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May 2012
Record Year for Billy Cart Derby
Batman Vs Scone Flyer. Photo: Jane Chandler
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lessed with perfect weather on Easter Saturday, the 11th Easter Fair and Billy Cart Derby attracted one of the largest crowds seen on Park Street, Gresford. Record entries of 104 drivers and 40 carts kept the very efficient organisers on the run. The long run of wins by the championship team of Phillip McGrath and Alison Cox from Toronto came to an end this year with the unveiling of a shiny stainless steel creation from Thornton. 2012 Grand and Senior Champion is Emily-Jane Foote who burnt up the bitumen at a speed of 38km/h with a time of 20.75 seconds – half a second faster than last year. Junior Champion was Samuel Forster from Toronto and the awesome fitness of the Morpeth hay lumpers – Thomas and Tom Wright and D. Hine – was a real crowd pleaser in the Tag Team Challenge. Entrants were attracted from as far afield as Germany, Sydney and Scone. The Best Team Trophy was won by the Goldhawk Crew again. They always make it a BIG day out. Best Pit Crew went to the Scone Flyer and the Best Decorated Cart was won by BATMAN who put a huge effort into his cart and costume. Thanks to our generous sponsors the event was also very successful financially. The $8,000 raised will be distributed to the local organisations involved and two Road Safety Awareness and Training courses that are voluntarily presented to high school students in the Hunter Valley – ‘Road Whyz’ and ‘Drive2Survive’. Our regular competitor, Paterson MP Bob Baldwin was aboard a cart built as an excavator to give him a chance to repair our very patched main street (which he promised to do when in government). He was no match for Kris Kirsten, from XStrata Coal Ravensworth Underground – our major sponsor. The P&C Cow Pat Lotto was again very popular – a well trained cow from the James Dent herd pronounced the winner quite promptly. With 220 participants the Soccer Club Gum Boot Toss proved the strength of the local females with Jade and Hannah Redhouse both winners and former Gresford cricketer Gemma Dooley the champion lady. The Billy Cart Derby Committee thanks all involved with making the event such a success and would appreciate some new faces to help organise next year’s Derby.
Ken Chandler. ... more Billy Cart Derby pics inside
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The Gresford News Community Diary Tocal Field Days Sat 5 May Music at Camyr Allyn Wines – The Grumpy Old Men, from 1.00pm Sat 5 May Shakin’ the pub, music at the Hotel Beatty, from 8.00pm Sat 12 May Harvest Festival, St John’s Lostock, from 6.00pm Sat 12 May CWA book club – ‘Caleb’s Crossing’, CWA rooms, 3.00pm Sat 19 May Dinner dance, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Sun 20 May Gresford Community Markets, Clevedon Homestead, from 9.00am Sun 20 May Newcastle Jazz Club, music at the Hotel Beatty, from 1.00pm Fri 25 May Biggest Morning Tea & Apron Expo, Twin Rivers Café. 10.30am Sat 26 May Red Cross fundraiser – Wedding dresses through the years, Vacy School of Arts, 1.30pm Sat-Sun 26-27 May Rotary Dungog Challenge Sat 26 May Country & western night, Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Sun 27 May Harvest Festival, St Anne’s Gresford, from 8.30am Tues 29 May Gresford Garden Group Sat 2 Jun Burr Cutter’s Ball, Hotel Beatty Sat 2 Jun Cabaret – world premiere, James Theatre, Dungog Tues 24 Jul Gresford CWA International/Cultural Day Sun 16, Fri/Sat 21/22, Fri/Sat 28/29 Sept GAPS performances Sat 13 Oct Gresford District Landcare annual field day and dinner Fri-Sun 4-6 May
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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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Gresford News Notices Gresford Garden Group The second Gresford garden walk will be between Vacy & Paterson Tuesday 29 May. Please contact Jane Chandler 4938 9189 or Penny Kater 4938 9365. For directions and to register interest in joining this group.
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Hotel Beatty Saturday 5 May, from 8pm Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Saturday 19 May
10.30am Friday 25th May Twin Rivers Café Several Gresford groups are coming together for a very special Cancer Council ‘Biggest Morning Tea’. Bring along your fancy apron for the Apron Expo – $2 entry. And not to be missed will be the ‘live jukebox’ – Megan Edwards & Sally Hunt will be performing your favourites. Pull out those gold coins for donations.
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Record Attendance at ANZAC DAY
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Morning service at Gresford. Photo Rosita Richardson
PATERSON DAWN SERVICE We are at a loss to know why there would have been as many people attending the service this year, but over 150 turned up and 20 veterans and supporters marched. The most astounding event for the morning was that we were led in the march by a piper (I am shore that everybody heard the bagpipes) Dr Tom Thorvadson and we thank him greatly.
GRESFORD MORNING SERVICE Very fine weather greeted those attending the 10.30 am march. Wing Commander Matt McCormack RAAF serviceman from
the Williamtown Air Base, closely followed by Gresford RSL President and sub/branch members. Gresford and Vacy schoolchildren and the Everette family carrying a photo of the late Ross Everette made up the bulk of the marchers. Unfortunately a very gusty wind picked up while the contingent started down the hill to the cenotaph where they were greeted by a record number of well wishers, well over 320 adults and 50 children, who moved forward to envelope the seated diggers. The service was conducted by Viet Nam Veteran and President Garth Carlson
and Congregation minister Mike McClure Gresford gave the ANZAC Day commemorative address. Experienced bugler Jannele from Lake Macquarie gave a near perfect rendition. Afterwards we retired to the supper room where 35 guests enjoyed a delightful sit down luncheon supplied by the past ladies auxiliary club. The ‘two up’ that followed provided a more relaxed entertainment but was not attended by as many as in the previous years. Thank you to all who helped and participated.
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Prue Capp – Rural Achiever Representative Twenty-three-year-old Prue Capp of Gresford has been selected as the 2012 Rural Achiever Representative for the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW after a number of judging sessions at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. On Saturday, April 14 - which also happened to be the Show’s annual Youth in Agriculture Day - eight Rural Achiever Finalists from across the state were tasked to speak about the role of empathy in their local communities. In front of a packed Amphitheatre, Prue and the seven impressive finalists spoke with confidence and poise. With a population of around 400, Prue believes that without empathy in her local community, Gresford would simply not be the great little town it is today. She said that empathy and a sense of understanding among the people keeps the community spirit alive, especially through the numerous sporting and community organisations. “Gresford is a small town and without empathy among the people the 37 community and sporting organisations would not be able to function so successfully,” Prue said. “In Gresford, people wear many hats – we all help each other out, trying hard to fit everything in and utilising the available facilities.” As part of the Rural Achiever Award, Prue will represent Gresford and the RAS at the Rural Achiever National Ambassador Awards in 2013. 2011 Rural Achiever Tim Dreverman will be represent the RAS at the Rural Achiever National Ambassador Awards later this year in Darwin.
Above: Prue Capp at the Rural Achiever Awards
Prue is the Owner-operator of Essential Equine Dentistry, Gresford. She has worked on various thoroughbred studs where she was responsible for the preparation of yearlings for sales such as Magic Millions Yearling and Broodmare Sales, Inglis Easter and Melbourne and Classic Yearling Sales & Inglis Broodmare Sales. She has worked at Vinery Stud, Kelso Bloodstock, Strawberry Hill Farm, Torryburn Stud, Bell River Thoroughbred Stud and Glastonbury Farms. The Rural Achievers Award which began in 1990, is a state-wide leadership program that aims to identify enthusiastic, skillful and industrious young people who are working to make a significant contribution to their rural communities. The RAS Rural Achiever Award continues to offer opportunities
The eight Rural Achiever finalists
for personal development and the chance to make great contacts and network with agricultural industry leaders. The aim of the program is to reward the efforts of young Australians linked to agriculture who contribute to viable agricultural industries, Show communities and rural areas at large. It provides networking opportunities, skills development sessions, event experience at the Show, and a cash prize. The aim is to develop these young people into future regional leaders, and rural champions.
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St Anne’s, Gresford – 27 May Thanksgiving service at 8.30am at St Anne’s, followed by tea at 10am at the Church Hall and sale at 10.30am. Lunch afterwards All proceeds to help the ministry of the Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson to the local community
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Gresford Garden Group
Quad Bike Casualties A new report focusing on quad bike deaths and injuries has been released by the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety (University of Sydney). The report’s findings are based on media coverage from 2011. “As the leading cause of on-farm injury deaths in Australia, outranking tractors by a rate of almost 2:1, it is important that farmers and other people that use quad bikes are aware of this information” said Centre Director Dr Tony Lower. “It’s a very sobering reminder that these vehicles are associated with numerous deaths and permanent injuries.”
Where information on the type of accident was available, the researchers were able to identify that 65% of deaths and 53% of non-fatal injuries involved rollovers. “This really reinforces Garden Group at Jane and Ken Chandler’s Gresford garden. the need for design improvements to reduce the risk of death and serious injury when quad bikes roll. Part of the problem The inaugural meeting of the GGG was an outstanding is that these vehicles have an ‘illusion of stability’ but as a success with thirty enthusiastic gardeners gathering for an Victorian corner said, they are ‘prone to rollover’ and when informal walk and talk around Jane and Ken Chandler’s ten they do, they kill and maim people.” year old garden at Gresford. This was followed by two horticulturists, Penny Kater and Peter Brecknock giving us We encourage all owners and operators of quad bikes to take some interesting garden tips for our Autumn gardens and steps (see box) to reduce deaths and serious injuries.” some general discussion regarding problems in individual gardens. I think that all who attended left with some renewed vigour and a little more knowledge. it was wonderful to meet gardeners from Woodville to Upper Allyn, male and female and from young mothers to “seasoned” gardeners! Our next meeting will be held in a large garden between Vacy and Paterson on Tuesday 29th May at 10am. Please phone Jane Chandler 49389189 or Penny Kater, 49389365 if you wish to attend this garden walk and talk. Jane Chandler
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Healthy Hearty Winter As the winter chills set in so does our desire to fill up on warm hearty meals. There is often the misconception however that these foods are generally unhealthy. Yes, warm foods can require more preparation and cooking than the summer salad, but it does not necessarily mean they are less nutritious. Winter is a wonderful time for stews, casseroles and soups; all of which can be based on lean meats and plenty of vegetables. There is often no need to include added fats and oils, and by ensuring your meat is of a good quality these dishes can usually be considered low fat. Methods of preparation such as slow cooking often allows meats to remain tender, with the nutrients of the vegetables being trapped in the sauces, making for a very nutritious dish. Often these dishes can be made quite cheaply, using left over meats and vegetables – frozen and tinned varieties would also suit. Why not add a cheap tin of legumes (lentils, 4 Bean Mix) to substitute if meat is not available? A side of rice or pasta could also help to bulk a meal. If a creamy sauce is more to your liking, why not substitute for a lower fat variety, or try an evaporated skim milk. A blob of sour cream could also be substituted with low fat natural yoghurt (especially tasty in curries!). Hearty winter dishes are also easily frozen and reheated, a great quick meal you could be warming in the microwave on a cold night while enjoying that hot shower after a big day! For more information on how to lead a healthier lifestyle, please call your local Dungog Eat Well Dietitian – Amanda Horne (49312000).
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Feral Dog Fiasco Paterson, Allyn, Williams Wild Dog Control Assoc will not be aerial baiting this year because the Mid Coast LHPA have stated that they have insufficient finance to carry out the aerial baiting program. The PAWWD Assoc is extremely disappointed at this decision and were given no opportunity to discuss options. This decision was made without consultation with any of the 12 dog associations in the Mid Coast board area - Not good enough. PAWWCA will endeavour to cover this deficit with ground baiting programs but will be unable to bait inaccessible areas. The State Forest and National Parks have agreed to assist in the ground baiting program where possible. PAWWDC Assoc members are angered & frustrated by the Mid Coast board’s decision and are adamant that whatever possible must be done to have the aerial baiting program reinstated. To that end we encourage all rate payers in our area who object to the withdrawal of the aerial baiting program to contact the Mid Coast Board or representatives to convey their outrage at this decision. Also we would like to encourage property owners to be involved in the ground baiting program as the more area covered the better the results at controlling the wild dog population. The destruction and damaged caused by wild dogs is a major problem. A short course is available to allow you to use 1080 bait if you don’t have a AQF3 certificate. Trapping courses are also being run with a free trap given after completing the course. If you are interested please contact Peter Lawrence ( 49315257), M Briody (49315219)or Luke Booth (0408681576). Happy to have you on board.
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Portrait of Robyn Bentley by Shirley Cameron-Roberts
On the 22nd of April, at the Art House Hotel in Sydney, Portrait Artists Australia proudly presented 176 pages of stunning art works by Australia’s largest portrait association: THE ARTISTS BOOK – Portrait Artists Australia – Ten Years. The book launch and exhibition was opened by Louis Doyle Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. There is a forward by Andrew Sayers, former Director of Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery and introduction by Paul Delprat, Principal of the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney.
Gresford has been well represented in the book by artists - Shirley Cameron Roberts, Joy Beardmore and Robyn Stanton Werkhoven, and features a few portraits of local identities. Shirley Cameron Roberts chose a portrait of the Honourable Mahla Pearlman, painted in 2008 for the National Heritage Portrait Project in Maitland. The portrait of Mahla was also exhibited in Parliament House Canberra. Shirley’s other choice is a colourful painting of Robyn Bentley from Eccleston, commissioned in 2009.
Bev Cozad-Bush and Allen Dunlop, Director of Power Serve who commissioned the paintings.
Joy Beardmore, who now lives at Toronto, was for a long time a resident of Dungog and Allynbrook. Joy has selected a portrait of artist Ted May, this work was also a Finalist in the Portia Geach Award for Portraiture 2010 in Sydney. Her other work is titled Yanderra Woman. Robyn Stanton Werkhoven features a large portrait of our local award winning TV and film script writer John O’Brien and one of fashion designer Jenny Kee. The work was a finalist in the Portia Geach Award for Portraiture 2011 and also exhibited at Sydney Parliament House.
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“The Artists Book is the most comprehensive collection of Australian Portrait Paintings and a wonderful reference for anyone wishing to commission a portrait. It will interest art lovers and become a collectors’ item.” – Janis Lander, President of Portrait Artists Australia. The book is available by contacting Portrait Artists Australia – PO BOX 385, Kogarah NSW 1485, Email: Janis Lander jelander@bigpond.net.au Web: www.portraitartistsaustralia.com.au Bev Cozad-Bush’s exhibition The Electric Series officially opened on the 14 April at Maitland Regional Art Gallery, by Joseph Eisenberg OAM, Cultural Director, the opening was attended by a large public gathering. The exhibition will run to 24 June at Maitland Regional Gallery, 230 High Street Maitland. The gallery is well worth a visit, to enjoy a variety of eclectic exhibitions, a splendid gallery shop and has an excellent café. Hours: Tues – Sun 10am -5pm Contact Robyn Werkhoven with Art News Email: werkhovenr@bigpond.com
May 2012
by Glenda Smith
The Happiest Refugee – Anh Do The positive response generated by this book is understandable. Anh Do engagingly tells the story of a hard struggle to reach Australia by his family, and the enthusiasm, hard work, faith and determination that contributed to his family’s survival and his own success. The horrors of life in Vietnam, which includes the murder of his uncle as he attempted to buy a boat, and the burden placed on his father which finally took its toll, are effectively documented, along with the light-hearted chronicling of the family’s ventures in Australia. Throughout this memoir, there is an acknowledgement of and gratitude for the opportunities provided by the Australian way of life. At the same time, there is clear admiration for the resilience and initiative of family members in forging a place in their new society. Many of these accounts are very entertaining. Anh’s brother Khoa was dressed as a girl in the early days as they used what they were given, and were grateful. As with any good memoir, there are plenty of photographs to support and enhance the text. Do’s style is relaxed and self-effacing, but without false modesty. This story is written in a way that will reach many people – and give a refreshing insight into the experiences of a past generation of refugees.
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Easter Holiday around the Shire
By all accounts the Easter holiday period has been a good one around the Shire and the good weather for the Easter Long Weekend meant more people visiting the area. The Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre reported that it was busy leading up to Easter with many people making some last minute bookings and Wendy Farrow and the volunteers have been busy through the last week, as well as over the Easter long weekend. There were many enquiries from campers and day visitation has also been good with many people around Dungog and East Gresford in particular on Easter Saturday. Ivan Skaines, Dungog Shire Council’s Economic Development and Tourism Co-ordinator said that “enquiries focussed on walks and camping in the State Forests, as well as information about four wheel driving, drives in general, picnic areas, and horse riding”. Ivan also said that “Forests NSW reported good numbers in the Chichester State Forest over the Easter Long Weekend with a head count by staff on Good Friday and Easter Sunday of approximately 560 people. For example, the Easter Sunday check showed more than 150 people at Old Camp in the Upper Allyn, and more than 120 people at Frying Pan Creek, 80 people at Telegherry Forest Park and 75 people at Coachwood in the Telegherry River precinct”
“These numbers justify the money spent recently by Forests NSW on road and infrastructure upgrades in the area” said Ivan. “Thinking of the Shire as a whole, two events particularly contributed to the success of the Easter holiday period, these being the Gresford Billy Cart Derby and the Dungog Common Mountain Bike Festival, both of which were very successful and well-organised events and involved both local people and visitors.” Ivan also said “it also looks positive for the next month with the staging on the Thunderbolt Rally in Dungog and the Kona 24 hour mountain bike race in Paterson on the weekend of 19 and 20 May and Rotary Dungog Challenge dirty duathlon during the last weekend in May.” Also the new guided walks at Jerusalem Creek in the Upper Chichester and Blue Gum Loop in the Upper Williams, which are a partnership between National Parks and Wildlife Service and involve local guides, are also available to both local people and visitors. More information and bookings for these walks can be made at the Visitors Centre on 4992 2212. There are also a number of other events coming up over the next few months and these are listed on the Dungog Shire Event Calendar. Copies of the event calendar can be obtained from the Visitor Information Centre by phoning 4992 2212 or by email at dungogvc@ceinternet.com.au.
“Forests NSW suggest this is higher than usual, and to put it in perspective Forests NSW data show that the number of people in the Chichester State Forest during holiday time is usually around 150.”
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Gresford Vacy Football Club Inc It Hasn’t Got Any Better
Successful Soccer Gala Day
What a terrible start to a season. The “Meet & Greet” was washed-out which delayed our late registrations, the Easter school holidays interrupted the few training opportunities that were available and then the entire first round is cancelled due to the wet fields right across the region. Surely it can only get better. Please note that Round 1 which was scheduled for April 21st/22nd has now been re-scheduled for the “spare” weekend of May 19th/20th as per the original draw.
The idea of a pre-season Gala Day between the Gresford/Vacy, Dungog and Clarencetown soccer clubs received strong support and the idea quickly become reality with the three clubs competing at the Gresford Sporting Complex last month. The three clubs managed to field most age groups and, despite the lack of training, the standard of play was quite high.
“Gresford/Vacy committee did a wonderful job to get the grounds and canteen ready at such short notice. The playing fields are a credit to the club” On A Positive Note Gresford Vacy now has two Under 6’s and commented Dungog Soccer Club Presdent, Mick Atkins. “We should do two Under 7’s SSG teams. The Club’s this every year.” initiative to offer free registration to 6’s and 7’s has paid off and the Committee is A perpetual trophy is now being very pleased with the result. Small Sided considered and the Gala Day is to be Games (SSG) only require a maximum of scheduled as an annual event with the seven players on a team with 4 v’s 4 and trophy retained by the club with the three on the bench. Two young teams highest point score. places the club in a much better position to field a full side of 14 players as the kids Gresford Billy Cart Derby “Gum Boot get older. All up GVFC now has 15 teams Toss” – Proof That Gresford Breeds from Under 6 to All-Age with over 190 Strong Girls individuals registered as players, coaches The annual Gum Boot Toss conducted at or managers. the Billy Cart Derby in April produced some interesting results. In a departure from previous years, and in an attempt Work being carried out by the Sporting to broaden the competition base, the age Complex Committee to rejuvenate the playing fields is bearing fruit. The drainage championships were offered in both has been improved, the goal mouths have male and female events. Boot size and been turfed and the entire grassed surface weight was matched to age and the divisions were decided as Under 6’s, 7-10 is better than it’s ever looked. Top years, 11-14 years, 15-18 years and Alldressing, weed control and improved Age. The event attracted over 220 spectator seating have also been undertaken. The work is ongoing and will participants, with throws from just over a metre to over 40 metres. greatly benefit all the ground users.
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Three Gresford girls were represented in the Age Champions with Hannah Redhouse taking out the 7-10 years and her sister, Jade Redhouse, taking out the 15-18 years event. The Ladies Throw was won by a former Gresford cricket player, Gemma Dooley, who described herself as a pace bowler. Nine of the ten Age Champions faced off in the final toss to win the coveted “Golden Gum Boot” with the winner being selected on the highest % increase on their Age Championship throw. The trophy went to Rigby Vane-Wood (15-18years) who improved on his initial throw of 36 metres. His throw of 40.2 metres in the finals has set a new distance record.
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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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Careers and fun in Dungog Community College program The shire’s new community college is running a raft of great courses – including several that are heavily subsidised. The college is holding information sessions in late May for three courses brought in association with WEA Hunter with State and Federal funding: the “Certificate III in Aged Care”, the popular “Certificate IV in TAE (Training & Assessment)” and a “Business Skill Set” being developed for managers, would-be managers, business people and community groups. In late May and early July merchandising expert Bob Johnson is running a workshop for retailers, heavily subsidised by Dungog Council: “Sell More Stuff (And Increase Your Profit) with visual merchandising techniques”. For community groups worried about getting more volunteer involvement, Eloise Sinnott is leading a workshop entitled “Recruit Fresh Blood: entice & inspire new volunteers” in June. On the fun & lifestyle side of learning, there’s a walk from Pinebrush to Thalaba Church in May and a course called “Pave With The Expert” for anyone interested in the right way to put in pavers! There are lots more courses on the way too. To find out more, jump on the website at www.dungogcommunitycollege.org.au, or email Jane and John on education@dins.org.au or keep an eye out for the posters.
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In May the 90th CWA of NSW State Conference will be held in Blacktown. Honour and respect will be shown to the women who began our Association in April, 1922 with a memorabilia display. Gresford Branch will have pictorial archives on display. Our Branch delegates to Conference will be Judy Daly and Robbie Thornton.
Health Research Each year Delegates to State Conference vote on a Medical Research Project to fund. This year they will choose between Crohn’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Macular Degeneration, after they have been well informed on each one.
Australian Year of the Farmer “Protect our Land and Water”. On Tuesday 1st May 12:00 – 1:30pm CWA members will join the Rally at Martin Place where concerned citizens are demanding a plan which will ensure that our best land is protected for all time. For more information see www.nswfarmers.org.au Book Club will be held on Saturday 12th May at 3pm. Discussion will be on “Caleb’s Crossing”. Geraldine Brooks creates a completely fictional story around the true story of the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College.
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GRESFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL OUR STUDENT SCIENTISTS WIN NATIONAL FUNDING The students and teachers of Gresford Public School have secured $2000 from the Australian Government for a public presentation as part of National Science Week. The Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, has announced the school’s project as one of 38 funded to deliver science events between August 11 and 19. The project “Taking Science to the Streets” will involve 110 students and teachers from Gresford Public School and Dungog High School setting up a dozen or more ‘shopfronts’ in Dungog’s main street, supported by Dungog Shire Council, to demonstrate a wide range of science experiments and techniques to visiting school students and members of the public. The subjects addressed will include robotics, electricity, plant science, water quality, design, environmental and earth science, DNA and diamond structure, UV absorption by fabrics, and water and wind turbines. The project has been coordinated in collaboration with Dr Lesley Wright, the scientist in residence at Gresford Public School through the CSIRO Scientists in Schools program. Pauline Mitchell, Principal
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Notes from the Gresford Community Group – April 2012 Community Health Centre developments Report provided of meeting with Dr Duncan Dew. A meeting had been arranged with Bob Baldwin on 10 April to discuss the situation. Suggestion that a good way to test community reaction would be to offer a bulk flu vaccination to Gresford residents at the CHC; Dr Dew to be approached and to promote locally if proposal accepted.
Community Group achievements Still in hand.
Skateboard Park activities Recent activities were outlined.
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Other reports Only four local businesses had so far provided details for the community website, and a push was needed to lift the response. GPS Breakfast Club Letter tabled seeking volunteer assistance. Roadworks It was pointed out that recent roadworks on Singleton Road was breaking up, six months after being laid.
Former Gresford tip Undertaking by the shire council in May 2010 to remediate the site within two years. Agreed to follow up.
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Looking for a Dirty Weekend? ...the Rotary Dungog Challenge Well we have a challenging dirty weekend for you! Come to Dungog on the for the last weekend in May (26th & 27th) and participate in our Rotary Dungog Challenge, 10-50-10 dirty duathlon. That is a cross country run followed by a mountain bike ride (1/3 dirt and 2/3 sealed) and finish with a cross country run. Race is on Sunday, team entries are welcome and there also is a 6Km Fun Run / Walk. There is camping & entertainment available and on Saturday we also have the Australian Bike Throwing Championships. Want to follow Lance Armstrong, here’s what Wikipedia says: “With the popularity of extreme sports, a new form of duathlon has become popular in the last few years. Referred to as an off-road duathlon, or “Dirty-Du”, it consists of an off-road or trail run, followed by a mountain bike leg followed by a final off-road or trail run. The Dirty Du off-road duathlon series, held in Texas, was made famous by Lance Armstrong, who won it in 2003.” And a quick heads-up that a early bird registration discount is available right now! So if you’re after a great country experience together with a true challenge for mind and body then go to: http://dungogchallenge.org.au and register now to receive your early bird discount and secure your spot since we only have limited spots available. You can enter the main race as individual or as a team. Hope to see you at the Challenge and, or on the track since I will be racing myself as well. Wolf Skafte-Zauss President, Rotary Club of Dungog April 2012 crossword answers
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