The Local, February 3, 2014 Edition 12

2 About Us The Local is a fortnightly community publication covering the Hepburn Shire. The next edition is due out on Monday, February 17.

(We will be weekly from March 3!)

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Front cover: From left, Lake House owner Alla Wolf-Tasker, Eastern Peake Winery’s Owen Latta, Jonai Farms’ Stuart and Tammi Jonai with just a tiny sample of what will be showcased at the Regional Producers Day at Lake House this Sunday, February 9. Story p20.

Image: Kyle Barnes

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News 3

Welcome to the shire’s newest Aussies

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UNDREDS of people attended Australia Day celebrations throughout Hepburn Shire starting with a citizenship ceremony, and council and Daylesford Rotary Club awards, at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, January 25. Above, 15 new Australians celebrated their citizenship with plenty of cheers and claps from the audience which packed the hall. Meanwhile, Rotary presented awards to Creswick Woollen Mills - Employer of the Year, Jenny Mason -

Current Affairs back Money for youth CURRENT Affairs, a 90-minute informal and interactive session is held at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre every second Wednesday from 10.30am to noon.

Moderated by Frank Page, the group examines diverse subjects and material.

The first session is on Wednesday, February 12.

Details: Frank Page on 5348 2620.

Bookings: 5348 3569.

Employee of the Year and Lyndal Conroy - Young Employer of the Year.

(See photos and interviews on p17.) The council presented its awards to the 175th anniversary celebration of Smeaton Settlement and Great Day in the Gardens Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - Community Event of the Year, Robert Kennedy - Citizen of the Year and Dylan Godfrey - Young Citizen of the Year. (See the next edition of The Local for photos and interviews.)

Female photographers DMROS award

YOUNG people in the Hepburn Shire will be more involved in local decision-making, thanks to $30,000 funding.

BOKEH Gallery, in Howe Street, Daylesford, is calling for expressions of interest from female photographers for a Western Victorian MP Simon Ramsay group exhibition in celebration of announced the funding in Daylesford International Women’s Day 2014.

last month.

The exhibition will run from March “The grant helps young people get 8 to 29. The closing date for entries is more involved in their local community, February 14. have a voice and be valued when it Visit www.bokehdaylesford.com for comes to local government decisions entry forms and details. that impact them,” Mr Ramsay said.

DAYLESFORD Macedon Ranges Open Studios creative producer Jill Rivers has received the Macedon Ranges Arts Ambassador Award for 2014.

At the Macedon Ranges Australia Day Awards Citizenship Ceremony Ms Rivers said she was “deeply honoured” by the endorsement of the program she established in 2012.

Applications are now open for the 2014 program. Details: 0419 389 189.

4 The Arts

Dedicated artist Dee following her passion

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EGARDLESS of whether the art market is in the doldrums, dedicated artists always continue to follow their passion, says Glenlyon artist Dee Waterhouse.

“This is a plus for the artist and is also of huge benefit to society,” she said.

“Art is not static, it moves and changes. World developments as well as those in the artist’s personal life influence art.”

Ms Waterhouse moved to Glenlyon in 1995 and her home and studio are nestled in a flourishing garden on 16 hectares next to the Wombat State Forest.

Kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and her much loved hare are frequent visitors to the garden which is a balance of chaos and order - a quality she also aims for in her paintings.

With a Fine Arts Degree from Monash University, Ms Waterhouse has exhibited extensively in Melbourne and regional Victorian galleries. Her works are in the Kyneton Collection, the Glen Eira City Collection and the Maribyrnong City Collection.

She is also known as a former gallery manager and curator from her years at The Pantechnicon Art Gallery in Daylesford, owned then by Cherie Bridges of Bullarto.

When the gallery changed hands Ms Waterhouse, with artist friend Mark Payne, opened The Bails Gallery at Lavandula in Shepherds Flat.

Over the past year she has been represented by The Convent Gallery in Daylesford and The Glen Eira City Art Gallery in the exhibition “Then Here & Now”.

She took out first prize for Best Contemporary

Landscape in the Daylesford Art Show and her studio was open to the public as part of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Open Studios.

Ms Waterhouse said she was “fulfilled following my own creative practice”.

“My concepts are expressed through a semi abstract method, utilising a collage and mixed media technique, working with cutouts that I integrate in order to form the completed image.”

Ms Waterhouse’s paintings are now on display at the Glenlyon General Store.

“The works to be displayed at the Glenlyon Store explore the relationship between man and the natural world within the dialogue between architecture and nature,” she said.

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News 5

Vincent St upgrade

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INCENT Street will get a facelift with bitumen resurfacing to be carried out between Central Springs Road and Howe Street on February 11 and 12.

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ORNISH Hill has received a boost from Communities for Nature.

Cornish Hill Committee of Management outgoing president Terry Bellair, pictured above, said the organisation had applied for a grant of $49,600. They were “delighted” to be notified last Wednesday they were to receive the full amount as part of a two-year project, he said.

Mr Bellair said the money would be used to tackle gorse last groomed by the then Department of Sustainability and Environment three years ago.

“If it’s not dealt with now it’s too late,” he said. Mr Bellair said the funding would also be used for some revegetation works to create a tree canopy to provide more shade for flora such as orchids.

A Hepburn Shire Council media release said that Vincent Street would be closed to all vehicles and parking.

“Pedestrian movement along the footpaths will generally remain unimpeded, however, it is anticipated pedestrians will not be able to cross Vincent Street through the work zone,” the release said.

“Prior to the resurfacing works there may be some preparatory works occurring to remove raised areas of asphalt and improve drainage however this will be completed outside of business hours.

“We appreciate there will be some inconvenience whilst the works are completed and ask that traders and general public be patient during the resurfacing of Vincent Street and seek co-operation in observance of site safety signs.”

Volunteers still walking away

Name droppers

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AYLESFORD Regional Visitor Information Centre volunteers are still quitting despite meeting with Hepburn Shire Council staff last month to gain some insight into the council’s tourism plans.

Volunteers starting quitting after the position of Economic and Tourism Development manager was made redundant and two senior tourism officers resigned.

Former manager John Collins finished up after his role was combined with that of the community development manager to create a new role, Economic and Community Development manager.

That position is now filled by Adam McSwain.

Meanwhile, Visitor Services coordinator Deb Shaddock also finished up last month followed by centre coordinator Fae Wilson, who finished last Friday, January 31.

It is believed a position combining both roles was advertised internally.

Volunteers told The Local that without any support it would be impossible to continue in their roles of providing tourism information to visitors.

They also said they remained concerned that

Ms Shaddock’s and Ms Wilson’s role were being replaced by just one appointment.

Tourism was taking a back seat with the removal of the word from the newly created position, volunteers said.

The information centre must remain open seven days a week with the exception of Anzac Day morning, Good Friday and Christmas Day, from 9am to 5pm, to retain its accreditation.

Volunteers, who work in pairs, have said they will close the centre if they are left to work alone.

Meanwhile, the council has voted to continue its partnership with the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism Board to develop tourism in the region.

Councillors voted at their January 21 meeting to sign an interim Memorandum of Understanding and contribute $75,000 to the organisation.

Council also provides office space at the rear of the visitor centre to the board.

Cr Bill McClenaghan said it was important that the council supported the board and “retain our edge over other tourism regions”.

N HONOUR board, listing mayors, councillors and chief executive officers of the Hepburn Shire Council, has lost a few details.

The board, which is in the Daylesford Town Hall’s council chamber, was set up in the 1990s to acknowledge the heritage of the “new” Hepburn Shire Council.

But a few months ago the names of the chief executive officers and mayors, and the years they served, were removed.

Mayor Don Henderson, in response to a query from The Local, said the council had been “absorbed in getting a few things straightened out” and “not paid attention to this important detail”.

Cr Henderson said he would speak with chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond to bring the honour board up to date.

Council spokeswoman Maria Abate said the board was in the process of being updated.

“In order to update the board we have had to remove some of the existing honours so that we can reorganise the board to better fit everything in,” she said.

6 Opinion

Life has gone to the dogs in Glenlyon Rosie’s Say Dear Diary,

Why did they move here? It’s too hot in summer and too bloody cold in winter.

We have only been for walks about twice in the last two weeks. Apparently because it’s too hot for us. I’m a kelpie for God’s sake. I can handle heat. I think it’s them. They are selfish. I am rapidly losing muscle mass. This may be my last entry.

Rosie - the under-exercised kelpie cross

Dear Diary,

I am sick of eating dry kibbles. I heard them saying that dogs don’t recognise different food. Apparently it’s all the same for us. What a load of rubbish. I can smell a hamburger at 20 paces. And I know when the plastic comes off the ham.

I think they are just keeping it cheap. And what’s with the “light and mature”?

Maybe they need to take a look in the mirror. They aren’t getting any younger... I have started a hunger strike but no-one has noticed. I fear this may be almost my last entry.

Rosie - the hungry kelpie cross

Dear Diary,

What’s with the not letting me in the bed last night? I was cold, probably through lack of exercise and no food, and just wanted to go under the doona for

some warmth. It’s not my fault that when I stretch out I am about six feet long.

And if they trimmed my claws there wouldn’t be that problem. Anyway, they should wear pyjamas. I am cold in my own specially bought dog bed with its fluffy mattress. This is bound to be my last entry.

Rosie - the shivering kelpie cross

Dear Diary,

Don’t they understand not all dogs like water? I know the other one, the cockerspaniel cross they just turned up with one day, likes the toddler’s pool - but I don’t. And I don’t want them to pick me up and plop me in it because they think it cools me down. I run cold. The other one has too much fur anyway. They should shave it. Mmm. That would be quite funny. Because he’s fat. I think it’s time to move on and find new carers. This may be my last entry.

Rosie - the water-hating kelpie cross

Dear Diary,

Wow. I spent the entire night in bed with them. They didn’t even complain when a claw went, well...somewhere. Then they fed me mixed up rice and mince that they heated in that white box. We went for a long walk. Now we are all - well not the other one - on the couch watching a movie. I may stay a little longer.

Rosie - the very content kelpie cross

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News 7

Super heroes and villains

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NCE again, the ChillOut team is inviting everyone “to dress up, join in and ChillOut”.

This year’s theme is Super Heroes and Villains so it’s time to find a great cape and join in the fun.

ChillOut committee president Tim Hick said this year’s worthy cause was The Roz Moynihan Youth Development Program.

“It’s in memory of Roz Moynihan, a true super hero of our local community, whose enthusiasm for ChillOut was legendary. It’s all about training young people from the area and teaching them skills to gain employment in the region.

“The ChillOut team is hosting a traineeship in partnership with CVGT Australia. The traineeship aims to offer qualifications and experience as a festival administrator, working in a real life festival environment.

“Last year saw our much loved Kayleigh Hughes complete a certificate 4 in Project Management. This year’s trainee Jesse Thwaites is well on his way to completing his Certificate 3 in Business and obtaining his driver’s licence.”

Mr Hick said as part of Youth Development Program, ChillOut was offering to pay for Responsible Service of Alcohol certificates and offered work experience over the festival weekend.

“This will provide people with some practical hospitality work experience. We can also provide a reference for CVs with a minimum work commitment of eight hours over festival weekend all that is required,” he said.

Mr Hick said there was a focus on local artists and artisans this year with the ChillOut team looking for five to make a donation which would be advertised on ChillOut’s Roz Moynihan Worthy Cause page along with a link to their website and showcasing their work at the Slow Lunch at the Argus Dining Room.

He said ChillOut attracted more than 27,000 visitors and was a great opportunity to showcase all that ChillOut had to offer.

Meanwhile spokeswoman Paula McCluskey said they were also proud to include CAN Victoria as part of its youth development program. CAN Victoria provides support, education, resources and advocacy in regional Victoria around HIV, sexual health and viral hepatitis and will be at Carnival Day at its interactive health promotional stall.

Details: info@chilloutfestival.com.au or 5348 4516.

8 Advertorial

Healing business meant to be for Musk couple

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ENNY Pettersson and his partner, Ian Young, took over Daylesford Massage Healing Centre in November last year. Benny, above right with Ian, took time out to chat with The Local’s Donna Kelly.

Donna: So, what brought you to the region?

Benny: My partner and I moved to Musk five years ago. Originally it was meant to be a weekend escape from Melbourne but it turned out to be a full-time escape, although we are both still working in Melbourne. We bought the property basically the day we looked at it, on Black Saturday. It had a long driveway, is on the top of a hill with 360 degree views and 18 acres - not a lot, but enough for a weekend escape - as it was meant to be.

therapies, facials...then our energy treatments like reiki, spiritual healing, and readings. It’s about natural healing. And while all our therapies go for a set time they are done slightly differently for each person depending on the therapist and the individual. They are always tailored “on the spot” for the client. And our retail store stocks a range of books, crystals, jewellery, candles, and body products along with gift vouchers Donna: Sounds wonderful. How are you enjoying it?

Benny: Our first day of trading was November 30 and it’s very exciting. We are looking forward to the day it’s full-time, for at least one of us. But for now we have such fantastic staff and a really amazing team of fully qualified therapists we are happy with how it’s going and can’t see any point in changing it for now.

Donna: And what lead you to buying the Daylesford Donna: And in the future?

Massage Healing Centre?

Benny: We will build on and extend the modalities we Benny: Since we moved up here we wanted to do offer and also utilise the seminar space we have upstairs something locally and stop the daily commute to which would be perfect for boutique workshops or staff Melbourne, either in hospitality, like a coffee shop with training sessions. For example we have a woman who’s an organic food section, or something in health therapies holding a post natal Pilates course which will run for as we both are interested in natural healing and I am a about eight weeks. It’s also where we do our yoga and it would be perfect for therapist myself. While we started looking we always walked past Daylesford things like couple’s massage courses. We’ve got a lot of ideas and plans.

Massage Healing Centre and thought how well the combined therapies and the retail complemented each other, each time we walked past we said “that business Donna: Are you happy for people to come to you with their ideas? would be perfect!”. Just a pity it was not up for sale. So we found another place in Benny: Absolutely. We want to be part of Daylesford and the region, and have a town and while conducting some research online I came across an advertisement great space here that people can utilise if it ties in with the nature of our business. that the daylesford massage healing centre was, in fact, for sale. So it was really meant to be. If I hadn’t listened to that “voice in my head” and done that online Donna: Anything else? search that day, it wouldn’t have happened. And it may sound a little corny but in Benny: Just that we have a great range of packages, like our Bliss Package, some ways it was meant to be because of the kind of business it is. which is three hours and includes a full body massage, body polish, body wrap Donna: I don’t think that’s corny. Most people here have a similar, meant to be, and facial. It’s very popular with couples. And, just in time for Valentine’s Day, we offer $50 off per person for our Bliss package when you book in February and story. So what is on offer at your business? pay in full at the time of booking. The booking can be for anytime until the end of Benny: It’s about the body and soul and restoring balance naturally: massage March. Just call in to Shop 5/11 Howe Street, Daylesford or call us on 5348 1099.

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Lake rubbish

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OUNCIL promises to keep Lake Daylesford rubbish free have failed to stop people using it as a dumping ground during the Australia Day weekend.

Residents used Facebook to vent their disgust at the state of the lake and surrounds.

One posted it was “the worst mess I’ve seen”.

“The walk around Lake Daylesford this morning was quickly curtailed into a cleaning up of cans, clothes, shopping trolleys, plastic, fireworks remnants and food.

“And sadly judging from the school bag and the left over clothes, it was largely local youths. I do hope their parents are wonderfully proud of the training they have given them.”

Another person wrote that the last time she and her daughter swam at the lake “I had her help me fish plastic bottles, bags and fish twine out of the water”.

“I hope those small acts have made her more thoughtful.”

Another person wrote the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign should be revived while another suggested a “Keep Lake Daylesford Clean Group”.

In the last edition of The Local, January 20, 2014, an article headed “Trash trouble” reported overflowing bins at the lake had been brought to the attention of Hepburn Shire Council chief executive officer Aaron van Egmond.

Mr van Egmond said then the council had instructed the waste contractor to carry out daily checks over the holiday period.

Larger and more bins were also on the agenda with regular walkers being asked to identify hot spots.

A lot at stake: The Local’s Kyle Barnes is dreaming of the best steak ever!

Steak courtesy of Albert Street Butchery

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HE Local has brought you the great Burger-Off - and now it’s time for the great Steak-Off!

If you know your dining establishment has the best steak going - just enter.

And if you think your favourite dining haunt has the best steak going - tell them to enter.

All entries will be displayed on The Local’s Facebook page and in the pages of The Local. They will also receive an A3 poster to prompt people to vote for them on their steak’s photo on The Local’s Facebook page.

And then it’s simple, the most votes wins! The winning steak, and its creator, will be given another chance to appear in The Local along with being the inaugural winner of the perpetual Giant Pepper Grinder Award to display for a three-month period. Call 5348 7883 for entry details.

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Yoga & Chi Kung with Larch @ Holy Cross

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French Conversation - For Beginners

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Sat. 01/03/14 (6 classes in total—come to all classes or select the classes that suit you ) from preparing Entrees through to Desserts. Costs include lunch. $28 per class/$25 concession $168 for 6 classes/$150.00 Concession

Wild Foods Walk—With Alexis Pitsopoulos

Stroll through Daylesford in search of edible wild plants. Learn about their culinary and medicinal uses. Followed by a cooking (and eating) class Sundays 10.00 am – 11.30am Banquet 11.30am – 1pm Walk only $30 (Conc. $25/Children $15) Banquet only $30 (Conc. $25) Walk & Banquet $55 (Conc. $45/Children $30)

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Monday evenings Alexander Technique is a set of skills that helps people suffering pain, poor posture or stress, it offers a gentle path to long-term relief.

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News 11

Vale Ivor Bowen

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IRECTOR and film producer Ivor Bowen passed away on January 15.

A memorial service to Mr Bowen, who was born in 1939, was held at the East Street Studios in Daylesford on January 25.

Daylesford Primary School principal Peter Burke was one of those to speak at the moving service describing Mr Bowen as the “Grandfather of Daylesford Primary School”.

“We refer to Ivor as the ‘Grandfather of DPS’ because of what he represented and because of what he brought to the school,” Mr Burke said.

“I would thank Ivor on a regular basis for his contribution to our school and he would in turn thank me as he would often say how his work with the children would enrich his life.

“Ivor volunteered his time to DPS for over a decade. It didn’t take long for Ivor to be known as an excellent role model and mentor.

“He was wonderful at networking and starting to readily build relationships with staff. His talent began to emerge in small ways at first - with filming of students presenting their projects in the classroom.

“Then he branched out by way of filming students in the 5/6 elective program, at presentation evenings, sporting events, anything that showcased the school. Then further branching out across the school, to our annexes and to the secondary school.”

Mr Burke said Mr Bowen also networked within the community in the arts with the school successfully nominating him for the Catherine King Community Award in 2007.

Mr Bowen also took part in school assemblies on a regular basis reading out the winning pieces of writing that he had selected during Book Week, Mr Burke said.

“He assisted in our cultural awards presentations within our assemblies, with Grade 6 dinner graduating photos, with the recent Food Festival with Gary Thomas.

“Ivor coordinated the Artist in Schools project, resulting in some outstanding short films, he would assist with the Swiss Italian Festa, with beautiful photographic records of the event.

“His gentle nature with the children, made them feel safe and he had this wonderful ability to build confidence in the children.

“Ivor will be sadly missed.”

Mr Burke said he intended to put an award in place in memory of Mr Bowen connected to the arts, a culture or citizenship.

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Sadly missed: Ivor Bowen. Photo courtesy of Murmur Collection

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12 Advertorial

New owner Belinda, seated, with her hairdressing staff, from left, Sam, Pauline and Morgan

Belinda new owner at Spice Daylesford

B

ELINDA Davis always loved playing with hair. When she was just six she would ask her mother to sit down so she could create braids.

So it’s no wonder the mother-of-four moved into hairdressing at the age of 17.

“My mother-in-law also encouraged me - she just felt it was something I was good at doing.”

For the past 10 years, the just turned 30-year-old, has been working at a salon in Melton near her home of Eynesbury.

But she said the time had come to move on and continue her career as an owner/operator.

So Belinda took on the well known Spice Daylesford.

“I felt like I wasn’t moving forward any more at Melton and I just wanted to go further,” she said.

“So I started looking at businesses for sale within an hour of Melton - Ballarat, Gisborne...and I wasn’t even just looking for hairdressing.

“But once I saw Spice Daylesford I just thought this was it. I felt like it was meant to be.”

Belinda said the salon was her first business and just a little daunting - especially things like dropping off her second youngest daughter for her first day of preps and not being there to pick her up after school.

“I felt like my heart was breaking leaving her behind. But I have the best husband. As I was driving to work today I just thought how

much I love him - and what I would ever do without him.”

Belinda said she was enjoying working in Daylesford where she was finding everyone “very welcoming”.

“The people here are really nice,” she said.

“They are very diverse.”

Belinda said she had no plans to make any big changes to Spice Daylesford apart from painting a wall and getting more staff.

“I did a lot of research before I bought here and I really like the way the salon is and its reputation.

“I will be working here myself every day - and looking forward to meeting clients - new and existing.

“It’s really my dream career move.”

Spice Daylesford 2/9 Howe Street, Daylesford 5348 1313

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Central Springs Calisthenic Club

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entral Springs Calisthenic Club is giving children the chance to develop a variety of skills from strength and flexibility to deportment and confidence.

The Local’s Donna Kelly caught up with principal coach Karen Brothers for a chat.

Donna: What is the history of Central Springs Calisthenic Club?

Karen: The club was started five years ago by myself as the principal coach. I have 20 years of coaching experience and have been taking part in the sport for 30 years.

I began coaching in South Australia and have competed and coached teams at the very top level of the sport. I am joined by Eliza Harrison, another qualified level one coach.

We are a fun, family oriented club.

Donna: What is calisthenics?

Karen: Calisthenics is a performancebased sport. It encourages strength and flexibility, expression and coordination, strong deportment and confidence and the virtues of teamwork and commitment.

Our teams at Central Springs enter competitions each year and our teams will tell you “performing on stage is THE BEST!” Although competition forms the basis for our preparation, classes are fun and friendly with

a focus on building each individual’s skills and working together with others.

Donna: Where are you located?

All classes are held at the Daylesford Primary School gym. Junior classes (under 13) are held on Mondays from 4pm-6pm. Tinies (under 7) are on Saturday from 10am–11am and Sub Juniors (under 10) are also on Saturday from 11am-12.30pm.

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Community events!

Alpaca Paddock Picnic Day

Glenlyon Village Market, Old Shire Hall

Pack a lunch, bring your favourite teddy and picnic out in the paddocks with alpacas at Creswick Woollen Mills on Saturday, February 8.

The market is a chance to buy local produce and handmade goods - and chat to Glenlyon locals. It’s on the third Saturday from 9am- 1pm.

Armchair Travel

Petanque in French

Hear about Easter Island and its stone statues at Trentham Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday, February 12 from 7pm to 8.30pm. Presenter is Al Clausen and cost is $10 which includes supper.

French speaking evenings around a game of petanque will be held at Lavandula every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. Details: Rosie on 0481 326 009 or rosie.laszlo@gmail.com

Daylesford Community Theatre

Creswick Market

The Rex Shopping Arcade’s theatre has re-opened and has two special screenings of John Pilger’s Utopia on Wednesday, February 12 at 8pm and Saturday, February 15 at 1pm. More movies at therex.org.au

The market is held on the third Saturday of every month at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, Victoria Street from 9am until 1pm.

International Women’s Day Honour Roll

Zombies in Daylesford

Victorian Women’s Trust executive director Mary Crooks will be the keynote speaker at the International Women’s Day Honour Roll civic To raise money for the shelter, ZombieHire.com will host a giant exhibition match of Zombie Chess at function on Thursday, March 6 at 3pm. The event the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, February 15. will include the announcement of inductees to the 2014 Hepburn Shire Women’s Honour Roll.

Details: facebook.com/events/241171006048642/

Got an event happening? Email dhslocal@ gmail.com

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PEN Air Cinema is returning to Eastern Peake Vineyard on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14.

It’s a chance to drink wine and watch the original 1984 Footloose starring Kevin Bacon – with 20 per cent of every ticket sold being donated to the CFA. Bring picnic rugs, pillows, chairs or something to sit on.

All the proceeds from a gourmet barbecue will also go to the CFA. Eastern Peake wines will be available for sale at cellar door prices on the night, along with beer and soft drink. BYO food and beverages are also permitted.

A return bus to Daylesford is being organised. Email jennifer.sheahan@hotmail.com for a seat.

Bookings: Jennifer from Wine & The Country on 0458 617 025 or visit easternpeakemovie.eventbrite. com.au to book online.

Cost is $15 per person or $35 for a family pass.

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Residential projects life blood for architect

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There is colour on the plasterboard interior walls but USK architect David Moore has been creating sustainable buildings most is muted off white.

“The colour coding came from the ocean,” Mr long before it became a buzz word.

Here, Mr Moore talks about using his philosophy to create a light and breezy home at Aireys Inlet.

Mr Moore says the “cosy site, curved, corrugated exterior, brilliant placement and garden environment” all make the Great Ocean Road getaway a “quirky ship” among the town’s beach houses.

The view from the main bedroom and balcony takes in Bass Strait – the trip to the top of the stairs, transports you to the “wheelhouse and captain’s cabin”.

“Each curve of the Colorbond has a particular relationship to the geometrical space,” Mr Moore says.

“The main bedroom and the balcony look to the ocean, the kitchen faces the street entry and the living room looks into the garden. The curves in each dimension shift as you walk from one space to another, each room is distinctly different.”

Outdoor comfort is provided in a sunny sheltered central courtyard. Sliding and hinged doors between the dining and lounge of the open living space integrate the courtyard with the house.

Mr Moore calls the house “dexterous”, an unusual word to describe a substantial residence built on several levels.

“It bends and dives, sails free of the ground in parts – such as the cantilevered balcony -where it seems to surf on a wave. Elsewhere, bedrooms are absorbed by overhanging trees.”

Black framed aluminium windows have been used in a solar geometry to provide passive solar properties and to merge the interior with the courtyard and garden.

Moore says.

“The colours are inspired by the surf and mist on the sand and rocks of the Aireys beach and revegetated overhanging cliffs.”

Mr Moore mostly lined the walls and roof in surf mist Colorbond, except for areas of Norclad timber veneer, a material painted a colour that is evocative of the waves and foam of the local surf.

The strong sustainable philosophy has led to a light and airy building. The north sun has been captured, and natural cross-ventilation has been maximised by strategically placed windows so that the air conditioning could be limited to the main block.

The solar collectors are located where the fifth bedroom upstairs is to be. Fully insulated, a solar hot water system, collection of storm water, firefighting water and potential grey water are a green investment.

“Most of the land in the area is cut up into suburban blocks and cleared of native vegetation. So this house sits in connected pods on the site, new natives have been planted between the pods, the lack of fencing allows the fauna to move freely through and beautiful king parrots and rosellas to swoop in.

“The only human paths are the main entrance and the driveway.”

Although Mr Moore’s projects include complex community art works such as the Benalla Mural Garden, houses remain interesting projects for him.

“We started with residential projects, many were Archicentre leads, residential is our life blood.”

Link: davidmoore.com.au

Who (or what) are you sleeping with?

By Wheatsheaf’s Tricia Dunlop - DogSpeak

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OES your dog sleep on your bed or maybe even in it?

As a dog trainer I freely and happily admit to having my dog sleep on my bed. I am happy about it, my fellow human bed partner is also happy about it and my dog is absolutely happy about it. We sleep pretty well, most of the time anyway.

OK, so occasionally there is a dispute over who has the most space or who is taking over the doona, but generally there is no sleep disruption. So why does a dog on a bed cause so much angst?

Asked if Buster, Smudge or Lulu shares the bed, dog owners usually respond with a guilty look, almost as if they are committing a crime. “Well, I know I shouldn’t,” they often say, “but yes I do – not all the time though”.

Their tone is apologetic, their eyes downcast.

There follows justification about why they allow it.

If the information is freely offered it tends to be in a whisper, behind a hand over the mouth, just in case someone might overhear this heinous confession. Of course, there is always the option of blatantly lying or just avoiding the truth.

So why does bed sharing with our best friend cause so much shame and guilt, even though privately a lot

of dog owners, and dogs, plainly enjoy it?

It all goes back to the now scientifically debunked theories of pack/alpha/dominance, which are tied up with a distorted view of leadership. Believe it or not, dog owners were often told by so-called “experts” to always eat before the dog, never let the dog walk ahead of us, never allow the dog to be at the same or higher level than the owner and make sure the dog knows its place.

In essence this really means no dog should be on my lap, or resting beside me on the couch, or, heaven forbid, sleeping on my bed. Research and science has since junked these theories, but unfortunately they still abound.

Rest easy folks, it is OK to allow your dog on your bed, or on the couch, if that’s what you are happy with. Your dog is not trying to dominate you, or take over your household. Or the world for that matter.

I have not touched on matters such as dogs refusing to get off the bed, or not allowing you into the bed. If this is happening you need to see Rosie, the kelpie-cross, wonders why she even has a good trainer/behaviourist. Behaviour like that to share a bed... is a symptom of a deeper problem and not simply because your dog sleeps on your bed.

So, sleep easy, with or without your dog. It’s your choice.

Link: dogspeak.com.au

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Sculpt-Chairs make statement around town

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INDING a seat in Daylesford on the weekend can be a struggle at times but there were a few extra around the town over the Australia Day weekend.

Spa Country Sculptors Association members took part in “SCULPT-CHAIR: Come Take a Seat” and created myriad styles using materials ranging from toilet roll holders to wooden wombats. The chairs were placed around Daylesford with locations including The Rex Arcade, Frangos and Frangos, Daylesford Community Bank and Daylesford Hotel. Secretary Monica Nolan said the event generated interest and appreciation from both locals and visitors. “With more artists and venues keen to come on board continuing the same theme SCULPT-CHAIR promises to be bigger and better next year,” she said.

The next event is the “Under an Autumn Sky Sculpture Exhibition” at Lavandula from May 3 to June 9. Details: SpaCountrySculptorsAss@gmail.com or Ms Nolan on 0467 598 802.

The Local’s Kyle Barnes took a turn around town and found, from clockwise above, Lisa “Red” Van Hohenfels with her “Dunny Axis”, Miriam Porter with her “Wombat Bench Seat” and Kaya Storm with his “Rodeo Stool”.

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Winners: Left, Lyndal Conroy, above, Jenny Mason and below right, Boaz Herszfeld. Images: Kyle Barnes

Daylesford Rotary’s business award winners

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WO employers and one employee were recognised for their contribution to Hepburn Shire’s business people and community through the Rotary Club of Daylesford’s Business Awards.

- and all that is a credit to the team but at the same time to get recognition from the local community is very pleasing.”

Ms Mason, who started at the Hepburn Post Office two years ago, said she was very excited to win the Employee of the Year award.

Creswick Woollen Mills won the 2014 Business of the Year and Jenny Mason “It was just a by-chance job,” she said. from Hepburn Post Office received Employee of the Year.

“I just happened to come in and introduce myself and started a couple of weeks While no Young Employee of the Year was nominated, Lyndal Conroy from after that.

The Cutting Studio was presented with Young Business Owner of “Pretty much every job has been customer service. I love the the Year.

“If you never try customers, we have wonderful customers, and the freedom I get Club president Jan Pengilley presented the awards at the Hepburn to run the business - we’re a gift shop too with something for Shire Council’s Australia Day ceremony on Saturday, January 25. you never know.” everybody. And I love meeting people every day.”

Ms Pengilley said Creswick Woollen Mills was chosen because - Lyndal Conroy Ms Mason added the post office was for sale “with the chance to “it was begun by an immigrant and is still run by the family. It is a have the employee of the year as well”. business with a conscience”.

Meanwhile, Ms Conroy said she had started her own hairdressing And Ms Mason had “integrity, enthusiasm and initiative combined in a truly business because she wanted to stay in Daylesford. engaging and happy person”.

“I really like living here, my family are here and I’ve grown up around here. I Ms Conroy was an important example for young people in the shire “that they was just looking for a change and wanted to grow as a person and an opportunity can succeed with hard work and faith in themselves”, she said. came up to buy a business in town. In a small town like Daylesford those Creswick Woollen Mills director Boaz Herszfeld said it was “really exciting opportunities don’t come up all the time. to be recognised by the local community for the hard work and dedication that a “I was 23 when I bought the business and I think being a local I knew I had local business does”. local support and I had family support.

“We had it mentioned that we had been nominated and it is really pleasing to “And I was willing to work hard and give it a try. be recognised, in a day and age, where a company can work locally, with a local “If you never try you never know. If you enjoy living in the area why not push integrated community, and act globally. yourself and see what happens.”

“Creswick Woollen Mills has fabulous customers, we sell in America, in Asia, have a fantastic growing base of tourists with 80,000 visitors to the Mill last year

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Couple celebrates 40 years of marriage

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N THE lead-up to Valentine’s Day Dorothy and John Smith have celebrated 40 years of marriage.

The Daylesford couple married on January 22, 1972 in Norfolk, England.

They met at a friend’s house, with Dorothy and her three young children, meeting John and his young son.

“We met up again a few months later and got married a couple of years on,” Dorothy said.

With Dorothy’s sister and the couple’s friends in Australia, they decided to make the move themselves in 1975. They settled in Altona but never really liked Melbourne, so tree-changed to Daylesford in 1980.

John, a plumber and builder, used his skills to buy and sell renovated homes - they bought and sold one in Creswick within just one hour - and also built Balconies and what is now known as Oak House.

The couple also owned the Penny Arcade milkbar in Daylesford’s Vincent Street.

The couple are now retired and enjoy caravanning around Australia along with catching up with their children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is also a member of Hepburn U3A and a keen mahjong player, while John is secretary of the Daylesford Men’s Shed.

“We’ve travelled a lot and had a lot of fun,” Dorothy said.

Milestone: John and Dorothy John, clearly a switched on husband into “a happy wife Smith are still having fun means a happy life”, agreed.

“We’ve travelled a lot and had a lot of fun.”

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Trentham Easter

Bike tour heading our way

Art & Craft Show 2014

RENTHAM Neighbourhood Centre is giving local people the opportunity to get to know a little more about each other’s lives.

In the first session Tracey and Luigi Todino will talk about how they manage their days navigating with little vision.

This is an opportunity for people to talk about their lives and for others to listen and ask questions.

Supper provided. The first session will be held on Wednesday, March 5 from 7pm to 9pm. Gold coin donation.

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YCLING enthusiasts will be out in force when the Jayco Herald Sun Tour goes through Daylesford on Friday, February 7.

Stage Two of the tour will start in Ballarat at Lake Wendouree before making its way through Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.

Continuing north the tour winds through towns including Chewton, Fryerstown and Castlemaine with Mount Alexander providing a tough challenge before a fast and furious run into Bendigo.

The tour leaves Ballarat at 10.30am with cyclists probably in Daylesford around 11.30am to noon.

Founded in 1952, the tour is Australia’s oldest cycling stage race. It is a major professional teams-based event which includes some of the best cyclists from Australia and all over the world.

18th to 20th April - 10am to 4pm 21st April – 10am to 3pm Trentham Mechanics Institute Hall High Street, Trentham General Enquiries to – Jill McCallum Ph: 5424 1483 or Email: jillmccallum@live.com Entry Enquiries to Dorothy Hancock Ph: 5424 1813or Email: tawnyfrogmouth@hotmail.com

Lake House Producers Day Fully Licensed

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OCAL producers will showcase their wares at the annual Regional Producers Day at Lake House this Sunday, February 9.

The “market” style event includes wine tastings, cooking demonstrations with local chefs, wood fired pizza, gourmet barbecue and sweets. It runs from 10.30am to 4pm The day also includes a new event - Breakfast with the Producers, also on Sunday, from 9am to 10.30am. Before the market style event kicks off people can take part in a country fare style breakfast with Lake House owner Alla Wolf-Tasker, above, and a selection of her favourite producers.

There will be talk about organics, bio-dynamics, rare breeds, rooftops, small batch, ferments and more with the Daylesford Macedon Produce Group.

Entry and tastings are $5. The breakfast is $25 and includes a country style breakfast, coffee and entry. Bookings essential on 5348 3329.

Ms Wolf-Tasker said there had been a huge interest in people reconnecting to the source from where their food comes from.

“We started doing this 11 years ago and there was just a dribble of people at that time - now it’s enormous.”

Call for bookings 0414 830 435

105 Central Springs Road

The Regional

Producers Day At Lake House Daylesford

Sunday, 9th February 2014, 10:30 AM – 4 PM In the Terrace Room and Gardens at Lake House Daylesford A Celebration of Food & Wine...

A market style celebration featuring the best farmers, producers, bakers, winemakers, brewers & more from the region. Enjoy lunch from the Wood Fired pizza oven or something from the gourmet BBQ, coffee, cake & drinks across the bar. Taste and sample delicious produce & wine, watch cooking demos and enjoy some lunch in the shade of the orchard trees.

$5 Entry includes tastings, cooking demonstrations & entertainment

www.lakehouse.com.au

5348 2130

Wednesday 6pm – 8pm

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Gigs!

Glenlyon General Store, Glenlyon Jennie Brown and Bruce Millar - Friday, February 7 - 6.30pm-8.30pm Vida Jazz - Friday, February 14 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

The Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn The Cartwheels - Sunday, February 9 - 4pm-8pm (Album launch) Performance Night - Friday, February 7 - 6pm-late (See below)

Perfect Drop, Daylesford Dusty Stylus - Friday, February 7 - 8pm - late Melissa Ramsey CD launch - Saturday, February 15 - 7pm-9pm

The Savoia Hotel, Hepburn Ten Men - Saturday, February 22 - 9pm-late

Performance Night

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HE Performance Night Bonanza will be held at The Old Hepburn Hotel on Friday, February 7 from 6pm until late in the beer garden.

Now in its 14th year, the Performance Night is a well-established musical event creating a dynamic and live space for amateur, emerging and professional musicians and performers to showcase their talent in front of a local audience.

Essentially an open mic night, the Performance Night has been a stage for more than 850 ensembles of all genres, styles and abilities.

The bonanza event is a five-hour marathon showcasing performers of all abilities, styles and ages.

There will also be a designated youth heat where performers under 20 years can showcase their talent in a bid to win recording time with musician Steve Douglas from Family Farm and The Resignators.

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THE GARDEN

By Jackie Airey

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TELL you, these are dangerous times we’re living in, for these are the days of…… wait for it……..the catalogues!

I’m a sucker for any kind of plant list, but the ones of which I need to be particularly wary are the bulb catalogues - mmmmmmmm (eyes bulging with misty covetous stare) Bu-u-u-ulbs!

Spring flowering bulbs are ready to be read about, imagined, yearned for, chosen and ordered at this time of year.

Catalogues are some of my favourite bedtime reading, and I’ve been known to study them closely into the wee hours, reading every description of every special little morsel on offer.

I’ll tick off the ones that interest me most, then work out a budget and try to squeeze in as many different types as possible, still in reasonable enough quantities to make a decent display.

I always end up way over my allowance and grizzle, sulk, rationalise, justify, pout and generally wrestle my conscience into submission.

Those catalogues are dangerous, far too tempting to be the innocent little publications they seem.

Then there is the wait ……. (excruciating) ….then, yahoo, delivery!

I take every single little bulb out and examine it as though it were a precious jewel, read any enclosed planting notes, look up all of my bulb books for second opinions and finally plan where they’ll be planted. Then it’s out to the garden to bed them down and make sure they’ll live happily ever after.

So, what treasures will it be this time around? Well, there are two particular catalogues that always lead me into temptation and to try to stay loyal to both of them, I usually choose some things from each.

From Marcus Harvey’s Hill View Rare Plants in Tassie, I’ll probably go for the bulk lot of crocus tommasinianus; gorgeous tiny spring crocus that I love to see en-masse.

Can I resist trying out another kind of fritillaria? Refer to budget. Oh, what about some species tulips, those smaller, hardier gems, that like it warmer and are so practical …yes, I know …budget.

OK then, I’ll have a look at David Glenn’s Lambley Nursery’s offerings and see …yes, some alliums, those giant pompoms always make an impact. Can I afford some species gladdies? Well, just don’t go silly.

I could always just make a nice day of it and drive over to Ascot, through Creswick, and choose stuff myself from Lambley. Yes, yes, I know….time budget! Looks like I’m just going to have to keep following them online and be patient.

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audience so anywhere I can have that blend, really.

KB: What are your top three venues - and why?

GW: Montreux Jazz Festival ‘95 supporting George Benson - unknown to the 2000 strong audience, got a standing ovation! Babushka in Ballarat ‘12 - Rex Hardware had me on a live stream and I had my sister in the UK, and friends from countries such as Ireland, the US, Canada and Japan watching - I just thought it was magic! Technology! Vic Night Market, Dec ‘13 - just a great night busking under the sky, having KB: What got you first interested in music?

GW: No idea really! I remember my mum and dad had a great time. a Blaupunkt radiogram with a radio and turntable in the KB: Have you ever had a gig where you wished top of the furniture and a drinks cabinet in the bottom. I you were somewhere else? used to have the radio on all the time, singing my heart GW: The first band I was in the 80s played this out! working men’s club in Middlesbrough in the north of England. We were always late and this time was no KB: What is about music that does it for you?

GW: Wow...impossible to really answer! Music is home exception. So we’re lugging the gear, P.A. and all, up the five flights of stairs and setting up in front of a full to me. We seem to be hardwired! room. The P.A. feedback, the mic testing, the tuning of the drums, all just the most embarrassing situation.

KB: Why perform?

GW: For me, singing is a gift to be given. Also, I’m a And to add salt to the wound, after the first set, the promoter said they didn’t want us to do another and big ham! gave us half the money and we had to pack down, in front of everyone and leave!

KB: How would you describe your style?

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EOFFREY Williams has recorded six fulllength CDs, a number of EPs and singles and, as a writer, has songs recorded by Michael Jackson including Whatever Happens from the 2001 Invincible album. He took time out from his busy gigs to chat with The Local’s Kyle Barnes.

GW: Loose, centred around having fun and sharing that fun! That is all flavoured with the soul, reggae and pop I absorbed in the 60s and 70s.

KB: What would be your ultimate gig?

GW: Recently I’ve got into busking - I love the mixture of the dread and the excitement! I’m also into the interactions that can happen with the passers by/

KB: Who do you admire - music or otherwise?

GW: My parents, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela R.I.P., Nat King Cole - trailblazers who lead with the hearts, and just worked through what they had to do with honesty, integrity and without complaining.

KB: And anything else we should know about you?

GW: Probably.

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Brumby album launch at ChillOut

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ONIQUE Brumby will launch her self-titled album at the ChillOut Festival – with Heather Peace from the UK – on Friday, March 7 at 7pm.

The release is two times ARIA award winning singer/songwriter Monique Brumby’s fifth solo album.

The album has been co-produced by Tasmanian born Brumby and music colleague and producer Nick Larkins.

Brumby broke through as a very young artist in 1998 when she was nominated for ARIA Song Of The Year for her ballad The Change In Me from her debut Thylacine album.

The sonic scope of the album fuses traditional instrumentation of bass, kit and guitars with string arrangements, electro beats and synth soundscapes.

Her musical influences include artists Suzanne Vega, The Eurythmics, Peter Gabriel, Tom Petty and Prince.

This show will give live music goers the opportunity to be the first to purchase a hard copy of the new album at Monique’s only Chillout performance.

Welcome to The Farmers Arms Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner

No bookings are required, simply come in, grab yourself a seat and order food and drinks at the bar For more information about the pub and also our current menu, please visit our website:www.thefarmersarms.com.au 1 East Street Daylesford ph. 03 5348 2091

AN OPEN LETTER….

To the Daylesford & Hepburn community, As we head into the New Year Owen & I would like to take a pause to thank all of our wonderful customers who have taken us from strength to strength.

We have simply been overwhelmed with the kindness and support shown by you in this new and exciting venture of ours and we hope to continue to grow, expand, and show you the best of the best of the region’s (and the world’s!) wine producers.

…AND THE BEST IS YET TO COME! 2014 will bring with it some kick-ass events including: • • Open Feb 14the (Footloose, YEAH!) OpenAir AirCinema CinemaonAmong Vines on Feb 14 (Footloose, YEAH!) • • Longest Lunch on March 14 (3 chefs, 3 wineries, Longest Lunch on March 14 (3 chefs, 3 wineries,one oneimpressive impressivelunch) lunch)@@ Eastern EasternPeake Peake • • Thursday ThursdayNight NightTasting TastingTable Tableforforlocals locals(starting (startingmid-year. mid-year.Stay Staytuned!) tuned!)

• • Charity $2 from4-7pm. every glass andevery $5 from every to go to Sundays4-7pm Every Sunday $2 from glass andbottle $5 from CharitySundays: a every local bottle cause is donated to a local cause

So please continue to think of us for all your event & wine needs. We look forward to seeing all your familiar faces (and lots of new ones!) in 2014.

To stay tuned on what’s happening subscribe to our events at www.wineandthecountry.com.au or follow us on Instagram & Facebook.

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Daylesford Hotel’s new lease of life a winner D

AYLESFORD Hotel celebrated its 100th anniversary last year - and there’s good reason it’s still around.

The hotel has a new look, a new menu and loads of fabulous dining options - alfresco including the front verandah, the upstairs balcony or the garden bar - along with a number of dining rooms and even intimate snugs.

We chose the dining room by the bar for our entree and mains and then moved to the snug for a perfect coffee.

It was one of the hotter days but inside it was cool and the warm weather didn’t seem to worry those sitting outside in the shade.

Entrees

The bar menu has lots of great smaller options perfect for sharing. I opted for the saganaki with oregano and lemon ($16).

It was perfectly stringy, salty and chewy all in one - with a squeeze of lemon all it needed.

Other choices which tempted were the cheesy croquettes ($10), fried baby calamari with roquette, aioli and lemon ($18) and the panko crumbed fishcakes with chilli caramel and lemon ($18).

Anything with panko - in Japanese pan means bread and ko is children - has me hooked.

Mains

Kyle shared my entree but was holding back for his main - the crispy pork and duck confit salad with pickled papaya and daikon, and watercress ($26).

As promised it was filled with flavoursome duck and pork and the pickles, which looked like swirls of fettucini, added a fresh, zingy taste. It was stacked high and turned a lot of heads.

I struggled with the list of choices umming and ahhing through pan fried ricotta gnocchi ($28), beer battered fish with fat chips ($24) and the classic caesar salad ($18).

In the end I couldn’t go past the baby organic beetroot with feta, watermelon and pomegranate salad ($24).

It was fresh, full of flavour and the baby beets were the best I have tasted. A real winner.

Drinks

Being a tad warm, about 40 degrees, Kyle went straight for a draught beer but I chose one of the house wines - a pinot grigio which was just lovely. By the glass the house wines are $8.50 or take the bottle for $45.

Red and white wines range from $8.50 to $12 per glass and there is a terrific selection with loads of local wineries represented.

The newish owners are clearly into their wines. That also shows in the hotel’s bottleshop - if you’re looking for something special this is the place to go.

Chef

Ryan Crossley is the one doing his stuff out in the kitchen and he has an impressive CV. Think Public Inn, Annie Smithers Bistrot, Campaspe Hotel, Du Fermier, Lamaros, Sarti, The Deanery and Bluestone working with Mickael Gaultier. Enough said.

Something else

There are fantastic views of Daylesford to be had from the balcony, a couple of kid friendly meal options at just $10 and friendly staff who know their stuff.

And that’s why, after 100 years, Daylesford Hotel still rocks.

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Soccer club kicks off new season at Vic Park

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AYLESFORD and Hepburn United Soccer Club has kicked off its 2014 season.

President Ivan Carter said all teams officially started preseason training January 29 at Victoria Park in Daylesford.

“This will be the earliest pre-season commencement in many years, with the club hoping to get primed before a big 2014 season,” he said.

“The club will aim for an under 9s, under 11s, under 13s and under 15s in the junior league, and a senior men’s. They will also gather interest for a senior women’s team for 2015.”

Mr Carter said the 2013 season saw a 250 per cent growth in participation and a record number of under 9s training every Wednesday.

“There is no doubt soccer is growing in the region, with the Ballarat League larger than ever,” he said.

“It is hoped that we can field five teams in 2014, with the Asian Cup in Australia expected to continue to promote the game for all the right reasons.

“All players are welcome at our club, from six-year olds to 60year olds, male or female. We have a talented pool of coaches and managers, which can take this club to the next level.”

To register interest for seniors contact Mr Carter on 0422 605 953 and for juniors John Mayger on 0412 230 536.

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