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Leigh News October 2015

Volume 42 Number 8

An Inverleigh Progress Association publication

ISSN 0313-8453

It’s Nearly Time to Celebrate!

Inverleigh

Primary School’s

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Birthday

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October.

1st. Inverleigh Primary School Primary School 150th. Birthday Celebrations.

7th. Sumptuous Luncheon-Golden Plains Farmer’s Market 14th Voice & Action G.P.S. Public Meeting-Bannockburn.

15th.CFA Teesdale Open Day. 29th Creators Craft Market-Bannockburn.

30th. Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show.

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Peter’s Editorial Are you a Local?

Back in 2012, I was collecting Water from the Stand Pipe behind the Shop when this tall, wirey man in a checked shirt, with sleeves cut out, walked past and said: “I haven’t seen you before? are you a local?”

I answered politely that I wasn’t sure if I was a local or not, as I had only lived here for 12 years. “Anyway, what do I need to do to be a local?” was my reply.

Doug Wishharts‘s reply was “Your Grandparents had to go to the local Primary School for you to be a local”.

I was a little taken aback, and the thought ran through my mind.

My Grandparents were probably older than this guy, so how is he a local. So I continued...”OK, I see. So did your Grandparents go to the Primary School then!”

“Oh no Doug replied, but my Grandfather Built it”.

And so it is that we all get to celebrate our Local School’s Anniversary, if we attended the school or not.

Enjoy the Day when it comes around. It will be a while ‘till the next one.

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Inverleigh Primary School 150th Celebrations On the 1st of November, between 10.30am and 4.00pm, the Inverleigh Primary School will hold anniversary celebrations to mark the 150th year of the building of the bluestone classroom.

Education began in Inverleigh with the Free Church (Presbyterian) School No. 330 opening on 6/3/1856. Forty six students (20 boys and 26 Girls) were enrolled, the average age being six. Mr. Henry R. Rae was the first Head Teacher, then in 1857 Mr. Donald Campbell became Head Teacher for the next 28 years. This school closed on 31/1/1872 and reopened the next day as State School No. 1147 after being taken over by the Department of Education.

The Inverleigh Church of England School No. 326 opened on the 1/10/1858 with 20 boys and 21 girls enrolled. Mr. William Ingham was the Head Teacher. The school closed on 31/5/1873. The third school was the Inverleigh Catholic Church School No. 334 opening 20/8/1860. Mr. James McLoughlin was the Head Teacher, with 11 boys and 11 girls enrolled, until the school closed on 31/10/1862. It was the Presbyterians, with student numbers increasing and the poor condition of the rooms being used who made the decision to erect “a new and commodious building”. Collection campaigns were organized with the resultant funds being used to pay Mr. R. Wishart £160 for masonry work and £200 for Mr. Daniel’s carpentry work.

Built in 1865 the new bluestone school had a shingle roof and a pine floor. A new iron roof was supplied replacing the shingles in 1887.

The government negotiated the purchase of a block of land next to the school to enlarge the grounds in 1927. Later the school acquired the use of the land behind the Presbyterian Church, then the use of Cambridge street at the back of the school and later still the block between the school and the tennis courts, resulting in quite a large area for classrooms and grounds for the children. In 1949 the school was trying to raise capital for a pool that would accommodate 50 persons.

The registers from 1884 show that the student population was averaging between 80

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and 125 enrolments but there was a decline through the 1930’s to a low of 40 in 1943.

In the 1950’s there was a sharp increase, back to 121 in 1959 as the soldier settler farms were taken up. This necessitated the arrival of the first portable in 1956.

Over 400 people attended the official opening of the new classroom and staffroom unit, and the Celebration of the Centenary of Primary Education at Inverleigh.

The President of the School Committee, the Rev. V.L. Cohen welcomed the visitors, and outlined the history of the school. After the official opening, the pupils of the school gave an exhibition of folk dancing, afternoon-tea and later tea was served by members of the Mother’s Club. At 4.30 pm. the school bell rang, this time to bring together ex-pupils who had gathered for the occasion. Seated once again in the desks, they answered their names as they were read from the old registers.

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Since 1956 more portables have come and gone.

The recent building of the new classroom wing, the administration wing, the large multipurpose room and the refurbishment of the bluestone building, takes the school into a new era.

Many may have walked past and noticed “Inverleigh 1865 School” displayed on the side of the bluestone building and wondered why the font of the word “Inverleigh” was different.

This is because originally the school was “Common 1865 School”.

Please come and help celebrate this day.

If you know of any ex students or teachers that may like to catch up with their former classmates/students please let them know.

Stalls, fun, vintage cars food and activities are being organized for you to enjoy the day.

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Inverleigh Progress Association Have you noticed the new clock on the tower opposite the Inverleigh Store and adjacent to the gazebo?

This is the third clock the town has had in this place. The first was a bequest from the Earl family and ran for a number of years. The Inverleigh Progress Association arranged for its replacement and Tony Rayner, who recently returned to Inverleigh after a number of years absence, organised a special clock, which kept time via an electronic signal from somewhere in Melbourne. A few years later the clock stopped and through some detective work by Ross Peel’s son Andrew the home of the signal was located. It had apparently been turned off as no-one had expected the signal to still be required. The clock continued to keep time for a few more years until it stopped once more. This time there was no signal to restart.

At that time a suggestion was made that the town have a rolling electronic banner announcing coming events. Time elapsed and this suggestion lost currency, but the Progress Association felt that the pillar deserved another clock.

Tony Waayers, who has been in Inverleigh for only a few years, joined the Association and wanted to see a suitable clock replacement. He located one on the internet and it arrived promptly. The next step was to attach it to the post in such a way that it was secure, but able to have the battery changed fairly easily as required.

Tony has now done this and you can now see the result and the time is very visible from the front of the store.

Thank you to Tony for his persistence and energy.

Another slightly longer term resident, Peter Trevaskis recently retired, has taken on the role of Leigh News Editor. He is always happy to receive articles, advertisements and other community information for inclusion each month.

If you have a desire to do something special for this town the Progress Association would be very pleased to hear from you? We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7.30 PM in the supper room at the Hall.

TEESDALE CFA Protecting Lives and Property

CFA Open Day

SUNDAY 15 th NOVEMBER 2015

Join us for CFA Open Day!

CFA Open Day is a chance for you to meet your local CFA brigade members and find out more about what we do.

Where: Teesdale CFA Station & Hall Area When: 10.00am – 4.00 pm What: Community Connection: Displays, Demonstrations & Information, Home Fire Safety, Summer Preparedness on your patch, Children’s Goodies, Captain Koala and more….

PUBLIC NOTICES Wanted to Rent.

Local Single Gentleman requires unit or house to rent, in or near to Inverleigh.

Please Call John ph: 5265 1709 m: 0419 553 652

Proudly In Conjunction with Teesdale Pre- School, Leigh Valley Lions & Bunnings - Corio Sausage Sizzle, Fun for the Children, Tea, Coffee and Homemade Treats, Raffle

NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Jake Irvine and Jessica Scholler on the birth of baby Willow.

Born at Geelong Hospital 12 October 2015 weighing 8lb 7 oz and 50 cm in length.

Willow is the first child of Jess and Jake.

Mother and baby doing well.

Come Along, Join In The Fun, Ask Questions, Gather Fire Safety Information, Something for All The Family

Support Fundraising For Teesdale Pre-School & Leigh Valley Lions Club

cfa.vic.gov.au/openday

(Proud grandma Faye Thomas also doing well)

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INVERLEIGH BAKERY IS NOW OPEN Inverleigh’s very own Bakery is now open for business.

Located opposite the General Store and just West of the Inverleigh Hotel, new owners Sara and Gareth offer a wide range of delectable Cakes, Cookies and Breads, and very good coffee.

Open for business with eat in facilities indoors, out the front and soon to be added, in the rear courtyard, The New Inverleigh Bakery can cater for your needs, be it from your Daily Bread, to a special Morning Tea and beyond.

Why not call in for a cuppa and try the delicious goodies on offer.

Sara and her Staff will make you feel welcome and wanting to come back for more.

Coming Soon:

“Farmers Daughter Produce Store” to be located within the Bakery Building. Look out for signs in early November when Bec Cameron will have this facility open.

Celebrate the 2015 Seniors Festival in Golden Plains Shire 4-11 October • Maude Viewing Platform - Uncle Bryon Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony • Joint Display by Local Clubs • Golden Plains Seniors Expo • Golf • Hobby and Craft Show • Trailblazer Walk • Grandparents Nature Play Day • Summer Sensation Café and Berry Farm • Tai Chi • Fun and Fitness

• Special Event: Genealogy Talk by Diane Hughes and Generation Gap Project Launch • Bus Trip to the Werribee Zoo or join the Mystery Bus Tour

Bookings Essential. Assistance with transport may be possible.

P: 5342 7000 E: NorthernCommunityCentre2@gplains.vic.gov.au For dates, times and a festival brochure visit www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au

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Wuthering Heights

by Emily Bronte

Adapted by Amelia McBride Baker Directed by Elaine Mitchell October 9, 10, 16, 23 @8.00pm 11, 18, 24 @ 5.00pm Ceres Hall, McCann St. Tickets: Adults $30. Sens $28.

Cons. Stu. $27

Ph. 5249 1350

unicornceres@gmail.com www.theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au

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Merna Jean Pearce 5th June 1926 – 20th September 2015.

James Windsor Pearce 14th May 1926 – 25th June 2008

Locals of Inverleigh would be saddened to hear of the passing of Merna Pearce last Month, and so we honour Merna and her late husband James in this edition of the Leigh News.

Merna was born in Richmond and her parents owned a Dairy Farm at Wantirna, and Merna attended Clyde State School and Richmond State School. Her working life commenced in Melbourne at Burns Philp, where she worked as a secretary.

It was here that she met James, and they were married on 9th August 1952.

Merna and James had 4 children and after moving to Inverleigh, Merna quickly learned how to be a country girl, working as a house keeper, a shearers cook as well as looking after her own family and running them to Tennis, Netball and Football.

James was a keen gardener, and was proficient at growing Broccoli. Merna was equal to him in making Broccoli Soup, Broccoli Scones, Cheesy Broccoli, Broccoli Fritters etc. The whole Family eventually all LOVED Broccoli.

Merna as a local Tennis player, an avid Golfer (Life Member of Inverleigh Club, and treasurer for 8 years).

She was also a member of Winchelsea Bowls Club and later Inverleigh Club, when it was established. Red Cross were also blessed with her contribution, where she supported James in his role as Secretary.

Merna will be missed by all, not the least, by her children Carol, Neil, Erica and Ken and their partners Trevor, Raelene and David and also her 7 grandchildren.

James was born in Brighton, and attended Melbourne Grammar School, where as well as his academic achievments, he was impresive in Rowing. James was a long time member of the Local R.S.L. and was Secretary for 50 years. He was also involved in Golf at Argyle Park, Then provided a Golf Course at Delahunty on Shelford Rd. and was still involved after the Club moved to the Common Road Site. He was also involved in the Bowls Club and the Lions Club.

Tim McMillan.

Deepest sympathy to the McMillan Family following the death of Tim earlier in the Month.

Tim and his Family lived at “The Falls” for many years and were well known and loved within the district.

Max Ashworth 16/4/1923 to 5/10/2015.

Deepest sympathy to the Ashworth Family with the recent passing of Max.

Max and his wife Nance were owners of a business in Inverleigh know as “The Gum Tree” located in the building now occupied by the new Bakery in High Street. They sold Devonshire Teas, Locally made Crafts and Items on behalf of local residents, and also sold Wood Turning done by Max.

Following the sale of this business, Max and Nance moved to a property in Gibson Road, and have recently been at Balmoral Garove.

Max was an Elder at the local Presbyterian Church, and is survived by his wife Nance, 2 children Robert and Wendy, 9 Grandchildren plus Great Grandchildren.

You will be sadly missed Max.

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ACTIVATE BANNOCKBURN MIXED NETBALL TEAMS WANTED New season has just about to start so now’s the time to enter a team or join an existing team. Our competitions are both fun and social.

BASKETBALL SUMMER SEASON IS ABOUT TO KICK OFF Basketball tips off at the YMCA in October.

Register now for ● Senior Social Mixed/ Ladies/ Men’s ● Under 17s- Registration night Friday 9th October -4.30-6.00pm ● Under 15s- Registration night Friday 9th October -4.30-6.00pm ● Juniors- 10-12 year olds Registration night Friday 9th October -4.30-6.00pm ● Rookies- 7-9 year old Registration night Friday 9th October -4.30-6.00pm ● Training- Weekly sessions to develop game skills Registration for Friday night Junior competitions will be on Friday 9th October from 4.30pm. Team and Individual Registration forms can be download from http://www.geelong. ymca.org.au/index.php/basketball 5.00pm- Parent/Coaches coaching training session with Gavin Williamson to help parents understand the rules of the game while kids will start the season with a coaching session followed by a sausage sizzle.

Golden Plains Basketball Club is now taking expressions of interest for our youth referee development program. If you are interested please contact the stadium.

DON’T MISS THE NEXT JUNIOR COMPETITION SEASON STARTING OCTOBER 9th (After School Holidays)

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Incorporating the fundamentals of boxing, YMCA BOXFIT is a great way to condition the whole body, build muscle strength, endurance, balance, agility and coordination all at the same time. Welcoming and family friendly environment, children welcome with parents’ supervision WHAT’S NEW @ the Y ● NEW Group Fitness Timetable is out. Check out the Fat Burner Group Session Tuesday/Thursday 2pm – Personal Trainer Kerrie Fatone will have you back in shape for summer with this class. ● NEW CLASS “Blokes Fitness Training” 7.00pm at Bannockburn Community Sport Stadium (next to School), 34 High Street Bannockburn For blokes 14 year- 60 year+ who are looking to gain fitness, strength and reduce age related health risks.

Check out the Group Fitness Timetable

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for more information. ● METAFIT- 30 minute hit intensity interval training will kick start your metabolism classes at Bannockburn Rec Monday 9.15am and Bannockburn Stadium (School) Saturday 8.00am. Bookings Essential for all classes on our timetable. ● YMCA will be providing community programs @the heart community activity space (Farmers Market) from October – March – check out the action on our facebook page.

If we are not offering an activity you would like to see in our community tell us about it via email: bannockburn@ymca.org.au or on facebook/ymcabannockburn For more information on the program or find out how to book visit www.geelong.ymca.org. au or contact the Bannockburn Recreation Centre on 5281 2316 or bannockburn@ymca.org.au

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INVERLEIGH BOWLING CLUB The New Bowling Season has commenced for 2015-16, with Inverleigh Bowling Club represented in Geelong Bowls Region District Pennant Matches on Saturdays and Tuesdays.

Inverleigh Bowls Club commenced in the late 1980’s with Robert Wishart the original instigator, canvassing the local residents for thos interested in playing lawn bowls. Originally 20+ people were involved, and in 1990 Inverleigh Club became affiliated in the Geelong Bowling Region.

In the early days, funds were raised by providing Supper at the Monthly Dance in the Local Hall.

The Club, as well as Pennant matches on Tuesday’s and Saturday’s, runs Social Bowls on a Thursday Evening, and Practice bowling on Friday evenings.

All are welcome to become involved in the local Bowling Club, from beginner to experienced players, as well as children in the Jack Attack Program. Feel free to come along and give Bowls a try. We have a supply of Club Bowls in various sizes to suit your hand size and only flat soled shoes are required, or bare-foot if you prefer.

For more information please contact any members of the Club or Peter Trevaskis (Secretary) on 0407 100 791.

Club member: Suzie Eckell

FREE JUNIOR COACHING AVAILABLE

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INVERLEIGH R.S.L. The Inverleigh R.S.L. Sub-Branch will be holding a Rememberance Day Service on Wednesday 11th November at the Inverleigh Monuments.

Assembly at the Monuments is at 10:20am for the Laying of Floral Tributes with a Memorial Service to follow, with the Last Post, Silent Tribute and Rouse at 11:00am.

Community Groups, School Students of the local Schools and Members of the Community are invited to attend and Lay Floral Tributes In Remberance of those Service-Men and Service-Women who paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in Service to our Nation.

Mal Johns.

President Inverleigh R.S.L. Sub-Branch.

Young musicians flock to Teesdale Turtle Bend

On Saturday 24 October from 3.30pm – 9.30pm, the Teesdale Turtle Bend will host the Regional Finals of the Push Start Battle of the Bands competition for young musicians; the first time this prestigious music event has been held on Golden Plains soil.

Grunge rock band, Trick Gypsy, winner of the first round of the Push Start contest held in Meredith, will grace the stunning pavilion stage alongside several other bands from all over the State, who will battle it out for the ultimate prize: a recording contract.

The Golden Plains FReeZA Committee, a group of nine young people aged between 15 and 19 are taking the lead in organising this event, with the support of the Teesdale Turtle Bend Events Committee and Oxygen Music College.

The event is an opportunity for families to hear local and regional talent perform, and is an even more exciting opportunity for the young artists, who are able to share their passion and talent with a live audience.

The Regional Finals of the Push Start Battle of the Bands is a family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free event and families are invited to come along and support local musicians as well as all the local young people involved in making this event happen.

For more information: visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/youth or phone Sarah Dalton, Golden Plains Shire Council’s Youth Development officer on 5220 7177 or sdalton@gplains.vic.gov.au.

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• Bella’s Story • Bella’s Radiographs • Radiographs showing pins and screws • Bella’s progress Dental Disease IN OTHER NEWS Geelong Cup

Bella’s Story

The clinic will be open on Geelong Cup Wednesday October 21st between 7.30am - 2.00pm.

We will have a vet and vet nurse on call after close for emergencies: Telephone: 0407 811 222

Bella is a beautiful Greyhound whom Dr. Simon met a few weeks ago after she was found in a paddock unable to use her left hind leg. Suspicions arose that Bella had been hit by a car as she had a previous history of being a car chaser. To top all this off, Bella’s actual parents were in hospital with the impending birth of their first child!

Bella’s Radiographs Keeping your bird cool Follow these do’s and don’ts to help your feathered friend through the hot summer months.

Do keep a watch out for signs of overheating. These may include holding their wings away from their body or panting.

Do change your bird’s water several times during the day as fresh cool water is vital for rehydration and as a refreshing bath.

Don’t sit the cage next to a window or in direct sunlight.

Being terribly brave Bella had radiographs of her leg taken which revealed she had a completely shattered tibia and fibula!

Surgical options of a plate or another option called an external fixator were discussed.

Radiographs showing pins and screws

It was decided that a plate fitted across the break was not the best option for Bella as it was too close to the joint and the break involved so many fragments.

Rather an exter nal fixator was selected as it would place screws and pins from the outside, through the leg, to the other side and provide the best stability.

Bella was referred to the University of Melbourne Surgery Specialists for the procedure.

In this kind of reduction, holes are drilled into areas of bone above and below the fracture and special bolts or wires are screwed into these holes.

Outside the body, a rod or curved piece of metal with special balland-socket joint join the bolts to make a rigid support.

The pins and screws are placed in such a way that the broken limb is stabilised and the boney fragments come much closer together. The bones can then form a large callus (which is the normal healing process) and as the break repairs the bone remodels to a more normal shape.

As healing progresses, the external fixator can be adjusted to maintain the proper anatomical configuration of the limb.

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Worming you horse

Since the bolts pierce the skin, proper cleaning to prevent infection at the site of surgery must be performed.

A fracture like this can take between 10-14 weeks to heal and then a prolonged time for physiotherapy and strenghtening of the whole limb.

Bella’s leg with the external fixator in place from the Front, Side and Back.

The first use of an external fixator dates back over 2000 years ago, where Hippocrates described a form of external fixation to splint a fracture of the tibia.

The device consisted of closely fitting proximal and distal Egyptian leather rings connected by four wooden rods from a cornel tree.

Bella’s progress

Bella has weekly fixator checks and will have her leg re-radiographed in another few weeks to assess healing. At this time, some of the screws and pins may be able to be slowly released over time thefixator disassembled once her leg has fully recovered - on which we will keep you updated!

How do horses get worms?

Your horse will get worms if it is turned out with other horses or donkeys that have worms, because the paddock will be contaminated with eggs and larvae.

Your horse will eat these as it grazes.

Paddocks can remain contaminated for a considerable time.

Bots can affect any horse as the flies move from paddock to paddock.

The eggs are laid on the limbs of your horse and are ingested when the horse grooms itself. The larvae then migrate to the stomach where they cause irritation.

How do you know if your horse has worms?

Even a horse that appears to be in good health may have worms causing internal damage. Worm infestations are most commonly found in young and older horses as well as those on a multi horse property.

A worm burden can result in:

• Weight loss • Diarrhoea

• Loss of appetite • Colic Intestinal worms can seriously damage your horse and in some instances can kill it.. Rotational worming is the process of changing your horses worming product periodically or more specifically the active ingredient.

The reason for rotational worming is to prevent gastro intestinal worms from building up a resistance to a particular active ingredient and the product not being as effective.

Your horse should be wormed every 6-8 weeks.

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New Vicar Welcomed to The Parish Church of St. Paul, Inverleigh A warm welcome to the Reverend Phil. Jacobson who has returned to Inverleigh but has lived here “on and off” for over 30 years.

He is married to wife Dianne and has two sons. The title “Locum” is not going to be for him as he intends to be very involved with this community.

Phil has expressed that “Locum Ministry” can be both a frustrating and important time for any parish.

It’s frustrating because there is always an awareness that such ministry is generally “part time” and the desire for any parish is to have full time clergy as part of their community life.

It’s frustrating because, sometimes as is the case with St. Paul’s, the Locum has not been able to stay for any significant length of time, and

so with each new Locum, comes subtle differences in the way things are done. The “part time” nature of the ministry also makes it difficult to fully connect with both parishioners and the surrounding community.

However, notwithstanding certain challenges, locum ministry can also be an important time. If sufficient time is allowed, such a ministry can provide a time to strategically plan for the direction the parish wishes to move in. It’s a time when significant reconnections with parishioners and the community can be re-formed.

It’s a time when a measure of stability can be re-established and it’s especially a time when particular gifts and talents can be recognised and developed for the benefit of

all. There is every indication that the new locum ministry will be long term, creating an opportunity for both reflection and discernment.

St. Paul eloquently put it in his Epistle to the Corinthians, “I sowed, Apollos watered but it is God that does the growing”.

Within this Community many fine men and women have sowed the seeds of Christianity.

Perhaps our task is now not necessarily to keep sowing, but to water and tend that which already exists, so that we allow God to continue to do the growing in unexpected ways.

Our new vicar can be contacted on his mobile 0419 322 385 and the parishioners wish him well.

COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF BANNOCKBURN INC. TOURS AND OUTINGS FOR 2015.

MONTH OCTOBER

DATE TOUR/OUTING COST TRANSPORT TH 15 . Werribee Zoo $44.50 Bus leaves B.Y.O. Lunch includes Bus, from Foorball Or Purchase at Entry and Oval 9am Kiosk Safari Bus Returns 3.30pm.

RD NOVEMBER 23 .

Picnic at TBA Car Pool Cressy Probus Club meets on the 1st Monday of the Month at the Community Church Hall, Moore Street, Bannockburn.

If you wish to attend any of our Meetings or Outings, you are most welcome.

Contact Shirley Wild 5281-5354.

Guest Speakers October 5th.

Rod Medson.

History of Geelong.

November 3rd. Melbourne Cup Lunch at the Hotel.

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THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE Christine Windle, Garden Gate Nursery, Inverleigh

Creating Focal Points in Your Garden

One of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening is creating focal points. A focal point grabs your attention, creates style and atmosphere and expresses the personality and interests of the gardeners.

Focal points can provide dramatic impact, lead you on through the garden, highlight a spot for rest or contemplation, introduce interest or humour or reference other parts of the house and garden. They can be plantings, pots, structures, art works, water features, tables and chairs, quirky collections, vertical plantings, pathways, steps or even a heated bathtub in a secret garden.

Focal points can be incorporated into initial planning or added later when the garden has grown a bit and suggests its own ideal spots. Sometimes you create focal points because you’ve found something that you know would be just right and you simply must include it. The pictured sculpture was just such a piece, compelling me to create a little path and a frame of silver wormwoods.

Look at your garden critically.

Do you already have something which takes your eye or is a seasonal attention grabber? Is there something that could become a focal point in time or with a few adjustments? Is there a view you could do without, such as a lineup of rubbish bins? We had a large gum tree, a forest of native trees, a view across paddocks to the river, decorative metal gates, and the nearby traffic on the Winchelsea Road. First stop for us was planting a screen to block off the road. Next was to prioritise sight lines to the gate and the rural outlook, which meant that every time we came up with an idea for planting, we considered the impact on the view of any additions.

The large gum tree at the centre cemented its position as the dominant focal point of our garden once we created a terrace around it. Seen from all angles, it is spectacular in its form, brings in birds and provides shade for a metal table and chairs.

It has influenced the choice of colours for the house with its gorgeous combination of greys, creams, bluey-greens and rusty browns in its bark and foliage. I have seen gardens where plantings referenced house colours most effectively, such as red roses

over an arch in the garden of a house with a red roof, where a focal point was used to create unity between the house and garden.

Focal points can be used to define and enhance the style of your garden.

When we think of formal gardens, we think of straight lines, repeat plantings, hedges, avenues of trees and at the ends of paths an variety of focal points such as urns, statues and fountains. A native garden full of wattles, grevilleas and gums would be complemented by steps made of sleepers, meandering paths, a rusted metal sculpture and a pond edged by volcanic rocks. A cottage garden could include a rustic arbour, brick edging, gravel paths, a bird bath and nasturtiums tumbling from terracotta pots. An old country garden might feature a picket gate, bench seats, farm implements, rustic structures, large deciduous trees and seating under an apple tree. The tiniest garden can be set up to lead your eye to a special feature. I have seen children reacting with delight on spotting a snoozing dragon in a den created by the placement of potted herbs on a balcony.

A host of different man-made focal points in the same visual field can look spotty and each item will detract from the others. Imagine looking at an arbour, an arch, a statue, a fountain, a rustic ladder with pots on it, a spectacular tree in blossom, a couple of metal deer and a creeper covered gazebo all at once.

Would you be able to appreciate any of them? Aim to give each focal point its own space and moment.

Use plants and paths in such a way that you are drawn along and come upon something delightful and satisfying at different points as you move around the garden.

Elements can be combined to create an interesting and individual focal point. An arbour with a seat in it could have some terracotta ducks nestled in beside it – charming and drawing your eye from the larger feature to the detail. One gardener placed a group of garden gnomes, which appeared to be deep in conversation, beside an old wheelbarrow planted with scarlet petunias. Red jackets on some of the gnomes connected the two elements beautifully. The owner commented that his gnomes provided a talking point and some kitsch humour while also reminding him of the 1960s garden of his childhood.

Colour and form can create focal

points when they are used in contrast to their surroundings. Think of a spring blossom tree, autumn foliage, a drift of soft silver grasses, a burst of golden daffodils, a large cobalt blue pot. Colour and form can also contribute to a sense of harmony and unity in your garden if they appear in various places around the garden - blue grey foliage, spiky leaves, curved paths, a seat painted the same shade as a gate.

Don’t forget to look out of your windows and doors as well. I have seen some lovely focal points looking through other people’s windows into their gardens.

A study looked out onto a shallow water filled dish set in a sea of salvias and visited by birds; a view from a kitchen was brightened by a wall covered in yellow climbing roses; a mini formal garden hedged with fresh green diosmas dancing with tiny pink and white flowers incorporated a statue outside a bedroom; contrasting foliage reminiscent of a tapestry could be viewed from a bathroom. They were lovely surprises and all stood testament to vision and understanding of a garden being more than ‘lots of plants’.

Next time you are in someone else’s garden, look at it with an eye to noting the focal points. Collect ideas, think about how your garden expresses your taste and personality and have fun creating your own focal points.

Happy gardening!

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UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS:

Here at the Moksha Project we believe that knowledge is power. When we take the time to turn our attention and focus inwards, the power that right knowledge generates can be used for self-empowerment, healing and overall improvement in quality of life and wellbeing. It is our hope that the knowledge we share with you at the Moksha Project will assist you in your own journey towards greater liberation and freedom in mind, body and soul.

Our healing techniques, therapies, education and management programs are designed for life-long benefits.

True healing is never achieved with quick fixes, fad diets, variable or excessive exercise regimes or the like. Often, there are a myriad of factors that have led to the development of a disease or dysfunctional state. In many cases, the causative factors have been lingering around for a very long time.

The team at the Moksha Project are dedicated to helping you discover ways of making better choices which enable self-directed and self-motivated healing to occur. We are committed to giving you lifelong skills, understanding, and treatment regimes that will help to ensure your journey towards better health is progressive and focused on the ‘bigger picture” of lifelong health and wellbeing.

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing some information on arthritis, a common and sometimes painful burdeon that many people must endure.

WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a common condition that affects joints all over the body. There are several different types of Arthritis.

Two of the most common forms are Osteo-arthritis and Rheumatoid-arthritis. Gout is also a common dysfunction that affects joints. Before we investigate these problems individually, lets first get a good understanding of our bodies and the areas affected by the various forms of Arthritis:

printed on carbon neutral paper BASIC JOINT ANATOMY: Joints occur where two bones come together. There are three different types of joints. They are classified based on their mobility: 1.Synarthroses: These are immovable joints such as the joints that occur between the bones of the skull.

2. Amphiarthroses: Slightly movable joints such as the joints that occur between the vertebral bones in the spine.

3. Diarthroses: freely movable joints. These make up the greatest number of joints. Examples of diarthroses joints would be the knee, hip, and elbow. It is these diarthroses joints that we will be focusing on in our discussion today.

Diarthroses joints have multiple components. There is a layer of articular or hyaline cartilage between the two bones which provides cushioning and prevents the bone ends from eroding. There is also a synovial membrane that lines the joints and forms a capsule around it. The synovial membrane is responsible for secreting synovial fluid which lubricates the joint and allows for smooth, effortless motion. These joints are also called synovial joints. A healthy

synovial membrane and fluid is essential to their correct function. Friction is also reduced around these synovial joints by fluid-filled sacs which are called bursas. Bursa are found between bones, ligaments, and other structures.

Strong connective tissue in the form of Ligaments connect to bone on both sides of the joint line and provide stability and structure to the joint. Ligaments ensure that motion of the joint is limited only to appropriate movements. Tendons, another strong band of connective tissue, connect to bone on one side and muscle on the other side. The tendons allow the muscles to control the movement of the joints by pulling on the bones.

The most important function of joints is to provide the body with mobility. It is because of the joints that we are able to flex, extend, abduct, adduct, and rotate our body parts.

Next Issue we will discuss the different forms of arthritis and somewaystoimprovesymptomsyoumaybeexperiencing.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Cr Des Phelan

October 2015

We’ve received lots of welcome news for Golden Plains Shire this past month.

Council is delighted with the announcement that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be extended into parts of Golden Plains Shire from January 2017; with areas such as Bannockburn, Inverleigh and Meredith scheduled to come under the scheme.

People with disabilities and their carers will be able to access a much wider range of service options and providers within the Shire, saving our residents a trip to Geelong or Ballarat.

On an education note, in addition to the new prep to year 12 secondary school in Bannockburn that is expected to commence construction mid-2016 and open for the 2018 school year, the Catholic Education Office in Melbourne has announced that Bannockburn will be also be home to a catholic primary school in 2020. Council understands how important local access to quality

education is to families, and we’re thrilled that these new schools will provide just that, as well as saving many children from lengthy bus rides to Geelong.

In other wonderful news, the State Government has recently announced that the Bannockburn and District Men’s Shed Inc. will receive funding for a permanent home. The new Men’s Shed in Bannockburn will be used by residents of Bannockburn, Lethbridge, Teesdale, Shelford, Maude, Steiglitz, Meredith, Inverleigh, Murgheboluc, Stonehaven, Batesford and Sutherlands Creek.

We’re very pleased that access to broadband internet continues to increase and improve. Telstra has recently made more ADSL internet ports available in Bannockburn – customers wanting to connect should contact their internet provider. For a Shire-wide NBN update, go to goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

I’d also like to welcome nominations for the 2016 Australia Day Awards. We’d love for you to help

us formally acknowledge outstanding people and events of Golden Plains. The nomination categories are Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year, and nominations close 4pm, Monday 16 November. Visit goldenplains. vic.gov.au for more information.

Tickets are now available for the 2015 Sumptuous Luncheon on Saturday 7 November. This is an opportunity to get out of the house for an afternoon of delicious food and wine and live music, set in a fabulous marquee in central Bannockburn. The event has an impressive local team: local chef (Matt Dempsey from Gladioli), local wine (Austins and Co.) and the menu is infused with local produce from the Golden Plains Farmers’ Market. For tickets and enquiries, contact Lisa Shaw, Farmers Market Project Officer on 5220 7221 for more information.

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Inverleigh Victoria Park

No Gas Bottles No tyres No Batteries No Wire Please put scrap in bin

others use the park too To Book the Park-call

To Book Park phone Carol Perrett Narelle Bogle 0401 1615265 470 1734

S T PAULS SURPRISE SHOP Inverleigh

For the month of October all Hand Bags and Shoes will be ½ price, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains.

Closed School Holidays except SATURDAY Your local church needs what you don’t need.

Anything from clothing, furniture, bric-a-brac and sellable items.

Any donations can be left at the shop door if out of opening hours.

OPENING HOURS: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.Pauls SurpriseShop

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE (Formerly Community Hall)

SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER, 2015 FROM: 10.00AM - 2.00PM ( FARMERS MARKET SITE ) COME ALONG AND PICK UP A FEW CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. SOMETHING UNIQUE AND HANDMADE.

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Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale

FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724

Winchelsea Uniting Church Art & Photography Show 30 Oct to 2 Nov.

WHO CAN I TALK TO?

Friday from 7.30 pm Saturday, Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00pm Monday 10.00 am - 4.00pm

The Globe Theatre.

24 Hour telephone counselling

Willis Street Winchelsea Judges for this years show are:

*Ade Loe from Art Rocks Studio Gallery, Inverleigh. *Tim Lucas- Otway Photographer Most of the works in the exhibition will be for sale.

Light refreshments & Devonshire Teas will be available throughout the weekend.

Admission $5.00 - Students & Exhibitors will be free.

ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

Justices of the Peace

Mr A. F. Helyar

10 Knowles Crt, Bannockburn Ph: 5281 1798

Mrs A. Cotsell

“Athelstone” MURGHEBOLUC Ph: 5265 1569

Mrs E. McDonald

47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270

Mr K. Windle

Park Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298

LEIGH DISTRICT RIDING CLUB INC A00041565N

meets for rally every 2nd Sunday @10.00am Victoria Park, Park Street, Inverleigh Vic 3321 New Members always welcome for enquiries please contact

President: Nicole Rogers Mob: 0419 549 799 Secretary: Leanne Broad Mob: 0433 403 065 P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

TEESDALE PS O.S.H.C. Phone: 5281 5218 BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Healthy Food plus a Fun Program!

*Cooking Club *Art & Craft *Outdoor Activities *Computer Club AFTER SCHOOL CARE

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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CAN YOU HELP cut the Inverleigh Public Hall lawn?

We are looking for volunteers willing to go on a roster to help keep the hall lawns neat and tidy. Tasks include mowing and neatening. This generally takes one to two hours. If you could find the time to help out once or twice a year, please contact Keith Windle on 04296512a8 or send a message on windle.keith@gmail.com

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LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH

CWA NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH

Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

Est. 14th JULY 2014

This is a new branch of CWA, we meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, cnr Main Road & Sutherland Street, Teesdale.

New members are most welcome, come and join us for fellowship, and sharing of crafts that members are demonstrating.

If you are interested in attending please contact Shirley 52815354

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(2 Crinthians 4.5) SUNDAY SERVICES

Inverleigh 9.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays

10.00 AM 2nd & 4th Sundays Teesdale 11.00 AM 1st & 3rd Sundays Shelford 10.00 AM Only 5th Sunday

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

For further information: Preaching Minister, Rev. Willem Vandenberg

PH: 5281 5103

10 Railway Street, Inverleigh

COME JOIN US New members WELCOME for Pennant on Tuesday & Saturday (school friendly hours) Season starts September thru to March

Bowls available for Social or New Players NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Please call Helen on 5265 1023 or 0411 046 528 for more info visit www.inverleighbowls.org email: inverleighbowls@yahoo.com.au

Want to make a difference in Inverleigh?

The Inverleigh Hall Committee promotes the use of the hall and develops and maintains our fabulous community asset. If you would like to become involved by serving on the committee or by initiating activities at the hall, please contact Bruce McDonald 52651270

Lions Club of Inverleigh Leigh Valley We are now collecting newspapers for recycling. Papers can be left at the Town Hall on Mondays or pick up can be arranged by calling David on 0429 958 769 during business hours or 5265 1102 after hours.

All proceeds from the paper collection go to local projects.

As this is a new initiative for our club, community help would be greatly appreciated.

Any further questions can be directed to David on 0429 958 769 or dave@ grantsautodismantlers.com.au

Inverleigh Tennis Club NEW PLAYERS WELCOME We are always keen to hear of anyone interested in playing tennis.

General enquiries: Catherine Campbell 5265 1501 Cam Parke 5265 1145

Session Clerk: Alan Helyar Ph: 5281 1798

Anglican Church

38 High Street, Inverleigh

Sunday Services 9.30 Holy Communion Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH MASS TIMES FOR JULY/AUGUST Winchelsea every Saturday @ 6 pm

Bannockburn every Sunday @ 9 am Anakie Sunday July 6th/20th @11 am Sunday August 3rd/17th/31st @ 11 am Meredith Sunday July 13th/27th @ 11 am Sunday August 10th/24th @ 11 am Mass at Bannockburn Aged Care 1st Friday of each month @ 11 a.m.

Saturday July 12th Annual Healing Mass @ 11 a.m. Meredith Holy Hour beforehand @ 10 a.m.

Followed by luncheon at 12 noon.

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, pastoral care.

Father Herman 52861230

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Bannockburn and District Men’s Shed Inc. to receive funding for new Men’s Shed

The State Government announced on Monday 7 September 2015 that Bannockburn and District Men’s Shed Inc. will be one of 15 recipients of a grant for Men’s Sheds across Victoria; successfully securing a share of the recent $750,000 round of Men’s Shed grants.

The shed will be located in Victor Street in Bannockburn and will be used by residents of Bannockburn, Lethbridge, Teesdale, Shelford, Maude, Steiglitz, Meredith, Inverleigh, Murgheboluc, Stonehaven, Batesford and Sutherlands Creek.

The Bannockburn & District Men’s Shed Inc. currently meets at the Bannockburn Community Church and has been working on plans to find a permanent home, with conversations beginning with Golden Plains Shire Council in 2014. Final project planning with Council will commence immediately.

Men’s Sheds enhance men’s health and wellbeing and Victorian communities as a whole by reducing social isolation and promoting social inclusion. They also assist members with health conditions including stress, depression and give members the opportunity just to hang out with other men. Many life-long friends are made in Men’s Sheds.

Mayor, Councillor Des Phelan said, “This is a great thing for the men of Bannockburn and surrounds, and these facilities will enable Bannockburn and District Men’s Shed Inc. to do an even better job. Congratulations to all involved. ” Paul Dakin, the Secretary of the Bannockburn Men’s Shed said “This was a great day for our members and their hard work in fundraising and working towards obtaining the grant and for all men in the southern end of the Golden Plains Shire. We are looking forward to working with Council on getting the facility up and running as quickly as possible. The Victor Street site is ideal as it is close to all of Bannockburn’s essential services and the Community will benefit as a result.”

Minister for Families and Children Jenny Mikakos said the sheds play an important role in inclusive communities. “They are a safe and friendly space where people can learn new skills, catch up with mates and give back to the community.”

For further information about the Bannockburn and District Men’s Shed, please contact Paul Dakin (Secretary) on (03) 52817195 or 0434 331 049 or email pdakin@iprimus.com.au

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Golden Plains Shire’s Draft 2015-2019 Youth Development Strategy Plan will be open for public exhibition until __5pm, 2 November, 2015.

The purpose of the Youth Strategy is to guide Golden Plains Shire Council’s Youth Development team over the next four years to achieve our vision: ‘Young people in the Golden Plain Shire are healthy, resilient, empowered and actively contribute to building a better world.’

Monday 7 September 2015

The Nationals to stand in Polwarth and South-West Coast The Nationals will stand candidates in both the Polwarth and South-West Coast by-elections.

Former Member for Western Victoria Region David O’Brien has been endorsed as the candidate for Polwarth, while nominations for South-West Coast are open.

Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh said Mr O’Brien was a true local champion with a track record of standing up for the community.

“With his background in farming, law and small business, as well as a strong knowledge of the local issues, David is an outstanding candidate for Polwarth,” Mr Walsh said.

“We have already seen from his time as Member for Western Victoria Region that David is a strong advocate of the region and is willing to fight for the community's fair share.”

Mr O’Brien said he would waste no time getting around the region to listen to locals’ views and concerns.

“I am passionate about this region and I would be honoured to represent the community again in Parliament,” Mr O’Brien said.

Mr Walsh said The Nationals had a proud 100-year history of standing up for regional communities.

“While the other major parties are busy focusing on Melbourne, The Nationals are dedicated to representing people who live in rural and regional Victoria,” Mr Walsh said.

“A key focus for The Nationals during these two by-elections will be the issue of onshore gas, which is a big community concern.

“We will never support any mining activity that jeopardises our agricultural land, water supplies or the environment.”

Nominations for South-West Coast close at 5pm, Friday 11 September. For more information contact 9654 6588.

The Strategy is available on the Golden Plains Council’s ‘Have Your Say’ online consultation page https://www.goldenplainsdigital.com.au/consultations or alternatively, hard copies are available at the Bannockburn and Linton Customer Service Centre and The Well, Smythesdale Business Health and Community Hub.

You can provide feedback online or in writing to the Youth Development Department at PO Box 111, Bannockburn, VIC 331 until 23 October, 2015.

Media: Sarah O’Connor 0432 074 888 sarah.oconnor@opposition.vic.gov.au

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Standing up for Corangamite farmers

Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson has called on Corangamite residents to get behind a farmers’ campaign urging support for a Free Trade Agreement with China (ChAFTA).

“The National Farmers Federation has launched an on-line campaign – farmersforfreetrade.org. au – as a way of combatting the irresponsible campaign being run by the unions and Labor against ChAFTA,” Ms Henderson said.

‘I am urging local residents to go on line to help stand up for Corangamite farmers.”

As the NFF has stated, any attempts by Labor to stall or derail the ChAFTA could cost the agriculture industry $300 million.

“It’s very important for Parliament to ratify this once in a generation trade agreement before the end of the year so that farmers don’t miss out on two rounds of tariff cuts,” Ms Henderson said.

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“The ChAFTA is particularly important for Corangamite dairy farmers.

Over 90 per cent of China’s Australian dairy imports come from Victoria.”

Under the ChAFTA, tariffs on Australian baby formula will drop to zero in four years while tariffs on milk powders will be reduced to zero within nine to eleven years.

“Labor’s Corangamite candidate is making a number of false and irresponsible claims about the ChAFTA which is damaging for local farmers and the many businesses which depend on farming.”

“ChAFTA will put local jobs first and not allow Australian employment laws or conditions to be undermined in any way.”

“ChAFTA is a game changer.

It will create thousands of new jobs and deliver a huge boost to agricultural exports.

We simply cannot put this agreement at risk,” Ms Henderson concluded.

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Inverleigh Fire Brigade Driver’s Roster 2015 Members who cannot make roster please let officer in charge know.

Date/Officer

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October 5th

A. Collins

J. Cook

A. Melican

M. Maguire

October 12th

E. Peel

M. Hicks

R. Wilson

C. Holman

M. Fry

N. Wilson

October 19th

J. Hamilton

G. Morgan

D. Fenwick

A. Shelley

M. Wilson

October 26th

S. Thompson

G. Harvey

R. Macdonald

N. Wilson

N. Everett

November 2nd G. Vidler

D. Neville

N. Wilson

J. Holman

N. Wilson

November 9th G. Wishart

A. Collins

E. Peel

B. Pearce

A. Everett

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Teesdale Country Markets Hand made, Home Grown, Vintage Teesdale Community Hall Teesdale

4th Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm 2015-2016 dates

Sunday 25th October Sunday 22nd November Tuesday 22nd December Twilight Market, Christmas Carols and Fireworks sponsored by Pike Transport 4-8pm At Turtlebend Reserve Sunday 24th January Sunday 28th February Sunday 27th March (Easter Sunday) CHILDRENS ACTIVITY TABLE DELICIOUS FOOD COFFEE VAN Stall holders contact: Kellie 0434 900 816 Geoff 0407 835 731 www.teesdalecommunityevents@gmail.com

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Wages?

VOICE & ACTION G.P.S.Inc. (A0061755V) combined with

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Bannockburn Cultural Centre, 27 High Street, Bannockburn.

• Speaker presentations of various concerns with the Golden Plains Shire Council performance • Q & A session

Contact: BAGPRRA Vice President Owen Sharkey 0417 365 607

Landcare update

to the generous way Josh has shared detailed technical information and experience.

The Leigh District Landcare Group will hold its AGM on 7th October at 7.30pm at the Inverleigh Community Hall. All welcome.

Growing your own trees?

If anyone is interested in growing your own trees, we’d like to hear from you. We are considering starting up a small local program using the community nursery at Barwon Water in Geelong. This nursery is a free service helping local groups to propagate and grow native trees and shrubs for planting back into private properties or local reserves.

20 Million Trees program The Geelong Landcare Network recently submitted a grant application for the Australian Government’s 20 Million Trees Program. If we are successful, the funding will be used to continue establishing bio-link shelterbelts to build biodiversity across the broader landscape.

Serrated Tussock – a stitch in time saves nine!

To prevent Serrated Tussock from going to seed (which it will start to do very soon), we all need to be spraying or chipping it out right now. A bit of time and effort now can save a lot more time and expense down the track. Advice and information is always available to assist landholders with this troublesome weed. Please get in touch.

Congratulations to Josh Walter and Murnong Farming Congrats to Josh Walter from Murnong Farming in Inverleigh for winning a Victorian Landcare award for Innovation in Sustainable Farm Practices. Many of us have benefited from the workshops that have been hosted at Murnong Farming, thanks

Biodiversity Field Day, Lethbridge The Geelong Landcare Network and Greening Australia will hold a Field Day at Rocklea, Lethbridge on 20th October where we’ll hear from ecological experts and enjoy guided walks to see some native wildlife. This will be an evening event focussed on bats and birds. More details to come – check the noticeboard outside the Inverleigh corner store.

RSVP to Elissa Ashton-Smith (details below).

Get involved If you’d like to get involved in local landcare, contact me (details below) or Stewart Hamilton, President of Leigh District Landcare Group (0407 329 019). Visit the landcare office at 23 High Street Inverleigh. We also have a landcare stall at the Bannockburn Farmers Market each month so please drop in and say hello.

Elissa Ashton-Smith, Facilitator, Geelong Landcare Network 23 High St, Inverleigh, 3321 Ph 0438 525 502 Email: geelonglandcarenetwork@gmail.com

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INVERLEIGH SCOUTS RECRUITING NEW LEADERS. I am proud to say our pack has recently celebrated 6 years of being active in Inverleigh.

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Inverleigh Primary School 1920’s

The caption on the back of this photo was written as ‘playing twos and threes 1920’. I have asked older members of our community and looked on the internet but I am unable to find any reference or rules to this game. Most of the children playing seem to be intent on watching the little girl in the middle.

She appears to be very young – was she interrupting their game or was she part of it? It was being played in the front of the school with the picket fence visible and looking at the clothing it was a rather cold day.

There are some games that the children of 50 – 60 years ago played that are out of fashion today; marbles, played by both girls and boys, knuckles, “What’s the Time Mr Wolf?”, cats’ cradle, elastics, oranges and lemons and Yo-yos to name a few.

Poison ball is an old favourite as is drop the hankie, duck, duck, goose and there always seems to be some house building happening with pine needles being used as the walls.

Skipping has been a favourite through the years. A fund raising event through the 80’s was the ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ program. Who doesn’t get the urge to hop through hopscotch squares if they come across them painted on the footpath.

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Team sports such as football, basketball and softball was played during the winter with some organised events taking place against other schools (as happens today). The Inverleigh teams each won premiers in 1972, there would have been other years as well, but we do have the pictures of these groups. Other team sports were cricket, rounders and tippity run.

Team ball games have remained the same through the years with tunnel ball, corner spry, cross chase and captain ball being practised diligently before competing against other schools. Inverleigh has a proud record of consecutive wins that will probably not be beaten (at least for some time).

British Bulldog was played but it was usually stopped by the teachers for safety reasons. I am told that the rules were tweeked by the children and the name of the game changed so they could continue playing. I am sure the teachers were aware of this and then perhaps bought out the hoola hoops or other play equipment as a distraction.

There are a few rhymes that are said to work out who is “It”. Usually participants would put one foot out forming a circle with someone saying the rhyme and eliminating a person until one is left. Sometimes the selection would last nearly as long as the game if

it was played at recess.

Today at the school there are many budding miners and earth movers with the great time being had in the sandpit and digging area with the trucks, excavators, and digging spades. Another game quite a lot of the children play together is ‘Last One’, form of chasey.

Perhaps you would like to come along on November 1st to the Inverleigh Primary School 150th celebrations and reminisce with former classmates and chat to the students of today about your great days at school. Please let others know to keep this date free.

Bronwyn Price Inverleigh Historical Society

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GOLF RESULTS AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015 29th Aug. Men-1st Rd. Club Championship- Stroke.

P. Jenkinson 87-15-72, S. Wemyss 86-12-74, C.Whitfield 84-9-75 N.T.P. 3rd P. Jenkinson Longest Drive 3rd P. Morgan, O/65yrs G. Moroney.

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Men- Par M. Lynch +1, B. Gibson -3 c/b D. Mather -3 Longest Drive G. Hondow, O/65yrs R. Keane.

5th Sept. Men-2nd Rd Club ChampionshipsStroke S. Wemyss 81-12-69, J. Nicolle 86-14-72, b.

Gibson 94-19-75 N.T.P. 15th P. Jenkinson Longest Drive J. Jenkinson, O/65yrs B. Gibson.

9th Sept. Ladies-Stableford H. Gaylard 33pts, G. Stevens 22pts, N.T.P. 3rd V. Robertson.

Men- Stableford.M. Lynch 32pts, J. Smigowski 31pts, J. Heaney 28pts.

Longest Drive M. Lynch.

12th Sept- Men 3rd Rd. ChampionshipsStroke S. Wemyss 85-11-74, R. Lymer 94-19-75, D. Brown 96-19-77 N.T.P. 15th D. Brown Longest Drive C. Whitfield, O/65yrs D. Brown.

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After a practice hit we attended the cocktail par-

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The next day 123 ladies hit off for the championships with very mixed results. Dinner at the club with the Inverleigh Girls entering on mass to much cheering, dressed to kill as Hippies. Much fun and laughter as the evening progressed.

Second day of golf proved for some as challenging as the first. But very happily our girls took home some trophies with Ann Lynch winning The Best 18 Hole Nett Day 2 A Grade and Isabel Oliver proved too strong for

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at school, and for the children to show what they have learnt to their special friends. Parents and special visitors enjoyed the morning tea which was most ably supplied by our parents. Thank you so much to all of those who contributed to this event.

Friday 23rd – Geelong North Secondary College Multi-cultural Fair excursion Saturday 14th – Shopping Trip to Melbourne

say in the design of our billy cart for the 2015 event, and all children will be involved in helping to make the cart as well. All children from Grades 3 to 6 will be involved in the competition at Maryborough in November. The event attracts entries from all over Victoria and interstate. Once again we are very lucky to have Mr. David Trevaskis helping us with our pushcart. For more information visit http://www. racvenergybreakthrough.net

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TEESDALE PRIMARY THANK YOU AND FAREWELL:

From Helen Weston – Acting Principal

I wanted to take this opportunity to pass on my thanks to the Teesdale Primary School community for the welcome l received when l first arrived here and the continued support l have experienced over the last six weeks.

My time here has been incredibly rewarding and one that l am very happy to have shared with the students, staff and parents. I have had the privilege of working with a wonderful staff who keep our students in their hearts and minds at all times. We have engaged in some exciting work together and l wish them all the best as they continue their learning in these areas. The students have been an absolute joy, demonstrating qualities that align to the school values. Each time l entered a learning space l was welcomed with happy faces and joyful greetings. I encourage all students to keep working hard at being the best they can be at all times. I have encouraged partnerships with Bellaire Primary School and know that to further develop the teaching and learning programs of Teesdale Primary School there are staff here that will communicate and work together with staff at Bellaire. I am heading back to Bellaire Primary School where I am the Assistant Principal, a role that l love and am very passionate about. It is very important to me that the community know that l did not apply for the Principal position and understand that l did not for personal reasons that are in no way related to the school and its community. I wish all members of this lively community the best and look forward to continuing partnerships that have been built.

Thank you again Teesdale Primary School for the privilege of being a part of this community.

WELCOME:

It is my pleasure to announce and welcome Mr Grant Rau as the newly appointed Principal of Teesdale Primary School. Grant attended our school assembly on Thursday afternoon to meet the staff and students. I wish Grant all the best and know that he will enjoy working with the students, staff and parents of this school.

TEACHING AND LEARNING NEWS:

On Wednesday 9th September we were very fortunate to have Literacy Consultant Julie Bennett here for the day, working with teachers on developing a whole school literacy plan and introducing Writers Notebook. Julie began the day by visiting classrooms and experiencing Writing and how teachers and students engage with and through writing. She then worked with staff on creating a whole school plan for literacy which will help focus the work over the next few years, finishing the day with the whole staff, work shopping with them the Writers Notebook Strategy that all staff are going to engage their students with.

CYBERSAFETY AT TEESDALE PS

On Monday this week we were very lucky to have had Greg Gebhart (Senior Education Trainer from the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner) come to Teesdale and deliver important information to our students, teachers and parents.

Each session was extremely informative and left us all thinking about our own online behaviour and certainly what we need to do in order to keep our children safe.

We had an amazing turn out of parents which was wonderful to see. During this

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During the last two weeks of the term, students participated in an intense swimming program at the Geelong Aquatic Centre. It was amazing to see how well the children’s water skills improved over the program. A special thank you to our parent helpers who assisted at the pool and to Miss Lowe for co-ordinating the program so it ran very smoothly.

Thank you also to our parents for organising Savoury Pancake Lunch Day and the Father’s Day Stall. We look forward to the Walkathon around Teesdale Township on Friday 23rd October. Children have all received their forms to ask friends and family for sponsorship over the school holidays.

To celebrate the end of the term Teesdale registered for FOOTY COLOURS DAY. It was a very colourful day with students and staff wearing their favourite sports tops, scarves, caps and beanies. A total of $186.00 was raised to donate to the Fight Cancer Foundation. Well done everyone and thank you Miss Andrews for organised the day!

HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR CHILD FOR 2016?

presentation we were given the website address of eSafety which l encourage all parents to visit and familiarise themselves with. It is full of information in the form of short videos and fact sheets.

Please go to www.esafety.gov.au

We would welcome completed enrolment forms returned as soon as possible as it helps us to predict 2016 enrolments more accurately. If you know of any prospective parents who have not accessed this information, please direct them to the school. For more information or to collect an Enrolment Pack, contact the school on 5281 5218 or head to our website: www. teesdaleps.vic.edu.au • Did you see Flat Stanley swimming at the pool?

• Don’t forget your sponsorship for the Walkathon!

• Welcome Mr Grant Rau as our new principal!

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