the new woodend star Circulation of 3050 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.
AN INITIATIVE OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF WOODEND July 08
A Monthly Community Periodical
First Publication 1997
Volume Twelve No. 6
Peter & the Wolf a sell-out
Woodend RSL forging ahead
A capacity crowd of children and adults in Heywood Hall at Braemar College enjoyed a performance of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. This was one of the many highlights of the recent successful Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Rod Quantock was the narrator with music played by the talented Scotch College Symphony Orchestra directed by John Ferguson. The concert was presented in memory of John Nieuwenhiuzen whose Woodend-based family were the sponsors.
At a Special Meeting of the Woodend RSL on Monday evening 26th May, members voted by a ratio of 3:1 to keep the existing Anslow Street building. The meeting was presented with two general propositions open to the RSL: Proposition 1: To replace the main roof, carry out several other essential repairs and renovate the inside and outside of the building to bring it up to modern standards for a licensed club that is open to members and guests, and promoted to the public. Proposition 2: To demolish the existing building, redevelop the Anslow Street site and include a new, smaller, purpose-built facility that will serve the needs of this generation of RSL members and allow for the needs of the next. Proposition 1 won the day. Chairing the packed and emotionally charged meeting, President Dr Frank Donovan described it as ‘challenging and robust’. Two days later, members of the Woodend RSL Committee met with Victorian RSL CEO, Mike Annett, to hear what assistance and support they could expect from the State Branch. Mr. Annett assured members that there was no pool of funds available at ANZAC House to contribute, but that Woodend could expect State Branch support for a properly considered business plan to retain the building. This could include raising substantial funds from its own assets (eg by sub-division and sale of part of its land) and local fundraising. The trustees might also be impressed by evidence that Woodend Sub-branch was actively engaged in the ‘core business’ of the RSL – e.g. housing, health & welfare of veterans and their dependents, community engagement and education, inspiration and encouragement of young Australians etc. continued page 3
A capacity crowd attended Peter & the Wolf as part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Festival thank you The organisers of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival would like to thank their sponsors, volunteers, helpers and the local community for all their effort this year, making the Festival the biggest one to date. Many hundreds of people visited Woodend over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, with local traders, hospitality and accommodation providers experiencing excellent results. More detail will be provided in the next issue of the New Woodend Star and will soon be posted on our website www.woodendwinterartsfestival. org.au
Children of all ages had a great time at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival Children’s Liteary Event with guest author Elizabeth Honey. It was held at the Woodend Library. The New Woodend Star • July 2008
Breast awareness for women of the Macedon Ranges Are you aware of the latest breast awareness checklist? Do you know someone who has either had breast surgery or has breast related problems? Have you ever considered how women manage following breast surgery? Would you, a friend or family member benefit from, or like to know more about breast awareness issues? Join us on Saturday 5th July, 1–3 pm in Woodend for a free and informative session with Judy Strates, qualified & specialised bra & prosthetic fitter and associated health professionals. Refreshments will be provided. Learn about breast checks, information about lingerie for post-surgery, government grants for breast forms, and the importance of a positive approach to your breast health. This is a free session but bookings are essential. Register your interest by phoning 1300 66 17 66. page 1