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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
November 2012
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected] Cost: Free
The Clunes & District Agricultural Society will celebrate its 152nd show on Saturday, November 17th 2012
The Clunes Show has had a long standing tradition in Clunes and the surrounding District. The Society has a hard working, enthusiastic and progressive committee to ensure the Clunes Show will be around for a long time to come, hopefully another 152 shows. It is one of the longest running Agricultural Shows in Victoria.
Established in 1859 the Clunes Agricultural Society has had some difficult times in the past but today it produces one of the best one day country shows in Victoria. The show has grown and includes traditional favourites along with exciting events for children and a range of activities for adults.
The feature attraction this year is the FORD V8 SIMULATOR. Experience what it's like to drive a V8 Supercar around some of the best circuits in Australia - All ages will enjoy. To keep the entertainment happening the Show night experience with a live band and bar & BBQ at reasonable prices is definitely worth staying for. Clunes is renowned for producing a traditional ‘Country Show’ and families keep coming back. So please come along and help The Clunes & District Agricultural Society celebrate its 152nd Agricultural Show Attractions on show-day 2012 will include: Castlemaine Highland Pipe Band, Black Snake Productions, Highland Cattle Championship Show, Society Memorabilia Display, Blade Shearing versus Machine Shearing. Other attractions include the Vintage Engines & Vintage Vehicles, Ferret Racing, Professor Wallace’s Puppet Show, numerous trade displays, food, local wines and much more.
There will be plenty of participation events including pony rides, 2 person tug-o-war, keg throwing, gum boot throwing, ladies wood splitting, speed knitting, Rural Ambassador & Junior Show Ambassador, Show Girl and Show Boy Competitions or bring along your pet for the Pet Parade.
If your interest is Utes, we have what was described in a ute magazine in 2009 as the “Pinnacle of Victorian Ute Shows”.
Being an Agricultural Show, this year will include the traditional animal events of a full horse program on the arena all day and cattle. The Clunes show will be hosting the Highland Cattle Championship Show. various sheep breeds including heritage fleeces, fleece competition (one of the best in Victoria), prime lamb competition, dairy goats and poultry.
In the Home-crafts Pavilion we average 1800 entries each year, and the Art and Photography Pavilion is jam packed with entries of all description. Doors open to the public at the completion of judging at approx. 12.00 noon. The Grand Parade commences approximately 3 pm.
Gates open from 7.00am, admission is: $10.00 Adults, children under 16 $5.00; Family memberships (admits 2 adults and family under 16) $22.00; tickets are available at the gate on Showday.
All details including show schedule and entry forms can be obtained from our website: www.show.clunes.org or phone:
President: 5476 6237 Horse Secretary: 5345 4000 Secretary: 5345 3042 Homecrafts: 5343 4201
It’s Showtime
NOW 152 YEARS OF SHOWS
Local Business News
Good Fossicking for Books in Clunes
Joan Rogers , a resident of Clunes since 2009, has recently opened her Bookshop “Book Fossicker”” at 55 Fraser Street. Joan attended the first “Booktown” event in 2007, loved Clunes so much, sold her business in Melbourne and moved here permanently. Joan has been running her book business on line and has now decided to have a presence in Fraser Street.
At this stage trading hours will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Contact details: Ph 53453300 or Mobile 0419 520 092
We wish Joan all the best with this new venture. With her experience and knowledge in books and Clunes now an International Booktown, we are more than confident “Book Fossicker” will be a success.
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Locals take on the National
The National Hotel has been taken over by Katrina Barry-Impey which means meals are back on. Chef Brian is doing a great job with a good selection on the menu. The new owners have created a friendly atmosphere and great service. The National is a must, the Clunes community is encouraged to get down there and enjoy the atmosphere, great meals and support another local business.
Meals are available in the Bistro from Wednesday lunch through to Sunday dinner. Eat in or take away Pizzas are also available from Wednesday to Sunday.
Trading Hours are:
Monday & Tuesday – 3.00 p.m. until lateWednesday – Sunday – 11.30 a.m. – 11.00 p.m. – later on Friday & Saturday.
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Clunes mechanical services continue to grow
As further growth of services to the Clunes community, Clunes Mechanical Services have purchased a computerised Wheel Aligner. Wheel alignments will help to prolong tyre life and give better road handling characteristics. The community can now access wheel alignments and tyre checks locally. The shop also now sells a range of Maxxi Tyres which are a high quality, high mileage tyre at reasonable prices.
Keebles Country House
“Open Gardens Scheme”
Date: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th
November 2012
Location: 114 Bailey Street Clunes
Time: 10 am – 4 p.m. each day
Entrance Fee: $7 Proceeds to Clunes Pre-
School
Light lunches and Afternoon Tea Available
Enjoy a glass of wine and wander around
the beautiful
landscaped gardens of Keebles
Further Enq: Jane (M) 0457 367 718
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PREPARING FOR THE FIRE SEASON
Can I or Cant I A message from the Clunes F ire Br igade
The fire danger period has yet to be declared, however everyone should be aware of what they can or can’t do with regard to fires & naked flame during this period.
The CFA have produced a brochure that details what you can and can’t do during declared Fire Danger Periods, and on days of
Total Fire Ban, when fires in the open air are legally restricted.
CFA declares Fire Danger Periods municipality by municipality at the onset of warmer weather. These restrictions are in place
until 1 May unless revoked or varied. In State forests, National, State and Regional Parks and on protected public land, fire
restrictions are in force all year round. Contact local DSE and Parks Victoria offices for advice on fire restrictions for these
areas.
Total Fire Bans are declared by CFA on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and be difficult to control. The penalties for
lighting fires illegally during the Fire Danger Period and on Total Fire Ban Days include large fines and possible imprisonment.
The brochure is available for download from the CFA’s website http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au. The Brigade has limited copies of the brochure if you require a hard copy.
CFA Sunday is Sunday the 25th
of November. The Brigade Station will be open from 9.00 am until 11.00 am. Feel free to drop in and have a chat. The Brigade will also be holding the planned Community Fire Safety Session in the Primary School car park from 11.30 until 12.30
A reminder that The Clunes Fire Brigade are holding other informal Community Fire Safety Sessions in various locations in the District. The sessions will be held from 11.30 to 12. 30 and will include a free sausage sizzle. Below are the locations and dates.
Saturday 10th
November Boundary Street Railway Crossing Clunes
Sunday 11th
November Mc Lennans Road & Creswick / Clunes Road
Saturday 24th
November Coundon & MacDonald Streets, Clunes
Sunday 25th
November Clunes Primary School Carpark
Saturday 1st
December Clunes / Maryborough Road & Fairview Road, Clunes
Sunday 2nd
December McDonalds Road & Fairview Drive, Clunes
Any enquiries regarding any of these sessions cam be made to Lindsay Pritchard on 0427 028 556
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Phone: 5345 3533 Mobile: 0438 081301
Web: www.aagproperty.com.au Email: [email protected]
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Keep informed with ...
iConnect An email list is being created to inform the Clunes community
of various issues, events, government items and general points
of interest around Clunes.
This follows a successful email list which currently works for
members of the CTDA. There will be some of this information
which will be of interest to other members of the community
and creating this list will assist.
There is no joining fee or commitment. It is just an electronic
way of keeping in touch.
Email Michael Cheshire on [email protected] and ask to
join.
This is a community initiative.
Locals Switch to Save
Clunes community were included in more than 13,000
Victorians that participated in Bendigo Bank’s Switch to
Save initiative which may help home owners lower their
energy bills and reduce their impact on the environment.
The program partnered with Energy Makeovers and ran
through June and July inviting customers and members of
the community to visit a Bendigo Bank branch and sign up
to have Standby Power Controllers, called Embertec
SmartSwitches™, valued at $100 each installed in their
homes for free.
Creswick & District Community Bank®
Branch Manager Les
Vercoe said the simple switches have been installed in more
than 13,000 Victorian homes and 113 Clunes & Creswick
District homes
“The simple switches are already making a big difference
and could save households as much as $200 a year in
energy costs, but that’s not the only saving being made,
with each home reducing its average emissions by more
than 10 tonnes a year.
“When you consider this across the entire Switch to Save
program, that’s the equivalent of taking more than 30,000
cars off the road for a whole year,” Mr Vercoe said.
In addition to saving money and the environment, Bendigo
Bank also made a commitment to support local schools in
introducing or enhancing sustainable programs.
“For every participating household our branches will
distribute $17 to help support a neighbouring school
undertake sustainable projects,” Mr Vercoe said.
$1,921 will go to Clunes Primary School. Principal Chris
Simmons said the money will be used to assist with the
schools’ environmental sustainability project i.e.
establishment of an orchard or improvements to the school
surrounds.
“This is a fantastic show of support from the Creswick &
District Community Bank®
Branch and the Clunes Agency run
by Ken and Marg Gibson and we look forward to furthering
the education of our community’s young people in
environment and sustainability issues.”
For more information please visit your local Bendigo Bank
branch or www.bendigobank.com.au
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Welcome to the Clunes Community Health Centre
update for another month. With the Cancer Council’s
Pink Ribbon day on the first of the month, October is
about Women’s Health. Is it time for your next FREE
screening mammogram? A screening mammogram
once every two years is a good way of looking after
your health for all women aged between 50-69 years
old. Screening mammograms are simply a low dose
breast X-ray for women without current symptoms or
changes. Screening mammograms can detect most
breast cancers when they are very small even before
they can be felt or noticed. Having a regular breast
screening mammogram is the best way to find breast
cancer early, when treatment is likely to be most
successful. If you have noticed an unusual change in
your breasts such as a lump, pain or discharge from
the nipple, it is important that you visit your doctor.
Nine out of ten women diagnosed with breast cancer
have no family history of the disease. While women
with a family history of breast cancer have a higher
than average risk, the biggest risk factor for breast
cancer is being a woman over 50 years of age.
Although women in their 40s and over 70 are outside
the BreastScreen program’s target age range, they are
still at risk of breast cancer and are eligible for FREE
screening mammograms with BreastScreen Victoria
every two years. A referral from your doctor is not
required just phone 13 20 50 to arrange your FREE
screening mammogram. More information is available
on www.breastscreen.org.au. Women are encouraged
to have breast screens however this is a personal
choice. If you are unsure about your risk of breast
cancer or whether breast screening mammograms
should be a priority for you, it is recommended that
you talk to your doctor or contact our Community
Health Nurses at the Community Health Centre.
Continuing on with the pink theme, Clunes retailers
will once again be awash with Pink as part of Hepburn
Health
Services health promotion activities in partnership
with the Hepburn Shire Women’s Health Working
Group (SWISH & SWAT), for the Hepburn Shire Goes
Pink to Support
Women’s Health. Due to the success of last year’s
promotion we are planning a major campaign in
November (Monday 5th
until Sunday 18th
) to increase
screening uptake and ultimately save lives through
early detection of breast cancer and prevention of
cervical cancer. The rate of women attending breast
screening is particularly low in Hepburn Shire; in most
postcode areas less than half eligible women have 2
yearly mammograms. Pap testing rates are also low
with the latest figures showing only 62% of eligible
women participating in this important life saving
screen test. Thank you to all the retailers that will be
decorating their windows pink for the campaign to
raise awareness and support women’s health.
At Hepburn Health Services we are committed to the
implementation of responsible environmental
management of waste which includes a recycling
policy. We routinely recycle paper, cardboard, plastics,
glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans,
printer, fax and copier cartridges, batteries, postage
stamps (used) and wine corks but this month we have
added a new item to our recycling list......SPECTACLES!
As part of the Lions Clubs International Recycle for
Sight spectacles, sunglasses and frames of all sizes,
adult or child, can be regraded and distributed to
people in need around the world. To date 2.5 million
pairs of regraded eyeglass has been distributed around
the world including Africa, China, Indian, Europe etc. If
you have any old spectacles, sunglasses or frames you
would like to recycle please bring them into the Clunes
Community Health Centre and place them in our Lions
Clubs Recycle for Sight collection box and help those in
need around the world.
Warm wishes and kind regards,
Lisa Leach, Acting Nurse Coordinator Hepburn Health Services, Clunes Campus
HEPBURN HEALTH SERVICES
CLUNES CAMPUS
Carols in Clunes
To begin Clunes Christmas celebrations the Clunes Choir will be
singing carols in Fraser Street on Saturday 8th. of December.
Singing will begin at 10.30am at a number of locations along
the main street, and also near the shops in Service Street.
Please join us at this festive time of the year and enjoy the
easy shopping atmosphere of Clunes.
Submitted by June Johnston
Share in Vegies
The Vegie Patch behind the library is a community
resource and available for Clunes community to share.
Please help yourself to fresh vegetables and add any
spare seedlings you may have to the garden to keep it
going.
Submitted by Catherine Hill
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HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES
SKILLED RELIABLE TRADESMEN
Carpenters handyman
Electricians plumbers
Painters plasters
Tilers re-stumping
Grey Army
Phone: 5333 5555 or 0407780749
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What is Clunes
Waterways? We are a small group of community volunteers, (we would
like to be a bigger group) appointed under the Department
of Sustainability & Environment (DSE).
Our brief is to maintain the Creswick Creek from the
Government bridge to the Ford.
You will have noticed new plantings and weeding has taken
place along this area recently. Our funding comes by way of
small grants for specific projects, from Landcare and DSE.
Currently we are still waiting for some works, including
replacing the walking path to be completed by Flood
Recovery, then we can restore more areas, when funding
becomes available.
Students from the Primary school and Wesley College, as
part of their environmental studies, assist us in this venture.
It’s great to have some younger folk to help us, whilst they
learn and create a sense of achievement.
To join this enthusiastic group, please call June - 5345 3267,
Angela - 5345 3724 or Joy - 5345 3777. You will find it both
enjoyable and rewarding.
This is OUR CREEK and we all enjoy seeing a well maintained
asset to sit by, walk along and take our visitors to.
Clunes Waterways Reserve
Management Group Inc.
Clunes Community and Interpretive Centre Update
After 6 months of dedication and hard work by the Clunes Museum Committee of Management and volunteers, the
Museum‘s collection has been temporarily relocated to a specialist storage facility in Ballarat, whilst the Clunes Community
and Interpretive Centre (CCIC) is constructed.
Hepburn Shire Council would like to acknowledge the tremendous work undertaken by the Committee of Management and
volunteers, both in packing up the collection and re-locating the Museum’s administrative functions to the Hepburn Health
site. The work completed by all involved has been outstanding and its value to the CCIC project cannot be underestimated.
In an exciting next step for the CCIC project construction of the facility has commenced with initial works including demolition
and preparation of the site, excavation works and pouring of the slab. As confirmed in the October Community Newsletter,
Nicholson Construction, a Ballarat based firm was appointed to construct the facility. They have extensive experience in
building community facilities including museum spaces, libraries, visitor information centres and historic buildings.
Construction work may occur on the site between 6am and 6pm weekdays with weekend work allowed only by agreement
with Council. While there will be some impact upon Collins Place during construction, this will be kept to a minimum, with a
pathway retained through Collins Place between Bailey Street and Fraser Street for the duration of the works.
It is anticipated the new facility will be open before the end of 2013.
For more information about the CCIC project, visit www.hepburn.vic.gov.au, speak to your local Community Reference Group
representative, or contact Kathleen Brannigan, General Manager Community Services, Hepburn Shire Council on 03 5345
8399.
Australia Day Awards 2013
Australia Day Awards are provided by the Australia Day Committee (Victoria) and are administered by Local Government Authorities throughout Australia on behalf of the Council Nominations are invited for the following Awards Hepburn Shire Citizen Of The Year - to be eligible, the person must be 25 years or older on 26 January 2013, an Australian Citizen who either resides or works in Hepburn Shire and immediate surrounds, who has either made a significant contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the community of Hepburn Shire over a number of years Hepburn Shire Young Citizen Of The Year - to be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age on 26 January 2013, an Australian Citizen who either resides or works in Hepburn Shire and immediate surrounds, who has either made a significant contribution during the current year and/or given outstanding service to the community of Hepburn Shire Hepburn Shire Community Event Of The Year - presented to the individual/group who has staged a significant community event within Hepburn Shire during the current year. Please visit Hepburn shire Council’s website www.hepburnshire.com.au for more information Completed forms must be returned by Friday 23 November 2012 Hepburn Shire Council CEO Unit PO Box 21 DAYLESFORD VIC 3460
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.
Printed by the Clunes Primary School.
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.
News items, notice of meeting, results - up to 3 lines will be listed
free-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the
COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).
Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial
rates.
All material to reach the CTDA by the 22nd day of the month.
Note: articles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2Meg in size.
Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.
CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:
Business card size (90mmx55mm horizontal only) $25
Quarter page (vertical) $40
Half page (horizontal) $80
Full page (vertical) $160
All ads to be supplied ready made as Pdf or Jpeg files
Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts.
All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads and payment
can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, it’s
individual members, or it’s associates.
Email address: [email protected]
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Council Elections With the upcoming Council elections, I contacted both candidates to speak about the possibility of a Candidates Forum. Both candidates, Neil Newitt and Dennis Twentyman recognised the fact that both had appeared before a public meeting about 12 months ago, for the very same reason. The CTDA executive did some “research” into what the community would expect, and we all agreed that another forum so soon was unnecessary. Accommodation & Eating Out brochure Sue Orbach-Iles has already completed a comprehensive list of accommodation houses with their details and is now completing the Eating Out list. When this has been done, we shall produce an inexpensive brochure plus update our website. Those who are not CTDA members are invited to join the CTDA, to be included in this promotion. Car Clubs I have provided Steve Davies with car club lists which he is updating, plus the promotional brochure that was previously used to invited car clubs to visit Clunes. We shall work together to update this flyer for posting to car clubs. Familiarisation meetings I thank Matte Crane for her ongoing work to hold some famil meetings in the future. These will be interesting and informative meetings for our members. Parking in Fraser Street I have written and circulated a letter to all traders in Fraser Street to encourage them to park somewhere else rather than in Fraser Street at weekends. This will make more space available for customers.
Michael Cheshire
Clunes Community Newsletter
There has been a “changing of the guard” for the Clunes
Community Newsletter.
For the past two years, Neil Newitt has kindly
volunteered his time to do the layout and production on
a monthly basis.
Due to other work commitments, Neil has handed the
responsibility over to Jill a recently arrived resident in
Clunes who kindly volunteered to help out. Jill is
enthusiastic and dedicated and we thank her most
sincerely for helping.
To produce the Clunes Community Newsletter on a
monthly basis, it takes over 12 hours volunteer work,
taking into consideration layout, proof reading and
administration of invoicing. This does not include
printing and folding before distribution.
We take this opportunity of thanking Neil for his time
and effort over the past 2 years. Without his dedication
and professionalism, the continuation of the Clunes
Community Newsletter was in doubt.
Neil has expressed to us he would like to thank those
that contributed and supported the Newsletter over this
time.
Also just a friendly reminder all articles are to be in by
22nd
of each month and to be sent to email
[email protected] only.
Submitted by
Jane Lesock – Editor on behalf
Clunes Tourist & Development Association
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Clunes & District Agricultural Society Inc. Proudly Presents
Saturday November 17, 2012
All details, schedule & entry forms are available from our
website
www.show.clunes.org
Experience what it’s like to drive a V8 Supercar around some of the
best circuits in Australia – ALL AGES
in the V8 FORD SIMULATOR at the Clunes Show
Heaps of Attractions Animals; Utes, Homecrafts
& Show Night Entertainment
Held at the Clunes Showgrounds
Contact :
President: Peter Clarke 5476 6237
Secretary: Barb Adam 5345-3042
Homecrafts: Julie Spittle 5343 4201
Horse Secretary: Ange Flowers 5345-4000
LEST WE FORGET
Remembrance Day
11.00 a.m. Sunday November 11th
2012
Place a single flower in remembrance of those
who died in war.
The Clunes RSL Sub-Branch will conduct a
commemorative service at the Cenotaph, cnr.
Fraser and Service Streets, Clunes commencing
at approx. 10 to 11 a. m. so that a MINUTE’s
SILENCE can be observed AT 11 A.M
At the conclusion of this service all present will
be invited to place a single flower on the
Cenotaph as an act of personal remembrance.
During the next few weeks, Poppies will be on
sale.
All proceeds from the RSL Poppy Appeal go
towards the Welfare work of the RSL in
providing assistance for War Veterans and
Dependants, Veterans and Widows Homes,
Care of the Aged, Family Welfare, Vocational
Guidance, and Hospital Visiting.
Thank you for Helping.
Variety of Activities for Clunes Youth Clunes CWA and Clunes Art Group have been organizing activities for young people in Clunes for some months now, and these are going very well. On the third Saturday morning of each month, there is an Art class at the Library, for young people aged 11 plus. On the other Saturdays and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, there are less structured activities run by volunteers, for young people of any age. There has also been a mural painted in the Library's courtyard. On one Saturday afternoon per month (usually the 4th) CWA volunteers run cooking and craft sessions at the Neighbourhood House. Attendances on most days are quite high and numbers are steadily increasing. A group of young people have formed themselves into a Youth Group and this group is working very collaboratively with the adult leaders. Any young people not aware of what is on offer are always welcome to join in. We are currently awaiting the outcome of an application for funding of the Youth activities and if successful, we will be able to continue and enhance the current programs, as well as offer workshops in the school holidays, in areas of interest to various youth – e.g. painting, sculpture, creative writing, photography etc. With the amount of talent in Clunes, we are confident of being able to provide whatever is requested. We also plan to initiate a program to help young people with their schoolwork (a homework club or something like that) Currently, the work with youth is mostly being done voluntarily and most expenses are met through donations. There is some funding from Hepburn Shire and we are very grateful to the Librarian, Catherine Hill, for her enthusiastic encouragement of the young people utilizing the Library's space. If we are not successful with our funding application, we will need to fund raise and seek donations. Any adults interested in assisting are very welcome to contact us. Please leave your name and details with the Librarian or at the Neighbourhood House, and one of us will get back to you. A community can't do better than nurture its young people. submitted by Judy Burn
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,
Bingo Every Tuesday evening 8pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St.
Everybody welcome.
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: The meetings for November and December will
be held at the National Hotel, at 11.30am. The dates are Saturday
3rd November and Saturday 1st December. A Screenprinting workshop
will be held at the Senior Citizens Hall on 9th December, starting
at 1pm. Numbers are limited, so please book beforehand. Cost $10
for members and $15 for non-members. Bookings: Marlene Tozer Ph 53453093
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. Dates for October and
November are: 4/10, 18/10, 1/11, 15/11, 29/11,. 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) Contact Judy - 5345 3342, or Margaret
- 5345 4040. Meetings held 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30PM, at Clunes
Neighbourhood House, 6 Service St. Various community service activities held
throughout the year. CWA Saturday afternoon Craft and Cooking Sessions. Held
monthly. Details/enquiries: Judy 5345 3342 or 0408 088 119
Clunes Field & Game Clunes FGA was again well supported and with
perfect weather and good targets made for an excellent event.
Results: High Gun: Eric Jones 64 AA Grade: G Shelton 63, G Phillipson 59, L
Woolley 59 A Grade: B Taylor 68, J Wallace 68, C Stephen 67 B Grade: M
McKay 69, A Pocervina 68, B Wentworth 67 C Grade: Geoff Moorby 75, A
Bray 67, R Veeneendaal 66Veterans: Milton Rodda 68, John Bale 67, B Rafferty
59-Ladies: C Stanford 57 Under 18: S Andrews 64, N Ross 57 Under 15: B
Mackus 50-Enquiries Eric or Lynne 5345 3571
Clunes Football & Netball Club Enquiries: Doug Garth (President)
0428453808 or John Bedwell 0438 320 634 email clunesmagpies.com.au.
All welcome.
Clunes Garden Club If interested in being part of the Garden Club please
contact Jill Taig on 53453059.
Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 53453127 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. Every Wednesday is over 55’s (but younger players welcome), HIT OFF AT 11am at the Talbot Golf Club
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 storytime is on Wednesday 19 September at 10.30am
Clunes Museum Volunteers Committee 36 Fraser Street, Clunes ph:
5345 3592. The volunteers meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am. A
warm welcome is extended to new volunteers interested in preserving the history
of Clunes and making it accessible to the general public.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. Internet, printing, courses and activities 6 Service St Ph: 5373 8426 email: [email protected]
open: 9:45-3:15 Tue-Fri. , Wed-Thur 9.45-5.00
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 others 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 - Tues 9-11:30am, 4 yr. olds - Tues & Thurs 9am-
2:30pm.
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. Come along to Bingo every Tuesday night
commencing at 8pm. All welcome.
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.
Tourello Red Cross meets the 1 st
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.
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: The art workshops for the group will be held
at the library on the following dates:- 10th November and 1st
December. Starting 10.30am sharp until 1pm. Entry and materials
free, for 11+ year old. Activities for all age groups are available on the 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 1 st
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.
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