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CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS

MAY 2015

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.

[email protected] Cost: Free

by Leanne Camp, Market Co-ordinator

Visitors and locals alike enjoyed the beautiful Autumn weather that Sunday 12 April turned on for the Inaugural Clunes Farmers Market.

People flocked to the market to sample and buy the variety of local produce on offer ranging from fresh fruit and vegetables, organic meat, cheeses, honey, coffee, croissants, shortbread and wines to plants, bulbs, chickens and hay.

The market was a standout with a variety of entertainment on offer that made you want to sit on a hay bale, have a chat, listen to the toe tapping tunes of Cat and Clint the folk musicians, enjoy the autumn sunshine and soak up the atmosphere.

Patron numbers were higher than expected with many market stalls selling out of produce early. Fraser Street cafes and restaurants were extremely busy and shops reported doing an excellent trade for the day.

A feature of the inaugural market were the Sandy Creek Clydesdales. These are the same much loved Clydesdale horses previously owned by the Hill family and having them back in Clunes for the day was such a highlight for many loca l re s idents . The Clydesdales and wagon took adults and children for rides around the streets of Clunes. It was obviously a 'must do' as witnessed by the queues that developed.

Wildfire, the fabulously friendly llama from White Stone Farm was up for plenty of hugs, the free jumping castles run by the local

Fields family were popular and first, second and third prizes of the giant vegetable competition were won by local children.

A three-night mid-week stay at the magnificent Lodge B&B in Clunes is to be won by a lucky market patron. This competition runs from May to June and to lodge your ent r y you wi l l need to complete an entry form at the market. Shayna and the glamorous Rockabilly girls were making sure that market pat rons were completing the entry forms. Entry forms will be available from the market information stall for the next two markets.

The committee would like to thank the locals for their support of the Clunes Farmers' Market. It was heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and we appreciate that you all got behind us to make this event a success. Being a country market, it will evolve as a

monthly socia l event for the district. Many people commented on what a happy market it was - happy s ta l lho lder s , happy customers, happy organisers!

Be sure to wander along to the next Clunes Farmers' Market on Sunday 10 May to discover the surprises we have lined up for Mothers' Day. The extremely talented Chooka Parker will be playing at the May market. For those who ha ven’t heard o f Chooka, he is a local pianist who plays his emotions on his keyboard.

Make sure you bring your mum! Enquiries 0439 717 006

Booktown FestivalIMPORTANT INFO

FOR 3370 RESIDENTSp6

Inaugural Farmers’ Market a Great Success

L-R: Councillor Neil Newitt, Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, Louise Staley, Member for Ripon & Leanne Kamp, Clunes Farmers’ Market co-ordinator. Photo supplied.

mailto:[email protected]



by Michael Cheshire, President

clunes.orgThe CTDA has been working through the

updating of our website clunes.org. We have sent out invitations to all community groups, sporting clubs, church organisations, arts groups and the like, to have their own, free of charge, web page.

If you belong to such a group and have not received an invitation, I apologise. Please email me at [email protected] and I shall forward you the information sheet for your response. If you have, please compete the form and return it to me soon.

Should your group already have a website, please still take up this offer, as it will possibly provide information about your group to more people and further afield. We shall also include what information you provide with a link to your website.

We initiated this plan to benefit the good people of Clunes. We wanted to have a one-stop-shop of information, of what was available in Clunes, for our community.

Clunes Farmers’ MarketWhat a great day it was for the launch of Clunes

Farmers’ Market. Congratulations go to Leanne Kamp and her committee who have put together an exciting and professional event. Leanne has worked tirelessly, over some years, to make it happen and I am sure that the Clunes community would like to join me in grateful thanks for a job well done.

The CTDA is proud to have played a small part in getting it underway.

Community notice boardCongratulations to the Council for responding to

the wishes of the Clunes community by moving the Community notice board next to the visitor map in Collins Place.

Thanks also to the volunteers from The Warehouse who have offered to manage the notice board for the community.

If you have a notice to post on the board, please take it in to The Warehouse information centre and they will assist you in their friendly way

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

Submissions (incl photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address above. Priority given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submi?ed.

News items, no@ces of mee@ngs, results -‐ up to 3 lines will be listed free-‐of-‐charge for Clunes social and spor@ng clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permiLng).

Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.

All material to reach the CTDA by the 10th day of the month.

Note: ar@cles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2mg in size. Hardcopy items can be leT at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.

CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:

Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) $25Quarter page (ver@cal) $40Half page (horizontal) $80Full page (ver@cal) $160

All ads to be supplied ready-‐made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFs please.

Discounts apply to CTDA members and for mul@ple month adverts. All adver@sing to be paid in advance of publica@on. Ads and pay-‐ment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.

Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & proofreading by Lily Mason. Opin-‐ions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its indi-‐vidual members, or its associates.

Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development AssociaEon Inc.

Email address: [email protected]


Tourello Friends of Red Cross by Janet Harrison

‘Friends’ simply means no office bearers. Red Cross still runs exactly the same we always have. Meetings about every three months on the first Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is May 7 at 2pm at the RSL hall.

We had our March Appeal stall in Fraser Street on Saturday 7 March. We had a lot of small raffles: there was fruit from Jos, wine from Mount Beckworth, fruit cake from Marg, and 10 buckets of groceries donated by members. We raised $300 and this money goes straight to Melbourne into the State March Appeal.

Our annual meeting will be in July at the Senior Citizens. Enquiries to Janet Harrison 5345 3060.

A Winter Warmer!by Jill Taig, Clunes Garden Club

At our June 1 meeting The Clunes Garden Club are looking forward to hearing local artist Ann Jeffree as guest speaker.

Ann is an artist who uses a variety of mediums including pastels , pen and ink, charcoal and photography. One of Ann’s interests is in wildlife and pet portraiture. Ann will share her tips for recording special moments in your garden.

Garden Club would like to invite all interested to come along enjoy this meeting with us.

Morning tea will be provided, and there will be the opportunity to purchase plants and produce.

Monday 1 June at 10am in the Senior Citizens’ Rooms, 26 Fraser Street. Further information - Jill Taig 0438 640 431.

Clunes Community Notice Boardby Jane Lesock, CTDA

As you are all aware the Notice Board has been relocated to the side wall of The Warehouse, next to the Clunes Town Map.

Any notices that need to be displayed should be left at the reception desk at The Warehouse, where the volunteers will arrange for them to be placed. To ensure all notices are displayed within the space provided, they are to be no bigger than A5 size.

Also as an extra free service to our local trade people, The Warehouse are happy to provide a "local listing" for those seeking a particular trade.

All that will be required is a form to be filled out with your details.

We take this opportunity to thank Alison Pithers, who has for many years volunteered her time in keeping the Clunes Community Notice Board up to date and neat and you would have to say the "best kept" Board in the district. Thank you Alison your contribution has not gone unnoticed and was appreciated.

The Warehouse is open every day except Tuesdays.

Clunes Senior Citizens Clubby Eileen Bradsworth

On Saturday 23 May we will be holding a fund-raising dinner with proceeds to be donated to the Cancer Council Victoria.

Venue: 25 Fraser St. Clunes. Time: 6 for 6.30pm.Entry fee: $10 per person. Raffle tickets $1 each.Menu: Casseroles and sweets. BYO drinks.For catering purposes would you please notify

secretary, Eileen Bradsworth, one week beforehand, on 5345 4097 if you are able to attend.

Public Noticeby Maria Abate, Hepburn Shire Council

Please note that as from April 1 2015 the Clunes Newsagency and Trentham Newsagency are no longer agents for Hepburn Shire Council and will not be accepting payments on Council’s behalf.

Sunday Selections - May 2015Carrie Bailee

A journey of unimaginable betrayal, resilience and hope. SOLD.

She was nine years old.

This is the story of one young woman’s heroic journey to survive, escape and soar above her shocking childhood experiences, and her powerful struggle for freedom and a beautiful life in Australia.

‘Moving, inspirational … Un-forgettable! A compelling story of hope. I urge you to read this book.’ - Sigrid Thornton.

A Free Event Sunday 17 May at 2pmThe Warehouse - Clunes

[email protected]


Autumn Fire Safety Part 1A message from the Clunes Fire Brigade, a fully volunteer Fire Bri-gade serving Clunes and District since 1864.

Heating Your HomeAs summer turns to autumn, it’s a good idea to

refresh your memory on autumn fire safety tips. Some safety tips are the same regardless of the time of year, but many safety concerns are seasonal, particularly those that involve keeping your home warm.

Central HeatingGet your central heating system cleaned, inspected

and serviced by a certified HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) contractor every year before using it.

Keep all flammable materials away from your furnace. This includes clothing, paint products, toxic materials, cardboard and more.

Fireplaces and WoodstovesHave heating appliances serviced and chimney flues

examined for defects. Have fireplaces and fireplace dampers checked. Fireplaces should be equipped with an appropriate screen or glass enclosure to prevent sparks from flying out.

Wood burning stoves should be examined and the flue and chimney checked for creosote buildup. Creosote is a deposit from smoke that can build up in a chimney and can start a fire.

Never use a flammable liquid to start a fire.Put all ashes outdoors and away from the house in

a metal container.

Space HeatersNever place clothing or any other objects on a

space heater to dry. Turn space heaters off when you leave the house or go to bed. Avoid storing any combustible items near heaters.

Thank Youby Michael Cheshire

Joy and I wish to thank all those people who have extended good wishes and their prayers on the occasion of the passing of my Mother, Jean Cheshire.

Vale Peter BullardFrom the team at the Clunes Community Newsletter

Our condolences and sympathy to Anne and family on the recent passing of Peter. When the Clunes Community Newsletter had to be printed out of town, it was Peter that assured us it was printed, folded and hand-delivered on time for distribution. We will always be grateful for Peter's dedication to this. Rest in peace.

Clunes Landcare & Waterways by June Johnstone

Clunes Landcare recently negotiated with North Central Catchment Management Authority for the removal of suckers and weed material along the creek. This work has been commenced by contractors Bushco from Castlemaine.

The Green Army also spent a day removing elm weed material in the area close to the footbridge.

The maintenance and management of the creek by the Clunes Landcare group is vital for both the creek environment and the wellbeing of the many species of animals, birds, frogs and fish that inhabit the waterways.

Clunes Landcare continues to apply for grants so that the projects which benefit the creek can continue.

We are a small voluntary group so your help at working bees is vital, please come along and join us in this valuable community project.

Landcare Working Bee Sunday 23 May 9.30am. Meet at Queens Park. Tools provided.


Notes from the Pastfrom the Clunes Museum

Article from the Clunes Guardian and Gazette May 1900:

How to Go ShoppingNever buy any article without a reference to the

rest of your clothes. If you can wear it with nothing else, it will be quite wasted. Never buy a thing you do not want just because it is cheap.

Don’t buy an article merely because it is pretty, when you have not the faintest idea whether it will suit you. Do not buy clothes at the end of the season because their price is reduced, Fashions change so quickly that they seldom come in for next season. When you buy shoes and boots, try them on both feet, as sometimes both do not fit.

When you buy underlinen, look at the material and the stitching more than the trimming. A good plain article, well made, is better than cheap finery. Never buy anything that is too smart or too noticeable to go with the rest of your dress. It will have the effect of making the whole look shabby.

Above all things, make up your mind not to go to sales, for too often the goods marked at low figures are altogether worthless, and manufactured expressly for the sale.

Budget Information Sessionsby Maria Abate, Hepburn Shire Council

The Hepburn Shire Council has prepared its proposed budget 2015/16 for the financial period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

The proposed budget 2015/16 is available for inspection at Council’s offices and libraries and from Council’s website www.hepburn.vic.gov.au until Thursday 21 May 2015.

Council will hold a series of information sessions in each ward for ratepayers to get an insight into the proposed budget 2015/16, f ind out about the submission process and ask questions.

An information session will be held in Clunes from 6-8pm on Monday 4 May 2015 in The Warehouse – Clunes (Ulumbarra Room).

Tennis for Everyone !!Professional Tennis Coaching in Clunes

with David Shields ~ 39 years international coaching experience ~ Lessons for individuals & small groups ~ Certified Professional Racquet Stringer ~ Social tennis events organised ~ Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612for more information

A new community radio station is coming!

Volunteers needed, including presenters.

Learn more at www.hepburnradio.net.au

Lucky Strike Upcoming Events

Saturday 2 May (evening)

Broderick Smith Hall of Fame LegendAn Australian legend in his own right returns for the 3rd 3me to Lucky Strike.

Don’t miss it!

BOOKINGS: 03 5345 3308

http://www.hepburnradio.net.au

http://www.hepburnradio.net.au


The following information is provided to ensure you fully enjoy the Clunes Booktown Festival this year.

A new initiative to provide better working of the Fes-tival will see local people free to move about and be involved in activities, while visitors from out of town pay an admission fee.

FAQS

What will be happening in Fraser Street that I need to know about?

Fences will be placed at each end of Fraser St to make the festival more visual and for health and safety purposes.

When will this fence be placed in put up and taken down?

The fence will be erected from 9am Friday and taken down by midday on Monday. The street will be closed to traffic, but a lane will be in place for Emergency Services.

How do I have access to Fraser Street, every day, whilst this fence is in place?

There will be entrance gates at each end of Fraser Street. Shops and businesses will trade as normal.

Do I have easy access, being a local?

Yes - please note the following:

Friday and Monday: The entrance gates will be open, but we ask you to take care because of the necessary loading and set up (marquees, hay bales, etc.) can be dangerous.

Saturday and Sunday: Local people (3370 postcode) have FREE access. Out-of-town visitors will pay an admission fee of $10 which covers the 2 day festival.

Local people need only show some form of local identification such as Drivers Licence, Rates Notice

or other account with a local address on it to gain ‘Free’ access, OR show the pass below to gain your Festival badge. Children need not show any identifi-cation as all 15 and under are Free.

How often do I have to show this I.D. informa-tion?

Only once - you will be given a badge to gain entry to the street throughout the weekend. As children are all free they will not need a badge.

Will Bailey Street be closed?

Bailey Street will be closed on Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 5pm, as with all Booktown festivals, and pedestrian entry will be through Collins Place.

Can I find out more?

Call 5345 3947. The Booktown Office will moving to the Club Hotel the week before the Festival. G e n e r a l F e s t i v a l i n f o c a n b e f o u n d a t www.clunesbooktown.com.au.

The bearer of this pass

is enEtled to 2 FesEval Badges

as they reside or own property

within the 3370 postcode.

CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL SATURDAY 2ND & SUNDAY 3RD MAY

INFORMATION SHEET FOR 3370 RESIDENTS


Beat’s (last) bitHello Fellow Burghers of Clunes and district,The process of change at Clunes NH Inc.

continues apace. We concluded a successful AGM on 8 April 15, 2015

and after a thought provoking address by Catherine King, MHR. the business of electing officeholders was undertaken. I am able to announce some significant changes to our Management Committee line up including:

Anna Phillips re-elected as Chairperson, Ken Evans re-elected as Vice Chair, Jane Cox elected as Secretary, Beat Wittwer elected as Treasurer, Jon Paine re-elected as Member, Vaughan Brown elected as Member (Men’s Shed rep), Stephen Arrowsmith elected as Member (Community Garden), Sujeeva Henadhira elected as Member (Community Garden).

We farewell Jan Turner, John Armao, Ian Baker and David Callinan as Committee Members.

For the first time in recent years we have more Association Members than Committee positions and look forward to growing this membership further and actively engaging members in supporting CNH.

I can also announce the appointment of a new Co-ordinator. Welcome to Lana de Kort, originally a local who, together with her family, has returned to the ample bosom of our community.

Lana brings with her a wealth of management experience in the volunteer/community sector and a passion for all the objectives of the Neighbourhood House.

By the time this newsletter hits the streets, Lana will have taken over the role I have been in for the last year. I’m sure this will build on the strengths and dynamism of OUR Neighbourhood House.

Ever onwards and upwards. Your departing,Beat Wittwer, Co-ordinatorP.S.: I cannot let a month go by without a brief

report on March’s activities: we had 551 participants involved in 88 sessions for the month, totaling 282 hours of service provision (we are funded for 120). A testament to our many volunteers/tutors and their invaluable input!

Regular ActivitiesHomework/Tuition program - Wednesdays

4-6pm at CNH.Community Open House Dinners - Tuesdays

6-7.30pm at Town Hall supper room. Yoga - Various weekly and weekend classes at

Warehouse (see ad on next page).Men’s Shed - Wednesdays 10am-12pm. Happy to

open more if demand exists.IT Tuition (1:1) by appointment at CNHWriters Group - 2nd Monday of every month at

CNH.Community Lunches - every 2nd Tuesday at the

Town Hall.Women’s Group - each Tuesday evening 7.30pm

Town Hall Supper Room. Welding Classes - Wednesdays 6-8pm at the

Men’s ShedCommunity Garden Restoration - Tuesdays/

Fridays 10am-12pm at 18 Alliance St.Women’s Woodwork - Thursdays 10am-12pm at

the Men’s Shed.For more information and bookings call 5345 4078

or email [email protected].

Activities PlannedSmall Engine Maintenance Course - still only 5

bookings - need 8 to startHorse Owners Interest Group - need more

interest to start.Burlesque Dance - plenty of interest, have a

tutor, waiting to announce start date.Health Information Sessions - to be run in

partnership with Hepburn Health for both groups or as a session for individuals.

First session planned on Depression Awareness - need more interest and will run if any community group is interested.


Ladies weight loss support group - to be run by Personal Trainer and Hepburn Health staff via Neighbourhood House on a weekly basis - please let us know if you are interested.

Clunes Performing Troop - if you wish to learn an instrument (ranging from viola to comb and paper) and practice and perform as a group led by a skilled teacher and arranger/composer CONTACT US ASAP. No response so far! PLEASE let us know if you are interested.

Film Making by Mobile Phone - we are looking at a series of lessons to teach the art of short film making by mobile phone. The collected works can then be edited together and presented as a formal film showing in August as part of the Words in Winter festival. No expressions of interest so far. PLEASE let us know if you are interested.

Bingo - we are looking at running fortnightly Bingo games as a follow on from our Community Lunches. We need to register with the Gaming Authority to do this (to offer cash prizes). We need to know if there is sufficient interest in the community to proceed with this process. LET US KNOW!

Cheese making - learn to make a range of soft cheeses. Please let us know if you are interested.

If you have an interest in any of the above, please contact us on 5345 4078 or via email. We are happy to provide more information AND take expressions of interest. The more interest the sooner/more likely it is that the sessions will commence.

Recognition and ThanksWith the recent changes to our Committee of

Management, it is time to recognise the contribution made by retiring members.

In order of seniority:Ms Jan Turner Jan has

been involved with CNH since 1989: a massive 26 years of commitment , w i sdom and perseverance. Jan has witnessed every high and low for CNH

since its inception and her steadying commonsense approach will be missed by all.

Ian Baker Ian has been a Committee member since Oct. 2008 and in Ian’s usual low key pragmatic manner has also been witness to our many highlights and travails.

A keen advocate for the Men’s Shed, Ian moves on to focus on his business empire.

John Armao John has been with CNH since April 2013 as an advocate for the Men’s Shed and an invaluable general handyman (and p lumber ) and a s our Secretary.

His wise and understated counsel has been most valued.

David Callinan David joined CNH Committee in 2014 and continued his already considerable involvement as a volunteer.

His dedication to the Community Garden and assistance at CNH as our stock controller and archivist has been invaluable. His expertise as our sound and projection expert has also been highly valued and we hope David continues his involvement as a volunteer.

New PartnershipCNH welcomes the ladies from Sketched, Spun

and Warped who will be conducting their weekly Social Spinning Session - Come in Spinner on a regular basis from our premises.

Further sessions on Saori Scarf Making and other spinning, weaving, etc., activities are to be arranged and if anyone is interested please contact the Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078 or directly to Prue Simmons on 0499 700 991.


Community Phone DirectoryAn April print run is now underway. We have

included the many updates, changes, corrections people have forwarded to us. Several new local businesses have also been included. We hope to have the books available from the end of April.

Anyone who purchased our December edition can have their Directory swapped for the new Edition at NO COST by attending CNH and handing in their previous edition.

New Directories will be available at CNH, the Post Office and the Newsagency for $8.

These two outlets will NOT be offering swaps!

Email notification systemIn the last newsletter and via a Community mail

out we offered an email based distribution system for regular information/updates to be sent directly to your email account. We will be launching this system by the time this newsletter is printed.

Thank you for the 33 potential subscribers - we are happy to have many more.

If you wish to be included please email us on [email protected] and we will regularly update you on any new or planned activities at CNH.

Tom Binns Model Ship Exhibition and PresentationPOSTPONEMENT

Our very own resident Master Mariner, Tom Binns will be exhibiting his totally handmade scale model (>1.2meter long) of the NAVENA, a Fleetwood class Stem Trawler commonly used in the North and Arctic seas post WWII.

Tom crewed such a vessel and has a rich knowledge (and the odd anecdote given he went to sea at 15) of maritime and steam matters.

Hear his story and witness this skillfully executed model at the CNH now changed to mid-June

Date to be notified.(This will be followed by a BBQ lunch at the Men’s

Shed - all proceeds to Clunes Men’s Shed).

Update: Community Open House Dinners

Following considerable feedback, the menu for the Dinners has recently been updated and while maintaining vegetarian dishes will now feature regular MEAT dishes.

So, for those that may have drifted away: meat is back and you are welcome back!

See Menu for dinners and fortnightly lunches on our Facebook page or on various notices around town!


There’s so much on offer…Our friendly staff & volunteers are always on hand to lend assistance

Save yourself the drive to Ballarat by using our computer & printer services

! Send/receive emails

! Online Banking

! Shopping & eBay

! Prin9ng Service

! Document Scanning

! A4 Lamina9ng

! Training Courses &

Workshops

! Edit & Print Photos

! Download Informa9on

! Mee9ng Room Hire

About Clunes Neighbourhood House" 5345 4078 # Tuesday - Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm

$ ! Co-ordinator: [email protected]

% 70 Bailey St, Clunes, 3370 (Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles)

Volunteering and Tutors

A community-‐based CommiLee of Management manages Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. If you have a sugges9on for a course or workshop, let us know and we will try to find a tutor and publicise it. We welcome new tutors and volunteers, please ring us for a chat.

Payment for courses

Your place cannot be guaranteed un9l the fee is paid in advance and an enrolment form is filled out. Weekly payments are avail-‐able by special arrangement. Re-‐ceipts issued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a mini-‐mum of 5 people to go ahead.

Privacy Policy

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc respects the right for informa9on privacy. Informa9on collected and held on learners and/or tutors is stored in accordance with infor-‐ma9on privacy laws.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Anyone over 50 years old gets free in ter net access a t C lunes Neighbourhood House v i a the Broadband for Seniors initiative. Come in anytime we’ll help you get started.


by Judy Burn

Not many small towns have their own retail winery outlet. In yet another coup, Clunes has! Paul and Jane Lesock have operated the Mount Beckworth winery, in the beautiful hills just beyond the township of Clunes, since 1991. In 2006, they opened their retail outlet in Fraser St, and in fact were one of the first wineries in the district to do so. Since then they haven’t looked back.

Paul and Jane both worked for the National Bank, for many years, and they lived in Camberwell. But Paul had always longed to run a vineyard. Like many people who move to Clunes to live, they realised a dream. Paul and Jane took the move slowly, buying the land (in 1984) and starting off with a two-room weekender shack, while planting the vineyard and continuing their employment in Melbourne through the week. By 1991, Paul was able to move permanently to Mount Beckworth. This was after 24 years working in the bank, so it was a big change for him, but one he has never regretted. Jane commuted to Melbourne to work for a while, before transferring to the Maryborough branch of the National bank. She final ly left employment in 1997 and the couple were able to focus creatively on building their business.

Paul undertook viticulture training between 1983 and 1990 and also completed several short courses in wine-making. In 1992 he produced his first wine under the Mount Beckworth label, a Cabernet Merlot, which was followed quickly by a Chardonnay, a Shiraz and a Pinot Noir. Since then, Paul has continued to focus on those four varieties, although he also started producing a sparkling white in 2012. Jane’s strength is the marketing and promotional side of the business, and she has successfully made Mount Beckworth winery into an icon within the Clunes community.

Jane and Paul’s focus has always been to build up a market for their wine in regional Victoria, and they now have a strong customer base in this district, supplying many restaurants and hotels with their high quality wines. Nowadays, they don’t have retail outlets in Melbourne at all, although customers still come up from the city to buy. Jane and Paul have aimed to provide visitors with a wide experience of the town of Clunes, and the region. Thus they set up their outlet in a section of Fraser St which concentrates on food and drink. They arranged with Jos the Fruiterer and Michael and Tim from Widow Twankeys, to have the same tables and chairs out the front, and similar banners. They encourage people to intermingle between the three shops, and thus people can buy from any of the three businesses and sit at any of the tables. This is the exact opposite of places you’ll see in the

city, where signs say: these tables are for X customers only. In the ‘Paris End’ of Fraser St (a phrase which Jane coined and which has s tuck ) peop le can exper ience a ver y sociable atmosphere.

Jane and Paul have numerous regu la r customers , some of whom come to Clunes primarily to buy Mount Beckworth wine. Most love the ambience of the town and are happy to be recognised when they return for repeat visits. They are encouraged to check out all the other businesses in Fraser St and Service St, so their time here will be a rich and interesting experience.

Apart from their thriving winery business, Jane and Paul are also very committed to the Clunes Tourism and Development Association (CTDA) which does such a lot for the town, often without fanfare. Both have been members since they first came to Clunes, and Jane has been Treasurer for most of that time. The CTDA auspices many other, smaller local groups, enabling them to apply for funding, stage events and obtain publicity. Jane and Paul have put in hundreds of volunteer hours over the years, ensuring the success of various functions, such as the annual Community Dinner, the Organs of the Goldfields Festival, Feast on Fraser and many more.

In 2011, Jane was rewarded for her efforts by winning the Clunes female Citizen of the Year award; this was followed by the Hepburn Shire’s Australia Day Citizen of the year Award in 2012.

Paul has also been recognised for his 30 year dedication to the wine making industry by being made a Life Member of the Ballarat Vignerons Group.

Over the past 25 years, Paul and Jane have won over 80 awards for their wines, at various local wine shows. They are very proud of these, but much more modest about their achievements for the community. They have built a successful business which enables them to make a good living, but which at the same time enhances Clunes and the district enormously. Fortunately for the town, they are not the only ones with a strong community-building ethic. Clunes is lucky to have such positive, hard-working residents, of whom Jane and Paul are great examples.

Retailers Extraordinaire - 3: Paul and Jane Lesock - Mount Beckworth Wines


Talbot Provender Store ProposalOperator Being Soughtby Maria Abate

Hepburn Shire Council, in conjunction with the Central Goldfields Shire Council, are calling for expressions of interest in establishing a provender store in the historic town of Talbot.

Talbot is already well known for its successful farmers market which takes place once a month and attracts hundreds of visitors to the town. The provender store proposal has been developed to offer the public an outlet for local produce on non-market days.

The proposal is one of a number of projects being funded by the State Government through the Advancing Country Towns program and provides up to $93,000 to assist in fit-out and other establishment costs to the successful applicant.

Mayor of the Central Goldfields Shire Council, Cr Wendy McIvor, said this is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in establishing a business in the growing market of quality food, local ingredients and fresh wholesome produce.

“The building to be made available is situated in the very heart of Talbot adjacent to a successful bistro business, which is part of a complex that provides a garden setting and focal point in the town,” said Cr McIvor.

Talbot is situated on the Highway between Clunes and Maryborough and is in close proximity to the Avoca wine growing area, and numerous primary producers providing produce including livestock products, fruit and vegetables, cheese, oils and many other quality products.

Entrepreneurs with experience in retail and/or hospitality are invited to access the expression of interest documents through the Hepburn Shire Council website at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au.

Open seven days

Jo Millar - 0438 081 301 - [email protected] Flowers - 0437 456 908 [email protected]

Phone: 5345 3533 | Web: www.aagproperty.com.au


LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONDESIGN|CREATE|GROW

Do you have a new or existing house that is being let down by its landscape? We are here to change that. We can:

• Pave an entertaining area• Build a deck• Screens, arbours & arches• Retaining wall (stone, timber or steel)• Raised garden beds (stone, timber or steel)• Design and create a pergola• Introduce clever garden lighting• Add a water feature• Incorporate colour with a new planting scheme• Renovate your lawn with a drought tolerant, low

maintenance variety• And more!

www.thescapeartist.com.auQualified Landscape Gardener and Horticulturalist

Paddy Milne 0408 5333 44 | [email protected]


Clunes Newsagency49 Fraser St | Phone: 5345 3223 | Fax: 5345 3747

Bendigo Bank AgencyTaLersall’s

Binding Phone cards Folding (single page) Facsimile Service Mobile phones & recharge Diaries and calendars Photocopying (incl. colour) Calling cards

>> >> Grey Army << <<HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SKILLED COURTEOUS TRUSTWORTHY TRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLAS BATHROOM RENO’S PLASTERERS BUILDING REPAIRS HANDYMAN

PHONE: 5333 5555 OR 0407 780 749EMAIL: [email protected]

Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St, ClunesPh. 5345 3754

Clunes Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays)Now @Talbot Town Hall Mondays 9am-2pm

Veronica

Back to school special: Computer systems starting from $100, internet ready. Ideal for students.

Phone Andrew Brown on 5345 3133 (shop)

5345 3163 (home)0429 172 029 (mobile)

Shop: 99 Bailey St, ClunesReasonable rates (based in Clunes)

Earthmoving contractors

Bobcat for hire

Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator

ALL AREAS

Driveways - Small Excavations - Horse Arenas -

Post Hole Borers - Gorse & Light Scrub Clearing

Contact GEOFF on 0409 958 853

Anytime Anywhere EarthmovingEuropean Wasp Problem?

Get rid of those nests. Call 0407 857 486.

LOCAL A GRADE ELECTRICIANAll types of electrical work

Paul Milne

0407 857 486

0437 437 331


Clunes Field and Gameby Lynne Jones

Clunes FGA Branch hosted the FGA 2015 Side by Side Nationals over the weekend. The National Championship event was well supported by SxS shooters with 136 participating in the 100 target event once again being tested by the club's popular yet challenging targets.

Results: SxS National ChampionshipHigh Gun: M

Bramley 81/100; AA Grade : M Harris-Spencer 80, G Deutscher 80, G Van Doren 79; A Grade : P Cleget t 7 3 , D Norman 72 , H Dunstan 64 ; B Grade: R Martin 64, J Baird 64, G Young 58 ; C Grade: P Minogue 38, B Healey 38, S S t r i f fhof 3 5 ; Veterans: I Cooke 73, E Jones 70, L Box 69; Ladies: R Hunt 56 , C Shorland 55; Juniors: H Wilkie 44.

Under Over Event (Held in conjunction - Handicap / 1st to 10th)S Barklay 92, K Robertson 88, P Moran 87, D

Sgarbossa 85, L McLennan 85, H Alpozgen 84, B East 83, B Graham 82, S Wallace 82, B Harbour 81.

Clunes FGA continues to attract a high number of shooters and congratulations goes to Sam Attardi for shooting a 'Possible' at the clubs April 75 target handicap event.

Results:High Gun: P Stowe 68 OTG; AA Grade: S Wallace

68, W Cooke 64, J Baird 63; A Grade: S Attard 70, C Stephen 67, S Cations 67; B Grade: M Hogan 71, T Harvey 68, D Arch 65; C Grade: P Wood 75, C Glover 69, P Moran 68; Veterans: P Wallis 68, J Johns 67, I Cooke 65; Ladies: M Aldridge 57, R Payne 53, E Young 40; U18: B Toose 66; U15: J Toose 57.

SPORTS NEWS

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Standing up for the Clunes

Community

Electorate Office:5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350Ph. 5338 8123www.catherineking.com.au

Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat, VIC 3350

State Upper House Member Western Victoria

Ground Floor, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Phone: 5224 2088 email: [email protected]

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Goodall’s Appliances Service to washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, most makes and models. In home or workshop servicing available. Second hand units sold and bought.

Andrew Goodall 10 Angus Street Clunes Vic 3370 Mob: 0410141954Email: [email protected]

L-R: Martin Bramley - High Gun Winner accepting trophy from Event Sponsor John Aguilla, Intoshooting. Photo supplied


COMMUNITY GROUPS

Free listing (up to 3 lines) for Clunes social and sporting groups. Items may be edited for space reasons. Information is supplied by community groups and published in good faith. Community groups can purchase additional display ads for half normal price.

All Na&ons Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Mar@n Jones, 0418 103 722 or [email protected]@bigpond.com.

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship-‐Eucharist for all ages @ 5pm on 2nd & 4th Sundays of month, followed by bring & share meal. Contact Father Ryan Benne? 0422864108 or email [email protected] for enquiries, bap@sms, weddings & funerals.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci@zens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun aTernoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb -‐ Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur aTer. President-‐Malcolm Hull contact 53453037; Secretary-‐Barb Adam 5345 3042. HomecraTs-‐Julie Spi?le 5343 4201. Website www.show.clunes.org

Clunes & District Young Farmers Mee@ngs every 2nd Weds 7.30pm at the Young Farmers club rooms at the show grounds. A friendly, social environment for anyone aged 16-‐30. Contact Jenny 0400 613 153.

Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.

Clunes Ar&sts' Group Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 11.30 at the Bo?le Museum. New members welcome. Enquiries: Marlene 5345 3093 or Liz 5345 3807.

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Compe@@on runs at the Clunes Spor@ng Complex, 7.30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club Enq: Jason Ryan: 5345 3648 or 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 RSL.

Clunes Card Playing Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Thur at Neighbourhood House, from 3-‐5pm. Games usually euchre or 500. Cost $2 per session. New players welcome. Enq: Judy 5345 3342 / 0408 088 119.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Open 10am Tues. Contact Clu-‐nes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or John Paine 5345 3968

Clunes Country Women’s Associa&on Welcomes women of all ages. Mee@ngs on 2nd Weds of month 10am, followed by shared lunch and craT. Come along for a cuppa and share skills & knowledge. Enq. Secre-‐tary Anastasia Jones 53453969 or President Beth Neville 0491109244.

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: John Bedwell 0438 320 634/ Kath Milne 0448453665/Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club. Mon 4 May: Ballarat Nursery. Meet 9am at Seniors rooms to car pool. Visit The Tree house, Formosa and Spot on Pots Nurseries. Morning tea at Golden Point, Lunch at Formosa. Mee@ng June 1 -‐ Morning Coffee 10am in Seniors Rms. Guest speaker Ann Jef-‐free on Photography in your Garden. Visitors welcome. Fundraising day so bring plants and produce to sell. Members bring small plate for morning tea. Enquiries: Jill 0438640431

Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345 3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. Course: 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $5 green fees for 18 holes. Under 16 free! Wednesday is 50+ (younger players welcome).

Clunes Landcare and Waterways group. Meets on 4th Thursday of month at the Clunes Angling Club. Contact Sue Kelman 5345 3616 for further informa@on.

Clunes Library at The Warehouse-‐Clunes, 36 Fraser Street (next to Col-‐lins Place). Open Mon & Thur 10am-‐6pm, Wed & Fri 10am-‐4pm. Sat &

Sun 10am-‐2pm Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Men’s Shed Open from 10am each Wednesday at the Commu-‐nity Gardens site, 18 Alliance St. Men of all ages welcome to join in social ac@vi@es and community projects. Enqs: Phil Taig 0448 844 725.

Clunes Museum Volunteers CommiJee Museum Volunteers Mee@ngs 2nd Thursday each month 10am The Warehouse. Ph: 5345 3592.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tuesdays to Fridays. Internet & prin@ng. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery available for hire for mee@ngs and events.

Clunes Playgroup Clunes Health Centre 10-‐12pm every Wednesday of school term. For parents/care givers and preschoolers to meet and en-‐joy each other’s company. Enq. Mary Laughton 0490 048 336.

Clunes Pre-‐School 109 Fraser St. Any enquiries please phone 5345 3228 or email: clunes.district.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clu-‐nes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For informa@on con-‐tact Barb Webb on ph 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe ph 5345 3579.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sun-‐day of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.

Clunes Senior Ci&zens Club Inc Further informa@on from the Secretary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes Swap Shop 99 Bailey St. Pre-‐loved items. Dona@ons welcome. Enq: Andrew 5345 3853, or call in weekdays 10-‐4, or Sat 10-‐1.

Clunes Tourist & Development Associa&on 7.30pm 3rd Monday every even month at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from the community and bus i ne s s . Enq : M i chae l Chesh i re 0418500680 o r [email protected].

Clunes Women’s Group An inclusive circle -‐ all women welcome. Every Tuesday 7.30pm (aTer Open House dinners). FREE. Enq. CNH 5345 4078 or [email protected].

Clunes Writers' Group meets the second Monday of every month 1 -‐ 3pm at Neighbourhood House, Lee Medlyn Home of Bo?les. All who would like to write are welcome. Contact Rhonda 5476 6227.

Clunes Youth Programs Associa&on Inc. Offers tutoring support and help with homework, for primary & secondary school students, Wed aTernoons at Clunes Neighbourhood House. Enquiries to Catherine Jenkins, ph 0487 817 176.

Crea&ve Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown fes@val and monthly author talks. Volunteers always welcome for fes@vals or other events. Contact us on 5345 3947 (Tue-‐Fri).

Goldfields Central Gold Prospec&ng Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 6pm at the Na@onal Hotel. All interested people are wel-‐come. Darren Kamp 0439 453 884.

Lee Medlyn Home of BoJles Management CommiJee Meets at the Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.

Monday Night Netball Clunes Every Monday evening during school terms. 2 seasons per year. Enq Lana 0427 781 080 or Liz 0429 453 808.

Tourello Red Cross Meets first Thur of month, 2pm at the RSL, Fraser St. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join this wonder-‐ful organisa@on and support your community membership.

Yoga Classes in Clunes Mon, Weds & Sats. See ad for more info. Begin-‐n e r s w e l c om e . E n q . L i l y 0 4 5 9 1 3 8 7 9 7 , o r e m a i l [email protected]. In assoc with Clunes N’hood House. Classes also in Miners Rest & Creswick.



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