Issue No. 157 - Glenlyon Community Website

THE GLENLYON
By Fran Madigan
rior to being elected as Hepburn Shire Mayor in November 2014, Cr Kate Redwood had
been Deputy Mayor for the previous 12 months. Over a very busy career, she has been a
City of Melbourne Councillor, a Director of Hepburn Wind, a board member of the Royal
Melbourne Hospital and the McKillop Family Services, as well as Executive Director of the
Victorian Red Cross.
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Cr Redwood moved to Daylesford in 2005, deciding it was time to become a little ‘reclusive’.
Some members of the Daylesford Football Club, who had been engaged to undertake a few
home renovations at her newly acquired property, asked Cr Redwood to help out with minutetaking for club meetings. So the journey began from a reclusive ‘tree change’ to Mayor of
Hepburn Shire – Cr Redwood has only just relinquished her attendance at football club meetings
after eight years!
While Council’s representative for Birch Ward, Cr Redwood is well aware of the challenges facing
all communities across the Hepburn Shire.
Affordable housing and substance abuse
are key issues requiring Council’s focus,
together with transport and community
services which are crucial aspects of a
semi-rural area. And Cr Redwood is also
aware of community apathy towards the
Council which has resulted from past
criticism of Hepburn Shire. But hopefully
things will improve as she works towards
achieving positive outcomes in the key
areas she canvassed as a mayoral
candidate.
Hepburn Shire has had the lowest rate
rises across the state for two years, and
the Council has committed to that for 10
years to bring the Shire back in line.
In terms of the Glenlyon district, Cr Redwood is interested in the area’s arts and cultural activities,
and in the Djadja Wurrung heritage of the first inhabitants of the region. “An original Indigenous
Tree Register was completed around 2009 and was forwarded to the Minister in 2014. Once this
comes back to us, I am keen that we look at those trees that are important and those which no
longer exist, those that were omitted and those that may need to be reconsidered.”
March 2015
& DISTRICT NEWS
Mayoral Visions for the Shire
Issue No. 157
Coffee, Cake, All Day Breakfast, Lunch, Take Away Menu (‘til 3-ish)
Bread, Milk, Papers, Eggs, Range of Groceries/Fresh Produce
Catering Available. Ph: 5348 7922
www.glenlyongeneralstore.com
Coomoora, Denver, Drummond,
Mon to Thurs 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-8.30pm, Sat & Sun 8.30am-4pm
and Wheatsheaf
More about Cr Redwood’s activities can be found on the Hepburn Shire Facebook page, and in
the ‘Mayor’s Message’ in each edition of The Advocate.
Glenlyon, Porcupine Ridge
Recent Council approval for fortnightly kerbside rubbish collection from the smaller Hepburn
Shire communities was supported by Cr Redwood. From July 2015, residents will receive a 140litre general waste bin and a 240-litre recycle bin, with just two tip passes per year to replace the
current 12 passes. Many residents have objected to the change, but Council has indicated that it
will be both money-saving and will reduce landfill.
Briefly
St John’s Easter Service
Easter Vigil service at St John’s Anglican Church will be held on
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Easter Saturday, 4 April, at 5pm.
Holy Communion will now be held at St John’s on first and third Sundays
at 11.45am.
Contact: Susan Priest 5348 7674.
Local talent
band, The Cartwheels, will be performing at the GlenO urlyonownHalllocal
on Friday 27 March at 6pm. Wendy, Dave and Charley will
be joined by their special friend, Jeff Mercer, who performed with Slim
Dusty’s band.
Music will be a mixture of country, hillbilly, western swing, blue grass and
original music for great family entertainment. Entry
$5. BYO drinks and food.
Anderson’s Mill Festival 2015
historic Anderson’s Mill will again buzz
S meaton’s
with excitement and activity on Sunday 29
March. Local produce, wines, a great mix of music and kids’ activities will be on offer.
Entertainment starts at 10am and continues through
the day until 4:30pm in the picturesque township of
Smeaton. Follow the signs in the surrounding area
for a relaxing fun-filled day for the whole family.
Entry: $5 children, $8 seniors, $12 adults, $30 per
family. No dogs allowed due to Parks Victoria regulations.
Glenlyon knitters wanted
you knit or crochet? Do you have time to create a few red popC an
pies? Can you help Charlotte Brunt achieve her vision? Charlotte is
the RSL ANZAC poppies co-ordinator, and she is inviting Glenlyon craftspeople to make red poppies for display in Glenlyon on Anzac Day.
How the poppies are eventually displayed will depend on how many poppies are created. If you need a pattern, search the internet for “5000 poppies”.
Completed poppies can be dropped off at Charlotte’s (19 Spring Street)
by early April. For queries, or if you need red wool, call her on 5348
7618.
Hepburn Health Service needs you!
in knowing more about your local health service and being a
I nterested
part of its decision-making? Hepburn Health Service currently has positions
available on its Organisational Development, Health Safety and Environment, Quality, and Risk and Compliance committees.
These are voluntary roles and require approximately 1½ hours per month
and an interest in your local health service. No experience is necessary.
For a copy of the position description, or to find out more, contact Brian
Dunn on 5321 6587 or via email: briand@hhs.vic.gov.au
Reptile workshop and hands-on encounter
to unforseen circumstances the North Central Catchment ManD ue
agement Authority (NCCMA) scheduled for Thursday 23 April at
Glenlyon Hall
Has been cancelled.
It is hoped to re-schedule the talk to a later date.
Ramblings from the Bram-
ble Patch
are enjoying a visit from our
W efriends,
Jan and Brian from Dar-
win. Brian’s sister lives next door. He
met my old school friend, Jan, when
she was visiting me some years back.
After an eventful romance they moved
to Darwin where they married, with me
as a very mature bridesmaid.
Jan is one of those people that attracts
disaster like a magnet attracts iron filings, so why should I have been surprised when they packed up their caravan and left Darwin to escape a cyclone, only to head for Queensland and
straight into another one. Luckily they
escaped injury, but the caravan was not
so lucky; neither was their Darwin
house. Now, I am not saying there was
a direct cause and effect, but it did
seem more than coincidence that we
had a very rare tornado-like storm here
not long after their arrival. While we
missed the brunt of the storm, I was
shocked to see the result of its path in
Daylesford and Eganstown.
Harold and Brian were keen to go to the
Lost
Trades
Fair
in
Kyneton.
Brian’s sister Margaret, Jan and I
tagged along expecting to be bored.
With the wisdom of experience, we left
the men to do their own thing and they
quickly became absorbed in the
mechanical-type things that completely
underwhelm us women. However, we
were pleasantly surprised to find lots of
interesting stalls, from jewellery making,
letter presses, water divining, spinning
and leather craft. I was impressed to
see young women embracing wood
crafts and turning out some exciting
carvings and, in one case, a particularly
beautiful rocking horse. Having expected the usual old codgers displaying
skills learned in their distant childhoods,
I was also pleased to see younger people demonstrating what would otherwise
be lost crafts, such as scythe making
and slate roofing. We all met up again
for liquid replenishment and agreed we
are optimistic; that in future knowledge
of past skills is in good hands. Having
watched the almost balletic skills of an
agile young man cutting lawn with a
scythe, we were amused that night on
TV to see a much less graceful attempt
by Sidney Chambers, the Grantchester
vicar, to use the same implement.
Jan and Brian are with us for a while
longer as they sort out insurance claims
and repairs, so I am sure the next few
weeks will not be dull.
Alice
In the Garden with Murrell
Round the Bend:
By Murrell Osborne
espite the continuing lack of rain my garden has
produced an impressive supply of fruit and
vegetables, especially apples and pears, tomatoes,
potatoes, pumpkins and carrots. If it decides to rain I am
hoping for a good crop of kiwi fruit. Meanwhile, I have been
digging in manure on the now empty vegetable beds and intending to plant
broccoli, cabbages and onions at the beginning of April. For fresh fruit and
vegetables please keep supporting the Glenlyon market every third Saturday.
The General Store
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Friends on Wheels
By Jill Teschendorff
oan Bailey came to Glenlyon from England, to live with her son Ian
and his wife. It was a big move, from the high density living of
England to the small village population of Glenlyon. Initially Joan felt
isolated, with no means of transport to get out and about.
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Irene Alexander moved to Glenlyon
from the buzz of Melbourne. With
some serious health issues, no car
and no transport, life was difficult.
Joan and Irene now use the
Daylesford and District Community
Bus once or twice a week to do
their shopping, see the doctor and
enjoy a spot of lunch. “The bus is
absolutely brilliant,” says Joan, who
attended the initial community
meetings to support the bus. Irene
points out that they have made new friends on the bus, including the voluntary drivers. “They are just lovely,” she says. Joan met her neighbour
Val on the bus. “We hadn’t talked until then, but now we keep in touch,”
she said.
Irene and Joan are now staunch friends, enjoying the sense of autonomy
that the bus trips bring. “We don’t like bothering people,” Joan pointed out,
“and [the bus] gives us a little bit of independence.”
Daylesford Field and Game
By Jack Johns
hundred target event held on 7 March proved to be a tough but fair test
of shooting skills.
The 102 shooters who turned up on the day loved the targets set by
Sam and his crew of workers. Conditions were great, with little wind and cooler
temperatures, and some of the scores reflected that, with six possible rounds
of 25 straight shot.
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Results:
1st AA grade A Panetta 96/100
2nd AA grade C Brown 95/100
3rd AA grade J Younger 94/100
1st A grade S O Brien 87/100
2nd A grade S Wallace 84/100
3rd A grade H Kneebone 83/100
1st B grade C Smith 79/100
2nd B grade W Litchfield 76/100
3rd B grade B Ryan 75/100
1st C grade S Raven 53/100
1st vets E Magee 88/100
2nd vets J Leach 86/100
3rd vets R Rhook 86/100
1st super vets B Jane 81/100
2nd supervets B Rafferty 79/100
3rd supervets J Monaghan 78/100
1st juniors A Towns 86/100
1st sub juniors M Du Rose 86 /100
2nd sub juniors C Crocetti 59/100
1st ladies R Birgan 88/100
2nd ladies B Cole 87/100
3rd ladies V Johnson 80/100
what’s on at
nights at The General Store are
F riday
back.
The menu is lighter with a focus on shared
food and some of the General’s favourites.
Happy hour from 5.30 to 6.30pm with
$5 happy hour drinks. Or try takeaway fish
and chips or burgers.
Live acoustic music every second Friday of
each month with special guest artist
performances.
Community Bus
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Timetable
he bus leaves Daylesford at
9am and arrives back in
Daylesford at 10.30am. It
leaves Daylesford again at 1pm and
arrives back in Daylesford at 2.30pm.
Be picked up at your door (where
possible).
Monday and Wednesday:
Musk/Bullarto/Trentham
Tuesday and Friday:
Wheatsheaf/Glenlyon/Denver
Choose from one of the four stops in
Daylesford:

Daylesford Neighbourhood
Centre

Corner of Camp Street and
Central Springs Road

Bridport Street bus stop

Springs Medical Centre
Child seats (0-7 years) and hoist
available. Children 12 years and over
may travel without an adult.
A gold coin donation is requested.
Bookings are ESSENTIAL
Call 1300 44 35 34 before noon
the day before travel
Editorial Committee is proud to
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bring you another edition of The
Glenlyon & District News which aims
to keep our community informed
about local issues.
We welcome suggestions, views and
ideas from you. To contact the Editor
of the Glenlyon & District News please
phone: 5348 7792, or email:
gdn@glenlyon.vic.au
Community Grant for Glenlyon &District News
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he Glenlyon Progress Association
(GPA) has received a Hepburn Shire
Council Community Grant for computer
equipment for the Glenlyon & District News.
The application was submitted by Margret
Lockwood, Vice President of the GPA. A
dedicated computer and software will help
ensure the future production and continuing
publication of the Glenlyon & District News,
allowing multiple editors to share the workload.
For more than 13 years, the residents of
Glenlyon and its surrounding area have relied
on the monthly publication for news and information. It is valued by local residents, providing
a vehicle for communication and discussions
about the issues and decisions directly affecting
the area. Around 550 copies are distributed free
each month to the geographic area including
Coomoora, Wheatsheaf, Porcupine Ridge,
Glenlyon, Denver and Drummond to the Shire
Boundary, as well as Springhill Road to the
crossing. Anecdotally, the readership is at least
three times the published number. It is also
Receiving the new computer equipment from the GPA’s Margret Lockwood
available for download on the Glenlyon Com(standing) is (L to R) Glenlyon & District News editor, Wendy McKillop, with Andrew munity website and by email for those who do
Azzopardi and Fran Madigan
not have a local mailbox.
Until recently, the writing, editing and layout of the Glenlyon & District News has been largely the work of one person,
Wendy McKillop, using her personal computer. Succession planning resulted in a small group of people agreeing to
become involved and learn the ropes, to initially work on the newsletter and eventually take over its management.
The changing regime highlighted two issues – equipment to be used and accessibility to that equipment. The hardware and software needed for the continued production of a well-established, significant asset of the community of
Glenlyon and its surrounding area can now be used by the editors as needed in their home offices. And all previous
issues are now safely in one place!
Our thanks to the GPA and the Hepburn Shire Council.
Dinner on the Deck
By Margret Lockwood
laude was spreading the tablecloths as I arrived with a large saucepan containing roast tomato, garlic and
vegetable sauce. Joy was adding finishing touches to the salad featuring local beans and tomatoes. Soon the
mild, still air carried the sounds of plates and crockery being laid, and voices lifted in greeting as 15 locals
arrived. Bottles and glasses clinked. Pasta hissed as it was dropped into boiling water, the steam wafting out the
servery window. The meatballs continued to bake. Gradually the hills to the east of Glenlyon reflected gold as the
sun dropped behind the Barkly Street trees.
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Not long after 7pm we sat down to a simple main course, followed by chocolate cake and blueberries. The food was
unsophisticated; the conversation was good. When Joy stood up at 8.25pm, so did others, bringing the dishes to the
kitchen before drifting into the twilight. Some helped put the tables and chairs back into the Hall and a couple
operated the dishwasher.
The inaugural Dinner on the Deck ended with a feeling of contentment.
Interested? Diners bring their preferred drinks and pay $10 for a simple meal on the Hall deck on the last Thursday of
the month from 7-8.30pm. Helping set and clear the table is voluntary. Each Dinner on the Deck will contribute funds
to the Hall’s re-development. We hope that people new to the community will join the longer term residents as the
dinners become well known and popular. When the weather turns cold, Dinner on the Deck will move indoors.
Last month Joy and Margret cooked. Next month it will be Mary and Sam.
Numbers are limited to around 15 people, so if you want to attend the Dinner on the Deck on 26 March, make your
reservation by phoning 5248 7542.
That’s Progress
By Wendy McKillop
he February Glenlyon Progress Association
meeting began with a talk by Pat Harrison,
President of Hepburn Community Radio. A year
ago Ms Harrison decided to start a community radio
station. Two other committee members are Ian Bailey
and “a young man called Dan” who has experience in
station management. They will apply for a licence but first
need to prove they are viable, so have decided to start
online. The Neighbourhood Centre is providing a room in
the old policeman’s house for a start.
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pruning for safety reasons during winter. Future works
include tree trimming in the church, open drainage and
culvert cleaning with ongoing inspections. Cr Bill expressed the hope that the work would be completed in
time for winter when the drains flood. Cr Bill also reminded community groups that community grants have
opened again and will close on 25 March.
At the February Council meeting it was announced that
people on extended rubbish collection will start in July to
cover “certain” areas in town and outside. Cr Bill said that
if you received a letter you will get a bin. There was a
recommendation to get rid of tip tickets, but properties
getting bins will now get two tickets. If you are not getting
rubbish bins, you will continue to get tip tickets. Finally,
the concrete tank at the CFA block is being moved to the
Reserve.
Ms Harrison said she does not have a radio background
but describes herself as being passionate about social
justice. She wants to establish a place where people can
generate community interest with an accent on creating
an outlet for local talent and business. It is intended to
provide training for everyone before they go on air.
John Cable, on behalf of Landcare, reported that the
Hepburn Community Radio is looking for interested Biolink needs a new bridge because a large tree came
people to join them; it will cost $10 to become a founda- down over it. He also warned land owners that DEPI is
tion member. Ms Harrison said they have received a checking pest and weed eradication compliance.
grant from Bendigo Bank, but are also seeking additional Two events coming up at the Hall are a reptile workshop
sponsors. More information is on the website, hepburn- on 23 April at 6pm and Aboriginal Landscapes on 16
communityradio , and on Facebook.
May.
A full agenda for the general meeting continued with
President, Joy Durston, reporting that Murrell Osborne
had donated $100 from his vegie stall towards hall
renovations. In thanking Murrell, Joy commented that
renovations remain on hold as Regional Development
Victoria has been waiting for the new State Government
to get its act together, so we will have to wait until July to
see if funding will be approved. In the interim she hopes
that we may be able to provide funding for the hall from
streetscape funding.
Cr Bill McClennaghan gave a summary of works under
way. A contractor had done some resurfacing work
involving tar and gravel. To effect the first phase of the
streetscape plan, works at the front of the hall have been
prioritised although the suggestion to move the toilet
block will be difficult to implement as it raises questions
about the septic system. Regarding the General Store,
there is a budget bid in for additional parking in Ford
Street. The top limbs of the Tree of Knowledge will need
Wendy McKillop reported on her findings into the history
of the Glenlyon bell. A summary of this report was
published in last month’s GDN. Wendy presented a copy
of the report to the GPA and Cr McClennaghan for the
Shire. She then proposed that the remaining members of
the Glenlyon Catholic community be acknowledged as
custodians of the bell and make the final decision on its
future. The motion was passed overwhelmingly in the
positive.
Other business included the suggestion that due to its
positive response, that the Glenlyon Handmade Xmas
Fair, first held on Saturday 6 December 2014, be held
twice a year – one in winter, and one in summer.
The local Glenlyon phone book is a useful item that is
due for update. Brad Morgan is undertaking this complex
task. Anyone with details which need updating, or those
who wish to be listed, should contact Brad on
b.morgan@federation.edu.au
Glenlyon Village Market
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Buy fresh produce from people you can trust!
he February Glenlyon monthly market was awash with fresh produce.
This year has been a particularly abundant season for many local gardeners and a wonderful opportunity for those of us not so gifted with
green thumbs to stock up on fresh fruit and veg and preserve or freeze some
for later in the year. When buying locally-grown produce you know where it
comes from, unlike supermarkets that are less than honest about the origins
of their products.
Gardeners with an embarrassment of riches can donate their excess to Dan’s
community
stall.
Good
work Dan for
this establishing this great
community
resource.
Brigade Activities
By Margret Lockwood
he vast majority of CFA members are white males. The new CFA Volunteerism Strategy has a long-term goal
of membership reflecting the cultural diversity of Australian society, including more women.
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A CFA District 15 International Women’s Day Recognition and Networking Event for female brigade members
and firefighters was held at Wendouree Fire Station, and was the first such event for District 15 women. The new
Assistant Chief Officer (ACO), Peter O’Keefe, spoke about the need to address low numbers of women in the CFA.
He was followed by a guest speaker, a female firefighter and
office holder from the Elaine Brigade.
ACOs are the new regional leaders, responsible for the
delivery of fire and emergency management services from planning, prevention and preparedness, to response and
operational recovery. There are five new ACO’s for Victoria.
They will lead the consolidation of the new regions and the new
way of working under the revised service delivery model. Each
ACO is accountable for the management of resources in their
region and districts; the development and delivery of the CFA
business plan; and implementation of the Chief Officer's priorities. They will provide leadership and direction to enable the
efficient and effective delivery of CFA services.
New ‘female fit’ PPC (personal protective clothing) means that
female firefighters no longer have to wait until their current protective clothing is worn out before applying for the new female fit
clothing. The new gear has a number of advantages for women.
Many female firefighters can relate to the issue of retaining
modesty on long shifts on the fire ground when there is a scarcity of trees. Currently. they have to remove the jacket, undo the
braces, drop the pants, drop the jeans worn underneath and Glenlyon Fire Brigade women (L to R) Margret Lockthen relieve themselves. The female fit pants have a drawstring wood, Susan Clarke, Jay Gardiner and Pam Morley with
waist and zip, so the new uniform at least allows them to leave newly-appointed ACO for West Region (Districts 15, 16
the long jacket on while they squat! .
and 17), Peter O’Keefe.
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Ken Nicol House Concert
en Nicol is a skilled guitarist, singer and raconteur whose music embraces folk to ragtime, blues to rock,
ballads to jazz, amazingly intricate instrumentals to singalong comedy numbers. He will be playing a house
concert at Wheatsheaf on Saturday 4 April at 7pm at Lily’s Farm, Wheatsheaf.
A former member of Steeleye Span and The Albion Band who has worked with
artists from Al Stewart to Phil Cool, Ken has toured extensively in the UK, throughout
Europe, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
Born in Preston, Lancashire, Ken had early success as one half of Nicol & Marsh's Easy
Street along with Pete Marsh. Recording four albums on the CBS and Polydor labels, they
moved to Los Angeles in the late-1970s. Returning to the UK in 1989, Ken recorded solo
albums, Living In A Spanish Town and Two Frets From The Blues, as well as working with
other artists including Chris While, now of renowned duo While & Matthews.
In 1996, Ken started working with Ashley Hutchings, founder of British folk-rock giants
Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. After recording four albums
with The Albion Band and continuing to record and release his own solo albums, Ken
joined legendary folk-rockers Steeleye Span in 2002, touring the world and recording a
further four albums with the band. In early 2010 Ken took the difficult decision to leave
Steeleye Span in order to concentrate on his many other projects which see him
performing across the UK and Europe, both as a solo artist and as part of various duos.
He's also co-host of the Internet radio show, FolkCast (http://www.folkcast.co.uk), which has thousands of listeners
all around the world.
Another of his musical partnerships is with British comedy star Phil Cool, and in 2009 that duo played as special
guests to folk-rock giants Fairport Convention on their 40-date UK tour. Ken recorded his experiences of a very busy
year as a touring musician in an online blog, which he is currently expanding into a semi-autobiographical book.
For more information and bookings, contact Lee and Trevor on 5348 1091 or 0404 069 019 or email
waxlyrical@westnet.com.au . For more information about Ken, visit his website at www.kennicolmusic.com
LOCAL GROUP CONTACTS
Anglican Church, St John’s Glenlyon: Susan Priest 5348 7674
Daylesford Field & Game Association:
Dave Collins, President 5348 3167; Jody Wallace, Vice President
5348 4245; Jack Johns, Target Co-ordinator 5348 3353
Dromtonpa Tibetan Mahayana Buddism:
Peter Stripes 5348 7554
Glenlyon Cemetery Trust: Ian Fleischer 5348 7539
Glenlyon CFA: Dave Johnson 5348 7761
Glenlyon CFA Volleyball: Colin Priest 5348 7674
Glenlyon Forest Group: Gayle Osborne 5348 7558
Glenlyon Playgroup: Jo Steiner 5348 7699
Glenlyon Pony Club: Sarah Klas 0438 583 176,
glenlyonponyclub@hotmail.com
Glenlyon Progress Association: Joy Durston 5348 7542
Glenlyon Recreation Reserve: Bob Kennedy 5348 7692
Glenlyon Sports Club: Vince Hayes 5348 7584
Glenlyon Under 14 Cricket Club: Murrell Osborne 5348 7714
Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare Group:
John Cable 5348 7947
Glenlyon Village Market: Dan Harris 5348 7662
Glenlyon Wool Crafters: Pam Harris 5348 7662,
Wendy Rainmaker 0409 021 622, Isobel 5348 1077
Insight Meditation: Frances Guerin 5348 7657
Riding for the Disabled: Steve Clare 5348 7822 and
Lesley Hewitt 5348 1749
COMING UP
Saturday 21 March
Glenlyon Village Market
Hall, 9am-1pm
Thursday 26 March
Dinner on the Deck
Hall, 7-8.30pm
Friday 27 March
The Cartwheels, Hall, 6pm
Sunday 29 March
Anderson’s Mill Festival 2015
10am-4.30pm, Smeaton
Saturday 4 April
Easter Vigil
St John’s Anglican Church,
Glenlyon, 5pm
Saturday 4 April
Ken Nicol House Concert
Lily’s Farm,
Wheatsheaf 7pm
ONGOING
MONDAY weekly
CFA Volleyball plays ARC Centre 7pm
4th MONDAY of even months
Glenlyon Progress Association 8pm
1st & 3rd MONDAYS
Craft Group meets in the Hall at 1pm
Useful Phone Numbers
2nd MONDAY quarterly
Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare, 8pm in
the Hall (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct)
Traffic Hazards
Hepburn Shire: 5348 1633
VicRoads: 13 11 70
Bushfire Infoline
VicFire
1800 240 667 during fire season
1800 668 511 (to register your burn off)
FRIDAY weekly
Insight Meditation 9-10.30am
55 Whitegum Drive, Wheatsheaf
Wildlife Rescue
RACV: 13 11 11
Wildlife Victoria: 1300 094 535
Badgar: 1300 223 427 OR 1300 badgar
or Denise: 0467 847 882
2nd & 4th FRIDAYS
Wool Crafters meet in the Hall at 10am
SES Flood and Storm
13 25 00
Glenlyon Weather Summary — February 2015
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he weather in February was somewhat warmer and drier than
January 2015 with 24 mm of rain being recorded. While this is
only 50 percent of the long term average for February , the total
of 120mm for the first two months of this year represents 130 percent of
the long term average.
By John Cable
TUESDAY weekly
Glenlyon Playgroup 10am-12 noon,
in in the Hall
3rd SATURDAY each month
Glenlyon Village Market at the Hall 9am-1pm
1st and 3rd SATURDAYS
St John’s Anglican Church
Holy Communion, 5pm
3rd SUNDAY each month
Pony Club Rally, Glenlyon Reserve
The Glenlyon & District News is a community information publication under the auspices of the Glenlyon Progress Association. Contributions from residents
are welcome. Letters to the Editor are encouraged. Contact the editor by email: gdn@glenlyon.vic.au or telephone 5348 7792. The views expressed in
The Glenlyon & District News do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Glenlyon Progress Association.
LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ART:
Malleeart – Expert Picture Framing. Local Artist now also conducting art classes in all mediums.
George Jackson: 5348 7780
BRICKLAYER:
Shane Moiler – Quality brickwork, no job too small or too large. Free quote: 5348 7663, 0407 870 315
COMPUTER SUPPORT:
ePanacea – All hardware and software troubleshooting, upgrades, Internet and network setups, pre-purchase
and general consulting. Over 30 years experience. David Steiner: 5348 7755
ELECTRICIAN:
Jamie Grant – Residential, commercial and Powercor authorised contractor. 0434 357 882
FENCING:
S&W Rural Fencing Pty Ltd – All farm fencing. Shane: 0402 997 262, AH: 5348 7964
FRESH PRODUCE:
Adsum Farmhouse – Local seasonal produce available year round. To join our email list for order sheets
email adsumfarmhouse@gmail.com or 5348 7757
HALL BOOKINGS:
Glenlyon Hall Booking Officer: Dan Harris: 5348 7662
HANDYMAN:
Peter O’Brien – Home and property maintenance. 5348 7783, 0438 377 243
HONEY:
JCBee Honey
The best of local and Loddon Valley varietal honey, from the beekeeper to you. Outlets: Glenlyon General
Store, Ellender Estate, Cliffy's, or call direct: 5348 7947
MAPS:
Mapsport Cartographic – Ken Dowling produces custom biz, recreation and tourist maps for internet or print.
5348 3792, email: ken@ocad.com.au
MORTGAGE BROKER:
Lindsay Clark CPA, F Fin – Specialising in home loans. All Purpose Mortgages Pty Ltd – Australian Credit
License 383739. 485 Daylesford Malmsbury Road, Wheatsheaf. 0414 789 448
MUSICIAN:
Teacher Guitar – Eamonn Harraghy. Available for functions. Vocal and solo guitar, wide range
including blues, pop and rock, folk, country etc. 0427 501 672
PAINTING AND PLASTERING:
AJF Painting & Plastering – Anthony Francis. Get the job done right, first time. 5348 7889, 0448 953 054
RUBBISH REMOVAL/CLEANUP:
Christian – House, shed, gardens, all situations. Free quote: 5423 9203
SLASHING/MULCHING:
Block slashing – Minor gorse/blackberry removal specialising in open area/block slashing and fire break
preparation. Weekend quotes available. Fully insured. Xavier: 0411 202 173
STONE LAYER & PAVING:
Cameron Dunn – Specialising in bluestone and Castlemaine rock. All types of stone work and paving.
Free quotes: 5348 7913
WINERIES::
Ellender Estate: 260 Green Gully Road, Glenlyon. Idyllic setting - wood-fired pizzas - regional platters. Open
weekends and public holidays, weekdays by appointment. 5348 7785, www.ellenderwines.com.au
Fontanella Wine & Vineyard: 1225 Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon. Tastings, Sales, Espresso coffee. Open
weekends and public holidays from 12noon-5pm or by appointment. 5348 7908
Sandy Farm: 99 Sandy Farm Road, Denver. Established 1988. All wines free of sulphites and chemical
residues. 5348 7610
Wombat Forest Vineyard: 189 Springhill Road, Denver. Experience local hospitality. NEW tasting rooms,
vintages and label. Open weekends, public holidays and weekdays by appointment. 0408 799 187 or
0427 239 334, www.wombatforestvineyard.com