The New Woodend Star Circulation of 3190 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.
An initiative of the Rotary Club of Woodend April 2010
A Monthly Community Periodical
First Publication 1997
Volume Fourteen No.3
Scouting out Canoes
Celebrating Autumn at The Woodend Carnival
How many reasons would you like? It usually doesn’t take too many to entice locals to join the fun at the Woodend Carnival. As its grown from a small school fete to the massive family event that it now is, The Woodend Carnival is hosted by St Ambrose School and Parish and attracts interest from many corners of the Shire for many reasons. The best young talent will again be showcased with another staging of Woodend Idol. Last years winner, Jess McKinnon, will be playing at the carnival again this year and judging this years round of Woodend Idol. She won 6 hours of recording time with Sound Vault, which spurred her on to record a CD. As a musician it was a massive confidence boost for Jess and she has played many gigs since her win. Some voluntary and some paid for. Other carnival attractions include the usual array of childrens’ rides and attractions and will operate on a ticket or wristband system. Little kids’ favourites are back, the Jumping castle and train rides - as well as plant stalls, cake stalls, spinning wheel, auctions, fresh and home made produce, trash & treasure and more. The carnival cafe will be serving delicious homemade snacks, cakes, pies and devonshire teas. Outside, the regulars will be manning the bbq and drinks tents, possibly right next to the fairy floss cart. Goes so well with a burger! There will be some community groups with their displays, including the CFA, Police and Edgars Mission animal farm. So do come and be part of your community at the carnival on Saturday 17th April. It’s also a good chance to inspect the new school building. Enquiries can be made through St Ambrose on 5427-1285, or Anne-Louise Lindner, carnival committee president on 5427-3056. The New Woodend Star •April 2010
On a perfect Autumn day last Sunday, twenty Scouts from 1st Woodend took to the water at Nursery Lake, Macedon. They were introduced to canoeing under the expert guidance of Ron Keehner, the Gisborne-based Scout Water Activity Leader. Scouts wishing to further their canoeing experience can attend Scout-run participant courses which cover the different types of strokes, capsizing and rescue as well as a 3-hour paddle along the Maribyrong. This will qualify them to attend overnight canoeing and camping tours - paddling along the Yarra and other rivers. As well as canoeing, other scout activities planned this year include mountain biking, environment, hiking, survival skills and bush billy-cart racing. Scouting is currently undergoing a tremendous growth and is a great way for children to get outdoors and learn many valuable life skills while having fun along the way! A new Joey Mob for 6-7 year olds will be commencing in Term 3 this year. If you and your family are interested in finding out more about the 1st Woodend Scout Group, please contact Jenny Johnson, Group Leader on 5427 4968. Scouting is open to all boys and girls from 6 to 26: Joeys 6-8, Cubs 8-11, Scouts 11-15, Venturers 15-18, Rovers 18-26
Fire Danger Period is now over Recent heavy rains and cooler weather has prompted CFA Region 14 to declare an early end to the Fire Danger Period (‘fire restrictions’) for the Macedon Ranges. The Fire Danger Period ended at 1am on Monday 22 March 2010. See page 27 for more information .
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