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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected] Cost: Free
Students from Clunes Primary School and Wesley
College formed a guard of honour along Fraser
Street for the traditional ANZAC Day March on
April 25th.
A large crowd joined returned service men and
women, RSL members, families and friends around
the Cenotaph where RSL President Mr. Norm
Shearer led the Commemorative Service. Norm
was assisted by Clunes Primary School Boy’s
Captain, Lachlan Salomon who recited the first
verse of The Ode.
Mr. Bryan J. Nicholls J.P. was guest speaker at the
Town Hall service, telling the story of two of the
young Clunes men who gave their lives in the First
World War.
Clunes Primary School Girls Vice –Captain, Matilda
Hill, shared her thoughts about ANZAC Day.
The service concluded with a retiring collection to
aid the work of Legacy.
Refreshments at the Club Rooms, provided by the
RSL Women’s Auxiliary and friends, followed.
Several people took the opportunity to place flowers
on the individual crosses in the Field of Honour at
the front of the Lone Pine tree at the RSL.
The RSL President and members thank all concerned
for their support on ANZAC Day and for supporting
the Welfare work of the RSL by buying ANZAC
Tokens.
Submitted by Betty Duncan, Secretary.
Inside this month CTDA Events Page 2 Booktown success Page 3 Promote your Event Page 6 Clunes Police & CFA Page 7
June 2013
ANZACS
Clunes Anzac Day March
Clunes Cenotaph with flowers
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 2
Nominations for Citizens of the Year
Nominations are now open for the following:
Young Citizen of the Year Female Citizen of the Year & Male Citizen of the Year
Forms are available from the Clunes Newsagency and nominations close on Friday 21st June 2013.
Fundraising Event for Clunes
Expressions of Interest A sub-committee through the CTDA has over a number of years been hosting fundraising events such as Coloma Days, Feast on Fraser and Banquet on Bailey.
The success of these events has donated over $35,000 to various local nonprofit organizations.
The team has had a well earned rest and is back in full swing for another exciting evening.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
(Put it in your diary now so you don’t miss out)
Event: “Cabaret in the Bluestone”
Entertainment by:
“Amie Brulee” – combining French songs, stories of love, loss and language.
More details later
Once again proceeds from this Event will be donated to a local organization.
If you organization has a project in mind and feel they could help out providing 10 willing workers to assist the caterer serving of food, clearing and washing up, please briefly explain your project and budget, leave in a sealed envelope with Ken at the Newsagency by Friday 12th July for consideration.
Clunes16th Community Dinner Date: Friday 26th July 2013
Venue: Clunes Town Hall
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Price: $40 per ticket
Drinks at Bar Prices Announcement of “Male, Female & Young
Citizens of the Year” Guest Speaker: Bishop John Stewart
“God, don’t let anything happen. A Bishop looks at the funny side of the
Church”!!! Bookings: Ken Gibson @ Clunes Newsagency
Please advise of any special dietary requirements when booking
Submitted by Jane Lesock (Committee Member)
The 2013 Clunes Booktown Festival again drew thousands to our town over the weekend and once more demonstrated
the amazing community spirit alive and well here to pull off such a great event. Creative Clunes and the Festival Team
issue their heartfelt thanks to all who helped with the event – from helping out at the information and entry tents to
erecting marquees, lugging tables and chairs and moving hay bales, to mention just a few of the myriad jobs volunteers
signed up for. The Sunday night pack up crew working in the cold and dark after an already long weekend deserve our
special thanks – especially as many of the same had battled destructive winds trying to erect marquees on the Friday.
There are many highlights from the weekend and not enough space here to tell all the stories people shared over the
weekend. The young people of Clunes can be extremely proud of working so hard over the past six months to create one
of the real highlights of the weekend – the Alice in Wonderland themed Children’s Booktown. Thanks to the extreme
professionalism and creativity of local prop maker Clayton, costume designer Mel, theatre director Rebecca, music maker
Earl Leonard and a team of other locals, the children performed at a level that impressed all. Their march through the
street in their amazing black and white costumes behind the Mad Hatter enlivened the whole weekend.
A story from two of our long-
time volunteers, Wendy and
Gary, who share their time
between Melbourne and
Clunes, sums up the wonderful
spirit of the weekend. They
were working on the entry
point in Bailey Street when an
elderly gentleman and his wife
sauntered up and asked: “Is it
$15 for a Family?”
,“Absolutely!” they replied, to
which, out of the shadows,
trouped another 13 people!,
“We are all one Family, is it still
$15?” he asked with an impish
grin.,“Of course it is,” was the
answer and everyone
proceeded to enjoy themselves
with the day - for $15. Good
Family Value!
As many will now know, the Festival this year hosted two international guests as part of Clunes membership of the
International Organisation of Book towns (IOB): Mr Jan Klovstad from Norway and the President of the IOB; and Mr Lee
Sang of Paju Book City in South Korea. Arriving to see the welcome written in their home languages on our town entry
boards was a happy to start to what proved a most successful visit and a number of joint projects are likely to flow from
their time here.There was some concern at first among the members of Creative Clunes when a text was received from
Jan alerting us to a slight delay on his departure at Sydney airport the following Tuesday.
Reading on however revealed that he was delayed at passport control as he had written among his reasons for being in
Australia was “to visit Clunes Booktown”. The passport officer had heard him talking about Clunes being part of the
international book town group on Radio National and wanted to talk about it! He eventually signed off our new
‘ambassador’.
By Linda Newitt
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 3
Great Chapter in Booktown Story
Crowd enjoys Alice in Wonderland characters
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Submissions (including photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address below. Priority will be given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.
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Edited by Jane Lesock.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, it’s individual members, or it’s associates.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 4
Workshop Action After our Visitation 365 workshop at the March CTDA meeting, we moved to a Quo Vadis – “where to from here?’. Action items included .
Inviting groups, such as Seniors, Probus, Book Clubs and the like, to visit Clunes.
Give assistance to restoring the Clunes market.
Update the clunes.org website.
Create a calendar of events which may be promoted on websites while providing a register for groups to check for any clashes.
Run a visitor survey to better understand why people visit Clunes and what they liked and disliked.
Consider using social media to attract visitors to Clunes.
Support Creative Clunes in their promotion of the Sunday Selection initiative.
A number of members have offered to work on these initiatives for the benefit of our community. Our thanks go to them for being pro-active. Clunes Community Newsletter – More Improvements How do you like the improvements to the newsletter? We are blessed to have a very committed team who put it together. If you have any ideas, please send me an email on [email protected]
Michael Cheshire
We are starting a Clunes Dateline, which will allow us to better promote what’s on in and around Clunes for the upcoming month. We also wish to create an on-going yearly calendar. Groups and individuals can check the Clunes Dateline to see what dates are free to run their own event. We welcome stories from both individuals and groups. It is great to have more interesting stories now in the newsletter. Our deadline is the 10th of the month, which allows a delivery prior to the beginning of the following month. Hepburn Shire Public Art Policy Development A number of meetings have been held throughout the Shire to help formulate an Hepburn Council Arts Policy. Arts administrator Merle Hathaway reminds us that for those who were unable to attend the meetings, an online survey is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QP693KL Merle will be the main contact. Her details are 0419 324 042 or [email protected] Booktown 2013 With the completion of this year’s Booktown weekend, we congratulate the Creative Clunes board and the many volunteers who have contributed to another successful event. iConnect Interesting local information has been circulated through iConnect this last month. If you wish to join this free community email list, or would like more information about iConnect, just send me an email to [email protected]
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Email address: [email protected]
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 5
Numbers Attracted to Celebrate Books
Some 110 people came together at the old Wesleyan Church in Clunes for an ecumenical Service - Celebration of
Books, on Sunday 28 April. The Service was part of the Booktown Festival program. Booktown festival chaplain the
Right Reverend John Stewart, an Anglican bishop led the Service and spoke on the history of books, the value of
being able to read, and appreciating the creative genius of the world’s top writers. Bishop John reflected on the
beauty and long lasting love of the works of William Sharespeare, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the
English language and Thomas Cramner, who wrote the English prayer book, which was used unchanged in churches
for over 500 years.
The Service also held prayers for all those responsible for organising the festival, the volunteers, the stall holders
and those who visited the event on 4 and 5 May this year.
Biblical readings were done by chair of Booktown Festival board, Dr Tess Brady; Matthew Taylor, Acting Head of
campus, Wesley College at Clunes and Catherine King, Federal Member for Ballarat. Parishioners of the Anglican,
Catholic and Uniting churches of Clunes shared the prayers which focussed on all who are touched by the Booktown
Festival.
“This is our second such Ecumenical Service, held at the wonderfully refurbished Wesleyan Church.” said Michael
Cheshire, Ecumenical Service Coordinator, “Attendance numbers show an increase of 30%, which is most
encouraging. Wesley College is most generous in making this beautiful venue available to the Clunes community.
The harmony of those in attendance showed through.”
The Christian Churches of Clunes get together from time to time. They regularly come together on Good Friday to
walk The Stations of the Cross at the Ford in Clunes and hold a friendly get-together for a hot cross bun and cuppa,
following the walk.
Submitted by Michael Cheshire
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 6
Promote Your Event with Clunes Dateline!
The CTDA wishes to expand the collection of Clunes events to promote
the town. In doing so, we will also make available, a master calendar
from which individuals and groups may check to ensure their event
does not clash with others.
We need your assistance to create this master calendar, which we will call
Clunes Dateline. The information will be used in the Clunes community
newsletter and distributed to other publications and websites for exposure.
While your event may not occur for some months, we still would still like to
build up our full year calendar now. Please complete this form and leave it
with Ken or Marg at the Clunes Newsagency.
For any further information, contact - Michael Cheshire, [email protected]
or 0418 500 680.
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Name of event: ...................................................................................................................................................
Venue: .................................................................................................................................................................
Date/s: ................................................................................................................................................................
Same time each year/month?: ..........................................................................................................................
eg: 1st weekend in May? 2
nd Saturday in March? 3
rd Monday of each month? … or one off?
Times: .................................................................................................................................................................
eg: 9am to 5.pm? 7pm to 11pm?
Entry fee: ............................................................................................................................................................
Describe the event features: .............................................................................................................................
Contact name: ....................................................................................................................................................
Contact email: ....................................................................................................................................................
Contact mobile: .................................................................................................................................................
Website: ..............................................................................................................................................................
CFA Deputy Chief Officer, Steve Warrington, said it’s easy to reduce the risk of fire in your home.
“There’s a number of really simple actions people can take that may end up saving their life – from keeping at least one metre clear space around heaters and open fires, to never leaving cooking unattended and making sure your smoke alarm is working,” he said.
“You can check how fire safe your home is and get support for developing your home fire escape plan by visiting homefiresafety.com.au or calling 1800 799 203.”
Of the 1042 residential fires in Victoria last winter, 37 per cent started in the kitchen, 14 per cent in the lounge room and 10 per cent in the bedroom.
Leaving cooking unattended was the main cause of home fires in Victoria last year, responsible for 25 per cent of incidents. This was followed by electrical faults (11 per cent) and heating malfunctions (10 per cent).
Residential fires last winter resulted in an estimate $20 million in damages and six lives were lost.
Tips for being fire safe in your home this winter:
Plan and practice your fire escape plan with your family
If a fire starts, get out and stay out. Call 000
Talk with your friends and family about what to do in an emergency
Check your electric blanket, heater and other electric appliances for broken or worn wiring
Don’t overload your power boards
Don’t deadlock yourself in your home
Make sure your smoke alarm is working
Dry your clothes at least a metre away from heaters
Use fire screens on open fires
Put fires out and turn off heaters before going to bed
Never leave candles unattended
G’day everyone, the crime round up for April….
Over the last month there have been 4 separate crimes
reported in the area, 2 being damage to vehicles and
the other two being theft related.
Two vehicles were damaged on the 28th of April, both
having windows broken and duco damaged. The theft
reports relate to household items stolen from private
premises and items stolen from some earth moving
machinery. All under investigation.
In the early hours of Sunday the 28th of April, a vehicle
collided into a house at the corner of Angus Street and
Ligar Street, luckily no one was injured as a result of the
collision although the house was extensively damaged.
The male driver of the vehicle was interviewed and will
be charged with a number of traffic related offences in
the near future.
The Booktown festival went off without any hitches
(Police wise) and I congratulate the organisers,
committee and volunteers for another fantastic event. I
had friends attend from outside the area and they
commented on the professionalism of the event.
I have had some property that has been handed in over
the last couple of weeks, so if you have lost anything in
the Clunes area give me a call I may just have it sitting in
my station.
Until next newsletter, stay safe …. As I always say I am
YOUR local copper and can be contacted on station
number 5345 3211, mobile number 0427 683 940, fax
number 5345 3794 or email at
If you need police attendance for an emergency
situation ALWAYS ring 000.
Athol. ( CHAFFS )
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 7
Clunes Police ATHOL CHAFFEY, Clunes Police Station
Hannah St, Clunes Ph 5345 3211 or 000
Mob: 0427 683 940 Email: [email protected]
Clunes Fire Brigade, A Fully Volunteer Fire Brigade Serving Clunes
and District
Web: www.aagproperty.com.au Email: [email protected]
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 8
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SIMON RAMSAY
MP
State Member for Western Victoria
Proudly
supporting
the Clunes
community
Ballarat Office: 46 Lydiard Street Sth, Ballarat 3350 | t. 5332 9443 e. [email protected] w. www.simonramsay.com.au Authorised by S. Ramsay, 124 Koroit Street, Warrnambool
Phone: 5345 3533 Mobile: 0438 081301
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Upcoming Events & Dates
Saturday 1st June: – Lucky Strike Wine Lounge - Music at 8.00 p.m. $10 p.h.
Sunday 2nd June: – Sunday Selection – Julian Burnside QC @ Union Bank
Saturday 15th June: – Wesley Students Depart
Saturday 15th June :– Lucky Strike Wine Lounge - Music at 8.00 p.m. $10 p.h.
Sunday 16th June:– Wesley College “Open Day”
Sunday 16th June: – Sunday Selection – Jenny Hocking @ Union Bank
For more details on Music functions at Lucky Strike go to www.luckystrikelounge.com.au or Telephone Louise on 53453308
Newsletter Changeover
On behalf of the Executive and Members of the
CTDA, we take this opportunity of thanking Jill Luke
for her dedication and volunteer time in the doing
the Newsletter over the past 10 months.
Due to work and family commitments, Jill can no
commit to the time needed to layout the newsletter.
Jill’s input has been greatly appreciated and the new
look is fantastic. Thank you Jill and we wish you all
the best for the future.
We now welcome on board Lily Mason who has
kindly volunteered to take up the position. Lily is
well known in Clunes from both previously working
at Wesley and now doing her Yoga classes. We now
look forward to seeing Lily’s artistic mind at work.
Submitted by Jane Lesock
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 9
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Supporting regional communities
Sunday Selection a Creative Clunes initiative.
Top Writers, Great Ideas,
Brilliant Conversation: Free
1st and 3Rd Sunday of the Month, Union Bank Arts Centre,
22 Fraser St, 3.00 pm
Sunday 2 June. Julian Burnside QC
Julian Burnside is a human rights advocate and language buff. His book, “Word Watching. Field notes from an amateur philologist” is a series of short chapters on
words and their uses. It is witty and
insightful. Burnside’s deep humanity and
concern for human rights comes through in the many examples he gives.
He will be introduced by Mark Hogan of the
ACT Project
Sunday 16 June. Jenny Hocking
Dr Jenny Hocking is Gough Whitlam’s biographer. Her new book “Whitlam His Time” will be introduced by our local
member, the Minister, Catherine King MP.
Hocking is an experienced award-winning
biographer. Her other biographies include books on Lionel Murphy and Frank Hardy.
Books will be on sale and authors available
for signing.
Drinks at bar prices.
Working Bee
Clunes Waterways
Working Bee Sunday 23rd
. June
Location - Queens Park site
Time 9.30 – 11.30am
Tools and equipment provided
We will be preparing the site, mulching
and planting.
All welcome, please ring 53453267 for
further information.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 10
Clunes Newsagency 49 Fraser Street
Phone 5345 3223 Fax 5345 3747
Bendigo Bank Agency
Intralot-------------------Tattersall’s
Binding Phone Cards
Folding (Single Page) Facsimile Service
Mobile Phones & Recharge Diaries and Calendars
Photocopying (Including colour) Calling Cards
Air Conditioning Wheel Balancing 2nd
Hand Landcruiser Parts
Wide Range of Tyres inc 4WD Up to Date Computer Scanning
Pre-purchase vehicle inspection
Breakdown Service for Regular Customers
69 Fraser St Clunes 3370 (03)5345 3121 Jock Leishman 0427 521 621 [email protected]
HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SKILLED COURTEOUS TRUSTWORTY TRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLA’S BATHROOM RENO’S PLASTERERS BUILDING REPAIRS HANDYMAN
EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE 5333-5555 or 0407780749
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C LU N E S M O T E L RELATIVES OR FRIENDS ARRIVING?
WE CAN HELP OUT WITH
FAMILY , DOUBLE, OR TWIN SHARE
COOKED OR CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Call 5345 3092 or 0432 604 147 www.clunesmotel.com.au
Clunes Field & Game Branch marked the ‘25th
Anniversary’ of the club with a 100 target OTG event.
The day attracted 101 contestants including world
class clay target shooter, UK’s Mark Marshall who
took out the day’s High Gun award. In accepting his
prize he commented that he had totally enjoyed his
first experience on the Clunes range and
congratulated members involved in setting quality
targets over the 2 grounds.
Twenty five years ago The Right Honourable Malcolm
Fraser attended to officially open the range and was
disappointed prior commitments prevented him
from making a return visit on this occasion.
President Eric Jones thanked past and present
members
for their involvement and considerable effort which
has seen this unique setting remain a popular venue
for regular clay target events.
Results:
High Gun: Mark Marshall 95/100
AA Grade: R Hall 94, G Parry 90, F Vella 89
A Grade: S Wallace 88, B Graham 87, M Younger 86
B Grade: J Lorensini 84, B Younger 83, B Trotman 78
C Grade: A Harvey 60, D Lowe 59, P Toose 55
Veterans: B Hoyland 85, B Rafferty 85, J Johns 81
Ladies: L White 59, S Newey 43
Under 15: G Dillon 64, B Toose 31
Enquiries welcome to Eric or Lynne 5345 3571
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 11
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Catherine King MP
Federal Member for Ballarat
Delivering for the
Clunes community
Electorate office: 5 Lydiard St North,
Ballarat PH: 5338 8123
www.catherineking.com.au
Clunes Mother’s Day Classic
The 2013 Clunes Mother’s Day classic was once again a success
although numbers were down a little from previous years. The
combination of a beautiful sunny morning and amazing autumn
colours created a perfect atmosphere for a walk or run through
the streets of Clunes.
With a 3km course some chose to do 1 lap while others
completed the course twice for the 6km distance.
Maggie Orr was first to finish the 3km with Peter Iles the first
Male.
Fergus Orr a student at Wesley College was first to finish the 6km
with 11 year old Matilda Hill the first female.
Thanks to all our participants, some who travelled quite a
distance and those who gave us donations which helped us to
raise $1071.00 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation
A special thank you to the Wesley students who helped on the
day, the Clunes RSL for kindly letting us use their premises and to
Christine and Matilda for their help.
Andy Hill and Jaqui Featherston (organising committee)
Field and Game 25th Anniversary
All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New
members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at
[email protected] or 5345 3080, 75 Worsley Road, Clunes,
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Wednesday and
Saturday from 1-40 p.m. New members welcome. Come along for a fun
afternoon. Info from Eileen Bradsworth on 53454097.
Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the
month at the National Hotel, 8pm. A friendly social environment for
anyone between the ages of 18 to 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on
5345 3750.
Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the 1st Monday of the month
7.30pm, old SMB building behind Fraz garage.
Clunes Artists' Group: Meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each
month, starting at 11.30am. Venue The Bottle Museum. Newcomers are
very welcome. March workshop is 'Mosaics'. For enquiries phone
Marlene 53 453093, or Liz 53 453 807
Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further information ph: Billie Drife
5343 4233. Our competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex,
7:30pm. All levels and ages from Secondary School to Veterans welcome.
Clunes Bowling Club Enquiries - Jason Ryan: (h) 5345 3648 or
(m) 0409 453 642.
Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm
on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Clunes Library.
Clunes Card Playing Group meets every 2nd Thurs at the Clunes
Neighbourhood House, from 5.30 to 7.00PM. Games are usually euchre or
500. Cost $1.00 per session. New players always welcome Enquiries ring
Judy: 5345 3342 or 0408 088 119
Clunes Chess Club 4pm each Friday at Clunes Library.
Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Enquiries John Paine
ph: 5345 3968 Key available at Community Neighbourhood House.
Clunes Country Women’s Association For women of all ages; junior
members also welcome (aged 8-18 years) Meetings held 3rd Sat of each
month, 10.30AM to 12PM, at Clunes Neighbourhood House, 6 Service
St. Enquiries to Lyndsey Iles, 5345 3992 or Judy Burn, 5345 3342 Various
community service activities held throughout the year. CWA Saturday
afternoon Craft and Cooking Sessions. Held monthly.
Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571 Clunes Field & Game Branch May 75 target handicap event attracted 67 shooters. .Results: AA Grade: C Johns 65, R Dunstan 64, R Sturzaker 64 -A Grade: A Edwards 65, R Dickson 64, M Mezzavia 64 -B Grade: B Younger 70, A Harvey 67, S Allison 67 -C Grade: T Young 78, P D’Amore 65, V Kichakon 65 -Veterans: M Rodda 69, F Mezzavia 63, F Doblie 63 -Ladies: V Johnstone 62 -Under 15: B Mackus 57 Clunes Football & Netball Club Enquiries: Doug Garth (President) 0428453808 or John Bedwell 0438 320 634 email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome. Clunes Garden Club: Monday June 3 - a Morning coffee Meeting 10.00 am at Seniors Rooms. Guest Bill Morrison will speak about growing succulents. Bring Morning tea to share. Guests and new members welcome. July 1 Meeting - Christmas in July,12.00 noon Luncheon at Seniors Rooms. Bring casserole or dessert to share. Enquiries: contact Jill 0438640431 Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345 3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. The course features 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70 and all year round play. NON MEMBERS CAN PLAY 18 HOLES FOR JUST $5 GREEN FEES. Children under 16 play free! Every Wednesday is over 50’s (but younger players welcome). 1st Wed. November until last Wed. March 9.30 assembly, 10am hit off at Clunes. 1st Wed. April until last Wed. October played at Talbot. Every Sunday at Clunes, hit off 10am.
Clunes Library Fraser Street, Clunes. NEW OPENING HOURS Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10.00am -1pm; 2.00pm - 5pm Saturdays 10.00am - 1pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month open from 10.00am - 1pm. Pre-school story time held on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am, Clunes Museum Volunteers Committee Museum Volunteers Meetings will
resume 2nd Thursday each month 10.00 a.m. RSL Rooms First meeting
February 14th 2013 - ph: 5345 3592
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. Internet, printing, courses and activities
6 Service St Ph: 5373 8426 email: [email protected]
open Tuesday-Thursday 9:45am-5pm, and Fridays 9:45am-3:15pm Clunes
Playgroup - meets at the Clunes Health centre 10-12pm every Wednesday of
the school term. A great place for parents/care givers and their preschoolers
to meet and enjoy each other’s company. Enquires Ruth Kinnersly
ph:53434216
Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser Street Clunes Ph: 5345 3228 email:
[email protected]. Enrolments for 3 & 4 yr olds
being taken now. 3 year olds (from Term 2) Mon 9 - 11.30, 4 year olds
Tues, Weds Thurs 9am - 2pm.
Clunes Probus Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the
Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information
contact Barb Webb on Ph: 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe Ph: 53453579.
Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clunes Saturday Netball Club Meetings held at the Clunes Community
Centre, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary -
Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at 99 Bailey St. Pre-loved
clothes, books, CDs, DVDs, household items, toys etc, are available for
swapping, or you can make a gold coin donation. Proceeds go towards
running costs. Donations of suitable goods always welcome. The Swap
Shop is run by Andrew Brown, who appreciates assistance whenever
possible, with sorting, tidying, serving etc. For all enquiries please ring
Andrew on 5345 3853, or call in. w/days 10-4, Sats 10-1.00
Clunes Tourist and Development Association 7.30pm Third Monday of
each month at Clunes Town Hall.
Clunes Writers Group Meets 2nd Monday at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. This is an informal friendly group and all are welcome including those who would like to write. Contact Rhonda Fawcett 5476 6227 Clunes Youth Group: Activities for all age groups are available on this years remaining Saturdays, also on Tuesdays and Thursday. Enquire at the library. Flood Coffee and Cake Group: contact Lesley Tydeman 0400466324. Goldfields Central Gold Prospecting Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each
month at 7.00 pm at the National Hotel. All interested people are
welcome. Darren Kamp 0439 453884
Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the
Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the
month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.
Spanish Conversation Group: For information call David 0429 838 537
Tourello Red Cross meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the
RSL Rooms, Fraser St .One of the oldest Red Cross Branches, you are most
welcome to join this wonderful organization and support your community
membership.
Yoga Every Tuesday evening 6pm - 7.15pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall,
25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.
COMMUNITY GROUPS NEWS & RESULTS
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