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 May 2010
A Monthly Community Periodical
Tylden Primary School Annual Country Fair & Vintage Tractor Pull
Tylden Primary School, Clowes Street Tylden The Annual Tylden Primary School Fair and Vintage Tractor Pull is on again, with loads of activities to be enjoyed by the whole family- A fun filled day with loads of stalls laden with food and bargains, rides for the kids and the Vintage tractor Pull that’s always a highlight! The fair takes place on Saturday the 8th May from 10.00am and finishing at 3.00 pm. Stalls will be selling plants, fresh local produce, scrumptious cakes and great coffee, there will also be a fabulous Silent Auction with a fantastic range of goods. And it wouldn’t be a true Country Fair if the Vintage Tractors were not on show displaying their great gusto of strength. This event, now in its 12th year, it is definitely a must see.
With nine classes to be won, these pre 1955 Vintage Tractors will give it their all by dragging a sled along a designated 100 metre track. It’s fabulous to see so many of these grand machines maintained to their former glory days. If it’s Classic cars you’re into, you’re in luck , with anyone owning a Classic invited to bring it along and show it off whilst enjoying a fabulous autumn day out. Kids will be thrilled with the wide range of activities this year, with a Giant Slide, Probungee Trampolines, Bungee run, Adventure Jumping Castles, Petrol Powered Jeeps, and trackless trains. The Fair and Vintage Tractor Pull is the main fundraiser for the school. Wrist Bands will be on sale (prior to 8th May only) at $25 per band giving endless rides on the Probungee Trampolines, Adventure Jumping Castles, Petrol Powered Jeeps and Trackless Train. The Bands can be pre-purchased from the school and collected on the day. For enquiries about the Country Fair or purchase of Wrist Bands, please call the school on 5424 8244, concerning the Vintage Tractor Pull please contact Ross on (0428) 176 996 or regarding the Classic Cars, call Craig on 5424 8227. The New Woodend Star •May 2010
First Publication 1997
Volume Fourteen No.4
Woodend Scouts Maintain ANZAC Tradition
For the past 15 years, Roger (Doc) Neil – 1st Woodend Scout Leader, has organised his troop of brave Scouts, Leaders and Parent helpers to assist with the traditional remembrance ceremonies of ANZAC Day at the Memorial Cross on Mount Macedon. This year was no exception. At dawn on April 25th, his loyal followers were there once again, with barbeque plates sizzling and hot water urns steaming to provide breakfast and refreshments to the hundreds of people who attended to honour the memory of the ANZACs. For Roger, preparations for ANZAC Day begun weeks earlier.. On ANZAC Day eve, he organised tents, pegs, ropes and poles, barbeques, gas cylinders, tables, lamps, two dozen people and a hundred sundry items and headed on up to “The Mount” to get set up for the morning. At over 3000 feet above sea level, Mt Macedon is easily a few degrees cooler than elsewhere so the night called for a warm sleeping bag. When sleep did come, it was broken at 0400 hours by troop Matriarch,Colleen DwyerGray, sounding the wake-up call. The Cubs-Scouts too, played their part: Both 'Burke' and 'Wills' packs participated in ajoint sleep-over at the Woodend Scout Hall on ANZAC eve. They received an early wake-up call for a quick breakfast followed by a trip up the Mount to join their pack-mates for the ceremony including the laying of a wreath to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Cubs, Scouts and Venturers participate in many Community events such as ANZAC Day and Scouts Australia provides young Aussies aged 6 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure. Today's Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from‘traditional Scouting skills’ such as camping and bushcraft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting, canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing…even flying! Freecall 1800 SCOUTS for more info or contact 1st Woodend Group Leader: Jenny Johnson on 54274968 / 0488 445066 for membership enquiries. page 1