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Right on cue! By Justin Flynn All aboard! The Q Train is departing. The Bellarine’s newest train experience is nearing completion and it is promising to showcase the region’s finest produce. The brainchild of Andrew Bridger and his son-in-law Daniel Trotter, the Q Train will open for business in late winter and will be a moving restaurant ambling through the picturesque countryside between Drysdale and Queenscliff on the Bellarine Railway.
“He (Andrew) approached me last year and said ‘I’ve got this idea and I’ve found trains up in Queensland, so how about doing a restaurant on a train?’” Daniel said. The rolling stock, believed to originate from the 1950s, was purchased and brought down to Queenscliff, where the carriages are now being refurbished into a moving, culinary delight. “I’ve been meeting with a hell of a lot of producers locally in the last few weeks,” Daniel said. “It will basically be a showcase of the local region. All the food, wine and beer will be sourced
locally. It will be totally all be local produce.” The Q Train will start off with three carriages seating 44 guests and will operate from Drysdale station with plans to add more once the refurbishment is complete. “Eventually we want to get it up to 100 people, but not any more than that,” Daniel said. “It will be a five-course degustation and it’s going to be a very unique experience with good food, good wine and a good time.” The Q Train got its name for a few simple reasons.
“Q for Queenscliff, Q for Queensland and just because it sounds really cool,” Daniel said. Similar in concept to the Blues Train, the Q Train will feature a seasonal menu. “We’ve had so much help from railway volunteers giving us a hand, which has been fantastic,” Daniel said. “We’ll start doing this on Friday and Saturday nights and then think about adding more nights once we’ve perfected it. We need to get it right first.”
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In May, Victoria Police will be running a series of community forums again across the Bellarine Peninsula. It follows the release of crime statistics in March across Victoria. The forums present an opportunity for local police members to discuss the latest crime statistics and the community to discuss concerns or issues they have. The forums will occur: Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads, 8 May (7-9pm), Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Portarlington, 3 May (7-9pm), Portarlington Parks Hall Newcomb Street, Portarlington. Drysdale 15 May (7-9pm), Springdale Community House, High Street. Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale 24 May (7-9pm), Queenscliff Senior Citizens' Hall.
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Raymond Jennings, Pat Whitford and Ethan Willey with Pam Davis showing the roses that will be planted in honour of the three fallen men. 167158 and Mary Ann Jackson. He was one of 10 children. Raymond attended Drysdale State School and the then Drysdale Methodist Church (now the Uniting Church). Raymond worked in the area as a farmer prior to enlisting in Drysdale on 11 May, 1916. He embarked for service overseas on 7 September, 1916, as a private with the 46th Infantry Battalion. Raymond was killed in action at Bullecourt on 11 April, 1917, and his burial place is unknown. Raymond’s mother and a Miss Deakin wrote many letters desperately trying to find out whether he had been taken as a prisoner of war. It was all to no avail. The Benhams had four brothers go off to war.
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As well as Raymond losing his life, his brother Frederick lost his life a year later in April, 1918, in France. Henry Stanley Davis Henry Stanley Davis was born in 1889 in Drysdale to John Davis and Carol Christie Judd. Carol’s family were also members of the Methodist Church. Henry attended Drysdale State School, St James Church of England and enlisted in Drysdale in September, 1915. Henry was working as a civil engineer and was a member of the local 69th Infantry Military Force when he joined. Henry embarked for war on 16 October, 1915, as a lieutenant with the 14th Battalion and later he was transferred to the
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46th Battalion and promoted to captain. Henry was killed at Bullecourt by machine gun fire close to the barbed wire bordering the Hindenburg line, on 11 April, 1917. His body was never found. A year later in 1918 his family held a service in this church. Henry was also recommended for a French Croix de Guerre for his gallantry. For various reasons the award was never received and the Drysdale RSL are still pursuing the medal through the French Government.
The State Government and Landcare Australia are restoring and protecting habitat along the Bellarine Rail Trail. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville announced the completion of $30,000 worth of habitat improvement and restoration works along the 30-kilometre bike trail between Queenscliff and Geelong. The works were carried out by Friends of Bellarine Rail Trail, Bellarine Landcare Group and Swan Bay Environment Association, and included weed removal and revegetation in the Coastal Moonah Woodland and Grassy Woodlands. “This wonderful project has restored and protected native plants and wildlife along the Bellarine Rail Trail,” Ms Neville said. “It will make this beautiful bike path even more picturesque, and has already resulted in significant improvements to the health and biodiversity of the Bellarine Peninsula." Local schools will be involved in ongoing maintenance and education about the flora and fauna in the area.
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A commemoration service - exactly 100 years to the day when three Drysdale soldiers lost their lives in battle - was held in Drysdale. Frederick William Gray, Raymond Alfred Benham and Henry Stanley Davis were killed on 11 April, 1917, at Bullecourt, France, on the Hindenburg Line during WWI. All three men were from Drysdale and relatives and descendants attended St James Anglican Church for a commemorative service to honour their service on Tuesday 11 April. Frederick William Gray Frederick William Gray was born in 1898 in Geelong to Francis Gray and Annie Maria (Armstrong). Following the death of his father and with his mother needing to move away, Frederick went to live with his Uncle John Armstrong and Aunty Lillian (Jackson). John and Lillian already had five children, but then they also raised Frederick. Frederick is listed as being a farmer and living in Drysdale when he enlisted in Geelong on 3 April, 1916. The family farm being near the Drysdale water tower. Frederick embarked on the 16th August, 1916, as a private with the 46th Battalion. It was not even a year later that Frederick was killed on 11 April, 1917. It was the first Battle of Bullecourt and the day the 46th Battalion broke into the Hindenberg line. After many hours of fighting the 46th Battalion was forced out of their position, some soldiers were captured, some wounded and like Frederick many were killed. Frederick’s body was never found. While Frederick's name is not on the church honour board, he was a member of the St James congregation. His Uncle and Aunty, John and Lillian Armstrong are the grandparents of Pat Whitford a current member of St James. Raymond Alfred Benham Raymond Alfred Benham was born in 1897 on the Bellarine to James Benham
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And let the carols begin OCEAN Grove Carols in The Park has come of age. Now in its 21st year, the event has grown significantly, attracting huge audiences and boasting a stunning line-up of talented performers. This year’s event on Sunday 11 December at the Grove Pavilion, Ocean Grove Park, will be one of the biggest social events on the Bellarine’s social calendar. The line-up will include the Geelong Symphony Orchestra - fresh from its triumphant second concert From Russia With Love. Joining the musicians will be the Geelong Harmony Chorus, as well as a host of other leading local performers and local schools. Popular radio personality Mark Hyland will again be master of ceremonies and of course the carols would not be complete without a visit from Santa. Gates will open at 6pm to allow for families to grab a snag or delicious pancake, enjoy a picnic or just chill out in the Kids Zone with face painting and fun activities.
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Last year's carols were a huge hit. 148453 Thanks to the support of the Ocean Grove Connected Communities, safe LED candles will be available at each of the entry gates on the night. Official proceedings begin at 7pm and entry is a gold coin donation. Locals are also invited to bring an un-
wrapped gift to put under the giant Christmas tree, with all contributions distributed to needy children by Cottage by the Sea. For more information, visit the carols website at www.oceangrovecarols. org
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Paths plan set, now brace for the cost OVER 800 residents have responded to an Ocean Grove footpath survey, contributing valuable information used by the City of Greater Geelong to produce the Principal Pedestrian Network for Ocean Grove. The City’s city services acting general manager Vicki Shelton said the purpose of the survey was to identify a preferred footpath network and explore how the new infrastructure should be funded. “We recognise access to a continuous network of footpaths promotes health, improves safety, and advances accessibility while reducing car dependence,” Ms Shelton said. However, many streets in Ocean Grove remain without footpaths. The Ocean Grove Structure Plan, G21 Principal Bike Network and Town Centre Urban Design Framework all identify the need to improve footpath and cycling connections. Ms Shelton said the volume of survey responses demonstrated the strong commitment Ocean Grove residents had to their community. “Path safety was the most important characteristic identified by respondents,” she said. “Over 400 respondents requested pedestrian crossing improvements, at 71 locations. After reviewing these requests 18 crossing upgrades have been included.” The network includes 27km of footpaths and shared pathways, an increase from 18km in the initial draft. Eighty-two per cent of all survey respondents said the costs of new footpaths should be shared beyond immediately abutting property owners, through a sliding scale applied to properties within 400m of the footpaths or by having all property owners in Ocean Grove contribute.
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Getting summer ready THE Ocean Grove Fire Brigade held its annual caravan park training day recently with 60 attendees from across the region. Park staff got up-to-date information from various speakers including CFA community safety officers and firefighters. Topics covered include presentations on legislation and regulations, putting those rules into practice and how to deal with a fire in or near their park. Information was provided with presentations and practical excer-
cises, where attendees got hands-on with fire fighting equipment they may need to use in an emergency. A tabletop excercise was also held which looked at how park operators can plan for and react to a grass or bushfire that may affect their park. They day was rounded off by a barbecue lunch and a chance to look over the appliances at Ocean Grove to give the attendees an appreciation of the size of the fire trucks and how access to parks can be an issue in emergencies.
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Loads of care is on cards FROM now until 27 December, Ocean Grove shoppers can provide financial support to children and young people affected by cancer, by purchasing a $2 Redkite donation card from Coles at Ocean Grove. In the lead-up to Christmas, local residents can show their support for families affected by cancer amid predictions that demand for financial assistance among cancer patients is likely to soar by more than 20 per cent across Victoria. National cancer charity, Redkite, predicts financial assistance for children and young people affected by cancer will be in higher demand than ever before as families feel the pressure with growing costs during the holiday season. Victorian mother Simone Clements, whose six-year-old son Hayden Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour, said the support from Redkite was invaluable in helping families such as her own. “Redkite provides huge relief. Without them we couldn’t have got through this year. We received food and petrol vouchers and that assisted us so much,” she said. “We were travelling into the hospital four to five days a week and the petrol bill, parking, medications and spending on food at the hospital just accumulated very quickly, and that didn’t even include babysitters or feeding extra family members who came to help.”
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Year finishes on a high note By Justin Flynn ANDREA Robertson’s 2016 is finishing with a flurry of awards. Andrea won the prestigious Ross Lipson award and has reached the top 30 in the Australian Songwriters Association Songwriting Contest. The Ocean Grove singer, songwriter and musician was presented with the Ross Lupson award at the Queenscliff Music Festival. The award is in its third year and acknowledges a female from the local area who has shown excellence in, along with promoting and supporting, the local music industry. “It feels like I’m pinching myself - it’s such a huge honour,” Andrea said. “To be acknowledged for the part that I’m playing in Ocean Grove and the Bellarine, it’s a real honour and there would be many that would be deserving of it.” Andrea said it was always a thrill to perform in front of local people. “I love performing in the local community because I have such a strong connection here,” she said. “It’s great seeing familiar faces in the crowd.” The Ross Lipson award brought with it $1000 in prize-money and a $1000 voucher for Music Workshop. She will use the cash to fast-track her new album, which has been delayed. Andrea is working on her second album, which will be released next year after initially hoping for a Christmas 2016 release date. It follows her debut album ‘It’s About Time’ from July 2014. Her music is blues influenced. “Blues is a dominant theme fused with a little bit of folk and rockabilly - it just all seems to blend together,” she said. Andrea entered some songs in the Australian Songwriters Association Songwriting Contest and has made the top 30 and is waiting on judges to announce the top 10 on 14 December.
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Top playgroup THE Ocean Grove Playgroup was recognised for its longevity and quality recently. The group was a finalist for Regional Playgroup of the Year at the Playgroup Victoria Awards.
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Class of '81: The original Ocean Grove Playgroup.
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FOR many of our local residents, like the hooded plovers (Thinornis rubricollis), spring and summer is an important time of new beginnings. Along the Ocean Grove coast, ’hoodies’ are breeding, nesting and raising their young between September and March. They create shallow depressions (called scrapes) just above the high tide mark where they will lay one or two eggs. These birds are listed as vulnerable in Victoria and their choice of nesting site means they are in
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Best friend on the beach DOG control laws changed on 1 December and Barwon Coast is encouraging all dog owners to be familiar with the change. “The dog control orders for the beaches of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads change on 1 December. These changes are to cater for more people frequenting the coast, protect our environment and share this valuable resource with all users,” Maddie Glynn from Barwon Coast said. “Not everyone who comes to the beach appreciates dogs in their space, and it does lead to conflict. In addition to this, August to April is when our coastline has more wildlife utilising both the coastal reserves and beach zones. Wildlife take priority over a dog off-leash zone so be mindful when visiting the beaches to be on the lookout for wildlife trying to rest or raise their young.” Ocean Grove Spit became a dogs-on-leash area on 1 December. This means that from 13W Ocean Grove, around the Spit and along the estuary up to Riverview Family Caravan Park becomes dogs on leash. From 18 December, stricter controls come into place prohibiting dogs along sections of the coast for the peak season. To assist people in understanding where you can and cannot take your dog Barwon Coast, in partnership with Ocean Grove Coastcare, hosted a community event at 13W on 3 December. Meet the Neighbours is about community caring for
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Moby, Maple and Milli-Mai. 162799 Taking a closer look. 162799 community. There were interactive activities for people of all ages, opportunities to test your skills and knowledge and creative ideas for free giveaways. Dogs on beaches is a privilege not a right, and we must all understand and accept that we may have to change our own
behaviour from time to time to share this valuable resource. If you would like a copy of the dog control orders for the Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads beaches, visit www. barwoncoast.com.au or phone: 5254 1118 to receive a hard copy in the mail.
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Scholarly in their support EACH year at the Graham Bath Awards Rotary Ocean Grove invites the three primary schools in town to give Grade 6 pupils the opportunity to share in events such as attending a community meeting, volunteering, a cultural interview, attending an arts experience, sport and the like. More than 50 children took part and some from each school related their experience recently to the Rotary Club. A scholarship is awarded annually to a student in each of Year 11 and Year 12 at Bellarine Secondary College to a student selected by the college. Ava Redman has completed Year 12 and is looking forward to studying fine arts, Nina Denham will enter Year 12 in 2017 and hopes to study music (cello) and the new student entering Year 11 is Charlotte Tilley. Tiffany Shih from Taiwan is the current inbound student, lives in Taipei and is attending Bellarine Secondary. Tiffany described her home, her favourite foods, the transport system in Tai-
Rotary Exchange students Jacqui Honeywell and Tiffany Shih. 162391 pei and showed photos of her family and friends. When she finishes her study year, she will concentrate on learning Japanese. Jacqui Honeywell from Barwon Heads is heading to Hanover in Germany and she is very excited to be given the opportunity of schooling in that country.
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Gents lunch MORE than 220 people packed out the Flying Brick Cider House for the annual Gentleman of Geelong lunch. Just over $50,000 was raised for Movember and men’s health. Guests were treated to talks from Filthy Rat author Simon Illingworth and The Age columnist Cameron Anson. The event is in its 13th year and was the brainchild of David and Lyndsay Sharp (directors of Jack Rabbit, Flying Brick, Curlewis Golf Club). David’s best friend took his life in regional NSW 14 years ago and that was the motivation for starting the lunch.
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Opposed to these branch cutbacks WE are dismayed by the City of Greater Geelong’s proposal to remove 140 non-native trees along Griggs Creek, Curlewis early next year. Although these mature trees are not native, they provide visual amenity, habitat for birdlife and function as windbreaks. Removal of these trees over a short period may cause further erosion of the creek. Only a short consultation period prior to Christmas is proposed, with an information session scheduled for 7 December. Proposed rehabilitation and revegetation of Griggs Creek is welcome, but is it necessary to remove so many mature trees in such a short time? On current plans, summer on the Bellarine will be accompanied by the wail of chainsaws in February and March. Anne and Mike Ferres, Curlewis.
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their fire plan ready. A disaster waiting to happen. Elaine Hurst, Ocean Grove.
Weather adds life By Andrew Mahoney, Chairman Bellarine Group Community Safety Committee THERE is no doubt this has been one of the wettest seasons we have seen in the Bellarine for a long time. Lake Connewarre near Barwon Heads has water and bird life for the first time in many years, farm dams across the Bellarine Peninsula are full and crops are looking healthy thanks to record rainfalls. Despite the rain and based on climate data and input from Australia’s fire services, the 2016 Southern Australia Seasonal Outlook predicts western Victoria is heading towards a fire season with an above normal fire risk. Nationally, we have had the second wettest winter on record, and here in Victoria, September was the wettest in nearly 100 years. At the same time, each month of 2016 has been above the average mean temperature. We know that water, good soil moisture plus sunshine equals strong vegetation growth, which be-
comes fuel for fires. The Brigades across the Bellarine are busy preparing for the summer fire season. There are a range of activities we undertake including a refresh of our firefighting skills, checks across all appliances and a group exercise was held in midOctober to run through several scenarios and practice our response. Combining the collective years of experience of our members, we are well prepared to protect our communities - residents and holidaymakers alike - during the fire season. Across the Bellarine we support our fellow brigades and they support us - we are committed to keeping our communities safe all year round. When the pagers go we respond, regardless of time of day, the weather or situation. Volunteers and career firefighters work closely together across the year and share a mutual respect for our collective skills, expertise and experience. Fire is a shared responsibility.
trees, clear gutters, clean around sheds. Before burning off, check the permit requirements with your local council and following guidelines. Plan how you would escape a fire in your home and share it with all members of your family. Know what your fire plan is in the event of a bushfire or grass fire, which may mean leaving the area early, well before there are any signs of fire. Download the new VicEmergency app to your smart phone. This app provides the latest fire information and warnings. Set the app to notify you of incidents occurring in chosen areas and use it to stay up to date with local Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans. And always remember to call triple-zero in the event of a fire or emergency situation. The fire outlook will be reviewed towards the end of spring to take into account the impacts of actual temperatures and rainfall in the lead up to summer. For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au
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Andrew Mahoney 162630 While we are committed to keeping you safe this summer and across all seasons, there are a number of things you can do in the months leading into summer to help keep your family, home, property and livestock safe. Here are our top five tips: Clear up around the home - prune
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freetime The Voice guide to arts and entertainment
Music festival that had it all THE Queenscliff Music Festival celebrated 20 years, pulling off a birthday spectacular that had the scenic seaside village bursting with performances, activities, eating, drinking, merrymaking and more good times than ever before. The sun shone bright and music rang through the festival arena and out throughout the town from break of day and well into the night across the festival weekend. Gliding high on the success of its first ever ticket sell out, festival organisers delivered an extraordinary program with highlights as diverse as Australian music icons Peter Garrett and Paul Kelly, international mega star Ben Harper, and reformations from crowd favourite ’90s hit machines Killing Heidi and George. As always the festival offered audiences a chance to discover something new, including the pint-sized US powerhouse Julien Baker on her debut Australian tour who had audiences in awe with her hypnotic vocals and solo guitar performance. Having recently shot to international acclaim, NSW dreamy indie pop alt country singer Julia Jacklin performed her first ever Queenscliff show and proved why she’s been dubbed by Rolling Stone as one of their “Future Is Now” artists. Canadian Matt Anderson was another newcomer to the QMF stage and its unlikely that anyone who caught his spine-tingling show will forget it anytime soon. The QMF Comedy Show was back with
a vengeance and performances by Dave O’Neill, Denise Scott, Dilruk Jayasinha and Anne Edmonds, had the Sunday morning crowds roaring with laughter. Comedy heroes the Doug Anthony Allstars took to the main stage on Saturday and their unforgettable brand of anti PC humour reminded us all why they are Australia’s most original and most enduring comedy rock stars. The kids arena was once again a huge hit for young and old, with carnival rides, shows and activities on offer throughout the weekend, all aptly situated next to one of the main stages so that parents could catch some fine tunes while the kids did their thing. Roving performers including the Snuff Puppets were a sight to behold, as their gigantic human and seagulls forms swooped in among the crowds. With nearly 100 acts performing across the three days, QMF had their birthday cake and ate it too, yet again bringing a laid back party vibe and endless array of things to do and see. Punters of all ages pulled up a rug to stretch out in the sun, chowed down on delicious local food provisions, sipped on some fine local wines and craft beers, and danced it off at the Ozone Lounge or at one of the many stages and venues throughout the festival zone. Adding to the celebrations, Queenscliff Music Festival won Gold in the Festival and Events catagory at the 2016 Victorian Tourism Awards.
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■ Check www.pipinghotchickenshop.com.au/ upcoming_gigs.html for upcoming gigs.
Barwon Heads Hotel ■ 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 ■ Friday 9 December, Jerome Wools, 7pm. ■ Saturday 10 December, Michael Yule, 8pm. ■ Sunday 11 December, Double Take, 4pm. ■ Friday 16 December, Kristy Wilson, 7pm. ■ Saturday 17 December, Jude McGovern, 8pm. ■ Sunday 18 December, Liberty Belle, 4pm. ■ Friday 23 December, Nick Anderson, 7pm. ■ Saturday 24 December, The Wright Connection Erin and Jack Wright, 7.30pm. ■ Sunday 25 December, Unplugged Jam Night, from 5pm.
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 & 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.
Buy Bellarine Produce Barn ■ Tuckerberry Farm, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-3pm.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.
Leura Park Estate ■ Sundays 12.30pm-4.30pm, live music, sensational food and wine. Ph: 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. Ph: 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 ■ Wednesdays 9am, Volleyball, 9.30am exer-
contact Stan 5256 3920 or Helen 0411 534 899.
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.
cises to music for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
READING AND WRITING
Queenscliff RSL Hall
Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.
■ Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Contact Marg on 5255 1335.
Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway ■ Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Ph: 5251 3393.
Barwon Heads Community Hall ■ Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Ph: 0435 481 920.
Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove ■ Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.
Yoga classes in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads ■ 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.
■ 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
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre ■ Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Ph: 5255 4294.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Ocean Grove Hotel ■ 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.
Samata Yoga classes
Ocean Grove Walkers
■ Tuesdays 6:15pm, Wednesdays 9:30am, 11:00am, 6:30pm, Saturdays 8am. Meditation classes. Thursday 6.30pm. Satya Centre, 100 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. 0428 673 077 or 0402 098 793.
■ Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information
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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. Soft tennis, 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Memorial Hall. A social soft tennis gathering for women over 55. Phone Jeanette 5256 1633.
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
Fourth Monday of every month
Combined Probus Club of Ocean Grove, 10am, Shell Road Sports Pavilion. Phone Bryan Olsen 5255 1821.
Moorfield Park, Grubb Road. New Lions most welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.
Tuesdays
Bellarine for Refugees, Barwon Heads Community Garden, Barwon Heads, at 3.45pm. New members always welcome. Any inquiries, Margaret 0419 323 166.
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.
First and Third Tuesday of every month Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm,
Last Tuesday of every month.
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, 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
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.
Second Wednesday of every month
Saturdays
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.
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.
Third Wednesday of every month Ocean Grove on Barwon Probus Club, 9.45am, St Peter’s Church Hall.
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Authentic tastes of India BUTTER chicken, tikka masala, lamb madras, hot naan ... Ocean Grove’s newest Indian restaurant is proving very popular with locals. Upstairs at the police station end of The Terrace, Blue Mountain specialises in tantalising Indian food and also includes halal dining options. Your host John Yonzon has years of experience as a chef and will make sure your meal is cooked to perfection. John has been in the industry for almost 25 years. When asked what brought him to Ocean Grove, John simply pointed out the window of the restaurant to the amazing view of Bass Strait and the beach. Blue Mountain serves all the usual delicious Indian fare including beef, chicken, seafood and lamb. You can order dinner online from 4.30pm seven days a week and the restaurant is open for dinner seven days a week if you want to dine in. It’s also open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday. The banquets are among the most popular items on the menu and includes a ’kids banquet’ which is customised especially for hungry little ones.
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environment Black-faced cormorants.
A gannet and chick at Pope's Eye.
Eurasian coot at Blue Waters Lake.
Contact with the colonies delights The most unusual sight was the presence of a yellow-faced honeyeater on one of the flowering shrubs on the beach. On the trip back to Queenscliff we saw banjo sharks and starfish and a pod of dolphins. A perfect end to a great day. My other highlight was participating in the 2016 Hooded Plover Biennial Count. I walked with Warren from Barwon Coast, from 6W to the Barwon Heads Bridge. We saw evidence of hooded plover activity near 6W in the dunes, but did not spot one hooded plover. In fact there were not many birds
at all, probably because of the huge number of people and dogs inhabiting the beach. I have since read that there are five breeding pairs of hooded plovers along the stretch of coast between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, so dog walkers will soon be greeted by fenced off areas and volunteers helping the little chicks cope with the traffic along the beach. I did manage a walk around Blue Waters Lake in Ocean Grove, where I spotted a few Eurasian coot chicks with their parent birds. The young birds were quite different in colour to the parent birds, which are black with
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. A NEW COASTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Barwon Coast is about to begin the first phase of our community engagement for the new Coastal Management Plan (CMP). Coastal Crown land Committees of Management rely on a CMP for their primary strategic agenda. A requirement of the Coastal Management Act 1995, CMP’s are essentially an agreement between the government, the committee and its stakeholder community on how the reserves will be managed. For the Committee of Management, CMP’s provide direction and a business plan for achieving outcomes and actions identified in the plan. Essential for developing a strong and responsive CMP is comprehensive community stakeholder engagement. We want to hear from you, our community about what you value and cherish about your foreshores and beaches that are managed by Barwon Coast; we want to hear about what concerns you, and what ideas you have. Community Open Houses are planned for Barwon Heads at the Barwon Heads Caravan Park – Football Club Rooms, on Wednesday 7th of December between 3:30 & 7:00 pm and at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove, the following week on Wednesday 14th between 3:30 & 7:00 pm. Managers, Committee Members and consultants Arup and Hansen Partnership, will be on hand to discuss any aspect of Barwon Coast’s work. Please drop in, even if only for a few minutes, and get some information on the many ways you can be involved. OUR ENVIRONMENT: Blue Bottle Sea Jellies: Blue Bottle Sea Jellies have arrived along our shores. These animals, yes not a single animal, are a colony of four kinds are at the mercy of the winds. Each animal is dependent on the other for survival. For example, the float is a single individual, the tentacles are another animal that detects and captures food, transferring it to the digestive animals. When the stinging capsule is stimulated, it turns itself right side out. The tubes are armed with spines or barbs that penetrate and anchor on a victims flesh releasing a toxic mixture of phenols and proteins. Blue bottles even on the shore can still inflict a painful sting. If stung, remove the animals from the victim using tweezers or gloved hand. Wash the affected area with lots of sea water and cover with icepack or pour tolerable hot water on the site; be careful that the water is not too hot. If swelling of the face, difficulty breathing occur or signs of reaction call emergency on 000 Dogs on Our Beaches: Meet the Neighbours is a community event taking place on Saturday December 3rd at 13W
a white beak and forehead. The chicks have downy black and yellow feathers and they have an orange-red head and a red bill. I didn’t spot the Eurasian boot’s nest at BWL, so I’ll have to take more notice next spring! I received a lovely email from Roy, from St Leonards, who described his favourite bird as being a song thrush, which is a bird that was introduced to Melbourne in the 1860s from Eurasia. I told Roy that I don’t think I’ve ever seen a song thrush, and apparently they are becoming very uncommon. I checked out the call of a song thrush and it’s very beautiful, and I
beach access way Hodgson Street Ocean Grove. We welcome all beach users to come on down for a chat about anything coastal, wild or doggy. The day will provide interactive activities and test your knowledge and skills. This is a free community event for the community. Let’s work together to all gain greater understanding of marine and coastal environments and how we can all share this important resource together. New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Barwon Coast working with Bellarine Police, CFA and other community members are celebrating New Year’s Eve with fireworks at 10pm. All the other usual measures will be in place at Ocean Grove main beach to ensure people celebrate in a safe manner. Road access to the main beach car park will be closed from 6pm; The Wave Church (Ocean Grove Baptist Church) will be assisting providing a free sausage sizzle and free water on the night and Barwon Coast have engaged St Johns Ambulance to be present for the majority of the evening. On behalf of Barwon Coast please celebrate safely. Gary McPike General Manager
most definitely have never heard or seen one. I also received an email from Kevin who has been checking out the small flock of around six ruddy turnstones that have been feeding at low tide around the St Leonards pier. Thanks so much for the lovely emails and photos from Kevin, they are much appreciated. Chris and Pete have young kookaburras in their nest in their garden in Woodlands. I can’t wait to see the fledglings. Have a lovely few weeks before the weather becomes hot hot hot! - Jen Carr, jennifer.carr6@bigpond.com
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I’VE had a few highlights over the past few weeks. I ventured to Mud Island with the Bellarine Birdlife Group, via Pope’s Eye and Chinaman’s Hat - which was, as always, a fantastic day out. At Pope’s Eye there were young gannets and a few black-faced cormorants which are always beautiful photographic subjects. We only saw 19 species of birds for the whole day, but on Mud Island there were massive colonies of silver gulls, crested tern, straw-necked ibis, white ibis and Caspian tern, complete with many young chicks.
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Breakthrough for Drysdale Drysdale won its first game of the new Premier Division Dow Cup with a 12-goal win against Queenscliff in round three. The northern Bellarine’s two sides - Drysdale and Portarlington sit eighth and ninth respectively on the BNL ladder. Port defeated Newcomb by 25 goals in round three with Tania Du Plessis best on court. In Division 1, Drysdale is fourth on the ladder and Port is in eighth spot. The Hawks won a one-point cliffhanger against Queenscliff while the Dees overcame a plucky Newcomb by three goals with Courtney Elliott dominant.
In Division 2, Drysdale is in eighth place and Port 10th. Drysdale scraped home by two goals in a nailbiter against the Coutas with Brittany O’Dowd, Izzy Searle and Shari Stillman playing well. Port went down to Newcomb by seven goals despite the best efforts of Megan Hiller. In Division 3, the Hawks are in eighth spot after losing to Queenscliff. Madeleiene Ritchie and Renee Wescott were best for the Hawks. Port is one rung higher in seventh position after thrashing the Power with Eloise Puiatti and Bridget England starring.
Hannah Kennedy gets possession of the ball for Drysdale. 167320
Elizabeth Wilkens in action. 167320
Ella Mannix in a tight tussle. 167320
Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Melody Philpott shoots for goal. 167320
Hawks’ faithful look for bounce-back Drysdale’s season is on the brink of disaster after a third straight loss. The Hawks were sitting on the bottom of the ladder after three rounds after losing to Queenscliff in round three. The Hawks were never in the hunt against an inaccurate Coutas although Josh Rushton starred with four goals and Seb Wild was also good. The reserves had a good win against Queenscliff with Taylor Bonner pushing his case for a promotion to the senior side with a best afield performance while Ryan Gatgens was prolific and Wes Finlayson booted four majors. Portarlington registered its first win of the season with a 69-point triumph against Newcomb. Newcomb went goalless for the second and third quarters, but fought the game out to signal that it will not be the pushover it has been in recent seasons. Dylan Weir had a good day in front of the sticks with six goals for the Demons while Cam Millward, Nick O’Neill and Jacob Foot were consistent. Port had a big win over Newcomb in the reserves by 142 points. Lachlan Fearnsides snared six goals, Nathan Cini slammed through five and Ross Thompson was best on ground.
Nick Moriarty evades a Queenscliff opponent.
Ethan Knight scoots clear. 167315
A scuffle eventuates at Queenscliff Recreation Reserve. 167315
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Tom Mortimer clears the ball. 167315
Pictures: JAMIE CULLUM
Warren Finlayson booted four goals for the Hawks. 167315
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Footy, inside 10 Murraduc Rd Drysdale
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Millie Deeath in action for Drysdale in the Premier Division Dow Cup game against Queenscliff, which the Hawks won by 12 goals. See inside for more JAMIE CULLUM pictures. 167320
Matt Pigott contests a ruck contest in Drysdale’s reserves win against Queenscliff. Piggott was among the best players. 167315
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THE football and netball season is well underway ahead of a blockbuster northern Bellarine clash between Portarlington and Drysdale on Anzac Day. At the time of going to print, the senior football game took on monumental proportions with Drysdale winless on the bottom of the ladder and Port third bottom with one win.