiking the ball into the opposition’s back court. The set results were 25 points to Spikers and 19 points to The Whatever’s, even after the power spiking of Whatever’s’ Alec Armstrong. Victory looked assured for the Spikers but Will Hughes and Jade Booth had other ideas and with their combined play at the net, they turned the tide with Whatever’s winning the third set 25 points to 16 points. The fourth set had Whatever’s’ Corey Pedley serving placement, causing many passing errors from the Spikers, and with Stevie Carman’s diving saves repelling the Spikers’ Kevin Lam’s power hitting. Whatever’s won the set 25 points to 16. The fifth set was a no gamer with Adrian Hamilton for Whatever’s turning in his best performance of the season at both the net and in the back court. He was unpassable. The final result was a 15/3 win to Whatever’s and the championship trophy. Daylesford Volleyball’s new season kicks off at the ARC on Monday, July 28 from 6.30pm. Details: Colin Priest on 5348 7674 or 0447 487 674.
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AYLESFORD Primary School’s Book Fair will be held over the first weekend in August with all proceeds going towards the School Literacy Program.
Spokeswoman Nel Staite said it would be the primary school’s fourth annual book fair and would showcase thousands of new and secondhand books at affordable prices. Ms Staite said the event was coordinated by passionate parents and teachers “who believe that literacy matters”. “Each year people from the community along with publishing houses donate a broad range of books including fiction, cooking, reference, kids, history, special interest and best sellers along with the occasional rare find. “The books are organised in easy to browse sections and cover a range of prices.” Ms Staite said this year the organisers had been surprised at how many books had already been delivered to the school. “The quality of books received has been overwhelming and we are grateful for the generosity of our community. “Previous fairs have been a great success, raising much-needed funds for the school’s Literacy program. We hope that this year will be even bigger and better.” The book fair will be held on Saturday, August 2 from 9am to 5pm and Sunday, August 3 from 10am to 3pm. The school is at 102 Vincent Street, Daylesford.
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Paul’s journey from ballet to massage
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HEN Paul Walsh came home, at the age of just eight years, and told his parents he wanted to dance, the reactions were very Billy Elliot-esque.
“Mum said ‘disco?’, I said ‘no, ballet’. “Dad said ‘no bloody son of mine is going to be a ballet dancing poof’. “But I was just adamant that was what I wanted to do.” Paul said the seed was sown when he went to see the Georgian State Dancers with “lots of swords and amazing acrobatical movement”. “My parents were folkies and I was wearing clogs and was asked to come on stage. I just loved the concept of being in front of all of those people and 12 months later it just snapped in me and I decided that was what I would be regardless of what anyone else said.” Paul’s mother enrolled him in the local dance school in England’s Darwen, an industrial working class town, where he was the only male dancer. He started with a class a week but by the end of that year was doing four classes every week. Paul’s dance teacher’s sister was linked to a large secondary school in Morecambe, about a 90-minute drive away, and she took the young dancer under her wing. He was soon learning ballet, tap and every dance form around every night after school but his real passion remained ballet. Next stop, at 11 was the Central School of Ballet in London, a three and a half hour train ride each way, every Saturday starting the day at 6am and finishing at 11pm. “I was just a really driven kid, nothing was going to stop me and no hill was too big to climb over. By this stage my dad had softened a bit and mum was supportive but I don’t think she really understood because everyone in the family had two left feet.” At 15, Paul was accepted into the school professionally full time and stayed there for four years dancing and training six days a week. With his focus on ballet it was a natural progression to apply to the Royal Ballet where he spent three years in the chorus and spending time with “high society”. But his interest in ballet started to wane as contemporary dance stepped up to the plate. “To be honest I got bored doing the same thing day-in day-out. Ballet in the late 90s was still very much Romeo and Juliet or Swan Lake, so I moved from ballet to contemporary because, for me, it was more emotionally expressive. “I also had a lot more input into what went on stage, there was collaboration with the choreographers. And I worked with companies in Scotland, England, Europe and Canada for the next eight years.” But extreme contemporary dance eventually took its toll with Paul dislocating his knee six times. His final career move in England was with the English National Opera in London, working as an actor on performances like Madama Butterfly. “It was a lot easier on the body, just not so intense.” By now, Paul had met an Australian woman and decided it was time to settle down and start a family. The pair headed to Australia, via a year in Africa where they did six months of aid work and spent six months travelling around using the public transport system. “For me it was the best thing I could have done,” Paul said. “My career in high society always felt a little out of my comfort zone so Africa brought me back to basics and reconnected me with a more realistic mind set.” The pair arrived in Australia in 1999 moving first to Geelong, then Melbourne and Daylesford in 2003. Paul had retrained as a massage therapist as many dancers do - moving to the body arts because they have spent so long ensuring their own bodies are at their peak performance levels. “And when you injure it you learn how to fix it.” He worked for Eagle Therapies for seven years, took some time off while his children were young, and then worked at the Malmsbury Juvenile Detention Centre as a case worker and on security for just over three years. It was then time to set up his own practice, Natures Wheel. “The body work field was a real natural progression for me. My remedial understanding, my training, the knowledge of how our bodies are put together… “Injury management is key for me. It is really easy to figure out what’s going wrong with people and how to get on top of things. There’s just the whole thing of being able to help people. It’s nice to nurture.”
Paul said he loved Daylesford, it reminded him of the Lake District in England, and he liked the diversity of the community. “I’ve got a lot of connections through people now after being here so long and it’s good for my kids to be brought up here. “And my work doesn’t rely on the tourist trade too much; I like looking after my locals.” And dance still plays a part in Paul’s life, as the artistic director of the Inside Out Dance Studio where he teaches and also helps out with the creation and artistic side of performances. “I like that all that information and knowledge I gained is still being passed on, who knows, perhaps to kids in the community who want to go down that path. “And if they do I would tell them to follow their dream. Particularly with dance you do it because you love it, it’s your passion. It’s a hard life being a dancer, it doesn’t pay great, you do have to be 100 per cent committed. “Like any of the arts, you do it for the passion. And society wouldn’t function without the arts.”
Happening on Howe
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OWE Street in Daylesford must host some of the prettiest rows of shops in the shire.
The traders have really hit the mark with their colour schemes and their beautiful plantings. You can just tell they really care. They are also fabulous with customer service - so if it’s been a while take some time out for a stroll up and down to see what’s happening on Howe. From the top, first stop, for Kyle particularly, is Statewide. Yes, boys toys. Every time Kyle wanders past he thinks he needs a new ride-on. And manager Colin is only too ready to give a helping hand or just some advice until you’re ready to commit to your new gardening equipment. Luckily for me, next door is Red Nonna, where Belinda does great coffee and dishes up delicious Italian inspired dishes - that’s where the Nonna comes in. And there are lovely big communal tables - perfect for chatting or just kicking back. From there, if you keep going you’ll be at Perfect Drop, or The Drop as it’s known by regulars. There’s great food on offer here and plenty of drinks choices as well as live entertainment and DJs. Christine’s touch means The Drop has an elegant feel without being over starchy. In winter there’s a great open fire and in summer the alfresco area is pumping. I love the fairy lights at night. And if you’re in for a big night, or just want the convenience, next door is Double Nut Accommodation - four self-contained chalets set in a lovely, rambly garden. Right in the middle of Daylesford - yet a world away. Owners Glenda and Joe (he’s a former squash legend) make sure everything is just right for your stay. Keep wandering and you’ll come across Finishing Touch Decor. Geof and Theo are the owners and have a keen eye for individual pieces that will add to any home. I love the wall art, colourful and quirky, and if you’re looking for that perfect cushion - you’ll find it here. Next door is Spice Daylesford - a well known hairdressing salon which offers anything from simple cuts and colours to beautiful wedding hair styling. Owner Belinda took over a while back and has put her own stamp on the business giving back to clients with specials on offer throughout the year. A nice touch. Down to the bottom of Howe Street, and over the road, is the Daylesford Hotel. The pub just turned 100 with a big party in her honour with a huge cake and the Daylesford Swing Band. It’s easy to sometimes forget the history of this region but owners Ann Maree, Graham, Julie and Sue made sure there was an
appropriately big fuss. The hotel offers great meals, a huge wine list, and some of the best views in Daylesford from its balcony. A great way to while away a few hours. But first you have to make your way up Howe Street where you’ll find the wonderful Happy Dayz. This cafe offers really good, affordable food from takeaway burgers (it won The Local’s inaugral Burger Off) to sit-down roast meals complete with vegies and gravy. Co-owner Luda has created a fun atmosphere with lots of 1950s memorabilia and signage. And if you’re in a hurry, just call your order through. Easy. Oh, keep an eye out for a dog named, for good reason, Milkbar Murray! He’s an institution but apparently on a bit of a diet. But back out on Howe and your next port of call is Mulch. This store opened just nine months ago but is already a must-go for many locals and visitors. There are fabulous homewares, quirky cards, children’s clothing, great ceramics and just loads of “things” to admire - and buy! Owners John and Ty are clearly creative and love eclectic - they have also just won a joint international award for their own letterpress business collateral printed by Wood Duck Press in Wheatsheaf. Next door is the wonderful Bokeh Gallery. Owner Sonja, a photographer herself, holds loads of great exhibitions to help others get their work noticed. But also on display is the work of Australian ceramacists and jewellery makers. Bokeh Gallery is hosting the photography segment of the Daylesford Rotary Art Show in October and celebrates its first birthday in August. Congrats! One door up and you’re at The Good Food Store. Lots of people were a bit sad when The Chowder House in Hepburn Springs closed but they were happy again when Gary and Shane decided to open in Howe Street. And even happier when they expanded next door with plenty of seating options. What can I say? Great food, great people, great atmosphere. And chowder is on the menu again. Yum. Final stop - Daylesford Travel and flightplan. If you’re looking for places to go, talk to Paul about the best flights, destinations, itineraries...he’ll get you where you either need or want to be. Meanwhile, Graham at flightplan will make sure you’re the best kitted out traveller around. This store is amazing - suitcases, overnight bags, wallets, clothing...it’s all here and it’s really fabulous. Even if you’re not travelling, flightplan is a must for a little, or a lot, of retail therapy. And you’re done. But not really. Because there’s always something happening on Howe. You just need to start planning your next visit.
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Daylesford’s very own mad hatter
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ATS are a “method of collecting one’s history”, according to Warren Pengilley.
And he has quite a collection. And quite a history. The Daylesford resident, former Australian Army and Airforce member, Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and Emeritus Professor of Law has about 40 pieces of headwear stashed above and through his study bookcase. “I think everyone has to have something to collect - it just happens it’s hats for me.” (And it must also be something that runs in the family. The Local featured Warren’s wife Jan, with her collection of hundreds of frogs, last month.) “It started with tourist hats, then army and airforce hats from when I was in those, some are academic hats…they are all on parade to watch every day and think life is not too bad, or a little varied at least. “There are slouch hats, a Russian hat, one from Tamworth that’s an ode to Lee Kernaghan, a colourful one from Peru…. “I do like my military hats.” And just for our photo, Warren donned an Egyptian hat – complete with a traditional Bedouin hand-stitched dress, known as galabeya, topped off with a cartouche pendant. Now that takes confidence – or a good sense of humour. Perhaps both.
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From Daylesford to Daylesford… By Lindsay Smith & Nick Bunning
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IM Crow Diggings, Hepburn, Wombat, and Apsley – just some of the names applied to our little part of the world, before Lieutenant Governor Sir Charles Hotham proclaimed the first sale of allotments in the township of Daylesford, on the August 22, 1854.
There are apparently no clear records as to who made this final name choice or why, but some think it links to the small hamlet of Daylesford, Gloucestershire, near Kingham in the heart of the magnificent Cotswolds in England. Which is why, as we were on a touring holiday of “Old Blighty”, and being in the neighbourhood, we thought we would drop in. For those who don’t know the Cotswolds, this area is famous for its beautiful villages lined with 16th and 17th century sandstone houses and buildings, surrounded by lush green hills and dales. Oh, and once you get off the main roads, you are travelling down tiny country lanes complete with wildflowers, livestock and ancient hedges. The village of Daylesford is little more than a collection of farms, maybe ten or so houses, a church (which we missed) … and the magnificent Daylesford Organic Farm! England is big on farm shops and this one is large even by their standards. It incorporates among other things the following: cafe, butcher, bakery, creamery, fishmonger, grocery, home wares, cookware shop, garden shop, cooking school and stalls selling fruit, vegetables, dairy and wine. Right next door connected to the complex is the mandatory Day Spa - of course! Produce is picked daily from their own gardens, cows are milked, cakes are baked, and appetites sated (including ours). The lovely friendly staff members were more than happy to hand us some of their beautifully printed and branded Daylesford paper bags (no plastics here) as souvenirs. Now surely this is a great idea for a local entrepreneur in our home town: locally grown trout, pork, beef, lamb, organic vegies, a day spa, cooking school, a top café and restaurant all in the one complex. Throw in a few truffles and it would surely be a winner. Next time you are in the Cotswolds, drop by. (By the way, a wold is a forest or woodland on high ground).
Link: daylesford.com/kingham/ (With thanks to John Lewis, whose research on the naming of Daylesford we have drawn on for this article).
Clockwise from above, one of the writers Nick Bunning with an Eccles cake, dog parking (the dog pictured is a statue), Daylesford produce and branded bags are on offer, signage shows the way
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26 Crossword
The Crossword...
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INTRODUCING The Local’s new crossword.
And it’s not your average, boring crossword. This really is local. All the answers are tucked within the pages of this edition of The Local. Maybe in an article, perhaps in an advert. So if you haven’t really read The Local you might not have all the answers! We’ll publish the answers next edition. Good luck!
Glenlyon Fine Food & Wine Fayre
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N NEXT Sunday, July 27, is the eagerly awaited Glenlyon Fine Food and Wine Fayre.
The event, held at the historic hall, with huge marquees either side, attracts thousands of people who want to try and buy fabulous food and beverages. Producers this year include Saltbush Kitchen, A Hidden Secret, Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese, JC Bee Honey, Piper Street Food Company, Sweet Cins and Truly Madly Delicious. There will also be the Secret Truffle Society while Daylesford Rotary Club members will cook up a storm giving visitors a chance to try sizzling bullboar sausages. Wineries include Ellender Estate Winery, Captains Creek Organic Wines, Guildford Vineyard and Mt Franklin Wines. Wayne Burt from Dolphin Brewery will also be there while Damian Sandercock from Piper Street Food Co will share trade secrets during his guest chef demonstration. Glenlyon’s own Wendy Phypers and Dave Patterson (The Cartwheels) and Crosswind will provide the entertainment. The doors open at 10am where you can buy your ticket for $12.50 which includes a souvenir wine glass. Early bird tickets are $11 through trybooking.com/FEST Proceeds from the Fayre will go towards the Glenlyon Hall renovation.
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ABC gardening presenter at Creswick Garden Club
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BC Gardening Australia presenter Angus Stewart will be the guest speaker at Creswick Garden Club’s annual learning day next month.
Mr Stewart is a specialist in urban horticulture. He worked full-time in the nursery and cut flower industries from 1981 to 1987, then continued part-time as a horticultural consultant while lecturing horticulture at Ryde College of TAFE from 19872001. In 1991, Mr Stewart debuted on ABC Radio 702 as a regular guest on the John Doyle (aka Rampaging Roy Slaven) afternoon program. He was soon dubbed “Doctor of the Dirt, Surgeon of the Soil, Professor of the Paddock”. He will share his plant knowledge at the Wesleyan Church Hall, Ballarat Road, Creswick on Saturday, August 9 from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Cost is $45 and includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Bookings: Leanne on 0437 518 159, Val on 5345 1310 or bookings and payment can be sent to Creswick Garden Club, PO Box 159, Creswick, 3363. Bookings close on August 2.
Right, Creswick Garden Club member Margaret Barnett prunes her candy geranium
So, you have booked your accommodation and don’t want to carry all your food from home or perhaps you are a local and just want a night off cooking...Daisy Dining Daylesford is perfect for you. Daisy Dining Daylesford is here to help both visitors and locals enjoy their accommodation or precious time off without having to worry about food shopping and cooking. Daisy Dining Daylesford has three menus. First there’s the wonderful seasonal menu which requires 48 hours notice for orders. Second is the newly introduced winter menu which runs from Monday to Saturday with deliveries every day. And while 24 hours’ notice would be great same day orders can be arranged! Finally, I will also be extending the midweek specials on Monday and Thursday to both locals and visitors. These items will not always be standard menu items so keep your eyes out for these via the Daisy Dining Facebook page or just call me. I am also available for catering for small groups and small events. Where possible I use the best local produce and am happy to work with any dietary requirements. At the moment, deliveries are only available to Daylesford and Hepburn. Oh, just for locals I am introducing a “care” meal package as we all know how hard it is when you’re not feeling the best and the last thing you want to do is make your own chicken soup! With Love Daisy Dining 0412 199 526 | www.daisydiningdaylesford.com.au | facebook.com/pages/Daisy-Dining-Daylesford
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Hearty meals on offer in Creswick
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EAN and Barrow really is bustling.
There’s business people talking work over coffees, a group of women enjoying a wine while checking out the menu, a spattering of couples clearly having some time out and other customers popping in for something sweet to takeaway. Open a year now, Bean and Barrow has obviously become a favourite with Creswick residents, and those from further afield. We choose a lovely table set up in the back room - where there’s a warming open fire and shabby chic furniture - which makes you feel like you are sitting in a friend’s dining room. (There are four dining rooms all up - so plenty of choice for seating including a cosy reading room to one side. Nice.) The wait staff are attentive and menus and water are quickly provided. I ask for a chardonnay which soon appears while Kyle opts for a coffee. Both are just right. Open for breakfast, lunch and, from Friday to Monday, dinners too, the menus are enticing. Breakfast can be “traditional” with offerings including bacon and eggs ($15), the healthy feel good option - toasted granola, fresh fruit compote, honey and yoghurt ($10) or even homemade baked beans on sourdough served with poached eggs ($15). Or try the “a little bit fancy” for pan fried mushrooms - with garden fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream served on thick cut toast ($9.50), a Spanish omelette - think chorizo, red onion and melted tasty cheese ($17) or B&B eggs bene - scrambled free range eggs, Tasmanian smoked salmon with spinach and a creamy Hollandaise sauce ($19). Lunch options include pie of the day with wedges and house salad ($17), poached chicken salad - semi sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber ribbons and house marinated fetta on green salad with lemon vinegarette ($16) or chicken satay - on a bed of steamed Jasmine rice and a side salad ($15). For those after more bready things there is the B&B Roll - filled with smoked ham, tasty cheese, homemade onion jam (that’s a tightly held secret) and salad ($10) or the toasted Turkish bread or wrap with a choice of fillings ($12). We opt for the pie of the day - which is chicken and curry, and the allday breakfast wrap of scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach and Hollandaise sauce. Yum. Both are delicious. The pie is rustic and hearty - lots of flavour perfectly mixed in a crispy, puffy pastry. And the wedges are thick cut, almost a potato in every bite, with the salad offering the perfect under-current. No-one’s going home hungry here. Meanwhile, the wrap is also huge, filled with crispy, tasty bacon slices, wonderfully cooked eggs, wilted spinach and a hint of Hollandaise. The wrap itself is also just right - not too thick and perfectly toasted. There is no way we can fit in dessert, which is a shame, because they look so damn good! The lemon meringue pie is a specialty and there are also loads of slices to choose from. We finish up and then find ourselves checking out the providore section of the cafe. It’s expanding and there are plenty of housemade jams and relishes. Owner Sally says there are even more on the way. And just briefly back to those dinners. Sally has it really worked out. Friday nights are pasta nights with meals just $15 or $12.50 takeaway or just $7.50 for kids. A great healthy, easy, end-of-the-week option. Then it’s pie and pinot on Saturday with a glass of Appellation Ballarat pinot noir and the pie of the day with wedges and house salad all for just $22.50. Not bad for date night! Sunday it has to roast of the day with gravy - and roast potatoes, pumpkin, corn cob and greens - for the tiny sum of $18. That’s cheaper than turning on your own oven. But proving most popular is locals’ night. A measly $10 for a dish that’s written up on the blackboard outside, and Facebook, every Sunday night. The motto is “pre-book your plate or rock up and risk it...” and locals are quickly realising the “risk it” option is not good. So there’s loads on offer at Bean and Barrow, plenty of it gluten free, all of it prepared with love and everything available seven days from 8am. Nom, nom, nom.
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THE GARDEN by Jackie Airey
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ecently, a friend of a friend purchased a cottage in one of the towns populating the plains west of Ballarat.
She decided that the existing established garden needed to come out. Roses and irises didn’t suit the garden style she wanted to pursue, so she was happy to let them go to a new home, providing she didn’t have to do the digging. We love stuff from old gardens, so ‘The Plant Scabs Express’ gathered itself together and made the hour long trek out west, with ute and trailer both at the ready. Picks, shovels, crowbars and work gloves were all thrown in the back, along with a mate’s three sons, whom he had brought along to help. It’s a windy place out there, and fairly chilly, so we were all rugged up. Needless to say that after a half hour, we’d stripped off half of the gear. Big old rose bushes have a way of throwing out a bold challenge, testing any diggers to ’get me if you can.’ Especially when the soil is clay and quite dry. The boys beavered away, the task becoming a war of attrition which both sides were determined to win. I stuck to the irises (being closer to the ground) and even they needed some wrestling. The corms on some of them were huge, branching off in all directions. It didn’t matter all that much that some of them broke off at the junctions; just so long as the younger pieces had eyes, then I had new plants. The old central corms are usually depleted and can be discarded; this way the plants are rejuvenated. Whilst the best time to dig and divide irises is usually around February, they’re pretty forgiving. I probably just won’t get any flowers this year. To re-plant them, I’ll make a wide, shallow hole in the soil, then fashion a rough, long, low mound in the middle of it, onto which I will place any larger iris corms with decent roots. I’ll spread the roots out on either side and then give them some good soil cover to hold them in place. The corms themselves I won’t cover too deeply, and I’ll let the neck where the corm meets the leaves see some daylight, but press the whole thing down quite firmly. I’ll then cut the leaves into an inverted ‘V’ , leaving about 10-15cms of green. There are a couple of reasons for this: one, so that energy can go into feeding the roots, rather than struggling to sustain the old leaves, and two, so that there isn’t too much top weight to be blown about by the wind and the roots therefore can get a good solid grip. It won’t be for neatness. Even though the timing is better for them, it’s always a risk moving gnarled old roses – although these are the ones that excite me most. Their roots spread themselves far and wide and nearly always have to be cut to free the plant. We’ve promptly re-planted them all and when the current rains ease up for a while, we’ll prune them, give them a few good doses of Seasol a fortnight apart to encourage new root growth, mulch them, and they’ll probably all stick with us. It’ll be a fabulous surprise when they do all finally bloom, as their previous owner had no idea of names, types or colours. I always find the prospect of ‘mystery plant’ exciting and over the years, have often bought pots of things at garage sales or markets precisely because I didn’t recognise them. It adds a whole new level of anticipation, as the new garden member goes through its various growth stages, offering more and more clues as to its identity as time passes. I feel like Inspector Clouseau patiently putting the evidence together until finally, “ze case is solv-ed”, and I can bask in another discovery, or, as in this case, a successful episode of ‘Plant Rescue’.
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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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so interested in the instrumentation. I was totally sold on the idea that words, especially lyrics and poetry, could convey powerful ideas and emotions. Eventually, I abandoned Blondie for the rising tide Words: Jack Larm of progressive rock music coming out of England in the form of Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull. ave Marshall and I met in the late Although I had been scribbling my own lyrics during 80s and have been writing and my teenage years, it wasn’t until my mid-20s that I performing music ever since. started teaching myself guitar. Where Dave’s father loved jazz, In the late 80s, with a young family, I moved to particularly Duke Ellington, my father was a huge Daylesford and soon met Dave. We immediately Glenn Miller fan. Both our mother’s loved classical struck a chord (pun intended) and started putting a music, and it meant that music was a seed planted band together. Right from the outset we knew we deep in both our lives. wanted to concentrate on writing and performing “The fact that my older brothers listened to our own music. Luckily, Daylesford wasn’t short of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones increased my talented musicians and we were soon rehearsing once interest in music,” Dave says. a week at Continental House in Hepburn Springs. With the coming of the 70s, Dave found the music Over the next 10 years we played in numerous that would eventually inspire him to make his own. pubs and clubs. One of the highlights included The guitar held a particular fascination for him playing to a packed house at the Punters Club in and he started to learn to play the electric guitar at Melbourne. However, it was difficult holding the the age of 14. Perhaps the first big influence was band together and we went through a number of what Jimi Hendrix was doing with his guitar. He lineup changes. Through a friend of mine, Keijo made distortion and feedback powerful emotional Sandvik, we spent a great deal of time recording for elements of his songs. It was only logical that other an album, but by the end it had become impossible to guitarists like Jimmy Page, Ritchie Blackmore and hold the band together. Frank Zappa would have a lasting influence on Fast forward to the present day, Dave and I are Dave. writing and recording a whole swag of new material “Zappa said he preferred the electric guitar under the banner of Ten Story Tale. Our plan is to because it could make the most disgusting sounds in self-produce an album of original material that we the universe,” Dave says. hope will catapult us onto the live music scene and For me, musical inspiration came in the form of give us an opportunity to sell our music online. In the Blondie. Teenage hormones aside, I was entranced not too distant future make sure you look out for us by Debbie Harry’s lyrics and melodies. I wasn’t by searching for Ten Story Tale.
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Gig Guide! Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs Michelle Parsons - Saturday, July 26, 9pm Sons of May - Sunday, July 27, 4pm Performance Night - Friday, August 1, 8pm-late Top Jimmy, Saturday, August 2, 9pm
Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville Marty Perkins - Thursday, July 24 Pete Fidler - Saturday, July 26, lunch Chris Paul Jazztet - Sunday, July 27, lunch and dinner Liz Frencham - Thursday, July 31 The Flames - Saturday, August 2, dinner
Perfect Drop, Daylesford Family Farm Band - Friday, July 25 Cartwheels - Saturday, July 26 Janette Geri - Friday, August 1 Pete Rowland and Jenny Brown - Saturday, August 9 Cat and Clint - Friday, August 22
Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham Cam Burnside - Sunday, July 27
Glenlyon General Store, Glenlyon Martin Myles - Friday, August 8, 6.30pm-8.30pm Zeebz Vs Miss Vitula - Friday, August 15, 6.30pm-8.30pm King Maxwell - Friday, August 22, 6.30pm-8.30pm
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Quality music for good cause By Bronislaw Sozanski
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HE fundraising concert (for the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter) at the Daylesford Town Hall on Sunday, July 6 featured the Lucca Strings, a Melbourne-based string quartet.
With the proceeds from the concert going to the shelter, the audience helped a worthwhile cause and enjoyed the high quality music. Patrons learned about the operations of the shelter through the literature on display, over a glass of wine, while being entertained by Thomas Williams, a promising young piano student and composer from Kingston. The concert commenced with Thomas performing one of his own works “New Street Rumba”, a piece influenced by the flamboyant style of Percy Grainger. The major work on the program was the string quartet K173 of Mozart. Composed when he was only seventeen the piece displays maturity in understanding formal structure and dramatic development. The Lucca Strings, James Steenden and Phillip Healey - violins, Josh Stilwell - viola, and Paul Zabrowarny - ‘cello, performed with commitment and energy. The dramatic opening allegro was handled with precision and seamless ensemble playing. The balance of parts was well prepared, with the main themes elegantly shaped while allowing significant inner parts to make an important contribution. The fugal finale highlighted the players’ excellent understanding of each other as the theme was passed around. The remainder of the program was made up of a mixture of original arrangements of a variety of classical and popular pieces. The familiar Third Brandenburg Concerto first movement of Bach contrasted well with “Gabriel’s Oboe” from Morricone’s score to the film “The Mission”. The performances were all of the highest standard and the light music style gave a relaxed feel to that part of the program. The organising committee is planning for this to become an annual event so we look forward to next year’s concert.
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Viva la France!
F
rench National Day, le quatorze juillet, was celebrated in style in Daylesford with 160 people taking part in an evening of French music and food at the town hall.
The picnic cabaret was organised by the Daylesford Community Brass Band and Hepburn Shire U3A’s Le cercle français, a group passionate about all things French. Proceeds will go towards new instruments for the band. The evening started with the band playing a medley of French songs, ending with La Marseillaise, the French national anthem. Sweet Justice, Daylesford and District Community Women’s choir, led by Anni Coyne, then sang a selection of French songs. After interval, the Trentham choir Cool Harmony sang and the band completed the evening with a selection of songs from Les Misérables. Decorations by Monica Cole and Mary Harvey of Le cercle français, included flags, bunting and rosettes. Meanwhile the band will hold an Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 26 featuring The Sound of Music.
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ANT to keep fit and have fun over winter – and spring, summer and autumn?
The Daylesford Indoor Bowls Club wants you! The club’s members go for a roll every Tuesday afternoon at Holyrood Hall, Daly Street, but only have 12 members. In its heyday the club had up to 50 members and played three times a week. President Denise McMinn said the club had “tried everything” to get people to join up but she believed there was a feeling they were “all old”. “But we’re not. We need some oldies and some youngies – it’s great fun, gives you movement and an activity.” Cost is $3 per game and $8 for a membership. Afternoon tea is provided as are the bowls. Players just need to wear flat shoes. “If we get enough people we have three more greens we can roll out,” she said. Details: Ms McMinn on 5348 7980.
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