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This months cover photo is from the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve, which is managed by Parks Victoria and is supported by the Friends of the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.

Read their article on Page 18

AUGUST 2022

Volume 48 Number 7

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

next meeting :

17th AUGUST 7 :30pm @ Inverleigh Public Hall VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

2 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? 11th August Seniors @ Inverleigh Hall-Midday P30 13th August Food Swap @ Sonny 9:30 13th August Inverleigh ELC (Kinder) TRIVIA NIGHT P7 17th August Inverleigh Progress Association 24th August - Weds - Inverleigh Historical Society @ Inverleigh Public Hall, 2 - 4 pm

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 Wednesday of each Month @ 2pm

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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.

Convenor - Bronwyn Price, Secretary - Christine Windle, 0403 267 286, inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com

Peter’s Editorial

On the opposite page is a notice about the Inverleigh Progress Association LOGO COMPETITION, which is running until the end of August (Closing 31st August). I encourage everyone to submit an entry, particularly children, Primary and Secondary and mature students in Tertiary as well. There is a prize of $100 for the winning entry, which would be very helpful for any student. As an example, look at the Inverleigh Historical Society Logo above. If you come up with the "concept" that meets the needs of the Progress Association, you may well be the winner. If necessary, we will find a suitably qualified individual to complete the full design, including colour layout, as well as Black and White.

Have a go and who knows, you may just be $100 richer.

Also, on page 17 is an advertisement for a "Book Keeper/Treasurer" for the Progress Asssociation. Those very senior or tertiary students completing studies in this field could well help out our community, as could a suitable retired or on leave person. Please consider becoming involved in your community and the future of our town.

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Inverleigh Progress Association

LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION The Inverleigh Progress Association is in need of a logo. We invite you to create a logo that includes the Inverleigh Progress Association Inc. name and in some way represents our town and community.

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are welcome from all ages.

No entry fee for submissions.

Send in as many entries as you like.

Submissions will need to be of a high enough quality to print & copy clearly.

CLOSING DATE Entries close on Wednesday 31st August.

Email your entry to leighnews@bigpond.com

PRIZE The winner will receive a $100 Prepaid VISA card.

A winner will be selected by the IPA Committee at the September meeting.

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Inverleigh Community Plan 2022

The Inverleigh Community Plan 2022 is being facilitated by members of the Inverleigh Progress Association on behalf of the Inverleigh community. There will be a number of opportunities for the community to be consulted and asked for input and feedback throughout the process.

The Inverleigh Community Plan is a written document that identifies our vision for the future and the priorities and actions we have identified to achieve this vision.

The Community Plan will be a guide for future projects and activities over the next five years.

Achievement of the priorities identified within the plan will require ongoing community support.

The Community Plan can be used to seek support from a range of organisations and government bodies for the implementation of the actions identified within the plan. It is a community document and its implementation will be driven by our local Inverleigh residents.

Draft Plan - July The Inverleigh Community Plan is in the process of being drafted, based on the results of the 2021 Inverleigh Community Survey.

Consultation - Aug / Sept Once a draft is ready, the Inverleigh Progress Association will host consultation sessions and will present the draft for community feedback.

Collate Feedback - October Feedback from the consultation will be reviewed and the draft amended where required. There may need to be further community consultation.

Finalise Plan- Nov/Dec The Inverleigh Community Plan once finalised will be submitted to the Golden Plains Shire Council and made available on the Inverleigh Progress Association website.

If you would like to be involved please contact us via: LEIGH NEWS WWW.INVERLEIGH.ORG.AU LEIGHNEWS@BIGPOND.COM

Community Plan updates via the monthly Leigh News and the Leigh News Facebook Page

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INVERLEIGH EARLY LEARNING CENTRE MAJOR FUND RAISING EVENT

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8 Leigh News Surfcoast Taxis

inc Winchelsea & Bannockburn Taxis

Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including:

Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong.

We have a fleet of 10 seater Maxi Vans, all with Capacity to carry wheelchairs.

Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd. All Bookings: 0408 325 992 Fax: 5267 2699 Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com (Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)

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Come along for a cuppa and chat at Inverleigh Playgroup!

Inverleigh Playgroup is a weekly play session for children aged 0-4 years.

We offer a range of activities and free play with a large collection of toys and equipment.

Run by a volunteer committee of parents, Playgroup provides a great opportunity to meet other families from the community. New members are always welcome.

When: Wednesdays during the school term Time: 9.15 – 11.15am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall Cost: $4 per family, BYO fruit/healthy snack Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with venue changes, special events and announcements Inverleigh Playgroup President: Anna Kichakov 0415 588 454

CRESSY TIGER MOTH JOY FLIGHTS

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INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB

We are currently looking for people who might be interested in playing Saturday Pennant bowls this coming season, which starts at the beginning of October. We will be having practice sessions starting on Sunday 7th August at 10:00 am followed by morning tea. Club bowls are available, so if you are interested come along and have a go as there will be club members available to help you.

Contact person - Max Peel 0427 949 573

10 Leigh News SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Here at Shelford Primary, we ended last term with an excursion to Sovereign Hill. It was our first excursion in a number of years so excitement levels were high! We had a wonderful time participating in the hands on activities and demonstrations, such as gold panning, a tour of the Red Hill mine, candle dipping, confectionary making, and the induction of 6 new red coat soldiers. The stop at the lolly shop at the end of the day was also a highlight!

Blacksmith At Sovereign Hill there was a blacksmith but when we went there we missed the demonstration. The blacksmith shop was selling lots of stuff like metal puzzles and firewood holders. In the gold rush the blacksmiths usually made more money than the miners because the miners had to get their tools repaired, so they were nice and sharp.

Nulla Candle making Materials you will need: white candle, coloured wax and cold water.

Step, 1 get your candle and dip it in the coloured wax.

Step, 2 dip the candle in cold water.

Step, 3 repeat step 1 and 2 with the specific colours they were yellow, green and pink, but not too much because if you do it will turn black.

Step, 4 enjoy your candle.

John Gold Panning

At Sovereign Hill we did gold panning, it was really fun even though my fingers froze and they hurt. I found about six flakes of gold which is a lot. The flakes where little so you could barely see them.

We got a demonstration from a panner, so we could actually find gold. The way you find it is, you use a shovel and get some dirt and rocks, then add water and swish it around, then you scrape the rocks of the top, add water and swish it around again. After you have a thin layer of sand look for a shiny gold flake, pick it up with a dry finger then put it in a vile.

Doing this makes the water dirty which makes the gold hard to find.

Audrey

Photographic Rooms When you walked in and looked to the right there was a lot of photos of people dressed up in old-fashioned clothes.

You could get your photo taken as a miner, a gentleman or a soldier for the men to dress up as. There was a bargirl, a lady or some kind of shopkeeper for the women to dress up as. You would have your photo taken with a really oldfashioned camera. Meg told me that only the really rich families could afford to have their photos taken.

Jarra Pirate Ship and Ducks At Sovereign Hill there was a park which had a big pirate ship that we could climb and play on. There was also a big tower you could climb up and go down a massive slide. There were also ducks and they were near the pond and around the tables. Because we had food the ducks were all around us. People were feeding the ducks. I was one of the duck feeders.

Charlie

August 2022 Calendar Straw Cutting "Englewood"

This image came to the Inverleigh Historical Society from local photos first displayed in the Gazebo, with a title Straw Cutting ‘Englewood’. A more suitable title could have been ‘Chaff Cutting Cut Out - Englewood’. Five cheery looking gents (one with a long-neck bottle of either beer or water), are resting beside the traction engine, the power source for the chaff cutter, hats and coats on ready for home. The estimated date is 1930’s when teams of contractors moved from farm to farm cutting and bagging fodder which had been stored in a haystack. Wood and water would have been required for the traction engine.

A chaff cutter is a mechanical device for cutting straw or hay into small pieces before being mixed together with other forage and fed to horses and cattle. This aids the animal’s digestion and prevents

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animals from rejecting any part of their food. With a long belt from the engine driving the sharp blades of the cutter it was a dangerous and dusty occupation.

It is good to know these men had a smile for the photographer at the end of their day.

The property we now know as ‘Englewood Park’ is situated south of the Barwon River on the Winchelsea Road. The first newspaper reference to the name occurs in the Geelong Advertiser in May 1856 with a depasturing licence granted to Charles Lambert Swanston. The area had been part of the original Derwent Company selection called ‘Weatherboard’ in 1837 and designated a pre-emptive right of 640 acres after survey in 1855.

Liz McDonald

12 Leigh News GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

From the Mayor’s Desk august 2022 It was a busy Council Meeting in June with the adoption of the Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2022-23, the announcement of the Community Strengthening Grant Recipients for Round One of the 2022 program and a review of the Report Findings from the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the meeting, but Deputy Mayor Cr Helena Kirby chaired the meeting, and I was able to tune in remotely from home.

At the meeting, Council was pleased to adopt the Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2022-23 and we look forward to delivering the initiatives detailed in the financial plan.

NEWS

The Council Budget 2022/23 will deliver more than 70 services for the people and communities of the Golden Plains Shire, while progressing the 21 strategic objectives and 83 key actions of the Council Plan 2021-25.

The supported projects include a welcome sculpture in Wallinduc, upgrading of local community facilities, rivers and reserves; and supporting new opportunities for community members to connect, learn and get active.

The final Council Budget 2022/23 is available at: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/ budget.

The projects funded by the Community Strengthening Grants directly benefit the people and communities of Golden Plains, led by our hard-working local community groups and residents.

I look forward to seeing and enjoying the finished projects across the Shire over the next 12 months.

Council was pleased to award a combined $78,346 in Community Strengthening Grants to 16 community groups to deliver 17 projects across 4 categories: Environment and Sustainability, Healthy Active Living, Community Safety and Creative Community. The successful groups were announced to the community at the Council meeting, with Councillors sharing the good news with a statement on each of the successful projects.

There are two rounds of Community Strengthening Grants each year.

Round Two opens on 1 September 2022 and closes on 30 September 2022.

Although I was unable to attend the meeting, I was able to tune in to the livestream which you can also view at: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/ junecouncilmeeting.

Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble

Grants up to $y10,000 will be available in four categories: Healthy Active Living; Creative Community; Environment and Sustainability; and Community Safety.

Round Two of the Golden Plains Shire Council’s Community Strengthening Grants Program is beginning soon, with applications opening Thursday 1 September.

Applications for Round Two of Council’s Community Strengthening Grants in 2022 will be open from 1 to 30 September.

Groups must match the amount of funding sought, either in cash, or through in-kind contributions, such as in-kind volunteer support.

To support community groups in applying for a Community Strengthening Grant, Council is running drop-in sessions across the Shire.

Community members are encouraged to attend and discuss their project ideas at one of the six drop-in sessions.

Drop-in sessions will be held at the Meredith Community Centre, 4

2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, VIC 3351

Russell Street, Meredith from 3 to 5pm on Monday 5 September; at the Rokewood Mobile Library, Ferrars Street, Rokewood, from 11am to 1pm on Thursday 8 September; at the Bannockburn Library, 25-27 High Street, Bannockburn, from 10am to 12pm on Tuesday 13 September; and at The Well (Multipurpose room), 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, from 10am to 12pm on Friday 16 September.

Online drop-in sessions will also be held from 6 to 7.30pm on Tuesday 25 August and Thursday 22 September.

A link to the online sessions will be shared on Council’s website on the day of the session.

5220 7111 enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au goldenplains.vic.gov.au

GoldenPlainsShire @GPSCouncilNews GoldenPlainsMayor lovegoldenplains

TEESDALE COMMUNITY PLAN SURVEY

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The Teesdale plan survey is still open for submissions until the end of the month. The survey questions where in last months newsletter and are available in the Teesdale store or on-line at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2C96ZZW. So far, 63 people have responded with 105 different ideas. The most popular ideas are; 1 Pedestrian crossing from the store to carpark 2 Bike/walking track to Bannockburn 3 Pub/brewery 4 More paths/walking tracks 5 Improve the skate and bike park 6 Fix the walking tracks 7 No more subdivisions.

There will be a public meeting at the Teesdale hall on 11 August, 730pm, where the ideas received and any others brought up at the meeting will be discussed. Volunteers will be sought to help progress implementation of the more popular ideas. All are welcome. A light supper will be provided.

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14 Leigh News Golden Pens Write side up

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

G’Day from the penners for August. This month we have a cracking poem by Peter, and it’s quite a long one so I’ll just leave you with it.

If you have any comments you would like to pass our way, or you feel the urge to join us, you will be made very welcome. Don’t forget we can always be contacted via our email address goldenpens4@gmail.com So until next month it’s cheers from us.

"Let it go through to the Keeper."

When troubles assail and dangers affright, Let ‘em go through to the Keeper.

Those worries that keep you up half the night?

Let ‘em go through to the Keeper.

The maybes, the might haves, the ought-have-said-thats, Those worries and troubles, they’re like little rats, But don’t take a swing at it with your bat, Let it go through to the Keeper.

When bullies give you a hard time at work, Let ‘em go through to the Keeper.

Don’t stew over them, you know they’re a jerk, Let it go through to the Keeper.

The drivers in traffic who get in your way, Those folk who are dead set on having their say, Don’t relive it all at the end of the day, Let it go through to the Keeper.

When life bowls a mountain of trouble your way Let it go through to the Keeper.

Don’t feel you must hit it; just tell yourself, “Hey, Let it go through to the Keeper.”

What’s happened is over, you cannot change that.

No use flailing around with your bat, Memories that bubble up? Just stand pat, Let ‘em go through to the Keeper.

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.

There’ll always be worries and troubles in life.

Let ‘em go through to the Keeper.

When you’ve full up to here, you’ve had enough strife, Let it go through to the Keeper, Oh, it’ll take practice not to go swing, Get on with your life and not change a thing, Ignore the hassles! Remind yourself! Sing, “Let it go through to the Keeper.”

Leigh News 15 Local Creations is locally owned and operated by Wendy De Francesco.

The shop is located at Shop 1/29 High Street, Inverleigh (next to the CFA).

Local Creations specializes in upcycled furniture and home décor, they also offer a custom furniture painting service with various styles that can be enquired in the store.

Local Creations has a range of stock and also supports small local businesses with items ranging from handmade: -Candles -Soaps -Skin Care Products - Tote Bags -Local Artwork- Even something for your pooch

Trading Hours: Friday. 10am to 2pm, Sat. 10am to 1pm, Sun. 10am to 1pm Monday to Thursday appointments can be made to open just contact Wendy on 0407 350 437 or enquire within the store.

White Lotus Reiki and crystals is a small business based in the picturesque township of Inverleigh Vic.

White Lotus offers Traditional Usui/Tibetan Reiki, a practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes a positive mental state through gentle touch.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), is a Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Energy”, the vital, creative force that flows through everything.

When used as a therapy, referred to as The Usui System of Natural Healing, it is an energy balancing technique for improving and maintaining health, based on the principle that a balanced energy system leads to a healthy mind and body.

White Lotus also offers the opportunity to purchase beautiful crystal jewellery, carved crystals and individual pieces of Mother Earth’s natural wonders, ethically sourced from around the world.

There is also an array of books and homewares to choose from which can also be viewed on Facebook and Instagram.

FB: Whitelotus Reiki and crystals Instagram: whitelotus_reiki For further information or to arrange an appointment for Reiki or to personally view crystal shop, contact Jane on 0407 934 588 or email whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com

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Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley

On Wednesday the 13th of July and the Inverleigh Bowls Club rooms, thirty five Members, Partners and Special guests attended the Inverleigh Leigh Valley Lions Club Changeover.

Installation Officer 2VDG Michelle Challis, installed new President John MacPherson, Secretary John Crowe, Treasurer Stefan Haywood. (Photo above) Also the Club welcomed two new members Lion Geoff Spiller and Lion Peter Crook that were inducted into the Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley by 2VDG Michelle Challis.(Photo below) Wendy Hellebrand OAM

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POLICE REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022 Hello all, Hope everyone who managed to be off on the school holidays enjoyed their break, I haven’t really come across any major issues during that period and I am currently finding the behaviour on the roads to be pretty good.

Two of the roadworks zones at the time of writing have now been removed but there is still one down the Fyansford end of the Highway. In the lead up to Christmas time there will be other works occurring on the Hamilton Hwy so please continue to obey the roadworks speed limits and think about the safety of the roadworkers on the sites.

For those that are curious as to some of the things I do with my time at work: Last year in the traffic area I issued close to 1200 traffic infringements including approximately 65 licence suspension infringements for excessive speeds, 8 unlicensed and 33 unregistered vehicles which were some of the more serious infringements. I also had numerous drink driving, disqualified/suspended drivers etc that needed to be heard at court.

The farm thefts seemed to have stopped since the offenders caught were remanded in custody but please remain vigilant for suspicious behaviour

around your properties. Any reports can be made to 000 if currently occurring, or to the Police assistance line on 131 444 or to me at the Inverleigh Police station on 5265 1211.

I have had a few tasks to attend to recently where there have been no numbers on the front of properties so I have had to go back and forth and try to guess which address is the one I want.

Please ensure you have big bold numbers on the front of your properties so you can be located quickly in an emergency especially if you need an ambulance.

The upcoming Great Victorian bike ride stopping overnight in Inverleigh towards the end of the year and possibly a music festival up the highway around New Year will mean a lot of activity around the towns and a lot of people not familiar with the area frequenting the roads. As further information is received about these events please make yourselves aware of the dates and any restrictions that may be put in place on the roads/ movements around the area at those times.

Keep safe Chris

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

POSITION VACANT VOLUNTEER TREASURER/BOOK KEEPER This position is vacant as our present Treasurer has relocated to Geelong. Book keeping experience using MYOB, or similar is an advantage. The position is responsible for invoicing Leigh News Advertisers (bi-monthly) and Water Pump users (Annually) and preparing and submitting BAS documents.

Please apply to: IPA Secretary, Luanne Thornton care of: Leighnews@bigpond.com

18 Leigh News Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve How lucky are we to live within a short walk, bike ride or 5 minute drive of a Nature Conservation Reserve?

Especially during covid many of us grew to appreciate the Reserve as a great place to meet a friend for a walk, or take your family (or sneak out by yourself) to guard your mental health during the long lockdowns.

It’s an amazing place to spend some time, holding some beautiful and special spots, and the longer you spend there, the more you appreciate it.

The Reserve has rare flowers and plants; - including our own ‘Inverleigh Spider Orchid,’ that isn’t found anywhere else in the world, (I don’t think this can be repeated often enough) Amazing!

The Reserve also has remnant grassy woodland, one of the most threatened eco-systems in Victoria, with only 1% of the original grassy woodland of the state remaining.

The stunning old red gums that predate white settlement and are home to birds, bees and other creatures, the constant sightings of birds, echidna's, wallabies and other wildlife makes you realise that this is a really special place worth looking after and treating well.

As you walk through the Conservation Reserve you can see a faint imprint of old roads and dams and even the foundations of bluestone buildings, and if you look carefully you can also find signs of this place's Indigenous history.

Hopefully you find a moment to go walking soon, spend some time and see a few fabulous things.

The Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve is managed by Parks Victoria and is supported by the Friends of the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.

If you’d like to be added to the mailing list to find out more about Family Picnic Days, Wildflower or Bird Walks, Clean Up & Weeding Days - please pop an email to Keith Windle at windle.keith@gmail.com Bec Wilson

Leigh News 19 CFA to launch new Fire Danger Ratings.

While it is cold now and the thought of hot fire danger days are a long way away, the CFA is about to launch a new rating system that is different from the current one, and one that many of you would be very familiar with.

The new one will look like this.

The difference between the new ratings and the old are that “Severe” and “Very High” have been removed and now, it is a simpler chart to understand.

Over the coming months there will media campaigns to introduce and make people aware of the changes and also to refresh the message of what to do at the different levels and what sort of conditions each represents.

It is important that people learn about this ratings system as it is the main way the CFA will communicate the danger of a particular day or days and then give you the best information and guidance as to how you should respond to those conditions with preparation and planning.

Take Note.

Ewen Peel.

20 Leigh News When is it OK to go to bed angry?

There is a saying I often hear when there is tension and conflict in a relationship, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger.” It is actually a saying from the bible, Ephesians 4:26. It has come to mean for many that you should not go to bed if you are angry with your partner about some conflict or issue. But I am not sure that is literally what is meant. One commentator suggested, “After a busy day, is 11.00 pm really the best time to be starting an argument?” Are there times when it is better for our relationship to put aside our anger and go to bed until we can resolve the conflict in a better state of mind?

1. When you are tired If we are already sleep deprived, staying up late to try to resolve an argument probably isn’t the most productive choice.

When we are lacking sleep, and both are exhausted, conflict resolution skills start to degrade making it difficult to really communicate with each other in the way we need to. Getting a good night’s rest can help us feel fresh and ready to restart our discussion at another time.

2. When you are emotionally overloaded When strong emotions have taken over, our rational problem-solving side is not going to be at its strongest. This is when we are most at risk saying things we might regret later. It is helpful for us to take some time to cool off. Getting some sleep could be the answer. However, this does not mean putting off indefinitely, avoiding, or forgetting the issue, and resolving the conflict.

3. When the argument is going round in circles If we can’t seem to come to the crux of the problem, maybe the best thing to do is take a step back to clear our head.

This can help us gain some much-needed perspective and help us think of new solutions. Make an agreement to get some rest and set a time to pick up the discussion again. This may enable each other to see the bigger picture, and reflect on the other’s perspective.

4. When you are not sure what is bothering you Forcing ourselves to work through a conflict when one or

both are still working out what the problem is, or naming the our feelings makes it difficult to communicate well – it is just plain messy. Giving ourselves space to sort through emotions can help both be primed for a more level-headed discussion.

5. When you let your partner know it will be ok Even if the issue is not resolved we need to do to be able to get some good rest. Be empathetic, letting one another know that we appreciate their feelings, what we think the conflict may be, that the conflict is not yet resolved and you want to resolve it. In romantic partnerships hug it out for a few minutes; let each other know it will be okay. We may need to distract our mind with a book or television programme before trying to sleep.

Based on https://www.prepare-enrich.com/blog/4-timesits-okay-to-go-to-bed-angry Prepare/Enrich is a low-cost programme we offer to explore your relationship strengths and growth areas in times of transition: preparing for a wedding, preparing for an addition to the family, change in career, approaching retirement, or just to strengthen your relationship.

Please contact us for an appointment.

The Revd Dr Timothy Smith Priest in Charge The Anglican Parish of Inverleigh +Bannockburn+Meredith Living the Gospel in our Community revdrtim@hotmail.com 0412 673 152 www.goldenplainsanglican.org

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22 Leigh News GOLF RESULT – JULY 2022

Friendly and Free Quotes

2nd July Mixed Par 2nd Rd Captains Cup J. Nicolle +5 , L. Richardson -3 c/b I.Page -3 N.T.P. 3rd R. Lymer,15th S. Dyer Longest Drive I. Page, O/65 yrs S. Wemyss / S.Dyer.

9th July Mixed Winchelsea Challenge Inv.Men, R. Lymer 41pts, Winch. D. Harvey 39pts Inv. Ladies- LRichardson 30pts, Winch S. Holmes 38pts.

N.T.P. 3rd S. Dyer, 15th D. Walker Golden Hole- G. Smith Hand of Friendship Trophy won by Inverleigh Average 35.4pts 16th July- Mixed Stableford S. Wemyss 43pts, L. Richardson 36pts c/b C. Whitfield 36pts.

N.T.P. 15th S. Wemyss.

Longest Drive Ladies L. Richardson.

23rd July -No Scores.

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INVERLEIGH CRICKET CLUB

150th Celebrations text and oldest living player: This season marks a very special occasion for the Inverleigh Cricket Club and the wider Inverleigh community as we celebrate our 150th year as a club.

The committee is in the process of planning a special event to celebrate this amazing achievement and we want to extend invites to all current and past players and their families, as well as community members from Inverleigh.

This will be a fully catered ticketed event with some special presentations made throughout the evening, along with entertainment.

If you are able to assist us in contacting past players and their families please direct message our Facebook page or email us using the address on the poster.

Pricing and ticket information will be available as it comes to hand and stay tuned for some more announcements regarding the event.

Please message our Facebook page or email the club if you can help us find the oldest living player before our 150th year celebrations.

We also want to collect the details of anyone who has played even a little as one game for the club. Please send your name, mobile number and email address to the club email on the poster.

Stay tuned for more details about our 150th year celebrations in the coming weeks.

Women’s Team:

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Senior Womens side for the 2022/23 season.

Please use the contacts on the picture below to touch base if you are interested or know of someone who may be.

INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB Our recent Regional Pairs day held at Inverleigh Bowls Club on Tuesday 19th July proved to be a bright winter's day with an exciting twist. We welcomed players from Bareena and Highton bowls clubs to join us in the warm winter sun for a friendly pairs competition – and we finally got the chance to award our most recent Life Membership to David Seiffert.

David has been one of those club members for whom no effort was too much. In the journey of our club, David has helped with supply and installation of kitchen cupboards, construction of our green, installation of lights on the green, installation of our bird scarers to protect the green, construction of sunshades at both ends of the green – as well as appointment as Greens Keeper. Is there no end to his talents! He was also active in acquiring (and donating) new green-keeping equipment – and removing obsolete equipment (a task often neglected). David and his wife Joan are part of our club family and it was lovely to have the opportunity to recognise David and thank him for his efforts over the years.

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Recently recognised Life Member David Seiffert and his wife Joan.

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28 Leigh News MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

are held in INVERLEIGH on second Saturday of the month 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 "Lions Club newspaper collection".

Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling.

Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects.

Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St.

Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secretary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During AUGUST all GREEN 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.PaulsSurpriseShop The volunteers, who operate this Opportunity Shop thank you for your donations, which help many in our community by providing a large range of inexpensive clothes and other household items.

We welcome items in good condition, not stained or broken. We are not able to sell electrical items.

We receive a great deal of material and it is all gone through to select material which experience tells us will sell. Unfortunately a great deal of material ends up in rubbish bins or is taken to the Geelong Recycling Centre or to a bonfire somewhere. All this costs the Op Shop money and our volunteers time.

If material does not sell at your garage sale, it will not sell from the Op Shop.

Please sort through all your goods carefully before donating them and dispose of your own rubbish.

Thank you all.

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

Op Shop Bannockburn have relocating to

St. Johns Anglican Church 11 Byron Street Bannockburn Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4 Saturday 10 to 1

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

Pres. Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313 Sect. Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

NOTICEBOARD St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith Contact Details: Parish Priest Father Joseph mob.

0404 598 558 Office Phone: 5286 1230 Office open Wednesday & Friday 9.30am to 4.30 pm Mass times :

Tue and Thurs 9 am St Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn 9.30-10.30 am Fr Joseph available for enquiries Wed and Friday 11 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith First Friday of the month Exposition, Adoration, Benediction will be held and Reconciliation available, 10.15 Meredith, followed by Mass.

First Sunday of the month Family Mass, 11 am, Bannockburn Youth group Sun.14/8 and Sat. 28/8, 12.15 followed by lunch, Bannockburn , contact Joanne 0451 818 596.

Sat. 5 pm Vigil, St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 11 am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn except 7/8 for Dedication Mass 5pm Sun. 14/8, 28/8 9 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sun. 21/8 9 am St. Brigid’s Anakie (no Mass 7/8 ) Sun. 21/8, 4 pm Sacred Heart, Inverleigh

Other Sacraments: •Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

•Sacramental program (Reconciliation, Confirmation) will be operating.

Call the office for details.

•Dedication Mass St Mary MacKillop Church, Bannockburn, 7/8/22, 5pm

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop inGeelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

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

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

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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

Meet in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.

The dates for the year (2022)are: April 11th at 1.30pm.

June 20th at 1.30 pm.

August 8th at noon.

October 10th at 1.30pm December 12 time and place to be decided for Xmas lunch.

Secretary: 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 Eliza for details of meeting times once restrictions ease. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Eliza Peel Ph 0438 351 483

30 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH

GROUNDS FOR HIRE TOILETS GRASS & SHADE OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER) CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS Reasonable Rates CONTACT: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

Tai Chi @

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

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall *BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

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

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 0428 386 724

INVERLEIGH SENIORS

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.

11th August 2022 Monthly Meeting at Inverleigh Public at Midday for a light lunch together. This is our AGM so come prepared to put your name forward for one of the responsibilities available. We have Member of Victorian Parliament, Mikaela Settle, as a guest speaker also and she comes prepared to assist any Senior residents in applying for the $250 energy rebate. Bring along your last power bill and Mikaela can assist you.

25th August 2022. Our monthly outing for August will be to Buckleys Bistro in Breakwater. Meet at the Hall at 11:45 to carpool or meet us there at 12:30 to enjoy a lovely lunch together.

President. PeterT 0407 100 791 Secretary.Joy Gray 5265 1566 Treasurer. Val Robertson 5265 1492

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

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.

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 OPEN at present.

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.

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

Phone 13 11 14

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We are open: Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm Friday's 9am to 4pm

Appointments for ALL Childrens needs are available during the School Holidays.

Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Winter Sports are approaching too.

Make an appointment now for Mouth Guards

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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

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

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

$4 per Bag or $50 per M3 Paul Corcoran 0416 491 546 Paul O Grady 0414 932 018

57 Rankin Road, Inverleigh.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS •Foot and Mouth Disease •Signs of Foot and MouthDisease

Foot and Mouth Disease

Over 1000 cases of Foot and Mouth Disease have been confirmed in four provinces of East Java, Indonesia. FMD could be introduced via tourists contaminated shoes, or through smuggled meat products.There is an overabundance of incursion pathways.

What is Foot and Mouth Disease IN OTHER NEWS Dental Month Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen

by Veterinarians.

At first dental disease may only inflame the gums, but left untreated will affect the bone around the tooth roots leading to severe oral pain, loss of teeth.

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. FMD is a viral disease that spreads quickly between animals. The virus is excreted in breath, mucus, saliva, faeces and milk.

FMD can also be spread through close contact between animals, be carried on wool, hair, grass or straw; by the wind; or by mud or manure sticking to footwear, clothing, livestock equipment or vehicle tyres.

The virus can be excreted by animals for up to four days before clinical signs appear.

Signs of Foot and Mouth Disease Anyone keeping or working with cattle, sheep, goats or pigs should be aware of the signs of FMD. Fever Nasal discharge Drooling Blisters on the mouth, tongue, snout or lips

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What are the symptoms of dental disease?

Discoloured teeth Bad breath Excessive drooling Redness or bleeding gums Pawing at the mouth Difficulty eating Loss of appetite

Blisters on or between hooves or feet.

Blisters may be intact or ruptured exposing raw painful tissue Lame Reluctance to move Lose of appetite If livestock exhibit any signs consistent with FMD, this must be reported immediatley to a local Veterinarian or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Foot and Mouth Disease is considered on of Australia's biggest biosecurity risks. The economic effect of an outbreak would be enormouse to the farming inducstry, individuals and subsidairy and support industries.

If you have any concerns with your senior pet book an appointment with one of our vets.

August is dental month.

We are offering a 15% discount off all dental procedures.

This is the perfect time to have a dental check up for your pet.

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Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health

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Servicing Winchelsea, Bannockburn, Beeac, Moriac, Rokewood, Teesdale & districts *Not all services available in all areas

VACANCIES Residential Aged Care, Respite & Home Care Packages Hesse Rural Health Winchelsea For further information or to book a tour please call (03) 5267 1200 *Home Care covering Winchelsea, Beeac, Bannockburn and extended rural areas

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LETHBRIDGE QUARRY

NORTH ALTONA ROCK BLASTING CO PTY LTD Lot 2, Lower Plains Rd Lethbridge OPENING HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY 7am – 4pm (Saturday by appointment)

Phone: 5281-7190 or Paul 0429 361 378

FOR ALL YOUR CRUSHED ROCK NEEDS DELIVERY IS ALSO AVAILABLE

Email:lethbridgequarry@bigpond.com paulgalea.narb@gmail.com

Note: No credit given and NO EFTPOS on premises

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40 Leigh News Danny’s Firewood & Tree Ser vices *Sugar Gum Firewood.

4.5 mtr Trailer or 8 mtr Truck......... "delivered" *Tree Removal and Clean Up *Paddock Clean Up *Telehandler with Elevated Work Platform & Log Grab *13 tonne excavator, *small kubota tractor with grab *13 mtr cherry picker. *Firewood Processor, Wood Splitter & Saw Bench Contact: Danny Busbridge 0438 355 383

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Terms and conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. All information including interest rate is subject to change without notice. Full details available on application. Credit provided by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 Australian Credit Licence 237879. (1676246-1704263) OUT_15453295, 06/04/2022

16 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 Tel: 03 5281 1481 Fax: 03 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Andrew Bell Dr Samantha Buchholz Dr John Henderson Dr Carolyn Grigg Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Rupali Jain COVID 19 During these times our practice opening hours vary significantly. Please phone the clinic or book online for all available appointments.

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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44 Leigh News SOLUTION TO LAST MONTHS CROSSWORD Last Month, well known Inverleigh identity Brian Burbage (aka "the Brain") passed away.

Brian provided Crossword puzzles for the Leigh News for quite some time, including this one pictured to the right.

With the help of others, I have been able to provide a "possible" solutions to Brians Puzzle. I trust many Crossword buffs may have done equally as well, but possibly even better than myself and in memory of "the Brain", I hope it brought some joy to you.

PeterT (Editor)

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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE Date: Monday 18 July, 2022

TEESDALE FLOOD STUDY UNDERWAY Golden Plains Shire Council is seeking input from Teesdale residents to help inform the Teesdale Flood Study.

Council is undertaking a flood study to determine the potential impacts of riverine flooding in Teesdale from Native Hut Creek and a key tributary. The Study will provide a more accurate flood mapping in the township to inform future urban planning and to alert emergency management organisations of areas of risk in a flood event.

As part of the study, Council will work with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to identify artefacts and cultural sites around Native Hut Creek to better understand how to protect these areas from flooding.

Options for flood warning systems will also be provided as part of the Study, as well as floor level surveys.

Teesdale residents will have an opportunity to discuss the flood study at two upcoming consultation sessions.

Council Planning Officers will hold an in-person consultation session at Teesdale Community Hall, 1109 Bannockburn-Shelford Road, Teesdale from 4 to 7pm on Thursday 4 August, as well as an online session from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Tuesday 9 August, 2022.

Residents are encouraged to bring photos or evidence of historic flood events to help inform the Study, as well as information on potential aboriginal cultural heritage values in the vicinity of Native Hut Creek The Teesdale Flood Study engagement is open from Monday 18 July to Monday 22 August, with residents invited to submit photos and evidence of historical flood events in the township online at goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations, by email to enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au or by mail to: Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC, 3331, marked ‘Attention: Teesdale Flood Study’.

The Teesdale Flood Study is supported by the Victorian Government, with $162,700 from the Risk and Resilience Grants Program through Emergency Management Victoria. The program is jointly funded by the Australian Government in partnership with the States and Territories under the National Partnership Agreement for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Golden Plains Shire Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble encouraged Teesdale residents to share their experiences with flooding in the area as part of the study.

“The Teesdale Flood Study builds upon the planning work of the Teesdale Structure Plan, which will guide growth of the township. As Teesdale continues to grow, the Flood Study will help inform future development and ensure that any high-risk flood areas are identified.

“The sharing of local knowledge will be important in informing the Flood Study and I encourage all Teesdale residents to attend one of the upcoming consultation sessions to share their experiences, or to submit their photos and evidence during the engagement period.

“Council is pleased to have support from the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and SES for the Flood Study, and thanks the Victorian and Australian Governments for their investment in this important project.”

– ENDS – Released by: Phil Josipovic, Acting CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council Media contact: Susan Talpey, Coordinator Communications, Engagement and Advocacy, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7147 │M. 0421 923 399 │E. susan.talpey@gplains.vic.gov.au

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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 still $44 for 2022 This should be paid before the 31st March 2022 this being the end of the IPA financial year 2021-2022 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.

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Bannockburn Pharmacy Opening Hours

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

6 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 Ph: (03) 5281 1519 Fax: (03) 5281 1450 Email: bannockburn.pharmacy@nunet.com.au Owners: Scott Wilkes & Damian Bennett

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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

St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Jenny Peel 0427 949 573 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Chairman: Bruce McDonald 0408 567 979 Sextant: Alex (Sandy) McCallum 0408 378 752 Secretary: Tonya Allen.

0411 624 309 inverleighcemetery@gmail.com Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Eliza Peel 0438 351 483 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com

Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Adult Riding Club President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313 Secretary: Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

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

Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. - 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218 CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354 Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Inverleigh Golf & Disc Golf Club President: Greg Erwin 0408 651 744 Email: golf3321@bigpond.com

Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454

Inverleigh Historical Society Christine Windle 0403 267 286 Liz McDonald 0417 066 433

Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222

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

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

EMERGENCY

Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Keith Robson 0408 270 107 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com

Inverleigh Playgroup President: Anna K. 0415 588 454 Secretary: Holly W. 0432 632 130

SES Emergency 000

Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456

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FOR POLICE-WITHOUT LIGHTS & SIRENS Ring: 131 444 LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 Surfcoast Taxi 0408 325 992 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 Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488 Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Advertisers Index Accountant 43 Banking 41 Bricklaying 33 Builder 50 Butcher 52 Cartage 25 Cafe & Store 18 CCTV & Alarms 24 Chain Saw Sharpening 22 Chemist 43,47 Chooks 22 Church Notices 29 Compost 33 Crushed Rock 37 CWA 29 Data Cabling 24 Dental 31 Doctor & Health Serv.

33,36,41 Dog Grooming 25 Driver Tuition 32 Earthmoving 38 Electrician 25,32 Equine 39 Excavation 21,25,38,46 Facials 48 Firewood 40 Food Swaps 28 Funeral Director 23 Grain 20 Gardening 13,39 Hall Hire 27 Home & Living 6 Home Care Staff Training 48 Hot Water 32 Interior Design 14,22 Joy Flights 9 Justice of the Peace 28 Legal Services 42 Liquid Waste 36 Local Creations 5 Motor Mechanic 42 Mowers 24 NBN Setup 24 OSHC 26 Painter & Decorator 31,38 Playgroup 8 Plumbing Services 23,31,42 Rainfall 14 Real Est. 4,6,49,52 Reiki & Crystals 15 Taxi 8 Tax Returns 31 Towing 33 Tree Services 22,40 Tyres 17 Veterinary 34,35,40 Wool Buyer 36

An independent agency Shire Ranger 5220 7111 specialising in quality residential Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486and rural lifestyle property.

Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

If you would like your Club 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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