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Community invited to have a ‘ghoul-d’ time at Halloween party Don’t let the scariest night of the year pass you by. Dress up in your spookiest outfit and venture out – if you dare – to the biggest Halloween party in the Macedon Ranges as Woodend Rotary hosts it’s annual Halloween party Guests are warned: Don’t be caught dead without a costume! Dress-ups add to the fun and we’re talking anything from robes, capes and gowns to the dark, mysterious, spooky and gross. Woodend Rotary Club’s ghosts and ghouls will be serving scary snags, fairy floss, lollies and drinks while the kids go wild to some garishly live musical entertainment. They are simply dying to see you there! The party kicks off at 5.30 on Monday October 31 at Woodend Children’s Park, Nicholson Street Woodend Grant Hocking of Woodend Rotary founded this event in 2010 and continues coordinating it, “It’s fun to see our extended family of Woodend residents participate in costume.” This event is made possible by Woodend Rotary Club who take this opportunity to give thanks to the community for their on-going support and provide an event strengthens community ties. Since 2010 the party has attracted thousands of junior costume-clad revellers and their parents. “We hope to have even more families from across the Macedon Ranges come along and have a spook-tackularly good time” said Grant. Rotary organizes the party in an efoort to provide the Woodend area with a fun and safe atmosphere during Halloween and is offered as a safe alternative to the traditional neighbourhood trick or treating. Local non-profit organisations and businesses also support the event with food and financial support. Our major sponsor is Fairhurst Conveyancing of Woodend. An adult must remain with and supervise all children throughout the party. For more information contact Grant on 5427 1578. Submitted by A. Downie
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Woodend to host Holgate Brewhouse Single Speed World mountain bike Championships Single speed mountain bikers will descend on Woodend from 21- 23 October 2016 for their annual World Championships. Russ Eckersley of Woodend Cycles said "this is much more than the usual one day mountain bike race typically held in this area". Around 400 riders representing 12 nations will travel to Woodend for a three day Carni-velo (Festival of the Bike) to celebrate riding and the humble one-speed bicycle.
On Saturday morning a group ride will depart from Buffalo Stadium following the back roads to Hanging Rock Reserve. While no roads will be closed, some delays can be expected. Events at Hanging Rock include live entertainment, bike shows and races for penny farthings, 16 inch bikes, kids and cyclocross. Everyone is welcome to spectate. Wombat State Forest is the venue for the world championship race on Sunday. The laid back and slightly rebellious attitude of single speeders will be expressed by the array of outrageous fancy dress items worn for the ‘official’ bike race. If you'd like to know more or want to get involved, please contact general @sswc2016.com or check out sswc2016.com or www.facebook.com/ sswc2016downunder. Submitted by C. Gant-Thompson 0411 296 777
Event headquarters will be at Holgate Brewhouse with riders exploring Woodend's restaurants and cafes and visiting regional attractions. The Pony Club have generously allowed their grounds at the Old Racecourse to be used as a camp ground for the weekend.
Happy 5th Birthday Thank you to all of our customers who have made the past 5 years for Woodend Wine Store such a success! To help us celebrate, Woodend Wine Store's 5th Birthday in style, join us for CAKE and BUBBLES on Friday, 28th October from 6pm
Woodend Rainfall 2016
... in addition to our 5 year Month January
2010 54.0
2011 227.5
2012 31.0
2013 3.9
2014 19.2
2015
2016
5 year aver.
61.4
35.3
30.6
February
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115.0
133.0
97.4
11.2
41.6
14.3
59.5
March
121.0
35.0
84.0
53.0
49.0
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47
49.4
April
45.0
63.5
35.5
20.5
84.1
39.4
36.2
48.6
May
39.0
73.5
54.4
47.2
46.0
68.7
101.2
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June
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
August
148.5
56.0
113.7
116.4
32.7
50.7
107
84.1
September
97.0
98.5
54.6
85.0
55.9
October
154.5
86.0
39.0
75.6
49.6
12.9
November
193.0
82.0
31.4
67.2
53.0
41.3
55
December
93.0
120.0
21.4
35.2
36.6
41.7
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1202.5
1108.5
826.8
851.0
638.9
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Blessing of the Animals
Pets become centre of attention Join us this October 16 and help raise money for people in need. Woodend’s Red Cross regiment will be pulling out their mixers, baking paper, cookie cutters and bread tins to dazzle all with an afternoon tea of their own delicious baking, and more! Entertainment is provided by the lovely ‘Miranda's Picnic’ who’ll be singing for us and we have the most amazing cake creations from generous local contributors to raffle, they’re almost too beautiful to eat! The Annual Red Cross Big Cake Bake is on Sunday October 16 from 1-3pm, at the Woodend Community Centre, Although our baking will be the star, Big Cake Bake is all about getting together with family and friends to do something special for people who find themselves facing tough times. This is a wonderful way to spend some time with each other in the community, catch up with friends and help the Australian Red Cross bake the world a better place throughout our country and overseas. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, and a gold coin for those under 12 years. We look forward to welcoming you to our special event. Woodend Community Centre, Corner of Forest and High Streets, Woodend (entry through the courtyard.)
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Rev Saint Francis is famous as the patron saint of animals, but he was also a dedicated champion of the poor and the environment, so on this day, (if the weather permits) we will celebrate all creatures and the beauty of nature as we have our service on the lawn followed by an old style church picnic. Everyone is welcome. Bring along your suitably restrained, furry, scaly, wooly or feathered friend, and your picnic blanket and lunch and have some fun! (teddy bears are considered fur friends too!) Everyone is welcome at St Mary’s Woodend – all creatures great and small. Submitted by The Rev’d Melissa Clark, Anglican Parish of Woodend-Trentham
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Kyneton Aero Club so what better way to celebrate than to hold an air show! The show offers an action packed day for air enthusiasts and aficionados alike. It’s a great outing for families with thrilling aerial displays from the RAAF Roulettes and vintage aircraft, static displays of rare aircraft and automobiles or you can spread your wings with the aviation careers expo showcasing what the exciting aviation industry has to offer. There’s also entertainment for kids as well as lots of vendors with great food.
This special event is expected to draw thousands of visitors from all over Australia to visit the Macedon Ranges and join with locals for this fun day of family entertainment and celebration. Ample free parking is available on site, accessed via 784_8439 Kyneton-Metcalfe Road. Gates will open from 8.30am with flying displays commencing from 10:30am. Tickets are available online via www.trybooking. com/MBCN, adults $25; students $10; concession $20;family $60 (2 adults and 2 children under 16). Kyneton Air show is brought to you by Kyneton Aero Club, Kyneton Rotary, Woodend Rotary, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and QBE. It promises to be a great day out for the family. For more information head to www.airshowkyneton.org. Come along and join in the celebration! Submitted by Grant Hocking, Woodend Rotary
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Fire ‘n’ Friends Bonfire Night
Annual Art Show
The annual Fire 'n' Friends Bonfire night is on again on October 29 from 6pm. Held at Kerrie Hall (Kerrie) it's fabulous for all ages, and has something for everyone. As the name suggests, there will be two huge bonfires lighting up the sky. There will be some great local bands performing free live music organised by The Sound Vault. Food is available with a BBQ dinner and supper offering vegetarian options as well as tea, coffee & limited license available. Feel free to BYO nibbles & drinks. It's still only gold coin donation entry Come along for a great night for the whole family! All ages welcome. Profits go towards the community owned Kerrie Hall and Hesket Kerrie Brigade. Come celebrate connecting the community before the fire season.
Preparations in full swing for our main event - the annual four-day art show opening on October 29. Judy Cope-Williams will officially open the show on Saturday, October 29 at 2pm. The show runs right through until November 1 and will be open every day for viewing and sales from 10am - 4pm. This year's judge is renowned artist & sculpture Tim Jones who will be there to announce the 2016 prizewinners. Each year Woodend Art Group adds new dimensions and more diversity to an excellent array of drawings, oil paintings, acrylics, watercolours, pastels, woodcuts, encaustic and so the list goes on. The Folio Club students have been busy preparing their fabulous artwork & sculptures for display. Workshops for term four are Daniel Butterworth on October 22 and November 19 as well as the return of Terry Jarvis on November 20.
Kerrie Hall Art Show
The Biannual Art Show opens on Friday October 14 at 7.30pm and continues till Sunday October 16. This has been run for over twenty years and showcases local Macedon Ranges Artists and our beautiful hall. This year’s show will be opened by sensational public speaker John Scott. Come enjoy the art, relax, have a Devonshire tea and enjoy our beautiful setting in the Kerrie Valley. All art is for sale. Tickets for the opening night are $15 each, call 5427 0202 or 0417 722 575 to book. The Kerrie Hall, Kerrie Valley Rd, Kerrie
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Newham Plant Sale (plus pigs) Saturday November 5
This unique biennial event attracts plant lovers from far & wide. This year we have expanded the plant range on offer as well as added some beautiful garden related goods; handmade cards, unique gifts & locally made preserves. Some mini versions of the famous Newham Pig will be on sale. (Pigsaw, Pignic, Paradise, Blue poles Pig, Globetrotter, & Porky)
Plants are locally propagated and all products are made by a hardworking group of volunteers. Don’t forget the plaster pig-painting workshop on the day, running from 10-11am. So if you are after a special Christmas gift or just some bargain priced natives, flowering plants, vegetables and herbs, come along and join the fun. Tea /coffee/cool drinks, scrumptious scones, slices & savouries will also be available at the Garden Café. Saturday November 5 at Newham Mechanics Institute Hall, Rochford Road, Newham. 9-3pm. Details: Fran Spain, Newham Garden Club, 5427 0661
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The Annie Ten Brink Memorial Yoga Scholarship The Australasian Yoga Institute is taking applications, for this our newest scholarship. If you have wanted to be a yoga teacher, then apply today. Annie (Annie Ten Brink 1924-2016) was a unique an valued figure in our community. She came to Woodend, from France in the 1950’s. It would have been like coming to the Wild West in comparison to Europe, but she loved it and stayed. We are the beneficiaries. It is our turn to give back. Annie taught French at Clyde (now called Baemar), hitching a ride from Woodend to and from the school with the SEC guys erecting the new electricity poles. She taught for 20 years at Assumption College in Kilmore, retiring some years ago. Throughout this illustrious teaching career she also accepted private students, not just teaching the locals, the seniors in every local high school came to her for “the edge” – that something that takes you to the next level. Annie also taught lead singers in The Australian Opera to speak French, she taught the pilots of the new planes who had to train in France… the list goes on. She was a lifetime member of our school. She started with us 39 years ago and was still coming to us to the end. In her memory and in her name, we at the Australasian Yoga Institute (Est.1976) have initiated a yoga scholarship, and we are giving those in the Macedon Ranges the first chance to apply. There is no age limit although it is not an easy course, so you need to really want to do it. It will take you 12 to 18 months part-time to complete. When you graduate you will be a trained and professional yoga teacher able to teach anywhere. The value of this scholarship is $3,650. Apply today. In the first instance, please contact the Director, Jahne HopeWilliams via yogafirst@netcon.net.au. For more information about The Australasian Yoga Institute, please go to www. yogabeautiful.com.au.
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St Mary’s Guild, Woodend in conjunction with Rev Dr John Vander Reest is pleased to hold a Solo Art Exhibition ‘Lilac Days’ at the Norma Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Street Woodend; Launching Sunday October 23 with afternoon tea beginning at 2.30pm. Tickets $10 RSVP Sylvia on 0488776645. John has donated a piece of artwork that will be raffled on the day. John Vander Reest is a resident in Woodend, ‘I have been painting for more than 25 years. I have worked in pastels, pen and ink, watercolour and lately, mainly in oils. I have had a number of solo and joint exhibitions and I am a member of the Woodend Art Group which I support as much as I am able’. John’s artwork is for sale and can be viewed upon appointment, or every Sunday from October 30 till December 18 between 12 and 4pm. Cash terms only. Submitted by Sylvia Mathew | Guild Secretary | 0488 776 645
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Epidemic results in little-known art works Escaping the influenza epidemic in Sydney in 1900, Australian artist Tom Roberts headed to New Zealand, where he created some little-known masterpieces. Jane Vial, a specialist in early 20th Australasian art, spoke about ‘Tom Roberts’ Adventures in New Zealand’ at the 15 September ADFAS CV lecture at the Kyneton Town Hall. The October lecture will introduce UK art historian Mary Alexander to speak on ‘David Hockney: Mr & Mrs Clark – Fashion and Lifestyle Icons of the 1960s’. David Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. In his portraits of friends, lovers, and relatives he repeatedly returned to the same subjects, including fashion designers Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark. Alexander’s lecture will explore Hockney’s famous painting, ‘Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy’ (1970-71), revealing the dramatic tragedy unfolding behind the cool and modernist interior in which the Clarks are represented. Although this is the last lecture for the year, the ADFAS CV program continues to the end of the year, with a speakers’ luncheon at Macedon Wine Room on October 6 when retired Woodend architect David Faggetter will speak about his unique experience developing an urban design around the ancient Oasis in Al Ain in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. A trip to Ballarat is planned on October 27 to view the Archibald Exhibition followed by the annual Sunset 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 ring Norma, 5427 4918.
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Spring Concert The 2016 Spring concert has an Irish flavour. MITCH is proud to present an ‘Irish session’ featuring the wonderful Walsh’s – a family that can rightly claim three generations of local musicians who continue to celebrate the Irish traditions of their ancestors. Award winning Irish singer songwriter Darren ‘Gallie’ Gallagher will perform the second set. Gallie’s original songs contribute his own colour to a significantly rich canvas that echo the influence of legendary Irish forefathers such as Van Morrison, and extend a warm handshake to folk artists like Neil young and John Martyn. The young Musician for the concert is Finbar Walsh, son of Denis and Allison Walsh. Seven year old Fin is an astounding player of the Bodhrun – the percussion instrument of the Irish traditional instrument family. The venue is the acoustically astounding Degraves Mill outside Kyneton. The 150 year old ex flour mill is on the National Trust register and will perfectly complement the musicians and singers.
(Walking Blues)’, which made it to a number of best of the year lists, from press and radio, including: ●● The Top 16-- Tracks of the year - Paul Gough ABC Inside Sleeve, ●● Top 15 - Album of the year Brian Wise, Triple R, ●● Top 4 - Album of the year Stuart Coupe, Dirt Music show 2SER Sydney Gallie is an exceptional songwriter. This was demonstrated at the 'Bobfest' in Melbourne with Tex Perkins, where he received standing ovations on consecutive nights, before full houses. Gallie’s 20-year musical career has also seen him open for an impressive line-up of international acts including Damien Rice, Lisa Hannigan, Squeeze and others. He has shared the stage with luminaries such as Santana, Chris Isaak and Jimmy Cliff and some of Australia’s greats such as Liz Stringer, and Suzannah Espie. He is in demand on the Festival circuit having played the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival and many others. Spring Concert Sunday October 16, 2.30pm–4.30pm at Degraves Mill Carlsrhue. Tickets are available on our website www.mitch.org.au.
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Family comes First
Come Try Fly Fishing
Macedon Ranges Family Law (MRFL) was established in May 2013 by Megan Puszkar. Megan wanted to create a legal environment entirely different to those that she had worked in before. An environment where people are valued, work/life balance is not just a phrase, family is priority and everyone is made to feel welcome and understood when they come through the door. MRFL established ten guiding principles which are the founding ideas behind everything that we do: ●● We value our clients, without them we are nothing. ●● We love what we do. ●● We speak like people, not like lawyers. ●● We do things that just make sense. ●● We are a work family. ●● We spend time with our families. ●● We live and work in this great community. ●● We are committed to rebuilding your life. We focus on Family Law, and help rebuild lives after traumatic family breakdowns. We are strong advocates against Violence on women in our community, we are here to help and create building blocks towards a future during or after separation.
The practice has grown considerably in the three year period since it opened its doors. To keep up with demand we are expanding our team and moving into new premises located at 45 Hamilton Street, Gisborne. We also draft basic wills and can assist families through probate applications for deceased estates. Should you require excellent legal advice close to home – call for an appointment to see where you stand.
Calder Fly Fishing Association Open Day
Woodend will host the Calder Fly Fishing Association Open Day from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 16 October. You've probably seen movie scenes of people fly fishing - a lake, river or rippling rocky mountain stream, the graceful curve of a fly line with fly snaking out in a loop across the water, a swirl, a splash and then the successful catch and release of a trout. (Pictured is very pleased Calder Fly Fishing Association member Chris Schrueder with his brown trout caught on member Mark Hobbs' Pilchard Nymph pattern)
You may have been bait fishing, but have you ever wondered about the technique of fishing with a near weightless fly using only the weight of the casting line and the flex of a matching fly rod? Now there's a challenge! Interested in the knowledge required to "match the hatch" of the trout's favoured bugs; the aquatic nymphs, larvae and beetles that inform the fly patterns designed to fool a trout? Did you know that you can use fly-fishing techniques for fishing in saltwater? Maybe you're a practising fly fisher who would like to learn some more from the experts? This is your chance to see and talk to many guest experts and experienced local fly fishers talking on and demonstrating their fly-fishing, casting, and fly tying skills. Seize the opportunity to try your skill at fly-casting for prizes using our equipment. More information on www.calderflyfishing.com.au, If you have a fly fishing passion or have ever wanted to give fly fishing a go this is an event not to be missed. Join us at Buffalo Sports Stadium, 1-29 Forest Street, Sunday October 16. Submitted by Louis Bokor, Calder Fly Fishing association. Photo: Mark Hobbs
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October 2016 Stop Mental Illness Stigma
Advance Care Plans Advance care plans enable people to indicate their preferences for future medical treatment should they become unable to do so. Advance care plans are also known as “advance care directives” or “living wills”. People can nominate another person to act on their behalf in making medical decisions if they become incapacitated to do so. This is best formalised under an “Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment)” which is a legal document. Advance care planning means your wishes are known and your quality of life is likely to be improved. Families report feeling more comfortable and clinicians feel clearer about providing person-centred care. Our nurses, who conduct annual health assessments with people aged 75+, provide information about the advance care plan and enduring power of attorney during their visit. Our New Aged Care services in Residential Aged Care Facilities also offer to patients and their families the opportunity to create an advance care plan – these are of enormous benefit in providing the care residents prefer. Advance care plans can be recorded as part of your medical record for future reference. Discuss this with your health practitioner.
In our workplace, we have committed to a charter, pledging to Stop Mental Illness Stigma. Briefly, our pledge is: • We will be informed • We will listen • We will be mindful of our language • We will be inclusive • We will challenge the stereotypes • We will be supportive • We will promote recovery Murray Primary Health Network led a project with Hume and Loddon Mallee Murray “Partners in Recovery” programs to develop the charter. Please join in. For further details go to www.murrayphn.org.au/stopstigma
Shared Health Record
We now have the ability to digitally store key health information about ourselves for access by a range of health care providers in different locations. The My Health Record is a national digital health record system. Key health information like allergies, medical conditions, medicines, adverse reactions and immunisations are stored in a health summary. Brooke Street Medical Centre’s doctors and nurses are authorised, with your permission, to “upload” your health summary for sharing in the digital My Health Record. You decide who sees what in your shared health record. Security of these records is tight like a banking record. However, in case of emergency, health care providers with access to the My Health Record system can “break glass” (access your record) to provide you with the best possible care. To get the ball rolling: • Go to myhealthrecord.gov.au and register using your Medicare number to set up a MyGov account • Through the MyGov account, register for your My Health Record • Set the access controls you prefer and add any key information you’d like known in an emergency • Ask your doctor or nurse at your next appointment to “upload” your health record summary. Do this each time there is a significant change in your health status. Brooke St. Medical Centre – tel. (03) 5427 1002 page 12
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Trivia arvo for Relay Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay For Life is preparing to celebrate 15 years of outstanding fundraising for the Cancer Council Victoria in 2017. The volunteer organising committee has set a fundraising goal of $80,000. If achieved this will take the total amount raised by the event to $1.3 million. To date 13 teams have signed up for the Relay on March 4 & 5 in 2017. The event will officially launch next month in conjunction with a Sunday trivia afternoon. Tables of 10 will be challenged with general knowledge questions and ticket proceeds will either go towards a team’s fundraising total or added to the event’s banking in the case of non-relay participants supporting the cause. A tentative date of November 20 from 2pm to 5.30pm has been set. Table bookings are $100 or individuals can secure a seat for $15. There will be plenty of healthy competition and fun activities aimed at building funds for cancer research, education, advocacy and support services. Full details regarding the event will be in the next edition and on the Lancefield/Macedon Ranges Relay For Life Facebook page but anybody interested in attending is asked to register now by emailing Kathy jakalake57@gmail.com or phoning Nadine on 0439 399 838. Information can also be found at www. relayforlife.org.au. Submitted by N. Hartnett
Celebrate our 1st Birthday! Allure Hair Room
It’s incredible how quickly a year can pass when you’ve started a new business! Jo and Madeleine thank everyone who has supported us in any way, to help make our first year successful. To all our loyal clients who have followed us on our journey, we are both so overwhelmed by your loyalty and support. We’ve loved meeting up with past clients and so many new clients who now choose us to be their hair care professional. At Allure Hair Room we invite you to visit us for your next hairdressing appointment. We offer a variety of different colouring techniques, to suit your lifestyle and budget. We are supported by the industry’s best education with ongoing training in the most current trends and techniques so we can offer the latest fashion colours, techniques and style cuts to suit all hair types. We believe with the right colour, cut and products your hair will be easily manageable at home. We are excited to announce that from October 1 we will be stocking " cake" a locally produced hand made soap. It’s all natural, with ingredients that look good enough to eat and the scent is divine! Just in time for spring racing carnival we’re stocking a very affordable range of jewelry with pieces suitable for any occasion. So please come and join in our celebrations and visit us at 36 Urquart Street Woodend, call us to make an appointment 0447 122 282. Submitted by J. Leitch
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Recommended Plant List New guide for Five Mile Creek and Woodend Gardens Given the disturbance history of our local area it is hard to say exactly what would have grown where to a fine detail of accuracy. However, with the expert help of Adam Barber, Michelle Patrick, Krista PattersonMajoor, Peter Yates and David Gossip we have had a go at developing a list of all the indigenous (locally native) plants for the Woodend area. The list is broken up into different plant types (trees and shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, lilies and rushes, sedges and aquatic herbs). In addition, the specific areas where the plant species are considered suitable are indicated. We have also provided extra suggestions for plants suitable for home gardens. While these species may not be specifically native to Woodend, they would be found in the Macedon Ranges and have other excellent habitat qualities such as attracting insects and birds. You can download a copy of the list from our resources page at: www.woodendlandcare.wordpress. com. We hope it will be a useful resource for the Woodend community. Thanks heaps to Adam, Peter, Michelle and David for your input.
October Working Bee Our next Working Bee will be at 9am on Sunday the October 23 near the Woodend Children’s Park. We will be revisiting the Trees for Mum planting site from earlier this year in order to give the plants a little TLC after this wet winter. We hope to see you there! For more information about the working bee or to provide comment on our new planting list, please email woodendlandcare@gmail.com.
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Talking Mental Health
The Woodend-Hesket Masters Football Club is hosting a forum run by beyondblue to discuss anxiety and depression in men. Former North Melbourne and Hawthorn AFL star Nathan Thompson will be the guest speaker discussing his battle with depression. Thompson was the first AFL footballer to openly discuss his battle with depression, which opened the door to many more athletes admitting to struggling with mental health issues. The night will be held at the Hawks clubrooms at Gilbert Gordon Oval on October 19 at 7.30pm. Men aged over 35 are encouraged to attend and to bring a mate along. Submitted by D. Jacks
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Healthy Minds Expo to be held in Gisborne PS My Family Matters in conjunction with Macedon Ranges Health Services will be hosting a healthy minds expo at Macedon Ranges Health Services, Neal Street, Gisborne on October 19, 5.30pm-7.30pm. ‘The expo will give the opportunity to explore the range of mental health services across the Macedon Ranges’ said Tamara Wilson, president of PSMFM. ‘We will also run a workshop on the implementation of the NDIS in our region and the impact this will have on those caring for a family member with a mental illness’. The expo will feature information stalls from key service providers and agencies and give consumers and carers the opportunity to chat to staff in an informal setting. It also will be a great opportunity to gain insight into how the NDIS will impact on our region. ‘We will have a number of speakers who will outline how they expect the NDIS will roll out’ said Tamara. ‘This is an ideal chance to ask questions and gather information.’ Light catering will be available from the Kozy café during the expo. If you would like to further information, please call 0475 269 965. PS My Family Matters will also be running its regular Coffee for Carers get together at the Kozy Café, Neal Street Gisborne at 10am on the 19th October . All are welcome. In you need immediate support or assistance contact Lifeline on 131 114.
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Street party @ Holgate Brewhouse for Holgate Brewhouse Single Speed World Championships opening Friday October 21 is the opening party for the Holgate Brewhouse Single Speed World Championships. An estimated 400 riders from around Australia and the globe will meet up at Holgate Brewhouse to celebrate the start of a weekend of cycling fun. The evening includes a formal welcome to Woodend, rider registration, live music and a street party. From 6.30pm Anslow Street will be closed outside Holgate Brewhouse from High Street to Collier Street. Anslow Street will still be accessible on foot or by bicycle. Single speed riders are generally an easy going bunch who rarely race in lycra unless it is attached to a hot pink tutu! Entrants and their supporters are looking forward to riding the world class mountain bike trails, experiening the delights of Woodend and meeting some friendly locals. If you'd like to know more please contact general @sswc2016. com or check out sswc2016.com or www.facebook.com/ sswc2016downunder. Contact: Christine Gant-Thompson 0411 296 777 or Michael Davison 0422 939 957.
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Project gaining mometum
ACT Commissioner to speak at Sustainability Group AGM
The Geburrh Centre project, the community driven initiative to invigorate the existing squash court and community centre precinct in Woodend is gaining momentum. Already over 400 survey submissions have been received outlining peoples expectations and needs for the site. An effort is being made by the Group to ensure all age groups are included in the survey, whether online or by hard copy and these are available in the Woodend library foyer, Bourkies Bakehouse, and Woodend Neighbourhood House until December. Consultations will be carried out in the local schools next term to ensure the younger members of our town are represented as well. Please contact us at geburrhcentre@gmail.com if you would like a member of our Team to meet with your community group personally. Cr John Connors has presented a notice of motion on behalf of the group to council this month outlining that the community is seeking change for this precinct, that a masterplan for the whole area is needed, and that with endorsement by the new councillor team we will gain some priority in the council’s four year plan decided in the new year. Please don’t hesitate to view our progress online at GeburrhCentre.com and make sure you have your say to how you feel this site should be developed.
The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) invites you to hear Professor Kate Auty speak at the guest presentation preceding their AGM in Woodend on 11 October. Kate’s theme will be “Many people make change” reflecting on climate change, biodiversity, community energy and communications. MRSG President, Mr Ralf Thesing says he is excited to host Professor Auty as her talk reflects their group’s aim to transform the Macedon Ranges into a model sustainable community. “For example, we have created the Macedon Ranges Renewable Energy Fund which gives community groups zero interest loans to install renewable energy systems on their buildings. It’s a revolving fund, where repayments are made from savings on the recipient’s electricity bills, and that money is then loaned to another group”. Professor Auty has been the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and Environment since May this year having come from the same position in Victoria. She is also Chair of the Advisory Board for the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. With an environmental sciences and law background, Professor Auty gives advice on alleviating climate change through wide consultation with communities and governments.
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•Wine • This months reviews focus on the inaugural release from Macedon Ranges winery Lyons Will Estate. Established in 1996 and initially planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the vineyard was purchased in recent years by Oliver Rapson and Renata Morello with additional plantings of Gamay and Riesling taking the total area under vine to 10 acres. The initial releases provide real excitement and given the limited quantities produced won’t be around for too long! 2014 Lyons Will Estate Chardonnay 2014 continues to be known as a high quality but devastatingly low yielding vintage with the Chardonnay cropped at only 0.7 tonne per acre. A straw yellow in the glass the nose gives honeyed nectarine and white peach with background oak spice and fresh nougat. The palate has an underlying thread of honeyed stone fruits and green apple with a rolling mineral edge that balances the wines richer notes, to finish there are subtle cashew and lanolin framed by considerable mouthfeel and length to finish. Reminiscent of Chablis in style with a few years under the belt, this will continue to evolve over time.
2014 Lyons Will Estate Pinot Noir A medium red in the glass with lighter hues towards the rim, on the nose you are met with cherry and rhubarb that benefits from subtle herbaceous and earthen notes; aromatic baking spices leave a lasting impression. The acid structure is impeccable and combines with fine and drying tannins to set this wine up for the long haul. In terms of fruit it sits on the dark cherry spectrum with touches of rhubarb and a savoury edge providing no end of interest. If this was the first attempt, I can’t wait to see future vintages. Rated: 94 | Drink: 2016 – 2024 | Price: $31 www.lyonswillestate.com.au
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Thanks to the support of the Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s new Festivals and Events program, the annual Macedon Ranges Wine and Food “Budburst” Festival will be on again on 12 and 13 November, showcasing the superb wine and food that is on offer in the region. With the grant from Council the Macedon Ranges Vignerons Association has redeveloped the festival website, budburst.com and has a great social media presence that celebrates the region’s wine and food offerings. You have the entire weekend to take in the stunning vistas and taste the best wine and food that the Macedon Ranges has to offer. With 32 wineries holding tastings at 19 venues in some of our most spectacular countryside, it’s the perfect time to gather your friends and plan a fun-filled springtime weekend. Working in collaboration with Organs Coaches, the festival organisers have arranged buses to take people around to various venues over the festival weekend. The buses will leave from Woodend and Kyneton train stations and you can choose from a selection of itineraries on both the Saturday and Sunday. At only $35 a seat the buses are an ideal way for festival-
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2 Joe Chidamo & Zoe Black concert – Duneria 2 Rodney Hall – Duneria 3 Kyneton Badminton, season starts 4 Midweek Pennant start – Woodend Bowling 5 Distinctive Options – info session 6 Guided Tour – Duneria 6 Women’s Daytime Basketball, season starts 7 Junior Netball season commences 8 St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon 9 Blessing of the pets at St. Mary’s 11 Movies that matter – The Vic Hotel 11 Prof Kate Auty, guest speaker – MRSG 12 ABC Open Workshop – Woodend Library 12 Meditation – World Wide Group 12 12 Grey Light Dance – Kyneton Town Hall 13 Guided Tour – Duneria 14-16 Kerrie Hall – Biannual Art Show 15 The New Woodend Star submissions due 16 Red Cross Big Cake Bake – WCC 16 Spring Concert – MITCH 16 Open Day – Calder Fly Fishing ass. 16 Woodend Bee Friendly Society – WNH 17-23 Backyard Bird Count 18 Opening Night, Mount Players 19 St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter 19 Mens Health – Gilbert Gordon clubrooms 19 Healthy Mind Expo – PS My Family Matters 20 Guided Tour – Duneria 21 Community lunch – WNH 21 Tune Into Teens, Laura Spencer – NMI 21 Single Speed World Champs, Holgates 21-23 Single Speed World Champs 23 Woodend Childrens Park Reunion BBQ 22 Macedon Ranges Shire Council Elections 23 Kyneton Aero Club 50th anniversary Air Show 23 Working Bee – 5 Mile Creek Landcare 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 Ghost Tour – Duneria 30 Hanging Rock Craft Market 30 Michael McCoy Guided Tour – Duneria 31 Halloween Community event – Woodend Childrens Park
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5 Newham Garden Club Plant Sale – NMI 8 Movies that matter – The Vic Hotel 12 St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon 12-13 Budburst Festival 15 The New Woodend Star submissions due 16 St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter 18 Community lunch – WNH 20 Trivia Arvo – Relay for Life 30 Woodend Heritage society - AGM
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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 / October 2016
The Woodend Bee Friendly Society is a group of like minded bee keepers interested in promoting sustainable beekeeping in the Macedon Ranges district. Anyone with an interest in bees are welcome from the aspirant to the novice to the experienced bee keeper. But the meetings are not just dressing up in a white bee suit and “oohing and aahing” when a queen bee is spotted in the hive. Last meeting’s topic was bees wax. Nice and simple. The meeting started with various techniques of purifying the wax from a bee hive. Fiona Marantelli demonstrated her methods of making pure bees wax candles and tapers, and discussed the virtues of bees wax candles. Unlike paraffin candles that are petroleum based, bees wax candles are toxin free when they burn giving off the sweet aroma of the honey and pollen that the bees were feeding on. A little more costly, bees wax candles last between 2 to 5 times longer than normal paraffin wax candles. Bee wax candles when burnt are reputed to interact and neutralise airborne allergen particles greatly reducing some allergic reactions.
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David Gormley O’Brien shared his family’s secret beeswax furniture polish recipe. You needed to attend to discover this one. But the piece de resistance was Sam Rixon’s bees wax tips and recipes from the “School of Domestic Goddessery”. Sam demonstrated her ingenious natural “glad wrap” made from a fine cotton cloth impregnated with beeswax. Safe as a food covering that can be used again and again. Sam’s next concoction was a beautiful peppermint flavoured bee’s wax lip balm. Her final offering was an all-over moisturising lotion based on bees wax The recipe is provided here for you to experiment at home with.
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Melt the oils together, almond oil, coconut oil, lanolin, vitamin E oil and beeswax in a bowl over gently boiling water. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Combine aloe vera and water in a tall jug. Using a stick blender, slowly add the cooled oils to the water based ingredients. The mixture will form a white lotion. Add the essential oils then blend again. Pour into small sterilised jars. Use within 4 weeks or if stored in fridge within 4 months. The moisturiser is preservative free and will go off if not store appropriately.
The Woodend Bee Friendly Society welcomes all new members with an interest in bees. The meetings are held at the Woodend Neighbourhood House, 47 Forrest Street Woodend at 3pm on the third Sunday of the month. Further details contact David Gormley-O’Brien 0408 578 032 or woodendbees@gmail.com. Woodend Bee Friendly Society is a working group of the Macedon Sustainability Group.
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One step closer to going solar! Woodend Playgroup has pledged to raise funds to cover the costs of the installation of rooftop solar panels. Keen to reduce Playgroup’s ecological footprint, the committee also recognised the opportunity to teach the children about the importance of sustainability and the environment. Woodend Playgroup was honoured to be the recipients of this year’s Rotary Fundraising Luncheon held at the end of August at the Woodend Bowling Club. The luncheon was attended by 70 people and through ticket sales, a silent auction and raffle prizes, Woodend Rotary was able to donate more than three quarters of the funds needed to go solar.
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Woodend Playgroup President Libby Nuttall was thrilled with the end result, which far exceeded her expectations: “We are so appreciative of the assistance we’ve received from Woodend Rotary and we want to thank Grant Hocking and the rest of the Rotarians for generously supporting the day. We know that our local businesses are frequently asked to support the community’s fundraising efforts so we also want to thank them for donating prizes”. Woodend Playgroup has one more fundraising event scheduled for the year in which they hope to hit their ‘Go Solar’ fundraising target. Playgroup will be hosting a Christmas Cake Stall outside the newsagents on December 3. With the end of the year fast approaching, this is also a good opportunity to remind Playgroup members of the three remaining events for the year; Bush Playgroup on Saturday October 15, Quarterly Parents’ Drinks on Friday October 21, and the Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday November 27.
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Pollies, pianos and more this month at Duneira
You might have thought the great debate about an Australian Republic was over, but visit Duneira on Sunday October 2 to discover writer/conversationalist Rodney Hall, former chair of the Australia Council, in a vibrant discussion. Should a President be appointed or elected? Rodney discusses a way forward in this dynamic lecture on this important topic. Joe Chindamo is a well-known pianist in this region and this October he performs with violinist Zoe Black in a remarkable collaboration which includes new compositions by Joe around the theme of Love Tokens. Be moved by beautiful music in the sublime surrounds of the Duneira Estate on Sunday October 2nd. See Michael McCoy in two popular sessions on October 30. Michael will first give a talk on the “One Thing” that will make your garden stand out from others. He’ll then take you on a trip around the Duneira gardens, no doubt to give you inspiration about what that ‘one thing’ could be for you! Explore Duneira’s spooky hallways by night with Lantern Ghost Tours on Saturday October 29. They’ll take you on guided nighttime tours and share with you the phenomena they’ve discovered in the house. Family and individual tickets are available. Submitted by I. O’Duffy for Duneira
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Every Week is Seniors Week at Goldfields Libraries!
2016 Seniors Festival: let’s dance!
With Seniors Week fast approaching, over 55s will find a hands-on range of interactive events coming up at Goldfields Libraries. Alzheimer’s Australia will present a series of free presentations on brain. A different topic will be explored each month: Your Brain Matters in September; Worried About Your Memory in October and Mild Cognitive Impairment in November. Those wanting to learn how to connect online are well catered for too with a Facebook for Seniors session at Woodend. The free workshops will cover social media basics in a practical, easy to understand format. Music fans will love our online music sessions covering how to download and organise music using iTunes. One-on-one IT help sessions are available by appointment at Woodend, allowing the opportunity to ask specific technology questions and to learn how to make the most of the library’s eResources. For other services of interest to seniors visit: www.ncgrl. vic.gov.au/seniors
Music and dancing will be the focus of the 2016 Seniors Festival events in Macedon Ranges Shire. The annual Grey Light Dance will kick off the celebrations on Wednesday October 12 at Kyneton Town Hall from 1.30pm, with music from the 50s, 60s and 70s by local band Growing Up Is Optional. This dance is run by Council in partnership with Kyneton Police and has been moved from its usual date in May in order to coincide with the Seniors Festival. Transport to the dance will be available but must be requested when booking. Just to make sure residents in the north of the shire don’t have all the fun, Council will hold an inaugural Riddells Creek dance on Sunday October 30 at 1.30pm. It will be one of the first community events to take place at the newly refurbished Riddells Creek Community Centre (incorporating the Riddells Creek Senior Citizens). Once again, local band Growing Up Is Optional will provide entertainment. Both events are free but bookings are essential. Call Stephanie on 5422 0258 or email sharper@mrsc. vic.gov.au to RSVP.
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VOTE HILARY FOR CHANGE MAKE OUR COUNCIL CARE ABOUT: OUR ENVIRONMENT OUR PLANNING ISSUES OUR FINANCIAL DIRECTION OUR COMMUNITY I have lived in Newham for many years, enjoying its natural beauty and want my grandchildren to enjoy similar pleasures. I care about conserving our environment, balancing this with appropriate development and want to see change managed in a responsible way. This can be achieved through proper financial management and community consultation. I care about community involvement and meaningful consultation. I am well qualified to make the Council care. Many years in financial and general management, in both large and small companies, have taught me how to get things done... responsibly!
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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 in the 2017 Australia Day Awards. 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 hard copy nomination form one of Council’s customer service centres, or by contacting Council’s Governance Administration Officer on 5422 0320. Nominations close on Monday 7 November 2016. Submitted by L Manton | Macedon Ranges Shire Council
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2nd Woodend Scout Group has marked a significant milestone this month, celebrating a full year in it’s new home at Racecourse Reserve. In partnership with Woodend Pony Club, Woodend Equestrian and the Shire Council, the group has participated in the refurbishment of the clubrooms and has now a permanent home to hang its flags, celebrate its achievements and ceremonies. Our Group Leader Jenny Johnson, the backbone of our group for the past five years has this month retired and handed the role to Phil Seeber. We wish to say thank you to Jenny for everything she has done in establishing our group and we welcome Phil to his new role. In addition, we would like to congratulate our young members Emily Walduck, Jack Perry and Bailey Thorne on achieving their Grey Wolf Awards - the highest award in Cubs. Congratulations to Jess Thorne, Saffron Moody and Adam Walduck for completing their Scout Medallions - the highest award achieved in Scouting. And a very special congratulations to Ashley Sutton, Max Camilleri Seeber and Billy Johnson for achieving their Queen Scout Awards - the highest Venturer Achievement award. These are significant achievements by our members and we applaud their dedication and energy to reaching their goals. As spring now sets in we look forward to many more camps under the stars, crazy activities and cook offs. For anyone interested in giving Scouting a go please don’t hesitate to contact our Group Leader Phil Seeber on 0417 304 289. Submitted by J. Walduck See picture on back page
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Woodend Children’s Park Seven year reunion
Almost 10 years ago a bunch of parents’s got together with the dream to create a park in Woodend. This sparked an amazing three-year journey ending in the opening of “Woodend Children’s Park” in October 2009. Many individuals contributed to this wonderful space the whole community enjoys. Please come down to the park and celebrate the memories and friendships created Join us at the Woodend Childrens Park seven year reunion BBQ, Sunday Afternoon on October 23. Woodend Children’s Park, BYO everything. Submitted by K Bianco
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Out with the old, in with the new…. Borrowing system that is!
Thanks to Mel Holloway and Leighan Owen we have secured a grant from the Department of Social Services to cover the costs of installing and maintaining a new borrowing system. Our volunteers will love our brand new, quick and reliable borrowing system which includes a visual catalogue of toys and a reservation system. We can’t wait to organise fun filled training days in the new year. The committee sincerely appreciates the anonymous donation of numerous games, toys and children’s activity kits via Trentham newsagency. Thank-you for your kindness. Our Winter puzzle drive was a huge success thanks to current and former members who generously donated jigsaw puzzles their children had outgrown. Finally, we are holding our AGM at the end of October and are looking for new committee members to join our friendly and relaxed committee. Children and enthusiasm welcome!
Craft Market at Hanging Rock
On Sunday October 30 Hanging Rock Market returns. Featuring makers, bakers, creators and inventors from Macedon Ranges and further afield. Stalls will be selling all manner of homemade goods from delicious cakes, biscuits and sauces to home grown seedlings and plants, sculptures, jewellery, clothing, woodwork, skincare, cards and more. For those wanting to support small and buy local, hand crafted products this Christmas, Hanging Rock Market will not disappoint. With gifts galore on display - you're sure to find something for every body. Once you’ve browsed the stalls, grab some lunch, sit back and relax in the beautiful Hanging Rock National Park. For information visit www.craftmarkets.com.au. Submitted by Bridgette Larsen
Woodend Toy Library is a volunteer run, non-profit community organisation situated next to Cobaw Health on Forest Street, Woodend. We have over 500 fantastic toys available to borrow and open Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 11am during school term time. If your family are new to town we encourage you to join the Woodend Toy Library. Please email us any time to find out more: woodendtoylibrary@gmail.com or talk with us on Facebook. Annual membership fees remain at $40 for the financial year and $20 for current Health Care card holders and Grandparent memberships. Submitted by Rebecca Burtt
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WWG: A Meditation Group with a difference A regular gathering of people meet locally to enjoy the loving connection with Spirit and feel the amazing vibration of acceptance, ancient knowledge and guidance. The program offers guided meditation and channelling, which allows us to connect with our Higher Selves, with each other and the whole world in a loving and safe space. Our acronym WWG stands for World Wide Group on the World Wide Grid. This acknowledges sacred geometry and our connection to All There Is. We use grid meditations to bring balance to an individual, family, community and at world peace level. WWG meets every fourth Wednesday at 27 Dons Road, Newham at 7.30pm, the next date is October 12. We also meet in New Gisborne, 58 Kemp Road, every fourth Tuesday at 1pm and the next on October 4. Newcomers are welcome and a contribution of $20 is appreciated. Our next full day excursion is to Emerald Tor at Glenburn, on October 28, where we can enjoy time on a John of God Crystal Healing Bed amongst other activities. Submitted by Maree Zenner 0419 711 119 & Margaret Armstrong 0418 331 774
The Mount Players Well, after a very successful season of the production ‘Falling From Grace’ the final production for 2016 is now in full rehearsal. This is a show you won’t want to miss: ‘Whose Wives Are They Anyway?’ by Michael Parker is being Directed by Frank Harvey. It’s an action packed, hilarious comedy/farce that will have you giggling from the moment the curtain goes up!The scene is set at a golf weekend where David & John (who have packed their wives off on a shopping weekend) intend to ‘golf their brains out’ before they meet their new CEO on Monday morning. Little do they know, the CEO has also checked in to the same golf club and on running into them insists on meeting them for dinner that evening ….including their wives. She informs them that “any man who goes off for a weekend of golf and leaves his wife behind will have no place in her organisation.” Panic & mayhem develops into a downward spiral of total chaos as our intrepid executives have one hour in which to find substitute wives or it's “curtains” come Monday morning! Opening Night is November 18 with the season running till December 10 at The Mount View Theatre, 56 Smith Street, Macedon. Check the website for full details www.themountplayers.com. Submitted by Karen Hunt
Women’s daytime basketball Register your interest now for our summer competition. Starts Thursday 6 October! The Stadium, Gisborne Phone: 5428 1619 Visit: mrsc.vic.gov.au/thestadium The New Woodend Star / October 2016
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‘Tuning into teens’: help for parents
For a number of years, Newham Mechanics Institute has been hosting Friday night lectures through the winter months on a range of diverse topics. Inviting speakers from a seemingly endless pool of locals with fascinating career histories and highly specialised expertise, the lectures have proven extremely popular, attracting large audiences to hear anecdotes and advice on prisons, jewellery, food fermentation, coal mining, dementia, and much more. Now, the Institute's lectures are moving out of winter and into spring with a new event. Laura Spencer is a social worker who specialises in families. She currently works in a local secondary school supporting teenagers and their parents through the joys and challenges of adolescence. With her presentation entitled 'Tuning Into Teens' and a Q&A session afterwards, the evening promises to offer some brilliant insights for parents of teens. Laura says, "I see it as picking up some detective skills I use to decipher the often baffling choices and actions of Generation Z."
President of the Newham Mechanics Institute, Stephen Mitchell, is excited about the expansion of the lecture series program. "Many people are not aware that Victoria's Mechanics Institutes were originally established to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men. Our lectures are held in the spirit of these early ideals and draw on an incredible breadth of talent within our local community." “In the past, we've had Atholl Guy of The Seekers and Olympic gold medallist Tom King. The evenings are friendly, entertaining and informative. We have the bar open an hour before the talk and offer a range of snacks. There's always a great atmosphere and plenty of discussion and debate. They are very lively evenings!” Laura Spencer's ‘Tune Into Teens’ will be held at 7.30pm on Friday October 21 at the Newham Mechanics Institute. Entry is a gold coin donation on the night. Free bookings can be made at www.trybooking.com/NDCH or calling the Newham General Store on 5427 0766 or kayemontebello@hotmail.com.
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Bird Week and the Aussie Backyard Bird Count Celebrate National Bird Week by taking part in the biggest citizen science project in Australia! From October 17-23, thousands of people from across the country are heading out into their backyards, local parks or favourite open spaces to take part in the third annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count! To get involved all you need is 20 minutes, your ‘green patch’ of choice, and some keen eyesight (or binoculars!) It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or an expert, simply record the birds you know and look up thoses you don’t on the ‘Aussie Bird Count’ app. You’ll instantly see live statistics and information on how many people are taking part near you and the number of birds and species counted not just across your neighbourhood but the whole of Australia! Not only will you get to know your feathered neighbours, but you’ll be contributing to a vital pool of information from across the nation that will help us see how Australian birds are faring. Download the app or log your count at www. aussiebirdcount.org.au. Not only will you be helping to build a valuable database but everybody who submits a count will be in the draw for prizes.
Colenso scoops Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards
Colenso is the winner of the Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Award 2016 for 'Excellence in Food and Beverage’. Colenso is also awarded with Runner Up for ‘Business of the Year’. What a great result for this long established Woodend business! Colenso owner, Kathryn, said the awards were a fantastic way to celebrate the businesses and people that are the “heart and soul” of the Macedon Ranges.” “We would like to thank the event sponsor Bendigo Bank and major sponsor of our category Hanging Rock Winery. Kathryn commented “We owe our success to the enormous amount of support we receive from near and far. We also rely on the work of our extraordinary suppliers and producers. We could not maintain the detailed but casual food and service without the dedication and warm hearts of the people who work daily at Colenso. And for this we give thanks and gratitude for a welcome reward to a business that continues to bring delight and much enjoyment. We wish for nothing more than continued success, right here in Woodend.” Submitted by A. Downie
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Spring time learning It’s the final term of the year and we’ve got a bumper brochure for you. You’ll find a copy in this edition of The New Woodend Star. New courses this spring include; botanical illustration, Italian conversation and Austrian cooking as well as workshops for basket weaving, children’s health, get ready for reading and bushfire preparedness. In total we have 43 courses and workshops on offer, so hopefully there’s something for everyone. If you would like to teach at the House or there’s something you’d like to learn please get in touch as we’re already planning for 2017. Our reception renovation is complete and we love the new space. Two volunteers can now work together on the front desk making it a much more fun place to be and a better customer service experience for you. Drop in for a peak and a cuppa if you’re passing. There are just two more community lunches this year. Friday 21 October and Friday 18 November both at midday. Come along on your own or bring a friend – it’s a friendly and relaxed event, and the food is always delicious. We look forward to seeing some new faces. Submitted by Angela Van Dam, Coordinator
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Father’s Day raffle
On the Saturday prior to Father’s day Woodend Rotary held a raffle, selling tickets outside Woodend Newsagency. Local business kindly supported Rotary by providing fantastic prizes to create a hamper. The prize included a home security camera system donated by Mitre 10 Woodend, a meal voucher from The Vic Hotel and some car related items. The prize was won by a local family with young children and we know the prize was greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the raffle. Submitted by Grant Hocking for Woodend Rotary
Kyneton Badminton
The Kyneton Badminton Association's summer season begins on October 3. New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome. Competition is held on Monday nights from 7pm at Kyneton Toyota Sports Centre. For more details call Kevin Roberts on 5422 3057. Submitted by Graham Smith
Basketball celebrations as summer comps loom Last month, the Macedon Ranges Basketball Association celebrated the end of the winter season with a major family event in Woodend. We recognised Aussie Hoops players and the 100 plus children now playing for Woodend Hawks. Congratulations to all the MVPs and Coach’s Award recipients, and well done to all our players on a great season. A special celebration occurred on the day as the MRBA announced the winner of its inaugural Lifetime Membership Award. Michael Grantham received the award in recognition for his many years’ contribution to the sport – training, coaching, on the committee and, in more recent years, running the MRBA’s year-round weekly All Abilities program. * See pictures on back page
Michael’s son, Nick, who has made the Under 18 Victorian Country State Team, was on hand to celebrate his father’s achievement and to hand out certificates to our younger players. We are definitely producing some great basketballers in Woodend. Congratulations to the many local children who made it into Basketball Victoria Country’s Under 12 Jamboree in September and the Under 14 Regional Academy Program. And special mention to Erin Condron and Lauren Trakosas for being selected for the BVC’s elite Under 14’s Gold Nugget Camp where they have the chance to be selected for state level.
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Come October, the MRBA will be running local summer competitions for juniors and adults, as well as offering skills/games sessions for beginners through the Aussie Hoops program. We will also continue to offer the All Abilities program. Register ASAP, as places can be limited. For further information or to register, visit www.mrba.net.au. Submitted by N. Cooper
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Woodend Masters
When the Masters played in Swanpool a month ago, little did we know the conditions would ready us for the home game against Kerang on Sunday, August 28. With our home at Gilbert Gordon Oval in use for the RDFL finals, the old blokes were forced to head to Buffalo Stadium to use the kids’ paddock. The signs were ominous the day before when a few players headed there to mark out the oval. We were met with wet, muddy and in some parts quick sand. But we’d experienced this at Swamp-pool. Gumboots were again the preferred footwear. Kerang needed a hand to fill their team and our president Steve Crook, Daniel Edwards and Mick Woodbury all headed next door to don a different jumper. With a sausage sizzle on the sidelines the scene was set for that sinking feeling… one where you try to run and embed your boot ankle high. Having missed the Swamp-pool game, Bushy continued to find space – his teammates were avoiding him! The bearded one was a ball magnet and even dished out a chance for goal to a teammate (you reading this Fordey?) Gerome Raco took the Greg Luganis diving approach to a suss spoil when a Kerang defender came from behind. Racs was on the ground clutching his head and only surfaced when he realised no one gave shit. Rocket Rod McDaniel was a gun in the guts and didn’t stop all day. With our regular target in centre half-forward Big Dougy Southerland busy turning snags on the sidelines with our trainer Dean Frank, it was up to Tim Chew. The big fella didn’t disappoint and snagged three goals for the Hawks. Normally off the ground and under icepacks, Anthony ‘Woody’ Woodcock was sent from back pocket to forward pocket where he snagged a sausage roll to much applause or shock. Mainly because he didn’t roll his ankle or get a black eye – he saved that for Mad Monday. Nick Watkins was on fire with two goals and was stoked that his hammy held up. It’s a been a brilliant year of fun and laughter with plenty more to come. Pre-season training starts in October. See you all there. Scores: Woodend-Hesket: 4.4 6.4 8.4 (53) Kerang: 3.2 4.4 6.4 (41) Goals: Chewy 3, Watkins 2, Woodcock Best: Woodend-Hesket: McDaniel, Barton, Mangan, Bush, Watkins, Spring. Kerang: Woodbury and Crook Submitted by D. Jacks
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Both entities involved are small business entities (Turnover less than $2 million dollars or net assets less than $6 million) There is no change in the ultimate economic ownership of the significant business assets Those significant assets continue to be active assets No significant private use of these active assets.
The rollover relief rules apply from 1 July 2016 to transfers between sole traders, companies, partnerships or trusts.
Consider Jake’s Case: Jake is thinking of restructuring his Earthmoving business which turns over $1 million per annum. Currently a company he is looking to trade as a trust. Jake owns 100% of the shares in the company. Jake’s advisor sets up a Trust called Jakes Trust and Jake is made the test individual in the Family Trust Election. There is no change in beneficial ownership. The business assets continue to be used in the trust and they are not used outside of the business. Jake can therefore apply the CGT rollover relief. Jake may need to consider GST and stamp duty. Should you wish to discuss further please feel free to contact Andrew Marshall or Janine Orpwood on 5427 8100 for an initial consultation.
www.langleymckimmie.com.au E: info@lmaccountants.com.au
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WOODEND B WLING CLUB NEWS Our new penant season starts October 4
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Woodend Bowling Club officially opened the new season at the Club on Sunday September 25. The event attracted the majority of members who were all keen to get the new season under way. The new Midweek Pennant Season starts on Tuesday October 4 and Saturday Pennant on October 8 both run through to the finals in March. The Club will be well represented in several divisions on both days and we are hoping a successful season lies ahead.
Working Bee a great success
The Club conducted our annual working bee in late October, and was attended by many members who undertook much-needed work both inside and outside the clubhouse. We are very grateful to those members who gave up their time to help. And a big thank you to those members who give up their time on a regular basis to do important jobs around the club, such as cleaning the clubhouse, maintaining the rinks, gardening and cutting the grass.
Why not become a Social Member
You don’t need to be a lawn bowler to become a member of the Woodend Bowling Club. We have a number of members who are purely Social Members, and you can join for half of the full club membership fee. This gives you access to all of the club’s social facilities, and you enjoy our low bowling club bar prices at an additional discounted price. It is also a great way to ease yourself into becoming a pennant bowler, as you are able to use the club’s rinks at any time when a pennant round is not being played. The club is even able to provide bowls free of charge.
Social Bowls every Wednesday
Introduction to apprenticeships & traineeships Monday 17 October, 5.30pm–7.30pm Romsey Community Hub 96–100 Main Street, Romsey Cost: Free Find out about the benefits of offering an apprenticeship or traineeship program and how your business can get involved. Bookings • Online: mrsc.vic.gov.au/business-events • Phone: (03) 5421 9616 The New Woodend Star / October 2016
Woodend Bowling Club runs a social game of bowls every Wednesday of the year, weather permitting, starting at around 12.30pm. We attract keen bowlers from around the Macedon Ranges who enjoy some competitive bowling in a light-hearted manner, but also each other’s company. It costs only $6 a head for several hours of bowling and includes afternoon tea and entry into the raffle. If you are a keen bowler looking for a fun afternoon please give me a call on the number below. It is also a fantastic way for new bowlers to introduce themselves to the game, in a fun atmosphere. We can even provide the bowls and, of course, there is no shortage of coaching advice from all of the experienced bowlers.
Check out our new website
We have recently launched our new website, which you can view on www.woodendbowlsclub.weebly.com. It contains details about all of the bowling activities, as well as all of the facilities we have to offer. And you can also follow us on Facebook. For further information please call me on 0409 093 935 or email: admin@woodendbowls.club.com. For barefoot bowls bookings please email: bookings@woodendbowlsclub.com.
Submitted by Mike Dornau, President Woodend Bowling Club Inc.
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Daylight Savings: Change Your Clock, Change Your Smoke Alarm Battery When you change your clock you should also change your smoke alarm battery. The CFA recommends all Victorians replace your smoke alarm batteries at the time that you turn back your clocks for the start of daylight savings – which is NOW. The message is quite simple: only working smoke alarms save lives. If there’s no sound from your smoke alarm, there’s no warning. Remember, it is normally smoke not flame or heat that kills the majority of fire victims. When asleep, our sense of smell is largely diminished. The smoke may also put occupants into a deeper sleep, so a smoke alarm helps wake you. And, with all of the plastics, materials, electronics and chemicals around - house smoke can be extremely toxic. Here are some interesting home fire facts: ●● One in five Australians have experienced a fire in their homes ●● Research shows that the absence of a smoke alarm can increase the possibility of a fatality by 60% ●● While 45% of properties visited had smoke alarms installed, 31% of those were not functioning with the batteries flat or even removed ●● About 64% of house fires were unintentionally lit ●● Around 56% of these started in the kitchen during cooking and a further 15% the result of electrical faults ●● In more than 95% of metropolitan household fires someone was home at some stage during the fire To ensure you have a working smoke alarm: ●● Test it weekly by pushing the test button with a broom handle to make sure it beeps. ●● Dust the alarm with a vacuum cleaner brush. ●● Change the battery at least once a year.
Now is the time to start reducing the risk of fire!
The Fire Restriction period is not far away. In recent years we have had several consecutive extremely dangerous summers: this year will be no exception. With reasoable winter rains and strong spring growth, this year promises to be one of the most dangerous fire seasons for many years. NOW is the time to start preparing to reduce the risks of fire danger to you, your family and your property. Macedon Ranges Shire has introduced specific laws as to which properties are able to burn off, and how large your fire can be, please check the Macedon Ranges Shire website before you burn. For further information contact Captain Mick Christie or 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau at the Woodend CFA on 5427 2356, visit the station in Urquhart Street, follow us on Facebook or our website: www.woodendcfa.org. Submitted by 1st Lieutenant Mike Dornau, Woodend CFA
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The Hotels of the Woodend District ‘Oh, the "pubs!" Who shall describe them? Three or four of them had each a "hall of delight", fitted with a stage and drop curtain at one end, and a disreputable piano or fiddler. The delights were further provided by a staff of artists and artistes, who took care not to be at all too refined for their audiences. Imagine, if you can, four of these halls, crammed to suffocation with a howling mob of lusty men, each one apparently trying to make more noise and tobacco smoke than his fellow, and who were kept well supplied with the vilest spirituous concoctions conceivable, the reeking air almost thick enough with smoke and blasphemy to float an egg. Such was Woodend at that time’ Extract from a letter to the Editor of the Woodend Star, from A.B. Original, August 28 1897 writing of the early 1860's in Woodend There were over fifty hotels throughout the district from the earliest days until the present day, including those at Woodend, the Black Forest, Ashbourne, Rochford, Hesket, Carlsruhe, Newham and Tylden. They were the sites of not only entertainment and community, shire and club meetings but also inquests with the bodies at times buried in the hotel yards. At least once a case of surgery was performed and many a court hearing with one publican building a special room for that purpose. There was murder, manslaughter, theft and arson, celebrations, relief concerts and many a ball until dawn. If you want to know more about the hotels of the Woodend District then you must read our book. “Time Gentlemen, Please”, with wonderful illustrations by noted artist, Joycelyn Moreland.
Time Gentlemen, Please! Hotels of Woodend and the Surrounding District
By Jannyse Williams Illustrated by Joycelyn Moreland
Available at the Woodend & District Heritage entre at the Old Courthouse in Forest St, the Woodend Information Centre or Collier Office and Business Assist.
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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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Call Anthony 0417
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Macedon Ranges Basketball Association presenting,the youngest players with their medallions for the winter season and below, Michael Grantham being awarded the inaugural Lifetime Membership Award. Pictures by N. Cooper
Woodend Playgroup were the recipients of this year’s Rotary Fundraising Luncheon held at the end of August at the Woodend Bowling Club. President Josephine Falzarano congratulates Playgroups committee on a successful event. Picture by Helen Edwards
Woodend CFA recently visited Woodend’s Good Start Early Learning presenting the Fire Safe Kids progamme.
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