TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE

(Formerly Community Hall)

Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS

Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 0428 386 724

Inverleigh Seniors

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

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

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

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

Victoria

PARK wish to advise the Scrap Bin is CLOSED until the end of January 2023.

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.

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

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IN OTHER NEWS

Fun Dog and Cat Facts

Watch Out For Mushrooms!!

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.

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Surfcoast Taxis

inc Winchelsea & Bannockburn Taxis

Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including: Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong.

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

Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd.

All Bookings: 0408 325 992

Fax: 5267 2699

Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com

(Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)

66A Batson Street, Winchelsea, 3241.

NDIS provide number 4050001044

NDIS provide number 4050001048

MEN’S HEALTH NIGHT

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

Danny’s Firewood & Tree Services

*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

Thanks Inverleigh, from Our Shire and Great Victorian Bike Ride.

“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.

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