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An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication ISSN 0313-8453

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SEPTEMBER 2021

Volume 47 Number 8

Golden Plains Shire Council has secured a $30,000 grant to support local events to return to strength following the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Golden Plains Shire, the grant has been invested in 10 event marquees, event and COVID safe signage, and COVID safe apparel and resources to aid the delivery of favourite local events in the COVID environment including the Shelford Duck Race, Inverleigh Dachshund Derby, Turtle Bend Live and the Teesdale Twilight Carols and Market.

The Geelong & District Carriage Drivers group has also benefitted as local members prepare to host the Victorian Carriage Driving Championships at the Leighdale Equestrian Centre in Teesdale in March 2022. In addition, three of the marquees will be held by Council and available for loan to other local events in the Shire.

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Exciting News - Announcing the Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal!

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Following on from the 2021 Inverleigh Community Youth Survey, a proposal has been drafted by the Inverleigh Progress Association for an inclusive Inverleigh Youth Precinct.

Check out the Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal here:

https://www.inverleigh.org.au/inverleigh-youth

The proposed Inverleigh Youth Precinct would incorporate 3 new youth facilities and a number of key supporting structures and features.

The new facilities to be considered as a priority are:

1. Asphalt Bike Pump Track

2. New Skatepark

3. Basketball full court The supporting structures and features to be considered as integral to the proposal are:

• Additional car parking

• Connecting concrete paths with full disability access

• A solid shelter with picnic tables

• Additional seating options

• Suitable landscaping that links to the existing Inverleigh Playspace.

The Inverleigh Youth Precinct Proposal will be submitted to the Golden Plains Shire Council for possible future applications of Federal and State Government grant funding.

INVERLEIGH COMMUNITY SURVEY 2021 – YOUTH FACILITIES AND SERVICE Q. In what order would you rank the importance of Inverleigh having the following public facilities for youth?

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7 Leigh News WHAT'S ON? Not much really, due to Victoria being in Covid lockdown and just being extended due to rising cas numbers.

If you are associated with a local club in a leadership roll, please refer to my editorial below and take the opportunity to provide updated details , if necessary.

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION meet in the

Inverleigh Public Hall

on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm (Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME President: Hilary Hamilton Secretary: Luanne Thornton Treasurer: Tony Waayers Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

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

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

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

(Except December & January) VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

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

Peter’s Editorial

Hello Everyone and welcome to Spring. For me, this has been a very cold winter and for my son Geoff, just returned from Singapore, it has been a very cold, chilly, freezing winter. But he will acclimatize, eventually.

A regular feature of this publication has been the Directory, (on page 42) and a lady contacted me this month to update her clubs contact details, and also to request I add them to our website, inverleigh.org.au. So, following on from that could all of you who are involved in local clubs and organisations please check out the directory and send me an email, if updating of details is required. Also, a copy of your Club Logo wqould be good too.

I have had to adjust the layout of this edition to assist the printer in doing this months publication, so all the colour pages are together.

I trust you can find all your usual articles OK. Enjoy this months local news.

VALE BETTY WISHART 6/5/1927-21/7/2021

Recently Inverleigh lost one of its older residents in Betty Wishart (nee Longmore), widow of Rob, who passed away in April 2016.

Betty grew up on the original Longmore property on Longmore Rd (now Russell’s Rd) on the side and flats of the Moorabool Valley, a working orchard and dairy farm.

On marrying Rob in 1954, she moved to the newly built weatherboard house on Wishart Rd, beginning her long association with the Inverleigh community. Betty & Rob worshipped at the Inverleigh Presbyterian Church, and were involved in numerous roles within the church. Both joined the Inverleigh Hall Committee and found themselves fundraising to construct the current building, which opened in 1959.

Theirs was a long and dedicated service to the Hall, being on the committee in various roles for nearly 50 years.

Betty and Rob ran the local Inverleigh monthly dance for over 35 years- Rob was M.C. and Betty took charge of the catering.

Betty was renowned for her cinnamon sponges at the supper.

She also took charge of providing afternoon tea for whichever cricket team Rob was playing for, up until 1987 when he retired at age 60.

Again, when the new Sporting Complex was being discussed, the fundraising started all over again. Next was the formation and development of the Inverleigh Bowls Club, which occupied Saturday mornings for years with working bees. Finally Betty and Rob got to play on the green, with some success for Betty in 2003-2005, becoming ladies club champion twice.

Betty loved belonging to the Inverleigh Senior Citizens group for many years during her 60-70’s. The bus trips to various destinations were her highlight, with wonderful memories and friendships formed.

Vale Marinus ‘Rene’ Van Dalen.

Rene was a tireless servant of the Inverleigh Football and Netball Club and indeed the entire community.

He Served in an official capacity as Secretary for many years and unofficially in just about every other role possible.

If a job needed doing Rene was the man. He spent the last Two years as Senior timekeeper and was Team manager and live scorer for many more.

Rene could always be relied on to help whenever the club was in need. Fund raising, Appling for grants or representing the clubs interests in various forums were just some of tasks we are so thankful for.

His greatest wish was to see his beloved Hawks win a Premiership. That he lost his battle before it happened is such a shame. Hopefully we can rectify sooner rather than later.

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Recently Betty spoke to the Inverleigh C.W.A. ladies, sharing her reflections of yesteryear, when she transferred her C.W.A. membership from Bannockburn to Inverleigh back in 1954.

She was an excellent cook and floral arranger, often providing flowers for local weddings and occasions. Betty learned singing as a young woman her soprano voice often entertained when she was guest artist at local activities, including a number of Back to Inverleigh celebrations.

Farewell Betty- a stalwart of the Inverleigh and district community.

9 Leigh News Golden Pens – Write Side Up

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G'day from the penners on this lovely sunny day, (Sunday 22/08/2021) a little taste of what is around the corner weather wise. I'm sure many of you will be glad to see some sunshine and feel a little warmth to thaw your chilled bones. It's a pity we can't go out and about to visit friends and family, have a picnic on the beach or take a walk through our beautiful bush land. Everything has closed up again, which means the penners won't be able to meet at the library for now, but it won't stop our creativity. We get inspiration from the many and varied places we see and experience, including covid. For those of you who have seen the council's project titled 'Zoom Me a River' you will understand what we mean.

This month we thought it would be good to revisit some of the work that was created for that project. This piece was written by Gordon last October.

Zoom – the river that connects Zoom me a river – a river of people. Let the flow take you. Submerge your mind into a stream of thought and ideas. Do not struggle against the current – open your mind and your heart, for we are all different. Embrace the divergence’s you find in the Zoom river. Strike for the bottom and once there, delight in the ideas and innovations that swim past like so many glittering fish.

There are rocks in the Zoom river, minds that are hardened against the notions that tumble and swirl past, but the people keep coming, dashing themselves relentlessly against the granite like exterior, until eventually even they begin to crumble away.

The river flows on, growing broader and deeper as more and more minds plunge in to join the flux. As water is life, then so is the power of words and ideas. The Zoom river shows the way.

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.

It's a great piece Gordon, and it's still so relevant almost a year after it was written.

The penners can be contacted by email at goldenpens4@gmail.com if you would like to make a comment or perhaps even join us. We are very friendly and always welcome newcomers.

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The bluestone building in the photo for September in the 2021 Inverleigh Historical Society calendar is the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute building, in High St, part of the Inverleigh Public Hall complex today.

In 1865, nine years after Inverleigh had been proclaimed a town, a Committee of Management was elected for the formation of a Mechanics Institute to provide a public venue for general and technical education, meetings, and social activities.

The original bluestone building was much smaller than the one we have today, with a reading room containing a lending library attached to the western end. By the 1880s, a small extension, a stage with curtains and a piano had added to the amenities and uses of the hall.

At the meeting of the 21st of September, 1900, the committee decided to ‘make enquiries as to the cost of adding 12 feet to the end of the hall’. A public meeting was called to discuss the project. Building funds were raised through donations, local subscriptions, requests to parliamentary representatives, a New Year’s Eve ball and a bazaar. Two committee members were ‘empowered’ to go to Melbourne to purchase £25 worth of goods at their ‘discretion’, for sale at the bazaar – a good investment since the three-day event raised £127 9s 9d.

By January 1902, with the credit balance of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Committee of Management at £135 18s 2d, it was decided to extend the hall by 15ft. Mr Laird, of Messrs Laird & Barlowe, was appointed as architect. Builders Messrs Murphy, Keown and Digiv, with the lowest of six tenders - £134 pounds

for the main hall and £51 pounds for the porch - were appointed as builders. The extra money required for the building and furnishings was obtained in an overdraft from the National Bank in Geelong. A concert and ball were planned for May 23rd, 1902, to open the additions.

The writing beside the ceiling vent in the photo says:

Fred G Paape Carpenters Will J Phillips April 10, 1902

The dated names, apparently in the same hand, show that the men worked on the Mechanics Institute extension in 1902. Fred G Paape was 19 at the time and lived in Geelong. I have found two possibilities for the identity of Will J Phillips, carpenter, both of whom lived in Geelong. We do not know if the ceiling vents were a feature of the building prior to 1902 because the earliest dated photo of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute in the Inverleigh Historical Society’s collection is from 1909.

The minute book makes no mention of the vents. Ceiling vents were a feature of Federation buildings.

Hall hirings increased to a record 20 occasions between late May and December following the extension opening, raising £15 12s. The 1902 Annual report showed a deficit of £49 19s 1d, which the committee hoped to liquidate over the coming year.

Details for this article were found in the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute minute book.

Christine Windle

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ACHIEVE ACTIVE

Have you seen groups of people exercising around Inverleigh at the football club, netball courts or the park?

Exercise is not only needed to maintain health, fitness and muscle tone, but also our mental health. It is well established that staying active can give you more energy, improve your sleep, and help manage stress.

With us all living though Covid 19, staying active is more important now than ever before.

The group is a very social group, with a social event every 10 weeks for everyone to get together and interact in a social setting as well. There have been numerous new friendships develop through the group, and it’s a great way to meet other locals, all while staying active. Sessions are fun, always different, and increase your fitness all while working alongside other likeminded individuals.

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Article from Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith Anglican Church Inverleigh, Bannockburn & Meredith.

Covid-19 and Community Renewal

Covid-19 has been an experience none of us ever imagined. It is an experience that has caused most of us to re-evaluate our life and community.

In Christianity we talk about the need for repentance. It is unfortunate, I think, that we only associate repentance with sin. Sin is not only about breaking rules or commandments.

Sins are all those things we think, say, or do, or do not think, say, or do, which damages relationships, or potential relationships, with God, with others, and self.

The bible understands repentance more broadly than sin. In Mark’s gospel Jesus introduces his message, saying, “The kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the good news.” Jesus’ message of God’s kingdom is for a new and better world. His call to repentance is an invitation change from what is to what can be and we need to trust (believe) in how the world he teaches it could be.

This word from the biblical Greek we translate as repent is metanoia. Literally it means, meta, to change, and noia, nerve; to change our mind. In Greek thought, unlike our romantic movies of following our heart, the mind and the heart are inseparable; repentance is to change your heart and your mind.

However, to change your heart and mind requires openness to the possibility that there may be another way of thinking, speaking, and doing. Repentance, therefore, implies openness to new possibilities.

Social researcher, Mark McCrindle, reports that because of Covid-19 41% of Aussies are thinking about God more, 25% are reading their bible more, and 53% are thinking about their own mortality. 28% of those who have engaged in spiritual pursuits would like to continue to do so when this crisis ends.

It may be the greatest impact Covid-19 is having on us is re-evaluating our community life. 55% are thinking about the meaning of life and 70% of Aussies have no desire to go back to the way things were in their gatherings.

Covid-19 is causing us to change our way of thinking, what and how we talk, and what we do as a part of community.

Our experience of Covid-19 has the potential for us to see a renewal of community.

Whether community is expressed as marriage, de-facto, family, church, community organisation, sporting club, workplace, village, town, city, nation, even global, there is potential for us to move toward the world as Jesus imagined it, and referred to as the kingdom of God. Covid-19 is an invitation for us to change our heart and mind and implement other options to deepen community life.

The Revd Dr Timothy Smith, Priest in Charge The Anglican Parish of Inverleigh +Bannockburn+Meredith Living the Gospel in our Community www.goldenplainsanglican.org

UNA MILLER CELEBRATES HER 90th BIRTHDAY

Well known Inverleigh identity, Mrs Una Miller celebrted her 90th Birthday this month, celbrating with family and friend, Inverleigh seniors and members of the Inverleigh Presbyteriam Church.

During her career Una has been a long term member of various Country Womens Associations, including Inverleigh. She has also been President of the Inverleigh Senior Citizens Group.

A Message from Una: Many thanks to all who contacted me or sent a card or flowers on the occasion of my 90th Birthday.

Una Miller.

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POLICE REPORT FOR AUGUST 2021

Hello all,

We have recently been seeing some thefts occurring from rural properties where farms are being entered. usually by a gate chain/lock being cut, and we have seen some farm vehicles being stolen and sheds entered with tools also being taken. Please be vigilant as to strange persons/vehicles loitering around your properties, any suspicious behaviour please call 000 and we can come and check them out. Try to leave vehicles locked and definitely do not leave keys in vehicles.

I recently attended another collision involving the intersection of Winchelsea Road and the Hamilton Highway where a vehicle drove through the intersection without stopping and narrowly missed a vehicle travelling along the Highway. A medical episode was the cause of this incident but I have written to both the council and Vic Roads to have a review of the intersection including the signage and shrubbery as this has been raised by residents before.

I have had some youth issues raised with me this month including youths again getting into the railway building after panelling has been removed by them. The youths were also seen climbing over the railway cars that were sided there. There is a large amount of sports drink bottles also being left littered on the ground around the building as well. I am patrolling the area and contacted the Rail authority who have boarded up the building again. There is a publicised rail journey going to start from Inverleigh in future and I don’t think the current state of the area around the station building is how the town wants to be seen/remembered. The youths involved are showing a complete lack of respect for the environment and their town in general.

Youths have been getting on the shade sails above the playground on the Inverleigh primary school and have been making holes in same including a large one which looks like one of the youths may have fallen through. This is an extremely dangerous activity. The sails are not designed to carry weight and be used as a trampoline. Children are not meant to be in the grounds at all without parents being present. There has also been a lot of cigarette butts and take away food wrappers being left in the grounds over the weekends which shows a complete lack of respect for the school as well.

I have also received reports of youths getting on the roof of the Victoria park toilet block which is another dangerous activity.

I understand some youths may have obtained motors to put on push bikes. I encountered this problem in Geelong.

Putting a motor on a bicycle makes it a motor bike by definition and requires a motorcycle licence and registration which you cannot get.

==From Vic Roads site: A motorised bicycle is not classed as a bicycle if:

•the motor is not an auxiliary source of power (a person must still be able to propel the bicycle via pedals without the motor operating).

•the motor's power output exceeds 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating) unless it is an EPAC.

These are considered to be motorcycles. The rider will be required to hold a motorcycle licence and have the vehicle registered before it can be used on the road network.

Motorcycles cannot be ridden on footpaths or bicycle paths.

Motorcycle riders must wear an approved motorcycle helmet.

Example:

A bicycle with a petrol-powered motor attached.

Even the smallest conversion kits produce well in excess of 200 watts and are capable of high speeds. These speeds are comparable to those of small motorcycles.

In summary don’t buy these motor kits they are illegal to use, save your money and also don’t let your children fit/use the kits on their bikes otherwise they will be fined when caught!!!

Please have a discussion with your children and make sure they are not your children getting up to any of these activities I have listed. The main issue is their safety as well as the general amenity of the town. I have received information of several names involved and will be keeping an eye on youths roaming about the town.

I am also having complaints about parents parking in no standing zones outside the Inverleigh and Teesdale Primary schools at pick up time. At Inverleigh the vehicles are blocking the bus in by parking in front of and beside the bus. At Teesdale parents are parking in Sutherland Street opposite the parking bays making the road congested and affecting vehicles reversing from the allocated car parks.

Please obey the signs and be considerate of others. The fine for the offence is currently $182. Just park legally even it is a little up the road and walk to the front of the school to collect your children and set a good example to your children for obeying parking signs. Reflect on the example you are setting by parking illegally and habits you could be passing on to them.

Please continue to comply with the current COVID measures, due to the recent lockdown in Melbourne and the state of NSW the measures will obviously be with us for some time to come.

Keep safe Chris

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WHAT’S IN THE CAGES?

About 30 wire cages in the northern end of the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve contain nothing of much interest at first glance.

But each contains at least one plant that is on the Victorian Government’s list of CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES. It is the Inverleigh Spider Orchid, and, in mid to late September, many of them will have a single flower at the end of a 20-30 cm stem. Although small, the flower is exquisitely beautiful. They are very delicious for possums, which is why the cages are there.

Most of the cages are within a fenced exclusion zone to keep out kangaroos and rabbits.

On Sunday September 12, renowned orchid expert and Teesdale resident, Neil Anderton, will give a talk about the Inverleigh Spider Orchid; the research that has been done on it, the efforts that are being made to save it from extinction, the very difficult process of growing the plant from seeds and the history of the enclosure in which most of them are found at the reserve.

You are invited to attend.

When? Sunday September 12th, 1.30 p.m.

Where? Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve, Woolbrook Track (which runs along the northern end of the Reserve). Drive westward for 1.6 km from the Teesdale-Inverleigh Road.

Bring: Your camera to take photos of the Inverleigh Spider Orchid in flower, your mobile phone to ‘check in’ and your mask. Also bring your own cup of tea, if possible, as covid restrictions prevent us from providing refreshments.

ALSO: At this event the Bendigo Bank will present a grant cheque to the Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve for the purchase of two handheld GPS devices. This grant is given under the bank’s Bannockburn & District Grants program. The GPS devices will be used for accurate mapping and recording of the location of rare plants and other items of interest in the Reserve. It is hoped that they will also help the Friends Group in its efforts to rid the Reserve of boneseed plants.

What if? The event will be cancelled if covid-19 restrictions don’t allow it. Fingers crossed!

Further information: Keith Windle, Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve, Phone 0429 651 298 email windle.keith@gmail.com

We have had an exciting month at Inverleigh Primary School! In between lockdowns we were able to celebrate Science Week. The theme for the National Science Week this year was Food: Different by Design.

During Science classes students investigated various fruit and vegetables under microscopes! We also had some parents who told us about their work as Scientists through Zoom or Webex presentations. Thank you to Roseanne Guijt, Jenn Barr, Fiona Inglis and Matthew Barnett for sharing their expertise and passion about each of their scientific fields with us!

We had a dress up day on Friday to celebrate Science Week!

Principal for a Day – we celebrated National Principal’s Day by selecting three students to act as principals for the day. Joe, Dylan and Mia did a fabulous job, walking through classrooms, reading to the P-2 classes and of course doing yard duty. While on yard duty they had the task of finding students who they could present with a Kindness Award for being kind in the playground.

The Green Team has been busy planting seeds for our veggie gardens. We currently have peas, beetroot, and radishes that have sprouted and are ready to be replanted into our raised garden beds. Our Green Team leaders are very excited about this addition to our school!

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Let’s come together To share a cuppa “and some cake” On: Tuesday, 31st of August at 2.00pm At: The Town Hall – 71 High Street Bannockburn.

Barwon Child Youth and Family (BCYF) will be joining us offering information about mental health and drug and alcohol services available and how to access them.

It will be a great opportunity to connect and enjoy some company and share stories “ Kids welcome” And there is MORE we will be hosting these session over the next 6 months on Tuesdays Sept 28th @ 2.00 at the Community Hall in Teesdale - Shelford-Bannockburn Road, November 30th @ 2.00 Lethridge in the Public Hall - 25 Russell Street, Lethridge Golden Plains Shire Council in partnership with the Victorian Government’s Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative (CASI)

If you require any further information please contact Raquel on 0432 688 769

If Covid regulations over-ride these events, the event will be cancelled.

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16 Leigh News 2022 Foundation Enrolment

We warmly invite families with 2022 Foundation students to attend our virtual Parent Information Session on Thursday 9th September.

The presentation will be streamed live via the school’s Facebook page from 6pm. Alternatively you may watch the video at a time that suits. The session will be interactive and families can ask questions during the presentation via the comments section. We are looking forward to meeting our Foundation students and their families very soon once restrictions allow. Further information regarding our school can be found on our website under the Enrolment tab on the home page.

Due to capacity limitations we can only accept enrolments from within our designated neighbourhood area or siblings of students currently attending the school. Please refer to the find my school website before completing an Enrolment Form. Families can put in their address and discover their closest neighbourhood school. https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/ New Flagpole – Welcome to Country

Following the installation of a second flagpole, we are proud to fly the Australian and Aboriginal Flags at the front of the school. As a mark of respect to the Traditional Owners of the land in which we learn and teach, Student Leaders acknowledge the Wathaurong people of the Kulin nation during school assemblies and the daily morning briefing. During this term students have been exploring the Indigenous map of Australia focusing on the area around Teesdale and learning about Aboriginal culture and tradi-

TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL tions.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden End of Year Luncheon

Students in grade 5/6 have been asked to find a course, whether it be entrée, main or dessert to prepare and cook for their special luncheon. The luncheon will be their last session in the kitchen for the year. It gives the students the opportunity to source, prepare and deliver a 3-course meal to share with their teacher and classmates. Through this task they culminate their learning along with time management and selecting foods that complement each other. The luncheon will take place on Wednesday 15th September.

Important Dates Thursday 9th September – 2022 Foundation Parent Information Session Wednesday 15th September – Year 5/6 End of Year Luncheon

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

INVERLEIGH TENNIS CLUB-SUMMER PENNANT

The Inverleigh Tennis club is keen to hear from any budding Nick Kyrgios & Ash Barty’s who would like to participate in the upcoming summer tennis season which runs from October till March with a break in play over the summer holidays.

The season begins 9th October and players are welcome to participate in both juniors (Saturday morning) & seniors (Saturday afternoon) competitions.

Put your name down individually or enter your own team!

For all enquires please contact: Jo Mullen on 0414 957 432.

Junior Coaching Tennis coaching for term 4 takes place after school on Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm, 4.15pm & 5pm.

Lessons are 45 minutes duration and cost $10 per participant.

For all coaching enquiries please contact Nicole Mullen on 0419 670 230.

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Victoria Park Inverleigh Est 1881

President: Steve Cook Ph: 0419 103158 – Secretary: Gail Hoiles Ph: 0417 361049

BALLARAT CHOOKS

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

Victoria Park Inverleigh is a beautiful park in Park St. It is an asset and valuable green space in this town. We are asking that the local community take an interest in their community park upkeep and future. YOU as a local can do this by becoming a committee member and having a say. This Park has potential to accommodate more user groups, hold events and utilize this space more productively.

THE PARK NEEDS YOU. Notice is hereby given of a PUBLIC MEETING

To be held at Victoria Park on Tuesday 7th of September commencing at 1pm The purpose of the meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for Victoria Park for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire 7th of September. All positions will be declared open, and nominations will be accepted prior or on the day.

Nominations from women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting you’re your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further inquiries please contact the Secretary, Gail Hoiles on 0417 361 049.

Next Delivery to Bannockburn B & S Stock Pet Supplies Next delivery date is 25 September, The girls will be 14 weeks old, sexed and vaccinated.

Office Cleaner Wanted

36 Main Street, Winchelsea Bulk Bills patients on Pension, Health Care Card and Children Enquires and Bookings please phone

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Southern Farming Systems is looking to hire a local cleaner for our office on High St Inverleigh and Trial Site Office on the corner of Brocks Rd & Hamilton Hwy, Inverleigh Flexible hours, every 2 weeks.

For more details please contact: Southern Farming Systems 03 5265 1666 or E:office@sfs.org.au

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

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Phone: 0407 850 041 CFA Article for Leigh News.

September 2021

Wealso arehave baseda new in Inverleigh.

We Brigade manager: Colin Holman and Secretary/ Treasurer: Phil Jacobson.

All these people have been involved with

The Inverleigh rural fire brigade held elections in May and as a result there have been the brigade for a long time and bring a lot of experience and skill to the job. They are voted into some changes made to the operational roles these roles by all operational members of the fire within the brigade.

These took effect as of July1st. This is the brigade. All have been involved in many incidents time of change for all brigades within the local both locally and on strike team duties, both witharea, as it gives the personnel time to settle into in Victoria and interstate.

I would also like to thank the previous Captheir new positions well before the fire season in tain and Lieutenants for their dedicated service the summer months. during their term. In particular Noel Wilson who

So in our case at Inverleigh, the team to was captain of the brigade and gave many years of lead the brigade for the next two years, are as dedicated service. follows,

So now is the time to start looking around your property and cleaning up any rubbish that

Captain Andrew Collins might be flammable in readiness for the summer

1st Lieutenant Anthony Shelley months where we know the fire danger will be a

2nd Lieutenant Colin Holman lot higher.

3rd Lieutenant Robert McDonald

If you intend to burn rubbish, please re 4th Lieutenant Matt Wilson. member to register your burn one of two ways,

online at Fire Permits Victoria or by calling 1800

668 511.

Ewen Peel.

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

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

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

All ages welcome.

It is not an “oldies” group.

If you are interested in attending

please contact: Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley "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 Secretary Keith Robson 0408 270 107.

NOTICEBOARD ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH During September all PINK clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

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

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop The volunteers, who operate this shop welcome and thank you for your donations, which help many in the community by providing clothes and other goods at very reasonable prices.

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

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

Thank you.

Op Shop Volunteers

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

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

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

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

Spiritual education for all.

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

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

Justices of the Peace

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

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

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

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

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

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

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

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

NOTICEBOARD

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

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

parishofmeredith@bigpond.com

All Mass Times listed assume that we are out of Lockdown.

If we are not out of Lockdown then with luck some live streaming may be possible - call the Parish to find out.

With Father Charles having left the Parish by 8th September we are not sure what services will be possible within the Parish during the week.

We have arranged Fr Philip Gambin to supply for weekend Masses during September if they are allowed.

Sat. 5 pm Vigil St. John the Baptist, Winchelsea Sun. 9 am St. Mary MacKillop, Bannockburn Sun. 5/9, 19/9 11 am St. Joseph’s, Meredith Sun. 12/9, 26/9 11 am St. Brigid's, Anakie Other Sacraments: •Reconciliation, Anointing, Baptisms, Matrimony, Funerals call: 5286 1230 for details.

•Sacramental program (Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation) will be operating.

Call the office for details/ timing/ enrolment for 2022.

Weekly Bus Service

provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

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

Just use your MYKI Card.

Can You Help Here?

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained.

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

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

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

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Sunday Service at Inverleigh 10 am.

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

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

Phone 13 11 14

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

Inverleigh and District

Red Cross

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

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

(Xmas Lunch to be decided.)

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

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

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

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH Welcomes existing and new members alike.

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

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

25 Leigh News VICTORIA PARK Park Street INVERLEIGH

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

Tai Chi @

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

NOTICEBOARD KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

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

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

We have 2 tracks:

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

*BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided.

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

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

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

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724 BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

Probus update for

SEPTEMBER 2021

Monday 6th September. Lunch Meeting.

Tuesday 21st September. Lunch at Moorabool Valley Chocolate Cafe.

For more information please call: President: Ann Hancock 0410 453 958 Secretary: Sandra Bance 5210 7777 "bannockburnprobus@gmail.com" The above function dates are subject to Covid Lockdown rules in place at the time.

(NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

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

VICTORIA PARK wish to advise

the Scrap Bin is 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.

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INVERLEIGH SENIORS

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

4th Thursday each month for an outing.

Due to the Covid 19 Lockdown for Victoria, we are unable to hold any of our regular activities until further notice. for more info: Pres. PeterT 0407 100 791 Sect.Joy Gray 5265 1566

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Because the chicken behind it didn’t know how to socially distance properly.

Ran out of toilet paper and started using lettuce leaves. Today was just the tip of the iceberg, tomorrow romaines to be seen.

My husband purchased a world map and then gave me a dart and said, “Throw this and wherever it lands—that’s where I’m taking you when this pandemic ends.” Turns out, we’re spending two weeks behind the fridge.

What did the astronauts say to NASA when they notified them that their mission was complete and they could return to earth?

Thanks, but no thanks.

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Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm Winter Sports are approaching too.

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

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

Give them a call

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TABLE OF CONTENTS •Spring Pet Care Tips •Zoonotic Diseases IN OTHER NEWS Grass Seeds

It's hard to believe that a single grass seed can cause issues that are a big problem for our pets.

The problem is when the awn gets caught in the fur they easily penetrate the skins surface. Grass seeds are great carriers of bacteria and once they penetrate the skin infection is inevitable.

After adventuring with your pet check ears, eyes and paws for grass seeds.

Spring Horse Care Tips

Here we have listed some things to keep in mind as Spring gets underway.

Spring Pet Care Tips

Springtime is here. With the weather warming up our pets will be eager to get outside and start exploring. It is important for us to be aware of the hazards our pets can encounter. In this newsletter we are going to examine some of the most common. *Bee Stings - With budding flowers well under way, bee stings are a common threat to pets faces.

Just like humans, pets' physical reactions will differ in severity when stung by a bee. Mild signs include swelling, scratching, rubbing or licking at the sting. Severe sign includes profound swelling, hives, vomiting and difficulty breathing. If at all concerned contact the clinic immediately. *Fleas and Ticks - Fleas and Ticks are common in Australia and can make your pet dangerously ill. Ensure all cats and dogs are regularly treated with the correct flea and tick prevention. *Plants and Flowers - Several of the most common plants and flowers can be toxic to pets.

Here we have named just a few. *Daffodils *Daphne *Foxglove *Hydrangeas *Liliums *Azalea *Cyclamens *Rhododendron

Symptoms of plant or flower poisoning include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling,

depression, muscle tremor and weakness. *Spring Allergies - Just like us, pets can also experience seasonal allergies. Common springtime allergens for pets include grass, weed and tree pollens. Most common symptoms include senstive skin, itchy or smelly ears, and thining patches of fur. *Snail and Rat Bait - This is a common form of poisoning seen at the clinic, Dogs are especially attracted to baits. These baits are highly toxic even in small amounts and can be fatal. *Fertilisers - Fertilisers may be in liquid or granular form and may include additives such as insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, zinc, iron and copper. These can cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain if ingested. *Snake Bites - Australia is home to many venomous snakes and in the warmer months snakes become much more active.Our pets are inquisitive creatures and will chase, try to play with or kill snakes. Signs of snake bite include drooling, wobbliness, dilated pupils vomiting and lethargy, bleeding from nose or mouth. Snake bite is life threateing and should always be treated as an emergency.

Leigh News 31 With the onset of warmer weather, insect populations will be on the rise. These can be aggravating, disrupting grazing and rest. There are fly sprays and wipes available that are safe for your horse, or you could also consider a fly mesh rug.

During Spring, pasture grasses accumulate high amounts of fructans which can cause digestive issues and excessive weight gain which in turn can lead to laminitis.

Laminitis is a painful inflammation of the foot.

Parasite burdens are at their peak in Spring, so ensure your horse has had its worming treatment.

Vaccinations are one of the most important ways to protect the health of your horse, by protecting them against potentially deadly diseases. If your horse is overdue for vaccination book an appointment with our Vets to discuss health related matters and ensure your horse is up to date with vaccination.

As your horse sheds his heavy winter coat, check for cuts, signs of skin irritation or any other problems. The area under a horse blanket is a major area for bacterial and fungal skin infections.

Zoonotic Diseases

Zoonotic diseases or 'Zoonoses' are animal diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Keeping our pets healthy is an important part of keeping ouselves and our families healthy too.

Common Zoonotic Diseases: Ringworm is a type of fungal infection that infects both animals and humans. Ringworm is transmitted by contact with fungal spores.

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite 'Toxoplasma Gondii' which is found in animal faeces. Parasites are transmitted to people most commonly through coming into contact with infected stools. It is important to wash hands thoroughly after cleaning litter trays.

Giardia is a parasite that lives in the intestines of infected animals and humans and their immediate environment. Giardia causes Diarrhoea, stomach cramps and feeling nauseous.

Gastrointestinal Worms are transmitted by contact with faeces or contaminated soil. Eggs hatch in the humans intestinal tract, and the immature worms can travel to various tissues in the body.

Staying safe from the risk of infection from your pet:

*Taking your pet for a vet check twice a year.

*Worming your pet every 3 months

*Giving your pet a monthly flea and tick treatment

^Ensuring your pets environment and bedding is clean

*Dispose of your pets faeces promptly

*Bathing your pet regularly Healthy pets mean healthy people - when your dog, cat, rabbit, bird or guinea pig are well they pose no health risk. But if your pet is sick, there is a small chance they could pass the problem onto you.

Zoonotic diseases are rarely passed on as long as we look after our pets.

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

When: Every Wednesday during the school term.

Time: 9:30 to 11:30am.

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

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

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4.5 mtr Trailer or 8 mtr Truck......... "delivered" *Tree Removal and Clean Up *Paddock Clean Up *Telehandler with Elevated Work Platform & Log Grab *13 tonne excavator, *small kubota tractor with grab *13 mtr cherry picker. *Firewood Processor, Wood Splitter & Saw Bench Contact: Danny Busbridge 0438 355 383

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16 High Street Bannockburn VIC 3331 Tel: 03 5281 1481 Fax: 03 5281 1978 www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Andrew Bell Dr Samantha Buchholz Dr John Henderson Dr Carolyn Grigg Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Rupali Jain COVID 19 During these times our practice opening hours vary significantly. Please phone the clinic or book online for all available appointments.

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

We are an accredited teaching practice, training future GPs. Our current Registrar doctor is Dr Veronica Stubbs We also offer the following services Diabetes Education: Jessica O’Shannassy Precise Podiatry: Peter Angelucci Speech Pathology – Ceri Webb Q fever (Testing & Vaccines) Yellow fever (Vaccine) New patients welcome

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Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health

5267 1200

Servicing Winchelsea, Bannockburn, Beeac, Moriac, Rokewood, Teesdale & districts *Not all services available in all areas

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Residential Aged Care, Respite & Home Care Packages

Hesse Rural Health Winchelsea

For further information or to book a tour please call (03) 5267 1200

*Home Care covering Winchelsea, Beeac, Bannockburn and extended rural areas

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SEPTEMBER 2021 CROSSWORD

August 2021 Solution

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For further information about advertising and cost in the Leigh News: contact Peter Trevaskis on 0407 100 791 or leighnews@bigpond.com Professional ad design tailored to your needs at competitive pricing Please forward accounts and payments to: Tony Waayers, Leigh News, PO Box 247, Inverleigh 3321. Phone: 5265 1610 Committee Members: Hilary Hamilton (President) Luanne Thornton (Secretary) Phone 5265 1256, Tony Waayers (Treasurer), Peter Trevaskis (Editor), Faye Thomas (Assistant Editor)

STAND PIPE – WATER PUMP

KEY HOLDERS NOTICE

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

The annual fee is $44 for 2021.

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

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

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

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

Enjoy the new facilities.

Tony Waayers Treasurer IPA

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

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

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

0438 034 313 Secretary: Claire Heazelwood

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

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

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

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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

Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES

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LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14 B’burn Surgery 5281 1481 B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000 Women’s Domestic Violence

Advertisers Index Accountant 36,47 Ag Spraying 32 Banking 37 Bricklaying 29 Builder 15 Butcher 6 Cartage 26 Cafe & Store 22 CCTV & Alarms 20 Chemist 5,44 Chooks 18 Church Notices 23 Compost 29 Concreting 36 CWA 23 Data Cabling 20 Dental 27 Doctor & Health Serv.

18,37,39 Dog Grooming 26 Driver Tuition 28 Earthmoving 11,34 Electrician 21,28 Equine 35 Excavation 17,21 Firewood 36 Food Swaps 22 Funeral Director 19 Grain 33 Garden Supplies 22 Gardening 33,35 Gymnasium 45 Hall Hire 23 Home & Living 2 Home Care 4 Home Care Staff Training 47 Hot Water 28 Interior Design 9,15 Justice of the Peace 22 Legal Services 38 Liquid Waste 39 Motor Mechanic 38 Mowers 20 NBN Setup 20 OSHC 22 Painter & Decorator 27,34 Playgroup 33 Plumbing Services 19,26,27,38 Rainfall 9 Real Est. 5,6,45,48 Taxi 29 Tax Returns 27 Towing 29 Tree Services 36 Tyres 36 Veterinary 30,31 Wool Buyer 39

An independent Crisis Service 1800agency 015 188 Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905 specialising in quality residential BANNOCKBURN AREA you would like your Club and rural Iflifestyle property.

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

or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor. leighnews@bigpond.com

The team you can trust for your Bannockburn Probus Clubreal estate needs...

Shirley Wild (Pres) 0447 873 763 Sandra Bance (Sect) 0490 049 953

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Servicing Inverleigh and Western Victoria.

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Bannockburn Pharmacy Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 6:30pm Saturday: 8:30am – 1:00pm Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

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: o Bannockburn o Teesdale/Shelford o Inverleigh o Lethbridge o Batesford

- afterpay available - Roogenic Tea stockist - Passport Photos (Aust. & International)

* Other Products & Services - Loyalty Program * 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

Follow us on Facebook and be kept up to date www.facebook.com/bannockburnpharmacy

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Rural & Residential Property Experts

Ken McDonald Licensed Estate Agent 0418 524 150

5 Retreat Road, Newtown |

Matt Poustie Sales Manager | Auctioneer 0400 902 146

Tony Hyde Licensed Estate Agent 0401 736 136

Rural & Residential Property Experts

Matt Poustie KenGROUP McDonald Tony Hyde FITNESS – STRENGTH AREA – CARDIO – FUNCTIONAL AREA – PERSONAL TRAINING Licensed Estate Agent 0418 524 150

at Road, Newtown |

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Sales Manager | Auctioneer 0400 902 146

Licensed Estate Agent 0401 736 136

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