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Take part in Woodend’s Out of the Shadows walk on Sunday September 11 Raise awareness, remember those lost to suicide, and unite in a commitment to prevent further deaths by suicide. The walk is taking place to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

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Soul Food art in support of the CFA

A gorgeous collection of Soul Food paintings have been created by Passion for Painting group to raise funds for the local CFA. PAGE 3

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Out of the Shadows Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group Invites YOU to the Lifeline Out of the Shadows and Into the Light Walk 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day is in September – We will be walking again on Sunday 11th September to help shine a big bright light on this important topic in our local community.

This will be our third walk locally. Each year we have seen the community support for this event grow. Mental health issues do not discriminate, with 1 in 5 Australians in any 12-month period of time living with mental illhealth it is very likely that each of us know someone (or are that someone) who could benefit from raising awareness, breaking down the stigma and working harder to improve access to the support and services that can help.

We walk together on September 11 to remember those we have loved and lost to suicide. We walk together to provide ongoing hope for recovery to those who live with mental health issues, their family, friends and carers.

We walk together to raise awareness and to reduce stigma for mental health issues and suicide prevention in our local and surrounding communities, to have new conversations that are helpful. By working (and walking) together we can help prevent suicide.

To join us please register at www.outoftheshadows.org.au and click on find a walk, or registrations will be open on the day at 8:30am The walk will start at the Woodend Children’s Park (Nicholson St) and continue along the beautiful 5 Mile Creek to Ruby McKenzie Park and back again.

This community event is FREE but we do encourage you to make a donation to Lifeline. T-Shirts and refreshments will be available to purchase. For more information please visit www.macedonrangesspag. com.au or ring 0411 963 711.

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know please call: Lifeline 13 11 14 | Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Submitted by Annie Rowland for Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Action Group

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Soul Food art for the CFA

A gorgeous collection of Soul Food paintings have been created to raise funds in support of the local CFA. The artists are enthusiastic participants in the Passion for Painting art group, which meets every Friday at Embrace Art Studio in Carlsruhe. Local artist, Padma, leads the class. She says, “This group was designed to inspire creative expression, bring people together in a relaxed, fun atmosphere while learning a range of art practices AND make gorgeous artworks to raise funds for our fire fighters”.

The art classes began 5 years ago and in 2015 they mounted their first fundraising exhibition, held at Black Anther Gallery, 42 Anslow St, Woodend.

The original paintings will be on view at Paysanne Restaurant, High St. Woodend until September 3 then on September 4 from 11 am - 4pm at the CFA Wine and Food Festival, Carlsruhe (held at heritage listed Degraves Mill, 688 Cobb and Co Rd.). From September 6 the art can be viewed at Duck, Duck and Larder on Piper St. Kyneton.

The five new Soul Food mandala artworks will be re-produced as high quality postcards, priced at $2 each with profits to the CFA. The cards will be available locally at supporting shops, restaurants and galleries.

For more information call Padma (weekdays before 6 pm ), Tel: 5422 3322.

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Garden Lovers Fair More than 1500 garden lovers are expected to converge on historic ‘Bolobek’ at Macedon for the annual Mount Macedon Horticultural Society Garden Lovers Fair on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September.

This event has been running since 2002 and attracts visitors from Melbourne and regional Victoria as well as across Australia.

There will be more than 30 stallholders including local and interstate specialist plant growers, artisan toolmakers, garden power tools and outdoor garden furniture importers. There will also be food stalls selling lunches, home made cakes, biscuits, jams and jellies and garden produce.

Guests will be able to learn the tricks of the trade from an impressive line-up of gardening personalities and experts presenting throughout the weekend, including: • Award-winning landscape designer and ABC 774 radio personality Carolyn Blackman, from Vivid Design.

• Well-known gardening personality and plantsman Stephen Ryan, from Dicksonia Rare Plants in Mount Macedon.

• Talented creator of espaliered fruit trees including citrus, Chris England. Chris also espaliers camellias and small scented trees.

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continued from page 3 Mt Macedon Garden Lovers Fair

the delightful gardens of this impressive property.

There will be a crèche where you can leave the plants you have bought while you eat your lunch before wandering around the garden.

Bolobek, in the foothills of Mount Macedon, featuring four hectares of established gardens – including a walled rose garden, mature woodlands and an impressive orchard, has been inspiring gardeners for more than a century.

Bolobek is located at 370 Mount Macedon Road, Macedon. Gates will be open from 10am to 4pm, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September 2016. The entry fee of $10 includes the Fair and Bolobek garden.

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In February and March this year Public Transport Victoria held community meetings to hear Woodend residents’ thoughts on how FlexiRide should work to meet their public transport needs.

Fifty residents attended the meeting and eighty locals completed a survey to ascertain the needs of the community in regards to the bus service.

The survey results indicated that FlexiRide should operate in hourly intervals, and be a predominantly weekday service, with Thursday anticipated to be its busiest day. There was only limited demand for a weekend service.

Many locals expressed a desire for the bus to operate beyond the proposed boundaries of the Woodend township.

Labor Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas said, “I would like to thank everyone who attended the community forum in March and all those who filled in surveys, your voices have been heard and FlexiRide is on track to start in October. Woodend will finally have an essential service the community has been asking for.”

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The New Woodend Star / September 2016

The Geburrh Centre project, a community led initiative to invigorate the community centre precinct in Woodend was successfully launched this month.

Our website www. geburrhcentre.com has received hundreds of views, and the online survey it links to has similarly had hundreds of submissions completed.

Thank you to everyone who has so far participated in the discussion as to what you would like built on that site and why.

The online submissions have been thorough and well considered. For those who have no access to view us online, hard copies have been placed at Woodend’s Produce Store, Neighbourhood House, Bourkies Bakehouse, and the foyer of the Woodend Library and are collected regularly. In addition, active discussions have been held with the Woodend Tennis Club, Neighbourhood House, Sustainability Group, Heritage Society, Rotary and Lions, and Senior Citizens so far.

For anyone wishing to discuss this project in person with a member of our Team, please do not hesitate to contact us at geburrhcentre@gmail.com to arrange a time.

As a result of the feedback received so far, the project’s name Geburrh (pronounced Jabor) has

been identified as a matter for further discussion. It is a Wurundjeri name for Mount Macedon, which sits on Dja Dja Wurrung land and our group is working towards discussions with the Dja Dja Wurrung Council to shape our collective ideas further. This is a project of cultural and historical significance and it is imperative that we get this consultative stage done properly in order to achieve the best possible outcome for the Macedon Ranges Shire.

Work is being done behind the scenes to raise an expression of interest with Regional Development Victoria for a full feasibility and business plan study of the site, based upon the material that you, the public, are sending through. Please keep those ideas coming, and invite your children and grandparents to participate also. It is a site that involves the whole community, potentially the whole region and will service us all in the years to come.

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Spring Programs at Woodend Library The spring program is available on line and a copy can be collected at all Goldfields Libraries. www.ncgrl.vic. gov.au/events Choose the event you want to book into and follow the link to Eventbrite.

The next school holiday program will be fun. Book in now for one of our Nature Kids Workshops with Caitlin from the Victorian National Parks Association.

The Woodend session is on Tuesday 20 September at 11am, 6 – 10 year olds welcome. We are also looking forward to Roald Dahl’s 100th birthday, with many celebrations planned including a competition to win a Golden Ticket weekend pass to the Roald Dahl Mini Film Festival at Eaglehawk’s Star Cinema.

National Bird Week events will include our Library Bird Hunt. Another Spring ‘week’ is Seniors Week. We will offer digital literacy programs where seniors can learn the intricacies of social media, online music with iTunes, eLibrary resources and more. Alzheimer’s Australia will also present sessions on brain health, including advice on living with dementia, practical ways to improve memory and a session on mild cognitive impairment.

Teens @ the Libraries – www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ya Teens! Did you know there is a wealth of free and fun activities and services available for you at your local Goldfields Library? The eLibrary offers a wide range of online resources – some for leisure and some make the perfect study companion. You won’t find these resources free through Google, but as a member you can access them free with your library card.

“We’ve got some pretty interesting stuff going on for teens at the library – anything from robotics through to fiction writing, as well as the opportunity to compose and record your own music and have it published by us,” said Mark Hands, Community Partnerships and Engagement Manager.

“This exciting opportunity for young adults is called Goldfields Connect – Music in Schools and is providing students with the opportunity to have their music included on our annual digital album. We even welcome budding musicians to hold live performances at our libraries – it’s a great opportunity!”

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Blessing of the Pets

St Mary’s Anglican Church we will be having a Blessing of the Pets service, followed by a picnic on the lawn if the weather is fine on On Sunday October 9 at 11am. Bring along your best furry, scaly, wooly or feathered friend and have some fun! (teddy bears are considered fur friends too!) *Please ensure your pet is suitably restrained.

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Established after the Ash Wednesday bush fires, the Woodend Toy Library is a non-profit volunteer run organisation offering membership to the local families of the Macedon Ranges. We have over 500 toys for ages 6 months - 7 years including indoor, outdoor, imagination and construction.

The Woodend Toy Library is located next to the Cobaw community hub on Forest Street. We are open every Thursday and Saturday 10am - 11am during school term time. Like us on Facebook to see our new toys, events and messages.

With Spring in the air now is the time to come to toy library and borrow our fantastic outdoor toys. We have T-ball, dodge ball, golf, water play tables and are really thrilled with our two new outdoor soccer goals.

This month our volunteers have been busy transferring data onto our new borrowing system.

Although there is much work to be done we can’t wait to go live.

And a reminder we are open Saturdays during School holidays! Saturday 17 September, Saturday 24 September and Saturday 1 October. Annual membership fees remain at $40 for the financial year and $20 for current Health Care card holders and Grandparent memberships. Contact us woodendtoylibrary@gmail.com Submitted by Rebecca Burtt

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There are only two Mondays left in September for term 3, Semester 2. Our morning speakers are listed below, but we have an afternoon discussion session after lunch each Monday also.

All meetings take place at the former Senior Citizens’ Hall in Hamilton St, Gisborne, near the Library. They start at 10.30 a.m., and visitors are welcome. The first visit is free, but if you would like to come back for more, we will ask you to become a member. (A proportional membership fee is charged for those who join later in the year.)

• Monday September 5. Morning speaker is Brian Austin, a retired dentist. Brian gave a very interesting talk a few months ago on the history of dentistry. This time he has some things to say about modern dentistry, and some of them may be a little controversial!

• Monday September 12 – Glenn Turnbull will be giving some historical insights from the archives of two well-known Melbourne secondary schools, Melbourne High, and Strathcona. This is the last day of term, but we hope to have news for our October program for next month’s edition.

There’s plenty to listen to, learn about, and stimulate your “little grey cells”, and that’s why U3A is such a great place to be.

If you bring your own lunch, you can join the group and chat over lunch (tea and coffee provided, but bring your own mug). Then stay for an hour’s discussion about - well, practically anything!

Although it’s a University, we don’t make you do exams!

For further details, please contact our President, Malcolm Colquhoun, on 5426 2331, or email malcolmac@hotmail.com.

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After many requests the Woodend Art Group has re-commenced life drawing on a regular basis. From now on, these will be held on the last Sunday of every month. Amanda Candusio will guide students through various exercises, poses and challenges from 1 – 4 pm.

The price of this workshop is $35 - this includes the fee for a professional model.

The September workshop is scheduled for the 25th. Students to arrive at 12.45 pm, BYO materials.

For all enquiries and bookings call Amanda 0419 166 922.

Come along to the Creative Collective every Tuesday morning at the Railway Station Art Rooms from 10 am. Bring along your current artistic project or just a 4B pencil, a blank piece of paper and draw something from the wonderful array in our still life cupboard. $5 includes refreshments, and artistic company. All welcome.www.woodendartgroup.org.au Submitted by Jennifer Barnett

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And it’s GOLD for Woodend Kinder!

On Saturday 30 July the Woodend Kinder Committee hosted its Olympic-themed trivia night with the help of 100 guests sporting national costumes and a competitive spirit!

Thanks to the generous support of local businesses and members of the extended Woodend Kindergarten community, the Committee raised a fantastic $7,500 from ticket sales, auction items and sponsorships.

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“We were absolutely delighted by the support we received from so many local businesses. It was particularly appreciated given the large number of requests the businesses receive each and every week from local groups,” said Laurissa Mailler, president of the Woodend Kinder Committee.

The funds raised will go towards new outdoor play equipment, which will be accessible to all children who attend the three and four-year-old kinder programs at Woodend Kindergarten.

“We have received great support from the Early Years team at the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and we’re working together to find a solution for the outdoor play area,” said Laurissa.

The Canadian Lumberjacks were victorious on the night, taking home a great gift pack of local goodies.

“We were delighted with the great support from all involved and the enthusiasm from all the teams! It all contributed to a great atmosphere and a fantastic night out.”

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If you want to make a real difference in your local community or around the world, and if you are interested in making new friends or taking action on a specific community issue, then you will be interested in Rotary.

Woodend Rotary consists of men and women from all areas of the community, and whether we’re socialising or working together on service projects, we always have a lot of fun. We meet weekly to plan activities, and hear from a range of interesting guest speakers.

Members contribute to the development of all projects from inception to completion. We focus on needs within the community and build relationships with other organisations to make a real difference. We have a structure that focuses on action and positive results.

Woodend Rotary gives you an opportunity to get involved in your community locally and around the world. Together, we are making great things happen and with your support we can do more.

You would have noticed our involvement in projects in the Woodend community.

• The New Woodend Star-community newspaper • Avenue of Honour Memorial wall fence and picnic setting • Halloween community event • Youth Mental Health First Aid Training • Woodend Exercise track around the old racecourse • Railway fence at South entry to town • Woodend Childrens Park • Interview skills workshop for secondary school students Our recent overseas projects include • A water tank at an evacuation centre in Vanuatu where members travelled to install the tank.

• Disaster Aid Australia, and • Operation Cleft which conducts cleft palate repairs in Bangladesh If you want to be part of improving your community then Woodend Rotary is for you. Come along and visit one of our meetings and make up your own mind. We meet at the Victoria Hotel on Thursday nights from 6.45 pm and make guests and visitors very welcome.

For more information about our projects and our upcoming events visit www.rotarywoodend.org or www.facebook.com/rotarywoodend/ or to discuss what Rotary can offer please contact Membership Director Grant Hocking on 0429 802 722.

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September 2016 Manager of the Year

L to R: Tracy Clarke, Aust Assoc of Practice Management, Vic President; Deborah Stidwell, Practice Manager, Brooke Street Medical Centre; Wendy Shepherd, General Manager Operations, Australian General Practice Accreditation Ltd.

Celebrations are on at Brooke Street Medical Centre where Deb Stidwell has won the honour of Practice Manager of the Year, Victoria.

We are not surprised - Deb embodies all the qualities you want in a Practice Manager. She keenly supports innovations like the development of the Practice’s rehabilitation gym, pain and travel clinics. Deb is also a canny business manager and is very accessible - she makes it her business to support staff at the practice and build on ideas for improvement from the team.

Aside from running such a large and dynamic practice, Deb is active in the Macedon Ranges Reconciliation group and the Macedon Ranges Shire ICE working group. Deb also works with other practice managers in order to support one another in the complex world of general practice management.

Brooke Street Medical Centre now waits with excitement to see whether Deb takes out the national award. This will be announced at the Australian Association of Practice Management Conference in October.

Travel Health Yellow Fever is a serious disease spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa, Central America and South America.

Yellow Fever is the only vaccination that is mandatory under International Health Regulation for travellers entering and passing through countries with known Yellow Fever. This disease has no cure and up to 50% of severely affected persons who aren’t treated will die.

Brooke Street Medical Centre is a designated Yellow Fever vaccinating clinic - we have been licensed by the Department of Health to access the vaccine and legally provide you with the World Health Organisation’s International Certificate of vaccination.

Sometimes it can be difficult to work out if you need the vaccine for the destinations you are visiting; so it’s a good idea to visit our travel nurse at least a month prior to travel with a clear idea of your itinerary.

Yellow Fever vaccine is very safe for most people but for those with certain pre-existing conditions it may have some potentially serious side effects.

While some countries only allow those health professionals with specific Yellow Fever training to provide the vaccine, Australia does not require this. It’s therefore useful to consider the expertise of health providers when you require Yellow Fever vaccine.

At Brooke Street, regular travel medicine training is provided to staff involved in this area of practice and our travel health nurse has several years of post-graduate travel medicine education.

You can be reassured that you will be assessed carefully and be receiving the vaccine from staff who are proficient with its use.

We keep many travel vaccines including Yellow Fever on site.

Pap smears & Compass trial Are you overdue for your Pap smear? Call us to arrange your appointment for this important test.

Women born on or after 1/7/1980 and aged at least 25 are eligible to take part in the “Compass Trial”.

Depending which trial arm you are allocated to, you may not need to have another Pap for 5 years.

Ask your health provider about the trial - of course if you don’t wish to take part, that’s fine.

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Landcare week and our Lake Earnshaw Plan Lake Earnshaw is a hidden gem found between the Gilbert Gordon Oval and Five Mile Creek. It has a history of being Woodend’s former swimming pool and an angler’s paradise. Once invaded by weeds, Woodend Landcare’s Thursday Crew have been working solidly in the area to unearth and restore the former qualities of the site and take it in a new direction.

Woodend Landcare sees great value in having a ‘wild zone’ so close to the towns centre. We’re planning new plantings that will enhance the area and continue the wildlife corridor along Five Mile Creek. We’re proposing pathways that link existing public areas and protect sensitive ecosystems. And we’re envisioning structures that encourage engagement with the natural environment.

These Lake Earnshaw plans, developed by Pene Rice and the Thursday crew, are currently on display in our Coles window and on our website (www. woodendlandcare.wordpress.com). We’d love to hear your thoughts, suggestions or dreams for this special part of Woodend. Email us at woodendlandcare@ gmail.com. Comments close on the 10th of September.

The plan will also be on display at our Woodend Landcare stall at the Woodend Farmers Market on Saturday the 3rd September. Come and have a chat with us!

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Also, as part of Landcare Week (5-11 September), we have our annual display in the Woodend Library.

This year, we celebrate the delightful local places that are great to explore with kids. This will link with the kid’s nature activities in the library over the September school holidays.

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Women’s Health Week: no more elephants in the room!

When it comes to health, every woman has an elephant in the room. It’s time to start talking.

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health will be getting rid of those elephants during Women’s Health Week 2016 (5-9 September).

Women can be good talkers, but when it comes to health we often don’t take the time to ask questions, seek out credible information and work out a sound plan of action.

Across five days, Women’s Health Week will be online and on-the-ground. This year’s theme is ‘Am I Normal?,’ giving women across Australia the chance to learn more about their health and talk about issues they might not usually discuss. Free events, articles, videos, podcasts, recipes, tools and much more will be supported by a range of experts to help make women’s health a priority.

To celebrate the week Ranges Medical in New Gisborne invites you to come along to a ‘free mini health check’ and information stall on Tuesday 6th September from 08:30-12:30am. www. rangesmedical.com.au “This is a great opportunity for women to find out what they need to know about women’s health, what they want to know and what’s not being talked about,” says Jean Hailes Executive Director Janet Michelmore. “‘Am I Normal’ is such an important theme for women,” says Jean Hailes Deputy CEO Dr Mandy Deeks. “It’s a question we all ask ourselves at some stage, whether it’s about weight, body image, mental health or sex.”

Ranges Medical general practice clinic in New Gisborne encourages women to join in the Women’s Health Week conversation by taking part in their free mini health check. Dr. Anne Peterson says …”I am passionate about women’s health and talking about what is ‘normal’. Come along and have a blood pressure and blood sugar check, grab a show bag and have a chat…”

Join thousands of women across Australia by registering today at womenshealthweek.com.au.

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The New Woodend Star / September 2016

Serious about Community A collaborative & inclusive Council culture Sensible, local economic development solutions Fair, transparent & consistent planning processes

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Western Water offers community grants Western Water is encouraging schools, community and environmental groups in Woodend to apply for up to $2000 in funding under its Sammy’s Water Week Grants program.

Named for Western Water’s slithering mascot Sammy Snake, the grants are available for school or community gardens or environmental projects.

The grants aim to help create sustainable and liveable communities across our region.

Groups or schools applying for grants must meet the grants criteria of making the most of local water supplies, providing clear benefits to the school or wider community and demonstrating sustainability practices.

The grants can be used to pay for plants, equipment or watering systems. Previous winners have included St Ambrose Primary School and Woodend Landcare.

All projects must take place within Western Water’s service area. The grants are part of Western Water’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program, which aims to give back to the community.

For more information and eligibility criteria, go to westernwater.com.au or call 9218 5527. Entries must be in by 23 September and winners will be announced during Water Week in October.

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The Brahms & Liszt We would like to thank everyone for their amazing support and loyalty. It has helped us to be nominated and now we are in a finalist position! We still can’t believe it!

We will be offering FREE Regular hot drinks for all dad’s this upcoming Father’s Day. Please call in to book a table with us so you don’t miss out!

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Fresh Pastries, Cakes & Biscuits Not Just Fudge also available.

Catering & Cake orders: organise something special.

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Check out our new undercover, alfresco dining area ‐ perfect for groups to enjoy breaky, lunch or a cuppa.

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FREE COURTESY BUS pick up and return for meal bookings for 4 or more.

Fathers Day reservations essential Sunday 4 Jazz night with Macedon Ranges Music Collective Saturday 10 Movies that Matter " Chasing Asylum " Tuesday 13 Or organise your own Happening upstairs in our function room, complete with own bar, toilets and great wrap around balcony.

Happy Hour Pots 530-630 Fridays in bar Daily Specials in Bistro & Bar along with Ben’s housemade cheesecake if there is any left!

September may be spring but our open fires will always welcome you whilst Woodend still cold!

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Soup - Roast Beef or Roast Pork - Choice of dessert MONDAY & TUESDAY "TIGHT ARSE" nights LOTS OF $15 MEALS! Including Parmas FATHERS DAY ROAST LUNCH SUNDAY 4th SEPTEMBER AFTER LUNCH from 2.30pm TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION OPEN MIC NIGHT - WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER Acoustic. Open to everyone. Bring your Voice or Instrument or both or just come along and support local talent.

For more info contact Tony Muir on 0423 815 677 TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 7 pm UPCOMING IN OCTOBER - SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER GRAND FINAL BREAKFAST SUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER - from 2.30pm TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION 5424 1213 705 James Lane, Trentham East e: pigandwhistletrentham@gmail.com www.pigandwhistlehotel.com

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Dedicated local lawyer

Woodend’s Juliana Smith has an interesting background, as an international equestrian competitor with degrees in both nursing and law.

This distinctive combination means that clients at her boutique firm, JS Law, get understanding through difficult times, and technical legal expertise informed by real world and corporate experience.

The specialist family and criminal law firm has built up over the past five years, supporting clients and contributing to the Macedon Ranges community where Juliana has lived for two decades.

JS Law regularly mentors local secondary and university students. Through work experience with Juliana, young people gain insights into what happens day-to-day in a busy law firm.

They get to learn from a successful solicitor with a depth of experience, who runs trials and represents clients in the city and on regional court circuits, and is backed by a reliable team with 50 years of collective law experience.

Juliana draws on first-hand knowledge to offer clients practical and timely legal advice. She compassionately assists people to make decisions, informed by her clear explanation of the legal process.

This professional approach means clients get the support they need to focus perspectives. The firm helps individuals and families to find their way to legal, financial and emotional resolutions, and to move forward.

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DUNEIRA BOOK NOW FOR SPRING Saray Iluminado in concert – 11 Sept Books: The Ferrante Phenomenon – 11 Sept Katherine Brabon on “The Memory Artist” –11 Sept Joe Chindamo & Zoe Black in concert – 2 Oct Rodney Hall “Why we need a republic” – 2 Oct FREE Lunchtime Concerts – 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct Guided House Tours – 1, 8, 15, 29 Sept Guided House or Garden Tours – 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct

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Music, books and more at Duneira this Spring Spring at Duneira is always beautiful! We’re pleased to get out of the Winter blues and into the Spring mauves! Don’t miss Duneira’s wonderful bluebell display this Spring which will be at its peak in late October (most likely).

Books are the flavour of the month this September at Duneira where Woodend’s own Katherine Brabon, who this year won The Australia/Vogel’s Literary Award with her debut novel The Memory Artist.

Katherine will be at Duneira on Sunday 11 September and talk about how her ideas for the novel began as a student of Russian history at Oxford. Later the same day, Sheila Drummond (Literary Agent) will lead an interesting discussion about the mysterious Elena Ferrante, who has written some of the most talkedabout novels in recent years.

From Melbourne, Saray Iluminado will perform a beautiful concert of new interpretations of Jewish & Balkan music on authentic instruments. This will be a delightful experience in the intimate surroundings of the Duneira lounge room.

While you’re in the mood for music, get ready for five concerts in October. Sunday 2 October will see Joe Chindamo and Zoe Black perform new compositions.

In addition, we have four FREE concerts on Thursdays in October. Book quickly – tickets go fast!

View the Duneira website www.duneira.com.au for more information about these and other exciting events on the Spring calendar!

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cut out this calendar & stick on your

September 4 Fathers Day 4 Kyneton Ridge Estate – Cruisy Afternoon 5 Brian Austin at U#A 5-8 Landcare Week 5-9 Women’s Health Week 8 September R U OK? Day 9 September Community Lunch 10 St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon 10 World Suicide Prevention Day 11 Out of the Shadows Walk 11 Guided House Tour with Music at Duneira 11 Katherine Brabon at Duneira 11 The Ferrante Phenomenon at Duneira 11 Sarah Illuminado at Duneira 12 Glenn Turnbull at U3A Macedon Ranges 13 Movies that matter 15 The New Woodend Star submissions due 17 Rag rug Making, WNH 17/18 Garden Lovers Fair 18 Guided House Tour with Music at Duneira 21 St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter 21 Barry Jones AO at Flint Hill 22 October First Aid Training WNH 25 Guided House Tour with Music at Duneira

October 7 8 9 11 15 19

Junior Netball season commences St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon Blessing of the pets at St. Marys’s Movies that matter The New Woodend Star submissions due St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter

November 5 8 12 15 16

Newham Garden Club Plant Sale Movies that matter St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon The New Woodend Star submissions due St Mary’s Guild’s Knit and Natter

December 10 13

St Mary’s Street Stall: 9am – 12noon Movies that Matter

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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 / September 2016

Goods & Services Tax on purchase of farmland Consider George’s case George has been farming potatoes in Trentham as part of the family business for many years. He has finally gathered together enough funds to purchase his first farming property.

George is concerned about the Goods & Services Tax (GST) applicable to the purchase as the vendor is registered for GST and has indicated there may be GST charged on top of the purchase price.

GST Implications There will be no GST applicable to the purchase of farmland if the following conditions are met.    

The land was used for a farming business for at least five years immediately before the sale; and The buyer intends to use it for a farming business; and Both parties to the contract are registered for GST; and The contract clearly specifies there will be no GST charged

In review of these conditions, George has confirmed with the vendor that they have been operating a farming business on the property for over five years and that they are GST registered. George also intends to run a farming business on the land, has himself registered for GST and confirmed with his legal representative that the contract correctly identified the transaction is to be GST free purchase of farming land

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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Movies that matter

Macedon Ranges Sustainability group Movies that matter schedule is available for the next 5 months with an array of new, interesting and controversial films scheduled.

On September13 Movies that Matter will feature Chasing Asylum a new Australian made documentary on the treatment of Asylum seekers with unique footage from inside the detention centres Billing itself as ‘the film the Australian government doesn’t want you to see’, Chasing Asylum is composed of 90 per cent exclusive footage. This includes material obtained secretly by insiders and at great risk. With the treatment of refugees such a topical issue this is a must see doco.

Movies that Matter are shown on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, upstairs at the Victoria Hotel from 7.30pm and feature a broad number of topics related to sustainability from alternative agriculture to modern day challenges across environment, economic and social dimensions.

Future Screenings include:

• October 11th - Occupy Love (2012) Occupy Love explores the growing realization that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning. The old paradigm that concentrates wealth, founded on the greed of the few, is causing economic and ecological collapse. (86 mins) • November 8 – Sherpa (2015)This eye-opening documentary takes a look at the Sherpa people, their role in aiding climbers attempting to reach the summit of Mount Everest and their protests for higher wages and better work safety. (96 mins) • December 13 – Minimalism: A documentary (2014)From minimalist architects, designers, and musicians, to businessmen, authors, and minimalist families, this film explores various recipes for how to live a more meaningful, deliberate life. Not a perfect life, not an easy life—a simple life. (79 mins) Submitted by Peter Hansford

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The exploration challenge

See you later winter. You gave us snow and warm fires and rain for our tanks but we are done. Spring is in the air and it is time to have some fun out and about in our beautiful Macedon Ranges.

We challenge you all to explore what the region has to offer this September. Not just in your own patch though, try heading to another local village to try out something new. Have you ever been to the Kyneton Daffodil Festival, where the whole town hosts a range of fun and quirky events? Have you been to the Riddells Creek Farmers Market for their local, seasonal fresh produce? Did you know Duneira on Mount Macedon is hosting Saray Illuminado in concert while its gardens bloom in a riot of colour? And how long since you have visited Camel’s Hump or Hanging Rock to stretch your legs? Have you and the family done the RomseyLancefield ride along Federation Track?

You could start off slowly, browsing the stores and cafes around Woodend and Kyneton or you could book in to a workshop. Don’t forget to check how the locally crafted beer and wine tastes in the springtime (be assured, it tastes REALLY good).

Head to the new, world-class visitmacedonranges. com website now to find more events and things to do.

Share your photos with the Macedon Ranges Naturally Cool Facebook page and inspire your friends to explore this region that dazzles in spring.

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RE STOR E: Restorative Yoga. A gentle yoga for those recuperating RE STOR E: Restorative Yoga. A gentle yoga for those recuperating from major surgery, recovering from trauma, or those getting back to from major surgery, recovering from trauma, or those getting back to yoga, looking for a soft, gentle class. This class is all about opening, yoga, looking for a soft, gentle class. This class is all about opening, stretching and soothing the body. stretching and soothing the body.

MINDFULNES S meditat ion: Practicing mindfulness (being MINDFULNES S meditat ion: Practicing mindfulness (being present in the present moment - the NOW) can relieve tension, reduce present in the present moment - the NOW) can relieve tension, reduce anxiety, reduce stress, enhance sleep, health and wellbeing, enhance anxiety, reduce stress, enhance sleep, health and wellbeing, enhance efficiency. efficiency.

HA THA : (some times “YIN”) Hatha is the “mother” of yoga, and HA THA : (some times “YIN”) Hatha is the “mother” of yoga, and where it all began. Simple but strong poses which can be modified to where it all began. Simple but strong poses which can be modified to suit those in class. A stronger class, still self directed, You are still in suit those in class. A stronger class, still self directed, You are still in control here – all that is really needed is a flexible “I can” mind. control here – all that is really needed is a flexible “I can” mind.

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Spring is here

and we’re ready for more great activities and new projects.

We’ve got an exciting new partnership Remy Shpayzer from the Fox in the Chamber. Remy, a professional barista will be teaching 15-25 year olds the art of being a barista and helping them learn new skills ready for a summer job. This program has been generously funded through Kyneton Community and Learning Centre’s LET’s program so we can offer six hours of training for just $60 per person.

Science and Art Smarties will be back at the end of the month for the school holidays. Full details and enrolments are on our website woodendnh.org.au If you’re after something new to do, our next brochure will be distributed in the October Woodend Star. In the meantime, you can always join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up-to-date with our news.

On Friday, 9 September we’ll be donning a touch of yellow and asking “R U OK?” at our monthly community lunch. This event is a great excuse to knock on a neighbour’s door and invite them along for lunch.

You’re welcome to linger over a coffee and a homemade macadamia brownie and join our weekly ‘Unlock your Technology” session at 2pm. Three techsperts from year 9 at Braemar will be on hand to answer your computer, phone or tablet questions.

As you may have seen in the July press, we are extremely grateful to Macedon Ranges Shire Council for overturning their decision to cut our funding. Community letters of support and submissions contributed significantly to this change in decision – for that we are extremely thankful.

Our other piece of good news is that we were successful in our application for a community grant to reconfigure our reception area to accommodate two volunteers at a time. We are very grateful to Rilla Healey from Small Studio in Woodend for her architectural advice and drawing up our plans, to Brad Else at Evolve Interiors in Kyneton for building our new desk and cupboards and to Nicole Janett, Interior Designer, for her expertise helping us choose paint colours. During the September school holidays (16-30 Sept) the committee, volunteers and staff will work together to transform the space ready for the start term. It’s exciting times at the House!

Submitted by Angela Van Dam Coordinator

Jennifer Anderson 4 West Ward For those of you who don’t know me, I am a resident of Woodend who works part time as a General Practitioner and at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

I have been a Macedon Ranges Councillor for the past four years, including one year as Mayor, and have decided to run again in the elections for Council this October.

I love where I live and wish to ensure the Macedon Ranges remains a place as beautiful as it is today, to be enjoyed and cherished by current and future generations.

Each decision council makes impacts on subsequent decisions and it is important to get the balance of population, community health and wellbeing, jobs, agriculture, natural landscapes and protecting the environment right.

It is also important that each point of view is listened to and respected.

If I am re-elected, I hope to continue to improve collaboration and communication with the community, Councillors and Council staff to achieve this balance together.

Telephone, email or arrange a time to chat so we can understand each other’s thoughts about the future of the Macedon Ranges, together.

0417 112 582 | jennifer4westward@gmail.com The New Woodend Star / September 2016

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Get Active and Spring into a Running Program!

Macedon Ranges Running Club, your community running club, extends its warmest welcome to new and returning members, especially those beginning the club’s Start Running Program. Spring is just around the corner, warm weather approaching means there is no better time to get active, by enjoying the outdoors while dropping a few kilos for Summer.

How to Get Involved at Woodend

Help for shy poets

If you'd like your poem to be performed at the monthly Chamber Poets session, actor John Flaus can help: each month he reads aloud poetry written by those who don't feel ready to stand in front of a microphone themselves.

We welcome all poets, young and old, experienced and beginners. Our next session is 3-5 pm at the Chamber cafe on Saturday 10 September. Everyone is welcome to come along and be entertained!

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VALE – Margaret Robinson

28th February 1921 – 29th July 2016.

It is with great sadness that we farewell a truly wonderful lady. Elegant, beautifully spoken, kind and compassionate: Margaret was greatly respected and adored by all who knew her.

Margaret Robinson was a stalwart of many local groups including the Red Cross, Probus, the Heritage Society, the Woodend Walkers, and the volunteers from the Visitor Information Centre.

Born in Tasmania in 1921, Margaret’s maiden name was McCoy. She was the eldest of three children, but tragically suffered the loss of her mother when only four years old. Margaret, her two year old sister, and 8 month old brother were sent to Victoria to be raised by their maternal grandmother and great aunt. She grew up around the Toolern Vale area, and said that despite the circumstances it was a happy childhood. She left school at the age of 16 and went to work for the Reserve Bank of Australia on Victoria Parade.

She loved this job and stayed there until she married at the age of 37. Her husband Doug was twenty years her senior,

and soon after marrying they moved to a large property on Mahoneys Road, Woodend during the early 1960’s. This property was subdivided after they sold and moved to a newly built house on Old Lancefield Road, in 1968.

Tragedy struck again when Doug suffered a stroke and was left fully paralysed for 4 years before passing away in the late 1970s. A physically large man, Margaret was unable to care for him full time at home. He stayed at Ray M Begg in Kyneton where Margaret visited him every single day; regularly taking him home for weekends.

Margaret joined the Australian Red Cross in 1960, and just last year received an award for 55 years of service at Government House. She was involved in Emergency Services for many of those years and was one of the first in attendance to set up the Emergency Relief Centre at the Woodend Racecourse on Ash Wednesday in 1983. A Relief Centre that was maintained for two long weeks. She remained active in Red Cross until well into her nineties; assisting with the catering at an open garden at Flint Hill only a couple of years ago.

If offered a cup of tea by the local Heritage Society, you will be drinking from one of Margaret’s creations. Her beautiful china painting skills adorn the cups and saucers

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of the Society, a legacy of a fundraising campaign bearing the names of all their members. She was also one of the founding members of the Woodend Walkers group in 1977. This group still meets today. Details of their regular adventures were documented by Margaret; with lists of destinations, participants, weather, sites seen and events that occurred on the way. These fascinating snapshots of local life are maintained by the Heritage society.

Margaret volunteered at the Visitor Information Centre for 17 years, and was dreadfully disappointed when required to retire at age 90. She was a popular volunteer, with many requests by others to fill shifts accompanying her. She remained a member of Probus, and was still in regular attendance until recently. Margaret lived independently until well into her 90s. She suffered a broken hip five years ago, and spent some time in rehabilitation in Castlemaine before returning to live at home. She had been living at the local Bupa since late 2014.

Margaret liked to laugh and tell people she was “the real McCoy” – and she really was. She was one of the loveliest ladies I have ever met, a true lady; in every sense of the word.

Written by Marion Coulson on behalf of Woodend Red Cross Photo courtesy of Christine Sullivan.

Film Society hung up on Hitchcock.

The Macedon Ranges Film Society's August 10 screening featured the 1948 Alfred Hitchcock classic 'Rope'.

'Rope' was inspired by a 1929 stage play based on a true story; two men who, considering themselves intellectually superior, commit murder by strangling their friend then throwing a party while his body remains hidden in their apartment. The film's drama centres around the intellectual game playing between the murderers played by John Dall and Farley Granger and their former school master played by James Stewart.

Hitchcock filmed on a single set with minimal editing – unusual for the time.

In September the Society's feature film is 'The Imitation Game' starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

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

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Hawks prove to be tough mudders Tough Mudder is on in November and with some of the Masters players considering entering marathon mudfest the game against Samaria at the boggy Swanpool Oval could be seen as a training session for it.

The Hawks were pumped for a tough game when the convoy headed to Swanpool to take on the undefeated Suns, little did we know what we were in for.

The other new team to the Masters league was apparently unstoppable, so in the lead up to the game the Hawks were priming themselves for a tough game.

Training had seen a lot of focus on ball movement and hitting up targets, but this was done on a resurfaced Gilbert Gordon Oval where mud is something on the road now.

If we’d swapped our footy boots for gumboots the chances are it would’ve been considered performance enhancing when the ball was bounced… err… the ball was thrown up.

The Swanpool ground had not seen a game in years and the warm-up highlighted a saturated paddock that better suited dairy cows. Dairy cows wearing flippers.

The game began in mud and went downhill from there, but not before our big streak of pelican shit Doug Sutherland announced his return from injury and kicked the first goal of the game. He was only just warming up.

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Hawks vs The Suns

The Suns opened the second quarter with an early goal and it looked like they were going to run away with the game, but the Hawks responded with James ‘Cleanskin’ Overland showing the way with a quick goal after arriving at the ground at the end of first quarter. We’re not sure how, but he remained pretty clean through out the game.

Big Tim Chew stepped up and nailed two goals as the Hawks kept Suns scoreless for the rest of the quarter. By half time the ground was a bog and the hosts hot-footed it to the sheds while the Hawks stayed on the ground and soaked up the conditions.

The Suns could only manage a touched behind in the third quarter before Dougy slotted his second followed by Jason Van Dam. The ground was well and truly mush and scoring soon became a rarity… for the Suns that is.

The ball was slewing off the boot sideways, marks were being spilled, players slipped, slid or got bogged as the hilarity of the day set in.

The Hawks ran out 32-point winners against what had been the benchmark team of the competition and there was talk of the Suns having thrown in the towel after halftime.

Daniel Edwards threw himself into the game for his best performance for the Hawks to date, joining a lot of unheralded players whose efforts, say coach Ray Tadd, “made a significant contribution to the end result”.

While Drew copped another whack to the head for a dose of concussion, credit goes to Anthony “Woody” Woodcock for seeing out the game without any need for ice or a stretcher.

Nils ‘Kiwi’ Moojen’s efforts on the bus also came under scrutiny with a late arrival but he backed up with being the leading “piss stop” caller on the way home. He wasn’t bad in the ruck either.

Our next game at home is the last for the season.

The Hawks take on Kerang on August 28 with the game moved to Buffalo Stadium.

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WOODEND B WLING CLUB NEWS Season open day – Sunday September 25 The Woodend Bowling Club will officially open the New Season at the Club on Sunday September 25.

The new Midweek Pennant Season starts on Saturday October 4 and Saturday Pennant on October 8. All Club Members are welcome, and we extend the invitation to all past members of the Woodend Bowling Club who are most welcome to celebrate the start of the new season.

WE ARE 126 YEARS YOUNG There can be few clubs or organisations in the Macedon Ranges that have a longer continuous history than the Woodend Bowling Club.

At a well-attended meeting of the ratepayers held on 1st June 1890, it was decided to establish a Bowls and Tennis Club in the town.

A committee was appointed to select the most suitable ground and was authorised by the meeting to make an application to the Shire. The location chosen on the south side of the Five Mile Creek, and was unanimously approved at the next meeting. This is the very same location where the Woodend Bowling Club is based today.

The original agreement of the lease was to pay the ‘consideration of one shilling paid yearly’. The Club still has an excellent working relationship with the Shire, although the current ‘consideration’ is slightly more.

Back in 1890, it was agreed to erect a 4 foot 6 inch picket fence, at a cost, which would not exceed £50.

As soon as this was completed the club would spend at least £50 to form the new bowling green, which was officially opened on Christmas Day the same year.

The modern game of lawn bowls is more colourful and competitive Lawn bowling in the 21st century is both colourful and competitive, and is no longer the ‘older persons’ game that many people believe. In fact, most of the leading male and female players in the Australian ‘Jackaroos’ teams and in their 20s, 30s and 40s. with some players, like Kyneton’s Chloe Stewart, being chosen successfully in the national team as a teenager.

There are also more ‘fun’ versions of the game such as barefoot bowls and Jack Attack, which is the bowling version of cricket’s T20. The Woodend Bowling Club is always looking for new members, young and not-so-young.

For further information please call me on 0409 093 935 or email: admin@woodendbowlsclub.com.

For barefoot bowls bookings please email: bookings@ woodendbowlsclub.com. And you can follow us on Facebook.

Submitted by M Dornau, Woodend Bowling Club Inc.

Your electric gates could slow the CFA down We have noticed that more and more properties in the Woodend area, and Macedon Ranges, are installing electric front gates. Whilst this makes opening and closing gates on rural properties much easier, it can also present a barrier to CFA fire fighters if we are called to an emergency on a property.

Under law, the CFA can force our way in if necessary, and any damage is covered by special insurance.However, there are also some properties that have installed ‘serious’ electric gates that are both very large and very strong, and breaking in would be impossible. In such cases we would look at cutting through fences, or some other means, to gain access to the property.

One way of giving us access if residents aren’t at home, without causing damage or breaching security, would be to leave a contact phone number clearly visible close to the electronic access point for the gates. We could then make a quick phone call to gain access. This would also assist deliveries and trades people visiting a property.

Time to start your pre-summer clean up.

Now that the weather is starting to improve, people are beginning to venture outdoors more often, especially into the garden and other areas on larger properties. So, NOW is the time to start preparing to reduce the risks of fire danger to you, your family and your property.

Why you should clean up

The ferocity of a fire depends on a number of factors, including the weather, ground slope and especially the amount of ‘fuel’ on and around your house or property.

Fuel is the only factor that you can alter before an unplanned fire starts. Clearing volatile fuels such as grass, undergrowth, fallen leaves, bark, dead branches and twigs will lower the intensity of a fire.

For more information please visit the Macedon Ranges Shire website and search for ‘Burning Off’.

Please 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, Like our Facebook Page or visit our website: www.woodendcfa.org.

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Woodend’s heritage society upgrades computers thanks to Mortgage Choice Bendigo When Jannyse Williams joined Woodend’s heritage society 20 years ago, searching for information in old newspapers meant using a microfilm reader.

It was painstaking work. To find a relevant article, researchers often had to wind through months of editions. Pages whizzed past on the screen. Then, when the correct day had been found, they had to scour headlines to pick out what they wanted.

“It would give you a migraine very quickly,” Jannyse said. “You had to read every line.”

The society had some computers. But they were so old they didn’t have Microsoft Windows. In those days, data was stored on 3.5in disks, not USB sticks and portable drives. And the internet was in its infancy: access, if you had it, was via a dial-up connection. No broadband, no Wi-Fi. Nowadays, those computers and microfilm readers would themselves be heritage items.

As a voluntary organisation, Woodend & District Heritage Society doesn’t update its equipment often.

It has to make do, and be on the look-out for secondhand deals. “New” computers – when they do arrive – are already several years old.

So the committee leapt at the chance to obtain six computers from Mortgage Choice.

The machines came from a call centre but they were not old. Importantly, they were much faster than the society’s existing computers – some of which had been around since the mid-1990s. And their larger 19in screens were much kinder to the eyes.

The opportunity arose because Woodend resident Peter Machell, owner of Mortgage Choice Bendigo, knew of the heritage society’s valuable work and spotted a chance to help.

“Our region has a rich history, and the Woodend and District Heritage Society’s dedication to compiling and protecting it is amazing,” Peter said.

“Whether I read an article, see an old photo or just listen to a local talking of days gone by, I’m fascinated with our past and how it has built the wonderful culture we have in Woodend.”

Jannyse, now the society’s President, said the society was able to buy the computers, and 12 screens, for a far better price than it could have obtained them for elsewhere.

Members now find it easier to log photographs, rate books, school and church records, club minute books, and births, deaths and marriages. page 30

Local newspapers from the earliest days can now be viewed on a computer rather than a film reader.

Searching for articles is no longer the time-consuming task it once was.

Tony Stidwell, who manages the collection of photos, said: “The extra screens are much bigger and clearer so we are able to replace the smaller screens that some of our volunteers had problems with.”

The additional computers mean volunteers no longer face arriving to find every computer already in use.

“They come in and can go straight to their computer and open it and start working,” Jannyse said. “It’s just made life a lot easier for everyone. We are very grateful.”

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Lake Earnshaw in snow: Winter 2016. Check out the crews plantings on the right – this area used to be covered in a sea of gorse and blackberry.

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Woodend & District Historical Society benefits with new computers donated by Mortgage Choice Bendigo

”Is this the best wood stack in Woodend?’” Wonderful creativity from Black Wattle Lane. Picture by Marion Coulson

MRFS President Christine Wangerek is ‘strangled’ by members reenacting the ‘Rope’ murder scene. Photo supplied by MRFS

Woodend-Hesket Masters Football Club celebrates another win in the Victorian Country Masters Football League with just one more game at home for the season.

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