Leigh News JUNE 2023 Edition.

ZINEverleigh Zine Fair!

This coming Saturday 3rd June we’ll be at the Inverleigh Public Hall with over 30 stalls from artists and creatives. There will be a Food truck, Hot and Cold drinks from the CWA, and biscuits and slices from the Inverleigh Playgroup & a plant stall out the front!

Come support this local initiative, stay for some food and a drink, enjoy the workshops or DIY spaces and find out more about zines.

Zines can be many things:- funny, artistic, serious, non-fiction, poetry, fan fiction, protest, about mental health, gender, families, robots, sport….!

See you there between 10am - 2pm. More info and images at: instagram.com/Zineverleigh or Facebook.com/Zineverleigh

Turn to page 4 to find out!

What's so special about these awards? Find out on Page 5.

Turn to pages 2 & 3 for the full story.

Angus Oliver & Des Larkins in their colourful Shirts.

Why is this lady lying on the Floor?

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Conquer the

Conquer the Corrugations was invented out of need. A need to find a way to deal with the grief of suicide. Emma Jackson is an English migrant and the wife of a Far North Queensland pastoralist who faced this grief after the tragic loss of her nephew to suicide. She wanted to raise awareness in the community to the horror of suicide and set about putting a plan in place. The idea of bringing people together to talk openly about their feelings was born in 2015 and what better way than to walk and talk.

Winchelsea local Robert “Charlie” Earl, met Emma while on holiday on Cape York and the concept of the walk struck him hard. He stopped to review his own experience, which in reality he had hidden away in the back of his mind. Upon reflection, he realised that eight people close to him had taken their own lives over his lifetime. He floated the idea of bringing the walk to his own backyard. Emma was full of support.

As a board member of the Winchelsea Bendigo Community Bank, he sought their financial assistance to bring his dream to life and they responded with a $5000 grant.

The plan to bring locals together was born and the walk from Winchelsea to Inverleigh and return took place last weekend. The efforts of individuals and support groups like the Lions Clubs of Inverleigh and Winchelsea and Geraldine and Georgie Malady at the Inverleigh Hotel was greatly appreciated by the 150 who people registered to be involved.

The walk also took on additional connection, as the Royal Flying Doctor Service was a massive supporter of the project in Queensland and other regional areas where the walk has been taken place. A recent addition of this publication highlighted the connection of Inverleigh’s own Clifford Peel playing a significant role in the creation of the RFDS. Jos Middleton from the RFDS joined Emma in making the trek south to be involved in the walk and also hosed a trivia style mental health awareness session at the Inverleigh Hotel on Saturday night.

The walk was a huge success and many spoke of their own connection to the reality of suicide providing the drive to participate.

If anyone reading this is troubled by subject, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. Rob Cameron.

Inverleigh and District Red Cross

Members and friends of the Inverleigh and District Red Cross branch celebrated World Red Cross Day on the 8th of May with a morning tea get together. New members are always warmly welcomed. Contact: Heather 0408 521 090.

Pictured above: Emma Jackson (Purple Top), Rob (Charlie) Earl and Jos Middleton (In Blue Top).

Pictured above: part of the crowd awaiting the unveiling of the Clifford Peel Photo and Article (as per recent Calendar article in April Edition of the Leigh News)

Playgroup for seniors

Recently Inverleigh Seniors were again invited to Join with the Inverleigh Playgroup for a morning of "Playgroup for Seniors". Covid has not allowed this event over the past few years, but as you can see our Seniors have not lost their skills.

Many thanks to Holly Windle for inviting us and to all the Mums, Dads and children who made us so welcome. Keep up the good work playgroup. You are developing young minds as they interact together.

Judy Howlett enjoyed sharing a Story Book.

Val Robertson hasn't lost her touch!

John Croft was also delighted to look after this little one.

Inverleigh Bowls Club Awards Presentation's 2022-23

Inverleigh Bowls Club Annual Award presentation night was recently held at the Inverleigh Club rooms. Club President Adrian Hurring announced the winners at the conclusion of the Celebration Dinner. He also praised the club members on their great success despite loosing some players during the year. Well done to all winners and placegetters and we all look forward to another great year in Pennant and social bowling.

Time was also taken to remember past member and player Gary Belleville. Gary will be missed around the club but fond memories are held by all. We all wish Gary's widow, June all the best for the future and support for her now and into the future.

The following summary of players who received awards shows a substancial depth of talent in the club, while the photographic summary shows the strong bond of camaraderie and frivolary amongst all members.

CLUB GAMES 100 - Lesley Johns, Joy Johnson, Terry Shields

200 - Mal Johns, Cam Peel

300 - John Henderson

Club Champion's

Ladies R/U Lesley Johns Winner Joy Gray

Mens R/U Rob Meek Winner John Henderson

Pairs

Ladies R/U Anne-Maree Tarbett & Jenny Peel

Winner's Marj Peel & Penny Turnbull

Mens R/U Mal Johns & Stephen Turnbull

Winner's Rob Meek & Max Peel

100 up

Ladies R/U Jenny Peel Winner Joy Gray

Mens R/U Mal Johns Winner Peter Trevaskis

Robertson Medal

Midweek Div 5 3rd Mal Johns, 2nd Lesley Johns, Winner Joy Gray

Saturday Div 3 3rd Mal Johns, 2nd Cam Peel Winner Rob Meek

Saturday Div 10 3rd June Belleville, 2nd Neville

Gogoll, Winner Leigh Chambers

Most Improved - Jenny Peel

Delivered in partnership with Berrybank Development Pty Ltd, the Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program provides funding opportuni�es to support local community, business and tourism events and projects in Golden Plains Shire.

Community and business groups/organisa�ons are eligible to apply for grant funding in two categories:

• Economic Development and Tourism projects and events

• Community projects and events (over $10,000)

For both categories, mul�-year funding may be granted. The Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program will open at 9am on 1 June and close at 2pm on 30 June 2023

Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss your applica�on with Council’s Community Grants team. Please enquire as soon as possible to allow adequate �me to discuss your applica�on prior to the submission deadline.

For more informa�on about the program, please visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Community Development and Grants Officer.

Phone: 5220 7111

email: communitygrants@gplains.vic.gov.au

WHAT'S ON?

3rd June ZINEverleigh Fair

Wednesdays Playgroup at Inverleigh Hall P13

4th June RSL Official Opening of New Bar P38

8th June 11am. Seniors at Inverleigh Public Hall P28

10th June Inverleigh Food Swap P26 & P9

24th June Dry Stone Walling P16

24th June Chooks for Sale P21

INVERLEIGH PROGRESS ASSOCIATION

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

on the 3rd Wednesday of each month @7 :30pm

(Except January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

President: Hilary Hamilton

Secretary: James Manche

Treasurer: Tony Waayers

Leigh News Editor: Peter Trevaskis

The Progress Association has been actively working towards improving the amenity of Inverleigh for over 40 years. Of course all such organisations need volunteers and the Association is no exception. Without them nothing happens. If you have some ideas for the town you would like to achieve, you are welcome to join us and help achieve them.

Some of the projects completed by the Progress Association include: The Federation Bridge which was built to commemorate the centenary of Federation in 2001. Walking Tracks were established with lots of support from the community, including fencing and tree planting.

Public Toilets Progress Association members worked for many years with Council to have the old toilets removed and a new block built, which did not detract from the entrance to our town. They are used more than any other toilets in the Shire.

The Clock a new clock was recently installed on the clock tower in our main street, clearly visable from the General Store across the road.

The Inverleigh Historical Society was formed in 2004. It operates under the auspices of the Inverleigh Mechanics Institute and Public Hall Committee.

Our Aims are to collect and preserve items of local historic interest and to promote research and interest in local history.

meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall

0n the 4th Wednesday of each Month @ 2pm

(Except December & January)

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

We welcome all donations to our collection or the opportunity to copy material. We are most grateful to the many people who have kept the Historical Society in mind as they sorted through their own collections. We undertake many interesting projects and have enjoyable meetings, which you are welcome to attend.

Peter’s Editorial

It has been a busy month for this edition of the Leigh News. On Saturday I got to meet lot's of enthusiastic people who had WALKED from Winchelsea to Inverleigh for the Conquer the Corrugations event on Saturday and many were planning to camp for the night and then WALK back to Winchelsea. Read the report on Pages 2 & 3.

As you can see on the front cover, the Inverleigh Zine Fair is happening on Saturday the 3rd of June. I must confess I had not heard of "Zine's" before Bec Wilson introduced me to them, but they are enticing little Origami type folded booklets, just ideal for young and old. Come along to the Fair and enjoy the experience. Till next month, Stay Safe and Stay Warm......PeterT.

Convenor - Bronwyn Price, Secretary - Christine Windle, 0403 267 286, inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com

From the Mayor’s Desk

JUNE 2023

In May, I attended the official opening of the Ross Creek Play and Active Recreation Upgrade, and the Rokewood Netball and Tennis Court Upgrade Project.

Council also hosted an online Budget Forum to answer budget questions from residents to assist with preparation of a submission to Council at a special meeting at the Golden Plains Civic Centre, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn at 6pm on Tuesday 6 June. The final Budget 2023/24 will be considered for adoption by Council at its meeting in Bannockburn on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

Council has welcomed the announcement of an additional $769,282 in funding under Phase 4 of the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure

GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

(LRCI) Program, bringing the total funding allocation under Phase 4 to over $2.2 million.

The additional funding will allow Council to prioritise road upgrades to improve our local road networks.

The funding will be available from July 2023, with Council to identify local projects and submit these to the Federal Government for approval.

At the May Council meeting, the recipients of the first round of Council’s Community Strengthening Grants Program for 2023 were announced. A full list of recipients of the first round of Community Strengthening Grant’s can be found on Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/news

Applications for the Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants Program are now open and are set to close at 2pm on Friday 30 June 2023.

Applicants can apply for grant funding in two categories:

• Economic Development and Tourism projects and events

• Community projects and events

NEWS

For further information, and to apply, visit Council’s website or contact Council’s Community Development & Grants Officer on 5220 7111 or email communitygrants@gplains.vic.gov.au

Finally, to celebrate the work of the volunteers in our Shire, Council has launched its Volunteers In Action Photographic exhibition.

Captured by Golden Plains Youth from the FReeZA Youth Events Crew, the Volunteers in Action exhibition aims to highlight the everyday and capture moments that go unnoticed to help the community gain new appreciation for the contributions volunteers make to Golden Plains Shire.

The Volunteers In Action Photographic Exhibition will be on display across the Shire with dates and locations available on Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events

Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham

Young people across the Shire are invited to attend the inaugural Golden Plains Careers Expo at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre on Saturday 24 June 2023 from 10am until 3pm.

Exhibitors include Australian Catholic University, Deakin University, Federation University, Federation TAFE, Victoria University, The Gordon TAFE, South West TAFE, CFA, Australian Defence Force, Jobs VIC, Headspace, Bannockburn YMCA, VFA.

The Golden Plains Careers Expo is jointly funded by a grant from the Victorian Government’s Building Safer Communities program and Councils Youth Mayoral Program Fund.

To learn more and to register your attendance for the Expo, please visit goldenplains.vic.gov.au/events or contact Council’s Youth Development team on 5220 7111 or email youth@gplains.vic.gov.au

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2 Pope Street, Bannockburn, VIC 3331 19 Heales Street, Smythesdale, VIC 3351

The Expo will provide young people the opportunity to see a diversity of education and work pathways and speak to industry professionals attached to universities, skills and training institutions and local industry and employers such as Western Plains Pork, Meredith Dairy and Golden Plains Shire Council.

It has been another busy month in Golden Plains with a number of openings across the Shire.

June 2023 Calendar

Wedding Photos

Wedding photos are the most kept image found among family mementos, a precious keepsake from the past, from the time when snapping an image or creating an album was not an daily activity. These two images are from the Weddings folder held by the Inverleigh Historical Society which covers local marriages from 1920 onwards. It is interesting to compare the decades showing fashion changes and styles from the seated groom with the bride behind, to multi coloured bridesmaids and big hairstyles. The marriage of Allan McDonald and Mary Nicholson took place in 1928 with attendants Maggie Nicholson and “Jack” McDonald. Allan, also known as “Scottie” was the son of Lachlan McDonald and Isabella nee Warrington. McDonald’s were the town butchers and the Warrington’s owned the Inverleigh Hotel. Mary’s family had an orchard along Common Road and her aunt had married the local Postmaster. Allan is carefully holding his gloves and the shine on the mens shoes is impressive. Allan and Mary moved to Winchelsea where Allan worked as a stock and station agent.

Around this time, it was usual for the ‘Inverleigh Correspondent’ newshound to give a gloriously detailed description of weddings and funerals, but there is no mention of these nuptials in the Geelong Advertiser. A year previously his sister Bertha McDonald’s wedding report ran to three columns describing dresses, floral decorations and the seven speeches and toasts with replies.

The second wedding photo is of Valentine Dawber and Marion Robertson who married in 1943. The Dawber family worked on ‘Barunah Plains’ and Val attended Hesse school where Marion was also a pupil. This was a quickly organised wedding

as Val had received call-up papers for war service. Marion wore a borrowed wedding dress, and they were married at the Presbyterian Church, Inverleigh. Borrowing a dress was common during wartime. Upon returning home, Val was back on ‘Barunah Plains’ as a rabbiter where they lived in a small cottage on Nine Mile paddock. With the advent of the Soldier Settler estates at Wingeel and Barunah, a school bus run was established. and Val took on the job of bus driver and the family moved to Inverleigh. Students from those days are still telling stories of their antics on “Mr. Dawber’s bus” including being put off at the Police Station and given a walk/run to school for misbehaving.

These were times when social activities were mostly local including church, sport, dances and get togethers resulting in marriages within the neighbourhood, not the wider connections provided in later years.

If you have a wedding image you would like to be included in the folder, please contact the Inverleigh Historical Society. inverleighhistsoc@gmail.com

Liz McDonald & Valma Robertson

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Golden Pens - Write side up

G’Day from the penners for June. With the winter solstice coming up, now is the time to curl up with a good read in front of a cosy fire.

This month’s poem is from Gordon, not known for his love of poetry we have had to squeeze this one out of him. It took a lot. But nevertheless, we think he has done a good job and it is self-explanatory, so we hope you enjoy it.

We can be contacted via our email goldenpens4@gmail.com so if you, like us, think this is a beauty please let him and us know.

Cheers, Wendy

A Reflection on Poetry

To write some verse I’ve been asked to attempt, A task I would normally treat with contempt, Five verses long, a daunting task, So dear friend, why did you ask?

Rhyme and rhythm what a bore, To write with style I quite abhor, But here I go against my will, Crafting words I know won’t thrill.

Lines may stumble, metre may fail, I struggle to follow a poetic trail, My words, they lack that lyrical grace, Of Keats and Shelley there is no trace.

Oh poetry, you elude my grasp, Why must I labour at this thankless task? With every verse, I grow more sad, My skill at rhyme is so very bad.

Thanks to:

Ross & Caroline Wilson of Shelford and Mora Leach of Inverleigh for faithfully supplying the monthly rainfall figures. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

But despite my angst, I forge ahead, My headache I can treat with rest in bed, Verse, I fear, I must leave to the rest, For I am a writer who fails the poetry test.

Gordon Vanbeck. May 2023

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Join us for some fun this Autumn

Inverleigh Playgroup welcomes all parents, grandparents and carers with children aged 0-4. Come along and try a session!

We run a weekly play session which brings families together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. Our aim is to provide a variety of experiences, toys and activities for children to enjoy, and create an inclusive atmosphere where care givers can have a hot drink, relax and build connections that last beyond playgroup. New members are always welcome, we hope to see you at a session soon!

Please join our Facebook page to keep up to date with weekly events and special announcements!

When: Wednesdays during school terms

Time: 9.15 – 11.15am

Where: Inverleigh Public Hall

Cost: $5 per family

What to bring: Please bring a piece of fruit to be cut and shared, a drink bottle and a hat Tea & coffee provided

Inverleigh Playgroup Contact: Holly Windle 0432 632 130 (President)

FIGURE DRAWING

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13 February to 3 April

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Phone: 0493 479 447

Hinterland Art School Winchelsea acknowledges the support of DEVELOP: 2022 Arts Development Seed Fund

POLICE REPORT FOR JUNE 2023

Hello all, I have been noticing and been made aware of burnouts being done along the Hamilton Hwy between Geelong and Cressy including a lot of activity around Pollocksford Road Stonehaven. To address burnout activity, as well as police patrols we also need the community to provide us information on times incidents occur, vehicles and possible registrations observed. Any information can be passed onto us through a call to the closest police station or a call to crime stoppers Ph 1800 333 000 or make an online report through their website. We also rely on parents/associates who may know people involved to actively discourage this type of behaviour.

I have had reports of a Black Holden Commodore loitering about the Common Road/Bakers Lane Inverleigh area where it was observed entering a private rural property. I also had a report of a theft from a shed on a rural property Eastern side of Inverleigh. Please report any suspicious loitering/vehicles to Police on 000. Consider closing/looking gates to discourage/prevent access into your rural properties.

I recently detected three excessive speeding vehicles: 4/5/23 9.35 pm Hamilton Hwy Inverleigh Toyota utility East bound vicinity Ellingerrin Road 34 yr old male

Waurn Ponds Remembers Past Servicemen And Servicewomen

The Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve Committee of Management will be hosting a memorial service on Sunday 2nd of July 2023, to mark the 104th Anniversary of the Waurn Ponds Avenue of Honour. The trees in the reserve were planted in 1919 as a tribute to the Waurn Ponds and District servicemen who served in World War One. The Reserve now stands as a memorial to all servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the defence forces. The memorial service will commence with a short march. Past and present servicemen and servicewomen are invited to participate in the march by forming up at the reserve at 10:30am. After the march, a service will follow with prayers, hymns, guest speaker and laying of wreaths. Afterwards, light refreshments will be served in the Waurn Ponds Hall, an opportunity for past pupils of the Waurn Ponds State School and past residents to catch up. Memorabilia, service records and photographs are more than welcomed to be displayed in the Waurn Ponds Hall.

More information please contact Secretary Jeff Harriott 0401 465 075 or junr101@Hotmail.com

detected 133 km/h in 100 km/h zone. Received $601 infringement 3 month licence suspension.

18/5/23 2.25 pm Hamilton Hwy Wingeel White Toyota

Utility East bound vicinity Wingeel Road 20 year old NSW driver detected 144 km/h in 100 km/h zone. Received $786 infringement with 6 month disqualification in Victoria.

20/5/2023 9.50 am Hamilton Hwy Inverleigh Blue

Hyundai sedan East Bound vicinity Fuller Road 32 year old international licence holder 153 km/h in 100 km/h zone. Summons being issued for Geelong Magistrates Court.

I have been discovering a few locals with unregistered vehicles while patrolling the school crossings. Most drivers claimed they were unaware their vehicles were unregistered. Please check your vehicles registration. You can check on the Vic Roads web site. The unregistered vehicle fine is $925.

I attended the Inverleigh food swap and Inverleigh Primary school bake sale recently and it was good to see lots of community members at the events, well done to the organisers.

Keep safe Chris

The Inverleigh Progress Association requires a volunteer with bookkeeping experience to help with their financial reporting. It is not an arduous role but is essential for the smooth running of the organisation. Our treasurer has moved away from the district and is no longer involved in our community.

If you feel you have the skills and can spare a couple of hours a month to help you would be most welcome.

The association continues to work with the community and Golden Plains Shire for the improvement of the township and its surrounds.

Many new people have moved to this area recently and surely someone will have the skills we need and want to be part of future planning in their new community. Please contact the Association via:

"leighnews@bigpond.com" if you would like to find out more.

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Ripple Pool Inspections are "Victorian Building Authority Registered" business and are a Qualified Building Surveyor. As a local Inverleigh family owned business, RPI are able to supply Compliance certificates issued for Golden Plains Shire, Surfcoast Shire, City of Greater Geelong and more.

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Winter Is Coming

As many of you have noticed the days are cooler and the nights often have a chill in the air.

So this then raises the issue of heating the home for a comfortable existence during these colder months. As many of you would by now realise electricity has become a lot more expensive, as has gas. These price trends are unlikely to change in the short to medium term as the supply chains in both products have issues and are likely to become unreliable and unaffordable as the demand for them grows, especially electricity.

The Wood heater or open fire has now become an alternative for a lot of homes to help with their heating. While wood can be expensive a lot of people have access to certain amounts of wood around their properties and this helps keep them tidy and reduce the amount of burnable materials on the property. It can also be a good activity for the family to go wood collecting, if you put effort into gathering wood then it sometimes is more valued and used more carefully. Anyway some points about wood that you should be aware of.

*Always use dry seasoned wood, wet wood

does not burn very well and blocks up the chimney with soot a lot quicker, also creates a lot of smoke. Never use treated pine in a inside situation. Hardwood will give the best heat in most situations.

*Always be careful when cleaning out ash as while it looks cold often it will have hot bits within it and it can burn you. Always put it into a metal bucket to take outside, plastic ones have melted and caused damage.

*Make sure the wood heaters have good door seals and clean chimneys and are not rusted out. Open fires are much simpler but riskier and make sure the hearth area in front of the fire is clear and that you have a fire screen that can be placed in front of the fire place when it is not attended.

*Please make sure your smoke alarms are working and located in an area that is not to close to your fire as some escaping smoke might set it going, but in an area that will give you plenty of warning if you do have a fire in the home. Near the bedrooms is a good place.

Stay warm , Ewen Peel.

Tuesday 25 July, 1:30pm-3:00pm

Bannockburn Library

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Join us to learn about the wonderful world of salvias. Our guest presenter, Lyndi Garnett, Landscape Designer and Coordinator of the Victorian Salvia Study Group, will speak and show a screen presentation on the growing and care of salvias. Lyndi is passionate about salvias. By the end of the session, you will be too!

All welcome for presentation and afternoon tea. The Garden club will collect $5 cash entry on the day.

Every Thursday during school term 10:30am-11:15am

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The Mystery of the Disappearing Koalas

Have you seen a koala in, or near, the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve in recent years? We’d love to hear about it from you. Janet Vickers found this koala in the Reserve in 2014. I haven’t seen one for at least 20 years. In the 80s and 90s it was not unusual to see a koala in the reserve occasionally. Manna gums and river red gums proliferate in the Reserve, and both are among the koala’s favourite eucalyptus species.

Phone: 0407 850 041

The most common reasons for koala population decline are habitat loss, fire, predation by feral animals and the disease chlamydia. In the case of the Inverleigh koalas, the prime suspect is the Millennium drought (1997–2009). In her PhD research, Dr. Valentina Mella found that, during a long drought, eucalyptus leaves become drier, resulting in the koalas leaving their trees to search for water. During the drought all the ponds and creeks within the Inverleigh Reserve were dry for most of the time. Please contact us if you have other information or opinions on this question.

A charity called Koala Clancy Foundation has plans to vegetate a large area of farmland immediately adjacent to the Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve, for the purpose of establishing more koala habitat. Some facts: Koala joeys are born only 2 cm long. Gum leaves are toxic to most mammals. Koala joeys eat some of their mother’s droppings to obtain the micro-organisms they need to digest gum leaves. Koalas do not live in Tasmania, W.A. or the N.T. Koalas are not bears.

RITUALS TO MAINTAIN IN YOUR SIGNIFCANT RELATIONSHIP

I write a lot about our relationships in our community and community organisations, but I wonder if we have ever stopped to consider that our immediate family is a community. And whether the relationship we have with our life partner, our significant other, as a community of two. I think this is what is meant, in part, in the consent of the Anglican wedding service asking, will you be faithful ‘forsaking all others so long as you both shall live?’ Many miss the point when two people live together it is bringing together two family community cultures. All relational partnerships are multicultural communities and this can create conflicts and tensions within the relationship.

Although it might seem small and inconsequential, rituals can have an overwhelmingly positive effect on our relationship with our significant other. Rituals create and nurture connection, shared meaning, and a sense of stability in our bonding. They act as constant relational touch points that help us stay tethered to each other and our unique identity as a couple – in the midst of our busy lives.

The goodbye/reunion ritual

The goodbye kiss, or the “I love you’s” as we see each other off in the morning. A kiss or a decent hug when we return home sets off some feel-good endorphins and re-establishes that bond as we reunite, starting our evening off on the right foot.

The celebration ritual

The Revd Dr Timothy Smith

Don’t forget birthdays and anniversaries, but also life milestones, job promotions, recalling a happy memory, recognising a family tradition, or resolving a problem. Make a special meal or treat, eat at a favourite restaurant, or put on that song that kicks off a kitchen dance party – there’s no right or wrong.

The holiday ritual

We grow up with different family traditions and ways of celebrating time together. Sure, we might adopt some of the traditions of one or both of our families, but don’t be afraid to try new things or add our own unique spin to them. Plan a holiday together; holidays have potential to create our own identity as a couple. If our family includes children include them this also establishes a sense of family identity.

The daily ritual

These might be mistaken for the mundane parts of marriage, but they can actually be the glue that connects the ups and downs of life as a couple. Rituals such as making tea for our partner in bed in the morning, settling into the couch for a few quiet minutes of cuddling after the kids are in bed, brushing your teeth together every night before crawling into bed for pillow talk. While they don’t seem exciting, they are comforting moments that you can count on.

The dating ritual

How often do we talk about incorporating a weekly date or date night without the kids? It could simply be a picnic, going for a walk on the beach, or going out to a restaurant for dinner. Continuing to date each other throughout your relationship is important and can help make that time spent together feel special.

The silly ritual

This is my favourite ritual of some light-hearted actions or language we might share in our partnership no one else knows. Things like nicknames, an over-the-top secret handshake when our favourite sports team gets a win, a nonsensical phrase from an inside joke years ago that means “I love you.” These silly rituals started without intention, but the bond and “we”-ness they cultivate is priceless and come out of friendship, knowing each other well, and we can’t fake them.

Relationship rituals highlight the uniqueness of our relationship, strengthen our bond, and show affection with our significant other. There are probably things we do and say which we don’t even think of as rituals; make sure you keep them up to benefit your relationship?

Based on https://www.prepare-enrich.com/blog/6-types-of-rituals-to-maintain-in-your-marriage

Prepare/Enrich is a low-cost programme we offer to explore relationship strengths and growth areas in times of transition: preparing for a wedding, an addition to the family, change in career, approaching retirement, or just to evaluate and strengthen your relationship. Please contact us for an appointment.

"Allied and Specialist Health Clinic" in Winchelsea

Services Include:

Dr Kathryn McLeod -Renal Physician. Call 5229 8550, (you need a referral from your GP) BCYF - Mental Health Clinician

BCYF Mental Health Service is free and accessible with a referral from the Medical Clinic

Stacey Hall - Osteopathy. renewosteopathy.com or call Stacey 0493 443 066

Tahlia Berg - Physiotherapy www.geelongsportsmedicinecentre.com.au or call 5292 1917

Joy Brennan - Hypnotherapy. make an appointment to See Joy on 0400 573 369

Brenton Rees -Exercise Physiolog. Please ring 0428 790 023 for your appointment.

"The Exchange" was the the old Winchelsea Post Office and Telephone Exchange, and is situated adjacent to the very modern Winchelsea Medical Clinic. The Post Office & Exchange was built in 1915 as part of an "economic program" throughout the nation. You can see quite a few of these iconic buildings still in many rural towns to this day. We have refurbished the interior to meet the need for further Medical and Allied Health Services in the region.

Prosper Health Podiatry Danny Hegarty - Podiatrist. Contact Danny on 5209 3238

Ben Featherston - Audiology. Call 5264 7451

Honey Hive - NDIS Activities & Support Program honeyhive.com.au or ring Tania on 0414 247 399

Nick Balic, Osteopath-nick@newtownosteopathy.com.au or book online at: newtownosteopathy.com.au

Georgia Rose - Dietician. She has extra credentialling in Eating Disorders. contact Georgia on 0438 598 058 or online at georgiarose.nutrition@gmail.com

White Lotus offers Traditional Usui/Tibetan Reiki, a practice that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes a positive mental state through gentle touch.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), is a Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Energy”, the vital, creative force that flows through everything. When used as a therapy, referred to as The Usui System of Natural Healing, it is an energy balancing technique for improving and maintaining health, based on the principle that a balanced energy system leads to a healthy mind and body.

White Lotus also offers the opportunity to purchase beautiful crystal jewellery, carved crystals and individual pieces of Mother Earth’s natural wonders, ethically sourced from around the world. There is also an array of books and homewares to choose from which can also be viewed on Facebook and Instagram.

FB: Whitelotus Reiki and crystals Instagram: whitelotus_reiki

For further information or to arrange an appointment for Reiki or to personally view crystal shop, contact Jane on 0417 143 669. or email whitelotus_reiki@outlook.com

White Lotus Reiki and crystals is a small business based in the picturesque township of Inverleigh Vic.

MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

NOTICEBOARD

ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH

During JUNE all ORANGE clothing Tickets will be $1, so come on in and grab some awesome bargains. Closed School Holidays

Op Shop Bannockburn have relocating to St. Johns Anglican Church

are held in INVERLEIGH on second Saturday of the month

9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN

@ St. Mary MacKillop School

4th Saturday each Month

CWA

NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH

Est. 14th July 2014

This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Hall, Main Road Teesdale

All ages welcome. It is not an “oldies” group. If you are interested in attending please contact:

Shirley 5281 5354

Lions Club of Inverleigh

Leigh Valley

Leigh Valley Lions Club collects newspapers & magazines for recycling.

Funds raised are used for both local & international Lions projects. Community members are asked to deposit their papers in "LIONS" marked wheely bins located at Inverleigh Hall & beside the Bannockburn Library in High St. Pick up of large amounts can be arranged by text or phone to Secretary John Crowe 0414 674 156.

All donations can be left at the shop door or during opening hours.

OPENING HOURS: Monday 1-4pm , Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 1pm Come follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ St.PaulsSurpriseShop

Our volunteers appreciate and thank you for your donations, which provide a valuable trove of inexpensive items for others to purchase. This is an OPPORTUNITY SHOP, not a TIP. DO NOT leave:- FURNITURE, CAR SEATS, ELECTRICAL GOODS THANK YOU.

INVERLEIGH CHAINSAW SHARPENING SERVICES

For only $10 each Chain you can get your chains looking brand new CALL 0447 516 857 TODAY TO GET YOUR CHAINS READY FOR THE WINTER. DROP OFF OR PICKUP IS AVAILABLE

Golden Plains Baha’i Community

The Baha’i Faith upholds the oneness of God, the oneness of Religion and the oneness of mankind. Religion should unite all hearts and bring spirituality and world peace. The equality of men and women is essential to create peace.

Spiritual education for all. We have no clergy as it is up to each person to investigate truth for himself. “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens” Baha’u’llah For more information:

bahai.org or Bannockburn 52 812 102, Teesdale 52 815 143, or Ross Creek 53 420 286

11 Byron Street Bannockburn

Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 to 4 Saturday 10 to 1

Justices of the Peace

Mr Keith Windle

77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298

Mrs E McDonald 47 High Street Inverleigh Ph: 5265 1270

Mr Peter Bufton 110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204

Mr Rod McKenzie

7 Ruxton Crt. Bannockburn Ph: 0408 527 704

Mr Stephen Gilligan SHELFORD

Ph: 0409 432 933

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

Pres. Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

Sect. Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048

P O BOX 87 INVERLEIGH VIC 3321

"Lions Club newspaper collection".

St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Meredith

Contact Details:

Parish Priest Father Joseph mob. 0404 598 558

Office Phone: 5286 1230

Office open Wednesday & Friday

9.30am to 4.30 pm

MASS TIMES

WINCHELSEA – ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST @

5PM SAT – JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24

ANAKIE –ST. BRIGID @ 9AM SUN - JUNE 11, 25

MEREDITH – ST. JOSEPH @ 9AM SUN – JUNE 4, 18

BANNOCKBURN – ST. MARY MACKILLOP @

11AM SUN – JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25

INVERLEIGH – SACRED HEART @ 4PM SUN – JUNE 18

RECONCILIATION/ANOINTING BY APPOINTMENT PH. 5286 1230

OR FR. JOSEPH 0404 598 558

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH

Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

“Forwedonotpreachourselves, but ChristJesustheLord...”

(2 Corinthians 4.5)

Leigh

Anglican Church

Weekly Bus Service provided for residents without transport to shop in Geelong!

The Bus leaves the Inverleigh Hall

Every FRIDAY at 9:30 am and leaves Geelong at 2:15pm for the return trip.

Our Public Hall needs the lawns maintained. Can you join the roster to mow the lawns once or twice a year?

If so, please contact:

Anne-Maree Tarbett 0417 512 240

Sunday Service at Inverleigh

10 am.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYSWELCOME

For further information: Rev.SurendraWesley

0428489222

NOTICEBOARD WHO

CAN I

Church Services each Sunday

8 am Inverleigh

10 am Bannockburn

5pm Meredith

38 High Street, Inverleigh

Rev’d Dr. Tim Smith 0412 673 152 Geoff Morgan 0408 106 559

Red Cross

Meet monthly in Inverleigh Public Hall at 1.30pm.

June 19th.

Annual Meeting August 14th, 12 noon Lunch.

October 9th.

December 11th (Xmas lunch to be decided).

Heather Bogie President 0408 521 090.

Cathy Altmann Secretary 0409 024 578.

Inverleigh Hall Hall Hire Contact

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

Anne-Maree Tarbett

0417 512 240

INVERLEIGH CWA BRANCH

Welcomes existing and new members alike.

We are so much more than just Tea and Scones ladies!

Social Meetings 7.30pm every last Wednesday of the month (except Dec/Jan).

Meet in Presbyterian Church Hall. inverleighcwa@gmail.com or Eliza Peel

VICTORIA

PARK Park Street

INVERLEIGH

GROUNDS FOR HIRE

TOILETS

GRASS & SHADE

OVERNIGHT CAMPING (NO POWER)

CANTEEN & CLUBHOUSE

ANIMAL FRIENDLY HORSE YARDS

Reasonable Rates

CONTACT:

Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

Tai Chi @ Teesdale Community Hall

Thursday’s 9.30am

phone: 0414 944 926

KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE

Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa.

Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s , 9.30am - 1.30pm At Teesdale Community Hall

*BYO craft and lunch

*Tea & Coffee provided.

Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session

Contact Lesley 0400 547 157 or Pat 0417 339 161

TEESDALE MECHANICS INSTITUTE

(Formerly Community Hall)

Behind the CFA Building Main Road, Teesdale FOR ALL YOUR HIRING NEEDS

Hall, Meeting Room, Kitchen, Tables, Chairs & Crockery.

For bookings, phone Dale on 0428 386 724

INVERLEIGH SENIORS

Meet in the Inverleigh Public Hall @ Midday on 2nd Thursday each Month for a Meeting, guest speaker and afternoon tea and 4th Thursday each month for an outing.

• Exercise Classes Each Thursday from 10am till 10:30.. At the Inverleigh Public Hall. Cost $2 each

• Seniors Meeting at Inverleigh Hall

8th June @11 am

Special Guests from Golden Plains Shire Active Ageing & Inclusion and Guest presenter Raylene Alexander speaking on Diabetes and Nutrition Special Healthy Lunch of Sandwiches and Fruit Platters supplied bt GPSC

• Seniors Outing 22nd June to Beeac Hotel and Lolly Shop

Meet at Inverleigh Hall @ 11:45 to Carpool or Meet us at Beeac Hotel @ 12:30

for more info contact- President: Peter Trevaskis 0407 100 791

Secretary:Liz Platt 0423 301 519. Treasurer: Val Robertson 5265 1492

Meredith And District Motor Cycle Club

We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS /4 WHEELERS)

We have 2 tracks: One that is set up as a motocross track that is marshalled and we also have a smaller flat track for kids/ beginners to learn to ride.

St Johns is in attendance as well as a canteen.

For more information please: head over to our Facebook page MADMCC or call 0415 503 869.

VICTORIA

PARK wish to advise the Scrap Bin is CLOSED until the end of January 2023.

INVERLEIGH SING SESH

LOVE TO SING?

LOVE TO SING BUT THINK YOUR TERRIBLE? INVERLEIGH SING SESH IS FOR YOU? Further info: call Robyn 0408 346 222 or follow us on facebook.

Phone: 4217 3810

We are open: Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Wednesday 9am to 5pm

9am to 4pm

Appointments for ALL Childrens needs are available during the School Holidays. Tuesday's 9am to 7:30pm Friday's 9am to 4pm

Winter Sports are approaching too. Make an appointment now for Mouth Guards

Creating

Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic

1759 Midland Highway, Bannockburn

5281 1221

Snail Bait Poisoning

Snail bait poisoning can be fatal if not treated quickly. If you suspect that your pet has eaten snail bait you must get veterinary treatment immediately. A very small amount of snail bait is fatal for dogs. Approximately 1 teaspoon per 4.5kg bodyweight will cause death in 5O% of ingestions.

Death will occur within 2-4 hours of ingestion if left untreated. Snail bait comes in several different forms. Tasty ingredients such as sugar syrups, soybeans or rice are mixed into baits along with the poison which make the baits tempting to both snails and pets. Dogs seem to be more prone as they are scavengers and like to eat things they shouldn’t. Cats can be a little choosier when it comes to what they eat but are still at risk.

There are three types of snail bait:

1. Metaldehyde- green pellets

2. Methiocarb- blue pellets

3. Multiguard- brown/yellow pellets

The main signs of snail bait poisoning include:

Excessive drooling

Muscle tremors, twitching

Rapid heart rate, panting Vomiting and diarrhoea

Seizures

The sooner your pet receives veterinary treatment, the better the outcome is likely to be. Bring the packaging with you if you can so your vet knows exactly what has been ingested.

Treatment:

There is no direct antidote for snail bait toxicity; treatment is aimed at controlling the clinical signs. In the majority of cases the animal presents with tremors and seizures and will require a general anaesthetic to help control the seizures and to allow our vets to perform gastric lavage (this is where a feeding tube is inserted into the stomach via the mouth and using warm water to flush the pellets out through the mouth) and an enema (involving flushing the bowel contents out)

Supportive care in the form of intravenous fluids may be required as well as medications to help reduce muscle tremors and seizures.

Prevention is the key.

If you own dogs or cats our advice is that you do not use snail baits of any description on your property.

ORAVET

The team at Bannockburn Vet Clinic have regular training sessions so we can keep up to date with the best products for your pets.

In this newsletter we would like to share with you important information on dental disease.

*Periodontal disease is the number one health problem in small animal patients.

*By 2 years of age 80% of dogs have periodontal disease.

*Toy and small breeds are particularly susceptible Initiated by oral bacteria which adhere to the teeth in a substance called plaque. Stages of disease:

1. Gingivitis

*Initial stage and reversable

*Inflammation of gums, red, bleeding and sore.

2. Periodontitis

*Later stage and irreversible

*Inflammation of the deeper supporting structures of the tooth

We must learn to view periodontal disease as not merely a dental problem that causes bad breath and tooth loss, but as an initiator of more severe systemic consequences.

Homecare is a critical aspect of periodontal care.

A relatively new dental chew for dogs Oravet Dental Hygiene chews contains delmopinol, which dissolves in saliva and is spread throughout the mouth as the dog chews. Delmopinol disrupts the salivary pellicle, the precursor of plaque, by forming a barrier that prevents bacterial attachment.

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Surfcoast Taxis

inc Winchelsea & Bannockburn Taxis

Our fleet of vehicles are growing to all late models and we are now covering an extended area including: Winchelsea, Colac, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Great Ocean Road and Geelong.

We have a fleet of 10 seater Maxi Vans, all with Capacity to carry wheelchairs.

Surfcoast Taxis Pty. Ltd.

All Bookings: 0408 325 992

Fax: 5267 2699

Email: bannotaxis@gmail.com

(Admin or Stan 0429 672 888)

66A Batson Street, Winchelsea, 3241.

NDIS provide number 4050001044

NDIS provide number 4050001048

Inverleigh Book Bazaar

We will be collecting books next year for our 2024 Inverleigh Book Bazaar in aid of maintaining and improving our local Public Hall.

Please keep your books for us but remember that we can only sell clean books in very good condition with no silverfish or other damage. Sorting your books before giving them to us will save time for our volunteers and help protect our hall and its contents.

Thank you, Inverleigh Public Hall Committee.

Danny’s Firewood & Tree Services

*Sugar Gum Firewood. 4.5 mtr Trailer or 8 mtr Truck. "Delivered"

*Tree Removal and Clean Up *Paddock Clean Up

*Telehandler with Elevated Work Platform & Log Grab

*13 tonne excavator, *small kubota tractor with grab

*13 mtr cherry picker. *Firewood Processor, Wood Splitter & Saw Bench.

Contact: Danny Busbridge 0438 355 383

Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Saturday 8.30 am – 1.00 pm

Our highly trained and compassionate vets and nurses understand how important your pet is to you and work with you to care for your pet, providing skilled diagnostics, treatment and recovery plans alongside preventative health management.

Best Mates is Fur Life Vet’s preventative and protective healthcare program designed to keep your pet healthier and happier for longer.  12 MILTON STREET BANNOCKBURN furlifevet.com.au/goldenplains goldenplains@furlifevet.com.au

Bannockburn Surgery is a fully accredited medical practice that provides comprehensive GP services and have been practising within the community for more than 30 years. Bannockburn Surgery is the largest practice within the shire.

We are an accredited teaching practice – training medical students, nursing students and future GPs.

We also offer the following services:

Diabetes Education

Podiatry

Dietitian

Q Fever (Testing & Vaccines)

Yellow Fever (Vaccine) NEW

16 High Street, Bannockburn VIC 3331 Tel: (03) 5281 1481

www.bannockburnsurgery.com.au

Online bookings available

Dr Benjamin Fry Dr John Henderson Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Veronica Donahoe Dr Rupali Jain Dr Edward Carson Dr Rebecca Tidd Dr Mohana Govardhanan

Directory of Clubs, Services and Organisations

Below is a directory for clubs, organisations and services operating in Inverleigh, Teedale, Shelford and surrounding areas. If you are interested in obtaining further information about an organisation, please feel free to ring and have a chat with them. Any club or organisation who wishes to be listed, please forward details to us and we will include your listing. We would also appreciate being kept up to date with contact details

INVERLEIGH AREA

Geelong & District Carriage Drivers

Christa Jones 0408 342 403 gdcd.secretary@gmail.com

St Pauls Anglican Church Inverleigh 38 High Street, Inverleigh services: please check Leigh News for current times

contact: Rev. Dr Tim Smith

Ph: 5265 1284 / 0412 673 152

Inverleigh Bowls Club

Pres. Adrian Hurring 0418 593 849

Sec. Jenny Peel 0418 301 939

Inverleigh Cemetery Trust

Chairman: Bruce McDonald 0408 567 979

Sextant: Alex (Sandy) McCallum 0408 378 752

Secretary: Tonya Allen. 0411 624 309 inverleighcemetery@gmail.com

Inverleigh Cricket Club

Pres: Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309

Inverleigh CWA

Eliza Peel 0438 351 483 Inverleighcwa@gmail.com

Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club

Keith Robson 0408 270 107 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com

Inverleigh Golf & Disc Golf Club

President: Greg Erwin 0408 651 744 Email: golf3321@bigpond.com

Inverleigh Historical Society

Christine Windle 0403 267 286

Liz McDonald 0417 066 433

Inverleigh Playgroup

President: Anna K. 0415 588 454

Secretary: Holly W. 0432 632 130

Inverleigh Progress Assoc.

President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384

Secretary: James Manche 0419 319 230 james.manche@bigpond.com

Inverleigh Riding Club

Leighdale Equestrian Centre

Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch

President: Deema Johnston 5281 1106

Inverleigh Tennis Club

Shane Lubcke 0410 483 690

Leigh District Landcare Group

Sec: Sharon MacDonald 0448 582 348 shazmullen@hotmail.com

Leigh District Adult Riding Club

President: Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

Secretary: Claire Heazelwood 0438 449 048

Victoria Park Reserve

Bookings, Narelle Bogle 0438 034 313

MURGHEBOLUC AREA.

Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve.

Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770

SHELFORD AREA

Shelford Cricket Club

Robert Rice (Pres) 0459 491 698

Shelford Progress Association

Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

TEESDALE AREA

CWA Native Hut Branch

Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

Leighdale Equestrian Centre

Mark Mummery - 0437 807 675 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Leighdale Pony Club Inc.

Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169

Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454

Teesdale Branch Liberal Party

Charlie Hartup 5281 5222

Teesdale Cricket Club

Alister Woods. 0439 395 456

Teesdale Pre School

Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488

Teesdale Sporting Complex

Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Teesdale Tennis Club

Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328

Teesdale Community Hall

Dale Smithyman 5281 5486

Working Sheepdog Club

Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

BANNOCKBURN AREA

Bannockburn & District Men's Shed

Syd McConachy (Pres)

Geoff Wild (Sect) 0407 835 731

Emergency 000

Windstorm and Flood 132 500

Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

EMERGENCY

POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE, SES

Ring 000

FOR POLICE-WITHOUT LIGHTS & SIRENS Ring: 131 444

Medical

5281 2320

0500 540 000

1800 015 188 Shire

5220 7111

If you would like your Club or Service included in this directory, or if you need to update any details above, please contact the Editor.

leighnews@bigpond.com

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Aerial view of Inverleigh looking West. Photo by James Patterson.