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Austin & Skyla with their newly decorated photo frames
Popular old fashioned spring show returns
Don’t miss next month’s 114th Byaduk Spring Show
The Byaduk local community is thrilled their Spring Show is back, having been cancelled for the past couple of years with COVID. It is set to be bigger and better than ever, and the committee is so excited to have the event back on the calendar.
So you need to put Saturday, head to the Byaduk Hall to experience the thrill of walking into a hall brimming full of flowers, craft, cookery and photography.
The stunning gardens from the district have such a big variety of flowers that are all displayed in the hall creating a spectacular show.
In addition, a wonderful range of stall holders will be selling their wares from 11am, Jo Levy from ‘For the Love of Flora’ will have a beautiful floral display, the Hamilton Vintage Car Club will have a display of cars on show, a sausage sizzle, face paintings, sale of plants, guess the weight of the lamb, and the legendary afternoon tea for which the Byaduk Show Committee are renowned. It promises to be a wonderful family day.
The organising committee is thrilled Anna Sweeney, WDHS Board Chair will open the show at 12noon.
All proceeds from the show are going to the MRI Machine for the Hamilton Base Hospital and Anna will also give an update on their fundraising efforts.
In addition to the floral and craft entries, there is a cookery section with $300 prize money across a number of categories.
Start cooking up a storm to be in the running for Champion Joined Yoyos with prize money of $100 for the open section and $50 for the Junior Section, for 15years and under, along with Champion Decorated Cake winning $100 for the Open Section and $50 for the Junior Section. Age groups range from Pre Primary to Open.
The Community Scarecrow Section was introduced by Christine Elliott and was a great success, with the prize money of $100 going to a nominated educational facility of the winner’s choice.
The Brenda Millard Champion Rose is always hotly contested, along with the Cecily & Frank Holcombe Best Exhibit in Floral Art, the Mavis Haylock Champion Cut Flower, and the Shirley Gibson Champion Children’s Exhibitor.
For a schedule and entry details, please contact Jo Moore on 0429 787 258 and a schedule can be emailed out.
The November 5 event will be the 114th Byaduk and Community Spring Show.
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Youth focussed sessions for parents & coaches
Parents, educators and coaches alike are invited to learn more about how they can support young people and their mental health, with a local training program on offer during November and December.
Accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid training is returning this summer, with a series of heavily subsidised sessions being held in Portland.
The sessions are being held over two options, the first being over four evening sessions and the second over two, full day workshops to appeal to differing work and lifestyle commitments.
The training is delivered through award-winning youth based mental health initiative Live4Life Glenelg and is aimed at parents, teachers and any adults who work, live or care for young people in the Glenelg Shire.
Mental Health First Aid Trainer Nicky Grayson said the latest Census data highlighted the prevalence of mental illness amongst teenagers, and the need for the community to equip themselves with Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
“About one in four young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. This means that one in four adults in the Glenelg Shire will need to support a young person through their mental health issues,” she said.
“Many parents, adults, teachers and coaches may not feel prepared or equipped to practice mental health first aid, which is why this vital training is so important.
“In this course you will gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field, learn the three key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal and work through complex mental health first aid interactions.
“The sessions are being held either on Monday evenings in November, or on the 14th and 15th December to appeal to a range of lifestyles.
“I look forward to seeing many adults sign up for this critical training to help best support our young people.”
To register for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training please visit the Live4Life Eventbrite, or contact the Glenelg Shire Youth team.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Training is offered at a heavily subsidised rate, thanks to the Live4Life Glenelg Partnership Group and supporters.
• Event details:
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Portland Football Netball Cricket Club 6 – 9.30pm November 7, 14, 21 & 28 (Monday nights) Cost: $35.74 • Event details: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Portland Football Netball Cricket Club 8.30am – 4.30pm Wednesday, December 14 & Thursday, December 15 Cost: $35.74
existing building, which has been a city landmark since 1965, into a quality contemporary venue.
He also highlighted the long standing role the band has played in the city since 1895.
The flags were presented to the band’s flag officer John Cruise, president Allen Woodham OAM and musical director Trish Bruggemann (pictured above).
Flag windfall for Mount Gambier City Band
Member for Barker Tony Pasin paid a visit to the Mount Gambier City Band’s rehearsal recently to present the band with a new Australia and indigenous flag which is flown on significant days from the band’s building.
Attending the band’s rehearsal and listening to the band’s music it is set to perform next month the Federal MP was impressed.
Mr Pasin also paid tribute to the band’s commitment to the community and the recent service they have given to various activities across the region.
He reflected on his own experiences in times past when as a young person he experienced music lessons on Sundays on the same platform that graces the building today.
Mr Pasin was also impressed with the improvements and renovations that have taken place in recent years to bring the
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