Issue No. 204 February 2019
Covering Coomoora, Denver, Drummond, Glenlyon, Porcupine Ridge and Wheatsheaf
Established 2001
Member CNAV
Australia Day 2019
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he questions being asked on Australia Day 2019 are, “Should Australia Day be held on 26 January” and “Do we even need to have a day to celebrate being Australian at all?” At the Glenlyon Reserve the traditional flag-lowering ceremony was attended by a small, but dedicated group. The aboriginal flag was held alongside the Australian flag by many in the audience. Following a welcome by Bob Kennedy, Daylesford Mayor Don Henderson delivered the address on behalf of Hepburn Shire. His message was that basically Australia “works”. It is home to a people with the oldest known continuous culture and we, as relatively newcomers have come to appreciate their culture. The Mayor said that Hepburn Shire is in the process of a reconciliation program. He brought with him a message from the Dja Dja Warrung Corporation in Bendigo that they hope to be able to participate with us in the future. Cr Henderson also extended a welcome to all immigrants. He reminded the audience that last year was the centenary of the end of WW1; unfortunately the respite was brief before returning to war. “There are no winners in a war, only those who have lost less,” he said. He said another war being waged now is against disadvantage because there is a gap between those with plenty and those with barely enough. On a more positive note he thought that young people are coming through who have hope for the future. Finally Cr Henderson paid tribute to CFA, SES and Police. He suggested we think of their contribution and he thanked them on behalf of those present. Brenda Blackmore and Steven Kennedy presided over the barbeque, provided by Hepburn Shire, which was enjoyed with much appreciation while Peter Walsh and his “Beat Brother”, Steve White, entertained with well-remembered popular songs. The general opinion among those who gathered was that Australia Day should remain on 26 January as a day when we celebrate moving forward together. Judy MacLeod, from Daylesford, said we should “Stop arguing about it because it is dividing the country.” Others who also did not want to change the date, said that we should acknowledge the problems of the past, but concentrate on the future. To finish off the celebration Colin Priest assisted Bob Kennedy to lower the Australian flag and put it away for another year. Playwright Wesley Enoch, when being interviewed on the ABC’s One plus One ABC that night, summed up by saying that if we only see Australia as a young country, like adolescents seeking their identity, and not as elders in the world, we are missing out on all that knowledge. He suggested all aboriginal history be seen as Australian history.
Thursday to Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4 PM Kitchen closes at 3 PM Friday Nights - 5 to 8 PM. Closed last Friday night of each month Garden Barn open Daily Coffee, Cake, All Day Breakfast, Lunch, Take Away Menu Bread, Milk, Papers, Eggs, Range of Groceries, Fresh Produce Ph: 5348 7922 www.glenlyongeneralstore.com.au
Calendar of GPA Events January
July
Dinner on the Deck
Dinner on the Deck
Australia Day Flag Lowering Reserve 5.30pm
August
February Dinner on the Deck
March Dinner on the Deck
April Festival of Small Halls Concert Dinner on the Deck Paint Glenlyon
May Dinner on the Deck
June
Dinner on the Deck
September Dinner on the Deck
October Dinner on the Deck
November Dinner on the Deck
December Dinner on the Deck Christmas Fair Community BBQ Village Market
Dinner on the Deck Winter Solstice at the Dam
The Editorial Committee is proud to bring you another edition of The Glenlyon District News, a community information publication under the auspices of the Glenlyon Progress Association. The views expressed in The Glenlyon District News do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Glenlyon Progress Association. Contributions from residents are welcome. Letters to the Editor are encouraged. We continue to welcome suggestions, views and ideas from you. Contact the editor by email: glenlyonnews@gmail.com or telephone 5348 7792.
‘The Glenlyon Bus’ Timetable
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eed a ride into town? For a gold coin donation the Glenlyon ‘bus’ offers you a return trip by car to Daylesford every Friday. The volunteer driver will pick you up at your door, arriving in Daylesford at 10.30am and departing Daylesford at 1.00pm. To book your ride, contact Jill Teschendorff: Phone: 5348 7947 or 0448808274 Email: jt.bee@bigpond.com Please book by no later than Thursday to ensure that a ride is available for you.
Useful Phone Numbers Traffic Hazards
Hepburn Shire: 5348 1633 VicRoads: 13 11 70
Bushfire Infoline VicFire
1800 240 667 during fire season 1800 668 511 (to register your burn off)
Wildlife Rescue
BADGAR: 1300 223 427/5368 1501 Wildlife Victoria: 1300 094 535
Snake Removal
Manfred Zabinskas, Five Freedoms Animal Rescue 0438 681 501.
SES Flood and Storm
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Briefly
In the Garden with Murrell
Council Meetings at Glenlyon
By Murrell Osborne he small amount of rain at the beginning of February has, for the moment, put a halt to the “Hanrahan” mood of local gardeners.
Shire Council Meetings will be held in Glenlyon T H epburn at the Old Shire Hall on 19 February and 15 October 2019. Meetings start 6pm. Public is welcome to attend. Questions put to Council need to be submitted in writing, “Council actively encourages community participation and provides an opportunity during Council meetings to allow for the tabling of petitions by Councillors and Officers and up to 30 minutes for the purpose of responding to questions that have been submitted by members of the community and allowing members of the community to address Council.” If you would like to submit a question to the Council, you can use the on-line form available on www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/public-participation Alternatively, you can download a hard copy and return it to your nearest Customer Service Centre or by emailing shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au by 12 noon on the day of the Ordinary Meeting of Council with the words ‘Public Question’ in the subject line.
Festival of Small Halls Concert
My hope is that the weather will improve and so I have embarked on a planting mission putting in cabbages, broccoli, cauliflowers and turnips. Against expectations I have picked a good crop of satsuma plums.
Glenlyon Weather Summary January 2019 By John Cable ot an encouraging start to the calendar year with a hot and dry January.
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part of 2019 Festival of Small Halls, The Once and A sJohn Flanagan will be performing at Glenlyon Hall on
The Loddon river ceased flowing at Butlers Lane on or about 12 January and the dry weather was accompanied by warm to hot days and nights with a top temp of 44C recorded on Friday 25 January. In the ”rain” competition Andrew Hitchman recorded 7.5mm at Dairy Flat Road, Murrell Osborne 6.5mm at Glenlyon and the author 5mm at Butlers Lane.
Bookings essential https://festivalofsmallhalls.com/ glenlyon-2019/ Or contact Joy 0418 312 935
The BoM predicts there is a 75% chance of receiving 50mm over the next three months. Daytime and evening temperatures are forecast to continue to be “warmer than average” following Australia’s warmest December on record.
Wednesday 3 April at 7pm. The Once, from Canada, and John Flanagan, a Melburnian, will be performing at the Port Fairy Folk Festival and we are lucky to be able to catch them on their way through to Melbourne. This is a family friendly night.
CEO Talk to GPA Postponed
King was unable to come to the GPA meeting on E van 4 February as he had to be at a community event for
the Hepburn fire. A new arrangement will be made for him to talk to our community about the future of the Glenlyon Community Plan.
Recent fires close to Hepburn and Hepburn Springs underline the high fire danger associated with the above average temperatures, extremely dry conditions and the lightning which often accompanies dry storms. Stay safe.
Ramblings from the Bramble Patch is nice to have the family care about us, but I think that I tBenjamin and Felicity were a little too solicitous during the fire at Hepburn. After the first three or four times, the regular phone calls became a little tedious. In the end we did decide to leave, not because of the fire, but simply to escape repeating our assurances that the fire was nowhere near us, and yes, we were fine. That brought us to the question of where to go. Daylesford and Ballarat were out of the question due to the amount of emergency vehicle activity in the area and the thought of facing Melbourne traffic was too daunting. So on a stinking hot day we headed north to Bendigo. Thank goodness for air-conditioned cars. We spent a relatively pleasant afternoon in the gardens and found a nice, cool, quiet place for a meal. We
returned home in time for the wind change which, had not our CFA done such an excellent job, would have been the only time we were under any threat. The experience made us think very carefully what our plans will be in future on days of high fire danger. We decided that we need to plan more than one possible destination. Had a fire flared up between us and Bendigo it could have been difficult to get home again, so there should be the option of being able to spend a night or two as well. We used to be able to stay with Benjamin and Felicity in Melbourne, but now that we don’t have family in this State the situation has become quite different. Obviously, we will have to give it a lot more thought. Time for a drink on the verandah while we discuss it.
Alice
Forest Fuel Management
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he recent fire at Hepburn serves as a warning to all of us who live in or near the Wombat Forest. This year has been very dry; a few more of them and we will have another Black Saturday scenario in the making. Now is the time to start researching the best possible way to manage our environment and prepare our immediate locality to mitigate the risk of fire in balance with maintaining biodiversity.
plants that rely on fire to survive. They include planned burning, slashing, mowing and clearing works, creating and maintaining fuel breaks and carrying out maintenance on fire infrastructure (like fire dams and lookout towers).
Three very different host properties have been selected to demonstrate various fuel reduction strategies. The methods will include how to conduct a controlled burn, candling to remove dangerous build-up of bark from the Residents of Wheatsheaf have been invited to take part in base of trees and more conservative management of the SaferTogether program, working towards an undergrowth in difficult terrain. integrated and risk-focused bushfire management The dates for the host days within the Wheatsheaf approach. The Joint Fuel Management Program outlines FireScape project are: March 24 at 85 Wallaby Drive; on where both Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) 14 April at 225 Kangaroo Drive; and at 85 Gays Road on and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) intend to carry out May 19. fire management operations on Victoria's public and private land over the next three years. These are done to More information Ian Morrison, CFA Vegetation Management Officer 0407 864 493 or email: reduce bushfire risk and to maintain the health of native i.morrison@cfa.vic.gov.au
Wet Weather Work at the Hall
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hen Hepburn Shire Council undertook street and landscaping around the Glenlyon Hall, they had granitic sand laid on the south side of the Hall. Despite heavy compacting, considerable deep erosion occurred and when it rained, sand ran into and blocked the storm water drains to the point where water backed up against the Hall wall. This situation was untenable and dangerous for pedestrians, vehicles and the Hall structure. Expert advice was sought and it was recommended that the granitic sand be removed, the surface level be graded to reduce potential slippage and replaced with a grassed area. This way future access will be maintained and any heavy rain will no long run off, but will soak into the soil. A contractor was engaged who promptly carried out the work. The granitic sand was removed and the site was graded so that the level of the soil matches the edge of the concrete in front of the old fire shed. Seeding will take place as soon as the weather permits. Ironically, we are waiting for rain. The GPA Committee of Management have now received a schematic design for improving the amenity and comfort of the old fire shed to enable continuity of long standing use of the building. Beyond the call of duty, work continues in the rain as Margret clears sand from the drain.
At time of writing we are still waiting on information from Council regarding their decision about location of the public toilets.
Brigade Activities by Andrew Azzopardi he recent major fire at Elevated Plains and Hepburn proved challenging for crews and equipment to bring under control. Glenlyon Tankers 1 and 2 were called out to provide fire suppression and asset protection, alongside tankers from as far afield as Ballarat, Creswick, Taradale, Malmsbury, Tylden, Spring Hill and other local brigades. As the fire was in difficult terrain, air tankers and helicopters carried out the main attack and ground crews dealt with the fire as it emerged onto unburnt ground. Crews carried out 12 –14 hour shifts over a number of days. Thankfully cooler weather arrived and it was brought under control,
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however the fire is still being monitored as temperatures are again expected to rise over the coming weeks. Glenlyon Brigade was also called out to a single motor vehicle accident in Tori’s Road in case a washaway of fuel was required. Earlier, a wheelie bin was discovered to be on fire in Scoble’s Road in Drummond. Quick thinking by a passing motorist, who attempted to cover the bin with dirt and called triple 000, prevented a larger incident from occurring. Glenlyon Brigade Captain, Brett Mason asks all residents to be vigilant as the weather heats up again and call triple 000 promptly if they see any sign of fire.
Hotels in Glenlyon By Geoff Palmer efore the spur railway was opened to Daylesford, freight and passengers for the Daylesford gold fields came by rail to Malmsbury and then by bullock wagon or coach, or by walking on the Malmsbury Road to Daylesford, passing through Glenlyon. There were many hotels on this road to cater for this heavy traffic of wagon drivers and passengers. Most of these hotels have disappeared but the premises of Bolton's Glenlyon Hotel is still standing as a private residence near the Shire Hall with the corner entrance to the Hotel Bar closed off.
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Another hotel in Glenlyon was the Bridge Hotel on the other side of the Loddon River from the Upper Loddon Hotel. The General Store is still operating and this road crossing over the Loddon River now caters for modern road transport. These photos are kept and preserved by the Daylesford Historical Society.
Get Your Entry in for Paint Glenlyon 2019
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aint Glenlyon 2019 reminds all artists that great prizes are being offered to the winners of the Dee Waterhouse Memorial Art Prize. First Prize is $1,000, Second Prize is $500 and $250 will be awarded for Third Prize. The subject is to be a recognisable landscape within 30km of the Glenlyon Hall executed in any two dimensional medium. The special Junior Section also carries prizes of vouchers for art supplies. Two delightful entries won last year as well as a special prize for a group entry awarded to Glenlyon Playgroup. Entry fees are very reasonable: $10 each for up to three entries in the adult section, which includes artists 17 years and over; 13-16 years a gold coin for each of up the three entries; 12 years and under can enter three paintings for one gold coin. Closing date for entry forms is 1 April. Either email to paintglenlyon@glenlyon.vic.au or fill in the entry form in this edition and forward it to: Paint Glenlyon 2019, 32 Barkly Street, Glenlyon 3461 All entries are to be for sale. Last year 25% of entries were purchased, which has to be considered a good outcome by any artist. Look! It’s sold! Monica Kovacevic could scarcely contain her excitement for her first sale.
LOCAL GROUP
COMING UP
CONTACTS Central Highlands Goat Club: Neil Pearson 0490 083 954
Tuesday 19 February
Mon 1 April
Hepburn Shire Council Meeting Glenlyon Hall 6pm
Glenlyon Progress Association Meeting Hall, 8pm
Thurs 28 February
Wed 3 April
Dinner on the Deck Hall, 7-8.30pm
Daylesford Field & Game Assoc: Dave Collins, President 5348 3167; Jody Wallace, Vice President 5348 4245;
Festival of Small Halls Concert Hall 7pm
Sat 16 March Glenlyon Village Market Hall, 9am-1pm
Saturday 13 - Monday 22 April Paint Glenlyon Hall, 10am-4pm Opening Friday 12 April 7.30pm
Dromtonpa Tibetan Mahayana Buddism: Peter Stripes 5348 7554 Glenlyon Cemetery Trust: Glenda Fleischer 5348 7539
ONGOING
Glenlyon CFA: Brett Mason 0408 391 842 Glenlyon CFA Volleyball: Colin Priest 5348 7674 Glenlyon Craft Group: Jenny Chester 5348 7844 Glenlyon Forest Group: Gayle Osborne 5348 7558
1st MONDAY of even months
FRIDAY weekly
Glenlyon Progress Association 8pm
Insight Meditation 9-10.30am 55 Whitegum Drive, Wheatsheaf
1st & 3rd MONDAYS 2nd MONDAY quarterly Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare, 8pm in the Hall (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct)
WEDNESDAY weekly
Glenlyon Sports Club: Evan Davis 5348 7737 0407 093 866 Glenlyon Under 14 Cricket Club: Murrell Osborne 5348 7714 Glenlyon Upper Loddon Landcare Group: Peter Sago 5348 7621 Glenlyon Village Market: Dan Harris 5348 7662 Glenlyon Wool Crafters: Pam Harris 5348 7662, Isobel 5348 1077
3rd SATURDAY each month Glenlyon Village Market at the Hall 9am1pm
1st SUNDAY of each month Central Highlands Goat Club Glenlyon Hall 12.30pm
Last THURSDAY each month
3rd SUNDAY each month
Dinner on the Deck, Hall 7pm
Glenlyon Pony Club: Sarah Klas 0438 583 176, glenlyonponyclub@hotmail.com
Glenlyon Recreation Reserve: Bob Kennedy 5348 7692
Wool Crafters meet in the Hall 10am
Glenlyon Playgroup 10am-12noon, in the Hall
Glenlyon Playgroup: Justine 0439 877 254 or Katie 0403 225 757
Glenlyon Progress Assoc: Joy Durston 5348 7542
2nd & 4th FRIDAYS
Craft Group meets in the Hall 1pm
Pony Club Rally, Glenlyon Reserve
Daylesford Field and Game Shoots held at Glenlyon Reserve
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porting Clays is a form of clay pigeon shooting that resembles the unpredictability of real-life hunting situations, with clay targets of various sizes thrown from trap machines at various angles, trajectories, elevations, speeds and distances. A course generally consists of 10 to 15 unique stations laid out over natural terrain, leading to the sport being dubbed as “golf with a shotgun”. The variation of clay target presentation is limited only to the imagination of the target setter. Sporting Clays Australia is the national independent association for sporting clays and universal trench shooting, run by a passionate group of volunteers who are experienced in the sport. It is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the sport at all levels, creating a community of competitive and recreational clay shooters. https://sportingclaysaustralia.com.au/ January February
Insight Meditation: Frances Guerin 5348 7657
March April
Riding for the Disabled: Lesley Hewitt 5348 1749
May June
Sat 12th Daylesford 100 target Victorian FITASC Old Style 8.30 start pre nom Sat 2nd Daylesford 75 target State Selection shoot 10.00 start Sat 2nd Daylesford 75 target Sat 6th Daylesford 100 target State COMPAK Championship Sat 4th Daylesford 75 target Sat 1st Daylesford 75 target COMPAK
July August September October
November December
Sat 6th Daylesford 75 target COMPAK Sat 3rd Daylesford 75 target Sporting Sat 7th Daylesford 100 target Super Sporting 9am start Sat 12th–Sun 13th Daylesford Central Highlands Classic 2 day event (Both at Clunes FGA ) Sat 2nd Daylesford 75 target Sporting Sat 7th Daylesford Xmas shoot
Paint Glenlyon 2019 Entry Form
Terms & Conditions Friday 12 April - Monday 22 April 2019 Glenlyon Shire Hall, Barkly Glenlyon This event is brought to you by Glenlyon Progress Association ENQUIRIES: Wendy McKillop 5348 7792 or Jenny Chester 5348 7844 PRIZES: Thanks to the generosity of our Sponsors the following prizes will be awarded to the winners. Dee Waterhouse Memorial Art Prize: First Prize $1000, Second Prize $500, Third Prize $250. Dee Waterhouse 12 and Under Prize $50 Art Supply Voucher, 13-16 Prize $100 Art Supply Voucher. ENTRIES: Closing Date: Monday 1 April. Entry Fee: (Non refundable) $10 per painting. All monies go to the cost of organization. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Return entry forms to Paint Glenlyon 2019, 32 Barkly Street, Glenlyon 3461 or email to paintglenlyon@glenlyon.vic.au
Paint Glenlyon 2019 Entry Form Name: ………………………………………………… Address: ………………………………………………... ………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ………………………..Postcode…………… Phone: ………………………………………………… Email: (1)
SELECTION CRITERIA: Recognisable landscape within 30km radius from Glenlyon Hall Can be any two dimensional medium A total of up to three entries per person Size; maximum 1 metre x 1 metre inclusive of the frame Painting must be for sale. Must not have been previously exhibited at the Glenlyon Hall (2) Must be original work, (editionable work is not acceptable, i.e. photographs, prints computer generated images) Must be clearly marked on the back with the artists name, address, phone number, the work’s title and the sale price, i.e. artist’s price + 25% commission. Must be of durable material, may be framed or unframed, but prepared for display, e.g. with wire firmly attached towards the top of the back of the frame Must hang for the duration of the art show Exhibitors are responsible for transport to and from the Art show (3) Please note that works must fulfil the selection criteria. Due to space requirements of the Hall, works may be previewed by representatives of the Committee, with entrants being notified if works not selected for hanging. The Judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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DELIVERY OF PAINTINGS: Entries must be delivered to the Glenlyon Shire Hall on Sunday 07 April between 9am - 5pm. PICK UP: Unsold artworks must be collected from the Glenlyon Shire Hall on Monday 22 April between 4-7pm. Any artwork not collected on this day (unless other arrangements have been made) will become the property of the Glenlyon Progress Association. COMMISSION: Commission of 25% will be charged on the sale of an exhibit. Proceeds of the sale will be paid within 30 working days of the payment being cleared.
Payment to Glenlyon Progress Association The bank account details are BSB: 063 000 (Bendigo Bank, Dayleford) Account Number: 156086217 (Glenlyon Shire Hall Committee) Reference "art" and "surname".
I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions laid down by the OPENING & PRESENTATION OF THE PRIZES: The Art show will be opened Glenlyon Progress Association. at 7.30pm Friday 12 April 2019. The prize winners will be announced at 8pm. Signed: …………………………………………… Free entry on Opening Night. SECURITY: The organisers will take great care but will not accept responsibility for loss or damage. Exhibitors are advised to arrange their own insurance.
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LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY ARBORIST: Tyson’s Tree Service – Qualified arborist and tree climber. Assessment, pruning and removal of trees. Chipping and stump grinding. Free quote contact Tyson 0408 179 015 hetheringtontyson@gmail.com ART: Malleeart – Expert Picture Framing.
George Jackson: 5348 7780 BRICKLAYER: Shane Moiler – Quality brickwork, no job too small or too large. Free quote: 5348 7663, 0407 870 315 COMPUTER SUPPORT: Jack Larm – Computer Whisperer. Is your computer misbehaving? Want to teach the 'old dog' new tricks? Need help adopting new technology? Reasonable rates. Call Jack 5348 7643 ELECTRICIAN: Jamie Grant – Residential, commercial and Powercor authorised contractor. 0434 357 882 ELECTRICAL AND SOLAR SERVICES: Green Button Electrical and Solar Services- Electrical TV Antenna and Accredited Solar Installation. Call Tim : 0408 338 467, greenbuttonTim@gmail.com FARM MAINTENANCE: Steve Schellekens - Need Farm Maintenance? Rural Fencing or Grass Slashing Contact Steve 0408 324 491 email: sschellekens@bigpond.com HALL BOOKINGS: Glenlyon Hall Booking Officer – Kaye Powell: 5348 7809 hire@glenlyon.vic.au MAPS: Commercial and Community Mapsport Cartographic – Ken Dowling produces custom biz, recreation and tourist maps for internet or print. 5348 3792, ken@ocad.com.au
Local businesses: List your services here for $10.00 per month and target the local market through a circulation of 600. Contact Wendy on 5348 7792
MASSAGE: Prani Glow Massage and Dayspa ̶ Thai-inspired organic day spa providing high quality facial, body and foot massage. Glenlyon locals receive $15 off massages on Sunday afternoon. Booking by appointment only. Call 0467 207 329, www.praniglowdayspa.com.au Kinesiology and Sports Massage – Karralla Retreat Wheatsheaf. Kerryn for Holistic and Resonance Kinesiology and Counselling. $100 per hour. kerryn@kerryn.com.au Derek for professional remedial and sports massage treatment. $80 - 60 minutes $45 - 30 minutes. derek.sedgman@ii.net Kerryn and Derek Sedgman: 5348 7607 Myotherapist Emilia Sadler – Porcupine Ridge Specialised Soft Tissue Therapy-Massage, Myofascial Dry Needling, Chronic and Acute Injury Management; Postural Assessment and Corrective Exercise. Fully Registered, Health Fund Rebates Available. $90 per hour consultation ($60 Concession) 0433 188 825 MINI EXCAVATIONS: Jamie Liversidge – 1.7t Excavator. Landscaping, trenching, stump and post holes, retaining walls and small driveways. Please don't hesitate to call Jamie on 0438 483 432 PAINTING AND PLASTERING: AJF Painting & Plastering – Anthony Francis. Get the job done right, first time. 5348 7889, 0448 953 054 PLUMBER: T Hughes Plumbing – All domestic and commercial plumbing and gas fitting. Air conditioning, heater inspection, roof plumbing. Free quotes Ring Toby 0439 616 343 WINERIES: Fontanella Wine & Vineyard – 1225 Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon. Tastings, Sales, Espresso coffee. Open weekends and public holidays from 12noon5pm or by appointment. 5348 7908 Wombat Forest Vineyard and The Burrow Event Space –189 Springhill Road, Denver. Established 1997. Cellar Door, Regional Platters and Function Space available for Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies and Special Occasions. Open weekends, public holidays or by appointment. 0427 239 334, email info@wombatforestwines.com