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Curlewis course growing strong IT’S official - Curlewis is the fastest growing golf club in the country.

With more than 110 new members flocking to sign up since July last year, Curlewis Golf Club, the ‘emerald’ of The Bellarine is firing on all cylinders and leaving others in its wake.

An ongoing suite of initiatives, innovations and improvements has seen Curlewis cement its status as the fastest growing club in Australia. It’s a stunning result for the local area.

The course itself has recently catapulted up 10 places to a ranking of 78 in Australia’s Top 100 Courses.

The much-loved Curlewis course itself is seductive yet deceptively challenging.

Watered year-round via an onsite, state-of-the-art water reclamation plant, the large and true greens with undulating sand belt-like fairways are known to lull players into a false sense of security yet no one in their right mind should take Curlewis for granted. This

72 par, links-style playground commands respect and can take down even the most seasoned of golfers.

Curlewis Club manager Brenden Caligari said one of the appeals of the club was its affordable membership fees and the in-house PGA pro Steve Brodie. “Both Steve and the Curlewis Pro-Shop team welcomes players of all standards.

A passionate, talented pennant cohort as well as an innovative Junior Development Program completes the membership picture here,” Mr Caligari said.

The introduction of GolfBoards - a very cool fusion between a golf cart, snowboard and Segway - has been an exciting addition for members and public access players alike.

“GolfBoards are a unique, fun addition to a classic golf round, and Curlewis is one of the first golf clubs in Australia to have secured these hip transporters,” Mr Caligari said.

The totally refurbished clubhouse was also a draw with punters.

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By LUKE VOOGT CRIME statistics released for Drysdale last month have revealed a crime spike co-inciding with the partial closure of Drysdale Police Station in 2014.

Offences recorded by Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria show overall crime has increased by 39 per cent from April 2011 to March 2016.

But by-far the biggest spike, 21 per cent, occurred from April 2014 to March 2015.

In August 2014, the then Coalition State Gov-

ernment reduced the operating hours of Drysdale Police Station to three days a week.

Drysdale Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Leanne Stratford has been campaigning for CCTV in High Street for two years, but said nothing could replace police. “(The statistics) are proof to show we have a lack of police in the area.”

In the 2014 election Bellarine MP Lisa Neville pledged extra police for the Peninsula.

Ms Neville said the previous government not

only closed police stations, but also saw Bellarine police being rostered into Geelong.

Last December, the Andrews government increased Drysdale Police Station’s operating hours to 9am to 3pm, seven days a week.

Co-incidently, crime fell six per cent this year with 421 offences by March, compared 450 committed the year prior to March 2015.

“It’s clear that by putting more police on the beat across the Bellarine Peninsula, and extending the opening hours of local police stations,

crime is falling,” Ms Neville said.

However, Ms Stratford put this down to greater community awareness.

“There’s no use putting one policeman at the station,” she said.

“People are just being more careful protecting their property and looking out for each other.”

Ms Neville said Victoria Police was adjusting counter service arrangements for Bellarine stations to get more police out in the community.

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Blitz battles coastal pests BELLARINE Secondary College and Bellarine Landcare Group Nursery set the scene for the recent ’Bellarine Blitz!’, run by Landcare Bellarine, with 17 people turning out to help remove tea tree, map rabbit warrens using RabbitScan, fill in rabbit warrens, and spread fresh gravel around nursery pathways.

Everyone had a lot of fun while experiencing the satisfaction of working together, and warming up from the crispy cold weather by getting some blood pumping and enjoying

some hot soup and sausage-inbread for lunch afterwards.

Bellarine Blitz! is a regular feature of the Landcare calendar, with monthly Blitzes focusing on helping out people with jobs in the gardens or on their properties, providing learning opportunities for people, and bringing together people to enjoy lunch, making new friends and catching up with old friends.

When people have contributed to three Blitz! events they then have the opportunity to host a Blitz! at their property.

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Town square revamp DRYSDALE locals will get their say on a proposed upgrade of their town square, which could include an outdoor cinema.

Geelong council is seeking community input on plans it released on 20 June, which include alfresco areas, spacious lawns and a possible entertainment stage.

According to the council, the upgrade will level out the site and provide space for events, plants, shade and seating.

It will also improve access to shops and the senior citizens building, a council webpage said.

The proposal comes after plans by Woolworths to redevelop its Wyndham Street store.

The Woolworths redevelopment is contingent on the company buying a portion of the existing town square from the council.

This portion includes the paved area outside an existing cafe and the area occupied by the trolley bay.

This, a council webpage said, created an opportunity for a “shared vision” for an exciting and high quality public space.

If the project goes ahead, it will include the grounds next to Woolworths supermarket and the Senior Citizens building, at the eastern end of Wyndham Street.

The proposed concept builds on Geelong Council’s 2012 Urban Design Framework for Drysdale.

Submissions can be made to planningstrategy@geelongcity. vic.gov.au and close on Friday 29 July.

Council will hold an informal drop-in session at the Drysdale Senior Citizen’s, at 4pm to 7pm, on 6 July.

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Two arrested over thefts GEELONG CIU and Bellarine police executed a search warrant in the Drysdale industrial area recently, arresting two men.

Police arrested a man in his mid-30s from Clifton Springs and a 45-year-old man from Portarlington during the 24 June raid.

They recovered property reported stolen from a number of areas across the police division.

This included a caravan from Colac, spa pool from Indented Heads, a boat and trailer from Indented Heads and numerous sets of stolen number plates.

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From front page “It’s better to have officers on the beat rather than finishing paperwork behind a counter,” she said.

Ms Stratford said not enough had been done to get more police in the Bellarine, making it a target for criminals.

South West Victorian MP Simon Ramsay has campaigned for CCTV in Drysdale as well as harsher penalties for criminals.

He said in the Bellarine crime had increased since last year and the Peninsula needed police resources and more patrols.

“Whether a station is open or closed, if police aren’t out on patrol or if police numbers don’t keep up with population growth, there will continue to be higher crime rates in Geelong and the Bellarine.”

Property offences also spiked during the police station’s reduced operating hours.

CSA data shows yearly increases of less than five per cent until March 2015, when it shot up by 39 per cent in a year.

This year, property offences decreased by 13 per cent.

Burglary has increased by 72 per cent over five years. The increase continued with an eight per cent rise by March this year.

The biggest spike in burglaries occurred between April 2012 and March 2013 with a jump of 36 per cent.

Crimes against the person jumped by 58 percent between 2012 and 2103, but have remained level since.

Justice procedure offences, which include breaches of bail, have more than tripled in five years.

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It’s OK to say sorry SORRY Day was commemorated at Saint Ignatius College with a full school outdoor assembly that included an Aboriginal smoking ceremony.

Sorry Day provides an opportunity for Australians to come together and share in the healing of the Stolen Generation. Reconciliation Week was celebrated recently, which marks two events in Indigenous advocacy: the

1967 Referendum and the 1992 Mabo High Court Decision, which paved the way for the recognition of Indigenous People’s land rights.

Guests who helped conduct the ceremony were Corrina O’Toole (Institute of Koorie Education, Waurn Ponds Campus, Deakin University) and Norm Stanley (local performer and didgeridoo player).

The MC for the ceremony was the Saint Ignatius College 2016 justice captain Nicola Gordon.

It was an excellent ceremony with several Indigenous students reading prayers and the choir performing - accompanied by didgeridoo. Ms O’Toole spoke about the stolen generations and the significance of the smoking ceremony.

To further the college’s support of the national reconciliation effort, it has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Committee. The team provides support and acts as a reference group for those staff who work directly with Indigenous students. The college supports initiatives to promote knowledge and understanding of ATSI histories and culture.

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It’s smiles all around when robots attack STUDENTS from across the region faced-off in contests of robot skill in the Geelong RoboCup Junior at Christian College recently.

Forty teams competed at the Drysdale Campus on 17 June in games of robot soccer, dance and ‘rescue’.

College systems engineering teacher and robot enthusiast

Brian Thomas said more schools were teaching robotics than ever.

“This has led to the amazing growth of robotics tournaments around Australia,” he said.

“The original and largest of these is RoboCup Junior.”

The RoboCup started on the Bellarine Peninsula, and it’s grown into an international event,

with 60 countries and a million students competing so far.

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This year featured new teams from Warrnambool and Melton taking on long-time competitors from Colac, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine.

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Big fine for workplace fall AN Ocean Grove builder was convicted and fined $25,000 over an incident in which a plasterer suffered severe spinal injuries and a fractured skull after falling more than two metres from a work platform.

Vand Builders Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court to one count of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The builder was also ordered to pay $4000 in costs.

The court heard that in 2015 the company was contracted to build two adjoining double-storey townhouses at Ocean Grove, engaging Precision Plastering Pty Ltd for plastering work.

A truck delivering more than 40 sheets of plaster to the site in Sep-

tember 2015 became bogged so workers unloaded it by hand using a steel scaffolding work platform.

The sheets were passed hand to hand by seven workers to a secondfloor balcony.

The court was told that the 2.1 metre high platform had no guard rails.

A sub-contractor for Precision Plastering asked for some form of fall protection but Vand Builders added a piece of frame to only one side of the platform.

However one of the largest sheets, weighing 40 kilograms, snapped as it was being moved and the subcontractor fell through, landing on his head, fracturing his skull and breaking his spine.

In his victim impact statement read to the court, the subcontractor said the fall had left him with a range of physical and emotional problems.

He said he needed crutches to move and a wheelchair for longer distances, and struggled to engage in family social activities.

He had five children under the age of 12 and was no longer involved in their sporting events due to mobility and anxiety issues.

“I have no sense of pride any more, struggling to get my head around the fact that I have a permanent disability for the rest of my life,” he said in his statement.

WorkSafe health and safety executive director Marnie Williams said

the man’s life had been changed forever because Vand Builders had not made safety a priority.

“The company had prepared a Safe Work Method Statement but had failed to follow it, and the result has been devastating for this man and his family,” Ms Williams said.

Ms Williams said the fact that the worker had to make a request to the company to employ basic safety measures on the platform was staggering.

“In this case, guard rails and edge protection should have been provided for all sides of the work platform where there was a risk of a fall,” she said.

Precision Plastering has also been charged over the incident and will face court at a later date.

A 51-YEAR-OLD Ocean Grove man was recently found guilty and fined $1745 in the Geelong Magistrates’ Court over the possession of koi carp.

Regional supervising Fisheries Victoria officer Paul Millar said the man was fined $600 for possessing a declared noxious aquatic species, $1000 for failing to provide supplier details to Fisheries Victoria and $145 in court costs.

Fisheries Officers searched a property in October 2015 and found a large makeshift pond containing 19 live koi carp.

“A number of polystyrene boxes marked ‘live fish’ were also located with one box clearly displaying international flight details originating out of Bangkok,” he said.

Mr Millar said koi carp are an ornamental variety of common carp

(Cyprinus carpio) and are declared a noxious aquatic species in Victoria.

“Common carp are extremely destructive and have contributed to the degradation of numerous Victorian waterways since being introduced,” he said.

“They can spread and populate to areas quickly. They out-compete native fish and destroy natural habitat.”

Mr Millar said although the fish looked very beautiful they posed a significant threat to Victorian waterways and could have substantial environmental impacts.

He reminded the public that it is an offence to be in possession of any declared noxious aquatic species in Victoria without a permit.

Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24-hour reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474).

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Sausages and swings OCEAN Grovers turned out to vote in the federal election held on Saturday.

With official polling stations at Surfside Primary School and Ocean Grove Primary School, Grovers enjoyed a sausage sizzle after filling in their ballot papers.

With the official result of the election not known as the Voice went to print, it is likely that Liberal MP Sarah Henderson will retain the seat of Corangamite despite a swing against her and a swing for Labor candidate Libby Coker.

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Ocean Grove CFA State View, with Lisa Neville MP SINCE being elected as the Member for Bellarine in 2002 I have had the honour to work with all our CFA brigades on the Bellarine.

In that time I have come to personally know many of our local firefighters, both career and volunteer, and in doing so also come to fully appreciate the dedicated way in which they go about their important job of protecting our local communities. And - as I saw first hand over the Christmas period - the role many play in protecting other towns like Wye River. Over the last 12 months I have had the pleasant duty of handing over to both the Ocean Grove and Wallington brigades new tankers. So it will be with great pleasure that I will be attending the Ocean Grove Fire Brigade annual dinner on Saturday 9 July. The local brigade dinners are always a great night where firefighters and their partners get the much deserved chance to enjoy company of their colleagues over dinner and drinks. I take this opportunity publically to congratulate and thank the Ocean Grove Brigade for their important contribution to this community and look forward to catching up with them at their annual dinner.

Bellarine SES On Sunday 26 June I joined members of the Bellarine SES to officially open the upgrade and extension works undertaken on their headquarters in Grubb Road. The works included the construction of a new shed to house emergency vehicles, trailers and boats together with the refurbishment of the old building to increase and improve training facilities. These works were carried out following a $100,000 election commitment of the State Government, although funding was subsequently increased by an additional $50,000 to ensure the needs of the SES were fully met in carrying out their duties.

As the local member I fully understand the importance of the SES to the community in times of an emergency or disaster and as such I have been pleased to work with them in getting these works complete and now operating. Importantly the upgrade will not only benefit the SES but also the wider community because the increased training facility will allow the SES to expand their community resilience training. The training allows the SES to equip individuals and community organisations with important skills when confronted

with an emergency situation. And in addition the training room doubles as the Emergency Control Room Centre in the event of an emergency. Like the local CFA brigades I also commend the Bellarine SES and all their members for their commitment to our local communities and residents.

Marlin and Tuckfield traffic lights update Locals will be well aware that as part of the 2014 state election, the State Government committed $1 million to install much-needed traffic lights on the corner of Marlin Drive and Tuckfield Street. VicRoads have advised that construction has commenced and that the lights will be operational in mid-September, making traffic movement and safety much improved at this busy intersection.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email or call my office if there are any matters that I may be able to assist you with directly.

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WITH the Keen As Kombi launching its East Coast Tour in Ocean Grove, Keen’s Mustard is offering three $35 prize packs for Voice readers.

The packs contain a commemorative Keen’s Mustard tin full of recipe bases, Keen’s Kombi tea towel and a Keen’s Shopping list.

To win this winter give-away pack, just post 25 words and a picture on the Ocean Grove Voice Facebook page on what you’re “keen as” on in Ocean Grove.

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THE Voice wishes to say goodbye to its manager and co-founder Michele Mitten, after nearly a decade at the newspaper.

Michele, along with former editor Alan Barber, created the newspaper in 2007 to give the people of Ocean Grove a voice.

Michele said she was sad to leave and had a lot of fond memories working at the paper.

“I want to thank the people of Ocean Grove for all the support they’ve given us over the years, as well as all staff past and present,” Michele said.

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to be a part of this community.”

The Voice thanks Michele and Alan for their years of service and their dedication to the newspaper, and wishes them all the best in their future pursuits.

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OCEAN Grove Primary School celebrated everything Asian with a day of Bollywood dancing, yoga and costumes on 24 June.

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“It’s so they can learn about our overseas neighbours,” she said.

“It’s good for them to be exposed to cultural differences and become more tolerant.”

Jo said the day was part of the school’s Indonesian curriculum.

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By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove teenager Ned Weatherly is off to the World under-20 Athletics Championships in Poland thanks to $4050 raised at a local trivia night.

The Voice spoke to Ned on 22 June, as he was about to board a plane to Germany at Sydney Airport.

The Olympic hopeful was raring to compete in the hammer throw in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz.

“I’m a little bit nervous but I’ve been training well so I’m confident,” he said.

“All the signs are looking towards a top three finish.”

Ned and a table of friends joined more than 150 people at the trivia night, which was organised by local

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Treasure Hunt during the holidays,” she said.

“The boys love it and now we love it even more because Finn has just won.”

Another local boy, Sam Hines, won the runnerup prize: a $50 Supertoys voucher.

He was in the Grampians with his family as the Voice called them to announce the win and he’s still not sure what he will spend the money on.

“I might have a browse and see what’s there,” he said Departing Voice manager Michele Mitten presented Finn with the $100 Supertoys voucher.

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“I had a great atmosphere,” he said.

“It was great to be surrounded by all these people supporting me.”

Ned’s father William said the trivia night originated from a simple letter he wrote asking the Lions Club for a small contribution.

Instead, the club joined with Rotary and Ocean Grove Bowling Club to raise the full amount required for Ned to compete.

“The money they raised was amazing,” William said.

“We just had to turn up - they took care of everything.”

Ned dreams of one day competing in the Olympics and said he was forever grateful for the local support.

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TWO lucky boys have won an Ocean Grove Supertoys voucher after their names were drawn from a pile of entries in the Voice’s yearly Treasure Hunt.

Finn Brookes couldn’t stop smiling as he visited the Voice offices on 1 July with his three brothers, who also entered.

The Ocean Grove youngster can’t wait to get a new Lego set or two with his $100 voucher.

“It’s so exciting!” he said.

Finn’s mum Shannon thanked the Voice and Supertoys for the voucher and running the Treasure Hunt.

“We nearly always do the

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JODIE’S BACK!!

Barwon Heads Fine Music Society presents

The Vi to ia Welsh Choi

….and welcomes new and existing clients to her new family at TORTOISE & HAIR

The beautiful harmonies of the Welsh Valleys are coming! Renowned for rich singing in spine-tingling four-part harmony, The Victoria Welsh Male Choir will present a diverse mix of Welsh and other Celtic traditional and modern songs, show numbers, opera choruses and old and new songs from around the world.

The choir’s award winning Welsh Musical Director, Faleiry Koczkar OAM, was honoured by the National Eisteddfod of Wales by being appointed its President of Wales and the World for 2012.

Sunday 10 July 2016 at 2.30pm Barwon Heads Community Hall cnr Ozone Rd and Hitchcock Avenue

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Seriously, her smile lights up a room! It's ridiculous.”

Ti kets: Members $15 Visitors $20 You can purchase tickets on the website https//www.trybooking.com/LOZZ o at the doo E ui ies: phone Maggie on 5254 3173 Please join us for complimentary afternoon tea during interval.

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Piping Hot Chicken Shop

SURFSIDE Waves women’s Division One team couldn’t resist making a splash at their recent game. Even though the Waves went down to Kardinia in a tight tussle, the Waves decided to make waves of their own. Who can resist a good puddle to splash in?

■ Lloyd Spiegel, 1 July, $20.

■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Check http://barwonheadshotel.com.au/ Live_Music.php for upcoming gigs.

■ Wednesdays, Master of Dartness and Poker from 7pm.

■ Thursdays, Trivia Night 7.30pm.

■ Friday Happy Hour, 5pm-7pm, raffle, live music.

■ Live acoustic covers in Bakbar Fridays, 10pm-1am.

■ DJs Saturdays 10pm-1am.

FOOD/WINE

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall

Barwon Heads Community Hall

■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm5.30pm.

■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.

Leura Park Estate

Barwon Heads Community Hall

Ocean Grove Bowling Club

■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 5253 3180.

■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Ph: 5250 5760.

■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

■ Sam Hanson, 25 June, 7.30pm.

■ Blue Wax, 16 July, 7.30pm.

■ Matt Orchard, 23 July, 7.30pm.

■ Chrissy, 30 July, 7.30pm.

■ Happy hour 5pm-6pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

Ocean Grove Hotel ■ First Thursday of every month, 10.45am, Morning Melodies.

Cafe Maritana ■ Live acoustic music Friday nights, open mic nights Wednesday and Thursday nights. Inquiries 5254 1188. Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm.

MARKETS AND FAIRS Rotary Club of Ocean Grove Market ■ First Sunday of month, 9am-1pm, OctoberMarch at Kingston Park, Grubb Road, MaySeptember at Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre, Shell Road.

Bellarine Community Farmers’ Market

GET ACTIVE Ocean Grove Callisthenics, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall ■ Calisthenics classes incorporating dance, song, ballet and gymnastics with strength and creativity. 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove Recreation Hall. oceangrovecalisthenics@ gmail.com

Senior Citizens Hall Ocean Grove ■ Monday 9.15am, gentle exercises to music for 55-plus; 10.15am, gentle exercises to music for 65-plus. Call Marg 5255 1335.

■ Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

READING AND WRITING Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

■ Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

■ Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

■ Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

■ Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au

FAMILY FUN Koombahla Equestrian Park ■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding programs special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove ■ Last Wednesday of month, chat room, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837.

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.

■ Jelly Bean Drama - an educational dramabased program for 3-5 year olds that combines structured dramatic play, movement and music. Fridays 10am-10.45am. Contact OGNC 5255 4294 for bookings. Tutor: Rachael Smith.

■ Beginners, Hatha, Vinyas and Svaroopa Yoga. Ph: 0413 955 331 or kerryn@bluewateryoga.org.au ■ Yoga classes. Tuesdays 6pm-7pm, The Pavillion (corner The Avenue and Presidents Avenue), Hatha fusion, beginners welcome.

Contact Charlotte for a free class at info@ theyogabud.com.au, 0431 110 085.

■ Barwon Heads Yoga, classes are across Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove and all under-18s are free. Website: www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au. Contact Rache on 0430 515 424.

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Ocean Grove Walkers

■ Rabbit Control Field Day, Friday 15 July, 10am to 3pm at Curlewis Golf Club. Information and demonstrations, lunch included, $10, numbers limited. Registration facilitator@bellarinelandcare.org.au or 0457 333 727.

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Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

■ Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

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■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm.

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.

10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

■ Last Friday of every month 1pm-3pm, Breast Cancer Support Group (lunch and nibbles). Details Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale ■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

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Clubs meet Mondays Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Highway end of Banks Road.

Also Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm. Phone Marg 5256 2550.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 7pm-9pm, (juniors/seniors) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 3pm - and Wednesday, 9am to noon, 17 Smithton Grove.

Phone Ted Price 5255 2595.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat on 0414 959 248 or Bruce on 0407 361 319 or email bffa@hotmail.com Legacy Laurel Group of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, 1.30pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Draper Street. Details 5255 2820 or 5154 2873.

Third Monday of every month Ocean Grove RSL, 2.30pm, Club Grove. Committee meets at 1.30pm, The Terrace.

Ocean Grove Garden Club, 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Dianne 0422 134 810.

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Fun, fellowship, friendship. Visitors welcome, phone 5255 2074, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Avenue, Newtown.

Phone Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Tuesdays First Tuesday of each month If you are new to the area, or would just like to enjoy some time with other people, we invite you to join us at our Meet ‘n’ Greet morning tea. Venue is Springdale Neighbourhood Centre and we get together the first Tuesday of the month at 10.15am to enjoy a cuppa and a chat. There is no charge for this. Further details contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along on the day.

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon (adults only) at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Bellarine TOWN, 5.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston Street. Phone Doreen on 5255 2856.

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace Tuesday 1pm. Also Thursday and Friday 1.30pm. Phone Dianne on 5255 2996.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Club Grove.

Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, at the Anglican Church Barwon Heads. All abilities welcome for a sing and a laugh. Phone Jo 5254 2670.

Second Tuesday of month National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins Street, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker on varying subjects related to seniors at each meeting. If you are over 50 and would like to make new friends you are welcome to join in.

Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 for info.

Last Tuesday of every month.

Bellarine for Refugees, Starfish Bakery, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

Wednesdays Ocean Grove and District Men’s Shed, 9am to 1pm, 17 Smithton Grove. Phone 0475 418 377. After hours Bruce Ward 5255 8827.

Chord Club - meet to make music: first and third Wednesday of the month, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. Phone Steve 0438 019 991.

First Wednesday of every month Bellarine Business Women, from 7pm, Suma Park Winery, Bellarine Highway. For details contact info@bellarinebusinesswomen.com. au or 0412 199 467.

U3A Art Group: Drysdale meets every Wednesday, 1.15pm at Drysdale Tennis Club. Tutor is Dr Ted Reilly who usually gives a short talk on a technical topic such as ‘Fifty Shades of Red’ or on a lesser-known Australian artist like Dorrit Black, before members follow their own projects for two hours. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday 20 July, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, once the new school term begins on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Second Wednesday of every month

Fourth Monday of every month

First and Third Tuesday of every month

Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson’s Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm-2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Phone Pam 5255 5152.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove,

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,

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Fourth Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Peter 0419 782 629.

Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

Ocean Grove Stamp Club, 10am, Senior Citizens Hall, 101 The Terrace. Phone Dianne 5255 1372.

Last Wednesday of every month Cancer Support Group, 10am, call Jean 0447 853 442 or Graeme 5255 3435.

Thursdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon, at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

First Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Nightlights CWA, 8pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome. Phone Faye 5255 4430.

Last Thursday of every month Ocean Grove Coastcare, 7pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Environmental activities to protect our coastline. Phone Fran 0429 237 661.

Saturdays Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. Phone Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Coasters Social group. Social events for people of working age. Dining out, movies, trivia, bands/trivia nights. Details at www.groupspaces.com/coasters-social-group or phone 0411 952 598.

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Tearful tale of tender love ROMEO and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most widely known plays. Along with Hamlet, it is certainly one of the most performed.

It was his one of his earliest works.

Join Melbourne City Ballet as they bring the classical ballet version of William Shakespeare’s arguably most popular work, Romeo and Juliet, to life.

Choreographed by artistic director Michael Pappalardo, William Shakespeare’s classic story explores the chance meeting of two young lovers, the son and daughter of two rival families, who quickly develop a forbidden love that could cost them their lives.

Featuring principal artists Yuiko Masukawa and Brendan Bradshaw, Romeo and Juliet is Melbourne City Ballet’s most raw production and an event not to be missed.

The show is on at the Potato Shed in Drysdale, on 8 July at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the Customer Service Centres or by credit card over the phone.

Cost is $36 for adults, $32 for concession and $20 for students under 18.

Jamie’s pulling the strings on music career

By LUKE VOOGT OCEAN Grove teenager Jamie Pye will be the youngest performer at the second Melbourne Guitar Show next month.

It’s the second time at the event for the 19-yearold guitarist, and he’s keen to see how it’s grown.

“It looks like they’re beefing it up a bit,” he said.

Jamie will bring his acoustic guitar to the stage, having already played at festivals around the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.

He’ll also give demonstrations for guitar manufacturer Cole Clark alongside Melbourne blues guitarist Lloyd Spiegel and company CEO Miles Jackson.

“I’ll be giving everybody a taste of what sounds you can get out of the guitar,” he said.

Jamie got into the Victorian Arts College last year and has so far loved the challenge of song writing and developing his music.

“I really like working with the teachers that are better than me,” he said.

“It’s unreal how fun it is performing with other artists.”

Jamie wants to “settle down” as a music teacher eventually, but not before trying his hand in the industry.

“Before then I want to go out there and give it a red-hot crack,” he said.

Jamie hopes to release some new songs this year and would love to perform at festivals around Australia.

Jamie’s influences including Newton Fawkner and John Butler. Event promoters describe his music as a “patchwork of alternate tunings, chiming harmonics and gorgeous melodic counterpoints”.

Jamie will join some famous names in the 2016 line up, including Kevin Borich and Bob Spencer - who played in the Angels and the Skyhooks.

The show will feature 70 exhibits - 20 more than last year - at Caulfield Racecourse on 6 and 7 August.

Organisers are hoping to top the 5000-strong crowd at last year’s inaugural event.

YOUNG TALENT: Ocean Grove guitarist Jamie Pye

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health fitness lifestyle

Keep in the move this winter WINTER is well upon us. With our days shortened and warm weather a distant memory it’s tempting to stay indoors, sleep more and move a whole lot less.

The idea of ’human hibernation’ certainly has merit. Slowing down the pace of life, enjoying more quiet nights in and getting extra sleep can all be good for our health if life has been a bit too busy. However, our bodies are designed to move and regular activity is important to keep healthy, even during winter.

Keeping up a regular exercise routine in the cooler months has many positive, health enhancing effects. So, when you feel tempted to skip the exercise and snuggle up on the couch (yet again), consider some of the following benefits you may be missing out on: Exercise stimulates the release of mood enhancing serotonin and dopamine, reducing anxiety and depression.

Regular exercise enhances our ability to

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Fitness builds a tighter community MOVING to a new area has many challenges, however fitness has an amazing way of bringing like-minded people together.

Members of Step into Life build camaraderie during sessions and soon find that they have common interests.

I often find that as members start chatting they find they grew up in the same area or have acquaintances in common. Relationships grow as the members train together, enjoying a laugh and encouraging each other in their common goal to become fitter

and healthier. After training, members enjoy a coffee and a chat and soon the relationships grow to getting together outside of training.

Since starting Step into Life Ocean Grove nearly six years ago, owner Penny Tomkinson has seen many great friendships formed through training. People who previously would have not crossed paths have become firm friends as a result of their common interest in fitness.

Although they are ultimately a fitness group, one of

their values is to build strong relationships with members, businesses and the community.

Step into Life welcome all fitness levels to the sessions, as a personal trainer there is no greater reward than seeing people achieve their goals.

Step into Life Ocean Grove is welcoming all new residents with three free sessions.

Book today by phoning Penny on 0403 896 104, or book online at www.stepintolife.com.au/locations/australia/VIC/ocean-grove

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fight viral and bacterial infections, very useful when colds and flu are about.

Exercising outdoors increases our skin’s exposure to sunlight so our body is able to make vitamin D, especially important in winter when so much of our time is spent indoors.

Warm up your body, reduce winter weight gain and fill your lungs with fresh air by being active outside.

In addition to these important benefits, keeping active in winter also means joints stay more mobile and muscles retain strength and flexibility. That means less winter aches and pains too. Now who’s keen for some winter work outs?

For advice on exercise and helping your body to prepare for it, contact Parade Chiropractic Ocean Grove 5255 4412 or www.drrussellmottramchiro.com.au

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Preventing, treating nagging pain ARE you wanting to keep fit and pain free over the winter months?

Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of your winter sports/activity?

See one of the qualified physiotherapists at The Parade Physiotherapy, Ocean Grove, to diagnose and treat your issue before it gets worse.

The caring physiotherapists Caitlyn, Nick and Paul will provide an appropriate management plan to ease your symptoms and help you achieve your goal.

Increasingly popular, a musculoskeletal screening assessment can even help prevent those nagging knee, ankle or hamstring complaints that may leave you on the sidelines.

Appointments can be made on 5255 5755.

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Meerkat Manner

A fantastic indoor play centre that is fun for the whole family.

Coffee & cafe options available for all to enjoy.

Fully air-conditioned for those warmer months & a beautiful enclosed log fire for the chilly winter season.

Available for children’s birthday parties & private functions.

Dedicated toddler area for tiny tots aged 0 – 4 Two large indoor slides & a large play structure full of all kinds of adventurous fun!

Please like & follow our Facebook page for all opening times as these may vary throughout the year.

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Engaged, motivated and inspired CHRISTIAN College Bellarine has introduced play-based learning areas in both Prep classrooms, and through this the children have become active participants in their learning, both physically and mentally.

They have discovered over time that children understand the world around them by being physical, not just learning through the processes of their mind.

Exploring, creating, and dramatising have been approached with great enthusiasm while the children learn.

This gentle approach has eased the transition from kindergarten to school, creating confident, inquisitive students who are having fun while exploring their learning. It has helped establish friendships that will flourish throughout the year, as social interaction and respect for each other’s learning is essential.

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“Working with children is our favourite thing,” Cai says.

“It has been wonderful getting to know so many families in the local community.”

Cai and Tara recently celebrated 12 months running the business, after buying the cafe from “Let’em Loose” last year.

“We both adore working with children ... so what better business to start than a place where we can live dreams on a daily basis,” Cai says.

Cai and Tara have known each other for three years and have a history of working with children.

Tara is a qualified art teacher with an extensive career in before and after school care, while Cai worked at an indoor play centre in her teens.

“Since that time I’ve dreamed of running a business such as Meerkat Manner,” Cai says.

“We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

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Woodlands Preschool is turning 40 WOODLANDS Preschool is committed to providing excellent community-based kinder, and has done so for 40 years.

It’s time to celebrate with all current and past students, families and staff. You are invited to come along to the celebrations on Sunday 23 October.

The festivities will take place at the kinder at 15 Wyatt Street, Ocean Grove, between 10am and

2pm, and will be fun for all the family.

If you have any photos or memorabilia from the kinder over its wonderful 40 years, feel free to drop them into the kinder - perhaps, a group photo or a painting from the ’70s.

For all those who haven’t had a chance to see the kinder, the preschool has a kinder in action day on Tuesday 26 July. This gives all prospective families a chance to come and see what the

school does and have a tour around the indoor and outdoor facilities.

Staff and committee members will be there to answer any questions you may have. The fouryear-old session is from 9.30am to 10:30am and the three-year-old session will run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Woodlands runs a play-based program supporting literacy and numeracy development and caters to the individual needs of all children, from a social, emotional and physical perspective.

The fantastic staff run a number of incursions and excursions throughout the year, such as library visits, and participate in the Bush Kinder

program. It a strong belief that children should be active in giving back to the community.

Recently, the preschool teamed up with the Lions Club, collecting food donations for families in need. It also joined with GKA and Deakin University, raising funds for preschool education resources for East Timor.

The preschool is still taking enrolments for its 2017 program, in particular the three-year-old program which still has limited vacancies.

Contact the kinder or Geelong Kindergarten Association for details. The preschool looks forward to the next 40 years of learning and fun at Woodlands Preschool.

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Explore natural charms of this coastal location YOU might think that coming into the colder winter months that heading outdoors in the chilly wind and, most likely, the rain in St Leonards is not a good choice.

But the deceptively charming place that is St Leonards has a couple of natural offerings to entice the visitor.

You could explore St Edwards Point Nature Conservation Reserve National Park. Activities include: bird watching, bushwalking, beachwalking, watching gorgeous sunsets and admiring the views across the bay to Queenscliff, Red Hill, Portsea, and right around back to the city of

Melbourne. Park in the car park on Beach Road then walk along the shore to the lookout.

Or you could see the local wildlife. Walk the back track through Edwards Point Nature Conservation Reserve, keeping a lookout for local wildlife (such as kangaroos), while getting the kids to watch out for the rare orange-bellied parrot, which spends winter in the region.

Take binoculars and head to Charlie’s Hole for some fascinating bird watching through the reeds over to the protected Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Swan Bay. Park at Bluff Road, St Leonards.

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Fresh ‘n’ tasty fish ‘n’ chips CASSIE and Wes took ownership of Marketplace Fish and Chips just more than two years ago.

They love living in Ocean Grove because it is such a relaxing lifestyle and the community is so welcoming and friendly.

In their shop they use 'frozen-atsea’ fish, which is filleted and frozen within four hours of being caught.

This retains the full flavours and keeps the fish fresh and tasty.

They have a special fryer that can make gluten-free chips. Tasty gluten-free grilled fish is also available.

Seniors are well looked after

with a 10 per cent senior discount on every transaction when you present your senior’s card.

Wow how time flies! Cassie and Wes moved here just over two years ago and they are very thankful to everyone who supports their family business.

If it’s freshly cooked fish and chips you’re after, you are welcome to come into Marketplace Fish and Chips.

Or you can place your order over the phone on 5256 2099 at Marketplace Shopping Centre in beautiful Ocean Grove.

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Rapt with recent visits Eastern Spinebill, Oakdene. 156236

Little eagle near Drysdale. 156236

Brown Falcon at Banks Road, Mannerim. 156236 netball game (go the Grubbers under-17 2s).

In a gum tree right near the (filling up) farm dams was a very handsome little eagle, and the hooked upper mandible was very impressive.

Like the brown falcon, little eagles eat insects, as well as rabbits and other small mammals.

After a very pleasant lunch at Mr Grubbs this week, I walked back to the car through the Oakdene forest, and fortunately I had my camera on

We conserve, present and enhance the natural & developed coastal environs for the enjoyment and use of all

BARWON COAST Barwon Coast is a Committee of Management appointed by the State Government with responsibility for the management of 13km of coastal crown land from 7W Collendina to 42W Blue Rocks, Barwon Heads covering our beautiful beaches in Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and 13thBeach.

Our Committee members are local residents appointed with consideration of the skills and experience that they have to offer in the management of this important piece of coastline.

OUR ENVIRONMENT: WINTER WONDERS Well summer has finally left us making most of us slower in the cooler months. Did you know that the coastal environment is still very active this time of the year with new plants emerging and wildlife species migrating or emerging to grace us with their presence?

The first sightings of whales along our coastline occurred last week near Ocean Grove Main Beach heading east. An unconfirmed species identification; but possibly Humpback Whales. Barwon Coast wildlife database indicates the earliest record for whale sightings was May 16th 2011.

We welcome all wildlife sightings so we can grow the wildlife database together. Keep your eyes out for more whale sightings along our coast. Amazing animals to see in the wild.

One of Australia’s most threatened species, the Orange –bellied Parrot is one of only two species of parrot which migrates, and it has arrived from Tasmania to feed amongst the remaining saltmarsh stands where it will remain until its flight back to Tasmania around October.

Frogs are a key indicator on environmental health and should start croaking soon.

Geelong has 9 frog species, most of which are nocturnal, but the endangered Growling Grass Frog may be seen basking during the daylight hours. Floodplains are an important habitat for the Ewing’s Tree Frog, whilst the Common Froglet can be found under logs or moist depressions.

So get out there, start looking along our pathways, sit quietly and listen for the frog calls, get the binoculars out and go whale spotting. More importantly remember what is common today may not be common tomorrow so please stick to the pathways, keep your pets under control, pick up litter so we can ensure these amazing plants and animals remain here for future generations.

DUNES LITTER Also with the onset of the cooler months, our coastline should be renewing itself to face another season. Unfortunately this has not been the case with the recent finding of a large intrusion site at 16W Ocean Grove Main beach. Our Natural Resource Management team and Green Army dedicated a days work to clean up an extensive area of dune from irresponsible beach goers. The team removed 53 bags of rubbish, ranging from sleeping bags, to a fire extinguisher and alcohol beverage containers, amongst other items. Barwon

me because a beautiful male eastern spinebill was feeding on the nectar of some flowers in the ’forest’.

Eastern spinebills do move away from colder, higher elevated areas in autumn and winter, and it was the first spinebill I had seen around Ocean Grove this winter.

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Another Brown Falcon also taken at Mannerim.

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Coast will continue to work with Bellarine Police and the local community to prevent this damaging behaviour from continuing. Our sand dunes are important habitats for not only for our unique wildlife, but more importantly for providing us access to the beach and protecting our towns from inundation. Help us educate others and let us know if you are aware of sites such as these. Together we can make a difference.

BARWON ESTUARY PROJECT The Barwon Estuary Project is an initiative of the Barwon Heads Sustainability Group (BHSG), a sub-group of the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden Inc. BHSG conducts projects to enhance the local environment and its sustainability.

This local community project aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the biodiversity and fragility of the Barwon Estuary. The project team is calling for participants to record estuary observations online or in a diary, attend workshops, guided walks and expert talks, and contribute to a community publication. As residents and visitors develop a communal understanding of the estuary and become more skilled in sharing their learning and observations via a range of communication strategies, the community will be more motivated and able to collaboratively initiate practical and innovative conservation activities using the infrastructure and experience of existing groups such as Barwon Estuary Watch, Barwon Coast and Barwon Heads Sustainability Group.

Coming Soon Bird photography workshop: Sunday 19th June 2016, 2-4pm; Guided Walk - History, Plants & Water of the estuary: Sunday 14th August 2016, 2-4pm.

Both activities are free and all ages welcome.

Register your interest at: barwonestuary@gmail.com CYLINDERS BEACH ACCESS – 31W BARWON HEADS Barwon Coast is continuing to work on options for access from the ‘Cylinders’ car park down to 13th Beach. The site of the old staircase, lost late last year, is still active and presents almost insurmountable problems for re-building on the same site. All other options are being investigated including funding possibilities for those options. Barwon Coast knows it is a popular site and have received input from stakeholder groups supporting a replacement access in some form.

We will continue to work toward the best outcome possible and to also keep the community updated as planning progresses.

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I ALWAYS have thought that a raptor a day keeps the doctor away, however over the past few weeks I’ve seen a daily raptor and still managed a few trips to the doctor and the dentist, so I might have to rethink my theory.

I have to thank Dr David Lakis of Ocean Grove Dental Clinic for fixing my king-sized toothache.

I worked night shift last week and drove to work three nights in a row past the Barwon Heads airport, and happily every time I drove down there I saw my friendly eastern barn owl in a dead tree. I also saw a tawny frogmouth sitting on a road sign which was lovely.

Speaking of tawnies I heard some terrible news that one of the tawnies that have lived for years in Woodlands estate was found to have died, maybe killed by a fox. How distressing.

Tawny frogmouths form partnerships for life and once established, pairs will usually stay in the same territory for a decade or more. I wonder if the remaining tawny will move on now.

I always love seeing brown falcons as I drive along Wallington Road from Ocean Grove, just before the hill rises towards the equestrian centre.

I received an email from Richard from Wallington, who has been closely studying the falcons, and he observed that “the (falcons) that have returned seem to have overgrown upper mandibles, indicating that they have been feeding on softer foods than normal. I suspect that their diet has been crickets and grasshoppers, with a few skinks thrown in.”

Brown falcons usually eats small mammals, including mice and young rabbits. They also eats small birds, lizards, snakes, caterpillars, grasshoppers, crickets, and beetles.

Insects form the bulk of a falcon’s diet during winter, and they often chase the insects on the ground.

I’ve been looking at my recent brown falcon photos and I’ve been trying to compare beak sizes, but they all look pretty similar to me. Thanks so much Richard for your thought-provoking email.

Speaking about big upper mandibles I was driving home from Drysdale after my daughter’s

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Sets bring out old-school skills SOUL ran the Victorian Old Mal titles last month.

This event is for longboards made no later than 1968 and this year was held at Point Impossible. Women’s and Men’s Logger divisions were also held.

As the sun came up competitors were greeted by a three-foot to four-foot swell with occasional larger sets and a slight onshore breeze.

The conditions would prove to be a challenge for all surfers on the old heavy boards.

The standard of surfing throughout the day was exceptional, with quite a few surfers competing in the both old Mal and Logger divisions.

This event truly showcases the skills of traditional old-school longboard surfing on both the old and modern boards.

Under 45 Old Mal: 1st Rob Emslie, 2nd Angela King, 3rd Matt Lumley, 4th Ben Jemmett.

Over 45 Old Mal: 1st Darryn Murphy, 2nd Kevin Hunter, 3rd Andrew Smith, 4th Lazza Hayes.

Women’s Logger: 1st Angela King, 2nd Melanie Renton-Wright.

Men’s Logger: 1st Matt Lumley, 2nd Tom Hicks, 3rd Rob Emslie, 4th Chad MacLaughlin.

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Champion efforts THE Ocean Grove Golf Club has crowned its 2016 Club Champions.

Sally Schaller is the ladies’ champion for the seventh time while Toby Walker won his third men’s championship.

The ladies championships were sponsored by Jean Cowley of IGA Barwon Heads.

Betty Glasgow was the B Grade champion, Glenys Heritage the C Grade champion, Rick Devitt the veterans’ champion and Toby Walker the junior champion.

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They gave it their all, but ...

WHAT a frustrating sport football can be.

Another great performance from the Waves for no return.

The Women’s Division One team went down to Kardinia 1-nil, but was superbly led from the back with Melissa De Bruin stepping up to play in goal, a modified backline with Jasmin Pickett solid as usual sweeping, Cath Sattler creating out of right back, Neisha Pearson strong centrally and Kate Elstone pacy on the left.

The Waves started well and played some great football through the midfield combination of Gina Murphy once again executing passes with precision, Jordan Tabakovic containing the quick Kardinia midfielders, wings Indiah van Galen, Steffi Wallace, Faye Kendall and Allana Gillbee giving the team forward momentum for strikers Alexis Pearson and later Sattler to create chances up front.

The Waves fell asleep for a short time midway through the first half and conceded an unfortunate goal, then had trouble in the muddy conditions although Surfside saw a couple of good chances saved and had several shots blocked.

Overall it was felt Surfside deserved at least a point the game, but that’s football.

Division 2 South Men’s: (Round 11) SURFSIDE WAVES 8 d BREAKWATER EAGLES 0.

The Waves took on Breakwater who were fourth on the ladder with the

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The Waves started well with Isaiah Mujica scoring inside three minutes but then became complacent throughout the first half although they managed to score through Alex Ketchen in the 36th minute and Bodey Ditloff in the 39th.

The coach instructed the players to continue to press and move the ball quickly rather than succumb to the tactics of Breakwater who were playing with 10 men.

The Waves came out and dominated the second half with a flurry of goals in total domination. Goals to Stuart Man-

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dley (57min), Alex Ketchen (65min), Noah Mujica (67min and with his first touch coming off the bench), and followed by Bodie Ditloff (76 and 80min) to secure another hattrick. Ditloff is on fire having scored eight goals in the last three games.

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Hawks have highs and lows OCEAN Grove defeated Drysdale in a high-standard round 8 Colts game on Saturday 26 June.

Just 16 points separated the two sides at the final siren. Campbell Davis booted three goals for the Hawks while Ethan Knight, Aussie Krueger and Billy Bravo were terrific all day.

Drysdale staged a massive comeback against Geelong West St Peters on the weekend, but just failed to snatch victory in the Colts Division Two comp.

With just one goal on the board and trailing at half time, the Hawks kicked four major in the third term to trail by just three points at the last break. Eventually they ran out 13-point losers, but could hold their heads high with Kyle Lattarulo, Drei Badics and Ethan Knight leading the way.

In the Colts Division Four clash, Lara ran out winners against Drysdale by 30 points. Jacob Gamble was a star for the Hawks and was superbly assisted by Hayden Whiting and Rowan Eeles.

Leopold proved too good for Drysdale Scott with Angus Williams, Luke Dries and Will Davis trying hard.

St Joseph’s defeated Drysdale Taylor in the under-14s in a very competitive game of football. Isaac Gee, Will Kilpatrick and Alex Bonner played well.

Drysdale McKeon was valiant in a 13-point defeat at the hands of Belmont Lions in under-14 Division Four. Bailey Hume, Luke Wells and Lachy Durbridge were best for the Hawks.

Drysdale McIntyre suffered a massive loss to GDFL Raiders but Oliver O’Dwyer, Tess Craven and Trinity Delfos never stopped trying for their team.

In the under-12s, Drysdale Humphrey played superbly to defeat South Barwon by 81 points.

Lara was too good for Drysdale in the under10s while in the under-9s, Drysdale Whitten defeated Anglesea by 22 points and Drysdale Richards went down by four points to Torquay after launching a stirring last-quarter comeback.

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Tough road to finals TORQUAY scored a convincing win against Drysdale in the A Grade netball game on Saturday.

The Tigers won by 19 goals despite the best efforts of Vicki King, Rachel King and Paige McGrath.

The loss left the Hawks just outside the top four on percentage and they will need to displace Anglesea to make the finals.

It was a much closer affair in B Grade, with Drysdale going down by just four goals. Jemma Kiddle was on fire with 21 goals. Drysdale sits sixth on the ladder, two games plus percentage outside the top four.

Torquay also proved too strong in the C Grade game, winning by 21 goals. Drysdale is seventh on the ladder and cannot make the finals.

It was a happier story in D Grade with the Hawks running out winners by one goal. The Hawks are two games outside the top four, but have a slightly better percentage than fourth-placed Barwon Heads and can still make the finals with a string of late-season wins.

The under-19s played out a thrilling tie with the scores locked at 31 apiece.

Drysdale emerged victorious in the 17U Division One game with Ella Mannix, Paige McGrath and Zali Havelberg leading the way. The 17U Division Two side went down to Torquay.

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In the 15U games, the Section One team lost to Torquay by 12 goals, while the Section Two team fought bravely to go down by just three goals with Jayde Halson, Emerald McNeill and Kira Miles playing well.

The 13U girls had good games with the Section One team battling hard, going down by nine goals. The Section Two team lost heavily but played a very good second quarter with Ruby Maynard, Maddison Cuolahan and Georgia Bauckham doing everything possible.

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By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE coach Wade Chapman says the improvement in his young playing group has far more importance than the club’s finals hopes in 2016.

The Hawks suffered their seventh loss of the season after going down to Ocean Grove at Mortimer Oval by 22 points on 25 June.

Final scores Ocean Grove 13.9 (87) to Drysdale 10.5 (65).

Prior to its Ocean Grove clash, Drysdale had registered six wins after 13 rounds, one more win than its entire 2015 season.

“We haven’t mentioned finals and I haven’t mentioned it as coach once this year,” Chapman said.

“It is about getting the process right and trying to play four consistent quarters and with the young group we have got, you are going to have your ups and downs, your good quarters and bad quarters.

“I still think we are learning and we are little bit off those top three sides even though we beat Geelong Amateur (in round four).

“Our goal for me was to improve upon from last year, we won five games in 2015 and we’ve won more games this year.”

Chapman said the Hawks fielded a youthful line-up against the Grubbers with all players under the age of 30, except 30-year-old Simon Scott, who booted three goals.

Scott’s younger brother Mitch was another standout against Ocean Grove.

“That was one of our younger sides that took the field against (Ocean Grove),” Chapman said.

The Hawks took a four-point lead at quarter time despite more forward 50 entries from Ocean Grove.

Drysdale increased its lead during the second term with more centre clearances and led the Grubbers by six points at the main break.

Chapman, who praised Ocean Grove’s fitness, said his side was unable to capitalise on their halftime lead as the Grubbers held a 12-point advantage at three-quarter time.

“We tend to let teams back in the game, you get a couple of goals, you want to get three or four goals up,” Chapman said.

Ocean Grove’s more experienced bodies ran the game out better to record a comfortable win in the end.

Hawk Simon Edwards showed glimpses of brilliance with two goals and increased his goal tally to 31 after 12 rounds.

Key young tall Josh Rushton was sidelined with an ankle injury and had no impact in the second half.

Chapman’s said Rushton’s injury hurt their structure but was wary Ocean Grove was down to 20 fit players after Grubber pair Jahd Anderson

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“He (Rushton) unsettled our structures too and he rolled an ankle and could not come back on that hurt us a little bit down back,” he said.

“Likewise Ocean Grove they had a couple of injuries too.

“Full credit to them (Ocean Grove) they got the four points, it was a good win by them.”

Drysdale defeated Ocean Grove by 29 points in the reserves grade curtain-raiser. Final scores

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were Drysdale 10.10 (70) to Ocean Grove 6.5 (41).

Hawk Jake Besterfield booted three majors, while team-mate Jayden Barmby, who kicked one goal, was among his side’s best players.

In the under-18 Colts Division 2, Ocean Grove 1 defeated Drysdale 1 by 16 points at Mortimer Oval. Final scores Ocean Grove 11.10 (76) to Drysdale 8.12 (60).

Hawk Campbell Davis booted three goals, while team-mate Austen Krueger snared two majors.

In the earlier under-18 Division 4 clash, Ocean Grove 2 defeated Drysdale 2 by eight points. Final scores Ocean Grove 9.7 (61) to Drysdale 7.11 (53).

Zak Bellman kicked two goals for the Hawks.

BFL SENIOR SCOREBOARD Ocean Grove 13.9 (87) d Drysdale 10.5 (65) Drysdale Goals: S. Scott 3, S. Edwards 2, J. Kenny 2, D. Jull, J. Love, J. Kiddle.

Best: M. Scott, M. McGuire, D. Jull, J. Kenny, K. Davis, J. Love.

Tough as nails Tigers’ demolition win over Hawks AN impressive Torquay completed an 89-point demolition win over Drysdale at Spring Creek Reserve on Saturday 2 July.

The Hawks were no match for the Tigers, who led by 50 points at half time, on Torquay’s home ground.

Final scores Torquay 16.20 (116) d Drysdale 3.9 (27)

The 14-goal-plus loss saw Drysdale drop from seventh to eighth place with a 6-8 record after 14 rounds.

Drysdale shares the same win loss ratio as sixth-placed Ocean Grove and seventh positioned Barwon Heads, who both have a better percentage than the Hawks.

Drysdale failed to score a goal in the first and second quarters but were

more competitive after half-time to kick 3.6.

Ladder-leader Torquay dominated their reserves grade game to defeat Drysdale by 106 points.

Final scores Torquay 19.16 (130) d Drysdale 3.6 (24).

Despite the loss, Drysdale remains in third spot on the BFL reserves lad-

der with an 11-3 record after 14 rounds.

In the under-18 Colts Division 2, Geelong West St Peter’s defeated Drysdale 1 by 13 points at West Oval in Geelong West.

Final scores Geelong West St Peter’s 7.8 (50) d Drysdale 5.7 (37).

In the under-18 Division 4 clash, Lara 2 defeated Drysdale 2 by 30

points at Bisinella Oval in Lara.

Final scores Lara 9.13 (67) d Drysdale 4.13 (37).

SCOREBOARD TORQUAY 16.20 (116) DRYSDALE 3.9 (27) Drysdale Goals: J. Kiddle, J. Love, S. Scott.

Best: M. McGuire, J. Love, D. Jull, J. Jenkins, S. Wild, A. Nolan.

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Hallam at Hawks helm

By JUSTIN FLYNN NICK Hallam will take over the reins as captain/ coach of Drysdale Cricket Club this season.

The 31-year-old replaces Darren Cameron as coach and Shane Cutajar as skipper of the A grade side, and is looking forward to the challenge after the Hawks failed to make the finals last season after winning a long-awaited premiership in 2014-’15.

“Last year was a huge disappointment,” he said.

“We had injuries and players constantly unavailable, and we never got any momentum going. The bowlers kept us in it for the majority of the season, but we just couldn’t score enough runs.”

Drysdale has lost young paceman Jack Jenkins, who has gone to St Peters to try his luck on turf, Scott Jervies has retired to concentrate on golf and Brett Harding will play with Bannockburn.

However, Hallam is keen to develop the club’s junior talent, rather than chase ready-made replacements.

“We need to develop some of the juniors coming through,” he said. “We will have a Hawks Futures squad where some under 17s and under 15s will be invited to train with the seniors. My theory is more about long-term development and bridging the gap between seniors and juniors. It’s also about trying to build a preseason and showing guys what our direction is.”

Hallam will look to the likes of Shane Gordon, Lachy Birse and Luke Malcolm to step up into the A grade side. Pat Willis will also be groomed as the side’s No 1 wicket-keeper.

“A lot of the seniors players need to stand up,” Hallam said. “There’s a lot of excitement around at the moment and that’s good.”

Hallam said that while development of youth was a priority, the ultimate goal hadn’t changed. “Finals are still the goal,” he said.

“You go into every season with the aim of making the top four.”

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Hawks’ run home

By MARK HEENAN DRYSDALE will aim to play in its first BFL finals campaign since 2013 with four rounds left of the 2016 season.

Following the club’s BFL grand final appearance three seasons ago under former coach John Fitzgerald, Drysdale missed out on playing finals in 2014 and 2015.

The Hawks face a tough schedule with its next two matches against league-leader Geelong Ama-

teur on 16 July and a home clash against Queenscliff on 23 July.

Earlier in the season Drysdale chalked impressive wins against last year’s BFL grand finalists Geelong Amateur and Drysdale.

Drysdale coach Wade Chapman said the ‘evenness’ of the competition meant three sides outside the top five were all fighting it out for a BFL finals berth.

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on and playing your best footy consistently to get the four points,” Chapman told the Voice.

“You still want something for the players to strive for with (four) games remaining.

“Torquay, Barwon Heads, us (Drysdale) and Ocean Grove are (fighting it out for last spot in the five).

“It is going to come down to that fifth spot and might come down to the last couple of rounds.”

The Hawks’ next senior match is an away clash against Geelong Amateur at Queens Park.

Senior game starts at 2.10pm.

DRYSDALE’S RUN HOME FOR 2016 Round 15: Geelong Amateur (away).

Round 16: Queenscliff (home) .

Round 17: Nwecomb (away).

Round 18: Modewarre (home).