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Local Feature Film Debut
ilmed on location in Dungog, Paterson and Gresford, Bathing Franky is about to see its debut at the James Theatre, Dungog. Bathing Franky’s writer and co-producer, Michael Winchester, is also owneroperator of an organic beef farm at Mount Rivers. Michael trained as an actor at the Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne and has worked in theatre, film and television for over twenty five years. The story of Bathing Franky began over 10 years ago when Michael was approached by Owen Elliot (corporate filmmaker and TV editor) to develop a film from a monologue he had seen Michael perform. Michael and Owen were joined by another local identity, award winning script editor and writer, John O’Brien, and over the next 8 years they worked together developing the script. Filming was completed in December 2009 and editing and post production took a further 2 ½ years; and all this was achieved on a shoestring budget in and around their “real” jobs and family lives. Michael said “keeping our upfront costs to just $60,000 would not have been possible without the encouragement and generous support from cast, crew, friends, family, neighbours, and the local businesses and residents of the Dungog shire including the township of Gresford. Some of the local community involvement included The Hotel Beatty in East Gresford, donating accommodation for the crew; friends acting as chauffeurs and transporting the cast to and from set; neighbours turning their houses and properties into film sets – even our next door neighbours, Leon and Marisa Groves, provided the catering for the entire 4 weeks of filming, in addition to modifying their personal ride on lawnmower, that features in the film, by adorning it with a leather office chair and beach umbrella!” “It seems to me that communities are built around the lives of individuals working together and sharing their experiences – supporting each other and learning from one another; and when I look back at the sheer hard work, the time and commitment shown by so many people connected with this film, I’m immensely happy to see how we played our small part in developing a patch of our local community fabric.” You can see Bathing Franky at the James Theatre either on Saturday 16 June, 6.30pm [for which bookings are essential], which will include a Q&A session with the stars of the film Henri Szeps and Maria Venuti, followed by a finger food reception behind the screen or on Sunday 17 June at 2pm, for which tickets will be on sale at the door. Tickets available: at the ‘Dungog Newsagency’ Dowling Street OR for bookings/ enquiries contact Liz Hughes on 0447 773 277, 4992 3825 OR email adishcalledwanda@hotmail.com
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The Gresford News Community Diary Burr Cutter’s Ball, Hotel Beatty Sat 2 Jun Cabaret – world premiere, James Theatre, Dungog Wed 6 Jun Gresford Fire Brigade AGM, start 7.30pm Sat 9 Jun CWA book club – ‘Cold Comfort Farm’, CWA rooms, 3.00pm Sun 10 Jun Beau Jenkins – American Blues Rock at the Hotel Beatty, 2.00 – 6.00pm Sun 17 Jun Gresford Community Markets, Clevedon Homestead, from 9.00am Wed 20 Jun Gresford School of Arts AGM, School of Arts Hall, 7.30pm Sat 23 Jun Dungog–Gresford Hoof & Hook Land Management Field Day from 9.30am Fri-Sun 29Jun-1 Jul Dungog Film Festival (including Out of The Shed program) Sat 9 Jul Gresford Vacy Football club Trivia Challenge, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club 7.00pm Mon 10 Jul Christmas in July Karaoke Luncheon at the Hotel Beatty from 12 noon Tues 24 Jul GAPS AGM, School of Arts Hall, 7.30pm Tues 24 Jul Gresford CWA International/Cultural Day Sun 16 Sep Vacy Village Carnival Sun 16, Fri/Sat 21/22, Fri/Sat 28/29 Sep GAPS performances Sat 13 Oct Gresford District Landcare annual field day and dinner Sat-Sun 27-28 Oct Hunter Polo Challenge, held at the Tabbil Creek Polo Ground Sat
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Gresford Community Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan) 1st Tues each month Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan) 1st Wed each month Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm 1st Thurs each month Gresford Branch CWA Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan) 2nd Mon each month Gresford Historical Society Meeting, Gresford Health Centre Rooms, 2.00pm (not Dec or Jan) Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan) 2nd Sat each month Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am 3rd Fri each month 3rd Sun each month gresford Community Market, ‘Clevedon’, 9.00am to 2.00pm (not Dec, Christmas Fair 1st Sat) Last Thurs each month Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pm Every Monday & Friday (school terms) Gresford Pre-School, Gresford Community Hall, 4938 9288, 9.00am Every Wednesday Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford Community Hall, 4992 2401, 10.00am Every Sunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am
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Biggest Morning tea... and Apron Expo
Megan Edwards with her mum and aunts singing with her. Morning Tea raffle with some of the aprons in the background.
Several Gresford groups and many locals came together on 25th May at the Twin Rivers Cafe, in East Gresford, for the special Cancer Council ‘Biggest Morning Tea’. What a wonderful, successful and entertaining morning it was. A grand total of $597 was raised for the Cancer Appeal through raffles and the inaugural Apron Expo. There was a lovely display of aprons... some very interesting! We were serenaded by the talented Megan Edwards and Sally Hunt, throughout the morning, who were, at the very end, joined by Megan’s mum and aunts. A big thankyou to all for making this a special day and a big thankyou to all the sponsors.
Above and right: Sally Hunt on instruments with event co-ordinator and singer Megan Edwards. Thanks to Rosita Richardson for the photos.
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Just about everything you could want to know about Gresford and surrounds is just a click away on the new Gresford NSW website and the ‘What’s On’ Calendars are a good example. Everyone knows that the Gresford district is a happening place. There is always something happening somewhere. But if you aren’t already ‘in the know’ it can be hard to find out the what, where and when of the event or activity you are interested in. Or if you are organising an event how do you find out what else might be on at the same time? Now you can look up the online calendars and find out. Just go to the ‘What’s on & calendars’ buton on the main navigation bar. To make it easier to find what you are looking for the calendars have been separated to cover three general areas:
To see main ‘one off’ events happening around Gresford (Billy Cart Derby, Harvest Festival, Tocal Field days, Burr Cutters Ball), choose the Events Around Gresford calendar. If you are interested in activites that occur regularly ( yoga, church services) choose the Regular Monthly Activities calendar. And if its meetings you are after then choose the Meetings calendar. Too much choice? Don’t worry there is a calendar that lists everything – just click the main ‘What’s on & calendars’ buton. If you are organising an event or meeting then adding it to the calendars is a great way to let everyone know about it. There is an easy to use online form for submitting the details under the ‘Contact Us’ buton on the navigation bar. The Gresford News Diary entries are also used to update the online calendars.
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After School Program – Now More For Less
Enrolling your children in Gresford After-School Program is now even more appealing. Tammy Crouch (pictured), who supervises the service at Gresford Public School on behalf of the Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson, has been recognised as a registered carer by the Federal Family Assistance Office. This means parents with children in the program can receive a payment to cover the attendance cost by using the Office’s receipt from Tammy to claim a child care benefit. This is subject to the family’s income, the number of children
Claims can be made either progressively in person through Medicare or online or Centrelink, or annually as a lump sum after the end of the financial year. The parish’s application for the child care rebate, as opposed to the child care benefit, was turned down by the Family Assistance Office because the program does not operate on each school day (yet!) Tammy Crouch is now a registered carer
in care, and whether the family meets a work, training or study test.
The program runs on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 3-6pm. To book in, call Tammy on 4938 9101 or drop in.
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Career-boosting courses coming to the district Registrations are open this month for three full certificate training courses offered by Dungog shire’s Community College – and they’ll be run in the shire. These nationally accredited courses will be run in partnership with WEA Hunter and they will be substantially subsidised by the NSW and Federal Governments.
mean you’re registered with a job services provider, but not necessarily,” says Richens. “You could be a stay-home parent wanting to get back into the workforce, or someone who hasn’t been working but has been doing a lot of volunteering.” As Australia’s population ages, the need for Certificate-holding workers is growing too. “And it’s handson. Students do a couple of weeks of work placement as part of the course.”
shire: it all helps build the economy of our area. And with a Cert IV you can teach at TAFE or other community colleges.”
Practical Business & Management Skills The College’s third subsidised
offering is a Practical Management Skill Set. “This is three short courses combined into one powerful combo – Manage Projects; Promote Products and “It’s great news for us,” says education Services; Promote Team Effectiveness,” officer Jane Richens, “to be able to run says Richens. The course is designed for The Aged Care trainer is a local, too. these courses here. The big journey to business. “But not only business. A Maitland or Newcastle was a real barrier Sonja Medcalf hails from Clarence Town young person interested in moving into and has been in the training industry for for some people.” years. “Sonja’s already teaching First Aid management, or a community group that wants skills in project management The other barrier is cost, with Certificate for us. We know she delivers, and keeps courses costing up to $2500. Thanks to it entertaining,” says Richens, “which is would fit right in too. In fact we’re keen for students to bring their own project, the subsidies, Dungog Community crucial when something runs from late or product range, or service, along to College is bringing them to students at June till November!” give their coursework a relevant focus. approximately a fifth of the normal price. Students might leave with a portfolio Training new trainers is key Certificate III in Aged Care normally they can take to an employer - or an over $2000, down to $362 for job-seekers The College is keen to see more locals event organised and ready to roll.” doing the training. “That’s why we’re Cert IV in TAE (Training & Assessment) offering the Certificate IV in Training and normally $2500, subsidised price $492 To register for the courses contact Jane Practical Management Skill Set normally Assessment,” says education officer John Richens or John O’Brien at the Dungog O’Brien. “It’s the course you need if you over $1100, subsidised price only $231 Community College on 4992 1133 or want to teach an accredited subject. As Aged Care The Certificate III in Aged email education@dins.org.au much as possible we want to hire www.dungogcommunitycollege.org.au Care is great for job-seekers. “That could facilitators, teachers, and experts in the
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The recent glorious weather has brought crystal blue skies and filled the valley with sunshine. Perfect days for budding landscape painters to capture our beautiful Gresford Valley on canvas.
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Our interview this month features sculptor Constatine (Con) Detterer from Vacy, whose distinctive works were exhibited at Gresford Galley last December. You may recollect the fierce, steel Centurion at the entrance to the gallery. Con was born and grew up in Sydney, where later he studied Commercial Art and Design at the Jackson Vallini Institute. This led him to work in Commercial Art and then a move into sales and management. I asked Con what drew him to settle in the Hunter Valley? He said “Fate brought me to Vacy – how lucky am I.” His artistic passion began early as a child sitting on his mother’s lap. She was a lecturer in Art History at Kiev University and an accomplished landscape artist. Con is an avid traveller, he has visited many of the world’s greatest art galleries. He admires most the revered traditional
Guitar by Con Detterer
masters. Michelangelo’s murals in the Sistine Chapel in Rome are a favourite. Over the years Con has dabbled in landscape painting and investigated various forms of Abstract Art, he also enjoys playing with mechanical objects. It was around ten years ago he attended an exhibition of scrap metal Waste Art at the Brisbane Art Gallery. Con was so impressed with the sculpture - he says “this was the beginning of my next stage of creating something from discarded items – something from nothing”. Con’s figurative and animal
Emu by Con Detterer
sculptures are usually created from welded steel, which he sources from various places and friends. He describes his works as “Not main stream – quirky and different”. Subjects range from dramatic figures such as The Lost Centurion to his wonderful nature inspired works of emus, eagles and fish. One amazing design project is Cons recent involvement into Steam Punk Art where he installed old clock parts under perspex in the body of an electric guitar. The guitarist, who owns it, said the guitar has been a great success on stage, drawing a lot of interest.
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Con sees himself as a quiet achiever – but he has won quite a few awards in recent times for his sculptures including a Highly Commended Award in sculpture at Hunter Valley Botanical Gardens 2012 - with his latest work The Eagles Nest. I asked Con what are his future aspirations with his art? His reply “Bigger and better large scale sculptures and to enter the Sculptures by the Sea at Bondi. Con also welcomes commissions of steel sculptures large & small, he can be contacted on 49388119.
June 2012
What’s on the Shelves? by Glenda Smith
A Town Like Paris – Bryce Corbett Subtitled ‘Living and Loving in the City of Light’, this is a light-hearted and somewhat self-indulgent book by an Australian journalist, which chronicles a slightly ramshackle, but obviously enjoyable stint in Paris. Corbett records how he landed a cushy job which gave him plenty of time for socialising, and after many adventures, fell in love with an Australian showgirl working at the Lido.
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Corbett and his group of mainly ex-pat buddies (‘The Posse’) seem to live for the night hours, when they do copious amounts of drinking, and hatch up schemes such as starting a rock band, which they achieve with qualified success. There is a YouTube video where Corbett talks about his book, and shows us glimpses of his Paris, with some of the best-known tourist sights shot from his Vespa. In the video his girl-friend, Shay, describes him as a ‘bold little man’ and this is a fair description of the way he appears in the book. Sometimes insufferable, but mostly self-deprecating, he reveals what a charmed life he lives in Paris, while also creating a sense of everyday life in the French capital for an Aussie bloke – and he is very blokey at times. An example of this is seen in his account of surviving in French traffic – And woe betide any car driver who didn’t yield to my aggressive antics. A well-rehearsed stream of broad-accented Aussie invective would be rained upon them, and, occasionally, a well-aimed boot would come thudding into their passenger door.
Contact Robyn Werkhoven with Art News Email: werkhovenr@bigpond.com
Paris is always worth a visit, whether in the pages of a book or in person, and this slightly off-the-wall perspective will entertain many.
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Out Of The Shed and into the cinemas!
This year, for the first time, a big part of the Dungog Film Festival is being put together by locals.
Turkey Shoot, according to Kuipers, “cannot be defended by any standards of common decency - therefore it is an eternal classic of exploitation cinema”.
Franky was brewed in the Hunter Valley by Michael Winchester (cattle farmer, Mt Rivers area) and Owen Elliott (Novocastrian, Darwinian, adopted local). Out Of The Shed is billed as “films, sounds, In this wide ranging hour, Owen and Dungog In The Dark. Imagine sitting in talks, dreams dragged out into the light Michael will tell the crazy story of the a cinema: to listen. Claudia Taranto from rusty hidden corners and forgotten making of a micro-budget film, from its presents a program of radio storytelling and corrugations.” Masterminds behind it are beginning as a character in a workshop two well-known dudes from Gresford, John sound works, local and international, that through the “pulling out all favours” will make you laugh and cry. The theme is O’Brien and Ivan Skaines, and it promises shoot to the finished movie. Highs, lows rural, from Aussie shearers to classic radio some serious choice for film-goers in a and quite a few excerpts. Bathing Franky drama like Blue Hills and Dad and Dave, radically smaller main program. has been having a staggered opening in Greek goatherds and Texan foxhunters. The selected cinemas across the land. The draft OOTS program (not all are works are intense, lyrical and energetic. Sit confirmed yet) includes: back. And listen. Claudia is Executive The Guy Who Killed Paris Hilton is a Producer of ABC RN’s 360documentaries, film about art and opinions about art. Anzacxploitation, celebrating “the and she’ll bring you the best of the ABC While artist Gavin Barbey creates one of marvellous ties and friendly rivalry archives and other podcasts. In The Dark his celebrated Ice Melt Paintings, between our great Commonwealth events have been enthralling audiences in performers, critics, musicians and other nations that go beyond the spirit of Anzac creative folk discuss/perform/intersect with and the underarm bowling incident. With The UK and Australia for 3 years. the role of art today. Witty and inspiring, more bite than an ANZAC biscuit and Small Towns Small Films. Small towns TGWKPH was an event that turned into a more horsepower than Phar Lap and have secrets, hearths, complications, clever documentary. Features Ryan Collette Dinnigan combined, this is countryside, main streets, human drama Johnson, Peter O’Brien, Wayne Blair (The Anzacxploitation.” Richard Kuipers, critic, and comedy. A quintessential selection of Sapphires), Rhys Muldoon, Anna film programmer and worshipper of shorts that celebrate and reveal the hearts Broinowski and many more. movies from the less tasteful levels of the of small towns. human spectrum, brings us a pair of We’re hoping Gav Barbey will be making The Making Of Bathing Franky. A historic features from across the ditch, and an ice melt during the festival. movie of deceit, magic and redemption a pair of shorts to match. starring Henri Szeps, Maria Venuti, Shaun It’s a cool program with something for Confirmed feature, Brian Trenchard-Smith’s Goss and Bree Desborough, Bathing everyone. Hope to see you there!
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Opportunities for Businesses Servicing Weddings and Celebrations A meeting was held at Chillbillies in Dungog last month to plan the next stage of a wedding and special events incentive which has recently received funding of $7,000 from NSW Trade and Investment. The funding was received by the Dungog and District Chamber of Commerce and owes much to the work of Tracy Clifton, owner of About Time Beauty Services, and Ivan Skaines, Dungog Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Co-ordinator. It was Tracy’s idea to build the weddings and special events industry in Dungog area. She noticed while doing wedding makeup that most people holding weddings in the area aren’t using other local services. “When I told people we had these services available locally, most said that had they known about them, they would have used them. Also, they would probably have come up to the area the night before the wedding as they usually stayed back to bring their flowers, cakes and other things with them on the day” said Tracy. The funding was granted on a dollar for dollar basis matching money raised from the local business community, bringing the total funding to $14,000. This money will be used to build a website, with
result of having more weddings, special celebrations and other events in the area. Not only would we be attracting more visitors to the area, but also creating employment and other business opportunities. Apart from the obvious services involved with events, there would be more job opportunities for cleaners, gardeners, wait and bar staff, drivers and a whole range of other services.”
Tracy Clifton, one of the organisers of the Dungog and District Chamber of Commerce weddings and special events initiative, and local celebrant Kristine O’Sullivan at the meeting last Tuesday evening at Chillbillies
participating services having a separate web page, a hard copy brochure or booklet, and other marketing materials. Funding for attending several Bridal Expos was also included in the grant. “We would really like to put the Dungog Shire on the map as a viable alternative to areas such as Pokolbin” said Ivan. “There would obviously be a ripple effect as a
“We still have a long way to go and we are probably starting where the Pokolbin area was 10 years ago” said Tracy. “We would like to provide people with the complete package for an event, but there are still areas we are lacking in. We are not just concentrating on weddings but any sort of event, from naming days to birthday parties to reunions.” “If you think you can provide a service within this initiative whether it be hiring out table decorations to supplying your paddock for a venue, we would like to hear from you. Particularly, we need musicians and bridal cars, but we are open to any suggestions or ideas” said Tracy. Anyone interested can phone Tracy on 0422 823 001 or Ivan at Dungog Council on 4995 7777.
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As part of Year 4/5/6 studies titled “Gresford Then, Now and in the Future”, we had a wonderful conversation with Peter Doyle. Peter talked freely to the students about his childhood days at Gresford and answered their many varied questions. Pauline Mitchell, Principal
Mr Doyle’s Childhood by Michaela Lawrence Mr Doyle is a very treasured member of Gresford community. He visited our school on Tuesday this week to share some of his knowledge and experiences from when he was a little boy. Here are some of his memories. Many years ago when Mr Doyle was young his family didn’t have electricity. It would have been very hard to get around without a car. Transport was very slow using horses and sulkies. When Mr Doyle went to school he owned a pair of shoes and wore them every day. All his friends said he was very lucky because most of the children at school didn’t have shoes. The school owned shoes and the students had to wear them in school photos so it made the photo look nicer. If Mr Doyle came home with his shirt dirty his mum would have used a scrubbing board to get the dirt out. Mr Doyle’s mum would have used Reckitts blue powder to make clothes white. If they didn’t have scrubbing boards they would have used a copper to boil clothes in. They put the copper over the fire place. Not all girls’ clothes could be boiled in the copper.
Mr Doyle’s mother cooked over a wooden stove and it was Mr Doyle’s job to cut the fire wood. At Christmas time a rooster was killed as a special meal and the dessert, a plum pudding with coins placed in it as a surprise. Mr Doyle lived on a dairy farm and milked hundreds of dairy cows. They grew lucerne, oats, sorghum and corn for the cows. In winter they had heavy frosts. Mr Doyle also remembers a very big flood in the 1930’s that swept away two huge cedar trees. I enjoyed his talk, it was very interesting and I learned many things about Gresford’s history. I would enjoy some parts of living in the olden days but I prefer the present.
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Grandfriends Day at Gresford Public School Grandparents and “grandfriends” were invited to the school to share a story with their grandchildren, visit the classrooms and enjoy a morning tea.. Photos Julie Hartigan
Denise Sellens at Gresford Public School with grandchildren Bella and Harrison Sellens and Courtney and Claire Lawrence. Sandra Latham with granddaughters Bria Hooper and Josie Hodges.
Mia Quirk’s grandparents Margaret and Peter Quirk travelled from nelson Bay for the day.
Margaret Horn, of Lostock, visited her youngest grandchild Kaitlin Horn.
Kindergarten student Ella Osmond shared the special day with her grandmother Glenda Saxby.
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Avoid Gastro this Winter
Hunter New England Health is reminding the community of some simple hygiene precautions to take to avoid a nasty case of gastroenteritis. Hunter New England Health Public Health Physician Dr Tony Merritt said as we head into winter, we generally see a rise in the number of cases of gastro in the community. “Outbreaks can occur throughout the year but cases tend to rise during winter and early spring.” Gastro is a common illness which is caused by a number of different bugs. Viral gastroenteritis due to norovirus and rotavirus is more common in winter and early spring but bacteria and food poisoning can also cause gastro. “Some of these viruses, particularly norovirus, are highly infectious and can be spread very easily from person to person. They can also be spread through indirect contact with contaminated surfaces,” Dr Merritt said.
after using the toilet. Alcohol-based hand gel is an effective alternative if soap and water are not readily available.” Symptoms of viral gastro usually last between one and three days, but sometimes longer. Sometimes vomiting, diarrhoea, fever and loss of appetite can make a person lose more fluid than they can keep down. This may lead to dehydration, which needs to be treated immediately. Signs of dehydration include passing less urine than usual, increased thirst and dry mouth, sunken eyes, tiredness, and irritability . “It’s important to remember that babies can become dehydrated very quickly with gastro. Any baby less than six months old who has gastro should be taken to your GP or local emergency department immediately,” Dr Merritt said.
“The elderly are also particularly vulnerable to dehydration. It is unwise “The best way to avoid viral to visit people in hospital or in aged care gastroenteritis is by washing your hands facilities if you have diarrhoea, as thoroughly with soap and running water outbreaks in these environments can before handling and eating food. It is also more readily occur with devastating important to always wash your hands consequences.” Dr Merritt said.
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Shire Events Calendar Launched The Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre has launched its events calendar for the rest of the year. The calendar lists events that might be of interest to both locals and visitors to the area. It is compiled by Wendy Farrow and Ivan Skaines, with information provided by local groups. Major events planned over the next few months include:
held at that time such as the Newcastle Show. This year the dogs will be back with both Jack Russell and Dachshund racing at the Carnival. Another change in events is that this year the annual tournament organized by the Wirragulla Polo Club, the Hunter Polo Challenge, will be held at the Tabbil Creek Polo Ground one week later than usual on Saturday, 27 and Sunday, 28 October.
There are a number of other horse events to be held at both Dungog and Gresford Showgrounds over the next seven months. These include team penning events to be held at Gresford Showground, the Gresford Rodeo to be held in at the end of August, and the For people and groups that would like to Dungog Show in November. These have a street stall during the Festival please contact Ivan Skaines at Council or events are in addition to the regular by phone on 4995 7777 and he will send pony club events which are held at both showgrounds. you an application form and information about fees, insurance and For more information on events in other requirements, and special Dungog Shire please contact Wendy information for food stalls. Farrow, Tourism Officer, at the Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre on This year the Vacy Village Carnival has 4992 2212 or Ivan Skaines, Dungog Shire been moved to Sunday, 16 September as past years have seen it very hot in March Council’s Economic Development and and there are usually a lot of other events Tourism Co-ordinator on 4995 7777. The Dungog Film Festival, Dungog Shire’s major event, which most people know has been moved from the end of May to the Friday, 29 June to Sunday, 1 July. Tickets are already on sale and the program will be released shortly.
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Best Dressed Shopping Bag Competition ‘Local Living Dungog’, a group dedicated to sustainable local living, are hoping to prove that shopping bags dont have to be dull, and move towards a plastic bag free Dungog at the same time. The group would like people to decorate a shopping bag (no plastic bags please) and bring it along to the Dowling Street Film Festival Parade at 10am on Sat 30 June. The bags will be jugged at the end of the parade with prizes for most colourful bag, most enviro-friendly bag, most humourous bag and peoples favourite bag. Prizes include a choice of afternoon tea at Cafe Dungog, fair trade items, Reiki, a driving lesson or garden produce. So get clever, crafty, creative, have fun and celebrate the humble but lifealtering shopping bag. Call Helen Rubeli if you would like to be in the parade on 4995 9324. If you dont want to be in the parade you can still enter a bag in the competition.
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All sporting clubs in Dungog Shire are required to have First Aiders in attendance at their grounds. After two home game rounds we’ve had to call the ambulance four times. No, it’s not the kids that are getting hurt because they’re soft and don’t break. It’s the big kids (over 18’s and All-Age) and fortunately for us the injuries are mostly to the “Away” teams. It doesn’t appear to be rough play that’s causing the injuries but a combination of over enthusiasm and lack of fitness. GVFC is fortunate to have quite a few people with first aid qualifications and some with a nursing background. On the most recent occasions, where injuries occurred, we were very lucky to have the appointed Referee, Mr Hilton Goldfinch, as a very proficient provider of first aid. Hilton stopped the game, organised the first aid response, comforted the player, and had the whole situation under control in the blink of an eye. Four times! Evidently Hilton has a managerial role in a colliery and claims that his training just “kicked in”. Gresford Vacy, and the player/patients, were both impressed and grateful for his commitment.
achieved with volunteer labour and donated materials. This has been a collaborative effort between the Gresford Sporting Complex Committee, our Gresford Vacy will again host the 2nd Football Club and the Gresford Junior & Annual Trivia Challenge at the Gresford Senior Cricket Clubs. The work has been Bowling Sport & Recreation Club on driven by Dave Crouch (a founding Saturday night, July 7th. Commencing at member of GVFC) and Jim Doyle, 7:00pm, the cost is $5/person with teams working closely with Dave Jefferson, of 8 to a table. The night is rated as President of the Sporting Complex. MA15 years plus. Team organisers are Dave Crouch has taken on the asked to contact Tammy Crouch on responsibility of “Groundsman” to the 49389101 to book a table, or for more complex and the improvement to the information. Chinese/Australian meals fields in the last nine months is are available at the Club. Phone outstanding. 49389166. Quizmasters: Damien & Kim The Cricket & Soccer clubs have also Crouch, Glenn Butler. Great prizes and combined resources and funded the give-aways. purchase of a large second hand zero turn mower and soil testing has also GRESFORD SPORTING COMPLEX been completed. GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS Our club has purchased a PA system and Most people have noticed on the the installation will take place in the significant improvement to the playing next few weeks. surfaces and the grounds in general. We now have extremely good grass coverage The Sporting Complex was successful in and even have grass in the goal mouths. gaining some funding from a Community Building Partnership Grant Other improvements to the grounds to improve the drainage. Dungog Shire include surface drainage works, top will assist the Sporting Complex by dressing & levelling, fence repairs, rubbish removed, seating on the eastern supplying pipes to remove the open drain along the western boundary of the boundary, a designated warm-up area and vastly more car parking - and all large field.
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It’s been a great start to the season for the Gresford-Vacy Scorpions with 15 teams taking to the paddock in the red and yellow every weekend. There has been a surge in the number of youngsters joining the game with two Scorpions teams registered in the under 6s and two teams in the under 7s. Across the club, teams are registered from the under 6s to all-age divisions of the competition; a total of nearly 200 players. The photos show game newcomers, the U6 Gresford Vacy Scorpions, up against a tough and experienced Maitland team.
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Age champions. L to R Back Row: Ryan Wilson (7-10), Thomas Wright (11-14), Gemma Dooley (Ladies), Rigby Vane-Wood (15-18), Scott Koosman (Men’s) Front Row: Mack Davies (U6’s), Hannah Redhouse (7-10), Sophie Falk (11-14), Jade Redhouse (15-18) Absent: Hannah Guest (U6’s)
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Rally at NSW Parliament House for the protection of our land and water
Rally NSW Parliament House lst May, 2012. Gresford member Monica Boland who attended the Rally said “Around 150 members of CWA of NSW joined farmers, environmentalists, scientists, ‘foodies’ to speak up for protection of our land and water, hence Australia’s food supply. Hearing the speakers, Fiona (NSW Farmers), Elaine Armstrong (President CWA of NSW), Bill Shorten (Deputy Premier), an environmental scientist was difficult. Elaine Armstrong eloquently pleaded the care, protection and preservation of our food, our source, land and water. CWA members travelled from all over the state, mingled and joined the gutsy chant of around 10,000 “Protect our water, save our land”.
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State President’s visit Members are looking forward to the visit of Elaine Armstrong to our Rooms on 31st May.
Book Club We would love you to come and join with us, as we discuss our book for the month ‘Cold Comfort Farm’ written by Stella Gibson, a good light and funny read. Meets Saturday 9th June at 3pm.
Next Meeting 7th June. 9:30am, all welcome. Jan’s saying for the month: There’s always something beautiful to be experienced wherever you are. Right now, look around you and select beauty as your focus. Valarie M. Smith, Publicity Officer.
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Limousin X Angus – Winner for the Hand’s Glen Oak cattle farmers Geoff and Nerelle Hand recorded a rare double at the Dungog-Gresford Hoof and Hook Competition late last month. The Hands achieved wins in both sections of the competition, with separate animals, and had several other beasts feature in the placings. “It’s pretty hard to win both sections so we’re quite excited,” Mrs Hand said. “It’s something we may never be able to manage again. You can never be confident going in to a competition like this. It all comes down to the judge’s decision on the day.” The couple breeds limousin x angus vealers on their property Oakendale. Competition committee member John Collison said the quality of the cattle in both sections of the competition was outstanding. “There were some absolutely beautiful cattle,” Mr Collison said. The hoof section of the competition was judged by Matt McKiernan, of Blayney, and the carcase section was judged using the MSA scale at Primo Scone by Mark South. Mrs Hand said the detailed reports that went back to the producers after the hook judging was invaluable. “It’s so important you can use it to track the genetics of your bull and the breeding so you can continue to improve,” she said. “You get a printed report on every animal and you only get that detail of information from a competition like this.”
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Notes from the Gresford Community Group – May 2012 Community Health Centre developments Meeting was updated on progress re Dr Dew. Disappointed that Dr Dew did not reply to request to conduct Flu vaccination program. Other options may be available. Letter identifying the situation was sent to Bob Baldwin with no reply to date.
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Committee provided with details of the latest courses being run by Dungog Community College. Particularly upcoming course on recruiting and Letter from George Souris, MP; Roads retaining volunteers that would be of Minister stating his support for upgrade interest to organisations in the area. For discussion in depth at the next meeting. and passing on our letter to Council.
Response by DSC to Gresford tip Council are waiting for availability of fill to remediate the land. Roadworks in area produced less fill than estimated. Will advise Council of our thoughts for usage of land. If anyone has clean fill it would be appreciated.
Community markets’ report last market was not well attended but Stallholders appeared to be happy. Proposed that we formally thank Belinda and Ellis for their untiring work in maintaining the viability of the markets. BBQ is being missed. Treasurer’s report tabled Discussed potential development of Hall for community involvement/tourism. Discussion on the status of news items
Gresford Website. Potentially a valuable asset to the community at large. Businesses need to be encouraged to use the site to promote using local business services. Promotion via the News is needed with an awareness campaign. Discussion on the extent of computer use in our area at present? Computer training could be useful given the success it raised when last attempted. Possibility of Dungog Community College running courses to be investigated.
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