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2 About Us Front cover: The Daylesford & District Historical Society is holding a Wish You Were Here postcards exhibition at the Daylesford Museum on the following two weekends. Judy Files, pictured, is among the volunteers who have worked on the exhibition. For more details check out Connecting the Community on page 8.
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HE Run for the Willow at Cricket Willow, Shepherds Flat, was held on Sunday, January 6.
The 14th annual event saw a strong field of almost 400 contenders from Australia and Scotland vying for wins and places in a full card of Victorian Athletic League professional races from 70m to 1600m. The main events are the 100m Daylesford Gift and the 100m Women’s Vase. The winner of the Daylesford Gift was John Hilditch of Altona. The winner of the Women’s Vase was Loryn Savoia, pictured above in black, of Spring Hill. Run for the Willow raised $220 for Camp Quality.
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REPORT on the failed Live.Love.Life. festival has been prepared and is with the Victorian Tourism Minister's office.
However, it is believed the report itself will not be available to the public, just a media release due out next week. The festival, which was to run over three years, with its inaugural event slated for last November, was given $450,000 in funding by the state government. When the event folded in October, it was found that $200,000 of the funding had already been spent. The event was headlined by festival co-directors singer Kate Ceberano and artist David Bromley. Both were paid for their involvement but how much has not been revealed.
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AOMI Cass is the new gallery manager at the Castlemaine Art Museum.
Ms Cass has a longstanding career in arts management and development, including most recently as director of the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne. "Castlemaine is distinguished by the quality and range of artists living and working in the region as well their active engagement across multiple art forms. "I am keen to engage with this diverse community for the benefit of CAM and the arts-led social and economic benefit for the region. Building on this gem of a collection and fabulous building, I look forward to bringing new interpretations and experiences, attracting new local, national and international visitors, as well as creating a newfound stability for the organisation."
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Deny bringing 'passionism' to Daylesford
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ENY Christian moved to Daylesford two years ago and restored “a lovely old home” in the town. With that done, the professional painter of 45 years is now looking to start an atelier offering courses for those who wish to study drawing and then later, painting, in the classical manner.
“An atelier traditionally offers study under the tutelage of a master painter. Students should choose a master whose work they admire and respect,” Ms Christian said. “As a professional painter of 45 years history I am delighted to pass on my skills. They include a mainly portraiture grounding, as begun in the 1970s in New Orleans and in Montmartre, Paris, then settling into a Sydney studio in 1974.” Ms Christian said she had painted many interesting, complex and well-known establishment “and not so establishment sitters”. Prizes have included highly commended in the The Portia Geach Portrait Prize in 1974 and the Packing Room Prize in the Archibald Prize of 1999 with her portrait of actor Garry McDonald. She also painted the official Premier's Portrait of Tasmania of Lara Giddings in 2015. “I know that as a self-taught painter my journey would have been easier, and faster to learn the great essentials of my craft, if I had formal training in anatomy, perspective and composition, let alone how to handle oil painting at 12 years old. “But post-war Australia did not offer these to any but a privileged few. I hope my tutelage gives the knowledge which can save many years of searching and disappointment to my students. “These lessons of technique I learned alone with private and impassioned study of the masters whom I admired. In Europe I was able to begin this. From Hogarth, Velasquez, Courbet, Manet, to Waterhouse and the mighty John Singer Sargent, and our own Hugh Ramsay and Tom Roberts…and now new heroes from Scandinavia who are reviving the love and practice of the great skills of the past.
“They call the new classical revival ‘passionism’ and I think my work concurs with their ideas. Figure, portraiture, still life, landscape and genre studies. The love of a great canvas with meaningful composition and powerful presence through technical prowess is my world.” Ms Christian said the important message was that students would learn from the beginning with no previous learning needed. “In fact, it is often harder to undo old habits which block the student, than it is to learn good styles of learning from the beginning. I found in the past that many students are mature age, and have been absorbed in raising a family, or having a demanding profession for many years.” Ms Christian said she had found Daylesford a friendly and visually beautiful town. Visual beauty is important to her and she believes her classes will help bring art in the town “upwards”. “There was a thing, in previous generations, called an atelier. Melbourne had the Gallery School where considerable skills in drawing and painting were taught by practicing professional artists. “Now art schools in tertiary education have moved away from that practical teaching. And aspiring painters have nowhere to learn these essential skills in a class situation, with regular lessons. So learning has stopped in these areas. And that is surely a downward trend."
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HE annual New Year's Eve parade in Daylesford didn't fail to impress locals and visitors as floats of all shapes and sizes did a couple of laps of Vincent Street. Image: Kyle Barnes
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Motorfest
HE inaugural Daylesford Motorfest, on Sunday, February 17, is set to be jampacked with demonstrations, displays and collectable vehicles from the past 100 years.
Spokesperson Kate Larsen said slot car racing, a stationary engine display, rocker cover racing and a pedal car display would now join the event schedule. "This already includes the live rebuild of an engine, children’s colouring competition, wood chop demo, question and answer sessions, best dressed competition and a jaws of life demonstration by Daylesford CFA. "With over 2000 vehicles expected from as far as interstate there will also be flow on benefits for local businesses in what can be a quiet month of trading." Local shops are encouraged to join the festivities by filling their windows with motoring-related displays and going into the draw to win best window display. The RACV has come on board as the major event sponsor.
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HE Kyneton Football Netball Club will receive a $13,636 grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.
The money will go towards refurbishing the kitchen in the pavilion, including the upgrade of cabinetry, sink and tapware, the purchase of a deep fryer, and waterproofed flooring. Kyneton FNC president Karen O’Sullivan said being successful with the grant application was a great way to kick-start the year for the Tigers. “A new canteen will put smiles on the faces of many volunteers and canteen coordinators.” “An upgraded kitchen will be a much welcome addition to the KFNC social clubrooms, one that can be used widely by other community groups as well to help us all maximise our fundraising opportunities.” Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters, who announced the funding, said the club had come a long way over the past 12 months.
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HE cost of The Rex's revised fitout has jumped from $1.325 million to $2.956 million.
Hepburn Shire Council CEO Evan King said the difference of $1.631 million would be funded by the sale of the former Hepburn Depot site and Bleakley Street land. Mr King said the renovation of a historic building could be very challenging with many hidden costs that sometimes could not be identified until work started. Mr King said there had been no decision made on the two murals created by artist David Bromley under the direction of former CEO Aaron van Egmond. "David Bromley has invested significant time into the Rex project, providing interior design support, access to discounted suppliers and the painting of two murals. "The time invested far outweighs any remuneration received by David Bromley. (He) has received $15,000 of the agreed $30,000 fee and has informed council that he does not seek the outstanding $15,000."
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Council has started work on the new strategy, which will support business development and job creation in the region from 2019 to 2029. The Jobs for the Future Blueprint research, conducted by Deakin University in partnership with council, formed the first stage of community input into the new strategy. The blueprint research, along with information obtained from upcoming workshops with local businesses, will help inform the strategy. A draft Economic Development Strategy will be released for public comment early this year.
The policy was informed by public consultation last year and will allow residents to beautify their nature strips in keeping with new council guidelines. The guidelines will ensure any nature strip treatments do not impede clear viewing lines for pedestrians and road traffic and do not interfere with the provision of essential services such as gas and water within road reserves. The policy can be viewed on council’s website and is available at council’s customer service centres.
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ESIDENTS can now have their say on a new draft local law which aims to improve safety around Kyneton Airfield.
The draft local law would align Kyneton Airfield with best practice safety standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Assets and Operations acting director Anne-Louise Lindner said the local law will set height restrictions on potential obstructions or activities near the airfield that could pose a safety hazard for aircraft. Copies of the draft local law and the draft community impact statement can be viewed on Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s website and at council service centres. A meeting to hear and consider any submissions on the proposed local law will be held on Wednesday, February 20 at 6.30pm at the Gisborne Administration Centre.
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OB Yoxall sits in his Hepburn house of memorabilia and chuckles about almost falling down a mineshaft.
Under Rodda, Rob learned to repair cars, trucks, tractors, water pumps, generators and, later, chainsaws. “I couldn’t have had a better teacher. Ken was brilliant, few people had his skills, and he was a superb oxy-welder. He worked on chainsaw cutterbars for the Australian distributor for McCulloch chainsaws in Melbourne, 20 to 30 at a time, sometimes working to midnight.” Rob stayed almost 45 years. Rodda only retired when 83 in 2007, having run the business for 50 years. Rob was always busy. “Just about every house in town had a chainsaw for firewood, but oil heaters cut their numbers. Then the oil price rose and in came natural gas, then electrical heating.” And along came ride-on mowers. “Anybody who rode a ride-on was a toff in the late '60s, except for those at schools or the council. Brush-cutters didn’t exist before the '70s and their advent was a boon, doing away with slashers." “Blockies”, as those settling in the bush were called, needed generators for power, so as Rodda’s car repairs phased out, generators, with chainsaws and motor mowers, brought new business. Rodda’s Central Garage pioneering self-serve bowser was a complicated machine which “tested” a two-shilling coin six times for size, weight and more, before accepting it. When decimal currency arrived, a milk bar across from the bowser noted a big demand for two-cent coins, which fitted the bowser. “It had even gone out on the news, that the two-cent coins worked, so Ken Rodda sat inside in the dark and every time someone put in a two-cent coin he flicked the machine off!” A parallel history is told by Rob’s collection of Daylesford and Hepburn postcards - some on display next weekend at the Daylesford Museum - salt and pepper shakers, sugar bowls, ash trays…"junky tourist things they sold back then…" A double-handled vase shows the reservoir in Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens before the Pioneer Memorial Tower went up in about 1930.
For anyone to plunge into one of the district’s many deep old mines would be a tragedy, while for Rob, a master motor mower mechanic, to do so while mowing would have added piquancy. It was in September, when the sound of mowers fills the air that he almost fell, a couple of years back. “Dad always said to watch that ground,” says Rob, showing a patch of grass just over his back fence in Fifth Street. He was mowing to reduce fire danger. Going up the hill, his legs went down as far as his thighs. “I rolled out of the way and moved the mower,” he says, with great understatement. Fetching a shovel, he dug around the hole where a steel plate covering a partiallyfilled airshaft had rusted away over 80 years, leaving but a crust. Tossing a rock down the hole, he counted to six before hearing a splash. The drop was about 60 metres. A yarn with Rob, known to his friends as Yocky, unspools the history of the district, its many former timber mills, how homes were warmed, tools developed and cheats caught at Daylesford’s first self-service petrol bowser. Never jobless in 56 years, he says, "I’ve never had to leave town to get work and never had to fill out a résumé". Rob’s timber-fibro family home, where he lives, was built in 1933 as a holiday place by the family of a publican at Milawa, who once bought drinks from Rob’s grandfather. Rob’s family bought the home for 500 pounds (“Wouldn’t even pay the rates now”.) The block next door was going for 90 pounds. Moving to Hepburn in 1920, both his father and grandfather worked at the Hepburn Spa for over 50 years. Rob produces a sample from those days, 80 years old, its label proclaiming it “The King of Health Drinks”. The cordial factory was in the Springs Reserve, beside the pavilion. Schweppes bought the factory and moved it just out of town to the Midland Highway, where Rob now works at the Stihl shop. “So here I am, back in the old spa factory.” His pathway to Stihl began when he left school with his Junior Technical Words: Kevin Childs | Image: Kyle Barnes & contributed Certificate at 14. A neighbour put in a good word for him to Ken Rodda, who ran the Central Garage at No.1 Howe Street.
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Just sayin’... By Donna Kelly
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AM quite looking forward to the inaugural Motorfest next month - and it has me thinking about my first car which I reckon could be a classic by now.
It was a Holden Sunbird. Dusty blue, small but with a six-cylinder engine which could "go like the clappers", as they say. I think it was a manual from memory. When we bought our latest car we were advised not to buy a manual because the resale is difficult with very few younger people able to work out clutches and gears. Good grief. I loved my car. I was still living at home so it was my first real possession. I quickly prettied up the back seat with some white lacy cushions and bought every car cleaning product I could find - even tyre black. Every weekend I washed my car using a chamois to make sure it was dry and streak-free. (If you saw the condition of my current ute you would wonder where my pride has gone...) And my car, despite being second-hand, did its best to give me a great ride. True, on a cold morning, the choke didn't quite work as perfectly as one would hope. There would always be that moment during the first few stops where you would wonder if the engine was going to cease up. Then there was the demister. It generally took about an hour to kick in which was when I was pretty much arrived where I was going. But it was nothing that a cloth couldn't take care of - you just needed to be ready to down said cloth to change gears. And keeping the windows opened helped - just not with the heating. Luckily, no hands were needed for the high beam. That was on the floor, next to the pedals, which allowed for some pretty fancy footwork at times. Clutch in, accelerator down, clutch out, high beam on, clutch in, high beam off, accelerator down, brake on. I am sure these days it would be classed as incidental exercise. The back window was a bit leaky too and being young and poor, I never thought of simply having the seal replaced. I just jammed a towel under the leak and learned to enjoy the smell of mildew. I had that car for about three years and then sold it to a friend. She then drove it without checking oil and water for some time and the engine started to make strange noises. Her brother decided to help out and leant in for a look, with his scarf then catching in the engine and making things worse. Oh well. I was living in Japan by then and watching plenty of classic cars on the streets - 180Bs, 120Ys - all lovingly looked after even better my Sunbird. I wonder if anyone has restored it. Maybe it will turn up at Motorfest? Just sayin'...
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The Local - Connecting the Community The Local is all about Connecting the Community. We run good news stories about amazing people and places, and festivals and events. And our fantastic advertisers run great deals for locals and visitors alike. To give back to the community, The Local has been running its Connecting the Community adverts for five years. The adverts are for not-for-profit groups and organisations to lend a hand when finances can be a bit tight - or just don't exist. We all know how hard it can be to make volunteer-run organisations work on the smell of an oily rag! To apply just email donna@tlnews.com.au with your event or organisation. We also put call-outs on our Facebook page and those of the various communities in our wonderful region. We work on a first-in basis, with a nod to time-lines too. There are a few conditions, well mostly that nonfor-profit bit, and also that you aren't grabbing a free advert and then we see a whacking big paid advert in other media. That wouldn't be fair. Cheers, Donna (Ed)
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OT summer days, Christmas celebrations and school holidays are all great times to enjoy with family and friends. It’s also a time when the most vulnerable in our community need special attention.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a warmer and drier 2018-19 summer than usual. This could bring with it extreme weather conditions and heatwaves, which historically result in increased deaths and serious impacts on people with underlying health conditions. You can assist the elderly during extreme heat periods by looking out for elderly neighbours and family members and checking their cooling systems are working. Encourage them to wear loose-fitting clothing and to take in fluids regularly. Hepburn Health’s Manager Integrated Community Aged Care Gabrielle Kirby says: “It can be a particularly stressful time for many of our older clients. Our staff are there to help, whether it be a reminder on a home visit to drink more water and stay cool or a phone call to the vulnerable to check in on them.” On extreme weather warning days, or those categorised as Code Red or Catastrophic, Hepburn Health will implement some essential changes for safety reasons. Home visits may be cancelled or rescheduled, care visits may be requested to be held at a relative or friend’s home, or elderly people at risk in their homes may be relocated to hospital, a care facility or motel. All of these options will be discussed with Aged Care Residents or Home Care clients ahead of forecast extreme weather days. Finally, take time during your family gatherings to gauge whether your parents, grandparents or any other relations are showing any noticeable signs of changes to their memory. Signs of delirium could be the result of dehydration brought on by the heat, or other health complications. If you have concerns, contact your GP or health professionals. From all of us at Hepburn Health have a happy and safe New Year. For any further enquiries regarding extreme heat days contact Hepburn Health on 5321 6500. To access the CFA Your Guide to Survival go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au
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O, ANOTHER year has started. The whole rinse, spin and repeat goes on for the vast majority, while a few others will endure great fortune thrust upon them and some will end up on the wrong side of the poverty line.
And the news cycle starts once more with a bloke wanted over an alleged plot to behead a Melbourne police officer (what a mongrel act). And rumour, speculation or the media (I’m not sure who – at my age the messages become garbled) have said he has been hanging around Melbourne by changing a couple of letters in his passport. Well, I am here to tell you, you do not always have to change your passport details, the government will do it for you and when you ask for the error to be expunged, they make you pay the full cost. There’s also the rigamarole of producing your citizenship certificate and marriage licence, which I haven’t clapped eyes on for donkey's years. My story of government-fuelled embarrassment starts with a “friend” of mine who was getting the last bit of mileage out of his 10-year New Zealand passport. He also happened to be naturalised Australian. This “friend” was detained every time he came into Australia because things didn’t quite match up with the Kiwi passport on one hand, and marking Australian citizen on the other. So, after getting sick of having to wait in the intense (see body cavity search) side of customs he decided to get a “Dinki Di” Australian passport to match-up with his citizenship. But this “friend” happened to be born in what was at the time a small country town of Warkworth in New Zealand and with this information in hand, those pranksters at the passport department of the government decided to rename his birth town Wankworth. This small change which I am sure those at the passport office are still belly laughing about has caused a lot of embarrassment for my “friend” and even when the first passport with the error expired and he went to renew, he was met with a firm “no” from the folks at the government. He would have needed to start a full passport application which, by the way, takes hours of work digging up documents and cross-signing paperwork. And money. So now this “friend” saunters through passport control, watches as the smiles slip out the corner of the custom officer’s face and lurks across the international line red-faced. Embarrassing government rant over…
(Ed's note: Hmmm. A "friend". Ask Kyle where he was born...)
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New Year Resolutions • Healthier eating • Exercise more • Save more • Quit smoking • Get another job • Read more • Learn a new skill • Drink less • Learn to meditate • Learn a language • Be less judgy • Volunteer • Plant 20 trees • Learn CPR • Submit sports results
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With 20 years of healthcare experience, Erin established Myo Studio as a natural extension to her hands-on Myotherapy treatments, recognising corrective exercises as essential to achieving long lasting results.
Having qualified in Clinical Pilates and Myotherapy simultaneously, Emilia understands the importance of supportive hands-on therapies with proper exercise prescription and movement pattern corrections.
John facilitates stretch therapy classes, teaching how to use a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, to prevent or overcome injury at work, home or in sport, regardless of age or fitness level.
Myo Strength: Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri.
Myo Strength: Wed, Fri & Sat.
Myo Stretch: Wed & Thur.
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Shop: 8/11 Howe St, Daylesford (next to Daylesford Osteopathy and Myotherapy) - parking at rear. Find us on the
What is MyoStudio? MyoStudio is an exercise space in Howe Street, Daylesford run by myotherapists. It is an extension of Daylesford Osteopathy and Myotherapy offering exercises options to enhance our hands-on treatments and rehabilitation. Rehabilitate safely under close supervision and direction in small groups or one-on-one sessions. What type of exercise does MyoStudio offer? • MyoStrength use reformers (a pulley machine) to support people while improving strength and flexibility. • MyoStretch are on mats and use specific equipment to assist. Other functional and balance exercises use balls, bands, balance mats. We focus on correct muscle recruitment, core strength, flexibility and balance. Who should come to MyoStudio? Anyone: • wanting to improve their core strength and seeking to prevent injury. • experiencing back pain or recovering from an injury. • rehabilitating from surgery or preparing for surgery. • wanting to improve balance and flexibility. • wanting to maintain health and wellbeing.
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IKE a splash in the pool on a hot summer day, the start of a new year can be a good time to dive in and refresh our wellbeing goals. To create successful New Year’s resolutions and see our wellbeing plan through in 2019 we may like to keep in mind the 3H (Head, Heart, Health) rule.
Where everyone is welcome
Originating in China, Tai Chi is the practice of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health based on the traditions of Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung). Chief Instructor and founder Patricia Kent has more than 30 years experience and regularly runs classes in Trentham, Ballan, Kyneton and Meredith. Lilac Moon Tai Chi also has local instructors and schools in NSW and Tasmania.
What we do
Instruction at the Lilac Moon Tai Chi School focus on the traditional styles of Yang, Wu and Sun. Some of the forms include the standardised Yang 24, 42 Competition Style, Wu 121, Sun 78 and Wu Broadsword, Yang 32 and 42 sword forms and the Mulan Fan Form to name a few.
We also provide
training in Qigong, a Chinese system of physical exercises and breathing control related to Tai Chi.
Strength, health & well being
Part of the philosophy of Tai Chi and a major focus of the Lilac Moon Tai Chi School is health and well being. At the beginning of our classes our instructors take students through Qigong exercises. The practise of Qigong and Tai Chi based exercises is now being recognised by health practitioners as being highly beneficial for all ages and fitness levels. The Lilac Moon Tai Chi School encourages students of all ages ranging from teenagers to octogenarians. The Lilac Moon Tai Chi School has courses in Trentham, Kyneton, Gisborne, Ballan, Meredith, Dereel, Newtown, Bannockburn, Teesdale
Call Patricia Kent on 0407 554 173
Head What state of mind am I in when I make resolutions or wellbeing plans? The state of mind that elicits our intention to change for the better is fundamental to the success or failure of our New Year’s resolutions and wellbeing plans. Listening to the tone of our inner voice is key. A negative inner voice is likely to prompt change so that we can feel more comfortable but will not necessarily support long-lasting goals. A positive and encouraging inner voice is more likely to promote the creation of achievable, real goals and give us a handy tool to handle the stress of change. Heart Do my resolutions come from the heart? To be the best version of yourself, it is wise to consult your heart for direction. If we are truly passionate about improving our wellbeing and can feed into our desire for change at a deeper level then we are more likely to go through willingly the baptism of fire that change inevitably brings. Only in our hearts will we find the courage to look within ourselves in order to transform into the person we want to become. Health Are my goals healthy and realistic? In our new year excitement we can often make resolutions that are daring but unrealistic. Healthy goals take into consideration our current lifestyle restrictions and priorities. Realistic goals are based on true expectations of self and our capabilities. When we simply pay attention to where we are today and set achievable real goals for the future, will we be headed on the right road to long-term good health and wellbeing. Happy New Year resolutions and all the best for 2019! Sam (Sam Redlich)
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AVANDULA Swiss Italian Farm hosted its annual Lavender Harvest Festival on Sunday, January 13.
It was a day filled with music by The Cartwheels, song and dance by Brandragon Morris dancers, and a celebration of all things lavender. Attendees joined the Lavender Walks and followed the whole process from hand-harvesting in the field, bunching and hanging to dry, winnowing off the flowers and seeds, and distilling the lavender, with Jack Larm pictured right, for its precious oil and floral water. Artisan stallholders were on hand to offer their quality wares and expert advice. An animal farm gave children the chance to groom and feed baby animals while others booked a ride on the unicorn pony. There were also tours of the original stone farmhouse with great food from the farm’s wood-fired oven and BBQ, along with lavender ice cream.
Link: www.lavandula.com.au
Brian & Wayne Mobbs, 45 Lyman St, Daylesford Vic 3460 Ph (03) 5348 2357 Brian: 0427 482 357 Wayne: 0427 373 044 Kevin: 0428 531 173 Email: highspa@highspa.com.au Website: www.highspa.com.au
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Bells Water Gardens @ Newlyn
Bells Water Gardens has been in the water garden business for over 25 years, building and maintaining ponds and growing a diverse range of aquatic plants for the nursery trade and public. We are passionate about building natural eco-system ponds, adding beauty and encouraging wildlife, allowing interaction with nature. Water gardens built by us are quiet, contemplative places to rest and energise the senses. Visit our display water gardens, water plant nursery and new pond shop for advice, inspiration and pond accessories in Newlyn. Opening hours are: Friday and Monday 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm Call Richard - 0418 567 195 or Sally - 0412 090 850 www.bellswatergardens.com.au
If you are looking to downsize, maintain your independence and create new friendships, McAuley Retirement Community is the perfect choice for you. Nestled in the quaint township of Trentham, McAuley offers two and three-bedroom units in the community you love. • Spacious, open plan living • Kitchen with quality fittings • Landscaped courtyard • Single and double garages
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Playing catch-up If you are enjoying lounging about on your beach holiday, then good luck to you and let's hope you come back refreshed. For the rest of us, it's a great time of the year for playing catch-up. At my place I was horrified I hadn't noticed the warping and peeling of the paint on the western side of the house. We tend to walk around blinkered, getting on with the everyday except for when you stop. Then we notice the neglect. Weeds are rampant. Windows are dirty. Gutters need cleaning. Especially when those hot, dry blowy days hit and we are reminded that heat and bush fires go hand in hand. Keeping on top of the foliage is an exercise in self preservation. Inside, walls are fingerprinted and need cleaning. Maybe even a fresh coat of paint? We start with the one wall. The wall that gets the most traffic and wear and tear. As soon as the paint dries, the wall looks a different colour to the rest. Lets paint the wall next to it, to even it out. Then the next wall looks different. Quite quickly I see that a patch job will lead to an entire repaint of the inside. I can't fool myself enough to believe that each room has different shadowing and therefore the paint colours will naturally vary. This is true, but new paint really does make a big difference to the wall colour. If we are going to apply new paint, we are going to apply it to all walls. I don't dare look at the skirting boards and door frames now. I like to paint those in an oil-based paint since I find the fluidity and coverage so much better with the oilbased paints. The down side is the stronger smell of oil-based paints, plus the washing up of tools. The blinkers will go on again until I get the energy to tackle the skirtings and the door frames. It is a job that will be added to my "to do" list. Now, I'm in the kitchen and look up. Oh my. How did I not notice the horde of spiders making a city in the dusty, grease-splattered reaches of my overhead cupboards? Certainly this is a job that requires tackling immediately. How could nobody else have noticed this? I hope my friends were not too polite to have said anything. Perhaps nobody looks up? Thankfully, we have a brand new year to get a head start in. One job at a time and that "to do" list will eventually get smaller. Wishful thinking this is, I know. I wish you all the speediest of times for your own "to do" lists. May they get smaller and smaller.
Regards, Indre Kisonas principal designer iok design www.iokdesign.com.au | indre@iokdesign.com.au
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DAYLESFORD 3 GARIBALDI DRIVE MODERN HOME WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS From its breathtaking views of Mount Franklin and surrounding bushlands to its stylish interior, the moment you enter the double doors of this gorgeous home, you know you are in for something special. Stunning Forest Reds floorboards complement the neutral colour scheme and large windows enable plenty of natural light to flood into the home. Whether you are seeking the ultimate country retreat or searching for a modern family home close to the cafes, shops and restaurants of the beautiful Daylesford area, then it is hard to go past this outstanding property.
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Contact Agent CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
HEPBURN 47 WESTERN AVENUE VACANT 1 ACRE BUILDING ALLOTMENT BETWEEN DAYLESFORD AND HEPBURN Situated in a tightly held location between Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, this superb 1 acre allotment features views along Doctors Gully. • 4444m2 Land Size – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (LDRZ) • Services Available – Mains Power, Town Water and Telephone • Ideal lifestyle block for your dream country residence (STCA)
FOR SALE $420,000 CONTACT Tom Shaw 0438 118 903 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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SAILOR FALLS 5A LIVERSIDGES ROAD APPROX. 35 ACRES WITH PLANNING PERMIT Situated just an hour drive to Melbourne and 8 minutes to Daylesford this outstanding lifestyle property is situated in Sailors Falls. The property is substantially cleared, near flat, zoned Farming and offers many opportunities and would be suitable for horticultural pursuits- such as truffles, vineyard etc and would be the ideal site for a country retreat. Approx. 35 acres [ 14.24 ha] of highly fertile, well drained volcanic soils abutting lush forest with old growth trees.
DAYLESFORD 91 RAGLAN STREET FOR SALE Price on Application CONTACT Michael DeVincentis 0417 142 152 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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“LAVENDER COTTAGE”, CENTRAL DAYLESFORD LOCATION Located just one block from the main street shops, cafes and galleries, and with views to Wombat Hill, “Lavender Cottage” is an original miner’s cottage on a corner allotment of approx. 478 sq.m. The cottage has been beautifully renovated to retain the historic features while introducing a stylish décor and modern fittings. Full of character with bright liveable spaces providing relaxed living, ideal as a permanent country residence, weekend retreat or holiday getaway. A wonderful Daylesford opportunity.
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FOR SALE PRICE $535,000 CONTACT Rae Corris 0408 358 772 OFFICE 43 Vincent Street, Daylesford 5348 2328
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Late (practical) resolutions Now the silly season is all but gone, it's time to get back to reality and the garden. As luck would have it, Mother Nature spared us from many days of extreme weather but it's London to a brick they're lurking in the not-too-distant future. So let's make the most of these temperate days to ready your garden for the real summer. Watering A costly but totally essential task, remembering that the roots perform the most important role in getting the moisture to the plant. The most efficient method to maximise the water and avoid loss through evaporation is to lay drip-feed hose throughout your garden beds. By covering them with a layer of organic mulch the time between waterings can be extended even further. Quite a few vegetables such as beans, tomatoes, melons and pumpkins are prone to fungal diseases, so it's essential to ensure their foliage is not damp overnight. Mulching Although it's probably a little risky to be spreading such things as straw and fresh hay over the beds right now, it's important to keep the soil in non-shady parts of the garden moist for as long as possible. It's also more efficient to cover the actual dripperhoses as well. One technique is to cover fresh, organic materials with a centimetre or so of sand, or even fine gravel. In fact, just these materials can make quite a difference. Compost We're all aware of the many benefits of composted organic matter, especially to nitrogen-hungry, annual vegetable plants. And there's always a fallow section in even the smallest vege patch. (Besides it's important to "rotate your crops" to avoid the passing on of soil-borne diseases.) The simple answer is trenching. All you need do is dig a metre long, spade's depth trench in one corner of the bare bed, laying the soil neatly on one side. You then place the compost-to-be material in the end of the trench to about half of its depth and cover it all with soil. You then simply work along the trench in this manner, extending it as you go and digging adjacent trenches as the space becomes available. Next season your first trench will be ready for more planting. Bloomin' joy I've had a couple of pleasant floral surprises in my garden since Christmas. #1 When Peta's mother passed away a few years ago we rescued a few of her bedraggled, precious pot plants to keep in her memory. One was a terribly pot-bound hoya carnosa - the wax plant. Despite it being pot-bound we planted it in a large pot of good soil and placed it in our "garden room" where it covers the lattice wall. This year, on New Year's Day, it surprised us with masses of waxy, lightly-fragrant blooms. #2 We planted several jasmine to cover our front wall but recently noticed a small but fast-growing vine at one corner. It resembled the sollya heterophylla, native bluebells we have covering our front fence several metres away and too close for it to be a sucker from one of those. But, to our surprise, it is now covered in little, blue bellshaped flowers. How did this plant manage to make its way into this garden bed?
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Bicycle maintenance at next Repair Cafe
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AYLESFORD'S next Repair Cafe will be held at the Victoria Park Pavilion on Sunday, January 20, from 1pm to 4pm, with an emphasis on bicycle maintenance.
Co-founder Nikki Marshall said the cafe would work on getting bikes in good working order, learning how to fix a puncture and making sure brakes and gears are working well. Nikki said the cafe's local fixers also had experience in repairing clothes, toys, radios, vacuum cleaners, shoes, heaters, whipper snippers, juicers, laptops, toasters, play stations, and much more. People could also bring knives, tools and scissors and learn how to how to keep them sharp, she said. Nikki said fixers and supporters were welcome by contacting co-founder Danny Kinnear on 0488 604 231 or herself on 0432 232 073, or email daylesfordrepaircafe@gmail.com
Pictured, busy repairing a bicycle, is Finn and Julian Image: Mara Ripani
MUSIC ON THE LAWN WITH JJ & RAY FRIDAY JANUARY 18 4pm to 7pm MINERAL SPRINGS AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY BBQ AND LIVE MUSIC WITH JJ & RAY SATURDAY JANUARY 26 from 4pm to 7pm LOCALS NIGHT MONDAYS $45 pp Feed me includes a glass of beer or wine. Normal price $65
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Shared Reading Circles
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WE read to know we are not alone” - C. S. Lewis.
This quote holds a truth that many people recognise. It is words in plays, books, poems and conversation that connect people as humans. People can recognise aspects of themselves in the writing of others, they identify with experiences. To Turn A Page sets out to connect individuals with themselves, each other and the words in literature. To Turn A Page offers a simple idea - time spent together reading, and then exploring the text. Shared Reading Circles bring people together with words. Is it like a book club?, is a question often asked. It is similar in that a group gets together with an interest in books, but there is no pre-reading required, as the reading is done within the group, with the host taking the lead. The second difference is that the group is facilitated by a trained host to keep the conversation on track, to set the texts and to ensure that the circle is a safe space to explore emotions that are awakened. New Shared Reading Circles will be held this year at the Woodend Neighbourhood House from 10am to 11.30am from Monday, February 4 and at Lancefield Neighbourhood House from Tuesday, February 5 from 10am to 11.30am. No bookings needed. Details: info@toturnapage.org.au
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Cellarbrations @ foxxy’s - our region’s largest local and boutique wine specialists. Open every day until late. 55 Vincent Street, Daylesford. 5348 3577
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VERYONE loves a good meal deal. So here are some of the dining establishments offering great food and great prices!
Sunday:
Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Roast - $16-$22 - depending on time Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Roast, a pot or glass of wine or soft drink - $25
Monday - Friday (Not available public holidays or school holidays)
Monday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Monday Meatball Madness - $20 (Vegetarian too) Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Parma Night - $16-$22 - depending on time Daylesford Cidery, Musk - Pot of Daylesford Cider & any pizza - $20 Peppers Mineral Springs, Hepburn - Feed me - includes a glass of beer or wine $45pp
Tuesday:
Galley Diner, Daylesford - lunch deal - burger, soft drink, fries - $17 Casa El Rey, Daylesford - lunch deal - burrito, soft drink - $15
Community Lunch:
The 5000 Club, Daylesford is open for lunch from noon every Friday at Stanbridge Hall, Central Springs Road, Daylesford. All welcome.
Raffles:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford - Burger Night with chips - $20
Wednesday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Pot (or glass of house wine) and Parma - $20 Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham - Locals' Night. Weekly specials @ $18
Fundraising raffles for local organisations are held on Friday evenings at the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn, the Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford and the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham.
Thursday:
Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford – Steak Night - $20 Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Burger Night - $16-$22 - depending on time The Plough, Trentham - Locals' All Day Dining - 2 courses $27/3 courses $32 The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham - Woodfired pizza specials
Friday:
Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine - Express Jalapeno Poppers $12, Fried Chicken Wings $12, Refried Bean Rolls $12, Fried Baby Calamari Tostada $16, 12-2.30pm Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn - Parma Night - $16-$22 - depending on time
Introducing our newly refurbished (and now private) dining room. Perfect for functions and parties.
For bookings please email functions@farmersarmsdaylesford.com.au 1 EAST ST DAYLESFORD
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Criterion Hotel, Castlemaine
Wildthings - Saturday, January 19 The Drowning Sorrows - Saturday, January 26
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Daylesford Cidery, Musk
Martel Blues Trio - Saturday, January 19, noon-3pm
Peppers Mineral Springs, Hepburn
JJ and Ray - Friday, January 18, 4pm to 7pm JJ and Ray and BBQ - Saturday, January 26, 4pm to 7pm
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The Palais, Hepburn
Hans' Haus Party - Saturday, February 2
Blue Bean Love Cafe, Hepburn
James McQ - Friday, January 18 Alexis Smibert - Saturday, January 19 Anthony Petrucci / The Rattlers - Sunday, January 20 Yazmindi - Friday, January 25 Daryl James / El Darke - Saturday, January 26 Next Episode - Sunday, January 27
Spa Bar, Daylesford
King Maxwell’s World Famous Trivia - Wednesday, January 16, 7pm Live Piano Bar - Thursday, January 17, 7pm-10pm DJ Beats with Clay Ravin - Friday, January 18, 9pm-11pm Gillian & Terry - Saturday, January 19, 8pm-11pm Live Piano Bar - Wednesday, January 23, 7pm-10pm Rockingham aka Pete Rowland - Thursday, January 24, 7pm-10pm Dj Beats with Zolly Gold - Friday, January 25, 9pm-11pm The Howling Owls - Saturday, January 26, 8pm-11pm (Pictured below) Live Piano Bar - Wednesday, January 30, 7pm-10pm
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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 Sunday 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 Woodend Farmers Market - first Saturday Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday Trentham Community Group Market - second Saturday 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
food and drinks, organic veggies, local produce, craft, art, music, plants
kids' craft, handmade goods, eco-wares, 90+ stalls, friendly atmosphere
The Trentham Farmers Market has joined with Trentham Makers Market
Third Saturday, 9am - 1pm
TRENTHAM PETROL & STUFF 1 Market St PH 5424 1611 Mon - Sat 8am - 6pm Sun 9am - 6pm Petrol, oils, swap & go gas, firewood permits, farm produce / produce store, ice, milk, soft drinks, take-away pies, coffee, confectionery, local honey etc. rusty junk, secondhand books, old wares
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0418 133 426 POOL AND SPA MAINTENANCE SERVICES DAYLESFORD AND SPA COUNTRY Over 25 years’ experience in the Pool and Spa industry. Cleaning and servicing of pools, hot tubs and jacuzzis. Water chemistry and water balance Commercial properties Domestic applications Reasonable rates All enquiries welcome Noel 0419 554 319 Declan 0438 212 107
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Consulting in Administration & Management Book-keeping Administration Payroll Temp service Supplier monthly reconciliation Qualified to manage a small team of office workers Christ Jules Services Julie Hanson 0459 619 701 julphil.hanson@gmail.com www.christjulesservices.com.au
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electrical appliance repair service washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, oven, cook top etc.
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Available to assist with all general accounting services and preparation/electronic lodgment of Tax Returns and BAS for Individuals, Sole Traders, Partnerships, Trusts and Companies.
Office: 19 Albert Street, Trentham 3458
Malone Tree Services Liam Malone . Limited Access . Fully Insured .Specialists Qualified . Mulching Available
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HE summer golfers played a two-person ambrose on December 23 for the plum pudding. Winners were Tony Sullivan and Terry Olver pictured below, as seen on Facebook, courtesy of Terry.
U3A HEPBURN SHIRE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND CLASS ENROLMENT MORNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 10am for 10.30am SENIOR CITIZENS’ ROOM Rear of Daylesford Town Hall New Members Welcome Morning Tea Provided Come and hear about our wide range of activities in 2019 for those no longer working full-time. Enquiries: Gillian Freimanis ph 0412 680 600
The men played Stableford on December 29. Winner of A grade and best score of the day was Gary Powell with 43 points. B grade winner was Peter Frith with 38 points. Nearest the pin was Bernie Frith. Leon Hedwards and John Fergusson both got the birdie hole. The summer golfers played par on December 30. Best score of the day was Kane Trimble with +3. Tom Pedretti got the lipstick, Tim Murphy made it into the test team and Les Healey won the NAGA. The January monthly medal was played on January 5. Winner of A grade was a visitor P. Wilkinson with 72-9-63. Winner of B grade and the medal was Pat Baird with 77-15-62. Nearest the pin on the 11th was Peter Frith. The summer golfers played Stableford on January 6. Best score of the day was Kane Trimble with 42 points. Nearest the pin was M. Hallinan. Kal Hartmann got the NAGA. Lipstick went to M. Hallinan.
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