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Paul Gardner and Geoff Gray are among the most experienced members of Wangaratta Archers. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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FROM the Robin Hood tales of yesteryear, to modern day heroes like Katniss Everdeen, Hawkeye and Green Arrow, the skill of archers fascinates many. People from across the region with a desire to hone their skills in this exacting sport often find themselves at the shooting range of Wangaratta Archers at Wangaratta Airport. The group has members ranging in age from six years to 72 years, ranging in experience from the humble beginner, through to the likes of Corowa’s Paul Gardner, who has been involved with the sport for around 40 years. He first tried archery at 12, but didn’t get into the sport until years later when he was drawn to visit a range he would pass every day on his way to work in Brisbane. “I’ve been shooting pretty solidly ever since,” Paul said, who spent much of his time as a member at the Canberra Archery Club. “It’s a great sport, an individual sport and a family sport.” Paul said the sport not only teaches people how to focus, but also has physical benefits including increasing shoulder strength and improving posture. He loves the focus it gives him. “The biggest thing in archery is to concentrate on the goal you’re aiming at,” Paul said. “You have got to have a lot of stamina to shoot too.” In fact, with an average bow you are pulling back up to 50 pounds of pressure. Paul’s commitment to the sport has even seen him encourage wife Janet WillettGardner to get involved, and she has won state and national honours in her own right since taking up archery just a few years ago. continued page |
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Seven deduction lessons THE ATO has been paying extra attention to people claiming higher than expected deductions during tax time this year. Assistant Commissioner Graham Whyte wants taxpayers to learn from the mistakes of others this year. He says the ATO’s ability to check out work-related expense claims has become more sophisticated due to enhancements in technology and the extensive use of data. Make sure your claims for workrelated expenses are right by using the series of occupation guides or other general advice available on the ATO website, which help people in specific industries understand and correctly claim the expenses they may be entitled to. Mr Whyte has three golden rules for you to consider when making a work-related expense claim: t ZPV NVTU IBWF TQFOU UIF NPOFZ yourself and not been reimbursed; t JU NVTU CF EJSFDUMZ SFMBUFE UP earning your income; and t ZPV NVTU IBWF B SFDPSE UP prove it. If you use myTax, your claims are compared with the claims of taxpayers in similar occupations and with similar income, giving you a real-time warning if your claims are unusually high in comparison. To make it easier to claim workrelated expenses next year, start using the myDeductions tool in the ATO app. It lets you record your
expenses without having to worry about lost or faded receipts and can be uploaded to myTax or your registered tax agent for your next tax return. For more information, visit ato. gov.au/deductions to learn about work-related expenses, ato.gov. au/occupations to access the occupation guides or visit ato.gov. au/myDeductions for more details about the ATO app.
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Gymea lily spotting AS you drive into the main carpark at Wodonga TAFE one plant literally stands out and above the rest. Spectacular large clusters of red flowers stand atop a long tall spike erupting from a rosette of sword shaped leaves. It is the Australian native Gymea lily, also known as the Giant Lily, Flame Lily, Spear Lily or Illawarra lily. Botanically known as Doryanthes excelsa, it is only found growing along the central coast and surrounding bushland of the Sydney Basin. This is the main variety cultivated. The only other form, Doryanthes palmeri, is found in the McPherson Ranges of south eastern Queensland but is less common. This too is growing in a back garden at TAFE beside a stairway where the flowers can be viewed at eye level from the middle of the stairs. The botanic name, ‘Doryanthes’, is derived from two Greek words - ‘dory’, meaning spear, and ‘anthos’, meaning flower. Gymea lilies have a rosette of flat, bright green, sword-shaped, strap like leaves 1–2.5 metres long. In winter the flower spike starts to grow from the centre of the rosette reaching up to six metres in height.
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Flowering occurs in spring and is followed by oval-shaped reddish-brown seed capsules in late summer. These plants are protected in the wild and must not be removed. They can be purchased from specialist native nurseries or online. Propagation is usually by division of established plants or from seed, although seed grown varieties won’t flower until at least 8 years old. Gymea lilies grow well in the North East. They are a tough bulbous plant with contractile roots which pull the plant down deeper in the soil in times of drought and fire. They need a well-drained deep soil and grow best in full sun to part shade. Fertilise during the growing period in spring with blood and bone or a slow release general fertiliser. They are frost tender, especially the developing flower bud so protect them from heavy frosts. Birds feeding on the nectar of the flowers can also cause damage to flowers. Go Gymea lily spotting today. Happy gardening.
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Heartworm and mosquitoes A COMMON thing that veterinarians hear when discussing heartworm prevention with their clients is: “He doesn’t need it because he doesn’t see other dogs”. Unfortunately this is not effective protection against heartworm because the disease is spread from an infected dog to an uninfected dog via mosquitoes. If your dog lives in an urban environment then the risk of heartworm transmission is very real even if they just stay at home in the backyard. Heartworm is a nasty disease and at worst can be fatal. Microscopic juvenile worms are injected under the skin by a mosquito bite and work their way into a peripheral blood vessel. From here they float along in the blood until they reach the heart. As they grow they can begin to occupy large amounts of space in the chambers of the heart and the pulmonary vessels. This can lead to heart failure and in severe cases death. The adult worms also reproduce and send out microscopic juvenile worms into the bloodstream where they can be sucked up by biting mosquitoes and carried away to other dogs.
This year after all the spring rains we are seeing huge numbers of mosquitoes in our area. As such the risk of heartworm transmission is greatly multiplied. Nowadays there are very effective heartworm preventatives that are much more convenient than the daily tablets that had to be given in the distant past. The usual treatments are either given monthly as a tablet or liquid on the back of the neck, or a once a year injection. If your dog is not on heartworm prevention we would strongly encourage you to see your veterinarian to organise a blood test looking first for any evidence of heartworm infection. Following this starting on an effective preventative, especially this year with swarms of mozzies flying around, is the safest course of action for your pet. Tim Craig BVSc Warby St Vet Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Spike, an 18 month old desexed male Staffordshire cross who is brindle/white in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
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TAKING AIM: Paul Gardner prefers to shoot at a target.
“I love meeting all the people in archery,” she said. Fellow archer and Benalla resident Geoff Gray - a founding member of the Wangaratta Archers and father of three time Olympic archer Matt Gray - said he got involved in the sport about 38 years ago after picking up an old bow in an estate sale. He refurbished it and has never looked back. “It can be an individual thing, but you can also shoot as a team,” Geoff said of the sport. While the increased visibility of archery in pop culture has certainly increased the popularity of the sport, the trio said that they ensure to instil stringent safety measures in the mind of each and every new archer that comes to them, and educate them thoroughly on the sport. They stressed that archery is very inclusive, and shooting and lessons can be easily modified for people living with a disability or conditions such as autism. Those interested in archery are
encouraged to “come and try” and attend introductory lessons at the club. Founded in September 2012, Wangaratta Archers works alongside World Archery, Archery Australia, and Archery Victoria in developing archery as a fun and safe sport. The club’s weekly target shoot takes place on Sundays and the group supports all disciplines of target archery, recurve, compound, longbow and bare bow. Members travel to attend the club from as far afield as Finley, Jindera and Yarrawonga, while members also hail from the Wangaratta area, Beechworth, Myrtleford and more. Crossbow shooters are also welcome by specific arrangement, as long as all legal requirements for crossbows are met. For more information on Wangaratta Archers, see the group’s website at wangarattaarchers.org.au, see the Wangaratta Archers Facebook page, or contact Paul Gardener on 0419 681656 or Geoff Gray regarding come and try lessons on 0409 624 845.
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NICE CATCH: A well coloured rainbow trout caught in the 15 Mile Creek last week on a Strike Tiger nymph. The 15 Mile Creek is worth trying at the moment, particularly upstream in the state forest. Be careful when wading as the current is still quite strong though.
Great weather for fishing WHAT a magnificent week it has been. I had a chance to sneak out and fish for trout in a few waterways one day during the week. I fished a few of the many small streams in the region where I found the trout fishing was quite good. Some creeks are fishing better than others, but on the whole there are plenty of willing and hungry trout around in the region’s streams at the moment. I don’t often name small streams, mainly due to the fact that they run through private property, but this week I am going to because this particular stream runs through state forest and is there for everybody to enjoy and that is the 15 Mile Creek.
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I fished the upper reaches of the 15 Mile Creek near Myhree last week. In the first hole that I fished I landed a lovely rainbow trout on a Strike Tiger nymph and thought I was onto a winner. Over the course of the next two hours I only saw one more fish, and that was a nice brown trout of around 40cm long. Admittedly I did not venture too far and fished the main, accessible areas, such as the popular ‘rocky hole’ and other camp sites.
The creek is looking absolutely outstanding at the moment, and is well worth a visit and a better explore than I gave it. As I was recovering from the flu I was not keen on getting wet so headed west to another stream with easier streamside access. The Murray River downstream of Lake Hume continues to be the talking point in the fishing community at the moment. There have been some very large trout - over 10lb - caught there recently as well as some really nice yellowbelly to 60cm. The trout have been caught on lead-fish and minnows, whereas the yellowbelly have been caught on minnows and lipless crankbaits.
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ANTIOXIDANTS are compounds found in foods that ‘mop up’ inflammation in our body. This kind of damage occurs every day as we break down and turn over cells, fight infections and recover from stress or heavy exercise. The effect of what an antioxidant does is evident with an apple on a tree. The antioxidant rich skin is a protector to the outside environment and to bugs. If you peel off the antioxidant skin, the apple will last only a very short time, turning aged brown and being attacked by bugs until it decomposes and dies! Antioxidants prolong life. If you eat enough antioxidants to compete with this every day process and manage your stress you will stay well. However if you produce more stress, or inflammation than your diet can keep up with, you can become deficient in antioxidants and experience deficiency that is linked with many diseases - cardiovascular disease, looking older than you are, more infections, inflammation and irritations. Free radicals are the bad
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A shock for Beechworth, 1861 November 2, 1861 was a Saturday. Towards evening, word came through on the telegraph that the town’s former Police Commander, Robert O’Hara Burke, had died in central Australia. By evening, his demise became the sole topic of conversation in town.
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A HEALTHY, well balanced diet can go a long way to improving your mental and physical wellbeing. Aussie foodie, personal trainer, and mental health advocate Judy Phillips has rereleased her book, Good Life Great Food: Recipes for Loving and Sharing, which includes this recipe, and all proceeds from the book go to the Black Dog Institute. The book can be purchased at selected bookstores or online at www.judyphillips.com.au. Method Combine the lime juice, olive oil, zest, sugar and salt in a large bowl and stir to mix well. Using a small sharp knife, peel the skin from the orange, taking care to remove all the white pith. Using a large sharp knife, slice the peeled orange very thinly. Peel the beetroot and finely slice. Cut the slices into 1cm pieces, then transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Trim and very finely slice the fennel, widthways. Trim, seed, and finely chop the chilli. Cut the fish into 2cm pieces. Add the orange slices to the lime juice mixture in the bowl with the fennel, shallots, chilli and fish. Gently toss to combine well and coat the fish. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours, or until the fish is opaque – the acid in the citrus juices “cooks” the fish and makes it tender. Add the beetroot to the fish mixture and stir gently to just combine. Transfer to a serving platter and
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Registered Nurses Myrtleford Hospital Permanent and casual employment Are you enthusiastic about nursing, have a capacity for advocating for the care needs of individuals, and are attuned to the health needs of rural communities? Alpine Health is seeking these qualities to ďŹ ll Registered Nursing roles within the Myrtleford Hospital. The Registered Nurse role will challenge successful applicants to provide a high level of technical and clinical nursing skills within diverse nursing environments that provide acute, urgent, and aged care. The role will promote best practice clinical care, and inspire a continuous improvement environment. For further detail about these roles please visit our website: www.alpinehealth.org.au or contact Mandy Barter, Health Services Manager on 03 5751 9300. Applications close 9 November 2016. Written applications can be addressed to: Mandy Barter Health Service Manager mandy.barter@alpinehealth.org.au Alpine Health 30 O’Donnell Ave Myrtleford Vic 3737
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Pinkerton Security is a family owned and operated security installation company established in Wangaratta in 1983 and currently employing nine local people. We are seeking a person to take on the role of Security Technician. This can be a person with existing qualifications or someone with an aptitude for this type of work and willing to undertake training. This person would need to be highly self-motivated and possess the following: ‡ $ OHYHO RI ILWQHVV WR XQGHUWDNH SK\VLFDOO\ GHPDQGLQJ work. ‡ $ WUDGHV RU WHFKQLFDO EDFNJURXQG RU H[SHULHQFH working with tools. ‡ $ GULYHU¡V OLFHQFH ‡ &RPSXWHU VNLOOV ‡ 0XVW EH VHHNLQJ D SHUPDQHQW SRVLWLRQ ‡ $EOH WR ZRUN LQ D WHDP HQYLURQPHQW ‡ ([FHOOHQW ZULWWHQ DQG FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV ‡ *RRG RUJDQLVDWLRQDO VNLOOV ‡ $ELOLW\ WR SDVV D SROLFH FKHFN The remuneration package includes above award wages, immediate and consistent overtime, 38 hour week (1 RDO per month), work vehicle, mobile phone and a generous company bonus scheme. Pinkerton Security is an equal opportunity employer. $SSOLFDWLRQV WR MREV#SVHFXULW\ FRP DX $SSOLFDWLRQV FORVH
BENALLA BI-RITE ELECTRICAL We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Benalla Mitre 10 team to lead our Bi-Rite Electrical Department. The position has a strong emphasis on Sales of Whitegoods, Browngoods, Kitchen Packages, Heating, Cooling and Small Electrical appliances. Bi-Rite Benalla also features a well established Homewares and Giftware Department. Previous Sales experience in these key categories would be a deďŹ nite advantage but most of all we are seeking an experienced Retailer who is ‘tech-savy’ and committed to exceptional customer service. Benalla Mitre 10 and Bi-Rite Electrical trades 7 days per week and the successful applicant will be required to work regular rotating weekend shifts. This is a full time role with the opportunity to be part of the leadership group at Benalla Mitre 10.
BENALLA Please apply in writing with your resume to :The Manager - Benalla Mitre10 & Bi-Rite Electrical PO Box 415 Benalla Vic 3671 or accounts@benallamitre10.com.au
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The safety of your children online WITH CHRIS FEBVRE, NEM CREATIVE DESIGNER cfebvre@nemedia.com.au
CYBERBULLYING of young people, and the problems we as a society face in dealing with it, is a complex issue with complex solutions. As someone who sits on the cusp of a large generation gap between those who have grown up online, and those who have not, I am concerned about our ability to protect children on the internet from the dangers they can be exposed to. A recent tragedy occurred in which a 16 year old boy committed suicide after being bullied online. This prompted calls for the particular social media site he frequented to be banned in Australia. The problem is that there are hundreds of other popular social media sites, all of which are - in my experience - at least as ineffective at controlling how people conduct themselves, despite what their terms of service might say to the contrary. And the social media frenzy is only growing, as more and more start-up companies vie for people’s social networking time. All of this points to a very obvious
Check the following resources for information regarding the prevention of cyberbullying and online harrassment, as weel as what to do if your child is being bullied online. https://esafety.gov.au/ https://www.familyzone.com/ https://kidshelpline.com.au/ http://www.cybersafety.communications.gov.au https://www.digitallicence.com.au/ Also feel welcome to email me directly with any questions and I’ll answer them in next week’s column. Contact: cfebvre@nemedia.com.au conclusion - banning websites is not the answer to this problem. Demanding better safeguards be implemented by the website owners is perhaps a slightly better solution, but even then, as much as we might wish otherwise, the sheer level of traffic these websites generate make it virtually impossible for the website owners to detect all abuse (without dismantling the purpose of the website in the first place). The fact of the matter is we, as guardians of the young online generation, are the most effective safeguard against their abuse. This means that understanding the internet and online society is no longer optional.
It means understanding that if your child engages in any sort of public forum or even comment section online, they will almost certainly be exposed to content that you would deem inappropriate for their age. And it means understanding that children are growing up much faster these days, but their emotional intelligence is not yet at the level that enables them to properly process the issues they are being confronted with. The only way to prevent this is to stop your child from accessing the internet entirely, a prospect that is becoming more and more impossible each year. So the question is how to minimize the risk.
The first step is to secure your child’s online accounts and profiles with effective passwords and secondary authentication where possible. This will both reduce the chance that your child’s profile will be hacked - and in the case of secondary mobile authentication - allow you to know when your child is accessing a website. Facebook and various other popular social media sites offer this service, and I highly recommend parents utilize it. Secondly, take an active interest in their online life. Ask them what apps they use, download them yourself, and try
them out to see if you think they are appropriate. I can guarantee that if you simply glance over their shoulder from time to time, you probably won’t get a holistic idea of what the app or game is all about and what they might be getting up to on it. Additionally, you’ll gain a better understanding of the web, online gaming, and social media in general, particularly as it pertains to younger people. What this does do is give you an opening to have candid, informed, and thorough conversations with your kids about the internet, the dangers of it, but also the positive aspects of it as well.
The OCTOBER 2016 Merriwa’s recent Annual Awards Dinner saw 200 Merriwa employees and their partners join together to celebrate the year’s achievements. The 80’s-themed event saw awards presented to numerous employees for their contribution to Merrriwa. The event also acknowledged the retirements of two members of the Merriwa family – Des Budge and Christine Robins. Des commenced at what was Pelican Products and Packaging as a 20 year old in 1981. Des has worked in many areas of the company during his time with Merriwa. He has processed and painted timber, prepared ammo boxes for painting, made cake boards, and packed pet foods and a myriad of other products.
Christine commenced at Merriwa Industries in 2005 working within the Contract Packaging Division until her retirement in February this year. Christine said she loved coming to work and was very comfortable with what tasks were assigned to her. Christine loved working with her fellow colleagues, she was always cheerful and ready to have a chat. We wish Des and Christine all the best in their retirements.
More recently, Des has worked at Contract Packaging where he found his niche. Des has been reliable, loyal and committed to his work.
L-R: Dinner MC Steve Bowen, Des Budge, Merriwa Director, Joe Caruso and Christine Robins
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The cream of Celtic culture CROWDS are once again expected to flock to Beechworth this weekend for the annual Beechworth Celtic Festival, a celebration of the many facets of Celtic culture. The festival is taking place from Friday, November 4, until Sunday, November 6, opening with a Celtic Dinner at The Old Priory, featuring the talents of Celtic outfit Saoirse. Key organiser John Costello said the festival organisers hoped to equal last year’s crowds of approximately 5000 people. Mr Costello said that the festival is “a weekend of fun listening to Celtic (Scottish and Irish pipes and traditional ‘folk’) music, watching traditional Scottish, Irish and highland dancing and enjoying the two markets and general shopping and dining experience in the historic town of Beechworth. “Many people will be able to relate to their Celtic origins, which a lot of this part of Australia was built on. “Beechworth’s heritage from this aspect is well documented, although our most famous story is that of Irish descendant, Ned Kelly.”
STEP IN TIME | Celtic culture comes to the fore at the annual Beechworth Celtic Festival, including dance. Pictured are members of Cathie’s Celtic Dance (who will be at this year’s festival, performing at last year’s festival). PHOTO: Wendy Stephens. Mr Costello said the highlight of the festival will be pipe bands playing at “the Rock” in Beechworth’s Queen Victoria Park, with a massed bands performance scheduled on Saturday afternoon. “Traditional highland and Celtic dancing also features strongly all day Saturday,” he added.
Mr Costello said that the small group of volunteers that run the festival have been putting in many hours over several months to ensure the festival will run smoothly. He encouraged anyone with an interest in Celtic culture to attend and enjoy Beechworth.
“Beechworth is renowned for its hospitality and attractions and the Celtic weekend festival is another of the great things the town offers both locals and visitors,” he said. For more information on the festival, see the festival’s Facebook page or www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au.
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Live music by Guitarist Adrian Clark from 8pm.
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POPULAR | Claymore are a sought after band on the Celtic music scene.
Enigmatic band plays Celtic with a modern edge MELBOURNE based band Claymore, playing once again at this year’s Beechworth Celtic Festival, are an enigmatic band who combine traditional elements of Celtic music, but bring the sound right into the 21st century. Few bands can pull off the sensitive task of integrating the traditional realm into the modern day, but that’s something of a specialty for Claymore. They also write original Celtic
compositions, and even lend their style to some power rock classics, all with a distinctive Irish and Scottish twist. Since the band’s inception more than two decades ago, they’ve released five albums, and performed internationally from gigs in New York, Scotland and New Zealand, to several headline appearances at the reputed Festival Interceltique De Lorient (France). Combine this with performances at the
biggest festivals on the Australian circuit such as the National Celtic Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, Big Blues Day Out, Perth International Arts Festival and Brunswick Music Festival to name a few, and you’ve got an impressive musical resume. Combing a diverse mix of sounds from guitar, mandolin, fiddle, military snare and the highland bagpipes and even a didgeridoo, Claymore have
received such widespread acclaim. Claymore will be performing at the Beechworth Celtic Festival on November 5 at the Beechworth Memorial Hall from 1.15-2pm and from 5-6pm. They will also be performing at the Memorial Hall on Sunday, November 6 from 12.15-1pm. More information about the band is available on their website, www. claymore.org.
A FESTIVAL FOR THE PEOPLE GETTING into the Beechworth Celtic Festival is reasonably priced, with costs kept to a minimum to cover the running of the festival. This year, the cost is $15 for a single, $20 for a couple and $25 for a family, payable at the Beechworth Memorial Hall for access to events at the hall and the courthouse. Other venues seek a small voluntary donation at the door/gate. Mr Costello said that visitors would find plenty to entertain them at the festival. “The festival has something for
everyone, from an animal petting enclosure at Queen Victoria Park for the children, to farmer’s market stalls and other stalls and retail outlets, as well as all of the music and dancing,” Mr Costello said. “There are also plenty of local wines and beers to taste, or a trip to the famous Beechworth Bakery or Honey shops can easily satisfy the appetite.”
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BROWSE LOCAL COMMUNITY MARKET
Young musical pairing bring melodies to festival
The market will have 100 stalls on Saturday from 9am-4.30pm and 55 on Sunday from 9am-2pm, and pipe bands will also be playing there at regular intervals.
HANDMADE | From gift ideas to local produce, there are plenty of finds to be had at the Rotary Market at Queen Victoria Park during the Beechworth Celtic Festival.
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MUSICAL PAIR | Duo Hannah and Sadie will bring their distinctive brand of music to the Beechworth Celtic Festival.
TEENAGE tunesmiths Hannah & Sadie are set to impress audiences at the Beechworth Celtic Festival. Hannah & Sadie is a duo made up of two young, talented singer-songwriters who perform a mixture of original songs and Celtic tunes with their guitars, ukuleles and fiddle and are known for their beautiful harmonies. Both girls have performed at numerous festivals around Victoria including the National Celtic Festival in 2016 and the Maldon Folk Festival in 2014 and 2015.
instrumental arrangements are beautifully and deceptively complex in their apparent simplicity which is both delightful and refreshing to the ears. “Watch this space!” Hannah & Sadie will be performing at the Courthouse from 1.15-2pm on Saturday, November 5 and at the Beechworth Honey Discovery stage at 2pm on Sunday, November 6. More information on the two can be found by searching for Hannah & Sadie on Facebook.
FUN TIMES | Victorian based band folkTrain are bringing their unique sound to festival audiences.
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Sadie is an award-winning songwriter (Maldon Minstrel Award 2014) and both girls have released their debut solo albums. Hannah & Sadie will be accompanied by Sadie’s little brother Charlie on the bodhran. Fellow musician Tracey Roberts has praised the pair, saying “Sadie and Hannah are two talented young girls with a musical maturity and performance awareness beyond their years. “Together their harmonies and
folkTrain combine Australian and Celtic tradition with original songs. The band has performed to appreciative audiences at folk clubs and folk festivals in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania, including the Beechworth Celtic Festival, the Kilmore Celtic Festival, the Tamar Valley Folk Festival and the Maldon Folk Festival. The folkTrain duo comprises Saskia Adams (vocals, fiddle and guitar) and Chris Stack (vocals, guitar, octave mandolin, harmonica and kick drum). The band will be performing at Beechworth Honey on Saturday from 12.30-1.15pm and on Sunday from 11.30-12.15pm.
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Celtic Dinner – Piping of the Haggis
All day events:
Featuring a performance from Celtic band ‘Saoirse’ & Golden City Pipers & Cathie’s Celtic Dance Location: The Old Priory, 8 Priory Lane Time: 6.30pm Piping of the Haggis, 7.30pm dinner Cost: $55 per person Bookings: 03 5728 1024
Beechworth Farmers Market
Meet & Greet Session Featuring a performance by Paddy Fitzgerald Location: Hotel Nicolas, 1a Camp Street Time: From 8pm Enquiries: 03 5728 1051
Live Music Adrian Clark performing Location: Hibernian Hotel, 40 Camp Street Time: From 8pm Enquiries: 03 5728 2028
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Location: Church of England, 29 Ford Street Time: 8am to 1pm
Location: Queen Victoria Park, Sydney Road Time: 9am to 2pm
Beechworth Rotary Market
Other events:
Location: Queen Victoria Park, Sydney Road Time: 9am to 5pm
Music & Entertainment
Town Hall Gardens Location: Ford Street Time: 10.30am to 2.30pm - Balmoral Highland Dancers Other events:
Music & Entertainment Location: Beechworth Servicemen’s Memorial Hall, Ford Street Time: 11 – 11.45am – Cathie’s Celtic Dance 11.45am to 12.30pm – Saoirse Celtic Band 12.30 to 1.15pm – O’Shea Ryan Irish Dancers 1.15 to 2pm – Claymore 2 to 2.45pm – Cora & the Crop Boys 2.45 to 3.30pm – The Folk Train 3.30 to 4.15pm – Wild Women of Song 4.15 – 5pm – Saoirse Celtic Band 5 to 6pm – Claymore Location: Courthouse, Ford Street Time: ))Ye lg))&,-Ye Ç HdYl^gje 1 11.45am to 12.30pm – Eddie Lewis 12.30 to 1.15pm – Stu Tyrrell 1.15 to 2pm – Hannah & Sadie 2pm to 2.45pm – The Leprechauns *&,-he lg +&+(he Ç HdYl^gje 1
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Location: Beechworth Honey Discovery Centre, 87 Ford Street Time: 11.45am to 12.30pm – Hannah & Sadie 12.30 to 1.15pm –The Folk Train )&)- lg *he Ç HdYl^gje 1 2.45 to 3.30pm – Stu Tyrrell 3.30 to 4.15pm – The Leprechauns 4.15 to 5pm – Eddie Lewis
Location: Beechworth Servicemen’s Memorial Hall, Ford Street Time: 11 – 11.30am – O’Shea Ryan Irish Dancers 11.30am to 12.15pm – Cora & the Crop Boys 12.15 to 1.00pm – Claymore 1 to 2pm – Cathie’s Celtic Dance Location: Beechworth Honey Discovery Centre, 87 Ford Street Time: 11.30am to 12.15pm – The Folk Train 12.15 to 1pm – Platform 9 1.15 to 2pm – Eddie Lewis 2pm – Hannah & Sadie Location: Hotel Nicholas, 1a Camp Street Time: 1.15 to 2pm – Cora & the Crop Boys 2 to 5pm – Bhantre Location: Empire Hotel, 10 Camp Street Time: 11 to 12.15pm – Melbourne City Pipe Band Location: Bridge Road Brewers Time: 11.30am to 2pm – various performances Venue: Time:
Uniting Church, 115 Ford Street 1.30pm – Celtic Spirituality & Music Performer Maria Forde
Location: Queen Victoria Park, Sydney Road Time: 11am to 4.15pm - Pipe Bands 2.30 to 3.30pm - Massed Bands Feature Location: Hotel Nicholas, 1a Camp Street Time: 3.30 to 4.15pm – Cora & the Crop Boys 8.30pm onwards – Bhan Tre Location: Empire Hotel, 10 Camp Street Time: 11.45 to 12.30pm – Melbourne City Pipe Band 8.30pm onwards – Melbourne City Pipe Band Location: Hibernian Hotel, 40 Camp Street Time: 8.30pm onwards – Joe Davis - One man & his guitar
Historic Hotel Nicholas - 1a Camp Street Beechworth
Location: Bridge Road Brewers Time: 4.30pm – Pipers on mass
Tickets for events at Memorial Hall & the Courthouse can be purchased from Memorial Hall (Ford Street). Tickets admit all weekend. Adult - $15, Couple - $20, Family $25 All other venues will require a gold coin donation unless specified in the programme.