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By Justin Flynn A shortage of volunteers over Easter has meant that Ocean Grove Fire Brigade might have to scale down its annual Good Friday Appeal.

Although the main collection point on The Terrace will continue, the brigade will probably only have the use of one truck to do its collection rounds and the popular ‘town run’ will not occur this year.

“Due to a fair number of volunteers wishing to spend more time with their families on Good Friday, the brigade will not be in a position to do a town run this year,” brigade treasurer Martin Geerings said.

“Depending on the number of volunteers available, the brigade will also attempt to put a team into Ocean Grove Marketplace.“ The CFA will still be at the traffic lights at The Terrace and will be walking the streets from around 9am to 3pm on Good Friday.

Traditionally, many businesses who have been collecting for the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal will hand over their collection tins to the CFA on Good Friday.

Mr Geerings said that it was also an opportune time for members of the public to donate to the Appeal.

“If members of the public would like to make a donation to this great cause, we urge you to bring the kids down the street and have some ‘me time’ with our volunteers,” he said.

“In turn it will help the kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital and put a smile on their faces.”

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How we’ll remember them Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL SubBranch will be conducting Anzac Day commemoration services at the Cenotaph Ocean Grove and Cenotaph Barwon Heads.

The dawn service is on Tuesday 25 April at 6am for assembly and 6.15am for the piper’s call to arms.

The cenotaph is at Ocean Grove Park and the Commemoration Dawn Service and wreath-laying will be conducted by Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch.

Tea and a light breakfast will be provided at old fire station building, corner of Hodgson Street and The Avenue at the conclusion of the service, thanks to Rotary Ocean Grove and the RSL members.

The Centenary of Anzac 2014 to 2018 is Australia’s most important period of national commemoration.

Marking 100 years since our involvement in WWI, the Anzac Centenary is a time to honour the service and sacrifice of our original Anzacs, and the generations of Australian servicemen and servicewoman who have defended our values and freedom in wars, conflicts and peace operations throughout a century of service.

This year, the centenary remembers the major battles of 1917 - withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, the first and second battle of Bullecourt, battle of Broodseinde, battle of Menin Road, battle of Polygon Wood, and battle of Beersheba.

The Anzac collection tables in Ocean Grove and in Barwon Heads are again selling Anzac tokens and will be at Woolworths Safeway in Shell Road, Pharmasave Pharmacy on The Terrace and Liquorland in the Coles car park.

In Barwon Heads they are selling from

Canine respect for our Diggers. 153317 APCO service station, all starting 15 April through to 24 April.

Money raised from the sales allows the RSL to continue the vital welfare support for our ex-servicemen and women. It also assists in relieving the

hardship for the families through a range of activities.

In 2016 sub-branch volunteers did 4787 home/aged care and hospital visits, volunteered 5930 hours and travelled 15,620km.

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Attack witnesses wanted

By Justin Flynn Genevieve Gange is desperately appealing for witnesses who may have seen a dog attack on The Terrace in Ocean Grove.

Genevieve said her much-loved cavoodle Freddy was attacked outside the Olive Pit cafe on the morning of Friday 24 March by an unknown large dog, while its owners were seated at the cafe.

Genevieve said there was also another large dog with the couple which may have been a Malamute.

Freddy had his neck and back broken in the attack and was put down by a veteranarian immediately after the attack.

Police advised Genevieve that it is a council matter and that she will need to find witnesses or provide CCTV footage.

“As you can imagine we are broken hearted and shocked at the tragic and incredible violence in our lovely home town,” Genevieve said.

“Maybe someone could have taken a mobile phone shot. It was clear Freddy was very badly injured; he was totally limp, silent and his eyes rolled back and he was struggling to breathe. I was in such shock of the event that I do not know who handed him to me but I immediately went to my friend’s ute and he drove me to the vet.”

If you have any information relating to this event or know the owners, you can contact the Voice at newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au

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Freddy was attacked on The Terrace. 166626

The army got him outside

By Justin Flynn

Brad Clarke will reflect on past Anzacs this Anzac Day. 166700

Brad Clarke joined the army in 1978 as a wide-eyed 18-year-old so he could avoid working in his father’s business and to “get outside and do stuff”.

Almost 40 years later, the Ocean Grove father of 15-year-old twin girls is reflecting on a tour to Iraq and the fact that his unit, The Light Horse Regiment, was the same as the famous 1917 charge of 500 Australians on Beersheba.

Brad was the Regimental Sergeant Major for the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment in Iraq, which had direct links to the Australian Mounted Division in the Battle of Beersheba, which is commemorating its 100th anniversary later this year.

“It was full on,” Brad recalled of his experience in Iraq, in which he was in charge of minimising roadside explosive attacks and rocket attacks on Coalition forces.

“When I got there it was November, so it was cool and muddy for a few months, but then after that it was 55 (degrees) every day and with body armour and helmets, that was pretty rough. It was intense and always busy and a big eye-opener. I was humbled and proud of the commitment and dedication of Australian troops. There was always that concern that at any moment on patrol you could get hit by something, but they way we operated in Iraq, I had

confidence in the way we were operating compared to the insurgents.”

Brad’s forces were able to reduce the flow of attacks from 20 roadside ambushes per month to three.

In Iraq, Brad organised for Essendon and Collingwood AFL clubs to send guernseys over, which were then put to use in a game played between the Diggers who were there.

“The AFL asked us to film it and they played it on the big screen at the game,” he said.

“It was good for morale.”

Brad’s reflection every Anzac Day is one of pride. His father fought in WWII and his grandfather in WWI. “It’s not just about remembering my service, but all the people who came before me,” he said.

“Especially the younger generation are showing real respect and understanding.”

This Anzac Day, Brad’s schedule will involve getting up at 4.30am and helping to organise the dawn service at Ocean Grove Park. He’ll then go home after the ceremony for an hour or so and help organise the main service, where he is a guest speaker, getting there around 9am.

He’ll find time to head to the bowling club for an hour or two and head home to watch the Collingwood vs Essendon game.

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Best in the business The inaugural Small Business Excellence Apprentice Awards were presented by the Rotary Club of Ocean Grove recently.

Rotarian and vocational chairperson Martin Geerings said that for the past six years, the club had sponsored an apprentice at the Gordon Institute, but the committee thought it was time to introduce some events that were more relevant to the area.

Two new awards were born Small Business Excellence and Apprentice of the Year, each carrying a prize of $500 to the winners.

The process called for nominations and the winners were selection by the vocational committee.

Michael Beshara, from Christian Bros Buslines, won the Apprentice of the Year and Smudge’s Shoes won the Small Business Excellence award.

Ocean Grove Business Association president Ty Simons presented the award to Terry Mudge of Mudge’s Shoes. The Mudge family run three stores, in Ocean Grove, Geelong West and Colac. Rotary

president Judy Greer presented Mr Mudge with a certificate and a cheque for $500.

Mr Mudge thanked Rotary Ocean Grove for its vision in starting the award and spoke about the hard work involved for small business in competing with the larger chain stores.

Michael Beshara was nominated

by Christian Bros Buslines’ Angus Christian. Mr Beshara is a matureaged first-year mechanical apprentice. Mr Geerings said Mr Beshara was an ideal candidate for the award.

“Michael displays lots of passion for doing something automotive and he has been building cars with mates over a number of years,” he said.

“He is highly considered by his workmates and company management.”

Mr Beshara and his wife Carly were expecting their first child any day and have just moved into their new home. He thanked Rotary for allowing him to become the first recipient of the award.

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Easter Monday is the last of the summer markets organised by Rotary Ocean Grove.

As usual, it will be held in Kingston Park and it’s always a big market.

The winter market will not be taking place this year.

So get along and support your local Rotary Club and the stallholders who love this event.

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Rotary’s Noel Emselle, (clockwise) CoastCare’s Andrea Dennett, Jaclyne Scally, Jacinta Wehbe, Kate Staben and Jane Morrow and the Caring for Our Bays Program’s Jarrod Boord. 166941

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If you’re interested in helping out, organisers have asked that you register your interest at oceangrovecoastcare@ gmail.com or on the Facebook site.

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Easter is just around the corner and the excitement is building for the 35th annual Barwon Coast Sheepwash Classic.

The highly anticipated Sheepwash Classic is set to kick off its 35th year with more than 600 competitors tackling either the 8km or 4km course on Easter Saturday, 15 April.

With arguably one of the most visually stunning routes of all Victorian fun runs, the Classic brings serious competitors and fun runners together to enjoy the spectacular coastline of the Bellarine Peninsula.

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Registrations are taken online until Wednesday 13 April 11.59pm at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register. aspx?E=24502 Runners can register at Barwon Heads Primary School on Good Friday from 9am to noon or from 7am at Lahey Square rotunda on the day of the run.

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9am from At the Heads restaurant for the 8km run followed by the 4km runners and walkers at 9.05am. Runners then cross the footbridge and head down to the beach towards Ocean Grove, returning along the walking track. The 8km track then takes in the scenic beauty of the Barwon Heads Bluff before returning to the finish line next to the rotunda in Lahey Square, Barwon Heads.

The fun run is co-ordinated by a dedicated group of volunteers and all funds raised go towards major projects at Barwon Heads Primary School.

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Footy girls find their feet The Australian Football League’s women’s season has been enormously popular and with the men’s season just kicked off, there’s no better time to think about the growing feet of junior players.

Statistics in recent years show that almost 10,000 players visited emergency hospital departments across Victoria in one AFL season alone.

“That’s a huge statistic,” says Bellarine Community Health Podiatrist Suzi Duncan.

“Injuries to the lower limbs are one of the most common, so now is a great time to seek some professional advice from a podiatrist or physiotherapist to check up on any niggles or concerns your junior footballer may have.”

Bellarine Community Health runs a specialist Youth Services program from its site in the Drysdale Secondary School precinct.

Young people aged from 12 to 24 can access services such as podiatry, physiotherapy and much more, free of charge.

“Women’s football is one of the fastest growing sports in the last few years, so we want to make sure that young girls in particular are getting the right advice on rehabilitation for injuries and information on ways to prevent further injury,” Ms Duncan says.

“The first few weeks of the playing season is often when the risk of injury is greatest, so we want to encourage all young footballers to be pro-active about injury prevention,” she says.

Bellarine Community Health, in partnership with headspace Geelong, also offers youth mental health support services along with a range of other dedicated youth health services from the Drysdale site.

To find out more information visit the Bellarine Community Health website at www.bch.org.au.

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Yesterday I was asked by Andrea Dennett, the coordinator of ‘Friends of the Hooded Plover Bellarine’ to take some photos of the 10 hoodies she had seen the previous day east of 5W. I went to that area and did not see 10 hooded plovers. I saw two and they were very nervous and did not hang around. The reason for this is that at least 10 dogs were off the lead in that area.

This part of the beach is clearly signposted that ‘dogs need to be on the lead, all the way to Point Lonsdale’.

I took some photos of the dogs and their owners. They were not little dogs, they were border collies, golden retrievers and staffies.

This issue is so frustrating for people who care about the birds and other creatures that live along our beach. Ocean Grove is busy in holiday times and is growing in population, so there is growing pressure on hoodies and other beach dwelling birds.

The breeding season for hooded plovers has

just finished, and there were 22 nests between Collendina and Point Lonsdale, which resulted in zero live offspring. One hooded plover (dead) chick was found in the dog poo rubbish bin.

It is very obvious to me that a big sign asking people to put dogs on a lead makes no difference unless people are fined and policed.

I think that the beach should be blocked off with a large rock wall on the Collendina side near the caravan park, and another rock wall past ’The Rock’. The wall should be big enough and have signs all over it saying that no dogs should pass beyond the wall. It should go all the way into the ocean so that it stops people at low tide.

I know this would not be pretty, but it may make people think and stop and obey regulations.

It’s time for firm and drastic action, or the animals that make our beach their home will no longer be here in the near future.

Jen Carr, Nature Reporter, Ocean Grove Voice.

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Satin flycatcher at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve taken by John Sharp. 167006

Female flame robin at Ocean Grove Nature Reserve. 167006 birdhide on the West Track for ages and did not see one bird, and should have known that a predator was around. As I exited the birdhide I saw a collared sparrowhawk in a tree, and it didn’t hang around for a photo (I did see the long round tail on the bird as it flew off). As I walked through the Banksia Trail I came across a lovely pair of eastern yellow robins, and as I was photographing them a rufous fantail landed on a branch above my head. I couldn’t believe my luck. I saw two other rufous fantails along the track, so they are certainly hanging around this year.

Speaking of the Ocean Grove Na-

ture Reserve, John Sharp saw, and photographed, a female satin flycatcher there (a bird that I have not spotted there). Male satin flycatchers are glossy blue-black above, with a blue-black chest and white below. Females are blue-black above, with an orange-red chin, throat and breast. The satin flycatcher is found along the east coast of Australia from Far North Queensland to Tasmania. This bird is a migratory species, which moves northwards in winter to Queensland and Papua New Guinea, and flies south to breed in spring. Thanks John for the photo of the satin flycatcher. You can check out John’s excellent bird photography on the Friends of the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve Facebook page.

Susanne from Wallington emailed to tell me about a young white-necked heron that was hanging around the dam on her beautiful property. By the time Male golden whistler at Anakie Gorge. 167006 I got time to visit Susanne the whitenecked heron was nowhere to be found, but it was nice to wander in the lovely garden.

The hooded plover breeding season is over. Between Ocean Grove and point Lonsdale there were 22 nests over the summer season, with zero survival of chicks. How sad is that? I walked along the beach the other day and there is a sign that clearly says that all dogs need to be on a lead past 6W, and so many people were letting their dogs run free. Most frustrating.

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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.

BARWON HEADS FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB – NEW FACILITIES: Barwon Coast, in partnership with the Barwon Heads Football Netball Club, has over the last few months undertaken significant improvement works of the facilities used by both codes.

During the last quarter of 2016 the oval surface was completely rebuilt with funding provided by the State government as part of Local MP Lisa Neville’s 2015 election promise.

Similarly Barwon Heads Netballers have seen major works on their facilities. Funded primarily by an election promise from local Federal MP Sarah Henderson and with State Government and Barwon Coast funds the courts surface has been completely renovated, new fencing and courtside shelters have been installed and the finishing touches on new club rooms are currently nearing completion.

Both playing surfaces were ready for use for the first round of the season on April 1st; and if the results were any indication the surfaces play well, with Barwon Heads winning every game of football and netball.

COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE: Over the last few months Barwon Coast has sought and received comprehensive comment from our communities on what you value about our coast; what you see as the challenges and what your ideas are for the future of our coast.

Since the close of the initial public comment phase the Committee and consultants have been working on reviewing the comments, prioritizing them and setting the structure for the next Coastal Management Plan (CMP).

The committee has also revisited its Vision and Mission statements to ensure they reflect the current ambitions of the committee with respect to the coast we manage. As well a set of principles has been developed, based on the Victorian Coastal Strategy, to guide decision making and the consequent actions in the plan.

It is expected that the consultants will work on the draft much of April and by the of the month

the committee will have a draft plan ready for release to the community for public comment as the next step before it is finalised in May 2017. Following the finalisation of the draft plan, legislation requires that it is approved by the Minister Energy, Environment and Climate Change. When approved the document becomes Barwon Coast’s primary planning document.

UNDERSTANDING DOG CONTROLS The onus is on each individual to understand where they can and cannot take their dogs, what is acceptable dog behaviour, and what is acceptable dog owner behaviour.

Dogs are continuing to prove challenging along our coast. We encourage enjoyment of the coastline with your companion, however many continue to flaunt the dog regulations. The coastline is for the use and enjoyment by all, and protection of our natural assets is a high priority; hence why dog controls are in place.

This time of the year, dogs are only permitted off-leash between 7W and 13W Ocean Grove, 30W and 34W 13th Beach, and 36W and 40W 13th Beach. West of 13W and the estuary beaches on both Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, dogs MUST BE ON A LEASH at all times.

Dogs are not permitted off-leash until 1st May. We all have a duty of care to protect and share this amazing coastline; please help us educate others.

Go to www.barwoncoast.com.au for the existing dog control orders, or pick one up from our office, or email us your details to receive a hard copy.

OCEAN GROVE SURF BEACH COMPLEX: In November last year, Barwon Coast and the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), after a lengthy multi staged tender process, appointed architects Wood Marsh to develop the plans for the new Surf Beach Complex that will house the Dunes Café and the SLSC. Wood Marsh through a series of design workshops have progressed their work to the point that the schematic design is largely agreed. That design has been reviewed by the Office of Victorian Government Architect and very positive feedback provided to the Project Control Group.

The next steps include lodging a planning permit application with the City of Greater Geelong; releasing the plans for public comment and beginning the detailed design development.

As this important community building progresses we will keep the community updated.

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I spent a wonderful weekend camping at Gellibrand in the Otways. I saw many eastern spinebills, grey fantails and white-eared honeyeaters. I took the teenagers to Colac because they had no internet connection in Gellibrand, and I could hear the gunshots ringing out from the wetlands around Colac, which sent me scurrying back up the hills quick smart.

I also went to the Leigh Valley Hawk and Owl Sanctuary near Ballarat. My Christmas present from the family was an owl experience with Martin Scuffins, who is a falconer but also rehabilitates birds that have been injured. Martin showed me his aviaries and he flew his boobook owl, barn owl and nankeen kestrel around the paddock. I took lots of photos and had the best time.

I had an afternoon at Anakie Gorge which was just beautiful. I was going to walk through the gorge but spent three hours in the car park chasing golden whistlers, scarlet robins, grey shrikethrush, yellow-faced honeyeaters and white-throated treecreepers around.

The golden whistler was particularly hard to photograph, as it hopped around high branches in dark areas. I think it would be very handy to be a bit taller or maybe I should take a cherry picker with me to Anakie Gorge (which, incidentally, is a beautiful place to visit).

I also spent a wonderful morning at the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, where I saw four female flame robins, willy wagtails, red-browed finches, yellow-faced honeyeaters, grey fantails plus many other species. I sat in the

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Dracula swoops in The critically-acclaimed and gripping gothic horror story Dracula swoops into Geelong from 18 to 20 May as part of GPAC’s 2017 Deakin University Theatre Season.

Created and adapted by one of Australia’s leading, multi-award winning companies shake and stir theatre co, this new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s twisted tale is every bit as tortured as the charismatic novel.

Dracula tells the story of young lawyer Jonathan Harker as he visits Castle Dracula deep within the Carpathian mountains, he’s not expecting the hospitality he receives from his mysterious host.

Alone and trapped within the castle walls, Jonathan discovers that Dracula wants more than his presence at the dinner table - he might also be the main course. Leaving Jonathan for dead and his castle behind, Dracula

travels to London on a quest for seduction, true love and above all - blood.

Directed by the awardwinning Michael Futcher and adapted by shake and stir’s artistic directors Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij, this twisted tale features a stellar cast including fellow artistic director Ross Balbuziente, Michael Wahr (Othello, Hamlet), Adele Querol (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) and David Whitney (My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, 1984, Rock of Ages).

Shake and stir theatre co is well-known to Geelong theatre audiences following its previous highly acclaimed productions including 1984 and Wuthering Heights.

The 2015 premiere season of the work garnered stellar five-star reviews and attracted five Matilda Award (QLD Theatre) nominations including best mainstage production.

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what’s ON MUSIC/LIVE EVENTS

Best time of the day

Piping Hot Chicken Shop ■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.

Barwon Heads Hotel ■ Pierce Brothers, Good Friday 14 April, over18s only, no ID no entry. Tickets on sale via oztix.

■ Check 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.

Drysdale Senior Citizens Hall ■ Making waves music/poetry arvo every fourth Sunday of the month, from 2pm5.30pm.

Maggie’s Bar ■ Wednesday 12 April, Andrea Robertson Acoustic night.

■ Thursday 13 April, unplugged jam night.

■ Friday 14 April, Ziggy.

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

A Voice reader sent this picture of sunrise over the Barwon Heads bridge. It was taken on Thursday 6 April.

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

McGlashan’s Wallington Estate, Swan Bay Road, Wallington ■ Open weekends and public holidays, 11am5pm, new release wines, gourmet platters and classic car displays. Phone: 5250 5760. 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. Contact 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

Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Barwon Heads Community Hall

Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre

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

■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294. health and well-being

Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway

Leura Park Estate

■ Last Wednesday of month, chatroom, gentle fun activities, make new friends, afternoon tea. Free event from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Inquiries to Neville on 5255 2837. reading and writing

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

for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.

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

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

Bellarine Church of Christ Hall, 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove

■ 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

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Barwon Heads Community Hall

grams special school holiday courses available. Ph: 5256 2742.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove

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

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

Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads

Well Women’s Clinics at Ocean Grove, Portarlington and Point Lonsdale

■ 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.

Ocean Grove Walkers

■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music 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.

Queenscliff RSL Hall

Koombahla Equestrian Park

■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs

■ Tuesday to Friday, after school riding pro-

■ Staffed by qualified registered nurses: pap tests, breast health advice and checks, menopause and contraception advice. Appointments (free) phone 5258 0812.

Samata Yoga classes ■ Tuesdays 6.15pm, Wednesdays 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturdays 8am. Meditation classes. Thursday 6.30pm. Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. 0428 673 077 or 0402 098 793.

Samata Yoga classes ■ Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am.

■ Meditation class: Thursday 6.30pm, Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. T Kabir 0428673077 or Mirabhai 0423 691 168.

What’s On: phone 5255 3233 or email news@voicegroup.com.au

Clubs meet Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

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.

Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.

Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.

Last Tuesday of every month.

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

Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm.

New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.

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.

Wednesdays

Second Tuesday of month

Second Wednesday of every 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.

First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most

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.

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, at 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, or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong.org.au

Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.

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.

Fridays Queenscliff Croquet Club, ‘Introduction to Croquet’ sessions on Fridays from 1.30 to 3pm in term one. For bookings, contact Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

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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The local guide for dining on the Bellarine...

Come out of hibernation Winter is coming ... but that doesn’t mean diners need to hibernate to avoid the cold weather.

Picturesque waterfront restaurant 360Q at Queenscliff Harbour is just a short 20-minute drive from Ocean Grove and is becoming one of the most talked-about venues on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Re-opened by chef and Sorrento Catering business owner Barry Iddles last October after being closed for three years, 360Q is now a thriving culinary hub.

It has impressed visitors so much, it is TripAdvisor’s number one restaurant in Queenscliff and is welcoming guests with warm, hearty fare throughout the cooler months.

“Even after six months of operation we are still so excited about re-opening the doors of 360Q and welcoming so many guests,” Barry said.

“We’ve had an incredible summer on the water but we can’t wait to host even more diners through

autumn and winter as well as special parties, anniversaries and weddings in our amazing top floor function space.”

The menu at 360Q is inspired by Barry’s extensive global travels and offers delicious flavours from Thailand, Bali, Vietnam and India.

360Q is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week and offers an a la carte dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In a nod to the cooler season, Barry now offers guests a warming three-course Sunday roast with soup, roast dinner and dessert for just $35 per person.

“This a hit with Queenscliff locals and visitors from nearby towns including Ocean Grove. We change the menu each week so we are giving our customers the variety they deserve,” Barry said.

360Q is at 2 Wharf Street, Queenscliff.

Phone: 5257 4200. Web: www.360q.com.au. Email: enquiries@360q.com.au

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The shed of their dreams Ocean Grove Golf Club opened its brand new shed recently.

The old shed was gutted by fire on 29 April last year and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage.

On hand for the opening of the new shed and those who played a major part in getting the shed up and running were: Scott Lyons - constructor - Johns Lyng Group; Darren Halley - broker, Intergal Insurance; David Sandfort - loss adjuster, Cunningham Lindsey on behalf of Ansvar Insurance; Colin Stephens - Ocean Grove Golf Club committee; Ray Danks - Ocean Grove Golf Club committee: Peter Cullen - Ocean Grove Golf Club president; and Justin Carmody - Ocean Grove Golf Club treasurer.

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The standard Course when played as 18 holes, has a par of 69.

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The Family Club CLUB FACILITIES The Club Golf Shop: A range of Golf equipment, accessories and clothing for sale.

Buggies, Golf Bags, and Clubs available for hire.

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Making kids’ parties easy Rollerway Skate Centre makes kids’ parties super easy for mums and dads.

Just five minutes from the Geelong CBD, Rollerway Skate Centre hosts the perfect party ideal for five to 15-year-olds.

The three-hour parties include admission, catering, a birthday greeting, roller-skate or roller-blade hire and party bags.

Kids can enjoy great music and a light show with a mix of amusing games - and parents can join in on the skating action too.

Centre manager Ashlie Aparicio grew up having parties at the skating centre herself, and now enjoys serving over 10,000 party kids every year.

Standard parties are $15 per

person. The deluxe package for just $3 extra per child adds “bottomless” drinks, an icypole each for the kids, an ice-cream cake and little gifts for all the party guests.

Rollerway Skate Centre is at 6-8 Lambert Avenue, Newtown. Call on 0411 335 544 or visit rollerway.com.au for more information and opening times.

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Get hands-on with wildlife Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hold a snake, pet a crocodile, come nose to nose with a pot-belly seahorse or get up close to an arachnid?

The team at Wildlife Xposure can help.

Xavier Morello is in charge of the family-run business and brings their handreared native animals directly to you, to see, to touch, to feel, to hold and to learn some amazing facts, along with the opportunity for some awesome photos. They have relocated to the area and the aim is to give children an experience that provides an informative wildlife education.

Wildlife Xposure provides three programs - Native Animals, Marine Life and Creepy Crawlies. All three are ‘handson’, meaning that participants can touch and hold a range of animals.

All three displays and presentations are ideal for school classrooms, kinders, early learning centres, shopping centres, holiday programs, events and festivals, birthday parties, office functions, corporate events and promotional days.“We love the environment and we love teaching kids to care for it and to respect animals,” Xavier said.

“Kids are all trying to find their place in the world and trying to fit in and it’s great that they can learn and appreciate animals in the same way.“ Wildife Xposure prides itself on delivering fun, entertaining, safe, ethical, responsible and sustainable native animal educational programs for people of all ages.

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Micro Groms tear up surf The second SOUL comp was held on Saturday 18 March.

An Indian summer arrived for the weekend and produced an absolutely cracker of a day.

With a beautiful sunrise climbing over the horizon all one needed was some sunscreen and boardies.

There were good numbers in all divisions.

Keen to take advantage of the sun and warm water, several members contested in multiple divisions keeping everyone on their toes.

Although the waves were small there was some great longboarding on display once again.

A special mention to the Micro Groms who were tearing it up on the waves.

To encourage participation and a fun atmosphere, Micro Groms are not judged, but they were certainly providing the judges with glimpses of some great surfing.

Micro Groms can ride any size surfboard - parent assist is welcomed.

The third comp was held Saturday 8 April.

It is not too late to join the club for the 2017 season. The SOUL club is a great family club that encourages and welcomes individuals and

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Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while, why not come on down to the next comp day and see what they’re all about.

Queries to president Paul Fletcher on 0477 477 841 or secretary Helen Jacob on 0425 778 245.

Results for comp two on 18 March: Juniors

1. Billie Cook; 2. Yasmin Garmonsway; 3. Josh Wall; 4. Piper Needham.

Over 40s 1. Dean Cook; 2. Matty Wright; 3. Phil Dunn; 4. Simon Johnson.

Over 50s 1. Greg Vick; 2. John Mercer; 3.

Mick Armstrong; 4. Paul Fletcher.

Over 60s 1. Gus Angleton; 2. Nev Forster;

3. Herbie Jercher.

Open Men 1. Dean Cook; 2. John Mercer; 3.

Jamie Wall; 4. Simon Johnson.

Open Women 1. Mel Renton-Wright; 2. Lou McSween; 3. Yasmin Garmonsway.

Logger 1. Phil Dunn; 2. Matty Wright; 3.

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Undefeated Cobras finish as they started COLLENDINA SEASON FINISH: Premiers Minor premier Collendina capped off a remarkable season with a thrilling nine-run win over Barwon Heads in a memorable BPCA A Grade decider this month at Portarlington.

What made the Cobras grand final win over the Seagulls significant was Collendina became the first side to be undefeated in a season since Ocean Grove won the A Grade flag in 1994-95.

Collendina erased the demons from last year’s grand final loss to Anglesea with a win over Barwon Heads, its third ever BPCA A Grade title.

Higher ranked Collendina advanced to the grand final after its tied semi-final thriller against crosstown rival Ocean Grove.

The Cobras had a washout with a drawn match against Drysdale in Round 2.

Collendina coach Corey Walter

led from the front and scored more than 600 runs with the bat.

Star Cobra Andy Higgins was arguably the league’s most dominant all-rounder with more than 450 runs and 26 wickets, while consistent top order batsman Ben Ricardo was a leading run scorer.

Equally the Cobras had plenty of bowling depth as Charlie Lamb claimed 16 wickets, while Jye Hearps took 14 wickets and Dean Britt was a perfect foil back up with 10 wickets at 14.10.

The emergence of star teenage wicket keeper Max Sutton with his 21 catches was a positive sign as he is now regular member of the A Grade side.

It was a double celebration for the Cobras after Collendina 1 defeated Drysdale to capture the D Grade flag.

TOP PERFORMERS IN 2016-17 Corey Walter - 611 runs at 61.10

Andy Higgins worked tirelessly for the Snakes. 166259 and 17 wickets at 15.65 Ben Ricardo - 466 runs at 51.78 Andy Higgins - 459 runs at 51 and 26 wickets at 15.31 Charlie Lamb - 16 wickets at 15.19 “That was always in the back in

our minds, winning an A Grade premiership five years ago at Portarlington. That is three A Grade flags for the club in seven years and that is a pretty good achievement. We are a small family club and it was great result for everyone who was supporting us in the grand final.”

- Collendina coach Corey Walter

After four-year wait Grubbers break finals drought OCEAN GROVE SEASON FINISH: Fourth Ocean Grove played in its first A Grade finals campaign in four seasons, a terrific outcome.

Ocean Grove was one of the league’s biggest improvers and jumped four spots after it finished in eighth position in 2015-16.

The Grubbers christened its new A Grade surrounds at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road.

Since the Grubbers suffered a resounding one-day loss to Drysdale in Round 7 in the new year, Ocean Grove hit a purple patch with a win against Drysdale a game later and followed up with victories over premiership contender Jan Juc and Portarlington to finish its regular season.

The fourth-placed Grubbers incredibly almost won through to a grand final after a tie against top ranked Collendina at Collendina in the sem-finals.

Ocean Grove was well led by playing coach and all-rounder Paul Jubber in his second season at the

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club, who scored more than 300 runs and claimed 15 wickets.

Gun batsman Michael Kenneady returned to the Grubbers in a playing assistant coaching role, and scored more than 500 runs with a hundred against Queenscliff and hit four half-centuries.

New gloveman Huon Bertino was terrific behind the stumps and succeeded at the top of the order when asked to open the batting.

Regular A Graders including opening batsman Dylan Thorley, bowlers Lindon Giuffrida and Corey Buxton improved after Christmas with strong and mature performances with bat and ball.

Leg spinner Thomas Kent did a superb job after the sudden retirement of slow bowler Mick Gill who relocated to the Northern Territory. Kent claimed a crucial fivewicket haul in the semi-final.

Ocean Grove C Grade played off in a grand final against Jan Juc. TOP PERFORMERS IN 2016-17 Michael Kenneady - 558 runs

Back-to-back Menzies medals for Walter

Huon Bertino did everything asked of him this season. 165373 at 50.73 Paul Jubber - 317 runs at 31.70 and 15 wickets at 20.27 Thomas Kent -18 wickets at 15.67 Corey Buxton - 14 wickets at 26.07

“Upon reflection as a playing group they have come a long way and (our) belief and understanding has grown immensely and that’s a credit to (the players) hard work and dedication to improve. They will achieve great things going forward.”

- Ocean Grove coach Paul Jubber

Collendina captain Corey Walter capped off a fairytale season by winning his third Ray Menzies Medal.

Walter won the medal as the best player in the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association for the second consecutive season after leading his side to a thrilling premiership victory against Barwon Heads.

Walter won the award in the final round from Barwon Heads’ skipper Sam Schaller. Walter and Schaller were locked on 10 votes, each heading into the final round, but with the Heads’ having the bye and Walter scoring a ton, it was enough to give the all-rounder the medal with Anglesea’s Ned Cooper and Collendina’s Andy Higgins tying for third.

Walter made 535 runs in the home and away season at an average of 66.88 and also took 16 wickets and was named captain of the team of the season. Ocean Grove’s Michael Kenneady and Higgins were also named.

Collendina’s Michael Godfrey won the B grade batting award with 387 runs at an average of 48.38.

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Mixed results for Grove OCEAN GROVE NETBALL Some Ocean Grove teams couldn’t continue their winning ways of Round 1 when they played Geelong Amateur in Round 2.

However there were plenty of positives to match it with quality sides.

Grove Premier Division had their chances late in the game but couldn’t capitalise in the end, luckily finishing their game before the heavens opened up.

Premier Division Ocean Grove 28 vs Geelong Amateur 37.

Best: K. Ollis, C. Parker, J. Griffin A tough physical and defensive game, a credit to all defenders especially Candice Parker and Jess Griffin and also a centre change of pace for Kelsey Ollis.

With the Grove scoreline within three goals with 10 minutes to go it was a disappointing finish going down by nine, but it showed Grove where they need to be to compete with the grand final teams.

A lot to work on but plenty of positive signs for this new team.

Division 1 Ocean Grove 40 vs Geelong Amateur 41.

Best: M. Badrock, E. Mercer, S. Hackett Last year’s grand final replay was a ripper played in the warm conditions.

Nothing was separating the teams at each quarter and it was critical for Grove to keep up the physical pace. Defenders Meg Badrock and Shelby Hackett had plenty of work to do to get it down the court for Erin Mercer to score.

Division 2 Ocean Grove 10 vs Geelong Amateur 33.

Best: R. de Kretser, K. Morrish, E. Walker Unfortunately Division 2 couldn’t put their Grove game together today against Ammos, but there was some great defensive work from Rowena de Kretser, Emma Walker and Kellie Morrish.

Division 3 Ocean Grove 24 vs Geelong Amateur 23.

Best: K. Geerings, T. Splatt, A. Skurrie A fantastic nailbiting win for Division 3 showing plenty of determination and great work from all over the court, with Katie Geerings, Alicia Skurrie and Tam Splatt taking out the best.

19 Under Grade Ocean Grove 14 vs Geelong Amateur 23.

Best: M. Giblin, L. Doyle, S. Bastiaan The 19s team are continuing to work hard each week with centre courters Michaela Giblin, Loretta Doyle and Sarah Bastiaan showing the way.

The season opener was a fantastic day against Portarlington with some quality netball played across all grades.

A consistent start for the newly named Premier Division taking the four points against the Demons, with new and existing players settling into some great

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Olivia Hobbs.

Emily Moroney at wing attack.

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Premier Division Ocean Grove 46 vs Portarlington 23.

Best: O. Hobbs, C. Parker, E. Heard Hard fought win with full pressure the whole game against a quality side. Outstanding midcourt performance from Liv Hobbs and great defensive pressure and goaling from Candice Parker and Elley Heard.

Division 1 Ocean Grove 59 vs Portarlington 16.

Best: S. Hackett, C. Britt, D. Hoiles Despite the nerves of the first round,

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Kelsey Ollis in action. the B Grade girls put it all aside and dominated throughout the match. The thorough preparation during pre-season obviously paid off and the girls were firing from the first centre. Endless turnovers from Shelby Hackett and Meg Badrock allowed a strong mid-court to effectively bring the ball down. Erin Mercer showed brilliant consistency in her shooting throughout the game. Overall a very promising and strong performance by all players.

Division 2 Ocean Grove 24 vs Portarlington 14.

Best: E. Clark, K. Morrish, E. Walker

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Elley Heard shoots for goal.

Portarlington got the early jump on Grove but to their credit the girls toughed it out and came away with a win. Some new players took the best honours this week with Eliza Clark, Kellie Morrish and youngster Emma Walker.

Division 3 Ocean Grove 49 vs Portarlington 9.

Best: J. Sutton, M. Goodger, S. Cain Ocean Grove made a strong start to the 2017 season, with an impressive 40-goal win. A strong defensive lineup allowed the defenders to make multiple intercepts limiting Portarlington’s attempts at goal.

The mid-court saw strong drives and well

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19 Under Grade Ocean Grove 11 vs Portarlington 28.

Best: M. Giblin, S. Bastiaan, G. Bradley With some new players adding to the 19U line-up there were some great passages of play that will improve over the coming season if they work hard.

Great start to season for young Grubbers OCEAN GROVE JUNIOR NETBALL Ocean Grove’s junior netballers have started the new season in fine style.

The Grubbers are gelling well in their respective teams and have had some fine wins in the first two rounds.

Results Round 2 against Geelong Amateur: 17U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 43 def Geelong Amateur 10 Best: Mia Smith, Madeline Crothers, Nikita Page.

17U Sec 2: Ocean Grove 25 def Geelong Amateur 14 Best: Larissa Dixon, Paige Drinkwater, Monet New. 15U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 20 def by Geelong Amateur 22 Best: Keely Reid, Emma Badrock, Jorja Connellan.

15U Sec 2: Ocean Grove 28 def Geelong Amateur 6 Best: Charli Duckett, Lucy Teese, Elli Campbell.

13U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 18 def Geelong Amateur 12 Best: Anna Smith, Chloe Jeffrey, Makayla Staehr.

13U Sec 2: Ocean Grove 12 def Geelong Amateur 6 Best: Lily Hallam, Tia McNaugh-

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Results Round 1 against Portarlington: 17U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 54 def Portarlington 6 Best: Kimberley Hart, Isabelle Teague, Gemma Bell.

17U Sec 2: Bye. 15U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 26 def Portarlington 21 Best: Jorja Connellan, Eliza Vallelonga, Zoe Murrells.

15U Sec 2: Ocean Grove 31 def Portarlington 11 Best: Elli Campbell, Charli Duckett, Caitlin Harris.

13U Sec 1: Ocean Grove 11 def by Portarlington 18 Best: Bayley Herbert, Amelia Cunningham, Emily Green.

13U Sec 2: Ocean Grove 17 def Portarlington 3 Best: Ruby Hilderbrandt, Zoe Hilderbrandt, Tara Sampson.

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Grubbers too hot for Demons

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove signalled its early season desire for ultimate success as the Grubbers smashed an inaccurate Portarlington by 105 points in their BFL opener on 1 April.

The Grubbers 17.21(123) defeated Portarlington 1.12(18) in the one-sided match after quarter time at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road.

The Demons kicked with a wind advantage in the first term and led a goalless Ocean Grove at quarter time by seven points.

After the first break, Portarlington failed to score another goal as the home side kept the visitors scoreless in the final term.

Ocean Grove almost doubled their score in the fourth quarter and slammed home 9.5 to run over the top of the Demons.

“We knew they were going to come out pretty strong, but we have had a big pre-season, we backed ourselves in on a big ground to run over the top of them,” said Grubber Kaiden Long, in his debut senior game as stand-in captain.

Long was captain in place of injured skipper Kelly Williams (back).

New Grubber playing assis-

tant coach Brent Macleod was at his damaging best and booted five goals.

Macleod, a goalkicking midfielder won the GDFL Neville Whitey Medal after booting 96 goals last season with Thomson, kick-started the Grubber charge in the second term with three of his five goals.

“He (Macleod) stays very low to the ground, fends off and always dishes out,” Long said.

“He is very professional and very good at what he does - he is a good asset to have.”

Five players made their senior debuts for the Grubbers including star recruits Macleod, Jake Carmody, Peter Hardy and Adam Marangon.

Debutant Issac Wilkins made a successful transition from Grubber Under 18 level and kicked his first senior goal.

“As soon as he got the mark we all knew and he kicked the goal being his first senior game. It was good to get around him,” Long said.

Dynamic forward Daniel Maloney kicked four goals, vice-captain Matt Caldow booted three majors, while Corey Walter chipped in with

two goals.

Demon Tom Dewey was the only goalkicker for Portarlington.

In the reserves grade Ocean Grove suffered a 36-point loss to Portarlington - 9.11(65) to 4.6(30).

The Demons jumped the Grubbers at quarter time to lead by 23 points thanks to a four-goal first quarter. Jon Ansell booted two goals for Portarlington.

In the Under 18 Colts grading games, Ocean Grove 1 lost 6.9(45) to Barwon Heads 14.8(92) by 47 points at Ray Menzies Oval.

It was a different outcome for Grubbers in the other Colts grading game with Ocean Grove 10.11(71) defeating Newcomb 1.0(6) by 65 points at Ray Menzies Oval. Casey Bongiorno kicked three goals for the Grubbers.

BFL SENIOR SCOREBOARD OCEAN GROVE 17.21(123) defeated PORTARLINGTON 1.12(18) OCEAN GROVE Goal Kickers: B. Macleod 5, D. Maloney 4, M. Caldow 3, C. Walter 2, I. Wilkins, T. Gavin, A. Marangon.

Best Players: B. Macleod, K. Long, T. Hobbs, P. Hardy, J. Carmody, M. Caldow.

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Grove no match for Ammos

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove will shift its focus towards an Easter home clash against Torquay after a 40-point loss to Geelong Amateur on 8 April.

Ocean Grove was given a reality check after its thumping 106-point win over Portarlington on 1 April, while Amateur recovered from a 14-point loss to Torquay under lights in Round 1.

The reigning BFL premier proved too strong for Ocean Grove in warmish and wet conditions at Elderslie Reserve.

The match was relocated to Elderslie Reserve as the Queens Park changerooms undergo a facelift.

The Grubbers restricted the Ammos to two goals in the first quarter after the home side kicked with a strong breeze and led by 11 points at the first break.

Conditions took a dramatic shift in the second quarter as Amateur handled the slippery ball better than their opponents after a storm hit Elderslie Reserve.

Amateur out-scored Ocean Grove 2.4 to 1.1 as the home side took a decisive 20-point lead at half-time.

Amateur increased its margin out 34 points at three quarter-time.

Conditions dried up in a higher scoring final quarter as the Grubbers fought hard to kick 3.2, but it was to no avail as the Ammos ran out 40-point winners.

The home side booted 4.2 in the fourth term as Amateur livewire Jarrod Westwood finished the game with three goals.

Ocean Grove’s loss means it dipped from top spot to third position.

Grubber youngster Riley Maloney made his senior debut and was joined by brothers Daniel, Patrick and Emmet.

The Ocean Grove quartet of Jake Carmody, Matt Caldow, James Linton and Daniel Maloney all kicked one goal.

The Grubbers Round 3 senior match against Torquay starts at 2.10pm

at Ray Menzies Oval at Shell Road this Saturday.

Ocean Grove’s Easter home fixture is its largest home game in terms of attendance numbers each year.

In the reserves grade, Geelong Amateur defeated Ocean Grove by 56 points.

Final scores: Geelong Amateur 12.17(89) to Ocean Grove 4.9(33).

The home side kept the Grubbers goalless in the first term.

Ocean Grove was more competitive in the second term with three goals, but in the end Amateur ran out almost 10goal winners.

In was a different result for Ocean Grove 1 after its comprehensive 67-point win in their Under 18 Colts grading game against Geelong Amateur at Elderslie Reserve.

Final scores: Ocean Grove 14.13(97) to Geelong Amateur 4.6(30).

Tom Ryan booted six goals for the Grubbers.

In the other Colts grading games

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Final scores: Ocean Grove 10.12(72) to Inverleigh 4.5(29).

GEELONG AMATEUR 10.10(70) DEFEATED OCEAN GROVE 4.6(30) Ocean Grove Goals: J. Carmody, M. Caldow, J. Linton, D. Maloney.

Best Players: K. Long, J. Linton, P. Maloney, T. Hobbs, A. Marangon, B. Macleod.

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Well-earned medal

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s Tim Hannan earned a place at the recent Australian titles.

OGSLSC coach Sonia Kinsey said Hannan’s effort was incredible.

“A junior male making a board final at the Australian title is fantastic but getting a medal hasn’t happened very often by a Victorian - and Grove had two in the final," she said.

“Results show that with good preparation, racing in a variety of events

throughout the season and consistent high level training, we can be up there with our interstate competitors. However, in order to do this, athletes brave our harsh winter conditions unlike the NSW and Queensland competitors."

It’s the first individual board medal to be won by an Ocean Grove junior boy at the ’Aussies’.

Jolyon Simpson, Hannan and Tyler Walsh finished eighth in the Under 15 boys board final with two of the boys actually being Under 14.

Hannan finished third in the Under

14 board rave and Walsh eighth.

The Under 15 Girls made the semifinals.

“For most of these girls it was their first Australian titles experience," Kinsey said.

The senior team suffered the disappointment of only being allowed to compete in the relays due to the event being cancelled due to poor water quality after the rain that came following Cyclone Debbie.

“It left a lot of athletes and coaches flat and unhappy," Kinsey said.

“It is terribly disappointing that the Under 17 age group did not get to race in their individuals as many will go up into Under 19 next year, making them bottom age with the competition even stronger. As many of them will also do Year 12 next year, it may not be possible for them to go interstate to race in WA where the titles are held in 2017.

Cost, time and distance could make it prohibitive. Of course safety is a priority, however, we must factor the cost in terms of dollars and also the large amounts of time in training these kids

put in in regards to preparing themselves for these events. They don’t just front up and race - they train for at least nine months of the year."

Other results from the 'Aussies’ on the Gold Coast: Under 17 boys: finals in swim teams, board teams and ski teams.

Under 17 girls: finals in ski teams.

Under 19 girls: final ski teams.

Masters medals: Sue Howells Pavia - gold 2km run; Bill Strachan - bronze masters ski race.

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