ISSUE 37 SPRING 2013 Priceless
Contents Spring 2013
5: Secrets Style 13: Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studio 2013 14: Nick Dattner 15: Forty Years of the Maldon ‘Folkie’
25: Arvo Tea in the Country 26: Developing New Cheeses 27: Back to Smeaton 28: Reflections
16: Drive a Steam Train
29: Hard Times
17: Picnic at Buda
30: The Dunolly Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
18: When a Farmers Market Becomes a Foodies Mecca
31: Secret Dreams
19. The Hungry Gap 20: Modern Love 22: A Fabulous Concept 23: Black Jack is Red
Regulars: 36: Astrology 38: Markets & VICs
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From The Editor It’s spring – long awaited and cherished. I always equate spring with colour – bursting, riotous colour and this issue of Secrets reflects that with our cover photo by Simon Rickard who also produced many of the shots that appear in our lead story, Garden Glory. Simon, together with Mel Ogden were responsible for the design of the garden that Linley Wilke has covered in her story. Our centre page spread also features some amazing photos - compliments of Bendigo Tourism - promoting the Modern Love exhibition coming up at the Bendigo Art Gallery. We have two new features starting in this issue - Secret Style, proving that country folk don’t have to travel to the metropolis to find quality and style and the new Secret Dreams pages profiles properties for sale that may be just a little different to the norm, as they
offer varied opportunities for lifestyle and business changes. We also have some pretty good reading with an interesting tale about a new book – Hard Times, telling the story of Jack Mercer, his escape from a brutal stepfather and his travels and adventures to the Americas, brought to life long after his death by his grandson. Nick Dattner is a name well known as a high end furniture designer and manufacturer who now calls Chewton home. We caught up with Nick at his new project, The NewNorthern Café, Wine Bar, Function Centre, Bakery and 5 Star B&B. Nick is not one to do things on a small scale, which makes categorizing The NewNorthern a little difficult. In this issue too, we welcome our new contributor, Katherine Fay. Kate and her family have recently relocated from Melbourne, settling in Ballarat.
Kate is a bit of a foodie and her feature story is about the re-emergence of afternoon tea as the new foodies pursuit. We look forward to many more good stories from Kate in the future. It’s been an interesting and somewhat frenetic time over the past three months. Not only have we been working on the spring issue, but we’ve also been laying plans for our big ‘end of year Almanac’, which is shaping up to offer some interesting reading over the summer holiday period. We hope you’ll enjoy Secrets in spring and look forward to greeting you again in summer. Norma Morton Editor
ISSUE 37 - SPRING 2013 PUBLISHED BY Secrets Magazine ABN 35 535 679 949 MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 356 Creswick VIC 3363 T 03 5345 7260 | E secrets@knowersark.com.au W www.secretsmagazine.com.au EDITOR Norma Morton ONLINE / ARTWORK & LAYOUT Nick Morton COVER Simon Rickard - www.simonrickard.com CONTRIBUTERS Roger McLean, Lyndall McQuinn, Katherine Fay, Nardia Baxter-Keene, Lynley Wilkie All content in this publication is copyright and may not be re-produced in whole or in part in any form without prior permission of the publisher. Secrets will be distributed quarterly throughout Victoria and various tourism outlets as well as various South Australian outlets. Secrets is also available from cafes, restaurants, B&B’s, hotels and shops. All care is taken to ensure accuracy of articles and advertising, however the publishers accept no responsibility for errors or omissions and references are a guide only and not intended as a recommendation.
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Secrets Style The cultural cringe has many faces. It feeds into the perception that quality; style and design can only be found in the city – a belief that is a long way from the truth. Central Victoria is blessed with a vast number of designers, creators, visionaries and practitioners who match and sometimes surpass their contemporaries in the ‘big smoke’. Whether it is clothing and accessories, interior design, housing, or gardens, it is all available in our region. In this new feature we aim to bring to our readers a glimpse of some of the talent and quality products available in and around our towns. In this issue Linley looks at a stunning garden in Trentham created by Simon Rickard and Mel Ogden. Castlemaine’s Rike-Design has launched their stunning spring collection just in time for the Spring Racing Season and who can possibly consider going to the races without a stunning hat and accessories from The Dressing Table in Kyneton. Remember you don’t have to travel the highway for clever design, just look in your own backyard.
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“What do you get when you cross a land artist with a plantsman? A garden that oozes creativity, colour and plenty of whimsical charm”. – By Linley Wilkie. When East Trentham couple Trish and Richard Ryan devised a wishlist for their new garden, the wants were quite simple; good form and structure, a variety of strong statements and something that would make them smile every time they arrived home. However what ultimately made their garden dreams come true, wasn’t on the list at all – it was uniting the talents of Bullarto land artist, Mel Ogden and Trentham garden designer, Simon Rickard. The Ryans initially enlisted the services of Simon, renowned for his plant prowess and ability to create beautiful gardens in the region’s notoriously chilly climate. During preliminary chats with Simon, another wish list item emerged – rocks - massive rocks, and the more the merrier. After weighing up all the requests, Simon suspected this was the perfect project for Mel, whose background is in sculpture. When the Ryans unexpectedly asked them to join forces on the project, the friends jumped at the chance. “It was a wonderful opportunity,” says Mel. “I work on my own a lot, so it was really nice to have somebody else to throw ideas around with and talk about different options.” “Mel and Simon had a great deal of respect for each other’s strengths and
expertise and that came through, so we feel very lucky,” says Richard of the striking end result. The beginning of the project saw the Ryan’s house surrounded by the remnants of a previous landscape design and a newly established vegetable patch. The five-acre property is blessed with picturesque vistas and Mel and Simon needed to respond to these aesthetic qualities, together with logical factors such as topography and climatic conditions. “It’s pretty exposed out there, but luckily they’re blessed with beautiful, deep, well draining basalt loam soil and plenty of rain spread reasonably well throughout the year,” says Simon. The pair also had to grant the Ryan’s wish for a garden with distinct sections, all filled with surprise and delight. “One thing I’m really conscious of when designing spaces for other people is their responsibility to take it over,” says Mel. “If you imagine something that’s not going to suit their needs and lifestyle, then it’s really a wasted effort on everybody’s behalf – you as a designer because it’s never going to reach fruition and them because it’s nothing other than a frustration and a disappointment.”
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In this case, Mel and Simon couldn’t have created a more gratifying garden for the Ryans, almost three acres worth, peppered with visual draws such as the assortment of three to 18 tonne rocks, strewn across various spaces. “Mel and I connected early on with our love of rocks,” says Trish. The boulders were sourced locally, with the help of an earthmoving contractor who knew farmers who were more than happy to be rid of the piles sitting in their paddocks. “It was a great adventure, sourcing these lovely big rocks and Mel had a very good idea of how they would sit on the land,” says Trish. One of her favourite spots is the crabapple walk, which is wittingly littered with massive boulders and a couple of hundred white hellebores and snowdrops. Other rocks are positioned around undulating hedges, which tie all the spaces together as they snake through the property at varying heights (they’ll be between 1.2 to 3 metres tall once fully grown). Chinese red birches are also a feature, their bark particularly vibrant during the colder months. “Winter’s very long in this part of the world and also one of the most beautiful seasons in the garden,” says Simon. “To give the Ryans a reason to be in their garden, we’ve planted a lot of winter interest.” Not forgetting the other seasons, the driveways are lined with bulbs and a stunning perennial garden contains about 20 varieties of late summer flowering perennials. “In Australia, we have three weeks of spring and then a brutal summer,” explains Simon. “If you’re planning all your colour and floral interest for three weeks of spring, then everything’s tired for the rest of the year. So it’s really important to plant
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summer and winter flower gardens and that’s what we’ve done.” And the Ryans couldn’t be happier. The perennial garden is one of their favourite aspects, together with the rocks in their whimsical positions and (given time to grow) the hedges. “I cannot imagine having the coherence that we had in the planting and design if we hadn’t worked with Mel and Simon,” says Trish. “It’s not easy for creative people with great skills to collaborate. We ended up with the best team and we’re delighted.” Breakout Seasonal advice – Mel and Simon’s advice for gardening in spring and beyond: • Spring is a wonderful time to be in the vegetable garden: once the soil has warmed up and veggies spring out of the ground. • It’s also a good time to prepare for summer. Focus on mulching and cleaning up fire fuels. • Don’t go to a nursery and impulse buy. It’s better to have an idea of what you want to have done when you get to the borders and work towards that. • Always plant in multiples. • Know your climate, your soil and your site. • Instant gratification is not something that goes well with growing a garden, so you don’t have to do everything at once. Have a plan and have a bit of a dream about it. For more information, visit www.simonrickard.com and www.melogden.com.
This is Spring Italian with a splash of lemon, ice cubes shimmering in a Campari & soda, a slight swing of the hips... Amore Bella! Strolling along with music in your ears and lightness in your step... spring is here! Warmer weather means fashion for every day, which can be transformed with an opulent play of accessories for a glamorous party, race time or for a country picnic under a lemon tree. Spring brings pastels in chiffon and lace, in combination with a light jersey to add comfort. The palette is a balanced play between warm and cool colour tones in soft nuances such as aqua, lemon, silvergrey and melon. This season charcoal grey takes over the grand role of black in the wardrobe, providing still elegance or rustic character when combined with
summer linen. With its thousand shades from stone to cloudy grey it is a standard basic. The depth of range is equally great at the other end of the colour chart, with whites and creams taking over from greys as we head into summer. Blues are making a comeback, in the form of soft aquas and ocean tones. If you would like to learn more about the enchanting world of fashion, be a part of Rike Design’s next parade or salon show. Rike Design also offers private consultation and you are always welcome to have a play in the Castlemaine shop. Don’t forget... it’s not about the fashion – it’s about you!
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Style & Creativity The Dressing Table is a shop in Piper Street, Kyneton that not only sells hats and accessories - it’s a place where style and creativity go hand in hand with bringing the consumer closer to the artisans who make the creations they find in the shop. Owner Christine Lauder is passionate about maintaining and nurturing the love and respect that goes into the crafting of quality products that she sells and promotes in the shop. She sources her creations from artisans within 100 kms of Kyneton, so the client is assured that what they are buying is locally made and the 12 artisans who contribute to the product range, themselves benefit from the exposure. People are moving back into wearing hats regularly not just for special occasions and
Christine believes that because we have gotten out of the habit, we have lost the perception of how hats suit, even those who think that a hat isn’t for them. At The Dressing Table customers can learn the etiquette of wearing hats again. Christine says: “Some people know intrinsically how a hat will flatter them, others need to be re-educated. There is a hat for every head”. To show the client how colour and style can be their best friend, photos are taken of them wearing different styles and they can see how well it suits them. A visit to The Dressing Table is also about meeting the maker – it’s about connecting the client indirectly with the artisan and appreciating the art, work and creativity that goes into the finished creation.
A store where style and elegance meet vintage and today’s artisans.
50 Piper Street, Kyneton 0419 661 609 www.thedressingtable.com.au facebook.com/thedressingtable.kyneton
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Daylesford Macedon Ranges Open Studios 2013 For six days in November, thirty-five artists in and around Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges will open their studios to the public for the second year. The public will be given the chance to go ‘behind the scenes’ of the creative process, meet the artists in their creative spaces and learn about their work and inspiration. Based on the famous Cambridge (UK) Open Studios event, this arts trail will showcase some of the extraordinary artists working in the region. Asked if it was easy to attract participating artists to the project, Creative Producer Jill Rivers said, “We had a lot more applications in this second year and a lot since the applications closed”. Jill added: “The project
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has the support of the National Gallery Victoria, which distributes the guidebooks at both the St Kilda Road and Federation Square galleries, as well as Tourism Victoria. We also plan to build in extra supporting programs every year and to form partnerships with other cultural groups. The original organizing team of six experienced arts administrators has now grown to eight and they are planning to build a group of Friends to spread the load, plus develop a Student Art Experience Program. The Open Studios 2013 runs from Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th November and on the 9th & 10th November. For more information visit the website www.dmropenstudios.com.au
Wicked Temptations Café / Wine Bar Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Gourmet Coffee & Cakes Open Wednesday to Sunday
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Nick Dattner
An Insatiable Curiosity for Life Nick Dattner is a very tall, courteous, rather garrulous man, with an insatiable curiosity for life. We met one rainy Friday in his new venture The New, NewNorthern in Castlemaine. Because he wanted a project to work on, Nick bought the old New Northern Hotel three years ago, and set about to create a mix of businesses in one place. It’s a café, wine bar, 150 seat function centre, boutique 5 star b&b and a bakery. The interior has been tastefully refurbished with lots of exquisite wood paneling and many of his signature Nicholas Dattner furniture pieces. Nick has had a hand in every aspect of rebuilding the NewNorthern and at this stage, is only opening the café and bar Friday and Saturday nights until, as he says “The public tell me what they want.” Now sixty three, Nick is part of a family famous in Melbourne’s business world. Father Stephen created Stephen Dattner Furs and Leather, sister Fabian is well known as a change management consultant and public speaker and Nicholas Dattner Furniture was a forerunner in very fine, high end furniture for many years. Nick was a pioneer in using Australian hardwood in furniture making, something unheard of until his love of native timbers set him on a course of self discovery in how to use this beautiful wood that had only been thought of as firewood until then. Growing up in Eltham, in a rammed earth house his parents had bought in 1948, Nick was exposed to the arts world from a very early age and discovered his love of wood. Rather precociously by the time he was six years old, he had built his own tree house – this was a time in 1950s Australia when children were encouraged to get outside, have fun and be creative – a bit of dirt under the fingernails was a good thing. Nick and school however, was not a happy mix and his years at Ivanhoe Grammar were endured rather than enjoyed. A move to Taylors College brightened his school days somewhat as by his own admission, he wagged a lot. It was always thought that Nick would follow his father into the family business, but instead he took an apprenticeship as a cinematographer with a film company where Tim Burstill was a young director. The urge for something different meant that after two years he dropped cinematography and did actually work for his father for some years, but still felt unfulfilled. Throwing caution to the wind and with little money, he built his first mud brick home in Hurstbridge utilizing abandoned SEC poles in its structure. Knowing nothing about the timber that was used in the poles, but with a fascination about how they were made, found him in a reclamation yard in Prahran where he bought sixteen, thirty five foot poles for $1 each. As Nick says, “I couldn’t understand how something so precious could be so undervalued”. They were eventually reworked and used extensively in the
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house and once waxed and polished became a focal point much admired by everyone who saw them. This love of timber saw Nick build a furniture restoration business and then move into the design and manufacture of his now famous high-end furniture business, with one table alone being sold for $65,000. Because Nick was such an integral part of the business and with no-one to follow on – his two daughters choosing different career paths – he closed the business. Having bought a bush block in Chewton in the early nineties, when it was time for the “tree change” 10 years ago, Nick made the move to the country life in a region where the gold mining history had always appealed to him. Eventually Nick wants the New NewNorthern to operate without his input, so he can move onto something else. He still owns a 40ft. ocean going yacht and the call of the sea remains strong. Retirement is not a word he entertains, believing that we all have to be continuously engaged in the world. So who knows where his sense of adventure will lead him. The next chapter waits to be written.
Forty Years of the Maldon ‘Folkie’ They’ve made it to 40 years! From Friday 1st to Monday 4th November, the town of Maldon plays host to one of the most respected and legendary events on Victoria’s music calendar. The countless volunteers who since 1973 have worked tirelessly to pull this festival together are the unsung heroes. You see them organizing, directing, liaising, cajoling, selling tickets, being ‘gofers’ (go for this, go for that), and general all around help mates. The Maldon Folk Festival has been a break out event for many artists, some of whom have become part of the Maldon Folk Festival family. Names like Eric Bogle and Danny Spooner - trail blazers of the festival since it’s early days are still attracting fans from around the country. The festival is known around the world and attracts artists from the USA, New Zealand and of course Australia’s own.
However, looking ahead to the 45th festival in 2018 the organisers plan to produce a book of stories and pictures of 45 years of the Maldon Folk Festival. Over the next four years there will be a photographic exhibition in the Main Streets of Maldon, culminating in the release of the book in 2018. If you have photos or stories, particularly of the early days and you want to share, they will be most welcome and the sources will be acknowledged. Contact the director, Pam Lyons through email at mail@maldonfolkfestival.com But don’t wait until 2018 to get involved – indulge your passion for music and fun on the first weekend in November.
For the full programme of performers, visit the website www.maldonfolkfestival.com, where you can also purchase your early bird tickets.
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Drive a Steam Train “Your romantic childhood dream really can come true.” When you were a child and you were asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” chances are you said “a train driver.” Life took you in another direction, but that long held dream didn’t go away – not entirely. That dream can still come true with the Victorian Goldfields Railway Driver Experience package. Based in Maldon, the heritage railway gives you the opportunity to get behind the controls of a powerful steam locomotive, hauling a mixed goods train along the historic Maldon-Castlemaine line. Being in charge of the train is a great feeling - your hands on the controls of a powerful piece of machinery as you pull goods wagons through the State Forest and farmland between two historic towns. The day starts with a training session and assisting with lighting the loco and getting steam to correct levels. Shunting in the Maldon yard follows as part of putting the train together, before taking off along the line to Castlemaine.
People from all walks of life can enjoy this unique experience and no prior railway knowledge is required. The friendly instruction crew are experts and supervise the whole day very carefully. So for an experience to remember, don’t just ride the train. Get up there with the crew and drive it yourself! Further details can be found on www.vgr.com.au or by calling 5470 6658
Victorian Goldfields railway Authentic Steam Era Experience Linking Maldon & Castlemaine Weds & Sundays
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Every 4th Saturday of the month. Enquiries: 0407 860 320
Picnic at Buda With the magnificent gardens surrounding Buda Historic Home & Garden in Castlemaine planning for a picnic in the grounds should be high on your list of destinations this spring. This gold rush era home set on 1.2 hectares of original established gardens has much to attract the keen gardener, as well as anyone wishing to step back in time and relax in the gentle surrounds of an historic country estate.
architecture, vintage fashion and art and craft. Admission applies to the house and garden while the Buda nursery and gift shop can be accessed free of charge. Open hours are 12 noon to 5pm Wednesday to Saturday and from 10am to 5pm on Sundays and public holidays. Group tours are available at any time by prior arrangement. For more information call 03 5472-1032 or go to www.budacastlemaine.org
Soaking winter rains have brought bulbs popping up everywhere. With Japonica and Prunus also in flower, the vista across the main lawn is wonderful and has to be seen to be believed. At the nursery you can pick up specimens of your favourite plants for the garden including Buda’s signature bulb, Tulipa Saxatilis. Catalpa, Dogwood, Oak and Crape Myrtle are just some of the many deciduous trees available. A viewing of this historic home of the Leviny family from 1863 to 1981 is a must for those interested in
42 Hunter Street, Castlemaine 3450 Tel: 03 5472‐1032 www.budacastlemaine.org
A wide selection of bric a brac, furniture, cigarette cards, jewellery, records & cds, tools and tin signs from all eras. Open every weekend 10.30am-5.30pm Cnr High and Spring Street Maldon Tel: 0414 244 842 - www.maldoncollectables.com
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When a farmers Market becomes a Foodies Mecca When the produce is so fresh it almost squeaks when you see foods that you’d forgotten about or had never seen before then your dedicated foodie knows that this Market is special. Suddenly you find yourself planning alfresco meals for friends just to celebrate the produce. The Castlemaine Farmers Market now considered amongst the top five in the state has these elements. A quick lunch of sautéed pine mushrooms with local garlic, olive oil and parsley, organic bacon, eggs and fresh beetroot grated in the salad green mix. It goes without saying that the local sour dough bread and a glass of Shiraz add a finishing flourish.
breeds then the pork, lamb and beef cuts will appeal. Orange, balsamic glaze and chilli and lime relish are just two of many options in the preserves section and the local olive oils offer a range of flavours based on season, olive variety or an added flavouring. The serious foodies stand out – they carry large baskets and spend time talking to the producers. For more visit the website www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org.
Other produce that would catch the eye of any serious foodie includes freshly picked walnuts and an onion variety much relished by the French called ‘Sweet Domenica’ – this grower is even sending the seeds to France. The cheese variety on offer continues to grow with a new blue goats cheese creating a lot of interest. If you seek free-range meat and supporting heritage
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1st Sunday Every Month (except January) 9am – 1pm Victory Park, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Speciality butcher selling our own farm grown venison and goat. Smallgoods, cheese, condiments, suckling pig, Inglewood Aged Beef and other game meats available.
This accredited Farmers Market – now regarded as one of the leading markets in the region boast over 50 stalls showcasing local produce in the lovely setting of Victory Park – right in the heart of town.
Phone 0429 518 985
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The Hungry Gap Katherine Fay Spring has certainly sprung but for many, especially around these cooler parts, our kitchen gardens are yet to burst into a veritable feast of veg. Our brassicas are bolting, but that first baby broad bean is still as small as a tic tac and too tiny to unfurl from its fuzzy swaddling. So what can we eat during this ‘hungry gap’, this spate of earthly divestiture and seasonal depravation? What will relieve our aching bellies? What will elevate our moods so we can seize the bright freshness of these hippity hoppity spring days? Well the good news is, with daylight hours gradually increasing, so too is the egg supply. And, with only two of these little gems and a few other basics you can be slurping your way through a very delicious and easy to prepare bowl (or a basin, should you share my greedy disposition) of sunny and restorative
goodness. But before I divulge what will surely be a source of enlightened pleasure forever more, I must stipulate that this is not a recipe to be followed to the letter. It is merely a sketch that can transform and adapt too many different uses. Instead of a recipe you might call it a contextual variant for a specific scenario. Or, like me, you could call it ‘that egg and lemon thingamajig’. Let’s just say, you won’t be calling anyone late for dinner when this on the table! One final note, before I share this blueprint for contentment, I would truly love to show my gratitude to whoever it was that introduced this to me, (could it be a friends mum, a forgotten cookbook, Greek culinary history?) but regretfully I no longer remember. So, as I pass this on, I encourage you to make this yours too.
Lemon Pasta - Serves 2 You will need... •
About 200g to 250g of pasta, in whatever shape you wish.
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2 egg yolks.
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1/2 cup of cream (or any of its variants, double, sour, thin or indeed mascarpone
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1 zested and juiced lemon
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Salt, pepper and some snipped herbs of your choice.
How it’s done... As soon as pasta is on the boil whisk together the egg yolks, cream, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper and herbs. Now, you must work fast here. When the pasta is al dente scoop out a cup of the starchy water you are cooking it in then drain the pasta well. Introduce a little butter to make the pasta slippery and shiny. Now, deftly toss the steaming pasta in the eggy lemony mixture. Salad servers or tongs work well for this task. If you want to make it saucier add some of the water you saved earlier from the pasta pot. Finally, cast in some grated parmesan, twirl and eat. And next time, when the hungry gap has closed, throw in some of those tender broad beans, spring onions or asparagus – indeed, whatever takes your fancy!
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Modern Love Fashion visionaries from the FIDM Museum LA 26 October 2013 – 2 February 2014 The Bendigo Art Gallery has done it again! Following the huge success of the Grace Kelly – Style Icon exhibition in 2012, the Gallery has secured another exhibition to appeal to everyone and anyone who loves fashion and design. Modern Love is an exhibition of more than thirty of the world’s most influential designers from the past 40 years. Bendigo Art Gallery has drawn on archival fashion objects from the extensive collections of FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. Modern Love focuses on approximately 60 works from the post-punk period from the 1980s to the present day. It reflects fashion in our contemporary lives with works ranging from haute couture designs such as museum commission Alexander McQueen gowns to t-shirts, Adidas high top runners to shoes worn by Samantha Jones in Sex in the City. Just a few of the designers selected include Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Gianni
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Versace, Issey Miyake and many more. For more information about this and upcoming exhibitions at this innovative gallery or to pre-purchase tickets, visit the website www.modernlovebendigo.com There is so much to do in Bendigo over spring, you can slot a visit to the gallery with a range of attractions such as the Bendigo Fashion Festival, Take2Markets, the Harvest Moon Festival, Bendigo Uncorked, Bendigo Beer Oktoberfest and so much more, too many to list in this article, but you can find them on www.bendigotourism.com or the Secrets website. With the growth of Bendigo as a ‘foodie’ haven, the inner beast has plenty to choose from to ease those hunger pangs and should we mention the coffee – nah, it goes without saying that it’s pretty darn good. Keep abreast with what’s happening in this very vibrant and beautiful city throughout the year by regularly checking Bendigo Tourism’s website.
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THIERRY MUGLER, SPRING/SUMMER 1992, COURTESY OF THE FIDM MUSEUM AT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING, LOS ANGELES GIFT OF ARNAUD ASSOCIATES, PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHEL ARNAUD.
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A Fabulous Concept The concept of recycling ticks all the environmental and conscience boxes, so it stands to reason that in our “throw away society” a means of making the recycling of women’s fashion fun and exciting ticks even bigger boxes. So a market that caters for women with a huge range of fashionable, quality garments is a boon, particularly when an entire outfit that can be put together from top to toe at a fraction of the cost. Take 2 Markets was a fresh concept that filled the gap between ‘trash ‘n treasure markets’ and recycled fashion boutiques. The brainchild of Rina Chia, herself a devotee of fashion and saving money, Take 2 Markets was launched six years ago in a variety of indoor venues, where women can buy and sell recycled fashion, combining the quality control of boutiques with the fun of
a community market atmosphere. Until now, Take2Markets has been operating mainly in the Melbourne metropolitan area, but they are now “going country” with two exciting markets in Bendigo in September and November. The first in the Bendigo Town Hall on Sunday 15th September is part of the Bendigo Fashion Week and the second Bendigo market on Sunday 3rd November at Trades Hall coincides with the “Modern Love” exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. If you love fashion, if you believe in recycling and if you enjoy shopping in a fun, festive atmosphere, or if you want to try selling your stock to very appreciative clientele, why not try one of the Take2Markets held every month. Locations and venues can be found on the website www.take2markets.com.au
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BlackJack is Red When they consistently receive a 5 star winery rating in the James Halliday Wine Companion, it confirms that Black Jack Winery in Harcourt is a leading producer of fine and generous red wine. Over the ensuing years since the first release of their wine in November 1994, Black Jack Vineyards has regularly added to their prize pool with twice winning the trophies for the best Shiraz at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show where the BlackJack Block 6 Shiraz went on to win the Premier’s Gold Trophy for the best Victorian wine of that show. Blackjack also enjoys the honour of having three times won the Best Shiraz at the prestigious Le Concours des Vins du Victoria- a wine show held each year in Melbourne by the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce where the wine judges are made up of expatriate French winemakers and sommeliers as well as guest French wine judges. The journey to producing quality award winning wines started in 1988 when Ian McKenzie and Ken Pollock and their families planted their first vines on an old apple orchard at Harcourt. Further planting in 1989 completed the initial four-hectare vineyard - mainly Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon with a small area of Merlot as well. More Shiraz was planted in 1998 on what has become known as Block 6 – part of this block is on Castlemaine
sandstone gravel, rather than the very old granitic soils on the rest of the property, thus giving Block 6 Shiraz more Rhone-like characteristics. BlackJack Vineyard took its name from an American sailor who, during the Gold Rush era of the 1850s jumped ship and found his way to the Castlemaine Goldfields – a road adjacent to BlackJack Vineyard bears his name. Still pursuing gold, but in this instance the more liquid variety, the McKenzie and Pollock families staked their claim by planting their first vines on the beautiful and gentle undulations of the Harcourt Valley in the Bendigo Wine region. Beautiful in every season, BlackJack Vineyards’ welcome to visitors is warm and friendly and encourages the exploration of discovering the consistently high-quality red wines that reflect the vineyard and vintage variations and pays tribute to the talent and dedication of the wine makers - who also love to talk about the joys and despairs of grape growing and winemaking in this historic region. Open for tasting and sales on weekends and most public holidays from 11am to 5pm. You can also buy online through the website www.blackjackwines.net.au or call (03) 5474 2355
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CHOCOLATIER & CAFÉ
A small slice of the international world of chocolate can be found in the historic town of Creswick in Central Victoria.
84 Albert Street, Creswick, Victoria 3363 (opposite the Post Office)
Phone. 03 5345 1150 Email. chocolate@cocoachy.com.au www.cocoachy.com.au
Open 8am-5pm daily
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Arvo Tea in the Country Katherine Fay “Come along inside...we’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.” The Wind in the Willows Few would disagree that tea and buns do make the world a better place, but what has caused this astounding resurgence in the ceremony of taking afternoon tea? All over the countryside in homes, workplaces, schools and cafes people are gathering to share a brew in the arvo’. However, it’s not just a cuppa and a scotch finger these days. Afternoon tea is returning as a stylish mode of entertaining both at home and in elegant venues everywhere. Neighbours are popping over to discover delectably light scones smothered in jam and thick cream, work colleagues are presenting exquisite macaroons at their conference tables and parents are offering dainty chicken sandwiches at school fundraising meetings. Arvo’ tea is fast becoming an opportunity to showcase our flair and ingenuity in a cooking style that has been somewhat left out of our usual menus. Recently, on an arctic afternoon I made my first gingerbread cake. The fug of the mellow spices mingling with the scent of wood smoke in the air, the deeply satisfying stickiness of the crumb enjoyed with steaming cups of earl grey and lively conversation certainly did make the world feel like a better place. Years ago, a repertoire for afternoon delights (of the culinary persuasion of course) would have been
de rigueur in most households and these are now making a well-received comeback, and for some reason, country women do it better. You really need look no further than any CWA or PMWU cookbook for inspiration or if you are lucky, grandma’s handwritten scrapbook. For those of us who would rather not be confined to kitchen quarters, a vast array of venues are now providing High Tea. In fact, if you are a visitor, what better way to end a weekend touring the region than to stop for succour on your way home to the city? I could think of nothing lovelier than High Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel in Ballarat. Steeped in history, High Tea has been on their menu for 160 years and includes all the usual suspects, done beautifully. And for important events, consider High Tea as an entertaining option. Birthdays, baby showers, or an elegant Hens Party would suit. Even Peter Pan said, “Would you like an adventure now, or would you like to have your tea first?” Tea first, please Peter. Which brings us back to that question of why the sudden resurgence of arvo tea as a mode of entertaining? My answer is this. Yes, I like tea. Yes, I like cake and scones. But what I like most is the company.
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Developing New Cheeses By Nardia Baxter-Keene Goldfields Farmhouse Cheese
Recently we decided to retire a couple of our cheeses, one we’ve been making almost since we started, although it has evolved over the years. The other was a more recent addition, but we couldn’t achieve satisfactory consistency with it, so it was time to retire it and move into making some new cheeses. This brings the question “how do you come up with new cheeses?” There are a couple of ways. The first is by eating cheese. It may come as no surprise that we love cheese and are keen to try different varieties, so when we come across a cheese that is new to us, particularly imported, we always try it. We analyse the cheese primarily for flavour, then for texture and discuss with each other how we could achieve the characteristics that we like. We think about our products and making methods, consult our cheese making books and even the Internet. Then we take a leap of faith. Our second method is by 26 | www.secretsmagazine.com.au
accident. Our most recent example was our newest cheese Creswick Blue. The inspiration for this was our Buangor Blue, a Shropshire style blue vein. After two months of maturing, we cut it open only to discover that the lovely “road map” like interior wasn’t there, but instead we found a soft fudgy texture. After some wailing about “oh no what’s gone wrong”, I tasted this new cheese. Goodness, it was delicious!!! We had never gone through a batch of blue vein so fast. How could we do it again? We considered the texture - how could we achieve that again? Consulting our cheese making books, we kept trying and after a couple of false starts we managed to achieve what we had been hoping for. As a result, we have two new cheeses being released this spring. You can sample Creswick Blue yourself either at our cellar door in Creswick or at the many Farmers Markets we attend.
Back to Smeaton The town of Smeaton is celebrating 175 years of settlement with a weekend full of varied activities including tours of Anderson’s Mill with its impressive working water wheel, vintage trucks and cars, re-enactment of a delivery of local produce by teamster Bruce Hill and his Clydesdales and wagon travelling from Clunes to Smeaton, chainsaw sculpture, dinner dance, photography and textile artist exhibition, hop onhop off bus tours of local historic sites, self guided walking tour around the town including the old blacksmith shop and much more. For more details contact Ron Cosgrave on 03 5345 6220 or 0430 125 181
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Open Friday to Monday 10am – 4:30pm Phone 0409 756 289 www.goldfieldsfarmhouse.com.au
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Reflections
By Roger McLean - Herbal Lore This slightly spicy liqueur, referred to as the ‘Rejuvenator’, awakens and refreshes our palate by creating a slightly dry experience at the front followed by an explosion of flavor right at the back of the palate. Spearmint, the refreshing influence n this liqueur, creates the WOW, wake-me-up impact. As one of the Golden Liqueurs, it is one of our uplifting range and is made with fourteen herbs, of which spearmint is dominant. Spearmint is a sweet-scented, creeping perennial that has long, bright green, wrinkled leaves which are almost ovate in shape. It blooms flowers that are lilac, pink or white in colour shaped in cylindrical spikes.
urinary, muscular, immune and upper respiratory systems, but it is more commonly used to aid the digestive system. Spearmint is well known for its effect in all aspects of the digestive system helping to relieve symptoms of nausea, vomiting, indigestion, upset stomach, stomach cramps and colic in children! It has even been known to help ease menstrual cramps and morning sickness. Spearmint, the perfect remedy for so many symptoms marries beautifully with thirteen other herbs making Reflections a delightful and easy-to-use liqueur, medium in intensity and complexity. Created to restore and rejuvenate our life force (which may enhance longevity), it is easy to understand why it is called the Rejuvenator.
The medicinal properties of spearmint are known to relieve symptoms relating to the nervous,
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Hard Times Recently we were privileged to receive a copy of a new book, hot off the press about a young man’s journey from a tiny town in Victoria to the Americas and the adventures, joys and hardships he experienced along the way. Jack Mercer, was born in Archdale and for a few happy years, grew up with his loving grandmother and extended family around Bealiba. But life changed for young Jack when he went to live with his mother and brutal stepfather in their hotel in Ararat. As soon as he was able, he ran away to Melbourne, battered and bruised, finding work in Werribee and from there to crossing the seas to the Americas. This was the start of his journey into manhood and a search for himself. Along the way he experienced adventures that most of us could never imagine. His tenacity and faith in his ability to survive and the goodness he saw in the human spirit is inspirational. The story of how Jack Mercer’s book came to be published is as interesting as the book itself. Jack’s grandson, Brett Pierce remembers that as children, he and his siblings would be riveted by the stories their grandfather told them and when he was fourteen years old Brett saw the disappointment on Jack’s face when he unsuccessfully tried to have his book published. From that day, Brett was determined that one day he would bring his grandfather’s story into the light. Jack died in 1976, but had told his grandchildren that the manuscript existed. They didn’t really know where it was, but over time and many searches, Brett found the manuscript – less three chapters in a box in the garage. Neither he, or his brother and sister knew where they were and although It took a while, thankfully those chapters were found and the book Hard Times has finally been brought alive.
When asked how he remembered his grandfather, Brett who is now a father and grandfather himself, said: “He was a quiet, gentle man who always listened, usually had a book in his hand and who rarely got cross.” Adding: “It was hard to equate the man with the boy in the book”. Brett is also a writer and has had his own adventures working as a Strategy and Projects team member with World Vision. A job that has taken him around the world, especially Sierra Leone and the Sudan where he works on projects looking at the development model worldwide refining the approach to child sponsorship and how to make it more effective in the local community. Brett said he sees parallels between a period in young Jack’s life and people in the third world saying “once you get below a certain level and you look bad because you don’t have the resources to feed and clothe yourself, people tend to treat you differently”. Hard Times is a good read and Jack’s story is one that asserts the need to believe in oneself. Hard Times by Jack Mercer is available from all good bookshops.
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The Dunolly Gilbert and Sullivan Festival October Friday 11th to Sunday 13th The town of Dunolly will be in fine voice for the Central Goldfields “Spring Fling” Festival. Featuring a full weekend of music and mayhem featuring Ken Harper’s Punch and Judy show and the Grand Parade along Broadway. “Queen Victoria” herself is making a Royal appearance. Sing –along Trial by Jury and the Mikado in the historic buildings around the town. A weekend of Topsy Turvydom will be as welcome as the Flowers that Bloom in the Spring.
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Welcome to Dunolly’s Gilbert & sullivan Festival. A weekend of entertainment presented in the historic buildings that grace this 1850’s gold rush town. On Friday night “Queen victoria” launches the festival at the Royal Command performance. The innocent merriment romps along with the Grand Parade, the Punch and Judy show, the Market, and the performances of The Mikado, Trial by Jury, the Geisha and Tarantara! Tarantara!
TEA ROOMS
A weekend of musical delights with Dunolly locals working alongside two of Melbourne’s prestigious theatre companies – the Savoy Opera Company and Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Victoria. Musical Mayhem indeed! Book early to avoid disappointment.
This beautiful collection of Egg Art can be seen in the Dunolly Rural Transaction Centre booking office. 109 Broadway Dunolly. Phone: 03 5468 1205 heart of Beaufort, opposite the bakery.
Artistic Director: Rachel Buckley. 56 Neill St (Western Hwy) Beaufort T 03 5349 2138 E info@beaufortmotel.com www.dunolly.com.au/gilbert-sullivan-festival Gallery and Tea Room open Thursday to Monday, 10am-4pm or by appointment. Buses and groups catered for.
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Secret Dreams In this feature, which we call Secret Dreams, we showcase properties and opportunities that just may tick some boxes on your wish list and tap into your dreams. Imagination is a wonderful adjunct to pursuing dreams and your imagination will be running wild when you see what is available to help you make a major change in your life. Secrets Magazine | Issue 37 | 31
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This Is Your Dream Come True Wallaston Winery & Aperitivo Restaurant You’ve been thinking about that move to the country for a long time, unclear as to how it will happen – this property and business package just may be the answer. Set in the Macedon Ranges near Malmsbury, only an easy one-hour drive from Melbourne, this beautiful and secluded 70 acre property offers multiple business and lifestyle options. The package includes a small farm and boutique winery that is freehold and a cellar door and restaurant that is leasehold. The two properties can provide a unique ‘paddock to plate’ lifestyle business opportunity. Whilst all three are offered for sale as a single business, it will be possible to split the restaurant from the farm and winery. The farm is set in 70 very picturesque acres, which supports a herd of 15 – 20 Black Angus cattle that are easily maintained as well as some goats, which are being bred to supply the restaurant, thus providing additional income. The winery has no vineyard, but currently purchases fruit from two vineyards less than 10km from the property. Founded in 2006, the winery consistently produces award-winning wines from the Heathcote & Macedon Ranges. The winery is registered with the Mount Alexander Shire and is equipped to complete all winemaking operations from the crushing to bottling and labelling. The facility is capable of processing between 10 to 20 tonnes of fruit. A hydraulic basket press, Stevlin capping machine, transfer pumps, stainless steel tanks (1500, 1200, 600, 500 & 300 litres), labelling machine and a laboratory are amongst the equipment. The wine is supplied to a number of restaurants and hotels in the area, but is mostly sold through the restaurant and cellar door.
The home on the property has four bedrooms, large living area and as the current owner is a chef the kitchen has been equipped with all that the keenest cook could wish for. There are two bathrooms – one with a spa bath and the manicured gardens surrounding the house have their own water supply from the dam situated nearby. The 5 acres that are the house block provides space for the inclusion of a tennis court and pool if desired. In addition to the farm, home and winery, there is an option to purchase a restaurant in nearby Kyneton. This restaurant provides cellar door sales for the winery and although currently only operating 3 days a week, there is great potential to extend this to 5 or 7 days. Located in Kyneton’s iconic Piper Street, ever desirable with Melbourne’s food & wine lovers, the cuisine is Italian and is very popular with the locals and visitors alike. Operating from its current location for the past 3 years, there is 2.5 years remaining on the current lease that has low rent and an option for a further 5 years. The restaurant is a “Golden Plate Award winner for 2012” and adds to the income and lifestyle potential of this fantastic and unique package. The owner is relocating overseas and is very keen to sell. This is your opportunity to realise that dream of a business and lifestyle combination that comes along once in a generation and can only be fully appreciated by an inspection of the farm, winery, home and restaurant. Don’t hesitate, this chance to own this amazing set of businesses is demanding your further exploration.. To speak direct to the owner call 0418 603 012 or email rwallas@bigpond.com.
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A Family Home + B&B This is the dream of many. A desirable spacious family home that has it’s own income stream. Sitting on a very large block in the town of Creswick is this lovely eight year old, three bedroom home and adjacent historic cottage, circa around 1870 currently operating as a successful bed and breakfast. The home is light, spacious, with many features and enhanced by an extensive indoor/outdoor entertainment area. The kitchen is what you would expect in a home of this quality, loads of bench space, dishwasher, ceramic cook top and lots and lots of cupboards, more than enough to satisfy the most ardent cook. There is also a small study, central heating and has split system air conditioning. The Cottage – known as Rossmore Cottage is a fully refurbished, miners cottage that has been running as a successful bed & breakfast for a number of years. The large living area has a wood fire and gas heating and an electric heat bank, plus air conditioning. The two tastefully decorated bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, bathroom with a double spa bath, toilet,
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laundry and carport, together with the outdoor entertainment area and very attractive garden with well established trees, make this a desirable holiday destination. This popular b&b enjoys an increasing annual turnover within a growing tourism area – close to Daylesford and Ballarat. It comes fully furnished, has its own website and booking system and enjoys many repeat bookings. Currently rated as 3.5 stars with the RACV it is also accredited with Triple A Tourism. The attractive gardens surround both dwelling and the property has town water, but there are three large water tanks, installed to combat the ravages of long dry spells. Within walking distance of the town and all its amenities this is a property that gives you choices - continue operating the cottage as a b&b or turn it into a rental property. Alternatively, it can offer enlarged accommodation for the family. Offers above $550,000 are invited. For more details and to speak directly with the owner, call 03 5345 2759 or you may like to visit the website www.rossmorecottage.com.au
A Rare Opportunity Rarely does a business offer as much as this delightful shop in one of Victoria’s charming villages. Selling a range of the highest quality certified organic products and fresh fruit and vegetables this is more than a solid business opportunity – it is a lifestyle choice. Established over six years ago by the current owners, the business has grown to enjoy a very loyal and friendly customer base and has made its mark with the ever-expanding health conscious consumer. This very successful retail outlet, with its delightful ambience is reminiscent of a quaint English village shop. It has a great outlook, easy parking and best of all - the hard work has been done for you. With excellent turnover, great plant and equipment, loyal and experienced staff and outstanding cash flow, this is a very desirable business for the operator looking to be part of a vibrant, inclusive community. To learn more, visit the website www.naturesgarden.com.au or speak directly to the owner on 03 5427 4406.
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Spring Astrology by Lyndall McQuinn This spring is a time for the water signs, I wonder if it means a wet season. Five of the seven outer influences are in water signs this Spring. There is also a Full Moon in Pisces in September and an eclipse on the Dark Moon in Scorpio in November very close to Samhein/Beltane. So let’s look forward to spending our time in our emotional demeanors during spring. If the major influences are in water then the next most effected signs will be the earth signs because the water signs are always opposite the earth signs, placing emphasis on the signs of feminine gender. Virgo Beginning spring we have the dark moon in Virgo, which will turn out the lights on Virgo and force them to look inside. Virgo is already a little chaotic as two outer influences are creating different perspectives to their ordered world and forcing them to heal the rifts that make them constantly believe they need to serve the planet and everyone on it. Thus we find our slightly nervy Virgos in a withdrawn state. Pisces, the polar opposite of Virgo are also in chaotic states but this is not so out of the ordinary. This is particularly true for Pisces born late February and is asking for a revamp on how you perceive yourself and a reality check on the suitability of those
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around you. The Full Moon in September will throw light on your dilemmas and maybe give new insight on how to go around in another circle. Cancer also has an outer planet journeying through it, but it is Jupiter our abundant influence - so there is optimism in the Cancer camp. This makes our emotional Cancerians really something; as Jupiter expands what we feel so expect; really up or really down. It also can make us really fat if we eat to console our emotions. Whichever expansion you choose make sure you take the opportunities that exist with Jupiter because it is just the energy that can turn life around. Capricorn Jupiter’s exuberance is also helpful to Capricorn from across the wheel, as Pluto trudges or sludge’s its way through this sign. Pluto is not a Capricorn type of energy, too deep and down for “get it done, practical” Capricorn. It can be a big shock to “push on regardless“ Capricorn to find themselves still and wanting time out. When Pluto and Jupiter actually combine across the horoscope then be aware of power issues arising. This is a good time to view your own power plays. This applies to both Cancer and Capricorn, as it is a two-way bridge.
Scorpio This spring is a Scorpio delight. There is a dark moon eclipse in November very close to Samhein or Beltane, depending on your hemisphere preference, Scorpio’s major ritual period and the moon’s node and Saturn are journeying through this sign. Wow! Scorpio life wont be dull, in fact it is satisfying, as life has a great depth to it and maybe even there is someone you want to share it with. There is direction and the energy to shape the direction to how you want it. For once you may feel powerfully in control. Taurus across the wheel can be spinning from the energy coming her way. Saturn on the other side can present challenging others for Taurus to deal with, others who want to control what is already in hand. The south node’s path is likely to dig up past slights and we know Taurus has difficulty releasing past slights. The Full Moon in late November is maybe the clearing out time for Taurus. Only the brave challenge Taurus, but this spring you may meet equal opponents. So to the masculine gender signs that are all the fire and air signs.
Libra In the southern hemisphere Libra is a spring sign and I am sure this is a perfect adage for Libra. Spring, rejuvenation and romance reek of Libra. All bodes well for the wonderful social antics to prevail, only a couple of hiccups. The lunations in October of both moon phases may create confusion for Libra. The Dark moon at the beginning of month is always a reflective, but can’t decide time and the Aries full moon with the eclipse is a bit vulgar and direct for Libran niceties, but possibly helpful to get on your way. Aries is now in full revolt. What could possibly destroy your focus now? Uranus is toppling restraints and forcing you onto new pathways especially the late March and early April Arians. A full moon with an eclipse adds to the unexpected twists. Fast is the new tempo and frantic is the new look. Gemini has slowed to a breeze after Jupiter passed to Cancer. On the wind comes the watery influence from Pisces that makes you contemplate the emotion that you so rapidly left behind many moons ago. Talking is the healing influence for Gemini; never drown in the guilt.
Sagittarius Not Sagittarius though, those Aries bolts still have you running. All the fire signs are pumped, A fiery full moon in October will exacerbate the movement available to Sagittarius over spring. Maybe it is time to travel or at the very least time to plan.
The plant world symbolizes spring - for me: its time to bud and flower. Create your beauty in whatever part of life you want. I will leave you with a quote:
Be like a flower that gives fragrance Even to the hand that crushes it. Hazrat Ali.
Leo what a strange time it has been for you. Not the best winter on record so let’s hope spring bounces you into your creative finest; the warmth will help. Uranus still lurks in Aries and can still blast its way into your space, bolstering new directions that are probably started by now. The next creation is your life path, although a little fast for your liking, exciting nonetheless. Aquarius too had a shady winter challenging values and those diplomatic belief systems to the utmost. Life may be quieter and a tad unsocial as you rethink and remedy what you now stand for. You can’t hide your disappointment over the misuse and maltreatment of others authority.
For personal consultations with Lyndall McQuinn 0428 425 923.
Lyndall McQuinn
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Markets & Visitor Information Centres Visitor Information Centres
Markets EVERY SATURDAY WESLEY HILL MARKETS
Pyrenees Hwy, Castlemaine 7.30am – 1pm Ph: 0418 117 953 EVERY SUNDAY DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET
Daylesford Railway Station, Daylesford 8am – 4pm, Ph: 03 5348 3503 1 ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
BALLAN COMMUNITY MARKET
Lions Club, Main Street Ph: 03 5368 1203 BEAUFORT MARKET
Memorial Park, Beaufort 9am - 1pm Ph: 5349 1184 Mob: 0448 192 087 DARLEY MARKET BACCHUS MARSH
CRESWICK MARKET 19-21 Victoria Street, Creswick 9am – 1pm Ph: 5345 2356 TRENTHAM FARMERS MARKET Trentham Town Square, High Street Ph: 0427 542 811 4 th SATURDAY OF THE MONTH LANCEFIELD FARMERS MARKET High Street 9am-1pm Ph: 0407 860 320 1 ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET Victory Park 9.00am-1pm Ph: 03 5470 6340 GISBORNE ALL SEASONS MARKET
Darley Football Oval, Fitzroy Street 7am – 1pm Ph: 0488 345 145
Gisborne Village Shopping Centre 9am-3pm Ph: 03 5426 2448
DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET Daylesford Primary School Oval, Vincent St. Daylesford Ph: 0421 458 891
GISBORNE FARMERS AND PRODUCE MARKET
WOODEND FARMERS MARKET High Street, Woodend 9am – 1pm Ph: 0407 860 320
2 ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BALLAN FARMERS MARKET
Mill Cottage, Inglis Street Ph: 0498 361 291 BALLARAT LAKESIDE FARMERS MARKET*
(also last Saturday of the month) Lake Wendouree Ballarat 9am – 1pm Ph: 03 03 9528 4985 BENDIGO COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Rosalind Park end of Williamson St. 9am – 1pm Ph: 0498 186 491 www.bcfm.org.au KYNETON FARMERS MARKET & KYNETON MAKERS MARKET
St Paul’s Park, Piper Street, Kyneton 8am-1pm Ph: 03 5422 1025 3 RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BUNNINYONG FARMERS MARKET
Buninyong Town Hall 9am –1pm Ph: 03 5341 3080
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9am-1pm Ph: 03 5428 3043 MARYBOROUGH SUNDAY TOURIST MARKET Carisbrook Trotting Complex, Maryborough 8am-1:30pm Ph: 03 5461 2819
2 ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH DUNOLLY MARKET
Broadway, Dunolly Jeff Monk 03 5468 1623 3 RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH TALBOT FARMERS MARKET
Scandinavian Crescent and Camp Street 9am–1pm Ph: 03 5463 2001 WOODEND MARKET High Street Ph: 03 5427 2255
4 TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AVOCA RIVERSIDE MARKET
0488 177 647
TRENTHAM MARKET Victoria Street 9am-2pm Ph: 03 5424 8223
Avoca Visitor Information Centre 03 5465 1000 www.pyrenees.org.au Bacchus Marsh Visitor Info. Centre 03 5367 7488 www.discoverbacchusmarch.org Ballarat Visitor Information Centre 1800 446 633 www.visitballarat.com.au Beaufort Visitor Information Centre 03 5349 2604 www.pyrenees.org.au Bendigo Visitor Information Centre 1800 813 153 www.bendigotourism.com Castlemaine Visitor Info. Centre 1800 171 888 www.maldoncastlemaine.com.au Central Goldfields Visitor Info. Centre 03 5460 4511 www.visitmaryborough.com.au Clunes Tourist Information Outlet 03 5345 3896 www.visitclunes.com.au Creswick Interperative Centre 03 5345 1114 www.visitcreswick.com.au Daylesford Visitor Information Centre 03 5321 6123 www.visitdaylesford.com.au Heathcote Visitor Information Centre 03 5433 3121 www.heathcote.org.au Kyneton Visitor Information Centre 03 5422 6110 www.visitmacedonranges.com Maldon Visitor Information Centre 03 5475 2569 www.maldoncastlemaine.com Trentham Visitor Information Outlet 03 5424 1178 www.visittrentham.com.au Woodend Visitor Info. Centre 03 5427 2033 www.visitmacedonranges.com
There is something for everyone! The Daylesford Sunday Market operates every Sunday 8am-3pm at Daylesford station.
Enjoy a trip through the forest and local countryside onboard one of our historic railmotors. Trains depart every Sunday from the historic station. 10am -3pm
Enjoy an evening out with a difference! Departs the first Saturday of every month 5:30pm Bookings essential
Daylesford railway station | 18 Raglan street Daylesford p: 03 5348 3503 (sundays only) | www.dscr.com.au
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