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Ocean Grove’s Oliver is set to lose his hair in a bid to honour his pop and raise money for charity. The grade 6 Surfside Primary School pupil said he was inspired to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave because his pop, Mark, has been ighting cancer. “Pop had been going through chemo,” Oliver told the Voice. “I then saw an advertisement on TV for the shave and I knew I wanted to get involved.” The World’s Greatest Shave raises funds for the Leukaemia Foundation - a not-for-proit organisation assisting more than 110,000 Australians living with blood cancer or related disorders. Oliver initially wanted to raise $1000 for the charity, but after reaching the target in less than a week, he made a new goal of $2000. “I was pretty blown away by the support,” he said. “My school has really gotten behind it.” The 11-year-old said he was not “that scared” about being the only Surfside pupil to face the shaver on March 13. Natalee Kerr
Cancer inquiry extended By Justin Flynn he deadline for submissions into a senate inquiry into a possible ‘cancer cluster’ on the Bellarine Peninsula has been extended. Local group Discovery 3227, led by Barwon Heads resident Ross Harrison, is concerned about the link between young adults in the town who have died from, or are sufering from, lymphoma and blood cancers and the historic pest spraying by local council. Mr Harrison compiled a ‘cancer cluster’ map of Barwon Heads and claimed more than 80 residents who lived near ‘he Muddies’ had
contracted cancer or auto-immune diseases during the past 20 years. A Department of Health and Human Services probe found the region’s cancer rate was not above average. he Senate Community Afairs References Committee extended the date for submissions to an inquiry to March 27, committee chair Senator Rachel Stewart said. “he committee is seeking submissions from a wide range of people, including from residents in the Bellarine area,” Senator Stewart said. “he committee wants to ensure that people
have enough time to prepare their submissions so we have extended the date. If you cannot get your submission to the committee by this date, please contact the secretariat.” he committee plans to travel to the Bellarine Peninsula to hold a public hearing on May 1, “to hear irst-hand from residents and gain an understanding of the context in which these concerns have arisen”. he times and venue for the committee’s hearing will be published on the inquiry website. Further information about the inquiry, including published submissions and hearing
programs, is available on the committee website: www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca. he terms of reference into the inquiry of a possible cancer cluster on the Bellarine Peninsula: • he health concerns of local residents; • he incidence of cancer cases in the area, and any possible environmental or other contributing factors; • he evidence, approach and outcomes concerning the Victorian Chief Health Oicer’s investigation of cancer rates on the Bellarine Peninsula; and • Any other related matter.
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It’s time to talk You probably don’t know that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, but Amina King is aiming to change that. he 22-year-old Ocean Grove resident realises the disease, that afects one in nine Australian women and an estimated 176 million worldwide, is not well known despite it being more common than diabetes and asthma. Endometriosis is present when the tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus occurs outside this layer and causes pain and/or infertility. Amina started having problems when she was 14. “I would have really painful periods and they would last nine, ten days,” she tells the Voice.
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“I had nausea and sometimes wouldn’t eat much because of it. I also sufered with fatigue. “I was in and out of GP clinics and they diagnosed me with ‘bad period pains’. hey put me on the contraceptive pill and I was sent
on my way.” Amina’s symptoms worsened when she turned 18. She was oicially diagnosed with stage 2 endometriosis at 19. Her symptoms are now managed with hormonal therapies and she sees a pelvic-loor physio. “If my endometriosis lares up I am quite oten crippled with debilitating pain, but I’m lucky to live the life I do with endo as there are so many women out there that are bed-bound and cannot work due to the pain.” Anima is encouraging everyone to wear yellow during March. Yellow is the oicial colour of Endometriosis Awareness Month. “I want to start a conversation and get people talking,” she says. “I want the next generation of girls to hope that one day we will ind a cure.”
Hundreds turned out to support the Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove branch event at Ocean Grove main beach on March 1. It was the second DSA event held at Ocean Grove main beach this year after the opening February event. DSA Ocean Grove began in 2008 with its irst event 11 years ago. Since then, DSA Ocean Grove has taken hundreds of surfers of all abilities for an amazing suring experience, which is about putting smiles on the dials of participants.
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Club aces celebrations Golfers are being called on to help Curlweis Golf Club celebrate it’s 50th birthday by taking up a 50-hole challenge. he club is celebrating the milestone throughout 2020 and will be hosting the challenge this Sunday. Curlewis Golf Club general manager Jamie Brigden said the challenge was designed as a fun, novelty event for golfers of all ages. “he format is aggregate stableford – open to all players with a handicap [non-members included],” he said. “Teams must be a minimum of two people, with up to four people per team. If more than two people, you can substitute in/out at any time between holes. “here is a maximum of 25 holes per player.” he challenge costs $20 per player, which includes lunch and prizes for the winners, runners-up and NTPs. Bookings: www.curlewisgolf.com.au
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Finding the middle ground By Cr Stephanie Asher Middle ground can be an uncomfortable space. People tend to walk away from compromise reasonably satisied, perhaps muttering a little; rather than one group ist-pumping the air and the other in tears. he council decision to modify some elements of the completed section of the Green Spine is a move to the middle ground. A couple of clarifying points. Firstly, the Green Spine remains and, secondly, this is not a council ‘backlip’. he current council had no part in approving the detailed design of the Green Spine’s irst stage – this was done by government-appointed administrators. For me, the logical approach to building a Green Spine would start with tree planting the length of Malop Street, closely followed by a two-way bike lane down one side of the street. his would have sent a visible message about project aims to reduce vehicle traic and connect our botanic gardens to our train station. However, council administrators agreed to develop a wholly completed section of the Spine instead. A valid approach but one that forced
behavioural change and so required ongoing communication. It’s clear that some design elements, while well intentioned, have created problems for accessibility and pedestrian safety, and slowed traic more than was necessary.
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Hence the chamber decision, lagged repeatedly by Cr Kontelj, to reintroduce turning lanes to keep traic moving, improve disability access and parking, and replace the bike lane on the north side of the street, ideally with a two-way bike lane on the south side. he botanic walk and all landscaping elements remain unchanged. he work is proposed to start in 2020-21, with the estimated cost spread over several years. Council’s decision is a long-deliberated and sensible move on a project that’s been clumsily handled from inception. Muttering is expected.
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What is your favourite thing about being on a volunteer surf patrol at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club? To go out paddling with (other club members and volunteer surf patrol) and get amongst the water.
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A community celebration By Laura Michell A community centre which opened in response to residents’ demands for a neighbourhood house in Ocean Grove will celebrate its 40th birthday next month. he Bellarine Training and Community Hub will mark the milestone on Friday, April 3 with an event for past users of the centre, staf, trainers, committee members, youth workers and volunteers. he night will also mark the hub’s youth drop-in service’s 21st birthday and will include music, a jumping castle, games for teenagers and the opening of the Youth Art Show, which showcases talented artists aged 11-21 who live on the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Ms Scott said the hub’s drop-in service ofered young people in years 6-12 a place to go on a Friday night from 6-9pm. “As it is run by qualiied youth and social workers, we provide young people a safe and friendly environment to discuss anything that may be troubling them at school, home or life
in general,” she said. “Young people enjoy a program of in-house activities at the centre with dinner, fun excursions and an annual camp.” he event will be held at 1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove, from 5-9pm. To attend, email reception@btach.com.au or call 5255 4294.
Buzz growing for solar power A growing number of Ocean Grove residents are keen to learn more about solar power and batteries, with hundreds of residents attending two recent community forums. Organised by the Ocean Grove Community Association and 100% Clean Bellarine, the forums were a chance for locals to ind out about a community solar and battery program. he program is a partnership between the association, 100% Clean Bellarine, community energy projects experts Mondo, and local installer City to Surf Solar, which provides a solar and battery ofer to residents and business. Ocean Grove Community Association’s Suzie Brown said the community program aimed to improve access to solar power. “We designed the program to make it easy for homes and businesses to get solar panels and batteries and access the government rebates,” she said. “We’re really pleased that so many people want to take part – they can see it will help them cut their energy bills as well as help to reduce carbon pollution.” As part of the community program, Mondo will donate a large solar system to a not-for-proit community facility in the region, with forum attendees asked to nominate possible recipients. Two more community forums will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at the Shell Road Pavilion, Ocean Grove, at 1.30pm and 7.30pm. To register, visit: www.ogca.com.au
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Bellarine Training and Community Hub’s Rebecca Scott said the event will celebrate the hub’s contribution to the community. She said the centre started out as a small neighbourhood house ater two local women organised a community meeting in response to residents’ calls for a local community centre. “he past 40 years has seen many changes take place … with the centre growing from small houses in he Terrace and he Parade to a large building purpose-built for all courses and activities we ofer,” Ms Scott said. “he centre changed its name from Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre to Bellarine Training and Community Hub in 2017 as a relection of the diversity that we ofer the local community.”
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Sea festival turns 20 By Natalee Kerr housands are expected to hit the Barwon Heads foreshore this week as a popular community event celebrates its 20th anniversary. he annual Festival of the Sea celebrates the coastal town’s link to the ocean through the environment, history, arts and culture. Organisers say this year’s event is particularly special as it marks two decades of the festival’s operation. “In 2000, a small group of locals came together to start a Festival of the Sea to celebrate the wonders that lay at our doorstep,” organisers said. “Twenty years on, this festival has become a highlight for the Barwon Heads community.” his year’s program has a focus on the local community, education, sustainability and engagement. he activities, which kicked of yesterday and run until Saturday, include a sustainability expo, rockpool rambles, arts trail, scientiic talks and a new outdoor ilm viewings. A local music line-up includes performers Fenn Wilson, Lumii, Sarah Dawe, Andrea Robertson, he Yew Flat and the Barwon Heads Chorale. Food vans, local produce, river yoga, rat building, art and crats, marine trivia also feature in the 2020 program. his year’s festival received $6000 from Geelong council’s 2019-20 community grants program. Details: festivalothesea.com.au
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Bellarine Health gets solar boost Solar panels have been installed at two Bellarine Community Health sites in a bid to reduce the health service’s impact on the environment. BCH said solar panels had been installed at two of its largest sites – Point Lonsdale and its main Drysdale site in Palmerston Street. Chief executive Shane Dawson said the health service wanted to be a leader in climate solutions. “here is a recognition by the World Health Organisation that climate change is the biggest threat to health in the 21st century, so by reducing our emissions we hope to also reduce risks to health,” he said. “his is a long-term investment for Bellarine Community Health. We hope to signiicantly reduce our energy costs, but we are also pledging to do what we can to reduce the impact and burden of climate change on health outcomes.” Mr Dawson said the Department of Health and Human Services was developing a sustainability for capital works guide, which BCH would will reference ahead of future capital works projects including the upcoming redevelopment of its Portarlington site and the new Health and Wellbeing Hub at Ocean Grove. Laura Michell
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Diversitat has received a donation of $500 in food vouchers from Bellarine for Refugees, allowing the program to continue in a limited capacity ater federal government funding was cut at the end of 2019. Diversitat intake and emergency relief co-ordinator Peta Chapotet said the vouchers were greatly appreciated, with Diversitat working to keep the program running in a reduced capacity. “We had been receiving three yearly funding for close to 20 years to provide an emergency relief service to compliment the programs that we already run at the agency,” she said. “he federal government cut our funding at the end of 2019, now we have no money to pay for the food that we need other than from generous donations such as this.” Ms Chapotet said the service used to run across multiple days each week providing clients with advocacy, food and git cards. “Now we can only hold client appointments for part of one day a week and what we can provide is extremely limited,” she said. “We have decided to continue this skeleton emergency relief program as best we can through the donations that we receive. “We’re really dependent on the community to support us because state and federal government have been unable to commit to any type of funding for our program. “We don’t know how much longer we’ll be able to keep the program running without further donations. “We were very fortunate to be presented with vouchers for the Geelong Food Relief Centre from Bellarine for Refugees – they have donated previously to assist us to continue to deliver our emergency relief program and we thank them for their support.” Bellarine for Refugees co-deputy convenor
Diversitat emergency relief volunteer Helen David receives vouchers from Bellarine for Refugees co-deputy convenor Hilary Lovibond. (Supplied)
Hilary Lovibond said the emergency relief program was vital for CALD communities in the Geelong region. “We’re aware that Diversitat has had diiculty recently with funding cuts, and the Diversitat Emergency Relief Program is an absolutely critical source of food and basic supply relief for new arrivals in the Geelong community,” she said. “hat has been cut to almost nonexistent, so
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As I write this, summer is just about over and there’s been some rain which has kept the local wetlands looking healthy. Speaking of wetlands, the Victorian government’s decision to allow a restricted duck shooting season in 2020 has been very poorly received in my household. Poor defenceless ducks. Despite not having very much time to look around, I have seen some interesting birds over the past few weeks. I drove to Swan Bay one morning, looking for pipits that sit on farm fences, when I came across a small raptor perched on a fence. When it turned its head and looked at me I realised that it was a collared sparrowhawk, because of its round yellow eye, thin yellow legs and square-shaped tail feathers. Collared sparrowhawks look very much like brown goshawks. hey have grey-brown upper parts and the underparts are inely barred rufous and white. he next day I saw another collared sparrowhawk at Curlewis. his bird had brown upper parts with pale streaks on the head and nape, and a white and brown streaked breast, and brown barring on the belly. I also saw a wedge-tailed eagle at Curlewis. I’ve loved seeing this species of bird regularly around the Bellarine over the past few weeks. On the way to work I’ve also popped into Point Henry, where there’s been a few small locks of migratory shorebirds such as
Clockwise from above: Neil’s picture of dancing brolgas; Jen’s picture of a collared sparrowhawk; Kevin’s picture of two pink-eared ducks. (Pictures: Supplied)
sharp-tailed sandpipers and red-necked stints dodging the appalling amount of dumped rubbish in the shallow ponds. I received an email from Kevin, who spotted a lovely pair of pink-eared ducks at Lake Lorne, and a few common greenshanks at Queensclif. I also heard from Neil, who is a fantastic bird
photographer, and he sent a wonderful image of two brolgas dancing. I think that the image may have been taken at Lake Connewarre. I also received an email from Andrea Dennett, the co-ordinator of the Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine Branch, who reported that there are two hooded plover chicks at
Breamlea beach. he hooded plover chick at Point Lonsdale also successfully ledged over the past week, which is wonderful news. hanks so much for the emails and wonderful images. Please keep them coming over the next few months while I am away, so I can keep up with what is happening at home.
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Nashville to Ocean Grove Bellarine Peninsula music fans are in for a treat when Will Kimbrough hits the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill later this month. Kimbrough is an Alabama native living in Nashville, whose music is deeply rooted in old school country, gospel, traditional blues, American folk and roots music. He last graced these shores playing guitar with Emmylou Harris’ Red Dirt touring band. He’s a sublime songwriter – think of Kimbrough as the Sherlock Holmes of songwriting – and a sharp-eyed observer of humanity who notes every detail and spares nothing in his analysis. His prowess as a multi instrumentalist is legendary and in 2004 he was named as the Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year; a huge accolade from his peers, which is relected by the demands on his time as a session player, record producer and touring musician. Among his latest record production credits are albums for Steve Poltz and Rodney Crowell. In the middle of his many commitments to countless other artists projects in 2019 he released his ninth solo recording ‘I like it Down Here’. his is Kimbrough’s irst solo tour of Australia. his is a man who loves, and lives, real music. he gig is on Saturday, March 21 at the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill in Ocean Grove. Tickets $25 and are available at geelongtickets. com.au/event/11284.
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Summer sizzles again Considered the turning point of modern Australian drama, Ray Lawler’s Summer of the Seventeenth Doll kicks of the 2020 Potato Shed Season of Australian drama. Directed by Denny Lawrence (Shirley Valentine; Hotel Sorrento; My Brilliant Divorce), Summer of the Seventeenth Doll is a moving and poignant tale of passion, bittersweet romance and the yearning for lost youth. For 16 years, two Queensland cane cutters have worked the punishing routine up north in the sugarcane ields for seven months of the year and travelled back to Melbourne to meet up for ive months of partying and romance with their barmaid girlfriends. But the 17th summer will prove challenging for all. he 2020 production of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll celebrates the 65th anniversary of the turning point of Australian drama. Limited tickets for the show, at 8pm on Saturday, March 14, are available now at geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed
Will Kimbrough is heading to Ocean Grove. (Supplied)
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One of the irst things holiday makers look out for in a seaside town is a good place to get their ish ‘n’ chips. here just seems to be something about being in the coastal air that demands wrapped-up chips, with a side serve of crispy-battered or grilled ish. And a lemon wedge. Of course, locals love their ish ‘n’ chips, too. Blazing sun, biting cold, rainy and dull – it’s always the weather for a ix of salty crispiness, a fact that Cassie and Wes can verify. he pair recently re-opened their shop, Kingston Village Fish and Chips, leaving behind the former Marketplace name, a change as fresh as their ish. Wes explains just how fresh their ish is. “We use “frozen-at-sea” ish, illeted and frozen within four hours of the catch,” he says. “All the freshness and taste and aroma is locked in. It’s a bit like young peas that are snap-frozen; they’re as tasty and juicy as freshly picked. Same with ish treated properly.” Wes and Cassie, who’ve loved living in Ocean Grove for seven years now, keep their doors open11am-8pm every day, “Brunch, lunch or dinner – we have our fryers and grills ired up and ready to freshly cook to order,” Cassie says. “It’s great to see our locals come in to get their Friday night family dinner or weekend lunch, the tradies drop in for their lunches.
“We also meet plenty of visitors to town, especially in glorious Ocean Grove summers and autumn. It’s good to hear stories about how they’ve experienced the region, and to watch couples and families head of to a picnic on the sand or in one of the many scenic spots we’re lucky to have all around.” As might be expected from the service the newly named Kingston Village ofers, ish can be cooked gluten-free on the grill, and a special fryer is on board for gluten-free chips.
And Seniors Card holders, on presentation of the card, get a 10 per cent discount. With plenty of car parking available and the same great food they’ve always delivered, pop in to the new shop and say to hi to Wes and Cassie’s familiar smiling faces. Kingston Village Fish and Chips, Shop 10, 11-31 Coastal Boulevard, Ocean Grove (opposite Aldi). Inquiries and phone orders: 5256 2099
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Tapping into nostalgia, looking to the future Imagine life in a small coastal town, where your front garden has steps down to where your tinny is docked on a stunning river that soon meets visible Bass Strait, writes Carole Levy.
26-28 Riverside, Barwon Heads. (Supplied)
clouds roll in. he upstairs living space (with more of those views) has access to a balcony facing north and west, the spot for a drink in the sunshine. he area beneath the balcony is another outdoor gathering point. Two of the six itted bedrooms – all of them charming – and a bathroom with the third toilet are also upstairs.
Now to the block. A massive 1250 square Yet it has a fab golf course, its own footy and metres, it has subdivision potential, STCA, and cricket teams, as well as tennis, bowls, surf is also a brilliant locale for building a new home lifesaving, soccer and pony clubs. And there are to match your own vision. at least four eateries to choose from, including As well as ofering endless water recreation, one in an historical weatherboard building near Barwon Heads – or Barrwang (magpie) in the the town jetty. tongue of the irst Wathaurong inhabitants – 26-28 Riverside Terrace is for sale via had a population of 3875 in the 2016 census, so expression of interest by 4pm on April 17. it’s still a village, though growing. Inquiries: RT Edgar Bellarine, 5254 1688.
INTRODUCING BARWON HEADS Working together to service clients across the Bellarine – Peter Candace and Andy bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to the local real estate industry. They understand why so many people call and want to call the Bellarine home. Each and every client gets not just Peter, Candace and Andy working full time on the sale from start to finish but the benefit of the RT Edgar network that spans four offices across the Bellarine. RT Edgar leads the way when it comes to delivering outstanding service and exceptional results. With over 200 staff across 18 offices, our wealth of knowledge and experience is unparalleled. If you are thinking of Selling or Buying please contact our office today. Peter Molloy 0417 558 205 | Andy Ingham 0406 619 645 Candace Harrison-Smith 0437 333 349
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Imagine living or grabbing weekends in an iconic beach house where there’s oodles of room for family and friends. And the town it belongs in shows of nature’s beauty at every turn. Beautiful Barwon Heads is where that imagined place is an actual reality, with this family property set upon a large block of about 1250 square metres with the beach house and garden block holding separate titles. Let’s start irst with the beach house, currently for sale through RT Edgar Bellarine, and owned by the same family for 50 years. On tightly held Riverside Terrace, the house is considered iconic because it absolutely captures the feel of the early ’70s, a simpler time when many families had a “beach shack”. his one is far from a shack, though. In its day, it would have been quite swank; now it’s a six-bedroom/two-bathroom cracker, oozing soul and personality. Bathrooms and kitchen are unashamedly retro, evoking warmth, hominess and nostalgia. he large downstairs living room has a wall of glass framing upliting water views, as well as a ireplace to cosy things up when dark
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WHAT’S ON Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest. Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check 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 2pm-5.30pm. Ocean Grove Hotel ■ See oceangrovehotel.com.au/whats-on/ for upcoming events.
Markets and fairs Ocean Grove Stamp and Coin Fair ■ Saturday 21 March, 9am to 2pm at Seniors Citizens Clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. Dealers in attendance for valuation and buying. Entry by gold coin donation. Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market ■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
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 low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All itness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767. ■ 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 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. Carpet Bowls ■ Indoor carpet bowls. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls. All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington. Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after ■ Tuesdays
hours 0431-789 048.
Reading and writing Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue. ■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime. ■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses. ■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime. ■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit geelonglibraries. vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.
Health and wellbeing Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualiied 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
CLUBS MEET Mondays
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Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg, 5256 2550. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian, 5256 2242 or Peter, 0400 093 831. Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted, 5255 2595. Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Steve, 0438 019 991. Soft tennis, 1.30-3.30pm at Memorial Hall, for women over 55. Jeanette, 5256 1633. Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, 9-1am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan, 0403 221 737 or 5255 3839.
Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club 5.30pm, at Old Ocean Grove Football Clubrooms, Draper Street, Ocean Grove. 0428 584 663 or 0421 789 296. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900. Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Jo, 5254 2670. Ocean Grove Chess Club, 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Drive, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.
Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Dianne, 0422 134 810. Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown. Pat, 0414 959 248, Bruce, 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com
Fourth Monday of every month Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting. Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Jackie, 0439 473 244.
First and third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford Parade, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. AH Bruce, 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. Steve 0438 019 991.
Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Pam, 5255 5152. Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club meets at Ocean Grove Surf Lifesaving Club. Time is 11am for 11.30am start, lunch available. New members contact oceangroveday.viewclub@ gmail.com.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Gary, 0408 812 438. Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June, 0422 142 882. Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Dianne, 5255 1372.
Thursdays Craft & Chat Group of Ocean Grove, every Thursday during school terms, 9.30am to 11.30am at United Church Hall, Egglestone St, Ocean Grove. Cost $2. Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Ian, 5256 2242 or Peter, 0400 093 831.
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. Inquiries 0426-889 456.
Last Thursday of every month
Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect the coastline. 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 Street. 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 0426 889 456.
Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie, 0435 362 573. Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796. Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann, 5278 3480 or Gail, 5258 2270.
Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. 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/coasterssocial-group or 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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Oceans seven for pennant Seven Ocean Grove Pennant bowls sides have won their way into the 2019-20 inals series. Midweek pennant’s division one, two and ive sides will prepare for the three-week inals series. Ocean Grove, the 2017-18 state pennant champions, topped the division one competition with only one point separating it from second-placed Queensclif. hey will face of for the right to advance to the season’s decider. Division two dominated the competition, registering 14 wins for the season, which cemented the side irmly at the top of the table. Patricia Virtue will be keen to keep her winning form heading into the inals as the division two leading skipper with 13 wins for the season. Ocean Grove 5 won a clutch round 18 match against Belmont to ight its way into an elimination inal against Drysdale. Jenny Price, Bob Brooks, Val Crumbie and Skipper Helen Brache stole the show on the day with a team-dominant 30-16 result. he division ive side will be hoping Leopold’s green plays to its liking for the irst
inal as it aims to progress to the second week’s preliminary inal. Four Ocean Grove teams have progressed to inals in the region’s elite competition of the Saturday Pennant competition. Premier division one inished with a strong performance against City of Geelong, which locked in the minor premiership, and will meet Eastern Park in the qualifying inal. Carol Howarth, Patricia Virtue, Rod Swan and Geof Fry made sure the division two side would remain at the top of the table with their rinks commanding a 33-10 win. Wins to Trevor Turnley (7) and John Izzard (14) supported the overall score to inish 106-73 winners. Ocean Grove 3 will meet Cliton Springs in the qualifying inal with hopes of earning a spot in the season’s decider. A road trip to Inverleigh did not go as planned for division three, with the home side too good on the day. he two sides will again meet in the elimination inal. Lorraine Oliver, Heather Quilty, Lindsay Williams and Robin Brache enjoyed their inal home-and-away round, winning 35-20 while Graeme Constable’s 22-18 result was enough to
secure the match points and second spot. For division ive, a last round loss to Highton at home proved costly - it missed the inals by the barest of margins. Despite a inal round win at Geelong Cement other results did not fall the way of the division six side and it missed out on a inal four position by two points. Nola Curran, Shirley Olsen, Pauline Almond and Reg Hungerford did all they could in their 40-10 win, supported well by Harold Curwood and Albert Touwslager. he overall match points were crucial to the hopes of division 10 making the cut which, against the top side Norlane, was always going to be a tough ask. Only nine shots separated the two teams at the end of the day but Norlane took the honours which let the Grove side ive points outside the four. Premier division two was locked on 118 points with City of Geelong, in eight and ninth place on the premier division ladder. City of Geelong registered one rink win (two points) while Ocean Grove 2, inished strong to take all match points securing ninth place and a spot back in division one for next season.
OUT! Barrabool’s David Grigg has his stumps rearranged by Ocean Grove’s Lindon Giuffrida. (Mark Heenan Media) 205787
Seven-wicket haul destroys Grubbers Ocean Grove bowed out of the BPCA inals race ater a seven-wicket haul from Barrabool opening bowler Nathan Findlay destroyed their top four hopes. Seemingly in control at 0-23 with Barrabool dismissed for 126 at stumps on day one, Ocean Grove lost 10 wickets for 67 runs. Last season’s A1 premiers were all out for only 90 from 45.5 overs at Ray Menzies Memorial Oval. It was Ocean Grove’s lowest batting total this season and its ith consecutive defeat. Grubber captain-coach Paul Jubber conceded his side’s performances had been below par in 2020. “Bitterly disappointed, our form ater Christmas was unacceptable [and] we feel we
have missed a genuine opportunity,” Jubber said. “he reality is, when it counted this year many of us didn’t stand up.” Findlay bowled a devastating spell and inished with 7-33 from 22.5 overs. “Nathan [Findlay] was terriic, bowled well – bowled to his strength,” he said. Isaac Saunders top scored with 37 ater his ine 52 against Queensclif in round 13. Barrabool was bowled out for 126 on day one with Grubber pair Dan Roddis (3-25) and Paul Jubber (3-31) each taking three wickets while Lindon Giufrida claimed 2-27. BARWON Heads defeated Collendina by 110 runs. he Cobras avoided relegation with
bottom-placed Portarlington set to play in A2 Grade next season. “he positive was we didn’t get relegated, and we had a lot of kids [that] played as well, and that was also a good thing,” Collendina skipper Nathan Walter said. Chasing 231 for victory ater Barwon Heads made 8-230, the Cobras were all out for 120 from 64.3 overs. Ben Ricardo top scored with 55, his fourth half-century in 2019-20. Michael Fallon (5-56) and Sam Schaller (5-35) both dominated and claimed ive wickets for Barwon Heads. Mark Heenan
Ocean Grove’s Abbey Walsh (top), and Ryan Tolley compete. (Pictures: Brad Walker Photography)
Under-9s lead the way at championships Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was poised to grab overall honours at the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships at Warrnambool ater a terriic start on Saturday, March 7. OGSLSC Nippers produced standout team and individual performances in testing conditions on the opening day of the three-day state titles. Ocean Grove was the leading club overall on 107 points, ahead of second-placed Mornington Life Saving Club on 74 points and Mentone LSC on 71 points ater day one of the state titles. Ocean Grove SLSC junior activities member Peter Walsh said conditions suited the club’s junior competitors. “he conditions were testing, but suited Ocean Grove athletes to a tee,” Walsh told the Voice. “Basically similar to every Friday night [at Ocean Grove this season]. It was kind of choppy [and] it was challenging.” More than 1400 junior competitors from 32 clubs across Victoria gathered for the Life Saving Victoria junior titles hosted by Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club. Ocean Grove began day one on a high ater it placed irst in the Under 11s Boys Wade Relay event. Local competitor Grayson Hyde won the Under 9s Wade Race inal, while teammate Paddy Moulton came second. he quartet of Hugh Rolfs, Cooper Levis, Grayson Hyde and Paddy Moulton won the Under 9s Boys Wade Relay inal. Ocean Grove won the Under 10s Boys Relay inal with Ryan Tolley, Archie Deverall, Patrick Lonergan and Owain Knapp. Local star Molly Slavinskis took out the Under 10s Girls Wade Race inal. Lucian Joyce, William Goldstraw, Tobias Hallam and Lennox Crabtree won the Under 11 Boys Wade Relay. he OGSLSC quartet of Koby Carlesso, Miller Moulton, Hugo Walsh and Alexander Morgan came second in the Under 12 Boys Beach Relay inal. Georgie McIntyre, Chelsea Hanks, Memphis Johnson, Holly Confoy were runners-up in the Under 11s. Walsh praised the club’s Under 9s age group. he Under 9s Boys won gold in the Wade Relay. “A little bit of a highlight was Under 9s, their irst ever [LSV state championships], they were prominent in inals and there were 20-odd [participants],” he said. Mark Heenan 19 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Wednesday, 11 March, 2020