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Club of Woodend

NOVEMBER 2016 VOLUME 20 / ISSUE 10

Enjoy the best of Macedon Ranges wine and food

Explore the Macedon Ranges + meet the makers as boutique wineries and restaurants throw open their doors for a weekend of stunning wine, mouthwatering food with great music and entertainment.

Remembrance Day

Dedicated to honour, and remember all Australians who have died or suffered as a result of war.

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Twilight Market returns New music festival

An fun evening with crafts, food trucks, live music, a licensed bar and kids activities.

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100% volunteer run, family friendly music festival in support of Cambodian Kid Foundation.

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Building Resilience

Come along and learn to develop resilience for support of mental health and well-being.

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Remembrance Day 2016 Friday November 11

Every year, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars and peacekeeping operations.

This year marks the 98th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). At 11.11am on November 11, 1918, the guns finally fell silent on the Western Front. The war was over.

Woodend RSL Sub Branch will commemorate this anniversary at the Cenotaph in front of the Sub Branch, 32 Anslow Street, Woodend Proceedings commence at 10.30am, involving a short service, with participation from local schools and Braemar College Cadet Unit.

Immediately following the service, there will be refreshments available inside the hall.

The Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal contributes significantly to the fundraising work of the RSL. Poppies are available in various denominations from $1 to $50 and the money raised is used to assist both current and former serving members of the Australian and Allied defence forces and their dependents when in need. The RSL encourages all Australians to purchase a poppy and ‘Remember in November.’

Submitted by B Meldrum Woodend RSL Sub Branch

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Twilight market,

Saturday November 26 | 4-8pm Now in its fourth year, Love Your Local Twilight Markets are excited to return to the Macedon Ranges.

Showcasing predominantly local producers, crafters, artisans, musicians, small businesses, and with a fleet of amazing food trucks, live music, a licensed bar and kids activities, Woodend Twilight Market is a family friendly, fun, free, event.

Love Your Local co-owners, Lisa Rees and Stacey Anderson held their first trial event at Buffalo Stadium in December 2012. The feedback was so overwhelmingly positive that they ran three more consecutive events a few months later, this time including Gisborne and Kyneton.

Each year since, Love Your Local has expanded into other areas of Victoria and continues to grow today.

They were this year's winners of the ‘Excellence in Events and Attractions’ award at the Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards and pride themselves on

supporting the local community in every region they go to. At each event, Love Your Local donates stalls to local community groups, sporting clubs, charities or fundraisers.

Following Woodend Twilight Market on November 26, Love Your Local will return to Gisborne on December 10 for their big annual Christmas Market.

Stallholder applications are available via the website; loveyourlocaltwilightmarkets.com, for all other enquiries, email loveyourlocal@live.com.

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35.3

30.6

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35.0

84.0

53.0

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45.0

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35.5

20.5

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39.4

36.2

48.6

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54.4

47.2

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101.2

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98.5

69.0

126.8

147.8

122.3

39.5

98.8

101.2

July

87.5

82.5

102.0

101.8

79.3

95.3

186.6

92.2

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148.5

56.0

113.7

116.4

32.7

50.7

107

84.1

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97.0

98.5

54.6

85.0

55.9

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154.5

86.0

39.0

75.6

49.6

12.9

52.6

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193.0

82.0

31.4

67.2

53.0

41.3

55

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93.0

120.0

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35.2

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Trivia night to benefit St Mary’s Church fund for floor restoration forward to a full house on November 5 and encourage Dust off that game of Trivial Pursuit and start practicing for St Mary’s trivia night. The event begins at 7pm, Saturday November 5 and will benefit the fund to replace St Mary’s Church flooring and restore Woodend’s beautiful 152-year-old church back to its former glory.

Many people in our community are familiar with St Mary’s buildings; the beautiful blue-stone church, with its unique collection of stained glass windows, and the wonderful Norma Richardson Hall, where many a fun evening has been had by both locals and visitors alike.

But now, Woodend’s oldest church is in need of some repairs. Over the course of the last 152 years the flooring at St Mary’s in Buckland Street has endured both an underground spring and the ever dreaded termites.

“Last year new drainage was installed and pest control was bought in to move both water and white ant. It is time to start the work to repair the damage and replace our floor”, said The Rev’d Melissa Clark of the Anglican Parish of Woodend-Trentham “A Trivia Night is a fun way folks can get involved with their community” she ads “We are looking

everybody to come out and support this event.”

To participate, tickets are $10 per person, BYO snacks and drinks.

“Make up a team of your smartest friends and come along for a great evening”said Rev Mel, “We’ll have a silent auction and some great ‘gold coin’ games, with prizes and auction items donated by some of our very generous local businesses. Everyone is welcome at St Mary’s”.

To reserve a ticket or make donations of raffle items call Rev. Mel on 0411 722 718.

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Newham Mechanics Institute is very proud to announce a special one-night only performance by renowned singer-songwriter Robert Forster on Friday November 18.

Best known as a founding member of seminal Australian band The Go-Betweens, Robert is regarded as one of the country's great lyricists and a writer of quirky, introspective pop.

President of the Mechanics Institute, Stephen Mitchell, is clearly excited. “This is a huge get for a tiny local hall like us. We've been trying to entice Robert for a couple of years now and we're elated that he's finally agreed!”.

With the memoir to his friend and co-founder of The Go-Betweens, the late Grant McLennan finally out, Robert Forster is picking up his acoustic guitar and heading out to play a couple of special solo shows - one of them right here in the Macedon Ranges. “Grant & I” is an extraordinary portrait of an intense, creative and sometimes fraught friendship that represented a genuine meeting of artistic minds. Paul Kelly FAIRHURST CONVEYANCING and Secretarial Services described it as “an odyssey of friendship, ambition For all your and the struggle of art. Clear eyed and compelling”.

The memoir was released on the back of Robert’s stunning solo album “Songs To Play” that received Ring Sue Fairhurst on world wide acclaim. Rolling Stone magazine gave it four stars, saying, “Tall Go-Between walks to his own beat with grace, wit and style.”

27 Urquhart Street, Woodend Together with Grant McLennan, Robert formed MVCA & AIC The Go-Betweens in Brisbane in 1977, and enjoyed years of great critical acclaim. In May 2001 “Cattle and Cane”, one of the Go-Betweens' signature songs, was selected by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) as one of the Top 30 Australian songs of all time. In 2010, Brisbane named a bridge after them. * 8 mm / 16 mm Film to DVD “This is an opportunity to see a renowned * VHS/Mini DV/ Hi 8 to DVD Australian musician in a unique and intimate setting,” * Filming/Editing Services he adds. “This isn't something an artist of Robert * Corporate & Special Events Productions Forster's standing does all that often.” The show AVPA Multi -Award Winners adds to an increasingly impressive list of acts that Accredited Producers the Newham Mechanics Institute has assembled in the last few years. Tickets are sure to be hot. Their last show sold out weeks in advance, so patrons are encouraged to book early.

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Newham Plant Sale

Don’t miss the annual Plant Sale on Saturday November 5 at Newham Mechanics Institute Hall, Rochford Road, Newham. 9.00-3.00pm. page 5

New Festival announced for Macedon Ranges

It’s an exciting time for musicians and music-lovers alike with the announcement that the 5 th Macedon Ranges Music Festival will take place in 2017 on Saturday March 4.

The festival, formerly known as ‘Day on the Red’, is expanding for 2017 with sideshows appearing in local music venues across the Ranges throughout February and the main event being held at the Gisborne Steam Park.

2017 also sees the introduction of a youth zone featuring a ‘Music in The Sticks’ youth stage showcasing some of the region’s finest young talent in addition to mini-train rides, jumping castle and other kids’ activities.

The family-friendly event is 100% volunteerrun and donates 100% of ticket sales directly to the Cambodian Kids Foundation.

Unlike any other festival, musicians donate their performance for a great cause. The festival appeals to all ages with a diverse range of musical genres from folk and jazz to blues and rock evolving throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

The festival committee is currently seeking sponsors for this event. Businesses interested in sponsorship should make contact via macedonrangesmusicfestival.org. More information can be found on the Macedon Ranges Music Festival Facebook page or at macedonrangesmusicfestival.org.

Tickets on sale from December 1.

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Book Sale

Friends of the Central Goldfields Libraries will have a book sale on November 5, come along to the market, collect information from community organisations and buy some very cheap books on at Woodend Library, High Street Woodned.

We have extended our range, and have samples of the following brands Cole & Son Scion Osborne & Little Sanderson Harlequin William Morris Ian Mankin Gaston Y Daniela plus many more on request Come in to discuss your decorating projects with our friendly, experienced staff.

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Keeping Nepalese Babies Warm A big thank you to the crafts people of Woodend, the Macedon Ranges, Wangaratta and friends further afield for the amazing response to our appeal for knitted and crocheted rugs and beanies.

Co-ordinated by the ladies of St Mary’s Anglican Church Guild, Woodend, over 100kgs of items, beautifully handmade with love, have been collected: 750 beanies, 150 rugs and over 80 jumpers.

Incredible!! About a third of these are already in Kathmandu and the rest will be taken in November.

Thank you to our couriers for taking bags stuffed with woolies on their Nepalese holidays, keeping our transport costs to a minimum.

All the rugs and beanies will arrive just in time for distribution via local hospitals in the villages of Sotang, Paphlu and Bung before the cold winter months of December, January and February.

Unfortunately, we can’t take any more items for Nepal at the moment, but don’t stop knitting!

There are many needy people both here and overseas, St Mary’s Guild will find a way to send your knitting to them.

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The spring selling season is upon us and we are experiencing strong market activity with exceptional demand for high quality, well presented property in Woodend.

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A Cultural Community space for Woodend?

The Geburrh Centre Team is keen to meet newly appointed Councillors to the Macedon Ranges Shire this month and be part of discussions for future planning within the region.

With over 400 community surveys now received, the consensus shows that the community is excited to explore new ideas for the existing High and Forest Street site, and that a contemporary library and refreshed public space is needed to provide quality community facilities as well as boost the economic development of the town and its value to the Shire as a tourist hotspot.

Only one hour from Melbourne, and the corner turn for visitors travelling to Daylesford, this site has the opportunity to showcase the 400 professional artists that reside in the town.

Woodend also bears the significant history of having three important indigenous groups with connections to this area, the Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri and Taungurung. This project has the potential to showcase this history and to give recognition to the elders and their stories.

Slip into into Slip THE LOUNGE LOUNGE The Lounge Lounge at at Woodend Woodend Wine Wine Store Storeisisthe the The perfect place to while away the afternoon, perfect place to while away the afternoon, featuring aa contemporary contemporary selection selectionof of featuring wine by the glass, craft beer and cheese plates. wine by the glass, craft beer and cheese plates.

In addition, there is a need for an improved market space for the rapidly growing market activity on the site.

A proposal for permanent outdoor covered areas, reminiscent of those found in Europe that have similar weather to ours, is suggested.

If you have ideas you would like the team to present to council in December, please send them through this coming month via our community survey located in the library foyer or Bourkie's Bakery or via geburrhcentre.com.

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Malmsbury Village Fayre 2016 Eat, drink and be merry at Malmsbury’s annual Village Fayre and community celebration on Sunday November 20. Expect all the old favourites plus just a few new surprises!

Come and enjoy the wonderful food, fabulous live entertainment, amazing art, the Makers Market showcasing local product and crafts and explore Malmsbury’s stunning botanic gardens too.

Local wineries Barfold Estate, Birthday Villa, Coliban Valley, Lord Malmsbury, Tarrangower Estate and Zig Zag are all on site for tastings and sales.

We have face painting, a jumping castle, vintage games on the croquet green and much more, so round up the kids, they’re sure to have a good time.

Admission to the fair is by gold coin donation, with proceeds going to local community groups and projects. Parking’s a breeze or jump on the train! It’s just a short walk to the station.

The fayre is at Malmsbury Botanic Gardens and Town Hall between 10am and 4pm on Sunday November 20. For further information contact Helen 0417 312 098, Bev 0429 351 993 or Laura to book a stall 0411 899 25.

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Open Gardens in the Ranges Garden Designfest, Australia’s premier open garden event, will expand in 2016 to include 3 gardens in the Macedon Ranges area on the weekend of 19 and 20 November.

Garden Designfest offers the opportunity for the public to visit more than 40 private gardens which have been designed by some of Australia’s leading professional garden designers.

The event commenced in 2004 and was initially restricted to gardens in the Melbourne metropolitan area. However, it has proved so succesful that in 2016 gardens in a number of Victorian regional areas, including the beautiful Macedon Ranges area, have been included.

To enable people to visit gardens in both Melbourne and the regions, Garden Designfest will be held over two weekends in November: ●● 12 and 13 November: gardens in Melbourne metropolitan area and Mornington Peninsula; ●● 19 and 20 November: gardens in Euroa, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong, West Gippsland Malmsbury, Woodend and Gisborne.

Garden Designfest is a Rotary project, organised on a voluntary basis and all proceeds go to charity.

Since its inception in 2004, the project has donated almost $400,000.

Tickets are $8 or $12 per garden available at the gates or $45 for a multi-garden ticket includes a guidebook and access to all gardens.

Visit www.gardendesignfest.com.au for locations and tickets.

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November 2016 Shingles vaccine for those 70 - 79 A vaccine against the Shingles virus will soon be freely available for people aged 70-79. The Commonwealth’s Immunise Australia Program will be rolled out over the coming months.

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It’s Movember with a twist

Shingles (Herpes Zoster virus) is an itching, tingling or painful blistering rash. It is related to a reactivation of chickenpox (varicella virus) experienced in earlier life. It is found most commonly in older people.

Those aged 50-69 or 80 and over may have the vaccination if they wish, however the Government is not freely providing the vaccine to this group. The fee for the vaccine off script is around $220 depending on the pharmacy.

The vaccine is not routinely recommended for those aged 50-59 but it is for those 60-69 who haven’t previously been vaccinated.

Those who have previously had shingles are able to be vaccinated but they need to wait for 12 months before vaccination.

We have not been told when our supplies of the vaccines will arrive – only that the program begins in November. Vaccination clinics will be arranged as soon as we receive supplies.

SMS messages re appointments When patients have bookings to see more than one clinician on the same day, they are automatically sent two SMS messages the day before the appointments. The first SMS confirms one appointment and the second message requests that you phone reception. This also happens when people sharing a mobile phone both have appointments on the same day. Do not be alarmed – our system is reading this as an error, which it isn’t.

Please ignore the message to phone in. We will always ring you ourselves if we need to change your appointment.

Of course if you get an SMS message asking you to ring to make an appointment regarding results, for Pap tests etc, please do so.

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The chaps at BSMC will be sporting their bowties again this November.

In recognition of the importance of men’s health, the blokes will be digging out their bow-ties to promote Movember (in lieu of growing a moustache!).

In 2016, the Movember Foundation is targeting: • Prostate cancer • Testicular cancer • Mental Health and suicide prevention Further information on these health topics and links to other related websites can be found in the “Your health” tab on the Movember website The BSMC team’s campaign can be found at: https://au.movember.com/team/2235102

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday closure

Brooke Street Medical Centre will be closed on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 1 November.

In case of a medical emergency dial 000 for ambulance.

For urgent needs - call After hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222.

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Playgroup starts Christmas celebrations early Woodend Playgroup will be celebrating Christmas early this year with its annual Christmas party planned for November 27 between 10am and 1pm. Libby Nuttall, president of Woodend Playgroup, explains why the event will be held in November: “December is such a busy time of year and we've found that a lot of people go away in the lead up to Christmas. We didn't want any of our playgroup families to miss out so we've planned an early celebration to get everyone in the party spirit.”

This year's celebration will be at Buffalo Stadium and the committee has been hard at work organising some fantastic activities for the children. Playgroup families can expect pony rides, a petting zoo, a jumping castle, three Luvaball sessions, face painting, Christmas craft activities, the Lion’s red train and most importantly, a visit from Santa who will have a small gift for each playgroup child.

The Woodend Playgroup Christmas Party is open to fee-paying families that have attended playgroup in 2016.

For more information about Woodend Playgroup, visit www.woodendplaygroup.org.au or www.facebook.com/ woodendplaygroup.

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Art Trail’ s first group Show

The Macedon Ranges Art Trail (MRAT ) promotes 31 artists and businesses all year round. This month the spotlight is on nine of our diversely talented participants who are coming together for two weekends as part of the group’s inaugural zone exhibition.

The Blue Zone event at Cope-Williams Winery in Romsey will showcase Riddells Creek and Sunbury based artists including Shay Downer, Philip J. Gray, Miffy Howell, Max Irvine, Paul Kalemba, Kathy Medbury, Lawrie O’Dwyer, Peter Patterson and Catherine Van Merkestein.

They will display paintings, drawings, mixed media, bronze sculpture and photography. All work will be for sale and some of the artists will give demonstrations.

Apart from an excellent opportunity to purchase original local artwork, the weekends offer visitors a look at the new CopeWilliams gallery for contemporary AsiaPacific art that houses rare indigenous paintings, sculpture and installations.

The exhibition will run November 12-13 and 19-20 from 10am to 4pm.

Entry by gold coin donation.

An open invitation is extended to meet the artists on Saturday, November 12 from 1pm to 4pm.

Refreshments will be served and wine available for purchase.

The afternoon coincides with the Macedon Ranges Food & Wine Festival so what better way to spend a Sunday in spring than appreciating our creative and bountiful community!

MRAT is an independent non-profit group. The 2016/17 brochure containing contact details for all participants is at visitor information centres and online at www. visitmacedonranges.com/see-do/arts-culture.

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Message from the Premier

This summer is forecast to be a dangerous fire season. Fire Action Week is the time for all Victorians to begin preparing.

Many communities throughout Victoria have been battling with persistent rain and rising flood waters. This rainfall has provided the stimulus for increased growth of vegetation in forested, bush and grass fire areas across the state. As summer intensifies, these regions will dry out quickly, increasing the risk of uncontrollable fires, especially over the Christmas and summer holiday period.

Emergency services are working with communities, businesses, local councils and government to reduce

the risk in your area, while ensuring resources are in place to respond to all emergencies. However, it is up to you to understand the risk in your area, monitor conditions and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of your household.

Taking steps to get prepared before summer means you know what to do when a fire starts. Talk to your family and friends about how you’ll know when to leave and where to go to stay safe. Leaving early means leaving before a fire starts – not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Leaving early means avoiding panic, being trapped and making the wrong decisions that could be dire.

Use Fire Action Week to prepare your home and property and think about summer fire safety, especially if you live in bush and grass fire prone areas. Taking the right steps now will help make your decisions in an emergency easier and clearer.

The steps to take are simple… ●● T alk to your household and neighbours about what you’ll do on high risk days and have a plan if fire threatens you and your home this summer ●● Check Fire Danger Ratings daily at emergency.vic.gov.au to find out how dangerous a fire would be if one started and monitor warnings, especially when the Fire Danger Rating is Severe, Extreme or Code Red ●● Pack an emergency kit of essentials – including important documents, a first aid kit, medications, blankets, water and a battery powered radio – and keep it handy Planning and preparing for fire is everyone’s responsibility. Make it yours this week and help keep your family and the community safe this summer. For more information on how to get prepared, go to emergency.vic.gov.au.

The Hon Daniel Andrews MP Premier of Victoria

Be Fire Ready.

THE REASONS ARE BLACK AND WHITE.

Fire Action Week The Right Time To Prepare

1. Plan what you’ll do in the event of a fire, talk to your household and know where to access information on high risk days.

2. Keep grass short. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass.

3. Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark around your home.

4. Remove or prune shrubs near windows and well away from branches of mature trees.

5. Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property – no branches within 10 metres.

6. Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter (if you are physically able to).

7. Remove all materials from around the home that could burn, such as boxes, furniture and woodpiles.

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Building Resilience in our Community Woodend Neighbourhood House invites you to an evening presentation from The Resilience Project.

Come along and learn about methods to develop resilience and support mental health and wellbeing on Wednesday November 30, 7pm for 7.30pm start at Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend.

Light refreshments served What is it all about?

Life doesn’t always run smoothly. We all have challenges and hurdles to overcome from time to time. Resilience is the ability to bounce back. Do you need some tips and ideas to help you be more resilient?

Come along and hear from Martin Heppell from The Resilience Project. He’ll teach us how to become more resilient based on the three areas of: ●● Gratitude: focus on what you’ve got and not what you don’t have ●● Mindfulness: the ability to feel present and calm and to shut off disruptive thoughts ●● Empathy: the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes - we’re hard wired to be kind!

“Did you know that an adolescent brain in 2016 receives the same amount of information in a week as a 40 year old received in a year when adolescent” Hugh Van Cuylenburg, founder, The Resilience Project.

This community event is free and open to everyone, but places are limited so please reserve your seat by calling 5427 1845 or book online at www.woodendnh. org.au/resilience.

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Organise your own Happening upstairs in our function room, complete with own bar, toilets and great wrap around balcony Happy Hour Pots 5.30 -6.30 Fridays in bar Daily Specials in Bistro & Bar along with Ben’s housemade cheesecake if there is any left!

The Bottlo bottleshop is now open on Sundays from 12-6 & take away purchases can always be made over the bar when Bottlo closed

Koala Count 2016 Citizen scientists wanted to track marsupial movements via smartphone app Local community koala sightings can now be downloaded and recorded via smart phones and computers.

Macedon Ranges Koala Project now has a citizen science platform - a new Naturemapr app.

Checkout www.naturemapr.org or visit the Macedon Ranges Koala project and follow the directions to down load.

You can follow Macedon Ranges Koala Project on Facebook or learn more about koalas the Macedon Ranges Shire on our website www.mrkp.org.au.

Macedon Ranges Shire koala’s survival depends entirely on us.

The aims of the Macedon Ranges Koala Project: ●● Gather community sightings of koalas throughout the Macedon Ranges Shire and surrounding districts and record them on a database. ●● Provide an insight and better understanding of koalas: how they live, were they live. “Get to know them better”. ●● Promote awareness of habitat needs and habitat conservation. “What to grow and where.” ●● Raise awareness of any threats to koala populations. ●● Use information gathered from this project and other feedback, to address issues relating to the preservation of koalas within our Shire.

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FlexiRide service hits the road in Woodend The new on-demand weekday bus service, Flexiride, hit the road at the beginning of October to help residents and visitors in Woodend get about town. The bus is wheelchair accessible and small enough to get around Woodend’s narrower streets.

The 18-seater bus departs from the central stop at Woodend Shopping Centre seven times each weekday between 9am–5pm, connecting locals to the Woodend Shopping Centre, Buffalo Sports Centre, the RSL, Brooke Street Medical Centre and Woodend Station.

Locals can be picked up at one of the 28 designated stops located around the town and travel to the stop closest to their desired destination. Passengers using FlexiRide outside of the central stop must call 5422 1634 to request a pick-up. They will be given an estimated pick-up time at the stop.

The service, operated by Dysons Group, is paper ticketed with full and concession fares available.

A two hour ticket will cost $2.40 or $1.20 concession.

Local member Mary-Anne Thomas rode the bus with long-time campaigner Betty Barned (pictured) who called the striking orange bus ‘a little beauty’. Ms

Thomas congratulated Betty on the tireless work she had done campaigning to get the bus.

Ms Thomas said ‘the arrival of FlexiRide in Woodend gives people the peace of mind that the bus will be where they need it, when they need it. For just the same price as a standard fare, I encourage everyone to jump on board in the coming weeks and months and give Woodend's very own bus a go’.

Stop maps and timetable information is available on ptv.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 800 007.

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Library News

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During the September school holidays over 150 children enjoyed hunting for Esio Trot (that’s ‘tortoise’ spelt backwards!) in shop windows. We celebrated the life of Roald Dahl with a lot of different activities. Thanks to the local businesses for helping us to hide the tortoise pictures and to Woody at New Leaves for donating some of the prizes. Everyone had a lot of fun! eLibrary The recently revamped Goldfields Libraries eLibrary offers free access to an extensive range of online learning and enjoyment opportunities for all interests and age groups Visit the Goldfields Libraries eLibrary from home, your office or your phone/device at any time www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/elibrary.

For those who are business astute or wish to increase their technical skills, Lynda.com and The Computer School are a must to explore. Learn the basics or take it to a whole new level with thousands of video tutorials covering computing, business, photography, design, marketing and more.

Performing arts fans can spend hours learning musical instruments through ArtistWorks, watching music videos and performances with AlexanderStreet, streaming indie films and documentaries through Beamafilm and listening to performances by local secondary students through the Goldfields Connect digital album. Visit the Goldfields Libraries eLibrary to expand your horizons today!

Programs in November We will have a Fire Awareness Storytime for children on Saturday November 12 at 10.30am. Mike and the team from Woodend CFA will be at the library to share Storytime with Glenda and they hope to bring a firetruck to the Library that day.

We have started monthly IT sessions. Last month a group enjoyed finding out all about Facebook. On Thursday 17th November we will have an Online Music session. Book in for this session. Our summer program will be available later this month. There will be a Summer Reading Club for kids to join, some holiday activities and our usual IT programs and other sessions you may like to book into.

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cut out this calendar & stick on your

October

23-30 Lilac Days, art exhibition – NRH 27 Guided Tour – Duneria 29-1 Woodend Art Group – Annual Art Show 29 Hesket/Kerrie CFA – Bonfire Night 29 Duneira Ghost Tours 30 Michael McCoy at Duneira 30 Hanging Rock Craft Market 30 Scollay Lecture at Duneira 31 Halloween Party – Woodend Childrens Park

November

3 House Tour of Duneira 3 Garden Tour at Duneira 3 Mary Hitchcock talk on PTSD, Rotary 5 Book Sale – Woodend library 5 Newham Garden Club Plant Sale – NMI 5 St Mary’s Trivia Night 6 Open Garden at Duneira 6 Rachael Kohn at Duneira 6 Musical Garden Tour at Duneira 6 “Ghost Girls” Book talk at Duneira 10 Garden Tour at Duneira 10 Peter Duras – A funny thing happened.. Rotary. .

11 Remembrance Day 12 St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon 12-13 Budburst Festival 12-13 Art Trail Exhibition – Cope Williams Winery 15 The New Woodend Star submissions due 16 St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter 17 House Tour of Duneira 17 Garden Tour at Duneira 17 Online Music session – Woodend library 18 Movies that Matter – The Vic Hotel 18 Community lunch – WNH 18 Robert Forster ¬– NMI 19 Woodend Red Cross – Christmas stall 19-20 Garden Designfest Open Gardens 19-20 Blue Zone Exhibition – Cope Williams Winery 20 Trivia Arvo – Relay for Life 20 Open Garden at Duneira 20 Peter Perry Art Talk at Duneira 20 Michael McCoy at Duneira 20 Menuhin Concert at Duneira 20 Art Documentary at Duneira 20 Malmsbury Village Fayre 24 Guided Tour – Duneria 26 Twilight Market Woodend 27 House Tour of Duneira 27 Garden Tour at Duneira 30 Woodend Heritage society - AGM

December 10 10 13 17 17 17 ¬

Christmas Market – Gisborne St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon Movies that Matter Fairy Show for Children at Duneira Christmas Carols at Duneira Athol Guy at Duneira

March 4

Macedon Ranges Music Festival

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COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SERVICES Alcoholics Anonymous, Friday night, Cobaw Community Centre, 0409 131 144 Ashbourne Landcare Group,meetings and working bees: Robin, 54271107 Australian Breastfeeding Association, Mariette, 5427 2031 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, 0439 657 377 Rotary Club of Woodend, meetings weekly at Vic Hotel Thurs 6.45pm, 0409 439 046 St. Mary’s Guild, 11am, 4th Wed. 5422 2942 St. Mary’s Street Stall, 9–12 noon (2nd Sat of the month) Woodend & District Probus, 5427 2003 or 5427 2483 Woodend Art Group, Railway Station, 5427 1659 Woodend Bee Friendly Society, 3rd Sunday, 0408 578 032 Woodend Business & Tourism Group woodendtraders@gmail.com Woodend Landcare: Meetings and weekend working bees: Jo 5427 1909 Thursday Crew: 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 Collier Office & Business Assist and Woodend Copy Centre 5427 3092 Pets Haven 5427 3603 Mitre—10 Woodend Hardware 5427 2314 Antiques in Woodend 0407 822 511 Noodle Dynasty 5427 4880 BP Woodend 5427 2248 Coles Supermarket 5427 2377 Target Country 5427 8500 Macedon Ranges Travel Services 5427 4777 Kosmac & Clemens: Optometrists 5427 4577 Alissa Kate Skin. Body. Beauty. Hair.

5427 3822 Salvos Stores 5427 4421 Loose Change Bargains 5427 4466 Australia Post 5427 2600 Feeling Framed 5427 4455 Blissful Soul 0408 364 496 HIGH STREET SHOPS Color Me Cooper 5427 1454 Chelleon For Hair 5427 3246 RT Edgar Real Estate 5427 1222 Milko Cafe 5427 2274 The New Woodend Star / November 2016

School Local History Competition

Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society

Woodend & District Heritage Society

Two Davids on the Local Arts Stage

We congratulate the winners of our school based local History Competition and all those who entered.

Woodend Library put the entries on display from Thursday afternoon October 13. Next month's issue will carry a full report.

The winners were: Charlie Tillyer, Dash Cannon, Paige Koliba and Molly Consiglio.

Congratulations !

Woodend retired architect, David Faggetter and UK artist, David Hockney, were featured in this month’s ADFAS lectures. David Faggetter entertained an audience of sixty members and guests at Macedon Wine Room on October 6, when he spoke about his experience developing an urban design around an ancient oasis near Abu Dhabi. Clearly a project close to his heart, David’s talk resonated with his passion for the Middle East’s oases and corniches with their potential to create calm and cool refuges in the desert.

The October 13 lecture featured the legendary David Hockney, whose works will be exhibited at the NGV from 11 November. UK art historian Mary Alexander’s lecture explored Hockney’s iconic painting, ‘Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy’ (1970).

The ADFAS CV program continues to the end of the year, with a trip to Ballarat Gallery on October 27 to view the Archibald Exhibition 2016, followed by the annual Christmas Party on December 8.

If you are interested in any of these activities and would like to join ADFAS CV, email adfascenvic@ gmail.com.au or collect a 2017 brochure at Woodend Information Centre. By joining ADFAS now, you will be eligible for the earlybird prize drawn at the Christmas Party.

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Improvements for pedestrians

Pedestrians will find it easier to get around Woodend following Council’s successful application to the Transport Accident Commission for funding to address safety issues.

Council will match the $26,050 provided by the TAC in order to improve pedestrian infrastructure in the township at a total cost of $52,100.

The works will improve pedestrian access to Woodend railway station, particularly along High Street, Woodend.

The project will be completed in two stages: ●● Stage 1 – improvement of pedestrian access to the main Woodend areas through the installation of footpath rumble strips. ●● Stage 2 – installation of zebra crossings across Anslow Street, Forest Street and Urquhart Street as well as on associated service roads to allow pedestrian right of way and greatly increase pedestrian safety for the vision impaired, children and older people as well as the general population.

This is the second year in a row Council has successfully applied for funding under the TAC’s Local Government Grant program, which funds small-scale infrastructure treatments to address pedestrian and cyclist safety in line with Victoria's Road Safety Strategy 2013-2022.

U3A Macedon Ranges End of year program

There isn’t enough room to give details of all the interesting speakers we will be learning from, but there are a couple of special items to highlight. ●● On November 14 we are taking a bus trip to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne – an allday trip including lunch. There may be a few seats on the bus if anyone would like to join us, but a week’s notice is needed. ●● On December 5 we hold our Annual General Meeting, of which we are required to give public notice.

All present and former members are cordially invited to attend the AGM being held at the former Senior Citizens’ Rooms, Hamilton St, Gisborne, commencing at 10.45 am A committee will be elected to take over in the New Year.

As always, new or returning members are very welcome to come to any of our events and join in our activities and discussions.

For further details and information, contact Malcolm Colquhoun our president, 5426 233 0481 827 402.

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Submitted by L. Manton, Communications, MRSC

Small Business Tax Concessions Consider Rachel’s Case Rachel, 54, has been operating a primary production small business in the Macedon Ranges for 12 years. Rachel has decided to downsize and sell her farm. The real estate agent has estimated it will be able to be sold for $1,000,000. She is wondering what the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications will be in her case.

As Rachel qualifies as a Small Business Entity (SBE), she is able to take advantage of the small business CGT concessions. Based on the purchase and estimated sale price the gross gain is $500,000.

As Rachel has held the property for greater than 12 months she is eligible for the general 50% discount prior to the application of the small business concessions.

Rachel may elect to use the Replacement Asset Rollover giving her the option in the next two years to roll over the gain into another small business asset. As Rachel will subsequently turn 55 she may then elect to use the Retirement Concession under which she is not required to contribute the amount into superannuation and there will be no tax payable on the gain.

The example can be demonstrated as below: Sale price $1,000,000 Purchase price $ 500,000 Gross Gain $ 500,000 50% General Discount ($ 250,000) Sub-total $ 250,000 Retirement Concession ($ 250,000) Net Capital Gain Nil

Should you wish to discuss further please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.

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Nominations for 2017 Australia Day Awards now open Is there an individual in your community achieving amazing things? Nominate them now for a 2017 Australia Day Award.

These awards provide the opportunity for Council and our community to recognise and celebrate inspirational people who make ongoing contributions to the shire.

Nominations are open in the following categories: ●● Citizen of the Year ●● Young Citizen of the Year ●● Community Achievement ●● Community Event ●● Arts Ambassador Entry is open to all people who live, work or study in the Macedon Ranges Shire at the time of nomination.

For more information about the award categories and nominations forms, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ australiaday or pick up a nomination form from one of Council’s service centres, or contact Council’s Governance Administration Officer on 5422 0320.

Nominations close Monday 7 November 2016.

Award winners will be announced at the Australia Day celebrations on Thursday 26 January 2017 at Kyneton Town Hall.

Submitted by L. Manton, Communications Macedon Ranges Shire Council

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Woodend Red Cross

Yes, Christmas is just weeks away, but we can help!

On Saturday, November 19 our Christmas themed stall will be outside the Woodend Newsagency, from 9am to 1pm.

From cakes to cookies, sweet and savoury goodies, gift boxes to tree decorations, whether it's yummy or beautiful, the Red Cross elves are doing their superb best to lighten your load. Of course, this in turn helps those for whom Christmas isn't the wonderful celebration most of us enjoy, so come and see our offerings, and know that you are part of contributing to local, Australian and International Cross and the tireless volunteers in the field.

Sadly, we have recently farewelled one of our members. We extend our sympathy and condolences to Jane Dawson and her family on the death of her mother, Patricia Dawson, a long term member of Woodend Red Cross.

Here is the list of the lucky raffle winners, and, yes, one of the tickets was bought locally. 1st Prize: Bendigo Stay and Explore Pack Winner- Mr Bill Freeman- Charlton. 2nd Prize: Bendigo Discovery Pack (value $200) Winner- Ms Ann CollinsonHeathcote. 3rd Prize: Echuca Discovery Pack (value $95) Winner-Heather, Romsey Rd, Hesket.

Submitted by Robyn Grant

A Japanese story Macedon Ranges Film Society's October screening featured the 2003 award winning Australian film 'Japanese Story'.

A cross-cultural drama-romance, ‘Japanese Story’ stars Toni Collette as a geologist and Gotaro Tsunashima as a Japanese man whose father has interests in an iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

Collette's character Sandy is assigned to show the Japanese man Hiromitsu around the region, however as she has no Japanese language skills and Hiromitsu has no understanding of Australian culture or the outback and its dangers. Various adventures and misadventures and some romance led to a tragic climactic event and an emotional and moving conclusion. Excellent Australian film making by a predominantly female team headed

by Director Sue Brooks, Producer Sue Maslin, Writer Alison Tilson and Editor Jill Bilcock. Music composed

by Elizabeth Drake.

Film Society members evoking the Japanese flavour of the film.

Macedon Ranges Film Society meets on the second Wednesday each month at Woodend Community Centre. Film notes and an informal supper are part of the evening.

MRFS is a membership-based club; initial enquiries by email to mrfilmsociety@gmail.com or call Lorraine 5427 0921 or Christine 5429 5452.

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Not all skin cancer checks are equal For peace of mind, see an experienced doctor accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia, and have your skin checked with the latest MoleMax digital scanning technology

• Get your skin checked before it sustains any more damage this summer • 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70 • The sooner your skin cancer is diagnosed and treated, the greater your chance of survival

Ranges Medical is the only practice in the Macedon Ranges using the world-leading MoleMax digital epiluminescence microscope to examine and record skin lesions.

Through comprehensive mole mapping and expert analysis, we can reliably monitor changes, detect skin cancers at an early stage and avoid unnecessary excisions.

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Catch out skin cancer this summer Barry Mann is passionate about solar power and cricket. Unfortunately, the combination could kill him.

‘When I’m on the oval and the solar panels are glinting on Woodend Cricket Club’s roof, I love contemplating the clean energy they’re generating.

Simultaneously, I worry about developing skin cancer!’

Barry plays cricket up to 40 days per year. ‘I wear sunscreen, a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, but in my youth I used no sun protection and I’ll probably pay for that.’

‘Sun exposure causes almost all skin cancers,’ says Dr Peter Dawkins, from Ranges Medical in New Gisborne, who holds a Diploma in Skin Cancer Medicine and is accredited by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.

‘Skin cancer kills more Australians than the road toll, and two-thirds are men.‘Sunburn can occur in just 15 minutes, causing permanent, irreversible skin damage and increasing the risk of skin cancer,’ Dr Dawkins says.

W OODEND H EARING C ENTRE WOODEND Did you know 1 out of 6 Australians HEARING CENTRE suffer from hearing loss?

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• Do you have problems hearing in background noise?

• Have you worked in a noisy environment?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may have a hearing loss.

‘Use sun protection and get regular skin checks.

Early detection and treatment of skin cancer increases your chance of survival and reduces pain and scarring.

‘Worryingly, a recent Cancer Council study showed that 35% of women and 40% of men had not had their skin examined in the past year.’

Dr Dawkins’ team at Ranges Medical uses a worldleading MoleMax scanner for comprehensive mole monitoring - available nowhere else in the Macedon Ranges.

‘We’ve identified numerous skin cancers of which patients were unaware, including early melanomas.

Our practice is equipped for treating skin cancers that would previously have been referred to city centres.’

Woodender Alan Reid doesn’t play cricket, but he loves to surf in the sun. He has his skin checked at Ranges Medical.

‘It’s quick and simple,’ says Alan. ‘The Molemax records a detailed body map, so any changes are easy to spot at the next check-up and I don’t have to rely on my wife’s memory to tell me if a mole on my back has altered.

‘I frequently got sunburnt when I was a kid. Now, I wear a full-length wetsuit and waterproof sunscreen in the surf. I make my kids take care of their skin too.

They’ll appreciate it later!’

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Samantha Moore is a local business success story, having turned a hobby into an award-winning beauty business. She established Ramai Skin & Body Care in 2012 and has built it all the while as a single parent to son Aiden.

Driven by an ambition to have the leading beauty salon in the Macedon Ranges, Samantha aims to double client numbers each year, and expects more than 250 clients by the end of 2016.

Ramai prides itself on catering for people wanting later than normal trading hours and a more child friendly environment. The salon operates 9am to 9pm five days a week.

Samantha is investigating relocating to larger premises but a major focus of the business will continue to be providing a home like ambience and a safe, family friendly environment.

A year after giving birth to both Ramai and her son, Samantha won Young Business Person of the Year in the Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards. She has since been a finalist three times in this category. In 2014 she was a Finalist in the Ausmumpreneur Awards.

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The next few weeks at Duneira will be the busiest of the Spring season. Not only is late October/early November the time to visit the famous bluebell driveway but numerous events throughout the house and garden will delight and amaze!

This Saturday night (29/10) be prepared to be scared with two evening Ghost Tours run by Lantern Ghost Tours. Family tickets are available.

Sunday (30/10) is all about gardens and we are delighted to have Michael McCoy present a lecture and take us on a tour of the garden. Our oriental carpet specialist Dr Susan Scollay brings the garden into the house with her illustrated lecture on the Duneira carpet collection.

Early November brings interesting events, including a literary event “Ghost Girls” with Cath Ferla, where Cath will talk on writing for book and screen; a great session for budding writers of any age.

You can also meet Rachael Kohn, presenter of “The Spirit of Things” on ABC Radio National for the past 19 years, who will be ‘On the Couch’ with Jacky Ogeil in an interesting discussion of Rachael’s life and work. If you’ve ever heard Rachael’s show, you’ll love this opportunity to meet her in person.

Take a tour of the garden with well-known musician and gardener Simon Rickard who will open your eyes (and ears) to the sounds that various trees make. Many speciality timbers are present at Duneira that are traditionally used in musical instrument.

Later in November, join us for a weekend of art and artists through talks, tours and films, experience a delighted concert performed by Anne HarveyNagl (Vienna-based violinist who will perform exclusively at Duneira) and Jacky Ogeil on the music of the famous Menuhins who were regular visitors to Duneira earlier last century.

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Andrea Norden was recently faced with the question: “What would you like for your birthday this year?”.

She realised she didn’t really want for anything, and this conclusion began an extraordinary journey to deliver a vital piece of medical equipment to an isolated community in Timor Leste (East Timor).

Instead of perfume, wine or chocolates; birthday guests were kindly asked to contribute an equivalent amount in cash, which was then used to purchase an autoclave (a machine to sterilise medical instruments) for a local community health centre, which Andrea then delivered, installed and taught local staff to use.

Andrea has been a member of the Macedon Ranges Friends of East Timor (MRFoET) group for 2 years.

The Woodend mother of three, first heard about the group through her work as a local Maternal Child Health Nurse.

Andrea Norden, second from the right, with Turiscai health centre staff.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council generously supported MRFoET to print 100 copies of the booklet which Andrea took with her. With many expectant mothers unable to read, it is important to have relevant information with strong visual demonstration of potential problems or issues.

Installation of the sterilisation machine also included a voltage regulator to cope with power surges, and a water distillation facility to prepare water before being placed in the steriliser. Andrea said that gathering information from the local staff about the health centre’s needs will form an important part of MRFoET future planning.

Andrea also had the opportunity to connect with other groups in Dili including Marie Stopes International, Wateraid, Alola, and Rotary, which will also provide a wider perspective of where needs can be best met.

Our local MRFoET group works with other organisations such as the Alola Foundation, which was established by Australian born, former East Timorese first lady, Kirsty Sword-Gusmao. Ms SwordGusmao will be the guest speaker at an upcoming event called “Talking Timor” to be held in Kyneton (see next page) If you would like further information please call Andrea on 0403 043222.

MRFoET meet at the Victoria Hotel, Woodend on the 1st Monday of every month. If you would like further information about the group contact Andrea or Fran Wigley on 0411 208 448 or mrfoet@gmail.com.

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Each ‘Friends of Group’ in Australia is aligned with a specific region in East Timor, and our area is based on the village of Turiscai in the Manufahi District.

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Talking Timor with Kirsty Sword Gusmao

Dinner and music with a Timorese flavour, a silent auction and lots of fun!

Kirsty Sword Gusmao, former Australian aid worker and former wife of Timor-Leste’s Prime Minister, will speak at a special event on Friday November 18 at Kyneton Mechanics Institute.

Dr Kirsty Sword Gusmao AO, founder of the Alola Foundation will speak about her role as Education Ambassador and share her Timor experiences.

She was appointed by the President Dr. Jose Ramos Horta as Goodwill Ambassador for Education in October 2007. This appointment was in recognition of Kirsty's tireless efforts to date and to formalize future endeavors in addressing the educational priorities of Timor-Leste.

In June 2015 Kirsty was honoured to receive an Order of Australia for service to relations between Timor-Leste and Australia in the education sector, as well as being an advocate for improved health and living conditions for the Timorese people. This is an honour she shares very much with her colleagues at Fundasaun Alola who have been on the frontline of the battle against poverty, ignorance, discrimination and ill health in Timor-Leste since 2001.

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Woodend Rotary is going from strength Club of Woodend to strength with a very active program of guest CLUB HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS speakers at meetings, fundraising and regular projects to keep our members busy working for the community.

The committee for the Kyneton Air show recently made the unfortunate but necessary decision to postpone the Kyneton Air Show due to the issues of recent rain making the venue unsafe for preparation and conducting the event itself.

The condition of the grass runway meant that planes were becoming bogged which was the same for the car parks. Planning and preparations are continuing and the committee will meet again in November to schedule the new date early in 2017.

Guest Speaker A recent guest speaker Bev Watson gave a wonderful presentation on living with Polio for 60 years.

Bev contracted Polio in Australia in 1955 just 6 weeks prior to the introduction of the Salk vaccine.

Everyone left with a better understanding of Polio and the achievements possible with a positive attitude and determination. A cheque for $2000 from the local Rotary clubs (Woodend, Gisborne, Castlemaine and Gisborne) was presented to Bev to go towards the Post Polio conference held each year.

There are an estimated 400,000 people in Australia with Polio. Whilst Rotary is leading the charge to rid the world of Polio the local clubs are doing their bit to support a group of those people living with Polio.

In November we welcome the following guest speakers; ●● Nov 3: Mary Hitchcock talking on PTSD ●● Nov 10: Peter Duras –‘A funny thing happened on the way to the Olympics”. Peter was physiotherapists for many Olympic and Commonwealth games teams.

We welcome visitors to our weekly meetings at the Victoria Hotel 6.45pm for 7pm start. To learn more, visit our webpage or social media sites below, or contact Grant Hocking on 0429802722. www.rotarywoodend.com | facebook. com/rotarywoodend | Walking Group: facebook.com/ groups/795089553844781/.

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Reflexology is a holistic, non-invasive modality that compliments other therapies and modern medicine from conception to aged-care.

Reflexology is the application of pressure and soothing techniques to areas on the feet, hands, face & ears. It is based on the principle that all components of the body are reflected in these areas.

Reflexology stimulates the circulation to restore energy flow, which helps clear blockages that can occur due to stress, toxins, illness, emotions and injury. This modality has been a part of human life for over 3000 years that was used by the Egyptians and Chinese, now it is once again part of health care systems around the world.

How will Reflexology help you?

Reflexology promotes balance in physical, mental, emotional and energetic levels of the human body. It also produces the most profound and deep relaxation.

It is in the state of deep relaxation that system levels are reduced and feelings of well-being are evident.

Regular sessions of reflexology condition you to a more relaxed way of being. This modality will help you stay healthy, improve daily wellbeing and maintain vitality.

Allow time to experience the nurturing and reflection, afforded by a caring and professional reflexologist. Achieving peace of mind, away from your daily demands and induces a more relaxed way of being.

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What will Woodend look like ten years from now?

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From the Woodend & District Heritage Society's Collection of Photos Photo 74. High Street, Woodend, about 1880.

Landmarks which stand out on the east side are John Gilchrist's Store, George Hewett's Blacksmith Shop, McKenzie's Hotel, Henry Sutton's two-storied Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, and the Railway Bridge. On the west side are the Victoria Hotel, Fitzsimmonds Commercial Hotel, and Islay House. Patrick Casey's house is in the foreground. Casey built the footbridge in the foreground, over the rocky gutter and cut the opening in the fence in August 1875. Joseph Harris planted the two rows of trees and built the six-foot high tree guards in July 1877.

1331. Streetscape, High Street Woodend, looking north. c1911. LHS, on Urquhart St corner, Robert Hogg Thorburn's Victoria Hotel, Other points of interest include the roof of the Mechanics Institute (with air vents), the Bills Horse Trough, the tiny Weighbridge building (midway LHS) and the recently erected Electricity Poles. In the background is a sparsely treed Golf Course Hill with the Clubhouse visible on the side of it. The Hillside Golf Club began in 1912 and was gazetted as a Park and Golflinks in 1914.

613. High Street Woodend looking south. From a Valentine Series postcard, number 320. Note that Keating's Hotel still has its verandah. The news agency carries the name Morris. From our records we know that Esther Morris owned the news agency from 1908 until 1924. This, plus the car, suggests that this photograph was probably taken c. 1923.

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Cheese Demonstration and Lunch a success Woodend Rotary held the third session in the series of Macedon Ranges Cooking demonstrations and lunch on Saturday 8th October with 26 people attending to learn about cheese making.

Members of Woodend Rotary Daniel Rigoni and President Josephine Falzarano lead the demonstration covering Ricotta, Cherve and Mozzarella. The demonstration was followed by lunch consisting of anti-pasta platters, Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, Ratatouille and salad all served with wine.

Notes were provided to all participants to ensure they could repeat what they had learnt at home.

This completed the series which covered Passata, bread dough, Sausages, Salami and Cheese. It was great hearing from participants who had already applied their knowledge with one family recently making 30kg of salami after attending an earlier session. Keep a look out for notice of future events in 2017.

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“Whose wives are they anyway”

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The Mount Player's final production for 2016 “Whose Wives Are They Anyway” is in its final two weeks of rehearsals with the Gala Opening night on Friday November 18.

This is one show you do not want to miss! Director, Frank Harvey has had an absolute ball directing his wonderfully talented cast, backed by a very funny script and can assure this hilarious play will not disappoint. From go to wo it is a downward spiral of chaos, confusion, double entendre, characters in various stages of undress, cross dressing and then finally the truth!

It is seven years since The Mount Players staged the farce “Caught In The Act” also directed by Frank Harvey, who says that this show is even whackier!

Tickets are already selling fast so do yourself a favour and book your ticket early.

Gala Night is November 18th and the season will run till December 10th at The Mount View Theatre, 56 Smith Street, and Macedon.

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Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay For Life is preparing to celebrate 15 years of fundraising for the Cancer Council Victoria in 2017.

So far 13 teams have signed up for the Relay on March 4 & 5, which will be officially launched on Sunday, November 20 in conjunction with a trivia afternoon.

Tables of up to 10 people will be challenged by MC Annie Phelan, and ticket proceeds will either go towards a team’s fundraising total or added to the event’s banking.

The event will be held at Macedon Railway Hotel from 2pm to 5pm. Tickets are $30 and include afternoon tea, with drinks at bar prices.

The fun afternoon will be a chance to learn more about Relay For Life, and registrations will be taken.

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WOODEND B WLING CLUB NEWS A wet start to the new pennant season The start of the new Midweek Pennant Season was a complete contrast to last year. This year we were completely washed out as the rain continued to fall, whereas last year the opening game had to be cancelled due to the extreme heat in early October.

Fortunately, the weather improved to get the Saturday Season underway a few days later.

Woodend has teams competing in both Divisions 1 and 3 on both Tuesdays and Saturdays. The season runs from early October to mid-December, and then continues from mid-January to March. Last year several of our teams made the Finals, but did not enjoy Grand Final glory. Fingers crossed we can do better this year.

Thinking of trying lawn bowls?

If you have thought about giving lawn bowls a try, why not give us a call and we can organise a trial session.

Or, if you have never thought of giving it a go, why not come and try?

As we have said before, lawn bowls is no longer the ‘old person’s game’ many believe, and is now played by people of all ages. In fact, most of the players in the Australian Team are in their twenties and thirties, and some are still in their teens.

We can provide everything you need, the bowls and important guidance from one of our experienced players. And it’s free!

It’s warming up for barefoot bowls The Woodend Bowling Club offers a Barefoot Bowls program throughout the year, but obviously it is more fun and enjoyable in the warmer months.

We have a wide range of lawn bowls sets available, so you just need to turn up and take your shoes off for a great fun night. Although you can also bowl with flat-soled shoes. Children are welcome, but parental supervision is required.

You can book Barefoot Bowls in Woodend for a night of fun, a great party, work Christmas party, fund-raising and so much more. With the addition of a powerful lighting system on the carpet green that enables bowling at night as well.

We can also provide friendly club members to help train you on the art of bowling for those who want to learn, or we can just let you go and experience the fun yourself.

We have a well-stocked fully licensed bar which can be opened with people to serve you, and you pay our very reasonable bowls club prices (sorry but due license restrictions no BYO allowed). You just supply the fun!

Woodend Fire Brigade celebrates 120th years At about 4am on Wednesday, October 14 1896, a fire originated in the stables at the rear of the All Nation’s Hotel on the corner of High and Anslow Streets. Soon after, a group of a dozen gentlemen met to consider the “desirability of forming a Fire Brigade in Woodend”.

It was moved that this proceed, to consist of fifteen members and to be named the Woodend Fire Brigade.

On Monday November 21, the members of the Brigade met, having received a letter from the Shire granting the use of its fire appliances, but the erection of a depot and fire bell was delayed.

The December 24 1897 issue of the Woodend Star contained a report on the new reel. It stated that “the new fire reel, built under order from the Newham Shire Council, for the use of the Woodend Fire Brigade, is now completed, and having inspected it, we can state with confidence that either for the use at a fire or demonstration, the reel is second to none at present in use in the colony, and one of which Firemen, as well as the builder, may feel justly proud”.

Is there room for a fire truck at your house?

Woodend CFA has an excellent record in turning out to fires and other incidents in our region. However, during recent inspections of the area it was discovered that a lot of properties do not have safe access for fire trucks to get close to the house or other important assets. In fact, at one property we were unable to get down the driveway.

Fire trucks are very large vehicles and they need room to enter your driveway and somewhere to turn around. (See picture on back page) A driveway needs at least a four by four metre clearance and adequate access through gates. Bridges and culverts on private land also need to be able to carry the weight of a fire truck.

See you at Woodend Farmer’s Market We have started our annual pre-summer Community Safety Information Sessions, beginning with our presence at the Woodend Farmer’s Market in November, December and January. On Saturday November 5, we will also be running the Sausage Sizzle at the market, which not only helps provide some fund-raising for the Brigade, it also gives you the opportunity to enjoy a well-cooked delicious sausage.

A huge thank you to the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group for giving us this opportunity.

Submitted by Mike Dornau, Woodend Bowling Club Inc.

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

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HOME MAINTENANCE CARPENTRY decking shelving pergolas etc PAINTING internal & external TILING bathrooms & kitchen REPAIRS general maintenance call Stuart: 0409 150 629 ah: 5427 2465

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• tree pruning / removal • stump removal • tree planting / transplanting • rope & harness climbing • confined space removal • fully insured

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23 – 30 October 2016

Arlene Johnstone , the Club’s 2016 Women’s Champion, bowling the first ball of the season at the season opening day at Woodend Bowling Club Photo M. Dornau

Congratulation to Nina Harbison, winner of this amazing ‘Blackbird Cakes’ creation at Red Cross Big Cake Bake.

Photo M. Cuolson

Patrick and Sue love working in the Neighbourhood House’s newly renovated reception. Drop in and say hello! Photos by Kim Selby

Piles and bundles of hand knitted items for the youngsters in Nepal. Photo S. Matthews

Fun class at Woodend Pony Club: “The Stockmans Challenge”.

This pic is Annabelle Stobie on her mount Spice, with giant Tigger!

New members welcome! page 40

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