Leigh News July 2021

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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

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JULY 2021

Volume 47 Number 6

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BOOK BAZAAR INVERLEIGH REPORT:

for Inverleigh Hall $9,000+ Raised Projects and Maintenance, including

the project shown above (report on Page 4)

2 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? Wednesday's 3:30 to 6:30 P4 Youth Pop Up Space @Inverleigh Hall 3rd May Probus P18 13th May Seniors P23 ?? September Victoria Park Inverleigh AGM (exact date to be advised) 4th Tuesday of each month @ 2pm. Inverleigh Historical Society. (Except December & January).

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

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.

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

0n the 4th Tuesday of each Month @ 2pm

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Peter’s Editorial

Welcome to Winter! Despite the cold mornings and chilly nights, we still get to enjoy some lovely days.

There has been so much happening around Inverleigh and district, its hard not to get excited about it all. Covid cant hold us back! example: Inverleigh Book Bazaar. Had to be held back a couple of weeks and in the end, far exceeded everyone expectations and funds raised on previous occassions. example: Pop Up Youth Space. again exceeded all expectations and supplying answers to a real need. example: Landcare. Training up children in planting trees for the future. example: a new sign on our public hall. and doesn't it look great.

A big shout out to all the many volunteers who worked together to bring all of these projects to completion or to ongoing success. Well done to you all. And the challenge is to keep it up, despite perseved setbacks. If you haven't thought about volunteering in some capacity, get involved and give it a go.

You will be greatly rewarded.

NEW SIGN FOR INVERLEIGH PUBLIC HALL

The long-awaited new sign for the hall was erected on June 8th 2021. The Inverleigh Public Hall Committee would like to thank its members Keith and Katrina Robson and Christine Windle, who led this project in consultation with all members.

We are most grateful to local graphic designer, Holly Windle, who donated her time and skills to help us sort out a brief, and then provided us with numerous designs and mock-ups to choose from.

Thanks to those who have supported the Hall Committee fundraising, proceeds of which go to maintaining and improving the hall. We are extremely grateful to the Bendigo Bank Bannockburn and District Connected Communities for their grant

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contribution towards the cost of the sign, helping to counteract the impact of Covid 19 last year and allowing us to complete this project.

A big thank you to Phil Roach and his team Brooklyn and Caitlin from Signraizer in Bannockburn. Phil helped us through the long permit process, made and installed our sign and was so easy and supportive to work with through the whole process.

Thank you also to Matt Fry of Metal Edge Manufacturing in Inverleigh, who put together the supporting frame and assisted with installation.

(Christine Windle)

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INVERLEIGH BOOK BAZAAR REPORT

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the Inverleigh Book Bazaar over the weekend 12th &13th June, 2021. We had an outstanding result raising just over $9,000.00 and were overwhelmed with the visitor numbers. Even with the lockdown restrictions and the exclusion of our Melbourne friends, we exceeded over 800 people over the two days.

We thank everyone for following our Covid plan and guidelines and for your patience and understanding, as some of you had to wait outside due to the density limit in the hall.

The QR code check in and request for ID worked seamlessly and everyone was very accommodating.

A big shout out and huge thank you to the following for their generous donations of brand new or high quality books.

In no particular order:

The Book Bird, Geelong West

Belinda Missen, Inverleigh author

Balmoral Grove

The Verspaandonk family

Keith from Beulah

Pam from Derrinalum and thank you to everyone in the communities near and far for their generous donations.

A further thank you to the Inverleigh Hall Committee and our volunteers for offering their support and many hours of assistance.

A special thank you to: Katrina & Keith, Bruce & Liz, Christine & Keith, Anne-Maree, Bronwyn, Christine & Hannah, Isabell, Jane, Jo, Sara, Linda and Lion’s members Ralph & John.

Until next time, Katrina Robson and daughter Tonya Allen (Coordinator) Inverleigh Book Bazaar

Thanks to: Anne-Maree, Christine, Katrina, Keith, Bruce and Tonya.

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6 Leigh News Inverleigh Youth Pop-Up Space success!

Inverleigh was the first town to trial a Pop-Up Youth Space run by the Golden Plains Shire Youth Team. This was set up by Mark De Campo, Golden Plains Shire, working in conjunction with Deb Morrison and Christine Windle, from the Inverleigh Progress Association.

There was a wonderful response from Inverleigh’s young people, with an average about 40 attending each week. Being local was a key element, as young people could participate readily. Social mixing and reconnecting were a huge part of the enjoyment, with many commenting how great it was to meet new locals and to catch up with people they had not seen due to covid or to going to different secondary schools. For some who moved to Inverleigh as teenagers, it was a great way to meet people and increase their feeling of belonging to the community.

The many expressions of gratitude for the PopUp Space, the opportunity to socialise and the many and varied activities for young people certainly meant that the Pop-Up Space was a huge success and was much appreciated by the community.

At the last session on June 23rd, young people were given an insight into the results of the Inverleigh Youth Survey conducted by the Inverleigh Progress Association earlier this year. The responses gave a clear indication that provision for bike riding and for a court of some sort for netball and basketball were seen as wanted by young people and other members of the community.

The Inverleigh Progress Association has identified these projects as priorities to investigate further and will work with Golden Plains Shire staff to see

Bart serving to Charlotte at the Youth-Space at the Inverleigh Hall.

Background -youth consultation re youth survey

what is feasible and to develop project plans.

The young people at the Pop-Up Youth Space were asked their opinions and thoughts about courts and pump tracks. Their ideas were recorded for use in decision making and applying for grants. Thanks to Tony Orr, Charlotte Orr, Caroline Weiler and Christine Windle for their assistance with the consultation process, and to Deb Morrison for preparing the consultation materials. A very big thank you to all the young people for their enthusiasm and their thoughtful approach to the consultation.

Christine Windle

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8 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 Golden Penners.

This month we are are going to profile one of our members. Gordon lives in the fine hills of Shelford, he and his partner decided recently that a tree change was for them, the house that they now live in became available so they, and their 2 little dogs moved in and they have been calling Shelford home for about 2 years now. Gordon hails from the misty shores of Scotland, but he has been living the Australian dream for many years now. Gordon found out about us from the Inverleigh newsletter and he emailed us and we welcomed him warmly. It was nice for us to have a new voice to add to our group. Gordon is a fine writer, we found that out straight away and we all look forward to hearing the pieces that he completes for homework. He is also a bit of a card, especially if our subject matter is of a humorous nature, he introduced a character in one of his pieces that the whole group took to and for several meetings that character appeared in other members stories as well. It caused all types of guffawing at our meetings, thankfully the room we use at the library has a door or the library staff might have had to throw us out for making way to much noise. Gordon is also a budding amateur photographer and he has already taken a series of photos of another member of our group, which I must say are very good. He certainly has a few fingers in a few pies.

So accordingly it is a poem that Gordon wrote that is our feature piece this month, even though he will openly admit poetry is not one of his strong points, but we, at our group are encouraging him as much as we can.

So til next month happy writing............

Kookaburra swooping prey from the shadows Bull-ants scurrying through the dust on missions vital Scrub wrens hiding from the Laughing Jackass Corellas erupting skyward heading for their evening recitals.

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.

Sunlight paints the river gums in soft and glowing colours Slowly retreating from the gloom of the advancing twilight The echidna wakes to plan an evenings forage As our ancient land prepares to welcome the cool of night.

Lions Club of Inverleigh – Leigh Valley Covers Inverleigh, Teesdale, Shelford and districts.

Your Lions Club raises funds through the staffing of the Geelong Show entrance gates, car parking and entrance staffing at the Avalon Air Show, Bunnings sausage sizzles and the collection and sale of scrap newspapers and magazines from a wide area – including around Geelong (if you can, please deposit your used papers and magazines in marked wheely bins located at the Inverleigh Hall and Bannockburn Civic Centre).

In normal times we assist other organisations and events through operating our trailer bbq at the Shelford Duck Race, Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal and the Teesdale Australia Day Breakfast – (these events have been largely reduced in scope or curtailed during the current covid 19 pandemic).

Our members also conduct community service such as regular mowing of the Inverleigh RSL grounds, assistance for people in need and jobs such as the recent painting of the Inverleigh pump shed. We are currently refurbishing the old shed at the Inverleigh cemetery.

Campers at the Inverleigh road side reserve enjoy the use of the covered picnic table & seats we constructed a couple of years ago. We also installed a table & seats at Turtle Bend Teesdale and near the Federation Bridge in Inverleigh.

DID YOU KNOW:

that every Friday there is a Bus Ser vice to Geelong, leaving the Inverleigh Public Hall a 9:30 am and leaving Geelong at 2:15 for the return trip. Why not organise a trip with a few friends and have a good chat on the way there and back.

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We collect clothing, bedding and food which is mainly distributed through the 3216 op shop in Grovedale as well as old eye glasses for recycling through Australian Lions Foundation.

Funds raised are distributed locally as needs arise as well as nationally and internationally. During the past year - Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal $1000, Lions bushfire appeal $5,100 (from a special function at the Inverleigh Hotel), Royal Flying Doctor $500, SLV Stroke Association Victoria $500, Inverleigh public hall paint $1000, Homeless Support 3216 - $500 plus $1500 to various Lions projects – drug awareness, hearing dog, prostate cancer, & eye health projects.

We also donated $500 towards the Lions Skin Cancer and Awareness unit which is scheduled to come to Inverleigh on 21st and 22nd January 2022 – more details on that later in the year – in short, the public are invited to attend the specially built van for a free skin check to detect possible skin cancers.

We meet at the Inverleigh RSL 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7pm for 7.30pm – new members are always welcome - contact Secretary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

(Geoff Wild)

VICTORIA PARK INVERLEIGH Committee Management INC

ATTENTION

Victoria Park Inverleigh will be having an AGM in September 2021 We would like the people of Inverleigh to consider joining the COMMITTEE to oversee the running of this special space in Inverleigh.

(Vic Park is owned by DWELP so volunteers look after this amenity).

For more information, Contact

Christa Jones 0408 342 403

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JULY 2021 CALENDAR

2021 July 2021. Mavis, Sid, Norm & Olive “Over the line” Victoria Park, Inverleigh

Thankfully the notation on this image from the Faye Shaw collection gives sufficient for an article.

The only thing better would be if the sheep had pet names.

Here we have four of the six children of John Montgomery Haygarth and Hilda Francis Anderson.

Mavis born 1914, Sid 1921, Norm 1923 and Olive 1925. So we can deduce the photo was taken about 1927/8 on the Park Street football and cricket ground called Victoria Park. Many recreation reserves in the state were given the name following Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in June 1897.

Geelong Advertiser 28 June , 1897 - The new park was opened on Tuesday in the presence of 500 people by Mr. R.K. Gillespie of Englewood, and named the Victoria Park, in honour of the Queen. After giving three cheers for the Queen, and singing the National Anthem, the people settled down to the days amusements. A merry-go-round was provided for the children, and a large number of prizes for competition. In the evening there was a fine display of fireworks, after

which a social gathering was held in the Mechanics Institute.”

Victoria Park still hosts large local events such as the Royal Children’s Hospital good Friday Appeal and the Dachshund Derby, but 500 people on a Tuesday must have been everybody. A grandstand was erected in 1914 and a refreshment pavilion built by working bee in 1928.

“Over the Line” refers to the railway line which cut through the southern Mercer Street blocks in 1913 and somewhat isolated Victoria Park. There was very little natural timber away from the rivers in Inverleigh and the trees at the park had been planted about the same time as the High St. trees. The sheep were used as to keep the grass short.

The Inverleigh Historical Society is grateful for the kindness of the families who donate images to our collection (old and recent). We have about 2000 on file but unfortunately not all are as well named as this photo. Images for the 2022 calendar are currently being requested, so please ring Liz McDonald 52651270 if you have something suitable.

LANDCARE VISITS INVERLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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"On Friday 14th May, we had the pleasure of Sue Wishart the president of Leigh District Landcare group and Tim Trotter the coordinator of the Geelong Landcare Network attend Inverleigh Primary School, to help assist and educate our gardening group on building a native garden at our school. (Tim Trotter and Sharon MacDonald pictured above) Our local landcare group kindly donated $500 worth of native plants for this project, landcare will continue to offer support to the green team when required. The students from the green team will continue to nurture these plants as part of their program.

Sharon MacDonald- Secretary of Leigh District Landcare group

Inverleigh Progress Association Annual Report 2019/2021

This annual report covers two years, being from July 2019 through to June 2021. This is of course, as a direct result of the Covid Pandemic that hit our shores in 2020.

Life as we knew it, drastically changed and we found ourselves in uncharted waters. No face to face contact at meetings for weeks, therefore no AGM meetings during 2020.

Going back to July 2019:

Having successfully achieved the construction of the East and West, stone Town Entrances, the town name lettering, was to be the final stage of the project.

This was our main focus as we moved forward, into the second half of 2019. Decisions were made regarding what this lettering should look like. The lettering needed to be substantial and easy to read, the letters were to be cut individually from steel, then galvanised.

But what size did they need to be?

Peter Trevaskis spent many hours cutting three sets of different sized lettering, out of plywood, then positioning them, until deciding on the actual size letters for the

job. Peter then drilled the stones and attached the letters, thus enabling the completion of this huge project.

Sincere thanks to Peter for his time and skills spent on the final stage of this project. The township of Inverleigh has entrances that we can be truly proud of.

A rock has been placed at the River Play Space in readiness for a brass plaque to be added. The plaque will document the date and people involved in creating these stone entrance structures. The plaque will be placed onto the rock prior to the official opening (hopefully), July 2021.

The IPA also published a new addition of the Inverleigh and District phone book in 2019, a project the takes place every 3 years. This addition, for the first time, contains no advertising; the printing of the 800 copies was funded entirely by the association.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

How many chances do you think you have in this life to make it to heaven?

A few years ago, I had a conversation with a yoga teacher from America. I asked him, if he would shed some light on achieving salvation according Buddhism, the religion he followed. He explained it in details the path to salvation, but I will provide you with a summary of what he said. According to him, one must do good karmas (works) to be reborn in a better form of life. Thus, you keep doing good karmas and keep progressing on a ladder and eventually you will cease to exist, because you have now become a part of God and thus have achieved salvation.

As a courtesy, he asked me what I believed. I took the opportunity to explain how one can have salvation;

1-One must recognize that he/ she is a sinner and we are so addicted to sin that we cannot stop sinning. I also explained what sin is. Every action that goes against the will of God like, lying, stealing murdering, gossiping, idol worship, money worship, narcissistic ideology, fornication, adultery, and not just our actions but even if we entertain our minds with such things, we are sinning against the living God.

2-This sinful and ugly condition of ours, angers the just God. Every sin must be punished, and the Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. Thus, we legally deserve death. Not just a physical death but a spiritual death as well. Spiritual death is like dying most horribly, torturously, violently, mercilessly, most inhumane way and most painful way, over and over and over again.

3-But the living God of the Bible is not only perfectly just but He is also perfectly gracious and merciful. God’s word the Bible leads us to the ultimate solution to escape this most gruesome and painful spiritual death.

4-The living God of the Bible has already provided the solution to our wretched condition by sending His only Son Jesus Christ to take our punishment. Jesus took your death punish-

Article from Rev. Surendra Wesley Leigh Presbyterian Church. ment upon himself and Jesus died on the cross and Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, thus, conquering death forever.

5-One must believe in the Son of God the Christ Jesus that He has paid for my sins and accept Him as your Lord and Savior who saved you from the most horrific death.

6-Although, you will die physically one day and so will every person who is born, but with Jesus Christ you will be made alive to live with Him in eternity in heaven.

7-Jesus also has claimed that He is the way, the truth and the life. Meaning there is no other name by which you can be saved.

One can only be saved in, by and through Jesus Christ.

8-A person has only this life to accept Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior. If one dies without Jesus, he/ she will never have a second chance – The word of the Living God the Bible says in Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment,

This gentleman listened very carefully and said why did Jesus make such very strong and divisive comments? I asked him what he thought about Jesus Christ? He said that Jesus was a good man and a very wise teacher. I asked him if he truly believed what he had just said, and he said he didn’t think about the subject in detail but that is what majority of the people say about Jesus Christ. I said to him that either Jesus is an absolute lunatic and a liar to make such claims or Jesus is absolutely telling the truth. More than a billion people from different walks of life including scientists, mathematicians, physicists, philosophers and archeologists have rigorously scrutinized the statements of Jesus and the Bible to come to a conclusion that Jesus Christ is 100% right in all His claims.

In addition, I asked him, if he would be willing to clarify few

questions from our discussion! He graciously agreed. I asked him the following questions;

1-What form of life is better than the human life? Do humans not control every beast whether small or big?

2-What form of life in our world, surpasses human wisdom?

Are not the humans, the wisest of all created beings on Earth?

3-What would be the wisest thing to do? Is it to follow Buddhism according to which you get multiple chances both in this life and the lives to come (because, if you do not follow Buddhism in this life and suppose Buddhism was the right path to follow, then, the worse that can happen to you is that you might be born in a lesser form of life, as oppose to going to hell (as Christianity teaches), but then, you can follow Buddhism to further climb up the ladder)? OR, should you follow Jesus Christ? Jesus claims that you have only one chance and only in this life. If you do not follow Jesus Christ and you die, then, you will end up in hell forever, and there is no coming back from hell ever.

One gives you numerous chances both in this life and the lives to come after this life, so, if you mess up once, twice and thrice, it’s not the end. But Jesus does not give you those chances, in fact, Jesus gives you only one chance and you must get it right otherwise, you are lost forever.

Let’s say you are given two pills one is red which represents Jesus and the other is blue which represents Buddhism. The question is, which pill would you take? I am sure you are smart; you can do the math and make the wise choice. However, if you get stuck, please contact me, I am no physician, but I can most certainly guide you to choose the right pill. surendrawesley@yahoo. com or 0428 489 222.

Bless you, Surendra Wesley.

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POLICE REPORT FOR JUNE 2021

Hello all,

You will probably notice that the Police station is currently undergoing a transformation with a new paint scheme and new blinds currently being fitted to go with the new carpets that were installed a while ago. The Police station has been able to remain open during these works, luckily. A reminder if you see the Police vehicle out the front that means I am working and inside the station. If I am out on the road ringing the station phone number Ph 5265 1211 will divert to the mobile phone I am carrying. I can often return if needed and if I have no current tasks. If the phone goes to message bank that means I am not working and if you need Police you should call 000 and for non-urgent matters the Police assistance Line on 131444.

I have received some complaints about vehicles not stopping at stop signs especially the on from Common Road onto the Hamilton Highway. I can see this intersection from where I often sit in the 60 km/h zone opposite the park so please stop at the sign before proceeding onto the Highway otherwise you could find yourself $330 worse off with 3 demerit points. I have also seen some drivers taking a risk and trying to make a quick turn into Common Road in front of oncoming vehicles including trucks. If there is any doubt or if the oncoming car has to slow or brake because of your turn then you shouldn’t have. You must give way to oncoming vehicles, if in doubt wait until the vehicles has passed.

I am still finding some excessive speeders around the area, at 7 am one morning a few weeks back I detected a Probationary driver travelling West on the Hamilton Hwy WIV doing 92 km/h in the 60 km/h zone leading to the bridge in heavy fog while the school busses were getting about to collect the school children.

On the Friday of Queens Birthday weekend I got another Probationary driver also travelling West doing 96 km/h in the 60 zone, a local travelling East on the Hamilton Hwy at Burnside Road Murgheboluc 116 km/h in the 80 zone, a 4WD travelling West on the Cressy Shelford rd. Shelford 135/100 zone. On the Saturday a suspended driver with unregistered trailer speeding 96/80 zone at the rail crossing and then stated a false name to me not realising our tablets show licence photos. On the Sunday I then got a driver travelling east on the Hamilton Hwy to Inverleigh 133/100 zone in Hesse. I detected a total of 37 offences over the 3 days I worked and this is similar to what I have found on most long weekends over the six years I have been here.

I have received a couple of complaints regarding parents picking up children from the Inverleigh Primary School double parking next to the bus and even parking in the no standing zone diagonally across the front of the bus. No standing signs are applicable and you can be fined by the council officers and Police. Please respect the zones around the school. I have also received complaints regarding the parking around the Teesdale Primary school so be aware that I will be patrolling both these areas.

I popped into the Book fair at the Inverleigh hall on the Sunday and all looked to be running very smoothly. I was informed the event had very good numbers through the doors despite the travel and COVID restrictions. Well done to the Hall committee and all their volunteers.

Keep safe Chris

14 Leigh News SHELFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hello again from Shelford Primary School. Looking back on the first half of this year, it is clear to see not only how much our students have achieved academically, but also the resilience they have shown in their ability to cope with change. Throughout this period the students have not only had to revert to remote learning twice, but they have also had to manage feelings of disappointment when curriculum plans had to change due to tougher restrictions across the state.

This is something that the students of Shelford PS have been wonderful at doing, and it is a credit to them.

The students have been given the opportunity to work with educators from Earth Ed, to complete a robotics

program. This program was to run for the last five weeks of the term, however only one session was completed before tighter restrictions came into play. Luckily, we have been able to receive the additional four sessions spread out throughout next term so the students can continue with this excellent program. They really enjoyed their first session using instructions to construct a lego vehicle and then programming it to move in given directions. It was excellent to see the way that the students worked together and supported each other to complete this task in multi aged pairs.

During the afternoons, the students have been working in small groups to complete STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) projects. A recent activity saw them constructing a room in a house from materials that have been reused such as cardboard boxes and material scraps. The students learnt about using the computer to print out pictures for their room for such items as food to go in their fridge and paintings for the wall. They had to import the picture into a word document and to check that the scale of the picture was appropriate before it was able to be printed out.

There were wonderful items created including things with doors that opened (fridges and cupboards) and 3 dimensional creations such as a table and chairs. Wallpaper and carpet were also added for aesthetics. It looks like we might have some budding architects at Shelford Primary School.

Remote learning gave our students the opportunity for families to work together to complete some home tasks.

The students received a task each day that required them to work with members of their family (adults too, if possible).

These tasks included constructing the biggest tower with paper, making a paper airplane, and cleaning up a designated room/area in the house. This was a great idea as it allowed the students to work alongside their parents and to receive feedback from them about their achievements.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable school holiday break and looking forward to updating you on life at our wonderful school next month.

Solution for June 2021 Crossword

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News from Inverleigh Bowls Club

The 2021 / 22 bowls season commences in October, so we are going to start some training and coaching days at the club. These days are open to all our members and anyone who would like to learn about bowls. If you have never bowled but think this might be a great low impact sport for you, come down and we will teach and show you a fun social sport. It is an open sport for all ages and genders that can compete equally.

All you require is flat soled shoes, we have modern bowls for you to use at the club.

The first day is on Sunday 18th July 2021, 10am at the club. We will then run these days ever second Sunday. (weather and covid permitting) Hope to see you there.

Biased Bowler

16 Leigh News New Buildings and Grounds Update

Our Foundation Students have now moved into their new building and classrooms.

These are bright and comfortable learning spaces which have been finished with concrete paths.

We look forward to putting our thoughts towards landscaping outside our new building to provide additional play spaces for students to tie our new classrooms in with the rest of the school. This additional space has bumped our capacity to 250.

However with growth set to continue over the coming years I would anticipate we will soon be nearing our capacity once again.

Another welcome addition soon to be arriving is our Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

School Council have been working on providing this space over the last twelve months and it is soon to arrive on-site and be installed. The covered area will provide a sheltered space over our netball court providing an all-weather space for Physical Education, Assemblies and many other uses. We do not have a suitable dedicated indoor space we can congregate or provide PE in during hot or wet weather conditions. The installation of this space will commence over the holidays and likely be finished in the first week or so of term.

This will cause slight disruption at recess and lunch times but be worth it for the immediate benefit we get of an all-weather space for students to use.

TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Junior School Swimming Program

The Junior School Swimming Program will be held over 10 consecutive days during weeks 2-3 of term 3 at the Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Waurn Ponds.

The Victorian Government has contributed funds to every primary school to ensure students can participate in swimming. With these funds and the School Council’s contributions, the cost to parents has been subsidised.

Families may notice a significant reduction in the cost of the swimming program this year (usually cost is around $120.00). This is due to the school having the swimming grant funding from 2020 (the swimming program was cancelled because of the COVID-19 lockdown) as well as additional grant money from 2021.

Important Dates Monday 12th July – First day term 3 Monday 19th – Friday 30th July – Junior School Swimming Program

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

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GOLF RESULT – JUNE 2021

12th June Mixed Stableford.

D. Waterfall 36pts, L. Richardson 34pts c/b S. Wemyss 34pts.

N.T.P. 3rd L. Richardson, Longest Drive L. Richardson, O/65yrs S. Wemyss.

19th June Mixed Stableford.

S. Wemyss 34pts, G. Stevens 33pts, D. Walker 32pts N.T.P. 15th R. Lymer Longest Drive L. Richardson & G. Lamaro.

23rd June, Ladies Stableford I.. Oliver 32pts c/b L. Richardson 32pts c/b A. Waayers 32pts, M. Peel 24pts.

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

BALLARAT CHOOKS

Text or Ring Kelvin Woods 0400 559 559 "Ballarat Chooks Information Page" Please Like my page!

Next Delivery to Bannockburn B & S Stock Pet Supplies Hyline brown( Isa ) 7 August is the delivery date, girls will be 11 weeks old at $23 each.

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RM & ME PLUMBING

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All General & Rural Plumbing

NEW HOMES, RENOVATIONS, EXTENSIONS, SEPTIC TANKS INSTALLATIONS SAND FILTERS, TREATMENT PLANTS

Agents for CLARK WATER TANKS Ross Matthews 0417 561 558

Murray Ellis 0434 600 139

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Golden Plains

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OVERHANGING TREES AND BUSHES ONTO FOOTPATHS AND PUBLIC SPACES.

It was brought to my attention at the recent Inverleigh Progress Association Meeting that some members of the public have contacted local Council Members of the Golden Plains Shire regarding overhanging Trees, Shrubs and other vegetation.

The Councillors have asked me to make property owners and occupiers aware that it is "their responsibilty" to keep vegetation trimmed to their fencelines. This is an important and timely consideration for the wellbeing of all the general public, particularly for the elderly.

I was provided with some photographs to highlight this need and I have included a selection in this article for the benefit of understanding the issue.

Please take the opportunity before the spring growth spurt to check your property and tend to any overhanging vegetation.

Peter Trevaskis (Leigh News Editor and member of Inverleigh Progress Association)

*Site Works *Post/Pier Hole Drilling *Trenching *Shed & Tank Bases *Concreting *Truck & Dog Hire

*Property Clean up-Rural & Residential *Landscaping-Rural & Residential *Rock work's *Horse Arena's & Round Yards *Driveways & Road Construction *All Excavations works & more.....

PH: Jamie #0430 604 465 Email: jamie@allexcavations.com.au

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In early 2020 the IPA worked alongside the Inverleigh Hall Committee to help run the Inverleigh Community Australia Day Breakfast, held each year at the Inverleigh Hall. It is always nice to see a community event take place with a mix of all age groups attending.

2020 saw the completion of the wonderful new play space in Inverleigh. The IPA was happy to donate the sum of $5,000 to pay for a barrier post and rail fencing between the car park and play space.

During this same year, the world wide Covid Pandemic hit our shore. This Pandemic brought with it many challenges.

The first being: the inability to have social contact with others, outside our own household families, for substantial periods of time.

The IPA, like many other organisations had to move to online Zoom meetings. Many thanks to member Nick O’Connell, for keeping us all connected via Zoom. Nick and Michelle O’Connell have also taken on administration of the Leigh News Facebook page. This, in turn has been a great help to Peter, who had been overseeing it, up until then.

Also thanks to Deb Morrison, Deb has taken on the job of updating the Inverleigh Website. The website will become more up-to-date, interesting and informative. Stay tuned.

Over the last two years, Tony Waayers has added to the Festive season, by placing Christmas trees (made by Tony), in locations along the main street of Inverleigh. They have put smiles on faces and added a little bit of something extra, at that special time of year.

A project, envisaged by Tony as an IPA facility improvement, came to fruition during last year. The old Pump Shed, at the river’s edge, was pulled down and rebuilt, to house the two river pumps that supply water to stock and gardens in the area. Thanks also to the Leigh Valley Lions Club, for suppling the manpower to enable the painting of the newly finished little building.

After being nominated by the IPA, Treasurer Tony Waayers received a certificate of recognition, from the Commonwealth Bank, acknowledging his volunteer work for our organisation. Many thanks for your work and community spirit, Tony.

Throughout these two years, Damien Baker, once more, has kept the open space areas in check for the Community. Mowing and spraying and keeping an eye out for any other issues that need addressing.

In recognition of Damien’s tireless work, the IPA was pleased to take the opportunity, to nominate Damien for the Golden Plains Shires, Citizen of the Year.

We were thrilled when Damien was indeed named, Senior Citizen of the year for the Golden Plains Shire. A tittle well deserved.

With the Covid shadow still hanging over our heads,

this year (2021), the Annual Australia Day breakfast was cancelled, disappointing for all.

The Annual Good Friday appeal, held in Inverleigh, was scaled down, to meet Covid restrictions at the time. IPA was pleased to be able to donate $1,000 to the appeal this year.

Having previously thanked Peter, for his work on the Town entrance, I would like to thank him again. Our community is very lucky to have a wonderful monthly newspaper, The Leigh News. This publication would not be possible if it were not for Peter’s commitment and dedication to the volunteer position of Editor.

In recent times, the IPA has had new members join our ranks. They bring new enthusiasm and fresh ideas, something that the older IPA members are happy embrace.

It became very apparent, during Covid lockdown, last year that the youth of Inverleigh were in desperate need to some facilities aimed at the 12 and above age group.

With this in mind, Deb Morrison, assisted by Christine Windle, set about sending out a detailed survey to the youth of the Inverleigh. The results of which can be found on the Leigh News Facebook page. Thank you to both Deb and Christine for the time and effort they put into this survey.

The results of which are very clear. The youth want local facilities, easy to access without traveling to another town. They are keen to share their ideas of what they would like to see in Inverleigh. This will become one of the focal points in the Inverleigh Community Plan, as we move forward with the plan this year.

I would also like to sincerely thank our Secretary, Luanne Thornton. Luanne has held this position for many years and did in fact; express her intention to step down from the role in 2019. Unfortunately, having no one else to take her place, Luanne has continued in this role. Luanne’s dedication to the IPA is very much appreciated by all IPA members, especially myself.

Previously, I made mention of the new shed, to house the river pumps. These pump are used a great deal over summer by local residents, they are maintained by Ross and Ewan Peel. There work goes unseen, but the whole community benefits because of their invaluable volunteer work, than you.

I thank all IPA members for their support and welcome any interested community members, young included, to join our ranks as we work for the good of our town and wonderful community of Inverleigh.

Hilary Hamilton Chairperson- Inverleigh Progress Association

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INVERLEIGH SENIORS

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

4th Thursday each month for an outing.

Thursday 8th July @ Midday.

Light lunch provided for $5, Gardening Aust. segments re Kevin Hoffman Walk on big screen TV. Thursday 22nd July we will have another outing for lunch.

Location to be advised later.

Meet at Hall midday to carpool, arriving 12:30 for more info: Pres. PeterT 0407 100 791 Sect.Joy Gray 5265 1566

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh - Shelford -Teesdale

Rev. Surendra Wesley 0428 489 222 An evening, informal, family friendly

A fun program for the children on the 10th of July 2021, at 42 Pike Street, in Teesdale, from 2pm to 4pm.

Church Service

at 42 Pike Street in Teesdale, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, from the 11th of July 2021.

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are held in INVERLEIGH on June 12th July 10th August 14th 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN @ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

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

All ages welcome.

It is not an “oldies” group.

If you are interested in attending

please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

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

All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects.

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

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

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During JULYall ORANGEclothing 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 shop welcome and thank you for your donations, which help many in the community by providing clothes and other goods at very reasonable prices.

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

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

Thank you.

Op Shop Volunteers

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

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

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

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

Spiritual education for all.

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

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

Justices of the Peace

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

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

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

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

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

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

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

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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

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

parishofmeredith@bigpond.com Mass Times

Bookings not required for Mass unless you have a large group.

Current COVID rules apply (density, hygiene, masks, distancing).

Masses at St. Joseph’s Live Streamed on Facebook: “Catholic Parish of Meredith St Josephs” Tue. 9am St. Mary MacKillop Church, Bannockburn Wed. 11am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Thu. 9am St. Mary MacKillop Church, Bannockburn with School Fri. 11am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sat. 6pm St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 9am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn Sun. 11/7 and 25/7, 11am St. Brigid's, Anakie Sun. 25/7, 4 pm Sacred Heart, Inverleigh Sun. 4/7 and 18/7, 11am St. Joseph’s , Meredith August 8th, 11am Bannockburn, St. Mary MacKillop Church Dedication Mass (bookings required) Other Sacraments: • Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

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

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

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

Just use your MYKI Card.

Can You Help Here?

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

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

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

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

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

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

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

Phone 13 11 14

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

Inverleigh and District

Red Cross

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

The dates for the year are as follows : August 9 at 12 noon for AGM, October 11. December 13.

(Xmas Lunch to be decided.)

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

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

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

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

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

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

26 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH

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

Tai Chi @

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

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

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

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

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

We have 2 tracks:

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

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

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

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

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

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724 BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT Probus update for COMBINED PROBUS CLUB JUNE 2021 Monday 5th July Church Hall Moore Street Bannockburn.

at 12.30pm for lunch, BYO lunch and cup.

Guest speaker: Ron Medson Topic Driving when elderly.

Wednesday 28th July Christmas in July, Morning Melodies with Paul Hogan, 10.30am Cost $29, morning tea, show and 2 course meal.Payment and numbers by 20th July.

Contact Shirley Wild 52815 354 Monday 2nd August. Lunch Meeting.

Thursday 19th August. Lunch at Meredith Hotel.

For more information please call: President: Ann Hancock 0410 453 958 Secretary: Sandra Bance 5210 7777

"bannockburnprobus@gmail.com"

(NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

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

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

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

INVERLEIGH SING SESH

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

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

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

Phone 13 11 14

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Matthew Carr Painter & Decorator

Interior, Exterior, Repaints and Wallpapering Fully qualified Quality workmanship

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5/14 High Street Bannockburn.

Phone: 4217 3810 We are open: Tuesday's 9am till 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Saturdays: by appointment.

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

0438 559 635 8 McCallum Rd Inverleigh

General & Children's Dentistry Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry Dentures - new, repairs & relines

Creating bright smiles for the whole family

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Postal: P.O. Box 40, Winchelsea 3241 Tel: (03) 5267 2673 Fax: (03) 5267 2465 Email: winch@surftax.com.au Certified Practicing Accountants

28 Leigh News Nick Tarbett ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

0403 640 880 ndtelectricalservices@gmail.com Specialising in all aspects of electrical services

HOT WATER $$$ BILLS $$$ TOO HIGH ?

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GET THE RIGHT ADVICE NOW ABOUT SUSTAINABLE ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPTIONS THAT COULD CUT YOUR HOT WATER BILL BY 75%

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

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

Give them a call

0429 958 769

Paul Corcoran 0416 491 546 Paul O Grady 0414 932 018

57 Rankin Road, Inverleigh.

Instagram @paulsbricklayinggeelong Email: paulsbricklayinggeelong@gmail.com

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

PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS Phone 13 19 24

NOW AVAILABLE 8 Seater maxi-cab, plus wheelchair access

$4 per Bag or $50 per M3

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Has your Pet's Heartworm Prevention Lapsed

• Has your Pet's Heartworm Prevention Lapsed • Discounted Desexing for July • Grooming IN OTHER NEWS Free Heartworm Test

Heartworm is a parasitic worm that can infect your pet through a mosquito bite. An infected mosquito injects a larval stage of worm under your pet's skin.These larvae mature in the pet's organs, travelling through the body to the blood vessels of the lungs and the heart.

Heartworm is a slow onset disease, so months or even years may pass before the outward signs become obvious. Early signs could be shortness of breath, a persistant dry cough, loss of energy or decreased appetitie.

We are offering FREE heartworm antigen tests. Please contact the clinic on 52811 -221 to book an appointment.

Heartworm Prevention Products There are many effective heartworm products available to our clients.

Below we have listed a range of products that we recommend .

Proheart SR12 is the only FDA approved product that protects against heartworm disease in dogs for one full year. This can be given at the same time as your pets yearly vaccination.

If you forget to give heartworm prevention for a few months, it's important not to simply dose you dog once you remember. This can be very dangerous.

Basically, most forms of heartworm prevention medications kill the immature larvae, but don't have an effect on adult worms

Prevention is always better than cure.

Prevention of heartworm is easy and inexpensive. The treatment of a pet with heartworm is difficult, expensive and can result in some side effects.

If your pet's heartworm prevention has lapsed, we are offering heartworm tests at NO COST to get you back on track with your pets heartworm prevention program.

Contact the clinic to book your pet's heartworm antigen blood test.

Revolution is a monthly spot on that supplies vet grade protection against heartworm, fleas, sarcoptic mange, ear mites and round and hookworms.

Simparica Trio is the first monthly chewable that protects dogs against heartworm, fleas, ticks, roundworms and hookworms.

Discounted Desexing

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Thousands of healthy cats and dogs are euthanased each year in shelters and pounds across Victoria. This is because not enough homes can be found for them- we have an over-supply of pets.

Desexing is an effective strategy to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Many cats and dogs are bred by accident, because owners didn't get around to desexing their pets.

If you own a pet and do not intend to breed from it - have it desexed. The majority of cats and dogs can be safely desexed from 3 months of age.

The pros of desexing:

For the month of July we will be offering 20% off all desexing procedures.

Desexing is a day stay procedure.

Contact the clinic on 52811-221 to book your pet in for surgery. If you have any questions we are here to help.

Health Care Reminders We started sending your health care reminders via text or email

at the beginning of the Covid outbreak. We are hoping you are still finding this preferable to snail mail. To ensure you receive these important reminders please make sure your contact details are correct with the clinic.

Thank you

Behavioural issues are less likely to occur, including roaming, aggression or dominance and marking territory (Urine spraying).

In females the risk of mammary tumours is reduced.

In males the risk of prostate and anal gland issues are significantly reduced.

In females it decreases the chance of uterine infections (pyometra) Desexing Myths Quashed: Desexing does not cause weight gain.

Desexing will not change your pet's personality.

Females do not need to have a litter.

If you have any questions or concerns about having your pet desexed please do not hesitate to contact the clinic.

We will be happy to answer any of your questions.

Grooming

We just wanted to update all our clients who use our grooming service. Phoebe, our groomer is now at the clinic one day a week due to her study commitments, but the good news is she is here all day on Friday. Phobe is a qualified groomer with a lot of experience in the industry.

24 Hour Care 7 days a week Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm Saturday 8.00am – 1.00pm Telephone: 03 52811 221

After Hours: 0407 811 222

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MELLINGTON AG Spraying Contractor JOHN DEERE 4920 36M BOOM WIDTH AUTO STEER 3M+ ADJUSTABLE WHEEL CENTERS 4500L TANK 7 SECTION BOOM FOR ALL YOUR BROAD ACRE SPRAYING NEEDS GIVE TROY A CALL ON 0427328741

Leigh News 33 Get your weekends back and enjoy coming home to a neat and tidy Garden.

Ride on Mowing, Rubbish Removal, Weeding, General Handy Man Jobs.

ABN, Fully Insured and an Inverleigh Local!

The Inverleigh Playgroupis a weekly communitu play session for children 0-4 years. The group is run by voluntyerrs and incorporates a range of activities and free play. The playgroup has a larhe selection of age appropriate for the children to play with each week

When: Every Wednesday during the school term.

Time: 9:30 to 11:30am.

Where: Inverleigh Public Hall, or as updated on out facebook page Contact: Anna May Kichakov (President) 0415 588 454

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OPENING TIMES

MON, WED, FRI

08:30am to 4:30pm

SATURDAY

09:00am to 1:30pm

17 HOLDER ROAD, "BUSINESS ESTATE", BANNOCKBURN

CLOSED ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Phone: 52811182 Mobile: 0407080909

OUR WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP OR DELIVERY • SANDS

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DES GUINANE FCPA

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & TAX CONSULTANT For appointment office phone

5222 4811

or Gheringhap, Bannockburn 5281 1474 (A/H)

GO HARD CONCRETING specializing in all forms of concreting for free Quotes contact

Ray Sarcevic Mobile: 0418 524 661

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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Our new Complete Home Loan… …takes care of you completely. Great rates and 100% offset make the Complete Home Loan one of our most exciting home loans yet!

So whether you’re buying your first or next home, refinancing or investing, the Complete Home Loan has you covered.

Chat to a home loan specialist today, phone Community Bank Winchelsea on 03 5267 3189 or search Bendigo Bank home loans.

bendigobank.com.au Terms and conditions, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. All information including interest rate is current as at 7 September 2020 and may be subject to change. Full details available on application. Credit provided by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 Australian Credit Licence 237879. A1419239 OUT_1497386, 10/09/2020

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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Dispute Resolution & Litigation Debt Collection Property Law Wills & Estates Powers of Attorney Business Law Family Law By appointment only

22 Willis Street, Winchelsea ph. 5221 8777

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Leigh District Landcare Group

We are a friendly, inclusive group, families are always welcomed and we would love to see some new faces.

A reminder to our members that our annual membership subscriptions are now due.

The Leigh District Landcare group comes under the umbrella of the Geelong Landcare Network and we have some exciting upcoming events organised.

National Tree Planting Day is Sunday 1 August.

This outing is always very popular with our group. This is a community event and all are welcomed. Meeting at 11am. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. We will conclude the morning with a free BBQ lunch. For catering and Covid regulations please register on the Geelong Landcare Network Facebook page.

•The River Moorabool film launch Saturday 3rd of July ( see flier attached) Extra tickets now available due to easing of restrictions.

See website for details www. geelonglandcarenetwork.org. au

•CCMA Victorian Volcanic Plains, Grassy Eucalypt Woodlands project. GLN will be conducting community engagement with its member groups, and organising a couple of field days and a seed collection workshop over the next 6-12 months.

•Geelong Nature Forum – 26th September at the Wool Museum. Themed “Where the Rivers Run”. Great information and presentations… FREE entry to the Museum… day after the Grand Final.

• Friends of the Barwon Platypus Environmental DNA project. A citizen Science project to determine the presence of Platypus in the mid Barwon including parts of Leigh and Moorabool Rivers. GLN managing this project. Water sampling planned in September 2021. Email the GLN on geelonglandcarenetwork@gmail.com to take part

•Dung beetle project. Field Day planned in early October, at the Southern Farming Systems site west of Inverleigh, a partnership between GLN, Barrabool Hills Landcare

Group and Southern Farming Systems to launch hopefully a 12 months program to monitor and identify dung beetles across the Network area. Funding application also submitted from a consortium including GLN, CCMA, Upper Barwon Landcare Network and SFS to support the 12 months program.

•A river walk is planned for spring, with a guest presenter. For anyone who may find it interesting to be able to identify some of the native plants that we have along the Leigh River.

Susan Wishart 0438 560 870 Sharon McDonald 0448 582 348 Enquiries: Tim Trottier geelonglandcarenetwork@gmail.com

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KEY HOLDERS NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

INVERLEIGH AREA Geelong & District Carriage Drivers Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849 Sec. Suzy Coleman 0431 080 977 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Melissa Rutherford 0419 256 014 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Keith Robson 0408 270 107 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf Club President: Greg Erwin & Jeremy Richardson Secretary: Dianne Morgan Phone: 5265 1575 Inverleigh Historical Society Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 Liz McDonald 5265 1270 Inverleigh Playgroup President: Suzy 0431 080 977 Secretary: Deb 0428 794 500 Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256 Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012 Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106 Inverleigh Tennis Club Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690 Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210 Leigh District Riding Club Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048

Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Denise Cook ph. 0419 103 196 MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve.

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

TEESDALE AREA 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 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

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

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LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564

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

Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000 Women’s Domestic Violence

Advertisers Index Accountant 18,36 Ag Spraying 32 Banking 37 Bricklaying 29 Builder 15 Butcher 48 Cartage 23 Cafe & Store 35 CCTV & Alarms 45 Chemist 5,42 Chooks 18 Church Notices 25 Clotheslines 34 Compost 29 Concreting 36 CWA 25 Data Cabling 45 Dental 270 Doctor & Health Serv.

18,37,41 Dog Grooming 23 Driver Tuition 28 Earthmoving 34 Electrician 21,28 Equine 38 Excavation 17,21 Firewood 36 Flowers 11 Food Swaps 24 Funeral Director 19 Grain 33 Garden Supplies 35 Gardening 33,38 Gymnasium 7 Hall Hire 25 Hot Water 28 Interior Design 8 Justice of the Peace 24 Legal Services 39 Motor Mechanic 39 Mowers 45 NBN Setup 45 OSHC 24 Painter & Decorator 27,34 Playgroup 33 Plumbing Services 19,23,27,39 Probus 27 Rainfall 8 Real Est. 7,42,44,48 Septic Services 41 Taxi 29 Tax Returns 27 Towing 29 Tree Services 36 Tyres 36 Veterinary 30,31 Wool Buyer 41

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