The Inverleigh and District Good Friday Appeal Family Fun Day will be held on Good Friday the 7th of April 2023 from 10am till 5 pm at Victoria Park in Inverleigh.
There will be carnival rides, Mik Maks, Wildlife Xposure, Fun Farm 2U, live and silent auction, spinning wheel, food and market stalls, classic cars, Easter egg hunt and more.
This year we celebrate our return after a four-year break due to COVID. To welcome you all back we have two new and exciting activities. The first is a Teddy Bear Hospital proudly supported and run by the Inverleigh CWA. Your child will be able to buy a Teddy, name it and help make their Teddy all better again. The second is a Toy Workshop proudly supported and run by the Bannockburn Men’s Shed. Your child will be able to build their very own wooden toy to keep.
We would also like to give a big shout out to the Leigh Valley Lions Club who will be running our BBQ. Without the support of these three community groups and many others we would not be able to put on this great community event.
We are always looking for more support, donations, and volunteers. If you would love to help in some way, please contact us or join our Facebook group at Inverleigh & Districts Good Friday Appeal. Looking forward to seeing you on the day.
Regards, Jay Cook 0409 234 652 email: ihdgfa@outlook. com
Our group has resumed meetings for the year. We enjoyed a variety of activities in 2022 including cake decorating, chocolate making, preserve making, quiz night, health talk and selling fruit salad at the Great Vic Bike Ride.
We have started planning some more fun events for 2023.
We are proud to announce we will run a Teddy Bear Hospital at the Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal on 7 April.
We are seeking donations of pre-loved teddy bears. Our upcoming meeting / activity dates are 29 March, 26 April, 31 May and 28 June. We are a vibrant group and always welcome new women.
The community is welcome to come to a BYO BBQ at the Inverleigh Park Sunday 19th March (families / children welcome).
Regards,
Eliza Peel 0438 351 483
Michelle Darcy 0438 822 573 email: inverleighcwa@gmail.com
Management team is:
President: Deema Johnston. Cambodian Peace Keeper
Vice President: Keith Robson.Proactive Associate Member
Treasurer: Andrew Tepper.Proactive Associate Member
Secretary: Russell Allan.Vietnam Veteran
These Members are standing behind our new bar. The Bar was designed and constructed by our member Andy Tepper with materials donated by himself and his son Evan Tepper. Andy was assisted by his friend lan Ganly and they spent many hours building and installing The Bar.
This beautiful addition will come in handy when we open our Sub-branch to the Community at our Formal and Social Activities planned throughout the coming year and for many years to come.
Inverleigh Sub-Branch is inviting all Community Members to come and join our RSL by becoming Members themselves and those who don't wish to join as members, to come along to join us in our Social and Formal Activities at 63 High Street, Inverleigh.
To find out when and what activities are planned just look, like and join our facebook page https://.facebook.com/InverleighRSLsb/ LEST WE FORGET.
SusanneDuring my recent time meeting with Bob Kuchenmeister, I learned so much about horses and racing, having never had much to do with them. I knew which end the hay went in and I figured out which end it came out, but beyond that I personally had no idea.
I was also introduced to “Dicko” Dixon, a 7 year old, and as Bob quietly went about dressing this fine animal in harness gear for a 5 lap circuit of his training track at Inverleigh, Dicko moved about in the harnessing area, obliging Bob with every command from body
Bob, on the other hand, has been around horses for many of his 82 years on this planet and while he is a quiet achiever, he is a wealth of knowledge and, in my eyes, a very competent horse whisperer. While Bob and I together were with 2 of the horses at his property in Inverleigh, I witnessed a true horse whisperer in action. Cool and calm words flowed gently from Bob and each of the horses appreciated this atmosphere surrounding us as I soaked up all this knowledge flowing from this great man.
Leeanne Leeann is a 7 year old and started her career in harness racing as a 3 year old, and it was with this beautiful girl that Bob achieved the final leg of the triple in harness racing, a win at the 3 main trotting venues in Victoria. Bob had previously won at the Melbourne Showgrounds in 1977 at the aged of 37, and was also successful at Moonee Valley in the same year.
Fast forward to 2023 and in January, Bob, driving Leeanne Leeann, sealed the triple by winning at Melton Harness Racing Track, this completing the triple of having a win at each of the 3 recognised main tracks in Victoria. It won’t happen again, and a few have been successful before, but Bob has this great achievement to top off his career in harness racing.
harness, to head gear and finally accepting the indignity of having his tongue tied firmly in place to allow the maximum airflow to feed the carburettor of this fine animal. Harness racing is split into 2 disciplines, trotting and pacing, all to do with the leg action of the animal, and Hopples (low hanging harness about knee height) are also used to encourage the horses to keep in stride correctly.
So Dicko Dixon was all kitted up and ready for his training trip around the circuit.
Gracefully at speed is the only way I can share with you what I witnessed that morning ........ and Dicko Dixon excelled too. Bob was exacting in every command I saw, and there would have been much more to the trained eye than what I observed.
At 82, Bob is an ornament to the sport, and while he has not won the Melbourne Cup of harness racing, the Interdominion, He has achieved at 82 what no other is likely to do, 3 fantastic wins at the 3 main harness racing headquarters of the time, the Melbourne Showgrounds, Moonee Valley and Melton.
SUNDAY 5TH MARCH, 2023
INVERLEIGH SPORTING COMPLEX
10 RAILWAY STREET, INVERLEIGH
This family and small dog friendly event is open to all dogs up to 30cm at the shoulder.
Ribbons & prizes awarded for all events with trophies for the Dachshund Derby & All Breeds Race.
• Entries on the day from 8.30 am
• Events commence at 10 am
• The entry cost is $15.00 per dog for the day with a gold coin donation at the gate
• Ribbons & Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placings
Full canteen & Food vendors available
BYO seating recommended
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times No aggressive dogs permitted
EVENTS INCLUDE
Cutest Puppy
Child Handler
Egg & Spoon Race
Billy Can Race
Sack Race
Pooper Scooper
Fancy Dress
All Breeds Race
DACHSHUND DERBY
ENQUIRIES
Carol 0401 161 470
We are mostly extremely grateful for your donations of clean quality clothes and other household items, but recently we have received many items which we are unable to sell. We must dispose of these, either in our regular curb side collections or take them to either the local tip or recycle centre and in some cases put on a local bonfire.
Currently there is a pile of items to be disposed of by our volunteers.
We ask that you do not drop the following material:-
•Furniture
•Electrical goods
•Car seats
•Suitcases
There are other places to drop your used items, including your own rubbish bins. Books /Paper/ Carboard can all be recycled in the kerbside collection or dropped off for an advertised book sale.
Small E-Waste items including mobile phones, batteries and printer cartridges can be dropped off at Officeworks.
Computers, TVs etc are recycled free at the Geelong Recycle Centre in Douro Street, North Geelong Children’s items. Geelong Mums has a good web site outlining suitable items for donations.
https://www.geelongmums.org/pages/donate-things
In anticipation of your cooperation we sincerely thank you.
From all our Volunteers
A public meeting will be held for the
1109 Bannockburn-Shelford Road, Teesdale
Thursday 16th March 2023 - 7 pm
to elect a committee to manage the hall for the next 3 years.
This committee works under the guidance of DELWP (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning). Our role as a committee is to maintain the hall and its surroundings. We also provide opportunities for community members in Teesdale and surrounding townships to utilize the Community Hall.
Anyone interested in joining the committee would be warmly welcomed. For more information
please call Secretary Judi Evans Ph: 0418 552 794
5th March Dachshund Derby P5
11th March Inverleigh Food Swap @ Sonny 9:30
GPSC Listening Post P26
16th March Teesdale Community Hall AGM P13
222nd March Inverleigh Historical Society P25
7th April Inverleigh and District Good Friday Appeal
14th April GPSC Intergenerational Bowls P6 19th April Lions Mens Health NightP36
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 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.
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.
As you can see there is a Licensed Snake Catcher available in our district. Give Mike a Call if you have a slightly unwelcome visitor. There are 2 important charity fund raisers coming up in the next 2 months. The fabulous Dachshund Derby is on the 5th of March at the inverleigh Sporting Complex. I was there last year and what a success it was. A miniature Queen Elizabeth II paid us a visit with one of her Corgi's. I wonder if King Charles will make an appearance. I did see several King Charles Spaniels last Year. And coming up on the 7th April, after a long Covid induced holiday is the Inverleigh and District Good Friday Appeal. Start putting some spare cash aside now as the Auctions will be back too.
It has been a big start to 2023 with plenty of new projects and initiatives underway across the Shire.
Reflecting on 2022, October and November saw Victoria experience record rainfall which has put a renewed spotlight on our roadways. We all know how devastating floodwaters can be and a huge task it is to rebuild, so I just wanted to take a moment to thank Council’s outdoor maintenance teams who have been working tirelessly to reinstate our roadways and other community infrastructure.
Since the unprecedented high rainfall, we have reinstated over 100 roadways with works continuing throughout 2023.
I always appreciate and acknowledge the great work they do and on behalf of my fellow Councillors, I would like to personally thank them as they continue
Golden Plains Shire Council will have altered hours during the Easter period.
Council’s Customer Hubs and Council offices at Bannockburn and Smythesdale will close at 5pm, Thursday 6 April 2023, and will re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 11 April 2023. Essential services will be available during this period, please call 5220 7111 and follow the prompts if you require any assistance.
to rebuild and repair our roads across the Shire.
Council is committed to engaging with residents on local issues to get a better understanding of the things that matter in the community. I invite all residents to take the opportunity to talk to myself and my fellow Councillors at Council’s Listening Posts that are to be held across the Shire in 2023.
Throughout 2023, Council Listening Posts will be held in Inverleigh, Bannockburn, Linton and Smythesdale with the first to get underway on Saturday 11 March 2023 from 9.30 until 11am at the Inverleigh Food Swap (outside of Sonny Café).
For further information on the Council Listening Posts to be held throughout 2023, visit Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
Council’s Community Strengthening Grants program is also back in 2023, with applications for the first round open until Friday 31 March.
Grants of up to $10,000 will be available in four categories: Healthy
For more information on holiday operations and services including Maternal and Child Health, please visit Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au
Rubbish and Recycling Collection
There are no changes to Council’s waste and recycling collection over the Easter holiday period. Please remember to place your bins out the night before your collection day.
Rokewood Transfer Station
The Rokewood Resource Recovery Centre will be closed on Sunday 9 April 2023. It will re-open for normal operational hours on Sunday 16 April 2023.
Active Living, to support recreation, sport, health and wellbeing projects; Creative Community, to support arts and culture projects; Environment and Sustainability, to support projects that equip communities to be safe and resilient and Commuity Safety, to support the community’s capacity, resilience and connection to plan for, rebuild and recover from emergencies or ongoing risks.
To support the community in applying for a Community Strengthening Grant, Council is running drop-in sessions across the Shire.
Drop-in sessions will be held at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25-27 High Street, Bannockburn, from 4 to 6pm on Tuesday 7 March and at the Well, 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, from 4 to 6pm on Tuesday 21 March.
Council is looking forward to seeing the exciting grant applications and helping to make them a reality.
I’m really excited about the future of our Shire, and I hope you are too.
Mayor Cr Brett CunninghamUnder the Victorian Government’s Domestic Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats over the age of three months must be registered by 10 April.
To renew a pet’s registration for 2023, residents can simply review the notice in the mail and pay the registration cost by any of the ways listed, including:
• In-person at Council’s Customer Hubs: 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale
• By BPAY
• Over the phone at 5220 7111
• Or through Post Billpay.
For further information, contact Council’s Customer Experience team at 5220 7111.
featured in the I.H.S. calendar for March 2023.
The next Inverleigh Dachshund Derby will be held on the 5th March 2023 this will be its 11th year of running the event.
The event was first created when six locals - Carol Perrett, Denise Cook, Steve Cook, Marlene Gillett, Max Gillett and Margie Taylor from Cobden who all shared the obsession of Dachshunds and having in the past attended the Port Fairy Dachshund Dash, decided to run a similar event centred around the breed. When the event first started two other locals Helen & Tony den Hartog were very instrumental in getting this event up and running. The inaugural event which commenced in 2012 was held at Victoria Park in Inverleigh, however as the event grew & with the implemented watering system at the Inverleigh Sporting Complex provided wonderful lush grass, it was decided to move the event to Railway Street.
The Dachshund Derby day consists of a program of 10 events, the most popular of these being the fancy dress, pooper scooper, cutest puppy and of course the All Breeds & Dachshund Derby which sometimes comes down to a photo finish.
The day is all about small dogs. To enter on the day your dog must be below 30cm's at the shoulder, other breeds that attend are pugs, fox terriers, schnauzers and corgis. However, all dogs are welcome on the day to come and socialise and enjoy the festivities. We anticipate that this year we
will have about 100 dogs participating on the day and approximately 20 stallholders. The majority of the stallholders will be selling a range of dog related products. Local Heather Spiller will attend with her plant stall, Teesdale CWA are having a cake stall, petting zoo & face painters for the kids and Timboon Ice-cream just to name a few. The Inverleigh Cricket Club will be running the canteen as well as a sausage sizzle so we encourage all locals to get down and support the cricketers and buy some lunch.
The event continues to grow each year with the introduction of social media we find people come from far & wide to attend. The current committee still only consists of only handful of people which is a big undertaking for such a small group.
We are fortunate we have the support of the Inverleigh Lions Club that help with the set up and pack down of marquees and manning the gate.
Our group is very proud of this event and how it has grown and we all like to think it puts Inverleigh on the map.
Melissa GillettTrading 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
A great night had by all at the Inverleigh Hotel, Saturday 18th February supporting locals "Linda Smith" and "Jane Crook" and their fundraising event for Cancer Council Australia and the Shitbox Rally. Linda & Jane would like to thank the amazing local community for their their goodwill and generosity with donations of money, gifts and items for the FUNdraiser where close to $4,000 was raised. a great turnout and heaps of laughs”
BANNOCKBURN
Bannockburn War Memorial commencing at 6:00am
TEESDALE
Teesdale War Memorial commencing at 7:00am
SHELFORD
Shelford War Memorial commencing at 7:45am
INVERLEIGH
Inverleigh War Memorial commencing at 9:15am
ANZAC DAY CEREMONY
Inverleigh Public Hall commencing at 10:30am
Bannockburn and Inverleigh Football & Netball match
Bannockburn Football Oval commencing at 2:00pm.
Contact Helen Collins on 0418 340 387 for all your Interior Design & Styling needs and she will work with you to create beautiful & functional
G’Day from the penners for March. Our poem for this month is from Karen, it was from a homework subject titled ‘Open Your Bag the Officer Said’ We think she has done a great job and we hope you enjoy it also.
We can be contacted via our email: goldenpens4@gmail.com if you would like to comment or get in touch with us.
regards WendyOpen your bag the officer said, I just stood there, shaking my head. He gave me a look and squinted his eye, ‘Open your bag there are people in line’.
I opened my bag and clasped the grip, The officer said to me, ‘Let go of it quick’. My heart beat like a drum, the rest of me numb, I’d just remembered what I had done.
It must have shown up in the scan before, Now I couldn’t unhook my gripping claw. The officer nodded to another who took me aside, Unclasping my hand and taking my pride.
My face was red and my eyes did leak, I knew I was now in it deep… What could I say; I knew it was wrong, But it was only a little thing I had done.
I had a little quick on my finger you see, You know how painful a quick can be. I held them in my hand and gave them a snip, And off it came very quick.
I slipped them into my bag without a thought, Now I had bloody well been caught. Those nail scissors were a sleeping gun, It wasn’t even for a bit of fun.
Now I’m that person you don’t want to be, Everyone now knows it was me. Others nodding and whispering thoughts, Shaking their heads, they’re glad they had forethought.
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.
Next time I holiday abroad, I’ll have a manicure before I board. I’ll get the longest talons you can get, And fly on a jet with a weapon yet…
It’s been a pretty good start to the year at Inverleigh Playgroup, with sunny mornings for outdoor play and plenty of new faces. Some of our new families don’t yet live in Inverleigh but have started coming to playgroup to meet local families while their new homes are under construction. It’s nice to see how friendly everyone has been as connections start to develop, and a few have even discovered they’ll soon be next-door neighbours.
Moving to a new town is a big adjustment, so if any other families planning a move to the area would like to meet some locals, please know that you’re welcome to come along to Inverleigh Playgroup too!
“It’s been so beautiful to meet some of our new neighbours and we have felt so welcomed into this community.” – Beck
Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-4. Come along and try a session!
We run a weekly play session which brings families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup. New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon!
Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with weekly events and special announcements!
Inverleigh Playgroup Contact: Holly Windle 0432 632 130 (President)
“Not sure who enjoys playgroup more – me or the kids!! We’ve made some wonderful new friends since moving into town and feel the support from the community.” – Janine
When: Wednesdays during school terms
Time: 9.15 – 11.15am
Where: Inverleigh Public Hall
Cost: $5 per family
What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink bottle and a hat Tea & coffee provided
Hello All,
Some panels are again being pulled off the railway building at Inverleigh which is leaving the property very unsightly please discourage any youths from being there. The Teesdale Primary school recently on the holidays had some youths getting on the roof turning off the air conditioners and denting the units. Youth are only allowed to be on the grounds in the company of their parents/guardians and this has apparently been publicised in school newsletters. Both Teesdale and the Inverleigh schools now have cameras in their grounds and offenders have a good chance of being detected and identified.
I have had a report about some birds being found dead possibly shot on properties around the Terrier/Cemetery Road Inverleigh area. People should not be shooting birds and this behaviour can lead to charges and possible loss of firearms and firearm licence.
I detected an 18 yr old probationary driver from a nearby town travelling at excessive speed (158 km/h) on 14/2 around 6.45 pm on the Hamilton Hwy Barunah Plains heading East. There has been a lot of publicity about road safety in various media recently due to the high road toll especially in relation to country roads. Despite this I am still detecting risky behaviours on the road.
I am writing this in mid February and already this month I have caught 3 unlicensed drivers and 3 excessive speeders a 92/60 km/h zone (6 mth licence suspension), 90/60 & 87/60 (3 mth licence suspensions). All were travelling East on Hamilton Hwy Inverleigh coming over the bridge past the camping area.
Last year I issued just over 1000 infringements to drivers on your roads including 31 unregistered vehicles, 17 unlicensed drivers and 51 excessive speeders. I am finding though, in general the speeds of drivers I am detecting are coming down, back in 2017 I caught 141 excessive speeders in a year. In 2017 I detected 700 doing between 15 & 25 km/h over the limit whereas last year I only caught 370 in the same speed bracket. Had a recent report of an abandoned tent on the River Track Inverleigh which I attended & found to be empty. I passed the details onto the council to collect the large tent. I have been noticing a lot more campers/caravans in both camping areas which could be a result of the spirit of Tasmania now berthing at Geelong.
I have recently discovered a shedded snake skin in the yard of the Police station so if attending please be aware there may be a snake somewhere in the grounds. Keep safe
Due to the above average rainfall, the wild flowers of the Inverleigh Conservation Reserve are still flowering profusely. During a recent working bee, we found Goodenia, Chocolate Lily and Satin Everlasting, amongst others, still in bloom.
There were also plenty of birds and Kangaroos. The reserve is well worth a walk to have a look around at the moment.
Satin Everlasting
Chocolate Lily
Goodenia
Over the few months there will be a lot of burns conducted by the CFA, DEPI and farmers. I want to explain what the CFA is involved with here.
The local CFA brigades try each year to burn certain roadsides and reserves to both reduce the flammable fuel loadings and to also provide a fire break that can either stop a fire or provide an anchor point to help fight an oncoming fire. Often brigades help each other out and it is a great training exercise for all involved.
In a lot of instances, it also helps clean up a lot of roadside rubbish and reduce invasive grass species that can threaten native grasses. It also helps with habitat for small native animals.
So when you come across a roadside burn, one of the first things you see will be signs telling you there is a burn underway in the area. Sometimes there might be traffic controllers indicating what to do. When approaching the actual burn please travel at an appropriate speed as there can
be smoke over the road effecting visibility, people working on the burn that are near the road, and often fire trucks working on the burn.
We always try to work as safely as possible and burning while controllable, does have an element of uncertainty as wind changes or gusts can upset the best laid plans and cause the fire to escape the controlled area.
So with this in mind always look out for the personnel around the fire as you pass in case they want you to stop or move in a different direction. Also look out for them so you can pass them safely. If there is smoke over the road then please put your lights on and drive carefully like you might in a fog. Put the air conditioner setting onto recirculate so the smoke will hopefully not get into the car.
Please concentrate on the driving and don’t get distracted by what is going on with the burn off, over the years we have seen some near misses so don’t let it be you who causes an accident.
Join fellow book lovers for all things books every month at your Library! Check online for details and bookings.
Alison Stuart writes historical romances and short stories set in England and Australia and across different periods of history. Join us for a discussion of her latest novel, Homecoming
Over the last few months, we have been humbled by the support we have received from businesses, locals and community groups. We are still in the process of getting back on our feet after the floods last year but we wanted to say a huge THANK YOU, to everyone who has helped us.
Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Not only provided funds for our EOY Celebration BBQ, but came down over the holidays for a massive working bee and clean up of our grounds, fixing damage and ensuring everything was ready for our students return to school. Haymes Paint donated the use of a humidifier to dry our school out and began painting our exterior. Rickie and the team are incredible and we are so appreciative of their generosity!
• Geelong Miniature Railway INC have done an incredible amount of work behind the scenes sourcing donations and replacement equipment. They also generously provided a Christmas gift for all of our students.
• Junk.com.au for their donation of replacement furniture.
• The staff at Westpac, Geelong West branch for their generosity.
• Shazzas Fruit & Veggies for providing the onions for our Flood Relief Bunnings BBQ
• Anaconda Stores for donating a replacement gazebo and tables. They came in super handy at our EOY Celebration BBQ
• Rebel Sport for donating some new sports equipment to replace items we lost in the flood. The soccer ball is already a big hit!
• Finally to the many local families (especially Carol and Ross Wilson and Mrs Rice) who have tirelessly donated their time, energy and resources. We are so grateful!
We are all so excited for the Shelford Duck Race! Our school will be running a food stall and a Gumboot Throwing competition.
Keep an eye out for our students and staff in their ‘Gumboot’ hats. Thanks for supporting our school in our major fundraising event.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Nicola Ross- Principal
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We need volunteers - there are plenty of projects to get involved in at times to suit you and with the amount of commitment that suits you. We need ‘people’ people, computer savvy people, research hounds, creatives, people who have lived here a long time to people who arrived yesterday. If that sounds interesting to you and you want to know more,
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please give Christine a call on 0403 267 286. Meetings for 2023 will be short on bureaucracy and long on sharing and learning skills and discoveries over a cuppa. Everyone welcome. Inverleigh Public Hall, 4th Wednesdays, usually 2 pm. March meeting on Weds 22nd – topic will be ‘Effective photographing of documents and items for digitising’. Please contact Christine (0403 267 286) for details of the time, which is still to be set.
Date: Wednesday 22 February, 2023
Golden Plains Shire residents are invited to take the opportunity to talk to their local Councillors about what matters to them and their community as Council’s Listening Posts program gets underway for 2023.
Throughout the year, Council listening posts will be held at the following locations:
Inverleigh
Saturday 11 March from 9.30 to 11am
Inverleigh Food Swap (outside Sonny Café), 15 High Street, Inverleigh
Linton: Saturday 1 April from 6 to 7.30pm
Food Truck and Movie Night
Bannockburn: Saturday 7 October from 9.30 to 11am
Golden Plains Farmers Market, Corners Milton & High Street, Bannockburn
Smythesdale: Saturday 18 November from 10 to 11.30am
Smythesdale Country Market, 65 Glenelg Highway, Smythesdale
Residents will have the opportunity to speak directly with Councillors and share their views on the issues that matter to them.
Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham says Councillors want the opportunity to continue to engage with residents on local issues to get a better understanding of the things that matter to them in the community.
“Council wants to ensure we are providing the right services that support the communit ies needs. It is also a great opportunity for us to update the community on Council projects, decisions and activities throughout the year.
“Council’s whole-of-council commitment to engaging with the community is about encouraging the community to share their ideas and concerns in their local areas. We love getting out and speaking with people through productive and inclusive conversations.
“I encourage the community to drop-in to the Council Listening Posts and come and chat with myself and my fellow Councillors about any topic on their minds.”
For further information, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/Events
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Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council
Media contact: Gabi Holdinghausen, Senior Communications Officer, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7199 │M. 0438 610 565 │E. gabi.holdinghausen@gplains.vic.gov.au
Services Include:
Dr Kathryn McLeod -Renal Physician. Call 5229 8550, (you need a referral from your GP) BCYF - Mental Health Clinician
BCYF Mental Health Service is free and accessible with a referral from the Medical Clinic
Stacey Hall - Osteopathy. renewosteopathy.com or call Stacey 0493 443 066
Tahlia Berg - Physiotherapy www.geelongsportsmedicinecentre.com.au or call 5292 1917
Joy Brennan - Hypnotherapy. make an appointment to See Joy on 0400 573 369
Brenton Rees -Exercise Physiolog. Please ring 0428 790 023 for your appointment.
"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. We have refurbished the interior to meet the need for further Medical and Allied Health Services in the region.
Prosper Health Podiatry Danny Hegarty - Podiatrist. Contact Danny on 5209 3238
Ben Featherston - Audiology. Call 5264 7451
Honey Hive - NDIS Activities & Support Program honeyhive.com.au or ring Tania on 0414 247 399
Nick Balic, Osteopath-nick@newtownosteopathy.com.au or book online at: newtownosteopathy.com.au
Georgia Rose - Dietician. She has extra credentialling in Eating Disorders. contact Georgia on 0438 598 058 or online at georgiarose.nutrition@gmail.com
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
MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS
During MARCH all PINK clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains. Closed School Holidays
Op Shop Bannockburn have relocating to St. Johns Anglican Church
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
Leigh Valley
Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling.
Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects. Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St. Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secretary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.
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
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.
For only $10 each Chain you can get your chains looking brand new CALL 0447 516 857 TODAY TO GET YOUR CHAINS READY FOR THE WINTER. DROP OFF OR PICKUP IS AVAILABLE
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
11 Byron Street Bannockburn
Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4 Saturday 10 to 1
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
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
"Lions Club newspaper collection".
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 : St. John's, Winchelsea, Sat 6pm March 4, 11, 18, 25
Sacred Heart, Inverleigh, Sun 4pm, Mar 19
St. Brigid,Anakie, Sun 9am March 5, 19
St Joseph's, Meredith, Sun 9am March 12, 26
St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn, Sun 11am
March 5, 12, 19, 26
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 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
Meet monthly in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.
April 17th.
June 19th.
Annual Meeting August 14th, 12 noon Lunch.
October 9th.
December 11th (Xmas lunch to be decided).
Heather Bogie President 0408 521 090.
Cathy Altmann Secretary 0409 024 578.
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
If so, please contact:
Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240
0417 512 240
INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH
Welcomes existing and new members alike.
We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!
Social Meetings 7.30pm every last Wednesday of the month (except Dec/Jan).
Meet in Presbyterian Church Hall. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Eliza Peel Ph 0438 351 483
PARK Park Street
INVERLEIGH GROUNDS FOR HIRE
TOILETS
GRASS & SHADE
OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER)
CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE
ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS
Reasonable Rates
CONTACT:
Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313
Tai Chi @ Teesdale Community Hall
Thursday’s 9.30am
phone: 0414 944 926
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
(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
Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.
Each Thursday Seniors Exercise Classes in the Presbyterian Church Hall Cost $2 each
Thursday 9th MARCH 2023.
We meet at Inverleigh Public Hall at midday for a Fish & Chip Lunch (Cost is $5 each). George Lee will share his story of his early life in China.
Thursday 23rd March 2023.
Our Outing on this day will be a Ferry trip to Sorrento and return. Contact Peter for more details.
President. Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791 Secretary.Liz Platt 0423 301 519. Treasurer. Val Robertson 5265 1492
We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)
We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.
St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.
For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.
PARK wish to advise the Scrap Bin is CLOSED until the end of January 2023.
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.
Phone: 4217 3810
We are open: Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm
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
Creating
• Watch Out For Mushrooms!!
IN OTHER NEWS
Fun Dog and Cat Facts
When the weather is wet and humid, mushrooms and toadstools start to appear in our yards, on walk tracks and in parks.
Dogs and cats are natural scavengers and foragers.
* 3 dogs survived the Titanic.
* Dogs can be right or left pawed.
* Dogs noses are wet to help to absorb scent chemicals.
* The French sent a cat into space in 1963
* Domestic cats share 95.6% of their genetic makeup with tigers
* Cats claws are curved downward which means that they can't climb down trees head first, instead they have to back down the trunk.
There are thousands of different fungi (mushroom) species. Each with varying degrees of toxicity. It is best to presume if it's a wild mushroom, it potentially contains toxins and may be poisonous.
Mushroom toxicity varies greatly, but one thing is clear, when a mushroom is toxic, even tiny amounts can be fatal.
Signs of Mushroom Poisoning:
*Vomiting
*Salivation
*Wobbly or drunken stagger
*Diarrhoea
*Lethargy
*Seizures
*Coma
Symptoms can be quite rapid in onset, ranging from minutes to a few hours or with progressive symptoms over 3 - 14 days. Timelines are dependant on what type of mushroom has been consumed.
Toxins in Mushrooms can cause:
*Liver Damage
*Gastrointestinal upsets
*Kidney Damage
If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten a mushroom take them to the Veterinary Clinic immediately. If you have a piece of the mushroom your pet has eaten, take a photo of it or bring it to the clinic for identification. For your safety pick it up with a piece of paper and wash your hands.
Treatment for Mushroom Poisoning:
*Our vets will induce vomiting
*IV fluid treatment will be started to encourage urination and reduce toxicity in the liver and kidneys.
*Activated Charcoal is also often administered
Early intervention gives better outcomes.
inc Winchelsea & Bannockburn Taxis
Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including: Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong.
We have a fleet of 10 seater Maxi Vans, all with Capacity to carry wheelchairs.
Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd.
All Bookings: 0408 325 992
Fax: 5267 2699
Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com
(Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)
66A Batson Street, Winchelsea, 3241.
NDIS provide number 4050001044
NDIS provide number 4050001048
The Inverleigh Leigh Valley Lions Club invites Lions, Partners, and Members of the Community to attend a Men’s Health Night
Date: Wednesday 19th April, 2023
Venue: Inverleigh Bowls Club, 20 Railway Street, Inverleigh Time: 6:00pm
Sausage sizzle provided. Drinks at bar prices
Men’s Health Presentation to start at 7:00pm
Guest Presenters:
Dr Cameron Profitt
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr John Henderson
MBBS, FRACGP, FARGP
For enquiries, please contact:
John Crowe Ph: 0414 674 156 or John MacPherson Ph: 0417 031 463
NORTH ALTONA ROCK BLASTING CO PTY LTD
Lot 2, Lower Plains Rd Lethbridge
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY 7am – 4pm
(Saturday by appointment)
Phone: 5281 -7190 or Paul 0429 361 378 FOR
Email:lethbridgequarry@bigpond.com
paulgalea.narb@gmail.com
Note: No credit given and NO EFTPOS on premises
*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
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Saturday 8.30 am – 1.00 pm
Our highly trained and compassionate vets and nurses understand how important your pet is to you and work with you to care for your pet, providing skilled diagnostics, treatment and recovery plans alongside preventative health management.
Best Mates is Fur Life Vet’s preventative and protective healthcare program designed to keep your pet healthier and happier for longer. 12 MILTON STREET BANNOCKBURN furlifevet.com.au/goldenplains goldenplains@furlifevet.com.au
16 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331
Tel: 03 5281 1481 Fax: 03 5281 1978
www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au
Dr Cameron Profitt
Dr Andrew Bell
Dr John Henderson
Dr Benjamin Fry
Dr Margaret Somerville
Dr Samantha Buchholz
Dr Carolyn Grigg
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
“The Great Victorian Bike Ride had their final overnight stay in Inverleigh in December and the 2,000+ riders and support staff enjoyed many activities provided by local community groups and businesses.
In the post event analysis Council representatives reported that around $100,000 was spent by our visitors and local Inverleigh residents on the day with local businesses and market stall holders reporting very positive trading on the day.
The “Bag & Tag” service provided by Council officers was extremely popular and appreciated by riders who were able to pick up their goods purchased in Inverleigh the next day at Buninyong, the last stop for the 2022 Great Victorian Bike Ride.
In Bicycle Network Victoria’s post event analysis, riders recorded their enjoyable experience on the final overnight stay by nominating Inverleigh as the second favourite host town during the event with 28% of riders nominating Inverleigh over the other 6 overnight stays.”
Peter Ridsdale- Coordinator Economic Development- Golden Plains Shire Council.
Leigh News © 2013, Inverleigh Progress Association Inc.
The Leigh News is published monthly (except January) by the Inverleigh Progress Association Incorporated, and is distributed free in the townships of Inverleigh, Teesdale, Bannockburn and Shelford, and the surrounding districts. Letters, comments, suggestions, articles, and reports from readers are welcome whether or not intended for publication.
The Leigh News is prepared and assembled by the Editor and printed using environmentally friendly materials and distributed by volunteer workers.
Circulation: 750.
Editorial and Advertising
Items submitted for inclusion in the Leigh News should be clearly marked “For inclusion in the (month) Leigh News” and in by the 25th day of each month
Advertisements should be marked with the size of advert required and the number of editions in which it is to be displayed.
Advertisements or Editorial contributions should be clearly addressed to:
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PLAGIARISM
Contributions to the Leigh News are published with the permission of various bodies and representatives who supply the information, photos advertisements and crosswords. None of this information should be used by any other publication without first requesting permission of the supplier of this information. Using material without seeking permission is plagiarism and carries penalties.
The views or ideas expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editorial committee or of the Inverleigh Progress Association.
While we try to check the integrity, the publication of advertisements is not an endorsement of the advertiser’s product or quality of workmanship.
The Editor (Peter Trevaskis) 0407 100 791 leighnews@bigpond.com www.inverleigh.org.au
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
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
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
0500 540 000
1800 015 188
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
FIGURE DRAWING
MONDAYS 6.30 – 8.30 pm
13 February to 3 April
Venue information available upon booking
$30 casual session
$200 x 8-week course
Sip on a complimentary glass of Dinny Goonan wine!
SHIRE HALL, WINCHELSEA
TUESDAYS 1 - 3 pm
From Tuesday 28 February
$55 per class
$330 x 6 classes
PAINTING
SHIRE HALL, WINCHELSEA
THURSDAYS 1 - 3 pm
From Thursday 2 March
$65 per class $390 x 6 classes
All materials included. All classes suit all levels of experience and abilities. All courses provide technique and skill instruction. Individuals progress at their own pace in their preferred direction.
For further enquiries and booking information
Email: Hinterlandartschool@gmail.com
Phone: 0493 479 447
Hinterland Art School Winchelsea acknowledges the support of DEVELOP: 2022 Arts Development Seed Fund
are a Registered Building Inspector specialising in "Pool Safety Barriers" in this area. Current regulations require existing and new Pool installations to be checked and certified that they meet all current Goverment Standards.
Ripple Pool Inspections are "Victorian Building Authority Registered" business and are a Qualified Building Surveyor. As a local Inverleigh family owned business, RPI are able to supply Compliance certificates issued for Golden Plains Shire, Surfcoast Shire, City of Greater Geelong and more. Call Rob: 0466 505 006 www.ripplepoolinspections.com.au
Located
* Professional
- Vaccination Clinic
- Free Blood Pressure Testing
Our opening hours (7 days) will be:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Public holidays = CLOSED
* Other Products & Services
- Loyalty Program
- Diabetes Australia (NDSS) Agency
- Home Medicine Reviews
- Webster-paks
- Free Prescription filing service
- Free Prescription reminder service (medAdvisor)
- Extensive range of Vitamins & Supplements
- Medela Breastpump Hire
- Hiring of crutches
- Weight Loss products
- Ear & Nose piercing
- FREE Home Delivery Service to:
o Bannockburn
o Teesdale/Shelford
o Inverleigh
o Lethbridge
o Batesford
- afterpay available
- Roogenic Tea stockist
- Passport Photos (Aust. & International)
* FREE to join
* 5 cents for every $1 spent on non-prescription products is added to your loyalty (no expiry)
* 20% Discount off gifts ALL YEAR
- Baby Club
* FREE to join
* $5 bonus when joining
* 10 cents for every $1 spent on mother & child products is added to your loyalty (no expiry
* 20% Discount off gifts ALL YEAR
- Extensive GIFTS to choose from, including:
* Glasshouse & Circa Home
* Handbags & Wallets
* Jewellery
* Robert Gordon
* Fragrances
* Aromatherapy & Wellbeing
* Infants & children’s gifts
- MooGoo products
- Natio
- Nude by Nature
- Sukin Organic Products
Aerial view of Inverleigh looking West. Photo by James Patterson.
3-Course $15 Soup $2 Main $10 Desser t $3
