Golden Pens - Write side up

G’Day from the penners for July. This month we have two poems from Bridh, we hope you like them. Stay warm. Cheers, Wendy.

A Lark Ascends

Crossing a paddock, one sunny spring morning, I frightened a lark from her green grassy hide. With a sudden whir of wings, up she leaped, shrieking curses, and, when assured, she climbed to the sky singing; gloriously singing.

I could not apologise; she was up, out, and away in one swift motion, trilling, trilling.

To the clouds she soared. In the clouds she was lost, hovering there at Heaven’s door, singing for all the world to hear, wishing they could be as she; while I, alone in a grassy field, was thrilling; spellbound and thrilling!

Budgerigars

We’re all Budge the budgerigar. To find a crop of sweet green seeds We scout Australia wide, For there, we’ll see a bright green sea

Of succulent Ozzie grasses

And we’ll quickly eat and quickly leave, But quick, for there are those will say ‘Fresh budgie eggs and meat, And in their shells wee budgerigarettes.

We need a sign that says that ‘We are more than food for others,’ That we are all the Great God’s Budgie sisters and brothers.

Like the sun after rain, We sing our thanks for life and food and more! For we are all Budge the budgerigars And what I’ve said is law.

Teesdale Tennis Club Inc.

Don Wallace Reserve-1164 Bannockburn–Shelford Road-Teesdale Vic 3328

To all members, families and residents of the Teesdale and surrounding communities

You are invited to attend our AGM to be held on the Monday 14th August at 7.30pm at the Don Wallace Reserve Teesdale. This short meeting will be followed by a general meeting.

Please note: All current committee members have been running the club for a long time and some will be retiring their positions at the AGM. This is a great opportunity for some new residents of Teesdale and the greater surrounds to take over and build the club moving forward. We are a proud club with a great history; we would love to continue to see our club serve the community well into the future.

Positions required: President - Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer - Junior CoordinatorSenior Coordinator - Midweek Coordinator - General Committee Members e:

For further information please call Judi Evans Ph: 0418 552 794 All Community Members Welcome.

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

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

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

Local Creations has a range of stock and also supports small local businesses with items ranging from handmade:

-Candles -Soaps -Skin Care Products - Tote Bags

-Local Artwork- Even something for your pooch