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Ocean Grovers dug deep into their pockets for the annual Royal Children's Hospital Appeal. Ocean Grove CFA volunteers were busy on Good Friday, patrolling the intersection of The Terrace and Hodgson St for donations. Victorians donated more than $18 million for the Good Friday appeal, setting a new record. Pictured are CFA volunteers Noel Grant and Tracey Gibbs, who were rattling tins for the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal. (Justin Flynn) 179432
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A major investigation has been launched into the latest skydiving accident at Barwon Heads. Two men were hospitalised with injuries after colliding as they approached their landings at the field late on Easter Saturday afternoon. Both men were experienced solo jumpers but suffered serious injuries after falling 20 metres to the ground. A 24-year-old Melbourne man was flown to The Alfred hospital with concussion and bruising. He was discharged later on Sunday. A 30-year-old British man suffered a fractured ankle and compression fractures. The investigation will be led by Skydive Australia including their Victorian safety and training manager and chief instructor and will also involve the Australian Parachute Federation. A spokesperson for Skydive Australia said that it was unlikely that there would be any major changes to safety regulations already in place. "It will be very important to understand the thought processes and actions that the canopy pilots (the skydivers) went through prior to ending up in this situation," a Skydive Australia spokesperson said. "It is possible that the investigation may conclude that not all the correct procedures had been followed by them." Skydive Australia has operated the Barwon Head site for the past five years. A man suffered serious injuries to his legs in an accident at the site in 2017 and another man was seriously injured at the site in 2015 when his parachute failed to open properly. In 2014 another man was killed at the Barwon Heads airfield when his chute failed to open. According to the 2016 annual report from the Australian Parachute Federation, 22 people died from skydiving in Australia between 2006 and 2015. That averages out to more than two fatalities per year and only 23 per cent of skydiving deaths are students or novices. According to world experts on the subject, skydiving increases the risk of dying by about eight to nine micromorts per jump, meaning you have roughly a one-in-100,000 chance of dying.
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Local surfer Ben Considine has been invited to the prestigious Mexi Log Fest. The Mexi Log Fest is a classic longboard surf and lifestyle festival in Saladita, Guerrero, Mexico. Ben will head to Mexico on 14 April for the huge festival, which runs from 29 April to 6 May. The Mexi Log Fest is a surf invitational, music festival, and chance to educate locals and visitors alike about La Saladita's sustainable initiatives. This surf invitational stands apart from others because of the attendees it attracts. People who value the grace, style, and good nature of noseriding. Travellers who re-
Ocean Grove Barwon Heads sub-branch president Kelvin Arnott is confident the local community will once again generously support the RSL's annual ANZAC Appeal. "Our RSL volunteers, many of them veterans, are ready to offer a variety of ANZAC Appeal badges," Mr Arnott said. "The high level of energy and commitment shown in our sub-branch volunteers as they raise the much needed funds is truly humbling." Funds from the ANZAC Appeal go to a variety of services and programs for veterans who need help and are tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. It can include assistance such as medical bills, emergency home repairs, food vouchers and relief from social isolation. Providing premium welfare services is a top priority for sub-branch and RSL Victoria and the ANZAC Appeal makes it happen. Members of the community are encouraged to engage with their local RSL sub-branch, at-
tend the commemorative ANZAC services and to show they care by buying and wearing an ANZAC Appeal badge with pride. Selling stations are at Safeway, Pharmasave and Liquour Land in Ocean Grove and APCO in Barwon Heads, from 18 to 24 April. ANZAC DAY SERVICES OCEAN GROVE Ocean Grove Park Cenotaph Dawn service assembly: 6am Piper call to arms: 6.15am March: assemble in front of Coles Step off: 9.45am Main service: 10am BARWON HEADS Barwon Heads Community Hall March: Assemble at south end of Hitchcock Ave Step off: 8.45am Main service: 9am
ganised a Go Fund Me page (www.gofundme. com/send-ben-to-mexico-invitational) for Ben with prizes of a Ripcurl clothes pack, a surfboard and a surf print to help him out as its a a big deal in the longboard world.
Your chance to meet the councillors An opportunity to meet, hear from and put questions to your three Bellarine Ward councillors and the Mayor of the City of Greater Geelong is currently being planned by the Ocean Grove Community Association for late May 2018. Once the OGCA has the date confirmed with the councillors it announce the date, time and place. To help OGCA plan, email your interest in attending to ogcommunityassn@gmail.com or post on the Facebook page Ocean Grove Community Association.
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A celebration to remember Albert Drewett's 100th birthday was spent with family and friends, but it was also a special double celebration. Mr Drewett turned 100 on 29 March and his great grandson Otis, turned one on the very same day - that's 99 years difference. The family celebrated at a special lunch at Ocean Grove Hotel. Mr Drewett is WWII veteran, who served in Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Greece, Crete, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and New Guinea where he was at one of the Peace Treaty signings with the Japanese at the end of the War. Mr Drewett grew up in the Mallee and after the War he owned the general store in Mooroolbark. He then ran the local newsagency as the township grew. Mr Drewett has lived in Ocean Grove since 2012 and moved into Homestyle Sea Views Manor last November. On his birthday Sea Views gave him a special breakfast of bacon and eggs, then a morning tea where the cook made three sponges with a '1' and '0' and '0' on each. During his life he has played cricket, football and golf, being captain and president of the Croydon Golf Club, where he became a life member in 1986. He is also a devout Melbourne Demons supporter. Mr Drewett thoroughly enjoyed his lunch and afternoon at the Ocean Grove Hotel, being surrounded by family, some of who had travelled from interstate and overseas. Sharing the occasion with his youngest great grandson, Otis, made it very special for him. Mr Drewett has three children, eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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The sweet sound of music By Justin Flynn Music has been a part of Andrea Robertson's life since she can remember. The award-winning Ocean Grove singer and songwriter is about to embark on a tour of regional Victoria and has a series of gigs booked in on weekends from the end of April through May and June, possibly into July. "I learnt classical piano as a child but music has just always been a huge part of my life and I've been dabbling in songwriting since a very young age," she says. "Growing up, my mum was the go-to person if you needed a soloist (weddings, funerals etc), and music seemed to always be playing on our stereo - TV took second place." In November last year, Andrea was announced one of the dual recipients of the Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) Emerging Artist Grant. Not only did she receive a substantial sum which will go towards a live recording in Point Lonsdale later this year, she also got to join the stellar line up at the QMF in 2017. "As an artist, receiving an award such as this, it was also incredibly encouraging to know that that people in the industry believe in what I'm doing and want to invest in my future as an artist," she says. "I feel this is even more significant given that I'm a 'mature' female in the industry, and I'm so thankful for the recognition and opportunity." Andrea also received the QMF Ross Lipson Award in 2016, which is given to a female in the industry in recognition of their work, particularly amongst young people. She also has a number of songs shortlisted in the ASA National Songwriting Contest in 2016 and 2017. "I think I always knew I could sing, and I'd find myself singing along to whatever music was playing at the time," Andrea says. "If I wasn't singing along to the lead vocal, I was working out harmonies or backing parts to whatever the lead singer was doing. I remem-
STAR: Ocean Grove musician Andrea Robertson says music plays an important role in her life. ber as a kid not being able to understand how people couldn't hear they were out of tune when they tried to sing along to something." Andrea says she often uses her music to express herself. "Music is my work, but it's very much an outlet and my go-to place when I need to vent or express myself, be it a positive or negative emotion, and it's helped me get through some pretty rough times," she says. I love creating music and sharing it with others,
yet I'm not an extrovert, so I'm not one of these performers who steps into another persona whilst on stage. What you get is what you see basically, and I find I can't be any other way, whether I'm performing or not. It's got to be natural for me." Andrea doesn't like to pigeon-hole her music into a specific genre. "Ah, the dreaded question! I guess the best way to describe my music - blues-influenced folk, rock, alt-country ... it really is incredibly hard to peg yourself as an artist because I just
write and play what comes to me," she says. "It's not strictly blues, but has blues influences. It's not strictly folk, but definitely has folk elements. And it can't be classed as country (mainstream) but at times, there is definitely a country feel to some of my songs. I have many and varied influences and this is reflected in my songwriting." Andrea's album launch at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop & Burger Grill was one of the highlights of her career, along with the QMF.
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Our winning seniors By Justin Flynn The residents at Homestyle Sea Views Manor aged care have done it again. After years of trying to win the Bellarine Agricultural Show's Joan Golding OAM perpetual trophy, the talented artists at Sea Views broke the drought in 2017 and have backed it up in 2018. The Ocean Grove based aged care facility won top prize again in the arts and crafts section. Hundreds of hours of tender loving care went into the preparation for the show and the results showed.
Sea Views won in a canter, 90 points in front of its nearest rival. Homestyle Sea Views Manor lifestyle coordinator Glenn Chidzey said many residents were extremely talented artists in their right. "It's great that they can still contribute to the community," he told the Voice. "The reward is being recognised as completing the task they set out to do. "They're very competitive still." Many of the art pieces, ranging from knitting works, tapestry, needlework and art work were made from memory. "A lot of the ideas were created from their
minds, not from patterns," Mr Chidzey said. The oldest artwork contributor was 94-yearold Gwen Butcher, but it was a genuine team effort. The artworks adorn the foyer wall at the facility and it's obvious that the residents are very proud of their consecutive trophies. There are some seriously stunning pieces of artwork. David Smith's portrait of a possum with an apple particularly caught the eye. The residents are aiming for a 'three peat' next year and with a real competitive streak, you wouldn't be betting against them getting the job done.
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Week to remember By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove youngster Charlie Mahoney had a week he will never forget at the iconic Rip Curl Pro surfing event on the Surf Coast across Easter. The former Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club Nipper was chosen as a board caddy to assist the world's best surfers at the World Surf League second stop at Bells Beach. Charlie, a 13th Beach boardrider, was the sole board caddy from the Bellarine at this year's event. The 13-year-old met three-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning and 2017 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach winner Jordy Smith after his Round 1 heat win at Winkipop on 30 March. Fanning, a four-time Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach winner in 2001, 2012, 2014 and 2015, was surfing in his final professional world tour contest at Bells Beach before he calls time on his decorated career. Charlie was pictured in the surf line up at Bells Beach on Good Friday - on a fluorescent green/black rails grommet model dubbed the 'Sir Frothalot' developed by local based shaper Simon Forward. Charlie's mother Cheryl Mahoney credited Forward who runs 4D Surfboards in Ocean Grove, for helping Charlie with his choice of surfboards. "Simon has been amazing support and Charlie really works well with him to shape his boards," Cheryl told the Voice. "He (Charlie) is humbled by the opportunities he gets and works hard and also very grateful for the support." Charlie has made a successful transition from surf lifesaving to surfing, in February he was crowned Under 14 Boys champion at the Wahu Surfer Groms event at Clifton Beach in Tasmania. Charlie is a current patrol member at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.
Woodlands kinder had a good turn out for its Easter picnic. (Steven Penman Photography)
New logo for Woodlands Children of Woodlands Kindergarten enjoyed a sunny Easter picnic at the kinder recently. Not only did the Easter Bunny deliver eggs but also T-shirts to celebrate the launch of the new Woodlands Kindergarten logo. The logo was developed by parent committee members last year and gives a fresh look for Woodlands Kindergarten which was established in 1976. Woodlands Kindergarten will be open to prospective families as part of Bethany Kindergarten Services open day on Saturday April 28 from 10am to noon.
Ocean Grove youngster Charlie Mahoney pictured with 2017 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach champion Jordy Smith at Winkipop. (Mark Heenan Media)
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Autumn weather is a hit There's been some beautiful clear autumn days lately, and the Easter weather was lovely for those people who camped on the Bellarine Peninsula. I've been enjoying getting out and about closer to home, and only had one drive to Bannockburn on a fruitless quest to see an Australian owlet nightjar. The hooded plover chick living on the Ocean Grove Beach (16-17 W) is still going strong. It is over 50 days old, and is still remaining within the habitat with the parent hoodies, and is very reluctant to fly; it just flies enough to put a bit of space between people, but has not really 'taken off'. Thanks to everyone for keeping dogs under control in the area to enable the survival of the chick. The success of this chick has brought the numbers of fledglings between Breamlea and Point Lonsdale for this summer to five, with two more anticipated at Breamlea in the next couple of weeks. No breeding pairs along this 20km stretch of coast were successful in the 2016/17 summer, so it's been a much better year this year for Hhodies, and thanks to everyone involved. On the subject of hoodies, one of the stalwart hoodie volunteers, Ocean Grove resident and an amazingly passionate hooded plover lover, Elizabeth Ferguson, nominated Andrea Dennett and John Murray for Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Community Volunteer of the Year Awards, and they have received certificates awarded as finalists, which is well deserved. Apparently there were hundreds of nominations received, so to be recognised is a great achievement for John and Andrea. I've had some lovely walks through the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve lately. On one walk I saw four species of raptor (everyone knows that a raptor a day keeps the doctor away so I'm right for a while now). A wedgetailed Eagle flew just about five metres over my head on the west track (wow), and it was pursued very closely by a brown goshawk. I
Wedge-tailed eagle at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve.
Kevin's photo of common greenshanks at Ocean Grove Boat Ramp. also saw a young collared sparrow-hawk on the north track and a black-shouldered kite. On another day I saw three pink robins, one of which was on the west track and two on the Banksia Track near a pair of eastern yellow robins. I also saw yellow-faced, New Holland, spiny-cheeked, and white plumed honeyeaters - beautiful. I haven't seen any flame robins as yet, but they won't be far away. I was looking for the elusive rufous fantail in the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, but couldn't hear or see any, so still no photos of rufous fantails for me.When I walk up the North Track of the OGNR there's often a magpie that follows me, and I can't work out if it hates or loves me. The
other day it walked next to me on the track, staring at me, and when I stopped it stopped. We had quite a one way conversation, and then when I started walking again it walked next to me again. It hasn't bopped me on the head so maybe it does see me as a friend. It is a lovely creature and quite a character, and does love getting its photo taken. I received some lovely photos from Kevin who has been to Breamlea, Queenscliff, Begola Wetlands and the Ocean Grove Boat Ramp lately looking at birds. The photo I've included here shows some common greenshanks (migratory shorebirds) at the Ocean Grove Boat Ramp. Thanks Kevin. It's always great to re-
Pink Robin at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. ceive your images and observations. Speaking of greenshanks, I think I wrote a few months ago that I saw a common greenshank at Western Treatment Plant with a band on the leg that was unusual, so I reported the sighting to the Australian Wader Study Group. I received the following information from them:  the bird was banded in Chongming Dao, Shanghai, People's Republic of China on 16 of August 2015, and the bird was over two years old when banded. My sighting was approximately 8080km, with a bearing of 162 degrees, from the marking location when the bird was banded. Incredible and exciting! Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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The rain was starting to come down heavily, after the alarm clock went off at the rather unusual hour of 6am on a Monday morning. I was heading into uncharted waters having never been to a BNI - Bellarine Business Network meeting. Once a week the group meets in Ocean Grove at the Shell Road Pavilion at the early hour of 7.30am each Monday. The members of the BNI Ocean Grove group are made up from local residents from Ocean Grove, Drysdale and surrounds. BNI is worldwide organisation that operates in many countries at a local level in many communities. Their catch cry is 'Local business, global Network'. The BNI philosophy is predominantly centred on networking local businesses that operate in the community by passing and sharing business leads, business advice and support within the Ocean Grove BNI group. The meetings are focussed, efficiently run and with purpose so as not to be wasting the members' time. For those not familiar with the BNI philosophy, it hinges on everyone in the group participating and getting involved. Each week one member gets five minutes to promote what their business is up to. And every other member has to spend a minute telling the group a highlight on their past week or some relevant aspect of their business. Daniel Rose is the incoming president (Financial Aspects), vice-president is Petti Pettinella (Ocean Grove Hotel) and Cliff Stride (Tinworth Business Solutions). If you're up for an early start to your working week, and want to get to know and learn about other local business in Ocean Grove, then BNI Ocean Grove Chapter is worth a the early start. Contact Daniel Rose on 5227 7777 or Petti Pettinella 0434-607 783 and see if you can benefit? The worst-case scenario is you miss a smidgen of sleep, but, hey, the coffee van is there to greet you out the front to jump start your brain.
Daniel Rose, Petti Pettinella and Cliff Stride at the BNI meeting.
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State View with Lisa Neville WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENT TO RETAIN ERIC TOLLIDAY UNITS The new Board of Bellarine Community Health recently announced that they had decided to retain the Eric Tolliday Aged Care Units in Point Lonsdale and would now investigate the refurbishment of the units. The board said that they had considered the overwhelming feedback received during their 2017 Community Conversations around the future of the units and as a result were now looking at options for design, costs and future management of the units. I very much welcome this decision of Bellarine Community Health and congratulate the organisation for it. I now look forward to working with the organisation and the wider community in implementing this decision. It is a vindication and a win for those within the community who over a number of years have fought so hard to save the units. DRYSDALE SPORTS PRECINCT OPENING On Saturday 17 March was very pleased to have opened stage one of the $6.7 million Drysdale Sports Precinct, a partnership between the State Government and the City of Greater Geelong. As readers are well aware, the precinct will be the new home for the Drysdale soccer, football and cricket clubs sports participation has been booming in the area, but a shortage of facilities has forced clubs to train in local school halls etc. The first stage of the development has seen
the construction and installation of a football/ cricket oval, a multipurpose field, sports lighting, cricket training nets and practise pitches and a relocatable pavilion. I take this opportunity to congratulate all representatives of the local sports clubs for their input into this great project. BELLARINE AGRICULTURE SHOW ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SUCCESS My congratulations once again go the organisers of the annual Bellarine Show that I am always more than happy to support and attend. The show, held in Portarlington on the long weekend in March, to me really does highlight the regions important farming history and the crucial role agriculture has played on the Bellarine for more than 150 years. It is especially important for kids to get an appreciation and knowledge of their areas local history and the show does with displays and hands on experiences.The show also highlights the important role agriculture continues to play now and no doubt well into the future. One only has to look at the emerging mussel and wider the aquaculture industry and the growth of vineyards on the Bellarine as examples of this. But of course our more traditional farming undertakings will also continue to be important for well into the future. The show from a social perspective in bringing people together is also very important to locals, especially for those living on farms and rural locations. And the various competitions and displays are always well patronised.
I congratulate all those people who have in some way participated in the show. These include the dedicated organising committee headed by President Janet McDonald and of course not forgetting all those who volunteer their time in some capacity. WINTER SPORT SEASON HERE AGAIN In mentioning the crucial role of volunteers, I also take this opportunity to thank all those people who are in some way volunteering their time and efforts in our sporting clubs. With the winter sports season now well underway, it is important to acknowledge the vital role sports clubs play within our local communities. From not only providing a game of sport but also the role clubs play in providing social interaction for many who may otherwise may not have that important community contact.Of course, junior sport plays an important role in a young persons personal development. Not only from a recreation and physical perspective but also in providing important life skills like leadership and being a good team member. So again, thank you to all those who volunteer within our clubs and community organisations. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly. Hon Lisa Neville MP Member for Bellarine Phone: 52 501 987 lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au Twitter: @Lisanevillemp oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Eight new acts for festival The National Celtic Festival has announced eight new acts which will fill Portarlington's foreshore with the sounds of fiddle and folk in June. High-energy band Claymore returns to the festival with an eclectic mix of Scottish and Australian musicians and their own troupe of Highland Dancers. The band has played all over the world, from the US, Scotland and France, to right here on the Bellarine Peninsula. Joining them on the bill is Amber, a band featuring four up-and-coming musicians from Geelong and Melbourne. The band's young members Caitlin Martin, Indyana Kippin, and Matt and Sean Smith have added piano and vocals to a string quartet in their fresh take on folk. Also on the line-up is award-winning Irish duo Dermot Blyne and Brid Harper. Blyne won Irish TV station TG4's musician of the year in 2013 while Harper is an Irish fiddle champion. Scottish-Australian fiddler and teacher Catherine Fraser joins the festival after playing alongside some of the biggest names on the Celtic music scene. Fraser will play alongside guitarist Trent Arkleysmith and cellist Rachel Johnston fresh off releasing her seventh studio album last year. The globe-trotting Adelaide Scottish Fiddle Club brings South Australia's passionate Celtic musicians to the festival. The club has members aged eight to eighty who have performed in France, Scotland and the US. Scottish-born songstress Fiona Ross brings her repertoire of songs from everyday life, love and work, along with the 'muckle sangs' - the big ballads
POWERHOUSE: Claymore will again play at this year's National Celtic Festival. Ross has performed at traditional music festivals throughout Scotland, Russia, China and the US. Telenn Tri brings the rhythms and melodies harp, piano accordion, Irish bouzouki, guitar and Scottish fiddle to give festival-goers a taste of traditional Celtic sound. And finally, Senor Cabrales rounds up the line-up with a Spanish twist. The band features six traditional musicians
from northern Spain and Australia combining Spanish bagpipes, fiddle, flute, mandolin, bouzouki and bodhran in a sound unique to the festival. The National Celtic Festival attracts more than 15,000 people each year, and this year features 14 stages with showcases, dance, theatre, literature readings, classes and more. The festival's folk market features fine food and fresh produce from a wide range of food trucks, local wines, craft brews and spirits
from Victoria's bespoke distilleries. The market is adjacent to the festival and free to the public, so non-ticket holders can get amongst it too. The latest round of artists join previouslyannounced acts Altan, Colin Lilli, Hat Fitz and Cara, Maggie Carty and Máirtín, Staunton, Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Paul McKenna Band, Rich Davies and The Low Road, Siobhan Owen, Tim Scanlan Trio, Trouble in the Kitchen and Zeon at the festival.
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Music/live events Piping Hot Chicken Shop Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs. Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall Making waves music/poetry afternoon every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm. Maggie's Bar See Maggie's Bar's Facebook site for all upcoming events. Ocean Grove Hotel First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.
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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park. Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the
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Get active Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. Contact oceangrovecalisthenics@gmail.com Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Thursday 1pm, Craft Group. Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335. Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway
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Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393. Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920. Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group. Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.
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Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
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Ocean Grove Hotel Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573. Well Women's Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History
Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.
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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/ seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone Ted Price 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.
Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30pm, at Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street, Ocean Grove. Phone 0417 591 182. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Phone Jo on 5254 2670
Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827. Chord Club - meet to make music: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.
First Tuesday of every month
Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm, at St Peter's Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.
Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.
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Second Tuesday of month
First Monday of every month
Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome to join in. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Last Tuesday of every month. Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com.au or 0412 199 467. U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday at 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as Fifty Shades of Red or on a lesser-known Australian artist such as Dorrit Black before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.
First Thursday of every month Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889 456.
Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661. Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall , Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm,  Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.
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Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter's Church Hall.
Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of each month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries to 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.
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Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.
Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.
Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831. Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/ trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/ coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.
Sundays Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.
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Driftwood is a local icon The Driftwood Cafe has established itself as the place to be for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is always chockers with happy holidaymakers and content locals. The iconic cafe, nestled in the heart of Ocean Grove's main street, is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. The team at the Driftwood never fail to deliver. With a philosophy of using fresh, local, free range, seasonal and organic produce, where possible, the Driftwood prides itself on quality. With a few dedicated fruit and vegetable growers bringing in bags of fresh produce every week and some occasional gardeners with an oversupply, they are happy to use products grown in the local area. The Voice can absolutely recommend the protein smoothie that comes with a hint of
peanut butter and a scoop of protein powder. It's our regular treat. The Driftwood has always taken great care to ensure the products they use and impact they have upon the environment is as responsible as possible. With a real community focus, supporting local schools, events and other local groups has meant the Driftwood Cafe has cemented a welcome place within Ocean Grove. The Driftwood offers areas that can be used for private functions from elaborate sit down meals to canape parties or early morning breakfast meetings. Now offering a range of outside catering options, the Driftwood seems to offer something for everyone. With the warmer weather here, the team at the Driftwood are looking forward to welcoming you.
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Grove loves its chook shop The Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill has been Ocean Grove's go-to place for serious comfort food for decades. It still is, and owner Tami McAdam promises all the old staples, but also some new surprises. "We're trying to do modern take-away that's moved with the times, but we've kept the stuff that people have loved over the years," she told The Voice. The chips and gravy are still there, and still the most popular item on the menu. The famous burgers are still there, but there's now a Korean and Mexican version to tempt your hunger pangs, and there are heaps of gluten-free items to choose from. They make their own bourbon barbecue and chutney on the premises. "We're trying to make something for the whole family," Tami said. "Our meat is freshly minced Angus beef that goes straight onto the grill." And get ready for the summer salads with a twist. "It will something that will be easy to grab and head straight to the beach if that's what people want to do," Tami said. Piping Hot Chicken Shop and Burger Grill employs local people, something that Tami is proud of. "It is amazing how talented the kids are that come to work here," she said. The chook shop also does desserts, including the wildly popular passionfruit sponge. "I make six a day and they just go so quickly," Tami said. "People will come in at four o'clock and say 'Don't tell me that I've missed out'."
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Rocking Adventure Centre The Rock Adventure Centre owner Richard Lodge loves helping kids push their limits and have a good time. "I'm actually halfway up a cliff at the moment," says 45-year-old as he teaches a school group at Mount Arapiles. And with 12m walls and more than 100 climbs to test every level, The Rock is perfect for school holiday fun, with fitness mixed in. "It's a great place for the entire family to get together and challenge themselves," Richard says. "Lots of different ages and abilities can climb at the same time and have fun at the centre." For those who find heights daunting or have never rock-climbed, the centre's profes-
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Head start on learning vironment and that the open day may assist families in making a decision regarding the ideal kindergarten for their child. "Kindergarten is an important year for children as they begin their education journey," she said. "We welcome local families to come and have a chat with our educators, have some fun, meet other parents and take a look around the great facilities on offer at our kinders," Ms Knell said. For more information regarding Bethany Kindergarten Services, visit bethanykindergartens.org.au.
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Families are invited to experience 'kinder life' at Bethany Kindergarten Services during an open day on Saturday 28 April. Running from 10am to noon, 21 Bethany Kindergarten Services (BKS) kinders across Geelong and the Bellarine will be open to the public, including Ocean Grove Woodlands Kindergarten and Ocean Grove Preschool. The 2018 BKS Open Day provides families with the opportunity to visit their local centre and meet educators ahead of the 2019 kindergarten enrolment deadline. BKS Executive Manager Anneliese Knell said it was a great opportunity for families and children to experience the kindergarten en-
sional and experienced staff are happy to show them the ropes. "It's a really safe and well-controlled environment for people to approach their limits and face their fears," Richard says. "We have people who don't want to leave the ground but at the end of the day they're climbing to the top of the walls." The centre also has an upstairs bouldering cave with a fully-padded floor and more than 500 square metres of constantly-changing problems of every style and grade. Richard has owned the centre for seven years, which has been open since 2001, and has climbed for 26. He recently came second in the masters section of the Australian Lead Championship.
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Bellarine Bears win two Bellarine tied for first after the opening round of the Geelong Baseball Association with an impressive start to the season that tested the depth of the squad. The double header start to the season saw the Bellarine Bears put down strong advances from the Lara Wildcats and the Deakin Blues. Played in perfect conditions on four diamonds, eight clubs went head to head in four double header matches that produced its share of spills and thrills on the pristine grounds at Geelong Baseball Centre just after 10 days of national competitions. BELLARINE 5 defeated LARA 1 Appearing down on key personnel from last season, Lara scored in the first and made a decent fist of their first-up outing against Bellarine, called upon greybeard David Badger Morrissy to spin his off-speed offerings to great effect with Badger going the distance for seven innings. Morrissey delivered the content for the Bears, who supported with flawless defense and offensively plated runs - two in the third and tacked on insurance runs towards the end - largely due to the timely hitting of Lewis Weldon (two hits and two RBIs), and strong starts by Wayne Visser, Lachlan Stott and Tim Rankin. Game stats were: (Courtesy of Geelong Baseball Association) BELLARINE 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 (5) 1 error LARA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 1 error
Hits Bellarine: L.Weldon 2, M.Sage, C.Brown, W.Visser, L.Stott, J.Auld, T.Rankin Lara: J.Fraim 2, S.Baumann, J.Berman, L.Arandt, T.Arandt
RBIs Bellarine: L.Weldon 2, W.Visser, L.Stott, T.Rankin Lara: J.Fraim
Pitching Bellarine: D.Morrissey 7 inn, 6 H, 2 Ks, 2 BB, 2 HPB, 0 ER Lara: Chris Lewis 6 inn, 4 H, 2 Ks, 3 BB, 3 HPB, 1 ER
The Bellarine Bears came away with two wins from their opening hit out. D.Anson 1 inn, 1 H, 0 Ks, 0 BB, 0 HPB, 2 ER BELLARINE 8 defeated DEAKIN 6 The Bears made it two from two with a narrow result over the Deakin Blues. The Bears pounced on Deakin early as Deakin conceded six unearned runs in the first inning, developing a lead that ultimately proved too much to track down in a high-quality game that saw the Bears manage their pitching staff effectively for the win. Deakin struggled against Bears starter Josh Crotty before breaking out with a three-spot
inning in the fifth as Deakin pressured. The Bears Cameron Brown (two hits and two RBIs) and Matt Taylor (two and two) responded to seal the content and were best with the stick for Bellarine. Matt Sage and Pat Brackley combined to close out the game and post a second Bellarine win for the day. Game stats were: (Courtesy of Geelong Baseball Association) DEAKIN 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 (6) 2 errors BELLARINE 8 0 0 0 0 0 x (8) 1 error
Hits Deakin: A.Medew 2, C.Webb 2, G.Morris 2, P.Moulton,
(Philip Sage) R.Millard Bellarine: C.Brown 2, M.Taylor 2, P.Brackley, T.Rankin
RBIs Deakin: G.Morris 3, C.Webb, R.Millard Bellarine: C.Brown 2, M.Taylor 2, P.Brackley, T.Rankin, A.Hockey
Pitching Deakin: C.Webb 6 inn, 6 H, 5 Ks, 5 BB, 0 HPB, 2 ER Bellarine: J.Crotty 3 inn, 2 H, 4 Ks, 2 BB, 0 HPB, 0 ER M.Sage 1.2 inn, 3 H, 1 K, 1 BB, 1 HPB, 4 ER P.Brackley 2.1 inn, 3 H, 4 Ks, 1 BB, 0 HPB, 1 ER
Snakes' top four finish Huon Bertino had a good season behind the stumps and with the bat. 179197
Sam Jubber was a handy pick up for Ocean Grove this season. 179197
Success through the grades Ocean Grove found itself into the grand final of the BPCA A Grade competition and Mark Heenan thinks there's plenty to like about the side's fortunes next season. Ocean Grove capped off an excellent season in all grades. The Grubbers were the leading Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association club and won the Ron Lloyd Club Championship Shield honour. It was a stunning achievement in an expanded BPCA competition which saw new clubs Winchelsea, Little River and Inverleigh and Armstrong Creek enter the association for their first season. Ocean Grove improved in 2017/18 with its first A Grade Grand Final appearance in six seasons after their semi-final finish in 2016/17. The rampaging Grubbers went into the grand final with hot form with six wins on the trot and two victories over arch rivals Collendina, last season's A Grade premiers, on the Cobras home surrounds. The Grubbers' Round 9 victory against the Cobras was the first time Collendina A Grade had been defeated at home since the start of the 2013/14 season. Ocean Grove's depth was a huge factor behind their club success - all-rounder Sam Jubber's flexibility with the bat and ball helped. The rise and consistency of wicket keeper/ batsman Huon Bertino was a plus, while coach Paul Jubber played some crucial innings and contributed with the ball. The Grubbers had a genuine list of match winners and depth in all grades. Michael Kenoceangrovevoice.com.au
neady was a standout with the bat - his score of 167 not out against Little River in Round 4 broke the club record for the highest individual score. Grubber left arm fast bowler Dan Roddis took 27 wickets, while all-rounder Jackson Kent claimed 25 wickets for the season. The Grubbers won flags in B Grade and D Grade. Ocean Grove B Grade title was decided in less than a day. Ocean Grove C Grade made finals and were eliminated by eventual premier Armstrong Creek in the semi-finals. SEASON FINISH - Runners-up TOP PERFORMERS Michael Kenneady 542 runs at 60.22 Paul Jubber 436 runs at 62.29 14 wickets at 26.93 Huon Bertino 386 runs at 42.89 14 catches Sam Jubber 271 runs at 27.10 22 wickets at 13.27 "Really proud of the club and really proud of our growth and improvement as cricketers. Really pleased with the fact we had 4 teams in the finals - three teams in the grand finals and we were able to achieve two grand final victories." - Ocean Grove Cricket Club coach Paul Jubber
Collendina finished the A Grade cricket season in third spot. Here's how Mark Heenan assessed the club's season. Collendina continued its strong showing in A Grade in 2017/18 with another top four finals finish. The A Grade Cobras who won the title in 2016/17 were eliminated by Ocean Grove in the semi-final. The Cobras finished in second spot to at the end of the home and away season. Collendina struggled to regain momentum in the lead up to finals after losing to Ocean Grove in Round 9 in a fiery clash which saw Cobra coach Corey Walter suspended for two matches for his on-field behaviour. Prolific Collendina batsman Ben Ricardo also missed his side's Round 11 game with a back injury - the last game before finals. The Cobras limped into finals with their one-wicket win over bottom placed Little River at home in Round 11. Collendina's batting depth was tested all season - the Cobras only made a score of 200 or more twice this season. A first innings score of 122 was never enough to defend in the semifinal against Ocean Grove. Ace bowler Charlie Lamb had a brilliant season across 2017/18 with 36 wickets at 7.22. Lamb claimed four five-wicket hauls in 2017/18. Nathan Walter finished the season with a well made 65 against Ocean Grove in Round 9 and 52 in the club's semi-final loss. The Cobras have finished inside the top four across the last four seasons which is a remarkable achievement. Collendina D Grade
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A win to savour for Grove Ocean Grove knocked off Geelong Amateur in A Grade netball for the first time since round 12 2013. The 44 to 41 victory was set up with a powerful first term in which Grove led by eight goals. Ammos hit back hard, but Grove was good enough to hold with Abbey Middleton, Ashton O'Brien and Kelsey Ollis the best players. In B Grade, Ammos proved too good with a 53 to 38 win. Tina Birch (17 goals) and Erin Mercer (16) did their best. In C Grade, Grove recorded a strong 28 to 23 win. Mia Smith was best on court while Jesse Sutton scored 13 goals and Kate Titheridge 15 in a dominant display under the net. Ocean Grove enjoyed a 26 to 23 win against Ammos in D Grade. Tarryn Stanley was instrumental in the victory while Shereen Wolfe scored 15 goals and Lauren Barber was busy. Ocean had a great 33 to 15 win against Geelong Amateur. No other details were provided. In Round 1, Ocean Grove had a strong start to the season for the senior grades, with all teams claiming a well deserved win over Portarlington. A Grade A convincing win for the A Grade girls despite missing a couple of key players. New recruits Rebecca Scott and Ashton O'Brien showed off their skills, while Kelsey Ollis and Dannie Hoiles applied strong defensive pressure throughout. Best: Kelsey Ollis, Dannie Hoiles, Rebecca Scott B Grade Ocean Grove took control of the game early, with coach Elyse Howard making use of some well-established combinations throughout the match. Young gun Kim Hart stood up to the challenge, backing up her strong B Grade performance with an A Grade debut.
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ALL SMILES: Ocean Grove''s A Grade side celebrated a memorable victory against Geelong Amateur.
Best: Emma Walker, Erin Mercer, Meg Badrock C Grade Despite being a young side, C Grade has proven that they will be strong competitors this season. Defensive efforts from Mia Smith and Kylie Lane were hard to beat, with Jessie Allen creating countless opportunities throughout centre court.
Best: Mia Smith, Kylie Lane, Jessie Allen D Grade Playing earlier on in the day, the D graders were the first to secure a win for Ocean Grove. Consisting of a number of versatile players and last year's league best and fairest, the girls hope to once again challenge for the title. Best: Maddy Goodger, Kylie Collett, Tarryn Stanley
E Grade In putting their first win on the board, E Grade has proven the true depth of the Ocean Grove list. A combination of seasoned players and new recruits, this side shows a lot of potential coming into the season. Best: Jamilla Smith, Lucy Conquit, Samantha Caine. - Meg Badrock
Junior netball Grubbers in form early for new season Round 1 vs Portarlington Overall it was a very successful first round for the Ocean Grove junior teams. They managed to secure five wins with all teams showing a lot of promise for the upcoming season. 13/1 - Started off the game with a great first quarter but unfortunately couldn't keep up with Portarlington and ended up going down by 22 goals. Best: Team Effort 13/2 - A convincing win for these girls on the weekend, starting well and kept getting better as the game went on. They were able to shut Portarlington down from the beginning. Best: Georgie Connolly, Lily Hallam, Maya Hamilton. 15/1 - A fantastic start to the season with a big win over Portarlington. They took control of the game from the beginning and continued to increase their lead over Port throughout the game, taking it by 42 goals. Best: Anabelle Sargeant, Amelia Cunningham, Emma Badrock 15/2 - The U15 girls showed a lot of promise in their win against Portarlington. They took the lead early and managed to stop Portarlington from scoring at all after quarter time as they continued to increase their margin. Best: Lily Molloy, Grace Hamilton, Rylee Finlay 17/1 - A fantastic first game for the U17 girls. They took the win over Portarlington very easily and proved that they will be a strong team this season. It was a great show by the whole team. Best: Team Effort 17/2 - It was a nailbiter of a game which went right down to the wire for the U17/2 girls. They pulled together their best efforts and were able to secure the win by one goal after coming in to the final quarter with a two-goal lead. A very commendable effort by the whole team. Best: Taylah Jeffrey, Jaspa Wilding, Monet New. - Emma Badrock 26 VOICE
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Caitlin Harris shows her skill. 179441
Caitlin Harris patrols the centre. 179441
Tamsyn Staehr in action. 179441
Round 2 Ocean Grove 21 def Geelong Amateur 19. Best: Rachel Mercer, Emma Simpson, Milly Dodds. 17U Section 1: Ocean Grove 37 def Geelong Amateur 16: Best: Elli Campbell, Madeleine Crothers, Jessie Allen.
17U Section 2: Ocean Grove 14 def by Geelong Amateur 19: Best: Jorja Connellan, Taylah Jeffrey, Monet New. 15U Section 1: Ocean Grove 21 def Geelong Amateur 19. Best: Jordan Coad, Charli Duckett, Annabelle Soppitt. 15U Section 2: Ocean Grove 37 def Portarling-
ton 1. Best: not supllied 13U Section 1: Ocean Grove 3 def by Geelong Amateur 21. Best: Chloe Jeffrey, Evie Hines, Lexie Annand. 13U Section 2: Ocean Grove 13 def Geelong Amateur 8. Best: not supplied.oceangrovevoice.com.au
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Bridge battle epic looms By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove rolls into its Battle of the Bridge clash against Barwon Heads with confidence after it upstaged BFL powerhouse Geelong Amateur at Queens Park on 7 April. Barwon Heads and second-placed Ocean Grove are the only two teams undefeated after two rounds. Barwon Heads has a four-year dominant reign on the prized Battle of the Bridge honours. The Seagulls have won its past seven games against Ocean Grove - the Grubbers last  win over Barwon Heads was Round 14, 2014. The Round 3 fixture this Saturday looms as a top-of-the-table showdown with ladder leader Barwon Heads the side to beat - according to Grubber coach Paul Lynch. "Barwon Heads are not far off from being off from the being the benchmark side I reckon - they did not lose any (players in the off season) and they have topped up," Lynch told the Voice. "They are a very good side. "We will play them over there like we did last year - we did really well over there last year and I think there was only a couple of kicks in it. "We certainly don't fear them - but we certainly have great respect for them." ON Saturday the Grubbers 10-point victory over Geelong Amateur on Saturday was drought breaking - it was the club's first win at Queens Park against Geelong Amateur for six seasons since 2012. It was two wins in a row for Ocean Grove against Amateur - last year the Grubbers broke a five year losing streak against Ammos at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. The Grubbers won 9.15 (69) to Geelong Am-
Glenn Campbell (left) and Kaiden Long (right) apply tackling pressure during Ocean Grove's 10-point victory over Geelong Amateur. (Mark Heenan Media) ateur 8.11 (59). The Round 2 fixture also capped off a landmark victory for the Ocean Grove A Grade netball team - recording its first win over Geelong Amateur at Queens Park since Round 12, 2013. On the football field, dashing midfielder Jahd Anderson was brilliant and had numerous running bursts which helped Ocean Grove's inside forward 50 entries. "I thought Jahd was fantastic - even if he makes a mistake he gets back up and defends really well and he typifies of what we are trying to do," Lynch said. New recruit Luke Cartelli played in his first
senior victory for the Grubbers and booted two goals. Grubber sharpshooter Jake Carmody was a focal point up forward and finished with three goals. Lynch praised his side's defence with the Grubbers conceding only eight goals against Amateur, the triple BFL premiers from 2014 to 2016 and last season's grand finalists. In Round 1 Ocean Grove only gave away two goals against Portarlington. "That is what we have worked on all preseason - to become a good side defensively," he said.
"Our aim is to keep them under 10 goals every week." Amateur fought the game out with a three-goal haul from power forward Mitch Day, who pinch hit in the ruck in the final term. Trailing by 20 points at three quarter time, Amateur lifted its intensity in the dying moments though Ocean Grove held on in the final quarter to came away with a 10-point win. Grubber captain James Linton is set to boost Ocean Grove's line-up in Round 3 with the champion on-baller to return after his suspension during last year's BFL finals series. Geelong Amateur thrashed Ocean Grove by 145 points in the BFL reserves grade match. Final scores Geelong Amateur 26.15 (171) defeated Ocean Grove 4.2 (26). The home side kept the visitors scoreless in the opening term. Grubber quartet Hamish Hoober, Seamus Cathcart, Michael Dodds and Harry Dodds all kicked one goal. Winless Ocean Grove reserves grade remains in ninth place with a 0-2 record. In the Under 19s grading game Ocean Grove went down by two points in a thriller against Geelong Amateur. Final scores Geelong Amateur 4.8 (32) defeated Ocean Grove 4.6 (30). This Saturday's senior match against Barwon Heads at Howard Harmer Oval starts at 2.10pm. SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 9.15 (69) d GEELONG AMATEUR 8.11 (59) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Carmody 3, L. Cartelli 2, P. Corredig, M. Lindkvist, N. Lynch, I. Wilkins. Best: J. Anderson, J. Carmody, A. Jarvis, P. Maloney, J. Carey, L. Cartelli.
Grubbers too good in season opener By Mark Heenan Six new Gruber recruits shined in Ocean Grove's Round 1 83-point victory against Portarlington at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval on Saturday 31 March. Ocean Grove players to taste their first win in the red and white included Justin Carey (St Albans), Karl Staudt and Glenn Campbell both from Strathmore, Reid Baker-Hutchison (Portarlington), Nick Lynch (Colac) and former Newtown and Chilwell GFL player Kieran McNally, an ex-Grubber junior. Final scores Ocean Grove 14.13 (97) defeated Portarlington 2.2 (14). The win allowed Ocean Grove to claim top spot on the BFL ladder after the first round. It was a disappointing result for Portarlington after it failed to kick a goal in the second half. Former Grubber captain Kelly Williams who played his 160th senior club match and named in his side's best was rapt for the new recruits. "Seeing all the new guys to the club Justin,
Karl, Glenn, Nick, and get a win in their first game and (Reid and Kieran) play big roles for us is a huge buzz especially when they are such good guys and have fitted in perfectly," Williams told the Voice. "Then the guys like the Jahd Anderson, Pete Corredig, and Tom Lundberg who have come back to the club is awesome. "It is a really good feeling amongst the playing group." Grubber sharpshooter Jake Carmody booted three goals for the home side, while Pete Corredig and Harry Walker both kicked two majors. Star Grubber skipper James Linton was unavailable after his suspension from last year's BFL finals series, while key defender Matt Caldow failed to recover from a groin injury and did not play. The Grubbers were dominant in the first half and led by 37 points at half time. Ocean Grove had 10 different individual goalkickers, while Portarlington lacked goal scoring options up forward.
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Demon pair Michael McNeill and Pasquale Saccuzzo both each kicked one goal for the visitors. In the reserves grade match, Portarlington upstaged home team Ocean Grove by 12 points. Final scores Portarlington 11.3 (69) to Ocean Grove 8.9 (57). The Grubbers led at quarter time and half time though Potarlington overran the home side in the second half. Ocean Grove livewire forward Travis Gavin booted four goals. Demon player Liam Vagg kicked three majors. SENIORS SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 14.13 (97) def PORTARLINGTON 2.2 (14) OCEAN GROVE Goals: J. Carmody 3, H. Walker 2, P. Corredig 2, K. McNally, T. Hobbs, K. Williams, M. Lindkvist, K. Staudt, I. Wilkins, N. Lynch. Best: K. Williams, I. Wilkins, N. Lynch, J. Carey, P. Corredig, J. Carmody.
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SPORT Ocean Grove began it's new football and netball season on the Easter weekend. (Jamie Cullum) 179443
Bumper Easter weekend By Mark Heenan Local football crowds flocked to Shell Road for Ocean Grove's home match against Bellarine counterparts Portarlington across the bumper Easter weekend. The Round 1 BFL clash on 31 March had a strong crowd turn out in fine and warm conditions for the Grubbers annual Easter weekend fixture. League administrator AFL Barwon has an
agreement with BFL coastal based clubs such as Ocean Grove to host an Easter weekend match due to increased numbers across the busy holiday period. Ocean Grove Football Netball Club officials were kept busy across the day at the gate, behind the bar, cooking barbecues and escorting nearby caravan park patrons to the game. "Everything went really well - we won't know financially how we went for a couple of
weeks," Ocean Grove Football Netball Club president Tony Potter said. "We had two buses running from the caravan parks." Nearby Barwon Heads hosted Newcomb at Howard Harmer Oval to commence its 2018 season on Easter Saturday. Alongside its Battle of the Bridge home game against Barwon Heads, the Easter weekend clash at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval is
Ocean Grove's single biggest attended home match each season. "We make decisions based on economics we try and pick the draw according to when we play (other) teams," Potter said. Ocean Grove hosts two home matches this month with its annual pre Anzac Day clash against Newcomb under lights on 21 April, while the Grubbers meet reigning BFL premier Torquay on 28 April.
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