Leigh News December 2017 by Peter Trevaskis

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Leigh News An Inverleigh Progress Association Publication

Volume 43 Number 10 ISSN 0313-8453

DECEMBER 2017

May the simple joys of Christmas ~ warm your heart, fill your home, and last a lifetime.

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Inverleigh Produce & Lifestyle Market - See page 5 for details

FESTIVE EVENTS HAPPENING IN OUR AREA - See page 21 for details

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WHAT’s ON: 8th December: Inverleigh Kinder Family Christmas Party (Page 9) 9th December: Bannockburn Neighbourhood Watch (Page 21) 11th December: Inverleigh Carols in the Hall (Page 10) 12th December:Teesdale Knit & Knatter (Page 12) 14th December: Inverleigh Seniors Lunch (Page 15) 17th December: Inverleigh Lifestyle & Produce Market (Page 5) 20th December: Teesdale Twilight Market (Page 37)

26th January: Australia Day Breakfast at Inverleigh Hall (Page 7)

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Compliments of the Season to all our readers. I trust you all have a blessed time together over the break, enjoy time with family and friends and get fully refreshed for the New Year ahead We personally will be catching up with family just after Christmas as Henry (my grandson) and his family are off to Perth to visit the other Grandma and PaPa. Katie and her family will be down from Melbourne and our Son Geoff will be visiting from Singapore. Someone said to me recently that we have a much busier time at Christmas in Australia, compared with the UK and America, who have just the one main event. We have Christmas, New Year, School Year changeovers, Office Parties etc. etc. while the UK have Christmas and America have Thanksgiving. Not to belittle those events, but, we do it all with high temperatures, bushfires etc. and no snow! but a decent dumping of rain to start off summer. But to you and yours, have a great Christmas, enjoy the break and see you with the next Leigh News..........in Feb.

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‘INVERLEIGH TENNIS CLUB NEWS’

The Inverleigh Tennis Club is re born, up and running and competing in the summer junior competition. An extra special meeting was held on 24th August in the clubrooms to elect office bearers, with a mixture of new and regular faces coming together to form a new committee with optimism for the future. The committee consists of the following: President: Shane Lubcke Vice President: Cam Parke Secretary: Catherine Friend Treasurer: Campbell Brumby/Glenise Stevens Junior/Senior Co-ordinator: Jo Mullen Lyndall Brumby and Rachel Lubcke have created a Facebook page for the club and were pivotal in finding juniors keen to have a hit and fill the teams. Within a week of the meeting we had enough players to be graded and now have 3 junior teams competing in the Geelong Tennis Inc 17/18 summer competition which commenced on October 14th. The format consists of 4 players per team, playing a total of 6 sets (4 singles and 2 doubles). Each set is the first to six games with juniors playing both a singles and a doubles match. Being the beginner grades, the kids also get to play with low compression tennis balls, a terrific initiative which slows the pace of the ball to allow the kids to get more involved in the play. Learning to serve from the baseline has been a major focus leading up to the start of competition – if we can’t get a serve over the net we won’t have any rallies! Nicole Mullen, a young tennis coach from Geelong kindly worked with the players for five weeks leading up to the start of competition and has been taking the kids for tennis lessons each Thursday afternoon at 3.30pm, directly after school finishes. The children have enjoyed the coaching sessions immensely and the improvement they have shown in only a few short months is great to see.

Our 3 junior teams consist of: Section 20: Zephyr Spillard, Keegan Spillard, Jake Goodman and Heath Barnes. Section 22: Inverleigh Brown - Hugh Brumby, Archer Brumby, Perri Brumby, Molly Inglis, Matilda Inglis and Georgia Collins. Inverleigh Gold - Ethan Lubcke, Jock McCann, Cydney McCann, Ellie Broadhurst, Clara Blersch and Lucy Blersch. We wish them all luck for the remainder of the season! The summer competition breaks for x-mas on Dec 16th and re-commences on Feb 3rd 2018. The club would gladly welcome any new players who would like to join up and play competitively or perhaps just begin some tennis lessons to improve. All enquires please contact: Jo Mullen on 0414 957 432. Junior coaching is available on both Monday and Thursday afternoons at 3.30pm directly after school as follows: • Monday - Nathan Mayes • Thursday - Nicole Mullen The club rooms will be open on these days and we encourage people to come for a social hit with family and friends – we have plenty of spare balls that can be used! Moving forward into next year, we are endeavouring to generate enough interest to begin both mid-week ladies and senior tennis in some capacity. But for now, we are very proud of our little band of junior hot shots and you can see them most Saturday mornings at the courts terrorising their opponents! Good hitting, Hawk Eye.

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Good News! Santa is again

borrowing a CFA truck this year to go all around Inverleigh to give a whole range of lollies to the boys and girls and their mums and dads. Watch out for him on Sunday December 17th because he’ll be leaving the Fire Station that afternoon at 3.30pm. When the Santa Run is finished everyone is invited to come back to the station for a BBQ which should start around 6.30pm. Sausages and soft drink provided, but BYO whatever else you would like to have.

Inverleigh CFA will also have several spots at the December Community Market at Lawson’s Park on December 17th. We’ll be there between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Come along and explore a fire truck, speak to members from the Brigade, pick up lots of giveaways for all ages, take photos of the little ones in special “turn out gear” and pick up lots of information that you might find helpful as the fire season continues. Have you ever considered volunteering with the CFA? We’re currently seeking additional members, both women and men who might like to be a firefighter. Being part of the team allows you to: •develop leadership and people management capabilities •learn new skills that help you in your professional & personal life •receive accredited training •meet new friends •be part of Victoria’s largest volunteer team •achieve personal goals •put something back into your community Speak to one of the members on the day, pick up some information or phone the Brigade Secretary, Ewen Peel on 0427 200 995 if this might be an option that you’d like to consider.

DRIVERS ROSTER If you cannot make roster please notify officer in charge or ring station 5265 1597. OfficerInCharge 4th December

Tanker One

Tanker Two

E. Peel

G. Morgan

R. MacDonald

A. Everett

M. Fry

11th December

G. Wishart

G. Harvey

A. Collins

J. Holman

N. Everett

18th December

G. Vidler

M. Hicks

N. Wilson

M. Wilson

25th December Xmas day no roster. Captain will do siren. -.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-..-.-.-.-

Community members: When you are going to burn please log your burn by ringing

Burn Notification on 1800 668 511 Here are some facts that highlight fire issues. In 2016 there were 3,098 preventable fires! Of those that occurred within the house, 493 were due to unattended cooking, 299 were heating related, 251 were due to faulty electrical distribution and 250 were due to faulty appliances. Remember only working smoke alarms save lives. Please check yours, replace the battery if necessary and then test the alarm to ensure it’s working. Inverleigh is a 100% volunteer brigade, drawn from the community for the community.

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POLICE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2017

Hello all, Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t time pass so quickly. I have been stationed in the town for three years now, and another summer is fast approaching. I ask that people be vigilant on the roads over the holidays as we always get an increase in holiday related traffic passing through the town. Many of the drivers are unfamiliar with the roads in the area and may overtake etc in inappropriate places. I would like everybody to get through the holidays without being involved in any road collisions as they can be traumatic for the people involved, their family and friends and also for attending Police, ambulance, CFA and SES members. Over the summer we also experience an increase in the people starting to frequent the river camping areas. Unfortunately a group last weekend thought it would be alright to ride trail bikes around the tracks and roads in the area. I caught one who received fines for not wearing a helmet, riding an unregistered motorcycle and riding without a motorcycle licence. Their camping site was littered with rubbish. After apprehending the rider and talking to the group about their behaviour the rest of the group put the

motorcycles back on the trailers and cleaned up the site. If anyone witnesses poor behaviour in the area please let the council or myself know. Photos or video of offending parties can be of great assistance. I would like to remind residents that fire restrictions are in place and if anybody is contemplating any type of fire (camping etc) they should check with the CFA about the restrictions/regulations. Burn offs are pretty much banned unless a permit has been issued. On another note the volunteer list for mowing the hall lawn is down to about four people. Surely in a town this size there is more than four people who can assist to keep the lawn and gardens at such a centre piece of the town neat and tidy. If there were 12 volunteers it would mean mowing it about once a year. There is normally an article further along in the news on how to volunteer.

Keep safe especially over the holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Chris

Rainfall for Inverleigh 2016 2017 mm mm Jan 29.5 Jan 36 Feb 11.0 Feb 33.5 Mar 25.5 Mar 42 Apr 11.0 Apr 149.5 May 73.5 May 27.0 Jun 53.0 Jun 13.0 Jul 87.0 Jul 31.5 Aug 48.0 Aug 44.5 Sep 101.0 Sep 56.5 Oct 84.5 Oct 44.0 Nov 16.0 Nov 38.0 Dec 13.5 Dec YTD 553.5 YTD 515.5 Rainfall for Shelford 2016 2017 mm mm Jan 29.6 Jan 37.6 Feb 17.8 Feb 34.0 Mar 22.6 Mar 37.8 Apr 8.7 Apr 141.8 May 61.6 May 27.4 Jun 50.4 Jun 10.6 Jul 97.4 Jul 31.2 Aug 35.4 Aug 54.2 Sep 94.6 Sep 51.8 Oct 96.2 Oct 33.5 Nov 9.5 Nov 46.2 Dec 13.4 Dec YTD 537.2 YTD 506.1 Thanks to Ross Wilson of Shelford and also to Mora Leach of Inverleigh or supplying the rainfall figures each month.

KNIT, KNATTER AND THAT GROUP-TEESDALE Bring a craft, learn a new craft or come for a walk, chat and cuppa. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s , 9.30am - 1.30pm NEXT MEETING: 12th December Resumes: 23rd January 2018 At Teesdale Community Hall *BYO craft and lunch *Tea & Coffee provided. Cost $5 Joining fee. $3 per session Contact Lesley 0400 547 715 or Pat 0417 339 161

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LOCAL IDENTITY MOVES ON TO NEXT STAGE OF LIFE IN THE DISTRICT Jean Hair longtime resident of 65 years has recently sold her Inverleigh home. Jean & Colin were engaged for five years while saving up to buy a house and loved their small farm in Days Road. She is now living at Estia, Bannockburn, and enjoying herself. She has maintained her connections with Inverleigh through Senior Citizens, Red Cross and the Presbyterian church.

These photos show Jean Hair enjoying a bunch of flowers on the sale of her house; above, her home in Days Rd Inverleigh and right, winning the fashions on the Field at the recent Melbourne Cup day.

The Inverleigh Public Hall Committee along with Inverleigh Progress Association Invites Inverleigh & District Communities to

Australia Day 2018 “Meet & Greet” Breakfast

Opening in 2018

Enrol today!

At the Public Hall from 8am Friday January 26th

Catholic and Non-Catholic families welcome •

Web: stmarymackillop.catholic.edu.au Phone: 0455 500 073 For enrolment information

• Inverleigh Historical Society Display Photo competition & exhibition ‘Our Town Through Your Eyes’ • Jumping Castle A gold coin donation appreciated to help cover costs.

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BANNOCKBURN & SURROUNDS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH OFFICIAL LAUNCH DAY SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER Get one-way security-screws installed on your car Number plates for a gold coin donation at Victoria Park (Bannockburn Football / Cricket Ground enter via main entrance) Saturday 9th of December 2017 from 10 am to 2.30pm. The theft of number plates from vehicles within our community is increasing. Victoria Police and Neighbourhood Watch are aiming to deter thieves from stealing your number plates.

Stolen number plates are used by criminals in the theft of petrol and other crimes. In some areas vehicles displaying false or stolen plates commit over 50% of petrol thefts.

Your number plates are currently attached with standard screws. To deter thieves from stealing your plates, you can replace the standard screws with one-way security screws.

FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE!!!!

As well as the Safe Plate promotion we will also be having a Saturday Morning Sausage Sizzle supported by – Golden Plains –Supreme Meats – Burns Street Bannockburn. Come along grab a Snag, get your vehicles number plates fitted with Security Screws and help support your newly established Neighbourhood Watch.

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DECEMBER 2017 CALENDAR

PEEL FAMILY PICNIC ON THE WAY TO LORNE

By 1879 both Cobb and Co’s and Mountjoy’s coaches met the 9.30 am train at Winchelsea. From there Lorne visitors commenced a six hour coach journey. They stopped for lunch at Deans Marsh while the team of horses rested.

Photo taken by Tom Dunhill 1905 or 1906 From the left – George Peel, Caroline( Mrs Fred Peel ), Eric, her son lying on ground, Cliff Peel with hat, man with white cup ? , Charles Peel, Fred Peel , Elsie Peel, her mother Sarah ( Mrs Will Peel ), May Peel, Will Peel, John Dunhill in front. In those days a visit to Lorne was by horsedrawn vehicle which was a major undertaking requiring nearly the whole day. The lunch stop was a welcome rest for both passengers and horses.

waterfalls, tree ferns and large trees. Many visitors came to enjoy the scenery. The Mountjoy family constructed Erskine House on their property to provide accommodation for the growing number of visitors to the town.

Thanks to Doug Stirling’s book “Lorne - a living history” and “Coast to Country” - a history of the Shire of Winchelsea, we are given an insight During April and May of 1872 into early settlement at Lorne and the Winchelsea Shire employed up to 30 men on construction of the Lorne to Deans Marsh day labour rates of 6 shillings and 6 pence Road from its original bridle track. clearing the track from Deans Marsh to In 1864 the lease for the 27 square Lorne. mile Louttit Bay cattle run was purchased The packhorse track through the by the three Mountjoy brothers, Thomas, forest had given way to a wider one that Caleb and Lawrence. They built the first could be traversed by wheeled carriages. permanent dwelling in Lorne. The surface of the track, being bare soil, was Word quickly spread about the dusty in dry times and slippery and boggy beauty of Louttit Bay, its beach, fishing, during winter.

From Deans Marsh the coach road was contoured around the hillsides. The horses struggled on steep grades pulling up to 26 passengers and their luggage. On the steepest hills the menfolk were requested to get out and push the coach. Travellers in the slow moving coaches along the road were amazed at the vast panorama of changing scenery. “Fern gullies can be seen to the right or left, and presently a glimpse of the sea becomes visible ahead of us.” Upon reaching Lorne the horses crossed the Erskine River at a shallow ford near the present road bridge. Ross Peel

Copies of the Inverleigh Calendar are available from

Katrina Robson 0400 527 352 or Liz McDonald 0417 066 433

LIONS CLUB FOOD FOR FAMILIES APPEAL REPORT People in the Inverleigh area have responded generously to the Lions Food For Families appeal that will help needy households over the Christmas period. Donations of food have been pouring in at collection points in Inverleigh, but more is needed to make Christmas a happier time for those in need of a helping hand. Any non-perishable items such as canned foods, pasta, sauces, long-life milk, tinned hams, canned fruit and biscuits can be left in collection baskets at the Inverleigh Hotel, the Inverleigh Bakery and the Inverleigh General Store. The Stockdale and Leggo real estate office in Bannockburn is also accepting donations. The Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club, which is running the appeal in conjunction with the Bannockburn Lions, has voted to give $500 to buy food for the appeal. All the food collected will be handed over to three

charitable organisations, the Salvation Army, Geelong’s 3216 Connect Charity and Spare Meals Geelong, for distribution to families in need. The appeal closes on December 16. David Walpole, the president of the Inverleigh Lions, said the club was delighted with the response to the appeal. “The people of Inverleigh and surrounding areas are renowned for their generosity and they have shown their community-minded spirit once again in this appeal,” David said. “However, we are hoping for many more donations to make Christmas a little merrier for families who need a helping hand. Even donations of one can of food can make a difference. Many families are doing it tough at the moment, and Christmas can add to the pressure on them.” The Lions Club is keen to hear of any families in the Inverleigh area who may need help from the appeal. David can be contacted on 0429 958 769.

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Christmas 2017 - Message from the Catholic Parish of Meredith

One morning some years ago a baby, Jesus, was born and he grew up and lived some years, spending his last few years proclaiming that we must love God and love each other as God loves us. He was crucified, died and rose again. In the process it became evident that this was God among us, completing our understanding of how God works with us. We are again approaching that moment of the year when we marvel that God would come to us and journey with us so that we can journey to God. Yet ‘Christmassy’ things have been around for months and free-to-air TV announcing the real meaning of Christmas and what Christmas means to people – without once mentioning Jesus the Christ and who he is. I don’t want to sell you anything. I just want to give you a gift of God’s blessing through me: “May the blessing of Almighty God, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit come down upon you and remain with you this Christmas! PS: please seriously consider joining us for an Advent and a Christmas service and hearing a little about the God who loves you. And by the way you can and may call us if you need some help: we can’t fix all problems but who knows how we can help if you don’t ask. God bless, Fr Charles Parish Priest Catholic Parish of Meredith 5286 1230

News from St. Joseph’s Op Shop Lawler Street Meredith Hilary, John, Pete and Anne thank you for your donations throughout the year and hope that they have been able to assist you as well in finding that elusive bargain. We have fantastic bargains at the moment : lots of good work wear and an outstanding display of vinyl records of every genre imaginable as well as a great library of children’s books, fiction and books on every subject imaginable. Come in and grab a bargain. Shop will close for the Christmas break on Friday December 15th at 1 p.m. and reopen on Wednesday January 17th. Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and a wonderful 2018

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WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH Congratulations to the fourteen Golden Plains Shire primary schools that participated in VicHealth’s Walk to School month. This year, all primary schools in the Shire took part, which is a great achievement – well done to the community! Walk to School is held each year in October to encourage students and their families to consider ways they can incorporate walking, riding or scooting to school into their regular routine. While walking to or at school was the key activity, students and local families were able to participate in a range of fun initiatives, such as the ‘Golden Plains Rocks’ treasure hunt for hand-painted rocks. Families also got involved in community walks and the ‘Walk the Shire’ challenge, and weekly fruit was delivered to students and staff!

ACHIEVEMENTS IN GOLDEN PLAINS 

Over 20,000 walks were conducted during the Walk to School period

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1,320 local students participated

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8,000 pieces of fruit were delivered to schools throughout the Shire

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8 ‘park and walk’ locations were identified and promoted by schools

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155 members joined the Golden Plains Rocks Facebook page thanks to a partnership with Haddon Community Learning Centre

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Woady Yaloak Primary School Ross Creek campus saw all classes completing the Walk the Shire challenge (congratulations to the grade 3/4 class who completed 350km first!)

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Teesdale Primary School completed 3,000 walks

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Lethbridge Primary School did a fantastic job in their promotion and involvement in Golden Plains Rocks

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Haddon Primary School participated for the first time this year, with students and families walking before and after school.

Golden Plains Shire Council received funding from VicHealth to support schools to participate in Walk to School. If you have any ideas about walking initiatives to engage your school community in active travel, please contact Belinda Hynes, Community Wellbeing Officer on 5321 1500.

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

Small Projects for Your Garden I love a small, achievable project, something that creates beauty or is practical and useful in the garden. Even better if it is something the whole family can enjoy doing. Here are a few that you might like to try. Turn a wooden pallet into a vertical garden This is a great idea for small spaces, creating interest, hiding an eyesore, dry areas, as a divider, or bringing a garden closer to the house or barbecue. Find a pallet - hardwood if possible as it will last longer. Work on it at the spot you want it to remain, because it will be heavy to move once planted up. Lay it flat on the ground with the side with the smaller gaps facing down. Tack or staple weed mat or shade cloth over the surface facing up and over all the open edges. Secure the cloth or mat to the cross bars as well. Turn the pallet over. Leave it flat on the ground. Decide which way up it will go when it is upright. Fill well with good quality potting mix with some compost mixed in. Water gently and thoroughly. Cover with wads of straw, tucking it in behind the wood – this serves as mulch and also helps to keep the soil in. Decide if you will plant in every horizontal gap or in every second one. With the pallet still flat on the ground, create holes in the mulch and plant small plants that do not need too much root space. Choose plants that will suit the aspect and amount of sun or shade your pallet garden will receive. An edible garden might have oregano, thyme and calendulas in the top, lots of strawberries in the middle rows and basil and parsley at the bottom. A floral wall might have pigface along the top then African daisies with cotton lavender for foliage contrast for all the rows. Succulents all over can look beautiful and will be a low water option. Water the plants in. Leave the pallet on the ground for a few weeks so the plants can start growing. Carefully lift the pallet up into position and ensure it is secure. Pull back the weedmat/shadecloth from the top edge and fold it behind the pallet or cut it off.

You will mostly water the garden along this top edge, with the moisture trickling down through the potting mix to the bottom. Decide on your watering method before you mulch and plant the top row with toughies that can cope with the most exposed position. Watering options include a dripper hose, ‘planting’ bottles or containers with holes in their sides and bottoms along the row so that you can put

Use a shallow dish or unused bird bath about 45 cm wide and nearly fill it with a layer of sand. Include some twigs for landing on and a few flat stones for the butterflies to sun themselves on. Add water so that the sand is slightly moist, not dripping. Attract butterflies to your puddler by putting out some cut overripe fruit or orange slices. Plant plants with masses of open flowers that are easy for butterflies to spot and get nectar from. Research what plants are on the menu for the different species of butterflies in your area. Centrepiece for an outside table Look for an interesting salad bowl or casserole dish in an op shop. Use a masonry drill to carefully drill a drain hole in the bottom. Fill with potting mix and small size succulents or herbs. Succulents will be hardier but herbs are useful, just needing a bit more water. Happy Gardening, Christine Windle, Garden Gate of Inverleigh Nursery, 0403 267 286, www. gardengatenursery.com.au

in quite a bit of water which will slowly drip out, or gentle hand watering. Edible/Decorative Cubby House If you are making a structure for beans, cucumbers or other vegies to climb on, consider shaping it so that it becomes a temporary cubby house. The simple teepee will work if it has a wide enough base. Initially you can plant short term crops in the interior, such as lettuces, spinach and radishes; something that can be harvested by the time your climbers have really got going. It will become a shady spot for children to play in while you work in the garden. Butterfly Puddler Butterflies cannot drink from open water. They suck up moisture from damp soil and sand. Select a sheltered spot which will not be windy but can be sunny.

• Nursery Wide range of hardy garden plants • 14cm pots $7 Country garden and orchard setting featuring many plants available in the nursery. Open:Thursday - Saturday, 10 - 4 “Often open at other times, ring to check.”

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INVERLEIGH SENIORS INC.

Inverleigh Seniors recently enjoyed an outing to Summer Sensations Berry Farm at Teesdale. As well as enjoying the beautiful food and company, we were able to celebrate Margaret Haygarthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthday. Seniors next function is Christmas Dinner @ Inverleigh Hall. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to bring a small gift (up to $10 only) so we can all enjoy Kris Kringle giving on the day.

Concerned about your hearing? Australian Hearing is now at the Teesdale Family Medical Centre and here to help! Call the Teesdale Family Medical Centre today to book a free hearing check: 33 Bruce Street Teesdale, 3328

(03) 5214 9912

With hearing centres and sites all over Geelong and the Bellarine we make it simple and easy to access hearing services in the following locations. Centres: Geelong Bell Post Hill 200 Malop Street Bell Post Hill Shopping Centre Geelong, 3220 290-306 Anakie Road 03 5244 7200 Norlane 3215 Ocean Grove Sites: Leopold, Newcomb, Unit 1, 79 The Parade Drysdale, Hamlyn Heights, Ocean Grove 3226 Corio, Lara and Bannockburn 03 5255 1205

Inverleigh

A relaxed and friendly playgroup for children aged 0 to 5 years Toys, climbing frames, a weekly craft activity & an excursion each term

WHERE: Inverleigh Public Hall 75 High St, Inverleigh WHEN: Wednesday 9.15 - 11.15 COST: $3 a family per session and a piece of fruit to share Phone: 0410 555 140 Feel free to turn up, enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake and join in the fun !

Inverleigh Seniors is a group of who meet together twice a Month for friendship, support, activities and outings.

DECEMBER

14th - Christmas Lunch 11:30am For Bookings contact President or Secretary

We offer a sincere invitation to members of our community to join the Inverleigh Seniors. A warm welcome will await you. For information please contact:

President: Una Miller 5265 1001 Secretary: Joy Gray 5265 1566

MUSHROOM COMPOST is now available Contact Peter or Dianne 5265 1757 or 0418 514 926 to arrange for pick up from Inverleigh Shelford Road INVERLEIGH

$3 per Bag or $40 per M3

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CITY & COUNTRY RECYCLING HAVE EXPANDED FURTHER IN GOLDEN PLAINS Now including:

GOLDEN PLAINS SKIP BIN HIRE P/L

ALL TYPES OF RUBBISH & RECYCLABLE METALS COLLECTED! Smaller Scrap Bins also available Call Simon on 0410 400 305 operating 7 days a week

2 Cubic Metre,

4 Cubic Metre and

6 Cubic Metre Bins available & can carry multiple bins.

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2017 INVERLEIGH KINDERGARTEN GROUP A huge thankyou to the Parent Committee of Management, especially our President, Anna Shaw, Jay Cook, Michelle Darcy, Michael Gibbs, Kahla Mawson, John Barber, Leanne Upton, Kristy Hildebrandt, Kate Shaw, Laura Zerafa, Catherine Friend, Kaitlin Winter, Stacey Symons, Colin Barlow & Fiona Ormiston-Smith. • Many thanks for the time and effort you have put in and the multitude of tasks you have taken on. It has been a pleasure to work with you. • The fundraising team, many thanks for the many fundraising tasks done this year, thankyou for your commitment. • Many thanks to our general committee members who have given the monthly meetings a wide range of views, ideas and helpful support throughout the year. • Kristy Hildebrandt for organising our uniform sales. • Laura Zerafa, Bronwen Hawkes & Kate Shaw managing the children’s library. • The parents of our Kindergarten for their assistance, friendliness and support and who have volunteered their time and energy to make the Kindergarten a successful community based facility. This includes those who do the unseen but important tasks that help make the Kindergarten run smoothly. • Karren Smith and her team of Naomi Haintz, Andy McDonald, Leanne Davies and others for their work in the Occasional Care program. • Karren Smith, Andy McDonald & Sarah Spring for their work with the 3 year old pre-Kindergarten Group. • Andy McDonald and Jo Astall for their work as Additional Assistants in the Kindergarten Group. Many thanks to Terry Fraser, Heidi Preston, Cheryl Jenkins, Gady Staindl and Kim Roberts for their support and their efforts to further develop the potential of each of the Early Years Services and the wider Children’s Services Team . •

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A big thankyou to the Early Years administration team, they manage fee payments, data collection, the huge undertaking of that is the enrolment process and other tasks, this has been a great support to staff and the parent committee. • Caroline Desborough for her support in the M&CH program. • Lorraine Gall & Raelene Fraser for keeping the Kindergarten clean and tidy each week; • Lastly but importantly Naomi Haintz & Sarah Spring for all their daily assistance and support with the Kindergarten group, All of this support helps the kindergarten to function and continue to flourish. Finally, thanks to the children who make it all worthwhile; It is with much sadness that I have tendered my resignation and will retire next year, I have greatly enjoyed my time at the Inverleigh Kindergarten especially working with the staff, families and children at this centre. Thank you and best wishes to all in the coming years, Kindergarten Teacher Bronwyn Davies 2017 Pre- Kindergarten Group / 2017 Occasional Care Group I would like to thank everyone for a wonderful year, it has been a pleasure working at Inverleigh Early Learning Centre. The committee has done an amazing job in managing the numerous roles involved in assisting with the running of the Early Learning Centre. Your committed involvement is appreciated and greatly valued. I thank our work colleagues Bronwyn Davies, Lorrraine Gall, Raylene Fraser, Caroline Desborough, Naomi Haintz, Sarah Spring, Narelle Thompson, Andy McDonald, Jo Astall and Leanne Davies for your support, it has been wonderful working with you all. Also, Emily Haintz and Michaela O’Keefe for their support at the beginning of Term One. Thankyou Cheryl Jenkins the Kinder Cluster Coordinator, Heidi Preston the Children’s Services Team Leader and the Admin at Bannockburn Children’s Services. Regards Karren Smith Pre-Kindergarten Group Teacher Inverleigh Occasional Coordinator

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BANNOCKBURN & DISTRICT COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Probus is an association of active senior members of the community and for those

no longer working full time, to join together in a club, to gain a new lease of life. It’s basic purpose is to relieve isolation and loneliness associated with ageing, to advance intellectual and cultural interest amongst adult persons and to provide regular opportunities to progress healthy minds and active bodies through social interaction and activities, to expand interests and to enjoy the fellowship of

new friends. Bannockburn Club meets on the first Monday of the month for a light lunch, meeting and guest speaker and has a monthly outing.

Next Meeting will be 5th February 2018 Contact Eileen 0417 913 493 to book. For more info about Probus-contact: President Eileen Rickett 0417 913 493 or Secretary Shirley Wild 5281 5354.

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Meredith and District Motorcycle Club Looking for a safe and fun place to ride your dirt bike or somewhere to take the kids to ride? Look no further than Meredith and District Motorcycle Club (or MADMCC for short). We meet the 3rd Sunday of every month for our ride day (NO RACING AND NO QUADS / 4 WHEELERS)

PERSONALISED SERVICE 24 HOURS We have 2 tracks: 1 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.

NOW AVAILABLE 8 seater maxicab, plus wheelchair access

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A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ST. PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCH-INVERLEIGH Christmas is just around the corner. It comes quickly doesn’t it? Christmas has changed a bit over the years. Some large stores seem to be moving away from the very word itself and “Christmas Cakes” are now called “Festive Cakes”, “Christmas” decorations are nor “Holiday” decorations and “Happy Holiday” has replace “Merry Christmas”. But, despite all of this, Christmas will always be the commemoration of God’s coming into the world. He came for all of us - believers and non-believers alike, for you and me. His birth should bring us hope. It should dispel the sadness from our lives. But after years of celebrating Christmas after Christmas many of us are yet to see that sadness lifted from our lives and our hopes have, perhaps, way to despair. Has the Messiah really come? If He has where is He? Why doesn’t He bring the triumph that dispels the sadness of humanity? The real problem today is that we’re waiting for God to literally come to us. We celebrate His birth just like that of any one of us - offering prayers, eating, drinking and making merry. We celebrate his coming into the world but we do not welcome Him into our hearts and lives. Yes, He has come into the world and is very much in our midst but unfortunately we refuse to recognize Him therefore fail to welcome Him. By being born to poor parents, in an environment of extreme poverty, Jesus is telling us where He dwells - not in places

of grandeur and glamor but among the poor and the down-trodden, the sick and dying, the hungry, the oppressed and in those we love and even in those we hate. In short He is among the masses. Amidst our celebrations this Christmas, let’s slow down to look around us to recognize the real Jesus who was born into the world two thousand years ago. He’s among us in every person and in every trial and suffering we encounter in our lives. Let’s take a moment to look around to recognize Him in those who don’t have joy and peace in their lives. Let’s do the little within our means to alleviate the pain and misery in their lives. Let’s do whatever we can to give them the hope that one day the sadness will be wiped out from their lives. We too, like Jesus, must have the humility to come down from our positions of comfort and power to meet Him in the people around us. If we isolate ourselves from others by building a fortress around us with all our wealth and power, greed, selfishness and pride, then we can keep waiting for Jesus all our lives but it will only be in vain. But if we actually look for him and take steps to recognise Him, the ‘Christ” will be put back into “Christmas”. St Paul’s Christmas Service Times Christmas Eve 8.00pm Christmas Day 9.00am Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385

Tai Chi

@ Teesdale Community Hall Thursday’s 9.30am Classes resume for 2018 Thursday 1st February.

DONATIONS OF BOOKS FOR THE JULY 7th & 8 th 2018 INVERLEIGH “BOOK BAZAAR” ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. PLEASE NO MAGAZINES, ENCYCLOPEDIA’S OR SCHOOL BOOKS.

PROFESSIONAL FRAMING

Careys Picture Framing Gallery SHOP 13 PAKINGTON ARCADE, 129 PAKINGTON ST GEELONG WEST. PHONE: 03 5222 4549

TO ARRANGE COLLECTION PLEASE CONTACT: Anne-Maree 0417512240 Bruce 0408567970 Christine 0403267286 If anyone would like to be involved with the organising of the Book Bazaar please contact one of the above committee members.

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MONTHLY FOOD SWAPS

are held in INVERLEIGH on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 @Sonny Cafe and in BANNOCKBURN on the 4th Saturday of the month 9:30 to 10:00 at Bannockburn Station Cafe

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NATIVE HUT NIGHT BRANCH Est. 14th July 2014

This branch meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at Teesdale Primary School, Mudbrick Building, cnr Main Road and Sutherland Street.

First Meeting for 2018 will be Tuesday 6th February 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

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

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ST PAULS SURPRISE SHOP INVERLEIGH THANK YOU, LORD, for the gift of Your love. May I be a shining example of that love to others. Amen. All donations can be left at the front door. Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas. Shop closed from: 14th Dec Reopen: Saturday 6th Jan Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm Come follow us on facebook- https:// www.facebook.com/St.PaulsSurpriseShop

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 5281 5486 or 0428 386 724

WHO CAN I TALK TO? 24 Hour telephone counselling ANONYMOUS CONFIDENTIAL IMMEDIATE

Phone 13 11 14

LIFELINE

Justices of the Peace Mr A. F. Helyar 10 Knowles Crt, Bannockburn Ph: 5281 1798

Mrs E. McDonald 47 High Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 5265 1270

Mr Keith Windle

77 Dundas Street INVERLEIGH Ph: 0429 651 298

Mr Peter Bufton

110 Savage Drive INVERLEIGH Ph: 0448 694 204

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 : Geoff Towne on 0481 349 535.

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. Just use your MYKI Card.

LEIGH PRESBYTERIAN PARISH Inverleigh Shelford Teesdale

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COME JOIN US @ Barefoot Bowls

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

Every 2nd & 4th Bowls available Social or New Players Fridayfornight 6pm NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

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

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

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4.5)

SUNDAY SERVICE Inverleigh 10.00 AM Christmas Day Inverleigh @ 10:00 a.m. Shelford @ 8:00 p.m.

Boxing Day Inverleigh @ 9:00 a.m.

VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME For further information: Neil Mansfield 0405 064 976

Anglican Church Inverleigh

38 High Street, Inverleigh Sunday Services 9.00 AM Christmas Eve 8.00 PM Christmas Day 9.00 AM Rev’d Phil Jacobson 0419 322 385 John Thornton 5265 1256 Bruce McDonald 5265 1270

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PARISH

ST. JOSEPHS PARISH MEREDITH

PARISH PRIEST : Fr. Charles Balnaves 52861230 mobile : 0417319556 28 Lawler Street Meredith 3333 Available for Pastoral Care, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals.

St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Mass Times for December/ January Winchelsea Saturdays @ 6 p.m. Inverleigh / Bannockburn Sundays @ 9 a.m. at Inverleigh except the last Sunday of the month which is at the Bannockburn Stadium . Anakie @ 11 a.m. Sunday December 3rd/ 17th / 24th / 31st. January 14th/ 28th Meredith @ 11 a.m. Sunday December 10th January 7th/ 21st. Christmas Mass Times Christmas Eve Bannockburn at Bannockburn Cultural Centre @ 6 p.m. Adults are invited to bring their own outside chair and children are invited to dress as angels, shepherds or Kings. Refreshments provided afterwards. Meredith @ 9 a.m. Please note no Mass at Anakie this Christmas Eve. Christmas Day Winchelsea @ 8 .30 a.m. Inverleigh @ 10.30 a.m. Christmas Carols/ Reconciliation Services Winchelsea: Saturday 9th December 7p.m. Town carols by the River Uniting Church Inverleigh Sunday 24th 7 p.m.

Inverleigh Public Hall Monday 11 th December 7 p.m. Meredith :Sunday 17th December 6.30 p.m. BBQ and 7 .30 p.m. Carols and Santa @ Interpretive centre Reconciliation Services Meredith : Tuesday 12th @ 7.30 p.m. Winchelsea : Thursday 14th @ 7.30 p.m. Advance Notice for 2018 Enrolment for any children who wish to make the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for 2018 will take place on Wednesday February 21st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Mary MacKillop Primary School Bannockburn . BBQ tea provided.

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Before and After School Care Long dare care Fully Funded Kindergarten Program Bright Minds Early Learning Centre at 17 Archer Way Bannockburn, is located between St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School and Bannockburn CollegeP-12. We are a private, family owned, purpose built Early Learning Centre, with long day care, a fully funded Kindergarten program and a 45 place before and after school program. Our Before and After School Program: runs from 7am until 9am and 3.30pm-7pm. Some of our features include: • • • • • •

Stand alone, purpose built room with its own bathroom facilities. Breakfast and afternoon tea supplied. Separate outdoor space with large grass area, sandpit, down ball court & equipment. Government/rebate approved with Qualified staff. Programs developed to each child’s needs and interests, in a safe and happy environment Children taken to school and picked up by qualified staff.

Our Long Day Care: Is open from 7am-7pm. We offer state of art facilities, individualised programs and highly qualified and experienced staff. Kindergarten Program: Our fully funded kindergarten program runs within our long day care. Our kindergarten teacher is Bachelor trained and has ran successful programs in Melbourne before moving to bright minds. Other features of Bright Minds: -Veggie gardens - fruit trees – café style dining area – open kitchen – animals – beautifully landscaped play areas – smaller, age appropriate rooms – take away coffee and home cooked meals coming in 2018 – incursions & excursions – music program – yoga – each room has its own art room If you would like to enquire about Bright Minds programs, please call (03)52921931 or send an email to enquiries@brightmindsearlylearningcentre.com.au

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Clinic Christmas Hours

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Merry Christmas

Emergency Vet care is available 24 hours during the holiday period. Contact our vet on 0407 811 222 We will be closed on all public holidays for routine consultations and will re-open at our normal times.

Monday-Friday 7.30-6.30 Saturday 8.00-1.00 We wish all our clients a happy and safe holiday period. We look forward to looking after your pets in 2018

Tips to keep your pet safe during the holidays

Everyone at Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday period. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your pets. We know they are an important part of your family.

Christmas is a time of cheer for humans but for pets it can mean a change in routine, new and potentially dangerous objects around the home, higher noise levels and more visitors. In this newsletter we will give some tips to help keep your pets safe during the festive and summer season.

Festive Feasts

Always remember that pets are not human and have different digestive systems to us. The following list includes a number of foods that are dangerous and potentially life threatening to our pets. Cooked Bones: They can fracture teeth, cause constipation. Splintered bones can create blockages in the digestive system and require surgical removal. Fatty Meats: That fat in our favourite meats can cause gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is the inflamation of the pancreas. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or in appetance. Christmas Cake: Is full of dried fruit. Raisins and sultanas can lead to renal or kidney problems. Nuts may cause weakness, panting and nervous system damage.

Our pets are part of our family, and while some of them holiday with us, others stay behind eagerly awaiting our return. We have listed a few things to remember whether you are taking your pet with you or leaving it in the care of family, friends or a boarding facility. • Ensure your pet’s microchip registration details are correct. • Vaccinations and health check should be up to date. • If your pet is on medication or a special diet, make sure you have sufficient supplies for the duration of your holiday.

Avocado: Found in many tasty dips and salads causes vomiting, diarrhoea and heart congestion. Alcohol: Causes vomiting, diarhoea, depression, slow respiration, excitement and potential cardiac arrest. Onions and Garlic: Damage red blood cells and can cause anaemia.

Summer Temperatures

With the temperatures rising we seek refuge in our air conditioned homes, at the beach or under the shade of a tree. Unfortunately it is not as easy for our pets to stay cool. Being covered by fur works well in the winter, but it can make it difficult to manage the summer heat. The heat can affect your pet in a number of ways.

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• If you are leaving your pet in the care of family or friends give them the contact details for the clinic. • Learn about the area you are travelling to - the potential risks and common parasites. • Telephone or drop into the clinic and let us know you will be going away. • Long road trips can be tiresome for pets. Regular breaks for food, water, toileting and exercise will make the journey more enjoyable. • Make sure there is good ventilation. It is hotter on the floor of a car and in the back of a station wagon.

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Heat stroke and burns are the most common. Heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature is elevated beyond a point, and has potential to cause harm to the body system. Early Signs of Heat Stroke: Panting Excessive Salivation Wobbly Gait Vomiting Disorientation Left untreated, heat stroke may cause damage to vital organs and in severe cases result in death. Remember your pets don’t wear shoes, so the pads of their paws can be burned walking across hot asphalt or sand.

Keeping Cool:

Pocket pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs and birds are particularly susceptible to heat. If possible bring these animals indoors during the hot weather. If this is not possible provide a sturdy icepack or a frozen bottle of water. You can also drape their enclosure with wet towels. If your pet seems to be in discomfort, try wetting its feet and misting water onto its face. This works well for dogs, cats, ferrets, poultry and caged birds as many animals control their body temperature through their feet.. Do not saturate a bird’s feathers as this can cause them to go into shock. Provide plenty of fresh, cool water. Supply numerous water sources in case one is spilt. Add some ice to the water to keep it cool. Supply a shallow pool (to avoid drowning) in the shade so your dog can wade in the water.

SNAKES

We have seen a number of snake bite victims already this summer. Our canine pets are inquisitive and will often chase or attempt to kill snakes, while our feline friends possess that hunting and chasing instinct. If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake you should immobilise your pet and try to keep him/her as quiet as possible. It is vital you seek Veterinarian treatment immediately. The sooner your pet receives medical treatment, the better their chance of survival. Often dogs and cats will show immediate symptoms, we have listed the main ones. Salivation Dilated pupils Shaking or twitching Vomiting Rapid breathing Loss of bladder and bowel control Sudden weakness followed by collapse

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TEESDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hello everyone The end of the year is fast approaching, but we still have a very full schedule to fit in before school finishes on Friday 22nd December. The Prep-2 classes are having a Celebration Excursion on Wednesday December 20th to Geelong Waterfront. The 3/4 classes are heading off to Lady Northcote Camp for 3 days from the 6-8 December and they are looking forward to having a great time at camp. Senior 5/6 classes are celebrating the end of another successful year with an excursion to the Melbourne Docklands Precinct and the Melbourne Star Wheel. Hope you can come along and enjoy the Whole School Learning Expo on the afternoon of Monday 18th December. The students enjoy showcasing the work they have completed during the term.

Year 6 Graduation

The end of the year celebrations conclude with our Year 6 Graduation to be held in the Teesdale Hall on Thursday 21st December. We hope that our graduating students and their families have a night to remember and we wish the students all the best for the future. Orientation Day for our new students coming to Teesdale PS in 2018 will be held on Tuesday 12th December. We invite new students to join the classroom activities and give them a chance to view the new school surroundings and make new friends. Parents will meet with our staff for a short information session and tour of the school facilities. We are looking forward to welcoming our new students and their families and hope that they have a smooth transition into our school in 2018. Please feel free to contact the school on 5281 5218 during school hours if you require any further information regarding enrolment.

the garden and kitchen, donating supplies, attending our café, helping to make or buying our preserves, it all goes to support our program and all contributions are greatly appreciated. The highlight this year was without a doubt the celebration of our 10 year anniversary of our program. It was a great mix of past and present staff, parents and volunteers who have considerably contributed to the program over the last 10 years. We were thrilled to have Rebecca Naylor CEO and Clare McClelland Engagement Manager from the Foundation attending our event, as well as past Principal and ‘Founding Father’ Brent Richards.

School Staffing and Planning 2018

We continue the process of finalising staffing for 2018. We are delighted to announce that we will have two Prep Year level classes next year. Each class will be approximately 15 students. The classrooms will be next to each other and allow the teachers to plan and work together. We are currently in a staff selection process to select a new teacher for our team. We are also delighted to announce that we have provisionally appointed Rhys Lindsay to the role of Learning Specialist. The role is a classroom-based role where the teacher is also available for other teachers to visit their class and model from their teaching strategies.

Enrol now for 2018

If you would like to know more about our school, please phone us during school hours on 5281 5218 or head to our website at: www. teesdaleps.vic.edu.au. Don’t forget to read our newsletters online at our website, or on the Parent Portal on Sentral. Printed copies can still be obtained from the school office or at The Teesdale Store.

School Council

At our final School Council meeting for 2017, School Council discussed many of the achievements of our whole school this year. I would like to highlight some of the achievements that we have, as a team, completed this year to improve the teaching and learning environment: 1. Implementation of a Coaching Program for teachers 2. Instigated a partnership with CentaCare Ballarat to deliver parenting programs at Teesdale 3. Upgrades to our play space – including a performance stage 4. Learning Specialist Teacher appointment. We are certainly committed to processes to support our continuous improvement in the many facets of school life. We are also strategically planning many new initiatives in 2018.

Kitchen/Garden Program

It’s been another wonderful year in our integrated science/ kitchen/garden program. Students have followed and observed the seasons learning what to plant when, how to care for the soil and how to make great compost using our fruit and vegie waste just to name a few things! Thank you to the fabulous volunteers and parents who have supported the program over the year. Whether it’s been helping out in

Important Dates

Please mark these important dates in your calendar: Last day of school for this year is Friday 22nd December and students finish early at 1:15 p.m. Teachers resume school on Monday 29th January, 2018 and this is a Statewide Student Free Day.

All students start school on Tuesday 30th January, 2018. Prep students do not attend school on a Wednesday until after the Labour Day weekend in March.

Wednesday 24th January, 2018 is Book Pack Collection Day at school for A-L families Thursday 25th January, 2018 is Book Pack Collection Day at school for M-Z families Parents and Friends Association (PFA) have worked tirelessly this year and organised many fun events. The recent Spaghetti Lunch and Milk and Cookie Recess was a great success. We would like to thank our PFA team for their dedicated volunteer efforts. The students enjoyed the lunch day catering, yummy recess snacks, sports day refreshments, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls and the very successful Living Card Fundraiser. Thank you for the wonderful work you do for the Teesdale PS community.

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Teesdale Primary School PFA: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/355011767931490/ As this is the last newsletter of the year, Teesdale Primary School would like to acknowledge the fantastic team effort there has been from our whole school community in 2017. The students for their hard work, the staff for their dedication, the parents and volunteers for the amazing support they have given our school. The staff and students would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas holiday break and look forward to seeing you return safe and well in 2018.

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GOLF RESULTS November 2017

7th Nov. Men- Stableford R.Keane 47pts, S. Wemyss 38pts, R. Lymer 37ptd. Longest Drive M. Hay O/65yrs B. Gibson. 11th Nov. Men- Stableford. G. Moroney 52 pts, R. Lymer 44pts, T. Lee 38pts. N.T.P. 3rd I. Page 8th R. Pickert. Longest Drive R. Lymer O/65yrs T. Lee. 18th Nov. Men- Mixed Stableford. Men- J. Richardson 42pts, Ladies G. Stevens 38pts, R/up D. Brown 40pts, Ladies R. Fatone. 3rd. S. Wemyss 38pts Ladies S. Lamb 32pts N.T.P. 8th S. Wemyss Ladies R. Fatone 15th S. Wemyss Longest Drive Men- D. Walker, Ladies- S. Bruenjes O/65yrs D. Brown. No Ladies Competition Results. 25th Nov. Men- Stableford D. Brown 39pts, D. Walker 38pts, S. Wemyss 36pts N.T.P. 15th D. Walker Longest Drive D. Walker O/65yrs T. Lee.

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Dr Cameron Profitt Dr Andrew Bell Dr John Henderson Dr Margaret Somerville Dr Benjamin Fry Dr Samantha Buchholz (on maternity leave) Bannockburn Surgery provides comprehensive GP services, has been practicing in the community for more than 30 years, is the largest practice in the shire, with 6 full time equivalent Doctors and has an excellent reputation. Monday,Tuesday & Wednesday: 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Thursday & Friday: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm Saturday: Emergency Session from 10.00 am (no appt required) Round the clock care is offered to our regular patients, call the Surgery afterhours for further information. We are a teaching practice, Dr Afolake Adaji and Dr Carolyn Grigg are fully qualified female Doctor’s studying to become GP’s, Dr Adaji will be working with us until February 2018, and Dr Grigg will be working with us until February 2019. We also offer the following services: Jessica O’Shannassy- Diabetes education; Peter Angelucci & Stephanie Bennetts- Podiatry; Vernon Kaurah- Mental Health Nurse; Q-Fever testing and vaccinations; Yellow Fever vaccinations; Streamline Clinics will be offered 3 days/week to enable better access to Doctors for simple repeat scripts, simple repeat referrals or flu vaccinations. The appointments in a streamline clinic will be strictly 6 minutes or less; the appointments in the Streamline Clinic will be bulk-billed to medicare. Fees are payable at the time of consultation by cash or eftpos. Bookings are available online (visit our website) or by phone and we are accepting new patients living in the Golden Plains Shire. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferred time and preferred doctor.

TREEHOME NURSERY Supplying indigenous & native plants for 30 years Plants for landscape restoration, farm plantations, small acreage and gardens

39 Carr St, Teesdale Phone: 5281 2971 Open Fridays & Saturdays June - August or by appointment email: treehomenursery@bigpond.com www.treehomenursery.com.au

Therapeutic massage and reflexology in the comfort of your home Serving the areas of Inverleigh, Bannockburn, Teesdale, Birregurra, and Geelong

Remedial Massage Therapeutic Relaxation Massage Pregnancy Massage Reflexology Rates 60 minutes $100 75 minutes $120 90 minutes $140

Enjoy a tailored selection of natural and organic massage oils and luxurious 100% cotton towels

Appointments Margaret Carney Qualified massage therapist 0405 546 296

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE – DECEMBER 2017

My name is Helena Kirby and last month I was elected Mayor for Golden Plains. I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for placing their confidence in me and electing me to represent and serve the Golden Plains community as Mayor. THANK YOU Cr DES PHELAN I would like to congratulate Cr Phelan on his five terms as Mayor of Golden Plains Shire Council in total, and overall for his contribution to Council and to Golden Plains over many years. On behalf of Council and the community I thank him for his efforts. As some of you may know, I live and work in Rokewood, operating a small business as well as now being on Council. Living in this smaller local community gives me the chance to hear direct from locals about a whole range of issues, including how well or otherwise Council is meeting their expectations. I do not forget that Golden Plains is made up of over 50 of these small communities, which deserve good service just as much as the larger towns. THE YEAR AHEAD 2018 holds many unknowns but we do know that as a Council… •We have a four year Council Plan and strategies in place to meet our objectives •We want to focus on the big picture, we want to be innovative and sustainable •We promise to consult and collaborate more with our community •We will be courageous in our decision making - because we want to provide residents with a wonderful place to live and work With this plan, we will have to work hard as a team - a team with my fellow councillors and as a team with the organisation management - to combat the challenges that no doubt lie ahead – and to make the most of the opportunities that will also arise. GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL LEADERS We bid long-standing CEO Rod Nicholls farewell as he retires this month after 23 years as CEO of our organisation and 47 years in the service of local government. His has been a long and distinguished career and we wish him all the very best for his retirement. And on that note we are very pleased to have appointed Eric Braslis as our new CEO. He brings enthusiasm and experience to the role and we look forward to working with him. Cr Helena Kirby Mayor – Golden Plains Shire Council

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ATTENTION EVERYONE WHO LOVES TO TAKE A PHOTO Inverleigh Historical Society Photo Competition

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at the Inverleigh Hall CATEGORIES: General – taken in Inverleigh and District during 2017 ‘By the Gate’ - taken by anyone from Inverleigh & District at any time SECTIONS: OPEN & UNDER 18 • Photos for competition to be your own work – up to 5 images in a category. • Photos by other photographers will be included in our exhibition for general interest. • Old photos from family collections most welcome. • Digital copies of the images will be added to the Inverleigh Historical Society Collection with possible use in publications and displays.

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A Company with Over 130 Years of Experience in Rural Real Estate!! If you are in the market for a Rural or Regional property, or are thinking of selling, contact Ken McDonald at Richardson Real Estate. Backed by one of Geelong’s most well regarded Real Estate Agencies and having lived locally for many years, make Ken your first call. Servicing all of Geelong and Surrounding Rural areas. Phone:

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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 Bellarine Harness for Pleasure Club Pat, Phone 5264 5235 Inverleigh Bowls Club Pres. Des Joyce 0419 295 966 Sec. June Belleville 0418 324 448 Inverleigh Cemetery Trust Des Guinane. 0409 224 811 Inverleigh Cricket Club Pres:Marcus Warton ph. 0400 199 309 Inverleigh CWA Anna Shaw 0422 062 395 Inverleigh-Leigh Valley Lions Club Bill Hughes 5281 5391 inverleigh.lions@gmail.com Inverleigh Golf Club President: David Brown Secretary: Dianne Morgan Phone: 5265 1575

Leigh District Riding Club Leesa Phone 5265 1024 Victoria Park Reserve Bookings, Narelle Bogle Ph: 0438 034 313

MURGHEBOLUC AREA. Murgheboluc Recreation Reserve. Fiona Inglis. 0421 679 770

SHELFORD AREA

Shelford Cricket Club Andrew Clarke 0439634891 Mark Hampshire 0409428931 Shelford Progress Association Pres: Heather Stone 5281 3241 Sec: Glenn Jeffery 0413 317 779

TEESDALE AREA

SES Emergency 000 Windstorm and Flood 132 500 Controller: Nathan Hansford Mob: 0409 811 138

EMERGENCY

CWA Native Hut Branch Shirley Wild Ph: 5281 5354

B’burn Surgery 5281 1481

Inverleigh Progress Assoc. President:Hilary Hamilton 5265 1384 Secretary: Luanne Thornton 5265 1256

Leighdale Pony Club Inc. Pres: Tom McCann 5265 1169 Sec: Sue Moran 0437 914 454

Leigh District Landcare Group Sec: Maxine Campbell 5265 1210

Working Sheepdog Club Glenn Agnew 0427 325 905

Police, Ambulance, Fire, SES

Leighdale Equestrian Centre Robyn Grixti Ph 5281 5290 or Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Inverleigh RSL Sub-Branch Pres. Malcom Johns. 5281 5253

Teesdale TOWN Club (Take off Weight Naturally) Jan Pope Ph: 5281 5138

Before and After School Care from 7.30am to 8.45am. 3.15pm to 6pm Teesdale Primary. 5281 5218

Inverleigh Playgroup Fiona - 0410 555 140 Mel – 0418 651 306

Inverleigh Riding Club Leighdale Equestrian Centre Melinda Spiller 0413 648 012

Teesdale Community Hall Dale Smithyman 5281 5486

Teesdale Branch Liberal Party Charlie Hartup 5281 5222 Teesdale Cricket Club Alister Woods. 0439 395 456 Teesdale Pre School Mandy Bartlett. 5281 5488

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LifeLine 5222 2233 or 13 11 14

B’burn Vet 5281 1221 B’burn Taxi 5281 1777 Barwon Water 1300 656 007 Power Failure 13 24 12 Geelong Hospital Accident & Emergency 5226 7564 Golden Plains Equine Vets 0437 467 097 Golden Plains Medical Centre 5281 2320 Wildlife Rescue 0500 540 000

Teesdale Sporting Complex Mrs Kay Hower. 5281 5389

Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188

Teesdale Tennis Club Mrs Judy Evans. 5281 5328

Shire Ranger 5220 7111