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Woodend Winter Arts Festival Launch
The region’s largest ANZAC Day dawn service will be held on Wednesday 25th April at the Memorial Cross at Mt Macedon. Chairman of the organising committee, Vietnam Veteran Frank Donovan said the event has been growing in participation and stature each year, assisted by the additional 300 car parking spaces constructed over the last two years. This year’s
Grabowsky, Grigoryan, Gillies & Greenwood line up for 2012 Woodend is set for a population blowout again this year over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend in June – the service will again hear ‘Voices from the star line up secured for the Woodend Winter Front’ – brief Arts festival readings from writings penned by Australian guarantees it! service personnel from the earliest to the most recent conflicts. Content from the The program unveiling on the 26th new book ‘They Went to War’, by local author Sylvia Boxshall of March has revealed that the 2012 and published by Woodend & District Heritage Society, will also Festival be used. Launched on Armistice Day will open with the traditional 2011 this book features the 271 people from the region who went big bang fireworks, followed by a to World War 1. Circulation of 3500 throu Woodend posta The traditional features of the commemorati ‘Flavours of Jazz’ performance by names on are anl district, Newham, ghout Australian Defence Force catafalque party, North Woodend, synonymous with the best of jazz. a wreath laying Hanging Rock, Hesket, Ashbourn e, Carlsruhe, Coba ceremony, prayer and blessing, and traditional Paul w. Grabowsky on piano, with Julien musical items May performed by a piper, bugler and local Wilson on sax, will perform at Braemar’s singers. 2014 Jackson Hall with dinner prepared and A Monthly Comm unity Periodical presented under the careful direction of Paul Grabowsky first Publi Damian shed 1997 Sandercock of the Piper Street will feature in volume eight '‘Flavours of Jazz’ at Food Co. een No 4 All that jazz will be followed by a Braemar’s Jackson Your favourite fun run/walk program packed with the very best of Hall is back! Sunday 11th May classical music by composers Schubert, The Mother’s Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart and Haydn. Day Classic – SUNDAY 11 MAY 2014 And a very special Woodend is on again. Join performance walk and raise of Scarlatti and Handel in Cantatas of together in this the mone fun run/ Arcadian CelebrateAcademy a record $5 millio y for breast cancer resea will include the inimitable talents of Max Mums with rch. In 2013 n was raised for Trees on Moth Gillies Trees opposite Australia wide for MumBarry directed er’s Day multi talented WooJones, . Woodend raised this important cause dend will be by the WWAF Sunday,Festival year promising director, over $14,000, held on Moth Jacqueline Ogeil. 11 May to be even bigge from 9.30 with this er’s Day, am And Com while Phryne Fisher’s to middare r. muni appearances ty Exerc ay at restricted to ry the ise Track Rota nearofBuffa ABC Street,1Woo and dend the pages of a series lo Stadi 18 books, her umcreator . on are Trees not. Kerry Greenwood who has featured Ballarat, Forest for Mum is a series of free While the service begins at 6am sharp, Castlemaine invit natiofor ing childand as settings Dr Donovan urged nalher works Land ren Melbourne – which of care event locals to be at the cross by 5.40am at latest, ages and include s to celeb plant than 50all novels ing more rug up for cool ratefiction six non trees in their books will their Mums, by weather, and bring a torch. honour on join theevent Festival this year. The is now its third Mother’s Day. If family members wish to lay a wreath year will hostintwo arounThis to honour a d 150 in Woo events. Onedend centred peop each year.panelyear around , attrac relative they should arrive early to be able the migrant storyle featuring to access the wreath authors Arnold Zable, Aliceting laying area and bring their wreath forward Pung and Andreas Litras; when the called other The after examining the idea of the Mother’s Day the official Classic ‘Australian Dream’ with George Megalogenis, entrenchedparty. Jeff Sparrow as an important has become firmly Participants and Lindsay Tanner. to in usethe event theMace free buses, which Since 1998 the are encouraged leave from don Ranges. Mother’s Woodend RSLDay in Anslow Classic St, between The Australian musical contingent Australia’s large 4.15 and grown into 4.30am. For st chari eventReg Tillhas one of 0427 187 836 will include the return of composer s and hason part of Moth bookingstyphone becom er’sAssistance or 5427 3122. e an integral Day for thou is also available to transport and sands pianist 1998 frail Ian Munro and the debut of Australians. the Moth participants er’s the from Daycar park to the Memorial Since Cross highly sought after guitar virtuoso, Slava with also by raised all proceeds dona classic has arrangement. ted to the Natio $19.8 million, Grigoryan, who shot to fame in his teens FounScout dation. nal Breast Canc groups from the area will also provide the er after winning the Tokyo International traditional breakfast at the Reserve following Slava Grigoryan, the service. Guitar Competition. Rising stars of the guitar virtuoso
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Project Winter Blanket Drive is ready to kick off, providing invaluable support with much-needed winter warmth. You may recall last year that Woodend Rotary coordinated a blanket drive and had great support from you, the Woodend Community which saw five cubic metres of blankets and other items donated. Woodend Rotarians were very pleased with the fantastic response from the community last year and we know it made a real difference. Your support is required again this year as Woodend Rotary is coordinating the blanket drive for 2017. We are looking for blankets but will accept sleeping bags, coats, scarves and hats. Items must be clean and in excellent order. Drop off points have been established at Woodend Library and Mort & Pestle in the 19th Hole Centre Woodend. Collection will continue until the end of June where items will then be transported to the Project centre in Hosier Lane Melbourne for distribution to those in need. This facility provides health, outreach, community, employment and education services to those experiencing disadvantage. This project has real immediate impact to improve the conditions of so many people. I hope the Woodend community again gets behind this project and look forward once again to being overwhelmed with the generosity of spirit shown by so many in our community. by Grant Hocking
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The voice of the community publish what turned out to be The New Woodend Star in June 1997. The first publication of 2,500 copies were circulated to residents and placed in ‘drop boxes’ located in several businesses in Woodend. Material by residents for publication could also be left in these drop boxes. This is very different to today where all material is submitted electronically. Today, The New Woodend Star is a muchloved community publication still written for local people, about local people and by local people. Produced monthly (excluding January) we now have a circulation of 3655 copies per issue, delivered free of charge to every home, business and post
Happy Anniversary to the Voice of the Community
The New Woodend Star is the community newspaper of Woodend & district; and is an initiative of the Rotary Club of Woodend. The first edition was printed June 1997 which means this month we are celebrating 20 years of production. The monthly publication takes its name from the original Woodend Star which was a local newspaper printed from 1888 to approximately 1970. Rotary Club of Woodend (RCW) Past President Ivor Johnson first raised the idea that Woodend Rotary could publish a local newsletter. The RCW Board decided to form a Steering Committee to ultimately
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Log Cabin Café The Queen’s Birthday weekend will once again see the ‘Log Cabin Café’ open its doors during the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. This 1st Woodend Scout Group ‘popup café’ will be offering Devonshire tea/coffee, light lunches (including steaming bowls of homemade soup) and refreshments. The atmosphere within our rustic 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 10 to Monday 12 June. By L. McCartney
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Woodend Probus Club encourages its members to develop new interests and stay active, both physically and mentally. The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Woodend Community Centre commencing at 10 a.m. to listen to informative talks on a wide variety of topics including travel, history and other interesting subjects. At the May meeting our guest speaker was Peter Ryan who spoke about photography. Once a month there is an excursion to a place of interest such as gardens, an exhibition or the theatre, involving a little physical activity, morning tea and a companionable meal. On Thursday May 11, the Club visited Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary, Lancefield, which was followed by lunch at the Lancefield Hotel. Forthcoming events • 1 June: Sally van Gent, “The Navy-Blue Suitcase” • 8 June: Outing to Watergardens shopping entre • 6 July: Mariette Tuohey, “Good Gardening and Sustainability” We always welcome new visitors at our meetings. There is no cost for visiting, and this offers an opportunity to see if Woodend Probus is for you. If you are interested in attending one of our meetings or becoming a new member, please contact either Diane (5427 3979) or Henry (5427 3478). By H Roberts | Woodend Probus
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
... continued from front page. Before the fireworks there will be musical entertainment and a few words of formality before the first fireworks explode at 6.30pm. Gates open at 5.30pm. Other free events include five stunning art exhibitions – open all weekend with free entry: • Macedon Ranges Art Group: Winter Art Show, Woodend Bowling Club • Macedon Ranges Potters at Cobaw Community Health and the Mt Macedon Gallery Members with their ‘Out of the box’ exhibition at Woodend Neighbourhood House • ‘The Colenso series’ featuring a stunning collaboration between commercial and fine art photographer (and local), Alina Golovachenko and Kathryn Russack, chef (and local) of Colenso • Lastly, Cope-Williams Winery have come on board with two fabulous exhibitions out at Romsey, including the Sand Sculptures (ticketed) and the Contemporary Arts Centre Neil McLeod Immaculate Imagination exhibition (free). See page 21 in this issue for a full festival timetable. Visit the Woodend Visitor Information Centre for brochures and details and purchase tickets at the Box Office from 9 to 12 June only. All events can be purchased from woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
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Two utterly unique, totally Woodend, experiences Boccherini and Bocconcini, and Earth (with piano accompaniment) Two featured events at this year’s Woodend Winter Arts Festival will bookend the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with fabulously unique creative experiences to those quick enough to secure tickets. In what has become a festival weekend favourite, a silent movie with live piano accompaniment will feature in the program on opening night, Friday 9 June. This year it will be Ukrainian director Alexander Dovshenko’s Soviet film Earth (or Zemlya), a 1930’s classic which was lauded as one of the greatest films of all time – and Dovshenko’s masterpiece. The film caused controversy with its latent political messages about collectivism and class, generational change, life and death, but is ultimately regarded as a tribute to life and the The feature will be presented in St Ambrose Hall, with live accompaniment by Melbourne pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos, who will bring a new soundtrack to this classic piece of cinematic history. Stefan has been composing since age seven and performing internationally since age 10, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing his music by the time he reached his teens. Recent solo recitals include in Zurich (Tonhalle), Leipzig (Gewandhaus), Bonn (Beethoven Festival), Weimar, Ludwigshafen, Kirchheimbolanden, Shanghai (Oriental Arts Centre), Hangzhou, Malta, London, throughout the UK and of course, the Melbourne Recital Centre. At the end of the festival weekend, a brilliant collaboration will result in Boccherini and Bocconcini a dinner and concert which will be the festival finale, on Monday 12 June. The event draws together the culinary expertise of popular local eatery Colenso’s Hal Riches and Kathryn Russack, with the support of the senior hospitality and culinary students and staff from Braemar Secondary College. Together they will produce a culinary tour of classical Europe in the stunning historical setting of Braemar College’s Jackson Hall. The meal will be interspersed with the Rococo charm of the string quartets of the 18th century Italian master, Luigi Boccherini performed by the sublime Accademia Arcadia. This dinner is not to be missed, with wines supplied by Mount Towrong Vineyard and free transport provided by Organs Coaches from St Ambrose Primary School (where the box office will be located over the weekend), included with all tickets. Tickets for Earth - $20; Boccherini and Bocconcini - $75. Full details of the Festival program, and ticket purchases for these two events are available at www.woodendwinterartsfestival. org.au. by A. Kokocinski for WWAF
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Update on Community Centre proposal: Matt, Colin, Esther, David, Sheila, Barry, Joanna, Adam and Jane have had reasonably good success with the proposal to revitalise the precinct on the corner of High and Forest Street. This month’s draft budget released by Council reveals that plans are underway to digitise the council records that have been stored at the old squash courts for over a decade. Funding allocated for this has been set aside in the draft proposal to complete this process of digitisation by the close of next financial year. This progress comes on the back of a formal presentation the group made in March to the newly appointed Councillors and council officers, and a previous presentation in April 2016 as well. The group has also reopened the 2009 Morton Dunn Masterplan that was undertaken by the council and re-released the survey late last year to the community, welcoming in over 430 new submissions. The results of this study revealed that the community is anxious to see the entire precinct upgraded, as they were a decade before and to see improved infrastructure in meeting space, performance and exhibition space, library, market and outdoor usability for concerts and gatherings, better pedestrian and cycling access, and improved linkages to the sporting and visitor facilities that surround it. The group welcomes the new development of better preservation of these records; and once cleared we look forward to working with council in redefining this beautiful centre corner in the heart of the Shire. By J Walduck
Future Woodend is here!
Future Woodend is a newly formed community group, which supports the creation and implementation of a shared vision for Woodend, where skills, knowledge and experience are combined to empower the community to bring about positive social change and improved environmental practices to our local area. Future Woodend invites all Woodenders/Woodies to help make our town ‘plastic-bag-free’ in 2017 and is celebrating International Plastic Bag Free Day on Monday 3 July. Join our Facebook page Plastic-bag free Woodend in 2017. You can also follow plasticbagfreevictoria.org. Future Woodend will start collaborating with retailers, service providers, and community groups to source and make available affordable alternatives, ensuring that local and out-of-town shoppers have adequate access to plastic-free options throughout the town. The start of this is Woodend’s Community Bags project – if you have forgotten to bring your reusable/recyclable bag, grab one (and return/replace it later) from the box in the foyer at Coles – this will become part of the national Boomerang Bags initiative. We hope to set up a sustainable system that benefits not only our town but also the wider social and ecological environment. We would like to introduce our logo Ollie the Boobook Owl. Thank you to Juddie Boyd and Shane Warild for their skills and time in bringing Ollie to life. Future Woodend meets monthly with the next one being Friday 23rd June 10am to 11.30am. We welcome new members and are always open to new ideas so feel free to get in touch. Watch out for updates and handy hints in the local press and on posters/fliers around town. Until we have our domain name set up, for further information please message Jenny at jenny.lonergan@students.vu.edu.au
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What’s happening at St Mary’s? If you go up to St Mary’s you’ll notice that the church is closed these days. That’s because, with the help of the fantastic Woodend community, we have begun the restoration works and replacement of the floor. Our Bishop, Bishop Andrew Curnow, visited on May 7th and paved the way for the work to begin by formally closing the church. Whilst he was here he also baptised and confirmed three Woodend locals: Jenny Zimmerman, Bronwyn Neill and Sophie Clune. It was a great day of celebration and community building. We expect our repair and restoration work to take about three months so we are having our services in the Norma Richardson Hall every Sunday at 11am, in the meantime. We will have a great re-opening celebration when the works are complete. The people and businesses of Woodend (and surrounds) have been so generous in helping us raise funds for this project – we are so thankful for everyone who has offered assistance in any way towards this project. Submitted by Rev Mel
a message from our Mayor, Cr. Jennifer Anderson Hi all, Cr Janet Pearce and I will be alternating articles in each New Woodend Star edition to help keep you informed of what council is up to over the next 3 years. There have been a lot of council documents on exhibition in the last month, and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to put in submissions. Budget and council plan submissions close at 11am on Monday the 5th of June, so you may just get one in in time if you haven’t already. The Kyneton South investigation framework plan is also on exhibition, and as many of you may spend time in Kyneton, it is worth taking a look at it and letting us know what you think. Information for both is on our website. June is traditionally a quieter time for councillors, but not so for Woodend with the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. I’m sure it will be another great success and I would like to congratulate in advance everyone involved, especially those who volunteer their time. See you at the fireworks, and around town over the Queen’s Birthday Long weekend. Stay warm. Best wishes, Jenn
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Domes of Art have landed at CopeWilliams Winery What lies beneath these mysterious domes on the lawn at Cope-Williams Winery and Contemporary Arts Centre? Be the first to see this exciting new exhibition ‘The Art of Music’, totally constructed in sand, on display for the next 5 months. These amazing structures are linked together, giving weather-proof gallery space and will create a most extraordinary experience like nothing you have ever experienced! ‘The Art of Music’ is the first-ever Sand Sculpture exhibition in the Macedon Ranges and is presented in a gallery format for the first time in Australia. Sand sculptors have arrived from all over the world to create their own thematic inspiration. Come and enjoy these creative sculptures at the amazing Cope-Williams Winery and while you’re there explore the free Neil McLeod exhibition at the CopeWilliams Contemporary Arts Centre (open Thursday through Sundays at Cellar Door).
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Support After Suicide Macedon Ranges
Support After Suicide Macedon Ranges (SASMR) invites community members to an evening of information and experience sharing on Monday 12th June, 7pm - 8.30pm at the Newham Mechanics Institute, 1292 Rochford Rd, Newham (opposite the fire station). A special guest speaker, Louise Hemingway, a credentialed mental health nurse from the Brooke Street Medical Centre, will be speaking. Louise is a dedicated professional with experience supporting those in our community with mental ill health and suicidality. There will be opportunities for questions and supper will be provided. Support After Suicide Macedon Ranges (SASMR) is a peer support group that holds meetings every 2nd Monday of the month in Newham. The group is run by members who have been bereaved by suicide. The meetings are a safe place for anyone bereaved by suicide to talk about their loss, feel understood, learn information around suicide grief, share a cuppa and be supported. The meetings are open to anyone who has been touched by suicide and bringing a support person is encouraged, particularly if coming for the first time. SASMR began in October 2015 and is run by the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group (MRSPAG) and auspiced by Jesuit Social Services Support After Suicide. Information on both organisations can be found at the following websites: macedonrangesspag. com.au and supportaftersuicide.org.au. Please email macedonrangesspag@gmail.com with any questions, or if you would like any further information. by Dianne Slater
MRSPAG Suicide Prevention Forum
The Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group has been working hard in suicide prevention but we need your help to make sure we are on the right track and are meeting the needs of our communities. Everyone is welcome at a forum to be held at the Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend on Wed 28 June 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm (supper provided from 6:00pm). Please RSVP by Wed 22 June, including dietary requirements, to Karen Harby by K. Haby
Eighteen new services for Bendigo line
The Andrews Labor Government will introduce 18 extra services for the Bendigo line every week from late August as part of a new V/Line timetable that will add more than 140 regional services across Victoria. The timetable will add a new weekday service in the evening, and a late-night service that currently just runs on Friday will run every weeknight. Half the new Bendigo line services will run on the weekend – five on Saturdays and four on Sundays – meaning trains every hour on average during the day on the weekend, down from every 90 minutes as they are now. Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas says: “The new services will better connect Macedon passengers to work, education and each other – and get them home safer and sooner to the people they love.” 10
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Local Safety Committee Dear Community,
Re: Marriage Equality and Beyond We, the Macedon Ranges Local Safety Committee (LSC), work in partnership to enhance the mental health, wellbeing and safety of all residents, visitors, students and workers in the Macedon Ranges. As such we actively support the push for equality and champion the rights of the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community. Despite substantial social reform and legislative change we know that, as a result of ongoing discrimination and exclusion, the mental health of the LGBTI community is among the poorest in Australia. Same sex attracted Australians are up to fourteen times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. The Macedon Ranges has made significant investment in suicide prevention and mental health and well-being initiatives such as Live4Life, Wayout at Cobaw and the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group. Support for equality is integral to and consistent with the aims of these initiatives. Given that we know there is a causal link between the effects of discrimination and mental health and well-being it is inconceivable that we, as a community, support these initiatives and not LGBTI equality. The LSC believes that the rights and liberties of all individuals are absolute. They are essential in the creation of a healthy, harmonious and open society. In line with this belief we say the following: • We are for Marriage Equality. • Equality is not negotiable. • LGBTI rights are human rights. We recognise that the rights of a majority of us have not been subject to debate and as such neither should the rights of LGBTI people. The LSC will not, in language or action, be complicit in the denial or delay of LGBTI people’s rights.
The LSC understands that equality and the preservation of hard won LGBTI rights is an ongoing process. We believe ‘tolerance’ is a bar set too low. Consistent with our pursuit of enhanced mental health, well-being and safety for everyone in the Macedon Ranges we hold it our goal to equally affirm LGBTI rights and LGBTI people, not simply tolerate them. To quote the late American LGBTI activist and politician Harvey Milk: “It takes no compromise to give people their rights ... it takes no money to respect the individual. It takes no political deal to give people freedom. It takes no survey to remove repression.” We couldn’t agree more. • Cobaw Community Health • Gisborne Secondary College • Victoria Police – Macedon Ranges • Mary-Anne Thomas MP – Member for Macedon • Macedon Ranges Shire Council • Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership Castlemaine Kyneton District Health • Macedon Ranges Health • Rotary Club of Gisborne Recently nominated for Excellence in Professional Services 2016 Award
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On Tuesday 9 May Sacred Heart College welcomed representatives from 20 tertiary institutions who provided students with an insight into post-secondary studies as part of the College’s annual Tertiary Information Session (TIS). The event was coordinated by Sacred Heart College Careers Department and organised by the Tertiary Information Service, in partnership with La Trobe University. TIS allowed Sacred Heart College senior students, along with nearly 300 Year 12 students from Gisborne, Kyneton and Castlemaine Secondary Colleges, to obtain up to date information on Tertiary Education options. A formal presentation outlining what it’s like to complete tertiary studies and advice on how to prepare for Tertiary Education was delivered before students moved into the Expo part of the day, providing students with the opportunity to speak with university and TAFE recruitment teams. Among the 20 tertiary institutions present were representatives from: Australian Catholic University, Melbourne University, Bendigo TAFE, Longrenong Agricultural College, Deakin University, Monash University, JMC Academy, Academy of Interactive Entertainment and La Trobe University. Sacred Heart College Principal Craig Holmes spoke highly of the day, noting, “the Tertiary Information Session provides students with a fantastic opportunity to research institutions and courses and also learn more about the process and timeline of preference selection. Students benefit from this service as it provides added motivation while they complete their senior years of schooling.”
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The Mount Players Happenings Our 2nd production for 2017, True West by Sam Shepard
will run until Saturday 10th June. If you love contemporary theatre then you will love this play. A true black comedy can only be successful with clever, observant writing, passionate directing and of course great acting. Travis Handcock has used his directing expertise and worked brilliantly with his award-winning cast to create this wonderful piece of theatre that truly portrays the good, bad and ugly side of human nature. Our 14th annual One Act Play Festival will run from 7th – 9th July. An assortment of short plays will be staged across the weekend, winding up on Sunday afternoon with awards presented by a guest adjudicator. A great opportunity to nestle in and enjoy a variety of theatre. Come for a session or make a weekend of it. Our August/September production The Full Monty has now been cast and is in full rehearsal. To book your tickets go to themountplayers.com or call our box office on 5426 1892. By Karen Hunt
Council encourages responsible use of wood fire heaters for the comfort of all
Council is reminding residents with wood fire heaters to check their chimneys for excessive smoke, as it can disturb neighbours, affect the environment and cause physical discomfort to those with respiratory illnesses. Council’s Manager Community Safety, Anne-Louise Lindner said while wood heaters can be a great source of warmth during the winter months, they can be a major contributor to outdoor air pollution. “If not operated correctly, wood heaters and open fire places can cause problems for neighbours and adjoining properties. Smoke should almost never be visible from a working chimney, yet we’re hearing neighbourhood complaints about air pollution from wood fire heaters,” she said. There are some simple steps that owners of wood fire heaters can take to reduce wood smoke. These include: • When lighting a cold heater, use plenty of dry kindling. • Only burn dry and seasoned wood. To check this, knock two bits of wood together. It should make a ‘crack’ sound rather than a dull thud. • Use several small logs rather than one large log and stack them loosely in your heater so air can circulate around them. Don’t cram the firebox. • Fire should only smoke when first lit and when adding extra fuel. Open the air controls fully for five minutes before and 20 minutes after reloading. • Don’t let your heater smoulder overnight – keep enough air in the fire to maintain a flame. Expect the ash to be fine white powder. If coals are present after the fire has burnt out, there is a good chance your fire is smoking excessively. • Inspect and clean the flue at least once a year. Check it regularly to see if smoke is being emitted (wood heaters should only smoke for 20–30 minutes when first lit and for 10 minutes after more wood has been added). Ms Lindner encouraged people affected by smoke from wood fire heaters to try to resolve the issue amiably. “Neighbourhood complaints concerning wood heater smoke occur at this time each year, and these issues are best handled by working together. If after speaking with your neighbour you don’t see an improvement, contact Council”, she said. by G. Gamble for M.R.S.C
Register for kindergarten today!
Give your child the best start to their learning journey at one of Council’s eight kindergartens in the Macedon Ranges. Register your child for kindergarten by 30 June for the best chance of securing a place at your preferred kindergarten in 2018. Council’s Director of Community Wellbeing, Karen Stevens, said the benefits of kindergarten on a child’s development were great. “Kindergarten is a fun, play-based environment that gives children the opportunity to learn and develop positive relationships with other children”, said Ms Stevens. “Our educators are passionate about the role they play in children’s lives, each aiming to support children to play, explore, solve problems, communicate, think, create and construct. “Several of our kindergartens have recently benefited from upgrades to outdoor play spaces offering new ways for children to explore and discover nature. “It really is a great time to experience what Council kindergartens have to offer”. Kindergarten and three-year-old programs registrations for 2018 must be lodged by 30 June. Council will still accept late registrations after this date but you may not secure a place at your preferred kindergarten. Register before Friday 30 June to go into the draw to win a kindergarten-ready prize pack valued at over $150. For more information about kindergarten programs, Early Start Kindergarten, fees and enrolments, call Council’s Early Years unit on 5422 0239 or visit mrsc.vic. gov.au/children. By Elon McCormick for MRSC
Need to talk to us face-to-face? Visit one of our friendly staff at the Woodend Community Centre during the following opening hours: Woodend Monday, 9.30am–5pm Tuesday, 12.30pm–5pm* Wednesday, 12.30pm–6pm* Thursday, 9.30am–5pm Friday, 12.30pm–5pm* *Library opens at 9.30am. Note: library staff are unable to process Council payments.
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Coffee, Cakes and Protest Residents from around the Macedon Ranges gathered at Il Caffe in Woodend on Thursday morning 18 May for a letter-writing session. Their targets were politicians on both sides of politics, and their message was that ordinary Australians in all walks of life are opposed to the proposed coal mine that Indian mining giant Adani wants to build in Queensland. Participants included the local poet Myron Lysenko, Anglican priest Mel Clark, young mothers, grandparents and
those working in finance, tourism and farming. Protestors enjoyed coffee and snacks as well as lively conversation while they penned letters to both State and Federal politicians. Their concerns ranged from damage to the Great Barrier Reef, loss of jobs across the tourism sector, increased carbon emissions, the poor reputation of the Adani multinational and the loss of Native Title land rights for the indigenous people of Queensland who are currently taking their protest
to the courts. Organiser Jenny Zimmerman said: “Australians do not have to sit quietly and allow their country to continue the dangerous business of mining, transporting and burning coal. There are many ways of letting politicians know that we are not happy with their ongoing support of coal mining, and letter-writing is a peaceful and positive way to do this.” Vici Wilks, founder of Macedon Ranges Stop Adani, added: “We were not sure if people would
bother to turn up - to our delight, there is a strong feeling of concern about this issue amongst local people. Across Australia the Stop Adani movement is growing by the day, and we are so pleased that people are prepared to take some time out of their busy lives to act to protect the planet. Climate change is a reality across Australia and we cannot keep pretending it will go away if we ignore it.” By Jenny Zimmerman
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Lois Wins 100 Up! Lois Scott has won the Woodend Bowling Club 100 Up Championship with a convincing 101–75 win over Mike Dornau. Lois got off to a flying start before Mike fought back and was within a few shots, before Lois shot away again. Well done Lois! Anne Wins 21 Up! In a close fought 21 UP Final, Anne Dornau eventually pipped Arlene Johnstone with a 21–16 victory. Anne salvaged some pride for the Dornau family on the day, with her husband losing the 100 UP Final. It was a great season for Arlene who won the Ladies Singles and Mixed Pairs. Congrats Anne! The President was the final male chance for a title, but was found wanting in the final. Fortunately, there were Men’s Singles and Pairs events that the women were unable to enter, as they might have won those as well. In a recap of the other title winners, Toby Barker won the Mens Singles, Arlene Johnstone won the Ladies Singles, Graham Muir and Laurie O’Brien won the Mens Pairs, Bev Muir and Irene Boldiston won the Ladies Pairs and Norm Bickerdyke and Arlene Johnstone won the Mixed Pairs. Barefoot bowls a great success Over the summer, we had a good number of bookings for Barefoot Bowls, with a larger number of people (of all ages) enjoying our facilities. Many thanks to those who assisted with helping the players with some guidance, and those who worked behind the bar. Hopefully next summer we will be even more busy, and have a few more helpers volunteer to help for a few hours. You can bowl 12 months of the year at Woodend Bowling Club We are fortunate to have both a grass green and a carpet green. Whilst the grass green goes dormant in winter, the carpet green is an all-weather surface which allows us to bowl 12 months of the year. So, if you want to organise a social bowls event outside of the warmer months it is still possible. Even in winter you just need to rug up a little. Plus the clubrooms are heated and bar is open as well. Check out our website and Facebook page For more information please visit our new website at www. woodendbowlsclub.weebly.com. Follow us on Facebook. by Mike Dornau, President Woodend Bowling Club Inc.
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Policy wonks and political nerds rejoice! You won’t even need to miss the Insiders on ABC TV on Sunday morning to make the discussion about Paul Keating’s leadership with unique insights to his personal files – one of three politically-focussed discussion based event over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in Woodend. But first on Saturday – if you have the energy – will be an examination of the disconnect between the governed and the governing with our own local Federal member Lisa Chesters taking part in Political apathy: A disaffected community, a panel discussion with seasoned journalists and writers Troy Bramston, James Button and Michael Bachelard. Just what are the consequences of increasing cynicism about the political process, and the splintering of political movements into marginal, narrowly focussed political groups? Does anyone care and what happens next? Paul Keating: The big picture leader, will be a one hour conversation led by former journalist, politician and now author, Mary Delahunty, featuring political columnist Troy Bramston who has written the definitive biography of Australia’s 24th Prime Minister who still enjoys a cult-like following online in social media (including a Paul Keating Insult Appreciation Society on Facebook). Troy conducted 15 hours of new interviews with Keating and was given access to the person files of one of Australia’s political reformers and trailblazers. This event will be at 10.30am on Sunday 11 June. Later on Sunday, the team from Crikey convene at Woodend Community Centre – but don’t be daunted – moderated by seasoned panel facilitator Sally Warhaft Bernard Keane, Josh Taylor and Sally Whyte will tackle what the current climate of uncertainty and change might bring in Australia at the crossroads. Tickets for each of these events $20. Full details of the Festival program, and ticket purchases are available at woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au. By A. Kokocinski for WWAF
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The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) will soon bring its renowned Company Directors Course back to the region. This high-level governance course is scheduled to take place in Bendigo from July 24, across five consecutive Mondays. The course is designed to prepare directors for the challenges faced by boards across the not-for-profit, government, and private sectors. To highlight their ongoing commitment to governance in regional areas, AICD have also financed two partial scholarships for this specific course. These scholarships are currently open to applicants from the region. Full details can be found on the AICD website. In addition to the Company Directors Course, a Clinical Governance Workshop has been scheduled for Bendigo on September 7, 2017. This course aims to focus on upskilling the directors and leaders of our local health and care organisations on best-practice governance. These courses compliment the ongoing program of events which AICD hold in Bendigo. The next local event is a ‘Bendigo Leaders Lunch’ on Thursday June 22. This lunch will feature a presentation from the AICD’s Chief Economist Stephen Walters MAICD who will combine a budget analysis with an overall outlook for Australian business. This lunch will be held at the Ulumbarra Theatre, and can be attended by members and non-members of AICD. New members of AICD can get complimentary attendance to this event if they reserve a place in advance. Any questions about AICD’s activity in the Bendigo region can be directed to Joe Beatty on jbeatty@aicd.com.au or 9245 4230.
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Woodend water use down on same time last year
Woodend residents used an average 166 litres per person per day in April, a drop of 27 litres a day compared to the same time last year. Western Water’s average daily water use figures show Woodend residents were among the lowest water users in the Macedon Ranges in April. Figures across the region for average daily water use per person for April were: Riddells Creek: 220 litres Macedon: 194 litres Romsey: 180 litres Woodend: 166 litres Gisborne: 164 litres Lancefield: 137 litres Things that can help you reduce water use include shorter showers, only washing clothes when you have a full load, and mulching your garden to keep water in the soil. Under Permanent Water Saving Rules you can water your garden or lawn with a watering system such as drippers or a sprinkler, only between 6pm and 10am. Being aware of the rules will help households keep their water use to 155 litres or less per person per day, which is the aim of the State Government’s Target 155 campaign. You can find out more about Permanent Water Saving Rules, get water saving tips, see reservoir levels and check average daily water use figures at WesternWater.com.au. Macedon Ranges Art Group invite you to their exhibition as part of the Woodend Winter Arts Festival.
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The Magic Hour in Woodend and Newham The Magic Hour is an exciting and flamboyant multicultural dance theatre served with a Shakespearean twist. Created by internationallyacclaimed Indian dancer and actor Arjun Raina, who has astounded audiences all over the world. Trained in classical dance in India and in the British acting tradition in London, Raina is ideally placed to bring the two cultures together, and for his current production he introduces a further element – “Odissi”, the oldest surviving dance form from India performed by Lillian Warrum a talented new Indian classical dancer from Melbourne. This is an joyous celebration of dance and performance, building bridges between the worlds of Indian classical dance and Elizabethan Shakespearean theatre. It is
both exotic as well as accessible. It is loud, colourful, musical and theatrical. The costumes, the make-up, the dancing, the stylized acting, the singing all add up to create a unique evening of entertainment and engagement. The Magic Hour uses the appropriation of Shakespeare’s text as common ground, fusing it with Asian art forms to create a post-colonial commentary on contemporary events through the playful subversion of an English icon. In the process a rich multicultural theatre has been created which will in turn amaze, amuse, stimulate and move audiences. 23rd June 6.30pm-7.30pm Newham Mechanics Institute 1292 Rochford Road, Newham 24th June 6.30pm-7.30pm Norma Richardson Hall 15 Buckland street, Woodend, Victoria Tickets $25
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The Gallery Mt Macedon is holding its annual Artists at Work pop-up exhibition to coincide with the Woodend Winter Arts Festival 10–12 June. It will feature artist demonstrations and an eclectic array of quality artworks made by 25 local artists encompassing textiles, ceramics, mosaic, wood, watercolour, contemporary origami, acrylics, glass, jewellery, basketry and more. This year Artists at Work will also feature a community art challenge themed Out of the Box. The exhibition is open daily from 10am–4pm and will be officially opened by Mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson at 11am on Saturday 10th June. Please join us at Woodend Neighbourhood House, light refreshments will be served and everybody is welcome! For details about how to enter the Out of the Box challenge, see www.thegallerymtmacedon.com.au By Lara Le Reveur 0424 599 168
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Managing your chronic disease Many patients have a chronic condition. We call it “chronic” because it’s expected to last. Depending on how they are managed, diseases like diabetes, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease etc. can affect quality and length of life to a greater or lesser degree. How much control do I have? Nearly every chronic condition, including depression and anxiety, is affected by: • Smoking • Nutrition and weight • Alcohol (and other drug use) and • Physical activity So you should have some control over how your condition progresses. We understand however that change is hard to make. Quitting smoking, starting to move more or eating differently are not so easy to do. Failing to plan - is planning to fail An important first step in managing your chronic condition is to create a plan for your ongoing care and improve your health where possible. Our job is to help you plan In creating a care plan, we work with you to: • identify your needs/health issues; • set goals to address these; • identify services to help you meet your goals and; • identify what you can do to “self-manage” your condition.
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You may simply work with your GP over time to meet your changing needs and goals. Or, you may want to make changes like lose weight, move more or stop smoking but not feel confident that you can actually do this. We are here to help you with that. Seeing allied health providers like our Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist or Smoking Cessation Nurse can help you achieve the goals you may not easily reach alone.
People with chronic conditions who have a care plan generally have better health outcomes than those who don’t have a plan. Those who work closely with their health care professionals usually have better health outcomes too. In General Practice we call care plans “GPMPs” (General Practice Management Plans). Talk to your health care provider about whether a care plan will be helpful for you.
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Fieldtrip
Congratulations to Paul Kooperman and The Field Trip, the recipient of the 2017 Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network’s Christine Cox Trailblazer Award for Youth Engagement, Employment and Social Enterprise. The Field Trip began in August 2015 on a mission to assist young people to find and pursue their passion, peers and path. This term, one lucky Field Trip member gets to be MP For a Day, filling the big shoes of MP MaryAnne Thomas in Parliament. Next term, we’re turning a local resident’s back yard into a mini-farm of edible produce. Every term The Field Trip undertakes a project to put kids in the position of leading their community and the weekly program is certainly have a positive impact on the lives of the young participants. The Field Trip is currently offering one local young person $500 to pursue their dream. Find out more and register for the weekly program via the website: www.thefieldtrip.co
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Calling all local bands and songwriters: register now for Battle of the Bands
Council is encouraging young musicians to get out of the garage and onto the stage by registering to compete in the FReeZA Push Start’s annual Battle of the Bands competition, to be held on Saturday 5 August from 6.30pm at Kyneton Town Hall. Musicians aged 12–25 years of age who live, work or study in the Macedon Ranges can register as a band, duo or solo act, with participants given the chance to perform at a world-class venue in front of a large audience. Trentham five-piece This is a Prison won the Macedon Ranges heat last year, and as Dan Evans, drummer from the outfit revealed, the experience was “absolutely brilliant”. Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said the event was a great launching pad for aspiring musicians and singers in the community, and encouraged them to get involved. “Battle of the Bands has been uncovering new acts for over 10 years, and gives emerging bands and musicians the chance to come out from the spare room or garage, and perform in front of a large crowd. “Taking part builds confidence, and also offers participants the chance to test their music on new audiences. It’s a key growth experience in a musician’s career, and one we’re happy to foster,” she said. The winner receives a cash prize, and goes through to the regional finals to be held later this year. Registrations close Tuesday 18 July. To register for the Battle of the Bands heat, email mits@mrsc.vic.gov.au, call 5422 0242 of find us on Facebook via facebook.com/MacedonRangesYouth.
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GREAT FOOD & WINE FROM ACROSS THE MACEDON RANGES
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This month’s reviews come from two of the most well-known wineries in the region, Hanging Rock and Curly Flat, with both having a penchant for creating wines of great quality and longevity. If you ever get a chance to head out to Hanging Rock you should ask about the painstaking effort and investment that goes into making their Sparkling Wines. Curly Flat as a winery offers two labels, the Curly Flat and Williams Crossing with a selection of barrels deciding which goes into the more expensive Curly Flat label or the sub $30 Williams Landing. I have picked a wine from each of these wineries, but there is great quality across the entire range. 2015 Hanging Rock The Jim Jim Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a variety that showcases the quality of site, and the quality of winemaker. The Jim Jim Chardonnay is an exemplar of Macedon Ranges Chardonnay with a flinty and mineral core from the low yielding, cold site of Hanging Rock and the winemaker derived richness through time on lees and careful barrel selection. A pale yellow in the glass there is attractive wood spice and flint notes on the nose with white peach and understated melon. Time on lees and some malolactic fermentation come out on the palate and provide a richness of cashew that’s interjected by spice, powdery citrus and stone fruits with a buttery edge. This is a deeply enjoyable Chardonnay. Get in quick there are only 120 dozen bottles of this wine. Rated:95|Drink:2017-2025|Price:$40|hangingrock.com.au 2015 Williams Crossing Pinot Noir There is incredible value on show here with this sub $30 Pinot Noir showing up a number of wines that are much more expensive. The highlight of the wine is the generosity and purity of fruit, with a thread of acidity that keeps the wine flowing and accentuates fruit and oak inputs. A light to medium red in the glass with good clarity, the nose benefits from the ripeness that was achieved in 2015 with baked rhubarb and dark cherry cut through by a swatch of cinnamon spice. The palate is elegant with spice and tannin melding together to give a lovely structure for the fleshier red fruits to show themselves. The finish is generous but has a fine savoury texture that gives both complexity and underwrites future development.
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It sounds like a great place for a meal, doesn’t it? Visitors can sample the local wines, ciders and boutique beers and purchase a glass (or a bottle) of something delicious to enjoy with a meal or to take home.There will be live music, lots of food, great coffee, bocce games on the bocce court, a brisk walk round the oval, open fires & lots of other things for young and old to do. Many of the producers featured will be available for visitors to meet over the weekend. Live music will add to the atmosphere and there will also be activities for the children. Camping is available on the oval for those with caravans or stout constitutions for the wintery conditions. Winter Wine & Dine Redesdale is an event to showcase the specialties in this unique little region of Victoria and all the good things that go with it. It will feature a focus on food and a great country experience. This is the second time this event has been held and it promises to be bigger and better than last year. Entry is free! For more details please call Beth and Garth at The Redesdale Hotel on 4405 0601 or Sandra on 0412 243 315 or follow us on facebook. com/winterwineanddine. By Sandra Aitken
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Woodend CFA Celebrates 121 YEARS
The Woodend CFA recently celebrated our annual dinner and award presentations, under MC Mike Dornau. Captain Mick Christie was joined by CFA Board Member Hazel Clothier, Operations Officer Andy Waterson and Group Officer Ian Hay. Captain Christie opened the formal proceedings with a thoughtful speech that included reference to the CFA being one of, if not, the most diverse organisations in the world. Where else would you find a group of volunteers from such diverse backgrounds, including gender, age, career paths, et al. They then presented a range of awards to members: National Emergency Medals to George Keyes, Pete Manser, Andrew Price and Richard price. Service Medals: 5 years – Chris Byrne and Paul Newman; 10 years – Simon Bailey, Troy Bowen, Mitch Hobbs and Pete Manser; 15 years – George Keyes; 20 years – Malcolm Judd; and 35 years – Ray Colban and Jim Muir. An Honourary Life Membership was presented to Lynda Ciunik, with Life Memberships presented to Alma Warnock, Steve Ritchie, Keith Mason and Mick Christie. The Member of the Year award went to Troy Bowen, who was voted ahead of Sue Hobbs, Paddy Callaghan, Kate Daniel and Brad Newell. Geoff Wells, Troy Bowen and Paul Newman were presented with the joint Captain’s Award, for the ‘stuff-up’ of the year, after bogging Woodend Tanker 1 on a training exercise in the Cobaws. Special thanks to Frank and the team from Shatzi’s for preparing a restaurant-quality meal, Woodend CFA member David Laity from Goodwill Wines for donating
all of the wine for the evening, and Kim Selby for taking some superb photos. Some huge thanks also to the organising team headed by Sue Hobbs, Kate Daniel, Paddy Callaghan and Annette van Huffel (along with a long list of helpers) for a great event. Sincere appreciation to the many generous businesses for their support for our annual dinner. A special raffle was held for a weekend away in a holiday house at Cape Patterson, kindly donated by Endangered of Woodend, which was won by recruit Peter Doyle. 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, where the heat from the fire below has 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. by 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau, Woodend CFA
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The Old Courthouse
The Woodend & District Heritage Society (W&DHS) is based in the Old Woodend Courthouse in Forest Street, Woodend. Opening hours are Wednesdays from 10:00am—12:30pm and 1:30—4:30pm. We welcome visitors to view inside the old Courthouse, peruse our wonderful collection of photos and records, or undertake research. Our volunteers are happy to assist and if anyone would like to join us as a volunteer. Please don’t hesitate to call in to see how we operate. Our current half-price book sale ends on June 30.
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The building was officially handed over to the Woodend & District Heritage Society in 1989. It was not until 1993 that it was repainted and toilets installed, enabling the Society to move in. The Society received a grant from Heritage Victoria to rebuild the original verandah of the Court House, which had rotted away over the years. An exciting find during excavation work was a George IV Penny! Note that the building is now pink, discovered to be its original colour. In 1998 an extension was added to provide additional secure storage for the district records. A new workroom for the volunteers was built onto the back of the Old Woodend Courthouse by the Society in 2006–07.
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Photo891:TheOldWoodendCourtHouse,ForestStreet,Woodend. Photo: John T. Collins, December, 1966.
The State Library of Victoria holds a similar photo dated March 10, 1963. Completed in 1870, this building replaced the original Court House in High Street. The building operated as a Court of Petty Sessions until 1964 and as a Coroner’s Court until the 1970s. In 1985, the National Trust of Victoria classified the building and in 1989 it was leased by the Shire of Newham and Woodend from the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands. Note the dilapidated building, old cyclone fence and gates with an elm tree in the background.
Photo 516 : The Woodend Court House. Photo: Janet Hawkins, 1999.
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What’s on at Kyneton Town Hall
Pull off your slippers, throw off the blankets and step away from the heater–June’s serving up a sizzling program of arts and culture at Kyneton Town Hall, with musical performances taking centre stage. On Friday 16 June at 11.30am, Jeff Jenkins takes audiences on a powerful journey of the 20th century as he performs the music of folk singer, rebel and rock star, Bob Dylan in Dylanesque. Take a trip down memory lane on Friday 23 June at 8pm, as Australian actor and musician John Waters joins forces with esteemed pianist Stewart D’Arrietta for the stage production, Lennon Through a Glass Onion. Part concert and part biography, the performance is an insight into the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time, John Lennon. On Saturday 24 June at 8pm, Damien Leith salutes one of his greatest musical heroes in his tribute to Roy Orbison. On Friday 30 June, the genre-busting guitar duo, Grigoryan Brothers return to Kyneton Town Hall to perform works from their latest release. From 7.30pm, Slava and Leonard return to their classical roots as they present new masterful arrangements of Bach, Elgar, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff and Ponce.
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