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November 6, 2017 Issue 110 Chalking it up
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Making tracks around the Wombat State Forest
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"There is nothing better than being with mates out in the bush, going into gullies, seeing crystal clear streams, giant tree ferns and of course, all the historical relics everywhere. “I’m always looking out for old diggings, water races, mineshafts and tunnels from the gold mining era. You come across old huts and ruined buildings, fence lines Now, steady, down hill, off camber, stand on pegs, look ahead, hold 3rd, feather clutch, watch the gully, creek crossing, don’t drown it, down 2nd, loft front wheel, hit and old bullock tracks from the logging days. "Having a bike is a great advantage because the places we go to can’t be accessed outside line, climb, keep centred, clip inside camber, don’t paddle, on the power, hold with four wheels. Basically you are not limited and you can just explore.” 2nd, hitting best part of the power, watch front, look ahead, get up the tank, increase While it is an excellent way to see the expanses of forest that cover the region, trail momentum, pull 3rd, 4th, try 5th? Shit! Hairpin, lay it down, get some oversteer into it. Watch out! Log. Watch out! riding is also a great means to get fit and stay fit. Outings are usually only four or five Ditch. Watch branches, watch rocks, accelerate, back wheel jumping out there, check hours long including breaks but little more than that is required to get a full physical and aerobic workout. There may be a few receding hairlines underneath those helmets that rebound later. Concentrate! How’s the temp? Where’s that next track? 3rd, 2nd, 1st. Hard going here, note that, hang on the back, get traction across that gravel, step but you will rarely see a fat off-road rider out there in the bush. “I took it up again when I had a bit more time on my hands,” says up, shit! Stalled. Start again. Korweinguboora farmer and trail rider Andrew. Riding a shiny Harley on a smooth meandering tourist road between Woodend “I saw the pastime as a good way to build up a bit of fitness at an age when many and Daylesford is a pleasant way to spend the day and a nice way to meet people. of us begin to grow quite sedentary in our habits. It is one of the most challenging Then there is off-road motorbike riding. sports there is and physically you are using your whole body, every muscle. I was Dusty in the dry, muddy in the winter, rarely a café in sight and generally actually a combat fitness leader when I was in the army and I know about what sort conducted in the middle of nowhere. If your idea of motorcycle heaven is following of training is required to keep an optimum level of health at any age.” a black ribbon from scenic town to scenic town, then don’t bother with dirt bikes. Joe agrees: “It keeps you much fitter because it’s more demanding, you are The only similarity between the two cultures is their two wheels; after that everything standing up on the pegs most of the time, looking around instead of just sitting down changes. However, if you want to really explore what a region like the Wombat State Forest and breaking speed records everywhere. It is quite a workout and you get very warm very, very, quickly.” has to offer then riding a trail bike is one of the best ways to do it. The entire area is criss-crossed with roads and 4WD tracks that link up some of the most spectacular country to be found in the area and much of it rarely seen Words & images: Anthony Sawrey “I go out almost every weekend at the moment,” says Joe, a dirt bike enthusiast from Wendouree. “I go out to Creswick, Mt Cole, the Otways, Anglesea and Wombat of course.
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Kyle: Do you also do it just for fun? HALKBOARD artist Natalie Davis and her family moved to Tylden Natalie: Last year I decided to make a collection of chalk drawings in old four years ago from Perth, after finding their dream 1860’s restoration reclaimed frames. I had a stall at the Blackwood Music Festival, and a couple of other project home on small acreage. She spoke to Kyle Barnes.
Kyle: When did you get into art? Natalie: I have always loved to draw, particularly plants and animals. I did two arts degrees at university and after working for some time in more of the venue and event side of culture and the arts, I feel like I’ve finally rediscovered a way to include art practice in my working life. Kyle: Why chalkboards? Natalie: In 2009 I opened a bar with a number of chalkboards that changed daily. As the only person in the team who could draw, it was firmly my job to keep up the chalk work, and it didn’t take long at all for me to get creative. When I left the little bar to have our first son, I was approached by some friends to do the chalkboards for their bar, and very quickly built a busy word-of-mouth business that I could do as a new mother. I love the lowbrow position of the chalkboard. I find its impermanence very liberating. I have had to work harder to promote myself and build a name in a new state, but I knew I wanted to chalk in Victoria, and now the work comes thick and fast. Kyle: Where do you find most of your business is? Natalie: Thankfully, very local! I have only ever headed into Melbourne to do commissions for people I know. Outside of those exceptions, all my work is in our magical countryside. I have worked with some of the most incredible hotels, cafes, galleries and shops and have made some real friends.
interesting market events. I really loved making those works - some flora and fauna, some typography, and have some exhibited at The Milko Cafe in Woodend.
Kyle: Have you had any strange requests? Natalie: My most common strange requests are things I am asked very regularly. Clients want a chalkboard, but they want it to be permanent. I have painted some signs for clients who make use of my past painting skills, and whilst someday I dream of studying more sign painting and pinstriping techniques, we are fairly spoilt to have some very clever hand sign painters in our community. When it comes to chalk however - no request is too strange for me. Kyle: Where can we see your work? Natalie: Some of my favourites are at Taranaki Farm - who are doing farm tours at the moment, at The Milko in Woodend, The Daylesford Hotel, Bokeh Gallery and Wombat Hill House. Kyle: What’s your Central Highlands story? Natalie: We love our charming old rabbit warren of a Goldfields house. I am madly in love with my garden, and like all country small business people, have no idea what to prioritise each day. It’s such a cruel problem to have. We are super proud of the schools we’re in touch with through our children, Tylden Primary and Macedon Ranges Montessori Preschool…I’m slowly ticking off mural jobs at both. I have made incredible friends for life here, and can’t imagine ever living anywhere else.
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The Spare Parts Club: transplant support
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The Spare Parts Club is actually a transplant support group, for people pre- and post-transplant with carers also welcome. The group started in August and meets the first Tuesday of the month, currently at Hepburn Health Community Health in Clunes from 2pm to 3.30pm, but with the idea of being rotated around the Hepburn Shire. Social worker Georgina Nunn said the club was an informal peer support group for sharing information, providing encouragement and emotional support for people at various stages of the transplant process. There are occasional guest speakers and all suggestions for discussion are welcome. “The idea for the group emerged from the social workers’ conversations with community members who had received organ transplants. It became apparent that there are a number of transplant recipients in the Hepburn Shire but no localised support specific to transplant. “There are a range of unique and complex challenges faced by transplant patients and while there are various support groups in regional Victoria for a range of chronic conditions there appears to be few groups for transplant patients. Conversations with social workers at the major hospitals confirmed this. “Transplant operations in Victoria are performed at the major Melbourne hospitals and post-transplant clinical support is only available in the city. Having a “We just all meet and bounce off each other. We locally based group allows people to access informal all understand the roller-coaster ride we are on. I have support without the onerous travel requirements. found it personally very beneficial. It’s really just an “The evidence demonstrates that benefits from informal get-together to talk about your experiences similar support groups include reduced isolation, – perhaps someone is feeling a bit down – and we are normalising, improved mental health and self-esteem looking at getting guest speakers down the track.” and improved medication compliance.” Barb said the group so far included two people who had received livers and two, including herself, who had FOR 10 long years Barb Merrifield underwent received kidneys. But the group was open to anyone dialysis – every day. involved in any way coming along, from those on The Clunes resident and founder of the Spare Parts waiting lists to their carers, pre- and post-transplant. Club, pictured, finally got her new kidney on March 19, There could also be room for groups in other towns 2014. like Creswick and Daylesford, she said. “I am just Three years later she approached Hepburn Health extremely excited that it’s off the ground and we want to and mooted the idea of a support group for those who spread the word now.” had gone through transplants. Barb said while she had been “a bit of a hermit” And with the help of social worker Georgina Nunn before and after her transplant she was keen to get back it launched three months ago. Barb said after her own into life. “After 10 years on dialysis I didn’t know who experience she was left feeling very isolated with not I was or what I was about. I am now volunteering with many people understanding what she had gone through Hepburn Health, doing Meals on Wheels, and have just and was still going through. taken on the Share the Dignity project. I am very happy “You have so many people in your life before a to give back now.” transplant and then there is very little. Of course, we The next meeting is December 5 in Clunes. are also in a rural area with many people not wanting to Contact: Georgina Nunn on 5345 9161. drive to the city.
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Sam still raising money and awareness for Connie
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AMUEL Johnson has unveiled the latest Love Your Sister project, Connie’s Heart by artist Marie Ramos, pictured above with Sam, at the Garvan Institute in Sydney. The project raised $110,000 for cancer research.
"Marie Ramos, who created Connie's Heart, was inspired by Connie, Sam and the Love Your Sister village to spend a year of her life making this artwork a reality and raising $110,000 for Garvan’s cancer research in the process. "We at Garvan are honoured that Connie's Heart will live here, providing inspiration to our researchers every day." Sam was named the 2018 Victorian Australian of the Year last month.
Sam and his sister Connie founded the Love Your Sister charity which has raised more than $7 million for cancer research. Sam and Connie grew up in Hepburn with Connie passing away in September Image: Contributed after a long and very public battle against breast cancer. Sam has said he would continue to put his acting career on hold until Love Your Sister raises $10 million. Ms Ramos took a year to create the masterpiece of 2000 small ceramic tiles, each with a personalised heart imprint from people around Australia. In the middle is a red heart symbolising Connie’s heart. Garvan Research Foundation Fundraising, Marketing and Communications director Brad Timms said Connie's Heart was an impressive artwork that honoured a remarkable woman.
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Tireless work at Cornish Hill commemorated
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HE Friends of Cornish Hill will commemorate Joan Endacott’s contribution to both the Friends and the Committee of Management of Cornish Hill Reserve with a ceremony at the hill on Saturday, November 11 at 10.30am.
The 47.5 hectare parcel of Crown Land, on the outskirts of Daylesford, is now the responsibility of the Cornish Hill Community Committee of Management. The Friends of Cornish Hill carries out all hands-on work on the hill. Generous grants from a number of funding bodies and input from a group of enthusiastic volunteers has enabled great progress to be made in controlling the weeds and re-establishing the local plants that were once endemic before gold mining disturbance.
Mrs Endacott passed away at the age of 96 in April. Friends president Margie Thomas said Mrs Endacott played an active role in starting up the Friends group, then when a notice appeared in a local newspaper that the reserve was to be sold for a housing development in 1994, along with other community members, played an integral role in saving the land from being sold. “A blackwood tree will be planted plus a locally sourced fallen tree will be turned into a simple seat in her memory. The family will decide where is the best location for this to take place.” Daughter Judy Files said her mother was passionate about history and was one of many who rallied when the State Government’s then Department of Conservation and Natural Resources proposed the sale. “She did everything from political lobbying to physical work like weeding and brushcutting. She worked there until her 90s which I think really kept her fit. She lived independently until she was almost 96 before she moved to Lumeah Lodge. “Mum had a natural interest in history and wanted that land to be an interpretive area about our gold mining history. There really isn’t very much else that celebrates our mining history. Judy said her mother had also been an active member of the Daylesford Historical Above, Margie Thomas, left, and Judy Files, enjoy the view from Cornish Hill, Society for many years. below, the late Joan Endacott Words: Donna Kelly | Main image: Kyle Barnes
“Mum had a natural interest in history and wanted that land to be an interpretive area about our gold mining history."
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Just sayin’...
Pick me, pick me...
By Donna Kelly
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Y THE time you read this, unless you are an online reader and fast off the mark, it will be one year since I broke my ankle. Melbourne Cup Day, I remember it well, backing the winner and then landing bum down on the grass.
I remember thinking "this isn't good", getting a hand up and leaning against a wall while someone found Kyle. He was busy chatting to some Kiwi girl, having a good time, so it wasn't quite how either of us thought the day would pan out. Home, ice, leg up on cushions. Doctor's the following day, x-ray and then the wait for the call from the surgeon. And it never came. A week went by as I hobbled around in my moon boot. So I called and realised I was in a public health queue. Now I don't have much but I do have private health insurance. And I have paid out for 20 years for very little...so I quickly found a surgeon who had a look, told me it was starting to heal but badly, and then said he could do the surgery on the coming Saturday. "And because it's a Saturday, you will pay me more," he said, with a lovely bedside manner. Surgery came and went. I was sent home and told not to walk on the cast, or get it wet. I asked how I was going to manage to climb five steps onto the verandah at home, in the pouring rain. The nurse looked at me and said "You're a worrier, aren't you?". Who teaches these people? Anyway, I made it through the two weeks, got the cast off and then thought my calf was a bit sore. Of course, deep vein thrombosis. The guy who found it was almost gleeful as he showed me not one, but three of the little bastards. I guess they get bored finding nothing all the time. So onto a lovely drug called Warfarin, which thins your blood and reduces the thrombosises - is that the plural? It also means every time you knock yourself on a table or a bed you bruise. Kyle and I high-fived one day and my entire palm and every finger was black. Anyway, after six months and three more scans, the DVT was gone and the Warfarin was no longer in my medicine cabinet. Then it was all about regaining confidence in simple things, like walking, or climbing steps. But I got back to the gym and that has been my saving grace. Last week I managed two Pump and one Body Balance class. I actually think I am stronger than I have ever been. I even saw a nutritionist. She asked a lot of questions, and I got good marks for my daily dining, but then she asked how much I drank. Not water, wine. Hmmm. I thought of a number, halved it and then halved it again. It turned out we just had the one meeting. Oh well. Anyway, I will celebrate Melbourne Cup Day by staying away from any wet grass or mud, and maybe just watch from the safety of the home TV. I wouldn't mind another win but that's all I want to replicate. Kyle said, as he does, in a sage tone, when it happened "it's only an ankle", but it's amazing how much one small thing can impact on your life. And I know there are many people out there doing it much, much tougher than anything I have been through but it's been an interesting medical year. And not in a good way. Just sayin...
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Love locks return
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HE Local had been steaming along for all of four months when we first manufactured a story.
Stories about Love Locks had been circulating – mostly in a bad way – because bridges around the world had been so inundated with them that they were starting to be weighed down. Hmmm, we thought, what if love locks started appearing at Lake Daylesford? So, armed with perhaps 10 padlocks of differing shapes and colours, we started a trend. Of course, the first lock had “Donna loves Kyle” inscribed on it, and the second was Curly professing his love for Rosie. Rosie would never stoop that low. From memory, the rest had names of friends either written or engraved on them. Next step was a story and a photo of a couple of friends of ours, backlit to avoid recognition, leaving their own love lock on the footbridge near the old change rooms. From there, the bridge started building its own story as more and more couples left padlocks professing their love, there were even a few with mums and kids. Every time we walked the lake we counted the locks as they added up, and then, one day, they were gone. And no, it was not a council move, it was apparently some bored kids who cut the wire and sent the locks into the waters of the lake. The wires were repaired and for a couple of years we stopped looking for locks – until a walk last week. They were back. Not too many, but a smattering of about 20 or so. And locals and tourists were busy reading the inscriptions – with smiles evident everywhere. An enterprising young person, or older person, would do well with a lock stall down there on a busy weekend. Anyway, it just goes to show you can start a trend, and someone can stop it, and then the world just steps in and does its own thing. And some authorities have embraced the concept, using them as fundraising projects or tourism attractions. Who knew?
Peony perfection
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OCATED in Kerrie, in the Macedon Ranges, Romswood Farm has been growing peonies since the mid-1990s.
The cool climate of the region creates perfect peony growing conditions, echoing those of the imperial gardens of China where the peony originated and continues to be revered as a symbol of peace, stability, distinction and wealth. Romswood Peony Farm, owned by Virginia and Bernie McIntosh, is holding open days on November 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from11am to 4pm. Visitors are welcome to explore the established gardens or wander through the fields of blooming peonies where they can pick their own bunch to take home. They can either pack a picnic or enjoy some of the food available at the farm, sit back and listen to live folk music and indulge in the peony products made on site at Romswood. Children can embark on nature walks to look out for some of the furry friends who also call Romswood home.
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Gong for KDH
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YNETON District Health has taken out the Premier's Small Health Service of the Year in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
Chief executive officer Maree Cuddihy said she was very proud of the team at Kyneton District Health including staff, board members and volunteers. “We’ve done a lot of work together in recent years, to become an award-winning hospital that our community trusts and is engaged with. "We continue to build on our best care in the little things we do day in day out, and by not being afraid to innovate and try bold new things. Thank you for the recognition of our work to care for people in the Macedon Ranges. " The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, which are now in their 13th year, are a celebration of excellence, dedication and innovation in public health, health services and service initiatives that deliver informed and effective healthcare. The 2017 awards reflect priority areas in healthcare identified by the government and focus on the sector’s ability to drive change and improve health outcomes for all Victorians. They recognise leadership and excellence in the provision of publicly-funded healthcare for the Victorian community, and include the Premier's Health Service of the Year Awards.
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Shelter saved
THREE-year lease has been signed between Mt Alexander Animal Welfare and the RSPCA for the Castlemaine animal shelter in Langslow Street. The agreement also gives the welfare group the option to purchase the shelter in December 2020. Vice president Tina Fratta said the arrangement would give the group time to develop a history of audited financial records over three years to enable the group to borrow funds for the purchase of the shelter. “Of course, it is hoped that MAAW will attract sufficient funding from bequests and donations to allow them to purchase the shelter outright when the time comes.” Mt Alexander Animal Welfare now has 161 paid-up members, with more people joining every day. It also has a Facebook page which gives updates on their progress and a web page at https://maaw.org.au/ which was generously developed for the group by Step Forbes at Greengraphics in Castlemaine. The group has also taken a lease for a new opportunity shop at 105 Barker Street. Treasurer Malinda Melbourne said that anyone who wanted to help could donate directly through the secure donation page at https://maaw.org.au/
Council goes live
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VER wondered what goes on at council meetings – but not enough to actually turn up?
Well, Macedon Ranges residents and ratepayers can witness democracy in action from the comfort of their own computer or mobile device, with the commencement of live video streaming of council meetings from Wednesday, October 25. The recordings will be undertaken in the council chamber at the Gisborne Administration Centre, where all ordinary and special council meetings are held, allowing people to view the “live” meeting via the internet or access the recording at a later date. Within 48 hours of each meeting, the recording will be uploaded to council’s website with bookmarks for each agenda item so that people can choose the issues that interest them. Archived recordings will remain on the website for up to 12 months. A protocol governs the live streaming and recording of council meetings, and can be found at mrsc.vic.gov. au/livestream. This policy addresses privacy, defamation, copyright and other legal considerations associated with public recordings of this nature. The visual recording area has been set up to, as much as possible, exclude members of the public gallery, however there may be instances where this is unavoidable. In addition, even if a member of the public’s face is not in view, their voice will be recorded if they speak or ask a question.
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ECENTLY I have heard that “they say” it is considered rude and unprofessional to finish an email with a smiley face.
The Little Local is delivered at the start of December and then topped up every two weeks.
Gee, who doesn’t need a smiley face in an email in the middle of the day? In fact, this whole emoji thing has got so out of control, there are so many. It is in fact such big business that there is a board in Silicon Valley called Unicode Consortium which is headed up by a dude called Mark Davis. He and his cohorts get to decide if an emoji is going to make it through the rigorous testing to then be given birth onto our smart-phones. So I was wondering what an emoji would look like for the Central Highlands or
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All goods are from the 1850’s right through to present day. Mill Markets lease space to hundreds of dealers, which allows small business operators and collectors who otherwise could not afford the overheads of their own shops, to showcase their goods. This equates to a wide and diverse range of products, available and open to the public, seven days a week. Enjoy a wonderful trip down memory lane through hundreds and thousands of items available for purchase at all three locations. With over 500 stall holders over three venues, there is always something for everyone. Travel The Amazing Mill Markets ‘Golden Triangle’ and enjoy quality food and coffee at each. All venues open 7 days 10.00am-6.00pm (excluding Christmas Day).
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Lorna loving her life at Hepburn House
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ORNA Day has always enjoyed the fun things in life – and it’s still the same for her now living at Hepburn House.
Since moving last year to Hepburn House, a governmentfunded aged care facility that offers all levels of care from permanent to respite, Lorna has been enjoying life in the home-style environment. “I like the company, the friends that I have made,” Lorna explains. Lorna has always enjoyed making the most of life and having fun – but she has also worked hard, beginning with helping her mother run the family’s Melbourne guest house when she was younger. There was one stand-out day when Lorna’s love of having fun, and her work, came together. “I had a job at the Melbourne Myer Emporium, where I was a sales girl in the underwear department. That was until years later, when the war ended – I was celebrating with some other ladies in the street and we all got sacked,” Lorna remembers. And to this day, Lorna is still having fun in life, at Hepburn House. “I like the singing groups and playing bingo and hoy. It’s even more fun when you win.” Lorna, and her husband Henry, had four children - Peter, Gavin, Simon and Graeme who, despite not living locally, still visit Lorna often. “They still take me out to concerts and shows, and they have even booked a trip to New Zealand in the near future.” Other activities offered at Hepburn House include regular bus outings, knitting groups, morning melodies, and, of course, a cup of tea and a chat with the friendly members of staff.
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Windarring clients in the community
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In Daylesford, our clients participate in the 5000 Club, which is a wonderful community initiative that has been going for five years. The 5000 Club volunteer group prepares a hot threecourse lunch every Friday at the Stanbridge Hall, next to the Anglican Church, on Central Springs Road. Local businesses including Coles and Bakers Delight regularly donate food supplies for the lunch. For our Daylesford clients it’s a chance for social interaction with those that they know and an opportunity to make new friends. We all lend a hand to pack up once lunch is finished at 2pm. Windarring – providing choice and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Di Nancarrow is the key contact person at Windarring. She can be contacted by phone on (03) 5422 7001 or by email intake@windarring.org.au Clockwise from top left: Windarring clients enjoy lunch at the 5000 Club; there's always plenty of colour in the meals provided; 5000 Club volunteers celebrate five years of providing three-course meals with everyone welcome; and the famous desserts on offer Advertorial
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HE Central Highlands has so many artists it is no wonder there are also so many wonderful galleries to view their work.
On this and the following pages are just a few of the great galleries waiting for you to visit. At the Woodshed Gallery, the current exhibition is paintings depicting Villages of Hepburn Shire by Daylesford artist Brian Nash with words by Warren Maloney. The Woodshed Gallery is a space for exhibitions, conferences, even weddings. It's opposite the Daylesford Sunday Market in Raglan Street. Any artist with a back room full of their work should get in touch! Meanwhile, at Kyneton you will find the beautiful Lauriston Press run by Sarah Gabriel. The exhibition Interior Worlds runs from November 18 to December 2 with the group show opening on November 18 at noon. Lauriston Press, which is a space not to miss, is at 37B Piper Street, in the heart of historic Kyneton. Back to Daylesford and the Michael Parker Gallery in Vincent Street, and Stony Creek Gallery in Stony Creek Road. Owner of both, artist Michael Parker, says he has found his haven in beautiful Spa Country where he is "truly inspired by the magnificent views and lakes surrounding me". Both galleries are nothing short of magnificent and it's well worth spending some time just enjoying the works of art on display. Back to Kyneton and FLOCK is an exhibition by the members of the Macedon Ranges Art Trail. As you would expect from the title it's bird-themed and runs until November 27. The exhibition is at the old Auction House at 52-56 Mollison Street. Also at Kyneton is Diane's Garrett at 54 Mitchell Street, Kyneton. Diane is holding her third annual exhibition on December 2 and 3 between 11am and 5pm. This year’s show features about 20 tables of various sizes, about 20 children’s decorated denim jackets, lots of "sex kittens and hot dogs" and four large and 10 smaller canvasses. If you check her advert you'll find all the RSVP details. Finally, if you prefer browsing online, Mondo Art offers contemporary art for both private and public spaces by local and Melbourne artists. Check out www. mondoartgallery.com for all things arty. There are many more galleries out there too - it's just a matter of finding the right space for your taste.
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Sculptures reflecting animal attachment
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CULPTOR Jimmy Rix grew up on a rural property on the Darling Downs, Queensland. He had 500 acres to play on and had a close attachment to the animals on the farm, especially the cattle, horses, dogs and pigs. Jimmy believes his sculptures reflect this animal attachment which is still with him today. He recently moved to Malmsbury.
"I was taught to weld at an early age in our farm workshop, and I used to play with old bits of machinery welding them together. I was 18 when art took hold of me, and I knew what I wanted to be and that my experiments as a child were considered sculpture. Growing up in a rural area in Queensland in the 70s, art wasn’t even a subject at school! My parents insisted that if I wasn’t going to stay on the farm I must do a trade. So, I chose the most creative trade I could think of and this was cooking and I became a chef to support my art practice. This took me overseas where I could visit the art galleries in Europe and immerse myself in the art scene there, and I ended up staying there for four years. When I returned to Australia, I moved away from kitchens and I took up sculpting full time. Over the last few years I have made a number of public commissions. They are in Sydney, Perth, Bowral and Canberra. Some notable commissions…I had the honour of creating the memorial for the victims of the Rozelle Fire, Sydney, which is installed at the site (2016), heritage cattle for the Estate of the late James Fairfax AO (2017), a sculpture to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Floriade for public display in Canberra (2017) and the Town of Cottesloe acquisition selected from Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe, WA (2016). My website is the best place to view my work, jimmyrix.com I make work which I hope can be appreciated by a wide audience. My work deals with environmental and social issues. I enjoy seeing people smile when they see my sculpture, so I try to incorporate a large amount of humour.
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I am inspired by Australiana, especially our unique fauna, and the social and environmental challenges we face. I find it bizarre what humans do to modify and manipulate animals for their own gain. My sculpture often sees the humanisation of animals, and animals taking revenge on us humans…in a humorous way. I have been very inspired by my move here. I am really enjoying exploring the wonderful towns which surround us and talking art with just about everyone. I feel very at home and my family feels like we are part of the community already. I am also excited about exhibiting at Stuart Purves' Sculpture Park at his Porcupine Ridge property. As for what to expect, stay tuned."
"My sculpture often sees the humanisation of animals, and animals taking revenge on us humans…in a humorous way."
As told to Donna Kelly | Image: David White
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Poetry: Language at its most intense
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OSS Gillett is a talented local poet – but he’d still be worth more as a talking frog.
Ross first fell in love with poetry “the usual way” – he had a great English teacher, and when he was about 14 he was given some Australian poetry to read that hooked him for life. “I have a lot of poets and poems I love - Emily Dickinson, who I think is one of the greatest, and WB Yeats who has written terrific poems about the Irish civil war. And I love John Keats, and I really like a lot of 20th century American poetry.” He writes his own poetry – and very good poetry at that – but as most poets know, it’s not often the kind of art from which a living can be made. Ross taught literature at university for a while, back in the 70s, and since then he has been a public servant - but he developed a career as a poet as well. “I think hardly any poets make a living from it, most people have other jobs and in fact to write poetry full-time would be almost impossible, it’s the sort of thing you put aside a few mornings a week for maybe, or less, but even TS Eliot would write for the morning and take the rest of the day off to work - he was a banker, but then he worked as an editor. “And there’s a popular Daylesford joke, which I found in a book from a bookshop, and there’s two women walking by the shores of Lake Daylesford and a frog jumps out and says “quick, kiss me and I’ll turn into a handsome poet”, and one of the women puts him in her pocket and the other woman says “aren’t you going to kiss him?" and she says… “no, I think he’s worth more money as a talking frog”. It was not so much the lake, but all of Daylesford, that drew Ross and wife Julie Phillips to move to the area nearly two years ago. “We’ve known and loved Daylesford for many years, I came up here with some friends in the 70s, and even further back from that I used to live in Footscray and in those days you could get a train to Daylesford and we used to come to Daylesford for family picnics.” Having retired from his public service role just weeks ago, Ross began facilitating poetry discussion groups and workshops at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre and at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre. “They’re two-hour sessions, and people can come along and discuss poems, or bring their own poem to be read and to be workshopped.” Even with the side-job of running the workshops, he’d still be worth more as a talking frog – but it is, after all, more about passion for the art that first hooked him that day in English class. “People ask what is it about poetry – and often people have this notion that it’s an escapist thing, an airy-fairy thing, but the thing about poetry is that it’s language at its most intense, and that intensity can give us a new sense of what being alive is like. And I think that’s what hooks people on poetry.”
SLEEPING IN It’s waking just enough to feel you slide from bed. It’s moving over, pulling the blankets around myself like robes. It’s loving even your absence, the warmth I can sprawl into.
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Courtesy cars helping patients
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BER may be busy branching out into regional centres but in the Macedon Ranges volunteer drivers are reaching out to people in need.
Kyneton’s Nancy Foote is one local benefiting from a new courtesy car initiative set up by Campaspe Family Practice. At 85, Nancy has mobility issues and relies on a walker and wheelchair to get around. She’s been caught out a few times when her daughters have been unavailable to transport her to medical appointments. Nancy’s mobility scooter is ill-equipped for Kyneton’s fickle weather, and the big trip across town to access treatment. Yet there’s no shortage of community-minded volunteers on the courtesy car roster. A group of 15 people is currently ferrying Campaspe Family Practice patients to and from the hospital precinct. David Pritchard from East Trentham, welcomed the chance to get involved as a volunteer driver. “It’s nice to be able to put something back into the community,” he said. Aside from the good feeling there are also good health benefits – both for the individual and the community. Dr Robert Power says that when people have limited access to care, they tend to wait until their health has deteriorated before they make the effort to get themselves to an appointment. “Their family or neighbours might not be available at suitable times. The costs of transport and the limited local bus timetable can be prohibitive. So they remain isolated and put off the important routine health checks that can make a big difference to their wellbeing.” The courtesy car initiative supports independence, and connects people to their community and local health services. “It’s even better than a GP home visit because patients then have access to pathology testing and other services like radiology,” Dr Power said. Patients can request transport assistance when they book their medical appointment.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS CLUNES PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for a major public art commission in Clunes. Local artists are encouraged to apply. Please visit Council’s website (www. hepburn.vic.gov.au) and e-tendering portal for more information on the proposed sites, history of the area and a link to apply. For more information please contact Nate Perry, Community and Cultural Development Officer, on nperry@hepburn.vic.gov.au or 5321 6439.
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A fifth generation real estate agent, Mr Simpson has been heavily involved with the REIV over many years, including serving as senior vice president on the previous board. He has also provided extensive input to a number of Institute committees, serving as Commercial & Industrial Chapter chair for three years and Members Council Chair for two years. Mr Simpson is a partner in the family business W.B. Simpson & Son, located in North Melbourne with a history dating back over 145 years and both his father and grandfather are former presidents of the REIV. Prior to entering real estate, Mr Simpson was a Chartered Accountant with KPMG where he specialised in the banking, finance and property development sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University as well as a Bachelor of Business (Property) from RMIT, where he majored in property valuations. Mr Simpson said it was an honour to lead the institute through what is an undoubtedly challenging period for the industry. “Victoria is currently in the midst of the largest review of property legislation in the state’s history, with significant reform of the Residential Tenancies Act currently proposed. “It has never been more important for the views of our members to be heard at the highest levels of government.” Two new office bearers have also been elected to office for 2017-18 – Robyn Waters (senior vice president) and Leah Calnan (vice president). Mr Simpson congratulated Ms Waters and Ms Calnan. He also welcomed new REIV directors Adam Docking, Frank Hellier and Lee Maher, who commenced their term in October 2017.
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௭ 3 º2 Ê 4 FOR SALE PRICE $850,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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PRIDE AND PERSONALITY With its distinctive curved and banded brickwork this beautifully presented 1940’s solid brick home is sited proudly on a large allotment of approx 800 sq.m, in a quiet residential street opposite farmland. A contemporary makeover of the home has provided a new kitchen, smart bathroom and fresh décor, while retaining charm and character. Outdoors there is a lovely paved courtyard garden, securely fenced low maintenance backyard with fruit trees, garage and separate storage shed.
FOR SALE PRICE $455,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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BIG SKIES Enjoy the big skies at Strangways, an historic rural area situated halfway between the towns of Daylesford and Castlemaine. This property comprises approx. 37 acres of vacant rural land, mostly pastureland with a scattering of eucalyptus, with some bushland. With 14 paddocks, 5 dams, good fencing and laneways, plus a transportable 2 room cabin (no services) the property is best suited to horses or grazing.
FOR SALE PRICE $290,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
OLD GLENDARUEL SCHOOL CIRCA 1880 Located in the heart of the Goldfields, “The Old Glendaruel Primary School” was built around 1880 and operated until the mid-1950’s as a school and teacher’s residence. It was used in the 1970-90’s as a school camp and has recently undergone a fabulous conversion into residential accommodation. Enjoy the rural atmosphere with long views over the adjacent farming land to Mt Bolton & Mt Beckworth. The unique and historic 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is situated on 4026m2 (just over 1 acre).
௭ 4 º2 Ê 2 SOLD PRICE $585,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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OU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.
Daylesford Railway Market – every Sunday Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday Daylesford Farmers’ Market – first Saturday Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Makers’ Market - first Saturday Golden Plains Farmers' Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Kyneton Farmers’ Market - second Saturday Ballan Farmers' Market - second Saturday Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday Maldon Market – second Sunday Clunes Farmers’ Market - second Sunday Trentham Farmers’ Market and Makers’ Market - third Saturday Glenlyon Farmers’ Market – third Saturday Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday Creswick Market - third Saturday Talbot Farmers’ Market – third Sunday Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday Buninyong Village Market - fourth Sunday Daylesford & Hepburn CWA - Saturday, November 11, Saturday, December 16 & Sunday, December 17 - Daylesford Town Hall
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Laid back music scene in the Central Highlands
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ICTORIANA Gaye is Vicki Gaye Philipp and Jeff Raglus. Vicki hails from Melbourne’s outer east and Jeff is from the outer west. They met at the Black Cat milk bar. They told their story to Donna Kelly. Donna: How did you meet? Vicki: Melbourne’s outer east and outer west. Both areas with low cost housing, factories and working class aspirations. We're from a generation of early school and home leavers and ended up both living on the north side of Melbourne around Fitzroy. We learnt later that we actually lived in the same street and just around the corner from each other for a while. We finally met when Jeff came into the Black Cat where I was working and ordered a mocha milkshake. He looked like a surfie which was refreshingly good. He offered me some of his milkshake and I took a great big suck. Donna: What genre of music do you do? Vicki: Our music is influenced by so many genres. We’re singer songwriters and the combination of both electric and acoustic guitars is a folky pop thing and the trumpet gives it a Mariachi Bacharach flair. The name is an elaboration of my name Vicki Gaye, and Jeff really likes Victorian era stuff and is often heard saying “Oh yeah man that’s so Victoriana”. Donna: Is it your full-time job? Vicki: Yes and no. We are also artists, so 50/50 art and music, we live so far away from the “normal”' world of nine to five. Actual gigging hours plus rehearsal time and just hanging out trying to be like hot super stars is really a high maintenance life style, not to mention the constant voices and melodies humming around your head that are chasing you down, trying to form into new songs. We’re lucky to get to sleep at night. Donna: How do you find the music scene around the Central Highlands? Vicki: Terrific, there are some really great characters who’ve taken the plunge and opened up interesting independent venues. They seem well attended and there’s a great laid back scene going on. Donna: What advice would you give young musos just starting out in the game? Vicki: Go for it, don’t listen to any advice from old musicians, your time is now. Donna: And where can we see you next? Vicki: At Radio Springs Hotel at Lyonville on Sunday, November 26 from noon and at the Newstead Hotel on Sunday, December 3 from 4pm. And next March we are at the Port Fairy Folk Festival with a full band.
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Great pub fare at The Criterion in Castlemaine
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RECKON you can tell a good menu if you have FOMO. That's Fear Of Missing Out - and I am reading the menu at the Criterion Hotel and I have it.
Chef Ryan Crossley is working his magic here, formerly of places including the Bendigo Gallery and the Daylesford Hotel, and there's a good smattering of "pub" meals along with a bit of an American twist and some really interesting bar snacks. Owner Peter Griffin said the addition of Ryan meant every box was now ticked - from the great live music on weekends to the late night tempo, the bar and now the food. "Ryan is really enjoying himself here and has put his own mark on the menu. So everything now is steady as she goes." But back to FOMO. Entrees Because of it we decide to have not two, but three starters, settling on the Roasted 1/2 Shell Scallops with corn puree and chilli sauce vierge ($18), the Jalapeno Poppers ($12) and the Fried Chicken Wings with house crema, lime and a choice of green, red or ATOMIC hot sauce ($12). The scallops, four all up, are beautifully done. There is some real finesse happening in this kitchen. The puree is delicious and the French sauce is full of flavour. A winning combination. Now, I thought the poppers, again a decent serve of four, were definitely only for Kyle. I have had them in Melbourne and they were just deep fried peppers - and hot! But these peppers are finely blended with a delicious mixture of cheddar and feta - more like a croquette with a nice hit of heat at the end. Then there were the chicken wings. Manager Sass turned up with extra napkins and for good reason. They are definitely finger food and you need about three napkins once you get stuck in. The chicken was perfectly cooked and just covered with a delicious chilli (we chickened out with green) sauce - which you can downgrade with a dip into the house crema. Again, a good serve of six. You are not going home hungry from the Cri! Mains As Peter said, the menu has the good old pub favourites from parmas and schnitzels to fish and chips - all at the very affordable $25 mark, or you can up the ante and go for something from the Grill and Smoke House like BBQ Spare Ribs ($30) or the 300g Scotch Fillet ($38). But burgers are also a speciality and after Kyle saw a William Wallace Braveheart Wagyu Burger ($24) head out into the beer garden he was hooked. It was massive. Sher beef, double bacon, grilled onion relish, lettuce, tomato, cheese and pickles, and a serve of chips. There is only one way to eat this and that is with two hands and commitment. If you love a good burger, this is a must. Not being a big meat eater I opted for the pub classic of Salt and Pepper Squid served with chips, aioli and lemon. Again a big serve of tender calamari, deep fried and perfectly flavoured. And I love a good side salad with a bit of everything. Desserts Desserts are all $14 and the choices are a Pumpkin and Pecan Tart, a Classic Warm Apple Pie or, our share choice, a Trio of Ice-Cream and Sorbet on a meringue disk. A lovely way to end a meal, especially with a good cup of strong coffee. Something else The Criterion is all about having a good time, whether it's a great meal, a drink in the bar or the beer garden, or listening to some great live music. Then there's the challenge of which musicians are in the photos in the dining room. We thought Janis Joplin and Carole King, maybe. Oh, being a hotel, the drinks are abundant, well priced and check out the Cri Cocktail list! She's My Cherry Pie would be my pick, but the Harvest Moon and After Midnight would both be close calls. There's something for everyone at the Cri!
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Gig Guide The Spa Bar, Daylesford
Live Piano Improv - Wednesdays, 7pm-10pm The Cartwheels – Thursday, November 9, 7pm-10pm. DJ Beats with DJ Francis Comber – Friday, November 10, 9pm-11pm Bella Frisky – Saturday, November 11, 7.30pm-10.30pm The Coopers – Thursday, November 16, 7pm-10pm. DJ Beats with DJ Zolly Gold – Friday, November 17, 9pm-11pm Gillian & Terry – Saturday, November 18, 7.30pm-10.30pm
The Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville
Victoriana Gaye – Sunday, November 26, 12pm-3pm
Scrub Hill Church, Scrub Hill
Dave Graney & Clare Moore – Sunday, November 19
Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine
Rhyley McGrath - Saturday, November 11, 9pm – late T.K. Reeve - Saturday, November 18, 9pm – late The Bauderlaires - Saturday, November 25, 9pm - late
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Croaky Karaoke – Friday, November 10 Gillian & Terry – Saturday, November 11, 8.30pm-11.30pm Martha Keenan – Sunday, November 12 Croaky Karaoke – Friday, November 17 Matty Chaps – Saturday, November 18 Drowsy Maggies – Sunday, November 19, 5pm
RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick
Dave Clarke & Deborah N – Friday, November 10 Dan West – Friday, November 17
Belvedere Social, Daylesford
Michael Westlake – Friday, November 10, 8pm
Blue Bean Love Cafe, Hepburn Springs
Jazz Deuce – Friday, November 10 New Elk – Saturday, November 11 Open Mic – Sunday, November 12 Charley Phypers – Friday, November 17 Josh Dance – Saturday, November 18 Ellerby – Sunday, November 19
Zucchini and basil salad with verjuice and currant dressing Verjuice is the unfermented juice of unripened green grapes. It’s made by several well known wine-makers here in Australia. You are more likely to find it at specialty delis, but substitute lemon juice if needed.
70g currants 1/3 cup verjuice or lemon juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika 8 small zucchini, cut into 4mm slices lengthwise ¼ cup torn basil leaves 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 spring onions, thinly sliced For the dressing, combine currants and verjuice or lemon juice in a lidded jar and shake. Leave for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Combine oil, garlic and paprika in a bowl, add salt and pepper, then reserve half of this mixture. Pre-heat the grill to high. In batches of zucchini, place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet (I cover mine first with baking parchment to save time on cleaning) and brush with oil/garlic/paprika mixture. Grill for 2-3 minutes, turn and repeat. Transfer to a serving platter and scatter with basil. Stir vinegar, spring onions, currants and verjuice into reserved oil/garlic/paprika mixture and drizzle over zucchini.
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Meal deals for locals...and visitors too!
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VERYONE loves a good meal deal. So here are the dining establishments offering great food and great prices!
Monday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Monday Meatball Madness - $20 (Vegetarian option available.) Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Frugal Foodies - $20 Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs - Locals' Night - 2-courses $35, 3-courses - $45
Tuesday:
Perfect Drop, Daylesford - five courses - $55 Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Burger Night with chips - $20
Wednesday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot (or glass of house wine) and Parma - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Frugal Foodies - $20 The Spa Bar, Daylesford - $10 pizza
Saturday:
The Surly Goat - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Tastings at Bellinzona, Hepburn - free wine tasting of up to six choices of regional wines when you order a pizza, platter or purchase a bottle of wine.
Sunday:
The Surly Goat - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Grange Bellinzona, Hepburn - two courses and a glass of wine - $45 Old Hepburn Hotel - Sunday roast - two choices of meat with all the trimmings $15 from noon until sold out.
Every day
Casa El Ray, Daylesford - burrito with fries $17, spud with soft drink $17 and three tacos with soft drink $20
Happy Hours:
Perfect Drop, Daylesford, has a Happy Hour, Thursday to Monday, from 4pm to 6pm with $12 cocktails and $2 oysters.
Raffles:
Thursday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Schnitzel Night - 5pm-7pm- $15 The Spa Bar, Daylesford - $10 pizza
Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at The Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn and The Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford.
Friday:
The Surly Goat - lunch special - two courses and a glass of wine - $40 Grange Bellinzona, Hepburn - two courses and a glass of wine - $45 Tastings at Bellinzona, Hepburn - free wine tasting of up to six choices of regional wines when you order a pizza, platter or purchase a bottle of wine. 5000 Club - three-course lunch at Christ Church Anglican Hall, Daylesford
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Evening of classical, Spanish classical and flamenco guitar
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ATTHEW Fagan returns to Daylesford for an evening of classical, Spanish classical and flamenco guitar with songs honouring his musical and ancestral heritage and Remembrance Day.
Songs for Remembrance Day include a haunting version of The Last Stand trumpet/bugle arranged for electric guitar, traditional Anzac hymns Abide with Me, O Valiant Hearts and Songs of the Diggers, Along the Road to Gundagai and It's a Long Way to Tipperary. Matthew will perform O’Carolan's Celtic harp and lute music arranged for guitar in honour of his Fagan, Irish ancestry which has connections in the region as his greatgrandfather James Fagan was a member of the former Glenlyon Shire Council. His photo is at the Daylesford and District Museum. The concert also features highlights from Matthew’s CD, Virtuoso - A Homage to My Ancestors, a spectacular musical journey celebrating the Parkes family, his internationally renowned virtuoso ancestors with arrangements of classical masterpieces such as Spring & Winter 1st Movement from Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca, Paganini - Caprice No.24 and Spanish classical guitar and flamenco including flamenco dance music Solearas, and El Vito and La Partida Spanish dances. Matthew has followed in the footsteps of his ancestors as a touring artist and has toured with an array of the world's greats including Natalie Cole, The Original Buena Vista Social Club, Shirley Bassey, Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly. Matthew will play at the Daylesford Senior Citizens’ Room at the Daylesford Town Hall on Saturday, November 11. Doors open at 7pm.
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Of herbs, liqueurs and one man’s battle with cancer
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ARCHING into a Daylesford shop, visitors often study a row of bottles and ask, “Which one cured your cancer?”.
Not that simple, says the owner. And here begins a story of transformation, belief, stick-at-it-ness, blended with mysticism. Out of this came Herbal Lore, producer of liqueurs, a distillery, pharmaceutical makers and soon to include a chiropractor. Roger McLean’s business card says owner, director, creator, but that, it seems is just the start. Life, and experience, have given him an edgy bluntness. “I have no interest any more in what people think of me. That’s power,” he says, spreading his arms. “Absolutely, because it takes away expectations. Lack of concern about matters of opinion frees you.” This all began with a boy from farming poverty becoming the youngest qualified estate agent at 19, a baker, winemaker, driving himself seven days a week to attain a dozen different qualifications before setting up a vineyard. But not just a vineyard. At Mt Aitken Estates on the Calder Highway at Gisborne South he established an art gallery and restaurant, challenging the dominance of the Yarra Valley. His ports and liqueurs had Royal patronage as gifts for Prince Charles and Princess Diana during their tour here. A port was judged No. 3 in the world and his gin won in New York. His label beat 65,000 others for a global prize and he won an Australian gold medal for best packaging. After 30 years this led to his liqueurs and, 10 years ago, finding the old butter factory in Railway Crescent where he makes and sells them. “I love the flavour in cooking,” he says, explaining that this meant: “You have to be able to plough a paddock, hop off the tractor and smell the soil.” For this passionate cook it occurs in bread making, when the flower of the yeast opens and ripeness emerges. Amid his bliss, cancer struck. He became seriously ill in 1990 and attributes his recovery, in part, to natural therapies. “It’s a battle. You have to be single-minded, very determined and eat correctly.” Daily meditation played a role, for he says he can meditate while working in his laboratory. “I talk to myself.” Asked where all this change came from, he says, “It was thrust down my throat with cancer. Herbal medicine was a big part of the process”. Now he’s the author of a book on healing (and three more ready to go), while developing his liqueurs which he says are a cross between distilled herbs and fermented grapes. They have, he says, helped ill people and those struggling to have children. Persuasive, almost messianic, he is also working with Aborigines on their medicine, such as mistletoe, which he says is being tested at Griffith University as a cancer treatment. His next step with wife Sue is a healing centre where she will practise as a chiropractor. “Welcome to Herbal Lore,” she says to a visitor,” the adventure of herbs.” Words like alchemy trip quickly from his tongue as 65-year-old Roger tells of the delicious flavour of Siberian ginseng. He is experimenting with truffles. When distilled they emerge as golden liquid. Next up is mysticism. He says his basis is modelled on Arthurian mythology, which breaks down into beauty as seen in Guinevere, the magic of Merlin and the strength and power of Arthur, and Excalibur (his spelling), the sword. Roger believes ill-health comes from suppressing the passion in one’s life. “That means you are carrying regret at the cellular and soul level.” So, when a visitor asks to be shown the liqueur that saved his life, he may caution that it’s not that simple. Watch a person’s energy, he says, and see what happens.
Words: Kevin Childs Images: Kyle Barnes
“I have no interest any more in what people think of me. That’s power. Absolutely, because it takes away expectations. Lack of concern about matters of opinion frees you.”
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Avian house guests
This inquisitive Eastern spinebill, above right, recently made himself at home on the deck adjacent to our kitchen window.
Iris - flower of gods and masters
Those elegant flowering plants so aptly named iris, in honour of the goddess of rainbows and featured by the great masters Monet and van Gogh, are at their best right now. Although the species are wide and varied there are two basic groups - the perennials which grow in dividable clumps and the bulb form, notably the Dutch iris. The most spectacular of all are the tall and stately bearded iris, available in every hue of the rainbow. Like most of their kind these will grow in almost any welldrained garden bed that is mulched and well-watered in summer. Another popular form is the flag iris in shades of white, blue and yellow and great for massing in or near water. Especially good for those damp or boggy areas where many other plants fail. A few years ago, Chris Rae of Spring Park Nursery, introduced me to the range of Californian iris, indigenous to the Pacific Coast of the USA, that he had brought back on one of his botanical expeditions, below right. These are vigorous, low growing plants with fine strap leaves that clump up rapidly to provide a multi-coloured splash in early spring. Scatter them among other compact front row perennials or plant them together as a low border. Mine are thriving at the base of a sloping bed of roses in the shade of a spreading eucalyptus.
The good earth
Whether you are growing plants in containers or out in your garden, regardless of sunlight, shade or temperature, the one consistent controlling factor in the health and well-being of your plants is the soil. Unfortunately not all of us are blessed with deep, crumbly loam full of nutrients that can hold moisture, yet drain freely after periods of heavy rain. But with a little effort and not necessarily a lot of money it is possible to vastly improve the soil in those areas of the garden where it really counts‌especially your vegetable beds and around fruit trees. Light, sandy soils are a cinch. It's really only a matter of working in materials that will retain moisture, provide support for root systems and, preferably, added nutrition. Heavy and clay soils require mostly the same treatment except that there is the added problem of removing excess water from around the roots of your plants, especially in low or flat areas. This usually requires the need to elevate the plant beds or planting individual shrubs or trees on artificial mounds.
Soil additives
There are probably only two main aims in improving your soil - improving drainage, or, in the case of sandy areas, retaining moisture - and adding nutrients. In the case of clay, which requires opening up the congealed mass, the addition of fine gravel usually works a treat, whereas sandy soils need the addition of organic matter to retain moisture. As for the addition of organic nutrients, the choice is as broad as your imagination and resources. Obviously the first stop is your compost bin or heap and/ or the worm farm. Next would be a heap of autumn leaves from your garden or the footpath (if you're lucky enough to have deciduous trees out front) and your pile of saved lawn clippings. Unless like me you rake these onto your beds as mulch to be dug in after summer. Animal manures are great and locally available. Care must be taken with these, especially with sheep and poultry manure. If they haven't been left long enough to "mature" and break down they will burn the young roots of your plants, especially young vegetable seedlings. Horse and cow manure can be used as soon as they are dry.
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Open gardens raise money for Avenue of Honour
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HEN people visit or simply drive through the small village of Kingston near Creswick they are left with a lasting image of beauty.
The tree-lined roads, wide verges and well cared for homes create an almost chocolate-box impression of bucolic country living. Gardening is an enduring passion for many residents, with Kingston boasting some spectacular private gardens, three of which will be open to the public on Saturday, November 18. These gardens are as diverse as they are beautiful. Visitors will start their journey from the Kingston Old School. The playground of the former Kingston Primary School, pictured above left, has been transformed into a series of garden rooms formed by high hedges, each presenting a new visual treat. In addition, there is a meadow surrounded by beautiful trees including copper and purple beech, horse chestnuts and maples. To add to the adventure there is a series of different gardens to admire, such as woodland, a bog, a pond and a dry garden, as well as a parterre and a ginkgo grove. All three properties are in walking distance of each other in Kingston Road between Church Parade and Victoria Street. Turning left from Kingston Old School and a short walk to the Victoria Street corner, is a lovely park-like garden, pictured above right, set on two acres with views of the Kangaroo Hills. The garden beds consist of roses, camellias, weeping trees, magnolias, irises, tree peonies and a myriad other gorgeous flowers and shrubs, enhanced by various types of grasses that will make visitors green with envy. In the opposite direction along Kingston Road, is the third garden on the list. This delightful property, pictured below right, shows what can be achieved on a more compact site in a short (in gardening terms) period of time. After renovating the house five years ago, the garden consisted of a huge mound of soil and rocks, remaining after groundworks. The owners utilised these materials to create an oasis that encompasses the house with hydrangeas, heritage apple trees and quinces (including Chinese quinces) lining the driveway. A variety of fruit trees, including a medlar, are featured with citrus trees growing happily behind the old laundry and a fabulous veggie patch adding to the functionality of this garden.
The Kingston Open Gardens will run from 10am to 4pm with coffee, tea and snacks available to purchase together with some plant sales and live music. Tickets to visit all three gardens are $10 per adult with children free. All proceeds from Kingston Open Gardens are dedicated to preserving the trees in the Kingston Avenue of Honour. The avenue comprises 286 elm trees, planted 99 years ago to honour the memory of men and women from the Creswick Shire who served in WWI. Adding to the interest on the day will be the launch of a book written by Peter Rickard titled Sentinels of Service – Volunteers of the Kingston Avenue of Honour, officiated by RSL Victoria president Robert Webster. The launch will take place at 11am at the Kingston Fire Station.
Enquiries: Sue Scott on 0418 675 196.
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Trentham Car Show
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HE Cool Country Car Club will hold a Car Show at the Trentham Railway Station on Sunday, November 19 from 10am to 4pm.
It’s a gold coin to enter, with all proceeds to the Trentham Kindergarten. The barbeque will see all proceeds going to the Trentham Football Netball Club and there are also Devonshire teas and cakes provided by the Trentham CWA.
Golf championships
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HE Hepburn Springs Golf Club Championships were held during October.
In A Grade, Shane Nevill won against Mick Yanner and Rose Mobbs defeated Bev Smith. In B Grade, John Scarffe won against Ian Rodgers and Mari Gruer defeated Ann Bull. In C Grade, Noel Bull won in a walkover from Les Healy while Jackie Krunic won on the 18th from Biljana Krunic.
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