October - Kyneton

Volume Eight Issue Five
Mail Delivery Concerns
The possible closure of Australia
Post’s mail sorting centre in Bendigo
and redirecting its mail to be sorted in
Dandenong is causing concern.
Kyneton residents and businesses may
soon not be able to expect next day
delivery of mail posted in the local mail
only slot at the Kyneton Post Office.
For some time mail posted in the local
only slot at the Kyneton Post Office
has been sent to Bendigo for sorting
and residents have found that next day
delivery for local mail lodged at the
Post Office has not been as reliable as
it used to be.
If Kyneton’s local mail is to be sent to
Dandenong, sorted there, and then
returned to Kyneton there is concern
that a minimum period of two days
might pass before local mail is
delivered in Kyneton.
Kyneton Airfield
The Council is about to undertake an
assessment of the Kyneton Airfield to
identify challenges and opportunities
and to determine its long term benefit
to the local community.
$30,000 for the development of an
economic opportunities analysis for
the Kyneton Airfield has been secured
following a funding application to the
Victorian Government.
Extensive community consultation
with key stakeholders and residents
will commence in November.
For more information contact Gaynor
Atkin on 54219615 or email
gatkin@mrsc.vic.gov.au
Published third Thursday of each even month
October 2013
$500,000 Promised for Park
Branch’s First Parliamentarian
Kyneton Community Park organisers
have welcomed a $500,000 funding
commitment made by the now
Environment Minister in the new
federal government Greg Hunt.
Mr Hunt committed the Coalition if
elected to contribute $500,000
towards construction of the proposed
Park when he visited its site in the
Kyneton Botanic Gardens in the latter
days of the federal election campaign.
Kyneton Community Park President
Amy Cockroft said that it was
particularly pleasing that Mr Hunt had
committed at the Kyneton visit to
funding being available on July 1 2014.
“Our dream of building a world-class
park in Kyneton is now on its way to
becoming a reality” Amy said.
Despite the overall result of the Sept 7
Federal Election members of the
Kyneton ALP Branch had good reason
to smile.
Labor Candidate Lisa Chesters, a
member of the Kyneton Labor Branch
since 2010, had won the local Federal
Seat of Bendigo.
Lisa resided in Kyneton from 2010 to
2012 and remains a member and
regularly attends Branch meetings.
Although Kyneton ALP Branch
members have stood for Parliament in
previous elections Lisa is the first
Branch member to be elected to
Parliament.
Ms Chesters won the 2 party
preferred vote at both Kyneton
booths taking 54% at the Sports &
Aquatic Centre and 50.1% at the
Sacred Heart booth.
The introduction of two Kyneton
booths did reduce waiting times
somewhat. 1811 formal votes were
cast at the Sports and Aquatic Centre
and 1293 at Sacred Heart.
The overall result for the Bendigo seat
saw Lisa Chesters with 51.3% and
Liberal Greg Bickley with 48.7% 2
party preferred.
Lisa attended a celebration with local
Branch members in Kyneton on
Saturday October 12 before travelling
to Canberra to attend the Labor
leadership Caucus.
“With seventy-five per cent of the
park’s funds in sight, we are now
entering an exciting phase of
community fundraising. Sponsorship
opportunities for local businesses and
community groups are now available
through our Bronze, Silver and Gold
Leaf sponsorship packages. Families
and individuals can also show their
support through the Park’s ‘Friends’
program. I can’t thank
everyone
enough in the local community who
has believed in Kyneton Community
Park. Your support has been and will
continue to be instrumental in creating
this wonderful legacy for Kyneton” Ms
Cockroft continued.
For further details about the Park’s
sponsorship program visit
kynetoncommunitypark.org
New MP Lisa Chesters (right) with Kyneton
Branch Members Sylvanna Sgro and Brian
Ward
Supporters rally outside Bluestone Theatre. Photo Marnie Tole
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Cr Anderson Reports:
I have found my first
12 months as one of
y o u r
n e w
representatives on
the Macedon Ranges
Shire Council both
c h a l le n g in g
an d
rewarding.
My first aim in this
time has been to try
to achieve solid strategic planning by
council, planning decisions that reflect
the desires of the communities of
which we are part of; and to
encourage and direct dist ant
government departments and other
agencies to understand the beauty and
uniqueness of the region.
Secondly: I promised to try to improve
openness, honesty and transparency in
all that council does.
Thirdly: I want to improve community
engagement: where you feel
encouraged to comment on things and
feel that your voice is listened to.
These three areas have been my major
focus in this last year, and I appreciate
the support you, the Shire community,
has given me in my endeavors to
represent you. I hope that you think
that I am on my way to achieving these
aims and keeping these promises.
Even if you have been disappointed
with outcomes in the past, I encourage
you to continue to write to and ring
your Councillors to let them know
what you like and do not like about
the direction our Shire is taking.
We are here to represent you, but we
cannot do this unless you tell us what
you want from your Council, and what
you think about what we are doing.
Check out the MRSC website every
few weeks to see what issues you can
comment on and look at Council
meeting agendas on the 4th Monday of
the month and ring us before the
Council meeting that occurs 2 days
later to let us know your concerns.
Together we can keep our Shire the
amazing place that it is today, where
people feel happy, healthy and safe, in
the knowledge that what we all cherish
about where we live and work will not
be lost.
Thank you for your support and
participation so far, and I encourage
you to contact me about anything you
feel you wish to raise. Ph 0408273670.
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Light Horse Monument
The Kyneton Light Horse Monument
Group Inc initially led by Emile Cox
was formed in July 2006 with the aim
of raising funds to erect a suitable
monument to acknowledge Kyneton as
the birthplace of the Australian Light Horse.
The statue and plinth is now
completed and is awaiting outcome of
considerations of the Macedon Ranges
Council for its permanent site in
Kyneton. Further donations are
needed for its installation and these
can be made to the group at C/Kyneton RSL or Jack Willmott, Leo
Ramsdale or Secretary Larina Strauch.
Outdoor Movie Night
The Carlsruhe Fire Brigade will be
hosting an outdoor movie night Sat
Nov 23. The feature movie will be
"Despicable Me 2".
Residents wishing to support the
brigade should pack up their family,
chairs, blankets and picnic dinner and
head to the Carlsruhe Annex of
Woodend Primary School, Nicholson
St, Carlsruhe.
The gate will open at 6.30pm and the
movie will start approx 8pm.
For tickets and enquiries call Michelle
on 0411076698 or the Facebook page.
This family event is alcohol free.
KTC Auditions
Auditions for Kyneton Theatre
Company’s next production "Anything
Goes' will be held at the Scout Hall in
Langley St on Nov 16 & 17 between
10.30am and 4.30pm.
Bookings are needed for auditions - ph
Frances Kelly, 54274210.
Kyneton Mounted Rifle Corps
The Kyneton Light-Horse Monument
Kyneton Wine Show & Dinner
Once again, local wines will be
showcased at the Kyneton Agricultural
Society’s ninth annual Wine Show to
be held in the Campaspe Room at
NMIT Kyneton Park, Campaspe Place,
Kyneton, on Sat Oct 26.
All entry wines will be available for
diners to taste at a dinner the same
night featuring a gourmet meal
carefully chosen to enhance the
produce of our local region.
Wines entered into the show
represent the best and brightest wines
from the Macedon, Heathcote, Ballarat
and Bendigo wine regions as well as
many other wines from all over the
state.
All wine show winners will be
announced during the evening.
The wines will be complimented by a
fabulous feast of excellent regional
produce prepared by talented local
caterers, Piper St. Food Co.
Details regarding the wine show and
dinner are found on the
www.kynetonshow.org.au .
The book of ex-serviceman and
Kyneton RSL member Michael Garnett
– “Kyneton Mounted Rifle Corps” will
be launched by Lt Col Ian Upjohn, the
former Commanding Officer of the 4th
Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment
at Kyneton RSL on Fri Nov 8 at 6pm.
Funds raised from the sale of the book
will be used to assist with the
installation of the Kyneton Light-Horse
Monument.
2013 Kyneton Cup
On Wed Nov 6, a local public holiday,
the Kyneton Cup will be run and won.
Thousands of patrons attend the Cup
at Kyneton’s picturesque course NMIT
Kyneton Park.
Entry is $25 but prepaid is $20.
Packages including marquees are
available – more information on the
website.
Editorial:
Council’s Hanging Rock Decision
In August Kyneton Connect
editorialised “….many citizens who
seek to have input into Council
decision making have a perception of
lack of respect (from the Council) for
their views, experience and
expertise”
Kyneton Connect welcomed the
Council’s preparedness to discuss
with a dismissed volunteer his reinstatement as “…a first step towards
a more constructive and inclusive
approach to the input of the
residents of the Shire”.
We spoke too soon.
Consultation with residents remains
Council’s Achille’s heel.
Deciding, even in principle, to allow
significant private development on
Council owned land adjacent to the
Rock originally purchased to protect
this Shire’s greatest natural asset
from such development, is a decision
that should not have been taken
without wide prior community
discussion and consultation.
Kyneton Connect urges the Council to
do as it did with the volunteer:
backtrack, admit a mistake in process,
rescind its Hanging Rock decision and
undertake genuine consultation with
the community about the desirability
of development, especially private
development on the Council owned
land adjacent to Hanging Rock.
KMI Crockery Hire
To encourage community group use
of the refurbished Kyneton Mechanics
Institute for functions Kyneton
Connections has for hire up to 100
sets of crockery and cutlery.
To cover normal replacement a
charge of $50 is levied for each hiring.
A refundable $100 bond subject to
full return of items in good condition
is also a condition of hire.
Enquiries to Eric Dearricott
54222990.
Timor Leste Forum
Timor Food 4 Thought Forum with
Guest Speaker Professor Damien
Kingsbury will be held in the Norma
Richardson Hall, 15 Buckland Road,
Woodend on Fri Oct 25.
T o e nq ui r e c a ll Pat r ic k P h
0400010696.
Sacred Heart Open Evening
Sacred Heart College Kyneton will
conduct a Twilight Open Evening 4.30
-7.30pm this Thursday Oct 17.
The Evening will include an
Information Session, including an
address by Principal Craig Holmes
which will commence at 6pm and
conclude at 6.45pm.
Tours of the College, Information
Packs, curriculum information and
enrolment information and assistance
will all be part of the Evening.
Nominations Called for
Australia Day Awards
Nominations are now open for the
2014 Macedon Ranges Australia Day
Awards. Five awards are presented:
Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of
the Year, Community Achievement
Award, Community Event Award and
Arts Ambassador.
Nomination forms are available on
the Council’s website or at the
Council’s service centres and close
on Fri Nov 1.
The Awards will be presented in the
Kyneton Town Hall on Australia Day
2014.
Combined Services Dinner
Men’s Shed Call for Help
With Cobaw Community Health’s
plans to sell their Mollison Place site
at Kyneton, the Men’s Shed is looking
for a new home.
The organisation’s Board and
Management are committed to
ensuring that the facility will continue
in a new location and are working
with the participants of the Shed to
minimise the impact of the move.
Alternative sites are being
investigated however the search is
still ongoing.
The participants of the Shed are
hoping that someone might know of a
small piece of land close to Kyneton
where a new shed might be built.
If you can help with finding a new
home for the Men’s Shed, please call
Cobaw Community Health on
54211666 or pop into the Shed
Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Normie Rowe at the Kyneton
Bowling Club
Australian rock legend Normie Rowe
will perform at the Kyneton Bowling
Club at 8.30pm Sat Nov 2.
Entry Financial Members $38, General
Public $40.
November will be a busy month of
entertainment at the Bowling Club
with a Melbourne Cup Day Lunch
Tues Nov 5,
Geoff Achison at the Muso’s Club on
Sun Nov 17 and
A 70s & 80s Tribute on Fri Nov 22 at
8.30pm.
The Rotary Club of Kyneton hosted
the Combined Services Dinner at the
Mechanics Hall on Mon Oct 7.
It was well attended with ten
community groups in the town being
represented – Probus, Lions, Zonta,
Rotary, Red Cross River Walk
Committee, Ray M. Begg, Kyneton
Connections Daffodil & Arts Festival
and Kyneton CFA & Ladies Auxiliary.
Guest speaker was Justice Jack
Forrest of the Supreme Court of
Victoria and a former local horse
trainer.
Justice Forrest gave a spirited
endorsement of the role of juries in
both civil and criminal cases.
He also explained the difficulties that
the pervasive nature of the internet
and social media are having in
achieving a fair trial.
Justice Forrest is currently hearing
the Kilmore – Kinglake Black
Saturday Class Action mega trial.
Two nights earlier the Rotary Club
had continued its support for the
mental health of our young people by
conducting its Tricky Business – Rock
and Roll Dance’ and donating all the
profits to Live4Life.
Rotary President Graeme Batrouney with Lisa
Chesters Member for Bendigo and Justice
Jack Forrest
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Picnic in the Park
Sunday Nov 24 (between 10 and 2pm)
promises to be a day of Spring fun
with Kyneton Community Park’s
annual Picnic in the Park.
This year’s event will showcase
Kyneton’s muscle with its annual
community Tug-of-War.
There will be free entertainment
including live music and children’s
games.
Nola Poor Boy and the Dhaba Curry
Van and sausage sizzle will keep
tummies full.
All that is needed is your picnic rug
and a smile.
The Kyneton Tug-o-War Challenge is
open to all ages including juniors.
Teams of 7 can be registered for $50,
or $30 early birds who register prior
to October 31.
Closing date for registrations is
November 15.
Visit the Kyneton Community Park
website to register.
Proceeds from the day will go towards
the building of Kyneton Community
Park.
Cooking comes to Kyneton
Interested in learning how to cook?
Then Cooking for 1 or 2 is perfect for
you. In this program in a group setting
participants learn to prepare and enjoy
a delicious meal together.
Learn basic cooking skills and gain the
confidence to prepare a variety of
tasty meals using easy cooking
techniques.
Starting in late October, sessions are
run once a week for six weeks.
To join in, call Cobaw Community
Health on 54211666.
"Waterlilies”
The Friends of the Kyneton Botanical
Gardens will host a Garden Ramble
when garden lovers can visit beautiful
local gardens on Sun November 24.
Garden visitors can enjoy a tour of the
Kyneton Botanic Gardens when they
meet for registration between 9.30
and 10.30am and a delicious Basket
Luncheon is included in the day’s
package.
The Gardens to open for the Ramble
are Sherara at Lauriston, in Kyneton
Wyoming, The Old Rectory, Simon
Griffiths; along with Poysers’ at South
Lane and Shirley Grant’s at
Drummond.
‘The approaching summer will mean
that the gardens are blooming
beautifully and we are sure to have a
good number joining us for this
delightful day” organiser Ann
Tomlinson said. “The cost is $45 per
person and includes a delicious lunch.”
For further information about the
Ramble call Ann on 54223621.
Trio In Harmony
Three long-time friends who are
passionate about their creative
endeavours, will come together to
produce an exciting exhibition of new
ceramic works and vibrant prints.
This exhibition will feature many
unique, hand crafted, individual works
of art by Pat Beasley, Bev Maclean and
Jan Maxwell.
It is a chance to find that special treat
or that early Xmas present!
The bright and inviting space of
Hullabaloo Gallery, 53 Mollison St,
Malmsbury will be the venue for this
event.
It will run Sat Oct 26 – Sun Nov 17.
Open Thu–Mon 11am-4pm and
Melbourne Cup Day.
All are invited to a ‘Meet the Artists’
afternoon on Sat Oct 26 2-4 pm.
Refreshments provided and entry is
free. Enquiries - 0413320706.
Trail Riding
Following on from their Sept ride at
Firth Park East Trentham, the Kyneton
District Trail Riders Club next ride is
to be to the Blackwood Pub for a very
enjoyable social get together over
lunch, this will take place on Oct 27.
On the day the club will finalise
organisation for its end of year break
up which takes in the whole weekend
of Nov 23 & 24, when the riders set
up camp enjoy a barbecue, drinks and
music into the night wake up to an
appetising barbecue breakfast &
another great day of riding.
KDTR Committee meetings are held
every month commencing at 7.30pm
at the Trentham Pub in the Gwyneth
Wisewould Room. All welcome to
attend; become a member of the club
and enjoy riding through some of the
country’s best bush tracks.
Those who join now will get 14
months membership for the price of
12 months.
For membership enquiries contact
Kerryn Douglas on 0458239389.
Self Defence for Women
Organising a Practical Self-Defence
Program for women is a new initiative
of the Zonta Club in Kyneton.
“This course is timely as recent events
have led to concerns by women
regarding their personal safety” Zonta
President Ronda Walker said.
To encourage more women to
consider doing this program it has
been re-scheduled for early next year.
Anyone wanting to know more about
it can contact Lorraine ph 54221155.
KTC’s ‘Rent’ Continues
Further evening performances of Rent
will be held at 8pm in the Kyneton
Secondary College Hall over the next
two weeks – Oct 17, 18, 19, 24, 25
and 26 and at 2pm on Sun Oct 20.
Tickets can booked through http://
www.t rybooking.com/DFYO or
purchased at the door.
Exhibition
This beautiful Photography Exhibition
inspired by Monet will be on display at
GALLERY 40 at 9 Piper St, Kyneton
Nov 2-Dec 2. Hrs 11– 4pm Sat to
Mon. For more information phone
Margaret Chandra 0438356025.
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Garden Ramble Nov 24
Jan Maxwell with works of art
Financial Challenge for Festival
Although 2013 saw an extremely
successful, very well attended Kyneton
Daffodil and Arts Festival and a Parade
widely proclaimed as the best ever,
changes in VicRoads regulations and
other factors have significantly
increased the cost of conducting the
annual 11 day event to the wholly
volunteer organising Committee.
New VicRoads regulations for road
closures required a road closure plan
to be prepared by a professional firm
and for qualified personnel to oversee
the road closures necessary to
conduct the Grand Parade and Street
Fair.
In the past the Council had been able
to provide qualified staff for the road
closures free of charge but this year a
month or two prior to the Festival the
Council advised the Committee it was
unable to provide suitably qualified staff
to meet VicRoads requirements, but
were prepared to assist in partially
funding the cost of hiring a traffic
management company to oversee the
road closures for the Parade and Fair
on the final day of the Festival.
“Hiring a traffic management company
to oversee road closures on Parade
and Fair day cost an additional $3700
this year” Festival President Ann
Paterson said. “Festival Venue hire
expense to the Committee was more
than $8000 alone and insurance
around $3000 – and this is before
payments for Parade and Fair day
essentials such as bands, attractions,
children’s activities and prizes” Ann
said.
“Contributions from our very
generous sponsors and from the
Council are significant in helping our
Committee meet the costs of running
the Festival which attracts thousands of
visitors to Kyneton every year and is
also a major community celebration.
“These contributions are
supplemented by weeks of fundraising
by our small band of volunteers who
conduct sausage sizzles, sell raffle
tickets, and sell bulbs to help make
ends meet.
“We want Kyneton’s wonderful
Festival to continue but we will need
to review what we do and we
desperately need more hands to help
us with our work and hope that they
will come forward when the Festival’s
AGM is held in the Kyneton Mechanics
Institute at 7.30pm on Tuesday Dec 3”
Ann said.
Porcelain Punch at Town Hall
The Porcelain Punch Travelling
Medicine Show will be at the Kyneton
Town Hall on Sat Nov 16 at 8pm
Porcelain Punch Travelling Medicine
Show draws influence from the
infamous 'Medicine Shows' that once
travelled the countryside offering
programs of comedy, music, circus and
other novelties along with complex
displays and a 'hard sell' of assorted
tonics, salves, elixirs and the ever
unattainable 'miracle medicinal cure'.
Those who like their humour musical,
well-dressed and 'Olde Worlde' should
check it out.
Cabaret Seating. Bookings: 130088880,
or via www.mrsc.vic.gov.au or any
Council Customer Service Centre. All
Tickets $25 Group 8 + $20.
Nominated for Award
Kyneton Community and Learning
Centre was thrilled to be nominated
for its very successful Flexible Learning
Options Program as one of three
finalists in the recent Victorian Learn
Local Awards.
The Centre has also received a $2000
grant from the Council’s Community
Funding Scheme to install, along the
driveway at the Centre, a number of
large mural panels which will be
painted by local Primary School
children.
The Term 4 Brochure is now available
and this lists a large number of learning
and interest based opportunities for
interested community members. The
Brochures are available from the
Centre at 34 Mollison St .
The Centre’s Committee is always
looking for community members who
are keen to join its Committee of
Management (COM). They would
welcome members with experience in
finance, management and/or
communication knowledge and skills
and a real interest in working for their
community in a meaningful and
rewarding way.
There is also a wide variety of
volunteer opportunities. People
interested in volunteering as a literacy
tutor assistant or a youth program
assistant, admin assistant, gardener or
community lunch helper or in helping
to organise activities at the Centre are
encouraged to call Fiona on 54223433
or email admin@kynetonclc.org.au.
Cobaw’s 2013 AGM
The Cobaw Community Health AGM
will be held at the Romsey Community
Hub at 1:30- 3pm on Wed Nov 13.
It will commence with a Welcome and
Panel Discussion about the rapidly
changing policy environment Cobaw is
working in and the implications for our
future. The panel will comprise three
people including a CEO and Board
Chair of similar organisations and a
Senior Policy Officer from the
Victorian Healthcare Association.
After the discussion the more formal
business of the AGM will follow.
The Board feels this is a great chance
for members and stakeholders to
understand the options available for
Cobaw Community Health’s future.
The AGM is open for any person to
attend.
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What’s new in Business
echidna
The new ‘echidna’ store situated at 56
Piper St stocks a unique range of
Australian designed, handmade gifts,
accessories and home ware.
Owner Sue Ingpen has a background in
textiles and the yarn industry and
began trading as ‘echidna’ 3 years ago
after being introduced to a certified
fair trade organisation in Nepal.
Inspired by natural fibres and
traditional hand work, Sue enjoys
working with the artisans in Nepal to
design product for the ‘echidna’ stores
in Torquay and now Kyneton.
“Every ‘echidna’ product is intrinsically
unique, handmade by artisans locally or
sourced from a women’s fair trade cooperative group situated in Nepal.
Designed and made for ‘echidna’, these
products include: knitted and crochet
rugs, throws, scarfs and accessories,
Stoneware and garden accessories and
Paper and printed product” Sue said.
Echidna opens Mon-Sat 10-4pm and
Sun 11-4pm. ph 54223268.
Web: www.echidnahandmade.com
KMA Tax & Accounting
Kamber Ahmet and his partner,
Rebecca have set up a new accounting
practice KMA Tax & Accounting at 43b
High St. Kamber enjoys his work so
much that you can find him there each
Saturday and Sunday should you want
have a chat about tax. The firm offers
tax, accounting, super and bookkeeping
services.
“It is a privilege to be in a position to
help people when they require it.
Families can find themselves in difficult
situations because of ill health or
accident” Kamber said.
“Rebecca’s family have farmed and
lived in the district for generations.
Farming and the concerns of the local
community are topics of constant
discussion in the family. Local
businesses have their own needs and
the right structures need to be set up
for generational succession and asset
protection.
“People can set up the wrong entity
for an investment. This means that
they will pay too much tax in the
future. The right business structure is
essential for minimising tax”.
KMA Tax & Accounting is open 7am til
late Wed and Fri to Sun. Website is
www.kmatax.com.au Ph 54223178.
Piece de Resistance
Piece de Resistance at 48 High St has
changed hands and extended its hours.
Jarnail-Pelsingh Pannu, the new owner
took over the business 3 months ago.
The business continues to offer great
cakes, slices and pastries along with
popular breakfast and lunch menus.
Piece de Resistance is now open 6 days
Tues-Sun 8-4.30. ph 54221331.
Aman-Deep Kaur Deol & Gurmeet Singh
Dandiwal of Piece de Resistance
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KDBATA and VECCI
Kyneton District Business and Tourism
Association has entered into a
collaborative arrangement with VECCI,
the Victorian Employers Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, which offers
small business, employment and
training advice, has official links with
tourism opportunities and overseas
contacts and advocates for business.
This is not a joint venture or
partnership but will strengthen
Kyneton’s ties to the peak body for
businesses in Victoria and provide
members with access to information
and, for those who join VECCI, with
discounts on membership.
Award for Season’s Boutique
Chris Feely, owner of Season’s
Boutique in High St, has recently
received recognition for customer
service with a gold Australian Business
Quality Award.
Chris has operated her fashion
business for 19 years and is highly
regarded by her customers whose
views were part of the assessment
process.
They expressed appreciation of her
constant high quality service and
choice of fashion garments for all size
and age ranges.
Coming Soon- a Noodle Shop
and a Thai Restaurant
Over the coming weeks Kyneton will
have a new noodle shop and a Thai
Restaurant added to its great array of
dining options.
The Noodle Shop Papparich Noodles
is part of a Franchise owned by David
Tai with a family of cooks.
Daniel Lee will be in charge of the
Kyneton operation.
Papparich have eight noodle outlets
across Australia covering Victoria,
South Australia and New South Wales.
The Kyneton Paparich Noodle Shop
will open 7 days a week is expected to
commence business in the next two
weeks.
Adjacent to Papparich Noodles will be
the Chaopraya Thai Restaurant which
is expected to open around the start
of December and will operate 6 days a
week Tues-Sun.
There are three other Chaopraya
Restaurants in Australia.
The new businesses will be located at
72 Mollison St, towards IGA from the
traffic lights.
Prunella has Moved
Caris Haughan and Vanessa Partridge
have completed the relocation of their
Botanical Stylist business from Piper St
to 175-177 Mollison St (very near the
Piper St intersection).
They are available by appointment to
discuss weddings and events. They
offer garden design services and details
of their workshops can be found on
their website www.prunella.com.au.
They will also have a pop up shop for
Christmas. Phone Caris on
0416296433 or Vanessa 0412218408.
New Owners for Liquor Store
Ian Marks Liqour outlet at 63 High St
Kyneton has changed hands.
New owners Leo Zhu and Ella Cheng
took over at the end of August and will
run the business as an independent
operation.
Leo and Ella now live in Kyneton.
In addition to the broad range of stock
previously offered by the store Leo
and Ella aim to stock as many local
wines and beers as possible.
Super Sushi Expands
It is two and a half years since James
and Katrina Pilbeam opened their sushi
shop Super Sushi at 109 Mollison St.
August brought some changes to Super
Sushi with the remodelling of the
kitchen to install a state of the art wok
stove and to introduce noodles to the
menu.
Katrina has also welcomed Hing &
Sammi Chow to the staff. They come
with a abundance of knowledge and
experience within the industry having
worked at a renowned noodle shop in
the UK.
Super Sushi's menu now includes
Japanese curries, soups, salads, laksa ,
Nori rolls, noodles in a box and a
variety of entrees.
Katrina & James have extended the
hours of their business which now
opens Mon-Sat 10am-9pm. Ph
54226775.
Local Winery in national Top 10%
Caris Haughan & Vanessa Partridge
Goldie & Co
Local Photographer, Tara Pearce, has
established a co-shared workspace in
Kyneton, 'Goldie & Co.', at 80-82
Mollison St.
Tara was sharing a space in Melbourne,
which she never attended because of
the daily travel.
She has now opened her own local coshared workspace in the heart of
Kyneton for creative people who are
interested in working alongside likeminded folks.
Tara and her photographer
collaborator, Erin Neale, currently
share the space with graphic designer
Joel Pringle of Design Macedon Ranges,
and communications/PR expert,
Stephanie Duboudin of Food Wine
Insights.
Anyone interested in finding out more
can contact Tara on 0421445209.
Below: Joel Pringle
Local boutique winery Kyneton Ridge
Estate has been listed the top 10% of
Australian Wineries, according in wine
guru James Halliday’s annual best
selling Australian Wine Companion
book and website.
Katrina Pilbeam (second from right) with her
staff Vicki, Laura, Sammi & Hing
Kyneton Dental to Open Soon
Kyneton Ridge is owned by veteran
winemaker John Boucher and his
partner Pauline Russell. Creating the
award winning range with Mr. Boucher
is John Lindell and Mr. Boucher’s son
Luke Boucher.
The award winning Pinots are only
available on limited release from the
Cellar Door at the winery.
Winery address is 517 Black Hill Road,
Kyneton (via Hallorans Lane) Ph
Pauline on 0409 017310.
The signage for Kyneton’s new dental
surgery Kyneton Dental, at 65 High St,
was put in place last Friday and internal
works are progressing.
Business owner Yassar Khan, a general
dentist, said last week that he expected
Kyneton Dental to open around the
start of November.
Kyneton Dental will offer all dental
services and will open 8.30am-6pm
Mon-Sat. Phone number is 54226159.
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Kyneton Football Netball Club
— Towards 2014
Club President Rob Waters advises
that Kyneton is making strong progress
as it re-builds its senior football team
for the 2014 season.
Already ten players have put pen to
paper confirming they will play for the
Tigers.
The bulk of the team is expected to be
signed up in the next two weeks with
new coach Mark Adamson assembling
his squad ahead of schedule.
The Tigers have pulled off a recruiting
coup with conformation top
midfielders Ryan Carraffa and Michael
Rainey will be at the club next year.
The pair have been team leaders at
Blackburn for many years in the strong
Eastern League. Last year they played
for Old Carey in the A grade
Amateurs.
Both are very excited to be a part of
the Tigers revival and are looking
forward to get stuck into pre-season
training when it starts next month.
Kyneton will make more
announcements on recruits in the next
few weeks. The bulk of its squad is
expected to have signed on by the time
pre-season training begins.
Mark Adamson will hold a meet the
coaches day for prospective players on
Sun Nov 3.
Malmsbury Village Fayre
Malmsbury township celebrates on Sun
Nov 17 with a host of activities at the
Malmsbury Village Fayre.
The Fayre is a wonderful chance to
taste the wines, produce and foods of
the region, enjoy the music, arts and
entertainment or take in a tour of the
beautiful and historic Malmsbury
Botanic Gardens.
The Fayre is held in Malmsbury Botanic
Gardens 10:30am-4pm.
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“Blithe Spirit”
Kyneton-based theatre company,
Cathouse Players have been rehearsing
Noël Coward’s wonderful farce Blithe
Spirit, which will open for a two-week
season next month.
Kyneton’s Bette Sartore, the show’s
Director, has lined up a stellar cast for
this production.
Award-winning Kyneton actress,
Maggie Browne plays the eccentric
clairvoyant, Madame Arcati in this very
funny and witty play and Maggie says
she is having a ball.
Blithe Spirit will be performed at the
Chewton Senior Citizens Centre from
November 8-17. Tickets: are $20, $15
concession. For bookings and further
details visit www.trybooking.com/
DMVD or call 5422 1603.
ADFAS
An open invitation has been issued to
the final event of the 2013 ADFAS
Central Victoria year, a very special
afternoon at the Cope-Williams
Winery at 2pm on Fri Nov 8.
Retired music
professor Heath
Lees explores
the life and
work of musical
revolut ionar y
Claude Debussy
(1862-1918).
The lecture will be followed by an
expansive afternoon tea.
Heath Lees is much sought after for his
lecturing skills and has built an
international reputation as a dynamic
communicator on the subject of music.
He has presented many arts and music
programmes on television and radio.
ADFAS is based on the concept of a
group of friendly people gathering
together to share an interest in the
arts. The 2014 Kyneton Town Hall
ADFAS programme has just been
announced. Ph Caroline 0424668053.
The 6th Free Christmas Lunch
The Council’s Cultural Development
Unit is working with Cobaw
Community Health to provide a free
Christmas Day lunch in the Kyneton
Town Hall. The lunch starts at 11.30
am and goes through until 2.00 pm. It’s
an opportunity for people to come
along and enjoy the company of others
over a meal and have some fun with
entertainment provided.
This is an alcohol free event. Transport
can be provided for people who
cannot get there themselves.
Businesses have been very supportive
with food and produce donations and
other businesses have donated items
that are wrapped and distributed by
Santa on the day to all the children
that attend. Everybody walks away
with a present.
Businesses able to donate to assist
with catering are asked to contact call
Maryann Falkland 54211674.
To donate your time – this can be
before the event or on the day –
decorating tables, wrapping presents
and collecting food and donated items
from businesses.
Bookings close for Lunch Friday 20
December at 12pm.
If you’d like to perform or be Santa on
the day then contact Terry Moore on
54220383.
White Ribbon Dinner
November 27 is the night for the
special fund-raising dinner hosted by
the Zonta Club of Kyneton.
A panel of local men will talk about
why they have chosen to be White
Ribbon Ambassadors against violence
to women.
The Dinner will be at the Mechanics
Institute. For further information
phone Ronda Walker on 54222728.
Zonta’s Trash & Treasure
The Zonta Club of Kyneton will be
holding a Trash and Treasure stall at
Kyneton Community & Learning
Centre, 34 Mollison St, on Sat Oct 19
in conjunction with the town wide
Kyneton Garage Sale.
All money raised will support Zonta's
service projects within the Macedon
Ranges. Items will be on sale in the
Training Room from 8am till 2pm.
An Iron in the Fire Exhibition
Volunteer Robyn Clarton with the Museum’s
Bronwyn Wilson
The Kyneton Museum’s current
exhibition, “An Iron in the Fire”,
displays an amazing array of irons of all
shapes and sizes. It features irons on
loan from Victorian members of The
Australian Iron Collectors Association
together with irons from the museum
collection. Discover sad irons, crimping
irons, tailors irons, trivets and many
more interesting unique and unusual
irons and learn about their history.
The Exhibition commenced on Oct 4
and will finish on Jan 26 2014.
The Museum is open 11–4pm Fri-Mon.
History Week 2013
During History Week (Oct 20-27)
Kyneton Historical Society will
showcase aspects of Kyneton’s History
in three different locations.
The shop window at 74 Piper St will
display the agricultural history of
Kyneton and district. From Minute
books, invoices, show ribbons and
photos – viewers will be able to step
back into a farming legacy that will
evoke memories of a time gone by.
Aesop’s Attic Shop Window at 24a
High St will showcase items from the
former Shire of Kyneton Records that
the society has now taken into care.
Again the emphasis is on what is
historical and how important they are
for family researchers. The shop is
open 7 days a week and informational
material will be available for those
interested in the Historical Society.
Open house at 75 Piper St: the Society
will open their archives and collection.
Old film footages of the past now on
DVDs will be shown on a loop along
with a slide show of the photographic
collection.
The Society hopes the displays may
alert people to think before they toss
things into the bin – they may be items
they could get the Society to check to
see if they should be preserved as part
of the town’s heritage.
Retirement of Rev Phil Lyles
Phil Lyles, who has been the minister
of the five congregations (Kyneton,
Barfold, Metcalfe, Mia Mia & Sutton
Grange) of the Mia Mia–Kyneton
Uniting Church for the past six years is
concluding this ministry on Sun Oct 27
at the 10am service in Kyneton and
also retiring on Oct 31.
Phil and his wife, Joyce came to
Kyneton after a two year working
holiday in Scotland. Phil had previously
served the Allansford and Pyramid Hill
congregations. He had also been a
Resource Minister to the Northern
Plains Ministry, now known as the
Nardoo Mission Area, in a remote area
of northern Victoria.
Reverend Phil has been active in the
church’s Christian life and has been an
active community member. He is
currently President of the Kyneton
RSL. The RSL has been a passion of his
since his time of serving with the Navy.
Phil is also a Master Mason of the
Kyneton Masonic Lodge.
Phil and Joyce have found the
surroundings of the Macedon Ranges
to be so comfortable and friendly that
they have decided to stay in Kyneton.
The Uniting Church congregation
thanks Phil and Joyce for their
dedication to their ministry in the Mia
Mia–Kyneton Uniting Church and
wishes both a future of doing other
things in life that give them fulfilment.
RM Begg Stage 2
External works on the thirty bed Stage
Two of construction of the new RM
Begg Kyneton Aged Care are
progressing.
When Stage 2 is completed RMBegg
will be a 90 bed facility.
Kyneton Secondary and VESKI
Kyneton Secondary College is one of
three schools invited to participate in
an exciting VESKI program.
VESKI, Victorian Endowment for
Science, Knowledge and Innovation,
recognises that research is vital to the
economy of Victoria and its major role
is to attract leading researchers across
the areas of science, mathematics,
engineering and technology. It has
expanded its role to lift participation
and interest in these areas in
secondary schools. This will be
achieved through the inspiring students
and teachers program.
VESKI has the connections and ability
to link the College’s students to
cutting edge researchers in a range of
areas, arrange visits to world class
institutions and provide activities and
resources to engage students and
support teachers with professional
development.
Already KSC students have benefitted
from this program through a day at the
Australian Synchrotron, a tour of the
Walter & Eliza Hall Institute and being
present at the Graeme Clark Oration
for 2013 on the topic of Global Health,
Economic Growth and the end of
Absolute Poverty.
For the remainder of the year
members of VESKI and science staff at
the College will be planning the
implementation of activities into next
year’s curriculum supported by
universities, Melbourne museum and a
number of other organisations.
Our Lady’s School Fete
Discover Redesdale Festival
The first Discover Redesdale Festival
will be held Fri Nov 1–Sun Nov 3.
Attractions will include: Open Garden,
Wine Tasting Event, Sheep Shearing
Demonstrations, Artist’s Open
Studios, The Hall Committee’s Art
Show, Cricket Match, Scarecrow
Competition, Photographic Show,
School Art Show, and BBQ’s.
The annual Kyneton Our Lady of the
Rosary Primary School Annual Fete will
be held 9-2pm on Sat Oct 26.
Always popular, the Fete will delight
with attractions including jumping
castle, children’s rides, food and
produce stalls, art & craft stall, face
painting and spit roast.
The Fete will be held at the School in
Edgecombe St.
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Special Guest at Muso’s Club
Poultry Auction Oct 20
The Kyneton District Poultry Club will
conduct a Poultry Auction in the
Poultry Pavilion at Kyneton
Showgrounds this Sunday Oct 20 at
10am.
The Poultry Club holds its regular
meetings on the first Thursday of the
month and covers a broad range of
issues.
Annie Smithers was guest speaker in
September showing members how to
prepare poultry; in October it was
children bring a bird night; and at the
Nov 7 meeting Norm Hand will
address the Club on “Selecting Birds to
To celebrate another successful year of Breed From” in the Poultry Pavilion at
the Kyneton Muso’s Club, the Kyneton 7.30pm.
Bowling Club has sponsored Geoff Fields of Fashion—a Bluestone
Achison, one of Australia leading Blues Theatre Fundraiser
musicians, to come along and perform
on Sun Nov 17 1.30-5pm.
Geoff, originally from Malmsbury, has
won multiple blues guitarist awards and
spends several months of each year
touring Europe and the USA both solo
and with his band the Soul Diggers.
This will be a great opportunity to see a
world class guitarist performing solo
and to see him sitting in with local
musicians.
The best cup hat of any era will attract
Now in its 10th year, the Muso’s Club a prize at the Friends of the Bluestone
runs on the 3rd Sunday of each month T heat re’ s “ Fie ld s of Fash ion ”
at the Bowling Club 1.30pm to 5pm.
Melbourne Cup 1860-2013 on Sat Nov
The Muso’s Club is organised by a 2 beginning at 2pm sharp at the
devoted bunch of local Musicians and is Kyneton Mechanics Institute.
open to anyone who would like to join During the afternoon there will be a
in and perform or just sit and watch.
dazzling display of vintage fashion to
modern day with musical interludes.
Giant Garage Sale
The Uniting Church’s Giant Garage Sale Patrons are invited to dress in the style
is on again with an amazing range of of any of the decades from 1860 to the
goods on offer-used furniture, books, present day.
bric-a-brac, children’s toys, jigsaw Bring your own refreshments - coffee,
p u z z l e s , b o o k s a t b a r g a i n tea and biscuits will be provided. Book
prices ,beautiful framed pictures ready early at Aesop’s Attic, 24a High St.
to hang, kitchen items, collectables, and Tickets are only $15. Enquiries Alan
54221807.
so much more …
Objects for all age groups from
toddlers to seniors will be on sale, all in
good condition, and very well priced.
Enjoy a delicious sausage at Kyneton
Uniting Church Hall and grounds while
you browse from 8.30-1pm Sat Nov 9,
December Connect Delivery
Kyneton Connect is usually delivered
on the 3rd Thursday of each even
month but due to the proximity of
Christmas the December issue will be
delivered on the 2nd Thurs – Dec 12.
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Community Lunch—25 Oct
The Kyneton Community Learning
Centre hosts a community lunch on the
last Friday of each month. Join in some
fun in the kitchen, meet others and
learn about the community herb
garden. The lunch brings the
community together to participate in
the garden and cook a delicious meal
using the produce they’ve grown.
The lunches are open to all. Cost is $5.
Advise attendance on 54223433 or
email admin@kynetonclc.org.au.
Author to Visit Library Nov 14
Join Historical Fiction Author Beverley
Eikli as she offers up a smorgasbord of
quaint and quirky facts she's discovered
while researching her eight historical
novels.
Dressed in Georgian Court attire,
Beverley will outline the history of the
turbulent late Georgian and Regency
period, as well as reveal the many
layers of clothing required by the
fashionable lady of the day.
How did the Regency Lady of Fashion
answer the call of nature during riveting
church sermons?
And when did France guillotine its last
criminal?
The talk will be held 30-4:30pm at
Kyneton Library 3 Baynton St.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
For bookings phone Kyneton Library
54221365.
Sexting Concerns Police
Detectives from the Central Victoria
Sexual Offences and Child Abuse
Investigation Team are becoming
increasingly concerned with the
transmission of indecent images via
smart phones, computer and social
media platforms.
This follows a current investigation
involving two 17 year old boys who are
being investigated for possessing child
pornography and procurement of a
minor for child pornography after their
phones were seized from a Macedon
Ranges Secondary School.
Hundreds of images are being examined
and as a result a number of young
female students have been identified
and spoken to by police.
Police believe the issue to be wide
spread and at 'epidemic' proportions
and despite educational lectures and
awareness campaigns both boys and
girls continue to ignore advice
provided.
It is an offence for a person to possess
images of a person who is or appears
to be under the age of 18 years and is
engaged in sexual activity or in an
indecent context or manner.
Possessing child pornography carries a
maximum penalty of five years
imprisonment and procurement of a
minor for child pornography carries a
maximum of ten years imprisonment.
Police urge parents to discuss the issue
with their children.
Kyneton Events Calendar
Th Oct 17
Sacred Heart College Open Evening SH College High St 4.30-7.30pm
Fr Oct 18
Old Time Dance Social Rooms Showgrounds 8pm
Cherrywood Album Launch Stockroom Piper St
Sa Oct 19
“The Vinyl Solution” Kyneton Town Hall 8pm
Zonta Trash & Treasure Sale Kyn Community & Learning Centre 8-12pm
Kyneton Whole Town Garage Sale
Kyn Football-Netball Club Presentation Night Kyn Mechanics Institute
Su Oct 20
Tu Oct 22
Fr Oct 25
Poultry Auction Poultry Pavilion Kyn Showgrounds 10am
Muso’s Club Kyneton Bowling Club 1.30pm-5pm
Midweek Racing NMIT Kyneton Park 11am
Kitchen Connections Kyn Community & Learning Centre 11.30am
Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm
Timor Leste Food 4 Thoughts Forum Norma Richardson Hall Woodend
Sa Oct 26 Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Fete 9-2pm
Kyneton Wine Show & Dinner Campaspe Room NMIT Kyneton Park
Su Oct 27 Bullarto Primary School Goat Festival
Mo Oct 28 Morning Melodies Kyneton Bowling Club 10.30am
We Oct 30 Grant Writing Workshop Kyneton Mechanics Institute 7-9pm
Th Oct 31 Mia Mia Flower Show Mia Mia Hall 12pmDiscover Redesdale Festival Redesdale
Nov 1-3
Fields of Fashion—Bluestone Fundraiser Kyneton Mechanics Institute 2pm
Sa Nov 2
Normie Rowe” Kyneton Bowling Club 8.30pm
We Nov 6 Kyneton Cup NMIT Kyneton Park 11am
“Blithe Spirit” Opening Night Chewton Senior Cit Centre
Fr Nov 8
Book Launch: “Kyneton Mounted Rifle Corp” Kyneton RSL 6pm
Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Pauls Park Piper St 8.30-1pm
Sa Nov 9
Market cnr Piper & Ebden Sts 8.30-1pm
We No 13
Cobaw Community Health AGM Romsey Community Hub 1.30pm
“Bill Jackson & Pete Fidler” Kyn Pizza & Wine Club
Th Nov 14 Author Beverley Eikli at the Library Kyneton Library 2.30-4.30pm
Fr Nov 15 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall 8pm
Budburst Dinners Royal George Hotel & Mr Carsisi
Kyneton Show Friday Night Carnival Showgrounds 5.30pm
Nov 16-17 Budburst Wine & Food Festival Cellar doors across the district
Sa Nov 16 Kyneton Show Day Kyneton Showgrounds 9amSu Nov 17 Malmsbury Village Fayre Malmsbury Botanic Garden 10-4pm
Muso’s Club with Geoff Achison Kyneton Bowling Club 1.30—5pm
Fr Nov 22 Old Time Dance Social Rooms Showgrounds 8pm
Sa Nov 23
Christmas Party Race Day NMIT Kyneton Park 11am
Carlsruhe CFA Outdoor Movie Night Carlsruhe Annex Woodend PS 8pm
Picnic in the Park and Tug a War Challenge Kyn Botanic Gardens 10-2pm
Garden Ramble Starts Kyn Botanical Gardens 9.30amMo Nov 25 Morning Melodies Kyneton Bowling Club 10.30am
We No 27 White Ribbon Dinner Kyneton Mechanics Institute
Fr Nov 29 Kitchen Connections Kyneton Community & Learning Centre 11am
Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival AGM Kyn Mechanics Institute 7.30pm
Tu Dec 3
Th Dec 12 Kyneton Connect Delivery Day
Christmas Party Race Day NMIT Kyneton Park 11am
Su Nov 24
“Benny Walker” Kyneton Pizza & Wine Club
Kyneton Idol Entries
Manic Nailz
Entries are open for the 2013
Kyneton Idol.
Both Junior and Senior sections will
be held at 6pm on the first night of
the Show Friday Nov 15 in the
Football Clubrooms.
Entries should be lodged ASAP and
will not be accepted on the night.
Ph Denise Sheridan 0419581360.
Denise Gay opened her nail care
business at 5 High St on Monday.
Denise offers manicures, acrylic
nails and gel nails and in the future
will also offer pedicures.
Manic Nailz will be open Mon-Sat
9am-5pm.
To enquire or make an appointment ph Denise on 0448833859.
Kyneton District Services
Accountants
Keena Jordan & Associates
SGK Business Management
David J Gibney Pty Ltd
Acupuncture
Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Hlth
Auto Services & Repairs
Mead Motors
Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs
Kyneton Toyota
Kyneton AutoPro
Vereker Bros Smash Repairs
Catering
Sweet Cravings
Kyneton Bakehouse
Taste-full Catering
Chiropractor
Dr Rohan Kapoor
Computer Services
Kyneton Computers
Concreting & Paving
MBC Concreting & Paving
Prendergast Redimix
Digital TV Antennas
Teletronics Kyneton
Dry Cleaning
Kyneton Dry Cleaners
Electricians
Macedon Ranges Electrics
Cliff Dawes Electrical P/L
Kyneton Electrics
Electrical Appliance Repairs
Kyneton Whitegoods Repairs
Excavation & Bobcat Hire
Mozza Excavations
Financial Planning
Adrian Plowman & Assocs
Funeral Directors
T J Scott & Sons
Garden Supplies
Prendegast Garden Supplies
Genealogy Services
KMA Family History Services
Insurance
Simplex Insurance Solutions
Legal Practices
Palmer Stevens & Rennick
Massage
Massage on High
Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Hlth
Medical Practices
Macedon Ranges Primary Care
Campaspe Family Practice
Coliban Medical Centre
Salon-Spa
Ellenis
Travel Services
Jetset Kyneton
Veterinarians
Kyneton Veterinary Hospital
Dr Greg McIntyre
Yoga
Illuminate Yoga Studio
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Master Weightlifter
Kyneton resident Bill Lotherington, an
80 year old, was recently placed first in
the Masters Category of the Australia
Drug Free Power Lifting Association
National Championships in Renmark
SA.
Bill commenced weightlifting when he
was in his 70’s.
Bill who trains at the Eclipse Gym set
world records in his age/weight
category in Squat, Bench Press and
Dead-lift and is now the Australian
National Champion and world record
holder.
2013 Budburst Festival
Every November the Macedon Ranges
celebrates the Budburst Wine and
Food Festival allowing residents and
visitors to taste the wines and share
the passions of the local winemakers
and restaurateurs.
This year’s Budburst takes place on the
weekend of Nov 16 and 17.
A $15 tasting glass can be purchased
from any of the 20 or more
participating wineries across the
Macedon Ranges.
Two dinners featuring local wines and
great food will be held at Kyneton
restaurants on the evening of Fri Nov
15 – one at Mr Carsisi and the other at
the Royal George Hotel.
For more complete details of Budburst
events visit the Budburst website.
Roll Up to the Kyneton Show
On November 15 & 16 the gates of the
Kyneton Showgrounds will open for
the 2013 Kyneton Agricultural Show.
The Show kicks off with the Friday
Night Show Carnival starting at 5.30pm
with this year’s Kyneton Idol finals in
full swing in the Football Club Rooms.
The 2013 Ute Muster will see the
hottest and best dressed utes
competing and those attending the
night carnival can look forward to
entertainment by the Hubcats band on
the oval and a stunning fire works
display.
The theme for the Saturday Show Day
is Bikes Bikes Bikes, with the O’Sullivan
& Benn Bike Emporium in the
Community Area. Here kids big and
small can have some fun with some
standard and unusual bikes in this
interactive display which celebrates all
things about bikes. Or if chilling out is
more your style, make your own
smoothie with a bike - you will have to
come to see how.
The Free Zone for Kids will be part of
the Community Area again during the
Saturday show carnival. With Farmer
Darryl and his animal friends, pony
rides, Birds of Prey, a flying fox,
Dazzling Dan the Magic Man, puppet
making, train rides, woodwork &
painting in the kids tent, Kyneton
Transition Hub and Landcare .....
there’s just so much to do for
everyone. And the whole Community
Area is free.
The Master Cook Off Tent will be
buzzing again with Kyneton Secondary
College and Sacred Heart College
cooking for hundreds of dollars of
prize money using items from their
“mystery box”.
And while there
visitors can taste test the entries from
this year’s Kyneton Jambouree.
The famous Treasure Hunt Showbag
will again be on sale at the front gate,
but get in quick as there are limited
numbers available.
Horses, cattle, dogs, poultry, rabbits,
sheep, Watts Pavilion full of arts &
craft and so much more will be there
to see.
There are loads of fun and fancy things
that every member of the family can
enter or participate in at this years
show.
The web site kynetonshow.org.au is a
good starting point for more
information. For specific enquires call
Josie Rutledge on 5423 5248.
Tractor Trek
Kyneton Vehicle Appreciation Society
conducted their annual tractor trek on
Sun Oct 13. Taking part were 14
tractors of various 50'sand 60's models,
Ferguson's and David Brown's. They
completed a 32km Trek visiting various
historic sites between Kyneton and
Malmsbury.
Participants came from as far afield as
Moyston, Dunolly, Rochester
Maryborough and Bealiba and included
local enthusiasts.
To the best of the Editors knowledge the information contained in this newsletter is correct at the time of printing. Where
inadvertent errors are made corrections will be included in the next edition.
Kyneton Connect Co-Editors: Eric Dearricott 54222990, Geradine Thomas 54227130, Leo Ramsdale 54221913
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