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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

inverleigh.org.au APRIL 2021

Volume 47 Number 3

INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB DIVISION 3 SATURDAY PENNANT TEAM WINS GRAND FINAL (Page 21)

Full details Page 17

2 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? Wednesday's 3:30 to 6:30 P4 Youth Pop Up Space @Inverleigh Hall 29 April Murgheboluc Reserve and Hall Committee of Management P18 Term 2 Youth (11-29) Pop up space (P 4) 10 May Inverleigh Mechanics Institute AGM P4 & P12 29 & 30 May Book Bazaar P4

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the

Inverleigh Public Hall

on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

0n the 4th Monday of each Month @ 8pm

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Katrina Robson

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

Town Entrance Signs. IPA worked for many years to procure the 2 Entrance Signs (Hamilton Highway East and West) welcoming travellers to our town.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.

Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.

We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collections.

We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable meetings, which you are welcome to attend.

Peter’s Editorial Hello everyone and welcome to Autumn. Remember to turn your clock

back for day light saving on Sunday 4th April.

Well done to Division 3 team from Inverleigh Bowls Club for bring home Grand Final medals in the recent completed season.

I have been in touch with friends and family of the bus driver injured in the accident in Inverleigh last month. Reports are that he is progressing, preparing for more surgery and in good spirits. We wish him a continued speedy recovery and pray for his on going health and mobility to be restored fully. He is greatful for the love, care and support and prayers of so many.

I have also heard from our local councillor, Cr Clayton Whitfield, that Golden Plains Shire Council are following up with Rural Roads Victoria for the conditions of the intersection, including signage, to be assessed as soon as possible and updated. I'll be following up with Cr Whitfield to make sure that this is done without delay to avoid a repeat of this situation.

In the meantime, all keep safe and well and enjoy the Easter break, remembering the real meaning of Easter.

ISOBEL MOIR WISHART

-read at her Thanksgiving Service on Friday 5th March 2021 at Inverleigh Presbyterian church at 1pm with approx. 90 people in attendance.

Mum began life on the 30th October 1929. Mum grew up in Geelong West, McDougall St with her two brothers: James and John.

Money was tight, there was no car, so everywhere you went you walked or rode a push bike. Mum’s father David Duncan Riley rode a pushbike to his work at the Geelong Cement Works as a Fitter and turner during his working life.

Church services were held twice on Sundays at Scots Presbyterian Church, Geelong West, so the Riley family walked or rode to both services each week.

Mum went to Manifold Heights State School to grade 6 then went to Geelong High School to fourth form. She left school to work in the office of ‘Blair and Cook hardware’ in Moorabool St Geelong.

Mum in her early 20s, along with a friend Audrey Bearden sailed on a ship called ‘the Himalaya’ across to Scotland to meet up with Aunty May and Uncle Jim in Arbroath as well as to work and travel around. While they were there King George VI died. The new Queen Elizabeth II had her coronation in 1953 so mum and Audrey went along and viewed the event.

Mum also went to Europe where she hitchhiked around for 6 weeks, quite an adventure.

Reading a letter from mum to dad in 1952, she described her first experience of hitch-hiking from London to Dover.

She wrote: “It was my first experience of course and my mother just about did ten backflips when I wrote home and told them, however we struck it lucky nearly all the way and stayed a night in the Youth Hostel there.”

In another letter to dad, one of many, she stated:” when I come home I’m not going to write again for years and years!”

In fact, mum was a great correspondent over the years, with regular letters to her aunt in Scotland and when Glenda and Hugh were in Zimbabwe, a letter every week was sent.

Mum met dad through the P.F.A. Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia. A relationship blossomed and they married on the 15th January 1955. Mum was a city girl but soon had to adapt to life on the farm at Leigh Estate where there was no power, she had to get used to a generator. At the time some thought she was a pioneer living in Inverleigh 23 miles from Geelong. Uncle Geordie Costain said they were a little worried how mum would adjust to the quiet life on the farm but did acknowledge mum did a great job.

With four children life became very busy. Mum’s weeks went something like this: Mondays washing day, Tuesdays ironing, Wednesdays cooking, Thursdays shopping, Fridays cleaning, Saturdays sport, Sundays church.

In amongst all this mum had to make cut lunches for five people for years. I did the maths, I worked out mum

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made 12,000 lunches! Glenda said before healthy school lunches became in vogue my lunch always had a slice of sponge for morning tea and always some kind of cake/slice for snacks!

Mum was very community minded, she was involved in the school Mother’s Club, P.W.M.U., Guild, Bowls Club. She always took on administrative roles; President, Secretary or Treasurer.

Mum was a dearly loved sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 8, Aunty and friend. She was loving, generous, thoughtful and gracious. In the last year or two, even though her memory failed her, she remembered those who were close to her.

Mum loved dad and was devoted to her husband for 57 years. Theirs was a relationship of steadfast love through sickness and health and for better and worse. Mum was always thankful for dad even when things were tough but always coped with grace and acceptance.

2020 was a difficult year for everyone but more so in the aged care sector due to the Coronavirus with strict visiting restrictions, mum barely saw family over that time.

Face time was handy but that was not quite the same.

The family would sincerely like to thank the staff at Hesse Health for their care during her stay.

Finally, in mum’s declining years even though she lost her memory and became confused as dementia took hold she retained her love and compassion for others and her thankful nature. The shining character that was formed through her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ remained with her to the end.

David Wishart.

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Inverleigh Public Hall High Street, Inverleigh On the last weekend of Autumn

Saturday 29th May 2021 9am—4pm

Sunday 30th May 2021 9am—4pm Book donations are welcome, please contact: Katrina 0400 527 352 - Inverleigh Tonya 0411 624 309 - Geelong

Tonya 0411 624 309 Geelong

Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated Notice is given of a Public Meeting

to be held on Monday May 10th 2021, at 8 pm at the Inverleigh Public Hall, 71 High St Inverleigh.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate people to serve in a volunteer capacity on the Inverleigh Public Hall Committee (Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management Inc) for the next three-year period. The current committee’s term will expire on May 22nd, 2021. All positions will be declared open. Nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

Nominations are welcome from any interested people who have the time to devote to taking an active part in the management of the reserve. Four meetings are held each year – on the second Monday in February, May, August and November. The committee is responsible for day to day running of the hall, financial management, maintenance and development of the facility, fund raising, and running activities to promote community connections.

Being a committee member is a rewarding role and makes a valuable contribution to our community.

For further information please contact:

Bruce McDonald, President, 5265 1270 bruce3321@gmail.com Christine Windle, Secretary, 0403 267 286, windlechristine@gmail.com

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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Thursday 18 March, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT SHIRE HALL This morning, Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Helena Kirby handed the keys for the Bannockburn Shire Hall to new leasee, Bannockburn Surgery, represented by Director John Henderson and Manager Renee Trotter.

The building will be home to a dedicated COVID-19 vaccination service, established and operated by Bannockburn Surgery, which has been appointed by the Australian Government as a registered COVID-19 Vaccination Facility.

Mayor Cr Helena Kirby says Bannockburn Surgery’s new clinic is a welcome tenant at the Bannockburn Shire Hall.

“Council is very pleased to support this valuable initiative by a local health care provider. COVID-19 vaccinations are a critical health service and having this dedicated clinic in Golden Plains Shire will make it easier and more convenient for local residents to get vaccinated.

“The past year has been a challenge for many Shire residents and the COVID-19 vaccination roll out brings great hope. We thank Bannockburn Surgery for their commitment to establishing a local vaccination clinic and we’re excited that the Bannockburn Shire Hall will play a key role in this pandemic milestone.

“Following the relocation of Council Meetings to the Golden Plains Civic Centre, Council offered the Bannockburn Shire Hall for lease through an Expression of Interest process, to ensure the key CBD location was activated.

Bannockburn Surgery’s new vaccination clinic will invigorate the quiet Shire Hall and bring more people to the shopping centre of Bannockburn, supporting local cafes and retail outlets.”

Manager Renee Trotter says Bannockburn Surgery is privileged to be working with the Shire and to have the support of our local community.

“By working with the Golden Plains Shire and utilising the Shire Hall building, we have been able to involve an iconic community building, community leaders and medical and healthcare professionals to undertake this mass vaccination program.

“The preparation for this service has been a massive undertaking for our Surgery. With the development of all new policies and procedures, as well as the recruitment of medical, nursing and administrative staff to facilitate the running of these vaccine clinics, without disruption to our current surgery demands,” Ms Trotter said.

Anticipating the first vaccine doses by Easter, the Bannockburn Surgery will open the clinic when doses are available and increase appointments as the Australian production of vaccine delivers strong supplies. The availability of vaccination to different groups based on age and health will be in line with the Australian Government’s guidelines.

Vaccination appointments at Bannockburn Shire Hall cannot be booked over the phone, due to consent requirements. To make a vaccination appointment with Bannockburn Surgery, please visit the online portal at bannockburnsurgery.com.au and complete the booking form. People who need assistance booking an appointment or have any questions relating to the COVID-19 vaccination, are asked to contact Bannockburn Surgery at 5281 1481 to book a consultation with a GP. It is anticipated the vaccination clinic will be open at Bannockburn Shire Hall until late 2021.

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LATEST NEWS FROM OUR LOCAL RSL

The Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch will provide the following ANZAC Day Memorial Services in line with the current COVID safe restrictions in place on the day.

Contact Helen Collins on 0418 340 387 for all your Interior Design & Styling needs and she will work with you to create beautiful & functional spaces

6:00am Bannockburn Monuments Veterans parade and Memorial Service and laying of floral tributes 7:00am Teesdale Monument Memorial Service and laying of floral tributes 7:45am Shelford Monument Memorial Service and laying of floral tributes 9:15am Inverleigh assemble at RSL rooms for Veterans parade to Monuments for Memorial Service and laying of floral tributes 12:15 Bannockburn Sports oval for Memorial Service prior to Football and Netball competition between Bannockburn and North Geelong.

All Services are subject to change due to COVID which hopefully will be on the positive side and allow for more inclusive services (from news report to hand it is already moving in a positive direction).

Friday the 20th March was the Inverleigh SubBranch AGM and a new president and a committee have been elected. Our New President is Deema Johnston and we all welcome him to the position (congratulations) and look forward to Deema and his committee representing our Sub-Branch in welfare and memorial and in working with the local community for 2021 and beyond.

Mal Johns Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch

Thanks to: Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures.

Your efforts are very much appreciated.

Above are details of our local Councillor based in Inverleigh. I will add details of other local Coucillors in future editions. Cut them out to keep or add them to your phone contacts so you can stay in touch.

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APRIL 2021 CALENDAR

WW1 Souvenir & Anzac badges

The handkerchief sent from wartorn Belgium to family in Inverleigh.

Popular because of their small size, many of these were sent from the front to family in Australia, especially to mothers. This has been a treasured family memento for over one hundred years. Made by local women highlighting the famous Belgian lace, they enabled the earning of much needed cash.

By the 1920’s, ANZAC day ceremonies were being held throughout Australia and all states had designated ANZAC Day as a public holiday (Victoria in October 1925). Veterans of all wars have been incorporated into the march.

Money raised by the RSL through the ANZAC Appeal supports the

veteran community. Badges change each year but depict the Rising Sun badge worn on the Slouch Hat. Previously the Rising Sun motif had been used on coins, jam tins and by ‘Advance Australia’ organizations.

In 1902 a badge was urgently sought for the Australian contingents raised after Federation for service in South Africa during the Boer War. The most widely accepted version of the origins of this badge is the one that attributes the selection of its design to a British officer, Major General Sir Edward Hutton, the then newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Forces. Designs have been varied slightly over the intervening years and the AIF now use the seventh version.

LEST WE FORGET

Leigh News 11 ‘CONNECT & SHARE’ Digital Learning Project at Inverleigh

Wanted – Volunteer tutors for phone and computer skills program at Inverleigh Public Hall Where: Inverleigh Public Hall When: The program will run in April, May, June, July 2021, with sessions timed to suit tutors and learners.

Tutors can select the topics and number of sessions they offer.

What:

Tutors will lead small group sessions teaching useful skills such as: *how to take, edit and send photos from a mobile phone; *how to do research online; how to shop online; *how to use the cloud; *how to use skype, *how to use email; and other basic skills.

Each session will have a skill focus, run for about an hour and use the smart screen and internet at the hall. Each session will be assisted by a member of the Inverleigh Public Hall ‘Connect and Share’ sub-committee.

For more information, and a survey for tutors or learners, please contact: Christine Windle windlechristine@gmail.com 0403 267 286.

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THE QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY

Our world today is highly sophisticated and is achieving the height of advancement in knowledge, education, medical, and technology. Today we travel in air by planes and jet planes, on land by cars and on water by boats and ships. Our homes are so comfortable and electronically advanced that we can keep an eye on our homes by sitting miles away in our offices. We, human beings, who used to live a very short life, now, we live almost 100 years.

The question that still bothers us today is, that, can we live forever. In spite of all the advance technology in medical arena, are we even anywhere near or close to achieving the immortality. Perhaps, a better and more appropriate question can be, can we ever achieve immortality in this life.

This question is not only puzzling to us today, but it has puzzled mankind throughout centuries. Man in all his brilliance has not been able to conquer death. The highest of our knowledge and intelligence in the area of science, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology has been defeated by this inevitable monster called death.

However, where our supreme knowledge, wisdom and intelligence have failed, one man has been able to conquer death.

This news should not come to you as a surprise because it is about 2000 years old. If you haven’t heard about this man then, I think you are really missing out a great deal.

I am quite sure you have heard about this man many times, but you chose to ignore it or you were not interested in Him. Let me ask you a question, this world is looking for a solution to conquer death. A person, who discovers a solution would be the most famous and most rich person in this world. Yet, the solution lies right under your nose and you chose to ignore it because it is not scientific enough.

The very science that you put your hope and faith upon has not given you any solution, nor it can ever give you any solution in regards to death. Why! You might ask? Because the science only deals with natural things. For Example,

By Rev Surendra Wesley, Presbyterian Church Pastor

Science can tell you why a stone thrown up falls to the ground.

Death and its solution, both are supernatural phenomenon where science does not dare to venture.

My question to you is, if science cannot provide you with answers and solutions, would you be courageous enough to look into the area where someone claims to have conquered death!

I am talking about the Bible and Jesus Christ, who is the only human who has claimed to have conquered death in the pages of the Bible. Have you ever even read the Bible and examined Jesus’ claim from the bible? Or, have you just brushed it away? I think, it is unprofessional and unacademic to conclude some one’s writings wrong or useless without even reading one’s writings completely and evaluating its claims properly. The bible is most sold and read book in the entire world. Do you think you are smarter than these billions of people who have read the bible and believe in its claims? This book is not only just a book, but it is historically and archeologically authentic. Try reading it sometime, in it you will find an entire whole new world filled with people who in Jesus Christ have conquered death forever.

We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the day of Easter. Some people fight over words, calendar dates, signs, Moons and stars, I prefer the ultimate solution to the problem, the immortality. The answer lies in the Bible the only book in the world, try reading it sometime, and discover immortality for yourself. HAPPY EASTER my friend.

Rev. Surendra Wesley.

Public Meeting Monday May 10th 2021, at 8 pm at the Inverleigh Public Hall, 71 High St Inverleigh.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate people to serve in a volunteer capacity on the Inverleigh Public Hall Committee (Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee of Management Inc) for the next three-year period. The current committee’s term will expire on May 22nd, 2021. All positions will be declared open. Nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

Nominations are welcome from any interested people who have the time to devote to taking an active part in the management of the reserve. Four meetings are held each year – on the second Monday in February, May, August and November. The committee is responsible for day to day running of the hall, financial management, maintenance and development of the facility, fund raising, and running activities to promote community connections.

Being a committee member is a rewarding role and makes a valuable contribution to our community.

For further information please contact: Bruce McDonald, President, 5265 1270, bruce3321@gmail.com Christine Windle, Secretary, 0403 267 286, windlechristine@gmail.com

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POLICE REPORT FOR APRIL 2021

Hello all,

I am writing this on a Saturday morning just after catching 2 probationary drivers at 11.30 pm the night before speeding on a rural road with is boarded by dense trees.

The first driver was an 18 yr old female who was doing 145 km/h and the second was a 18 yr old male driver who was following doing 152 km/h. Both were friends and were following each other to the first drivers address in a neighbouring town.

The particular road is known for kangaroos and stock often being on the road and I have been to several accidents on sections in the past including a vehicle roll over.

I have been stationed here at Inverleigh for over 6 years now and just when I am thinking that a lot of poor driver behaviours have changed and I am not getting the high speeds anymore I then last night get two drivers travelling in the middle of the night on a rural road at those kind of speeds.

One of the drivers came from a nearby town and should be aware that you never know where or when Police will be on the road you are travelling. The driver doing the 145 had her licence suspended for 6 months and received a $702 fine and the 152 km/h driver received a 12 month licence suspension and received a $826 fine.

Today 27/3 at 5.20 pm on Shelford Mt Mercer road I got two motorists North bound one from Geelong doing 140 km/h and then fifteen minutes later another from Ballarat

doing 144 km/h. It is amazing with all the publicity that we are still getting drivers excessively speeding and risking losing their licence. The first motorist received a $620 fine and the other a $702 fine.

Both had their licences suspended for 6 months.

While mentioning probationary drivers I have been pulling over quite a few who have not been displaying their P plates as required. This results in a $165 fine and a loss of 3 demerit points and often I have found them speeding which also carries 3 demerit points and then as a result of accumulating 5 points in a 12 month period then their licence is suspended for 3 months by Vic Roads.

Drivers please ensure you display your P plates.

While driving around the area I am noticing a lot of drivers doing speeds of 108, 109,110 km/h etc on the roads. The speed limit on the highway is 100 km/h and Victoria Police is focusing on low level speeding, please be warned. Speed cameras will also take your photo at these speeds.

Winchelsea Road (Dundas Street) and Common Road are also roads that will be subject to increasing Police scrutiny and enforcement especially after the recent truck/bus collision on Dundas Street.

Please take care when driving around your local area.

Keep safe Chris

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Inverleigh CWA Branch is back in action!

Local ladies are invited to come along to our CWA monthly meetings and enjoy in the social activities.

We are now meeting again in person with some fun activities planned for the year ahead. At the time of writing this article we are preparing to make some exquisite Easter chocolates at our March meeting - yum!

Are you hesitant to come along because you think CWA is an activity for your Grandma? Let me bring you up to date: we are a group of like minded women with diverse backgrounds from professional working women to new Mums to retired Golden Oldies and more! Our common interest is friendship and support to the community. Our branch is not so good at the craft part of traditional CWA culture but there are many opportunities within the wider CWA network to participate and learn without the expense of masterclasses if that’s your thing. We have all learned some new cooking skills and put them to good use at dinner parties with family & friends. Who doesn’t like home made ice cream, a ginger fluff sponge, scones with home made strawberry jam, real fresh passata in our lasagne…

We meet at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of every month at the Inverleigh Presbyterian Hall (next to the School). Contact inverleighcwa@gmail.com or call Brooke on 0431 006 761 if you have any questions and / or to give us the heads up you’re coming along so we can comply with Covid restrictions as required.

Sorry blokes, you can’t join us but if you have a skill or talent you think we’d like and would like to share with us, contact us and we may invite you along as a guest presenter!

Finally, if you spot some laughing ladies dressed in their ‘op shop best’ in the near future, that might well be us!

Photo: Sarinah, Christine & Michelle. Thankyou to the community for supporting our stall held in November 2020.

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Thursday 25 March, 2021

2021 EASTER HOLIDAY HOURS AT COUNCIL Golden Plains Shire Council will have altered hours during the Easter holiday period.

Council’s Customer Service Centres and officers in Bannockburn and Smythesdale will close at 5pm, Thursday 1 April and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday, 6 April.

General phone and online enquiries will be unavailable during this time. Community members seeking after-hours support can call 5220 7111 and listen carefully to the prompts.

Waste and recycling bins normally collected on Good Friday, 2 April 2021 will be collected on Easter Saturday, 3 April 2021. All other scheduled collection days remain unchanged during the Easter period.

The Rokewood Transfer Station will be closed on Easter Sunday, 4 April and will re-open for normal operational hours on Sunday, 11 April.

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In 2020 The Combined Probus Club of Bannockburn were successful in receiving a grant from the Bannockburn and District Grants. The grant was for $1528 which enabled the club to purchase a laptop, digital projector and screen. These items will enhance the sharing of club photos and be used for guest speaker presentations.

On 1st March at our AGM, Bree Curren from the Bendigo Bank and Bill Hughes from the Grants committee presented the cheque to the club.

The Probus Club thank them very much for grant.

Photo Sandra Bance, Bill Hughes, Bree Curren & Shirley Wild.

2021 Probus committee.

President Anne Hancock 0410 453 958 Secretary Sandra Bance 5210 7777 Next meeting 12th April to be held at Bannockburn Mens Shed.

BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided.

If interested contact Anne or Sandra.

From the InverleighProgress Association

cape through the town. Over time several trees have been removed but not replaced. Trees are planted for the long term and our current trees are many different varieties, some native, some deciduous but all quite

At our recent meeting Jennie Schoof (Commularge and reasonably old. nity Partnerships Officer with Golden Plains Shire) and

As a member of our community, do you have Scott Rankin, who works with communities talked about views on what sort of trees you would like to see planthow the Inverleigh community might plan for local ed between the highway and the service roads? Suggesinitiatives, seen as priorities by different groups. At some tions would be welcomed as the sooner we plant the point there will be a whole of community meeting to trees the better for the town. They would be planted for canvass ideas. the next generation of Inverleigh residents and visitors.

It is disappointing to hear of petty vandalism The last tree planted in the main street was an oak to around the town. Most of the outdoor facilities around celebrate the Australia’s Bicentenary in 1988. and in our town have been achieved with the time and

Please make suggestions to the Leigh News email effort of local volunteers, who plan, submit for funds address, Facebook or drop a line to the Progress Associwhen available and work to complete projects. ation.

As you all know there are gaps in our street trees- Luanne Thornton, Acting Secretary

16 Leigh News Whole School Athletics Carnival

The return of Houses has been a big hit with students. The Whole School Athletics Carnival was a terrific and very colourful day with students and staff dressing up in their house colours. It was quite a sight watching students walk from school to Don Wallace Reserve! Congratulations to Sutherland house on their win!

TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

A huge thanks to Mrs Mc and Mr Maskell for leading the organisation of such an excellent event.

Thanks to our Parents’ Club for organising delicious muffins, and a big thanks to the Teesdale Cricket Club for allowing the use of Don Wallace and being so accommodating across the week of setting up!

Beloka ‘Kelpie’ Camp

Our School Leaders had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills whilst attending the Beloka Kelpie Camp last month. Beloka is a working farm and Kelpie stud in Gippsland. Students chose a working dog that they were responsible for looking after over the duration of camp and learned how to work the dogs with sheep and through an agility course. They used the various exercises from the camp to reflect on leadership and the qualities they have as young leaders.

A New Building!

After some lobbying I am excited to say we’ve been allocated a brand new Mod 5 Classroom for deployment during Term 2. Our Foundation students will move into this building allowing the 1/2s to spread out in the Junior School. The addition of this building will increase our capacity to 250 students.

Important Dates

Thursday 1st April – Last day term 1, early dismissal at 2.30pm Monday 19th April – First day term 2 Friday 23rd April – Whole School Cross Country Wednesday 28th April – MVA Cross Country

If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www.teesdaleps.vic.edu.au or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeesdalePrimarySchool

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18 Leigh News Murgheboluc Reserve and Hall Committee of Management Notice is given of a Public Meeting

7.30pm Thursday 29th April 2021

Murgheboluc Hall, Hamilton Highway, Murgheboluc.

The purpose of the meeting is to nominate volunteers to serve as the Committee of Management for the Murgheboluc Reserve and Hall Committee for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on 18/7/21. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night.

The Hall and Reserve are a much used and valued community resource. Serving on the Committee is an opportunity to make a contribution to enabling the many weddings and other community events this venue makes possible. We welcome your enquires and nominations.

Further information and nomination forms may be obtained by contacting:

36 Main Street, Winchelsea Bulk Bills patients on Pension, Health Care Card and Children Enquires and Bookings please phone

03 52 928 028 or online www.winchmc.com.au

the Secretary, Elizabeth McKay, Ph: 0410 294 110, ejmckay55@gmail.com

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News from Inverleigh Bowls Club It was an end to a season like no other!

We are one of the smallest clubs in the Geelong Bowls Region but give us a challenge and we, as a club will rise to the occasion. Saturday March 27, we brought home the 2020/21 Premiership Flag for Division 3, the final result being a 1 shot win 83 - 82.

With one end to go, RSL were leading by 2 shots, but brilliant bowling by everyone in the rink we picked up 3 shots to clinch the premiership. I hope the members realize that it was not only the people on the green today that achieved this award, it was every member who supported us throughout the year and on the day. There is no ‘I’ in team and what a team we are!

Our midweek (Tuesday) Division 4 Pennant team put up an outstanding fight this season but were put out of the running by teams that just performed better on the day. A fantastic effort by all who played and good luck for next season. Let’s hope it’s a full one.

The Saturday Division 9 Pennant team can hold their heads high. We were fortunate to have included in our side some of our most respected and experienced players to pass on words of wisdom and guidance. Next season should show the fruits of our harvest?

We were all totally rocked to the core by the passing of George Vickers from our club last year and although he no longer shares a joke with us, his wife Janet and his family will always be welcome and know he has a special place in our club and hearts.

Bannockburn and District Grants

The photos of trees on the front page were taken at the Sporting Complex. The trees were purchased with money from a $3000 Grant provided by the Bannockburn and District Grants. We are very grateful for the Grant as would many other local groups who have benefitted from these Grants.

We have also made a few improvements around the club including a new path and planter boxes in the car park, so thankyou to everyone who helped make these a reality.

We are also looking forward to Presentation Night in early April to finish off the season.

If you wish to stay up to date with what is happening at the club keep an eye on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/inverleighbowlsclub/ or our website www.inverleighbowls.org Ken Hopkins Solution to March Crossword.

Apologies I am unable to supply a crossword this month.

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22 Leigh News SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

It has been another busy month here at Shelford Primary School. We are continuing to provide a program that engages all students in their learning and ensuring that their goals are achieved.

The school’s weekly cooking program continues to be very popular for the students. This is a great opportunity for them to cook simple recipes, and it allows them to participate in aspects of mathematics (measurement), science (mixing solids/liquids, prediction) and English (reading recipes). We have extended the knowledge the students have about what is actually in basic items that they regularly eat by making our own pasta (using flour, water and eggs) and churning our own ice cream. It is wonderful that the students have a greater understanding of how foods are produced, not just that they come from the supermarket.

The students are also encouraged to have pride in their school. After recent strong winds it was noted that lots of bark and leaves had gathered around the paths at the front of the school. The students worked with the teachers to tidy up this area and make it a more pleasant place for the students and visitors to walk through.

We are lucky to have received a Sports Australia, Sporting Schools grant for this term. Through this grant we have been able to participate in golf lessons which have been facilitated by Ty, a professional golfer from the Geelong Junior Golf Academy. All students were able to access this program and showed great persistence in hitting the ball accurately (some even hit it so far that Mr. F had to climb through the fence and collect the ball from the paddock at the back of the oval!). Next term we are hoping to have a hit on an actual golf course so the students can practice their driving, pitching and putting skills.

The Writer’s Notebook program has also been introduced at our school. All students have been able to design the front cover of their own Writer’s Notebook with imag-

es that represent them as an individual. They have been able to engage in a variety of activities to help them generate ideas for future writing work, such as brainstorming facts about something they are knowledgeable about, reflecting on an event which made them feel a particular emotion, as well as other tasks. Students have been able to use their Writer’s Notebook entries to gain inspiration and ideas for their other writing work. Most recently, they have used their notebook to aid in the development of ideas for narrative writing. All students have been enjoying participating in the Writer’s Notebook program, and it has already shown to be beneficial in helping students collect, generate, and develop ideas and information for their writing work.

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INVERLEIGH SENIORS

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ 1:30 on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea.

4th Thursday each month for an outing.

25th March we have an outing planned to visit somewhere local. for more info: Pres. PeterT 0407 100 791 Sect.Joy Gray 5265 1566 DID YOU KNOW: The blue stone rock that presented as a trip hazard on the south side of the path between Sonny and the General Store will be removed by the Shire. After my tumble tearing my AC joint [Acromio-Clavicular joint] and giving me mild Concussion, I contacted the shire and they were more than happy to remove the offending rock. (Tony Waayers) The walking track from the bridge over the Barwon river, all the way to the bridge over the Leigh river at the entrance to Inverleigh township, was recently graded by the Golden Plains Shire, making for a very enjoyable walk now.

24 Leigh News MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

are held in INVERLEIGH on December 12th January 9th February 13th March 13th 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN @ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Hall, Main Road Teesdale.

All ages welcome.

It is not an “oldies” group.

If you are interested in attending

please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours.

All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects.

As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated.

Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or davostowing@gmail.com.

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During April all Red clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

Closed School Holidays All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours.

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurprise Shop The volunteers, who operate this shop welcome and thank you for your donations, which help many in the community by providing clothes and other goods at very reasonable prices.

It has been disappointing recently to receive some goods, particularly large plastic childrens’ toys with wheels and clothes, which are not in a condition to sell. They have to be disposed of by the volunteers, sometimes at considerable cost. A reminder that electrical goods cannot be donated as the shop cannot sell them.

So, please look carefully at your goods before donating them to us and if they are not in good condition dispose of them yourself.

Thank you.

Op Shop Volunteers

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

The Baha’i Faith upholds the oneness of God, the oneness of Religion and the oneness of mankind.

Religion should unite all hearts and bring spirituality and world peace.

The equality of men and women is essential to create peace.

Spiritual education for all.

We have no clergy as it is up to each person to investigate truth for himself.

“The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah For more information: bahai.org or Bannockburn 52 812 102, Teesdale 52 815 143, or Ross Creek 53 420 286

Justices of the Peace

Mr Keith Windle 77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298 Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270

Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204 Mr Rod McKenzie 7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704 Mr Stephen Gilligan SHELFORD Ph: 0409 432 933

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program! *Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

NOTICEBOARD ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC PARISH MEREDITH PARISH PRIEST : Fr. Charles Balnaves

ph: 5286 1230 mobile : 0417 319 556 28 Lawler Street Meredith 3333

parishofmeredith@bigpond.com Mass Times

Bookings not required for Mass. Proper Hand/Cough hygiene, Masks and 1.5 m distancing required.

Masses at St. Joseph’s Live Streamed Tue. 9am St. Mary MacKillop Church, Bannockburn Wed.11am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Thu. 9am St. Mary MacKillop Church, Bannockburn with School Fri.11am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sat. 6pm St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 9am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn Sun. 4/4 and 18/4, 11am St. Brigid's, Annakie Sun. 11/4 and 25/4, 11am St. Joseph’s , Meredith Easter Ceremonies: Thu. 1/4 Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, Winchelsea 7pm Fri. 2/4 Ecumenical Stations of the Cross, Meredith 10am Good Friday Celebration of the Passion, Bannockburn 3pm Sat. 3/4 Easter Vigil, Saturday, Meredith 8pm Sun. 4/4 Easter Sunday Winchelsea 8am, Bannockburn 9.30am, Anakie 11am Other Sacraments: •Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

•Sacramental program (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation) will be operating. Call the office for details/ timing/ enrolment.

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip.

Just use your MYKI Card.

Can You Help Here?

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year?

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Rev. Surendra Wesley 0428 489 222

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

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Anglican Church Inverleigh Church Services each Sunday 9am Inverleigh 11am Bannockburn 5pm Meredith 38 High Street, Inverleigh Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559 John Bolitho 0418 319 695

Inverleigh and District

Red Cross

Red Cross is able to begin meeting again in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.

The dates for the year are as follows : April 12. June 21.

August 9 at 12 noon for AGM, October 11. December 13.

(Xmas Lunch to be decided.)

Sec Cathy Altmann 0409 024 578 President &Chairperson: Barb Meek 0409 050 046

Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset.

If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!

Contact Brooke for details of meeting times once restrictions ease. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Brooke Wauchope Ph 0431 006 761

26 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE

GROUNDS FOR HIRE TOILETS GRASS & SHADE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER) CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS Reasonable Rates CONTACT: Denise Cook 0419 103 196

Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall

We have 2 tracks:

One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Pat 0417 339 161

Tai Chi @

Teesdale Community Hall Thursday’s 9.30am phone: 0414 944 926

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall) Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724

(NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

the Scrap Bin is CLOSED at present due to Covid 19.

INVERLEIGH SING SESH

LOVE TO SING? LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU?

Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL BUSH

Not seen so much these days, the koala was frequently spotted twenty years ago in the Inverleigh bush, now known as Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.

Why have koalas apparently left?

Why are some plants in the reserve in cages?

Is there anything special about this area of bushland?

If you would like to know the answers to these questions, or if you have an interest in your local environment in general, you are invited to attend a presentation by Teesdale resident, Neil Anderton, all about the Reserve. You will be amazed!

Neil is a retired CSIRO scientist, an expert photographer and a renowned expert on native orchids. His talk, with beautiful slides, will explain many aspects of the Reserve that many of us are unaware of.

Photo by Janet Vickers

When: Thursday 29th April 8 p.m. Where: Teesdale Community Hall, just past the pre-school

This event is the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve, which is a 7.30. You are welcome to come to the meeting, otherwise just come at 8 o’clock to hear Neil’s talk. We’ll give you a cup of tea if the rules permit at that time.

This event is open to everyone.

Enquiries: Keith Windle 0429 651 298, Dianne Hughes 5281 5391, David Bruce 0429 005 386

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Matthew Carr Painter & Decorator

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Well known personality from Inverleigh Farm Supplies, Aaron Nicholson, has moved on to new challenges in life after 7plus years on the job here.

Many locals will miss you mate! We all wish you every success in whatever you turn your hand to in the future. Your infectious smile and personality will long be remembered and your worth ethic was always second to none. Nothing was ever too much trouble for you and we all have fond memories.

All the best where ever life leads you.

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28 Leigh News Nick Tarbett ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

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Local Towing Operator, DAVO's TOWING can handle all your towing needs, as you can see from the attached photos.

David and Isabell are available to answer all your questions related to moving cars and machinery.

Give them a call

0429 958 769

Paul Corcoran 0416 491 546 Paul O Grady 0414 932 018

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MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH

PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS Phone 13 19 24

NOW AVAILABLE 8 Seater maxi-cab, plus wheelchair access

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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Holiday Care of Pets • Keeping Pets Safe At Easter IN OTHER NEWS Easter Clinic Hours

Holiday Care of Pets With Easter and school holidays just around the corner here are a few tips for holidaying with pets.

Whether you decide to leave your pet at home and have a friend or family member care for them, leave your pet at a boarding facility or even take them along with you.

Which ever option you decide please make sure your pet is up to date with the following:

Emergency Veterinary care is available 24 hours a day during the Easter holiday period.

We will be open Saturday morning between 8.30am-1pm for routine consultations.

For any veterinary emergencies over the remainder of the Easter break we have a Vet and Vet nurse on call.

Contact our Vet on call on: 0407 811 222

Vaccination *Heartworm prevention *Flea and Tick prevention *Ensure your pet is wearing a collar with updated information on their tag. *Ensure all details are correct on your pets microchip information *Medication - if your pet is on any medications, don't forget to make sure you will have enough to last while you are away. *If leaving your pet with a pet sitter or in a boarding facility make sure you leave your contact number and our contact number in case of an emergency. *Let the clinic know you will be away and who will be looking after your pet. *Leave a piece of you behind. Keep a blanket or piece of clothing near your pets surroundings so they can smell your scent. *Caged animals such as birds, rabbits guinea pigs and rodents can be taken to a friend 's or sitter's home. Supply the carer with information that outlines feeding, water needs and temperature control.

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Easter for pets is exciting, just like it is for us. There are new colours in the house, baskets filled with goodies and these little oval shaped balls lying around.

Rabbit Facts

Rabbits make great family pets.

Just like cats and dogs, rabbits also need regular veterinary treatment. Rabbit should be vaccinated against Calicivirus every 6 months.

Rabbits teeth are open-rooted which means that they are constantly growing. A diet high in fibre is essential to help prevent dental disease.

Rabbits are herbivores and hindgut fermenters. A good diet for these hebivores consists of 80% hay and 20% fresh green vegies. Juveniles may also be offered growth pellets.

Rabbits are easy to toilet train as they generally are very clean and will toilet in the one area only.

Rabbits can jump as high as 90 centimetres in one leap!

Find out some ways to keep your pet safe this Easter below:

*Stay away from plastic grass for Easter baskets. Plastic grass can become caught up at the back of the tongue or in th stomach making it impossible to pass through the digestive system. *Raisins, grapes and currants are common ingredients in hot cross buns, and can cause acute kidney failure in some dogs. *Easter Lilies are highly toxic to pets. All parts of the Lily are poisonous - the petals, leaves, stems and even the pollen. *Chocoloate is bad for both cats and dogs. Dark chocolate is more toxic than milk chocolate. *Those tiny baby chick toys, plastic eggs and bunnies are a choking hazard.

If you are worried your cat or dog has ingested part of an Easter Lily, decorative grass,plastic toys or chocolate contact our Veterinarian on call.

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Rural & Residential Property Experts

Ken McDonald Licensed Estate Agent 0418 524 150

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Matt Poustie Sales Manager | Auctioneer 0400 902 146

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Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and has been practising in the community for more than 30 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice in the shire.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training future GPs. Our current Registrar doctor is Dr Veronica Stubbs We also offer the following services Diabetes Education: Jessica O’Shannassy Precise Podiatry: Peter Angelucci Speech Pathology – Ceri Webb Q fever (Testing & Vaccines) Yellow fever (Vaccine) New patients welcome

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G'Day from the Golden Penners.

As I sit here writing this article, watching the long awaited footy on the telly, the rain starts to fall again and my thoughts turn to cooler nights and cool crisp autumn days. I sigh a sigh of relief, knowing that the hot days of summer are finally behind us.

Not that I've had much to complain about this year as it has been a cooler than average summer.

Our group is back to full strength and we are busy writing our stories and poetry. Our latest book, Pearls on the Plains has been selling well and if you are lucky to have a copy we sincerely hope that you have enjoyed the stories and poetry that we have all worked so hard on. If you believe there is something that warrants a comment, that can be done via email, goldenpens4@gmail.com or have a look at our face book page, Golden Pens – Write Side Up where you will find more poetry.

This months writing comes from Brenda, one of the original members of our group with a poem that seems to be relevant to today's society. It is in our second anthology, 'Gathering Gum Leaves 2015 / 2016' We hope you enjoy it.

Gender Equality If I was blind and couldn't see I'd accept you as you are, I'd hear your voice and feel your touch, I wouldn't see your scar.

I'd hear the dancing of your voice, I'd sense your tapping feet, I'd see your soul's vibration, and that is how we'd meet.

I wouldn't care if you were short, or black or white or poor, Your gender would mean nothing – your heart would mean much more.

But I'm not blind and I can see, and in seeing, judgements make.

You are female or you are male, you are genuine or fake.

Who gets to choose the skin we're in? We're born just as we are.

Male or female, we all are humans as varied as the stars.

It is our character that in the end will show who's the best.

It has nothing to do with gender, to achieve this is our test.

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Bannockburn Pharmacy Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

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STAND PIPE – WATER PUMP

KEY HOLDERS NOTICE

Invoices have been sent to all key holders by post or email.

The annual fee is $44 for 2021.

This should be paid before the 31st March 2021 this being the end of the IPA financial year 2020-2021.

A late fee of $7.00 will be charged for late payment.

When payment is made by direct debit please make sure the invoice number is quoted.

A list of key holders and payments will be placed on the notice board inside the pump shed.

Enjoy the new facilities.

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Leigh News Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details

INVERLEIGH AREA Geelong & District Carriage Drivers Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Suzy Coleman 0431 080 977 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Bill Hughes 5281 5391 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf Club President: Greg Erwin & Jeremy Richardson Secretary: Dianne Morgan Phone: 5265 1575 Inverleigh Historical Society Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270 Inverleigh Playgroup President: Suzy 0431 080 977 Secretary: Deb 0428 794 500 Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256 Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012 Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106 Inverleigh Tennis Club Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690 Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Denise Cook ph. 0419 103 196

MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve.

Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770 SHELFORD AREA Shelford Cricket Club William Green (Pres) 0416 575 367 Andrew Clarke (VPres) 0439 634 891 Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

TEESDALE AREA

SES Emergency 000 Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

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Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218

Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES

CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14

Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012 Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454 Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222 Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488 Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389 Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328 Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486

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B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Teesdale TOWN Club (Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 5138

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

Shire Ranger 5220 7111

Advertisers Index Accountant 18,36 Ag Spraying 32 Banking 37 Berries 5 Bricklaying 29 Builder 11 Butcher 42 Cartage 23 Cafe & Store 35 CCTV & Alarms 45 Chemist 40,42 Chooks 18 Church Notices 25 Clotheslines 34 Compost 29 Concreting 36 CWA 25 Data Cabling 45 Dental 9 Doctor & Health Serv.

18,37,41 Dog Grooming 23 Driver Tuition 28 Earthmoving 34 Electrician 22,28 Equine 38 Excavation 21 Firewood 36 Flowers 11 Food Swaps 24 Funeral Director 19 Grain 33 Garden Supplies 35 Gymnasium 7 Hall Hire 25 Hot Water 28 Interior Design 8 Justice of the Peace 24 Legal Services 39 Motor Mechanic 39 Mowers 45 NBN Setup 45 OSHC 24 Painter & Decorator 27,34 Playgroup 20 Plumbing Services 19,23,27,39 Probus 27 Rainfall 8 Real Est. 5,9,33,48 Skip Bin Hire 20 Septic Services 41 Smug Rugs 33 Storage Lockers 43 Taxi 29 Tax Returns 27 Towing 29 Tree Services 36 Tyres 36 Veterinary 30,31 Wool Buyers & Brokers 41 https://www.google.com/ url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ciwf.

An independent agency specialising in quality residential Bannockburn Men's Shed Syd McConachey (Pres) you would like your Club and rural Iflifestyle property.

Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731 BANNOCKBURN AREA

Bannockburn Probus Club Shirley Wild (Pres) 0447 873 763 Sandra Bance (Sect) 0490 049 953

or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com

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