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OCEAN Grove has reaffirmed itself as the home of champion pie and pastie makers. Not for the first time the team at the Rolling Pin in Park Lane has walked away with a clutch of silverware at Australia’s Best Pie Competition and the Official Great Aussie Pastie Competition. Story page 10.
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PERFORMING arts could get the squeeze if land is released for school expansion, say residents who have highlighted a growing shortage of land in Ocean Grove and Bellarine. A recent move by the City of Greater Geelong to sell land behind the Potato Shed to St Ignatius College has angered some Bellarine residents who say it could rule out future expansion. Council is planning to sell 2.6 hectares of land behind the performing arts hub to the Roman Catholic Trust, for use by the school. Bellarine Secondary College Council (BSCC) president, Jacqui Pierce, said the Potato Shed is operating at capacity and a sale could threaten its ability to expand. “With the expanding population in the Bellarine there will be a greater need for performing arts spaces in the coming decades,” she said. Ocean Grove has recently opened its own performance space but this will always have limited capacity and council has repeatedly stated that the Potato Shed is the
Bellarine’s ‘arts centre’. “If the land is sold off we would have no capacity to respond to that need,” said Ms Pierce. Ms Pierce said the BSCC also has concerns about the traffic additional enrolment may cause for the three schools in the area. “Further enrolment at any of the three schools will exacerbate the traffic chaos,” she said. “We need to protect that land for the future.” At the same time St Ignatius is also facing a squeeze. Principal Michael Exton said the college’s enrolment was increasing and land would be needed for it to continue to provide quality secondary education. “Council went through an exercise to determine how much land was needed for the future expansion of the Potato Shed,” he said. “The remaining vacant land formed the basis of the proposed sale and it still leaves a lot of land for Potato Shed to expand.” St Ignatius College plans to build a new year 9 centre on the land, which adjoins its property. Cont page 2.
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Hydroponic visit from MP MEMBER for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay visited Paulmar Glass Houses at Marcus Hill earlier this month, as part of a tour of Geelong businesses. The hydroponic business specialises in growing vegetables in a controlled environment above ground with no soil contact, free of pests and diseases. “We’ve been in the area for 21 years,” said general manager Michael Mifsud. The company started in Wallington, and Marcus
Shadow Minister for Energy Innovation and Renewables David Southwick and Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay with staff at Paulma Hydroponic Farm, Marcus Hill.
Hill Glass Houses, which Mr Ramsay visited, opened in 2011. On Australia Day this
year Paulmar opened the Farmers Harvest retail outlet at the Marcus Hill site.
“The concept behind that is supporting as many local farmers as possible,” said Mr Mifsud. Mr Ramsay was joined by Shadow Minister for Innovation David Southwick on the Bellarine, to look at opportunities to assist local businesses innovate and expand. “Paulmar is a family owned business operated by Paul and Mary Mifsud using the latest growing techniques to provide high quality produce for the local market,” said Mr Ramsay.
Growth 'conservative' say Grove developers LUKE VOOGT TWO of the builders developing the Oakdene and Kingston Estates have criticised growth estimates in the Geelong Council’s review of the Ocean Grove Structure Plan. Con Alevras and Jason Corless labelled Council’s estimate of 2.2 growth as “very conservative” at the Ocean Grove Community Association AGM last Wednesday. “We are seeing 3.7 percent growth in Oakdene, not 2.2 percent, in Oakdene at the moment,” said Mr Alevras in question to Mr Corless. Mr Corless, who was a guest speaker at the AGM, thanked Mr Alevras jokingly for the “baited” question. “We think the growth rate in the structure plan review is understated,” said Mr Corless. “The numbers that have been portrayed in the structure plan are a little out
MORE than 50 local residents attended the Ocean Grove Community Association's AGM last week.
of context.” Mr Alevras said Oakdene Estate would grow by 100 new houses per year, while Mr Corless said Kingston would grow by the same amount. Mr Corless anticipates this rate would increase to 150 houses per year, once the Banks Road development gets underway. With a total of 250 houses per year this differs from Council’s estimated
number of 151 houses approved each year. More than 50 people attended the AGM which also featured Geelong Council’s Strategic Planner, James Hamilton. Mr Hamilton said the forecast population of 21,000 in the 2007 Structure Plan, would not “even be met until after 2030”. A Council spokesperson said Council is currently seeking community input
and their views on the review of the Ocean Grove Structure Plan 2007. He said the existing plan planned for significantly different population growth for the township than has happened. Council is asking the local community for their ideas about the future direction of Ocean Grove. Submission is open until 29 June. See www. geelongaustralia.com.au.
Both Mr Exton and Ms Pierce urged any members of the public for or against the sale to make submissions to Council by the June 16 deadline. “COGG really needs
to hear the thoughts of the community,” said Ms Pierce. St Ignatius, Bellarine Secondary and Christian College are Ocean Grove’s nearest high schools.
Submissions can be made on the COGG website or to Manager, Corporate Strategy and Property Management, Greater Geelong City Council, PO Box 104, Geelong, Vic 3220.
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Continued from page 1. The college is anxious to secure a $2 million Federal Government grant for project, after reaching the final stages of the application process.
Park bench set alight OCEAN GROVE CFA put out what appeared to be a deliberately-lit park bench fire in Tareeda Way last month. Residents called the CFA at around 4pm on May 26, and local firemen quickly extinguished the flames preventing major damage. Station Officer Peter Lowe said the small fire looked suspicious. “Park benches don’t catch on fire too easily,” he said. Police are investigating and anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
No date set yet for Grubb Road GEELONG Council Strategic Planner, James Hamilton, said there is still no date for the duplication of Grubb Road at a public forum last Wednesday. Speaking at Ocean Grove Community Association's (OGCA) AGM, Mr Hamilton said duplication was one of needs identified in Council’s review of the 2007 Structure Plan. “We will continue to support the duplication of Grubb Road,” he said. However, he said state government funding would be required before a date could be set. OGCA president Michael Harbour said there have been some promising signs from VicRoads. “It is becoming higher on the agenda of VicRoads – they have designed preliminary plans,” he said. “It will have to be an issue at the next election.” Member for the Bellarine Lisa Neville is yet to commit to a date for the duplication or future funding. “We are focussed on delivering our election commitments,” said Mrs Neville. “I will keep working with the community, Vic Roads and Council to develop this project as a future priority.”
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Erosion problem tackled
BARWON COAST was busy repairing fencing and beach stairways last month after the worst erosion seen in Ocean Grove in 11 years. Huge mounds of kelp were washed up on local beaches in what Barwon Coast’s Warren Chapman described as a “once in 1015 years event.” Warren said the erosion was the combination of high tides and large waves from storms, which peaked on May 14. “Both those things coming together can have a significant effect on the coastline,” he said. The high tides also damaged a timber sea-
Chris Moore and Keith Satasmowski repair a section of fence. Keith Satasmowski wall on the mouth of the Barwon River. and Chris Moore, Barwon Coast braced or subcontractors for Barwon extended some stairways Coast, were repairing and used ground- a section of fence near penetrating radar to search Tuckfield Street recently. Keith said they had for voids underground, caused by the tides. repaired and refurbished
more than 1km of fence that week. “This fence has been here at least four or five years and it’s the first time we’ve had any trouble,” he said. A 200m section of fencing near the dunes was washed away. “The posts are four feet in the ground,” he said. “It’s nature at its best or worst, depending on how you want to put it.” Warren said there was a chance of further erosion during winter. “We know we’ve got some high tides in June and, being winter, you get those storm fronts coming through,” he said. “In the future we may look at re-establishing some of the access points.”
Op show runway STYLE gurus at the Dove Op Shop will be strutting the catwalk for a good cause this month. The Uniting Church Fellowship which runs the Dove Op Shop will be hosting a fashion parade at the church hall on Tuesday June 16 from 1.30pm. The show will feature pre-loved and new fashions from the op shop as well as an afternoon tea event featuring a lucky door prize. All welcome. Entry is $10 with all proceeds in aid of the Uniting Church SHARE Appeal.
A CAR crashed into a power pole on the corner of Tuckfield and Draper Streets last Wednesday, sustaining heavy damage. Police said the 77-yearold driver was travelling north on Tuckfield Street, when she became tired and swerved to the left side of the road. “Next thing she knew she went straight into the pole,” said Senior Constable Roger Lawry, who attended the incident soon after. Snr Const. Lawry said the driver appeared to be unhurt, but ambulance officers treated her for shock and checked for injuries to be safe. A nearby resident comforted her and took her inside after the accident, as she waited for emergency services to arrive.
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Judy Greer, Lorraine Vincent and Rod Greer are getting for the fashion show.
Queen honours Grove local
ANDREW Morrow became the latest Ocean Grove citizen to be recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List on Monday. Andrew was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal, for his years fighting and preventing bush fires. “I’ve been to fires all over Victoria,” he said. “I enjoy being able to do something that makes our communities safer.”
Collision on Tuckfield St
Andrew has served the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning in Victoria for 30 years and said his department works closely with the CFA. “You get to work with a lot of beaut people,” he said. “Every fire you go to is different and you’ve got to learn new things all the time.” As part of his role as a Level 3 Incident Controller, Andrew
has directed efforts to fight fires and manage the emergency services involved. He was at Haywood during Black Saturday, helping co-ordinate the efforts to fight the Coleraine fires. “I’ve been involved in the changes and improvements we’ve been making since, which was rewarding” he said. Andrew was humble in receiving the medal.
Andrew Morrow with the letter notifying of his Queen's Birthday honours.
“This probably represents the work of a lot of people who I work with,” he said.
TEENAGE golf sensation Toby Walker will be back to defend his Ocean Grove Golf Club Championships title this weekend. The 15-year-old won last year’s event by six shots from fellow youngster and Ocean Grove Golf Club member Tyron Cover. The Montmorency local whose family has a holiday home in the Ocean Grove region, said he was looking forward to playing in this year’s event. “It only happens once a year, you might as well come down and play,” Walker said. The Ocean Grove Golf Club Championships will be played across four days and two weekends. The event starts on Saturday June 13 and finishes on Sunday June 21. Entries are still open for Ocean Grove Golf Club members.
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Jacob ready for Timor trip ST IGNATIUS student Jacob Cuthill will embark on an adventure to Timor-Leste this month to help disadvantaged children in Jesuit schools. It’s the first time overseas for the year 11 student from Ocean Grove, who can’t wait to go on the 15-day trip. “I’m looking forward to the chance to give something back and learn,” he said. “It will help me reassess what’s important.” Jacob will leave
Jacob Cuthill
BELLARINE Camera Club will display its best shots of the year at its Annual Photographic Exhibition later this month. The exhibition takes place at the Springdale Community Centre in Drysdale, on June 20 and 21, and this year’s theme is Bellarine Heritage. “It’s to show the local and outside public the beauty of photography,” said club president Shane Coles. Ocean Grove’s own Darren Henry won the exhibition in 2013, with his landscape photo
Solitude. The photo depicts a track winding through saltmarsh at Point Edwards on a cold winter’s day. “It was a really bleak, desolate, windy day,” said Darren. “I really enjoy landscapes and beach photographs.” Darren’s been into photography for as long as he can remember and has a collection of antique cameras. “I got my first camera in grade six,” he said. “I like the challenge of learning to improve.”
Australia on June 22, to travel to two primary schools in the Timorese villages of Rialaco and Kasait. He will sleep at the schools, under mosquito nets and on compressed dirt floors, with 15 other students from Jesuit schools around Australia. Jacob has been raising money with fellow student Nicola Gordon, from Newtown, who will join him on the trip. He held a boot sale of items donated by his
friends recently and has been selling health food snacks through his mother’s business. “The school is allowing us to have a casual day as well, which will make a fair bit of money,” he said. Together the pair have raised about $1200 and they hope to raise $3000 for visit, which they will donate will donate to the Timorese schools. During the trip they will visit a local market to buy school supplies and
food for the children “We got told that will be their only wholesome meal in two days,” said Jacob. They are also trying to source sports equipment, while Jesuit Schools are contributing laptops for them to donate. Jacob’s mother Andree is understandably proud of her son. “I think it’s great,” she said. “It’s going to help change some lives over there.”
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SHUTTERBUG: Darren Henry with his favourite pocket Seneca No. 31 camera, made between 1905 and 1914, and Solitude (inset), his winning entry. Darren has been a part of the club since it began in
2009 and he encouraged any locals interested in
photography to check out its website. “It’s just about likeminded people sharing tips and techniques with each other,” he said. “There are people of all ages and it’s a really friendly club.” Entry is a gold coin donation and members of the public can meet the photographers and perhaps even purchase their work (cash sales only). Only members can enter photos in the exhibition. For more information visit bellarinecameraclub. org.au.
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Car inferno greets residents
Coker goes on the attack
POLICE are investigating a car fire in Ocean Grove late last month, which they say was deliberately lit. “It was definitely ignited by somebody,” said Detective Sergeant Duncan Frame, of Geelong Police. Police said the car, parked in an Ashwood Close driveway, was set alight while the occupants were asleep on May 29. They woke after hearing an explosion at 3.30am to find their car engulfed in flames. Two trucks from Ocean Grove CFA extinguished the flames and sprayed water on the nearby house, to prevent it catching alight from the intense heat.
A CFA member helps douse the car fire in Ashwood Close.
SURFSIDE Waves Soccer Club and the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) both received $3000 Active Club Grants from VicHealth last month. Surfside president Kev Bowers said club member Cath Sattler “did all the legwork to secure the grant”. “It’s just wonderful,” said Cath. “You always put these things in and hope.” Cath said the money
would be used to buy new shirts, shorts and socks for the girls under 13s and 16s teams. “For the kids the pride in having a new shirt is massive,” she said. Cath broke the news to the girls at a training session shortly after the grant announcement. “They were so excited they couldn’t contain themselves,” she said. Cath said getting more young women involved in soccer was a big part of
NEW Labor candidate for Corangamite, Libby Coker began her campaign with a scathing assessment of Bellarine NBN access. Ms Coker released official NBN information on local access last week. "The assessment shows not one single town or suburb, small or large, in the Bellarine Peninsula has pre-existing homes or businesses connected by fibre,” she said. "The only fibre connections made available are in a few greenfield sites. It is an absolute disgrace that big centres like Ocean Grove have been forgotten about.” Ms Coker said the Coalition made a promise last election of internet speeds between 25 and 100 megabits per second for all Australians by the end of 2016. Member for Corangamite Sarah Henderson responded by saying broadband would be rolled out in the Bellarine later this year. “Fixed line broadband construction activities will begin in central areas of Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff and Barwon Heads in the second half of this year,” she said. “Our 18-month rollout is delivering superfast broadband to some 40,000 homes across Corangamite including to large parts of the Bellarine.”
Clubs benefit from grants the grant application. “We’ve done a lot of work getting them involved,” she said. “We are very grateful to VicHealth for picking us out of thousands of clubs.” OGSLSC junior activities manager Scott McNaughton put in his club’s application to get new nipper boards. “We had one of highest participations in our surfed program last season, with 320 nippers,” he
said. “It’s expanding and we have to make sure we have the right equipment.” The grant will pay for eight new boards and Scott said the club plans to purchase a further seven with its own funds. “The new boards will arrive in time for the start of the nipper season in September,” he said. The Bellarine Basketball Association also received an Active Club Grant.
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Jumping rope for heart health STAR of the Sea Primary School welcomed Bellbrae Primary’s Jump Rope for Heart Demonstration Team with ecstatic cheers last Friday. Teacher Andrew Rayson invited the team to the school after the Heart Foundation contacted him. “We’re in the middle of our Jump Rope for Heart program,” he said. “It was just to provide us with some inspiration for the rest of it.” Andrew said the program would raise money for the Heart Foundation and awareness about keeping fit amongst the students. “The kids would tell you it’s about winning great prizes, as there’s a truckload of them.”
Star of the Sea students give a good old-fashioned welcome to Belbrae Primary's visitors.
Students explore underwater world
Norma Boyd (left) and Leanne Gunthorpe (right) from the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre with Bellarine Secondary College students Liam King, Sara Brown, Tiffany Stevens, Lauren Bandt and Eden Pearson.
BELLARINE Secondary College (BSC) students explored miniature marine habitats and transformed rubbish into art last Friday, in celebration of World Environment Day. BSC teacher Tim Micallef organised the day’s activities, which included making hessian bags, lessons on local wildlife and a taste of Wathaurong culture. “It’s to educate the students about their local surrounds and the aboriginal culture in the area,” said Tim. Officers from Parks Victoria, Fisheries Victoria and Wathaurong Elder Uncle Bryon, were amongst the several people visiting the school. “We’ve got a lot of local organisations here today to raise awareness of how they look after our local environment,” said Tim. FAR LEFT: Kalem Powell Chris Hockey. LEFT: Gabby Peacock, Shannon Elliot and Yasmin Garmonswai.
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Light of Day Parkinson's fundraiser three times bigger
Rising star to grace Grove
Dave Wright is bringing the Midnight Rockers to the Grove.
Anthony D'Amato will perform in Ocean Grove. NEW Jersey singer songwriter Anthony D’Amato will headline a two night, three venue Light of Day Australia show next month to raise funds and awareness in the fight against Parkinson’s Disease. Entitled the Light of Day ‘Winter Gigs’, Ocean Grove is the only place in the southern hemisphere staging the shows which began in Asbury Park New Jersey 16 years ago.
Other artists confirmed include Jeff Raglas and the Disco Rockers, Shed Zeppelin, Dave Wright and the Midnight Rockers, Tim Neal and the Bash Big Band with more to be announced. The Light of Day Shows will be the chance to see a US artist on the up and well before the rest of the country. D’Amato recorded his latest album The
Shipwreck From The Short with members of Bon Iver, Megafaun, and Josh Ritter's band. The album has already earned praise from The NY Times and Billboard for its heavy-hearted folk and electric streaks of rock and roll. National Public Radio (NPR) said “D’Amato sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter”. D'Amato first came to national attention with 2010's Down Wires, which he recorded with a single microphone in his college bedroom and NPR dubbed "a modern folk gem". He followed it up with another home recording, Paper Back Bones, which BBC
Scotland named one of the Best Americana Albums of 2012. Light of Day Australia now has an committee that has been working hard to get the show in place. Marketing organiser Tony Armstrong said: "We have a fantastic line-up of local, regional and international artists. It's very exciting." Since the Light of Day concept was launched it has been taken up in Canada and throughout Europe. Last year Ocean Grove hosted Australia’s first, a sold out show at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill. This year the Winter Gigs will be even bigger. Running two nights, Friday
July 24 and Saturday July 25 at three venues - the Driftwood Café, the Olive Pit Delicatessen as well as the Chicken Shop. More than 30 artists have already generously committed to donate their time to supporting the ticketed event. Trailing a new concept taken from the Jersey shows the organisers have planned it so that the musicians come to you. On the Friday night musicians will move between venues while the audience keeps their place in their chosen venue. Saturday will be different will all three venues running but with a bigger limited number of tickets on offer for the Chicken Shop. The Light of Day cause began in the USA and regularly features ‘surprise’ appearances from the like of Bruce Springsteen. Light of Day Australia splits its fundraising between Parkinson’s Victoria and the Light of Day Foundation. Tickets are due to go on sale at the end of the week, see the Light of Day Australia facebook page or the website www. lightofdayaustralia.com.au for more details.
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Why not go all the way? Dear Editor, I read the letter from Noel Emselle in the Voice (May 27) with interest. There is a great tradition in our country that our coast be accessible.
Also, we have widespread clifftop walks both for views and ease of access. However this is not possible on our dunes due to sand shifting. But a path behind the
dunes is stable. Moreover, the path extending from Ocean Grove to Collendina could be extended all the way to Point Lonsdale. What a community asset that
would be. One could ride a bicycle all the way, grab a coffee in Lonnie one day, and the next day go the opposite direction on a similar bike/walking path, and get
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a coffee in Barwon Heads. A walking path cycling track to Point Lonsdale is what is missing at the moment. Jac Renzenbrink, Wallington
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LUKE Voogt took the Voice on holiday to Mexico recently. He got this photograph taken of himself at Uxmal, an ancient Maya city. Uxmal is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Mayan culture.
Dear Editor, Ocean Grove has a Shell Road paddock artist who has a sense of humour. Obviously the perpetrator is not a Carlton supporter. Bob Thompson, Ocean Grove
State view – Lisa Neville New V/Line Train Services The state government has recently announced its new V/Line train timetables to operate as of June 21. For Geelong commuters this means trains departing every 10 minutes to Melbourne in morning peak and the same to Geelong in afternoon peak. In addition, outside of these times during the day trains will depart on average every 20 minutes. The new timetable coincides with the opening of the $3.6 billion Regional Rail Link
on the same day. This new line will provide Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo commuters with a dedicated line through Melbourne into Southern Cross Station. And although the line will in fact be 15km longer, because the regional trains, including those from Geelong, will no longer be caught up in heavy metropolitan train traffic the service will be far more reliable. The new timetables coupled with the regional rail link is good news, especially for daily commuters, who over the
years, have raised with me their concerns with reliability and frequency of services. Opening of the Ocean Grove Community Hub On May 24 I had the honour of opening the Ocean Grove Community Hub on behalf of the Minister for Regional Development, Jaala Pulford. The expanded and refurbished hub will give locals a centralised facility that will help strengthen community connections and wellbeing, while also importantly providing a
new home for the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House. The hub also has four new meeting rooms and a community kitchen. The Victorian government worked in partnership with the City of Greater Geelong, including a lot of support from Cr Jan Farrell, and the Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre to deliver this important project. I take this opportunity to congratulate all the team at the hub for their work and especially during the refurbishment
stage where no doubt getting things done was a lot harder than usual. But the work has paid off and on the day everyone seemed pleased with the end result. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine lisa.neville@ parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter @LisanevilleMP Phone: 5248 346
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Humble Grove chef still on top of the resturant world OCEAN Grove chef Ben Shewry and his Ripponlea restaurant Attica have done it again – making the World’s Best 50 for the third year running. Attica was ranked 32 in the world at a ceremony in London last week, the only Australian restaurant to make the list. Ben, who returned from the UK on Wednesday last week and was back at work the next day said he was proud of the result. “I feel honoured to have been involved in it. “Of course it’s not the same feeling as the first time you win it but it’s a pretty fickle list and you can drop out of it at any point.” Ben said the reaction after every listing has been the same. “It’s been a burning desire to turn around and get better on every level. Every time they (customers) come in it should be better than the last time. That’s the number one motivation.” Ben said the key factor to the success and continued success has been the development of “quality
Ben Shewry. staff ”. The restaurant now employs 25, which is large for a small restaurant, and they are spread equally between front and rear of house. Away from the restaurant Ben says he is also enjoying the lifestyle of living in Ocean Grove. “It mostly helps me to get away from the it all a bit from the pressure of running such an ambitious place. Living in Ocean Grove allows me to escape my professional self. “We have a strong group of friends in Ocean Grove and that’s really good. Being New Zealanders our friends in Ocean Grove are our family. “I’m also riding my bike a
OCEAN Grove's Ben Shewry of Attica, The Acqua Panna Best Restaurant in Australasia, with San Pellegrino UK's Emma Lewis at The WorldÕs 50 Best Restaurants. Picture: onEdition Photography bit these days. I ride out on the peninsula. I used to be really big into road racing before Attica so that’s something I’m enjoying. It’s a great place to live.” On top of that Ben is also an ambassador of an organisation called Helping Hoops a charity running free weekly basketball programs for over 1,000 disadvantaged
and disabled children in Melbourne. On June 27-28 they will be doing a 24-hour charity shoot out. More information at www. helpinghoops.com.au Attica retained the same ranking as last year. The list is created from votes of more than 1,000 food critics, chefs and restaurateurs around the
world, who decide based on their best restaurant experiences of the past 18 months. The restaurant was described by judges as delivering “captivating cuisine in an unlikely suburban setting”. The Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca took the title of World’s Best Restaurant.
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Fashion parade for new season WHO says you can’t enjoy the city retail benefits and live by the coast? One of Ocean Grove’s most recent clothes boutiques recently organised an in-store VIP fashion parade to showcase the season’s new looks and brands. The owners of LamiSaru Boutique wined and dined their valued clients with bubbles and nibbles while locals modelled the
Cat and dog in charge GEELONG Cats and Western Bulldogs champions Brad Johnson and Cameron Mooney held a clinic at Our Lady Star of the Sea last Wednesday. The former AFL players put the star-struck students through their paces in a series of handballing and kicking drills. The two met while working for Fox Sports, where they decided to run football clinics together. Over the last couple of weeks they’ve held free sessions around Geelong schools in preparation for school-holiday clinics in June and July. “It’s just getting the kids excited about footy and them getting to know us,”
Brad Johnson, with Bulldogs fans Matilda Simpson and Anna Smith, Cameron Mooney with Geelong fans Flynn Ness and Tom Gross. said Johnson. Mooney said he’s keen to help local youngsters improve their skills. “We’re finding the kids don’t play enough sport these days,” he said. “It’s amazing how many don’t know how to mark and kick a ball.”
The clinics will feature sessions by AFL Barwon on drug awareness, and preventing domestic violence and cyberbullying. For more information on the Draft Star clinics call 9020 5655.
outfits. “Our parades are loads of fun and very informative,” said owner Bronwyn Proud. “Our customers love seeing the garments on ‘real’ women and our aim to demystify fashion. “We want to thank our fantastic local models Janet, Michelle, Carly, Rachael and Suzie,” said Bronwyn.
Rolling Pin pies and pasties voted tops OCEAN Grove has reaffirmed itself as the home of champion pie and pastie makers. The Rolling Pin in Park Lane has walked away with a clutch of silver wear at Australia’s Best Pie Competition and the Official Great Aussie Pastie Competition. The Rolling Pin won Australia’s Best Vegetarian Pastie, Australia’s Best Tradition Pastie made by an apprentice (Dylan Hobbs) and Australia’s Best Plain Beef Pie made by an apprentice (Dylan Hobbs). They also finished runner up for Gourmet Pie with their Beef and Burgundy favourite and Traditional Pastie. Award-winning
apprentice Dylan, 22, said he put a lot of effort into the award but was: “Very surprised with the result. As soon as I heard the news I was pretty rapt about.” Nathan Williams, Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes general manager Nathan Williams said he was stoked with the result and heaped praised on Dylan’s and the other apprentices. “We are really proud of Dylan and all our apprentices. We don’t treat them as stereotypical apprentices, we throw them in the deep end, get them doing all the processes. They have always played a major role with us.” The awards were held at the Exhibition Building in Carlton.
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SCARF SISTERS: Jayne Watson, Jo-Anne Dark-Miloradovic, Joy McPadden and Donna Barrot.
Grovers enter scarf spirit LUKE VOOGT JOY McPadden, JoAnne Dark-Miloradovic and Donna Barrot were just three of 11 Ocean Grove residents to enter the Geelong Scarf Festival last Thursday. Joy, a lifelong artist, has entered scarves for the last four years and had some success back
in 2013. “I sold a scarf on the opening night which was a thrill,” said Joy. “I got to meet the lady who bought it – she was from interstate – so that was really nice.” The three Grovers meet each Tuesday for coffee, along with Jayne Watson from Leopold, and they decided to
enter together. “We all went last year and Jayne said ‘we’ll have to do this next year’,” said Donna. The group has a range of artistic talents, from painting and drawing to cooking and 'upcycling'. “Which is great because we all learn from each other,” said Jayne. The quartet is hoping
this year’s theme of 'Coastlines' will give them an advantage over their city counterparts. Joy is proud of the group for making scarves to display in public. “Joy talked me into it,” said Jo-Anne. “I’d never made a scarf before – she took me out of my comfort zone.”
The four mothers appear to have passed artistic talent onto their children. Donna’s daughter has entered a scarf in the secondary section, while Joy’s son entered two scarves in the primary school section. “For a little bloke he’s done a bloody brilliant job,” said Jayne.
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Asian day at Wallington
Jake Marshall (grade 2), Molly Hose (grade 4) and Nate Howard (grade 6) with grade 6 teacher Tamara Rogers. Billy Hose, Ayla Murdoc, Charlie Rahdon, Tess Evans, and Max Thompson.
STUDENTS at Wallington Primary dressed up in saris, kimonos and Chinese robes last month for the school’s Asian Day. “It’s to celebrate the diversity of our culture and promote cultural awareness,” said principal Leigh McLaren. The day began with a parade, followed by a performance by Indian sitar and drum band, the Blue Gurus. The children prepared Asian food, made drums, lanterns and fans, and learnt about different Asian cultures. Cultural studies teacher Judi MacMillan organised the day’s activities.
Rani Mamootil, Grace Boland and Sarah Harris making rice paper rolls. Rhiannon Howard, Buddy Carroll and Mia Kelly.
Kids Plus ride raising awareness SULLIVAN Eddy entered the world three months early, but the way he climbs over the lounge room furniture, you wouldn’t know it, writes Luke Voogt. The playful two-yearold was born at 26 weeks and only 530 grams, and spent his first four months in hospital to improve his breathing. “We were absolutely stoked when he was born, but we were petrified,” said his mother Carly Eddy.
“They don’t send kids to neonatal care for nothing – it’s hard to put it in words how lucky we are to have him here.” The family moved temporarily to Melbourne to be near the Royal Women’s Hospital, where Sullivan received therapy, as premature children often experience delayed development. After he left hospital Kids Plus stepped in, providing speech therapy and
Two-year-old Sullivan Eddy with mum Carly.
physiotherapy. “We are just very lucky there are services like Kids Plus,” said Carly who is expecting Sullivan’s first sibling this October. “Without their help Sully wouldn’t be making the progress he has.” Later this year, 11 youngsters from Geelong are riding from Adelaide to Geelong to raise money in the Tour 4 Kids Plus. The 825km ride takes six days, from September
20, passing through rural towns in South Australia and Victoria before arriving in Geelong. “Sixteen riders made the journey last year,” said team leader, Tony Peach. “In the last five years the riders have raised almost $90,000 for the Kids Plus Foundation.” To join the Tour 4 Kids Plus or to find out more call Tony on 0417-110 645 or visit www.kidsplus.org. au.
Website wizardry gaining momentum HAVE you ever wondered how much time you spend in your lifetime searching for stuff? A couple of Ocean Grove entrepreneurs may have the answer. According to local Shelley Gross we tend to spend over 3680 hours or 153 days searching for the things we want, over our lifetimes. It all started from humble beginnings and is gradually growing into a website many are finding useful. Want Wizard found Shelley answered the prayers of her father who lamented about always searching online for things and wishing there was a site to do this for him. With that, Shelley put her web
skills to task and developed Want Wizard along with her friend Monica Cavarsan who manages the communications and marketing of the site. The idea is that it’s a website that can help you find the things you are searching for – an online noticeboard for listing the things you want – everything from dinner sets, furniture, gardening tools to car parts and Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits album. “At the moment, it’s free to register with Want Wizard, and there are no transaction fees or listing fees. So the more listings, the better the chance to find what you want or
Ocean Grovers Shelley Gross and Monica Cavarsan.
make money on items you have sitting, collecting dust in your home or garage,” said Monica. The business savvy mums who reside in Ocean Grove and work together building Want Wizard also have their own business. Shelley is the ‘wondermum’ behind the successful web design business Wonderful Websites, as well as managing a busy family of three children with her husband, James. Monica runs a communications and social media business, Social M, while also holding a part-time job and managing three young boys, with husband Mike. Visit www.wantwizard. com.au and register now.
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Three Kings in Grove MELBOURNE blues super group Three Kings (pictured right) are in Ocean Grove this month. The trio of Australia’s most dedicated, authentic blues artists are promising ‘down and dirty blues’ when they rock up on June 20. Officially formed in 2011 and featuring Ian Collard (Collard Greens and Gravy and the Backsliders) on vocals, harmonica and guitar, Ben Peters (Benny and the Fly By Niters) on vocals and Guitar and
Jason Liu Soon (Chris Wilson, the Detonators) on drums, Three Kings have been wowing audiences across the country with their own unique blend of filthy,
rocking, 1950s tinged garage blues. Three Kings’ self-titled debut album took out the award for best blues CD in The Age Victorian music awards only a
fortnight after release. The album entered the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Chart at number two before shooting up to first place. Three Kings’ hardhitting, greasy blues style takes you on a dangerous joy ride through the back roads and juke joints of American music history, combining the sounds of artists like Kid Thomas, John Lee Hooker, Slim Harpo and Jerry McCain with their own original spin.
Collard and Peters are well known for their own combos, Collard Greens and Gravy and Benny and the Fly By Niters, as well as other line-ups and both have played to appreciative USA and European audiences. Liu Soon has supplied the beats for Chris Wilson and The Detonators. Together the tight knit trio rocks hard and blue. On Saturday June 20 the Three Kings will play the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill in Ocean Grove.
Jazz all fired up and fabulous
Kym Dillon
Jon Hunt
LOCAL hotspot Jack Rabbit Vineyard is firing on all cylinders this winter and bringing a suite of fabulous evenings your way. Following the success of its Fireside Jazz series in 2013 and 2014, the boutique winery and restaurant has extended its winter warming repertoire in 2015 with some of Australia’s most loved performers with three Fireside Jazz nights and two Fireside Fab nights. General Manager of Jack Rabbit, Lyndsay Sharp said that across the five nights, there was definitely something for lovers of all music genres. “The Fireside
Jazz events have been personally selected and co-ordinated for us by Diana Allan, Chair of Jazz Australia so they are guaranteed to showcase some of the best jazz musicians around. We are all excited about bringing these top acts to The Bellarine and very grateful for her help in securing the artists,” Mrs Sharp said. Saturday June 20 – Fireside Jazz The Kym Dillon Trio featuring vocalist Georgia Brooks. Pianist & composer Kyn Dillon blazes a captivating voyage honouring the roots of swing and jazz. Saturday June 27 – Fireside FAB
The Australian Kylie Show featuring local favourite, Angie Hilton and friends. Guaranteed to be the closest thing you’re going to get to the real deal, team Angie has gone to great lengths to get you thinking. . .could it be? From costumes to dancers, choreography to music, this fabulous, fun night will be jam packed with all of Kylie’s greatest hits from the past three decades. Saturday July 25 – Fireside Jazz The Jonathan Hunt Swing Quartet. Jonathan Hunt – Clarinet & Sax. Myles White – guitar. Ian Smith – Drums & Vocals. Michelle Scully – Bass. Totally charismatic,
Jonathan is one of Australia’s leading reed players. Be enchanted as he leads a hypnotising night of energised swing. Saturday August 22 – Fireside Jazz Ian Smith’s Scallywags. Ian Smith – trumpet, drums & other. Dani Smith – vocals. David Gardner – reeds. Kym Dillon – piano. Michelle Scully – bass. Join one of Melbourne most popular jazz musicians, ‘Smithy’ as he takes the helm alongside daughter Dani and other top ‘musos’ in a night of musical magic. Saturday August 29 – Fireside FAB Bjorn to be Wild – The Australian ABBA Tribute Show. Featuring the
amazing voices of Angie Hilton, Sam Cocking, Andrew Cromwell and Geoff Bennett. Collectively providing decades of professional performance experience, Fireside ABBA – Bjorn to be Wild guarantees to reignite the soul, fun and music of this legendary group which successfully crossed as many genres as it has generations. All fireside evenings commence at 7pm and feature a three course Dinner & Show. $90 per person. Limited numbers. Drinks at Bar Prices. Bookings: email functions@ jackrabbitvineyard.com. au or phone 5251 2223.
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music/live events
• Piping Hot Chicken Shop - Three Kings, Saturday June 20 - Shaun Kirk, Friday July 3, $15 • Barwon Heads Hotel - Wednesdays Master of Dartness & Poker from 7pm - Thursdays Trivia Night 7.30pm - Friday Happy Hour 5-7pm raffle live music - Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays 10pm-1am - DJs Saturdays 10pm1am • Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall - Making waves music/ poetry arvo every third Sun of month 2-5.30pm • Ocean Grove Bowling Club - Blue Wax, Saturday June 13, 8.30pm - Don Fisher, Saturday June 20, 8.30pm - Sam Hanson, June 27 30, 8.30pm - Morning Melodies Jeana Davidson, June 11, 10am-noon - Wednesdays Happy Hour 5-7pm
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what’s ON - Saturdays Live Entertainment 5-8pm - Sundays Half for Half, half price drinks for the first half of the game
markets & fairs
• Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Winter Market - first Sunday of month 9am-1pm Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road, Ocean Grove • Bellarine Community Farmers Market - 3rd Sat of month, 9am1pm Ocean Grove Park • Buy Bellarine Produce Barn - Tuckerberry Farm Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm
food/wine
• Leura Park Estate Sundays 12.30pm – 4.30pm Live music, sensational food and wine Ph: 5253 3180 • McGlashan’s Wallington Estate Swan Bay Road Wallington - Open weekends and public holidays 11am5pm new release wines, gourmet platters and
classic car displays Ph: 5250 5760
get active
• Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, Ocean Grove Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall, ph: 0438-055 679 - Tinies 3-7yr Sat 9am - Subbies 8-10yr Monday 4pm - Juniors 11-13yr Saturday 11.15am - Inters 14-16yr Thursday 6pm - Seniors >16yr Tuesday 6.30pm • Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove - Monday 9.15am gentle exercises to music for 55-plus, 10.15am gentle exercises to music for 65plus call Marg 5255 1335 - Thursday 1pm Craft Group • Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove - Wednesdays 9am Volleyball, 9.30am
exercises to music for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Queenscliff RSL Hall - Mondays 1.30pm exercises using chairs for all ages contact Marg on 5255 1335 • Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway - Tuesdays 7.45pm – 10pm Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove) Ph: 5251 3393 • Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch classes for all ages and abilities Ph: 0435 481 920 • Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove - Wednesday 7pm 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group Clubs Meet Enquiries Ph: 0422 700951 • Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads: Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@ bluewateryoga.org.au
reading & writing
• Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue
and The Avenue. - Wednesdays 10.30am – Toddlertime - Thursdays 11.30am Babytime - Nursery Verses - Fridays 10.30am Preschool Storytime. - First Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm Chatterbooks junior book club for kids aged 8-12 - Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm Book chat for adults www. geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au
family fun
• Koombahla Equestrian Park - Tuesday to Friday After school riding programs special school holiday courses available Ph: 52 562 742. • Bellarine Church of Christ Hall 17 Tareeda Way Ocean Grove - Saturdays 10-11am Tuesdays 7.30- 8.30pm Ocean Grove Toy Library Borrow toys for children aged six months to six years, open to families on the Bellarine www. oceangrovetoylibrary. org.au • Uniting Church Ocean Grove
- Friday 10am-noon Ocean Grove Play Group Any children 5yrs and under welcome to join a friendly play group large indoor and outdoor area, lots of toys, great craft activities, music and story time contact Chelsea Cole at oceangroveplaygroup@ gmail.com classes & exhibtions • Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294 • Jelly Bean Drama - An educational dramabased program for 3 – 5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, Fridays 9.20am-10am. Boorai Centre, Ocean Grove, Thursdays: 10.30am-11.10am • Baby Sign & Sing - A class for babies and toddlers aged six months to two years to learn basic signs while having fun singing much loved nursery rhymes. Ocean Grove Neighbourhood
Centre Fridays: 10.10am-10.40am Contact Rachael 0410 728 238 rach@ boogiebrainacademy. com
classes & exhibtions
• Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Check our program with courses, classes and fun activities Ph: 5255 4294
health & wellbeing
• The Zebra Bar Ocean Grove 1/85 The Terrace Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573 or julesrodg@gmail.com.
What’s On phone: 5255 3233 or email: journo@ oceangrovevoice. com
Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7-9pm. (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone 5255 1641. Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed - Mon, Tue and Fri: 9am to 3pm, and Wed 9am to 12pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959248 or Bruce on 0407 361319 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper St. Details 5251 2268 or 51542873. Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club
Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Margaret 5255 2848. Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959248 or Bruce 0407 361319 or bffa@hotmail. com. Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Ocean Grove Golf Club. Friendship is our theme. Phone Marianne Rogan on 5256 1619. Tuesdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Bellarine T.O.W.N., 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996
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Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale 7.30pm at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670. First Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Men’s Probus, 10am to noon, Ocean Grove Hotel, Collendina. Guest speakers, make friends. Visitors welcome. Phone Terry 5255 5587. First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873. Wednesdays Ocean Grove & District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ernie 0421 703 368. Jujitsu, 6.30pm – juniors; 7.30pm – adults, Surfside Centre, Phone Steve 0438 019 991. First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women. From 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@
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bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467 Second Wednesday of every month Parkinson’s Self Help Support Group, 1.30pm, Grove Centre (next to library), Presidents Ave. Ph Pam 5255 5152 Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval club house. Phone Peter 0419 782629 Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 5255 3442 or Graeme 5255 3435 Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372. Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The
Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430. Second Thursday of every month Prostate Support Group-Bellarine meets at Ocean Grove Community Health Centre at 1.30pm. Contact John Lee on 5221 8862 for details. Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Phone John 5256 2489 or Chris 5256 1996. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. www.groupspaces.com/coasterssocial-group or phone 0411 952 598. Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone Marg on 52592142 for information
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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...
Two years on for Wesley and Cassie MARKET PLACE Fish and Chips was taken over two years ago by Wesley and Cassie, who just couldn't resist Ocean Grove's relaxed lifestyle. Wesley is a qualified chef with a certificate 3 in commercial cookery and has an unmatched passion for the food industry, working as a chef at a restaurant in Federation Square in Melbourne and then at the Park Hyatt as assistant chef before deciding to open his own business here in Ocean Grove. Wesley said the business uses local gummy shark, and has a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips and gluten-free grilled fish. Seniors are looked after with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you show your senior card. If it's freshly cooked fish and chips you're after, then drop in (phone orders are also welcome on 5256 2099) at Market Place Shopping Centre, Ocean Grove.
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ALL THE DRIFTWOOD CAFE OCEAN GROVE THE DUNES INFORMATION New Winter menu including some old BARWON ORANGE MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS At the Dunes we have one of the world’s LELEANS favourites and exciting new dishes to keep We are doing gluten free Fish and chips great views – looking across the ocean YOU NEED Now serving all day breakfast, you warmAsian over Winter. New space opening here and wedining offer 10% discount forfull all thetable fromservice. Barwon Heads Bluff to the Point A la carte with WHEN LOOKING soon (Sorry about the mess!) seniors card holders. Lonsdale lighthouse. Food is modern inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a Family friendly restaurant with childrens Open hours: Australian cuisine and includes breakfast, FOR SOMEWHERE OCEAN Open hours: Sunday-Thursday 7am – 4.30pm lunch and dinner as well as snacks, cakes 11am 8pm, 7 days a week. la TO carte dinner. DINE... playroom. Daily specials available, along Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm and dessert. PIZZA Ocean Grove Marketplace, 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Special Curry nightWednesday Open hours: 7 days a week from 6.30am. Shell Road, Ocean Grove with a comprehensive wine list. BARWON HEADS Ph: 5255 1832 Closed public holidays nights and Dine-in, T Ph: 5255 5555 Special Pizza night- Thursday Christmas Day. Open hours: LELEANS selection OCEAN GROVE BARWON ORANGE Surf Beach Road, Ocean Grove. A la carte dining with full table service. Monday Thursday 10am-11pm Now serving all day breakfast, Asian PIZZA & PASTA Open hours: Tel: 5256 1944 www.dunescafe.com.au Family friendly restaurant with childrens available. inspired lunch specials, gourmet pizzas & a Dine-in, Take away or Home delivery. Wide playroom. Daily specials available, along Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm la carte dinner. Monday 7.30am-3pm selection of Pizzas & Pasta. Gluten free THE MEX menu - w with a comprehensive wine list. Special Curry night- Wednesday available. Why not get online and see full Casual and family friendly dining serving Sunday 11am-11pm Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am Open till hours: late Special Pizza nightThursday menu - www.oceangrovepizza.com Mexican food, along with all day coffee and Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm hou cake. Traditional menu, along with Open new, Open hours: Open hours: 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm fresh Mex food. Friday night happy hour Monday 7.30am-3pm Monday-Friday 4:30-11pm, THE SHACK Monday-F Sunday 11am-11pm between 5 and 7pm. Tuesday - Sunday 7.30am till late Saturday & Sunday 12pm-late www.oceangrovebowls.com.au 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 Open hours: Come enjoy a coffee and breakfast in the Saturday 80 The Terrace, Ocean Grove www.oceangrovebowls.com.au THE SHACK 9am until late 7 days a week. Ph: 5255 5555 garden wait for lunch to take on the Come enjoy aor coffee and breakfast in the NAPONA NAPONA Marketplace, Shell Rd, Ocean Grove 4 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove. Tel: 5255 801959 The Te garden or wait for lunch to take on the Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. Ph: 5255 3040 www.themex.com.au Ruben. fully Licensed. Coffee, breakfast, lunch, dinner or wine. Ruben. Now Now fully Licensed. It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food www.oceangrovepizza.com Ph: 5255 Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 Open hours: QUEENSCLIFF It’s easy to see why the Age Good Food PABS KEBABS Open hours: edition . 8am-4pm 7 Days Marketpla Lamb, Chicken or Mixed Kebabs and more Open hours: www.shackdiningco.com.au SALTBUSH FINE FOODS Guide scored Napona 14.5/20 in the 2015 8am-4pm 7 Days made to order for your lunch or dinner. Ph: 5255 Sunday - Monday 8am-4pm 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon Heads Saltbush Fine Foods is an eclectic mix of all Come in and check out Ocean Grove’s new Tuesday - Saturday 8am-late edition . Ph: 5254 2288 things food hosting a café & provedore. www.oce taste sensation! www.shackdiningco.com.au www.napona.com.au Open hours: Openhours: hours: Open Hodgson St, Ocean Grove DRYSDALE Breakfast & lunch 7 days 9.30am–5pm 37 Hitchcock Ave, Barwon24 Heads Tuesday - Sunday 11am till we run out! Bookings 5256 3153 Sunday Monday 8am-4pm Shop 3 & 4, 44 Hesse St Queenscliff 1/73 The-Parade, Ocean Grove Ph: 5258 4829 Ph: 5254 2288 OCEAN GROVE (Opposite Police Station) Tuesday - Saturday 8am-late CHUI YUAN CHINESE BOWLING CLUB WALLINGTON RESTAURANT Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly SERENDIPITY D’LITES www.napona.com.au SEREN DRYSDALE Serving authentic Chinese cuisine with childrens play area. Lunch menu Gourmet potatoes are here for the winter Choose from an extensive Menu. available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu chills - Pulled pork - chicken & avacado HORN ROADHOUSEGourmet 24 Hodgson St, Ocean GroveELK Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits bolognaise - chilli - tuna melt - traditional Now in their 6th year Elk Horn has been CHUI CHINESE Our Specialty YUAN – Delicious Homemade Dim available all day. cauliflower &5256 cheese - Curried constantly good breakfast,chills lunch, Bookings 3153sausages or serving - Pu Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO all day breakfast. coffee and cake since December 2009. Open hours: RESTAURANT Open hours: Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm Open hours: Open hours: 7 days 8am-4:30pm bolognais Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm OCEAN GROVE Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm Wednesday - Monday 11am-late Breakfast: 8am-11:45am Serving authentic ChineseSunday cuisine cauliflowe Dinner Tues – Sun from 5pm 11am-11pm Lunch: midday–3pm 70A The Terrace, Ocean Grove Closed Monday – except Public holidays BOWLING CLUB 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 Ph: 5255 3331 420a Wallington Road, Wallington Choose from an extensive Menu. all day br 26-28 High Street Drysdale Ph: 5253 1788 www.oceangrovebowls.com.au www.serendipitydlites.com.au Ph: 5250 6056 Affordable bistro dining. Family friendly Banquets from $25 pp (4 courses) Open hou with childrens play area. Lunch menu Our Specialty – Delicious Homemade Dim Wednesd available from 12 -2pm and dinner menu Sim. TAKEAWAY available - BYO 70A The from 6 -8pm, with coffee and biscuits Open hours: Ph: 5255 available all day. Lunch Wed – Sun 12 – 2pm www.sere Open hours: Dinner Tues – Sun from 5pm Monday - Thursday 10am-11pm Closed Monday – except Public holidays Friday & Saturday 10am-12:30pm 26-28 High Street Drysdale Ph: 5253 1788 Sunday 11am-11pm THE DU 18 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Tel 5255 1540 OCEAN GROVE At the Du www.oceangrovebowls.com.au great view DRIFTWOOD CAFE OCEAN GROVE from Barw New Winter menu including some old MARKETPLACE FISH & CHIPS Lonsdale favourites and exciting new dishes to keep We are doing gluten free Fish and chips Australian you warm over Winter. New space opening lunch and here and we offer 10% discount for all the soon (Sorry about the mess!) and desse seniors card holders. Open hours: Open hours: Open hou Sunday-Thursday 7am – 4.30pm Closed pu 11am - 8pm, 7 days a week. Friday & Saturday 7am – 9pm Ocean Grove Marketplace, Christma 64D The Terrace, Ocean Grove Surf Beac Shell Road, Ocean Grove Ph: 5255 1832 Ph: 5255 5555 Tel: 5256
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Collared sparrowhawk in an Ocean Grove backyard.
Little eagle at Curlewis.
Wedge-tailed eagle at Curlewis.
Plethora of birds in West Aus capital I'M BACK from a week in Perth, and it was hard to adjust to the freezing conditions here compared to the mild, sunny days in the western capital. I was taken on an organised bird-watching tour, and managed to see some new birds for me (lifers). I saw brown honeyeaters, yellow plumed honeyeaters, western spinebills, and western rosellas. Mind you most of those birds were glimpsed as they flew through forest areas
and I didn't manage to take many decent photos. The highlights for me were seeing a male splendid fairy wren (not in full breeding plumage but a lovely sky blue tail cover nonetheless) and seeing a most unusual finch called a red-eared firetail. The tour guide took me to the beautiful Peel-Harvey Estuary, which is located south of Mandurah, where we saw a few osprey nests and a sacred kingfisher. After writing in the last
edition of the Voice about collared sparrowhawks, I had a very close encounter with one in my own backyard. I heard a bird commotion out the kitchen window, and spied the sparrowhawk on the back fence. Instead of taking my camera out to the back yard via the back door I decided to venture upstairs to the balcony, and this worked perfectly, as the sparrowhawk did not fly away and I managed some good views of it. The features that made
me sure that the bird was a sparrowhawk were the long, thin legs, small stature, small head, wide eyed stare (no beetle brow), and the bird was out in the open rather than hiding, and the very long middle talon. After dropping my daughter at St Ignatius for school, I often drive home via Coriyule Road, Curlewis. It's been lovely lately as there are many flame robins on the fence, as well as brown falcons, whistling kites, black kites, and a magnificent
wedge-tailed eagle that flew just next to the car. One morning I had a very close encounter with a chocolate coloured little eagle in Curlewis, and I think that it was so cold that it froze to the gum tree that it was perched in and couldn't fly away. I've also seen a flock of about 10 flame robins around Connewarre. Speaking of Connewarre, the duck shooting season draws to a close this long weekend. The birds who have survived this barbaric
event can relax until next March, and I can visit Lake Connewarre and marvel at its beauty without worrying about guns. Vale the poor, defenceless, gentle ducks and all of the other birds who get in the way of the guns. I would like to thank Voice readers Judy Margolis and Allan Wettenhall for their emails and photos of raptors in their gardens. I imagine that there are many goshawks and sparrowhawks in gardens
around the Bellarine, but they are so sneaky that they don't often get spotted. Don't forget to check out websites for the Geelong Field Naturalists, Bellarine Birdlife Group and the Facebook page for the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. I'm loving all of the winter rain and hope it continues! Stay warm everyone. Jen Carr jencarr@y7mail.com
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Vic selection for Grove's Adele OCEAN Grove Bowling Club’s Adele Ryan is a proud Victorian representative lawn bowler. Last month Ryan was named in the Victorian team to play at the National Bowlers’ Arm Championships on Monday September 7. This year’s national event will be hosted in South Australia at Tranmere Bowls Club in Adelaide. Ryan, who played in last year’s event, will be joined alongside fellow
Club Grove bowler Neil Crisp, who joined Ocean Grove Bowling Club last season. In 2014, both Ryan and Crisp were part of the successful team that helped Victoria become National Champions in Newcastle. Ryan won selection after a series of qualification trials were held at Shepparton Park Bowls Club on May 9 and Heathmont Bowls Club on April 26. Ryan said it was a honour to represent her
state. “It’s hard work to retain your position in the state side and I am privileged to receive another opportunity,” she said. “I will certainly be trying hard to maintain the winning record that the Vics have and I can’t wait and look forward to the challenge.” IN other Club Grove news, Winter Bowls is gathering good numbers each week. Wednesday Bowls, under the leadership of Barry Hair and Terry Tinker, has generated
54 players who have competed on three out of the four weeks so far with one wash out. Peter Eberle is making his mark and stands alone on top of the aggregate table with 17 points. Bob Heard, Kevin Greelish and Gary Franklin share second place on 14 points. Charles McCall and Albert Touwslager are the men answering the phone Saturday mornings and are happy to take your call as Saturday Bowls is going great guns. Over the six weeks of
competition so far 81 players have taken to the greens and last Saturday saw 54 have a hit out. Showing his form at present is Peter Eberle once again leading the race on 20 points. Hot on his heels and a little closer to him is Barry Hair, and Stan Chivillo who share second place on 19 points. Anyone looking for friendly game of bowls on either Wednesday or Saturday can call the Bowls Office on 5255 1662.
Adele Ryan
Big hits give Bears 7-0 win over Saints
Chris Keifel at bat for the Bears.
A SEVEN run fifth innings was enough to give Wallington’s A Grade Bellarine Bears side a 7-0 win over East Belmont Saints in Round 8 of the 2015 Geelong Baseball Association winter season. Three hits to Brad McKentish led the hitting for the Bears, along with two hits to each of Chris Bramwell (2 RBIs) and Josh Crotty (1 RBI). Six innings from starting pitcher Simon Murry (5 strike outs) combined with Crotty in relief (1 strike outs) to shut out
the opposition, backed by errorless team defence by the Bears. For the Bellarine Bears A Reserve side it was a solid 12-5 win over the East Belmont Saints. Pitcher Tyson O’Keefe (8 strike outs) went deep into his pitch count going the distance for the Bears. Two hits to each of Geoff Rome (5 RBIs) and Mark Freijah (2 RBIs) converted base runners into scores, along with hits also to Trace Bourke and Lachlan Stott (1 RBI). It was a rampaging C
Grade Bellarine Bears side that thumped East Belmont Saints 29-0. An in the park grand slam home run to Zac Buhrmann (4 hits, 1 double) topped off the day for the Bears. Three hits to each of Andrew Riddett and Jac Eaton led the Bears hitting, with two hits each to Matt Connell, Lachlan Hockey (1 triple), Chris Hockey and Daniel Vella (2 doubles). Buhrmann (9 strike outs) dominated on the mound going the complete game. In the Under 15
competition, the combined Bellarine/ Deakin side went down to East Belmont Saints Red 4-6. A Lachlan Hockey (2 hits, 1 double) home run in the first opened the scoring for Bellarine/ Deakin. Two hits to Paul Hassan and a hit each to Harry Lazarus and Chris Hockey were other highlights in offence. Starting pitcher Lachlan Hockey (4 strike outs) handed over to Hassan (1 strike out) to battle against a last innings
rally from the opposition. The Bellarine Bears Under 13 side were defeated by the Lara Wildcats 4-5 in a close contest. Bradyn Barker (6 strike outs) starred as starting pitcher for the Bears then handing over to reliever Nyah O’Brien. With the bat Sam Lazarus (1 RBI) had 2 hits with the Bears scrounging runs on the back of patient at bats and heads up base running. If you are interested in finding out more visit www.bellarinebears.org. au.
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Surfside Waves' junior program is developing nicely.
First years players shine Waves roll Eagles to break draw habit Women's round 7 Surfside Waves 3 Breakwater Eagles 1 SURFSIDE Waves finally secured a win after three successive draws. The Waves women struck early with a goal directly from a corner from Sattler in the first few minutes. With that momentum, they played some beautiful football with Murphy, Billington and Wallace using their experience to help the newer players. Balls through from the backline via midfield and on to Jennings were sublime at times and eventually Jennings finished cooly after making her own ball on the edge of the box, beating a couple of players and tucking the ball neatly in the corner of the net. Second half saw Breakwater throw everything at the Waves including the kitchen sink! The pressure was absorbed well and Jennings scored another after a great hand kick from keeper Wilding. The Waves conceded mid way through the second half, but the defence were solid in their challenges and the score finished 3-1.
Under 12 boys Surfside Waves 3 def Bell Park 0 The boys started brightly, with great defending from Jordan, Dylan, Dean and Errol, making Louis' job in goal relatively easy. Waves were soon on the board after dominating through the middle, with both Wills providing good drive, assisted by Rory and Sam, they found Alex in space which he duly drilled into the net. Sam then found himself on the end of a good chain of passes started by Louis, for his first goal of the day. Finally Sam got his second after a great ball from Rory. Surfside Waves 1 drew with Geelong Rangers Red 1 Rangers attacked well early, but Jordan, Dylan, Errol and Dean were great in defence, also Will and Louis were running hard in attack. Mavro was under pressure in goal, but proved he was up to the task keeping a clean sheet until half time. The second half was a different story with the Waves on the attack resulting in the first goal to Haydn. Under 13 Girls Surfcoast 1 def Surfside Waves 0 On a bright but blustery day, Surfside Waves took on Surfcoast at Banyul-warri Reserve. Possibly Surfside’s strongest opponents, a very physical game resulted in a 1-0 loss against the Torquay club. Girl of the match went to one of the Waves' two trusty goalkeepers, Georgia, for learning a new skill in training that morning and putting it into practise to great effect during the match. Lara 1 def Surfside Waves 2 Surfside Waves struck early in the match with Makayla scoring twice from close range. It was a tough contest with midfielders Poppy, Zoe E and Bea battling against bigger and stronger opponents. Lara dominated possession in the second half but could not breach the Waves' defence until late in the match. This was a victory built on defence with the Waves' backline, led by Penny determinedly holding on for the win. Under 15 boys
Surfside Waves 7 def Golden Plains 1 The rain poured down but the Waves played ball-to-feet with Jackson doing a sneaky chip pass to Jasper who put it in the back of the net. Ethan then scored the second. Wade in goals soaked and frozen with his hands not being to open let one through then stopped every ball. Half time 2-1. The rain finally stopped the team shivering and trying to keep warm went back on booted another five – Pat two, Will one, Jasper one and Cam one. Cam played a fantastic game in right midfield with his corner kicks. It was also great to see the first year players getting their confidence. Under 16 girls Surfside 2 lost to Kardinia 11 The Waves took to the field against the best team in the comp and played some great football. The team went down by two early goals but kept its shape and composure responding with two of its own courtesy of Shanae and Ciera. Kardinia piled on the pressure – they are a well structured and very good side and they scored two more before the half-time break. In the second half the Waves had some great spells but it was tough to combat the attacking force of Kardinias quick forwards. The girls were fantastic, never letting their heads drop and kept on fighting right until the final whistle. Barwon 4 drew with Surfside Waves 4 Surfside started off strongly with a goal each to Grace and Ciera within the first 10 minutes. Another goal by Ciera made the scores 1-3 at half time. Going into the second half, Barwon fought back with a fast striker scoring a hat-trick leaving the score at 4-3, a few awesome saves by new goalie Gabby made sure that Barwon remained scoreless for the rest of the game. In an intense and nailbiting last 10 minutes Tiani moved up front to score the much needed goal for the draw against Barwon. A well played game by both teams. Under 17 boys Surf Coast 7 def Surfside 1 The under 17s were coming
off a poor display from the previous week. They started sluggishly against the stronger and bigger Surf Coast going down 4-1 down at half-time. The coach called for each player to contest for the ball which saw the lads be very competitive for 25 minutes of the 2nd half however the Waves conceded a further three. Surfside created several chances and on another day the result might have been more flattering. The score did not reflect the performance. Barwon 7 def Surfside 1 The Waves started slowly and looked lethargic from the outset. Although the team created several chances, it was 2-1 down at half-time. Several changes were made due to injuries and players unable to take the field for the second half. The Waves were unable to stop the onslaught from Barwon the end result was 7-1. The stronger and more physical Barwon dominated the second half. Women's Surfside Waves 2 drew with Geelong 2 Sparks was fantastic as sweeper in the first half with Murphy marshalling the troops making sure the Waves kept their shape. Waves went down 1-nil but fired back after a great free kick from Murphy was followed up and finished well by Mills as she opened up her account for the season. One-all at half time. Midfield duo Mills and Sattler looked dangerous with some great through balls to Jennings as she ran for everything. Geelong scored again but, the equaliser came after a ball from the wing from Sattler, which was finished coolly by McCarthy. Men's Division 3 Surfside Waves 4 lost to Geelong 6 The Waves faced league leaders Geelong which had only conceded five goals for the seasone. The Waves soon found themselvese 4-nil down at half time. Football is about two halves and the game is not over until the final whistle blows. The Waves scored first in the 2nd half as they gained the ascendancy only concede again to be 5-1 down. Although losing 6-4 it
was a very entertaining game and the players took it to the very experienced Geelong. Surfside White 2 lost to Surfside Blue 4 The inaugural match under lights between the Waves' Division 3 teams, the Whites being more experienced with one loss to date. The Blues, full of youth, started well and through consistent pressure, caused an own goal. A further two goals prior to half time saw the Blues full of confidence. The second half saw renewed pressure from the Whites which led to a goal. The Blues absorbed the pressure to score on the counter however conceded a late goal. A great match and result for the Blues team as they continue to impress. Men’s Division 1 Surfside Waves 0 lost to Deakin 3 Waves faced Deakin Ducks, dubbed 'the team to beat' after a series of MPL signings in the off season. Deakin scored against the run of play and went into the break with a 1-nil lead. It was a tug of war in the second half, and as the Waves became more desperate for an equaliser, they changed to three at the back, but Deakin's organisation and fitness saw them score two on the break, with the game finishing 3-nil to Deakin. The Waves had plenty of chances that they just could not convert. Alex Ketchen and Doug Miller were standouts for Surfside. Surfside Waves 4 def Corio 0 The Surfside Waves Men's Division One side played host to Corio on Friday night. In near perfect conditions for football, the Waves dominated possession early and their work rate saw them take an early lead thanks to a Stuart Mandley screamer from outside the box. It was one-way traffic from then, with the Waves creating several chances and Jack Pedler netting a brace, but the team could have had several more. Gun 'keeper Roscoe Holmes made a spectacular save at the start of the second half to deny Corio any chance, and Doug Miller rounded out the drumming making it an impressive 4-0 to the home side.
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Roo Robinson enjoying the world game with Jack McDonough and Jack Royle.
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cobras footy Round 8 - weekend May 29 U/10 Orange OGCC Orange (1) Portarlington (11) This week we took on Portarlington, who kicked the opening goal of the match, which turned out to be the only goal of the match. The match was played hard and tough with some brilliant tackling led by James Dean, our boys were a bit outsized, but their attack on the ball was never questioned, Koby Millar-Burton and Tane Napier both came off hurt, but were straight back on to help their team. Awards to Sammy Eales and Griffin Knowles who were our captains for the day, Zac Mifsud, Griffin Anthony with the Coach award going to Henry Wood. U/10 Blue OGCC Blue (8) South Barwon 2 (23) It was a cold morning at Belmont with a strong breeze blowing which proved to be the match decider. Jamison Hallem kicked the teams only goal for the day in the 1st quarter, yet with some great defensive work by Kyan Bowers, Jack Connelly and Jamison Hallem the boys kept the South Barwon team goalless until the final quarter when they kicked 3 goals to win the match. Awards from stand in Coach Stu Devlin went to Kayden Walsh, Jamison Hallem, Lachie Allan and Kyan Bowers. U/10 Red OGCC Red (25) Modewarre (22) Another close game and win for the Red team. Noah and Harrisyn lead the team as coCaptains for the day. Noah had a great start to the game in the backline marking, taking on the opposition and bringing his team mates into the game. Harrisyn played a great cocaptains game leading from the front, getting in to get the ball and was able to get handballs
out to his team mates. Our tall James Splatt played outstanding all 3 quarters, with this marking around the ground and also kicking 2 goals. Lachlan Wallbank has played consistent games all year. He goes in with his head over the ball, shares the football around his team making the right decisions. It was another great team effort by all the boys. U/10 White
Hynson and Jayden Pickett. U/12 White OGCC White (27) Drysdale Crowe (50) Drysdale got the jump on the Cobras White boys right from the first bounce and opened up an early 3 goal lead. Trying as hard as they could and really working well as a team the Cobras white boys couldn't get their noses in front and a couple of late goals from Drysdale
Ocean Grove Collendina Cobras U10s Orange and White sides met on Sunday.
OGCC White (36) Drysdale Boothroyd (31) An absolute ripping game of football. The first quarter saw the Hawks up by two goals, half time snakes by one point, three quarter time Hawks by 3 and just before full time with 2 minutes to go c Cobras down by 2 points with Cobra midfielders Oscar Stephenson, Noah Collins and Jackson Stephenson teamed up and delivered Harry Rolfs the ball who in turn snuck it through to Noah Leskie who dragged one over his shoulder to cement the win. Plenty of up and down football which is pleasing to watch. Stand outs were Josh Hunt, Will Irwin, Jayden Thorn and Finlay Rolfs. Cobras were well lead by Jayden Picket and Preston Rokesky cap and v/cap respectively excellent tackling with fierce determination with some outstanding teamwork. Awards to Ash Dwyer, Ethan Hamilton Will Irwin, Riley
sealed the game for the visitors. Once again the Cobras were well led by their captains for the day in Xavier Eales and Eoin McNolty and put in a great team effort. Encouragement Awards to Zac Payne, Bailey Prato, James Spowart and Zak Poynder. U/12 Blue OGCC Blue (8) Grovedale Tigers (26) Grovedale Tigers came out firing with some big guns on the field and the wind behind them, scoring 3 quick goals. OGCC Blue never gave in and was doing all they could to keep the Tigers to points only in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.Our best efforts came in the last quarter. Congratulations to Will Lamb, Tim Hannan, Cooper Styles and Austin Derby on your awards. U/12 Orange OGCC Orange (132) Torquay Ashley (6) Captained this week by Tom Butler and Oscar Price, who
won the toss and kicked with a strong breeze rammed on 5.3 to 0.0 in the first quarter. In the second quarter the cold wind became stronger which saw Umpire Matt Dinell requesting a beanie for the remainder of the game! The Cobras defended excellently against the breeze and although slightly wayward kicking led Torquay Ashley 12.10 to 1.0 at the main break. In the third qtr the rain came down but the boys continued to run and carry very well and had the game in total control leading 12.10 to 1.0 at 3/4 time. An all round great team performance by the OGCC Orange team. Award Winnersthis week were James Crosswell, Rory Hamilton, Baxter Lacy, James Mitchell. U/14 1’s OGCC (50) South Barwon 1 (22) The OGCC U/14 1's welcomed South Barwon to Memorial Reserve looking for another win to consolidate a top 4 spot. After a sluggish start, Connor Pickett began dominating the centre clearances with Jake Powe controlling the forward line. Mitch Clarke in his first game kicked 4 goals and the team found themselves in front by 20 points at half time. The boys continued their good work and relentless tackling in the second half to run out 28 point winners with Noah De Bruijn, Kobe Annand and Ross Symonds all playing solid 4 quarters of footy. U/14 2’s OGCC (63) St. Mary’s 3 (13) On a windy Sunday morning playing away, the Cobras were sluggish in the first 10 minutes but quickly regrouped to use the wind and get control of the game. Effort and attacking play produced good results over the next 2 quarters to see the Cobras get away on the scoreboard and show their potential as a team.
It was pleasing to see everyone contribute and get numbers to the contest making the last quarter a certain win for the boys. Great team effort. U/14 3’s OGCC (9) Inverleigh (23) Off to Inverleigh this week for the Cobra 3’s. In extremely windy conditions the boys started with a strong breeze and kicked the first goal through Floyd Goedemoed, who worked tirelessly all match. Even though we put together another great effort we were unable to get a win on the board. Jonnah Wheeler and Rhylie McCrae were at the bottom of the packs all day trying to change the result. Well done Cobras. Round 9- weekend of 5th June U/10 Orange OGCC Orange (44) OGCC White (20) This week we took on the Cobra's White side, a tough hard fought game which saw the White boys win. A quick start by the Whites saw them kick 1-2 in the first quarter with our boys working their way in to the game late in the term, the second was again low scoring with some hard tackles and bumps, the 3rd was even lower scoring with neither side kicking a goal, except a kick off the ground goal to the birthday boy Liam Duckett, which was disallowed. The game could have gone either way in the last, when we kicked 2 goals. Awards to Tom Bowers, James Barry, Ryan Drinkwater and a good captain's game to Liam Duckett. U/10 White OGCC White (20) OGCC Orange (44) Hallelujah what an absolute ripping game of football between the white and orange teams, sun shining parents smiling and plenty of standout displays. Ducks boys trailed all day refusing the loss
throughout the game. The boys are improving by the week and have moved into the top 4 with the gritty win over the Tigers. Goals: T.Bryan 4, J.Tregenza 2, C.Goodger 1, C.O’Keefe 1, W.Trevean 1 Best: T.Bryan, S.Spanner, B.Bennett, J.Martin, A.Benson, L.Habgood Ocean Grove U18 v Leopold Ocean Grove 7.9.51 defeated by Leopold 10.5.65 In another spirited performance the Grubbers just fell short of victory against Leopold at Memorial Reserve on the weekend. Facing a much larger Leopold team that played finals last year, the Grubbers acquitted themselves extremely well, demonstrating a disciplined, team first style of footy which, for most of the game, held them in good stead. The Grubbers came into the first break holding a one point lead, however let themselves down with a poor second term. Leopold kicked 5 goals and kept the home team goalless, racing to a 28 point half time lead. With key big men Fletcher Sharrock and Brod Gist injured in the first half, the young undermanned Grubbers faced a choice at half time. Step up and play the Grubbers way, or let the
bigger Leopold team walk all over them in the second half. Thankfully the boys took the first option and played a second half of brave, committed and determined footy that put them right back in the game. Led by Hamish Hoober and Harry Walker the Grubbers stuck to their style of play and worked themselves back into the game. Jacob Nicholson snagged 2 goals in the third term and down back, Rhys Hobbs was composed and clean with his disposal to help repel the Lions time and again. Despite having four injured players on the bench, the Grubbers won the second half on the scoreboard and in general play but were unable to bridge the gap. Once again there were plenty of positives to take from the game. The performance of Ned ‘Astaire’ Thorley to ruck single handedly through the second half was inspiring as was the work rate and goal sense of Gerrard Hurley. A win is hopefully not too far away if the Grubbers continue to demonstrate the bravery, discipline and determination that they showed against Leopold. Goals: J.Nicholson 2, G. Hurley 2, R.Maloney 1, I.Wilkins 1, H.Walker 1 Best: H.Hoober, M.Lindkvist, G.Hurley, R.Hobbs, I.Wilkins, J.Nicholson.
grove junior footy Round 5 Ocean Grove U16(1) v Barwon Heads Ocean Grove 7.6.48 defeated by Barwon Heads 10.9.69 The Grubbers received a reality check going down to arch rival Barwon Heads by 21 points in the Battle of the Bridge on the weekend. Sitting 3 games clear on top of the ladder, the Grubbers burst out of the blocks and dominated the first quarter, kicking the first three goals of the game and looking in total control. Unfortunately for the red & whites, Barwon Heads lifted their intensity and turned the game on its head, kicking 8 goals to 1 through the second and third quarters to hold a 34 point lead going into the final term. To their credit the Grubbers fought it out to the end, winning the final term and reducing the margin to 21 points but the damage had been done earlier in the game. Olly Monteith and Tom Smith battled hard through the midfield, Ryan Symonds played his best game for the year, and up forward Michael Smith and Tom Ryan each jagged a couple of goals, but the reality is that too much was left to too few. Barwon Heads were the better team on the day, and certainly enjoyed their victory. One to keep in the memory bank for the Grubbers.
U18s versus Leopold.
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Goals: M.Smith2, T.Ryan 2, O.Monteith 2, C.Lyons 1 Best: O.Monteith, R.Symonds, M.Smith, L.Taylor, L.McVilly, J.Caligiuri Round 5 Ocean Grove U16(2) v Torquay Ocean Grove 9.12.66 defeated Torquay 4.7.31 The Grubbers Under 16(2) boys continued their impressive form with a comfortable 35 point win over the Torquay. Coming off a narrow loss to the top team in the previous round, Ocean Grove were determined to put their stamp on this game early, and they got the jump on the Tigers in the first term kicking 3 goals to 1. Team first, committed footy was the order of the day, and in wet slippery conditions the Grubbers delivered in spades. Across the ground there were
great examples of Grubber players doing the hard things which were necessary to ensure victory against a side that had defeated them in the grading games. By three quarter time the Ocean Grove held an unassailable 41 point lead and had held their opposition to only 2 goals. The final quarter was a slog, kicking into the wind the Grubbers did a great job to restrict the Tigers to only 2 goals. For the Grubbers, Tyler Bryan continued his impressive season kicking 4 goals, and Jack Tregenza again kept the scoreboard ticking over with two goals of his own. In conditions designed for the smaller players, it was great to see our mosquito fleet of Ben Bennett, Jack Martin and Angus Benson all contributing strongly
and walked off heads held high. Cobra white boys led by captain Ollie Terhurst with his vice Elijah Ottoson showcased their fierce determination and unwillingness to falter, bone crunching tackling, center clearances from gun midfielders Josh Hunt Riley Hynson Will Irwin and Jacko Stephenson had an impact . Jobe Lange was given a new nick name "Plugger" three sausage rolls for him! Awards went to Miller Keck, Finlay Rolfs, Noah Collins, Oscar Stephenson and Liam Seddon. U/10 Blue OGCC Blue (10) South Barwon 1 (23) The Blue boys played the game in great spirit with a few of our boys filling in for the opposition team. It was a tight contest most of the game, with some exceptional tackling restricting the opposition to only 1 goal until the last quarter. Our one goal for the game came in the last when Lachie Allan slotted it through, after a clever handball from Ashton Blount. Awards this week to Jack Connelly, Ashton Blount, Tyla Meyer and Lachie Appleyard. U/12 Orange OGCC Orange (64) Barwon Heads Heads (15) The “Battle Of The Bridge” match started in bright sunshine and the Cobras Captained by Ryan Humphries and Ned Gray peppered the goals early in the first qtr. However they could only manage a slight lead at qtr time 0.3 to 0.0. The 2nd & 3rd qtrs saw a tight contest with the Cobras getting slightly on top. Even with a couple of injured players on the bench the Cobras boys really got on top in the last qtr running amuck and scoring 7.2 for the last qtr. A really good even effort by the whole team, with award
winners being Joe Doedel, Jack Newland, Darcy Freeman and Cooper Smith. U/12 White OGCC White (36) Drysdale Brown (8) On what was a perfect night for footy, after the first 10 minutes the Cobras White boys took charge of the game and the result never looked in doubt. With their captains for the night in Bohdi Hercus and Max McLachlan leading from the front the boys continual pressure around the contest and great run and carry was a pleasure to watch. Encouragement Awards this week to Bohdi Hercus, Max McLachlan, Austin Hamilton and Brodie Muscat. U/12 Blue OGCC Blue (84) St Albans Grinter (21) Cobra's Blue are back in form, with an early blast of goals in the first quarter setting them up for the rest of the game. The boys went in hard at the ball and were rewarded with 12 goals spread throughout the team, including the ever reliable Rhys Devlin and Kirby Reilly scoring two goals each. Congratulations to: Isaac Anderson, Luke Ewart, Liam Chapman & Ty Armistead on you awards. U/14 3’s OGCC 3 (23) Drysdale Eddy (56) After a solid 3 weeks it was a disappointing day for the Cobra Thirds, playing footy that was far from our best. We travelled to Drysdale and got a lesson in team football. Rhylie McRae battled hard all day as did Keon Williams. Bradley Beckwith rarely got beaten at full back and Mitch Wingrave was prepared to put his body on the line. More teamwork is required to get us another win.
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Off-shore breeze and 3ft swell creates near-perfect conditions
Billy Harrison won the Under 18 Juniors comp. Ben Collier came 3rd in the Open A event.
Imogen Werner competes in the Open Women event.
Boardriders battle it out in 3ft swell A LIGHT off-shore breeze and a 3ft swell created almost perfect conditions at Beacon for the penultimate 13th Beach Boardriders comp for the 2014-5 season. Sponsored by Tonic Surf Centre, there was high participation in all divisions, with intense competition between competitors offering them a chance at the few last points on offer for the season aggregate. The conditions offered clean barrel sections for the discerning, Josh Johnston Baxter, and Michael Van Der Klooster in the Open A Division and Josh Wood in Open B took full advantage and got some solid tube time. Meanwhile Ben and Simon Collier found some enticing ramps and took to the air on numerous occasions. In the close fought Cadet and Junior Divisions, Billy and Ellie Harrison showed a little extra class and demonstrated why they have been selected to represent Victoria at the
Aussie titles along with Henry Hutchins later in the year. Ellie took out the Cadets and also placed in the Open Women, while Billy won the Juniors and placed in the Open A. Danny Dales Sutton seems to have the Open Bs sewn up and added another comp win to his collection. It’s probably time we see him step up to the Open As. The Open Women’s Division is still wide open with only one event to go. Sapphire Main surfed strongly to take out event five. The Open As sees a tight race between Ben Collier and Josh Johnston Baxter. Josh got the edge over Ben this time. The winner of this division will come down to the final comp of the season. While the big kids took on Beacon, the Super Groms, a competitive extension of the Clubs’ Micro Grom Division, had fun, clean waves just west of Ocean Grove Main. The Super Groms revelled in the conditions showing a load of style
and wave sense, making it hard for the judges to split them. Final results were: Under 10 Super Groms: 1st Izzy, 2nd Jack, 3rd Iggy 4th Jet, 5th Banjo Under 14 Super Groms: 1st Zeph, 2nd Ellie, 3rd Charlie, 4thSam Under 16 Cadets: 1st Ellie, 2nd Charlie, 3rd Emma Under 18 Juniors: 1st Billy Harrison, 2nd Bronson Field, 3rd Declan Bradley, 4th Jack Priestly Open Women: 1st Saphire Main, 2nd Ginny Werner, 3rd Ellie Harrison, 4th Emma Masters: 1st Grant Hutchins, 2nd Nathan Zinn, 3rd Shane Vincent, 4th Steve Dickson Seniors: 1st Saul Irwin, 2nd Grant Hutchins, 3rd Christian Pritchard, 4th Shane Vincent Open B: 1st Danny Dales Sutton, 2nd Adrian Augert, 3rd Drew Aras, 4th Connor Robertson Open A: 1st Josh Johnston Baxter, 2nd Gus Harfield, 3rd Ben Collier, 4th Billy Harrison
Josh Johnston Baxter won the Open A comp. Bronson Field came 2nd in the Under 18 Juniors.
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Two wins and two losses against Seas A grade Ocean Grove 29 lost to Anglesea 44 Best Emily Moroney, Bec Friend and Tina Birch A grade started well and tried to take it up to Anglesea through its attackers Em Moroney and Bec Friend feeding goaler Tina Birch, but fell away in the last quarter to let the Seas take the win. B grade Ocean Grove 31 lost to Anglesea 42 Best Bridget Taylor, Vanessa Rischitelli and Alyse O’Keefe Grove tried hard all game with centre courters Bridget Taylor and Alyse O'Keefe getting plenty of the ball together with jumping defender Vanessa Rischitelli, but succumbed to second on the ladder Anglesea. C grade Ocean Grove 19 defeated Anglesea 16 Best Rowena de Kretser, Kylie Collett and Bree Frankhauser After a close start C grade pulled off a win. With the defensive end duo of Kylie Collett and Bree Frankhauser keeping the ball out of Anglesea’s reach, Amber Binns worked tirelessly to get the ball down to the Ocean Grove attacking end. Rowena de Kretser worked the ball well in the ring. Some oncourt changes throughout the game from coach Paula Birch confused the Anglesea defence and aided in an impressive win by Ocean Grove. It was an impressive performance and they came up trumps against a side that was 3rd on the ladder. D grade Ocean Grove 30 defeated Anglesea 26 Best Tamara Splatt, Adele Smith and Brooke Walter D grade'ss hard work paid off with a well earned win against Anglesea. Adele Smith positioned her passes to shooters Famie Needham, Brooke Walter and Kim Carroll, who worked hard around the ring to score goals. Centre court player Nikita Maslen maintained consistency and worked the ball down the centre court. The defensive end backed up the team by applying pressure on the Anglesea attackers. D grade showed its true gritty style of play to take the win this week.
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Ocean Grove A grade in action against Portarlington at the weekend.
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Hopes alive
WITH both A Grade teams vying for a spot in the four Grove knew it was going to be a close match against Portarlington. Only a couple of goals separated the teams each quarter and unfortunately for Grove, Port had the finishing power needed to
take the win by five goals. All other senior sides came away winners for the long weekend, keeping the finals hopes high. A Grade Ocean Grove 35 vs Portarlington 40 Best C Parker, K Ollis, B Friend B Grade Ocean Grove 49
vs Portarlington 27 Best A O'Keefe, L Hood, K Titheridge C Grade Ocean Grove 32 Portarlington 14 Best E Bolton, S Degenaro, K Collett D Grade Ocean Grove 33 Portarlington 22 Best A Smith, B Walter, K Burden.
ABOVE: Ocean Grove B grade in action against Portarlington. BELOW: C grade.
TOP left: U15 (div 1), and above U15 (div 2).
LEFT: D grade line up at the game against Portarlington.
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WINNERS: The Grubbers exit Alcoa Oval with their third consecutive win.
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CONTESTED BALL: action from the game at Alcoa Oval.
Three in a row puts Grubbers...
Back in contention
OCEAN Grove sent an ominous warning that it is a genuine BFL finals threat following a convincing victory against Anglesea at Alcoa Oval on May 30, writes Mark Heenan. Despite being winless after four rounds, the 43-point win catapulted Ocean Grove from eighth to fourth position with a 3-4 record. After a week off following the BFL interleague game, Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh said his side's mid-season turnaround was pleasing. “Our focus has been trying to win quarters to win games and at the end of the day see where we are at each week, and that is what we are going to continue to do over the
SCOREBOARD
OCEAN GROVE 16.14.110 def ANGLESEA 9.13.67 GOALS D. Maloney 7, J. Rawlings 2, A. Higgins 2, D. West, T. Gavin, A. O'Callaghan, R. O'Callaghan, D. Freeman BEST J. Anderson, D. Maloney, T. Roberts, J. Rawlings, J. McTaggart, A. Higgins month,” Walsh said. “I thought we came down here with a purpose, we had a week off. We could have started flat, but to the boys’ credit the way they come out was excellent.” The Grubbers got off to a lightning start thanks to an eight-goal first term. The opening term was fast flowing and high scoring with 13 goals
kicked and Walsh put the heat on the Grubber midfield defensive efforts despite his side’s 23-point lead at the first break. “We wanted to come out in the first quarter being an away game and get a good start,” he said. “I suppose I was disappointed with our defensive efforts around the midfield. Once we fixed that I thought we
played really well for the game.” Ocean Grove high flyer Dan Maloney, who missed the Grubbers’ 286-point mauling of Newcomb in round six, was a star with seven goals while BFL interleague representative Jahd Anderson continued his excellent season. “He (Anderson) was amazing – he had job to do and he did it,” Walsh said. Key tall Tom Roberts was forced to shoulder extra work in middle after ruckman Andrew Jarvis injured his hip in the opening minutes and took no further part in match. Defender Kane Reardon also proved to be a valuable secondary ruck option. Scoring dried up after quarter time, though
Anglesea had some dangerous avenues up forward with Ben Cunningham and Sam Bouwman both multiple goal kickers. Cunningham booted seven goals in a losing side, while Bouwman kicked two majors. “Bouwman played a great game without kicking too many goals, and I thought Cunningham up forward played really well and kicked the goals,” Walsh said. The win meant Ocean Grove retained the McGuane Menzies Memorial Trophy. The Grubbers have an excellent record at the BFL’s most-southern location with five wins from their last five starts.
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SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 17.18.120 DEFEATED PORTARLINGTON 11.8.74 GOALS A. Higgins 3, D. Maloney 3, B. Warren 2, J. Anderson 2, T. Gavin, L. Sinnott, J. Rawlings, R. O'Callaghan, D. Freeman, K. Williams, A. O'Callaghan
FOUR IN A ROW BEST M. Caldow, A. Higgins, R. Hargrave, A. Jarvis , K. Williams, D. Maloney
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GROVE'S Jack Rawlins forces his way out of a pile up against Portarlington. PICURE: LINDSAY KELLEY
A WINNING Ocean Grove heads into its mid-season BFL clash against Modewarre with a 4-4 record after their solid 46-point win over Portarlington on June 6. The home victory over the Demons ensures Grubbers, who have won four games in a row, sit clear in outright fourth spot on the BFL ladder. Final scores were Ocean Grove 17.18.120 Portarlington 11.8.74. Ocean Grove coach Wayne Walsh conceded the game against BFL improvers Portarlington, who had a 3-4 record, was a danger match on the back of its three-game winning streak. “Yes there was a threat of a let down, it was a danger game,” Walsh told the Voice. “Look we’ve put ourselves under pressure to be in this situation to have to win every week and can’t afford to drop off, so it builds to it and players were just not quite on the ball (against Portarlington). “We run over the footy early and fumbled a bit and that’s the way we were all week. “I suppose credit (to our players) we had 35 shots on goal.” Both sides failed to ignite the scoreboard in a sluggish
opening term, however the Grubbers bounced back with a four-goal second quarter and led Portarlington by 17 points at half time. Ocean Grove forward Dan Maloney, while inaccurate, booted three goals and continued his mid-season purple patch, while silky on-baller Andy Higgins kicked three majors. Walsh praised the stronger bigger sized Portarlington bodies with their ability to compete around the footy. Portarlington key tall Jake Foot was a valuable contributor in the ruck, while Demon pair Dylan Weir and John Simson both kicked three goals apiece. “They (Portarlington) are a strong side around the footy, we knew they were strong around the ball, we knew down forward they could be dangerous,” Walsh said. “I thought our boys competed really well... especially around stoppages, not in the centre square as much.” The Demons kept in touch with the Grubbers until three-quarter time however the home side went on a seven-goal scoring spree in the final term to seal a 46-point victory. Walsh praised his resilient group of defenders with youngster
Matt Caldow and former AFL Western Bulldogs backman Ryan Hargrave amongst Ocean Grove’s best players. “I just reckon the defenders were caught under a lot of pressure at times, one-on-one it was a hard job and they did pretty well,” Walsh said. The win was soured with a serious ankle injury to experienced midfielder Rowan O’Callaghan, who was taken from the ground in the first half. Ocean Grove’s round nine away clash against Modewarre is at Community Bank Oval on Saturday June 13. Game starts at 2.10pm. IN the curtain raiser Ocean Grove reserves grade has won four games in a row thanks to its narrow 12-point win against Portarlington on Saturday. Despite Portarlington’s ability win to clearances in the fourth quarter, Ocean Grove held on in a gripping final term and moved into fourth position on the BFL reserves ladder with a 6-2 record in 2015. Final scores were Ocean Grove 12.8.80 to Portarlington 9.14.68 Grubber Billy FoordEnglesman battled hard in the ruck against his old side, while teammate Sean Britt kicked three goals
Call to get behind local bowling success CLUB Grove bowls coach Matt Flapper has urged the local business community to help support Ocean Grove Bowling Club based Australian Deaf Bowls representative Robyn Larkin. Larkin is one of 10 Australians that will play at this year’s International Deaf Bowls Championships in Northern Ireland from August 28 to September 9. Flapper, who won a bronze medal in the Men’s Fours at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, said Larkin was forced to cover her own flights, accommodation, uniform and
food to play for her country. Unlike Flapper when he dons the Aussie colours, his flights and accommodation are paid for by the sport’s governing body, while Larkin receives no funding from Bowls Australia. He estimated Larkin would be more than $6000 out of pocket to play for Australia. Larkin will be competing at her third World Championships after her Australian stints at Wales in 2007 and playing at Perth in Western Australia
four years ago. “The unfortunate and hardest part for Robyn Larkin and the other nine members of the Australian Deaf Bowls side, which include Larkin’s partner Brian Lockyer is the minimal funding they receive towards their journey overseas,” Flapper told the Voice. “The out of pocket expenses involved in the World Championships is in excess of $6000 per player which includes covering their own flights, accommodation, uniform and food.” Flapper said Larkin would be much
appreciative of any financial contribution towards her trip. “Robyn Larkin would certainly welcome any assistance and has been actively seeking help to ease the financial pressures involved to offset some of the costs,” he said. Last month, Larkin won the State Ladies Singles along with the State Ladies Pairs at the Deaf Bowlers State Championships at the Darebin City Bowls Club in Melbourne. If your business can help donate or sponsor Robyn Larkin please contact
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