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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1
by Jane Lesock and Ken Gibson, Event Coordinators, CTDA
On Friday 8 August, the Town Hall was packed to capacity with volunteers from all groups in Clunes coming together to enjoy a dinner, guest speaker and to hear the announcement of our new Citizens of the Year. This year, the selection panel had a very difficult job with 16 nominations.
CTDA Pres ident , Michae l Cheshire, welcomed all, including official guests Catherine King MP; Cr Neil Newitt; Suze Camm, Head of Clunes Wesley Campus; Sonia Jardine, Principal Clunes Primary School; Hazel Edwards OAM and her husband, Garnet; and Bishop John Stewart and his wife, Janine.
Again the dinner was catered by Smokeytown Cafe and tables waited on by 12 enthus ia s t i c Wes ley students.
Emcee Kath Mi lne took a moment to reflect on our citizens that had passed away in the previous 12 months before the 3 course dinner was served to tables that had a ‘hot pink’ theme, generously provided by Brett Currell.
Kath also mentioned the many Clunes community groups that were in attendance. There were close to 20 groups in total and, as we know, some people ‘wear many hats’. Thank you, Kath, for another wonderful job emceeing.
Hazel Edwards OAM was our guest speaker whose talk was on ‘quiet heroes’ and she said what an honour it was for her to be in a room full of volunteers. If you missed the dinner, you will have an opportunity to meet Hazel again at Children's
Booktown in November.
A t h o l Chaf fey a ga in wa s g iven the honour to announce our Young Citizen of the Year, which he does so admirably. Athol has a knack of keeping a l l in suspense for as long as possible with clues before announcing the rec ip ient and this year it was Molly Bedwell. You can read all about Molly on p12.
Malcolm Hull announced both Female and Male Citizens. Malcolm’s speech was done articulately and with passion.
Jean Higgins had no idea why she was there with family, but was invited to the stage so Malcolm could cont inue read ing Jean’s long association with many groups here in Clunes and to accept her Female Citizen Award.
For the first time many of us saw Graeme Johnstone speechless when he was named Male Citizen of the Year. All three are well-deserved of th i s recogn i t ion o f the i r volunteerism here in Clunes. Read more about Jean and Graeme from p11.
Creative Clunes kindly donated a g i f t voucher for a n ight ’s accommodation and a round of golf at the Novotel in Creswick. The lucky winner was Vaughan Brown, a
new resident to Clunes and first timer to dinner. Enjoy your break, Vaughan.
Also thank you to Gary Sharp for being the ‘paparazzo’ for the evening and taking lots of happy shots.
This event takes many months of organisation and planning and without a team of helpers it would not happen.
We take this opportunity to thank the following people who generously gave their time in either planning, setting up, cleaning or both: Kath Milne, Brett Currell, Wesley Col lege students , Paul Lesock, Marg Gibson, Tess Brady, Sheila Hollingworth, Ann Merrett, Nei l Newitt , Peter Hanrahan, Michae l Chesh i re , Graeme Johnstone, Chris Culvenor, Mac Fawcett and Malcolm Hull.
Thank you all for supporting this important event in thanking the many volunteers in Clunes.
CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2014
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and
Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.
[email protected] Cost: Free
Clunes 17th Community Dinner
Top L-R: Michael Cheshire, Athol Chaffey, Malcolm Hull, Hazel Edwards OAM, Cr Neil Newitt. Bottom L-R Citizens Graeme Johnstone, Molly Bedwell and Jean Higgins. Photo: Gary Sharp
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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 leV 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 payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & proofreading by Lily Mason. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.
by Michael Cheshire
In reviewing the last 12 months, the CTDA continues to provide a service and support: to both the community and visitors to Clunes. Some of our major activities have been...
Our Community Newsletter - thanks to Lily Mason for layout and Judy Burn for stories - which is now printed in Clunes by local residents Peter and Cate Billing.
We ran the successful Cabaret in the Bluestone last October, a fundraising event for the Clunes Youth Group.
We were again the event organisers for Australia Day in Clunes.
We sponsored Organs of the Goldfields to ensure recitals are held in Clunes.
We provided sponsorship and support to Booktown plus writing in support of Creative Clunes, gaining the railway station building for an office and centre.
This year we were instrumental in bringing the Yarra Gospel Choir to Clunes which proved a great success. They are planning to return next year.
We are now looking at revamping the Clunes website (clunes.org), for the promotion of Clunes and to ensure all local non profit groups and clubs have an opportunity to have their website on this CTDA site. We are seeking any ideas from the community on what they would like to see as a result of the update.
Representation on Hepburn Regional Tourism, the Council’s peak tourism body, to ensure Clunes has ‘a voice’.
Under leadership of Leanne Kamp, efforts are being made to revamp and reintroduce a Clunes Market. You will have seen notice of this in The Advocate. Leanne expects it to be up and running before the end of the year.
The CTDA is the auspice body for Words in Winter under the leadership of Rhonda Fawcett and her team. What a great job Rhonda does here in Clunes to provide a month-long, very entertaining event.
Auspice body for the Grasslands Project under the leadership of Ken Evans and Rebecca Russell. This activity has gained some government funding and will be held at the Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles site. Watch for more info about this interesting event.
And, of course, hosting Community Dinners to recognise the volunteers of Clunes.
Thanks must go to all those who have supported the CTDA, and indeed the Clunes community, throughout the year. It is this teamwork that ensures success. Jane Lesock has been our rock over many years and continues to provide much support year after year. Paul Lesock has performed the role of secretary admirably, while Ken and Marg Gibson have given their time by providing a venue for sales and bookings for events. Many other good people have volunteered throughout the year and for this we thank you all.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - 2013-2014
Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development AssociaBon Inc.
Email address: [email protected]
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Clunes Booktown For Kids is coming! And we need a little help from our friends…by Creative Clunes
Building on the strength o f our May Clunes Booktown Festival, we’ve been busy organ i s ing a fantastic program for our first stand-alone Clunes Booktown for Kids. It will happen on Friday 31 October (Schools’ Day) and Saturday 1 November (Family Day).
We’re excited because it w i l l p ro v ide amaz ing opportunities for the children in our community to meet, learn and hear from 13 of Australia’s great children’s authors and illustrators – Hazel Edwards, Craig Smith, Frané Lessac, Mark Greenwood, Claire Saxby, Andrew Plant, Sherryl Clark, Jackie Kerin, Mark Wilson, Krista Bell, Judith Rossell, Ann James and Mark Carthew. Between them they have written and illustrated more than 1100 books!
And we are setting up the Children’s Village of Lost Trades with 20 tradespeople showing their craft and skill.
Schools’ DayWorking with the Clunes Primary School we will be
offering each of our kids a free ticket to one event of their choice on the Schools’ Day and access to all the non-ticketed attractions. The Schools’ Day is for school children and their teachers only. We will be attracting schools from Ararat to Bacchus Marsh, and from Geelong to Bendigo.
Family DayOn Saturday we will hold the Family Day. It’s for
everyone. Toddlers are free; adults are at the children’s price of $20 for the day; and group bookings of 4 or more get a hefty discount. All the details are on the website www.clunesbooktown.com.au and we’re working with tourism authorities to help promote this event into Melbourne.
We have copies of lots of the authors’ and illustrators’ wonderful children’s books on display in our Booktown office, at 22 Fraser Street Clunes. So why not pop in some time to meet our new manager, Sheila Hollingworth, and check out the books?
Getting InvolvedThe event will also provide opportunities for
community groups that wish to participate. Please contact us if you want to get involved.
As with all of our festivals, we need lots of volunteers to help with a range of activities – these include checking tickets at the festival entry points, putting up tents, being ‘room monitors’ for events, selling books at the festival bookshop, helping in the information tent, helping with mailing out programs and other important tasks.
Of course our volunteers are given a festival pass for the Family Day, plus training, support, and general VIP status. If you are able to help, even for just a couple of hours, please pop in to see Jane Lesock at Mount Beckworth Wines (45 Fraser St) on Fridays to Sundays, or Sheila Hollingworth at the Booktown Festival Office (22 Fraser Street) on Mondays to Thursdays.
Together we can make this happen!
Sunday Selectionby Creative Clunes
High on Hawthorn. The Road to the 2013 Premiership, Phillip Taylor. Sunday 7 Sept, 2pm, Clunes Football & Netball Club.
If you are passionate about football you won’t want to miss hearing Phillip Taylor, a self-confessed ‘Hawks tra g ic ’ , talking about his new book with Club President, John Bedwell. Come and hear about Hawthorn’s triumphant 2013 sea son f rom the f ans ’ perspective. Phillip doesn’t dwell on the kicks, corkies, handballs or hard-ball gets. Rather, he traces Hawthorn’s dramatic and eventful season and g ives vo ice to the excitement, exasperation and, ultimately, exhilaration that all Hawks supporters felt.
Phillip has supported Hawthorn for 45 years, picking the brown-and-gold jumper out of a line-up at a sports store in 1969. He was at the MCG in 1971 when the Hawks won the premiership, and has now seen Hawthorn compete in 15 Grand Finals, winning 10 of them.
Come and join in the buzz of premiership fever. Free admission. Drinks and books will be available for sale.
Clunes Senior Citizensby Eileen Bradsworth, Secretary
Come and enjoy an afternoon of dance with Derek and Marion, Jeannette and Michael on Sunday 5 October. Starting at 2pm at the Clubrooms, 25 Fraser St. Clunes.
Gold coin entry. Afternoon tea supplied. This event will be part of the Victorian Seniors’
Festival.
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Clunes Landcareby Sue Kelman
The Courier has recently interviewed the Clunes Landcare Group after hearing about the success of the platypus event. Unfortunately they were unable to see any of these shy little creatures but you may be able to see them at Prue Simmons’ new venture, Fantastic Frogs, coming to you in Frogtober. As is usual the whole Clunes community is becoming involved.
The Clunes Art Group is staging an exhibition in the Angling Club; The Clunes Primary School and Wesley College are creating art works and there will be talks and walks for those who want to know how fortunate we are home to another endangered species (we do not include The Greater Bronzed Aussie Male, which has been proven to be a mythical creature in this group). You will see chalked outlines on the pavements by drains to remind us not to throw litter which will be washed into the creek and affect our fish, frogs, fowls and furries. There is a rumour that Frogs Legs will not be on the menu locally but Frogs in Ponds will be very popular.
Watch out for the notices throughout town and come along to the Tuesday Creek Walks.
CLAG Exhibition Opens Words in Winter for 2014by Marlene Tozer
Regardless of the rain, snow and minus degree temperatures, 80 people ventured out to the Weavery on Friday 1 August for the opening event of the month-l ong Words in Winter program. Whi le be ing warmed by the good food, wine and company, they were part of the runaway success of the opening of the Clunes Artists’ Group’s Annual Art Exhibition.
The diversity and high standard of the 48 works being exhibited by the talented group was as high as would be seen anywhere in Victoria.
The Wunder Cabinet (curiosity cabinet) placed in the centre of the gallery was of major interest. Each drawer contained its own variety of wonders from doll’s houses to haberdashery gems, plants and much more.
The Annual Kate Edward’s Awards for 2014 included the inaugural Kate Edwards 3D Award won by Lorna Fitzpatrick for her sculpture and the 2D Award won by Joanne Hastewell for her beautiful oil painting (pictured).
Other awards offered were the Soul Companions Animal Art Award won by Elizabeth Paszko and the Ian Baker Everyman Award won by Raeleen Young.
The Words in Winter People’s Choice Award will be announced at 3.30 on Sunday 10 August at the gallery.
Enquiries for the Clunes Artists’ Group can be made to Marlene Tozer 5345 3093 and Elizabeth Paszko 5345 3807.
Clunes Policeby Athol (Chaffs) Chaffey
G’Day everyone, here’s the crime round up for the last month…
No reported crime in the last month.No reported collisions in the area in the last month
either.Still processing a couple of locals each month in
relation to drink driving, so with the footy finals and hopefully some nicer weather upon us very soon, a timely warning about the yearly targeting of drink drivers by both the Ballarat and Maryborough highway patrol boys and girls. They will be sitting off pubs, and footy clubs, so if you think that you won’t be caught, or that if I pull you over I will just let you go because you’re a local, think again. I will not let anyone off for drink driving, ever. I have been to way too many fatal collisions involving alcohol affected drivers, I don’t want to have to knock on someone’s door and tell them that their loved one/s have been killed because of one stupid decision to drink and drive. Enough said…
I was lucky enough to attend the recent Clunes Community Dinner and again privileged to present the Clunes Junior Citizen of the year award to Molly Bedwell. It was a great honour and an equally great night, thanks to Jane and the CTDA for including me again.
As I write this newsletter, the last round of the CHFNL is only a couple of days away. Being the coordinator for the Junior Netball teams I am pleased to say that both the U13 and U15 girls are both in with a shot of sneaking into the 8 and therefore playing finals. I wish them all the very best of luck. I have had a ball being the junior coordinator and the manager of the U17 girls. Thanks to Kath Milne and the committee for allowing me to perform these roles.
Again I will be presenting the Clunes Police Leadership Award at the upcoming Clunes Junior Football and Netball Best and Fairest vote count, the award goes to one player from each junior team who has shown outstanding leadership throughout the year, both on and off the court/oval.
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 5 345 3794 , o r by emai l a t [email protected]. If you need police attendance for an emergency situation ALWAYS ring 000.
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Clunes Fire Brigadeby Lindsay Pritchard
150 Year CelebrationThe Brigade Celebrates 150 years Service to the
community this year.2014 marks the celebration of a significant milestone
for Clunes and the Clunes Fire Brigade in particular. It recognises the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Brigade, even though there had been a form of fire protection in the town prior to 1864.
Clunes, like most towns, formed a Fire Brigade early in its history for the protection of its residents. Most buildings were constructed of timber, the substantial brick and bluestone buildings for which Clunes is now well known came later as the town became more established. (From Buckets to Pagers Clunes Fire Brigade 150 Years of Service written by Robert Campbell)
The Brigade will be marking the occasion on Sunday 5 October with a street parade in Fraser Street and displays at the Fire Station and area behind the Bottle Museum after the parade. Robert Campbell’s book will not be available until then. Further details will be available closer to the event.
Landscaping Your Home for Fire PreventionSpring is almost here and you may want to start
landscaping around your home or property.Your home and garden can blend in with the natural
environment and at the same time be landscaped for fire prevention and protection. During a bushfire, a well-designed garden will help provide a safety zone around your home, the plant selection, arrangement, location and maintenance of your garden can help your home survive the passage of the fire front and provide you with a place to take shelter during this time.
If you live in the bush you can expect several days each summer that your home and family may be threatened by fire. Landscaping can play a major part in the survival of your property in a bushfire.
With fire protection in mind, landscaping can reduce the amount of fine fuel, (fuel less than a fingers diameter), prevent flames reaching the house, act as a barrier from radiant heat, create a fuel reduced area between your home and the bush, minimize spark and ember threat and reduce wind speed.
Each home is different, so to assist you with information on preparing your home for bushfire the CFA has developed the Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection booklet. This is available free to the community.
For further information the booklet can be downloaded f ree f rom the CFA webs i te a t
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/landscaping-for-bushfire, or contact the brigade for a copy.
Clunes and District Pre-Schoolby Sue Evans and Lee Swanson
We would like to thank everyone who attended the Clunes and Distr ict Pre -School 40th Bir thday Celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity to greet past parents, staff and children and share stories from the past.
Over the years much love and support has gone into this pre-school through fundraising, parent commitment to committees and changes in venues and buildings. We appreciate all the many hours that have been put into this pre-school over the years to make it the nurturing, caring educational space that it is today.
Congratulations to all who have contributed over the years.
Hepburn Shire Libraries Exceeding Expectationsby Maria Abate, Hepburn Shire Council
Hepburn Shire Libraries including The Warehouse - Clunes have exceeded targets set in the Council Plan 2013-17.
Council committed to increasing visits and loans across all Hepburn Shire libraries by 5% over the four year period. This target has been achieved in the first year.
Data for the 2013-14 financial year highlights the following achievements in Hepburn Shire libraries: 11.1% increase in visits; 5.9% increase in loans; 5,412 active members, which equates to 5% increase on 2013 or 38% of the Shire’s population; 441 programs were run in Hepburn Shire libraries, attended by 5,221 people.
As part of its commitment to keep library collections up-to-date and interesting, Council invested $100,550 in 2013-14 to increasing collections across the Shire, including books, DVDs and Talking Books.
Art Classes for Young People Ages 11-18
Next Class: Mixed Media Aug 30th and Sept 6th Learn how to create art works by using various me-dia in combination.
Saturday afternoons from 1 - 3pmBrochures with more information are available from the Warehouse, Neighbourhood House, Sketched, Spun and Warped and the Bakery. Enquiries and enrolments to: Judy - 0408 088 119 or Lyndsey - 5345 3992. (Cost $8 per class, but concession rates available)
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GRASSLANDSby Rebecca Russell
The GRASSLANDS theatre project recently received funding from Arts Victoria. With Regional Arts Victoria funding already secured, the project can now formally begin. The CTDA and Clunes Neighbourhood House have both auspiced GRASSLANDS and Rebecca Russell and Ken Evans would like to thank both organisations for partnering and supporting this unusual project in Clunes.
GRASSLANDS explores the history of one place, the site of the old Clunes South School. The site has been grasslands, a school, knitting mills, a bottle museum and a Neighbourhood House. The show also touches on home life, school memories, travel and the landscape.
Rebecca has been speaking to some locals about their lives in Clunes and recording their voices for the soundtrack of the show. Hearing about living, working and school life in Clunes from Enid Steart, Kate Featherston and Christine Rowe has been fascinating. Rebecca is still looking to speak to a few others, please see details below.
Planning for the building of the ‘real hill’ stage is well underway and we have received great support from the Bottle Museum Committee and council staff in the planning stages. The Clunes Waterways and Landcare group have thrown their support behind the project and June Johnstone turned up a couple of weeks ago with magnificent native grasses for the stage. Thanks! We will
be having a hill sculpting day to shape the hill and prepare it for planting. Anyone interested in helping out would be greatly appreciated. Details and regular updates will go out through iConnect and the community Facebook page.
Rehearsals for a group of local children performing in the show will take place in the next school holidays and during term 4, please see p10 for more details.
Rebecca would like to speak to anybody who worked at the knitting mill, particularly a sock machinist and somebody who was there at the time Interknit closed in Clunes. Please contact Rebecca Russell on 0409 359 525.
If you have any questions about the show or would like to find out how to be involved, please contact Rebecca or the Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078.
Keep your eye out on iConnect and Clunes Facebook for GRASSLANDS updates and events.
Phone: 5345 3533 Mobile: 0438 081 301
Web: www.aagproperty.com.auEmail: [email protected]
Another regular Hatha class with Lily will begin on Saturday 8 November!
9.30-10.30am @ Clunes Warehouse.
Lily can be contacted on 0459 13 87 97Clunes classes are brought to you in association with Clunes Neighbourhood House
SCHEDULESCHEDULESCHEDULESCHEDULE
Mon 5:30-6:30 Chair yoga Clunes Warehouse
(above the library, Collins Place)
Mon
7-8pm Hatha yoga
Clunes Warehouse
(above the library, Collins Place)
Wed 5:30-6:30 Gentle yoga
Clunes Warehouse
(above the library, Collins Place)
Wed
7-8pm Hatha yoga
Clunes Warehouse
(above the library, Collins Place)
Thur 5:30-6:30 Hatha yoga Miners Rest Community Hall
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Beat’s Bit...Hello Fellow Clunesians.
The Neighbourhood House continues in its efforts to provide programs and services that are valued and utilised by our community. Our success can best be described as sporadic.
Numbers of participants in our various activities range from poor to steady: our target is to have at least 200 participants in our activities each month. For July we managed 302 with Lily’s yoga continuing to be the largest single draw card.
Many of the activities on offer attract only two or three expressions of interest. Unfortunately, an insufficient number for us to proceed. We are hoping that the programs outlined below may change this dynamic!
There are several ideas for activities and services that we are looking at developing, however, for us to proceed we need you, the community, to let us know if you are interested. If people let us know their interest we will ‘make it happen’.
On a really positive note: many of the initiatives and projects listed below are as a result of people in the community approaching us with an idea and the Neighbourhood House then working to make these ideas a reality: a fantastic way for us to do things and create activities. I would, again, encourage ANYONE with ideas for activities to contact me.
These type of partnerships are the Neighbourhood House’s life blood!
Living in a small community comprising of people with very varied interests makes it difficult for a Neighbourhood House to offer activities that are wanted by sizable groups. However with your ideas, involvement and participation as ‘consumers’ we will continue to beaver away at trying to meet the interests of as many interest groups as we can.
Ever onwards and upwards,
Beat Wittwer, Co-ordinator
BookingsAs outlined above. If any of our activities or programs
interest you PLEASE let us know.
Once we have sufficient interest we will run the activity and let all those interested know.
Contact us by e-mail: [email protected], by phone: 5345 4078, or face to face: 70 Bailey St, Clunes.
We need Expressions of Interest for many of our activities to be able to proceed.
New: Fabulous Fresh Food FestivalWho said ‘there’s no such thing as a free lunch’?
Does the idea of a free lunch, loads of give-a-ways, and the chance to win door prizes, the opportunity to learn new culinary skills and to watch professional chefs weave their magic with fresh food appeal to you?
If your answer is yes, then you need to come along to The Absolutely Fabulous Fresh Food Festival (TAFFFF) at Creswick Town Hall 12-5pm on Thursday 11 September.
TAFFFF is part of a Hepburn Health Service project aimed at encouraging healthier food choices and using fresh produce. Project partners include Hepburn Shire Council, the four Shire Neighbourhood Houses and The Novotel Forest Resort, Creswick. Many local individuals, groups and businesses are supporting the event.
Featuring local food growers, Melbourne Markets Fresh showca s ing a va r ie ty o f f re sh produce , entertainment, health checks, kid’s art exhibition, face painting, storytelling and loads more, the event will appeal to all ages.
Lunch will be available between 12 and 2pm with tastings throughout the afternoon and local professional chefs demonstrating how to prepare wholesome and delicious food without breaking the budget.
Any enquiries please phone Ally Parnaby on 5345 9162 or 0407 448 512.
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New: Partnership with the local ABC Open: Telling your stories
We have been approached by a producer from ABC Open in Ballarat to facilitate storytelling via the written word, photography or video.
Larissa, the producer, is keen to conduct workshops through the Neighborhood House to teach the basics of story telling through any of these three media.
ABC Open have regular themes for stories (most frequently human interest. I.e., they want your experiences) that are outlined on the ABC Open website.
Larissa is prepared to tutor people 1:1 however small groups are preferred. If you want to know more or are keen to have a go contact the Neighborhood House ASAP.
Ongoing: Clunes Volunteer CentralIf you are thinking about volunteering, be it for 2 or
20 hours, on an ongoing or one-off basis in any field of interest locally, contact us and we will arrange for you to be trained and employed in a field of your interest (not just with the Neighborhood House!!)
Suitable for anyone looking at volunteering: young or old, employed or Centrelink beneficiary.
Contact us on 5345 4078 for an appointment to discuss.
New: Clunes Community DinnersOn most Tuesday evenings f rom 19 August ,
Community Dinners will be conducted at the old Town Hall Supper Room between 6 and 8pm.
Simple but tasty meals will be prepared and served for $5 per person (adults), $3 for children or cost free if you arrive ½ hour early or stay afterwards to help with preparation or clean up.
ALL are welcome, come along, bring a friend for a nutritious and good hot meal and a chat.
New: Vegetable/ flower growing allotments - Grow your own
The Neighborhood House has the option of accessing a large block of crown land within the township (about 50 meters from our office) - the possibility of acquiring use of the block, fencing it, building a series of raised growing beds, small garden sheds, compost heaps and watering systems has been suggested.
To pursue the project we need people in Clunes to express interest in ‘renting’ one or more allotments on an ongoing basis. Perhaps at $8 per month per allotment/shed.
If the idea interests you, please let us know and discuss options with us. Ideal for those in rental accommodation or anyone wanting to be part of a community activity and setting. Should we get 10 or more EoI’s, we will progress the idea further.
Ongoing: Thursday Salons - hosted by Rebecca Russell
This popular activity resumed on 31 July with a Wunderkammer expose (pictured).
Thursday 28 August w i l l s ee a Words in Winter workshop by Rod Primrose - Master Puppeteer.
The Salons run from 6pm to 8pm at Clunes Neighbourhood House, u sua l l y on the l a s t Thursday of the month.
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Ongoing: Homework/Tutoring Program
Conducted by the Clunes Youth Program Association in partnership with CNH, skilled teachers and tutors are available to support, teach and supervise students who require a safe and quiet place to complete their homework or for those wishing to improve their understanding of specific subjects via 1:1 tutoring.
The program is designed for Year 2 to Year 12 students.
Access to teaching, tutors and IT is all provided at the Clunes Neighborhood House on Wednesday afternoons on an ongoing basis. If you wish to discuss further or enroll a student contact Ms. Catherine Jenkins on 0487 817 176.
New: Online Cert. for Safe Food Handling/ Safe Food Supervision
CNH has negotiated an arrangement with a reputable online registered training organisation to provide accredited courses. Fees are most competitive and you can undertake your studies using our computers or complete it from home. Please contact us on 5345 4078 if interested.
Re-advertised: Shocked at your latest power bill?
CNH has the opportunity to conduct a workshop that will explain why you are being charged what you are, how to shop around for a better rate and generally how to lessen your bill.
The Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre is prepared to come to Clunes to conduct this forum however we need at least 15 people to attend (at the moment we have 4 interested), so please let us know if you are interested and we will make it happen.
Ongoing: Yoga with LilyContact Lily on 0459 138 797 to discuss (and book)
the selection of classes on offer and talk about what may best suit your needs. Classes are listed in the ad on p6.
On Hold: Computer/IT tuitionOur long running tuition sessions have been placed
on hold due to low numbers. If you have an interest in learning about computers, iPhones, tablets or other gizmo use, how to access the Internet for e-mails, YouTube, e-Bay etc., etc., please let us know and as soon as numbers increase to 5 or 6 we will recommence.
Ongoing: Woodwork for Girls (and Women!)
We continue to run this weekly workshop to teach all basic facets of woodwork and to help you undertake or complete that project you always wanted. Find out about materials to use, safe use of power tools and much, much more. The group can currently take several more members, so please call us on 5345 4078 to book yourself in. Only $8 per session.
Other Ongoing Activities:Men’s Shed
Open on Wednesday mornings 10-12, come along to the Shed in Alliance St. (opposite Fire Station) for a variety of activities, good conversation and company... all welcome.
Permaculture GroupNo specific activities are planned for September,
however if you are interested in the philosophy of Permaculture and want to meet those with a similar passion, contact us on 5345 4078 and we will put you in touch.
Free Hearing TestContact us for appointments with Hearing Services
Australia in Clunes.
Community Garden/SpaceCo-located with the Men’s Shed in Alliance St, our
Community Garden is regaining some momentum. We now have a working toilet! We are about to begin expanding and re-vamping the garden including a garden shed and a layout to work towards. Come along any Tuesday morning or contact us for introductions and get involved.
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! 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 vol-‐unteers, 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 available by special arrangement. Receipts is-‐sued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a minimum of 5 peo-‐ple 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 informa-‐9on 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.
WANTED Children Performers for GRASSLANDS theatre project.
Rebecca Russell is looking for 7 children aged between 8-12 years to be part of the GRASSLANDS show. The children involved will work with Rebecca on Monday afternoons during term 4 to rehearse for the show in November.
Children and parents will need to commit to regular rehearsals and be available to perform in the dress rehearsal and two performance nights (see dates).
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a professional theatre production, have fun performing and help to create certain scenes in the show.Open rehearsals - 2nd week of the School holidays:
Two workshops:Come and try out for the GRASSLANDS show. Get a taste for what the performance will be like and begin rehearsals. Bookings required:1. Monday 29th September 10am-1pm2.Tuesday 30th September 10am-1pm
Regular rehearsals Term 4:6 Mondays after school: 6, 13, 27 October & 3, 10, 17 Nov.
Performance Dates:Dress Rehearsal: 27th NovemberShow 1: 28th NovemberShow 2: 29th November
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
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by Jane Lesock
2014 Male Citizen of the Year – Graeme Johnstone
This year’s Male Citizen of the Year is a chap who is larger than life, committed, enthusiastic, a hard worker, always happy and always puts Clunes first.
Since moving to Clunes in 1999 to run a B&B, Graeme has literally not stopped running. It is not an unusual sight to see Graeme going from one end of Fraser Street to the other doing some sort of job or fixing a problem. Running his B&B gives Graeme the opportunity to be the perfect host to the many visitors and a great advocate for Clunes. Graeme does not miss an opportunity to promote Clunes.
Graeme got involved in the town straight away. He has been an active member of the CTDA since moving here and been President for many years. Part of this role was as the Clunes rep on the Hepburn Regional Tourism Board for 12 years, involving monthly trips to Daylesford, day or night, to ensure Clunes got its fair share of publicity and acknowledgement.
Graeme is a believer in ‘shop local’ and is a great supporter of the many retailers and businesses in town.
Also, Graeme is the Chair of the successful Clunes Ceramics Awards. The first exhibition was held in 2009. Because of the workload and amount of volunteer time to run such an event, it is only held every two years. It is a respected and highly prized Regional Arts event which attracts Australia-wide exhibits. The event is held over four weekends and attracts visitors from far and wide. With any event you need sponsorship and Graeme has been successful in obtaining large sums for prizes to attract renowned artists.
Graeme’s background is in education, mainly teaching maths and drama and, not being shy, it was not a surprise to see him involved in the Clunes Film & Amateur Theatre Society, either playing a role or directing. Even when we have had films made here in Clunes, Graeme has been involved as an extra. The last one being Ned Kelly back in 2003.
You would have to say Graeme’s biggest commitment to Clunes has been Booktown and its success. He has been on the Board of Creative Clunes since 2007, holding positions as both Chair and currently Deputy Chair. It is impossible to work out the volunteer hours he accumulates but has always got a smile on his face. On Booktown weekend he literally does not stop. Even when everyone else is too exhausted to do anything, you will see Graeme still running around carting equipment, cleaning up or making sure everyone is happy.
When Graeme does have some down time, he enjoys playing golf and supporting the local Clunes Golf Club.
Once this is over, he is not known to say no to a good whiskey or red wine.
Graeme is one of those people that cannot say no. Whenever anything needs to be done in Clunes you can rely on him. You just have to ask. Many a time when things have needed to be set up for a group coming to town he is always willing.
Graeme is a tireless worker and without people like him things would not get done and we are so grateful that he and June decided to make Clunes their home.
The town is indebted to you Graeme for this commitment, enthusiasm and tireless work and a well-deserved recognition.
2014 Female Citizen of the Year – Jean HigginsQuality of life in a small town depends to a great
extent on the efforts from members of voluntary organisations. As we all know, Clunes is noted for the calibre of its volunteers and this lady is no exception.
Jean was born in Melbourne but fate brought her to the district of Clunes where she met and married Jack Higgins back in 1950.
They made their home in Leslie Street and raised three sons. With raising children in Clunes, of course Jean was involved in the local Primary School and was a committee member from 1958 to 1975.
Having all boys meant Jean was also involved with the local Clunes Football Club and on the Junior Football Committee and still to this day is the longest serving member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Of course, you can’t live in Clunes with young ones and not be involved with the swimming pool - as Jean was for over 10 years.
The Clunes RS&L Women’s Auxiliary has been a big part of Jean’s life since 1983, being Secretary from 1984 to
Clunes Citizens of the Year 2014-2015
2014 Citizens of the Year - L-R: Graeme Johnstone, Molly Bedwell and Jean Higgins. Photo: Gary Sharp
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the present day. Another 30 year service. With this organisation, Jean organises and contributes to the many catering and fundraising events for the members and community of Clunes.
Jeans husband, Jack, is the Welfare Officer and Legatee delegate and as in many cases it is the quiet wife in the background that gives all the moral support.
Another huge contribution Jean has given to Clunes, has been as volunteer for Meals on Wheels, which has allowed many elderly people to remain in their own homes, and Jean only retired from this last year after 34 years.
Jean also is a great church person. This involves being the Sacristan for 22 years and also Secretary at the local St Thomas Aquinas. Other duties would include building maintenance, diocesan affairs, lay assemble and World Day of Prayer.
At the Clunes Bowling Club, Jean has held positions such as President and Catering Officer and being involved for over 50 years, Jean is now a Life Member.
There are many other groups in Clunes that Jean has been involved in either as a member or committee person and to name a few more: Clunes Fire Brigade Ladies Committee and Clunes Golf Club.
When Jean has had some spare time she has enjoyed the social side with sporting interests such as golf, lawn bowls and indoor bowls.
Jean is known in Clunes for her generosity and many acts of kindness. A tireless and cheerful worker who has given outstanding service to Clunes.
Jean has been acknowledged for this numerous times: being awarded Life Membership but top of the list would be the Certificate of Merit with Gold Badge back in 2008 for the RS&L which is a national award and is the highest given to a non-service member for outstanding service.
Jean is a modest person and never looks for praise.The amount of time and effort Jean has contributed
to the Clunes community is immeasurable but it is the caring and generous spirit with which it is done that makes Jean a most wor thy rec ip ient o f th i s acknowledgement. On behalf of the Clunes community we THANK YOU, Jean.
2014 Young Citizen of the Year - Molly Bedwell
Molly is the daughter of John and Jo Bedwell and has a younger brother, Parker.
Molly attended Clunes Primary School before going on to Ballarat College for her secondary schooling. While Molly was at this school, she was selected to go to New Guinea to do humanitarian work and then realised she wanted to become more involved with those less fortunate - especially children. Molly has recently applied to become a volunteer with Camp Quality and, having
been accepted, is now able to go on camps for kids with cancer.
While she was at Primary School, she exhibited in the Children's Section at the Clunes Show before progressing to becoming a Steward, a position she holds today.
Molly has played netball for Clunes from junior to senior level before retiring due to injury. She was one of the many junior netballers who made up sandbags during the floods. Although retired as a player, Molly is still involved as a trainer and is currently their Merchandise Manager.
Not being idle, Molly worked part time in Clunes while st i l l at school , before securing ful l t ime employment in Ballarat and is now studying primary school teaching online.
Coming f rom the Bedwel l fami ly, and with grandparents such as Mac and Judith Fawcett, who are great role models and both previous Citizens of the Year, it was only natural Molly would became a volunteer.
Growing up in Clunes is a wonderful environment for young people. We don't have the facilities the city kids have to entertain ourselves, we seem to learn more about helping others and being part of a community and this is what Molly has done.
It is wonderful to see such young people like Molly getting involved, watching their elders and learning respect for others. I think we will all be in safe hands for the future of volunteerism. Well done Molly.
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CLUNES MECHANICAL SERVICES General Mechanical Repairs -‐ Air Condi@oning
Air condi@oning | Wheel balancing2nd hand Landcruiser Parts | Wide range of tyres incl 4WD
Up to date computer scanning Pre-‐purchase vehicle inspec@on
Breakdown service for regular customers
69 Fraser St Clunes 3370(03) 5345 3121Jock Leishman 0427 521 621! [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
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Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St Clunes 3370
Ph: 5345 3754Hours: Tues to Sat - Closed Mondays
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Back to school special. Computer systems star@ng from $100, internet ready. Ideal for students.
Phone Andrew Brown on 5345 3133 (shop)5345 3163 (home
Mobile: 0429 172 029
Shop: 99 Bailey St, ClunesReasonable Rates (based in Clunes)
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
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SPORTS NEWS Clunes Football Netball Club Newsby Warren Anderson
The Clunes Under 13 B Netball and Under 12 Football recently competed in the CHFL Lightning Premiership.
In the netball the girls had a great day. They played a gainst Buninyong, Creswick and Ballan. Although we did not win any of our games, the girls showed great sk i l l s and sportsmanship on the court. Once again I was congratulated by other teams on what good sports our gir ls are , which we can all be very proud of. I would like to thank Kath for making sure I was organised, Georgia for umpiring, Zac for scoring and all the families for coming and supporting the girls. - Michelle Stinchcombe
In the football the kids were the heroes on the day for sure ! Ever y child had a go and really played well. A special shout out to Smythesdale for lending us a few kids for two of our matches . A long w i t h A n d r e w Stinchcombe for volunteering to umpire on the day and I cant forget Melissa Mcquillan, Ross Kenna, Tony Dann, Shane Davies, Dianne Portelli Davies and Helen Thomas for all their help. All in all a great day for the kids! P.S. they might not have won any games but you wouldn't have known it looking at their faces on the day. - Stuart Skelton
Pet Sheep Shearing Day Saturday 11 OctoberIf you would like to have your pet sheep shorn this
year please contact Andy for details or leave a message 5345 3351.
White sheep $10. Coloured sheep $15. Don't leave it too late to register.
Clunes Field and Gameby Lynne Jones
Clunes FGA August 75 target OTG event attracted 66 shooters all enjoying some challenging and well set targets.
Results: AA Grade: S Wallace 64, M Collins 55, C Niblett 55; A Grade: S Coad 63, P Kovzan 63, M Clay 62; B Grade: V Kichakov 55, T Harvey 53, A Sandwith 53; C Grade: S Lowe 57, L McLennan 57, R LiCandro 43; Veterans: M Rodda 62, G Corbett 58, E Jones 5; Ladies: M Aldridge 34.
Fishing Tales Twelve members fished our Lake Wendouree comp.
Only one very small trout caught and released by our new member, Chris.
Rules: Measuring your catch. Measure fish from tip of snout with mouth closed, to tip. Scale fish: The legal size of fish must be checked at the first available opportunity. Undersize of tail.
Next comp: Hepburn Lagoon 28th September 2014 weigh in 1pm. Next Meeting: Monday 1 Sept 7.30pm
Quote: My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it.
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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 NaBons Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at [email protected] or 5345 3080. 75 Worsley Rd, Clunes.
Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship-‐Eucharist for all ages @ 5.30pm on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of month, followed by a bring & share meal. Contact 5345 2060 for enquiries concerning bap9sms, weddings & funerals.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci9zens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun ajernoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb -‐ Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur ajer. Clunes Show 2014 is 3rd Sat in Nov (15 Nov). President-‐Peter Clarke 5476 6237; Secretary-‐Barb Adam 5345 3042. Homecrajs-‐Julie SpiLle 5343 4201.
Clunes & District Young Farmers Mee9ngs every 2nd Tuesday 8pm at the Na9onal Hotel. A friendly social environment for anyone aged 18 -‐ 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on 5345 3750.
Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.
Clunes ArBsts' Group Meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 11.30 at the BoLle Museum. New members welcome. Enquiries: Mar-‐lene 5345 3093 or Liz 5345 3807.
Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Compe99on runs at the Clunes Spor9ng 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 AssociaBon Welcomes women of all ages. Mee9ngs on 2nd Weds of month at 10am, followed by shared lunch and craj. Come along for a cuppa and share skills & knowledge. Enq. President Margaret Pemgrew 53454040 or Anastasia Jones 53453969.
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 Enq: Jill 0438 640 431.
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 Library at Clunes Warehouse, Collins Place Mon & Thur 10am-‐6pm, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-‐4pm. Closed Tue & Sun. Ph: 5345 3359.
Clunes Museum Volunteers CommiEee Museum Volunteers Mee9ngs 2nd Thursday each month 10am The Warehouse. Ph: 5345 3592.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc BoLle Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tuesdays to Fridays. Internet & prin9ng. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery avail-‐able for hire for mee9ngs and events.
Clunes Playgroup Clunes Health Centre 10-‐12pm every Wednesday of school term. For parents/care givers and preschoolers to meet and enjoy each other’s company. Enq. Mary Laughton 0490 048 336.
Clunes Pre-‐School 109 Fraser St. Taking enrolments for 3 & 4 y/olds now. 3 y/olds (from Term 2) Tues 9-‐11.30, 4 y/olds Tue, Wed, Thu 9-‐2. Ph: 5345 3228 email: [email protected].
Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For informa9on contact Barb Webb on ph 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe ph 5345 3579.
Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.
Clunes Senior CiBzens Club Inc Further informa9on from the Secre-‐tary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes Swap Shop 99 Bailey St. Pre-‐loved items. Dona9ons welcome. Enq: Andrew 5345 3853, or call in weekdays 10-‐4, or Sat 10-‐1.
Clunes Tourist & Development AssociaBon 7.30pm 3rd Monday bi-‐monthly at Clunes Warehouse. Next mee9ng: Mon 20 Oct. Everybody welcome from community & businesses. Enq. Michael Cheshire 0418500680.
Clunes Women’s Group meets every second Thursday, 7pm at The Warehouse. 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 BoLles. All who would like to write are welcome. Contact Rhonda 5476 6227.
Clunes Youth Programs AssociaBon Inc. Currently offering art classes Sat ajernoons and tutoring/help with homework on Wed ajernoons. Enq Lyndsey Iles 5345 3992 or Judy Burn 5345 3342.
Crystal Meth Anonymous ‘Recovery Gold Mine’ Meets every Friday 7pm at the Clunes Warehouse. A 12 step support group for people in recovery from meth and other drug addic9on. Enq. Stu 0410 324 384
Goldfields Central Gold ProspecBng Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 6pm at the Na9onal Hotel. All interested people are wel-‐come. Darren Kamp 0439 453 884.
Lee Medlyn Home of BoEles Management CommiEee Meets at the BoLle 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. Two 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 wonderful organisa9on and support your community membership.
Yoga Monday 5.30 Chair yoga, 7pm Hatha. Wednesday 5.30 Gentle, 7pm Hatha. The Warehouse, Collins Place. Everybody welcome. Enq. Lily 0459 138 797. In assoc. with Clunes Neighbourhood House.