May 2012 Edition 39
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May 2012 Edition 39
Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia — Redesdale Region Incorporating Heathcote, Derrinal, Glenhope, Baynton, Sidonia, Barfold, Langley, Metcalfe, Sutton Grange, Elphinstone and Kyneton. BridgE Connection Community Meeting Friday 11th May 7.30pm - 8.30pm Redesdale Hall Chevelle Williams Photography “Inspiring Appreciation Of the Overlooked” Agricultural, Animals Portraits & Fine Art Colour Redesdale Vic M: 0402 697 136 cwphotos@hotmail.com HEATHCOTE REAL ESTATE colour close to Servicing Central Victoria, all types of rural, commercial, and residential properties. Leigh Freeman Fiona McClure Licensed Estate Agent Real Estate Consultant Contact us today for a free market appraisal 89 High Street Heathcote (03) 54 33 22 00 or 0407 333 394 www.heathcoterealestate.com Lake Eppalock—2 min Heathcote—10 min Melbourne—1.5 hr Great views and creek frontage Bridge Connection Inc. Berni and Brett Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com 5425 5501 CONTRIBUTIONS Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com 257 Meadow Valley Road Mia Mia VIC 3444 5425 5501 Deadline: 20th of the month Founding and current editor Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com President Janette Johnson Vice President Sue Stewart sj.stewart@live.com.au Secretary Regina Bennett reginabennett@bigpond.com Treasurer Brett Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com Edition 39 Front Cover Banksia photo by Ian McKenzie, Pastoria East ADVERTISING CONTACTS May 2012 5425 5501 5439 2540 5425 5402 5425 5501 Classifieds 4 Local News 4 Local Events 8 Youth Page 13 History Snippets 14 Our People 15 Local Schools 20 Local Church Services Guide 22 Coming Events 23 Reports 26 Community Opportunities 36 Calendar 40 Local Artist Showcase 42 257 Meadow Valley Road Mia Mia VIC 3444 for the community, by the community BC is a community newspaper. production MR Graphics 5427 1333 The Bridge Connection is a free community newspaper. BC is produced by volunteers, and is a not-for-profit group. The BC committee donate much time and effort each month for no financial gain. 5425 5501 It is published monthly and funded by advertising. Advertising enquiries can be directed to: Editor Berni Campbell | T 5425 5501, bridgeconnection@ymail.com 257 Meadow Valley Road Mia Mia VIC 3444 info@mrgraphics.com.au; www.mrgraphics.com.au PRINT Bridge Connection Printing CIRCULATION 800 printed copies distributed within Mia Mia-Redesdale Region, incorporating Heathcote, Glenhope, Baynton, Sidonia, Barfold, Langley, Metcalfe, Sutton Grange, Derrinal, Elphinstone and Kyneton. Bridge Connection Subscription Form Circulated via email and online at www.ourmiamia.com.au. Do you live outside the distribution area and would like the Bridge SUBSCRIPTIONS $25 per year. Enquiries: Brett Campbell 5425 5501. 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Although every Signed effort is taken in reproducing and printing advertisements correctly, we take no responsibility for errors. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 3 classifieds & local news Camping at Barfold Rainfall Eppalock Month Total (mm) Jan 24.8 Feb 109.4 Mar 78.3 Apr 18.5 Redesdale Annual Total (mm) Month Total (mm) 24.8 33.0 159.0 237.3 255.8 Jan Feb 83.0 Mar 87.5 Apr 13.5 Mia Mia Annual Total (mm) Month Total (mm) 33.0 28.5 Jan Feb 116.0 84.5 203.5 106.0 217.0 11.5 Mar Apr Baynton Annual Total (mm) Month Total (mm) 28.5 47.0 Jan Feb 113.0 112.2 219.0 101.2 230.5 15.8 Mar Apr Annual Total (mm) 47.0 159.2 260.4 276.2 Got something to buy, swap or sell? Put it in the Bridge Connection It’s free! bridgeconnection@ymail.com or call 5425 5501 Spotted on Friday 20th April near the Barfold Hall 8 campervans enjoying the tranquility of Barfold. Engagement On Saturday 31st March 2012, family and friends, of former Mia-Mia girl, Stephanie Hartland and former Broken Hill boy, Mace Green, gathered to celebrate their engagement at Nelson’s Restaurant in Williamstown. The pair met, while working at Tullamarine Airport, Stephanie is a Flight Attendant and Mace was Ground Crew, he now works in the mining industry in Mt Isa, Qld and flies home every fortnight. The happy couple live near Sunbury and plans are well underway for their wedding on the 2nd March 2013. Stephanie is the daughter of Elizabeth Hartland of Mia-Mia and Merv Hartland of South Heathcote. Bridge Connection Online! All issues of the Bridge Connection are now available online, at www.ourmiamia.com.au Get all your local news online and back issues in the Past Issues section. 4 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Facilitated by Larrie Winzar: Coach, Consultant and Workshop Facilitator Friday 11th May 7.30-8.30pm @ Redesdale Hall All community members are encouraged to come along and join this important discussion. Enquiries: Regina Bennett, secretary 54255402 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region local news COGB Small Township Grants support local projects Successful grant applications in our region include:n $15,000 towards fencing, play equipment and plantings in Axedale. n $8,000 to replace wooden banner frames and promotional flags in Heathcote. n $8,615 for a community engagement project, new signage, development of a website and community data base in Mia Mia. n $14,310 to repair a concrete tank and stand at Redesdale Recreation Reserve. Congratulations to all involved. wednesday 23rd May 10.00am to 12noon Langley Primary School ONLY 10 MINS FROM KYNETON! FIRST POWERED FLIGHT MILESTONE TO BE REMEMBERED Aviation/Aerospace Australia is pleased to have received a small grant from the central Victorian community group, “Australian Centenary of Powered Flight Mia Mia 2010”. The Mia Mia based group were responsible for hosting a series of events on 16th July, 2010 marking the 100 year anniversary of the first powered controlled flight of an Australian designed and built aeroplane. As a result of this contribution, the association has committed to run a series of annual events to acknowledge the significant achievement in 1910 of John and Reg Duigan. The association will hold its first event of this series in July this year in Melbourne. With the support of industry partners including RMIT University, the Duigan Oration will ensure that this important milestone in Australia’s aviation history is not forgotten by future generations.” – Taken from the Aviation/Aerospace Australia April 2012 edition To support our comprehensive curriculum, we provide outstanding extra curriculum activities such as camps and excursions. We also offer a wonderful visual and performing arts program. This includes opportunities for individual and group music lessons. We keep fit with daily exercise sessions and participate with a sports cluster group. Please come along and see for yourself what we can offer your child. The Heathcote Community Pool Project presents "Morning Melodies" Senior Citizens Hall in Heathcote. 9th May, 10.00am to 12pm, Entertainment and a great morning tea, all welcome. RSD38RedesdaleRoadLangley3444 Tickets at the door $10.00 More info: Lyn 54332060 www.langleyps.vic.edu.au ‘Growing&LearningTogether’ Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region tel54234125 Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 5 local news HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! The Heathcote Historical's Society's Lockup has been shortlisted for the COGB Heritage Awards 'Creative Use of a Heritage Place' category. EXTENDED MUSEUM SPACE FOR HEATHCOTE The small band of members of the Heathcote McIvor Historical Society recently received a welcome boost when they were granted the lease of the former police superintendant’s residence on Camp Hill. The Historical Society and the Heathcote Primary School have been associated for many years in their adjacent premises on the Camp Hill historical precinct. With the school no longer needing the old house as art rooms and storage space, the Historical Society can now extend their museum space housed in the old jail. President Ian Hollingsworth and Secretary Elizabeth Murfitt are both delighted with the prospect, and worked hard to set up new displays in time for the Easter weekend opening. One room is furnished as a school room, another as a dining room, and the old kitchen or “scullery” contains many household items donated by local families. Elizabeth said “ we have a lot of old pieces to put on display in the home, but we want it to look homely, not over the top. Back when this house was built, people didn’t have much. Just what they needed, and a few knick-knacks. We are really pleased to be able to open the house to the whole community”. The five-roomed red brick building was built in 1888 at a cost of £847 and is still in good condition and largely unaltered. It served as both police station and quarters. In 1962 the police department exchanged sites with the education department on High Street, and the former police residence became home to the head teacher. The Museum is currently open each Wednesday morning from 10am and on public holidays, or by appointment for group bookings. Contact Elizabeth Murfitt on elizabeth_ murfitt@yahoo.com.au. Admission is by cold coin donation. BLACK SATURDAY BUSHFIRE Maldon Fire Brigade Seeks Photos for 150th Anniversary Maldon Fire Brigade is looking for photos and other memorabilia for a book marking its 150th anniversary this month. Particularly wanted are pictures of the old fire station in Fountain Street. The brigade will hold a torchlight procession through Maldon on Friday 11th May from 7.30pm, and on Saturday 12th May an open day with free BBQ will be held from 9.00am. – Enquiries: Neil McKnight 0417 570 910, Alisha Mulholland 0438 752 375 or email alisha_mulholland@yahoo.com.au 6 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Memorial Project Update Jon Harris is no longer the co-ordinator for the Bushfire Memorial Project. Questions regarding this project Shoud be directed to Sue Jones, Manager of Community Activity and Culture at Mount Alexander Shire Council on 5471 1711 or via email: s.jones@mountalexander.vic.gov.au Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region local news Kyneton Aero Club Kyneton Aero Club is urging residents to support retaining Kyneton Airfield. Kyneton Airfield, established in the 1960s, is managed and maintained by the Aero Club for the Council using funding provided through the Council from hangar site lease fees. Kyneton Aero Club has 140 members. The Airfield supports flying operations of Kyneton Aero Club, other Aero Clubs and flight training organisations. It is also the premises of local small businesses including flight training operators, aircraft maintenance facilities and tourism operators. The club welcomes all pilots, partners and aviation enthusiasts with memberships available for pilots, families and social (non flying). More info on the club can be found at www.kynetonaeroclub.org or by phoning the clubrooms on 5422 6626. Sutton Grange says NO to wind power (in their backyard) An emphatic no has been the return verdict on a community survey in Sutton Grange Central Victoria. The survey was commissioned as a result of local concern regarding a wind power development proposed by the Mount Alexander Sustainability Group. The MASG had been successful in convincing the Mt Alexander Shire to write to State Government requesting the reversal of a decision to place a no go zone in the east of the Shire and to scrap the 2km exclusion area from dwellings. A convincing 47% return from some 160 forms sent to households in the Sutton Grange Landcare area reveals that more than 60% of respondents are opposed to wind power in Sutton Grange. Of those that had no objection to the proposal 26% said a buffer to dwellings should be more than two kilometers and a further 40% stated more than four kilometers as their preference. Community spokesperson Jock MacRae said “the people of Sutton Grange are well known for the value they place on their landscapes and it’s not surprising that renewable energy is generally supported. However what is of real concern is that contrary to the assertions of MASG that the community has been broadly consulted not one of the respondents to the survey indicated participation in such process." "It makes you wonder who the Mt Alexander Shire is listening to" the former Mayor added. The Sutton Grange Landscape Protectors have evolved through ongoing concern over the proposal and have resolved to pass on to government the results of the survey and to support the current exclusion zones and guidelines in place. – Sutton Grange Landscape Protectors. For further details contact Jock MacRae 0438 511931 spokesperson. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Heathcote Film Group Screening first Saturday of the month @ 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) MONA LISA GALLERY 146 HIGH ST HEATHCOTE T 5433 2492 www.monalisagallery.com.au for full program details. 2012 Program MAY 5TH WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2011 PG USA A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a travelling circus as their vet. (set in the 30s) Director Francis Lawrence Stars Robert Pattison, Reese Witherspoon. 120 mins Col JUN 2ND THE SLIM DUSTY MOVIE 1984 The story of the legendary Australian musician and his travels throughout Australia. Director Rob Stewart Stars Slim Dusty, Jon Blake, Mary Charlston. 107 mins Col AUG 4TH THE ILLUSIONIST 2010 PG France Animation. A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both lives forever. Directed by Sylvain Chomet from an original screenplay by Jacques Tati. 80 mins Col SEP 1ST SERAPHINE 2008 Franc. Set 40 kms outside of Paris in 1914 this is a true story based on the life of Seraphine de Senlis. Seraphine works as the cleaning lady of a famous German art collector who eventually discovers her hidden life. Director Martin Provost . Stars Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur, Anne Bennent. 125 mins Col OCT 6TH MOLOKAI-THE STORY OF FATHER DAMIEN 1999 The true story of the 19th century priest who undertakes a mission to the island of Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands .Directed by Paul Cox Stars David Wenham, Kate Ceberano, Leo McKern with cameo roles by Peter O Toole, Kris Kristofferson, Sam Neil. 109 mins Col NOV 3RD WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF 1966 Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor play a married couple in decline who engage in a relentless, vitriolic war of words over the course of one night in the presence of guests. Based on the Edward Albee play this film won five Oscars. Directed by Mike Nichols.131 mins B&W DEC 1ST WAKING NED DEVINE 1998 PG Someone from the tiny village of Tullymore has won the Irish lottery. Three lifelong friends are keen to find out exactly who because it seems a fine time to let this person know how fond of him or her they really are. Stars Ian Bannen, David Kelly and Fionnula Flanagan. Director Kirk Jones. 91 mins Col MEMBERSHIP FEES: Full annual membership is $40 per person/$30 concession or half year $22.50 pp/$17.50 concession. In addition to the film screening members enjoy refreshments and the comfortable amenities of Mona Lisa Gallery. A small donation per attendance is much appreciated. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GAIL OR PAUL CASEY 54 332 492 Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 7 local events MEET WITH THE EPPALOCK WARD COUNCILLOR City of Greater Bendigo Eppalock Ward Councillor, Rod Campbell Friday May 4, 3pm – 6pm Heathcote Service Centre, 125 High Street, Heathcote Saturday May 5, 11am – 1pm Mia Mia Hall Saturday May 5, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Redesdale Hall foyer This is an opportunity to raise your concerns with Cr Campbell and discuss local issues. Everyone is encouraged and very welcome to attend. CR ROD CAMPBELL, EPPALOCK WARD Ph: 5434 6203 REDESDALE REVELLERS The Redesdale Revellers are once again presenting their annual shows, which include a three course dinner at the Redesdale Hall. The 5 dates this year are as follows: Saturday, 26/5/2012 a combined fundraiser for the Redesdale - Mia Mia Primary School and the Redesdale Fire Brigade. Here is your chance to have an entertaining evening together with a three course meal, whilst choosing to support either of these local community organisations. Why not book a table of friends and family? (10 to a table.) Bookings Redesdale - Mia Mia Primary School: 5425 3155. Redesdale Fire Brigade: Graeme Newnham: 5425 3222 or Carolyn - Anne Boyd: 5425 3194. Dates Saturday 02 June 2012, Saturday, 23 June 2012 and Saturday, 30 June 2012: for the Redesdale Hall Committee - Dorothea Kriewaldt: 5425 3118 Saturday, 16 June 2012: for Sutton Grange - Mavis Collison: 5474 8230. Agricultural Society Natural Fibre Fashion Parade Welcome Winter with natural fibres on parade in Kyneton June 1 The Kyneton Agricultural Society is running its annual winter natural fibre fashion parade on Friday 1st June at the Uniting Church Hall in Kyneton at 7pm. Whoever you are - look good and keep warm this winter with workwear or fashion made from wool and other natural fibres – all available from local businesses. Its not just a fashion show though, but a night of entertainment showcasing some of the wonderful and versatile things that wool can do, and whats on offer in your local area. We feature family affordability (op shops) workwear (Shearwool), warmth and colour and this year a funkier young adult section. Some food and wine with local talent music plus door prizes will ensure a good night out of the cold. Tickets will be $15/head and will include a glass of wine, cold or hot drink, light finger and draw prizes provided by participating businesses. For tickets and inquiries ring Jane Court on 54235251 or 0427200451. 8 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 After School Care in Heathcote With the Support of the Heathcote Community Bank, Heathcote Community House are proud to be bring one afternoon per week of After School Care. We are currently in the process of obtaining the licence. If you are interested in your child attending please call the McIvor Neighbourhood House on 5431 0930 or email reception@mchouse.org.au Farewell B.B.Q. For Local Couple The Redesdale Hall Committee are holding a farewell BBQ for Keith and Carol Chambers of Redesdale. It is to be held at the Redesdale Hall on Saturday, 5th May at 6.30 p.m. (Ladies bring a plate of sweets please.) Keith is a former member of the Redesdale Fire Brigade and Carol is a former member of the Redesdale Hall Committee. This evening gives past aquaintances a great opportunity to catch up with Keith and Carol before they move. All Welcome. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region local events Movie fundraiser for Vellore Medical College in South India Movie “Taj”, a fund raiser for the Vellore Medical College South India Where Star Cinema Eaglehawk Town Hall When 2pm Sunday 27 May, with a taste of Indian food after the film with tea and coffee. Autumn Serenade Conductor Performing wonderful music by ANGULO BRAUN UEDA ALTHOFF DMITRIEV NAZERETH This is “a tale of love and loss and lego” with acting by an all Indian cast living in Australia. “A self indulgent aspiring Indian writer (Vijay) takes up neglected weekend access rights to his 12 – year old daughter (Priyanthi) and, on an outing together, they find a boxful of white lego pieces at a garage sale. When Pryanthi decides she wants to build a lego model of the Taj Mahal, Vijay reluctantly agrees. As the model comes together in all its exquisite beauty, other aspects of Vijay’s life spiral downhill, forcing him to confront his core beliefs. Does happiness come from being somebody or being somebody to others?” Suite Mexicana Concertino for Mandola - soloist Darryl Barron Plectrum Serenade Tanz Suite Russian Intermezzo Apanhei-te Cavaquinho AND OTHERS 2:30pm Sunday 6th May 2012 Phee Broadway Hall, Castlemaine Tickets F rom Evelyn 203 View St. Bendigo 8:30am to 1:30pm Mon-Fri. (cash or cheque accepted. Phone Evelyn 54414289 Mobile 0417 538 019 Email: fovvtreasurer@gmail.com Evelyn Lehmann is Co Treasurer Friends of Vellore Victoria. In Heathcote: Louise Joy Secretary Friends of Vellore Victoria email: fovvsecretary@gmail.com Mobile 043 332 6816 Ti c k e t s $ 2 0 , c h i l d r e n u n d e r 1 2 a d m i tt e d f r e e Bookings/Enquiries: ring 5479 5913 (Instramental Music Shop) or 5472 3233 Vandals Busy in Redesdale The Redesdale Tennis Courts were broken into in mid-April It is alleged that the hinges on the tennis court gates were cut with bolt cutters or similar, and a bottle with an ignited substance thrown on to the court, shattering, leaving a mark on the court surface. Anyone who has any information about this act of vandalism please contact the Heathcote Police Station, 140 High Street Heathcote, phone 54333711. SLAVA IOURGAEV Horse and Pony Care For newcomers to the horse world! Topics covered… Efficient Grooming Health Maintenance Feed Options Rugging Tack Housing Exercise/Training Choosing a Suitable Horse or Pony Valence and Kody Inc.. with Valence & Kody VINEYARD CELLAR DOOR BISTRO Sample 5-star rated wines and try our fusion of Asian, European and Australian cuisine Gibb Road Toolleen, VIC 3551 Bookings/inquiries: Andreas/Henni t 0354336133 www.domaineasmara.com Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region When: Saturday 12th May Time: 2 - 4PM Cost: $25PP (Bookings essential) Refreshments Provided Contact: Valence Williams @ GAMBLER’S RUN, Redesdale m: 0410 606 460 e: valence_gamblersrun@hotmail.com Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 9 local events Heathcote Mother's Day Lunch Hosted by Holy Rosary Primary School Thursday 10th May, 2012 @ 12.00pm, in their O’Dee Centre Tickets $17 each (limited numbers so booking is essential) Two course meal, entertainment, raffles and lots of fun to be had! Please call Maggie on 0457188397 Daylesford Autumn Dance Come Dancing in Daylesford! AUTUMN DANCE - featuring'The Silhouettes' Sunday 20th May, 4-8.30pm DAYLESFORD Town Hall - 4pm - 8.30pm Cost:-$10- Yummy Country Supper provided Come along and enjoy this lovely venue More info: Cynthia 53484741 or 0408 078 323 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea FLY - IN Heathcote’s BIGGEST MORNING TEA 15th May at 10am @ Heathcote RSL Hall $6 Donation entry Make sure you wear something yellow or blue! Raffle tickets will be for sale - $2 n 1st Prize: Handcrafted quilt n 2nd Prize: Wheelbarrow hamper full of gifts n 3rd: Prize: Bundle of delightful linen Enquiries: Heathcote Community House 5431 0930 Metcalfe Movies 'We're No Angels' Metcalfe Hall May 8th at 1pm All Welcome! Cost $3, includes afternoon tea Venue Metcalfe Hall Metcalfe Seniors Program May 3rd Trip to Bendigo to Grace Kelly Exhibition... Cost $26 Contact 221388 to book. May 10th Bring a Photo of yourself as a Baby or youngster..Guessing Competion.."Who is it". Celebrating Mothers Day. th May 24 Biggest Morning Tea (in the afternoon)..2.30 Cost $5. Bring a Gift, Buy a Gift. Nothing over $5. enquiries th June 7 Guest Speaker...armchair to Europe. June 21st Fun with Games. JJuly 5th General Meeting More info Dot Smith 5423 2635 Saturday 19th MAY 2012 @ 1000Hrs onward Every MAY "TRANSAERO Pty Ltd" hosts a Biggest Morning Tea Fly-in to raise money for the Cancer Council of Victoria. Tea, coffee, sweet and savory snacks will be served in the hangar at Kyneton Airfield. All we ask is that you make a donation to the Cancer Council to attend. Last year total: $2557 | Grand total raised (4 years): $6380 This event is supported by the Kyneton Aero Club and the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia. Come by Air or by Road. Community Groups, Clubs, locals and visitors are all welcome to attend. If you are bringing a group please call to advise numbers for catering purposes. More info: Kim on 0418 100 028 or kim@transaero.com.au 10 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Mia Mia Hall Events for 2012 (with a sneak preview for 2013) 1. Heathcote on Show 11AM to 4PM Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th and June Locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a Phar Lap themed Art Show featuring artists from Central Victoria. Soup and/or scones will be available, plus second-hand books and some recent local publications. Local producers of plants, produce or printed items are welcome to sell their wares at the Mia Mia Hall on these dates. Enquiries: Wendy Hulls 5425 5590. Books and magazines required for our Book Sale. Please bring to the Hall after 9AM on Saturday 10th June. You can buy books, or swap books for a replacement in equal condition, for just $2.00 per book. Proceeds go to the Mia Mia community funds. Sunday 10th June 2pm - 3pm Meet Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky. He will sing the song that started his relationship with Tommy Woodcock and play excerpts from "Me and Phar Lap" tapes recorded just prior to Woodcock’s death. Jan's "Me and Phar Lap" book and CD available. Cost: $10 at the door. Enquiries and bookings:5425 5400. & Phar Lap Me Meet Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky —the man Tommy Woodcock shared his life story with Jan will sing the song that started his relationship with Tommy Woodcock and play excerpts from Me & Phar Lap, The Tommy Woodcock Tapes (live recordings of Woodcock). Get your copy of Me & Phar Lap signed by Jan. When Sunday June 10, 2pm Where Mia Mia Hall (5kms from Redesdale on Heathcote Road) A ‘Heathcote on Show’ event Cost $10 Enquiries & bookings 5425 5400 2. Community Dinner: Friday July 20th at 6.30pm Come along for a 3-course meal, some serious socialising with your neighbours, and some discussion on reviewing the Mia Mia Town Plan. We have received a Small Town grant for Hall signage, and for improving communication across the community with a website promoting the area and its activities. The grant includes an amount for a community workshop so we can subsidise the dinner to $20 a head. BYO drinks. Bookings essential:Wendy 5425 5590. Updating the Town Plan is important . The ability to obtain community grants is dependent on linking requests to an item in the Town Plan. Can't attend the community dinner on July 20th but want to be involved in the plan update? Call in to the Mi Mia Hall on 9th or 10th between 11am and 4pm June for a chat with Kate or Wendy. Or, email us at miamiasocial@gmail.com 3. The Big Sing: Mia Mia Hall August 18th 12pm to 5pm The Mia Mia Big Sing started after the 2009 fires, when a choir concert was organised in Melbourne to raise money for the Mia Mia CFA. As a thank you, the Melbourne choir members were invited to a lunch at Mia Mia, where the choir sang for and with the community. This year there are 4 choirs: The Soufflé Sisters, Combined Angels and Rogues Choirs from Melbourne, plus Bendigo's Women of Note Choir and The Homebrew Singers. Cost: $15 for lunch, performance/afternoon tea, or $10 for the concert/afternoon tea only. Bookings: Steve 5425 5548 or Paula (03)9384 0376. Limited tickets available at the door if not sold out prior. 4. Mia Mia Flower Show: Thursday 25 October at 12 noon Guest speaker and a 3-course lunch. Further details in June BC. 5. Sneak preview for 2013 The opera recital is on again, most likely on the first weekend in February. Keep informed by sending an email to miamiasocial@ gmail.com and we'll advise as details are confirmed. 6. Check out the Mia Mia Hall website at www.miamiahall.com.au Our new website is a simple one which costs us nothing for the first twelve months. The website will be revised at the end of this period, in accordance with community feedback. 7. Other Heathcote on Show activities in the Mia Mia area - June 9th to 11th. Kyneton Olive Oil: Annual Open Weekend - olive oil, wine, produce, pizza and more. Mia Valley Estate: lunch and tastings, including a vertical tasting. Open Cellar Doors: Condie Estate - 480 Heathcote-Kyneton Rd, Milvine Estate - 108 Warren Rd, Burke & Wills Winery - Burke and Wills Track, Coliban Valley Wines - 313 Metcalfe-Redesdale Rd www.heathcoteonshow.com.au Visit meandpharlap.com for more information on the book Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region – Kate Hicks, Glenhope Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 11 local events Lancefield & District Farmers' Market Bodywise Underwear is uniquely different from the average lingerie shop as our business specialises in comfort for women… wire-free bras, briefs and more and based on a very personalised, no obligation, professional fitting service. Our Bodywise designed wire-free bras and comfy briefs suit bra sizes 10-22 and cups AB-EF and the Anita brand in sizes 10-30 and cups AB-HI are available from our Woodend showroom (nest to Woodend Post Office) or alternatively our products can be purchased via the internet/phone or mail order and shipped across Australia and around the world! We are pleased to have launched our new website designed by Kerryanne of Central Victorian Web Design, Bendigo; keeping our business dollars in our local region. One of the standout features of our new website is the bra calculator based on the bust and midriff measurements of ‘real women’. Take advantage of our Mother’s Day promotion and order online or purchase in-store products or a Gift Voucher to the value of $100 or more before midnight on Sunday 13/5/12 to be entered into our draw for an Anita bra of your choice. Bodywise has a very loyal clientele who often travel great distances to incorporate a personalised fitting into their business or personal holiday plans. Recent purchases have been made by women visiting Woodend from the UK, Lao, Thailand and USA… WA, Qld and NZ… who we then encourage to spend more time in our beautiful region, visiting the exciting places on offer be it for coffee, lunch, a day, week or more! – 1300 66 17 66 Shop 19, 130 High Street , Woodend Vic 3442 www.bodywise.com.au Lancefield & District Farmers’ Market Saturday 26th May, 9am to 1pm That’s right folks the market is on again this month with the ever expanding selection of great fresh produce, meats- beef, lamb, pork, chicken, free-range eggs, honey, preserves,homemade foods, bread, herbs, backyard produce, plants, emu products, live poultry, stockfeed, cut flowers, worm products, fruit trees & more! We have between 50-60 producers at the market each month now, a long way from our beginnings in 2003 with just 23 producers! Look out for our new market fliers for the fridge with all the market dates, so you can keep up to date with the local producers & where they will be. Work continues on the mobile demonstration kitchen for the Macedon Ranges Farmers’ Markets & we are currently working with Monash University on a marketing plan for the market as part of students studies. Rug up for the market & have a great morning shopping under the trees to the sounds of local buskers, free face paint for the kids & friendly dogs welcome on a leash. Please bring your bags, baskets & trolleys. Macedon Ranges Farmers’ Markets also include Woodend – Saturday 5th May, Kyneton – Saturday 12th May & Riddells Creek – Saturday 19th May. All markets are now proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association, the peak body for farmers’ markets in the state, look for the ticks of authenticity at the market. This market is an initiative of the Lancefield Neighbourhood House Inc. For more information please call Meggs on 0407 860 320. FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH NEXT MARKET SATURDAY 26TH MAY 9AM TO 1PM HIGH STREET PLANTATION, LANCEFIELD INFO: 0407 860 320 12 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Youth News and Events Broughttoyouby Amber Kate Welcome to Youth You may have seen Mike Space May Edition showing me around, I’m sure with your new event co-ordinator Redesdale Region I have big shoes to fill but I’m up for the challenge. Youth Space is now on Facebook. Amber Amezdroz. During the April event you I have taken over the position would have met me and my of mike Hall as the Youth new helper Kate who will Events Manager for the Redesdale Youth Space for Castlemaine and district Community Health. I am very excited to be selected for this position and have already met many of the young people and their families who attended the youth space during the February and March events. assist me running the events and will be with us for the rest of the year. https://www.facebook.com/ RedesdaleRegionYouthSpace As per requested by the Youth Reference Group, I have started this page as a way you can communicate with us the youth workers and other attendees. x I look forward to continuing the connection between the Youth Space, the primary Suggest what you would like to see and do. x Check information about future events x Send us feedback schools in the area, and the Bridge Connection. - Amber If you would like to be on the April 27th Event News On April 27th we enjoyed a chill out session including music with ball games available inside and out and the tennis net was also up. The snacks include party pies, sausage rolls and a vegetarian option of Turkish bread and home made dips. We will now be encouraging you to bring your own water bottle to avoid cross contamination of drinking glasses. May 18 6pm-8:30pm Movie Night with a BBQ and (if weather permits) a Bon fire with marsh-mellows provided! Some drinks provided but please B.Y.O water bottle too! June 22 6pm-8pm Games and Skipping Ropes with snack T.B.A. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region email list for youth events, or if you need to update your email address please send an email to amber.contact@gmail.com RSVP Amber: 0401 881 156 amber.contact@gmail.com All events are supervised, drug and alcohol free. Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 13 f oel Davis o Thanks to N nge for these Sutton Gra s. istory snippet fascinating h history snippets A Six Month Holiday Mr H. F. Hahn, butcher and storekeeper of Redesdale, has gone on a six months’ holiday trip to Europe. He sailed by the Konigin Louise. Before leaving, many of his friends met together to wish him “bon voyage,” and a safe return. The Kyneton Guardian, 29 April 1903 Dissatisfied Footballer The relations between the Taradale and Sutton Grange Football Clubs have not been of a very satisfactory nature. At the first match between the clubs, which took place at Sutton Grange a fortnight ago, the Taradale team keenly resented the too visible partiality of the umpire, and refused to proceed with the game until a second referee was appointed. At the return match played on the Taradale Cricket Reserve on Saturday last the visitors strongly objected to the inclusion of some Kyneton players in the Taradale team, and it was not until they had twice left and returned to the ground that the game was proceed with. The match resulted in a victory for Taradale by 5 goals 5 behinds to 3 goals 7 behinds. Mr J. Grant, of Kyneton, gave general satisfaction as umpire. The Kyneton Guardian, 15 September 1903 MACARTHUR AGAIN Macarthur Again comes for the first time to the Kyneton district this season. He was purchased by Mr H. G. Burr, of “Tarlee,” Langley, at the August sales held in Melbourne. He is a New Zealand horse, of rich colour. He is set on four legs of perfect timber, and although but three years of age, is of massive and exquisite proportions. His sire was the celebrated Macarthur, whose pedigree would fill a volume. His breeding is altogether excellent, and could scarcely be unsurpassed. The Kyneton Guardian, 19 September 1903 A Trail of a Binder A binder building exhibition and field trail was given at Mia Mia on Tuesday last by the D. M. Osborne Company, and proved a great success. The machine arrived at Mia Mia packed in cases in the same order as it was shipped from America, and two experts from the workshops in Melbourne were dispatched to erect and start the machine. The crop operated on was an exceptionally heavy one, estimated to yield three tons per acre, and the manner in which the machine did its work was highly appreciated by all. The erecting of the machine was under the supervision of Mr Harris, ably assisted by Mr T. Johnston, of Kyneton, and the local agent, Mr R. Hyslop. The machine was driven by Mr G. Taafe, who acquitted himself with great satisfaction. The trail was witnessed by a large number of farmers from the surrounding district. The Kyneton Guardian, 3 November 1903 McKnight – Dunlop (Golden Wedding) On the 15 January, 1857, by the Rev John Thomson, in the presence of John Jamison and Elizabeth Dunlop, Alexander McKnight, of Girtaquigley, Raphoe, to Sarah Jane Dunlop, of Cowpark, Raphoe, both of the First Presbyterian Congregation of Raphoe. “Burnside,” Langley. The Kyneton Guardian, 29 January 1907 14 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Local Cheese Factory The local people are proud to note that Mr Ludlow’s Sutton Grange Cheese factory is in the front rank at the A.N.A. Exhibition in Melbourne. Mr Ludlow is to congratulated upon the success which he has achieved with his product; in fact he has achieved a record at the exhibition, as his cheese was the only cheese that was specially recommended in every class in which it was exhibited. This speaks very highly for the excellent and uniform quality of the local product. At the special request of the Agricultural Department, Mr Ludlow has forwarded a ton of his cheese to form part of the trail shipment to England, in order to open up a trade in cheese there. The Kyneton Guardian, 24 January 1907 East Metcalfe Rifle Club The new range for the East Metcalfe Rifle Club has been completed, and the sanction of the O.S. has been obtained for the opening of same for rifle practice. The marker’s pit is sixteen feet long and seven feet wide, half cutting and half bank. The pit at back of marker is faced with sawn hardwood timber. Second and third class targets on the Harvie Meggs principle have been installed therein, and are so constructed that the one set of rocker and carrier beams answer for the different classes of targets. All members who can do so are requested to turn up for practice next Saturday. Those who are entitled to free allowance of ammunition can obtain same from the secretary. The Kyneton Guardian, 22 January 1907 LANGLEY STATE SCHOOL The breakup of the above school for the Christmas vacation took the form of a concert, which proved to be one of the most successful yet held in the Langley district. On the same evening the prizes were distributed to the children by the teacher, Mr S. H. Wickens. The following was the concert programme: - Song (encored), Miss Gleeson; recitation (Lost Tommy), James Poulter; song (Whacky, Whacky, Whack), Kitty Ferris; recitation (The Old Plantation Mule), Jack Barber; song (Yon remind me of my Mother), Miss Turner; recitation (The Australian), Les Symons; song, “When the Great Dawn is Shining” (encored), Mr Strawhorn; recitation, Alf East; duet, (The Two Dolls) Kitty Ferris and Catherine Parsell; recitation, Jean East; song, “I Did It”, (encored), Rob Ferris; recitation, (Lazy Daisy), Jean Poulter; song, “Little Rambling Rose” encored, Mr S. H. Wickens; recitation, (Six Times Nine), Flo Turner; song, Miss Gleeson; recitation, (When Dad Hangs the Picture), Rob Ferris; recitation, (The Stolen Custard), James Poulter; song, (Dodonga), Mr Strawhorn; song, (Tut, Tut), Mr S. H. Wickens; recitation, Dick East; action song, (The Little Witches), School Girls. The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. The accompaniments for the songs were played by Miss Enid Turner, and Mr I. Turner was a genial chairman. Two pupils of the Langley school – James Poulter and Lydia Stirling – obtained qualifying certificates at the recent examination held at the Metcalfe State School. The Kyneton Guardian, 7 January 1926 Sunday 13th May Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region history snippets & OUR PEOPLE Best Kept School Ground The prize offered by the A.N.A. for the best kept school ground in the Castlemaine district has been awarded to Mia Mia School. The extremely neat and orderly appearance to the ground reflects the greatest credit on the teacher (Mr French) and the children, and they are to be heartily congratulated on having carried off the prize. The Kyneton Guardian, 14 May 1904 SHOOTING CASE AT MIA MIA At the Heathcote Police Court on Wednesday (says the McIvor Times) a man named Arthur Low was charged with having used obscene and also threatening language. George Taafe, brother of the licensee of the Mia Mia Hotel, said that at about one o’clock on the morning of the 3 march (the morning following the Mia Mia races) witness and a young man named Charles Cole were looking round the premises to see that everything was right, when they met accused. Witness said, “What’s your trouble?” Low replied, “I have no ------ troubles,” and he then used very obscene language. Low then yoked up his horse to a waggon and drove away remarking that he would “do” for witness and Cole, and that he would blow their brains out if he waited 20 years. He had not gone far, however, before he stopped, and taking a pea-rifle witness from the waggon fired at witness and Cole. Cole fell down on the ground to escape being shot, when accused called out “Ah, I have maimed one ------ now for the other.” Witness and Cole then ran away and accused chased them and fired again. Witness and Cole then ran inside the hotel, and accused came up and knock at the walls, and called on them to come out. Charles Cole corroborated the foregoing evidence. George Raines said that he heard accused say that if he could get a bottle of kerosene and a match he would burn the house down and put their bones in ashes (meaning Taafe and Cole). He also heard accused say that he would load his revolver and gun and shoot someone. In reply to the bench the accused said that he had no recollection of the occurrence and pleaded for leniency. For obscenity Low was fined £5 or one month, and for threating language £5 or two months, with £1 19s costs. The Kyneton Guardian, 29 March 1904 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Carp We are all familiar with the swish and plop of large carp caught in the necklace of ponds that describes the Campaspe and Coliban rivers during summer. European visitors are incredulous when we tell them that carp in Australian rivers are considered to be a major aquatic pest. Cyprinus carpio (Common or European carp) is so popular in the UK that it is the centre of the fastest growing angling market. It has spawned a number of specialised angling publications such as ‘Total Carp”, “Carpology” and “Carpworld”! In the U.S., the Carp Angler’s Group and the American Carp Society promote the sport and work with fisheries departments to organize events to introduce and expose others to the unique opportunity they believe carp offers freshwater anglers. Over here, however, the fish is vilified, and for good reason. Carp can cope with a wide spectrum of water conditions including fresh or brackish water, stagnant muddy ponds, warm water in lakes and slow moving rivers. They can tolerate temperatures from 1.6° to 29° centigrade, and tend to school in groups of 5 or more. They can tolerate high salinities and low oxygen concentrations, breaching the surface to gulp air when oxygen is low. European carp have been responsible for the destruction of vast areas of inland rivers, lakes and streams. Their feeding habits increase the muddiness of the water, and river banks are undermined causing trees to fall into the water. This in turn 'chokes' the river causing many problems for native fish such as the Murray cod, golden perch and catfish. Carp in turn feed on the eggs of the native fish further endangering them. New South Wales is probably the worst affected State in terms of river destruction from carp. There is currently a control plan being implemented in that State. In this State, there appears to be no current active management strategy. In NSW, there is an industry which harvests carp and minces the whole fish into fertiliser, which is clearly one way to control the population and to improve our roses! Since 2003, the CSIRO, the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, and the MurrayDarling Basin Commission have been researching the development of a “daughterless” biological management program which seeks to genetically alter the enzymes responsible for the hormonal influence on the production of female carp. Whether carp are good angling fish or not, there seems to be a consensus in this country that we don’t want them in our rivers and it will be interesting to watch the development of commercial industries whose profits will be based on energetic and efficient harvesting. NSW’s industry and innovation in this area will benefit those of us who live downstream. – Kathy Hall, Redesdale Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 15 our people Stress A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, Raised a glass of water and asked, 'How heavy is this glass of water?' Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem.. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.' He continued, 'And that's the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, The burden will become increasingly heavy: And we won't be able to carry on. ' The StorY of a Clock I remember in my early days When I was only small, I loved to hear Gran's clock Chiming in the hall. Bendigo it was on the mantlepiece Of her sitting room, And passed the hours away By night I heard it boom. So soon I had it in the car He gave it to me without a blink, I felt so pleased to see it there, It really made me think! I had a thought not long ago'Just where is Gran's clock now?' My brother said 'I've got it in the office, But it doesn't go you know.' Now I'll tell you all a secret! Don't tell Ian, he mustn't know. The trip home on the car's back seat Made the old clock go! Yet all the memories were there still so I said 'Can I have it please?' I'd like to see it on my shelf And look at it, at my ease. And now it sits on my shelf And doesn't miss a beat! 'As with the glass of water, You have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again.. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden. So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down: don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you're carrying now, Let them down for a moment if you can.' So, my friend, Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now. Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while. Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life: w Just accept that, some days, you're the pigeon: And, some days, you're the statue. w Always keep your words soft and sweet - , Just in case you have to eat them. w Always wear stuff that will make you look good If you die in the middle of it. w Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be "recalled" by their maker. w If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. w If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, It was probably worth it. w It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to be kind to others. w Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, Because then you won't have a leg to stand on. w Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. w Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, Sleep late. w The second mouse gets the cheese. w When everything's coming your way, You're in the wrong lane. w Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live. w Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. w We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty; and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours; But they all have to live in the same box. w A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. – Wendy Hanbury, Redesdale Writers Group The Merino Wether What a noble creature With fleece of micron bold A fine upstanding animal The backbone of the fold. The good old merino wether Will live on herbage rough and ready The shearers truly love him As they struggle, heave and swear To hold him steady! 16 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 To shear the wool that we can wear. From Capricorn to southern climes In good and drought and in between That fine merino wether Keeps us from starvation The backbone of Australia's prosperity The best life for us, all won. The fleece that keeps the nation! – Wendy Hanbury, Redesdale Writers Group Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region our people A moment with Dan Korff of Sidonia OLD PHOTOS Redesdale - Tennis Premiers 1949-50 Mens Ian Campbell, Neil Martin, Bill Hegarty Ladies Mrs Martin, Mrs Leila Took, Mrs Agnes Mudford Barfold - Tennis Runners-Up 1949-50 Mens Rupert (Rup') Donaldson, Llewelyn (Lou) Palmer, Len Adams Ladies Kit Adams, Laura Perry, Faye Perry Theses photos were taken at the Mia Mia tennis courts, where this final was played. Thanks to Jim Coombe of Mia Mia for these wonderful photos If you have an old photo you would like to share with our readers, please contact Berni Campbell on 5425 5501. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region I grew up near Coonabarabran in North West NSW, where I also completed all my schooling. My father owns and operates a Stock and Station business based in Coonabarabran servicing clients throughout the west and my mother is a registered nurse based in Coonabarabran hospital, as well as a flight nurse. I grew up around cattle and sheep and have always known it would be my life. When I left school I went jackerooing with the Twynam Pastoral Company at their merino stud – Mungadal near Hay in NSW. Mungadal is a 46,000 hectare property and at the time was running 26,000 sheep, including 14,000 breeding ewes. I spent 5 years with Twynam, during which time I also completed a Bachelor of Farm Business Management at Marcus Oldham College in Geelong, which is how I came to be at Sidonia. In 2010 when I graduated I was looking for a managerial role on a property – preferably in western NSW or QLD, but was encouraged to have a look at Avington Merino Stud as they were looking for a new man. So I thought I’d try out the southern country and here I am managing Avington! It sounds very cliché but my largest passion in this world is growing top quality wool and sheep, and alongside this very closely is nurturing and encouraging young people in our industry – this probably comes in a very tight equal actually because without the people we don’t have people to keep the industry alive. I guess I’m a pretty social animal, and it is this that drives me to become involved in what I can to build communities and industry in whatever way I can. In 2011 I was selected to represent Hay as a Rural Achiever at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. This was without a doubt one of the biggest highlights and honours of my life thus far to be put forward by a community that gave me so much and that I love dearly, to represent the industry that is my life and to do it with a bunch of energetic and phenomenally proud people – who are all now great mates, was unbelievable. It was an experience that tied all the aspects of life together. I was selected as a Rural Achiever (so they tell me) for my involvement as Secretary of the Hay Show Society, involvement in the local rugby club, the initiating of the Young Pastoralists Group in QLD in 2009 (which was an initiative in support of Beyond Blue, as a very good friend suffered from awful rural depression the year before) and a few other things as well. It is a role that is ongoing and one that I couldn’t be more proud of. This recognition has helped me and our local community just get more awareness and rhythm into what we do and also motivate other young ones around the area that we aren’t alone and that we just need to stick in there – it can be bloody hard – there are times that can be lonely, worrying and pure stressful, but having others to talk to and know they are in the same boat is very comforting and energising at the same time. What next? I have some pretty big dreams. That’s the long term, but on my way to that the plan is to continue to do my best where I am and to continue to promote my industry and excite and nurture anyone that I have the opportunity to, to make sure that we are in good hands long into the future, and also to have a bloody good time along the way!! I have been fortunate through my life to have been under some of the best managers, overseers and mentors who have shaped who I am today – these are the people who I look to for advice all the time, if I can contribute to someone’s life the way they that these people have to me – that is the most satisfying part I think. Oh, I also need to get some travel in the next few years as well – France, Italy and Brazil are the ones in the back of the mind at the moment... My rules in life are: n If you don’t like what you’re doing – get out. n Humour is essential – especially in the rural industries – things will go wrong at times no matter what, and you need to be able to laugh about it and go to sleep at night (people do think I’m crazy sometimes but maybe I am and that’s OK) n Have fun – why wouldn’t you? -– Dan Korff, Sidonia Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 17 our people Bendigo council 2012 elections – time to start thinking! An opinion piece by Colin Carrington Many people residing within City of Greater Bendigo boundaries may not be aware of the outcome of the 2011 Victorian Electoral Commission review into the ward structure of Bendigo council and that this years elections have been advanced from November to October. There will now be three wards, each of three councillors. The only name of one of the previous nine wards to survive is Eppalock. Though the geographic boundary will be drastically different. Apart from including most of the current Eppalock ward; included will be Strathfieldsaye, a large part of suburban Bendigo (Flora Hill/Strathdale) and the rural area eastwards to Axedale and Toolleen. The remaining two wards will be known as Whipstick, and Lockwood. Both are predominately Bendigo suburban with slices of rural areas It appears strange that neither the City of Greater Bendigo council nor Bendigo newspapers appear to have made any attempt to inform residents and ratepayers of what has occurred and especially the possible ramifications for those who live outside Bendigo and its suburbs. A poem for all Australians Author Unknown When the shearing sheds are silent and the stock camps fallen quiet, When the gidgee coals no longer glow across the outback night, And the bush is forced to hang a sign, 'gone broke and won't be back' And spirits fear to find a way beyond the beaten track. When harvesters stand derelict upon the wind swept plains, And brave hearts pin their hopes no more on chance of loving rains When a hundred outback settlements are ghost towns overnight When we've lost the drive and heart we had to once more see us right. When 'Pioneer' means a stereo and 'Digger' some backhoe, And the 'Outback' is behind the house, there's nowhere else to go, And 'Anzac' is a biscuit brand and probably foreign owned, And education really means brainwashed and neatly cloned When you have to bake a loaf of bread to make a decent crust, And our heritage once enshrined in gold is crumbling to dust, And old folk pay their camping fees on land for which they fought, And fishing is a great escape; that is until you're caught When you see our kids with yankee caps and resentment in their eyes, And the soaring crime and hopeless hearts is no longer a surprise, When the name of RM Williams is a yuppie clothing brand, Not a product of our heritage that grew off the land. When offering a hand makes people think you'll amputate, And two dogs meeting in the street is what you call a 'Mate', When 'Political Correctness' has replaced all common sense, When you're forced to see it their way, there's no sitting on the fence. Yes one day you might find yourself an outcast in this land, Perhaps your heart will tell you then, 'I should have made a stand'. Just go and ask the farmers, that should remove all doubt, Then join the swelling ranks who say, 'don't sell Australia out!' 18 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 It could be that all nine councillors elected this year reside in Bendigo. Should such occur this has potential to be detrimental to the interests of some rural residents and ratepayers. As most readers of The Bridge Connection who reside within COGB boundaries are located in the current Eppalock ward, these thoughts, concerns and suggestions are mostly directed towards them. At the 2008 elections there were five candidates in the Eppalock ward. Locally there was one from Heathcote and one from Redesdale/Mia Mia Had there been only one candidate from Heathcote and Redesdale/ Mia Mia, the more heavily populated areas of the ward contest the 2008 elections, the chances of a resident of the Eppalock ward being elected would most likely have been significantly improved. For of the two 2008 candidates, one received 1,379 first preference votes, the other 1,101. Though it would be foolish to suggest that if only one of the two had run that the total votes of each would have all been cast in favour of one. However, if that had of occurred the total of 2,480 would have slightly exceeded the 2,392 first preference votes of the candidate ultimately elected. However, it is not always the candidate with the highest number of first preference votes that is elected. Preferences can, and at times dramatically, change ‘the leaders board’ and end result. Voters need to be aware of this. I predict a number of Bendigo based candidates in all three wards will, openly, as they are entitled to do, make ‘preference deals’. To ensure if both are not elected, at least one should be. Furthermore, should there not be a candidate who resides in the current Eppalock ward, and who will remain in the ‘new Eppalock ward’ elected in October this year, then for Heathcote, Redesdale/Mia Mia and the general Lake Eppalock area this will most likely prove not to be in the best interests of those residents. Ratepayers especially. Of immediate concern is the apparent lack of a high quality candidate from the areas I refer to. It appears no one has ‘put their hand up’ at the moment. Yet I have it on good authority all of the nine current councillors intend to stand again. The time between now and when nominations close in September will pass quickly. Thus too will the opportunity for attempting to ensure the best possible candidate(s) is/are found to run for the interests of our communities. As each council term progresses City of Greater Bendigo council appears to have become more and more city centric. With rates from outlying shires, such as McIvor, that was amalgamated to form part of the ‘super council’ in the 1990’s, being funnelled into Bendigo. Will there be a white knight or iron lady prepared to contest the October elections and provide residents and ratepayers in the too easily forgotten far south eastern corner of Bendigo council with the opportunity to determine their destiny in regards to local government representation for the next four years? – Colin Carrington, Heathcote Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region our people DISTRICT PIONEERS DONALD MUNRO MATHESON c1810-1877 STATION MANAGER, PUBLICAN the first Government Surveyor appointed to the new town of Heathcote, stayed at the hotel for several days, which may suggest he was there to survey the area. Matheson became the first chairman of the new Road Board in Heathcote, and obtained his Auctioneer’s District License on 1/1/1854. He married Maria Keogh in Melbourne in 1846 and five of their six children were born at his hotel. Maria Matheson died in 1863, and Donald Matheson on 22/7/1877 aged 67 at his hotel. Both are buried at Heathcote Cemetery. His daughter Mary Ann Hollingsworth took over the running of the hotel but did not renew the license, and it closed in 1879 followed by a clearing sale in August 1881. The former hotel then became a private residence, and still stands on what is known by locals as White’s Corner, just north of Knowsley on the McIvor Highway. Hollingsworth descendants still live in Derrinal today. – Dianne Dailey, Heathcote McIvor Historical Society The former Matheson's Hotel Donald Matheson was one of the district’s earliest pioneers, arriving from Kilmuir, Isle of Skye, Scotland in 1842. He was one of five sons, and two of his brothers later joined him in Australia. After his arrival Matheson became overseer of Campaspe Plains Station, a large pastoral run of 145,000 acres bordering the Campaspe River and McIvor Creek. He was employed by three of the early station owners there – Jennings, Ebden, and Patterson. Matheson was obviously a well-educated man. From his arrival in Australia he proceeded to keep meticulous written records, which still exist today. These records of Campaspe Plains Station and Matheson’s hotel have left local historians with an incredible window into the movements of the very earliest settlers of the Heathcote district, the former Shire of McIvor. Matheson’s hotel, built in 1852, was on the junction of the Sandhurst and Murray roads. The hotel also served as a store, supplying passing travellers with necessities. The well-chosen site was at that time on the track from Port Philip to the Murray River, which ran on the east side of the Campaspe River. The first entry in Matheson’s accounts book for his hotel is dated 1/3/1853, with the first stock order having arrived by horse and cart from Melbourne in December 1852. The hotel was licensed in 1854 and the deed for the 173 acres was issued on the 11th September 1855. Known as the Knowsley Hotel, the building was the third hotel in the McIvor Shire boundary, along with the McIvor Inn and the Mia Mia Inn. The hotel was a Cobb & Co stopover for changing horses, and a popular place of rest for miners travelling from the McIvor to Bendigo goldfields. The building was formerly known as Cosmo House. The description of the property at that time was 'two sitting rooms and ten bedrooms available for the public.' When the gold rush struck in early 1853, all three hotels reaped their own rewards, but Matheson was the only owner to remain and not be tempted to sell during the boom. Instead he bought several blocks of land in Heathcote, Wild Duck, and Moora. In 1856 he purchased farming land at Derrinal naming it “Kilmuir” which he owned until 1871. In 1853 several police officers including the Commissioner stayed at the hotel despite it being unlicensed until 1854, an indication of the relaxed laws of those early times. In 1855 Philip Chauncy, Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Dingo Myths & Facts Myth : “ Dingoes only come in one colour and that is ginger “ Reality : Dingoes actually come in many colours. Black, tan and white, just like your neighbours kelpie, Ginger, Ginger and white, White which is like a off white and not albino white ( to my knowledge there has not been any albinos discovered ), there is also Sable which are like the police’ German Sheppard, and brindle like that boxer or Staffordshire terrier down the road the one with black stripes over his brown on his body and face. The ginger, sable and brindle dingoes are born a very dark brown black and lighten as the age. The white are born as white. – Chevelle Williams, Redesdale Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 19 ‘Growing&LearningTogether’ William Tara Wednesday 23rd May 10am to 12 noon Marley ALL WELCOME! Only 10 mins from Kyneton Mercedes Harry Nicholas Tristan Amelia: Learning is SO MUCH FUN at Langley! Ned Ella Cody Jessica Makyla RSD 38 Redesdale Road Langley Victoria 3444 www.langleyps.vic.edu.au 20 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 tel 5423 4125 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 21 local church services guide Barfold Union Church 1st Sunday of each month Church Service 11.00am Next service Sunday 6th May More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271 St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Kyneton Every Sunday at 9.00am Everyone is welcome to attend. More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271 E: joyphil1@tpg.com.au Metcalfe Uniting Church 2nd Sunday of each month Church Service 11.00am Next service Sunday 13th May More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271 Redesdale Catholic Church 2nd Sunday of the month Next Service Sunday 13th May Address: Main Rd, Redesdale More info: Marisa & Tony Leahy 5425 3126 Mia Mia Uniting Church 3rd Sunday of each month Church Service 11.00am Next Service Sunday 20th May More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271 St John’s Anglican Parish Malmsbury 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month Church Service 8.00am Next services Sunday 6th, 20th May Sutton Grange Uniting Church 4th Sunday of each month Church Service 11.00am Next Service Sunday 27th May More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271 Kyneton Baptist Church Every Sunday at 9.45am Pastor Ryan Smith 5422 2438 Address: 43 Ebden St, Kyneton PO Box 320 Kyneton 3444; 5422 1782 www.kynetonbaptist.com Holy Trinity Anglican Parish Taradale 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month Church Service 8.00am Next services Sunday 13th, 27th May St. Paul’s Anglican Parish Kyneton Every Wednesday & Sunday Church Service 10.00am Info: Father Tony White 5422 1025 Riverside Christian Church @ Kyneton (Australian Christian Churches/ Assembly of God) Every Sunday at 10am 45 High St, Kyneton For more information contact Tabitha Wallis 0404 289 031 or Cheri O'Connell 0414 917 425 26 Percy Street Echuca 3564 P: 5482 2039 F: 5482 3507 M: 0429 862 578 E: paul.weller@parliament.vic.gov.au 22 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region coming events SUTTON GRANGE EVENTS Coottee Day Sutton Grange Uniting Church Fellowship are holding their Coottee Day Wednesday 9th May at 12.45pm. Play will commence at 1.00pm SHARP. To be held at Sutton Grange Hall Many prizes, and afternoon tea. Come and enjoy a day of fun and lots of laughs. All Welcome! More info: Mavis Collison 54748230 Redesdale Revellers Sutton Grange are again having a great night at Redesdale Revellers on Saturday 16th June at the Redesdale Hall. If you would like to book a table or join others at a table, please contact Noel on 54748236, Steve 54748253. or Mavis on 54748230. Don't miss out! Come and enjoy a fun night with us all. Sutton Grange Uniting Church Annual Gala Night Friday 29th June at Sutton Grange Hall More info: Mavis Collison 54748230 SUTTON GRANGE ART SHOW AND SALES PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE Sutton Grange Hall, Opening: Friday 22 June at 6.30pm Food and wine provided - $10.00 entry TO BE OPENED BY Sir JOHN LANDY AC, CVO, MBE (former Governor of Victoria) General exhibition & sales: Saturday 23 June: 10am - 5pm | Sunday 24 June: 10am - 4pm $2.00 admission, Children under 14 years free All exhibits for sale ALL PROFITS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUTTON GRANGE HALL ENQUIRIES: Chris Moule: 0402 238 870 Vivien Pells: 0412 882 402, Email: vivpells@gmail.com KYNETON OLIVE OIL 2 01 2 H A R V E S T P R O D U C T L A U N C H Annual Open Weekend Tastings and Sales Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th & Monday 11th June 2012 10am - 4pm A great weekend to sample our new season products • Fresh extra virgin olive oils (including infused oils) • Table Olives and tapanade (naturally processed) • Tours of our processing facility • Wine tastings (local wineries) • Gourmet wood-fire pizza and refreshments • Local produce market Sutton Grange Hall Centenary Sunday 20th May at 2pm The Sutton Grange Hall and it predecessors are collectively turning 100 years old. On Sunday 20th May at 2pm we will be having an afternoon tea at the hall to celebrate the centenary. Everyone is welcome. Come and have a chat about old times. More info: Sue 54748271 or Marge 54748111 - Marge Townrow email: townrow.margery.j@gmail.com o dig Ben n eto m 22k are We ere h y a ighw er H Cald 2090 Kyneton Heathcote Rd Barfold (via Kyneton) Vic 3444 for directions phone Sam: 0419 191 192 or (03) 5423 4240 Kyn n t eto i Kyn ote Ex thc a e H e urn lbo Me d te R hco at -He www.kynetonoliveoil.com.au Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 11813_Olive Oil DL.indd 1 Bridge Connection 23 23/01/12 3:25 PM coming events x x x x x x x x Espresso coffee Fuel and Oil Lp Gas Newspapers post Office Groceries Commonwealth Bank agent takeaway fish & Chips, hamburgers, pizza—phone orders welcome Open 7 Days 8am — 7pm Main road redesdale t 54253154 24 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Country Fair and Vintage Tractor Pull in Tylden Mark the date! The annual Tylden Primary School Country Fair, featuring the Vintage Tractor Pull, is on again, Saturday 12th May from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This renowned and exciting event has something for everyone: games and rides for the kids, classic car display and tractor pull for the motoring enthusiasts and preserves, plants and handicrafts for last minute Mother’s Day gifts. This is the premier event on the Tylden calendar, and we invite you all to help celebrate our school in its sesquicentenary year. There will be splendid stalls selling delicious home-baked goods and jams, as well as other delectable delights, including curries and a sausage sizzle. Entertainment includes balloonology, whip cracking and displays by the SES and CFA. The highlight for many however is the Vintage Tractor Pull. Here you will see mighty machines, all over 60 years of age, testing their mettle against one another. There are many prizes to be won, so if you have an old beauty in your shed, it’s time to let her shine. For the kids, amusement is endless, with Probungee Trampolines, Giant Slide, Adventure Jumping Castles, Petrol Powered Jeeps, a Trackless Train, and even Camel Rides. With the purchase of a $25 wristband, available in advance from the school or for $30 on the day ($15 pre-schoolers), the wearer is entitled to endless turns on all rides all day. Tylden is a small rural community, nestled in between the larger towns of Kyneton, Woodend and Trentham. There are few businesses in the town, so the Fair provides the major opportunity to support the local community, and in particular help the local school. Tylden Primary has been educating the local community for 150 years and this is a great opportunity to show your support. For enquiries about the Country Fair or purchase of wristbands, please call the school on 5424 8244. If you have a query regarding the Vintage Tractor Pull, please contact Ross on 0428 176 996 or for the Classic Cars, please call Craig on 5424 8227. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region coming events Carlsruhe turns 175 Carlsruhe turns 175 years old on Fri May 25 The Community will celebrate the Anniversary on May 26 & 27 on the Carlsruhe Common. All are welcome. Coincidentally Carlsruhe Station turns 150 on April 25 and on May 27 the station will be open. The organising Committee would like to hear from anyone with any photos, stories, memorabilia, etc with a view to sharing them over the Anniversary. More info: 0428 878 048. CrimCheck up for Discussion at Kyneton Workshop A free workshop for community groups will be held at the Kyneton Community and Learning Centre 34 Mollison St 6.30-8.30pm Mon May 7. This workshop wi l l look at CRIMCHECK, a faster cheaper way to obtain police checks and an update on changes to the Sexual Harassment legislation and how this impacts on volunteers and community groups. This is a great networking opportunity conducted by the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre. To book phone 54411404. to all our valued advertisers Your generous support keeps the Bridge Connection going! Not already advertising with us? Give us a call to discuss how we can promote your business. Berni and Brett Campbell 5425 5501 bridgeconnection@ymail.com Biggest Morning Tea Friday, 11th May, 2012 at 10am @ Redesdale Hall. Fundraiser for the Cancer Council. Entertainment by R.M.M.P.S. students | Favourite Jug Competition - tell a story | Children’s Competition decorate a teacup | Multi - draw raffle | Trading table | The usual delicious morning tea can be expected. Entry Gold coin donation. Bring some change for voting. All welcome - why not invite your friends to this worthwhile cause? Enquiries Coral Morozoff: 5425 3108 | Carolyn - Anne Boyd: 5425 3194 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 25 reports Left: Attendees listening to the opening speeches. Right: Cr Henry McLaughlin, Mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire and Martin McKenna, chair of the Baynton Hall committee Back to Baynton About two hundred people flocked to the Baynton Hall on Saturday 21st April to participate in the Baynton Hall 50th birthday celebrations. There were current residents as well as people who had moved away a long time ago. One family was visiting from Queensland! There were babies, children, teenagers, young adults, older adults and some quite senior citizens. The program opened with a welcome from Hall Committee chair, Martin McKenna, who acknowledged the help in running the day from Baynton Sidonia Landcare group, Pastoria CFA and the Macedon Ranges Shire. The opening address was given by Cr Henry McLaughlin, Mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire. The opening of the “Back to” was followed by the launch of “A History of Baynton” by Ken James and Noel Davis. This splendid almost 400 page book is a treasure trove of local history with chapters, among many others, on the police, floods, war service and the fire brigade. One chapter which is sure to be well read is on some of the prominent people of Baynton and another on pioneering families – many of whom have descendants living in the area today. All the copies available were sold on the day, but a reprint will be ordered and those interested should contact Louise Grills on 0417 415 362 or louise@ianmckenzie.com.au for details. Plenty of time was allowed in the program for people to catch up with each other and to browse the fascinating display of memorabilia that included photographs of bullocks pulling wool wagons on a local property, of the ceremony to switch on electricity at the Hall and of the three district schools, now long since closed. There was also the stone dedication slab from the Baynton church that burned down on Black Saturday and is not to be replaced. The Baynton East school, now a private residence, stands next door to the hall and the owners had kindly opened the building for former scholars to walk through it, to aid their reminiscences. 26 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 The high point of the celebrations, for many, was the Oral History session where about 60 people crowded into the hall itself, with others listening in from the doorway and were invited to share their memories of the Hall and the school. Wonderful stories were told of dances at the hall, instigated by mothers anxious that their teenagers should not hit adulthood with being able to waltz. Some of those then teenagers (now well the other side of 50) averred that they may still be able to waltz but never mastered the foxtrot. And the magnificent suppers that were part and parcel of those dances. Magnificent suppers were also a memorable part of the frequent, and well disciplined, euchre nights that were held at the Hall for many years. Hair-raising stories were told of the school with at least two instances of broken arms remembered from activities that today’s more regulated school yard would never allow! There were also tales of items at end of year concerts that did not go according to plan and surprised the young actors themselves as well as entertaining the audience! Geoff Organ brought up the topic of the bus ride to the Baynton East school : dirt roads with massive corrugations in them, huge trees across the road rendering the road impassable until they were cleared, often with enthusiastic help from the older boys, and water across the road that the bus simply could not tackle. The session, like previous Oral History sessions, was recorded and DVD’s of this and previous sessions are available from the Baynton Sidonia Landcare group secretary, Louise Grills on 0417 415 362 / louise@ianmckenzie.com.au Participants were more than adequately refreshed with an extensive and delicious afternoon tea provided by the district’s excellent cooks, and, after the Oral History session, the evening by now having turned cold, participants were pleased to tuck into a BBQ very ably catered by Lancefield Romsey Lions Club. – Contact Clare Claydon 54 234 152 For further information about the event, contact Louise Grills 0417415362. Photographs by Ian McKenzie Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region reports Beautiful and Intriguing Silver Banksias: Banksia Marginata When Major Mitchell surveyed what is now Central Victoria in the mid 1830’s, he wrote in his diary one day that he had ridden through a “banksia forest” all day. That translates into – say an eight hour day, say he rode at a 10 minute per kilometre walk – a 48 km stretch of banksias! Now, in the distribution area of the Bridge Connection, we believe there are just 7 sites where banksias survive and most of Central Victoria is even worse off. No one has yet quite adequately explained to me this almost total wipe out of the banksia. Sure, the best land has long been cleared to agriculture – but one of the 7 banksia sites is right at the top of one of the loftiest hills in Baynton: banksias really aren’t too fussy about where they grow. Sure, rabbits are often responsible for preventing regeneration of trees, because they nibble off anything that comes up. However, the best banksia site in the district has lots of rabbits, and there are young banksia trees coming up all over the place. When you consider how eucalypts pop up everywhere, it is interesting that banksias have almost totally vanished from the landscape. And what beautiful, iconic trees they are! Who could forget May Gibbs’ frightening Bad Banksia Men? How can one look at a banksia cone and not have a shiver down the back of the neck? More Success for Glenhope's Win Westerhoff Win and his wife Clare entering the water at Marathon Obstacle 7. Clearwind Savvay on the left, and Clearwind Salute to Summer on the right. Win Westerhoff, drivng Clearwind Savvay and Clearwind Salute to Summer, came second in the National Carriage Driving Horse Pairs Championship at Longwood at Easter. Win’s dressage score on the first day was only 5 points behind the eventual winner. After the Marathon, on the second day, Win had closed the gap to 0.2 points. But on the third day, in the speed and precision section, Win incurred one penalty (one of the carriage wheels knocked a cone) and a few time penalties. So he had to be content with second place. However, Win is the inaugural winner of a new national award – for the lowest score of a competitor aged over 60 and he is very happy and proud to have won that! Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region The flowers are also quite lovely: symmetrical, intricate and flowering in autumn and early winter when most other plants are preserving their energy for spring. In fact, it is this seasonal flowering of the banksia that has contributed to the great richness of species of nectar-eating birds that call south east Australia home. Nectar feeders, and birds that feed on nectar feeding insects, would follow the flowering of the banksia forests along the Great Dividing Range and, over millennia, have developed greater diversity in our honey eater and parrot species than anywhere else on earth. The banksia’s production of nectar is reflected in the early settlers’ name for this tree: they called it the “Honeysuckle” While the huge trunk of a banksia, at least a metre in diameter, lies on a property near the Cobaws, few banksia would grow to that size, and it would certainly take a while for them to reach that girth (a century, at least!). Banksias make an excellent garden plant with their neat shape and leaves, silver underneath, that flash in the wind. Not to mention the benefit of the dramatic flowers and the birds they attract. Banksias from local areas are now so rare that the seed is valued at almost $2000 a kilo, but before you all rush to plant a forest of banksias on your place, perhaps you need to know a bit about the seed. The bad news is that it is incredibly light: it is hard to even imagine what a whole kilo of seed would look like! The seed begins to fall out of the cones in early February. As you reach up to twist the cone off the tree, the black, almost triangular seeds fall out down your arm! Each valve of each cone has two seeds in it, separated by a piece of elegantly curved wood-like material. This seed separator, incidentally, has a sharp apex, so beware of walking under recently seeding banksia trees in bare feet! The Baynton Sidonia Landcare group has been working for almost a decade to ensure a future for locally adapted banksias as the sites where they persist are now so geographically isolated from each other. The group has collected seed from all the local sites, has had tubestock grown from the seed and has planted back seedlings among the mature trees in an effort to preserve the genetic diversity of our local banksias. In early June, the Landcare group will have banksia seedlings available for community members to plant out on their properties if they can offer a modicum of care to the seedlings. The site would need to be fenced off from stock, rabbits and weeds controlled, and a bucket of water given to each plant about once a month through summer if we have a very dry year. The Landcare group would also require access to the trees once a year to collect the seed. Both paddock and garden plantings are fine. Anyone interested in helping to ensure a future for this iconic local tree, should contact Clare on 54 234 152. – Clare Claydon, Glenhope Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 27 reports Report on Close Up Photography Workshop at Baynton Hall on 31 March 2012 Sometimes learning stuff can be a bit of a chore. But none of the lucky 25 people who attended Ian McKenzie's wonderful session on close-up photography felt they were undertaking a chore. Ian is a Master of Photography, an Honorary Fellow and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography, an excellent communicator and a patient teacher. From 11Am to 4 PM, with a short break for lunch catered by the Burke & Wills Winery, we learned a lot, were able to ask questions and were given useful tips on how to improve our photos. It was a thoroughly enjoyable learning experience. Then, with an assortment of cameras and a diversity of skills we were sent out to apply what we had learned in taking a close-up photo of a banksia. Here's what two of the learners produced, along with one of Ian's banksia photos. Juliette Riddall Some of us learned a great deal about our existing cameras and got good advice on buying a camera. Ian gave us some photography basics using sample photos to illustrate different effects from changing the aperture size, the depth of field, filters and lighting. He made sense of much of what many camera manuals explain badly. Here is just a little of what we learned: Macro lenses are designed to work at very close distances and reproduce a subject at same size (1:1) on the sensor or film. If you don’t have a lens with “macro” settings you can use close-up filters, which come in various strengths, like reading glasses (1x,2x, 3x, etc.). For compact cameras the macro setting is the flower button. The main culprit for out of focus pictures is camera shake. Use a tripod and/or a self-timer. Whilst any tripod may be better than hand holding, remember that the more solid the tripod, the better it will be at eliminating camera shake. And because you’re only a whisker away from your subject, it will keep the camera pointing at what you are trying to shoot ! If you have a light tripod, use the self-timer function so that you don’t touch the camera. A polarising filter as a venetian blind – as you turn the invisible “slats” of the polarising filter, it removes the white light bouncing off your surface, so allowing your camera to “see” the true colour of your subject. 28 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 The Master's banksia photo Pam Collins Professionals step forward, amateurs step back - in other words, get very close to your subject. We took this last point to heart, some of us discovered that banksia leaves tickle your nose when you stick your head closer to the flower, but it didn't seem to disturb the bees on the flower. The workshop was organised by the Baynton Sidonia Landcare Group, with Clare Claydon and Louise Grills doing the organising. Offering such a session was an inspiration as the large number of attendees illustrated. Ian has offered to provide more workshops on photography. If you are interested send an email to Clare Claydon at clare@knco.net indicating your area of interest. Living near a world class photographer is just one of the many benefits of living in this wonderful part of the world. – Kate Hicks, workshop attendee Ian McKenzie and some attendees enjoying lunch Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region reports Kyneton Croquet Club The Kyneton Croquet Club recently hosted an office group for a Friday croquet evening, with refreshments, and a morning weekend gathering for another office, where we provided a light lunch. We invite any office, wedding, engagement or other groups to contact us if they would like to arrange a croquet gathering at our grounds at the corner of Ebden and Donnithorne Sts Kyneton. We have a heritage listed club house and enjoy hosting these events. Club members can be present to show how the game is played and give tips as required. Give Len Baker a call on 5422 7094 if you'd like to make a booking or get more details. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Of course people are always welcome to come and try the game at our regular playing times of Friday at 10am or Saturday and Monday at 1pm. Bring the kids and grand-kids as well! Look forward to seeing you there. – Len Baker, Secretary, Kyneton Croquet Club email: leonardbaker@gmail.com Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 29 reports Palm Sunday Concert Bookkeeping by Maggie Forallyoubookkeepingrequirements: debtors, creditors, debt collecƟon, once oī, weekly, monthly or quarterly. Sunday 1st April LetBookkeepingbyMaggie helpyougetbacktothethingsyouenjoy!!! 2012 Forest Street t: 0457 188 397 E: bookkeepingbymaggie@skymesh.com.au Uniting Church, Bendigo Cheese maker, builder and clarinet player, Craig Spenceley was brought up on a dairy farm and has spent his working life in the Dairy Industry. Craig began studying the clarinet in Form 2 at Kangaroo Flat Tech with Colin Bubb and has been a member of the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra since the orchestra’s first concert in 1981, continuing to teach himself as he made his way in the world of milk and cheese. His brilliant rendering of the Clarinet Concerto Number 1 in C minor op.26 (1809) by Louis Spohr (1784 – 1859) stole the show. When Conductor Rohan Phillips joined the BSO he heard of Craig’s memorable performance in the Mozart Clarinet Concerto and wanted him as a soloist again. Craig finally chose the Spohr which he found much more difficult than the Mozart and worked hard to perfect the piece. Being congratulated on his performance, Craig responded as a true hard working farmer, “I’m sweating!” Craig took his place in the ranks for the Beethoven Leonora Overture, and the Haydn works: Mass in time of war/ Paukenmesse (1796) and Symphony Number 94 in G Major (1791) Surprise Symphony “Mit dem Paukenschlag (with the timpani stroke). BSO continues to bring us the fine traditions of European Classical music with Mozart’s Overture from Cosi fan tutte and Bassoon Concerto at 2:30pm Sunday 5 August, reminiscent of the wonderful Opera night in the Mia Mia Hall. – Louise Joy, Heathcote Bendigo Marketplace Ph 4433 2000 License Number: 32858 GREAT FOOD & WINE | GREAT SERVICE GREAT FOOD WINTER GREAT ROAST REIGNS SUPREME WINE SUNDAY FROM 12 NOON GREAT SERVICE 2 COURSE ROAST $33 GREAT ATMOSPHERE SURTIERRA ALPACA STUD ABN 74 858 725 647 Castlemaine Proven genetics, Huacayas & Suris, Agistment, Expert advice, On-farm alpaca shop Open weekends, public holidays or by appt tel 03 54705757 mob 0427 262 466 email surtierra@bigpond.com 30 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 1 COURSE ROAST $28 GREAT LOCATION Normal Menu from 10am www.flouchs.com.au get daily news and updates on facebook and twitter 12-14 Piper Street, Kyneton tel: 54 223683 email: flouchs@gmail.com Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region reports Dung Beetles Session at Glenhope BOOK and FILM REPORTS It’s the selection which counts, I’ve decided, making an exception for the overflowing pages of Michel de Montaigne and Isaiah Berlin. The Goldfields Library is certainly a gold mine. I discovered “The Last Days of The Raj” by Trevor Royle who weaves in his interviews with survivors of the Raj so skilfully, never losing the main thrust of the story unlike “Children of the Raj” where the interviews are like a tangled bush, the author seemingly in love with her research and not wanting to let a single word go! “Spike Milligan” by Pauline Scudamore was another tour de force with quotations illuminating the man whereas “Vivien Leigh” was so full of famous people it was enough “to choke a chook”. In films the same principle applies. You can’t go past a film with Maggie Smith and Judi Dench, but there is just the right amount of them wandering in “The Marigold Hotel” for the retired and discarded English, a brief encounter with a new romance in the courtyard and the overwhelming crowds in the bazaar. In “A Dangerous Experiment” we are allowed just so much of the hysterical patient before it becomes unbearable. Freud and Jung on the deck of the ship to America discussing their dreams and then framing the Statue of Liberty, succinctly tell the story of Freud’s authority and the expansion of his ideas in the New World. – Louise Joy, Heathcote On Tuesday 17th April an information session was held at Leven Vale Woolshed, Glenhope. There were three guest speakers - John Feehan, Bertram Lobert, and a representative from Virbac. John Feehan has spent many years studying the environmental benefits of dung beetles before establishing his own company SOILCAM. Mr Feehan offers a number of services including identifying dung beetles present on farms and supplying farmers with different summer and winter active dung beetles. Mr Feehan spoke on how the beetles bury the dung underground, helping to improve soil as well as supplying nutrients to the root zones of plants. The tunnels which the beetles dig to bury the dung also help aerate the soil as well as helping moisture penetrate the soil quicker. By removing the dung, the bush fly population is greatly reduced, also helping to reduce pinkeye. The Baynton Sidonia Land Care Group has successfully applied for a grant to help reduce the cost of establishing winter active dung beetles in the area. Anyone interested in establishing dung beetles or with general enquiries contact Jim Young on 54 255533. luxury bed & breakfast Phone (03) 5425 3272 www.colibansprings.com.au Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 31 reports New Overhead Tank for Redesdale The Redesdale Recreation Reserve Committee has been awarded a grant of $15,000 from the City of Greater Bendigo to replace the existing fire truck overhead nd water tank and The old tank and sta tank stand and repair the leaking concrete water tank at the Agnes Mudford Recreation Reserve. Both of these key pieces of infrastructure served our community well during the fire emergency of 2009, but now the old overhead tank has become virtually useless as it is riddled with rust and can no longer store water for immediate use. The intended replacement tank will be expected to hold enough water for three fire tanker loads. Gravity feed of water into a fire truck is superior as the crew need not dismount the truck or connect any hose lines or require pump activation and a has faster rate of recharge of water to the truck tank. The tank stand and concrete base also has to be upgraded in order to accommodate the greater mass of water. The old steel tank will be replaced by a poly tank with a potential capacity of 9,000 litres, and this will be the first stage of the project. Once the new overhead tank has been installed and commissioned work will commence on repairing the concrete water tank this is being done to repair leaks and extend it’s useable life as a key community owned piece of fire fighting infrastructure. All this work must be completed prior to the start of the fire season later this year. Many hours of volunteer work will be committed to this project by the Redesdale Rural Fire Brigade and the Recreation Reserve Committee to achieve this goal. These improvements are necessary to maintain the Reserve's capabilities in a fire emergency as both a Neighbourhood Safer Place and CFA Staging Area and will greatly improve the efficiency of tanker recharge time. – Rob Chapman, Redesdale, on behalf of the Redesdale Recreation Reserve Committee and Redesdale Fire Brigade Something special for Mother’s Day Check out our unique range of tea towels & aprons moth er’s day m ay 13 th www.teatowelsandaprons.com.au 32 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region reports FAREWELL TO REV. ROB GRENFELL AND MRS. PAM GRENFELL Talk of an old fashioned Methodist Parson, Rob Grenfell fitted the bill. He called on everyone in the outlying areas of Toolleen, Tooborac, Emu Flat and Costerfield from the Heathcote Uniting Church. He dropped in on farmers he had never met and yarned away, knowing all the lingo of sheep and cattle. Rob conducted his last service at Heathcote on Easter Sunday and has retired for the third time. He is sadly missed as he chatted to everyone while weeding the front garden of the manse which he and Pam left with a bounty of flowers. Last month I wrote of the Clarinet player from Bendigo Tech, also the school of Rob Grenfell who went on to Bendigo Teachers’ College where he met Pam. Together and with a young baby they spent three years at a Bible College in South Australia, then took on all the most remote churches in Queensland, integrating Aboriginal children and white children in Youth Groups where previously there had been disharmony. “Don’t go there” they were told and they did and they “loved every minute of it”, their three children involved in the local schools and community. Easter 2012 was a special time in Heathcote with St. John’s Anglican and Heathcote Uniting joining together in the Palm Sunday procession with banners and palm branches, the Maundy Thursday worship and traditional lamb dinner, Good Friday service and Stations of the Cross, the triumphant Easter Sunday Service. – Louise Joy, Heathcote There will be a Farewell Dinner in the Heathcote Uniting Church hall for Rob and Pam 5pm Saturday 13 May 2012. Phone Diana Brown 5433 2423 or Marion Hollingsworth 5439 1263 for acceptance and bring a dish. The official service of “Cutting the Ties” will be led by a Presbytery Minister on Sunday 13 May at 10am followed by morning tea at Heathcote Uniting Church 133 High Street Heathcote 3523. Call into our grove shop 2163 Kyneton-Heathcote Road and taste our delicious extra virgin olive oils, infused oils - lemon, lemon myrtle, basil, garlic and chilli, plus our pickled olives and tapenades. Give us a call for your 2012 olive processing requirements – bookings essential. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region This dam will be planted with riparian vegetation. Improving the Black Hill Nature Reserve Extending the bio-link in the Macedon Ranges Native sp ecie and hawth s will replace willo w orn at cre ek line. Langley Landcare group and Friends of Black Hill Nature Reserve have teamed together to revegetate a nature reserve near Kyneton in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. TreeProject is pleased to participate in this project by growing 2,500 seedlings to revegetate the area. The project has received funding to revegetate the riparian area of a creek in Black Hill Reserve, which feeds into the Campaspe River. Although the creek is only a small watercourse, it is critical to the catchment’s biodiversity and the health of the Campaspe River. The revegetation will provide a bio-link between Black Hill and the Campaspe River, linking up previously isolated habitat. The area includes three ecological vegetation classes Plains Grassy Woodland, Grassy Woodland and Granitic Hills Woodland. The first step of the revegetation project, already near completion, is to remove a substantial amount of weeds that have infested the area, including gorse bush. Removing weeds will discourage vermin, such as rabbits and foxes, increase biodiversity, and improve the flow of clean water into the Campaspe River. Local landholders will be involved to fence off the creek line, reducing damage to the plantings by grazing stock. Graham Connell, President of the Langley Landcare group, hopes that the revegetation project will educate local landholders in ‘the value of a rich biodiversity along creek lines and noxious weed control generally’. This project forms a northern leg to the CampaspeMaribyrnong Biolink’ which creates a continuous network of native vegetation in the watershed catchment linking Macedon Regional Park with Cobaw State Forest via the Hanging Rock Reserve. TreeProject has been involved in Bio-link projects for the past 10 years and is pleased to continue our involvement in this northern extension. – Source: Tree Project, www.treeproject.asn.org Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 33 reports Redesdale Tea Dance Tommy, Henry & I played at Redesdale on Sunday. It restored our belief in what dancing is all about. Each time we go there, the patrons all sing and dance to the music and have a great time. The country people on the western side of Melbourne really could teach us all that we are here for a good time not a long time. They reminded me of my days as youngster back in Noojee when there was a dance every month or so. (In those days there was no TV and travelling more than 20 miles was a luxury) The hall was packed, 110 people, but EVERYBODY had a great time and really showed it. We drove back to Melbourne thinking WOW! If we could bottle their enthusiasm and bring it back to Melbourne it would be enough to revive the flagging attendances at all the dances. Our next Redesdale afternoon dance will be on Sunday September 23rd. Contact Gloria on 54253123 or 0419 530580 if you require further details. – Silhouettes Band members JOSH EARL vs Children’s Birthday Cake Book Birthday cakes galore in Josh Earl’s fast moving one man show at the Heathcote RSL hall on Thursday 26 April, one of nine performances on his Victorian tour, was an extravaganza of guitar playing and sumptuous pictures of impossible cakes. Josh’s Mother was the star cook and The Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Birthday Cake Book the star production, persuaded into a reprint by Josh’s letters to Ita Buttrose when the later versions were even more impossible. Josh’s brother, the Podiatrist, also took a star billing with the foot cake for his graduation. Most of all Josh wanted a train for his birthday but his mother came down with a crook back and all he had in the end was a bought sponge by his father. “Can you have your cake and eat it too?” was the number one question. “Ofcourse” says Josh, eating and enjoying and talking about it afterwards. His songs were astonishing as he zipped past cake after cake and slipped in a few double entendres for the adults. Computer and calculator cakes for the nerds, owls, pirates, trains, swimming pools, ginger bread, Dolly Parton, Ita Buttrose, Maggie Taberer, a triumph of Josh’s homage to the Australian Women’s Weekly Children’s Cook Book and his fertile imagination. A great night out for all the family. – Louise Joy, Heathcote 34 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Redesdale Fire Brigade Collect for Good Friday Appeal The Royal Children's Hospital held their annual 'Good Friday Appeal' on Friday, 6th April. Redesdale Fire Brigade once again collected donations from the many motorists who passed through the town, as well as visiting several caravan parks around Lake Eppalock in one of the fire trucks. One of the regular brigade members who helped on the day for the 30th consecutive year in a row was Fifth Lieutenant Lenny Mc Grath. Lenny recalls that in the early days of collecting, the three fire trucks at the time would drive to all the caravan parks, often with local children and their mothers in attendance to help. The trucks would drive around the parks and visiting children on holiday would be given a ride, which must have been quite a highlight for them. Needless to say, times have changed and such practices are no longer permitted! Collecting from the motorists driving through town only began in more recent years. Locals Owen and Gay Shannon who live on the nearby corner have also contributed for many years by treating the Fire Brigade collectors to a welcome feed of hot cross buns with a cup of tea or coffee early in the morning. This year another local, Jo Smith Sargent, kindly delivered some scones and hot cross buns as well. Lenny says that this type of support is much appreciated, particularly on the cooler mornings when the food and hot drinks help the collectors to warm up. This year the Brigade raised an impressive $4,201.35 which once again is an increase on the previous years total; congratulations to all who contributed in some way to this worthwhile cause! – Carolyn-Anne Boyd, Redesdale Fire Brigade Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region reports Woodend Art Group Experience Success at Kilmore Art Expo The Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell together with the Kilmore Art Society presented the Fifth Kilmore Art Expo from 13th to 15th April at the Memorial Hall, Sydney Street, Kilmore. This annual exhibition included over 500 quality paintings, with a wide range of styles and prices. Photography was a major part of the Expo again this year. www.kilmoreartexpo.com Left: Helen painting: Helen Miles, 'Best Acrylic'. Right: Peter and Richard: Peter Matheson, judge, with Richard Chamerski, 'Best in Show' Kyneton High School Centenary Left: Kyneton High School Assembly Hall. Former Kyneton high students. Centre: Jim Coombe and daughter Annette Coombe. Right: Brett Campbell (Kyneton High School 1971 to 1975) with his son William at the front gate The Kyneton High School Centenary celebration on the weekend Feb 25 & 26 drew former pupils and staff from all over Australia and from overseas. Between 1500 and 2000 people visited the school over the weekend. On Saturday night Kyneton’s eating establishments were crammed with former classmates and colleagues getting together for their own reunions. The official Centenary reunion at the Bowling Club on Saturday night was attended by a capacity crowd of 250 people. The former students and staff eagerly perused the memorabilia on display and enthusiastically conversed with friends they hadn’t seen for decades. “The College thanks the Centenary Committee, the army of volunteers, staff and students who all put in enormous amounts of time to stage the celebration and enabled the Centenary to be so successful” current Principal Mark Ridgeway stated. – Report courtesy of Kyneton Connect, April 2012 STEVE GIBBONS MP Federal Member for Bendigo For all enquiries Phone 5443 9055 Fax 5443 9736 1300 131 663 (STD callers only) Cnr Williamson & Myers Streets BENDIGO VIC 3550 steve.gibbons.mp@aph.gov.au www.stevegibbonsmp.com Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 35 community OPPORTUNITIES Heathcote U3A Kyneton Inc Venues, Times & Contacts Contacts U3A Kyneton Enquiries Doug McIver | Secretary, U3A Kyneton Inc Email u3akyneton@gmail.com | Phone 5422 3828. www.u3akyneton.org.au Music For Listening Pleasure Afternoon tea followed with lots of chat. Next get together: Thursday 14th June– bring along your old favourites or choose something from my collection. We can now play CDs, DVDs, LP and audio tapes! Enquiries:Marlene Shepherd 5422 1598. Computer Interest Group The group usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Enquiries: Len Baker 5422 7094. Lifeball At Kyneton Sports & Aquatic Centre,Wednesdays 12.45pm - 2pm. Lifeball is a team game for both genders. The game involves walking, passing and throwing the ball. It is an adaptation of netball and is suitable for mature age people. We need more players and anyone is welcome to come and enjoy a game of LifeBall. Enquiries: Doug Lyon 5422 7348 Tai Chi Beginners are still welcome to join the Monday class. Enquiries: Jan McIver 5422 3828 U3A Kyneton Lunch Club The Lunch Club welcomes new members. Our first three lunches - at Mr Carsisi, 'Colenso' in Woodend and at the Hanging Rock Cafe were most enjoyable with both excellent food and company. Our next lunch: Glenlyon General Store on 22nd May. Everyone gets a turn at choosing a venue. Enquiries: Leigh Baker 5422 7094 Kyneton U3A Calendar May Monday 7th 10.30am - Australian Flora 4pm - Beginners’ Tai Chi Tuesday 8th 9am - Bird Observers 4pm - Tai Chi (continuing class) 2pm - Games Wednesday 16th 10.30am Coffee Morning 12.45pm Lifeball 2.30pm Computer Group PO Box 758 Heathcote Vic 3523 heathcoteu3a@y7mail.com President: Glenys Baldwin 5433 2925 Secretary: Stephanie Bastock 5433 3649 Armchair Travel 2nd Monday at Heathcote Aged Hostel at 7pm 14th May - An African Holiday Chair-Based Exercises Fridays at 10.30am at Guide Hall (Not on last Friday of the month which is coffee morning) Board/Card Games 2nd Monday at 10.30am at Guide Hall 14th May Tea and Coffee available. BYO Lunch Friday Coffee Morning April 27th at Gaggle of Geese 10.30am Coffee Morning May 25th Special Meeting AGM 10.00am - Speaker Ian Dawson on Probus History 3rd Thursday 17th May. 10.30am at Guide Hall Horticulture 3rd Wednesday - May 16th Meet at 1.30pm at Guide Hall Tai Chi 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10.30am 2nd and 16th May at Guide Hall Water Aerobics Meet at 9.15am Monday morning at Guide Hall to car pool. Enquiries ring Barb Kneebone 0427 530 889 Friday 18th 2pm Members Forum: “What constitutes anti-social behaviour?” Monday 28th 10.30am Australian Flora 4pm Beginners’ Tai Chi Wednesday 9th 10.30am - Coffee Morning 12.45pm - Lifeball Monday 21st 10.30am Australian Flora 4pm Beginners’ Tai Chi Tuesday 29th 4pm Tai Chi (continuing class) Friday 11th 2pm - Roger Walker “Reflections on life in Kyneton” Tuesday 22nd 12 noon Lunch Club 4pm Tai Chi (continuing class) Monday 14th 9.30am - Committee meeting 4pm - Beginners’ Tai Chi Wednesday 23rd 10.30am Coffee Morning 12.45pm Lifeball June Friday 1st 2pm - Jan McIver: “Genes are expressed in an environment” Tuesday 15th 1.30pm - Drama 4pm - Tai Chi (continuing class) Friday 25th: . 2pm IOI Joan Willis: “Pastoria Homestead” Friday 8th June 2pm: - Down Memory Lane - U3AK Member Memories 36 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Wednesday 30th 10.30am Coffee Morning 12.45pm Lifeball Friday 15th June 2pm: Dr Lorraine Beyer: “Licensed clubs & community – what are the issues?” Friday 22nd June 2pm: David Purdon The Golden Gurus & personal reflections Friday 29th June 2pm: Jill Quirk “Population issues confronting Australia” Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region community OPPORTUNITIES Victorian Landcare Grants 2012-2013 Call for applications The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is calling for applications for the next round of the State Government's Victorian Landcare Grants program for (incorporated) community groups to undertake natural resource management (NRM) projects in 2012-13. The Victorian Landcare Grants Program continues to have an emphasis on building community capacity. The program is designed to fund projects that enable NRM community groups, networks and their volunteers to undertake effective on-ground works to protect and restore the Victorian landscape. The grants program will fund activities that align to the categories of: w Mobilise community volunteers and encourage community action w Positively influence the management practices of private landholders w Build the skills and capacity of the community to undertake NRM activities. There are two grant types available: w Project grants (up to $20,000) w Maintenance and start-up grants (up to $1,000) Applications close 5pm Thursday 24 May 2012. Information on the grants can be found here: www.nccma.vic.gov.au OPTIMAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE THERAPY Come along to a new and exciting group program in Heathcote that focuses on helping you achieve your optimal health. Develop strategies to maintain optimal health, and prevent episodes of illness or relapse. This program is Free. Group will take place over 8 weeks. The group is open to anyone living in the Heathcote and surrounding community aged 18 years and above. Groups will be held each Thursday from 12 – 2pm at the Hospital Board Room, Hospital Street Heathcote. Group will commence from: 3rd May until 21st June 2012. There will be a ‘booster’ session on the 19th July. Deb O’Neill or Yasmin Pearce at St Luke’s Anglicare 5448 1100. Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 37 community OPPORTUNITIES Rural Women's Morning Tea Morning teas are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month 10.30am @ Jordan's at Redesdale' (formerly the Redesdale Hotel') All welcome! Next date: 10th May, 14th June Enquiries: Berni Campbell 54255501 & Cuppa Gro g n i d up a e B Wednesday 9th May Please bring a plate to share 10.30am till lunch @ Barfold Hall More Info: Marie Noonan 5423 4153 *BOOKINGS REQUIRED Farmers… get snapping! The photography competition In Focus – Celebrating Farm Life is part of the National Centre for Farmer Health biennial conference ‘Sowing the Seeds of Farmer Health’ taking place from September 17-19. The competition features seven themes and school entries are in the running for cash awards of $300 (secondary) or $200 (primary). The secondary school with the highest proportion of student entries will also be given the opportunity to compete for Art4Agriculture’s 2013 'Archibull Prize'. Entries close Sunday, August 1st. Entry forms are available at www.farmerhealth.org.au Latin American Dancing Classes in Heathcote Learn the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and the Jive. No partner required $10 per class Enquiries: 5431 0930 Wednesday evenings @ 7pm Uniting Church Hall, Heathcote 38 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region community OPPORTUNITIES POST YOUR ART! REGIONAL POSTCARD PRIZE 2012 Macedon Ranges Shire Council is inviting local artists to submit postcard-sized art using any medium under the theme of “What Makes Me Happy,” as part of its annual Post Your Art! Award. The Post Your Art Award is a fabulous opportunity for budding and professional artists to get their name and artwork exhibited. Artists can express their creativity in a variety of forms, and are restricted only by the postcard-sized format. There are seven award categories in 2012. The Postcard Award main winner will have their artwork printed onto 5,000 postcards, which will be distributed widely throughout the Macedon Ranges. PstEntries however are welcome from any shire. Other prize categories include the Trouble Magazine Award, Mad Gallery Award, Packer’s Choice Award, Writers Award and Junior Awards. The Postcard exhibition is displayed at Mad Gallery in Lancefield before it tours the shire via the Libraries, where people vote for their favourite artwork to win the People’s Choice Award. Rural Finance Scholarships Rural Finance is committed to the ongoing education and skills development of young farmers and agricultural leaders. To this end, Rural Finance's Scholarship program is designed to foster scientific, technical, management and financial excellence in agriculture. To celebrate the 20th year of the Scholarship Program, Rural Finance is now offering three scholarship opportunities: n Vocational Education Program n Undergraduate Scholarship Program n Ian Morton Memorial Scholarship Program Applications for all three scholarships will close 31 May 2012. For more info go to http://www.ruralfinance.com.au Tai Chi Classes @ Barfold Hall Tuesdays at 9.30 am Enquiries: Su Mitton 54234196 Artists have until Monday 25 June to submit their artwork. Full details and application forms are available at www.takeapeek.com.au 'Tuning into Kids' A 6-session program for parents of pre-school and primary schoolchildren Tuning in to Kids show you how to help your child develop emotional intelligence. WHEN Tuesday 1st May, 8th May, 15th May, 22nd May, 29th May, 5th June 2012 TIME 6pm – 8pm WHERE Bendigo Community Health, Kangaroo Flat 13 Helm Street Kangaroo Flat TO REGISTER P hone: Tracee or Christine at Bendigo Community Health Family Services on 54 300 500 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 39 bridge connection calendar MAY 2012 Friday 4th May Harold Baigent Memorial Art Exhibition official opening 7pm at Heathcote Senior Citizens Hall. Entry: $10 Info: Caroline James 54332415 ' Thursday 3rd May Metcalfe Seniors trip to Grace Kelly exhibition At Bendigo Art Gallery. Cost: $26pp Enquiries: 54221388 Friday 4th May Harold Baigent Memorial Art Exhibition official opening 7pm at Heathcote Senior Citizens Hall. Entry: $10 Info: Caroline James 54332415 Craft and Chatter Group at Mia Mia Mechanics Institute 10am to 3.30pm. Cost: $5, includes tea and coffee. BYO craft project. This groups meets on the first Friday of each month. Info: Janette Johnson 54392540 Listening Post with Cr Rod Campbell COGB Eppalock Ward 3-6pm Heathcote Council Offices, 125 High St. Heathcote. All welcome. Saturday 5th May Soil Test Workshop at Baynton Hall 10am. FREE. Booking required: Clare Claydon 54234152 Listening Post with Cr Rod Campbell COGB Eppalock Ward 11am to 1.00pm at Mia Mia Mechanics Institute. All welcome. Listening Post with Cr Rod Campbell COGB Eppalock Ward 1.30-3.30pm at Redesdale Hall. All welcome. Farewell BBQ for Carol and Keith Chambers of Redesdale. Redesdale Hall at 6.30pm. Ladies please bring a sweet. All welcome. Heathcote Bush Market 8am to 1.30pm Barrack Reserve, High St. Heathcote. Stall bookings: Ian Owen 0431 733 109. www.heathcote.org.au/things-to-do/ markets-local-produce Domaine Asmara Winery hosts the second 'Heathcote Cabernets' Masterclass 12 noon to 4pm. You guide: Robert Hicks www.domaineasmara.com Info: Andreas 0432 501 135 or andreas@domaineasmara.com BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 40 Sunday 6th May Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra performance 2.30pm at the Phee Broadway Hall, Castlemaine. Bookings or enquiries: InstraMental Music Shop, 54795913 www.melbournemandolinorchestra.org.au Monday 7th May Bridge Connection committee meeting 10.00am at Redesdale Hall Info: Secretary Regina Bennett 54255402 CrimCheck - a faster,cheaper alternative for obtaining Police Checks. Free training for community groups www.crimcheck.org.au/ Kyneton Community Learning Centre, 34 Mollison St, 6.30-8.30pm. Enquiries: 54411404 or bgovolunteercentre@ymca.org.au Tuesday 8th May Metcalfe Movies: 'We are no angels'. 1.00pm at Metcalfe Hall. $3, includes afternoon tea. Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Wednesday 9th May 'Morning Melodies' At the Senior Citizens Hall Heathcote, 10am to 12noon. Tickets at the door: $10 Lyn Hough 54332060 Barfold Beading Session At Barfold Hall, 10.30am, please bring a plate to share. Enquiries: Marie Noonan 54234153 Coottee Day At Sutton Grange Hall. Starts 1pm sharp. Many prizes and afternoon tea. Enquiries: Mavis Collison 54748230 All welcome.' Thursday 10th May Rural Women's Morning Tea At 'Jordan's at Redesdale' (formerly the Redesdale Hotel'). 10.30am, all welcome. Info: Berni Campbell 54255501 Community Meeting to Discuss the Future of the Bridge Connection Community Newspaper. 7.30-8.30pm at Redesdale Hall. This meeting is being facilitated by Larrie Winzar, Coach, Consultant and Workshop Facilitator. All community members are encouraged to come along and join this important discussion. Enquiries: Regina Bennett, Secretary 54255402. Maldon Fire Brigade Torchlight Procession At Maldon, 7.30pm. Enquiries: Neil McNight 0417 570 910 http://www.mycommunityconnect.com. au/?rt=event&event_id=49562 Saturday 12th May Kyneton Farmers' Market 8am to 1pm, St. Paul's Park, Piper St. Kyneto, www.farmersmarkets.org.au/ markets/kyneton-farmers-market Farewell Dinner for Pam and Rob Grenfell of the Uniting Church Heathcote 5.00pm at the Heathcote Uniting Church Hall. Enquiries: Diana Brown 54332423 Tylden School Fair and Vintage Tractor Pull 10am to 3pm at Tylden Primary School. http://www.tyldenps.vic.edu.au/ fairandtractorpull.htm Maldon Fire Brigade OPEN DAY Free BBQ from 9.00am. Enquiries: Neil McNight 0417 570 910, http://www.mycommunityconnect.com. au/?rt=event&event_id=49562 Tuesday 15th May Heathcote's 'Biggest Morning Tea' 10am at RSL Hall. Entry: $6, donated to cancer research. Tables of 8 can be pre-booked. Info: Mary 54332870 or Lyn 54334063. www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/ Sunday 20th May Deadline for June BC contributions. Send to editor Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com Autumn Dance At Daylesford Town Hall Featuring 'The Silhouettes' band. 4-8.30pm, $10 per head, supper provided. Enquiries: Cynthia 53484741 Sutton Grange Hall Centenary An afternoon tea is being held at the Sutton Grange Hall at 2.00pm. Enquiries: Sue 54748271 or Marge Townrow 54748111 Wednesday 23rd May Langley Primary School OPEN DAY, 10.00am to 12 noon. To register your interest please call the principal Joanne Mackintosh on 54234125. www. langleyps.vic.edu.au Thursday 24th May Metcalfe's 'Biggest Morning Tea' at 2.30pm Metcalfe Hall, cost: $5pp. Bring a gift, buy a gift, nothing over $5. Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Saturday 26th May - Sunday 27th May 'Farm Day' Info: 1300 376 036 www. farmday.com.au Carlsruhe 175th Anniversary Held at Carlsruhe Common. Enquiries: 0428 878 048 Saturday 26th May Lancefield & District Farmers Market 9am to 1pm. High St. Lancefield Info: 0407 860 320 www.vicfarmersmarkets. org.au/market/lancefield-districtfarmers-market Redesdale Revellers performance At Redesdale Hall. Show plus 3-course meal. Bookings: Carolyn-Anne Boyd 54253194 Metcalfe Seniors Program Photo guessing competition celebrating Mothers' Day at 12 noon. Free lunch. Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Friday 18th May Redesdale Region Youth Space: Movie Night and BBQ At Barfold Hall, 6-8.30pm. If you are coming please let Amber know on 0401 881 156 or amber.contact@ gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/ RedesdaleRegionYouthSpace Sunday 27th May Movie Fundraiser for Vellore Medical College in South India: Movie - 'Taj', Eaglehawk Star Cinema at Eaglehawk Town Hall. 2pm, with a taste of Indian food after the film, with tea and coffee also. Bookings and Enquiries: Evelyn 54414289 or Louise Joy 0433 326 816 Heathcote Mothers' Day Lunch at the Holy Rosary Primary School O'Dee Centre. 12 noon, tickets $17, includes 2-course meal. Entertainment and raffles. Enquiries: Maggie: 0457 188 397 www.hrheathcote.catholic.edu.au Saturday 19th May - Sunday 20th May Quilting workshop at Heathcote Country Lodge 9 Hunter Place Heathcote. Info: Heathcote Country Lodge 54332409 heathcotecountrylodge@gmail.com JUNE Friday 11th May Redesdale's 'Biggest Morning Tea', 10am at Redesdale Hall. Entry by gold coin donation. Info: Carolyn-Anne Boyd 54253194 or Coral Morozoff 54253108 www.biggestmorningtea.com.au Kyneton Aero Club's 'Biggest Morning Tea Fly-In' 1.00pm at the hangar at Kyneton Airfield. Enquiries: Kim 0418 100 028 www.kynetonaeroclub.org Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Friday 1st June Craft and Chatter Group at Mia Mia Mechanics Institute. 10am to 3.30pm. Cost: $5, includes tea and coffee. BYO craft project. This groups meets on the first Friday of each month. Info: Janette Johnson 54392540 Kyneton Agricultural Society Winter Natural Fibre Fashion Parade Uniting Church Hall, Kyneton at 7.00pm. Cost: $15pp. Enquiries: Jane Court 54235251 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region bridge connection calendar Saturday 23rd June Redesdale Revellers performance At Redesdale Hall Show plus 3-course meal. Bookings: Dorothea Kriewaldt 54253118 Monday 16th July Bridge Connection committee meeting 10.00am at Redesdale Hall. Info: Secretary Regina Bennett 54255402 Friday 20th July Deadline for August BC contributions Send to editor Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com Monday 4th June Bridge Connection committee meeting 10.00am at Redesdale Hall. Info: Secretary Regina Bennett 54255402 Domaine Asmara hosts 'Deep Winter Wine Dinner' At 6.30pm. Guest chef Fred Thies of Emeu Inn is putting together a multi course degustation menu. Book now! Limited to 34 guests. Info: Andreas 0432 501 135 or andreas@domaineasmara.com BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL www.domaineasmara.com Thursday 7th June Metcalfe Seniors program: Guest speaker - 'Armchair to Europe'. 12.30 stat $8.50 lunch Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Lancefield Farmers Market 9am to 1pm. High St. Lancefield Info: 0407 860 320. www.vicfarmersmarkets. org.au/market/lancefield-districtfarmers-market Saturday 9th June - Sunday 10th June Kyneton Olive Oil's Annual Open Weekend 2090 Heathcote-Kyneton Road, Barfold (via Kyneton) For directions phone Sam: 0419 191 192 or 54234240 www. kynetonoliveoil.com.au Friday 22nd June to Sunday 24th June Sutton Grange Art Show and Sale, Sutton Grange Hall. Grand opening: 6.30pm Friday 22nd June. $10 entry. Info: Chris Moule 0402 238 870. http://www. maldoncastlemaine.com.au/calendar_ events/sutton-grange-art-show Saturday 2nd June Heathcote Bush Market 8am to 1.30pm Barrack Reserve, High St. Heathcote. Stall bookings: Ian Owen 0431 733 109 www.heathcote.org.au/ things-to-do/markets-local-produce Redesdale Revellers performance at Redesdale Hall. Show plus 3-course meal. Bookings: Dorothea Kriewaldt 54253118 Heathcote On Show event At Mia Mia Mechanics Institute. A Phar Lap-themed art show, 2nd hand book sale, soup and scones. 11am to 4pm both days. www.heathcoteonshow.com.au Saturday 9th June Domaine Asmara presents 'Classic Cabaret and Fine Wine' 6pm for 6.30pm start. Indoor event, $50pp. Bookings and info: Andreas 54336133 www.domaineasmara.com Thursday 14th June Rural Women's Morning Tea At 'Jordan's at Redesdale' (formerly the Redesdale Hotel'). 10.30am, all welcome. Info: Berni Campbell 54255501 Saturday 16th June Redesdale Revellers performance at Redesdale Hall. Show plus 3-course meal. Bookings: Mavis Collison 54748230 Wednesday 20th June Deadline for July BC contributions Send to editor Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com Thursday 21st June Metcalfe Seniors Program: Fun with Games At Metcalfe Hall. 12.30, lunch $8.50. Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Friday 22nd June Redesdale Region Youth Space: Games Night 6-8pm at Barfold Hall. If you are coming please let Amber know on 0401 881 156 or amber.contact@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ RedesdaleRegionYouthSpace Friday 29th June Uniting Church Annual Gala Night Sutton Grange Hall. Enquiries: Mavis Collison 54748230 Community Dinner At Mia Mia Mechanics Institute, 6.30pm. $20pp. Enquiries: Wendy Hulls 54255590 Saturday 28th July Lancefield Farmers Market 9am to 1pm. High St. Lancefield Info: 0407 860 320. http://www. vicfarmersmarkets.org.au/market/ lancefield-district-farmers-market AUGUST Friday 3rd August Craft and Chatter Group At Mia Mia Mechanics Institute 10am to 3.30pm. Cost: $5, includes tea and coffee. BYO craft project. This groups meets on the first Friday of each month. Info: Janette Johnson 54392540 Saturday 4th August Heathcote Bush Market 8am to 1.30pm Barrack Reserve, High St. Heathcote. Stall bookings: Ian Owen 0431 733 109. www.heathcote.org.au/ things-to-do/markets-local-produce Monday 6th August Bridge Connection Inc. Annual General Meeting 10.00am at Redesdale Hall All Welcome. Info: secretary Regina Bennett 54255402 Thursday 9th August Rural Women's Morning Tea At 'Jordan's at Redesdale' (formerly the Redesdale Hotel'). 10.30am, all welcome. Info: Berni Campbell 54255501 Saturday 18th August 'Big Sing' At Mia Mia Mechanics Institute, 12 noon to 5pm. Cost: $15, includes performance, lunch and afternoon tea. Enquiries: Steve Cadusch 54255548 Saturday 25th August Lancefield Farmers Market 9am to 1pm. High St. Lancefield Info: 0407 860 320 http://www.vicfarmersmarkets. org.au/market/lancefield-districtfarmers-market Saturday 30th June Redesdale Revellers FINAL performance At Redesdale Hall. Show plus 3-course meal. Bookings: Dorothea Kriewaldt 54253118 JULY Thursday 5th July Metcalfe Senior Citizens' General Meeting 12.30pm ($8.50)lunch and then meeting Enquiries: Dot Smith 54232635 Friday 6th July Craft and Chatter Group At Mia Mia Mechanics Institute 10am to 3.30pm. Cost: $5, includes tea and coffee. BYO craft project. This groups meets on the first Friday of each month. Info: Janette Johnson 54392540 Saturday 7th July Heathcote Bush Market 8am to 1.30pm Barrack Reserve, High St. Heathcote. Stall bookings: Ian Owen 0431 733 109 www.heathcote.org.au/ things-to-do/markets-local-produce Thursday 12th July Rural Women's Morning Tea At 'Jordan's at Redesdale' (formerly the Redesdale Hotel'). 10.30am, all welcome. Info: Berni Campbell 54255501 Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 41 LOCAL ARTISTS SHOWCASE: SU MITTON of Barfold Su spent a lot of time on building sites when she was growing up as her father was a carpenter. She believes that this was the influence that drew her to architectural drafting which she studied at RMIT. Looking at her brilliantly colourful paintings, it is hard to see the draughtsperson in her sometimes impressionistic and always lively works. Suwas brought up in the small community of Bullengarook, near Gisborne. She always loved art and craft at school, and has continued to pursue skills and knowledge through courses with tutors such as Pat Royle, of Gisborne, and Don James, of Woodend,who both taught her the art of tonal painting in oils. She has also enjoyed learning and working with the Woodend Art Group, Castlemaine Arts Pathways, and the Bendigo Regional Institute of Tafe where she completed a Diploma of Visual Arts. Su has always felt herself to be a country person even though she lived in Melbourne for 13 years or so after graduating. She moved, with her family, to Barfold twenty years ago, and here she continues her passion for painting, always in oils and at high speed. She still enjoys sculpture, soft sculpture, papier mache, felting and printmaking although she for someone who likes to work quickly, these media sometimes feel a little too slow. In some ways, Su’s work has gone full circle. Her early work depicts domestic scenes, and then various environmental influences drew her away from the home as a subject. Lately, happily, domesticity and portraiture have reappeared in her works which are vibrant and joyous. She even manages to put energy into still life subjects! Su’s artistic influences have come from various sources. She has been inspired by Fred Cress, Howard Arkly, Paula Rego and Fred Williams and these masters have no doubt contributed to the dynamism of Su’s style. For a few years, Su has been a guest curator for the Castlemaine Art 42 Bridge Connection Edition 39 May 2012 Gallery and Historical Museum and is currently working on “Australian Print Collection from the Castlemaine Gallery, 1970 – 2010” for 2013, and somehow manages to be involved with photographing and cataloguing all the works in the CAGAHM. No mean feat! Su’s work has often been exhibited in local shows, café galleries and groups in Bendigo and Castlemaine and at the Heathcote Winery. She has also exhibited in Taradale and with the Artspace Postcard Exhibition with the Macedon Ranges Shire. Her work can currently be viewed at the Tin Shed Arts Gallery in Malmsbury. The overwhelming impression that Su’s work leaves is that of burgeoning life, colour, fertility and joy which is both remarkable and refreshing. Su can be contacted on (03) 5423 4196. – Kathy Hall, Redesdale info@colibansprings.com.au Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region SU MITTON of Barfold Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia - Redesdale Region Edition 39 May 2012 Bridge Connection 43 P lants & Garden Wares A boutique nursery that hosts an array of many rare and beautiful plants, unique garden art by local artists and an assortment of garden wares both old and new. Be Surprised! 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