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OCTOBER 2019 Volume 23 // Issue 9

Club of Woodend

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oodend Rotary is hosting it’s 10th annual Community Halloween Party at the Woodend Children’s Park. This is a free event and a way for Rotary to say thank you to the community for supporting our fundraising events during the year.

This event is made possible with the assistance of our local Scout groups, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the generosity of Fairhurst Conveyancing our major sponsor, Black Forest Meats for the sausages and Blackbird Cakes for the delicious spooky cake for everyone to share.

There will be lots of entertainment, a sausage sizzle, fairy floss and more. Dress up in the Halloween theme, pack a picnic basket and a blanket and come and join in the fun.

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1............................Archibuld Prize Day 2.......................Craft Rainbow Serpent 3..........................................Probus talk 3..................... Patanque season starts 4..... The Saphires, Kyneton Town Hall 4...............................World Animal Day 5.................Woodend Farmers Market 5.................Morning tea - Fred Silcock 6....................... Day light Saving starts 6...........St Mary’s Blessing of the Pets 9..................What to read next, Library 10 ................World Mental Health Day 10...... Nathan Patterson - Kyneton TH 10...................Senior’s Rights - Library 10......Women in Business Networking 10..............Build with natural materials 10...... Live4life Film - In the digital Age 10........Film ‘out of the Blue’ MRSPAG 12....Kutcha Edwards Hour TyldenHall 13.........Shaws -Historic Garden Open 13...........Wildflower walk Hobbs Road 18...... Nathan Patterson - Kyneton TH 18............................. VMCH Open Day 19............. Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz 19............Russian Extravaganza-SHC 20........Jubilee Picnic, Botanic Garden 20......................Lions Farmers Market 25.......Film Freedom Stories, MRRAR 26...................... Relay4Life 90’s Bingo 26................Learn about gorse control 26............Wiskey Tasting - Wine Store 22 -28 ....................National Bird Week 31........... Community Halloween Party

— November — 1...........The Graduate, Mount Theatre 1..Close Events & Festival Application 3.............CFA Wine and Food Festival 9, 10..........................Budburst Festival

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Thanks to community members who have already separated glass from their recycling and are assisting Council in finding a solution to the current recycling crisis.

Council has identified a recycling company that will process the Shire's recycling going forward, as long as glass is removed and the other recyclables are not contaminated.

Shards and small pieces of glass can become embedded in paper and cardboard in recycling bins and contaminate the other recyclables.

Public place glass recycling skip bins will be installed in locations around the Shire in coming weeks to assist residents in removing glass from recycling bins. Residents can also drop off glass free of charge to Council's transfer stations in Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey for recycling. As a last resort, glass can be placed in general rubbish bins (red lid).

Council will meet in late October to consider long-term options for recycling, including the possible introduction of an additional ‘’glass-only’ bin for the whole shire.

For more information, see mrsc.vic.gov.au/glass SUBMITTED BY LEANNE MANTON

Holistic Funeral Directors Call 5427 3112 or visit NaturalGrace.com.au August was slightly drier than average with 78.1 of rain falling on 26 of the 31 days.

Probably a typical Woodend winter!

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

January

61.4

35.3

27.8

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February

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26.0

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May

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38.6

115.6

114.8

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June

39.5

98.8

10.6

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186.6

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44.0

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41.3

63.2

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December

41.7

92.8

77.2

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Remembering Tim Fischer AC Tim was a friend of Woodend. He visited many times and was kind enough to perform the dedication of the Wall of Remembrance at the Woodend Avenue of Honour for Woodend RSL in September 2015. He was also keynote speaker at the Dawn Service Committee Red Poppy Dinner at Braemar College in May 2018.

Tim and I first met as National Servicemen at the Army Officer Training Unit at Scheyville in NSW, and we graduated together in December 1966. Tim, Judy and their boys were our friends for the next 53 years.

He was posted to 1RAR and flew to South Vietnam as a replacement Lieutenant on 16 May 1968, just as the Battle of Coral occurred. Tim was wounded by shrapnel in the second attack and medevacked out four days later. He went on to a diverse career and was an unusually respected politician. He passed away on 22 August 2019 and is missed by all.

Poppies Bistro is back on Friday nights with delicious (and economical) Schnitzel Night, and weather permitting, the jumping castle for the kiddies. Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there – please make a booking by phoning Schatzi’s on 5427 4447.

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Students Shine at Woodend Primary’s Travel Expo The Year 5/6 students of Woodend Primary School held their annual learning showcase at their Travel Expo on Friday the 13 September. The children were given the challenge of creating their own ideal fictional country, including all the features of an actual country such as a flag, capital cities, a map and even native languages. Children dressed in their country’s colours or native dress and stood proudly at their stall to answer any questions that the curious visitors had. Some children even went to the effort of creating a native dish and provided samples for everyone to try.

The Travel Expo was officially opened by a group of students speaking in their country’s native language, which was then translated into English to the audience. The ribbon was cut, and visitors wandered through the venue, asking the children questions. The Year 5/6 students stretched their imaginations to create their ideal country and to show what an ideal world would be like through the eyes of children. The day saw over 500 visitors to the Travel Expo, who left impressed with the creativity, dedication and enthusiasm the students displayed.

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Carlsruhe CFA Wine & Food festival On Sunday 3 November, the Carlsruhe CFA will hold its annual Wine and Food festival at Farmer Darryl’s Farm, 97 Trio Road Kyneton.

The fun-filled day will kick off at 11.00am and there will be something for everybody. A jumping castle, camel rides, face painting, plaster cast painting and farm animal petting for the kids.

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Every local government school in the Macedon electorate will share in $515 million, the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the state government.

Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas today announced a total of $2.58 million to support 30 local government schools across the region, ensuring that all students can attend a great local primary, secondary or specialist school by tackling maintenance issues proactively.

The investment will more than double funding for maintenance at Victoria’s government schools over the next two financial years, with more than $300 million to be invested in 2019/20 and $290 million in 2020/21.

The funding will enable schools in the Macedon electorate to do essential works such as painting, replacing carpet and windows, landscaping, tree inspections and maintenance of infrastructure like septic systems and water services.

This increased investment will help maintain the state’s 36,000 school buildings, while supporting schools to cater to the 115,000 additional students who are expected to enter the education system over the next five years.

The package complements the government’s recent initiatives to support schools to manage and maintain their facilities, including the Rolling Facilities Evaluation and the rollout of maintenance plans for each school.

The government is investing $170.5 million in emergency and incident response over five years, including an extra $57.8 million to address issues such as septic system failure, termite damage, mould, roof and floor damage, and $76.4 million to respond to unforeseen incidents and events such as storms, fire or flooding.

Schools in some of the state’s highest-risk bushfire areas will also have access to more funds to ensure they are ‘bushfire ready’, thanks to $44.2 million over five years for fire preparedness activities like vegetation removal.

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Eating and drinking will be well catered for with a BBQ, food stalls, local wineries, beer brewers, a cidery and gin distillers all on site.

Raffles and silent auction items will be available and dancers and musicians will provide the entertainment.

All funds raised will go directly to the Carlsruhe CFA. Thanks to our supporters, R T Edgar Kyneton, Macedon Ranges Signs, The Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Alex Muir Interiors and Middy’s Electrical.

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Welcome funds help Kyneton Caring Community to grow As Kyneton Caring Community Inc. (KCC), continues to grow, there has been a big need for a face lift to our facilities. Thanks to the Macedon Ranges Shire Council we have received a Grant of $6,000 through the community funding scheme. This will enable us to provide more services and to upgrade our Op Shop and Foodbank facilities for the Macedon Ranges community.

Also, KCC will update its logo and street signage, create a pamphlet, as well as update our website and social media.

The rebrand will help us to raise awareness within our community; not only for those who require the service but also for those who would like to support us.

Our opening hours are: Op Shop 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10pm - 2pm Saturday Food Bank 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday 60 Mollison Street Kyneton Ph 03 5422 7193

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The daffodils are coming to an end and we are looking forward to the warmer weather and getting out and about.

Our environmental team work hard and we are committed to raising awareness of sustainability and promoting the natural environment. Council organised several events throughout September including a Biodiversity Show and Tell, celebration of National Threatened Species Day with a walk through the Browning Street Reserve in Woodend, and a special bus tour that provided an opportunity to learn about sustainable house design. ‘The Flora of the Macedon Ranges Guide’ was also launched.

Many will be aware that Council is moving forward on initiatives to address the waste and recycling issues. You will see glass collection skip bins in suitable locations in towns across the shire as well as the transfer stations. A priority is to stop the glass contamination of the other products in the co-mingled recycling bins. Council is also commencing a feasibility study into the development of recycling, sorting and processing infrastructure in our Shire. We thank everyone in the community who is supporting these initiatives.

Action is happening on the Woodend Community Precinct area and we hope the Consultant will begin this month on the Feasibility, Business and Master Plan. I was pleased to attend a gathering of many interested groups so please keep your eyes open for the opportunity to provide input and feedback towards a vision for this important area.

Finally a big congratulations to all those nominated in the 2019 Bendigo Bank Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards and to the winners. The ABR statistics from June 2018 showed that 3,386 businesses are in the Macedon Ranges. We have such a broad and diverse range of businesses providing valued services and products in our Shire and beyond. You are vital to our Shire; we appreciate your work and thank you for choosing to have your business here.

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Spring into fun these school holidays Macedon Ranges Shire Council has a full schedule of activities for all ages and interests these school holidays.

Get crafty with the Rainbow Serpent Help bring the Rainbow Serpent to life with this fun craft activity using a cardboard template in the shape of a serpent, where children can paint, wrap or weave wool, creating an art piece display.

The workshop will be held from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday 2 October, at the Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper St. Cost of tickets includes entry to the Museum and Bagungga, an exhibition of contemporary Aboriginal arts and crafts.

For more information or to book or to purchase tickets, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ buytickets or call 1300 888 802.

Take a walk with the wildflowers Join Council’s bushland reserve officer on a guided tour of Hobbs Road Reserve and learn about the many different types of wildflowers.

The walk will be from 10am to 12pm on Sunday 13 October at Hobbs Road Reserve, Bullengarook.

For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ environment-events

Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz Lend a hand with the bird survey throughout the Macedon Ranges on Saturday 19 October.

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meet at Bald Hill Reserve, 281 Pipers Creek Road, Kyneton at 8am.

Expert field guides will then head out in groups to survey at various sites.

For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ environment-events

Intensive Learn to Swim program Council’s leisure and aquatic centres offer preschool, school holiday and Learn to Swim programs to help your child improve water confidence and build swimming skills by enrolling in an intensive Learn to Swim program in Kyneton and Gisborne.

The 30 minute classes held from 9am–12pm are offered in four or five day intensives that are suitable for children aged three years and over.

Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre Five day intensive: Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October.

Two day intensive (onehour classes): Tuesday 1 October and Thursday 3 October.

Gisborne Aquatic Centre When: Five day intensive: Monday, 30 September to Friday 4 October.

Bookings are essential.

To purchase classes and book, call (03) 5421 1477 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ school-holidays

Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz Help us survey birds in the Macedon Ranges Council is hosting a bird blitz to survey birds in the region. Participants of all skill levels are welcome.

Saturday 19 October, 9.30am–2.30pm Bald Hill Reserve 281 Pipers Creek Road, Kyneton Bookings required. Call 5421 9660

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Inflatable fun at the pool The large inflatable at Gisborne Aquatic Centre will operate from 1pm to 3pm each weekday of the holidays. At Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre, the inflatable will operate

Photo: Michael Dillon with his long lense in the Himalaya filming ‘ocean in the sky’

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The Kutcha Edwards Hour Music is the food of cultural engagement at Tylden Hall this October.

Following the tremendous success of The Festival of Small Halls in 2018, the committee have used their collective brain in a collaborative approach to introduce big arts to their small hall.

On October 12th 2019 renowned Aboriginal singer/songwriter and proud Mutti Mutti man, Kutcha Edwards, will perform music that fuses his beautiful voice with soulful arrangements and an original approach to the blues. Kutcha's magnificent singing, poignancy and humour makes for an un-forgettable encounter with one of Australia’s Indigenous icons and celebrated singer/ songwriters.

In the spirit of sharing and collaboration, there will be performances on the night by locals Jarrod Shaw and Allison Walsh and friends, an afternoon workshop with Kutcha at 2pm and Food/Supper and drinks will be available from 6pm.

This event is made possible by the generous assistance of Creative Victoria, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Regional Arts Victoria and The Boite. It is presented by Tylden Hall Committee.

Tickets are all available via trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/BEFOM Concert only tickets are available from Tylden General Store.

Woodend Probus Club News In September Michael Dillon talked about his experiences in the Himalayas and how he became a filmmaker, as well as the story behind his film “A little bit Mongolian” about the fulfillment of a 12-year-old Australian boy’s ambition to gallop with the local children across the northern Mongolian steppe.

The Club also organised a trip to the Melbourne Zoo where the members were able to join a guided tour in buggies.

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Probus is an association that supports active retirees by promoting fun, friendship and fellowship. The Club is seeking new members who are not in full time work or who are retired. Visitors are welcome to attend one of our meetings at no cost.

Please contact either Diane (0438 585 664) or Henry (0425 784 597) or email woodendprobus@hotmail.com or visit our website https://www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/woodendanddistricts SUBMITTED BY HENRY ROBERTS

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Western Water says the customer response to ebilling has exceeded expectations with almost 20% of customers now signed up, a number that wasn’t expected till the end of 2020.

Graham Holt, General Manager, Customer, Community Relations and Operations, says Western Water has one of the highest proportions of customers signed up to ebilling when compared to other water utility companies in Victoria. “We’re not surprised the public has embraced ebilling, because feedback has shown us that when it comes to paying bills, customers want more options and flexibility,” he said.

Customers who haven’t signed up to ebilling yet are encouraged to do so through the Western Water website.

Western Water offers various prizes throughout the year to encourage customers to sign up to ebilling but says the fact that it’s convenient and ‘green’ is enough incentive for many.

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We all came out of hibernation to say ‘Hi!’ Yet in the Macedon Ranges we have just a couple of months before it’s time to protect our homes from summer heat.

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What do you mean there are different types of chickens?

Chickens come in all different shapes and colours, with personalities to match. Choosing can be a lot of fun. I like to think of them as ‘good egg layers’ or ‘pretty heritage chickens.’

The good egg layers tend to give you lots of eggs for 1-3 years and then drop off quite dramatically. I tend to find these large girls very friendly, funny, determined, smart and hardy. They include the fabulous Isa Brown, Australorps, Lowans, Rhode Island Reds, Sussex and Leg Horns. You can buy them at markets or online, and these are often the girls offered as rescue / re-home chickens. You will never go wrong with these girls but be careful of them in your garden, especially in open veggie patches.

The heritage chickens are often the gorgeous-looking chickens with gentle personalities and lovely coloured eggs! They are layers, and although they tend to lay fewer eggs each year, they often do so for more years than the average.

Popular breeds include Silkies, Andalusians, French Marans, Araucanians, Frizzles, Polish, Welsh summers, Silver and Speckled Sussex and Wyandottes. I find them less robust but delight in seeing them pottering in my garden and adore the rainbow eggs.

Not every pure breed chicken is available in Australia, and they can be harder to find, and cost up to $80 per chicken. It is best to find these from breeders, and luckily we have the Kyneton Poultry Auctions throughout the year, where many varieties can be purchased. These girls often go very clucky each spring, so if you wish to hatch some of your own chicks – they are perfect.

Cheeky beautiful roosters can be a delightful addition to your flock, however they are not vital. They are excellent at keeping your girls in line, as well as being alert to any possible dangers. Keep in mind that once a rooster has mated with a hen, she will start to lay fertilised eggs, which you can hatch using a broody hen or incubator. Fertilized eggs are perfectly good to eat – just don’t leave them under a broody chicken for too long before collecting!

Roosters do crow every morning, and can drive the ladies mad if overly keen on reproducing. They can also be aggressive if not raised around people and become used to contact. If you have small children, ensure that you watch them closely and act quickly if the rooster attacks.

It can be a tough choice, but a mixed flock is a very achievable decision. Different breeds are happy to live together. They will find their own pecking order and settle in.

Always introduce two or more birds at night into an established flock, otherwise they can be bullied.

Finally, please remember that Spring is a massive danger period for your chickens. Hungry foxes who currently have cubs to feed will hunt day and night. Keep your girls safe by locking them up at night, and I also recommend not leaving them out during the day without protection.

Any other questions? Drop into Woodend Produce Store and we will happily help.

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Daylight Saving - change your clock, change your Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am (AEST) on Sunday 6 October.

When you change your clock you should also change your smoke alarm battery. The CFA recommends that all Victorians should replace their smoke alarm batteries around the time that they turn back their clocks for the end of daylight saving – 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, and we’re unlikely to smell smoke. The smoke may also put occupants into a deeper sleep, so a smoke alarm actually helps wake you.

It is law that all residential properties in Victoria must have at least one smoke alarm installed on each level.

Recent Research Updates Recent research conducted by Fire & Rescue NSW has concluded that the number, location and interconnection of smoke alarms is more important than the type of smoke alarms.

The research showed that all types of smoke alarms tested (ionisation, photoelectric, dual sensor and multicriteria) performed differently under different conditions, suggesting that no single technology gives complete protection under all circumstances.

Data shows incidents that resulted in serious injury or death over the last ten years are more likely to start in bedrooms than other parts of a house. The peak response time for brigades is 3am (sleeping time).

A survey conducted in July 2019 of 2,547 Victorians aged 18–64 in revealed:

• More than half (51%) of people did not believe smoke alarms needed to be interconnected and in all bedrooms and living areas • Only one fifth (20%) of people tested their smoke alarms monthly • Less than a third (30%) of people did not believe they need to clean their smoke alarms with vacuums yearly, while less than half (46%) of people actually did so • Only 16% of people had smoke alarms in their bedrooms, and only 11% of people had interconnected smoke alarms • One in five (22%) people only have one smoke alarm in their home.

Make sure you have a working smoke alarm: The most important thing to remember is that only a working smoke alarm can save lives.

Everyone is therefore responsible for making sure they have working smoke alarms installed in their home.

Special smoke alarms are also available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For further details visit the VicDeaf website.

For further information contact Captain Mike Dornau at the Woodend CFA on 5427 2356, or follow us on Facebook or on our website: www.woodendcfa.org.

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Here are some interesting home fire facts: • Following research by fire agencies across Australia, the CFA is issuing a new recommendation to install a smoke alarm in every bedroom.

• Less than one in five (only 16%) of Victorians have a smoke alarm in their bedrooms • Data collected over the past 10 years has revealed that most fatalities and injuries caused by residential fires are from blazes that have started in sleeping areas • CFA data shows that in the past 10 years there have been 79 deaths in residential house fires – 22 of these deaths, as well as 117 serious injuries are from fires that started in sleeping areas • If your bedroom door is shut and a fire starts in your sleeping area, you may never wake up.

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Changes to home support services Some changes to home support services are expected as Council responds to ongoing reforms in the aged and disability services sector.

At its meeting on 28 August, Council resolved to cease providing some home support services, which will be delivered by other providers going forward.

The affected services are: Home and Community Care Program for Young People (HACCPYP) for people aged under 65 years or under 50 if Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Council will notify the Victorian Government of its intention to exit its agreement to provide HACCPYP services by June 2020. HACCPYP represents a small percentage of Council’s home support services (35 clients) and, despite efforts to promote the program, demand has not increased. The small economies of scale do not support Council’s 16

continued investment.

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) for people over 65 years or over 50 if ATSI Council will notify the Commonwealth Government of its intention to exit its agreement to provide: • Meals on wheels by July 2020 • Home maintenance and home modifications by July 2021 Meals on wheels have been decreasing significantly across Victoria for several years and there is very low demand for this service in Macedon Ranges Shire (17 clients). There are other ways that Council can ensure people get access to nutritious meals. It is expected home maintenance and home modifications could be more readily delivered with a different contracting arrangement.

Other home support services Until more information is known regarding the federal expectations and funding of future programs,

there will be no change to other CHSP services delivered by Council.

To inform further decision-making, Council will receive a report by June 2020 regarding: • Community feedback on the aspirations, future needs and priorities of older people in the Shire • Outcomes of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and • Any Commonwealth Government announcements regarding sector reform beyond July 2022.

Council will assist current clients in the changes, and they will be supported while considering options, choosing new providers and planning transitions to new services.

Council will make direct contact with all residents who will be affected by the changes.

For information, call (03) 5422 0333 or email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au SUBMITTED BY LEANNE MANTON

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Long Service Leave.

After working at Brooke Street for over 15 years, our diabetes nurse educator Wendy Shepherdley will be taking a well earned break. Wendy will be away from 16th October 2019 and returning 24th February 2020.

Your GP can support and guide you with your diabetes management during this time.

Allied Health services within Brooke Street Medical Centre.

Working in collaboration with your GP we have several Allied Health providers that are able to assist with your healthcare. Whether you need guidance with you dietary needs, or additional support now you have reached 75, our team is able to assist. We can also help manage your asthma care plans and your physical well being.

Why not discuss with your GP what additional services and support Brooke Street is able to offer you.

Meningococcal disease can strike babies, children and adults – anywhere, at any time.

Those most at risk are: Babies and children up to the age of 5 years – this group accounts for two thirds of cases (due to their less mature immune system and tendency to put things in their mouth and share food, drink and toys). Teenagers and young adults from 15 to 24 years – primarily because of the socially interactive lifestyle they lead, which is more likely to involve intimate activities such as kissing.

Winter and early spring are higher risk times, because the many viruses around can weaken the body’s natural immune system. There is also the risk of catching a virus first, followed a few days later by a meningococcal infection, making the illness much harder to identify. At BSMC we keep all of the meningococcal

October 10 is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy.

An initiative of World Federation for Mental Health to raise public awareness of mental health issues worldwide www.1010.org.au If you are struggling with your mental health in any way, please see your GP for a referral to one of our psychologists.

vaccines in stock, both the ACWY and Meningococcal B, for both private and public schedules. Please feel free to call and ask to talk to one of our nurses if you would like any more information about meningococcal vaccination.

We would love to see all of our local children and young people protected against this unpredictable and potentially dangerous disease.

We are looking for participants for Brooke Street’s exciting new program!

Have you ever been told that you have prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or high BMI? Yes 2 a Healthy Life is a program for individuals with metabolic syndrome and prediabetes. It’s a 12 week program with a twice weekly exercise class in Brooke Street’s own Fit in Life gym, with the first 6 weeks also including weekly 1 hour education sessions. If you are interested please see your GP to check eligibility or speak to program coordinator and exercise physiologist Gemma Bird on 5427 1002.

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The growing season is well and truly underway with the next few months setting up what vintage 2020 will look like for the region. The BudBurst festival is also just around the corner with most of the wineries in the region opening their doors on the 9th and 10th of November. It’s a great opportunity to spend the day tasting the diverse wines of the region.

2017 Curly Flat Pinot Noir A pretty light red, the nose has equal impact of quality cool climate fruit and the judicious use of French oak that shows the value of barrel selection. The spectrum of characters show themselves with time in the “glass”, fruit is in the red to dark cherry range with rhubarb and an array of baking spices giving layers of interest.

This is a wine of both power and finesse. There is depth of fruit and texture that beguile the vintage yet the wine retains the acidity and delicate lines of tannin that have made 2017 such a beguiling year. Fruits tend to dark cherry and integrate seamlessly with finely filamented spice to finish. A wine that will impress now and well into the future.

Rating: 96 | Price: $52 | When to Drink: 2019 - 2032

Hanging Rock Macedon Cuvee XVII

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The wine is made up of base wines from 2013, 2014, 2015 and is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and was ‘held on lears’ for four years prior to disgorgement.

A light to golden yellow in the glass, with a fine persistent bead that you would expect from such a long time on lees. The nose is framed by citrus with piercing white peach along with worked brioche notes. The cool, uncompromising site perched high in the Macedon Ranges has produced a wine with a crystalline acid structure that is beautifully contrasted by fuller stone fruits and understated nougat and almond meal. There is a grapefruit like grip to finish with fine lines of lemon and peach.

It is a non-vintage wine that you should treat as a vintage that will grow and grow over the next 5 + years.

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There will be very few people who don’t remember the iconic film, The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, released in 1967. It contained no flower children, no hippies, no dope, no rock music, no political manifestos and no danger. The play, like the movie is a bitterly hilarious dark comedy, full of rapid-fire dialogue between fascinating and horrifying characters. This play explores family dysfunction, parental expectations, crumbling marriages, and the naive, yet disillusioned, dichotomy of youth, against the shiny backdrop of affluent Southern California in the 1960s.

Director, Robert Wallace, has brought together a truly talented cast and will have them placed within a creative, contemporary set.

Warning: The play contains nudity, explicit language and sexual references so is definitely an ‘adults only’ night out.

To book tickets go to www.themountplayers.com See you at the theatre.

Macedon Ranges Rural Australians for Refugees (MRRAR) will be screening “Freedom Stories" on 25 October at the Norma Richardson Hall in Woodend.

This documentary brings together a collection of personal stories of people who sought asylum in Australia at a time of great political turmoil. This film is a welcome respite from the hysteria surrounding asylum seekers; it takes a considered and poignant approach to the lives and achievements of former 'boat people' who now call Australia home.

Bookings by email mrrar.refugees@gmail.com or online: https://www.trybooking.com/BFIVX For further information, call Jane 0417 640 746 or Margot 0409 284 824. Admission by cash donation at the door.

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October events at Kyneton Town Hall Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Box Office1300 888 802 (Monday to Friday 8.30am-3pm) or via kthtickets@mrsc.vic.gov.au

The Sapphires will bring life to stage Council is bringing The Sapphires – one of Australia’s best-loved stories – to Kyneton.

The Sapphires, which won multiple awards as a play, film and soundtrack album, is now taking the show on a national tour.

Written by Tony Briggs, The Sapphires is a funny, heart-warming tale inspired by the true story of Briggs’s mother.

It tells of the incredible journey of a singing group of four Yorta Yorta women who sing against a backdrop of massive social upheaval.

The play depicts the lives of four young women from regional Australia who love to sing country music, and who suddenly get the chance to change everything about their lives.

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with microphones, they find themselves trying to spread joy during the Vietnam War. The play will bring the raw energy, fun and emotion directly to communities throughout Victoria, including on stage at Kyneton Town Hall.

The Sapphires will be in Kyneton for one show, starting at 7.45pm on Friday 4 October at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street.

For bookings and further information, call 1300 888802 (Monday to Friday)

Share culture through art with Nathan Patterson Indigenous artist Nathan Patterson will hold workshops at Kyneton Town Hall in October.

Nathan rose to prominence four years ago and his art has since been commissioned for large-scale mural

projects, as well as designs for AFL Indigenous guernseys for Richmond, Essendon, Collingwood and Geelong football clubs.

He runs workshops, teaching about the symbols used in Aboriginal art artefacts as used by Aboriginal people for hunting and gathering, and holds discussions about traditional and contemporary designs, including using original paints from ochre. Also featured will be didgeridoo playing.

The workshops will be held from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Thursday 10 October, Friday 11 October, and Friday 18 October at Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton.

For more information, or to find out whether there are workshop vacancies for your school, call Andrea MacDonald on (03) 5422 0394 or email amacdonald@mrsc.vic.gov.au

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Plenty to learn at October environment events Join the move to sustainable living and care for the environment by learning to build with natural materials.

Build with natural materials Come along and learn methods for incorporating natural materials, such as rammed earth, straw, hemp and stone into your house design.

The workshop will be held from 7.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday 10 October at Woodend Neighbourhood House, 41 Forest Street.

For bookings and further information, visit mrsc.vic.gov. au/environment-events

Wildflower walk at Hobbs Road The Macedon Ranges has numerous types of wildflowers, and Council is offering the opportunity to take a guided tour of Hobbs Road Reserve with botanist Ben Courtice.

The guided walk will be held from 10am to 12pm on Sunday 13 October at Hobbs Road Reserve, Bullengarook.

For further information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ environment-events

Macedon Ranges Bird Blitz Help us survey birds in the Macedon Ranges on Saturday 19 October.

Bird enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome, and each group will be led by expert field guides. Participants are asked to arrive by 9.30am at Bald Hill Reserve, 281 Pipers Creek Road, Kyneton for breakfast, before forming into groups and then heading out to various sites.

Lunch will be supplied, and the day will conclude at 2.30pm.

For bookings and further information, visit mrsc.vic.gov. au/environment-events

Learn about gorse control Do you have a problem with gorse in your area?

Gorse is a major weed in Central Victoria. It has the potential to overtake large areas of farming land, reducing environmental quality, and adding to extreme fire danger.

The main components of a successful gorse control program include a long-term commitment from landowners, combined with control methods and techniques.

Council is inviting people to attend a walk from 10am to 12pm through Bald Hill Bushland Reserve on Saturday 26 October, aimed at providing information about best practice treatment of this state-listed noxious weed and highlighting success stories.

For further information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/ environment-events SUBMITTED BY LEANNE MANTON

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Live4Life will host a special event for Macedon Ranges parents, carers and school staff as part of National Mental Health Week activities in October.

The event will be held on Thursday 10 October and will include a film screening of Screenagers and a panel discussion.

The film Screenagers looks at the place of screens and social media in the lives of children and young people in today’s society.

It explores the research on the impact of screen use on the wellbeing of young people and features young people sharing their experiences about the place of screens in their dayto-day lives.

Screenagers was produced by a parent in the United States in response to her own concerns and challenges in negotiating screen use with her young family and navigating the digital world.

The panel discussion will focus on the ways families can negotiate screen use to achieve a healthy balance of screen time and screen-free time.

It will include representatives from local primary and secondary schools, who will share their experiences within the school environment, and young people, who will present the results of a social media survey of Year 8 students across the Macedon Ranges.

The event, from 6pm to 8.30pm, on Thursday 10 October will be held at the Sacred Heart Secondary College Theatre.

To register for this event, please email lpolzot@mrsc.vic. gov.au SUBMITTED BY LEA YOUNES

Red Cross We are so proud to tell our story of a new and wonderfully successful project. In the last few months, a program has been put into action at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, organising knitting workshops with the women incarcerated there. Much organisation was involved, but our members were overwhelmed with the response from the women, who were so excited to be learning and creating.

Many hadn’t even held a knitting needle, let alone actually made anything. Their pride in achieving a finished Teddy, stitched, stuffed and embroidered, was truly wonderful. In fact, this went so well that Tarrengower Prison is now taking up this confidence and competence-building exercise!

Thank you our Zone Boss Lady, Marion Coulson for her leadership. We need 8 ply wool or acrylic (no fluff!). Mort & Pestle will accept donations, or contacts as below. Cash is also lovely, as the stuffing is expensive.

Our heartfelt thanks to those contributors who enable this terrific project. So great to see people regaining pride and confidence. Call Robyn Grant 0407 049 190 or Jo Mackintosh 0407 848 943 SUBMITTED BY ROBYN GRANT

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National Bird Week 22-28 October and Birding Apps

Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards 2019. Congratulations to the winners in all categories. Thank you to everyone for supporting Woodend Library as finalists this year.

What Will You Read Next?

Wednesday 9 October 10:30-11:30

Wondering what to read next?

Discover how to find your next read with Mandy. We’ll cover how to use online resources, lists, suggestions, reviews and genre searches to find the next book for you.

Bookings at www.goldfieldslibraries.com

Seniors week –Seniors’ Rights Information.

Thursday 10 October 1-2pm

Join in an informal and relaxed presentation by local lawyers who are working to protect seniors’ rights. Learn about some of the legal issues that you or senior members of your family may face including: • Intervention orders • Access to grandchildren • Medical decision making • Family care and granny flat arrangements • Who could make decisions

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Birding Apps are available. Thursday 24 October 10:30-11:30.

Are you a keen birder? Come and learn about some great apps for bird watchers, and how you can contribute to the Great Aussie Bird Count using your smartphone or tablet. Booking at www.goldfieldslibraries.com Kyneton Library: (03) 5422 1365 Romsey Library: (03) 5429 3086 Woodend Library: (03) 5427 2074 For further information please contact us 5427 2074 or woodend@ncgrl. vic.gov.au

the VSK respite cottages and barn is being shared by so many. We can only hope that Fred's contribution will also live on in some form or another. It is my personal hope that one day this small paddock may provide vegetable allotments for many to enjoy. This will however, be a decision for Edgar’s Mission, who will move in to continue the wonderful support they already

Vale Fred Silcock Fred Silcock was a well-known figure and valued member of the Macedon Ranges community, who sadly died on 7 February 2019.

Janet Hawkins wrote at the time of death “Some people visiting Woodend and even some locals may have wondered about the large paddock of daffodils in Old Lancefield Road. This is its story.

In 2005, Fred Silcock asked if by chance I knew of a paddock he could use to extend his plantings. I suspected he already had his eye on our front paddock at Glen Osmond and I was not wrong! I knew Fred as he had often called in at our local history centre to talk about his interest in Min Min lights and was well known as a breeder of prize winning daffodils, which he nurtured at a number of farms around the district. It was an easy decision: “It’s yours Fred, for as long as you like.” At the time, we were in the early days of planning for the Very Special Kids Glen Osmond Farm and ‘a host of golden daffodils’ was something that could only add interest and enjoyment to the project.

When a fire destroyed the original “Glen Osmond” in 1944, I was only ten, but that night re-mains a vivid memory. We still live in part of the shedding, which was all that survived that fire, and take enormous pleasure in knowing that the beautiful surrounding land that now includes

provide through the provision of farm animals for the enjoyment of the VSK Glen Osmond Farm families. As for the bulbs, long may some at least continue to bloom to provide a living memorial to a very gentle soul. No matter what happens to the property in the future it would be good if this one piece of land continues to be remembered as “Fred’s Paddock”.

Come and join us for a morning tea to remember Fred and reflect on his wide-ranging interests and great contribution to our community. We’ll have a display you can contribute to.

Saturday 5 October at 10.30 am, at Woodend Library, cnr Forest and High Street, Woodend.

Bring a plate to share if you would like to.

For further information please contact us 5427 2074 or woodend@ncgrl. vic.gov.au SUBMITTED BY LULU COCKRAM

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Making HER story Leadership Forum HERstory was being made Friday 30th August at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute when 60 local year 9 and 10 female students came together for a women’s leadership event. Participants identifying as female and non binary heard from inspiring young female speakers and explored the concept of leadership, and built their leadership skills and opportunities.

The forum was organised by the Macedon Ranges Family Violence Network (MRFVN) and proudly supported by Zonta, School Focused Youth Services at Cobaw Community Health, and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

The students, from Kyneton Secondary College, Gisborne Secondary College, Braemar, Sacred Heart College, Bullengarook and Castlemaine Secondary College heard and were inspired by MC Kati Elizabeth (Google Women Techmakers Scholar) and local guest speakers Niamh O’Connor Smith, Sally Freeman Smith, Harriet O’Shea Carre (Castlemaine School Strikers for Climate Action) Shalyn Blyth (LGBTQI advocate connected to Cobaw Community Health’s WayOut program and Macedon Ranges Shire Youth Ambassador) and Macedon Ranges Shire Youth Ambassadors Laura Crozier and Miranda Johnson-Jones.

The speakers shared their respective leadership journeys, debunking some common leadership myths, talking about the challenges they have faced, their goals, supports, who inspired them or what motivated them, leadership skills they have developed, and the importance of belief in yourself as a young female or LGBTQI person.

Key messages from MC Kati Elizabeth was for young women to “Invest in yourself, your peers and your community” and “You can’t be what you can’t see” What inspired all speakers was “knowing I’m making a change” Miranda and Laura also shared a powerful video “It’s Time to Talk”, that they made with other young people as part of Council’s Youth Ambassadors Program, which addresses the significant issue of sexual assault.

As Cobaw Health CEO Margaret McDonald said “All of the young people who presented at Making HERstory are still in high school and are using different mediums to effect change both locally and nationally. Along with the participants of HERstory who are aspiring to lead change it is wonderful that we have so many young women leaders in our region. This is an indication that the strong levels of participation and leadership by young people is making a difference today The MRFVN is a network of the Central Victorian Primary Care Partnerships (CVPCP) and the network members include representatives from: Zonta, Centre for Non Violence, Victoria Police (Kyneton and Gisborne), Macedon Ranges Health, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Kyneton Maternal Child Health, Cobaw Community Health, Central Vic Primary Care Partnerships (CVPCP), Kyneton District Health, Department of Education and Training, Loddon Campaspe Dhelk Dja and the AntiViolence Programme of Victoria (Macedon Ranges).

The network works collaboratively to address the gendered drivers of violence against women and improve the local family violence system response.

If anyone would like to know more about the MRFVN please contact Carolyn at Central Victorian Primary Care Partnerships 03 5472 5333 or 0439 550 904 Photo Left: Participants at

the Making HERstory Leadership Forum Photo Right: Women leaders MRSC Youth Ambassadors Miranda Johnson-Jones and Laura Crozier with MP for Macedon Mary Ann Thomas and Taungurung Elder Bonnie Cavanagh Photo Left: Forum participants with forum gifts the Victorian Women’s Trust book “About Bloody Time”

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Book your community fundraising BBQ. It’s a Great way to raise funds for your club or cause. Book this month with Coles and go into the draw to win a $50 Coles voucher via content@newwoodendstar.org.au.

A Russian Extravaganza A not-for-profit community orchestra, Resonance String Orchestra, Zoe Knighton and the acclaimed Flinders Quartet will present a Russian Extravaganza. We will treat our audience to Prokofiev ‘Montagues and Capulets’, some Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and the glorious Nocturne from Borodin’s String Quartet.

Special guests Apprenti Strings will play a Russian folk song. Flinders Quartet will also perform some Debussy, in a nod to the link between the protagonists in Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

The concert details are: 3pm Saturday 19 October Mary Maloney Theatre, Sacred Heart College 94 High Street, Kyneton Tickets: via https://www.trybooking.com/BFKXK Ticket enquiries: 0437 175 972

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Blessings of the Pets

On October 6 at 11am at St Mary’s Anglican Church, all creatures great and small will be welcome to join the Saint Francis Day Blessing of the Pets service.

Saint Francis is famous as the patron saint of animals, but he was also a dedicated champion of the poor and the environment, so we will also have a special focus on care for the planet on the day.

Everyone is welcome. Bring along your suitably restrained, furry, scaly, woolly or feathered friend, give thanks for their companionship, 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 REV MELISSA CLARKE

Open Day Not-for-profit VMCH have just opened a brand new boutique retirement village in Trentham!

Come along to their open day to find out all you need to know about downsizing.

Friday 18 October, 11am-1pm 1 Bridge Street, Trentham RSVP (for catering purposes): rachael.massarotti@vmch.com.au

Woodend Art Group Daniel Butterworth will be holding a portraiture workshop at the Woodend Art Group's gallery/rooms at the railway station on 20 October, to book into this exciting workshop please contact Carol Carter on 0417 347 520.

Members have paintings hanging in Holgate Brewhouse and The Victoria Hotel.

Social Tuesday, members meet each Tuesday at 9:30am for social painting at the gallery/rooms, non-members are invited to come along and meet the members and find out more about our group.

Melbourne Cup Weekend - Annual Judged Exhibition of Members works. The gallery is open Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 10am. The official opening will be held on the Saturday, all invited, drinks and nibbles will be served.

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which it revises each year. One focus area in our plan is Community Engagement.

One of our 2019 actions was our Suicide Prevention Walk on Sunday 8 September. Over 270 people came together to remember those lost to suicide and to acknowledge the deep grief of those left behind.

This community engagement event reinforced the understanding of the important role we all can play in both decreasing stigma and raising awareness of mental health issues and that as a community we can work together to provide and build better supports for those who live with mental health issues.

We consider suicide to be everyone's business and if, as a community we are united in our efforts to work together, we can prevent suicide. MRSPAG would like to thank all the sponsors and members of the community who supported the walk in a variety of ways, including Gisborne Foodworks, Hardwicks of Kyneton, Lancefield/Romsey Bendigo Bank, Macedon Ranges Shire, Woodend Rotary, Macedon Ranges Signs, HALT, Mt Macedon Golf Club and Sign Obsession.

A further community engagement action focuses on men’s mental health. MRSPAG, with the support of the Macedon Ranges Shire, are bringing the Health Play group to perform ‘Out of the Blue’, which will be followed by a forum on the issues raised during the play. Local people involved in this area will be there for a Q&A/discussion session followed by supper. For a gold coin donation, you can be a part of this presentation at Gisborne Secondary College’s Barcham Theatre on October 10, beginning at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business.

SUBMITTED BY ANNIE ROWLANDS

Badminton The summer season of the Kyneton Badminton Association will begin on 7 October. Games are played on Monday nights at the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre beginning at 7:30pm. New players of all ages and abilities are always welcome. For more information contact Kevin Roberts, 5422 3057 SUBMITTED BY GRAHAM SMITH

Macedon RangesSquash Club 2019 – 2020 Summer Squash Mixed Competitions start Mid October Kyneton: Mondays and Thursdays (competition or social) From 7pm Kyneton Sports & Aquatic Centre Romsey: Tuesdays (social only) – From 7pm Romsey Recreation Centre We’re a friendly bunch who en- joy the social side as much as the competitive stuff. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished player or somewhere in between, you’ll get a warm welcome.

New member contact: 0438 117 706 Email: macedonrangessquash@ gmail.com SUBMITTED BY GEORGE HENNESSY

HISTORIC GARDEN OPEN Sunday October 13, 10 Carlisle Street 10:00am to 4:00pm One of Woodend’s oldest gardens will be open to the public on October 13, 2019 to raise funds to help the Rotary Club of Woodend build a school for the children of Vanuatu.

The house and garden were established nearly 100 years ago on half an acre in Carlisle Street, and operated as a cafe in the 20s and 30s. The back garden was used for growing vegetables for the cafe.

The present owners, John and Jenny Shaw, purchased the property in 1970 and have kept the original heritage aspect of the garden, which has many old trees such as oaks, birch, golden ash, cinnamon bark, chestnut, maples and more. One of the oaks is a Macedon Firth oak named after the manager of the Macedon State Nursery in its early days. The main feature of the garden is a 300-year-old eucalyptus tree.

John has cultivated a veggie garden in the back, and also out on the nature strip, the latter for the community.

Many camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, bulbs, roses and much more, pop up according to season.

Do come along to share this old garden, and in so doing, support a very worthy cause.

Rotary Woodend International Chair Allan Cann and wife Shirley – the inspiration for the project – will be on hand to answer questions about building the school in Mwast on the Island of Espiritu Santo.

SUBMITTED BY ALLAN CANN

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St Ambrose Catholic Presbytery Woodend, Circa 1900. Note the two-storey building and original church, school and hall in background. In January 1889, Woodend was made a separate Parish from Kyneton and included East Trentham and Campaspe (Ashbourne). Rev. Father M. Quinn was the first Woodend Parish Priest.

The Woodend Star reported in the 22 March 1889 issue that Edgar J. Henderson M.V.I.A. M.S.A.I.A. Architect, Fraser's Buildings Queen St. Melbourne was inviting alternative tenders for the erection of a Brick R.C. Presbytery, Woodend for the Rev. M. Quinn. Plans etc. had been modified.

Archbishop Carr laid the foundation stone of the new Presbytery on 13 April 1889. The building was completed in the same year at a cost of £2150 ($4300), land £690 ($1380), building £1460 ($2920). The Woodend Star in May had printed a long list of donors and on Christmas Eve 1889, a Social was held in the newly erected barn of Mr. J. Connors of Hesket for the Roman Catholic Presbytery Fund.

A Grand Bazaar was later held in March 1890 to assist liquidation of the debt on The Woodend Catholic Presbytery.

Photo 2001 St AmbrosePresbytery, Woodend 1990. (altered, top floor removed, 1952)

In 1952, at Father Murphy's direction, the second storey was removed from the Presbytery because of bad water seepage through the poor quality bricks. The Presbytery was then modernised.

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The Health Benefit of Bowling Bowls is a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, co-ordination and confidence.

It is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll slightly asymmetrical balls (called bowls) closer to the smaller ball (called the ‘Jack’) than your opponent is able to. Bowls is related to the Italian game of Bocce and the French game of Pétanque, and is now one of the most popular sport and leisure activities in Australia.

There are currently in excess of 250,000 registered bowls members in Australia. However, the increase in popularity of social bowls has seen the number of participants increase to over 500,000 nationwide.

Bowls is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors, and for social interaction.

Health professionals strongly recommend playing bowls, particularly as we get older, as it provides a number of health benefits, including: • Improved fitness • Improved co-ordination and skill development • Increased confidence and self-esteem • Enhanced mental well-being • Community connectedness and support

Getting started with Bowls ...become a social member!

Because of its relaxed pace and comparatively light physical demands, bowls is a popular participant sport, both competitively and socially.

A good way to get started is to contact your local club.

However, you don’t need to become a competition member to join our Club.

The Woodend Bowling Club has special annual social membership that allows you to become a member for very little cost. This enables you to come down and bowl at most times and at your own pace. We also provide all the bowls and other equipment you will need.

This is a great way for you, your family and friends to enjoy ‘a relaxed roll’ in a beautiful environment … for very little cost. And once you become a social member you can come down as often as you like during the year.

Application forms are on our website, or contact the Club for more information.

COME ON DOWN FOR A FREE TRIAL. If you have wondered what playing lawn bowls is like, why not come down to the Club and have a go – on either our carpet or grass green?

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

For more information, call 5407 9220, or visit our website at www.woodendbowlsclub.weebly.com.

SUBMITTED BY MIKE DORNAU, PRESIDENT WOODEND BOWLING CLUB INC.

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WOODEND HANGING ROCK PÉTANQUE CLUB THURSDAY EVENINGS - 5 PM - OCTOBER TILL APRIL NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - TUITION GIVEN ALL AGES WELCOME MAKE NEW FRIENDS BBQ AND BYO

www.petanqueattherock.com.au The fourteenth Murray Maul and first Ken Helmore Spirit Award were conducted on the Wharf at Echuca in late August under sunny skies.

The Ken Helmore Spirit Shield was won by long time Club Member Cathy Cohen for her sterling efforts as chief organizer / MC for the event over last 14 years The Murray Maul Shield produced the first ever repeat winner Ken Field from Avoca.

A great weekend of fun, food, drink and pétanque was enjoyed by all.

Thanks to Star Hotel and Riverloaf Bakery Echuca (run

by Ken and Cath Bullard, previous long term Woodend residents, and friends of Ken and Barb Helmore) Our Committee – long time Club Secretary Chinka Steel returns as Club President, with ambitious plans to implement numerous initiatives associated with the recently adopted Club Strategic Plan; Secretary David Shaw , Vice President Louise Potter, Treasurer Carol Richards and other members Jill Shaw, Cheryl Birch.

Season opening Hanging Rock Thursday 3 October at Ian Castle Shelter Hanging Rock.

All welcome from 4:30 pm. Boules, tuition fees and brochure available.

New 'Play on Mondays' in swimming pool tennis courts area Woodend From Monday 7 October, turn up and have a go. Boules are available.

Look for our players and an A Frame sign and follow our facebook page for the latest news and events.

SUBMITTED BY CHINKA STEEL

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Are you M.A.D? Dear Woodend Star, My name is Molly Garrahan and I am a year 8 student at Sacred Heart College Kyneton. Here at Sacred Heart we have a tradition that every year the year 8’s take part in the M.A.D project. This is an abbreviation for ‘Make a Difference’.

The kids select an issue and research all about it and make a project journal about it.

My project is on ‘Kids in sport.’ This relates to how sport can help kids that; live with a disability, have been discriminated against by others and that have been through a parental divorce and so forth.

There are a lot of people and places that are already helping and encouraging kids to participate in sport such as Life is Ball, Doncaster All Abilities Basketball as well as one particular thing that I am very excited about - the new Sports Hub & Precinct that community groups are trying to get underway in the Macedon Ranges, plus many more.

As my project is very closely related to sport it has come to my awareness that ‘National Sports Day’ was on Thursday August 29. This is a day that celebrates sport and everyone in sport. This day is celebrated in various countries to honour the national sports teams and sports traditions of those countries.

As this day was not too long ago I thought it would be good idea to raise awareness about it and talk about my project a bit more. As that day was a Thursday at school I got permission from my school to do a little stall. At this stall I sold scrunchies (all homemade) and with all the money I made I donated it to an organisation called “Ball to All.” Ball to All is an organisation that donates soccer balls to underprivileged kids.

My donation, no matter how small will be used to purchase a soccer ball and send it to kids who need them.

Ball to All is an organisation that is providing the basic tools for childhood development. Ball to All ambassadors believes that the organization provides children more than just a tool

for play. They also believe, by taking part in sports, children are less likely to be negatively influenced by extremist groups, are made to feel important and are kept out of trouble.

This project is something that is very close to my heart as I love to play sport and I also love kids and helping and playing with them.

I hope this letter has raised some awareness about our school, this national day, my project and my chosen issue.

If you would like to donate to Ball to All, please visit this website- https:// www.balltoall.org/donate/ Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.

Photo:ScrunchiesmadeandsoldbyMollyto raise money for her cause.

SUBMITTED BY MOLLY GARRAHAN, SACRED HEART

poor body condition, lack of food or water, lack of shelter, lack of sanitation, the animal is abandoned, the animal is tied or caged, the animal has chains or padlocks around its neck, the animal's behaviour is abnormal, there are too many animals living on one property, obvious acts of violence, etc. If you think you witness an act of animal cruelty contact RSPCA Victoria There are some simple ways to stop animal cruelty, such as; report abuse when you see it, understand the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse, teach children to respect animals, volunteer at your local animal shelter, support any legislations that promotes kindness towards animals, consider animals in your decision making & share what you know with friends and family. These ways may be simple but they will make a huge difference to the animals lives.

I hope to raise awareness to this issue and inform a lot of people about how serious it is and that we need to act NOW! These animals are counting on us to protect them and if we all stand together we can put an end to this terrible tragedy!

SUBMITTED BY CHARLI LARGE

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Dear Woodend Star My name is Charli Large and I am a year 8 student at Sacred Heart College Kyneton. We are currently undertaking the MAD (Make A Difference) Project and my topic is based on animal cruelty.

World Animal Day is on 4 October and it would be a good day to raise awareness of how horrible animal cruelty really is.. World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare, it is held on the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. Their mission is to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe.

Animal cruelty is a serious problem and we don’t we don’t realize that it happens all around us. So, what are we doing to stop it? There are different ways to tell if you are witnessing animal cruelty and some of them include;

Dear Woodend Star My name is Eliza Castles and i’m a year 8 student at Sacred Heart College, Kyneton. We’re doing a MAD project and my issue is saving the cheetahs.

Did you know there were 12,000 cheetahs in the wild a long time ago and now there’s only 6,000? Cheetahs have been poached for their fur and cubs sometimes get taken from their family because people want them as pets.

Some cheetahs have to be in zoos to help their species not become extinct.

If you love cheetahs as much as I do, then help, and look online for the cheetah charity of your choice. Also post on social media about cheetahs and International Cheetah Day on the 4 December. Please get more people to change minds and help me save cheetahs.

SUBMFITTED BY ELIZA CASTLES

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A Truly Spectacular Big Band Performance

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The Big Band Spectacular, presented by Sacred Heart College, was held at the Kyneton Town Hall on Saturday 7 September. This fundraising event, now in its third year, raises funds for the local CFA (Coliban/Kyneton Group) as well as Kyneton Community Kitchen. Having raised just over $5,000 when held in the Mechanics Institute in 2017/2018, the move to the Town Hall and inclusion as part of the Kyneton Daffodil Festival is the next step in the growth of this popular event.

With 200 people in attendance, the Spectacular provided a chance for all to enjoy the music of the Sacred Heart College Big Band, which played Swing, Rock and Latin music throughout the night. Adding to the band’s

numbers were teachers, parents and past students, making it a true community event. The dance floor was full for most of the night as all enjoyed the big band music.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to stay engaged in our community through music,” said

conductor Sarah Gill. “Many of the performers now study music at tertiary level and to have them, as well past music students and other music staff and students from the Macedon Ranges join with our College Big Band to support this event shows the strength of the relationship that these young people have developed through playing music together.

All involved gave their time to support this community fundraiser, which attracted a mixed audience, including local dancers, CFA representatives, staff members and friends and families of the Sacred Heart College community.

SUBMITTED BY JENIFER BALDWIN

Sacred Heart College Kyneton

Twilight Open Expo

Thursday 17 October, 4:30pm - 8:30pm Year 8 - Making a Difference Displays Year 9 - Project Expo Year 10 - 12 - Art & Technology Exhibition Our Annual Twilight Open Expo provides an opportunity to view student work and speak with our staff and students.

Experience the amazing Year 8 & 9 projects, a culmination of the year’s efforts, and meet with the student creators.

Stroll through an exhibition of outstanding Art and Technology works created by our senior students.

Please contact the College for more information about this event: T: 5421 1200 W: www.shckyneton.catholic.edu.au A Ministry of Mercy Education Limited - ABN 69 154 531 870

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