Secrets Magazine - Issue 47 - Autumn 2016 by Norma Morton

ISSUE 47 AUTUMN 2016 PRICELESS

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Producers Day At Lake House Daylesford

Produce market, cooking demonstrations, live music, tastings and so much more… Sunday 17th April 10.30am-3pm $12 includes entry, tastings, live music, cooking demonstrations and a souvenir tasting glass. Our annual celebration of the best producers, bakers, farmers, makers, brewers, cooks, butchers, chefs and distillers in our extraordinary region.

Breakfast with the Producers

Come early and join Lake House Culinary Director Alla Wolf-Tasker AM and the producers for a casual country breakfast (bookings essential). Main gates open at 10.30am.

9-10.30am $40 including entry

Taste your way around the market style event, watch cooking demonstrations, participate in hosted tastings and enjoy live music amongst the orchard and gardens.

Join us for breakfast with the Producers. Come and enjoy a casual breakfast, whilst rubbing shoulders with some of our most respected farmers and producers from the region. Many will share their stories throughout the morning.

There will be demonstrations with well known chefs, cooks and bloggers in The Cooking School Kitchen hosted by Alice “In Frames” Zaslavsky all day long. Pop in to the Alquimie Tasting Tent where you’ll meet some of the best wine producers in Australia plus the great team behind Alquimie Magazine itself.

$40 (includes farmers breakfast, entry, tastings and a souvenir tasting glass). Bookings essential.

Tastings, lunch from the wood fire oven and gourmet BBQ available all day. Come say hello! LakeHouseDaylesford

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Ben Quilty At The Castlemaine Art Gallery Want To Run Away To The Circus? Rike-Design A Fashion Destination The Romance Of Steam Rail Maldon’s Flavoured And Crafty Attractions Not So Different Brim Silos Plan Your Food Trips With This Great Map Marilyn In Bendigo Farm Fashion Fusion New Home & Date For Winegrowers Festival Regional Producers Day At Lake House New Chef Making Changes At The Convent Wine And Teaching – An Interesting Mix

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The Spudlight That Is The Great Trentham Spudfest The Wallace Hotel - Quirky But Great Kevin Lincoln: The Eye’s Mind Australia’s Wildlife – Up Close And Personal The Secrets Of The Post Office Gallery Ten Years On And Still Going Strong A Work In Progress From Breakdown To Breakthrough Echuca Moama Wedding Expo English Fare In The Bush

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Town On A Plate Autumn Astrology Markets

FROM THE EDITOR As I write the introduction to our autumn issue, we’re still feeling the heat, but the signs of the coming seasonal changes are everywhere. The trees are starting to move into their glorious autumn colours and the days are almost imperceptibly shortening. It has been a strange lead up for us to this issue. We have welcomed a couple of new people to the fold over the past month. Kathy Lange who is a well respected graphic designer will be joining us on an ad hoc basis. Kathy has gone back to school to become a teacher, but will still bring her deft touch to our pages. We also welcome Amelia James, a writer and also a teacher with a passion for the arts – we look forward to working with both Kathy and Amelia throughout the year. A very happy time for us in the office has been the wedding of our own Kerry Mitchell who very recently married her partner Bernie. We wish them the very best for their future life together. All this activity has seen us trying to catch those fifteen balls we seem to throw in the air every quarter and hopefully we haven’t dropped any. We do have some good stories in this issue. The Castlemaine Art Gallery is showing Ben

Quilty – After Afghanistan, an exhibition that is compelling and confronting and certainly thought provoking. This is the last stop for the exhibition since the national tour commenced in 2013. Also in Castlemaine, but maybe on a lighter note, is Amelia James’ story about the people who have set up the Castlemaine Circus - a terrific innovation for a small town. We did move out of the region for our story on the painted Brim Silos in the Wimmera. This amazing work has received a lot of media attention and we spoke to the people behind this monumental creation to gain some insight into how a tiny town of one hundred people had the courage to grab a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring some prosperity to a struggling region. I hope you enjoy our autumn issue and look forward to meeting you again in winter. - Norma Morton and the Team

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BEN QUILTY AT THE CASTLEMAINE ART GALLERY The Castlemaine Art Gallery is an outstanding feature of this small central Victorian town, with its beautiful art deco building and a unique collection of Australian art. Few galleries in a town with a population of less than ten thousand can boast works by so many great Australian painters and artists. After almost forty years under the one director, Jennifer Kalionis was appointed as director in January 2015. Her ambition is to make the gallery more engaging and encourage visitors to spend more time with the works, returning frequently, especially locals who she hopes will feel some ownership with their gallery. It seems she is well on the way to achieving this, especially with the current exhibition. Currently showing Ben Quilty: After Afghanistan – an extraordinary Australian War Memorial Touring Exhibition by one of the nation’s most intuitive and insightful artists. This is an outstanding exhibition, somewhat confronting, certainly thought provoking and one that should not be missed. Senior Curator of Art at the Australian War Memorial Laura Webster said: “The War Memorial has a team of curators who keep an eye on what’s happening with Australian artists. We had been looking at Ben’s work for quite some time and thought that he would be a good choice to go to Afghanistan” adding “His brief was to record and interpret the experiences of Australians deployed as part of Operation Slipper.” In October 2011, commissioned by the Australian War Memorial and attached to the Australian Defence Force, Ben travelled to Kabul, Kandahar and Tarin Kot in Afghanistan and Al Minhad Airbase in the United Arab Emirates. After spending over three weeks talking to Australian servicemen in the war zone, Ben wanted to have them in his studio for personal sittings. According to Laura Webster, Ben can at times be extremely empathetic and really feel for the people he meets and during this time, he got to know the soldiers well. He was shocked at how deeply some were suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and he wanted to show what

it is like for someone who has been in an abnormal situation to return to an everyday life and how PSTD affects that life. This is reflected in the works in this exhibition. Ben still keeps in touch with many of the soldiers. After eighteen months, the series of works was finished and commenced touring in February 2013 travelling the country from end to end and coast to coast. The ‘Ben Quilty : After Afghanistan’ exhibition has been very well received and as Ben says, “Whether you agree with the wars or not, it doesn’t negate the need for the stories to be told.” The exhibition commenced at the Castlemaine Art Gallery on 16th January and will continue until 15th April, 2016. For more details visit www.castlemaineartgallery.com

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WANT TO RUN AWAY TO THE CIRCUS? Just head to Castlemaine. It all began with a facebook post suggesting that Castlemaine would be a great place for a circus. This turned out to be just the right comment in the right place at the right time, providing the impetus for a band of local acrobatic professionals to join forces. Before long they had 28 eager students and the group began offering circus classes in the local school gym. Needless to say, these were an enormous hit and Castlemaine Circus hasn’t looked back. Now, just two and a half years later, Castlemaine Circus has grown to have over 100 students weekly. The circus not only runs classes for everyone from preschoolers to adults, they also partner with schools and community groups to deliver a range of performances and other initiatives. Sam Thomas, the group’s Artistic Director, has been a driving force in the organisation

from the outset. He hopes to see Castlemaine become the centre for circus in regional Victoria and with their recent move into a new home at the VicTrack refurbished railway goods shed it looks like they might be well on the way. While the goods shed offers the ideal space to accommodate the circus’ practical needs, the location at the Castlemaine Railway Station makes the group especially visible in the town’s landscape. Now the first thing people see when they step off the train is the Castlemaine Circus, and the central position is accessible to everyone. Sam speaks richly and passionately about the Castlemaine Circus and its relationship to the community. Originally from the UK, Sam has toured the world with his circus skills before moving to Castlemaine with his young family. Having grown up in a circus family he is excited about offering a similar upbringing for his own children, and about sharing the circus lifestyle with his adopted community. While Castlemaine Circus classes are predominantly gymnastics based, the multitalented trainers are skilled in everything from tumbling and juggling to uni-cycling and singing and dancing. Circus is a great alternative to screen based activities for young people, something that promotes community and happiness, taking children and teens out of their heads and into their bodies. The circus fits so seamlessly with the artistic culture of Castlemaine that it’s certainly hard to believe it didn’t happen sooner. The students absolutely love it, and by seeing a thriving circus school in their community they will grow up knowing this is also a real and viable career option. Sam says that it takes a community to make a circus but perhaps the reverse is also true, and a circus was exactly what was needed in Castlemaine! Visit www.castlemainecircus.com.au

RIKE-DESIGN A FASHION DESTINATION Castlemaine’s Rike-Design is the ‘go to’ destination for anyone looking to find a special outfit for a special occasion or just to add a little sunshine into your life. Owner and creator, Ulrike von Radichevich has a very simple philosophy about life and fashion. “Have fun, go on a journey, never be a slave to fashion dictators” she says, adding “sometimes we forget that we are the people who have to make the decisions about how we dress and what best suits us, not a remote stylist who dictates what colour we should wear this year – colour is in mood, not a technical chart”. Uli and her staff are very respectful of their customers and say they keep the individual and personal style of each of their customers in mind when helping them to find something beyond the mass produced rack. Uli says “Why is it that when we look at the fashion icons we adore, like Marilyn Monroe, we can’t forget them. I believe its because they are presenting their personality in their dress and attitude and how they walk in public”, adding “that’s how it should be for everyone, not just movie stars”. Uli knows what she’s talking about when it comes to style and design with her vast experience in theatre and costume design in her native Austria and Europe, where she is still in demand and travels there frequently to fulfil commissions. Her latest project has been closer to home

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when she designed the interior of the new Das Kaffeehous in Castlemaine, where she said “I played with classic history and the contemporary hospitality industry to create a unique décor, highlighted by the stunning crystal chandelier that dominates the café”.

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For unique handcrafted jewellery, Sarah can be found at The Castlemaine Artist’s market and Maldon market.

THE ROMANCE OF STEAM RAIL Who doesn’t love a steam train. The sight, the sound the smell all conjure up images of the Orient Express and the romance of a bygone era and images of Hercule Poirot and Phryne Fischer. The Victorian Goldfields Railway brings this all to today’s travellers with their splendid art deco and Edwardian lounge and club car ‘Macedon’, described by some as “cocktail hour in Manhatten” offering a full bar and steward service. Wander into parlour car ‘Tambo’ and take in the passing scenery from the end viewing platform. Move freely through the carriages, or simply recline and reminisce in your own world. This is travelling first class. However, if your pursuits are more down to earth, you may prefer to travel Excursion Class (no such thing as second class on this railway) where you can relive those days of the “red rattlers”. If you’re too young to remember travelling on country or suburban rail in these noisy old carriages, you can become acquainted with the mode of travel used by your parents and grandparents. A great day trip is to catch the 11.45 train from Castlemaine to Maldon. Two hours is available to explore the town, have lunch at one of the cafes or pubs and become acquainted with Australia’s first Notable Town. The Victorian Goldfields Railway is fully staffed by volunteers and this year celebrates 30

years since the first stage of the line was reopened by the volunteer members. From those early days when a group of railway enthusiasts decided to save a Victorian Railways branch line and rescue some steam locomotives and carriages, the VGR has grown to be a major heritage and tourist attraction in central Victoria. Trains on the Goldfields Railway connect with fast V/Line trains from Melbourne and Bendigo and Myki cards are valid for these trains. Why not sample Victoria’s oldest and newest trains by making a real railway day of it and travel to Castlemaine with V/Line, catch the steam train to Maldon for lunch and the steam train returns you to Castlemaine in time for the fast train to whisk you back to Melbourne – the whole family will love it, especially the kids. During the National Trust Heritage Festival in late April and May the VGR will be launching the Victorian Colonial Express. Every Saturday during the Festival the VGR will be operating 1890’s era carriages every Saturday to take people from Castlemaine to Maldon for the Festival activities. These carriages have been in storage for many years and are being returned to the rails just for the Festival and to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Maldon being declared Victoria’s first Notable Town by the National Trust. Details and bookings for these special trains will be on the website www.vgr.com.au closer to the event.

“Learning for life, from life and throughout life.” Nurturing children from Playgroup to Class 8 Cnr Rilens Rd and Pyrenees Highway, Muckleford 03 5479 2000 enquiries@castlemainesteinerschool.com.au www.castlemainesteinerschool.com.au

MALDON’S FLAVOURED AND CRAFTY ATTRACTIONS The well known and very popular Cherry’s Ice Creamery in Maldon has a new name. Its now called Maldon Fudge & Ice Creamery, to incorporate the the acquisition of Maldon Fudge, which means that not only is the ice cream and galato made on the premises, so too is the delicious fudge. Owner and operator Ian French is a perfectionist who believes in fresh, natural and wherever possible, locally sourced ingredients for his more than 60 flavours of ice cream. Now with equally interesting fudge flavours, customers don’t just buy ice cream, they experience taste sensations of products made by a craftsman. Maldon Fudge & Ice Creamery is still at 22 High Street, Maldon – open Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5.00pm.

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For the crafter in you … across the road at 49 High Street, is the domain of Lee French and her fantastic patchwork and quilting shop The Village Patch. With 3,000 quality quilting fabrics a large selection of widebacks, battings and threads including a full range of Cottage Garden embroidery cottons, interesting patterns, quilting books and quilt kits, children’s quilt panels and a large selection of quality quilting flannels, the range at The Vintage Patch is second to none and too vast to list here. So it is well worth visiting the shop on your next visit to Maldon – open six days from 10am to 5pm or the online store at www.villagepatch.com.au and also keep up with what’s new at www.facebook.com/ TheVillagePatch.

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NOT SO DIFFERENT They may have been born on another continent, but brothers Jorban and Raj, owners and operators of Smokeytown Café in Creswick have more in common with a small country town in Australia than one would expect. “We were born and grew up in a small village in the north of India, where people looked out for each other and cared for the community” says Jorban adding “coming to Creswick isn’t very different”. The brothers moved to Australia ten years ago and both worked in hospitality, firstly in Melbourne, then Ballarat. They often talked about opening their own café together and knew they wanted a small country town where they felt they could recapture the sense of community they had back home. When they saw that Smokeytown was for sale, it fitted their ‘wish list’. It was small enough to be operated by them with help from staff and partners on busy days

and it was in a community that has been very supportive and friendly. These brothers are very close and have a great relationship, as Jorban says,. We laugh a lot and constantly bounce ideas off each other”. The menu at Smokeytown is modern Australian, with the exception of Friday’s curry night, which is so popular it is booked out every week. Find Smokeytown Cafe & Restaurant on Facebook.

A Touch of Class Step back in time to an era of elegance and decadence, into the Golden Age of rail travel, when the journey was just as important as the destination Our first class carriages offer a unique rail experience complete with cosy compartments, open lounges and fully equipped bar. Enjoy a drink or snack served by our Stewards, while you simply sit back and relax. Ride on the observation platform on our parlour car, let the world drift by as you leave behind the hum-drum of modern life and experience a taste of true decadence during your leisurely journey.

The Authentic Steam Railway Linking Castlemaine and Maldon Trains run on Sundays and Wednesdays as well as selected Saturdays and public holidays throughout the year. Grace Kelly Exhibition

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BRIM SILOS The Brim Silo murals stand like a beacon on the flat Wimmera terrain, attracting visitors from around Australia and across the globe. The work has received a lot of media attention since Brisbane based artist Guido van Helten completed the 30 metre high monumental task in January, and deservedly so. So how did it come about and how has it affected the community and indeed the artist himself? When acclaimed artist Guido van Helten decided he wanted to paint on a disused silo, he didn’t have any particular town in mind but asked street artist management company Juddy Roller to find him silos in Victoria. They approached GrainCorp, who came up with a set in Brim. Other towns had rejected the idea of their silos being a canvas for a mural, but the Brim Active Community Group recognised a golden opportunity in the offing. President Shane Wardle, whose family has farmed the

area since 1894 said: “It’s the biggest thing to ever happen in the town and a welcome boost at a time of drought and shrinking population.” In fact, for a tiny place with a population of around 100, it is a huge shift in fortune. Shane said: “I don’t think I was off the phone for a long time, working on getting this started”. Funds came from Regional Arts Victoria and the Yarriambiack Shire Council, paint was donated by Taubmans and Loop Paints, and the local caravan park and pub provided free accommodation and meals. The result has been a magnificent mural, virtually in the middle of nowhere, that will stand for decades to come. Artist Guido van Helten says that the mural will improve with age and will look as good, if not better, in ten years than it does today. Guido was born in Brisbane to a second generation Australian family from Holland.

The twenty nine year old artist has drawn and painted for as long as he can remember, becoming more serious about art in his teen years. He became involved in community work in his twenties and it was then that he really developed his own style. At university he studied printing, however he says “that didn’t add to my current style in any way”. Painting on tall buildings was a natural evolution for this modest young man. He says, rather tongue in cheek, “You start by getting a ladder, then you get a bigger ladder, then it becomes more challenging when you have to look at cherry pickers and cranes”. He added, “It’s when you get to this point that it is as much about the challenge as the actual artwork”. The challenge has seen Guido creating giant portraits in Ukraine, Norway, Italy, Denmark and Iceland, often in freezing temperatures. “In Australia silos are iconic structures wasting away and using them for art gives them a whole new life” says Guido. “Driving around the country I would often drive straight past these small towns” adding, “I’ve wondered, what’s it like? What are the people like? Who lives here? It’s something people in the city don’t know about, they don’t know how country living works – they just get their bread and don’t think about it.” Working so high on such large surfaces, it’s hard to imagine how Guido maintains perspective of the finished image. “I work to a plan,” he said. “I take photos of the subject and the building and map it out on the computer. In Brim the challenge was to accommodate the silos curves”. He doesn’t make much of the other challenges he faces when working on such large canvases, such as the elements. In Europe he has endured bone breaking cold, whilst in Brim he worked for up to ten hours a day in temperatures often reaching the low forties, with strong winds making working at height not only challenging, but dangerous. Guido has a pragmatic approach; “You just work through it”. The response to the mural has been overwhelmingly positive and even taken Guido by surprise. “The Brim project has been more successful than I thought and I’m receiving offers of a lot of overseas commissions … The project itself was interesting and well worth doing. It takes artwork and puts it somewhere it can make a difference and be really positive.

Guido van Helten (left) Shane Wardle Brim Activity Group

I enjoyed taking the work and pushing the limits to see what it can do.” An unexpected bonus is that he has discovered how his artwork can really benefit a community and now he would like to continue using his talents to help other communities who need it as well. The Brim silo project may have been a lot of hard work for this very talented artist, but it seems it wasn’t all hard graft. Although he only stayed in the town for a month it happened to coincide with his birthday, Christmas and New Year, and while he was a long way from home and family the town folk of Brim made him very welcome. So much so that Guido’s unwashed shirt that he wore every day while working now hangs proudly in the Brim Hotel. This amazing project is a prime example of what forward thinking, proactive communities can do. The town of Brim was struggling but an opportunity came their way in the form of a request from an artist who wanted to paint silos. Shane Wardle of the Brim Active Community Group said: “We couldn’t have dreamed of a better opportunity and getting it has been an absolute fluke. This town only has four businesses – a pub, a garage, caravan park and a general store, and as a result of the silos they are all growing – so we are very lucky!” To learn more about the Brim Silo Art and Guido van Helten visit www.facebook.com/ Brim-Silo-Art and www.guidovanhelten.com

Go Food & Wine Fossicking in the Bendigo Region Make sure you pick up your Food and Wine Fossicking map to discover the best wineries, cider makers, growers, producers, restaurants and cafes from Heathcote to Castlemaine, Maryborough to Boort and everywhere in between.

This map is your perfect tool for exploring the Bendigo Region and includes detailed business listings, touring routes, location markers and a distance legend. For further details on food, wine and tourism experiences throughout the region please visit www.bendigoregion.com Available at the Visitor Centres throughout the Bendigo Region.

PLAN YOUR FOOD TRIPS WITH THIS GREAT MAP Wandering around a region and finding great food and wine outlets is a fantastic way to spend a few days or a holiday, but how much can you miss when you don’t have a map, even worse if you have time restrictions. The Bendigo Region can make life so much easier for you with their fantastic Food & Wine Fossicking map. With this map you can plan your trip so you don’t miss a beat, or a morsel from Boort to Bendigo, Wedderburn to Maldon and all points in between. Made dishes from town cafes that you can bundle into your baskets to eat on the way, or take home for an evening snack and the temptation to load up to fill your pantry and fridge is pretty hard to resist. Farm gates, farmer’s markets, even the little general store in a small town can provide amazing little delectables that you wouldn’t expect to find. If wines and ciders are manna to your taste buds, Harcourt has to be on your planned trip and you can’t go to Harcourt without stopping at Henry of Harcourt Cidery. Drew Henry is an award winning cider maker whose knowledge in cider making is exceptional and unsurpassed. From his own orchards, where he grows the apples that are used to make his premium, multiple award winning cider Kingston Black ’13, Drew is the penultimate maker – growing, processing, bottling and selling his delicious brew. Speaking about his ciders, Drew said: “Many ciders are made from apples, which are sold in supermarkets, but good quality cider comes from the right apples” adding “Cider apples are very unpleasant to eat because of the tannin, which makes them bitter, but these are the components that give the colour and the flavour. Kingston Black ’13 has a good dark colour, has complex characteristics and goes well with food, just like a good wine”. Achieving this with Kingston Black ’13 isn’t easy. Drew said “The Kingston Black is a difficult apple and a devil of a thing to grow. It’s small and grows in a funny way on the tree, but the results are well worth the effort”.

Drew Henry loves to educate people about cider and can talk for hours about it’s long history. Drew and his wife Irene came to cider making after deciding that wine making – the reason that bought them to Harcourt – was no longer on their agenda, so as they had bought an orchard, they started to learn about the apple industry, expanded their orchard to where they now grow forty different varieties of apples and the rest, as they say, is history. Henry of Harcourt is open for tastings and sales Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sundays from 10am. For more information, visit www.henrycider.com. Imagine what you can do with a specific food fossickers map. Planning not just one, but several trips, based on what you’ll find on the map alone could become a fantastic hobby. Not only will your taste buds thank you, but the explorer still in your heart will rejoice at the prospect of combining touring with food discovery. You’ll find the Bendigo Region Food & Wine Fossicking map at venues featured on the map and Visitor Information Centre’s throughout the region, being the City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander Shire, Central Goldfields Shire and Loddon Shire.

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MARILYN IN BENDIGO Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most celebrated and enigmatic film stars in history, she transformed herself from ordinary girl next door, Norma Jeane Baker into a glamourous and universally-recognised screen goddess. This comprehensive exhibition brings together authentic artefacts, clothing and other objects belonging to, or worn by Marilyn. More than 20 original film costumes from some of Marilyn’s greatest films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and Love Nest feature alongside numerous dresses and accessories from Marilyn’s personal wardrobe. The ground-breaking collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox will allow unprecedented access to 12 of the films Marilyn completed with the studio, including glamorous studio portraits, wardrobe test photographs, lobby cards and film posters. Curated by Bendigo Art Gallery, the costumes, personal clothing and artefacts have been drawn from private collections around the world and have never been seen before in Australia. Bendigo Art Gallery will be open

from 10am – 5pm, 7 days per week during this period. Tickets are single entry, timed tickets. My Weekend with Marilyn - Stay a few days and explore Bendigo when you go to see Marilyn. There are a range of official accommodation and experience packages to choose. Weekly highlights include: Fortuna High Teas, Bendigo Heritage Walking Tours, Regional Wine Tours, a Progressively Delicious Dessert Tour, a Jazz tram celebrating the friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, Shellac manicure’s, specialty lunches at some of Bendigo’s best cafes and restaurants and a Food Fossicking Tasting Tour. Monthly highlights include: The Bendigo Blues Tram and a From Market to Paddock to Plate, a tour which takes visitors on a journey to the Bendigo Community Farmers Market to farms and vineyards in the region then into a celebrated chef’s home for dinner. 5 March – 10 July 2016 Visit www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

FARM FASHION FUSION Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitor Centre Wednesday 17 February – Sunday 17 April 2016 The Living Arts Space is hosting a display of garments from the Elmore Field Days Ag Art Wear 2015 competition. A selection of outfits has been shown by the Living Arts Space each year for five years, which always proves popular with the visiting public and members of the local community who come back time and again to see the marvellous creations. Ag Art Wear is a garment design competition held as part of the annual Elmore Field Days event run in October each year. The competition challenges designers to create wearable art garments from materials found on farms, in farming related industries or sourced from the land. The designs incorporated a

wide range of agricultural materials such as chicken wire, pine cones, stockfeed bags, roof installation, cattle tags and hay band. These materials are transformed into unique garments and the most recent group of entrants excelled in pushing their creative boundaries. This outstanding selection of garments on display showcases what can be produced when you combine agricultural and found materials with some serious creativity and exceptional assembly skills. The exhibition, located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre, is open daily from 9am to 5pm and will continue until 14 April 2016. Lorraine Trewick from the Elmore Field Days Ag Art Wear committee will speak about the event on Easter Sunday 27 March for those interested in knowing more. www.bendigotourism.com

NEW HOME & DATE FOR WINEGROWERS FESTIVAL Relocating the popular Strategem Bendigo Winegrowers Festival to Bendigo’s centrally located Rosalind Park is seen as a better way to showcase what the region’s winemakers do and do so well. According to winemaker John Monteath, “the new venue will also profile the high quality foods that will be available as well as the region as a whole”. Whilst the festival was well accommodated in its previous home in Castlemaine, the fact that it was held at Easter proved difficult for many winegrowers as this was always around their harvest time. The new date of 7th May is more manageable. The wine industry in the Bendigo region has been active since the 1880s linking it back to the history of the area. Melbourne refugee John Monteath, who runs Killiecrankie Wines

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in Ravenswood said: “I left the city to pursue the folly of winemaking about fifteen years ago and very pleased I did”. The festival is a fantastic showcase for this well respected winemaking region and it provides a great day out for the whole family with lots of entertainment, a kids corner and lots of quality food to accompany the wine tastings. Being in the heart of Bendigo, surrounded by the city’s stunning heritage buildings and easily accessible by road and rail, it’s a great day out. Bring a rug and enjoy. Venue: Rosalind Park Bendigo Date: 7th May Time: 11am to 4pm. Tickets on sale from early March. For more information go to www.bendigowine.org.au

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REGIONAL PRODUCERS DAY AT LAKE HOUSE The Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Producers group, founded by acclaimed chef, Alla Wolf-Tasker 15 years ago holds an annual market style celebration in the grounds of Daylesford’s famous Lake House. Stalls are set up in the gardens, orchard and undercover terrace where visitors can browse, taste and buy the regional produce on offer. Cooking demonstrations are hosted in The Cooking School Kitchen with wine tastings in the Alquimie Tasting Tent. Live music will entertain throughout the day and visitors will have the opportunity to meet those very special people who farm, grow and make our local food and drink.    The Cooking School kitchen will hold a “Shop the Market - Cook the Market”, hosted by Alice Zaslavsky from TV’s Kitchen Whiz who

will be joined by Masterchef winner Emma Dean, Forage author Julia Jenkins and Paul West from River Cottage Australia amongst others. The Regional Producers Day begins each year with a big country breakfast. Early risers – make sure you get tickets! Regional Producers Day at Lake House is on Sunday 17 April from 10.30am–3pm, $12 per person, book online or tickets at the gate.   Join the Country Breakfast with the Producers: 9-10.30am, $40.00, bookings essential online. Online bookings: www.lakehouse.com.au Lake House, King Street Daylesford. Car parking on site on the day is not available, see website for parking options.

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TOWN ON A PLATE: MERCATO DAYLESFORD Mercato Restaurant has become a landmark in Daylesford. Head chef and owner Richard Mee and his team have created a menu of modern Australian cuisine highlighting regional produce and flavours. The timber building, built in 1864 and very tastefully restored makes its own statement as a venue that conjures up images of bygone days when Daylesford was a mecca for Melbourne’s elite. Today’s diners can still experience the same ambience from those days with a modern twist. Mercato is open for dinner Thursday to Tuesday and lunch Friday to Sunday www.mercatorestaurant.com.au

CHINESE FIVE SPICE QUAIL, ASIAN VEGETABLES, HOUSE MADE PLUM SAUCE, SNOW PEA TENDRILS, PRICKLY ASH SERVES 4 (ENTRÉE) 4 Quail Chinese five spice ¼ Wombok- finely sliced 50g Snow Peas 50g Bean Shoots 50g Snow Pea Shoot 20ml soy sauce 10ml sesame oil Debone quail and cut in half. Dust with five spice and quick seal both sides. Roast quail for 3 minutes in an 180C oven. Stir fry vegetables over a high heat for 1 minute and then add soy and a dash of water. Season to taste.

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TO SERVE Place a pool of plum sauce on the plate and using the side of a dessert spoon make a lovely smear. (You may want to practice this before hand) Place a small pile of prickly ash on one side of the plate. Make a small mound of stir fried vegetables on the plate, place the quail on top and finish with the snow pea tendrils. WINE MATCH 2010 Nintingbool pinot noir, Ballarat

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NEW CHEF MAKING CHANGES AT THE CONVENT Daylesford’s Convent Gallery has been a landmark of the town since owner Tina Banitska had the vision to convert a former religious convent into an iconic gallery, restaurant, bar and function centre. A new chef, well known Christian Reuther joined the team late last year and already has plans to redesign the kitchen and working with the ground staff, develop the kitchen garden, the produce of which will be used in the restaurant. Christian is a familiar face in Daylesford having moved to the town thirteen years ago after returning from three years in the UK and Europe. A country lad at heart, having grown up on a bio-dynamic farm in the Goulburn Valley, Daylesford suits him very well.

Because he loves teaching, it’s a natural progression to use his new skills to run cooking classes that could include lunch and wine at The Convent. He says “the classes would have wide appeal for “girl’s groups” who visit the town every weekend, but of course, they would be open to all comers”. Asked where he sees himself in 5 years’ time, Christian said “I can see that the Convent would be a continued destination for food & art lovers with more interactive attractions, including cooking classes, but also offer a paddock to plate philosophy using the produce grown in our own garden”. The Convent is a desired destination for wedding couples and with Christian on board, guests are guaranteed a cracker event. www.conventgallery.com.au

WINE AND TEACHING – AN INTERESTING MIX Coming from a farming background has certainly been a solid foundation on which to build a winery. Deidre and Brendon Lawlor bought their property in Denver in 1987 and planted their vineyard and started producing their first vintage in 2002. Whilst developing their long held dream of being winemakers, they both continued in their teaching careers, which saw them spending over eight years teaching in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, the Kimberleys and in the Torres Straits. Returning to Victoria and their Denver property they found that while they were away, their winery had deteriorated and they almost had to start over again. The property needed a lot of work and they also found that they needed to re-establish themselves by updating their profile, source new outlets, reconnect with the MRVA and

fellow vignerons, launch a new label (The Winking Wombat), attend networking meetings and being involved in local events. In addition, old machinery had to be revamped and the machinery shed needed to become a new winery and tasting rooms. All this while continuing to teach – Deidre full time, with Brendon managing to cut back a little in order to spend more time with the vines. Back on their feet now, they can see the fruits of their labour, but the hard work never stops. Each weekend, they open their cellar door and attend various food and wine fairs throughout the year and work on their marketing, which includes a special wine and spa therapy package they offer in collaboration with Eavan Spa and Beauty in Daylesford – ask about it when you visit.

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THE SPUDLIGHT THAT IS THE GREAT TRENTHAM SPUDFEST The humble spud is anything but humble in Trentham in May when the annual Great Trentham Spudfest pops up for its eighth outing. Food, fun, live music, frivolity and spuds galore is what in store on Saturday 7th May at the ‘Spud Hub’ Quarry St Reserve, Trentham. There will be spuds behaving, spuds misbehaving, mischievous spuds, spud playing hide and seek in the special ‘spud paddock’, curly whirly spuds, their own ‘Spud Spruiker’ otherwise known as ‘Spudman’, artistic spuds, spud characters hanging around town, spud displays with over 20 varieties on show, spudelicious delights at a variety of food stalls, spud sack creations and spuds for sale direct from the Spud farmer to you.

The ‘Spud Hub’ will be alive with hot potatoes, hot art, hot music and fantastic entertainment. Spudtastic children’s activities and games include; spud dig; spud art; animals to pat and wagon rides to have; face painting and rock climbing. There will also be spud sack races for kids and those who are still kids at heart. Be entertained throughout the day by roving performers. The main stage will be pumping with performances from a variety of bands all day. So gather up your friends, family and colleagues and get along to have a mashing good time at this year’s Trentham Spudfest. You’d never guess potatoes could be this much fun! When: Saturday 7 May, 10.00am – 4.00pm Where: Quarry Street Reserve, Trentham www.trenthamspudfest.org.au or Facebook

Wombat Forest Vineyard On the edge of Wombat State Forest “the jewel” of the district. Wines available from cellar door or online. Cellar door hours 10am – 5pm weekends. 189 Springhill Road, Denver ph: 03 5423 9331 or 0427 239 334 www.wombatforestvineyard.com.au

Producing blended and single variety ciders – “Ciders for Grown Ups” from the Apple Centre of Victoria – Harcourt. Cider farm open Mon to Sat 9am – 5pm and Sun 10 – 5 for tastings of ciders and perry. Tours available. 219 Reservoir Road, Harcourt ph: (03) 5474 2177 or 0427 217 701 e: ddhenry@bigpond.net.au

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THE WALLACE HOTEL QUIRKY BUT GREAT The Wallace Hotel isn’t on your main street, in fact you have to do a ‘dipsy doodle’ onto the Creswick off ramp from the Western Highway when you’re heading to Ballarat, but it is a detour that is well worth it. This pub is a classic – described by the owners Amanda and Craig Wilson as charming, quirky and eclectic the main dining area is huge, but still welcoming. The enormous fire place keeps out the chill on the coldest night and the décor borrows from many styles, although Scotland readily comes to mind. The owners and staff are very friendly and the food is the standout. Sure it’s “pub grub”, but that’s where the comparison ends as the meals are delicious and very generous so there is no reason for anyone to leave hungry. The outdoor areas

are beautiful and perfect to while away a few hours in the fresh country air and perfect if you’ve bought the kids as they can run around while you relax. Even if the weather is inclement, the indoor “kids corner” keeps them entertained, allowing you to relax. The Wallace is also in demand for functions, so if you have a country wedding in mind, it’s worthwhile making the call. As the hotel is only about an hour from Melbourne, it makes for a great day out, or as a stopover on your way to Ballarat, only 12 minutes away. Set in the country (not much else around), it is true to what we have come to expect from a country pub – great people and great food – say no more.

SATURDAY • 7 MAY 2016 Spudtastic fun, food, free music, displays, children’s games and activities, entertainment, history, spuds for sale and much more! Access to the Spud Hub is free and here’s a taste of what’s in store. • Children’s activities galore – including spud art, spud sack races, spud smasher, spud shot, make a spud critter, spud stencil, dig for spuds in our special on-site spud paddock, ‘play golf’ and rock climbing wall. • Face painting, mobile farmyard, wagon rides and jumping castle. • Free music all day and spudtacular roving performers. • Spuds for sale from local farmers – straight from the farm to you. • An amazing array of food, beverage and other stalls. You’d never guess potatoes could be this much fun!

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Kevin Lincoln The eye’s mind Sat 23 Apr – Sun 19 Jun

An Art Gallery of Ballarat exhibition This exhibition surveys the career of contemporary Australian artist Kevin Lincoln, focussing on the evolution of over some twenty-five years of mature and critically acclaimed work, from around 1990 to the present. Image: Kevin Lincoln Knife triptch (detail) 2008, oil on linen, Private collection, © Kevin Lincoln / licensed by Viscopy, 2016

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Part of the joy of visiting country town is discovering its unique, hidden treasures. Visitors to Castlemaine who stumble across Tribe, tucked between the fine dining of The Good Table and excellent coffee of Origini, are always delighted by what they find. Whether it’s the friendly welcome from a local craftsperson behind the counter, to the delicious scent of aromatherapy-based skincare products that fills the room, Tribe is a nurturing experience of handmade loveliness. Showcasing over 30 local makers, this delightful little vintage-inspired store promises a relaxed, ‘slow-shopping’ experience as you explore a diverse and ever-changing array of handcrafted treasures. One-off pieces of jewellery and clothing, unique homewares to suit all tastes, artwork, craft kits and materials and a selection of precious playthings to make you wish you were a child again.

The 12th Woodend Winter Arts Festival celebrates with worldclass artistic adventures in music, performance, literary and visual arts. Enjoy international and top Australian performers, artists, writers and speakers that you will not hear anywhere else. And this year, be prepared for a few surprises! The Woodend Winter Arts Fesitval is held over three days on the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 10th to 13th June, so think about booking your accommodation now.

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KEVIN LINCOLN: THE EYE’S MIND An Art Gallery of Ballarat Exhibition April 23 to June 19 2016 The work of Kevin Lincoln, one of Australia’s most complex and intriguing artists, will be on show at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 23 April. At over 70 years of age, Lincoln has exhibited continuously for almost 50 years. His work also appears in the permanent collections of major Australian galleries. Kevin Lincoln: The Eye’s Mind includes mature and critically acclaimed work that demonstrates the evolution of his art, from around 1990 to the present. According to Ballarat Art Gallery Director Gordon Morrison, “Lincoln’s work concentrates on the exploration of form, reading a path between representation and abstraction and working to transform surface appearances into something distilled and stilled”. The exhibition includes a diverse range of works, from the intimacy of sketchbook drawings to the commanding mystery of large often multi-paneled paintings, giving visitors the privileged opportunity to study this very distinctive artist’s engagement with the world and to discover his way of thinking and seeing, and its varying manifestations on paper and canvas. Kevin Lincoln: The Eye’s Mind is jointly curated by independent curator Elizabeth Cross and Gallery Director Gordon Morrison.

Also exhibiting from 9th April to 19th June, is The Art of Daniel Moynihan – Printmaking 1966-2016 Daniel Moynihan is a widely acclaimed Australian artist who, over the past fifty years, has been central to the renaissance of printmaking in this country. According to Gordon Morrison, “This exhibition looks back at fifty years of printmaking by a well established and respected artist. It celebrates and explores in depth his deep engagement with the making of the printed image and reveals the ongoing development of his intensely personal and powerful narrative imagery”. Daniel Moynihan was born in Melbourne and after studying at Preston Technical College and RMIT commenced exhibiting in group and solo exhibitions in 1967. In Melbourne during the 1970s, Moynihan became a lecturer in printmaking at Prahran College of Advanced Education and later at the Preston Institue of Technology. He is best known for drawing, printmaking and painting and for his extensive studies of the Tasmanian Tiger, which is a recurring theme of his work.

AUSTRALIA’S WILDLIFE – UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL A lifelong dream of opening a wildlife park came true for Greg Parker in 1985 when he established the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Since then, the park has grown to become one of the best known and respected parks of its kind in the country. Greg’s passion for Australia’s native animals and reptiles has resulted in a park that is interactive, educational and emphasises the need for the conservation of our unique animals. As visitors wander around they walk with free roaming kangaroos and emus who are so friendly, they allow lots of patting and of course, food. In contrast, Australia’s crocodiles are seen as dangerous, which they are and very scary, however the new Crocodile Billabong and Conservation Centre, landscaped to depict an area in Kakadu National Park allows people to see

Crunch, the 5 metre crocodile and star of the show, up close and personal. Greg’s love for these animals has been handed down to his son Stuart who deftly treads the delicate line between thrilling the audience whilst ensuring his own safety. His experience and intimate understanding of crocodiles guarantees visitors an incredible display. The Ballarat Wildlife Park is also home to the oldest wombat in the world – Patrick, known as “Wombassador of Ballarat”. Patrick has a huge following on his Facebook page, which keeps him in touch with his fans around the world. A visit to this amazing park is a fantastic day out for everyone, be they singles, couples or families and one visit isn’t enough. It should be on everyone’s calendar as an annual event or why wait that long – anytime is a good time.

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THE SECRETS OF THE POST OFFICE GALLERY A beautiful space was created in the old Ballarat Post Office in 2002 when Federation University, formerly Ballarat University took over the classic building and turned it into an art gallery. The gallery was designed as a public space for students and teachers to show their work and in the early days, the gallery was mainly staffed by students, under the direction of staff, giving them invaluable experience in how galleries run and are curated. The Post Office Gallery also attracts and exhibits works from important Australian artists and these works are shared with the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, just down the road. The diverse selection of exhibitions is regularly changing with twelve showings per year and the gallery is also a strong supporter of the very popular bi-annual Ballarat Foto Biennale.

If you aren’t aware of this little gem in the heart of Ballarat, it does keep itself somewhat of a secret, with very little signage to indicate it is there, but there it is, sitting proudly on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in one of Ballarat’s stunning heritage buildings. Curator Shelley Hinton manages and presents all these exhibitions and associated events by artists of local, national and international renown, bringing her more than thirty years of experience as an arts professional and educator to add to Ballarat’s palette of art in the community. Wednesday to Saturday 1pm–4pm Monday and Tuesday open by appointment. Admission Always free. Visit www.federation.edu.au/pogallery

SPEAKING DRAWINGS: WORKS BY SALLY MILLER

THINKING OF PLACE

Wed 9 Mar - Sat 2 Apr 2016

Wed 6 Apr – Sat 21 May 2016

A compellingly beautiful yet tragic series of drawings make up this exhibition of nine works created by artist Sally Miller in the months before her death in mid 2015. Sally’s life was prematurely cut short by a progressive neurological disorder called Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) - a degenerative disease that steadily cripples movement and bodily function. Sally has left behind nine large graphite on paper drawings, each accompanied by a brief description dictated by Sally in the last weeks of her life, a beautiful, powerful and compelling last testament to Sally’s courage and fierce commitment to her artistic practice and creative imagination.

An Inkmasters Cairns Inc. touring exhibition. Thinking of Place showcases small contemporary prints by Australian and New Zealand printmakers whose work explores concepts of land, country, the built and natural environment, colonization, ancestral connections, identity and imagined locations. As an international exchange project, the exhibition presents diverse works by printmaking groups from across the Tasman including Inkmasters Cairns Inc (AUS), Goldfields Printmakers (AUS), Melbourne Printmakers Group (AUS), North Island Printmakers (NZ) and Te Wai Pounamu Printmakers (NZ).

IMAGES: (L) Sally Miller Unwinding, 2015 Courtesy the artist’s estate, (R) Heather Shimmen Pretty Boy, 2015 Courtesy the artist

Wed 9 Mar - Sat 2 Apr 2016

SPEAKING DRAWINGS Works by SALLY MILLER

To be opened by Dr Loris Button, Adjunct Research Fellow, Faculty of Education & Arts, FedUni, and Stephen Oakes, on Thu 10 Mar @ 5.30, for 6pm

Sally Miller, Unwinding, 2015 (detail) graphite on paper Courtesy the artist's estate

Wed 6 Apr - Sat 21 May 2016

THINKING OF PLACE

Inkmasters Cairns Inc. touring exhibition To be opened by Prue Mac Dougall, Printmaker & Teacher, and Jimmy Pasakos, Lecturer in Contemporary Imaging, Arts Academy, FedUni, on Thu 7 Apr @ 5.30, for 6pm.

Heather Shimmen Pretty Boy, 2015 linocut with letter stamp on paper 28 x 38cm Courtesy the artist

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TEN YEARS ON AND STILL GOING STRONG Over the weekend of 30th April to 1st May the town of Clunes is set to come alive with all things literary. If you’re looking for rare, out-ofprint, second hand, collectible, small-press and bargain priced books then you won’t want to miss out, as this is by far the largest collection of such treasures in Australia. Attending the Clunes Booktown Festival may be a ‘no brainer’ for book lovers, but the idea of turning the town over to becoming an enormous book fair initially took a while to catch on. Some said it would never last, but ten years later this very popular festival is now stronger than ever. This year the festival celebrates it’s 10th anniversary with the theme “Journeys through time and place,’ and the jam packed weekend program has been curated with this in mind. The author talks are a highlight of the

festival, with such an extensive program that it will occupy two and a half venues. There is something for everyone, with discussions ranging from Goldfields history to quality literature as well as a variety of new themes. The entertainment will appeal to young and old with music and performances throughout the weekend and an exhibition of township maps hosted by the State Library of Victoria is sure to please local history buffs. The festival is held in the historic township of Clunes, an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne. Festival passes are $10 and children 14 years and under – free. Admission to all author talks is included in the entry price. Tickets will be available at the four entry points to the event.

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CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL APRIL 30 & MAY 1 2016

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A WORK IN PROGRESS Its quirky, cute and not the most spacious café you’ll find, but P & S Espresso sitting as it does opposite a small park and with it’s own “pretty cottage” courtyard, has an ambience that makes up for it’s small size. Owner Ever Dolce had his eye on the building for quite awhile before he took the plunge and bought it. He had been looking for an outlet for good coffee and with a background in cafes, restaurants and pubs he had the experience to fulfil a desire to have his own place. Add the fact that he had grown up in a family passionate about food this was a move that was almost part of his DNA.

new tastes into Creswick, especially the kimchi fritters and jaffles, but be careful, they can be addictive. Ever believes that Creswick is on a growth trajectory and is watching how the town develops. Complimentary wi-fi is now available so for all those who love their coffee with their devices, this is the spot. Currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm check out the Facebook page for menu updates.

Ever and wife Hisu have plans to develop the property, especially a garden that will add visually to the streetscape and as Ever is never short of ideas, the development of the café and the menu is an ongoing work in progress. Hisu’s Korean heritage has introduced some

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FROM BREAKDOWN TO BREAKTHROUGH It’s hard to imagine that Leah O’Shea suffered a complete work burnout just over a year ago. With her contagious laugh and effervescent personality, she is a picture of happiness, but it hasn’t always been this way. Leah says that before the burnout she was an over-thinker, very self-critical, very motivated; a high achiever with money and status being a priority. She had been working 12 hour plus days in a high-stress job managing exports for one of Australia’s biggest wineries. “I was working way too much and probably knew that,” Leah says. “I didn’t feel appreciated in the job and because I was looking for that appreciation I often over-delivered. I didn’t have much of a life outside work.” In June 2014 Leah began to feel unwell. Her sleeping patterns became erratic; she felt disorientated and emotional over small things. Her friends noticed the changes. There were physical symptoms too, headaches, stomach problems, convincing her that she had an illness. Ultrasounds, MRI scans and blood tests all proved inconclusive. Then a doctor suggested it could be stress. “I instantly burst into tears,” she says. “I was so shocked it could be happening to me; I considered myself a strong person. Initially I felt a lot of shame, guilt and disappointment in myself.” The realisation of how deeply the stress was affecting her came when a psychologist prescribed a month’s. In her second week off work Leah was invited to lunch with a friend, but spent the afternoon on the floor in a foetal position suffering a panic attack. “I thought: ‘Bloody hell, I’m going to be that crazy lady walking down the street with the trolley and the cats hanging off me.’ I wondered if I’d ever have a normal life again” Leah recalls. “That was my absolute breakdown moment. I realised I needed to make some massive changes.” Resigning from her job, moving in with family and continuing therapy, her recovery began. After a few months and an inspirational trip to Asia, Leah began to research jobs

in alternative health and stumbled across business and life coaching. Something clicked. Now Leah runs Comprehensive Coaching, using techniques like matrix therapy, hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming to help other people achieve balance and success in their work and personal life. “Coaching is such a buzz,” Leah enthuses. “It touches your heart to see the amazing changes people have through basic coaching techniques.” Although the road to recovery can be long and difficult, she says there was one thing that really helped her. “I needed to remember what it was like to laugh, so I just started doing the things I’d loved as a child. It helped me heal from the inside out,” she explains. Leah now embraces the child within and even blows bubbles that has her friends calling her ‘the bubble lady’. So does she wish her work burnout never happened? Shaking her head, she emphatically says. “I wouldn’t be who I am now if I hadn’t had this experience. It wasn’t a breakdown, it was a complete breakthrough.” For more information on Leah’s coaching packages, visit the website at www.comprehensivecoaching.com.au

ECHUCA MOAMA WEDDING EXPO Everyone loves a wedding. From the moment the diamond ring goes on the future bride’s finger, couples explore ideas and themes for their own special day. The Echuca Moama Weddings Expo to be held on Sunday 22nd May, is a wonderful opportunity for couples to learn more about the outstanding range of local providers available to help make their day. Held in arguably one of the most popular wedding destinations in regional Victoria, the Echuca Moama Wedding Expo is a “must attend” event for all brides (and grooms) looking for some inspiration and ideas to help plan their big day. Located at the Echuca Sports & Entertainment Centre, the Echuca Moama Wedding Expo is home to approximately 75 exhibitors. There isn’t a detail missed, with exhibitors on show to cover every aspect of that dream wedding. With over 400 weddings held in the Echuca Moama area per year, The Echuca Moama Wedding Expo endeavours to showcase all of the wonderful local businesses and suppliers that this area has to offer and the best part is that all of these businesses can be found under one roof. The popular fashion parade will be held to preview some of the beautiful gowns available and prizes will be given away at the conclusion of the fashion parade to brides who complete a survey on arrival at the expo.

Getting married? Then this Expo is a must!

Tickets will be available at the door or by pre-purchasing online at: www.echucamoamaweddingexpo.com.au

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 10.00AM TO 3.30PM FASHION PARADE AT 1.30PM ENTRY FEE – $15 ADULTS, U14 FREE.

Plenty to see from 75 plus leading Echuca-Moama & District businesses offering everything you need to plan your wedding. Echuca Sports & Entertainment Centre www.echucamoamaweddingexpo.com.au

Pork Pies Black Pudding Haggis Nitrate-Free Streaky Bacon Free-Range British Style Pork Sausages Gammon steaks and boiling joints Open Mon-Sat 464 Perricoota Road Moama - 03 5480 9645 www.pacdon.com.au

Breathe in the fresh country air as the willows tickle the ducks on the lake before you. Perricoota Vines Retreat is paradise on earth. With each reclaimed timber villa boasting a private spa room and warm, luxurious interiors with cathedral ceilings, your couples’ retreat is wonderfully romantic with all the simple practicalities you could hope for. Each of our garden or lakeside villas boast lovingly tended gardens or lakeside willow views, and a private courtyard or outdoor decking across the lake means you can enjoy the best of the fresh Murray air before retreating to your secluded villa. In-room massage and gourmet goods delivered to your door can be arranged. Plasma TVs and wi-fi hot spots are available. Perricoota Vines is a short drive from Echuca Moama’s tourism Mecca and all its cafes, restaurants, old world paddlesteamer attractions and of course the majestic Murray River, A 400 Perricoota Rd, Moama NSW 2731 P 1800 826 655 E enquiries@perricootavines.com W perricootavines.com

ENGLISH FARE IN THE BUSH It’s not unknown for a lot of Aussies, travellers and expats alike to pine for the foods that they’ve known from home that aren’t available in other countries – of course, Vegemite immediately comes to mind. The same applied to James Arrowsmith and best friend Peter Tonge, both from Lancashire in the UK when they settled in the Echuca/Moama region. Pork pies and pork bangers were not easy to find, if at all, so the enterprising duo along with James’ wife Jane, decided to make their own and so began a success story that has culminated in an award winning business and a new shop in the Port of Echuca. The shop has joined their farm gate shop, together with four farmers markets – in and around Melbourne – Abbotsford Convent, St. Kilda Primary School, Mt. Eliza and Debney Park. The trio is an interesting mix in that James has a business degree, Jane is a scientist and Pete, the only foodie among them, is

a chef, but together they are a remarkable team. All their products are made from regionally sourced, free range pork and they have developed a range that gladdens the heart of any Pom and rapidly gaining an expanding following of everyone else. As dedicated producers, James, Jane and Pete constantly work at improving their products and availability. Visit their website to find out where you can pick up this old fashioned English fare with a modern twist. www.pacdon.com.au

By Lyndall McQuinn

AUTUMN ASTROLOGY Autumn begins with an intense month of March, culminating with an eclipse on the full moon at the start of Aries. Feisty would be my word for March. Expect fast changes to structures that appear great, but come from intense power-plays lying underneath; the ramifications of which ripple throughout all autumn.

VIRGO you are in the front-line. You may have managed to hold fairly steady throughout 2015 but this autumn calls you to action. There is so much movement and possibilities, but the responsibility that accompanies them can be overwhelming. Old wounds surface to be redone and whilst you will be happy with the final results, the process may well take its toll. The message is move on, don’t turn back. PISCES you too are awash. Hopefully the dark moon eclipse on March 9th resets your path for 2016. You may seek assistance from powerful allies that help earth your projects. This will work well if you don’t shirk your responsibilities. Old wounds are visible to you and you have an opportunity to refresh your take on life’s purpose and how you can achieve your goals. The key will be to communicate clearly. LIBRA has the full moon with an eclipse; great relationship time for you over autumn. You have good insight into relating and many unexpected new faces come into your life right now especially if you are born October 12 to 18. You are a little rebellious so you can create change to boring routines, which can lead to stepping on the toes of those more structured.

ARIANS born 8th to 15th of April, it’s your turn for a revolution. All Aries born prior have had their turn and life is looking different. Things that were difficult are finally taking form quickly, but in the latter autumn you may find there are other possibilities that may have suited you better. Quick progress does not always create the desired outcomes. The Aries dark moon early April is a time to reflect. SCORPIO Mars begins in Scorpio for the first week of autumn then leaves, but retrogrades back at the end of autumn. So this is an opportunity to get busy and clear out debris or to be bloody angry at many things. The full moon in April in Scorpio will throw light on the issues to be moved on. You could well be tempted to spend time dreaming and healing; as you have a beautiful flow to both the planets that would create this, so maybe a retreat would be a good use of time. TAURUS, we have the potential of a powerful triangle for you to use in moving mountains especially in March/April and strongest influence on the bulls of May 8 to 10. Don’t waste time with power battles from intense others that are as rigid as you can be. Nothing obstructs your way so it is time to be building. SAGITTARIUS is restless and ready to expand in all directions, but the realities of life, such as finances and other responsibilities hold you back. This tends to make you irritable and frustrated so beware of lashing out at the others who make your life joyful. Things may flow in March, but cramp up in April/May calling for adjustments that you wish were not needed.

GEMINI still flying under the radar could bump into some seriously profound directional changes. As usual it may be difficult to pin-point the details, but the overall gist is great. The issues lie in just how much to change and what part of life do we keep in place. Maybe just go with what flows rather than feel like you have to take a sledge-hammer to help the energy of change along its way. Why not see what life rolls in? CAPRICORN take a break. Your sign has been unrecognizable over the past couple of years as Pluto dredges up the very foundations that you rest on and its only half way through. Capricorns born the 5th to 9th of January are just about to start. Some of the changes have been revolutionary and discombobulating whilst others have opened a vibration to life you never allowed to exist. Soak it in and allow what has come to be expanded. CANCER you may feel like you are missing out amongst all the emotion of early autumn. There is a danger of absorbing everybody’s dross from very deep levels. March may be a swim in the whirlpool, but some healing visits to the world of imagination may help. As autumn progresses the storms have quieted and you can glimpse the life you are really creating.

AQUARIUS lets talk about what you desire and let’s keep on talking about that until we find a way to get these goals on the ground. Where is earth - well Jupiter is in earth, but that vibration can expand the ideas even further. Maybe its time to get the overview in autumn, draw those ideas maps and flow charts and goal maps: be ready to launch it later in the year. LEO you are quiet, not your usual gregarious selves. Whilst the influence of Uranus in Aries can make you bold and rebellious, Saturn in Sagittarius keeps showing up your limitations. So what starts as big dreams, ends up adventurous smaller projects with a twist of risk. An interesting time for the lions; as they try to incorporate the “other” into their kingdoms. There can be an oozy power pool operating in these interactions that often leaves you uncomfortable. Blessed be. Lyndall McQuinn.

MARKETS

STANHOPE MONSTER GARAGE SALE

Second Sunday of the month from 8.30am Birdwood Avenue, Stanhope Phone 5857 2866 or 5857 2415

A project of Stanhope & District Development Committee

BENDIGO COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

WESLEY HILL COMMUNITY MARKET Every Saturday from 7.30am until 1.00pm 149 Pyrenees Hwy, Castlemaine 70+ stalls include a range of food, beverages, clothes, bric-a-brac, and fruit & veggies

Second Saturday of every month - 9am to 1pm

Sidney Myer Place, off Pall Mall, Bendigo. Phone 0498 186 491 www.bcfm.org.au Farmers | Growing | Community | Market CRESWICK MAKERS – ARTISANS IN THE FOREST First Saturday of the month - 9am to 2pm RSL Hall, 60 Albert Street, Creswick, 3363 Phone Sandy 0405 717321 or Deanne 0433 571 689 Showcasing makers, artisans and crafters from Creswick and surrounding areas.

WOODEND COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET High Street, Woodend 1st Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm Phone 0487 444 090 Call us on 5348 1919 to get your market listed here.

GISBORNE OLDE TIME MARKET

First Sunday of every month 9am to 2pm

Aitken & Hamilton Street Service Roads, Gisborne Over 280 stalls of quality goods. 0431 563 566 info@gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au www.gisborneoldetimemarket.org.au MARYBOROUGH STATION DOMAIN MARKET Fourth Sunday of the month - 8am to 2pm Cnr. Burns & Nolan Streets, Maryborough Phone 0427 326 166 www.facebook.com/StationDomainMarket

Every 4th Saturday of the month. Enquiries: 0407 860 320 38

Second Sunday of every month 9 - 2pm Fountain St & Shire Gardens, Maldon one of Victoria’s most beautiful and historic towns, 1.5 hours from Melbourne.

Facebook.com/maldonmarket www.maldonnc.org.au

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Where the rustic charm of colonial days and the comfort of contemporary culture meet.