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Woodend’s generosity to Refugees
donated food and other supplies to 200 families of asylum seekers every week. Many Victorians don't realise that On Saturday 20 June, World Refugee asylum seekers living here are often cut Day, the people of Woodend gave off from all financial support and are their generous support to a fund not allowed to work, even as volunteers. raising barbecue held outside Coles, This means they are entirely dependent Local group Macedon Ranges Rural on “the kindness of strangers”. Ordinary Australians for Refugees asked for Australians donate their time and donations of non-perishable food items material goods to help these families to be distributed to asylum seekers survive while they wait to see if they will around Victoria. be assessed as refugees. As well as buying plenty of meat In increasing numbers, Australians and vegetarian sausages in bread to raise are unhappy with our treatment of those money for refugee groups, local residents seeking asylum from war and brutal donated three large carloads full of food circumstances, who risk their lives to flee and toiletries which has been given to in dangerously unseaworthy boats. It the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is not illegal to seek asylum, but we do in Melbourne. Staff there distribute not at present provide a very welcoming
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refuge for those asking for help. Asylum seekers have the choice of returning to their homelands to face probable torture or death, or remaining in desperate poverty in Australia. The threat of forced deportation means they live in fear and uncertainty. The provision of basic food items to these individuals and families is one way we can give asylum seekers a bit of comfort and support. Any further donations can be made at Collier Office and Business Assist, Shop 5, 19th Hole Centre here in Woodend. To learn more, or get involved, go to www.asrc.org.au. Submitted by J. Zimmerman Photos: L) Rosie Barker, coordinator for Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees, M) Some of the generous doners, R) volunteers manning the BBQ
Movies that matter
Frackman Movies that Matter, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group's monthly film night, is pleased to present a free screening of Frackman at the Vic Hotel on Tuesday, July 14. ‘Frackman’ is an observational documentary following ordinary Queenslanders caught up in a modern day multinational “gas rush” to secure and exploit coal seam gas. Accidental activist Dayne ‘Frackman’ Pratzky is building a simple home when the Queensland Gas Company arrives, demanding to sink gas wells on his property. The company claims that legally he has no right to refuse them access. The New Woodend Star • July 2015
So begins his transformation from knockabout pig-shooter to passionate activist, and a David and Goliath battle against a $70 billion industry. The filmmakers have followed his fiveyear battle that includes triumphs and tragedies, love and conflict and reveals the shocking treatment of landholders by some of the most powerful companies in the world. The Coal Seam Gas issue is crossing ideological lines,
leaving a peculiar alliance in its wake: farmers and greenies, conservatives and radical activists, rich and poor, old and young. This is a film like no other about a movement like no other. Dayne Pratzky is an accidental activist. Frackman is his story of taking on multinational coal seam gas companies, intent on fracturing landscapes and communities to Continued on page 2
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extract gas from deep underground. Five years in the making, it not only entertains and engages, it also gives audiences the tools to get involved in what is becoming the largest social movement our nation has seen in decades. Please join us on Tuesday July 14 for what is sure to be an inspiring, engaging evening. Meals and drinks from 6.30, film screening at 7.30. Debate and strategising afterwards. The Vic Hotel, 67 High St Woodend. Submitted by Elvira Earthstar for Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group
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The Carlsruhe CFA recently received a donation of $1,260 that took time and artistic flair to create. Some 3 years ago, local artist Padma began the Passion for Painting Art Classes at her Embrace Art Studio in Carlsruhe. The idea was to eventually exhibit and sell selected pieces of group work, with the proceeds to be donated to support the local CFA. These plans became a reality with an exhibition at Black Anther Gallery, Woodend with several pieces being sold!
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You may be able to find some of Padma’s artwork at the Carlsruhe Fire Brigade’s Food & Wine Festival to be held on 5 September at De Graves Mill, Carlsruhe. The Embrace Art Studio is on Three Chain Road, Carlsruhe and can be visited by appointment. Submitted by Peter Baldwin Captain, Carlsruhe CFA Photos: 1) Captain Peter Baldwin and Firefighter Suzie Gerada with local artist Padma outside the Embrace Art Studio 2) Padma’s passionate painting group
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This is where I live -
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Encouraging inclusion through art Where we live and what makes a place “home” has a different meaning for us all. The artists at Windarring have been exploring ideas to demonstrate their sense of feeling and space that represents what home means for them. Using primarily acrylics on canvas, Windarring artists have each created a beautiful representation that will be on show at The Chamber Art & Coffee House in High Street, Woodend with an exhibition titled “This is Where I Live”. Windarring is a people centred, community based organisation committed to eliminating barriers to participation, inclusion and acceptance for people with disabilities in their local community. The dedicated art programs at Windarring encourage individual creativity and demonstrates the power to break down barriers and unite people through art. This exhibition is a celebration of the diversity of people and acknowledgment of inclusion within our community. Windarring owes thanks to the generous support of Macedon Ranges Shire Council via the Community Funding Scheme, The Chamber Art & Coffee House in Woodend and also to Bunnings in Sunbury who again have shown they are always happy to help out. “This is Where I Live” is now open and on show until July 26. All artworks displayed are for sale with proceeds directly supporting Windarring. Submitted by Nikki Barker, Windarring
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Woodend's own secret
Have you ever wondered about what goes on in this unassuming building in Forest Street? Okay the sign gives you the first clue, but what is a Masonic Lodge and what are its secrets? Sorry to disappoint you but in this day and age of computer search engines there are no Masonic secrets and anyway Freemasons will freely discuss their organisation with you. Not that there ever were any major secrets, rather members in the past have tended to be rather coy about their fraternity. Further, given the signs on their buildings, the number of community groups that use Masonic Centres for their activities, Freemason's extensive charity works, the Freemasons Victoria public website and the 2013 and 2014 screening of four seasons of "Freemasonry the inside story" on Channel 31, Freemasonry could hardly be called a secret society. Yes they do have a handshake and recognition words, and no a Freemason will not share them with you - simply because he has promised not to; and if he cannot be trusted with such a simple little thing then how could he be trusted on matters of importance? Freemasonry has been around for hundreds of years, here at Woodend for nearly 100 years. So what is a Masonic Lodge? Simply a group of men from a wide range of background, employment, age, religion, culture and race who come together every month. The Lodge in Woodend is associated with about 275 other Lodges in Victoria. Likewise there are groups of Lodges in each of the other Australian States and Territories, and even more groups in nearly every country around the world. All these groups share a common set of principles, but are independent of each other. Like many other worldwide organisations, Freemasons take pleasure in visiting other Lodges in Australia or overseas - knowing that they will be made welcome. There are many aspects to Freemasonry and thus men join for a variety of reasons. Freemasonry includes the features of a Service Club such as Lions or Rotary, but is much more than a Service Club. Men join for the association and friendships with others in the local community, learning skills such as chairing a meeting or being a secretary, perhaps the opportunity to be involved in the vast array of charitable activities, maybe they want to get involved in the pomp and ceremonial aspects, acting in
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Masonic plays, or discussions on the meaning of life. But what they will not get involved in are discussions regarding politics or religion, both of which are expressly forbidden. Nor, despite all the urban myths, will they have a goat running around the Lodge room or conduct any satanic ceremonies. Are you, or a man you know, looking to establish new and lasting friendships, wanting to do something meaningful on the second Monday morning each month, and would like to find out more about that group of men who meet in that unassuming building in Forest Street; then why not phone one of the local members such as David Game (0413 599 882), or check out the website www.freemasonsvic.net.au where all sorts of information and contact points are provided. Submitted by Ruary Bucknall
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Woodend Toy Library News
Woodend Toy Library is a non-profit community organisation next to Cobaw Health on Forest Street, Woodend. Run entirely by volunteers, we are open Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am to 11am during school term time. We have over 500 fantastic toys available for borrowing. It is also a great place to meet some of your local community. Membership costs $40 per year ($20 concession). For all enquiries email woodendtoylibrary@ gmail.com. We are open Saturdays in the school holidays! Our members have kindly offered to open the toy library on Saturdays during the school holidays. Beat the winter blues and come and borrow some toys to entertain the kids. We’ll be there between 10-11am on Saturday 27 June as well as Saturday 4 and 11 July. Grandparent Membership Are you a grandparent or know a Woodend grandparent who would benefit from the use of the Toy Library for entertaining the grandkids? The Woodend Toy Library is pleased to announce the introduction of a $20 annual toy library membership for grandparents. Are you having a kid’s party? As a member of the Toy Library, you have access to our special party toys at no extra cost. We have recently bought some new chairs and tables ideal for kids parties. Combined with the ever-popular roller coaster, parachute and jumping sacks, you have a great base to have a cheap and cheerful party for your little ones. What have we been up to in 2015? The first six months of 2015 have seen the toy library community busy with fundraising activities to buy new toys. Thanks to everyone who volunteered or bought a sausage at our Farmers Market BBQ and those who donated their time, goods or visited our stall at the Whole Town Garage Sale. We also opened our doors for the Sustainability Festival and helped children make windmills in line with the Festival’s theme. We need your help Do you have a background in writing, administration, event organisation or are good with your hands? If so, then the Woodend Toy Library committee needs you! We are looking to fill the positions of Vice President, Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer and Toy Repair Officer on our committee. The committee meets approximately every two months in a relaxed atmosphere (kids welcome) and it is another great way to get to know people in your community whilst improving the services the toy library can offer. Anyone interested, please email us at woodendtoylibrary@gmail.com. Submitted by A. Richards
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11th Woodend Winter Arts Festival better than ever! The 11th annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival last month tripled the town’s population drawing big crowds to the region, and engaging 560 local school children in music workshops with international performers at Candlebark, Braemar and Woodend Primary School.
Visiting international performers were thrilled at the warm reception from locals – in the street and in the audiences – and have been quick to tell Festival organisers – and their fanbase via social media – of the wonderful place they found a long way from their homes in the UK, Singapore, Italy and beyond. Visitors to the Festival came from the region, interstate and even overseas, with more than 2600 tickets sold to paid events and around 4000 visitors to the free events program. More than half of the 25 ticketed events were sold out with five sold out well before the weekend began – including the jazz on opening night where one of Australia’s finest pianists, Simon Tedeschi, went from a fully booked classical concert on a specially delivered Steinway at St Ambrose Hall, then cross the main street of Woodend to perform a jazz show with popular jazz vocalist Hetty Kate at the Victoria Hotel. Russian-born UK pianist Nikolai Demidenko also performed on the Steinway to rapturous audiences in two concerts, resulting in several encores, while another UK duo, Y-Squared (cello and piano) had audience members standing to applaud. Singapore’s T’ang Quartet performed to full houses and spent part of their time in the region with Plant Nursery Function Hire Talks & Tours Exhibitions Events
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local schools, and filming a video clip which will be used to promote the launch of their latest CD in August. The video featured local dancer, Alex Patterson (trained by Carmel Amelia School of Dance over the past 10 years) and was filmed at a number of locations, including Mt Macedon and Campaspe House – and explains the appearance of musicians wearing animal masks in some parts of the main street. Italian violin virtuoso Davide Monti returned by popular demand to perform solo, while Australian classical artists included Ensemble Liaison, soprano Sally Wilson performing with the Festival’s director John O’Donnell, who also led the Haydn Mozart concert in St Ambrose Church with Ensemble Gombert and Accademia Arcadia. Festival Artistic Director, Jacky Ogeil is the energy behind Accademia Arcadia, which also performed to crowded audiences in two separate concerts. All but one of the literary program of events was completely sold out – with literary award winning Don Watson (also a former resident of the region) agreeing to another sold out session at late notice to discuss depictions of the Australian identity. Workshops (with authors Deb Westbury and Hazel Edwards) were fully subscribed, as was the panel discussion of foreign correspondents, expoliticians and the pub philosopher event. All weekend visitors to the region streamed through three art exhibitions and numerous umbrella events around town. The local real estate agent windows also received a great deal of attention from wistful visitors – who came from as far away as Wodonga, the Mornington Peninsula, the ACT, South Australia and NSW, and a handful from overseas. “We’re so proud of the contribution this Festival makes to the life of our region and our community,” said Dr Ogeil. “It has grown into something that brings together old friends, creates new friendships and global connections, and showcases some of the best of the world’s creative talent who each year tell me just how blown away they are by how friendly, welcome and appreciated they feel. We can thank the volunteers, supporters and sponsors and the enthusiasm of our local people for that – we could not do it without everyone working together the way they do.” Submitted by Alicia Patterson, House Consulting
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The Woodend prospecting club is starting up again. For all who like a little adventure in the bush, Try your luck with your metal detector Day trips to various sites around the district We meet once a month to map out our target area and share stories then we plan a day trip out with cut lunch and thermos of tea. Parties of 4 people at a time to pool cars is envisaged. We cant pick the weather this time of year. Be rugged up and ready for snow, we will cancel when it's too inclement. Ring Goldie Dave 0473401425 to join in. Submitted by David Goldie
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Woodend Bee-Friendly Society's Sausage Sizzle The Woodend Bee-Friendly Society has just become a working group of Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group and to celebrate we will be hosting a sausage sizzle at the Woodend Farmer's Market on Saturday 4th July, 9am12.30pm. We will also be selling jars of fresh, local honey harvested from the beehives of some of our members. So come and say "hello.” The proceeds from the sausage sizzle and honey sale will go towards the renovation of a mobile extraction caravan which will be made available to all members of the Society.
The Woodend Bee-Friendly Society welcomes everyone who is interested in bees and beekeeping so if you have a hive or two or are just thinking about having a hive on your property then come and join us at our monthly meetings held on the third Sunday of each month at 3-4.30pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood House. The next meeting is on 19th July. See woodendbees.wordpress.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/woodendbees/ for more information. Submitted by David Gormley-O'Brien
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Change Detectives
At Hesket Primary School students have been transformed into ‘Change Detectives,’ where students have been learning different cause and effect of chemical reactions of natural and processed materials. The activities within this unit are designed to explore physical and chemical changes and reactions to materials such as dissolving, melting, evaporating, chemical changes in existing substances, substance reactions and reversible and irreversible changes. Students use a range of sources that include classroom experiments and apply the information to conduct their own experiment and present their findings to the class.
My Own Andy Warhol (Art) At Hesket Primary School, students became ‘Pop Art’ artists replicating Andy Warhol’s famous Marilyn Monroe art piece by using their own portrait to create a unique and eye-catching piece of artwork using creative colours and a variety of materials including paint, pencils, textas and pastels.
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The Gisborne Singers are not resting on their laurels, following their triumphant rendition of Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. They are now busying themselves with a lighter style of music in ‘More Music for Pleasure,’ to be performed at Holy Cross Primary School on Saturday 1st August. This is a cabaret style event at which patrons are invited to BYO supper and drinks. Seated at round tables, the audience will be treated to entertaining pieces presented by the full choir and by choir members in individual or small groups. As a well-established choir since 1980, we encourage those in the communityto join us. We particularly need tenors and basses and we are very user friendly. Rehearsals are every Tuesday at Holy Cross Primary School, New Gisborne commencing at 7.30 pm Just come along or contact Grainne Black (President) on 5426 4698 or Richard Whiteley (VP) on 5428 1410. Hear what Ronald White says about what being a member of the Gisborne Singers means to him. ‘I joined my first choir at age 21 in Melbourne. Since then I have sung in 14 choirs. Singing with the Gisborne Singers is a very enjoyable experience, and I have found this group to be one of friendliest I have sung in. Many others in the choir also have extensive experience of choral singing. We would hope that this combination of experience and the substantial contributions of conductor, soloists and orchestra will continue to give audiences many thrilling and uplifting moments. From audience feedback, we are giving that in abundance. We would like you to join us—either as a chorister or as an audience member. We need both. Either way you will be made most welcome!’ Submitted by Richard Whiteley
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On Sunday the 31st of May a quite dull, cold and rainy morning, Kate Simpson and myself, Jane Dawson, held an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. The Biggest Morning Tea that was held delighted all of our wonderful guest supporters. Kate had nominated $250.00 as our target and is pleased to announce that she doubled it, finally exceeding $500.00. This donation amount arrive from 30 guests who attended, friends who were previously engaged, online donations, games and a raffle during our brunch, which “Mort & Pestle” - the kitchen shop, “Nature’s Garden” – quality 100% organic produce proprietors, “New Leaves”, “Blackbird Cakes” and Mellissa Hocking all donated and supported with beautiful and very suitable gifts for the occasion. The morning would not have been as successful without the outstanding ability of Grant Hocking the seller of the raffle tickets and our nominated secretary for the morning and Mellissa Hocking who arrived early to “get this party started” and who also spent much time with her hands in the sink – thank you so much my beautiful friend. Thank you wonderful friends and family, remember life is a precious thing and we need to care and look after each other. Jane Dawson and Kate Simpson
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Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Woodend Chair of ADFAS Central Victoria, Maureen Hoerner and her partner, architect David Faggetter, welcomed new members at a recent function at their new home ahead of the intriguing June lecture by Melbournian Dr Garry Kinnane, on ‘The Meldrum Circle and Modernity’. At the next lecture, on Thursday 16 July, members and visitors can look forward to an entrée into the world of the royal estates of St Petersburg. Dr Alexey Makhrov, an art historian with a PhD in Architectural History from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, will talk about ‘Summer Palaces of the Tsars’. Come along and try ADFAS. You will be made very welcome! Thursday 16 July, Kyneton Town Hall, 7 for 7.30pm. A delicious supper is served afterwards with local wine. Entry is $30 per single lecture or inquire about a halfyearly membership. Email adfascenvic@gmail.com for a membership form. Call 5348 7629 or 0408 517 485 for ore information.
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Woodend Art Group is consulting various artists and soon to finalise the next ‘crop’ of exciting workshops to be held at the Railway Station Art Rooms. For Term 3 we have secured renowned water-colourist Greg Allen for July 25th. For bookings call Sue Lanchester 5427 1668. During August & September our workshops will cover Life Drawing, Still Life and Portrait with Daniel Butterworth, Wood Engraving with Tim Jones, and more to be announced. The Press Gang will re-commence Friday Printmaking classes with Marysia Jarosinska. The focus for this term will be relief printing and preparation for the Spring time exhibition. For Press Gang enquiries call Jennifer 5427 4148 or go to www.woodendartgroup.org.au. Submitted by J Barnett
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St Mary’s Guild June Street Stall raffle was won by Rebecca Day from Bendigo. the prize was a $50 meat voucher and a basket full of fresh winter vegetables donated by Woodend Fruit Market. St Mary’s Guild Street Stall sets up every 2nd Saturday in between the Newsagent and Marlins on High from 9am to 12pm. Lovingly homemade knitted items, cakes and preserves are on sale, with a raffle that is always drawn on the day. See you there. Submitted by Sylvia Mathews (secretary)
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Carlsruhe Community Planning Group: There is still a small amount of money available to do work within the Carlsruhe area. If any local member of the community has any suggestions for its use please contact us at carlsruhecpg@hotmail.com Carlsruhe Cemetery Trust: The Cemetery Trust is in the process of setting up its own web page. More information when the process has been completed. The Cemetery Trust has a new email address carlsruhecemetery@gmail.com Carlsruhe Landcare Group The Carlsruhe Landcare Group would like to thank all the people who turned up on the Sunday the 17th of May to help plant the 140 or so trees in the John Morieson Biolink. A special thanks to all the people from outside the Carlsruhe area who came to help. A BBQ held at the Common followed and was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Maurie Wiggett and Bill Taylor for cooking the food. Submitted by Margaret Glenn
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– Conserving shared treasure Many of our Shire’s rural roadsides are important remnants of rare plant communities and habitat for many animal species. Their biodiversity and beauty are constantly under threat of damage or destruction. What can residents do on our own roadsides to assist conservation? Newham and District Landcare Group invite you to hear two speakers and ask questions on Friday 24th July, 7 for 7.30, in the Newham Mechanics Hall. The event is free and supper provided. Michelle Patrick is the Natural Resources Officer at Macedon Ranges Shire Council and will talk about Council roles and responsibilities on roadsides: What is allowed on roadsides? What is illegal? Managing native vegetation - protection of biodiversity including rare or threatened species. Local planning policies to protect roadside vegetation - threatened species, habitat and wildlife corridors. Importance of significant vegetation signs. Dr Steve Krstic is a semi-retired veterinary epidemiologist who has been associated with the Macedon Ranges area all his life. In 1998 he completed a Masters of Natural Resources which involved a detailed study of roadsides around the Macedon Ranges–Cobaw Biolink area; he also served a period as an advisor to the MRSC on roadsides and as a member of the Environment Advisory Committee for the Macedon Ranges Shire. He will talk about Roadsides Conservation and their importance in a Landscape Conservation Strategy. Contact/RSVP: Helen Scott 0412 582 526, orseda@ bigpond.com or www.newhamlandcare.info. Submitted by Helen Scott
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Assistance for Tourism Operators is the key to success
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Tourism Macedon Ranges has produced a set of business tools that form part of the Unlocking Tourism in the Macedon Ranges project. Around 60 resources, plus photos and videos, are now available on a key-shaped USB, to ensure tourism operators have relevant and up-to-date information to help with collaboration amongst businesses and key agencies. These USBs are available for all businesses that have a tourism focus in the region. If you operate a business that has a tourism focus and you don’t already have your key, drop in to one of the Visitor Information Centres in Woodend or Kyneton to pick one up or call them on 1800 244 711 for further information. Helen Relph, Chair of Tourism Macedon Ranges, is excited by the opportunities this will present. “Please take advantage of the key, your new library of resources. It’s brimming with logos, videos and practical and creative options to help put your tourism business on the map and to assist you in working with others to create an unforgettable experience for visitors and locals. There is absolute value in us all working together to have people stay longer and explore more in the region.” Tourism is a key industry in the Macedon Ranges, accounting for 16.6% of all jobs and creating direct tourism-related expenditure in excess of $175 million per annum. Submitted by Lisa Dooley
Road upgrades completed in Woodend and Kyneton
Two main roads outside Kyneton and Woodend have been upgraded and resealed to provide improved surfaces for motorists. Ashbourne Road outside Woodend has a new 300 metre section of road while Lauriston-Reservoir Road outside Kyneton has a new 500 metre section between Harpers Lane and Rogers Drive. Both roads have been resealed to a width of 6.6 metres. The safer, more even surfaces have brought the roads back to new condition. Central traffic islands and associated signage have also been installed at the intersections of Lauriston-Reservoir Road and Harpers Lane, and Ashbourne Road and Donald’s Road to minimise collisions. “Council wishes to thank residents for their support and understanding during these important construction projects,” said Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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Film Society in the frame
A Woodend audience sat spellbound as the criticallyacclaimed documentary Finding Vivian Maier was shown to members of the Macedon Ranges Film Society. The chills of winter were forgotten at the Community Centre, as the audience warmed to the tale of a woman whose passion as a photographer went unsuspected in her day job as a nanny. Maier's art is revealed through the 100,000 photographs she took for her own entertainment in her lifetime. It was only when her massive body of work came to light in a Chicago auction house in 2007 that the film was made as part of a renewed interest in the art of street photography. In July, Philomena, a film directed by Stephen Frears in 2013, documents the story of Irish teenager Philomena Lee who, in 1952, has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted into an American family but for the next 50 years, Philomena (played by Judi Dench) never forgets her first-born. In her later years, Philomena's search is aided by journalist Martin Sixsmith (played by Steve Coogan). The Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday of every month at the Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening. MRFS is a membership-based club so initial enquiries must be made by emailingmrfilmsociety@gmail. com or by phoning Christine on 5429 5452 or Lorraine on 5427 0921. Submitted by Christine Caley
Red Cross
Thanks to everyone who came along to our cake stall on the 6th June and supported our efforts to raise funds. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and chatting with all the locals, friends and, as it was the Winter Arts Festival, many visitors to Woodend as well. The funds raised will used to support the everyday work of Red Cross including disaster relief and recovery, daily phone calls to check on the welfare of elderly or isolated people living alone, or helping out young parents and homeless people. Winters here! Beanies and scarves are a part of our daily wardrobe. Winter can be especially tough on people with chronic health issues and blood transfusions can assist them get through. Are you considering donating blood? Donation centers close to us can be found at Castlemaine, Sunbury, Bulla, or Caroline Springs. Go to the Red Cross website www.donateblood. com.au to make an appointment or ring 131495. Did you know that every blood donation can save at least 3 lives? That’s certainly something to feel warm and fuzzy about! Go on – make an appointment. We welcome new members. Please join us on the first Thursday of the month at 1.30 pm. Meetings are held at the Woodend Bowling Club – High St. Woodend. A summary of the previous month’s events is a central part of the meeting, as well as planning our next activities. We conclude the meeting with a hot cuppa, snack and a chat. Come along and join us to meet new people and get involved with your local community. Submitted by Carmel Stewart 0418 830 607
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10 Friends of Macedon Ranges Libraries lunch 11 Woodend toy library open 14 Movies that matter - Franckman, The Vic Hotel 15 Submissions due: The New Woodend Star 16 Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Lecture 17 Community Lunch, Neighbourhood House 18 Riddells Creek Farmers Market 25 Lancefield & District Farmers Market 1-26 “This is where I live” Windarring Art show,
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COMMUNITY GROUPS CONTACT DETAILS Alcoholics Anonymous, Friday night, Cobaw Community Centre, 0409 131 144 Australian Breastfeeding Association, Heather, 5427 2398 Cobaw Thursday Walking Group 5427 3340 Daylight Masonic Lodge, 5427 2480 1st Woodend Scout Group, 5427 2848, Leisa 0429 331 695 Friends of Macedon Ranges Library, Sheila/Don 5427 3644 Garden Club, 5422 6062 / 5427 3340 Kyneton Municipal Band, PO Box 57 Kyneton, 3444 Lancefield—Macedon Ranges, Relay For Life, Kathy 0419 644 688 Living Word Christian Church, 5429 6327 Historical Society, Courthouse, 5427 2523 Macedon Ranges Art Trail Nadine 0439 399 838 Macedon Ranges & District Motor Club, 10 Webb Cres, New Gisborne 1st Wednesday each month 8pm Macedon Ranges Amateur Radio Club Graeme 0418 838 300 Macedon Ranges Animal Aid, Buffalo Sports Stadium, 5427 1752 Macedon Ranges Bridge Club, 5427 1884 Macedon Ranges Families of Children with Disabilities Support Group, 5427 3365 Macedon Ranges Residents Assc., 5427 1481 or 5427 2651 Macedon Ranges Photographic Society, Ron Mathews, 5427 3284 Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group info@mrsgonline.org.au Parent Support 4 LD, Kerrie 0414 432 158 R.S.L., Anslow Street, 5427 3122 Red Cross, 5427 1260 Rotary Club of Woodend, meetings weekly at Vic Hotel Thurs 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wednesday of month 5427 2315 St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9—12 noon (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend & District Probus, 5427 2003 or 5427 2483 Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 Woodend Bee Friendly Society, 3rd Sunday, 0408 578 032 Woodend Business & Tourism Group woodendtraders@gmail.com Woodend Landcare: Meetings and weekend working bees — Jo 5427 1909 Thursday Crew — morning — Stewart 5427 4615 Woodend Hanging Rock Petanque Club, Hanging Rock Reserve, 5420 7595 Woodend Lions Club, Meetings 2nd/4th Wednesday each month, Barry McDonald, 5427 1272 Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, 5427 1845 Woodend Playgroup 0467 093 878 Woodend Pony Club, 5427 2793 Woodend Senior Citizens Club, Comm. Centre Woodend SES Training Nights Monday, Urquhart St Woodend Tennis Club Laura 0408 881 763 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc., info@wwaf.org.au
Ian Marks Liquor 8554 0540 Mort & Pestle 5427 4500 Woodend Pizza & Pasta 5427 3777 Coles Supermarket 5427 2377 Collier Office & Business Assist and Woodend Copy Centre 5427 3092 Pets Haven 5427 3603 Mitre—10 Woodend Hardware 5427 2314 Noodle Dynasty 5427 4880 BP Woodend 5427 2248 Target Country 5427 4366 Macedon Ranges Travel Services 5427 4777 Kosmac & Clemens: optometrists 5427 4577 Alissa Kate Skin. Body. Beauty. Hair. 5427 3822 Salvation Army Family Store 5427 4421 Loose Change Bargains 5427 4466 Shop 19 — For lease 0407 273 961 Australia Post 5427 2600 Feeling Framed 5427 4455 HIGH STREET SHOPS Color Me Cooper 5427 1454 Chelleon For Hair 5427 3246 RT Edgar Real Estate
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Woodend Community SolarEnergy Futu Macedon Project Underway
The innovative Woodend Community Solar Project is Postcode: ________ now underway with the signing of a $100,000 funding agreement with the Victorian Government Q1: Please following nergy sources in order Initiatedrank by thethe Macedon RangeseSustainability Group, the project installs solar panels on a disused roof
at the Timber Mill to provide power to the tenants on site. Revenue from the sale of the electricity will be used Solar to provide grants to community groups in the Shire for renewable energy projects. Wind farms The solar plant is designed to be able to be scaled up as the redevelopment of the Black Forest Timber Mill proceeds, more energy intensive uses and tenants are Hydro and power attracted to the site. President of the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Q2: Group Do yRalf ou sThesing upport mthe ore renewable energy said project begins a new era of in Victor community activity in the renewable energy space. We is viable solar energy at the site from the Yes know / No there / Unsure 2013 feasibility study, and we know there is a desire in our community for action to reduce the impact of global Q3: warming. Do you think the government should have policie Mr Thesing said the Sustainability Group has already given financial assistance for renewable energy projects at Yes Woodend / No / UPrimary nsure School and Hesket Primary School, and looks forward to assisting other groups in the Macedon Q3: Ranges. Do you support community wind farms on the sca With the D Macedon Ranges Shire currently developing a project near aylesford? new environment strategy, the Sustainability Group believes its Solar Park Project is a practical example of a type of Yes community / No / Unsure initiative that could be promoted across our region, said Mr Thesing. Barry Mann 0421 678 231 Q4: WInquiries: ould you support a community wind farm on th
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Wow, another term over and a new one beginning soon, how quickly the year is flying by. We’ve had a very busy first half of the year, with our community lunch practice runs and the advent of our monthly Community Lunch (generally the third Friday but do check our website in case of changes), and then the introduction of a range of new courses and activities. If you are interested in volunteering once a month with our community lunch crew then please pop into the House and see Angela or myself about that, we are always looking for enthusiastic helpers. The term three brochure is contained within this month’s edition of the Woodend Star, and as usual we have sourced some great new courses for you to try. I think my personal favourite is the Magic for Grandparents (though I think that aunties and uncles are eligible too); who wouldn’t want to be the fun and mysterious one in the family? Another really interesting workshop is The Power of Storytelling, a search through your own personal stories with tips on how to use storytelling to help you make change in your world.
Skin care is on the program too – making your own to take home – and we know how the winter can make for dry and rough skin. Our Woodend Workshop idea is having a trial run with Tony, a new volunteer, available on a Tuesday afternoon from 1.30-3.30 to give some tips and help out with your DIY enquiries. Here is also some yummy cooking classes for vegetarians on the cards. As part of our commitment to having activities available for those full-time workers (especially the commuters) we have added another Botanical Illustration course on a Wednesday evening and there are other evening activities to get your mind racing or your body relaxing, such as Creative Writing or Gentle Yoga. For others not in the workforce and interested in keeping fit and staying socially connected there is a walking group Tuesday morning or a riders’ group Monday morning, no cost, just a sense of adventure and fun. Kids’ Yoga is taking a break this term but we are looking to get the minimum numbers together to start again in fourth term (October) so please put your child’s name down on our expression of interest list so that we can get this wonderful activity happening for primary aged children. Please contact our fantastic volunteer receptionists to book any of the courses you see in our brochure. Please contact Angela or myself to talk about what skills you can bring to our busy little community space on 5427 1845. See you soon at the House – Jill Scanlon – Coordinator
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Woodend Library
Warm up your kitchen this Winter with an idea from Woodend Library Winter is well and truly upon us. Cosy fires and ovens cooking ‘comfort food’ keep us warm inside and out! Bring on the warm curries and slow cooked stews and soups. Haley Oxley from Kangaroo Flat Library shared some ideas; reserve one of these books and you will be able to make all the comfort food you can eat for the next three months! Slow cooked lamb falling of the bone, and soups that have been simmering away intensifying their flavours for hours are something that can’t be missed. Women’s Weekly has published numerous slow cooking books that suit all levels of cooks. We also have a great book “The Paleo Slow Cooker” by Arsy Vartanian for those that live by all things Paleo, or if you just want to see what the fuss is all about. No winter is complete without a weekly warming curry and there are enough recipes to see out the cold months in the “Complete Curry Cookbook” by Byron Ayanoglu and Jennifer Mackenzie. The Pressure Cooker has seen a resurgence in recent years and our collection reflects this with “Pressure Cooker, fast, easy, delicious” by Rachel Lane, and “Women’s Weekly Pressure Cooking”, delicious meals hot and fast. If winter cooking means Nanna’s famous Lamb Casserole followed by the best Bread and Butter pudding, look no further than our extensive collection of homely comfort food recipe books - “365 Country Women’s Association Favourites” or the favourite “The PWMU Cookbook” and (if your trying to be good) “Cooking Light Comfort Food”.
Entertain the kids on those rainy days and let them choose a recipe from “Grow it Eat it” or “The Junior Gourmet”. We don’t leave dads out - they have their own cooking bible “2 Dads” by My Kitchen Rules stars Blair Tonkin & Paul Bullpitt. So when the cold winter seems to be getting the better of you just come into Woodend Library and we’ll help you get through! The staff at Woodend Library would like to thank Susie Prestney for her contribution over the past five years. Susie will be working in the Managers role at Castlemaine Library, we wish her well in this new role. Collect a Winter Program brochure at the Library and check our website www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/events for information on school holiday programs and other activities. Follow the link to Eventbrite to book your place. By Lulu Cockram
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July 2015 Have the chat that saves lives
NAIDOC Week 5 – 12 July What is NAIDOC week? National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee week is held each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples. Why do we support it at Brooke Street Medical Centre? To acknowledge indigenous Australians: and celebrate their history, culture and achievements. To assist in “Closing the Gap” – by working to achieve the same health outcomes for indigenous peoples that other Australians experience. • Life expectancy is lower than it is for other Australians – by up to more than 10 years. • More children die in infancy / early childhood than other Australian children. • Conditions like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease are experienced at higher rates than other Australians. Why do we ask: “Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin”? To help plan and deliver services to those at risk of the above health and life-expectancy issues. We ask this question of everyone – you can’t tell by appearance. When you self-identify as of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, you will be asked if our nurse Kellie Tobias can give you a call back. Kellie is trained in culturally sensitive practice and offers health assessments and arrangement of services where needed. We hope to help you identify issues early and work with you to achieve the best health outcomes possible.
Would you accept a life-saving transplant if you needed one? ‘If you’d say yes to a life-saving transplant…have you said yes to becoming an organ and tissue donor?’ With this in mind, all Australians are being asked during DonateLife Week to: -
Discover the facts about organ and tissue
donation; Decide and register your donation decision on the Australian Organ Donor Register; Discuss your donation decision with close family and friends. “One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.”
Brooke Street Medical Centre is hosting its annual DonateLife information and registration activities to support these Discover, Decide and Discuss strategies. From Monday 3rd August to Friday 7th August, please visit our clinic: to get information; ask questions; get some free merchandising; pick up a registration form; or get help with registration. You don’t need to be a patient of the clinic - just pop in. Everyone is welcome.
Flags: We warmly thank the Woodend RSL for lending us their flags for this occasion. Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 page 22
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Japanese medical student visits
Goodbye & welcome Monash students We bid farewell to the Monash Medical students who spent the first semester here at the practice. They finished their placements in June and will now move to their regional based placements in Bendigo and Mildura. In July we welcome our new group of Monash 4th year Medical students who will spend the second semester with us.
Ann-Marie & Maho at the footy
Dr Ann-Marie McKinnon recently coordinated a placement for Maho, a Japanese medical student. Below is an edited version of the letter of thanks Maho sent to Ann-Marie. Dear Ann-Marie, Thank you for taking time to observe at your clinic. It was (a) pleasure to meet you. Thanks to you, I had a lovely time in Australia. I learned lots of things from observership at the Brooke Street Medical Centre. GPs in Australia see the patients as "from cradle to grave." They see babies, kids, adolescents, adults, and elders. I want to be a doctor who can treat all ages, so I'd like to work like GPs in Australia in the future. And GPs understand the patients' backgrounds and see them and their family. GPs support not only one patient but also all the family members. I was impressed (by the) relationship between doctors and patients – (it) was very strong. I was surprised that the rate of skin cancer was higher than I had expected. I (was) also surprised that GPs did skin biopsy. In Japan, GPs don't do skin biopsy often. I think they do more Pap test. I'm really interested in health maintenance, so it was interesting. I was surprised that many people had suffered from severe obesity. In Japan, as I said, the problem of obesity is (becoming) more and more severe. Thank you again for your kindness and consideration. Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 The New Woodend Star • July 2015
We thank the many patients who permit medical and other students to take part in their consultations. Without these opportunities, health service students don’t improve and develop. This is vital as they will soon be practicing independently as health professionals.
Pap tests Pap tests are now available with either your GP or our Registered Nurse Pap Test Provider, Marilyn Mueller. GPs charge a service fee incorporating a Medicare rebate and a copayment of $45 ($30 pension/HCC). The fee for Marilyn’s service is $45 co-payment (no discount - there is no rebate available). Some people choose to see their preferred GP for all services except their Pap test. Having Marilyn’s service available gives options to such patients.
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Patients over 160kg require bariatric ambulance Please be aware that people known or estimated to weigh more than 160kg cannot be transported in regular ambulances. To our understanding there are two, specially equipped, Bariatric ambulances in Victoria. This means that wait times can be significant. After hours GP Helpline - tel. 1800 022 222 page 23
Carlsruhe Tree Planting
Carlsruhe Landcare Group had a tree planting morning Sunday 17th. May 2015 and the weather was just perfect with the sun shining and blue sky. We want to thank all the people who came to help us plant 200 trees down the stretch of land at the bottom of Carlsruhe Village which we eventually hope will become a Biolink from the Campaspe River to the Cobaw Forest. People came from Woodend, Kyneton and of course our own "Carlsruheans"from the village and surrounds and our group thanked our friends after their hard work with a BBQ at the Carlsruhe Common, which is now a beautiful spot for people to enjoy.
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By the time you read this article we will have passed the shortest day of the year - hopefully on our way to some warmer weather. I am also now halfway through this my first mayoral year, which has been a full one so far, and I expect it to remain so for the months ahead. I would like to thank everyone who attended the council meeting at the end of May, and especially those who addressed council with their well-considered views on the proposed new petrol station at the top of High Street. The buzz around town over the long weekend, with the Farmers Market and Woodend Winter Arts festival was fantastic. Thank you to all those who volunteered their time to assist. With Shire Budget papers submitted and finalised for another year, business as usual in Shire affairs resumes, with further challenges, programs and some surprises to be negotiated around. Thank you again for all your support for me, also for the same shown to your fellow Woodend residents, over these busy last few months. Regards, Jennifer
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The Cancer and Natural Therapy Foundation is a nonprofit, registered charity organisation aimed at assisting people in accessing information and resources in the area of natural therapies and expanding health care options to enable them to make ‘informed choices.’ The Foundation offers a holistic and integrative approach to health care and wellbeing, respecting peoples right of choice. The Foundation provides the following services and resources: information and referral, resource library, professional counselling, guest speaker program, support groups, reiki healing, ifas treatment, ear candling, quarterly newsletter, self-help workshops and educational films. Weekly Support Groups: • Health Awareness Support Group Offering meditation, reiki healing, massage (by appointment only) and general discussion on natural therapies and preventative medicine. Tuesdays 7.309.30pm. • Annual Fundraiser - Bosom Buddy Ball – The Great Gatsby - Friday 14 August, 2015. At Ascot House Receptions, Ascot Vale. $125 per person. Tables of 10 and 12. Includes a pre-dinner drink with a selection of hors d'oeuvres, followed by an exquisite 3 course meal with a selection of wines. Dress: Formal 1920’s Gatsby Attire. For full information or for booking details please contact the Foundation. Workshops and Courses held at Neighbourhood House and Community Centre, Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury. 9740 3977 (Mon/Wed/Fri) or Sandra on 0411 100 947. See www.cancernaturaltherapyfoundation.org for further details. Submitted by Sue de Jonge, Cancer and Natural Therapy Foundation
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It’s a winter wonderland of school holiday fun
If you are looking for things to do during the school holidays, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and your local libraries have a range of activities planned to keep the young ones entertained, plus a special MasterChef Challenge and barista training opportunities. MasterChef Challenge The MasterChef Challenge is aimed at young people aged 12–18 years and will feature special guest celebrity cooks Alice Zaslavsky (Former top 10 MasterChef contestant, author of Alice’s A–Z of Cooking and host of Kitchen Whiz) and Beau Cook (Former MasterChef top 10 contestant). The day is designed to highlight the importance of healthy eating by using fresh, seasonal and local produce. It will include a masterclass, mystery box and team challenges, plus the chance to win some great prizes. There will be a morning and afternoon session held in Kyneton on Friday 3 July. The session times and location will be confirmed soon. $25 per person ($30 package deals are available for those who are also interested in participating in the barista training outlined below). Places are limited and bookings are essential. Book with a family member or friend as some of the challenges will be in pairs. To find out more or book your space, visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/youth or contact Sarah on 5422 0296 by 26 June.
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Barista Training Barista training is an essential skill for anyone interested in working in the hospitality industry. Young people aged 15–25 years can learn the art of coffee making from local coffee experts at businesses such as Cookie Crumbs and The Royal George Hotel in Kyneton. Sessions will be held during the second week of the school holidays with times and locations to be confirmed soon. $10 per session ($30 package deals are available for those who are also interested in participating in the MasterChef Challenge). Places are limited. Visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth or contact Sarah on 5422 0296 by 26 June to register your interest. Activities and games at Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre Two school holiday activity days will be held at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre for primary school aged children from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 30 June and Thursday 9 July. The day will consist of: 10am–12pm: stadium activities including sports and craft 12pm–1pm: lunch (to be provided by participant) 1pm-3pm: pool activities, including inflatable and games. Bring clothes suitable for stadium activities, bathers and a towel, lunch and snacks, and a drink bottle. Cost: first child $36.50, second child $34 and third child $31.50 (discounted rate for siblings only). Bookings are essential. Contact the centre on 5421 1477. Pool inflatable fun in Gisborne and Kyneton • Gisborne Aquatic Centre: Monday 6 to Friday 10 July, 1pm–3pm. • Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre: Monday 29 June, Wednesday 1 July, Monday 6 July, Wednesday 8 July and Friday 10 July from 12.30pm–2.30pm Intensive Learn to Swim program in Kyneton and Gisborne Children can improve their swim skills and confidence by joining an intensive Learn to Swim program in Kyneton and Gisborne. These 30 minute classes are held over five days and are suitable for children aged three years and over. Classes will be held from Monday 6–10 July and cost is $74 per child. Bookings are essential. Contact the Gisborne Aquatic Centre on 5421 1452 or the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre on 5421 1477. Live theatre at the Kyneton Town Hall Stripey - the EGGScellent adventures of an emu chick Imagine having to keep track of 30 small emu chicks, who are running here, there and everywhere! Performances will be held on Friday 10 July at 6pm and Saturday 11 July at 1pm and 3pm. Cost: $17 each, $60 for a family (2 adults, 2 children), and $15 each for groups of eight or more. For tickets, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts/ buytickets or call 1300 888 802. Activities at your local library A range of school holiday activities will be held at libraries across the shire from 29 June to 10 July. Activities include story time sessions, an adventure hunt, and art and craft sessions where you can build your own snowman and snow globes. See page 21 for details. Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.
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New Activities for new semester The Macedon Ranges U3A begins term 3 on Monday July 3rd. We meet at the Senior Citizens rooms, Gisborne at 10.30. Any senior who has a love of learning is welcome – there are no qualifications needed for any one, and meetings do not demand individual comments or contributions from members. We have a speaker most Mondays and with their subject matter and open discussion after lunch, there is much involvement of questions and comments on current matters. If you want to sit and enjoy the exchange of views and news, but not comment yourself, you are perfectly welcome to do so. Not all issues are current – at 1.00 on the three Monday afternoons 3, 10 and 17 August, at the Senior Citizens rooms, Janet Wood will lead classes on ancient Troy – these are not to be missed. It is amazing how Janet draws modern understandings from ancient history. On Tuesdays 28 July, 4th and 11th there will be classes on understanding Australian History at the meeting room of the Gisborne Uniting Church also at 1.00 p.m. There is a small fee of $5 for this class. There is also a film group starting and this will be on the third Friday of each month, also at 1.00. Come along to the Monday meeting to learn of details of this group. The U3A would also to hear from anyone in the community who would like to lead a class. There is no tuition fee, it is simply an opportunity to share skills and knowledge, and the U3A would arrange a mutual time and place to offer a potential class. If interested in offering this, please come to a meeting, or write to U3A PO Box 68 Gisborne. This U3A’s 25th birthday celebration will be held on Monday July 22nd, involving some speakers, a light lunch, and a special Birthday Cake. Past members, and the general public, are cordially invited to join the party. All we need is a phone call to Jo on 5427 1909, to let us know how many to cater for. Submitted by Jo Clancy
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Walking Group
July Birthdays 5th Mitchell M Johnson...........................Turns 13 14th Dylan Scerri-Johnstone....................Turns 11 22nd Octavia Ball .......................................Turns 1 28th Laura Crozier...................................Turns 13
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The Rotary club of Woodend introduced a Walking Group last year and numbers attending have been growing steadily. In the last few years the originally small group has grown to now include over 50 members of the walking group who receive information each week. The average walking group size is 10 and changes each week with new members joining and attending when they are able. This constant change in attendance leads to interesting conversation, making the walks go by quickly.
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The group meets 8 am on weekends (usually Saturday or Sunday mornings) always starting at the Clock tower, High Street Woodend, then head off for an enjoyable experience walking around Woodend, Mt Macedon and other parts of the Macedon Ranges. Walks usually take between 1-2 hours covering 5-8 km depending on the location and can be suited to all abilities from easy to more demanding walks. Common areas in Woodend are along the Five-Mile creek or the new exercise track, whilst around Mt Macedon include, Days Picnic ground, Camels Hump, the Goat track, the Cross and Mt Towrong. There are many benefits of this activity on the mental and physical health of participants and it is increased in the natural scenic beauty and abundant fresh air in the Macedon Ranges. Members of the group have also arranged walks in the High country and the Surf Coast. If it sounds too good to be true, there is one more thing you should know, it's free. We usually head somewhere nice afterwards for a coffee and snack but this is optional and at your cost. To stay in touch please like our face book page and keep in touch with the activities being planned www.facebook. com/groups/795089553844781/ or alternatively send an email to the organisers via grantandmelissah@bigpond.com to be included in a group email each week. Submitted by Grant Hocking
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Winter at Buffalo Sports Stadium
Get out of the chill of Woodend’s winter months and into Buffalo Sports Stadium, and join in the activities on offer. Enrolments are being taken now for our Ladies winter netball competitions. Two competitions are available, one on Monday morning and the other Tuesday evening. Why travel out of town to play netball? Get your friends together and register a team locally. We also run junior and adult basketball and soccer programs during the week. For more information or to register, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/buffalo Fitness classes are available including the ‘family friendly’ Metafit classes with Libby, and Zumba classes with Imogen. For our mature-age members we offer both Strength for Health and Heart Moves classes. Our extremely popular casual kindergym classes are back for winter on Friday mornings at Buffalo Sports Stadium. Class times are 10am-10.50am for children 1-3 years of age and 11am-12noon for children 3-5 years of age. First class is FREE for new participants. Enrol your child online at mrsc.vic.gov. au/buffalo Mini Maestros is now taking enrolments. We offer fun and educational music classes for children aged from 6 months to 5 years. Singing, dancing, playing percussion instruments and music games are all part of the fun and learning. Please call Jo on 0417 703 690 or 5426 4719 for further information or visit www.minimaestros.com.au Our leisure team are here to offer programs and services that the local community need. Please provide feedback to our staff so we can improve our services to you. Ph 5427 3411 or email buffalo@mrsc.vic.gov.au
It’s a Runners World
at Macedon Ranges Running Club! Runners from Macedon Ranges Running Club have been busy training and competing in some of the most amazing running events here and abroad over the last few months. Matt and Sally Piper made a fantastic effort in the Blue Mountain 100 mid-May, a six staged course with thousands of stairs to challenge them. The club’s other ultramarathon distance members also enjoyed events abroad. Ian Hoad was across the Tasman on 2nd May, running in the Rotorua event, one of New Zealand’s oldest marathons. Continuing the international theme were Peter and Coeli Sayer from the club’s Riddells Creek branch who successfully took on the Comrades, a gruelling 89km ultra marathon between Durban and up towards Pietermaritzburg. Closer to home was the venue for the club’s shorter distance runners at the Great Ocean Road half marathon, where club members Alysha Holmes, Cheryl Brooks from Sunbury, Ronelle Welton, Anita and Katherine Guarino from Gisborne all had a fantastic races with breathtaking views. Well done to al club members who took part in the events. Macedon Ranges Running Club is a structured social running club to help local communities in Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey and Woodend reach their running goals. All ages, abilities are welcome, so if you have a goal or want to have some fun running in a social environment come and give running a try! www. macedonrangesrunningclub.com. Submitted by Stephen Ingram
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Holiday basketball and more!
In a first-off for Woodend, the Macedon Ranges Basketball Association is offering its own holiday masterclasses for junior players in the winter holidays. Led by experienced rep team coach, Jason Palmer, we are offering masterclass sessions for: • U12/14 boys on Monday 29 June • U16 boys in Wednesday 1 July • U12/14 girls on Friday 3 July. Junior players who can’t make these local clinics can travel to Sunbury in week 2 of the holidays to attend the Hoopsmart Holiday Camp run by ex-Boomers player, Damien Ryan. The camp is on 8-9 July for ages 6-14 across all levels. Register at www.hoopsmart.com.au. Players born in 2004 and 2005 should note that Basketball Victoria Country will be running their annual skills day for Under 12s in Bendigo on the weekend of 25 & 26 July. Register at www.bvcc.net.au. MRBA AGM 21 July For anyone interested in hearing about or having a say about the direction of basketball in Woodend, please come along to our AGM upstairs at the Victoria Hotel on 21 July from 7pm. There have been a lot of exciting changes happening in local basketball over the past few years and the AGM will be a great chance to hear about and contribute to what is being planned for the future. Join in the fun in Term 3 In term 3, the Macedon Ranges Basketball Association will be offering the following training/competitions: • Aussie Hoops for Under 10 boys & girls • Aussie Hoops (Level 2) for Under 13 boys • Under 13 girls’ competition • Under 16 boys’ competition • Open Men and Open Women competitions • All Abilities New players including beginners are always welcome. You can find out more at www.macedonranges.basketball.net.au.
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Badminton The new Kyneton badminton season will start on Monday 13th July. Badminton is a great sport the whole family can play. New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome. Games are played at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre on Monday nights from 7:00pm. For more information, call Judy Aldred 5422 2167. Submitted by Graham Smith
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Occasional Care Woodend Enrol for Term 3 sessions today! • Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9am–12pm. • $25 per three-hour session. Health Care Card concessions available. • Term bookings (one session per week) and casual bookings available. • Limited places available.
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RIP to a Ripper bloke! Woodend CFA member Phil Pringle passed away on Monday 8 June, 2015 after a long and brave battle. Our deepest and most sincere sympathies to Rose and her family, from the Officers and Members of the Woodend CFA Fire Brigade. Phil was an extremely respected and long-serving member of the Brigade, who offered valued service to our community and state for over 15 years. He will be greatly missed. From the Firefighters Prayer: “When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, grant us the strength to save lives, whatever be their age And if it be, while on the job, I should lose my life, Please bless with your sustaining hand, all those I’ve loved in life.” Rest in peace, mate! Make some safe mistakes at home to avoid costly ones On average, there are 3,000 house fires in Victoria. Most could be prevented by taking simple precautions. CFA and MFB have launched a new campaign to help raise awareness of the little mistakes people can make which may lead to a home fire. They've created the Safe Mistake Zone. Visit the CFA website to find out more. Here you will find lots of useful information about appliances and places that will be found in nearly every home, and the dangers that they can present in winter. For example, candles, heaters, open fires, electric blankets, bedrooms, kitchen and laundry.
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Dangers During Winter CFA statistics show that one-third of all house fires started in the kitchen, 20% were caused by heat from fuel fires and fuel-powered objects such as stoves and heaters, and another 20% from faulty or overloaded equipment. Here are just a couple of other examples: • Cooking Fires. One of the main reasons that fires start in the
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kitchen is from cooking. Never leave cooking unattended, keep stoves free of grease and fat, hang tea towels away, and make sure exhaust fans are clean. Keep pot handles turned inwards so they can’t be knocked over. Know how to use you fire blanket and fire extinguisher. Electric Blankets. A common cause of domestic fire. Check the blanket carefully for burn spots. Make sure they are flat on the bed and free of creases, as the wiring can be damaged. Turn on no more than 30 minutes before you go to bed. You should also never sleep with it on or leave it on during the day. Clothes Dryers. Items that haven’t been washed properly and are placed in clothes driers can actually spontaneously combust due to the oils left in them reacting with high temperatures. Also make sure you regularly clean the lint filter. Open Fire Place. Always place a screen in front of an open fire. Put fires out before going to bed or going out. Heaters. Keep clothing, curtains and toys at last one metre from your heater. Always make sure there’s an adult around when you use heaters. Front Door. Never deadlock yourself in your home.
And above all else, make sure your smoke alarm is working. The Woodend CFA is a volunteer emergency service, committed to Creating a Safer Community.
Submitted by 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau, Woodend CFA
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William Swan Urquhart, who was born in Scotland, arrived in Victoria around 1840. After working as a private surveyor in the Western District, he took a position with the Victorian Government as an Assistant Surveyor, and by December 1845 was working on the boundaries of the counties of Bourke and Grant between Mount Macedon and Mount Blackwood. The extent of the county boundary survey work done by Urquhart is astounding, particularly taking into account the conditions that he worked under. A team of four labourers, a bullock driver and a tent keeper, were his only help until he was given an assistant in 1851. Eight months of each year was spent in the field in a tent, the other four months he used to draw up his maps. His equipment consisted of a theodolite and circumeter, with each range and creek carefully traversed and corrected by back sights and trig points so that no errors could occur In 1851 Urquhart surveyed 31,000 acres near Sunbury, known as Clark’s Survey, and marked sites for townships and building allotments at Sunbury, Woodend, Carlsruhe, Malmsbury and Carisbrook, marking both town and agricultural lots. In March 1852 Urquhart was instructed that on his arrival at Woodend he was to measure some half acre allotments for sale in that township. Then he was to forward a tracing of the road marked between Keilor and the Bush Inn at Gisborne through Mr. John Aitken’s Purchase. April 1852 saw him given permission to temporarily increase the size of his party and to immediately start marking a new line of road over the Mt Macedon Ranges. By October he had decided to set up his office at Back Creek, later renamed Taradale, which was centrally located between the agricultural lands to be surveyed around Kyneton and Kilmore and convenient to the goldfields of Mt Alexander. As the District or Senior Surveyor of the Central Goldfields from mid-1853, Urquhart directed the layout of agricultural lands, towns, roads and reserves in 47 government parishes. In September 1861 Urquhart played a prominent role in the proceedings associated with the laying of the foundation stone of the Taradale railway viaduct. The foundation stone was lowered, laid and squared then christened by Urquhart with champagne. After a toast Urquhart presented the workmen with a ‘liberal donation’. Urquhart retired in 1864 stating: “The state of my health will no longer permit me to perform the duties required of a district surveyor. … the frequent exposure to wet, heat & cold has rendered me very unfit for the duties required of me as a field officer; at the same time, that the life that I led for upwards of ten (10 years) under canvas in the bush has unfitted me constitutionally for the close confinement and duties of an office life. I find it absolutely necessary that I should retire before my system is broken up altogether". Two years after retiring, the 48 year old William married 37 year old Margaret Finlason of Castlemaine. They lived at Taradale for much of their married life and had no offspring, living off his pension and investments. He died in 1881 in East Melbourne. In a book titled "Hawthorn Streets index: a Brief History of the Streets of Hawthorn", there is the story that in 1885 a street, appropriately named Urquhart Street, was constructed through an allotment once owned by William Swan Urquhart. However, the spelling of Urquhart caused a policeman such difficulty that when a horse died in the street, the policeman who attended the matter dragged it to Auburn Road, because it was easier to spell Auburn than Urquhart in his report. Submitted by J Williams
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