The New Woodend Star | June | 2015

T’ang Quartet Ensemble Liaison

Circulation of 3500 throughout Woodend postal district, Newham, Hetty Kate Hesket, Ashbourne, North Woodend, Hanging Rock, Carlsruhe, Cobaw.

Don Watson Nikolai Demidenko Accademia Arcadia

Club of Woodend

Ensemble Gombert

Sally Wilson

5–8 June 2015 Gareth Evans

Jacqueline Porter

Featuring international artists from Singapore, UK and Italy.

Hans and Petra Henkell

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Macedon Spa

music • literary • visual arts Hazel Edwards

Ensemble Liaison

Jacqueline Ogeil Artistic Director

www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Festival filled with freebies and fireworks this Queen’s Birthday 5–8 June 2015

this wonderful volunteer-run event. Please note that many A stunning lantern parade with music-themed lanterns free events are very popular and bookings are required to made and carried by children from primary schools around avoid disappointment. the Macedon Ranges, and a giant cello lantern carried by six What’s on for free? people will be the centrepiece of the public free fireworks to orter • The Salon Goes Regional – with Deb Westbury and Kate mark the opening the Woodend Winter Arts Festival on Hettyof Kate Larsen, Writers Victoria. Village Larder (7pm, Friday) Friday 5 June at Buffalo Stadium.

The lanterns are the creative concept of Public Mischief, • Aussie Heroes in Books – with Hazel Edwards, a session Accademia Arcadia Malmsbury-based festival artists Janine Hilder and for kids 6+ at Woodend Library (10.30am, Saturday 6 Catherine Woodger, who have worked with the groups of June). Please arrive 15 minutes before session begins Ensemble Gombert • The Romantic Rejection of Modern Science - with Pub children and adults in the weeks leading up to the Festival.

The 11th annual Festival opening night will attract Philosopher Roger Sworder. Holgates Hotel (6pm – 7pm, Sunday 7 June). thousands of residents for the stunningly beautiful – and Featuring international • Small Exhibition – Botanical artist Craig stunningly loud – fireworks display. Locals who have artists Wonders from Singapore, UK Lidgerwood.

Black Anther Gallery (10am – 4pm, Friday attended previously know the importance of the warmest of and Italy.

– Monday) jackets, coats and beanies – and some cash to buy from the array of food vans and stalls serving hot food and drinks • Macedon Ranges Art Exhibition – Macedon Ranges Following the fireworks, many will move to opening Art Group and Kyneton Art Group. Woodend Bowling Hans and Henkell night concerts – the Jazz with Hetty Kate atPetra the Club (10am – 4pm, Saturday – Monday) Victoria Hotel (sold out)1and the Simon Tedeschi piano Macedon • Spa Pottery Exhibition – Macedon Ranges Potters. Woodend performance at Ensemble St Ambrose Hall. In addition, a free event CommunityJacqueline Hub (10am – 4pm, Saturday – Monday) Gombert Ogeil Artistic Director – the Salon Goes Regional at music the Village Larder marks • literary • visual arts The full Festival program and tickets are available online the launch of the Season 2 program for Writers Victoria, at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au and via the Featuring internationaland Kate Larsen. featuring Deb Westbury Festival Box Office at St Ambrose Primary School Office Hazel Edwards artists from Singapore, Other free events ensureUKeveryone can experience the over the Festival weekend.

Italy. festivaland over the weekend, and locals are urged to support Submitted by A. Patterson for Woodend Winter Arts Festival.

www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Photos at top: L)Woodend Library event – free for kids – with Hazel Edwards. M) Fireworks. Picture by Bruce Hedge. R) Public Mischief – in charge of the lantern parade on opening night:

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Thrilling new Arena Development Jacqueline Ogeil

TheArtistic excitement is building at Woodend Director Pony Club with commencement of works on their new arena imminent.

With a current membership of 52 riders, and a waiting list, WPC has secured government funding for the construction of a new arena. This new arena will provide not only extended and improved facilities for current riders, but will also enable us to accommodate additional riders.

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The development will also weather proof the grounds through improved drainage to better accommodate WPC rallies, and other equine user groups throughout the year.

“The new arena will also notably enhance our ability to host large events, which we do on a minimum of twice a year; the WPC Combined Training Day and the WPC Australia Day Weekend Show. Both events are very well attended by riders and their families, from as far afield as Swan Hill and Warrnambool, but clearly with strong attendance from within the wider Macedon Ranges,” said Glen Rivers, WPC President.

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Pony Club Members and supports at the arena funding announcement

Pony Club The club is required to make a financial contribution to the development of the new arena and therefore, WPC is offering local businesses a unique signage opportunity to around the main arena. Please contact Natalie Dillon (nat@3fish.com.au) to express your interest in taking advantage of this signage opportunity, and lending your support to the club and their young riders.

Woodend Pony Club (WPC) has been operating for over 40 years and remains an active and enthusiastic Pony Club, reflecting the Macedon Ranges reputation as one of a vibrant and growing equine industry.

The WPC is a youth organisation that shares a common interest in horses. The club aims to: • encourage youth to ride; • enjoy a variety of equestrian sports and activities; • provide instruction in horsemanship and horsemastership; and • teach the proper care of horses.

WPC is part of the Pony Club Association of Victoria (P.C.A.V.), which comprises over 200 clubs.

New member enquiries are also always welcome and can be directed to Tracey Roberts: woodendponyclub@gmail.com.

Submitted by N. Dillon

Local residents are urged to secure their pets on Friday evening June 5 as the noise from the fireworks, part of Woodend Winter Arts Festival, regularly results in animals escaping from their usual confines. Please secure any animals found loose until you can identify and contact their owners and return them home.

Submitted by A. Patterson for Woodend Winter Arts Festival

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Annual Art Show Preparations are in full swing for the Woodend Art Group annual Winter Art Show, June 6­–8.

Due to an influx of many new members, there will be an array of new and exciting works this year, along with the tried and true traditional.

Viewers can select from oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings, drawings in charcoal, graphite & pastel, Plus a wide variety of prints, including woodcut, linocut, monotypes.

There’s a style, a medium and a price to suit everybody.

Also on display will be the Folio Club Children’s Art Group. Woodend Art Group is situated at the Railway Station. Entry by gold coin donation with door prizes, raffles and refreshments.

Everybody Welcome.

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Sewing Bee

Breaking news!

Cold Chisel will rock the Rock!

The first Australian band to headline the stages at Hanging Rock, The concert on Saturday 21 November will notably be the only Victorian show on Cold Chisel’s One Night Stand national tour.

Don’t miss out when tickets go on sale this Wednesday 3 June.

The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is organising a sewing bee to create hundreds of metres of bunting to be used by the local community.

Made from donated fabric, upcycled clothing and leftovers, the colourful flags will be available to borrow for community festivals, parties, weddings and celebrations.

Balloons and streamers are festive, but when the day is done they end up in landfill. The Macedon Ranges Community Bunting will be used time and again, collecting stories along the way.

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The Queen’s Birthday weekend will once again see the ‘Log Cabin Café’ open its doors during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. 1st Woodend Scout Group will be offering Devonshire tea/coffee, light lunches (including steaming bowls of homemade soup) and refreshments.

The atmosphere within our historic Log Cabin promises to be warm and inviting—whether it is for a hearty lunch, an afternoon tea, or a quick cuppa in our conversation nook—perfect for a break amid the events of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, or a family outing.

Log Cabin Café: 41 Forest Street Woodend, 11am to 4.00pm, Saturday 6 to Monday 8 June, queries to Leisa 0429 331 695.

Submitted by L Macartney

Woodend Rainfall 2015 Each month we add the rainfall details and year to date total. Our rainfall report shows 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Please note that your own rainfall readings may not exactly match these.

Month January

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 0.1 54.0 227.5 31.0 3.9 19.2

2015

5 year aver.

61.4

55.9

11.2

41.6

71.8

53.0

49.0

26

64.1

20.5

84.1

49.9

47.2

46.0

48.4

126.8

147.8

122.3

105.2

102.0

101.8

79.3

88.3

56.0

113.7

116.4

32.7

95.8

97.0

98.5

54.6

85.0

55.9

79.9

46.0

154.5

86.0

39.0

75.6

49.6

75.1

November

99.0

193.0

82.0

31.4

67.2

53.0

87.6

December

60.0

93.0

120.0

21.4

35.2

36.6

February

2.5

71.5

March

42.5

April

51.0

May

115.0

133.0

121.0

35.0

84.0

45.0

63.5

35.5

30.5

39.0

73.5

54.4

June

66.5

98.5

69.0

July

76.5

87.5

82.5

August

107.5

148.5

September

88.5

October

Year total:

670.6

1202.5

1108.5

826.8

97.4

851.0

638.9

129mm

(5.08”)

Taking place on Sunday June 14th, from 10-3 at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, some sewing machines, are available or participants can bring their own. Volunteers are needed to cut, iron, sew and serve tea and soup.Cost is $5, lunch included. Fabric donations are required and can be dropped at the Woodend Neighbourhood House during business hours.

Register at Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forest St, Woodend. 5427 1845.

Submitted by Elvira Earthstar

2015 Winter Art Show

The Macedon Ranges Art Group has again joined forces with the Kyneton Art Group to hold their Winter Art Show during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. The Show will be held over the Queen’s Birthday weekend at the Woodend Bowling Club from 6th to 8th June.

With these two well-established Art Groups of the Macedon Ranges region combining their artistic skills, the Show is set to be better than ever.

Open daily from 10am to 4pm, all are welcome to view the beautiful display of high-quality sculptures, ceramics and paintings in a wide range of styles and mediums. While there why not enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee, see painting demonstrations and have a chat to the artists.

As non profit organisations, proceeds are donated to various charities and community organisations in the region. Entry is free, so come along and support our local artists and our community.

For further details contact us by email at macedonrangesartgroup@gmail.com or visit our website at www.macedonrangesartgroup.com.

Submitted by Karen Bowler

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Thank you!

On May 10th the fourth annual running of the Mother’s Day Classic was held in and around the Woodend Children’s Park.

This national event is held every Mother’s Day to raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Although the weather was inclement with moments of rain and wind, a healthy 500 participants set off on either a 4km or 8km run/walk. Spirits weren’t dampened as the crowds enjoyed music from Adam & Michele Johnstone and an energetic warm up with Kate from Kyneton Aquatic Centre. Steve from ME Bank was cheering in the troops at the finish line.

Each year we are humbled by the support and assistance received from our community. This is an event that couldn’t happen without many hands from our great village and the Macedon Ranges region.

Again we secured the help of the Woodend Rotary Club with many of the members encouraging our participants along the course as marshals. Rotary have been on board since the inception of our event and we are still in awe of their ability to rally to the cause. Thanks also to our major sponsors, Cobaw Health and Macedon Ranges Medical.

As we go to press, we believe approximately $14,000 has been raised for the benefit of the NBCF. That makes our tally over the last four years around $60,000. We are all looking forward to mucking in and enjoying another successful year in 2016, but if you’re listening, Mother Nature, please bring the sun!

Submitted by Paula Speed, Organising Committee, Mother’s Day Classic (Woodend)

Photo by Kathy Mexted Photography

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Celebrating our Volunteers

Work in Progress

On Friday 15 May, as part of National Volunteering Week and Neighbourhood House week, over 30 Woodend volunteers got together over lunch to recognise the work they do for the community.

A panel of Woodend volunteers; including Marion Coulson from Red Cross, Grant Hocking from Rotary, Emma Tuck from Woodend Primary School PFA, Ralf Thesing from the Sustainability Group and moderated by Woodend CFA’s Mike Dornau discussed a wide-range of topics relating to volunteering.

“The feedback we have received was all extremely positive. People felt that the discussion was intelligent, broad and relevant; we are very grateful to our panellists for sharing their insights” commented Jill Scanlon, Coordinator at Woodend Neighbourhood House.

“The event was a great networking opportunity and we’re excited at the prospect of further lunch opportunities to continue to build community networks” added Anya Richards, President of Woodend Toy Library.

On Friday, 19 June Woodend Neighbourhood House will be hosting the first community lunch at 12.30pm (see www.wodendnh.org.au or drop in to the House for more details).

These lunches will then take place monthly on the 3rd Friday, giving volunteers, and organisations that rely on volunteers, the opportunity to get together and have a chat over a bowl of soup and a cuppa. Everyone is welcome.

Submitted by Angela Van Dam

Woodend RSL Sub Branch, Woodend Rotary Club, Mitre 10, Woodend Men’s Shed, and MRSC are all working together to have the site for the Woodend Avenue of Honour Wall of Remembrance with Sculpture ready for the opening in early August 2015.

Under the guiding hand of Peter Whitelaw and the RSL, the site is being transformed into a magnificent salute to those whom went to WW1 from Woodend and Newham.

Please drive by along the Avenue and just opposite the Lancefield/Romsey Road, and see how this area is transformed over the next few months to become a visitor’s open space with a Wall of Remembrance with Sculpture.

Above: Preparing timbers the new fence: Reg Till, RSL Steven Paterson, Mitre 10 [Photo Courtesy Miranda Bain Rotary].

To all the many groups involved with this memorial you can all be commended.

Submitted by M Bain, Director Community and Youth Affairs Woodend Rotary

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Warm welcome at Woodend Library

Visitors to the Woodend library can now enjoy a more comfortable space to gather, browse, read and relax thanks to the completion of $92,000 in upgrades funded by the Victorian Government and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

CEO of the Goldfields Library Corporation, Chris Kelly says the improvements have made the popular library more welcoming.

“New carpet, shelving, split system heating and cooling, fans, windows and blinds feature in the upgrade along with a revitalised and Wi-Fi-enabled courtyard linking the library to the community centre next door.

“Library staff can easily create flexible spaces within the library to suit programmed activities,” Ms. Kelly says.

The project was funded by a $68,000 grant under the Living Libraries Infrastructure program, and a $24,000 contribution from Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Woodend Library staff and volunteers also assisted during the upgrade.

“This project is a perfect example of the strong partnership between Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Goldfields Library Corporation,” said Council Chief Executive Officer, Peter Johnston.

“As well as providing a more welcoming and comfortable space for library users, the library is now better able to be used to provide relief to residents during hot weather as one of Council’s nominated Hot Day Out centres,” he said.

Submitted by G. Gamble for M.R.S.C.

Winter at Woodend Library

Get Knitted!

Our Knitting Group continues to meet every Friday afternoon, 2-4pm. Come to the Library to knit, weave or crochet your own piece of community art for our annual yarnbombing of the Woodend Community Centre. The project will be unveiled during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival over the Queen's Birthday long weekend, 5-8 June.

'Aussie Heroes in Books' with Hazel Edwards The Woodend Winter Arts Festival hosts a free and fun session for children aged 6+ exploring Aussie heroes in fact and fiction. Enjoy activities and readings with awardwinning author, Hazel Edwards. Saturday 6 June, 10.3011.30, Woodend Library, Free.

'Foreign Correspondents', Gay Alcorn, Michael Bachelard and James Button What happens when Australian journalists are sent overseas?

How do they adapt to their new living and working environment? Panel discussion with Gay Alcorn, Michael Bachelar and James Button. Sunday 7 June, 10.30-11.30, Woodend Community Centre, Cost: $20.

'A Journey to the Heart of Australia', Don Watson and Sally Warhaft Don Watson’s 'The Bush' lets us see our landscape and its inhabitants afresh. Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and former editor of The Monthly magazine.

Tickets available at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au.

Discount for Library members. Sunday 7 June, 2.00-3.00 Woodend Community Centre. Cost: $20.

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'Political Lives and Times', Gareth Evans and Mary Delahunty Just how many political memoirs, biographies and analyses of governments and times can be written? Each year brings a fresh crop from both sides of the political spectrum. Two former politicians discuss this publishing phenomenon and their own books. Monday 8 June, 10.30-11.30 am, Woodend Community Centre, Cost: $20.

All events sponsored by Friends of the Macedon Ranges Libraries. Book at www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au Use FOMRL as the code to receive a 10% discount.

Saturday Stories @ Woodend Library Young families are invited to Storytime on a Saturday!

Enjoy fabulous stories, songs and activities to start your weekend. Saturday13 June, 10.30.

Submitted by Susie Prestney, Woodend Library

Libraries and architecture

a literary lunch Friends of Macedon Ranges Libraries invite you to join us on Friday 10th July at 12pm for a Literary Lunch at La Bonta, 12 – 14 Piper Street, Kyneton.

Our guest speaker, Stephen Crafti, is a well known writer of architecture and design books and feature articles. He has 40 books to his credit and writes a regular column in the Australian Financial Review and The Age on Saturdays. Of particular interest to FOMRL are his recent articles on the many libraries which have been newly built or revamped. These include the Melton, Bendigo, Craigieburn and Docklands Libraries.

A two course shared plate meal will be served, $40 per head. Drinks on a pay as you go basis will be available at the bar. Contact FOMRL Secretary Helen Scott on 0412 582 526 or at orseda@bigpond.com for a registration form.

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Woodend Lions

Woodend Lions is the longest running service club in the village, since 1972. The town then had one and a half thousand people and was on the one-lane-each-way Calder.

It has a long track record of building and achievements in the town and is regularly remade by new members who bring new ideas.

Lions are a long-lived organisation that supports community causes across the world. The first aid to arrive to help after major disasters is often from Lions. International and Australian Lions organisations are also major funders of medical research in many areas.

Woodend Lions funds annual scholarships to local primary and secondary schools, assists the many local such CFA, SES, Ambulance, community Christmas appeals, individuals in need (usually confidentially), other community fundraisers (Spokes of Hope, post flood or fire activities, Hayden’s Ride, and supports young people aiming high in national competitions.

Woodend Lions has built and developed community facilities from skate parks to rotundas and we also periodically donate to a wide range of medical research endeavours such as cancer, autism, diabetes and blindness.

Woodend Lions holds an annual Art show in March that exhibits as many as 400 works and is the backbone of our fundraising at present. This years was particularly successful based on a new cooperation with the Macedon Ranges Arts Trail. Many local businesses and artists join in to make it great.

Lions also host Woodend’s Community Christmas Carols

by Candlelight a much loved free community event. It’s our clubs way of bringing the community together and thanking them.

Woodend Lions co-ordinates the local village market, on third Sunday of each month (with a winter break). All our projects are in constant need of revitalising so that they stay relevant. We would welcome ideas from the community about keeping the market relevant and growing. What is the scope of what we can do? Very little limits us.

Woodend Lions is just a group of like-minded people who meet with a minimum of formality and get on with projects that raise funds and others that “serve the community”.

Members talk about ‘giving something back to the community’ and making a contribution to the widest range of causes and people as their primary motivations in joining Woodend Lions.

People new to Woodend would be well served by getting involved with the community building and support that happens in Lions. This group is receptive to new ideas for projects and fund-raising.

Woodend Lions is an incorporated club, with a wealth of experience and is able to assist other clubs in setting up, answering questions of financial accountability and insurance.

Partnerships are possible.

“Synergy is where the sum of the combined parts is greater than all the individual parts together. We stand ready to assist other clubs who need help. Working together for Woodend is what we do” Submitted by Barry McDonald, President (54271272, PO Box 25 Woodend 3442)

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Art for viewing Get into the local producers guide

Growers or producers of agricultural products in the region now have the chance to be listed in a local producers guide being developed by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

The guide is an initiative in Council’s five-year regional agribusiness plan which aims to increase promotion of local agribusiness and identify ways for producers to extend their sales reach to new markets.

The producers guide is being developed in partnership with the Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum, and will allow Council to implement a range of other strategies to promote local businesses that grow or manufacture agricultural products.

To be listed in the guide, which will be available on Council’s website from the beginning of July, producers must register their business online at mrsc.vic.gov.au/ yoursay before Tuesday 9 June.

Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said the guide will help Council to raise awareness of the breadth and depth of local producers and generate new business opportunities.

“The more we as a Council, and our local community, understand who our local producers are the better we are able to support them. “So make sure you register to be listed in this guide before 9 June so we can make your business known to stockists and marketplaces you might not even be aware of,” she said.

Noel Henderson of Avington Farm in Sidonia and wool representative on the Macedon Ranges Agribusiness Forum also encouraged local producers to register their details. “Local producers have the opportunity to raise awareness of their business and its products, and to increase connections with local and broader markets,” he said. Other activities underway as part of the regional agribusiness plan include the development of a strategic plan for the Kyneton Saleyards, a kit for new farmers, initiatives to help businesses with succession planning, and education and training opportunities.

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Mythology is the theme of an exhibition by some of the most talented visual artists in the area.

Hosted by The Chamber Art & Coffee House, the exhibition will run from Wednesday, June 3 to Sunday, June 21. It will be formally opened by author and Candlebark principal John Marsden on Friday, June 5 from 6pm to 8pm.

The work by Woodend mixed media artist and teacher, Jennifer Barnett, Emilie E. Hanson, Tim Jones, Daniel Butterworth and Marian Alexopoulos promises to be captivating.

The display will coincide with the Winter Arts Festival, which will also include a botanical art exhibition at Black Anther Gallery, and other free shows around town featuring work by the Macedon Ranges Art Group, Kyneton Art Group, Macedon Ranges Potters and Woodend Art Group.

From the Small Wonders exhibition of botanical art by Craig Lidgerwood at Black Anther Gallery.

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Woodend Artists and the Meldrum Circle

Woodend is well recognised today for having a vibrant creative arts hub. Not surprisingly, an artist born in Woodend in 1897 has contributed to that vibrancy by leaving a rich legacy to the art movement, ‘tonal realism’, that continues in the town today.

The Meldrum Circle was a group of painters who studied under the combative Scot, Max Meldrum, a brilliant painter who developed and taught a strict theory of tonal realism in Melbourne from 1913 to his death in 1955.

The Circle included Justus Jorgensen, founder of Monsalvat, Eltham.

Colin Colahan, who was born in Woodend in 1897, was also a ‘Meldrumite’. An outstanding and prolific painter, he is represented by ninety works in the Australian War Memorial, painted while he was an official war artist in London from 1942 to 1945. His paintings also hang in state galleries and his painting of ‘Elizabeth Street, Melbourne’ 1929, hangs in the Ballarat Art Gallery. Colahan died in Italy in 1987 aged 90, having lived abroad since 1935.

Writer and researcher, Dr Garry Kinnane, met Colahan in Europe and subsequently wrote the first biography of the ‘outstanding and charming’ Australian painter, with his rich personal and working life: three marriages; five children; numerous lovers, including one who was brutally murdered; houses in England and Italy; a portrait painter to the rich and famous and in later life a sculptor of note.

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Tonal Realism spread to Sydney and abroad. In Victoria the movement reached another generation of followers through teachers John Balmain, founder of the McClelland Gallery, his daughter Kim Hope-Balmain and Don James of the Monsalvat School of Painting and their students.

The Woodend connection with tonal realism continues today, through Woodend Art Group tonal realists including Helen Atherton and John Vander Reest.

You are invited to enter the tantalising world of Max Meldrum and the Meldrum Circle on Thursday June 18, when Dr Garry Kinnane will present ‘The Meldrum Circle and Modernity’ to Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Central Victoria members and guests at Kyneton Town Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the genesis of an intriguing art movement, its followers and its ‘modernity’.

Details: Time & Place: Thursday 18 June, Kyneton Town Hall, 7 for 7.30pm. A delicious supper is served afterwards with local wine.

Entry: $30 single lecture or $150 membership for the series of 8 monthly lectures and other arts events. There is a one-off $25 joining fee for new members. You may join on the night or email adfascenvic@gmail.com for a membership form.

More information: 5348 7629 or 0408 517 485.

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Free workshop for festival and event organisers

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is holding a free workshop on Monday 22 June to support event organisers with planning and running events and festivals in the shire.

The workshop will take place from 6.30pm–8.30pm in Council’s Gisborne office at 40 Robertson Street. Topics include marketing and grant support, permits, traffic management plans, road closures and rubbish bins.

Council’s Director of Planning and Environment, Sophie Segafredo, said the workshop would save participants significant time and effort and help them plan and run a successful event.

“The focus of the workshop is to show how working with Council in the early planning stages can benefit your event. It will also highlight the services and assistance that Council and other agencies and authorities can provide to ensure your event is successful and sustainable.”

“Participants will hear from various areas of Council that provide support for events, such as local laws, parks and gardens, grants, planning, tourism and Hanging Rock,” she said.

All event organisers are invited to attend, from community events such as fetes and fun runs, to larger events such as food and wine festivals, music festivals and cycling competitions.

Ms Segafredo also stressed that anyone organising an event in the shire needed to be aware of local regulations, and may need to seek Council permission.

“A permit is usually required if your event is being held on public land or if the proposed venue, such as a road or park, is being used by more people than usually access that location.

“Even if your event is on private land and you have the landowner’s permission, certain permits may still be required,” she said. Bookings are essential. Please visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/business-events, email ecodevadmin@mrsc.vic. gov.au or call 5422 0207.

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This is Her Story—Women of Empire 1914-1918 is a unique exhibition that uses original fashion designs to tell the story of around thirty of the women of Australia and New Zealand whose lives were transformed by their experiences in the First World War. This exhibition is a tribute to the women of Anzac, who have their own story to tell. Women drove ambulances and became cooks as part of the war effort, and those with medical training—doctors, nurses, masseuses—joined the men on warships, at Gallipoli, in Egypt and on the Western Front.

But do not forget those who stayed on the home front and replaced the men on farms, in banks and offices.

Women also did voluntary work, making comforts and clothing for the troops or raising money for the women and children of Europe displaced by the war raging around them.

The Women of Empire 1914-1918 exhibition is from Dressing Australia - Museum of Costume. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see an extensive display of women’s fashion from the WW1 era. Open for sixteen days only.

Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper Street. Phone: 1300 888 802 This exhibition will be open 7 days a week, 11am– 4pm. Schools and touring groups by appointment.

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Register your burn off

Following a few recent incidents of burn offs that have created concern for neighbours or unnecessary calls to the CFA, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is reminding residents of key things to remember whilst burning off, for the safety of the community.

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Outside the Fire Danger Period, residents still need to register their burn with VicFire on 1800 668 511 even if they don’t need a permit, however they do not need to contact their local brigade.

To prevent causing unnecessary alarm, they must also inform their neighbours at least two hours before burning.

“Registering your burn off with VicFire can prevent unnecessary call outs to the CFA—if a resident calls in concerned about a fire, VicFire will know if it is a registered burn off,” said Council’s Manager of Community Safety, Anne-Louise Lindner.

“All burn-offs must be supervised at all times. This is especially important when the fire is burning vigorously.

Check the forecast: high temperatures and strong winds make fires more difficult to control,” she said.

Residents are advised to start with a small pile to burn and then add more burn off materials to it. “It is safer to start a small fire, assess how it burns and then add further dry organic matter if it is safe to do so,” said Ms Lindner.

Residents on land above one acre are also reminded to check whether they need a permit to burn. All residents on land under one acre must apply for a permit.

“If you live on land between one and ten acres and intend to burn more than 10 cubic metres (roughly the size of a 4WD), or the fire is likely to burn outside the hours of 9am to 6pm, then you need to apply for a free permit. “If you live on more than 10 acres and intend to burn more than 100 cubic metres (roughly the size of two to three caravans side by side), then you will also need a permit,” said Ms Lindner.

Under Council’s Local Law residents can be directed, permit or not, to extinguish a fire if it is considered a public nuisance, or impacts on roads, public events or community health. Everyone in the community benefits by having a tidy property but please ensure you consider the impact of your activities on others prior to burning,” said Ms Lindner. For more information please visit mrsc. vic.gov.au/burning-off.

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Black spot register

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The overwhelming response to the Black Spot register undertaken between March and June 2014 has highlighted the importance of continued advocacy for improved telecommunications across the shire.

Over 650 responses to the survey were received from residents and local businesses reporting black spots in 39 locations across the Shire.

Mobile Coverage Report The Mobile Coverage Report (PDF, 3MB) was undertaken using the networks the three telecommunications providers Telstra, Optus and Vodafone in 61 locations across the shire.

The report identified areas in which there is no mobile device connectivity for all three providers across the shire as well as where different telecommunications providers did not have a connection of 3G services. This report validated the evidence provided by you in the Black Spot register and has been used in all strategic discussions.

National Broadband Network The National Broadband Network is delivering an Australia wide project to upgrade the existing fixed line phone and internet network infrastructure. National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co.) is charged with delivering this infrastructure by 2019.

There are currently fixed wireless towers located in the Macedon Ranges around the outside township of Kyneton.

NBN Co. announced at the end of 2014 as part of a 18 month roll out programme three new sites in Macedon Ranges – Kyneton (township), Mount Macedon and Romsey. The type of technology mix is still to be decided which will either be fibre to the node, fixed wireless or satellite. Check your address to find out if the NBN network is available at your home or business.

Public Wi-Fi Telstra is trailing public wi-fi spots across Australia known as Wi-Fi Nation. Council has received a notification for a Wi-Fi point at the south-western corner of Hamilton and Aitken Street in Gisborne. It allows for up to 30 minutes free Wi-Fi fixed broadband access. from Macedon Ranges Shire

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Holgate Brewhouse wins Gold!

WOODEND WINTER ARTS FESTIVAL 5-8th JUNE

BISTRO MEALS OPEN LUNCH & DINNER EVERY DAY Book your next function or party Upstairs @ the Vic with wrap around balcony and own bar.

Great weekly specials at the drive-thru.

Woodend’s Holgate Brewhouse won a prestigious trophy at the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) held in May. This year’s awards had a record number of entries with more than 1700 different beers from 35 countries.

The beers were judged at the Melbourne Showgrounds by a panel of 58 industry experts.

In what was a great night for Victorian craft beer in general, Holgate Brewhouse did particularly well, with their Temptress Porter winning a trophy for best Porter in show. Holgate also took home medals for 5 of their other beers: Road Trip IPA and Hopinator Double IPA won silver medals whereas ESB, Millennium Falcon Imperial IPA and Gatekeeper, a mid-strength ale, took home bronze medals.

The trophy-winning Temptress is one of Holgate’s most popular, long-standing beers. Made with real Dutch cocoa and vanilla beans, the dark brew is perfect for the winter weather and is always available at the Holgate pub in Woodend where it is poured using a traditional English beer engine (hand pump).

Brewing Team Leader, Nic Sandery said “The range of beers that medalled, from a mid-strength to a big Imperial IPA, shows the skill and dexterity of our brewers”. Founder and Brew Master Paul Holgate also praised his team, saying, “It was fantastic to receive that sort of recognition from our peers and our success is a credit to our hard-working brew team”.

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Traditionally a yoga practice begins with active poses (sometimes very active poses), and ends with a brief relaxation or Restorative Session. In your Restorative Yoga Therapy session you will be eased into stretches whilst on the mat. You will be supported with props and encouraged to gently stretch and deeply, deeply relax.

Body and Mind are connected.

Psychoneuroimmunology (a relatively new medical specialty) recognizes that the psyche, nervous system and immune system are connected. A specialist in this particular field recognizes that the health of the psyche is reflected in, and partly created by, the health of the body, and visa versa.

At the Australasian Yoga Institute, we have discovered through 50 years of teaching yoga, that for some students, discomfort can result from straining to achieve impossible poses. Restorative Yoga was born from this adaptation, as we learned to modify poses with props until the student was able to practice confidently. Our Restorative Classes could be referred to as “Active Relaxation”.

Due to this aspect of Restorative Yoga, our classes are well suited to pre-natal (especially in the difficult last trimester) and post-natal women.

By supporting the body with props, we alternately stimulate and relax the body to move towards balance.

Some poses benefit the body as a whole; others target an individual part such as the lungs or the heart. All of the poses that we do in class create specific physiological responses which benefit the student’s health, and can greatly reduce the effects of stress related disease, as well as the effects of chemo, surgery, substance abuse chronic fatigue, to name a few issues, illnesses and injury where Restorative Yoga Therapy shines above other physical activity. This therapy assists in releasing the student from their stresses, without creating a new one.

The Australasian Yoga Institute also trains Restorative Yoga Therapists by Home Study. To learn more please log on to www.restore.moonfruit.com.

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Free workshops for community groups

Do you work or volunteer for a Neighbourhood House, sporting group, ‘Friends of ’ group, hall committee, arts or craft group, historical society, youth support group, or other community organisation?

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is excited to offer two free workshops for local community groups in June and July covering grants and funding, and marketing and media.

The ‘Grants & Funding’ workshop will teach members of your organisation how to win grants, develop a grants plan, source grants and ‘get your share’ of the funding available. You will be provided with tools to answer key grant questions, and learn how to measure your results and report to funders.

The ‘Marketing & Media—The Basics’ workshop will cover all the basics to help you with your marketing aspirations. It will address questions such as: what are you marketing? and who are you targeting? It will equip you with new marketing tools, cover how to get your message in the media and help you develop a communications calendar.

Both workshops will be delivered by not-for-profit organisation, Our Community. They follow on from the very successful ‘How to recruit and retain volunteers’ workshop held in May. For workshop dates and to register your interest, please visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/community-workshops or contact Emilie Byrne, Community Projects Officer on ebyrne@mrsc.vic.gov. au or (03) 5422 0206.

Submitted by G.Gamble for M.R.S.C.

New works make roads safer

As the wet weather approaches, Macedon Ranges Shire Council is completing a number of road reconstruction and widening works in townships across the shire.

In Gisborne, Rodney Street has been reconstructed into a full width sealed road suitable for accommodating dual traffic, complete with a footpath, kerb and channel.

Landscaping and drainage works have also been completed as part of the $332,000 project.

Ashbourne Road outside Woodend will receive an upgrade with a new 300 metre section of road to be constructed before end May. The works will provide a more even, safer surface that minimises ponding during wet weather.

A 500 metre section of Lauriston-Reservoir Road outside Kyneton will be reconstructed by mid June, between Harpers Lane and Rogers Drive, to improve the undulating surface and address drainage issues.

Tylden-Springhill Road (between Coliban Road and Kyneton Springhill Road) and Kyneton-Springhill Road (between Harts Lane and Sebastopol Road) will be widened to two lanes for safety reasons. Works also include installation of guardrail to improve safety in high vegetation locations.

“Residents place a lot of importance on the quality of our local road and footpath network, which is why Council spends 20% of our total budget on roads, bridges, drains and paths each year,” said Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson.

“Council wishes to thank residents for their support and understanding during these important construction projects,” she said.

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cut out this calendar & stick on your fridge!

June 6

Woodend Community Farmers Market

5-8 Woodend Winter Arts Festival 6-8 Macedon Ranges Art Group – Winter Art Show –

Woodend Bowling Club

6-8 Woodend Art Group – Winter Art Show –

Railway Station rooms

6-8 Macedon Ranges Potters – Art exhibition 6

Woodend Library – Aussie Heroes in books

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Woodend Library – Foreign correspondents

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Woodend Library – A Journey to the Heart

of Australia

13 Kyneton Farmers Market 15 Submissions due: The New Woodend Star 16 Watoto African Children’s Choir – Romsey

Mechanics Institute

17 Coffee for Carers – PS My Family Matters 18 Meldrum Circle – Kyneton Town Hall 19 Community Lunch Woodend Neighbourhood House 20 Riddells Creek Farmers Market 22 MRSC – Event planning workshop 27 Lancefield & District Markers Market

July 10 Friends of Macedon Ranges Libraries lunch 15 Submissions due: The New Woodend Star 17 Community Lunch Woodend Neighbourhood House

August 15 Submissions due: The New Woodend Star 21 Community Lunch Woodend

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November 21 Hanging Rock Concert – Cold Chisel

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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 Thursdays 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wednesday of month 5427 2315 St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9—12 noon outside Woodend Newsagency (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend & District Probus, 5427 2003 or 5427 2483 Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 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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from the Mayor

Nearing the end of this year's first semester, we continue with our usual range of interesting guest speakers on Monday mornings, and our wide-ranging discussion groups after lunch. That's the chance for anyone to agree or disagree about whether Master Chef is good as last year, or to tell the group about a book they should all be searching for at the library.

Our last Monday this term is June 22nd, when our special guest will be Mary Ann Thomas, recently elected to State Parliament for this district.

Mary Ann will speak about her experience of being an M.P., and about how much of a change it was for her.

Members of the public are welcome to attend, and to share in a light lunch provided by our members afterwards.

We do ask you to let us know if you're attending, for catering purposes. Phone Jo on 5427 1909.

July will mark the 25th Anniversary of the founding of our branch, and there will be a special celebration. Watch this space for news!

You are not a true Woodend resident until you have survived your first winter.

Welcome to those of you experiencing your first winter here.We get a long weekend, and the Woodend Winter Arts Festival to enjoy.

The Kyneton and District Poultry Club also has a weekend full of all things poultry over the long weekend in Kyneton, a wining edge poultry seminar, and their annual show.

We can brave the wet of the market, and warm up in the newly refurbished library.

Submitted by Jo Clancy, Macedon Ranges U3A (Hamilton St next to the Library) Gisborne

As I write this article it is the end of Volunteers week.

Having attended the first of a monthly Friday lunch session at the Woodend Neighbourhood house I was able to hear from, and meet with members both old and new volunteer organizations within our community.

There are too many to list here, but I would like to say how wonderful you all are, and thank you, and your extended support networks, for the great work you do.

It reaffirms, every time I attend events in Woodend, no matter how big or small, what a fantastic community minded and giving community we are.

I hope I can continue to support you all in what makes Woodend a beautiful and unique place.

Don’t forget my Facebook page at ww.facebook.com/JenniferForWestWard Warm wishes, Photography courtesy of Hubert Weisrock

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Can you donate some yarn to make blankets for the needy?

Ladies and friends of St Mary’s Guild have been knitting squares to make over 400 blankets since 2005.

The knitted squares are crocheted together to make blankets.

These are then given to The Salvation Army to distribute to people they know may need blankets.

On June 3 the Guild is having a ‘Knit and Natter’ where you can knit your own project or make a square or two.

Come along for some light lunch, raffle and friendly company from 11am at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street, Woodend. Call Norma for catering or donation of yarn 5427 231, or make contact via www.woodendanglican.org.au.

Potters on show

The Macedon Ranges Potters in conjunction with Woodend Winter Arts Festival are holding their annual exhibition at the Community Hub in Forest Street opening Saturday 6th June to Monday 8th June.

The group have exhibited together for many years featuring a variety of quality work including functional and sculptural forms.

On Saturday afternoon the artists are holding a "meet the artists" between 2pm and 4pm. All are invited to attend and enjoy the refreshments provided and talk to the artists about their work. The exhibition is open between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free.

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The Macedon Ranges producers do not stay at home just because it is cold outside. Becoming renowned for their quality, local Farmers Markets continue throughout June in Woodend, Gisborne, Kyneton, Riddells Creek and Lancefield – a must visit for delicious fresh local produce.

While you warm up inside, take the time to have a look around the online resources for information about what to do and then head out and experience Macedon Ranges in Winter.

You can download the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Visitor Guide App for free – it is a beautiful app that is fun to use and it uncovers the best of the Macedon Ranges. Use it to find some of the mysteries of the region – do you know the Hesket’s mysterious spot?

Like us on Facebook It is a great way to stay informed about what is happening in the Macedon Ranges and to share your favourite things to do.

Did you know the Visitor Information Centre produces a range of fact sheets for visitors? Covering topics such as events and markets, open gardens, antiques, eateries and many more, these fact sheets are available for download at visitmacedonranges.com.

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Visit from Sussan Ley Federal Minister for Health & Minister for Sport

Minister for Health Sussan Ley (3rd from left) with from left: Michelle Duley, Dr Peter Ferguson, Dr Richard Bills, Dr Chris Atkins, Deb Stidwell & Carole Meade

BSMC model of interest to Health Minister The Honourable Sussan Ley, Federal Minister for Health, visited Brooke Street Medical Centre in May to learn about our services and multidisciplinary model of care. She was particularly interested to meet with a range of staff and learn about their roles.

Over lunch we discussed alternative funding models for chronic disease care. We have long thought that the Medicare system is not well suited to a model that seeks to integrate GP, nurse and allied health care. We welcome any improvements to primary (general practice) care to keep people out of the hospital system which always flags worsening of illness and more expensive and complex care.

The Minister demonstrated a solid understanding of the primary health care sector and a sincere desire to improve the health system. We have indicated our readiness to work cooperatively in whatever way possible to support the development of this service sector and improve health outcomes.

It was great to meet with the Minister and her advisor to have the opportunity to showcase our model of care.

Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 page 22

Violence in the home

Many women experience violence in their intimate relationships. This violence or abuse can be physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, social, and even financial.

The use of threatening or controlling behaviour is also family violence. While men can be abused in relationships, it is far more common for women to be the victims of this kind of assault or abuse. Children suffer even though they may not appear to be directly affected.

You can talk with your GP for assistance in making contact with support services. We will respect your needs and choices.

When in danger call 000 for police The Centre for Non-Violence in Bendigo visits Cobaw Community Health Service regularly and is a phone call away on 1800 884 038 (9am – 5pm Mon to Fri).

Alternatively, you can call 1800 015 188 (24 hours / 7 days a week) or go to http://www.safesteps.org.au After-hours GP Helpline - tel. 1800 022 222 The New Woodend Star • June 2015

Register now for annual Battle of the Bands competition

Registrations are now open for bands, solo acts and duo’s interested in competing in the Macedon Ranges annual Battle of the Bands competition on 1 August in Kyneton.

The winner receive a cash prize and will go through to the Regional Finals to be held later this year.

Battle of the Bands events provide bands with a platform to have their music heard by a large audience. Winners of the regional finals get the opportunity to perform at the grand final event to be held at Melbourne’s Moomba Festival in March 2016.

To register, email mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au, call 5422 0242 or find us on Facebook, facebook.com/ MacedonRangesYouth.

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Celebrate Healthy Heart Week at Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre from Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June 2015.

Healthy Heart Week is an educational program that promotes community awareness and preventative measures for one of Australia’s leading health conditions, cardiovascular disease. A range of free health promotions will be run throughout the week including health and wellbeing assessments, a healthy heart education session and free information packs.

The education session will take place on at 12 noon on Tuesday 23 June at the Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre. There will be guest speakers from Ambulance Victoria, StrokeSafe, Diabetes Victoria and Macedon Ranges Health. It will cover prevention, risk factors and symptoms of heart attack and stroke.

All participants during Healthy Heart Week will receive a discounted three month membership offer (conditions apply) and free swim passes and information packs.

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Western Water has increased opportunities for customers to have their say, in an effort to get feedback from a broader range of people.

The aim of the expanded customer engagement program is to make it as easy as possible for people to have their say, whether that’s via email, online or face-to-face at their local community group.

Customers can sign up for Western Water’s online panel, to do short surveys three times a year. There are already more than 1000 people signed up across the region.

Face-to-face contact with customers has increased, with the H2O café attending community events and senior managers giving presentations to community groups, including question and answer sessions.

Increasingly feedback is coming through social media, which has become the preferred format for many people.

Western Water not only has its own Facebook page, but is a member of several local online groups.

Western Water customers who would like to join the online panel, book in a speaker for their community group, or just give feedback or ask a question, can email feedback@ westernwater.com.au or call 1300 650 422.

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How to navigate the mental health services system

PS My Family Matters will be hosting a workshop, ‘Accessing Support Services’ on 3rd June at 10.30am. The workshop is for anyone caring for a family member of loved one with a mental illness. It will be held at the offices of St Luke’s, 1 Victoria St. Kyneton.

‘Neither part of greater Melbourne nor of greater Bendigo, the Macedon Ranges sit in an unique geographic location. This is especially challenging when looking to access support services, that other communities may take for granted’ said Tamara Wilson President of PS My Family Matters.

The workshop will feature speakers from both ACSO [Australian Community Support Organization] and St Luke’s. They will provide practical advice about the best ways to access support services ‘For those caring for a family member with a mental illness, navigating the system is a headache they could well do without. This workshop will help clarify the best way to going about it,’ said Tamara.

The workshop is open to all carers. For further information and to register interest please call 0475 269 965. PS My Family Matters will also be running its regular Coffee for Carers get together at Café La Cibo Gisborne at 10am on the 17th June. All are welcome.

In you need immediate support or assistance contact one of the following services: Lifeline on 131411, Beyond Blue on 1300224636,Bendigo Triage on 1300363788 or call 000.

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The Woodend branch of Red Cross assisted the Lancefield and Romsey branches with the Open Garden at the Crooked Road Estate on the 25th and 26th April. Many thanks to those who supported this event. Funds raised have been forwarded to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.

Woodend members participate in various activities with Red Cross. Fund raising is a major part of our activities, as is volunteering in the emergency services area. Training is provided to all volunteers for the emergency services in three area: Register. Find. Reunite. which is the Red Cross program designed to locate and re-unite families separated and displaced as a result of emergencies, and in psychological First Aid, and Food Safety principles in the catering area. This training provides volunteers with the skills and knowledge to be able to assist people experiencing crises. Some of our volunteers have also recently attended a leadership conference that was attended by over 15 different emergency services from volunteer and professional areas, providing exposure to a range of people and services.

There has also been training provided for volunteers in a Preparedness Program which aims to assist vulnerable people develop their own emergency plans.

We are currently planning some more fund raising activities that will provide you with an opportunity to enjoy some tasty treats – so keep an eye out on our notice board outside Coles, and where possible, events will be announced here as well.

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.

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Mt Macedon Dawn Service 2015 Mt Macedon again saw a capacity crowd at the Memorial Cross for the Dawn Service on ANZAC Day. More than three and a half thousand people made their way to Mt Macedon, many in place before 5am.

One of the outstanding features was a fly past by former RAAF pilots from Kyneton airfield. Two CT4s and a Yak flew low over the Service just as the ceremonial catafalque party of ADF personnel marched away from the Cross at the conclusion of the Service.

There was an audible gasp from the crowd as the vintage planes flew close alongside and over the summit of Mt Macedon, said Bruce Mildenhall, the Chair of the Mt Macedon Anzac Dawn Service Committee.

We hope they become a regular feature of the ANZAC Dawn Service, he said, and the aero club volunteers join a long line of community groups who provide fantastic service to the event.

We thank the CFA Brigades of the region, the RSL’s and Vietnam Veterans Association in the Shire, the Woodend SES, the First Woodend Scouts, the St John Ambulance, Braemar and Gisborne Secondary Colleges, the ADF School of Languages, and many others.

On a sad note, the Australian Emergency Management Institute closed immediately after the Service. They kept the doors open to provide their traditional assistance to accommodate the Armed Forces personnel in a secure facility close to the Cross. We will miss them, and thank them for their assistance over the years.

Submitted by Bruce Mildenhall, Chair, Mt Macedon ANZAC Day Dawn service Committee. bmildenhall@me.co 0419 302 839

RSL Report

The Woodend RSL Sub Branch would like to thank the community for their support during the 2015 ANZAC Badge week. We managed to raise some valuable funds for our disadvantaged veterans and their families. We would also thank the local businesses that allowed us to sell the tokens in their stores and those who sponsored our Gunfire Breakfast. The Women's Auxiliary served approximately 300 breakfasts, which were well received by those returning from the Dawn Service at the Mt Macedon Memorial Cross.

The Woodend Town March and Commemorative Service was also well attended, under threatening skies, with 100.7 Highlands FM conducting an outside broadcast again this year. MC Bruce Mildenhall did a sterling job and our guest speaker, Dr Frank Donovan, left us with some inspiring thoughts.

The Avenue of Honour 'Wall of Remembrance' construction phase has finally commenced . . . subject to our fickle weather conditions. The expected opening will be on 13th September, which corresponds with the 97th anniversary of the grand opening of the Avenue in 1918. For more information on the project, visit www. woodendavenueofhonour.org.au The ranges of scarves are still available from the RSL, should anyone wish to purchase one. We also have some men's ties and 'nanna rugs' available.

The Light Horseman figurine was drawn on ANZAC Day and the winning ticket was black lOOF ... the winner being a Mr Bill Poynton of Warrnambool. Thank you to all for supporting the raffle, which raises funds for the Shrine of Remembrance Recent Conflicts Gallery.

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When planting trees and shrubs we need to ensure that those plants are well protected. Plant guards promote the survival and growth of the trees by providing much-needed protection for new plants, whether in private or public spaces. Not only do guards thwart kids and dogs, birds, rabbits and other nibblers, they create a microclimate which reduces wind stress and frost damage.

But most importantly they shield young plants from whipper-snippers, mowers and herbicide spray drift. We deliberately leave guards on Landcare plantings to make our maintenance and weed control easier, without plant loss.

Shrubs can happily be in a guard to at least 1.5m in height and quite bushy. Trees can be 2m high and have a minimum trunk diameter of 25mm before removing guards. Grasses that are totally filling the guard can have the guard removed but in weedy sites that require ongoing glyphosate spraying until a tree cover establishes, it is better to leave them on as some grasses (eg Poa) are very sensitive to poisoning. Cosy inside the guard is much better for these plants than the set-back or death they face from spray drift.

We urge members of the public to leave guards in place but do feel welcome to get in touch if you’ve got any concerns about this policy. Of course we’d always like extra hands at working bees, where more help is needed to do ongoing weed control and to check and remove guards when timely.

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Kevin Lloyd – The Australian Army Rugby Union Old Boys – “The Leopards” Anzac Commemorative Tour of Turkey – April 2015 We’ve all felt the pressure of locking in the final details for a much anticipated holiday. So imagine co-ordinating not just your own family, but a group of 38 “Old Boys” and their partners. Flights, transport, accommodation; and then throw in organising an international rugby match just to top it off.

Kevin Lloyd and his wife Christine have recently returned from Turkey where Kevin acted as the Tour Leader/Organiser for the Australian Army Rugby Union Old Boys Team – known as The Leopards.

Two years in the planning, Kevin was responsible for all the logistics of the groups travels, and also co-ordinated a commemorative Rugby match against the oldest team in Turkey, the Istanbul Ottomans. Held in Gelibolu (the name of the town, we have corrupted to become known as Gallipoli), the game was a win for Australia; but in the tradition of ‘golden oldies’ rules, the result is always recorded as a draw. This was a fitting outcome considering our shared history with the Turks, in this location.

Organising this game involved dealing with many local officials, and Kevin said from the first contact he made with them, they were extremely supportive and enthusiastic of this Tour. Local Mayors and District Governors from the surrounding areas were all in attendance to recognise the significance of this game. Kevin said the connection between the two teams was heartfelt, and the celebrations the night of the game will be fondly remembered for the great camaraderie shared by The Leopards and the Ottomans.

Kevin, Christine and their children Imogen and Angus; moved to Woodend in 2009, after a couple of years living in India. Kevin had retired from the Army in 2001, and currently works for Ericsson in Melbourne. He has been a committee member of The Leopards since retiring from the Army. The Leopards aim is to promote Rugby Union in the armed forces, and also to promote and fundraise for a number of defence charities such as The Walking Wounded.

The Turkey Tour generated a lot of media interest in the traditional rugby states, with great coverage particularly from the Seven Network. The Leopards website received 5000 views per week while the group was away.

A tour of Turkey’s historical sites such as Troy, Ephesus, Pergamum and Kusadasi was a much needed reprieve for the group, after visiting the well known Anzac sites and the Dawn Service. Many of the group had family connections The New Woodend Star • June 2015

to Gallipoli and the group also visited the graves of fallen former Rugby Union players. Seven players who had represented Australia internationally were amongst the original Anzacs killed at Gallipoli. Kevin has already begun planning for a Leopards commemorative tour to France in 2018, to coincide with the anniversary of the liberation by Australian troops of the French town Villers Bretonneux. This was a decisive victory which became a major turning point for the Allies and hastened the conclusion of WW1.

Considering the important role our military history has taken in shaping our national identity, it is surprising we don’t appear to be acknowledging and caring for our returned soldiers in an adequate way, to meet their needs. The Walking Wounded was founded to assist in the psychological rehabilitation and recovery of returned soldiers. It also aims to address the very high suicide rate amongst the young veteran community and support the Families of our Fallen (Afghanistan). To make a donation or to find out more visit www.walkingwounded.org.au . For more about the Leopards visit www.armyrugby.org.au.

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Proudly supporting The New Woodend Star Our first fundraiser for 2015 was a great success with more than $1300 raised from our March cake stall. Thank you to all who donated goods and made a purchase.

Our next fundraiser is underway. Tea towels for your children to paint for Mother’s Day gifts are available at Playgroup for $10 each. These hand-made mementos are perfect for mums, grandparents, aunties, event babysitters and nannies. Buy up, all profits go straight back into our Playgroup.

The Trivia Night on Saturday 1 August is shaping up to be a big one. Put your thinking hats on now for a costume starting with ‘P’. Tickets will be on sale soon.

If you know someone new to Woodend, there are still places available in many sessions. Playgroup is a great way to be introduced to other mums with kids around the same age.

We also have some whole sessions available if your mother’s group would like a child-focused space to continue meeting.

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Winter activities at Buffalo Stadium 61 members participated in the Run the Rock charity fun runs at Hanging Rock on April 18. Our marquee proved very handy as a meeting point and shelter from the cool conditions pre start. This event right in the middle of our shire, over a picturesque course, was enjoyed by all. Thanks go to Paul Mitchell for coordinating and Sylvia Franzen for representing the club on stage.

Congratulations to the 68 members from the club's five branches within the Shire completing the milestone 10km run in Riddells Creek on May 3. This was the culmination of thirteen weeks training with our Start Running Group (SRG) program. Beautiful conditions, the support of Cobaw CH, our volunteer marshals, water & lolly stations attendants and 'cordon bleu' breakfast chefs added to a great effort by the runners to make a memorable day. A Celebration of the completion of the SRG program and general get together was held at Baringo on May 5.

Congratulations also go to two of our members, Maggi Nalty and Andy Scicluna, who have just completed the Kokoda Track in what was reported as the wettest conditions for ten years. The regular training up the 'goat track' on Mount Macedon proved to be great preparation.

We are excited to announce that our new branch in Kyneton will commence in early September. In the meantime all branches continue to run or walk three times per week, you are welcome to come and join us.

Go to www.macedonrangesrunningclub.com for details.

Submitted by L Sharpe

Keep your kids active and get your heart pumping at Buffalo Sports Stadium this winter, with a range of indoor programs on offer for various ages and abilities: Love playing netball?

Look no further, we have two competitions available starting for winter on Monday 13 July. The Monday mornings competition is played during school term only from 9.30am while the Tuesday night competition with plays from 6.15pm. Get your friends together and come and have a fun time playing netball, great way to exercise with your friends.

Bring the kids along, they can watch you play. Send your expression of interest to register a team now.

Kindergym Does your mothers’ group get together so the kids can play? Then come in from the cold and join kindergym.

Through music and games using soft shapes and gymnastics, children are given the confidence to explore and develop their physical skills in a fun environment at their own pace.

Aimed at children aged 1-5 years, our kindergym program allows your child to climb and tumble using soft equipment.

It’s a great way to keep the children entertained during the cooler months. Friday morning casual sessions are available, with class times of 10am-10.50am for ages 1-3, and 11am12noon for ages 3-5. First class is free for new participants.

During school term only.

Outdoor multipurpose courts Have you noticed the netball teams training on the outdoor court? The new double courts are finished and available for hire. Day and night hire is available with new lighting towers to illuminate the entire surface. Call the stadium to book your next session.

Occasional Care Enjoy the flexibility of leaving your children for short periods of time in an early learning environment where they can interact with other children. Our service offers high quality, short term or regular care for preschool children aged 6 weeks to 5 years (who do not attend school). Sessions run for 3 hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 9am–12pm. For more information or to book your place visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/children.

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Contemporary.Jazz/Funk. Hip Hop. Tap. To join call 0438 322371 or email carmelameliadance@gmail.com Signature Cheer & Dance Signature Cheer & Dance Studio now have a Junior and Senior Tumbling class and cheerleading for 10–18 year olds on Monday Nights at Macedon Community Centre. Our first competitive team will start their season at the end of June and compete at seven cheerleading events including state championships in September. Contact Amy via signaturestudio@spin.net.au Submitted by G. Gamble for M.R.S.C.

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Join the fun with Woodend District Netball Club

This winter season sees a new beginning with Woodend teams entered in the Macedon Ranges Netball Association competition for the first time. Our six teams ranging from 13/u to 18/u are enjoying the opportunity to play against a wide range of teams across the shire at wonderful new facilities at New Gisborne. Players are improving with every game and there has been a strong commitment to training.

It’s great for our players to be able to play in their correct age group and to develop their skills. Thanks to all of our coaches who give of their time to make this an enjoyable experience and to all the parents who are getting down to New Gisborne to watch. Go Woodend!

Our junior players have commenced their winter season at Buffalo Stadium on Saturday mornings, with the younger players learning the skills of netball in a fun environment through the Net Set Go Program and 11/u players enjoying their competition. Thanks again to all the committee members and parents that make this happen.

If you have been down to Buffalo recently you will have seen the re-surfaced outdoor courts. These court upgrades were funded through a grant from the State Government, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and contributions from Woodend District Netball Club and the Woodend Junior Football Netball Club. The courts can be used for netball or basketball and with an upgrade to the lighting now provide a year round outdoor venue in Woodend. As these courts are also available for community use, the club asks that everyone please respects the considerable amount of time, effort and money that has gone into fundraising for these upgrades and ensures they are used appropriately. If the surface is well looked after, we will enjoy the benefit of this community asset for many years to come.

If you would like to know more about Woodend District Netball Club please visit our website http://wdnc.sportzvault.com/ Submitted by Anne-Louise Lindner

Winter basketball well underway

The Macedon Ranges Basketball Association has had a great turn out for basketball for the Winter Season with almost 200 players registered for our local competitions.

These include seven teams in the Men’s competition, four in the Women’s, five in the U16 Boys, four in the U13 Girls and another 40 children taking part in the Aussie Hoops junior development program and another 14 in the U13 boys development program, plus our All Abilities players.

And with team names like Kobe, Flux, LeBron, Tropics, Lynx, Fever, Avengers and Spirit, you can be sure all our players are out there to have fun and shoot some hoops!

On top of all that basketball being played here in town, there are now more than 100 juniors playing for Woodend in the Sunbury Basketball Association competition. That’s a lot of blue and gold Woodend Hawks out there bouncing balls!

One of the standout facts about basketball in Woodend is that we offer such strong support for juniors getting into the sport.

The Aussie Hoops program sets the children up with fantastic skills for their basketball careers and the amount of volunteer support we receive in the form of trainers, coaches, coordinators and committee members means we can do all this at a pretty low cost to participants.

It is National Volunteer Week as we write this article and the MRBA want to send a very special thank you to all the volunteers that have helped, are helping, and will continue to help make Woodend’s basketball community so inclusive and supportive.

If you are interested in taking part in competition and/or learning to play basketball, please get in touch.

We cater for all ages from 5 up and we’re always happy to welcome new players to the association.

Visit www.macedonranges.basketball.net.au for more information.

Submitted by N. Cooper

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Celebrating 119 Years

The Woodend CFA recently celebrated our annual dinner and award presentations, under (comedic) MC Stewart McKinnon.

Captain Mick Christie was joined by Operations Officer Trent McKinnon and Group Comms Officer Ian Large to present a range of awards to members: 5 years – Kate Daniel and Sean Hume; 15 years – Phil Pringle; 20 years – Mick Bobic and Jayne Howley; 35 years – Dave Muir and Graeme ‘Bluey’ Muir; 55 years – Norm Bickerdyke.

The Member of the Year award went to Chris Byrne, for the second consecutive year, who was voted ahead of Paddy Callaghan, Brad Dean, Sue Hobbs and Mike Selby. Sean Hume was presented with the joint Captain’s Award also for the second consecutive year, for receiving a compulsory clean up notice for his car.

The other joint winner was to Steve Rumble, for the fourth time, and his crew for reporting a bush fire only 400 metres away … that turned out to be over 20kms away.

A special raffle was held for a VB Bar Fridge, generously donated by the VIC Hotel, that raised over $1000 for the brigade and was won by Simon Bailey, whose enthusiastic team brought hundreds of dollars worth of tickets. And a huge thanks to Sue Hobbs and her team for organising a great event.

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Woodend Aged Care Takes The Cake!

One of the raffle prizes was a fantastic cake from Sharon at Blackbird Cakes in Woodend. The cake was won by Woodend CFA 3rd Lieutenant Simon Bailey and his wife Caz. Realising that it may have been a little too large for their appetites they generously decided to donate the cake to the Bupa Woodend, for their residents to enjoy at morning tea. In fact, they dropped it around that night where it was enthusiastically received by Aged Carer Rene Vroombout, who also happens to be a volunteer at the Woodend CFA. As you can imagine, the beautiful and delicious cake did not make it to lunchtime, and was enjoyed by all. What a fantastic gesture Simon and Caz, well done!

The Fire Danger Period Is Not Over!

• The official Summer Fire Danger Period has ended, but that does not mean that the fire danger period is over.

While we attend most of our bush, grass and scrub fires over the warmer months, the CFA attends more structural fires (such as houses and sheds) in the cooler months. This is the time when people start using their fires, heaters and electric blankets again.

• One of our common winter calls is to a chimney fire, here the heat from the fire below has actually ignited ash and debris that is lodged in the chimney. It is therefore wise to regularly check, and even have your chimney or flue cleaned.

For further information contact Captain Mick Christie on 0419 870 601 or 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau on 0409 093 935. Or call the Woodend CFA on 5427 2356, visit the station in Urquhart Street or our website: www.woodendcfa.org.

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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In the 40 years since the film, “Picnic at Hanging Rock”, was released, the Woodend & District Heritage Society has been contacted many times about the happenings thereof. The story of the lost schoolgirls continues to resonate with the public and few wish to know that it was a work of fiction. Below is an extract from “Echoes of the Past”, a History of Newham and Cobaw, published by our Society, which details a real mystery at Hanging Rock: “Hanging Rock, according to the Woodend Star in 1895, was extremely dangerous to visitors apt to get a trifle excited on New Year’s Day and for the gentlemen in particular who imbibed a little too much.

The newspaper suggested that dangerous spots be railed off and warning signs erected. It went on to criticize the condition of the course itself where back in 1893 a jockey named Lyons had been killed instantly when his horse fell In 1901 the Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia was celebrated throughout the country and nowhere was there a more fervent outpouring of emotion than in the United Shire of Newham, particularly at Hanging Rock.

On New Year’s Day triumphal arches were erected over all five gates into the Reserve and flags flew from two flagpoles 40 feet (12.3 metres) high, the Daylesford Band attended along with others and £50 ($100) more than usual was taken at the gate.

But the dire predictions of the Woodend Star as to danger in that place came true. A man named James Flight had gone with his wife and two daughters to enjoy the celebrations and was found lying dead in the afternoon after having set off to climb the Rock.

Annie Carroll, a domestic servant of James Pavey of Cobaw, gave evidence of seeing the man fall from the top of the Rock, striking an outcrop in his descent and landing at the base where another man helped him up and led him away.

Missing from Flight’s pocket were five gold sovereigns and the other man could not be found nor the witnesses who were seen near him at the top of the Rock. He may have been robbed or pushed but as no evidence could be found a verdict of accidental death was pronounced.”

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