Leigh News-December 2022 Edition

At 5.30am on Monday the 14th November 2022 a large freight train travelling west to east was derailed just short of the Hamilton Highway rail crossing. The derailment was heard by local residents. Being a freight train, the only staff on board were the drivers with the front part of the train safely negotiating the point of the actual derailment. Nobody was hurt in the derailment.

The train was comprised of five engines (3 piggingbacking a ride back to Melbourne) and 1.5 kilometres of freight wagons and containers. It was near the middle of the length of the train that the derailment occured affecting up to 20 wagons loaded with containers. The detailment effectively cut of rail transport of Australian, West to East, with the Sydnet ot Broken Hill already out of action due to flood damage.

Repairs were immediatedly started by ARTC staff and contractors, with the rail crossing open to Highway traffic at approx 5pm on Friday 25th November. The rail line was operational ear lier in that week. for rail operations.

Water infiltating near Yerram Yaluk Bun (Inverleigh Playspace) end of Napier St. Photo: P Trevaskis

Well done to all ARTC Staff, Rail Investigators and the many local contractors, including Excavator operators and Truck and Dog Trailer operators who moved many tones of Sleepers, Ballast (the rock base material under the rails and sleepers) and soil and mud to get this import ant link in our rail system operational and safe as quickly as possible.

Thanks also to the many many locals who had life disrupted in a major way with long road diversions necessary. The school children too, some with end of year exams happening during the road shutdown. Of course it was a major distruption to our lives, but it was corrected in 12 days. Thanks everybody. Lets put it all behind us, learn from what could have been done better and be thankful that in the end it was only twisted metal and not twisted bodies and minds.

Peter Trevaskis- Editor.

DACHSHUND

Honouring Ross & Coral Peel

IPA Celebratory Dinner

On Wednesday evening, 23rd November, members of the Inverleigh Progress Association met at the Inver leigh Hotel to celebrate the year and ac knowledge the particular contributions to our community by Ross Peel and his wife Coral.

Ross has lived in Inverleigh all his life and over many years has con tributed to many local projects, includ ing a period as our local Councilor. Among his many contributions he has been a member of the Sporting Com plex, the Bowls Club, the Presbyterian Church, the Inverleigh Primary School, where he and his children attended and now his grandson attends, as well as a period in local government. Ross un derstands the community and has always been prepared to roll up his sleeves and work as well as contributing to any required preliminary planning. When a 2001 Federa tion Project was in the planning stages he was able to get some army plans for a similar swing bridge to be used in the submission for funding. Our walk bridge over the river was the result.

He looked after the river pump, which has been used by many of you to water your gardens and stock during dry times. He has re paired the pumps on occasions and lifted them out of harms way during periods of flood, like now. Thanks to Ewen this responsibility will contin ue in the Peel family hands.

Ross was one of our early community coordinators for Inver leigh and his membership of this group and the Inverleigh Progress Association meant we were kept in the loop about planned projects. The IPA took on this role, when the then 3 coordinators dispersed leaving a vacuum.

Ross has always been ready to listen, but also to offer sage ad vice based on lived experience and an understanding of the needs of the community. Many new residents are unaware of the amount of volunteer time and effort that has gone into making this town the way it is today.

Ross can offer criticism where it is needed but will acknowledge when a job is done to his satisfaction. An occasional thank you goes a long way to maintain ing good relationships. A lesson we should all take to heart. A wise head well worth listening to.

Over the past year the IPA, with input from many people in and around Inverleigh have put togeth er our Community Plan, which will guide us over the next 4 years. This plan is available on our website www.inverleigh.org.au for everyone to view. Some of the proj ects are quite large and particular lo cal groups are undertaking them, but some of them are smaller and while the Progress Association will help with these, extra volunteers would be extremely welcome.

Others attending the dinner have contributed to the community, some over many years and some for less time, but without their contribu tion our community would be a poor er place. We all enjoy this town and its surrounds, but the glue that holds it together is the spirit of the people.

If you are a long time resident or new to the town, find some time to get involved in one of our projects. You won’t regret it.

The next meeting of the Progress Association will be held on Wednes day 15th February 2023 at 7.30 PM at the Inverleigh Public Hall.

Luanne Thornton.

Above: IPA President Hilary Hamilton presenting Life Membership to Ross Peel

Inverleigh Open Space Committee President Tony Rayner with Ross Peel.

WHAT'S ON?

15th December Twilight Market. P5.

10th December Inverleigh Food Swap @ Sonny 9:30

26th January Australia Day Breakfast P4

26th February Shelford Duck Race

5th March Dachshund Derby P6

Please Note: Inverleigh Book Bazaar has been postponed until 2024. Donations of Book NOT available at the moment.

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: James Manche Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need vol unteers 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.

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall 0n the 4th Wednesday of each Month @ 2pm (Except December & January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Hello again and pretty fair to say, it's all been happening in Inverleigh recently. We haven't really gotten over the Flooding of our district and we have had a major railway inci dent, cutting off major rail facilities between Australia's East and West. A frustrating time for all, but thanks to the hard work of the rail corporations and local contractors, the whole serious disruption to road and rail through Inverleigh was minimised to 12 days. Thank you everyone for your patience.

Coming up very early in December we have the Great Australian Bike Ride having an overnight stop here in Inverleigh on the 3rd of December. There will be 2,500 plus Bicycling enthusiasts arriving from midday Saturday 3rd December and camping overnight at the local sporting complex area before continuing their ride the following day. Good luck to them all and safe riding.

Seasons greetings to all as we conclude 2022 and bounce forward into 2023. Enjoy the holiday time with fami ly and friends. Please remember the reason for the season and I'll be back with our next edition in February 2023.

So much has happened to be thankful for during this year, but also so much has happened and continued to effect our health coping with Covid, the current flu. The very best of health to you all too. See you in 2023.

THE GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE

The riders and support Staff will be arriving in Inverleigh on Saturday 3rd De cember from Midday onwards, and will be staying overnight in the Inverleigh Sporting Complex grounds, before embarking on their final leg on the Sunday, riding to Mt Helen in Ballarat. There could be in excess of 2,500 Riders and support personnel enjoying the Inverleigh experience.

It will be obvious who the visitors to our town are, so please make them feel very welcome. Stop and have a chat and learn about their experiences and share your knowledge about our lovely town.

What's on in Inverleigh Saturday

3rd December

*The Local Hotel, Cafe's and other retailers will be open for extended hours.

*The Inverleigh Golf Club will operate a Shuttle bus to the Golf Club site, Golf Club Sets, Disc Golf, Sausage Sizzle will be available.

*Public Hall open for viewing, treats, activities on front grass (see advert below).

*High Eight Home and Living will offer 20% off and will be open for extended hours.

* St Pauls Anglican Church will be open from 1pm

*Surprise Shop (Op Shop) open from 9am to 4:30pm

Inverleigh Playgroup and Inverleigh Historical Society Stall

Saturday Dec 3rd 1 – 4 pm Inverleigh Public Hall

•Sweet treats, Historical Society 2023 Calendar & publications

•Delicious afternoon tea

•Free open Mechanics Institute Hall

– historic building, honour boards

•display of 150 years of education in Victoria

•Free Old-fashioned games to try

Hope you can support us on the day – see you there!

Our Past and Present for the Future

The Inverleigh Historical Society commenced under the auspices of the Inverleigh Public Hall committee in 2003, to pre serve paper and photographic images relating to Inverleigh and district. To collect this informa tion it requires technology such as printer and scanner and nu merous items of stationary. To enhance our meagre bank balance it was decided in 2008 to produce a local calendar and so an annual fundraiser was commenced.

At the same time, the Bendigo Bank decid ed to replicate their community bank contribution through their existing branches. The Bannockburn Community Enterprise (now named Bannockburn & District Grants) commenced with an invitation for organisations to apply for a special grant of $1000. The Inverleigh Historical Society was the successful applicant and purchased a scanner and it also paid the first printing costs of the calendar. The group made an offer to write a monthly article for the Leigh News which was gratefully accepted, and we are now selling our fifteenth edition of the calendar and still providing copy for the paper.

Is it pushing or pulling?

The front cover and January image of the 2023 calendar features a steam locomotive crossing the brick piers of the Murgheboluc bridge. “ K 190 crosses the rarely photographed bridge over Bruce's Creek between Inverleigh and Gheringhap. This bridge later disappeared when Armco culverts were installed. Sep 23 1979.” (photo courtesy Geoff Win kler)

About 400 buried corrugated steel pipes (Armco- trade mark) have been installed in the V/ Line network in 129 locations. They were a cost effective solution for the railway back in the 70s and 80s and several can be viewed along the Gheringhap - Maroona line. The following website gives great photos along our railway track. http://www.victorianrailways.net/photogallery/ westsou/cressy_line/cressy_line.html

Copies of the 2023 calendar are available at $15 from Sonny café, Liz McDonald 52651270, or near the store on Saturdays before Christmas. In addition the next two volumes of the col lated stories, 2017/18 and 2019/20 have been printed and cost $20 each. The Historical Soci ety meetings will recommence on 4th Wednes day in February 2023, at the hall from 2pm. The Inverleigh Historical Society would be delighted to receive images of our recent flood event to add to their collection. In the past we have been asked to supply images to government organisations and used in previous calendars.

Pictured with a copy of the first calendar are Bronwyn Price, Val Robertson, John Lake and Lorraine Earl.

January: Rail Bridge at Murgheboluc

Photo by: Geoff Win kler

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

Locally owned and operated by Wendy De Francesco, this shop is lo cated at Shop 1/29 High Street, Inverleigh (next to the CFA).

Local Creations specializes in up cycled 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

Inverleigh Public Hall Book Bazaar postponed to 2024

Thanks so much to everyone who has been saving books for our annual Book Bazar BUT we have to postpone our 2023 Book Bazaar.

We will be back in full strength in 2024, so if you can store your books for us, that would be wonderful.

In the meantime, we will be working towards proper storage at the hall for all those books people so kindly donate.

Christine Windle Secretary

Inverleigh Public Hall Committee 0403 267 286

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

Golden Pens Write side up

G’Day from the penners for the last issue for 2022. It’s been a long cold year this year and it hasn’t finished yet. As I write this article it is about 100 C and we have lit the fire. My wish for Christmas is for La Nina to fade away quickly, please. Let’s hope by the time this is published, all the ground has dried out and we are basking in summer sunshine.

On a brighter note it is only weeks until Christ mas and I’m sure there any many children making mental notes on what they are going to ask Santa for, this year.

From all of us at the group, to all of you who read this this newsletter, a very Merry Christmas and a splendid new year.

Today’s poem was written by Wendy, in response to a challenge during group on the word "Bedlam".

We hope you enjoy it. See you all in 2023.

Bedlam Born

Locked behind the iron gates Which tell of horrors un-be-told Lives of people of many hates Some demure, many bold.

Crazy yells and anguish cries Terror spills from open cracks Splits the night of moonless skies Stretching arms and legs on racks.

No normal folk to venture near No horse or dog to wander there On darkened night or day so clear Keep away if your life be fair.

Hark the Raven calls so eerie Watching for impending danger Sullen eyes of inmates teary Deep in the forbidden chamber

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.

On top of hill, in forest deep In grounds of darkness all forlorn The cry of woman through thick walls seep

A baby is of Bedlam born!

Geelong Legacy Plants ANZAC Tree at Inverleigh Primary School

On Friday 4th November, members from Geelong Legacy donated and planted a Pinus Brutia Pine Tree in our school grounds, along with a commemorative plaque. The tree is a 4th descendant of the original lone pine that was growing at Gallipoli. A pinecone was collected by Sgt Mc Dowell and stashed in his backpack. He returned to Australia with it. Some years later he gave the pinecone to his aunt, Mrs Emma Gray of Grassmere near Warrnambool. She origi nally grew five trees from the seeds in the pinecone. One of the trees did not survive, but the other four were planted in Warrnambool, The sisters, The Shrine of Remembrance and Wattle Park in Melbourne. Several trees have been propagated over the years both at Burnley College, Melbourne and at Gar voc. There are approximately 26 trees planted in the Geelong and surrounding area. These trees are of significance and are placed in a register. We are very honoured to have a tree of such special significance planted here at Inver leigh Primary School!

Students in Grades 5 & 6 have been participating in the DASH Program this term. D-A-S-H is Dynamic activities, Active voices, Safe com munities, and Healthy engagement.

DASH is an 8-week primary school program for grades 5 and 6 in the local government areas of Golden Plains, the Pyrenees, Ararat, and Northern and Southern Grampians. It is a federally funded program and of no cost to schools. DASH is about nurturing ‘young heroes’ and ‘change makers’ within their community. It is an oppor tunity to support them in being able to spot problems in their community (people, places, or environment) and produce creative and innovative new ways to solve issues that are important to them. They are then given the op portunity to test and share their ideas with their peers and community agencies, and then ultimately, bring their idea to life through a project. Community members are invited to attend a ‘showcase’ of student projects at our school on Thursday 8th December at 2:30pm. Our students would love to share their ideas with you!

Sharon Baker, Principal IPS.

POLICE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022

Hello all,

I am writing this a short time after the train derailment which came out of left field and has caused such an impact on our roads. Combined with this was the Rokewood Shel ford Road closure due to a section of road being washed away near Wingeel Road. These events together with other flooding has led motorists enduring a lot of road closures, re duced speed zones and some feelings of being isolated. A lot of the through traffic especially the trucks have had to find alternative routes and has led to some having to travel along some roads that they do not normally use.

Please be wary of the road conditions, there are lots of sections of various roads now having numerous potholes and others have sections of edges having crumbled away. A sink hole developed on the Bannockburn-Shel ford- Teesdale Road due to water drainage issues under the road and there will be future works on it to fix the road so obey any reduced speed limits please.

There are ongoing works on the Hamil ton Hwy Inverleigh at Hope Plains Road where the speeds are reduced and I have noticed some motorists ignoring the roadworks speed limits even though workers are there at the site. Be aware if you are doing more then 25 km/h over the reduced limits you risk losing your driver licence for 3 months (ie 65 km/h in a reduced 40 km/h zone).

Please be aware of the sometimes long shifts the traffic controllers are doing often standing for long periods in terrible weather conditions around various sites and do not

take out your frustration with road closures on them. We all need to be considerate and patient while the roads get repaired.

I have been called out overnight twice in the last week to more flooded roads and the camping area on the side of the Hamilton Highway Inverleigh experienced some flood ing with all the campers having to move out at short notice many into the truck parking bays. I was also called to another vehicle that drove into a flooded section of Parker Road in Sutherlands Creek which required numer ous emergency services including the SES, water Police and Search and Rescue squad to attend to rescue the driver. This came just a day after another motorist had to be rescued from another nearby crossing on the Moora bool River. Please do not drive into flood waters, you may not appreciate the depth of water and the pressure of the water travel ling through and sometimes the road surface underneath just like the Parker Road incident might not be as you remember it. This road had large sections of the bitumin surface lift ed up and washed off the crossing.

In recent weeks the Bannockburn Police and I have had to attend to over five different driver rescues from various river crossings some requiring the air wing and most have been local drivers!!!!

I repeat, stay out of the flooded river crossings. Don’t assume that because you are in a 4WD or a truck that it will not affect you.

Keep safe Chris

18 Leigh News

Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.

The Friends Group recently hosted two wild flower walks in the local bush. Over sixty enthusiastic flower watchers participated and many beautiful pho tos were taken of the orchids, lilies and other small, but precious flowers that we are so lucky to have nearby. Several of the flowers are on the threatened and endan gered lists.

The Friends Group has also been busy with sev eral working bees at the Reserve. After finding African Weed Orchid the group has recently worked hard to find and remove hundreds of these plants before they flower and produce seeds. This is a particularly bad weed; it produces vast amounts of tiny seeds that spread readily in the wind. If you find any near you, dig them up as soon as possible, being careful to remove the underground corms.

From Dry to Flooding Record rains in October satu rated the Inverleigh Nature Conser vation Reserve, producing streams, ponds and lakes in places that are normally almost bone dry.

The Black Gully Dam, at the northern end of the Reserve, has been

full to overflowing for the first time since 1995, and is full of tadpoles and millions of tiny water creatures (in cluding wrigglers) and there is the sound of hundreds of frogs calling. If you’d like to visit Black Gully Dam, you’ll find it well worthwhile; it’s a rare and beautiful sight. It is shown on Google maps about 700 metres east of the main road.

Bird Walk

The Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve invite you to join them for a Guided Bird Walk in the Reserve on Sunday December 11th. It is from 10.30 to 12 noon, starting from the Com mon Road entrance (beside the golf club entrance). Please let us know if you are coming, to help with planning and so we can contact you if the event has to be can celled. SMS 0429651298 or email windle. keith@gmail.com End of Year Lunch. Feel free to bring along a picnic lunch and join the Friends Group for their end of year lunch. This will commence after the Guided Bird Walk on the 11th of Decem ber. You can either come to the Guided bird walk or lunch or make a day of it and come along to both. RSVP as above.

African Weed Orchid.

So, like getting ready for Christmas, you should be now thinking about preparing your property for the summer fire season. It seems hard to imagine that there will be a fire season when everything is so wet, and the wet conditions can make cleaning up and preparation harder but if possible still try to do it.

The sort of things that should be on your list are cleaning out gutters and spouts on houses. Removing flam mable material such as wood and leaves from around build ings. Mowing grass, checking access onto your property is clear. Check your street number is visible, and create or re visit your fire plan and make all members of your household familiar with it.

With the current wet conditions there will be a lot of grass growth when it warms up and dries out, this will then equate into a high potential fuel loading for fires later in the Summer and early Autumn. So we know from experience this will happen so please take the time to prepare your property and be well prepared and ready for the fire season when it comes.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas from your local CFA brigade. Ewen Peel.

A MESSAGE TO INVERLEIGH FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUB.

I would like to thank the Inverleigh Football, Netball Club for the invite to the Junior Football presentation day. I am sure everyone enjoyed the day. I have been to many of these days, but I can say, none better than this one.

To Kate and Emma, and all your helpers, you should be so proud of what you have done for our Juniors. It is a credit to you all. To the coaches and support staff, well done.

To Arthur, who I have known for many years, he came from a very proud club, North Shore, and as Captain/ coach of our Senior side, winning the Premiership, and now back as senior coach of our Junior teams, our club is in good hands. To the netball girls, under 17, 15 & 13, well done. We look forward to seeing you all coming through the grades. To all your coaches and support staff, well done.

Now to the under 16 Quinlivian Team, all of us old players are very proud of the honour, to the coach Arthur, Team Manager Jenny Sewell and support Aron Sawyer, a job well done. To the boys, I have seen you play a few games. You are a good side and will only get better. Stick together! We all look forward to seeing you play next year and into the future. Well done to all the award winners.

Mel Quinlivian.

Create & Connect: Programs for sharing, connecting and promoting brain health

Bannockburn Library & Golden Plains

The second program is an opportunity to be creative and share stories in an art session. These sessions aim to re establish a sense of self, exploring new ways of communication and expression.

Many sessions will be happening at Bannockburn Library, Meredith Community Centre and Dereel Community Hall from November 2022 to March 2023.

School Holiday Fun Craft and Outdoor Games

January 2023, Various dates and times Bannockburn Library and Courtyard

Join us for a ‘trip down memory lane’ in one of our interactive adult storytelling programs. This is a chance to share stories in a relaxed environment using photographs, extracts from well known books, poetry songs and objects designed to stimulate memories and encourage conversation.

Come and enjoy the school holidays with us! Craft, activities, and outdoor family games. Book for craft events or bring the gang and a picnic snack for outdoor fun. Check online for details and bookings.

Contact Bannockburn Library Ph: 4201 0661 www.glrc.vic.gov.au

RSL Inverleigh Sub-Branch building refurbishment

On Monday 21st November our new windows arrived. The two windows will replace those on the east and west walls. The original windows were rotted, dilapidated and irreparable. Replacement work will begin on 24th of November, weather permitting.

Funding for the windows was kindly donated by Inverleigh Football and Netball Club.

Michael Hedger of Timber Interiors has assisted us to obtain the windows and is kindly helping us with services and labour for the windows.

Clayton Whitfield donated labour and services to assist in starting our renovations with the realignment of the veranda supports.

Please give a wave to people working on the SubBranch as they are volunteering to restore and reno vate our beautiful historical building.

Susanne Maguire.

Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Trivia night a great success

What a great night was had by everyone that attended and supported the Inverleigh Cemetery Trust’s Trivia Night on Saturday November 19.

The evening was hosted by Brett Cunningham. Thanks Brett, you certainly captured the audience throughout the evening!

The winners were team “Wet n Wild” (appropri ate name considering the weather during the evening!) comprising of: Jade and Dan Walker, Geoff Morgan, Wayne and Lorraine Peel, Keith Robson and Tonya Al len. Congratulations, it was a tight finish with only one point separating first from second place.

The major sponsor of the evening was Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Services for which we are most grateful for their ongoing support of our Trivia Nights. Special thanks to Ebony Hovey for her help with the sponsorship also.

We made a profit of $2300 which is an outstand ing amount and it will be used for ongoing maintenance at the cemetery grounds.

We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to the many businesses that gave donations for prizes and financial assistance towards the evening: Tracey and David from Inverleigh General Store, Inverleigh Hotel, High Eight Home & Living, Hewitt and Whitty, Mowers Galore at North Geelong, Butleigh Farm at Murgheboluc,

Woolworths at Bannockburn, Cellarbrations at Ban nockburn, Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic, Bannock burn Newsagent, Winks Eyecare at Bannockburn, Maguire’s Butcher shop at Winchelsea, Bannockburn Bakehouse, Inverleigh Pharmacy, Main Street Pizza and Pasta at Bannockburn, Elegantly Beautiful at Ban nockburn, Sonny Café, Bannockburn Pharmacy and RL Butcher and Associates at Inverleigh. Thanks again to everyone that attended.

Anne-Maree Tarbett and Dianne Morgan – event organisers.

Inverleigh Public Hall Committee wish to again recognise and thank the volunteers who each month take a turn at mowing and yard duties at the Hall Facilities. With all the wet weather we have beem having in the latter part of the year, we are very gratefulfor all your hard work at keeping the grounds looking fantastic! The volunteers who give their time are: Keith Robson, Suzie Kelly, Mark Hambrook, Campbell Brumby, David and Linda Farrimond, David Walpole and Alan Boyd.

If you are willing to join the band of volunteers on a monthly roster system and you have a mower, please don't hesitate me before the end of 2022, to enable a new roster to be put in place for 2023. You can contact me on 0417 512 240 or email amtarbett@bigpond.com Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year to everyone!

Anne-Maree Tarbett.

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 0417 143 669. or email whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com

new "Allied and Specialist Health Clinic" in Winchelsea

We have refurbished the interior to meet the need for further Medical and Allied Health Services in the region. When the weather is better, the Build ing will be painted in glorious heritage colours.

Services Include:

Dr Kathryn McLeod -Renal Physician

BCYF - Mental Health Clinician

BCYF Mental Health Service is free and accessible with a referral from the Medical Clinic

Stacey Hall - Osteopathy

"The Exchange" was the the old Winchelsea Post Office and Telephone Exchange, and is situated adjacent to the very modern Winchelsea Medical Clinic. The Post Office & Exchange was built in 1915 as part of an "economic program" throughout the nation. You can see quite a few of these iconic buildings still in many rural towns to this day.

Tahlia Berg - Physiotherapy

Joy Brennan - Hypnotherapy

Brenton Rees -Exercise Physiolog

Prosper Health Podiatry

Ben Featherston - Audiology

Honey Hive - NDIS Activities & Support Program

Last term, our students were given the task of creating a picture story book for a kindergarten aged student. Their books needed to include the key features of a fiction text such as a front cover, blurb, about the author page, illustrations and a motivational message.

Last week our senior students visited the Teesdale Children’s Centre to share their stories. It was heart warming to see how quickly the kindergarteners and our students connected, learnt from one another and engaged in developmental play.

Our students read their books to an entranced audience, who asked lots of insightful questions. We cant wait to visit again!

Despite the disruptions to our kitchen due to the flood, our weekly cooking program continues.

Teriyaki chicken sushi was on the menu recently. It was a fun, messy and fiddly session, with our students tackling the tasks of finely slicing vegetables and layering and rolling their sushi. We are always impressed by our students' willingness to try new foods from other cultures.

We always endeavour to use what we can from our vegie garden and orchard in our cooking lessons to promote healthy eating and sustainable living. We recently harvested our beetroots and sugar snap peas and have a bumper crop of carrots, spring onions, cauliflower and potatoes which are almost ready to pick and enjoy.

MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH

During NOVEMBER all BLUE clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains. Closed School Holidays

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 Secre tary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

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

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur day 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ St.PaulsSurpriseShop

Our volunteers appreciate and thank you for your donations, which provide a valuable trove of inexpensive items for others to purchase.

This is an OPPORTUNITY SHOP, not a TIP.

DO NOT leave:- FURNITURE, CAR SEATS, ELECTRICAL GOODS THANK YOU.

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

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

The Baha’i Faith upholds the oneness of God, the oneness of Reli gion 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

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC

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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

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 :

DECEMBER 2022

Meredith 9am Dec. 4, 18

Anakie 9am Dec. 11, 25

Inverleigh 4pm Dec. 18 – Christmas Mass

Winchelsea 6pm Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31

Bannockburn 11am Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Bannockburn 6pm Dec. 24

Meredith 8pm Dec. 24

Winchelsea 9am Dec. 25

Anakie 9am Dec. 25

Bannockburn 11am Dec. 25 New Years Eve

Winchelsea 6pm Dec. 31 New Years Day

Meredith 9am Jan. 1

Bannockburn 11am Jan 1

JANUARY 2023

Meredith 9am Jan. 1, 15, 26 (11am), 29

Anakie 9am Jan. 8, 22

Inverleigh 4pm Jan. 19

Winchelsea 6pm Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28

Bannockburn 11am Jan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH

Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale “Forwedonotpreachourselves, but ChristJesustheLord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYSWELCOME

For further information: Rev.SurendraWesley 0428489222

Anglican Church

Church of Epiphany, Meredith

14 Dec 7pm Nine Lessons and Carols St Paul's Anglican, Inverleigh Christmas Eve 7pm

St. John's Anglican, Bannockburn Christmas Day 9am 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

Meet in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm. The dates for the year (2022)are: 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 Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

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

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

inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Eliza Peel Ph 0438 351 483

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

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 moto cross 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.

9th February 2023. Our First event for 2023 will be Lunch at Inverleigh Public Hall followed by other activities not fully planned at this stage. You will receive details in plenty of time, during lare January.

A very Happy and blessed Christmas to all our Seniors. President. Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 Secretary.Liz Platt 0423 301 519. Treasurer. Val Robertson 5265 1492

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.

5/14 High Street Bannockburn.

Phone: 4217 3810

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

•Mosquito Borne Diseases and Pets

•Heartworm Disease

Mosquito Borne Diseases and Pets

Mosquito season reaches its peak during the summer months. Prime breeding conditions for mosquitos and their diseases are already occurring.

Mosquitoes itchy bites are not only annoying for humans and animals, but they also have the potential to transmit life threatening illnesses to our pets.

Heartworm Disease

Merry Christmas

The team at Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic would like to thank all our clients for their support during 2022.

We wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and New Year and look forward to caring for your pet family in 2023.

Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can infect pets through a mosquito bite. An infected mosquito injects a larval stage of the worm under your pets skin. From the time of infection it takes approximately six months for the microfilaria in the pets bloodstream to mature to adulthood.

In dogs early signs may include shortness of breath, dry cough, lethargy and lack of stamina when exercising. The signs of heartworm depend on the number of adult worms present, the location of the worms and how long your dog has been infected.

In cats clinical signs of heartworm may include loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, coughing, gagging and vomiting.

It is important to understand that heartworm disease progresses slowly. When an infected pet starts to show symptoms, they could already be heavily infected.

Heartworm is a serious disease that can cause heart failure, lung disease, organ damage and death.

Heartworm disease can be deadly, but we can easily and safely prevent heartworm in our pets.

There are many heartworm preventatives available. Prevention should begin at 6 -8 weeks of age. If your dog has not had heartworm medication for more than six months, a blood test is necessary before you commence preventative treatment.

The most convenient protection for dogs is a yearly injection that can be given at the same time as your dog's annual health check and vaccination. This is Proheart SR12.

There are also tablets and spot-on applications for dogs and cats that are given monthly. Some of the products we recommend are Revolution and Simparica Trio.

Mosquitoes are hard to keep out of both your yard and house, so even and indoor pet is at risk . If

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 clini c 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

Supporting your community

When you choose to bank with Bendigo Bank, good things happen in your community.

Like our sponsorship of Inverleigh Fire Brigade

And when you belong to one of Australia’s biggest banks, good things happen with your banking too.

Feel good about who you bank with.

Find out more. Call us on 5267 3189 or search Bendigo Bank Winchelsea & District.

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The Leigh News is prepared and assembled by the Editor and printed using environmentally friendly materials and distributed by volunteer workers.

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Professional ad design tailored to your needs at competitive pricing Please forward accounts and payments to: Tony Waayers, Leigh News, PO Box 247, Inverleigh 3321. Phone: 5265 1610

Committee Members: Hilary Hamilton (President) Luanne Thornton (Secretary) Phone 5265 1256, Tony Waayers (Treasurer), Peter Trevaskis (Editor) 0407 100 791.

Murray McMillan is taking over responsibilities for distribution of Keys and new residents can contact Murray on 0408 036 783 if they would like to take part in this service.

Please call at 60 Napier Street, Inverleigh, after making phone contact with Murray. He will get new clients to complete a regis tration form with your contact details, including name, address, phone number and email address. A key will be provided for your personal use only. Payment can be made by Cash ($69 to tal) or an invoice can be forwarded to your email address.

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 0418 301 939

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

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

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

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

Inverleigh Playgroup

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

Inverleigh Progress Assoc. President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: James Manche 0419 319 230 james.manche@bigpond.com

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: Sharon MacDonald 0448 582 348 shazmullen@hotmail.com

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 Robert Rice (Pres) 0459 491 698

Shelford Progress Association

Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

TEESDALE AREA

CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

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

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

BANNOCKBURN AREA

Bannockburn & District Men's Shed Syd McConachy (Pres) Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731

-S E S Emergency 000

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

EMERGENCY

POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, SES Ring 000

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

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Shire Ranger 5220 7111

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

Advertisers Index

Accountant 43

Banking 41 Bricklaying 33

Butcher 50 Cartage 25 Cafe & Store 18

CCTV & Alarms 24

Chain Saw Sharpening 28 Chemist 43,46 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 22 Driver Tuition 32

Earthmoving 38 Electrician 25,32 Equine 39

Excavation 21,22,25,38,46

Facials 16 Firewood 40 Food Swaps 28 Funeral Director 16

Grain 15 Gardening 19,39,42

Hall Hire 27

Health Services 26

Home & Living 49

Home Care Staff Training 49

Hot Water 32

Joy Flights 13

Justice of the Peace 28

Legal Services 42

Liquid Waste 36 Local Creations 12

Motor Mechanic 42 Mowers 12 NBN Setup 24

OSHC 26

Painter & Decorator 31,38

Playgroup 23 Plumbing Services 31,42 Rainfall 14

Real Est. 47,48,50,51

Reiki & Crystals 26

Taxi 23 Tax Returns 31

Towing 33 Tree Services 22,40

Tyres 13 Veterinary 34,35,40 Wool Buyer 36

Opening Hours

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

Bannockburn Pharmacy

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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Inverleigh Community Plan

The Inverleigh Community Plan 2022 has been finalised by volunteers of the Inverleigh Progress Association on behalf of the Inverleigh community.

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 finalised Inverleigh Community Plan, along with a 2 page summary document, will be presented to Council in December.

Many thanks to all residents and community groups that took part in the surveys and consultation held over the past twelve months.

Your feedback has enabled us to produce a document that truly reflects the nature of the township of Inverleigh and its ongoing progress.

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

Aerial view of Inverleigh looking West. Photo by James Patterson.