Leigh News-Inverleigh-October 2022 Edition

WHAT'S ON?

5th October Open Space Committee AGM P3.

8th October Inverleigh Food Swap @ Sonny 9:30

9th October Inverleigh Tennis- Hot Shots Session P22

15th October Dry Stone Wall Workshop P12

19th October IPA Meeting at Inverleigh Hall 7:30pm

23rd October Pleasent Sunday Afternoon P12

26th October Inverleigh Historical Society @ Inverleigh Public Hall, 2 - 4 pm

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

President: Hilary Hamilton

Secretary: James Manche

Treasurer: Tony Waayers

Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need vol unteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include:

The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

Town Entrance Signs. IPA worked for many years to procure the 2 Entrance Signs (Hamilton Highway East and West) welcoming travellers to our town.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.

Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.

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

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collections.

We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable meetings, which you are welcome to attend.

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

Peter’s Editorial

At last spring is here, although it is still very chilly at times.

I had my 2 smallest grandson stay for a sleepover during this last month and on the way back Home, mister 4 year old was pointing out all the Canola paddocks on the way into Geelong Look PaPa, there's Canola over there (RHS) and a bit further....look PaPa, there's Canola over there too....a bit further, and look PaPa, there's Canola Trees over there ?? (Wattle Trees) and a bit further....Look PaPa, there Canola along the side of the road too! You guessed it...... Sour Grass. And can you guess his favourite Colour? Of course it's Yellow.

A huge thank you to all who responded to the recent Inverleigh Community Plan (September Leigh News Page 3). Also for those who responded to Council about the proposed plan of the Youth extension to the Inverleigh Play Space. Every person who responds direct to the Shire regarding these and other Community projects, with their feedback adds considerable weight to the success of each cause.

As it is school holidays as I close off this edition, I do not have any newsletters from local schools. I wish all returning students a successful term coming up. Thanks too to the 2 local students who contributed to the recent Progress Association Logo competition (see opposite page). It was appreciated by all Progress Association member's that some of the younger generation took the time and effort to design and enter their Logo's. Till next month/PeterT

The Inverleigh Progress Association

Logo Competition was recent completed, with IPA members voting anonomously for their preferred entry at a recent meeting..

The entry to the right was voted as the winner, from a wide variety contributions from within the district. Robyn Tennant from Inverleigh submitted the winning entry and receives a $100 gift voucher from The Inver leigh Progress Association.

The members of the IPA also consid ered 2 other entries from younger entrants, and have decided to also give them an en couragement award each of $25. Well Done to Kate Booley and Stephanie Reynolds. Both are still at school and their entries showed much thought had gone into their preparation. You should both feel very proud of your efforts.

A big thank you to all the other en trants for their time preparing their entries. It shows a great community spirit exists in Inverleigh.

Peter Trevaskis

IPA Vice-President and Leigh News Editor.

The Leigh River Open Space Committee are volun teers who maintain the area on the North Side of the Leigh River to the West and to the East of Federation Bridge. The IPA provides a 4 wheel drive mower and volunteers use it to keep grass under control. The Committee are also responsi ble the the revegetation of the entire area North of the river, including removal of weeds and planting of new species.

Peter Trevaskis (Editor)

A very Happy 90th. Birthday to Barb Phillips. A long term resident and well known identity of In verleigh. Many happy returns to you young lady. You are an inspiration to so many. Enjoy your special day.

Nominations are now open for the Golden Plains Shire Council Community Awards 2022.

The GSPC Community Awards 2022 formally acknowledge extraordinary individuals and community groups who make an outstanding contribution to Golden Plains Shire.

The GPSC Community Award 2022 categories:

• Citizen of the Year

• Senior Citizen of the Year

• Young Citizen of the Year

• Community Impact Award (community event, project, group or team)

Nominations for the GPSC Community Awards 2022 close: 5pm, Monday 14 November, 2022

TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION:

• Visit Council’s website at goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

• Visit Council’s Customer Hubs: 2 Pope St, Bannockburn or 19 Heales St, Smythesdale

For more information about the GPSC Community Awards 2022, email communityengagement@ gplains.vic.gov.au or call 5220 7111

new "Allied and Specialist Health Clinic" in Winchelsea

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

Services Include:

Dr Kathryn McLeod -Renal Physician

BCYF - Mental Health Clinician

Stacey Hall - Osteopathy

Tahlia Berg - Physiotherapy

Joy Brennan - Hypnotherapy

Brenton Rees -Exercise Physiology

Prosper Health Podiatry

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

Tahlia Berg – Geelong Sports Medicine Centre Tahlia is a local, having grown up in Winchelsea. Having completed her sec ondary schooling at Sacred Health College, she went on the complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at ACU in Ballarat.

You can make an appointment to see Tahlia by going to: www.geelongsportsmedicinecentre.com.au

(Click on the Winchelsea tab under Physio), or call 5292 1917.

Ben Featherston – Surf Coast Hearing (BSc. Dip Ed. MClAud. MAudSA(CCP))

Ben has over 20 years of experience as a clinical Audiologist. He obtained his qualifications at the University of Melbourne, and has worked in private clinics, hospital departments and for government funded pro viders, both in Australia and overseas. You can arrange to have an Audiology examination, have a Hearing test and discuss your hearing needs by calling Ben on 5264 7451

Stacey Hall – Renew Osteopathy

Stacey has recently moved to Birregurra with her partner, Aron, and their beautiful chocolate lab, Reef.

Stacey enjoys treating all patients, but has a particular interest in working with patients experiencing headaches and mi graines, postural imbalances and chronic pain. She has expe rience working within a busy multidisciplinary clinic, treating many different presentations, including pregnant women, children, and a range of different sporting injuries. You can make an appointment to Stacey by going to: www.renewosteopathy.com or calling her on 0493 443 066

Ben Featherston - Audiology

Honey Hive - NDIS Activities & Support Program

We provide permanent and occasional room rental, and can also provide a meeting room for those coming to the region on business requiring privacy and internet service.

Dr Kathryn McLeod – West Coast Urology

Dr Kathryn McLeod treats patients with general urological issues including voiding dysfunction, urinary tract stones, prostate problems, lower tract oncology and female urology. Dr McLeod is interested in treating

both male and female bladder problems, and can provide an array of different treatment options. Appointments can be made by calling 5229 8550, along with a referral from your GP.

Brenton Rees - Breeze Health and Wellness

Brenton is an enthusiastic Exercise Physiol ogist who is passionate about using exercise and movement as medicine for all individuals and is highly driven to have a make a positive difference to others. He also has experience with neurological conditions, including Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington’s disease. Appointments to see Brenton can be made by ringing 0428 790 023.

Sam Morey – Prosper Health

Sam is the newest member of the Prosper team having recently relocated to the Geelong area. He has a sporting background in football, cricket and triathlon.

Sam uses a range of techniques in managing lower limb injuries including the use of foot orthotics and strengthening exercises.

Outside of work Sam enjoys competing in triathlons and exploring the great outdoors. Appointments can be made by ringing WMC on 52 928 028

aged 0-4 years.

of

parents, Playgroup provides a great opportunity

other families from the community. New members are always welcome.

When: Wednesdays during the school term

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am Where: Inverleigh Public Hall

Cost: $4 per family, BYO fruit/healthy snack

Inverleigh Playgroup

INVERLEIGH BOWLS CLUB

With the football and netball sea sons drawing to a close, thoughts turn to lawn bowls. In fact, the Inverleigh bowl ers have been thinking lawn bowls for the past 5 months. Our series of off-sea son sessions (2-4-2 bowling competi tions) and a series of structured training sessions in the pre-season have allowed our bowlers to maintain their skills and be ready for the start of the pennant sea son in late September.

Sunday 18th September saw the culmination of our training program. In partnership with the Community Bank Winchelsea and District Bendigo Bank, we were able to provide our pennant players with a unique opportunity - a Coaching Workshop with

Much appreciation goes to Rob Cameron and the Community Bank Winchelsea and District for their support for the day – and to the chefs amongst the members who yet again put on an excellent lunch to follow our hard work on the greens.

We are well and truly ready for the season ahead and looking forward to seeing the results on the score board. Spectators are welcome to join us and cheer the teams on throughout the season. The fixture will be available on our website – inverleigh bowls.org.au.

You can also follow us on Facebook (In verleigh Bowls Club) and Instagram (Inverleigh_ bowls).

Better still, why not join the club, learn to bowl and you could be part of this great sport. New members are always welcome!

Adrian Hurring, President.

Lachlan Tighe. Lachlan is a success ful national and international bowls coach having coached to Gold med als in the Commonwealth Games and World Bowls Championships in both male and female competitions. 24 eager bowlers took to the greens on a blustery Sunday morning but it was worth every effort. Lachlan gave us his insights on bowling technique, mindset and skills. His engagement with the group was ad mirable – equalled by the effort put in by the group. There were many pearls of wisdom to absorb and we will be revisiting these throughout the season.

This event proudly sponsored by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.

OCTOBER 2022 CalendarInverleigh bricks

Our early settlers were an enterprising group and soon industries to provide for the needs of a town were com menced.

Blacksmiths, wheel wrights, bakers, bootmakers, carpenters and stonemasons set up businesses to service the local landholders. Amongst these, often mentioned here in Inverleigh are Harry and David Savage and their brickworks. Quarried bluestone and pad dock stone were used for major buildings and foundations, but bricks were soon in demand in the building boom following the Gold Rush and immigra tion.

Inverleigh bricks either for the former Ebenezer Chapel at the Early Learning Centre in Dundas Street (1862), Lullote stables (1855) and many house chimneys of a later date, all lay claim to being built from Savage bricks. These lovely red clay bricks were smaller than the standard of today and, as can be seen on the image with the sundial, easily broken. Their size is 8” x 4” x 2½” compared to 230 (9) x 110 (4.5) x 76(3) standard, this being geared to a man’s hand. The local bricks are solid with no frog or any name imprint and the numbers required indicate an established industry.

In Gateway to the West (Inverleigh histo ry) the following is written about the Methodist Church “The first trustees were Messrs. Clarke, Faulkner, Cozens, Dawber, Harvey, Whalley and Savage. Mr. Swanston gave the land for the chapel and at a meeting on 11th February 1862 the com mittee discussed plans for the building. It was to be 18feet by 28 feet (5.5m x 8.5m), the walls to be 12 feet high and built of brick. Twenty thou sand bricks at twenty shillings per thousand were ordered from Harry Savage, and Edward Shugg contracted to build the chapel for 110 pounds if the Trustees provided cartage of the bricks. The building was to have a shingle roof. The chapel was opened between 18th November and 22nd Decem ber 1862. In 1876 a porch was added and the bell rehung.

Commonly mentioned in databases is that David & Harry Savage were early settlers and had the brick kiln on their property. The Federation Bridge over the Leigh River replaced an earlier river crossing called Savage’s Log. It is possible that the clay for the bricks came from the Savage property on the north bank of the river a large pit would have been left for the numbers required.

But, and there is always a “but” for a Historical Society when trying to find evidence versus hearsay. Trying to establish a family timeline through Ancestry leaves chronological differences, with Frederick (1815-97) and Sarah (1823-84) arriving at Gee long on the James T Foorde in May 1851 with Henry (Harry) an infant. It seems unlikely Har ry was taking orders for bricks as an eleven year old and his brother David yet to be born. Their father called himself a farmer and the boys list ed themselves as Gardener and Orchardist when filling out school enrolments. None of Freder ick’s brothers came to Australia, and there is no newspaper mention on Trove about bricks in Inverleigh. The name Savage is not an original landholder in Inverleigh at 1856.

So please readers, if anyone has some clarifying facts to add to this story please con tact the Inverleigh Historical Society on: inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com or 0403 267 286. Liz McDonald.

Photo's by SLV & Liz McDonald

This very popular event is on again soon in Inverleigh. The dates are:

Saturday 19th NOVEMBER 2022

Sunday 20th NOVEMBER 2022

If you would like to hold a Garage Sale at your address on these days (1 or 2 days, your own start/finish times), then to register, contact:

Robyn Kerdel on 0419 305 132 or rkerdel@gmail.com

Absolute last date to register is October 20th. so...Do It NOW!

Social Seniors!

If you're over 60 and would like to extend your digital skills, broaden your social networks, share your stories creatively, and connect with people on social media, Social Seniors is for you.

Social Seniors is a series of free 2 hour workshops held over several weeks to introduce you to a range of simple tools that you can use to understand your smartphone or tablet, learn about social media and share stories with people with similar interests. As well as sharing digital stories and discovering socia l opportunities, this program will help you address any concerns you may have around online privacy, safety and security.

You do not need to have extensive online experience just a willingness to learn! What do you need to participate in the program? You will need to bring two things your internet enabled device and a lot of enthusiasm!

Workshops will be held at Bannockburn Library Wednesday 12, 19 and 26 October 2022 . Please contact the Bannockburn Library on 4201 0661 to reserve your place.

Bannockburn Library & Golden Plains

Bee-happy: how to protect and plant for our pollinators

Saturday 5 November 2022, 10:30am to 11:30am

Bannockburn Library Courtyard (beside Farmer’s Market)

Wondered what to plant to attract bees? Worried about the future of food as bees become threatened? Which honey should I buy or should I keep backyard bees? Come and learn how to be a bee warrior! Join Eliza Peel, a local farmer who is on a mission to educate us all on how to protect bees and ensure our food security.

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

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

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.

Golden Pens Write side up

G’Day from the penners for this month. I would like to say at the start of this article how much I, per sonally, was saddened by the passing of the Queen, and Uncle Jack Charles. Two exceptional people from differ ent walks of life who affected us all in different ways. I would like to say “Rest in Peace” to them both. But back to happier things, our group is going along very well, with lots of interesting writings being produced at our meetings and with our homework subjects. Many times, guffaws ring around the library from the merriment in our room. We are a happy group of folks who love to spend time together and share our quirky personalities.

You too can come and join us if you feel you would like to, just pop into the Bannockburn library at 1:30pm on Thursday the 6th October or any fortnight after that and we will welcome you.

This month’s poem comes from Brenda, our happy chirpy member. Brenda always sees the positive side of life and is a popular person who gives of her time generously.

Bicycle

Wheels and cogs, chains and sprogs, Handle bars and knees with scars, These are the things that bicycles bring. Trainer wheels and kids’ shrill squeals, Brakes to stop and helmets on mops, These are the things that bicycles bring. Fly down the hill, try not to spill, Pegs on the spokes, plenty of jokes, These are the things bicycles bring.

Thanks Brenda, for that lovely little ditty, I’m sure we all remember doing all these things when riding our bikes.

Until next month it’s cheerio from the penners.

White Lotus Reiki and crystals is a small business based in the picturesque town ship of Inverleigh Vic.

White Lotus offers Traditional Usui/Tibetan Reiki, a practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes a positive mental state through gentle touch.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), is a Japanese word meaning “Univer sal Life Energy”, the vital, creative force that flows through everything. When used as a therapy, referred to as The Usui System of Natural Heal ing, 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 0407 934 588 or email whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com

Local Creations is locally owned and operated by Wendy De Francesco.

The shop is located at Shop 1/29 High Street, Inverleigh (next to the CFA).

Local Creations specializes in upcycled furni ture and home décor, they also offer a custom furni ture 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 hand made:

-Candles -Soaps -Skin Care Products - Tote Bags -Local Artwork- Even something for your pooch

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.

Recently, our Volunteer Treasurer, Tony Waayers, relocated to Geelong, so we are in need of a Volunteer to assist the Inverleigh Progress Association and its support for the Local Community. Training can be provided to a suitable community minded person who would like to join our team of Volunteers.

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

POSITION VACANT VOLUNTEER

TREASURER/BOOK KEEPER

Book keeping experience using MYOB, or similar is an advantage. The position is responsible for invoicing Leigh News Advertisers (bi-monthly) and Water Pump users (Annually) and preparing and submitting BAS documents.

Please apply to: IPA Secretary, Luanne Thornton care of: Leighnews@bigpond.com

Harry Coleman of Inverleigh was recently selected to take part in the inaugural School Sports Australia Under 18 Nation al Lawn Bowls Championship. Harry is 12 years old and attends Inverleigh Primary School. He com peted in the three day event held at Club Sunbury as part of Team VIC against NSW. Harry was excited to achieve his goal of playing at a state level for the first time. He enjoyed the experience and bowled well. Team NSW were too strong and Team VIC came away as runners up. It’s great to see lawn bowls includ ed in the school sports program for the first time. Well done Harry. (Peter Trevaskis)

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POLICE REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2022

Hello all,

This year seems to be flying by, the foot ball/netball season has finished and cricket training has started in various towns around the area. Spring has definitely arrived, a lot of gardens are looking fantastic and it looks like there are some really good crops in the pad docks especially the canola which really stands out as I drive around the various roads.

With the improving weather I also find a lot of extra traffic on the roads especially around the weekends. Early August, I found I was still detecting some excessive speeding drivers including:

2/9 8.25 pm, East bound driver Hamil ton Hwy Inverleigh coming over Leigh River bridge 100 km/h in the 60 km/h zone,

3/9 2.05 pm, South Shelford-Mt Mercer Road Shelford Probationary driver 138/100 km/h zone.

6/9 8.05 pm, East Bannockburn-Shel ford Road Teesdale vicinity of Teesdale store Probationary driver 98/60 km/h zone

All received 6 month licence suspension infringements with $693 penalty.

With the better weather I have also been receiving some calls to campers on the River Track Inverleigh with loud music, leaving rub bish and doing burnouts/fishtails on the track and neighbouring Winchelsea Road.

I usually find that the campers causing trouble are the younger crowd often with P Plates on their vehicles and they often stay in small tents/swags. I haven’t had as much issue with caravaners.

Recently one group I came across the next morning after some complaints had rubbish scattered everywhere around their site which was next the Winchelsea Road bridge. I took their registrations and found they were from the Geelong area. I spoke to them regarding the reported behaviour and told them to clean up the area and to my surprise when I returned I found that they actually had!!

It seems word is getting around about the area being good for camping so I am expecting ever increasing numbers of people to frequent the area over the holi day periods.

When I first started here eight years ago it was not that well known but over the years it is increasing in popularity espe cially for people wanting free camping in close proximity to Geelong. If we continue to get issues and complaints about camp er’s behaviour maybe the community and council need to consider wether it is worth having it open for camping or wether it should be gated with just access for emer gency vehicles. The tracks would be left for walkers, cyclists, horse riders, fisher man etc. There is still the other camping area beside the Hamilton Hwy next to the Leigh River. It is not tucked away out of sight so behaviours are normally better there because people are in full view of the passing traffic.

Something that may have to be considered. Keep safe

Chris

18 Leigh News Spring in the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve.

WATTLE INVASION

The Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve is under serious threat from a native shrub!

Acacia paradoxa has various common names, including Hedge Wattle, Prickly Moses, Prickly Wat tle and Kangaroo Thorn.

If you have been in the Inverleigh bush, you will have seen the dense thickets of this very prickly shrub, growing up to three or four metres in height. They are in most parts of the Reserve and spreading at an alarming rate, drastically changing its nature. This species is native to many parts of south ern and eastern Australia. It provides valuable shelter and protection to many small bird species. Research ers think that the variety of paradoxa originally native to our area was small and spindly and didn’t grow in dense thickets. It is thought that the variety now tak ing over in the Inverleigh Reserve was introduced to many parts of Victoria from Kangaroo Island. It was possibly planted as a hedge on the eastern side of the Reserve. Most of the spread has occurred since 1974 and it is likely that nearly all the paradoxa shrubs in the Inverleigh Reserve are less than fifty years old. The shrub is now regarded as a weed in many parts of Victoria.

Long term residents of Inverleigh remember when they could see for a long distance through the bush because it was an open grassy woodland.

The Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve Friends Group is making efforts to help control the spread of Acacia paradoxa. They are trying out a range of methods, including the extraction of smaller plants using weeding tools donated recently by Bunnings North Geelong. Some dense areas have been mulched by specialised machinery over the past fifteen years, the work usually funded by Parks Victoria, but this is extremely expensive.

We need your help! Do you have ideas for how Acacia paradoxa can be controlled? Please let us know. Would you like to help? Get on the Friends Group mailing list and you’ll be notified when working bees and other Friends Group activities are to be held. Send a message to: windle.keith@gmail.com or SMS 0429 651 298 Forthcoming Friends Group activities: Wildflower Walk: October 9th, Bird Walk: December 11th Free of charge. All Welcome (you don’t have to be a member).

Keith Windle.

Her Majesty

The Inverleigh Fire brigade was saddened to hear of the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the 9th September. We flew our flag in front of the station at half mast for the period of mourning, as did all other CFA stations that have a flag pole. ( Some don’t)

The CFA is not a Royal organisation like Royal flying doctors but it is a government organisation that is answerable to the Queen and her local representative, the Governor of Victoria.

Both Her Majesty and the Governor have long standing links with the CFA in Victoria and have at tended many displays, presentations and service award ceremonies involving CFA members and equipment around the state. During the recent bushfires in Gipps land and New South Wales the Queen requested to be kept informed of the unfolding events and took a keen interest in what was happening and how it was affect ing people and communities. Apparently this interest in Australian bush fires was something that she liked to be kept informed of and she had a good under standing of the devastation that resulted from them.

Often after large fires medals are presented to mem bers who have contributed to the extinguishment of the fires, usually by the State Governor or even some times the Governor General. Recently there were 348 medals given to members who attended the 2019 -2020 East Gippsland fires.

Long service is often recognised with a CFA medal as well as CFA personnel often get Queens Birthday honours awards.

So while the Queen did not go out fighting any bush fires she certainly had an appreciation for the work the CFA does and respected the efforts of the volunteers and CFA personnel.

We look forward to continuing this relation ship with King Charles III.

Ewen Peel.

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Call Chris for a no obligation free quote.

Working as a team

Having just experienced again the grand final of the Australia Rules Football, I find myself thinking about team work. In football there are particular roles the team members play, forwards, backs, followers, centres, ruck, and they have identified personal strengths for the team that other members may not be good at. However, they are all working together for a common purpose.

We don’t, perhaps, think about our relationships in all forms of community as teamwork. However, most couples know that being a team, with their personal strengths and weaknesses, is crucial. Teamwork in any kind of relationship starts with adjusting our mindset to be a support to each member of the community in whatever way it is expressed. Hopefully these tips can help you do just that.

1. Let each other in.

I think it is natural for us to choose a partner who has strengths to match our weaknesses – a level of incompatibil ity is a potential strength for any relationship. It is helpful to recognise and appreciate each other’s strengths and weakness es. Not to be critical about the weaknesses, but so that you can provide cover in those weaker areas. In order to get to this point, you need to be open and honest with each other and let go of your defensiveness so you can support each other in the best ways possible.

2. Share your expectations.

In great teams, each member knows exactly what is expected of them, what their role is, and what they’re trying to achieve. Sharing expectations with each other in your daily life serves a similar purpose. Voicing your expectations makes it possible for your partner to fulfil those expectations if they can. Whether it is a big meeting at work, projects you want to get done around the house, or striving to cook more often at home. If you understand what you are each aiming for, you can support and encourage each other better and empathize with each other if things don’t go how you expected.

3. Stop keeping score.

Sometimes we can fall into the trap of keeping score of the times we have had to do a task another person is responsible for, how often you were right about something, or how much time they have spent on their individual goal. However, when this happens the rela tionship shifts to a competition. Teamwork isn’t always about equal amounts. At these times ask why you feel the need to keep score, what is causing resentment. Maybe you need more quality time together or make some adjustments to divisions of responsibility.

Try to remember that you and your partner are on the same team. It is not always easy to do so; you don’t always feel like teammates. However, if you’re not aligned on what you’re hoping to achieve, it can seem like you’re actually working, fighting, against each other.

Based on https://www.prepare-enrich.com/ blog/3-secrets-to-being-better-teammates

Prepare/Enrich is a low-cost programme we offer to explore your relationship strengths and growth areas in times of transition: preparing for a wedding, preparing for an addition to the family, change in career, ap proaching retirement, or just to strengthen your rela tionship. Please contact us for an appointment.

The Revd Dr Timothy Smith

Priest in Charge

Inverleigh+Bannockburn +Meredith Anglican Parish ALL are welcome Living the Gospel in our Community revdrtim@hotmail.com 0412 673 152 www.goldenplainsanglican.org

GOLDEN PLAINS

Inverleigh Stand Pipe & Water Pumps

Located in LAWSONS PARK, are the Inverleigh Stand Pipes and Water Pumps.

Provided by the Inverleigh Prog ress Association (IPA), these pumps are available for local residents to provide river water for farm stock and private gardens.

Over recent years, the stand pipe has been increased to 2 pipes and a second upgraded pump installed. Very recently, the Pump House itself has been rebuilt as well.

Of course, there is an ongoing maintenance cost and the IPA have set the pricing for use of these pumps at $44 per annum. For new users there is a once off Key deposit of $25. Accounts are issued annually by the IPA Treasurer. The current Treasurer, Tony Waayers, was instrumental in upgrading the Pump Shed, as well as invoicing patrons each year over the past years. Tony has now relocated to Geelong and we sincerely thank him for his work in providing this service to the Inverleigh Community.

Murray McMillan is taking over responsibilities for distribution of Keys and new residents can contact Murray on 0408 036 783 if they would like to take part in this service. Please call at 60 Napier Street, Inverleigh, after making phone contact with Murray. He will get new clients to complete a registration form with your contact details, including name, address, phone number and email ad dress. A key will be provided for your personal use only. Payment can be made by Cash ($69 total) or an invoice can be forwarded to your email address.

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Thursday 8 September, 2022

SENIORS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE SHIRE

Golden Plains Shire Council is encouraging its senior community to get out and ab out during the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival with a range of events on offer for Golden Plains residents to enjoy throughout the month of October.

The Victorian Seniors Festival is a state wide festival for Victorians over 60 focusing on providing fun and good times. This year marks the return of in person events following COVID 19, as well as the 40 year anniversary of the festival.

Council has partnered with the Victorian Seniors Festival and local organisations and community groups to provide a calendar of events for local seniors, with free or low cost events and activities taking place across the Shire.

Council’s Positive Ageing team have developed a timetable of local events on offer across Golden Plains with opportunities for participants to get active with walking groups, soft tennis, or the Steady Feet over 60s exercise program; get out and about with trips to the Geelong Art Gallery as well as a Mystery Outing; and engage with other seniors in the Shire at weekly sewing and quilters groups or over delicious morning teas and lunches while enjoying music, games and other activities.

As part of the calendar of events, Council will be hosting two celebrations open to all seniors in the Shire:

• Tuesday 4 October from 11am to 1pm: International Day for Older Persons Celebration at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25 27 High Street, Bannockburn

• Friday 7 October from 10am to 1 2.30pm: Ageism Awareness Day Celebration and EveryAGE Counts Campaign launch at the Lethbridge Cricket Club, 8 Stephenson St, Lethbridge

The International Day for Older Persons celebration will acknowledge the theme of the day; ‘Resilience of Women Over the Years’, by screening a short interview with Golden Plains women for guests including Councillor’s and residents. The Ageism Awareness Day will launch EveryAGE Counts, an advocacy campaign aimed at tackling ageism against older Australians, followed by an afternoon of games. Light lunch, tea and coffee will be provided at both events.

Golden Plains Shire Council Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble said the return of the Victorian Seniors Festival to Golden Plains is an exciting step for the senior community following the COVID 19 pandemic.

“I am delighted to see the return of the Seniors Festival after what has been a particularly challenging few years for seniors in Golden Plains. There is a wide range of activities on offer across the Shire as part of the 2022 Victorian Seniors Festival, with events to suit a broad cross section of our senior community and offering ample opportunity for social interaction, skill development, activity and fun.

“Council is committed to ensuring our older res idents are able to age well and remain connected. I encourage all Golden Plains residents over 60 to get involved and make the most of the events on offer throughout October , and the range of programs and services to be provided by Council’s Active Ageing & Inclusion team in the future.”

Bookings are essential. Transport is available for Council facilitated events. To view the full calendar of events, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au. For further information contact Council’s Positive Ageing team on 5220 7111 or email ageingandinclusion@gplains.vic.gov.au

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Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council

Media contact: Georgia Liistro, Acting Coordinator Communications and Engagement, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7199 │M. 0438 610 565 │E. georgia.liistro@gplains.vic.gov.au

Media Release

Workshop series to help Vic producers access global markets

Agriculture Victoria is helping the state’s agricultural producers expand their businesses and reach new markets with an upcoming webinar series.

Agri food Export Essentials series is a four part webinar series that supports Victorian agricultural producers build their capabilities to export more products to more markets, more often.

Presented by Collins Rex, an experienced trade advisor , the series focuses on what a business needs to consider before starting to export and introduces trade specific modules to build export confidence.

Sarah Jane McCormack, Executive Director of Agriculture Policy and Programs , said this series will help smaller agri- f ood businesses expand into international markets and empower small- scale producers to take advantage of export opportunities

“Sometimes smaller businesses can assume that exporting is beyond them , but that simply isn’t tru e Victoria’s produce is world class and belongs on a global stage ”

“ The webinars offer key information and insights that will help maintain Victoria as Australia’s largest food and fibre state,” Ms McCormack said.

The series is free and Victorian agri food businesses are encouraged to register

Webinar 1 Wednesday 28 September, 2 - 3:30pm

International Business Planning and Market Entry Essentials

Webinar 2 Wednesday 12 October, 2 - 3:30pm

Export Marketing, Freight and Logistics

Webinar 3 Wednesday 26 October, 2 3:30pm

Export Documentation, Procedures and Payment Webinar 4 Wednesday 9 November, 2 - 3:30pm

Export Risk and Available Assistance

This is a joint venture between the $10.2 million Small Scale & Craft Program and the Pathways to Export Program and complements the work of Victoria’s trade agency Global Victoria. The Pathways to Export program provides a range of support services specific to agri food businesses starting out their export journey said Will Dalton , Manager of the Pathways to Export program.

“We are excited to be teaming up with the Small Scale and Craft Program to deliver a series that talks directly to our producers and help s businesses unlock export success,” Mr Dalton said.

Register for the full series online at Eventbrite or click here

MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

NOTICEBOARD

ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH

During OCTOBER all RED and YEL LOW clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

Closed School Holidays

are held in INVERLEIGH on second Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN

@ St. Mary MacKillop School 4th Saturday each Month

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH

Est. 14th July 2014

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

All ages welcome. It is not an “oldies” group. If you are interested in attending please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh

Leigh Valley

"Lions Club newspaper collection".

Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling.

Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects.

Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St. Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secre tary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

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

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur day 9am – 1pm

Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ St.PaulsSurpriseShop

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

This is an OPPORTUNITY SHOP, not a TIP.

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

INVERLEIGH CHAINSAW SHARPENING SERVICES

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 Reli gion and the oneness of mankind. Religion should unite all hearts and bring spirituality and world peace. The equality of men and women is essential to create peace. Spiritual education for all. We have no clergy as it is up to each person to investigate truth for himself. “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah For more information: bahai.org or Bannockburn 52 812 102, Teesdale 52 815 143, or Ross Creek 53 420 286

Op Shop Bannockburn have relocating to St. Johns Anglican Church 11 Byron Street Bannockburn

Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4 Saturday 10 to 1

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

NOTICEBOARD

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 : No weekday masses during September

First Friday of the month

Exposition, Adoration, Benediction will be held and Reconciliation available, 10.15 Meredith, followed by Mass.

First Sunday of the month

Family Mass, 11 am, Bannockburn

Youth group Sun. 11/9 and 25/9, 12.15 followed by lunch, Bannockburn , contact Joanne 0451 818 596

Sat. 5 pm Vigil, St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 11 am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn

Sun. 11/9, 25/9, 9 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sun. 4/9, 18/9, 9 am St. Brigid’s Anakie Sun. 18/9, 4 pm Sacred Heart, Inverleigh

Other Sacraments:

•Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

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

Weekly Bus Service provided for residents without transport to shop inGeelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

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

Can You Help Here?

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

WHO CAN I TALK TO?

24 Hourtelephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

Inverleigh Hall

Hall Hire Contact

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

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

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

October 10th at 1.30pm

December 12 time and place to be decided for Xmas lunch.

Secretary:

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

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

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 Eliza for details of meeting times once restrictions ease.

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

VICTORIA 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

KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE

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

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm

At Teesdale Community Hall

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session

Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Pat 0417 339 161

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE

(Formerly Community Hall)

Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS

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

For bookings, phone Dale on 0428 386 724

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.

13th October 2022 Monthly Meeting at Inverleigh Public at Midday for a light lunch together. (Fish & Chips) George & Mim Lee will share their experiences working with inmates in the prison Sytem.

20th October. Movie Outing to Waterlands Cinema. Cost $10. BYO Nibbles and afternoon tea. Maximum seating is 20 people, so register ASAP.

27th October 2022. Our monthly outing is a Ferry ride to Sorento and Return, Inc Fish & Chip Lunch on board. Register ASAP as only 15 available with lunch. Car Pool from Hall @ 11:45. Ferry leaves Queenscliff at 1pm.

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 moto cross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

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

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

the Scrap Bin is OPEN at present.

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.

Postal: P.O.

Tel: (03) 5261 2262 Fax: (03) 5261 6639

Email: admin@surftax.com.au

Winchelsea: 22

5/14 High Street Bannockburn.

Phone: 4217 3810

We are open:

Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm

Wednesday 9am to 5pm

Friday's 9am to 4pm

Appointments for ALL Childrens needs are available during the School Holidays.

Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm

Friday's 9am to 4pm

Winter Sports are approaching too. Make an appointment now for Mouth Guards

Creating bright smiles for the whole family

Street

Postal: P.O. Box 40, Winchelsea 3241

Tel: (03) 5267 2673 Fax: (03) 5267 2465

Email: winch@surftax.com.au

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Taking Care of your Pets Health

• Why Do Dogs Eat Grass

IN OTHER NEWS

Taking Care of your Pets Health

We all lead busy lives, so it is easy for things to be missed. Including important things like your pets health checks, vaccinations and parasite control.

We have put together a few tips to help you stay organised and keep on track with everything you need to keep your pet healthy.

*Microchipping gives you the best chance of being reunited quickly with a lost pet. If a pet is found injured it enables the Vet to quickly identify the owner and contact them so the owner can make decisions on the animals treatment. Always keep your contact details up to date.

We would like to welcome our latest team member Alana. We love having her here at the clinic. Here is a little bit about her in her own words.

Hi, my name is Alana and I've just joined the team here at Bannockburn Vet Clinic.

A little bit about me. This year I completed my Veterinary Nursing IV certificate at the Gordon becoming a qualified vet nurse, my dream job since I was about 15!

*Vaccines exist to prevent your pet from becoming ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases. Keeping your pets vaccinations up to date is central to a healthy lifestyle. We will send you a reminder when your pets vaccination is due.

*Parasite infections in pets is a common problem seen by vets. Parasites are creatures that live in or on our pets. The most common pet parasites in Australia are fleas, intestinal worms, ticks and heartworm. Parasite protection can be a monthly topical application (Revolution) a yearly injection for heartworm (Proheart) or a monthly chew (Simparica or Simparica Trio). We offer a rewards program for these produtcs and will send reminders.

*Medications - If your pet is regularly taking medications missing a dose can have serious consequences depending on what your pet is being treated for. The best way to avoid running out of medication is to plan ahead and order repeats before you completely finish the medications you require.

*If you have a pet with a chronic health condition our Vets will explain what symptoms and danger signs to look for. Share this information with other members of the family and pet sitters.

*Dental disease is a common problem seen by our Vets. Few pets show obvious

I have a passion for helping all animals whether they are big or small. I have a 14 month old German Short Haired Pointer named Luna who is my best friend, we enjoy hiking, swimming and camping together.

signs of dental disease so it is up to us to uncover the hidden often painful problem. Approximately 85% of dogs and cats over four years of age have some form of dental disease.

To ensure your pets are healthy have at least an annual check up by our Vets. When you think of your pet's life span, an annual health check is equivalent to us seeing a doctor every 5 to 10 years.\

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass

The majority of dog owners have seen their pet eating grass at some point in time, which sometimes can be followed by vomiting.

Eating grass is quite common and considered normal dog behaviour. The fact that dogs eat grass to induce vomiting is a commonly held myth. Only a small proportion of grass eating results in vomiting.

So why do dogs eat grass?

I also have a Shetland pony I've had since I was 5 named Thunder he is now 18 years old and is the most sweetest loving pony ever!

I have worked in the Equine Industry while studying to become a vet nurse working in a Equine Vet Clinic and Training Facilities as well as owning my own horse.

I'm very grateful and excited to have joined the team here at Bannockburn looking forward to meeting you all and your furry friends. Alana.

Because they like it - some dogs eat grass because they like the texture and taste.

Because they are bored - Some dogs are more likely to eat grass when they are alone in the backyard as a form of entertainment.

Nutritional benefits - they may eat grass to make up for a nutritional deficiency, as grass is high in dietary fibre.

Caution -If your grass munching dog shows signs of stomach discomfort he or she may have a medical problem such as inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis or gastric reflux. Book an appointment with our Vets to rule out any medical conditions.

Clinic

Dr. Peter Bond

Dr. Kelly Bond

Dr. Kylie Flanagan

Dr. Niki Bricknell

Dr. Elliot Tan

Dr. Maddie Hammond

Dr. Rithvik Suresh

Saturday

Telephone: 03 52811

We recognise animals large and small are part of your family and our team is committed to providing the best health care available

1759 Midland Highway, Bannockburn

www.bannockburnvet.com.au

District

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 Margaret Somerville

Dr Samantha Buchholz

Dr Carolyn Grigg

Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Rupali Jain

COVID 19

During these times our practice opening hours vary significantly. Please phone the clini c or book online for all available appointments.

Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and has been practising in the community for more than 30 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice in the shire.

We are an accredited teaching practice, training future GPs. Our current Registrar doctor is Dr Veronica Stubbs

We also offer the following services

Diabetes Education: Jessica O’Shannassy Precise Podiatry: Peter Angelucci Speech Pathology Ceri Webb Q fever (Testing & Vaccines) Yellow fever (Vaccine)

New patients welcome

Supporting your community

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

Like our sponsorship of Inverleigh Fire Brigade

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

Feel good about who you bank with.

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

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GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Monday 19 September, 2022

FREE ADVOCACY TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS

Council is inviting volunteers in Golden Plains to attend one of two Advocacy Training sessions to increase their advocacy skills and create greater awareness of the role of individuals and community groups as advocates.

The workshops will be facilitated by Non Profit Training (NPT), in partnership with Geelong Volunteering, and are funded by a Community Strengthening Grant received by Geelong Volunteering in the second round of the program in 2021 under the Healthy Active Living stream.

The workshops will be delivered in person at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 25 27 High Street, Bannockburn on Tuesday 25 October from 12 to 3pm and online on Thursday 3 November from 6 to 8.30pm. Participants are only required to attend one of the two sessions.

As part of the workshops, volunteers will learn how advocacy can be a powerful tool and provide them with the foundations to effectively raise issues to a range of audiences to stimulate discussion and change.

The workshops will explore:

• The skills of an effective advocate

• The political and social framework within the community

• Developing an advocacy plan

• Identifying new and emerging issues for communities

• Effectively representing the community to maximise impact

• Understanding the importance of effective communication

Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble said the program was an opportunity for volunteers in Golden Plains to further grow and upskill in the area of advocacy.

“Volunteers and community groups wanting to effectively raise issues and drive change will greatly benefit from the free Advocacy Training sessions.

“These sessions are a fantastic example of the projects that Council’s Community Strengthening Grants can support , having been funded by a Community Strengthening Grant in 2021. Applications for the second round of the 2022 grant program are open until 2pm, Friday 30 September, and I strongly encourage community groups to apply. ”

The Advocacy Training for Volunteers workshops are open to all community members and participation is free. To register, visit: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events.

To find out more information, contact Council’s Council Planning and Grants Officer at 5220 7111 or communitygrants@gplains.vic.gov.au

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Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council

Media contact: Georgia Liistro, Acting Coordinator Communications and Engagement, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7199 │M. 0438 610 565 │E. georgia.liistro@gplains.vic.gov.au

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL MEDIA RELEASE

Date: Tuesday 20 September, 2022

REDUCED FEES FOR CAT OWNERS IN GOLDEN PLAINS

Cat owners in Golden Plains Shire with a dedicated cat enclosure can now apply to have their animal registration fee halved.

A new initiative outlined in the Golden Plains Shire Council Budget 2022/23, the reduced fee of $24.50, or $12.25 for applicable concession card holders, is available to residents with a cat enclosure separate to or attached to the home, where cats do not roam outside of the enclosure.

The reduced fee is applicable immediately for new registrations and will apply to current registrations when renewals are due in April 2023. This does not apply to owners of fertile cats.

Council, in partnership with the National Desexing Network , are also continuing to offer a subsidised desexing program to help prevent unwanted cats. Residents on pensions or low income or with too many cats to affo rd to desex will receive free desexing, microchipping and first year registration.

Golden Plains Mayor Cr Gavin Gamble says Council is pleased to be able to offer reduced fees for cat owners within the Shire.

“Council is committed to supporting responsible pet ownership in Golden Plains and incentives such as the subsidised cat desexing program and halved registration fee initiative for cat owners with cat enclosures make it more affordable to own a cat in the Shire.

“These programs not only assist those w ho may not have otherwise been able to afford these services but also assist the wider community by reducing feral cat nuisance issues and their impact on the Shire’s wildlife, while also lowering the costs for Council to collect, home and rehome unwanted litters ”

Application forms for the reduced cat registration fee program can be found online via Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/cats.

For further information on the subsidised desexing program, residents can phone the National Desexing Network on 1300 368 99. If eligible, they will be issued a desexing voucher and can then contact the vet to make an appointment.

Golden Plains Animal Hospital, Smythesdale Animal Hospital and Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic a re all participating in this program for Golden Plains Shire residents.

Released by: Eric Braslis, CEO, Golden Plains Shire Council

Media contact: Georgia Liistro, Acting Coordinator Communications and Engagement, Golden Plains Shire Council P. 5220 7199 │M. 0438 610 565 │E. georgia.liistro@gplains.vic.gov.au

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STAND PIPE – WATER PUMP KEY HOLDERS NOTICE

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

The annual fee is still $44 for 2022

This should be paid before the 31st March 2022 this being the end of the IPA financial year 2021-2022

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.

UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED HERE NEXT MONTH. SEE PAGE 24 OF THIS EDITION FOR NOW.

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Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:30pm

Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm

Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Bannockburn Pharmacy

6 High Street

Bannockburn VIC 3331

Ph: (03) 5281 1519

Fax: (03) 5281 1450

Email: bannockburn.pharmacy@nunet.com.au

Owners: Scott Wilkes & Damian Bennett

Pharmacy Features

* Professional

- Vaccination Clinic

- Free Blood Pressure Testing

- 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:

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o Teesdale/Shelford

o Inverleigh

o Lethbridge

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Loyalty Program

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* 20% Discount off gifts ALL YEAR

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GOLF RESULT – Aug.-Sept 2022

27th Aug. 1st Rd Club. Championship- Stroke

A.Smith 73 nett c/b I. Page 73nett, S. Wemyss 74 nett. Longest Drive. P. Morgan, O/65yrs S. Wemyss. 31st Aug. Ladies-2nd Rd. Club championship & Spring Cup-Stroke S. Bruenjes 26-19-67, S. dyer 94-23-71, A. Waayers 102-27-75 I. Oliver 103-27-76 c/b R. Erwin 105-28-76 N.T.P. 3rd I. Oliver, 8th & 15th S. Bruenjes.

4th Sept Men- 2nd Rd. Club Championships J. Nicolle 66 nett, T. Sauni 69 nett, G. Smith 70 nett N.T.P. 3rd A. Smith, 15th G. Smith. Longest Drive M. Hedger, O/65yrs R. Lymer

7th Sept. Ladies 3rd Rd. Club Championships & Medal Day. H. Gaylard 107-41-66, S.Dyer 94-23-71,R. Fatone 95-23-72 A. Waayers 100-27-73. N.T.P. 3rd & 15th R. Erwin, 8th A. Waayers Putting- S. Bruenjes. Best Gross- Medal Day, L. Richardson.

MEDAL WINNER – Helen Gaylard.

10th Sept, 3rd Rd Club Championships

T. Sauni 71nett, D. Nicholls 72nett c/b G. Smith 72nett, N.T.P. 3RD & 8th S. Dyer. Longest Drive T.Sauni, O/65yrs B. Gibson, Ladies D. Nicholls.

14th Sept. Final Rd. Club Championship & 3rd Rd. Spring CupStroke I. Oliver 99-28-71, A. Waayers 101-28-73, R. Erwin 104-30-74, D. Nicholls 92-17-75. N.T.P. 3rd&8th L. Richardson 15th D. Nicholls Club Champion- Lesley Richardson.

A Grade Aggregate- S. Bruenjes

B. Grade Aggregate- F. Blood

17th Sept. Men- Final Rd Club Championships W. Peel 74 nett, I. Page 75 nett, C. Whitfield 76 nett. N.T.P 3rd & 15th C. Worden Longest Drive G. Smith, O/65yrs S. Wemyss

Club Champion 2022- G. Smith B.Grade- J. Nicolle, C. Grade- T. Lee.

Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations

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

INVERLEIGH AREA

Geelong & District Carriage Drivers

Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com

St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times

contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152

Inverleigh Bowls Club

Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849

Sec. Jenny Peel 0418 301 939

Inverleigh Cemetery Trust

Chairman: Bruce McDonald 0408 567 979

Sextant: Alex (Sandy) McCallum 0408 378 752

Secretary: Tonya Allen. 0411 624 309 inverleighcemetery@gmail.com

Inverleigh Cricket Club

Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309

Inverleigh CWA Eliza Peel 0438 351 483 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com

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

Inverleigh Golf & Disc Golf Club

President: Greg Erwin 0408 651 744 Email: golf3321@bigpond.com

Inverleigh Historical Society

Christine Windle 0403 267 286 Liz McDonald 0417 066 433

Inverleigh Playgroup

President: Anna K. 0415 588 454

Secretary: Holly W. 0432 632 130

Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384

Secretary: James Manche 0419 319 230 james.manche@bigpond.com

Inverleigh Riding Club

Leighdale Equestrian Centre Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch

President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106

Inverleigh Tennis Club Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690

Leigh District Landcare Group

Sec: Sharon MacDonald 0448 582 348 shazmullen@hotmail.com

Leigh District Adult Riding Club

President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

Secretary: Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048

Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770

SHELFORD AREA

Shelford Cricket Club 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

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

Advertisers Index

Accountant 43

Banking 41

Bricklaying 33 Butcher 50 Cartage 25

Cafe & Store 18

CCTV & Alarms 24

S E S

Emergency 000

Windstorm and Flood 132 500

Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

EMERGENCY

POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, SES

Ring 000

FOR POLICE-WITHOUT LIGHTS & SIRENS

Ring: 131 444

LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14

B’burn Surgery 5281 1481

B’burn Vet 5281 1221

Surfcoast Taxi 0408 325 992

Barwon Water 1300 656 007

Power Failure 13 24 12

Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564

Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097

Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320

Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Chain Saw Sharpening 22

Chemist 43,47

Chooks 22

Church Notices 29

Compost 33 Crushed Rock 37 CWA 29

Data Cabling 24

Dental 31

Doctor & Health Serv. 33,36,41

Dog Grooming 25

Driver Tuition 32

Earthmoving 38 Electrician 25,32

Equine 39 Excavation 21,25,38,46

Facials 16

Firewood 40 Food Swaps 28

Funeral Director 49 Grain 20 Gardening 13,39 Hall Hire 27

Home & Living 48

Home Care Staff Training 48 Hot Water 32

Joy Flights 9

Justice of the Peace 28

Legal Services 42

Liquid Waste 36

Local Creations 5

Motor Mechanic 42

Mowers 24 NBN Setup 24

OSHC 26

Painter & Decorator 31,38

Playgroup 8

Plumbing Services 31,42

Rainfall 14

Real Est. 5,6,50,52

Reiki & Crystals 15

Taxi 8

Tax Returns 31

Towing 33 Tree Services 22,40

An independent agency specialising in quality residential and rural lifestyle property.

BANNOCKBURN AREA

Shire Ranger 5220 7111

Tyres 9

Veterinary 34,35,40

Wool Buyer 36

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

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

Servicing Inverleigh and Western Victoria.

Malcolm Condie 0407 034 410