Ocean Grove Voice - 04th December 2019

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4 - 17 December, 2019

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Walk past our in-store bakery and explore our delicious range of bread, including crusty loaves, sliced white to wholemeal rolls. Our artisan-style breads are divine and are made with Australian wheat flour.

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Summer’s here, but not as we know it Summer has officially arrived, but you wouldn't know it.

The end of spring delivered some very cool, and even cold, days and the first days of summer have been mild.

However, as the holiday season approaches and the tourists come to enjoy the peninsula, we live in hope that warmer days are ahead.

This windsurfer took advantage of some delightful conditions at Ocean Grove main beach.

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Push to lock up the Grove

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) is concerned that some developers and land owners are seeking to change the town's settlement boundary.

The association said "enough is enough" and supports City of Greater Geelong's amendment C395 that the boundary remains unchanged.

"This amendment is currently the subject of an independent panel hearing," OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards said.

"Right now and through to mid-February 2020 developers and some landowners are making submissions to the independent panel to change the town settlement boundary to allow even more housing development.

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Your new Woolworths Kingston Village is opening on Wednesday 4 December and will be located at 122-160 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove.

Woolworths will be supporting the Ocean Grove Grubbers Football and Netball club next season, as well as being a major sponsor of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club.

"Ocean Grove is excited about the Kingston Village opening and ten of our lucky readers are set to get an early Christmas present thanks to Woolworths Kingston Village," Voice editor Justin Flynn said.

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Lisa Neville MP and Moremac Property group director Bryce Moore opened The Point's community hub.

The Point at Point Lonsdale's new Community Hub was officially opened recently.

Lisa Neville MP opened the a multi-purpose facility that is available for all Point Lonsdale residents and neighbouring communities to use and enjoy.

Prominently positioned adjacent to The Point's main entry from Bellarine Highway on Point Boulevard, the new building has been planned, designed and constructed by the developer - Moremac Property Group - in accordance with the development approval of the project.

Overlooking one of The Point's northerly waterways, the Community Hub has been built using natural timbers, exposed beams

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and large, north facing windows to provide expansive views across the boardwalk and waterway.

Designed with sustainability at its core, the Community Hub is solar powered and has been planned to have a lasting life within the Point Lonsdale community.

It features a rainwater capture system which re-uses rainwater for toilet flushing and irrigation, a cross ventilation air conditioning system which works through all of the main community spaces, expansive wall and roof insulation, double-glazed windows to shade from the warm coastal sun, recycled timbers and paint with low Volatile Organic Compounds.

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Farewell to a local champ

By Justin Flynn When Graham Coates left his home town of Noradjuha as a 16-year-old, he had no idea he would carve a decades-long career in the carpet business.

Back then, in 1962, the tiny Wimmera town, 25km southwest of Horsham, had a population of 161 and Graham got a job at the Natimuk post office, 10km up the road.

He moved to Horsham and became a carpet layer in 1965 and 54 years later, he's called it a day.

Most people in Ocean Grove know Graham.

Whether it's from his carpet cleaning business or just from his friendly face around town, Graham is a 73-old-year who looks much younger than that.

In 1978 he started a small carpet business.

"A bloke knocked on the door and wanted to know if I would put carpets in his display homes and I asked 'when do I start?'," he told the Voice.

"A few months later, I looked at the bank statement and thought 'how long's this been going on?'.

"It changed my life.

"The beauty of the carpet game was that I was never out of work."

Wife Denise was an events organiser and her job took them both on many trips, both here and overseas.

But the best thing about owning his own business was that Graham could basically do what he wanted, when he wanted.

He made many crossings to the Mornington Peninsula to look after his grandkids.

"As long as my son let me know in advance, I could just take a day off," he said.

"I'd catch the 7am ferry over and the 6pm back. I saw lots of sunrises and lots of sunsets."

Ever the helper, Graham has voluntarily cleaned and laid carpets for the football and netball club and always keeps an eye out for those less fortunate.

"When you go to people's houses you can sometimes see they are doing it tough," he said.

"I'd buy a box of groceries down the main street and when they weren't home I'd drop it off at their back door or if it's raining, I'd get the washing off the line."

Graham isn't daunted by retirement and plans to stay busy by volunteering.

"I'll reinvent myself," he said.

Graham and Denise have their Draper Street home on the market and will move into a retirement village in Marshall.

The convenience of being closer to GMHBA Stadium to watch the Cats will be one of the main benefits of the move.

Also being closer to medical facilities is a bonus, Graham said.

"It used to take 20 minutes to get into Geelong," he said.

"Now it's more like 45."

He will miss Ocean Grove, though. Especially the "interaction with the people".

"My body won't miss it, I was clapped out in the finish," he said.

"I'll miss the work but I won't miss what it did to my body.

"I should have given it away at 65.

"The doc always said Graham you're 1946, not 46.

"It's kept me fit, it's only in the last year or so that I've got old.

"I'll move onto other things, whether it's back to Meals on Wheels or something else."

Graham has handed over the business to neighbours Rob and Polly Wilkinson.

"I hope I've left the town better than when I came," he said.

And Graham just one piece of advice for the younger generation.

"Better the education, better the trade and better the lifestyle," he said.

"If you have a red hot go in your twenties and thirties, you begin to cruise.

"But we've all had to work somewhere along the track to get to that cruise."

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‘Enough is enough’: Ocean Grove Community Association

City of Greater Geelong's Ocean Grove structure plan.

Picture: COGG "Ocean Grove has already done the bulk of heavy-lifting on accommodating growth.

Council have specifically designated the areas west and north of Geelong as preferred

development areas.

"This negates the need for any more broadacre residential land in Ocean Grove beyond that which is already approved and in progress in Ocean Grove within the existing Ocean Grove settlement boundary.

"Our facilities and roads are already at capacity and can't handle more people - just look at the Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre as an example.

"The green spaces and agricultural land around Ocean Grove need to be retained both to protect nature and our town's rural character.

"Most people choose to live in Ocean Grove for the quiet, low-density town and the coastal and natural environment and this will be further undermined through over-development."

Mr Edwards said residents can make their voices heard if they agreed with OGCA's stance.

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"There are four ways you can make their concerns heard and make a difference and we would hope people will do all four," he said.

"First, people can enter their name on the online petition on at chng.it/44MPprTqrJ and encourage your friends to sign.

"Second, you can email your state MP Lisa Neville (lisa.neville@parliament.vic.gov.au) and tell her 'enough is enough and you don't want the Ocean Grove town settlement boundary changed to allow more development and you strongly support the Council's position in amendment C395'.

"Third, keep the Geelong Council and Councillors strong in their stance by emailing our mayor Stephanie Asher and Bellarine councillors Jim Mason and Trent Sullivan.

"Finally, spread the word and share your concerns with your friends on social media or over coffee."

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"Developers want the land to the west of Grubb Road, the land east of Banks Road and the strip of land to the north between the current Oakdene housing development and the Bellarine Highway to be included in the Ocean Grove town settlement boundary.

"We are not the only town settlement boundary under pressure.

"Some of the other towns on the Bellarine are in the same boat with developers seeking still more land on the Bellarine."

Mr Edwards said OGCA believes that Ocean Grove should not be subject to any further population growth or urban sprawl and believes most people don't want any further housing development.

"Council have said that the Bellarine has had a disproportionate share of the region's population inflow over the past few years," he said.

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Tourism is booming

By Luke Voogt Tourism in Geelong and on the Bellarine Peninsula has jumped by 12.5 per cent, with 5.9 million people visiting in 2018/2019, according to City Hall.

Ocean Grove tourism operator Christine Smith welcomed the increase, which she said had in part resulted from new international flights from Malaysia to Geelong.

"One of the underlying reasons for the increase would be the introduction of international travel at Avalon Airport," she said.

"It's creating a positive ripple effect for tourism in our region."

Ms Smith credited the service's operator, AirAsia X, for its efforts to promote the Bellarine Peninsula rather than just Melbourne or the Great Ocean Road.

"They're showcasing our region as a destination, rather than just turning right to Melbourne," she said.

Ms Smith praised state-funded grants for programs such as Tourism Greater Geelong and the Bellarine's Destination Accessible.

"They're mentoring people on how they could be more inclusive and it's opening a new market segment for region, which will have an ongoing positive impact."

Ms Smith's multi-award-winning business Great Ocean Stays, which provides accessible accommodation, was benefitting from the tourism board promoting Geelong as a niche destination, she said.

Nature-based tourism was also increasing locally, she added.

The former policewoman described the increase as a great opportunity for employment and to mentor young people in the industry.

"We all need to look at tourism as a significant opportunity for careers - it's not just a stepping stone," she said.

Of those who visited Geelong and the Bel-

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Christine and Andrew Smith after winning at the Victorian Disability Awards in 2018. larine Peninsula, 5.5 million stayed overnight, worth $1.1 billion to the local economy and supporting 7500 jobs, City Hall said.

About 63,000 international tourists visited Geelong overnight in 2018/2019, while 209,000 stayed for a day, pouring $101 million into the local economy.

Chinese visitors now make up the dominant share of the overseas market, which has increased by 11 per cent, according to City Hall.

The total rise in visitors saw tourism jobs rise 28 per cent, City Hall said.

"Our stunning natural environment, vibrant CBD and award-winning wine region have really established greater Geelong and the Bellarine as a quality tourism destination," Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher said.

"I'm pleased with these positive figures and feel confident our region can continue to improve and attract even more visitors over the next decade."

David and Lyndsay Sharp along with the committee from the Big Hairy Boys Lunch hosted the 16th annual lunch at Flying Brick Cider House on Friday 29 November.

The Big Hairy Boys Lunch attracted more than 230 men for lunch to raise money for aen's health and suicide prevention.

The event began with a few blokes having a lunch at a pub in Geelong and has now turned into a major fund raiser.

Last year it raised more than $50,000 and this year's event is on track to raise over $60,000.

All funds raised go in 2019 go to selected Charites like National Centre for Farmer Health, Lifeline Geelong, Movember Foundation, Australian Prostrate Research, Samaritan Hose Geelong, Barwon Health Foundation, Headspace and RUOK. The wives and partners of the organising committee of the 'hairy men' were also involved, giving their time for free to be the front of house wait staff and serving food and drink.

Ross Stevenson form the successful Breakfast radio program on 3AW gave a speech and was ably supported by MC Ian Cover from the Coodabeens weekly radio show on the ABC.

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MARKET PLACE LOTTO & GIFTS Is moving to a brand new store.

Kingston Village The inaugural committee of the new VIEW day club.

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Ocean Grove has a new day VIEW club.

Last week more than 60 women met to form the club and elect a committee.

Plans are under way for this new club to provide an opportunity for the members to meet regularly and enjoy social activities while making lasting friendship and supporting the work of the children's charity -The Smith Family.

VIEW stands for 'Voice, Interests and Education of Women' and is a leading women's

volunteer organisation that is a valued part of The Smith Family, helping disadvantaged Australian children make the best of their education.

The second meeting of the group was a Christmas lunch held at Ocean Grove Hotel on Tuesday 3 December.

New members are always welcome.

For further information about joining VIEW and the new club contact Lyn on 0409-145 073, Jennie on 0400-988 119 or Edna on 9455 0941.

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Tent back for the holidays

Jack Rabbit team members celebrate their two victories in the 2019 Victorian Golden Plate awards.

Jack Rabbit is tops Jack Rabbit Vineyard has landed double gold in the prestigious 2019 Victorian Golden Plate Awards.

The Bellarine winery was awarded the overall Golden Plate as well as the award for Best Contemporary Restaurant Dining.

General manager Lyndsay Sharp said the win was a tremendous honour for the entire team.

"We are all so proud of what we do here, always striving to provide the best possible customer experience and everyone is delighted to receive this award," she said.

"It is very gratifying that the team's hard work, dedication and love of hospitality is recognised like this.

"In particular, huge cheers to our talented culinary team spearheaded by executive chef Dwayne Bourke, Adrian Tozer, Eli Grubb, Tara Murdoch and Kevin Mapu as well as our outstanding front of house team led by operations manager Martin Fearn and floor managers Mimi Lock, Amie Bradbury and Briony O'Connor."

More than 200 restaurants, cafes and catering businesses were involved with the winners announced at the Gala Awards ceremony held

at The Dunes, Ocean Grove, recently.

"To be recognised amongst such a top line up of finalists from around Victoria is very humbling and means a lot to all here," Ms Sharp said.

The Golden Plate Awards are judged by an independent team of trained judges who anonymously visit the venues to determine the winners.

The scores are based on the entire experience - from booking process to food to the customer service experienced on the day - when the judges dine.

The spectacular Wonderland Spiegeltent will again take up residency on the foreshore of Barwon Heads.

The Spiegeltent will run from 20 December to 27 January with a program of live entertainment for all ages including circus, cabaret, comedy, burlesque, music and family shows.

Now in its third year at Barwon Heads, the Wonderland Spiegeltent returns with its biggest program yet and hopes to wow audiences of all ages with shows performed live and up close by world-class talent in its intimate bejewelled setting.

Featuring shows such as Debauched cabaret with the 7ft Glammonster Gingzilla, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, Kate Ceberano, comedians The Listies, Circus Wonderland Circa 1920 and more.

"We are pleased to welcome the Wonderland Spiegeltent again to Barwon Coast," Barwon Coast CEO Gary McPike said.

"Community feedback from last year's season was overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to another summer of high-quality entertainment right here on the Barwon Coast."

"We are thrilled to be back at Barwon Heads for our third season," Wonderland entertainment and leisure director Melissa Head said.

"Audiences were thrilled and amazed by our live entertainment shows on offer last year and this year's program will be the biggest yet."

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Life saving skills learnt Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club was a hive of activity on Saturday 23 November when around 100 club members attended Skills Maintenance 'Requal' sessions.

Organisers reported that the new downstairs training room worked very effectively as the first aid assessment centre.

Every year around November/December, each club member holding a Bronze Medallion or other lifesaving award must undertake Skills Maintenance in order to retain their currency for patrolling in the following season.

On the day, participants are put through their paces including 200m run/200m ocean swim/200m run, radio and flag communications, CPR and board/tube rescue.

In addition they must complete an online theory component.

Other wider region based surf clubs including Point Lonsdale, 13th Beach and Bancoora surf life saving clubs also stage their requals this time of year.

Members can re-qualify at any local club but Ocean Grove tends to be a popular venue thanks to its favourable ocean conditions.

WEEKEND SURF PATROLS Weekend patrols at Ocean Grove main beach will commence on Saturday 30 November 2019.

COMMUNITY EVENTS Ocean Grove SLSC would like to give special thanks to Rolling Pin Bakery in Ocean Grove for their long term support in keeping a donation tin on their service counter.

Ocean Grove SLSC pair Taia Young and Lexie McNaughton take part in the club's opening bronze requal course for the seas.

Picture: Mark Heenan Media The loose change adds up. Businesses willing to display a donation tin are welcome to contact the club admin@oceangroveslsc.asn. au.

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IN BRIEF Barwon Heads fatality A female pedestrian died in Barwon Heads after being struck by a car during the early hours of Thursday 28 November.

The collision occurred outside a service station on Geelong Road shortly before 3.30am.

The male driver of the car was not injured and stopped at the scene to assist.

The woman was believed to be 21 and from Barwon Heads.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Change ahead Bellarine Community Health (BCH) has deOcean Grove Dental Clinic has been proudly servicing our beautiful community for over 20 years, tailed a year of significant change and an audacious of agenda the year ahead at last providing gentle, personalised and professional dental care for the patients allforages. week's AGM. More than 50 peopledentistry, attended the meetOur team of ADA-afiliated dentists are highly proicient in all aspects of modern general ing to hear board chair Fay Agterhuis describe as a wishes decision driven where directors always aiming for meticulous results, and are compassionate to the needs2019 and ofyeareach analysed, reviewed and reframed board procedures, includingenvironment, a full independent review of individual. Our staff take great pride in providing a warm, welcoming and respectful board operations.

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By Natalee Kerr A long-awaited multi-million Ocean Grove shopping precinct opened its doors to the public this week.

The new $60 million Kingston Village centre held its grand opening on Wednesday 4 December following 12-months of construction.

Initial building of the shopping precinct began late last year, with about 150 people employed in the construction phase, according to developer Lascorp Development Group.

Development manager Rob Harris said that

the project had been "years in the making".

"It has been a pleasure collaborating on this project," he said in a social media post.

"We believe this will now be the finest retail centre in the Geelong area."

The precinct is expected to provide 400 fulltime jobs,according to Lascorp.

Tenants include Woolworths, Aldi, Dan Murphy's, Jetts 24hr fitness, Direct Chemist Outlet, a medical centre, McDonalds and Caltex fuel.

The centre will also include 25 specialty

at times confronting, but the outcomes and clear structures to come from the process underpin good governance for Bellarine Community Health into the future," said Ms Agterhuis.

The Board Chair said BCH is operating in an ever-changing, uncertain and complex environment that requires the organisation to be agile in its thinking and strategic in decision making.

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stores and office spaces, with more than 550 car parks, Lascorp said.

An outdoor space, with a family entertainment area and a large television screen, also feature in the centre located at 122 to 160 Grubb Rd. The precinct is the now the third shopping centre in the area, as the Ocean Grove population is expected to soar during the next few years.

The region has a population of 14,165 according to 2016 Census data, but is expected to jump to 16,633 by 2021.

The Bellarine's largest sporting event is back for a fifth year when over 1200 runners and walkers are expected to flock to Portarlington for the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run on 8 Febriuary 2020.

Entry registrations have been open for two months and event organisers say that early indications are another sell out is on the cards.

The popular Walk 4 Head Space is being rebranded the Bully Buster 4km where $20 of every $30 registration will go towards the Bellarine Community Health Youth Services Team. Under 12s are still able to register free of charge.

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New sponsor for local club Woolworths is pitching in to support the Ocean Grove Grubbers, handballing over gift cards and financial support in a major sponsorship arrangement for next season.

Woolworths at Marketplace and the new KIngston Village store (due to open on Wednesday 6th December) are getting behind the club for the 2020 season.

Woolworths Kingston Village store manager Lynda Missen said Woolies are proud to be supporting both the senior and junior clubs, as well as the netballers.

"Sporting clubs play an integral role in bringing communities together, so we're delighted to be able to sponsor the Grubbers to enable them to continue to give both boys and girls in Ocean Grove the opportunity to play footy & netball," Lynda said.

The Woolworths gift cards and funds will be used to assist the club in hosting fundraisers and purchasing equipment, as well as rewarding volunteers throughout the season.

The new Woolworths Kingston Village is located at 122 - 160 Grubb Road, Ocean Grove.

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in the Park OCEAN GROVE Supported by City of Greater Geelong

The annual Carols in the Park is set to be the biggest yet.

Thousands to pack park Ocean Grove Park is set to swell with thousands of people as the town's's biggest event on the calendar takes place on Sunday.

Carols in the Park will be held at Grove Pavilion on Sunday 8 December at 7pm, but will throw the gates open at 5pm to allow for families to grab a snag from the sausage sizzle or a delicious pancake, which were a huge hit last year.

Other attractions on the night will be the Geelong Symphony Orchestra and 40-voice choir.

Get ready to see our primary schools Ocean Grove, Surfside Wallington and Our Lady Star of the Sea - performing on stage.

There will be all the carols you love, sung by leading local artists and special performances that will surprise and delight with the region's popular radio personality Mark Hyland as master of ceremonies.

Due to the support of Ocean Grove Connected Communities, safe LED candles will

again be available at each of the entry gates on the night.

This year, gate proceeds will go towards Debbie's Place - safe accommodation for Ocean Grove girls at risk, needing to complete their secondary schooling.

Locals are also invited to bring an unwrapped gift to put under a giant Christmas tree. The gifts will be distributed to local needy children by Cottage by the Sea. The much-loved Carols in the Park continues to be the largest community gathering of the year, with more than 3000 people attending last year's event.

Santa is expected and there's a good chance he will bring some snow with him.

There is still an opportunity for local businesses to join up as sponsors for the event.

Contact Jon Mamonski on 0419-507 513.

For more information, visit the Carols website at oceangrovecarols.org and Facebook: Ocean Grove - Carols in the Park.

Come and Sing Your Heart Out Food and drink available Bring an unwrapped gift for a needy child

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Terrace to host street fun The Bellarine's biggest street party is set to hit The Terrace again this year.

Christmas in the Grove is an annual event where The Terrace is closed off to vehicular traffic for a few hours so that local traders can show their wares and get into the early Christmas spirit.

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farm, food and drink, Christmas shopping bargains and music and entertainment are again on the agenda.

OGBA started Christmas in the Grove four years ago and it has quickly turned into the region's biggest Christmas street festival.

Santa will make an appearance and there will be plenty of quality food and drink on sale as well as heaps of Christmas shopping opportunities.

Wednesday December 4 from 5pm to 8pm.

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Climate awareness

By Justin Flynn A group of Ocean Grove parents concerned about the potential effects of climate change raised about $700 for the NSW and Queensland bushfires.

Anthea Griffiths said the group was "experiencing lots of anxiety" about climate change and hosted an evening to screen the film 2040, which was released earlier this year.

Ms Griffiths was one of the guest speakers, along with Karen Weaver (100 % Clean Bellarine) and Vicky Perrett (Sustainability Victoria president).

Other event organisers were Olivia Darbyshire, Lauren Pettigrove and Sarah Remyn.

"We were experiencing lots of anxiety around our current climate crisis, the impact on children's futures and the lack of action by our government," Ms Griffiths said.

"After seeing the film, it left us feeling inspired and hopeful for what our children's future could look like if we make changes and take action now."

Ms Griffiths said the film explored the best solutions, available to humankind now, that would help improve the health of the planet, and discovers how people all over the world are taking matters into their own hands.

"We wanted as many people in the community to see the film so we decided to purchase a license for the film and host a screening," she said.

"Doing this has also allowed us to make connections in the community and seeing all the wonderful things others people are doing."

Karen Weaver from 100 % Clean Bellarine spoke and believes the most important part of a transition to a renewable energy future is that people feel they can be engaged.

"So, as a local group, that's what we want to do at 100% Clean Bellarine," she said.

Budding young writers Tessa Horne and Laura Ahearn.

Young writers show the way

Lauren Pettigrove, Sarah Remyn, Anthea Griffiths and Olivia Darbyshire.

Queenscliffe Rotary received entries from across the Bellarine Peninsula for this year's writing competition.

The competition was open to all students in Years 5 and 6 with both essay and creative writing categories.

"The entries were of a very high standard making it a difficult job for the adjudicator," Queenscliffe Rotary president Karen Pecar said.

"It was a real pleasure to hand out the awards to these talented students at their school assemblies.

"This was the first year we opened the competition up to students outside the Borough of Queenscliffe and we hope even more students will enter next year."

Sienna Harrison (Leopold PS) and Tessa Horne (Point Lonsdale PS) came first and second place in the essay category writing about the topic "If I were Prime Minister for a week ... " Laura Ahearn (Point Lonsdale PS) and Josephine Leonard (Star of the Sea PS took out first and second prizes in the creative writing category with their stories about "A funny thing happened on the way to school today."

The first prize winners received $100 for their efforts with $50 for the second prize winners.

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Barwon Estuary Project's new game Estuary Protectors could be a great Christmas gift.

Home grown game a thrill

Our office is now open.

Please contact us for a free initial 30 minute consultation with Allison Rowe.

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Just out in time for Christmas holiday fun is a new board game called Estuary Protectors.

Initiated by the Barwon Estuary Project, it was created by local environmentalist Annabelle Nunan.

Financially it has been supported by the City of Greater Geelong and the Hamer Sprout Fund.

It draws on the expertise of local artists (including primary school children), photographers and scientists.

The game is about having fun with friends and family while discovering how to keep our Barwon Estuary in pristine condition.

Players collaborate and use resources wisely to protect the Barwon Estuary while battling the destructive forces of dog poo, litter and pollution.

"Estuary Protectors is the brainchild of Annabelle Nunan, Outdoor Educator and member of the Barwon Estuary Project (BEP)," Barwon Estuary Project project leader Margaret Griffith said.

"Annabelle and her university friends recently discovered the joy and stimulation of playing collaborative board games.

"With the help of BEP members, she applied this methodology to the creation of an innovative game that is now part of BEP's community education approach to conservation."Free game sessions will be run over the summer period at numerous local venues."

Keep a look out for the Estuary Protectors posters or go to barwonestuaryproject.wordpress.com/.

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Workshops campaigning for change

Tim Stewart spoke to SOUL Longboard club about mental health.

Awareness the key SOUL Longboard club dedicated its final club day for 2019 to mental health and Beyondblue.

All money raised from the barbecue and entries on the day, a total of $475, was donated to Beyondblue.

The club organised a guest speaker, Mr Tim Stewart, to speak and inform members about Beyondblue and his own personnel battle with mental health.

"We see a lot in the media these days, but don't necessarily know a lot about it or where

to go for help," SOUL president Andrew Brown said.

"By arranging with Beyondblue to get a local speaker to come and inform us about what the signs and symptoms to look out for, and hearing it straight from a person who has been there, can only help our members have a better understanding of what it's all about.

"I feel that our club is in a great position to run these sorts of days and help put a bit back into the community."

Mr Stewart told of how the pressures of

work and family life got him to a point of not being able to function properly.

He said that it wasn't until he sought help from doctors and other medical people that he was able to come to terms with what was happening and start sorting things out.

Beyondblue has many different ways of being able to help, and is a great way to start the journey.

If you require support, contact the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 224 636.

To mark the beginning of the international '16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence' campaign, Bellarine Community Health (BCH) announced its commitment to lead change in the community.

BCH CEO Shane Dawson said violence against women is a serious health issue, but a preventable one.

"As a health service we support a large cross section of the community and as an organisation and workplace, we have a responsibility to support the wellbeing of our staff and community," Mr Dawson said.

A series of training workshops will be delivered for BCH staff to help build a safe, equal and respectful culture within the organisation. The workshops will cover the concept of unconscious bias and ways to be an effective, active bystander and intervene before violence occurs.

The workshops are being conducted by Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.

Mr Dawson said everyone has a role to play in influencing change.

"As an organisation we have this opportunity to create foundations that will serve our community for the long term, but I'm also asking all of us, as individuals, to think about how we can make a difference," he said.

BCH is also developing a gender equity communication tool to embed across the organisation.

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Port Fairy delivers goods I recently drove to beautiful Port Fairy with Robin Spry from the Bellarine Birdlife Group.

We spent most of the three-hour drive on the Hamilton Highway looking for raptors and we saw a few brown falcons, black-shouldered kites, whistling kites and nankeen kestrels, but not a great number, which was disappointing.

We spotted some lovely waders at Killarney Beach, including sanderlings, bar-tailed godwits, a red knot, ruddy turnstones, red-capped plovers and two hooded plovers.

There's a bird hide next to a small wetlands near Griffith Island in Port Fairy, and Robin and I saw a black-winged or pied stilt sheltering a fledgling under its body with the very long legs folded forwards.

When the pied stilt moved, the fledgling went in one direction towards the bird hide, and the parent bird flew in the totally opposite direction, a good 20 to 30 metres away, which we thought was strange in that if a predator did arrive in the area the fledgling would be very vulnerable and defenceless.

We ventured out into the Southern Ocean on a 'Birdswing' pelagic tour on a cool and cloudy Sunday.

This was my third pelagic trip in a year, so I can admit that I am hooked on venturing out into the ocean, not only because of the magnificent birds that are observed, but also the dolphins, seals, sharks and other creatures that pop up out of the deep blue sea.

It was lovely to experience the trip with fel-

Rufous songlark at Western Treatment Plant.

Stilt sheltering fledgling at Port Fairy. low Ocean Grove resident and birdwatcher extraordinaire Margaret Alcorn, however Margaret's granddaughter who came on the boat on her 13th birthday suffered from extreme sea-sickness so did not enjoy the day out very much at all.

I haven't received the final bird list from Neil, the Birdswing tour guide, but I know I did see one new 'lifer' bird which one of the three species of jaegar.

Jaegers breed in the Arctic and then they spend the rest of the year in the open ocean, where they chase and harass other seabirds such as gulls or terns until they give up their food. This behaviour is known as 'kleptoparatism' which is a term used to describe an animal that steals food from other animals.

A few days after the pelagic trip I had a day out with Tom Fletcher, where we ventured to Western Treatment Plant.

We managed to spot 85 species of birds, including two more 'lifers' for me - one of a nesting pair of Rufous songlarks and a long-toed stint, which is a migratory shorebird.

The other highlight was photographing a white-bellied sea eagle that perched on a small aerial only two metres from the car, and didn't fly away.

The long-toed stint was so difficult to photograph as it was busily feeding in the mud and darting behind reeds and small shrubs at a distance of around 15 metres, but I did manage a feeble photo to prove that I saw it.

The Rufous songlark is a breeding visitor to southern parts of Australia and when not breeding can be seen in habitats such as open grasslands, grassy woodlands, and farms most commonly in NSW, WA and Queensland.

I was lucky to attend the launch of the Barwon Estuary Project (BEP) board game, which is called 'Estuary Protectors'.

In the game participants have to work cooperatively to save Barwon Estuary from the threats it currently faces. In playing the game, you'll learn lots about the estuary and what you can do to help conserve its beauty and biodiversity.

Thanks to support provided by Bellarine

Barwon Coast Update

White-bellied sea eagle at Western Treatment Plant.

Catchment Network, City of Greater Geelong, Hamer Sprout Fund, Victorian National Parks Association and the voluntary work of members and community associates, BEP is able to sell individual copies of the game for $20, or community groups and schools can purchase five copies for $50.

Group purchasers will be offered a free education program to add value to the game. To purchase copies, contact Margaret Griffith at barwonestuary@gmail.com.

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HAVE YOUR SAY - BARWON COAST’S FIVE YEAR FUTURE PLAN

CONSULTATION PROGRAM CLOSES FOR PROPOSED DOG CONTROLS

What do you think about the future management of your local coast? We have prepared a Draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) 2020-2025. This plan describes a long-term vision for the Barwon coastline that relects community aspirations and policy directions for marine and coastal management. Our proposed vision is ‘The natural environment of our coastline will flourish whilst meeting the needs of our engaged communities’. The draft CMMP was shaped by prior community engagement conducted on the future of our coastline.

The consultation program run by the City of Greater Geelong Council to gain feedback on proposed changes to the dog control access regulations on the Barwon Coast has closed.

We supported this consultation and would like to thank all those who took the time to ill in the online survey or attend one of the community drop-in sessions held in November. The survey responses are now being collated and evaluated

by Council and Barwon Coast. It is expected that Council will consider the proposed revisions early in the new year with consideration to community feedback received.

We would like your feedback on the draft CMMP. Consultation is open from 2nd December 2019 to 10th of January 2020. Feedback is to be given via online survey at www.engage.vic.gov.au or www.barwoncoast.com.au/aboutus

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Victoria is one of the most ire prone areas in the world and bushires and grassires are a part of life. We have large sections of native vegetation within our dune system and other areas of the Barwon Coast - so reducing the risk of ire is important. If you see behaviour that could lead to a ire, it’s up to you to report it and keep our community safe. Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au For general ire safety information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au or phone the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

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Community grants

By Cr Stephanie Asher The tradition of Christmas is a time of celebration and gift giving.

For those who are perhaps, like me, yet to get organised I have good news and a reason for cheering early.

No one ever said things happen quickly in local government, however things do happen.

The council Grants Program is all about giving back to the groups that offer so much to our community.

Some of the well-deserved local recipients include: Geelong Sustainability with a $6000 grant to work with all 21 cafes in Ocean Grove to reduce their environmental impacts and change their waste system to introduce waste collection or

composting. The Green Cafes project will also encourage cafes to avoid plastic straws and takeaway cups and promote Ocean Grove to tourists and the community as a 'BYO cup' town.

The Bellarine Keen-agers Table Tennis club, whose membership of over-55 year olds was served $1500 for a safety netting project.

Indented Head Yacht Club members will no longer be lifting heavy boats, after receiving $2000 to buy beach trolleys.

Ocean Grove Toy Library has nearly $2000 to purchase toy display equipment and new technology.

Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway are putting safety first with their grant, spending $800 to upgrade first aid equipment.

The Northern Bellarine Arts Trail will use its

$2000 grant for a two-day self-guided tour of artists' studios.

Bellarine Community Health will put nearly $3000 towards installing an electric vehicle charging point in the car park of the Portarlington GP medical practice and Community Health Centre. This is a great way to attract more visitors who own electric cars to the region.

A full list of grant recipients is available at geelongaustralia.com.au/grants.

Applications for a total of $3 million in infrastructure grants and $300,000 for community events have also just been announced.

Keep your eyes peeled for even more cause for celebration.

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We are writing to thank the Ocean Grove community for your support of McHappy Day in 2019 - the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC).

The Ocean Grove community helped us celebrate 28 years of McHappy Day by raising more than $5.9 million for RMHC nationally. These donations will go toward supporting families while their seriously ill or injured child undergoes treatment, helping them to stay together in their time of need.

Throughout the country we saw communities, including residents from Ocean Grove, help raise vital funds for RMHC. We saw local Bucket Brigades, emergency services, community heroes, as well as sporting and TV personalities visiting McDonald's restaurants to help make a difference.

We want to personally say a big thank you to everyone in the Ocean Grove community, who got involved on Saturday 16 November, making generous donations, which helped McHappy Day raise more money than ever before.

Fundraising efforts like McHappy Day are vital and ensure RMHC can be there for families with seriously ill children when they need it most.

With so many Australian children requiring treatment, every donation goes a long way to keep families together in their toughest times.

You can continue to support families in need by donating to rmhc.org.au all year round.

Thank you again to the local community for all your help on McHappy Day 2019.

Barbara Rya, CEO Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia Katie Holmes, National Ambassador, McHappy Day 2019

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Double win for Surfside

Santa C/- Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, PO Box 229 OG 3226

Surfside Primary School received the state award for the Best Edible Garden as part of the Victorian State Garden Awards recently. The school also received a regional award for the best garden within the region. "This is organised by the Victorian Schools Garden Program and is a great reward for the work that our students and staff put into our Kitchen Garden Program," principal Peter Walsh said.

Please place child’s name and address on back of envelope. This is a community service provided by the Lions Club of Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. Closing date for letter is Monday 16th December.

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THE VOICE GUIDE TO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

12 huge plays at the shed

By Natalee Kerr Local writers and performers are set to bring 12 original plays to the region on the one night next month.

Theatre 3tripple2's annual 12x12 competition is back for its eighth year at the Potato Shed on 12 December.

The one-night show will feature 12 short plays, with each play being 12 minutes long.

President Kim Rochow said more than 40 actors from across Geelong and the Bellarine have been rehearsing for the plays since last month.

"They've been loving it," she said.

"The build-up has been so exciting and we can't wait to soon showcase the local talent to the community."

Rochow said the audience can expect to experience a "rollercoaster" journey throughout the night.

"There's a mixed bag of genres, lots of laughs and thought-provoking plays," she said.

"Comedies, science fiction, drama, romance and mystery - there's a bit of everything for everyone.

"The great thing is if something is not your cup of tea, it only goes for 12 minutes."

The Grovedale resident is set to showcase two original comedies on the night, and is acting in one play.

"I hadn't acted for 30 years, but then that changed when I came along to Theatre 3tripple2 six years ago," she said.

"My confidence has grown massively since I started, and I've found abilities that I didn't know I had."

Rochow said she had "never" written anything prior to joining the local theatre company.

Local actors rehearse ahead of the 12x12 Plays next month.

"Every year since I joined I've submitted plays," she said.

"There is just something so satisfying about seeing your work come to life on the stage."

She said this year's performances showcase all different acting abilities and ages.

"We have had people joining in this year

that have never acted before," she said.

"It's great to see new people come along, get involved and put themselves out there."

Rochow said 3tripple2 received 20 submissions, with the committee narrowing it down to the top 12 earlier this year.

"A lot of the playwrights this year are new

playwrights, so it's great for them to see their play feature on the big stage," she said.

Rochow said the audience will determine the "winning" play.

"They'll get the opportunity to vote for their favourite play with the winner announced on the night," she said.

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WHAT’S ON 10am to 2pm at Senior Citizens clubrooms, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Music/live events Barwon Heads Hotel Check Barwon Heads Hotel on Facebook for the latest.

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

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

Ocean Grove Hotel See http://oceangrovehotel.com.au/whatson/ for upcoming events.

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Markets and fairs Bellarine Community Farmers' Market Third Saturday of month, 9am-1pm, Ocean Grove Park.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Monthly market, last Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm.

Stamp and Coin Fair Ocean Grove Stamp Club, Saturday March 23,

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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 low impact exercise to music for 55 to whatever. All fitness levels and ages. Everyone welcome. Phone Marg on 0407-244 767.

Thursday 1pm, Craft Group.

Uniting Church Hall Ocean Grove Wednesdays 9am volleyball, 9.30am exercises to music for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

Queenscliff RSL Hall Mondays 1.30pm, exercises using chairs for all ages. Phone Marg 5255 1335.

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Leopold Hall, Bellarine Highway Tuesdays 7.45pm-10pm, Scottish Country Dance (formerly Ocean Grove). Phone 5251 3393.

Barwon Heads Community Hall Yoga and dance with Tara Lynch. Classes for all ages and abilities. Phone 0435 481 920.

Ocean Grove Scout Hall, The Avenue Ocean Grove Wednesday 7pm, 1st/2nd Ocean Grove Scout Group.

Ocean Grove Walkers Tuesdays 9.30am, meet at the shelter in Ocean Grove Park except when taking bus, train or ferry trips. For further information phone Helen 0411-534 899.

Carpet Bowls Indoor carpet bowls starting 4 February. Meet new friends and play a friendly game of bowls.

All ages welcome. Parks Hall, Portarlington.

Mondays from 12.30pm to 3pm. Cost $4 includes afternoon tea. Contact Neighbourhood House, 5259 2290, after hours 0431-789 048.

Reading and writing

Pde, Barwon Heads. New Lions welcome. Phone 0418 524 873.

First Thursday of every month

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Ocean Grove Library, corner Presidents Avenue and The Avenue.

Wednesdays 10.30am - Toddlertime.

Thursdays 11.30am, Babytime - Nursery Verses.

Mondays 10.30am - Preschool Storytime.

Third Tuesday of month 2.30pm-3.30pm, book chat for adults. Visit www.geelonglibraries.vic.gov.au Bellarine Training and Community Hub Program with a range of courses, classes and fun activities. Phone 5255 4294.

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Health and wellbeing 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. Tuesday 6.15pm, Wednesday 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm, Saturday 8am. History

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CLUBS MEET Mondays

Fourth Monday of every month

Ocean Grove Bridge Club, 1pm, Marcus Hill Hall, Bellarine Hwy end of Banks Road. Also Wednesdays and Fridays, 1pm. Marg 5256 2550.

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

Ocean Grove and District Men's Shed - Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9am-3pm - and Wednesday, 9am-noon, 17 Smithton Grove. Ted Price 5255 2595.

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

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

Springs TOWN Club Inc (Take Off Weight Naturally), Drysdale, every Monday, 9am to 11am at Drysdale Uniting Church Hall. Jan o403 221 737 or 5255 3839.

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

First Monday of every month Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Geelong East Men's Shed, Coppards Rd, East Geelong at 7.30pm. Warwick Hansen 0419 563 904, Dave Davies 0419 998 781 or email bffa@ hotmail.com. Fly tying third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm.

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

Bellarine Peninsula Take off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club meets Tuesday nights, 5.30 pm, at Old Ocean Grove Football Clubrooms, Draper St Ocean Grove. Mob: 0428 584 663 or 0421 789 296.

Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, 6pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Phone 0457 315 900.

Barwon Heads Chorale, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads. All abilities and voices welcome. Jo on 5254 2670.

Ocean Grove Chess Club, Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm, $2.50 per session. Julie 5255 4294 or Ralph 0431 458 100. Ocean Grove Bellarine Training and Community Hub, 1 John Dory Dr, Ocean Grove, or email reception@btach.com.au.

First Tuesday of every month Springdale Neighbourhood Centre get together for meet and greet the first Tuesday of month, 10.15am, free cuppa and a chat. Contact Jackie on 0439 473 244 or just come along.

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

Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, The Terrace, Tuesdays at 1pm. Also Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30pm. Dianne on 5255 2996.

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

Bellarine for Refugees, Meeting at the Community Garden, Barwon Heads on Tuesday 29 October 2.45pm. New members welcome. Any enquiries to Rosemary, bellarine4r@gmail.com .

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: every Wednesday, 4pm, at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Jujitsu, 6.30pm juniors, 7.30pm adults, Surfside Centre. 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. Enrol by visiting on Wednesday or by contacting the U3A office at Cobbin Farm, Grovedale, on 5244 5114 or mail@u3ageelong. org.au

Second Wednesday of every month Bellarine (Ocean Grove) Parkinson's Support Group, Church of Christ Hall, Tareeda Way, 1pm2pm Parkinsong, 2.30pm-4pm Support Group with guest speakers. Pam 5255 5152.

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

Fourth Wednesday of every month

Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch meeting 7.30pm Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries 0426-889 456.

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

Ocean Grove Craft and Chat Circle, Thursdays (during school term), 9.30am to 11.30am, $2, The Uniting Church Hall, Eggleston St. Country Women's Association (CWA) Ocean Grove Nightlights Branch social craft eve 7.30pm, Seniors Club 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove. New members and visitors welcome. Enquiries phone or message 0426-889456.

Fridays Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Breast Cancer Support Group, last Friday of each month at Ocean Grove Bowling Club at 12.30pm for lunch. Julie Rodger 0435 362 573.

Barwon Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees, third Friday of month from 10am to noon (except December and January) at Waurn Ponds Hotel. Lunch afterwards. Visitors welcome. Inquiries 5258 3435 or 5278 9796.

Queenscliff Croquet Club Introduction to Croquet sessions on Fridays,1.30pm-3pm. Ann 5278 3480 or Gail 5258 2270.

Saturdays

National Seniors Bellarine Peninsula Branch meets at St James Church Hall, Collins St, Drysdale, 2pm-4pm. Guest speaker each meeting.

Those who are over 50 and would like to make new friends are welcome. Contact Jackie 0439 473 244.

Ocean Grove Angling Club, 7.30pm, Minerva Close sporting oval clubhouse. Phone Gary 0408-812 438.Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, 6.30pm, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. June Hansen 0422 142 882 for information.

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

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 3pm-5pm, Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue. 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 0411 952 598.

First and third Tuesday of every month

Thursdays

Sundays

Second Tuesday of month

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Lions Club, 7pm, Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club, 5A Clifford

Bellarine Table Tennis Club, 10am to noon at the Memorial Hall, 123 The Avenue, Ocean Grove.

Ian 5256 2242 or Peter 0400 093 831.

Bellarine Peninsula Church of Christ meets each Sunday at 10.30am at 17 Tareeda Way, Ocean Grove.

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

Ocean Grove-Surfside Mixed Probus Club, 10.30am, Ocean Grove Bowling Club. Visitors welcome, Graeme 0428-500 462, surfsideprobus.org.au Bellarine Fly Fishing Association, 7.30pm, Shannon Park, Shannon Ave, Newtown. Pat 0414 959 248 or Bruce 0407 361 319 or bffa@hotmail.com

Tuesdays

Last Tuesday of every month.

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THE LOCAL GUIDE FOR DINING ON THE BELLARINE

Situated on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, Ocean Grove Bowling Club is one of the most modern and family friendly bowling and hospitality complexes with its wide range of areas to suit your every need.

The lounge bar boasts a TAB lounge and sports bar and continues to cater to every punter’s need.

Complete with Foxtel and over 10 screens to choose from you are sure to stay up to date with all of your favourite sporting events in a relaxed atmosphere whilst enjoying one of the eight delicious tap beers or something from the fully stocked bar.

The Members Lounge is home to the bistro dining room. With its diverse range of low cost affordable meals, operating seven days for lunch and Thursday through to Saturday for dinner, the Members Lounge continues to grow in popularity.

Customers can be sure to enjoy a fun night out with member’s draws on Thursday nights and Friday night meat raffles.

Leleans Restaurant is open seven days a week for dinner with the extensive menu catering to all tastes.

Menus are updated regularly, with fresh, seasonal local produce complimented by daily specials and a diverse wine list.

Complete with its children’s play room you can be sure to experience a fun night out in a cosy relaxed atmosphere while Leleans’ courteous and attentive staff provides you with full table service.

As the weather warms the bowling greens are open and ready for business.

With two grass greens and one newly refurbished synthetic green, Ocean Grove Bowling Club is the perfect place for your next event.

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A vibrant community feel

Kensington Retirement Village's state of the art Community Centre incorporates lounge, dining, games area with three billiard tables.

Staff will be happy to take you on a tour of the village, answer any questions you may have and provide you with plans of the villas and any other information you require.

Phone 5250 1675 to make an appointment or to request an information pack which will be mailed to you.

Visit kensingtonretirementvillage.com.au or email info@kensingtonrv.com.au.

If you are considering retirement living, what makes us stand out from the crowd are: We are a boutique village Our villas have individual styled exteriors

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Kensington Retirement Village is a vibrant community with resort style facilities nestled on the Bellarine Peninsula in Leopold.

It's just a short drive from the centre of the regional city of Geelong and the spectacular Great Ocean Road and its surrounding towns and beaches.

The village is in close proximity to public transport, shopping centres, medical facilities and a sealed walking track for those wishing to keep fit.

Leopold is one of the major growth areas in Geelong and the Gateway shopping centre has recently doubled in size with a theatre complex to be added.

This boutique Village comprises 71 modern, stylish and spacious villas.

These villas comprise two and three bedrooms with single and double garages, one or two bathrooms, delightfully planned kitchens and open plan living all set in beautifully landscaped gardens.

The state of the art Community Centre incorporates lounge, dining, games area with three billiard tables, theatre room and a well stocked library.

There is a gymnasium, heated indoor pool, spa and sauna.

There are numerous lifestyle-enhancing activities available such as singing group, line dancing, bowls, and bocce, walking group, billiards, cards games, bingo, art, craft and happy hour.

The beautiful landscaped gardens are enhanced by a bowling green, bocce court, croquet court and a lovely enclosed barbecue area.

Caravan and boat storage is available.

The village is open for inspection Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

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Tuckers is making Christmas easier The summer holiday season is just around the corner.

For most people this is a joyous time, traditionally sharing gifts with those we love and sharing happy times with our families ... and eating too much.

However, for some, the holiday season can be daunting.

Each year there are many people who face the holidays for the first time since experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Regardless of our age, grief can come to us in many forms and often the most difficult is the loss of a loved one.

One support network available for people in the Greater Geelong region is Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service.

Since the late 1970s Tuckers have been offering additional care to the families they serve through their Bereavement Care Program.

"We are passionate about caring for our community, and that extends beyond the funeral service. Not everyone needs additional support, but it is something that can be requested by families as needed," says Karen Thirlwell of Tuckers.

"We consider it a vital part of our service and care provided to our families."

Grief can be a confusing experience and grieving people are often misunderstood, because their world has been literally turned upside down.

It can show itself in many different emo-

Tuckers bereavement care team – John Leech, Karen Thirlwell and Kathy Downes. tions and behaviours and is experienced differently by each individual.

Tips for coping with grief during the Christmas season: Acknowledge that the coming holiday season will be different, perhaps even challenging Make plans, but keep them flexible Discuss your plans with other family members in advance Decide which traditions you want to keep or those you want to change Accept that everyone grieves differently, even within the same family Ask for help with the tasks you find daunting

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· Prioritise you commitments and allow time for self-care · Acknowledge your loved one in some way. · · · ·

For example light a candle, hang a special decoration or raise a toast.

Allow yourself time to grieve, but also allow yourself to experience times of pleasure and joy Monitor your food and alcohol intake, it can be easy to use these for self-comfort Donate a gift, or some of your time to a charity - honouring the memory of your loved one.

Trust your own instincts to know what will be helpful for you

Get mobile Scooters and Mobility Geelong is your one stop shop for all your mobility and home help needs.

We stock in excess of 20 scooters and powerchairs at all times ensuring that we have the mobility solution that suits you.

Covering the Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast and Golden Plains regions we can come to you at a time that is convenient.

We are the regions specialists in small portable mobility aids.

These lightweight and easily portable machines are designed for local, interstate and overseas travel.

We stock a wide variety of airline friendly Lithium-Ion powered scooters such as the Freerider Luggie and the full range of Supa Scoota's including the worlds lightest scooter the Microlite and its slightly bigger brother, the Supalite.

Weighing only 18kg the MicroLite ticks all the boxes for easy transportation, amazing indoor manoeuvrability and incredible outdoor performance.

The SupaLite is more than a product, it's about innovation and performance that inspires and fulfils a need.

Look around, there is nothing like it.

We also now stock tyres, tubes, batteries and many spare parts and accessories for all makes and models of scooters or powerchairs at the regions best prices.

Our professional team can help you with no obligation demonstrations and trials in store five days a week or at anytime, day or night, in your own home.

We are conveniently located in Newcomb with great off street parking.

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15 years for team Come in and see the friendly staff at Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove.

Let them help you with all of your pharmacy needs.

The team keeps a broad range of products at very competitive prices.

Our motto is: "Live healthier! Live longer!"

This month we celebrate the fact that Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove, in the Marketplace shopping centre, has been open 15 years.

"I want to take the time to thank all of the staff who work here for their hard work and willingness to help other people," owner and manager Matt Pittwood says.

"We have three staff members who have been working here since 2004 who have clocked up 15 years' service."

"Carole Garra, Bernie Peterson and Ann Rantall, it is particularly amazing to see how many people they know and connect with in the local area.

"Having staff who have been performing their roles in such a fantastic way for such a long period of time and still continue to do so has been a fantastic asset and resource for the business and I am sure that customers will continue to see their friendly faces and benefit from their knowledge for many more years to come."

Matt Pittwood also owns St Leonards pharmacy and is a consultant pharmacist, so outside of the pharmacy, he does home medication reviews and volunteers to do cardiac medication talks for Bellarine Community Health's Cardiac rehabilitation course.

Matt trained at the University of South Australia in Adelaide and has been registered and practicing since 1995.

As well as working as a community pharmacist he has also served as a pharmacist in

Ocean Grove Supertoys has been part of the local shopping scene for more than 20 years.

Local support

The team at Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove will help with all of your pharmacy needs. the Australian Army Reserve for four years and worked as a clinical hospital pharmacist in England, Scotland and Geelong for over four years.

Matt is registered with Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency, but also

holds professional memberships with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacists.

Matt lives locally in Wallington with wife Jo and three sons Will, Sam and George.

Ocean Grove Supertoys has been part of the local shopping landscape for more than two decades.

Owner Kerrie partly attributes the success of the long-standing business to the support shown by the locals.

"Strong support from the local community enables us to offer competitive pricing across our vast range of products," she says.

"We are never going to be able to compete with the big department stores, but at the end of the day we are not trying to.

"Price is important, but we offer a holistic shopping experience from the complimentary gift wrapping to our friendly experienced advice or suggestions."

While Supertoys offers the popular brands such as Lego, Hot Wheels, Sylvanian Families, Wahu etc, these brands are complemented by a huge selection of games, puzzles, dress-ups, wooden toys, craft and science based activities, and selected gifts for children.

Supertoys is certainly well stocked.

Kerrie says most of their Christmas stock has arrived, and it is a battle at the moment to fit all the choices on the shelves.

So now is a great time to beat the rush or set up your Christmas layby.

Supertoys is open seven days a week.

You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram or check out a selection of their range at their website ogsupertoys.com.au.

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Everything catered for For over six years The Driftwood Cafe has been serving wonderful home cooked food with a friendly smile to locals and tourists alike and has become an Ocean Grove institution. Serving great coffee, generous, fresh food in a relaxed atmosphere, The Driftwood is the place to come with friends, family or to enjoy your next function.

The Driftwood not only serves up delicious all day breakfasts, lunches and dinners (Friday and Saturday nights) but also caters for functions, big and small.

There are three distinct spaces within the cafe to choose from or the entire venue for larger groups, or if you want the Driftwood experience in your space, they are happy to come to you.

In recent years, The Driftwood has catered for many outside events from intimate sitdown dinners or canape parties to large-scale weddings and even a birthday bash in the middle of a field, complete with mobile espresso machine.

Using only the best of local and seasonal produce The Driftwood Cafe will create a menu and take care of all details according to your needs.

The Driftwood philosophy has always embraced environmental concerns and they are constantly striving to do better, they even ensure all waste from outside catering is recycled or composted.

If you are planning an event for Christmas, a birthday or your dream wedding, drop by The Driftwood.

Darren, Carolyn and Eden Gregory are excited about the summer season ahead for Barwon Heads Greengrocer.

Greengrocer a massive hit

The ever-popular Driftwood Cafe is something of a local institution.

Picture: REBECCA HOSKING They would be happy to talk over your needs and help to make your event one to remember.

Barwon Heads Greengrocer is now open.

The team at Ocean Grove Fruit Crew are excited to give the people of Barwon Heads a genuine greengrocer option.

On Bridge Road, near the roundabout, Barwon Heads Greengrocer has the full Mexican and juice bar menu just like Ocean Grove Fruit Crew, but also does coffee (from Micro Coffee Roasters in Torquay).

There's a gluten-free grocery range now in both stores and organic and conventional fruit and veg.

Barwon Heads Greengrocer is open seven days a week and has a picturesque outdoor seating area out the front.

The Gregorys jumped at the chance to take over the spot in Barwon Heads to open up their greengrocer shop.

They are well known in Ocean Grove, run-

ning the popular Ocean Grove Fruit Crew, known for its fresh fruit and veg.

The local and family owned business at Park Lane in the Grove has the largest range of fresh organic produce in the region.

As certified organic farmers themselves, the Gregorys know a thing or two about organic fruit and veg.

Darren and Carolyn Gregory have an organic farm at Connewarre and use as much of the produce from there as they can.

The organic section is proving to be popular with locals who want fresh organic produce.

The organic section is seriously impressive and is growing all the time.

Ocean Grove Fruit Crew has eliminated the use of disposal plastic bags and waste has been halved.

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It’s party heaven at local Chook Shop Have you ever been to the Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill and thought it would make a great venue for a private function?

A milestone birthday perhaps?

Imagine celebrating a 40th or 50th birthday here!

Well, now you can hire out the entire venue for your own enjoyment.

Yes, Ocean Grove's very own iconic and quirky 'Chook Shop' is now available for your next function.

What a great place for a birthday party or Christmas function.

Live music is available and you can tailor make your own menu from finger food to the scrumptious traditional burgers that Piping Hot is famous for.

The Chook Shop is fully licensed and can hold 100 of your dearest friends and family.

Call them on 5255 1566, email pipinghotchicken@gmail.com or call in at 63 The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Ocean Grove's Piping Hot Chicken and Burger Grill is ever popular.

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No need to travel to town Why travel into Geelong to shop when everything is right here at your doorstep?

Local retailers are run by locals and rely on your support.

In turn you receive the best in customer service by shopping locally.

Ocean Grove has a huge range of shopping options from fashion, hardware, food and drink, wellness, kids' toys, hairdressing, arts and crafts, knick-knacks ... just to scratch the surface.

Free parking is a bonus.

Why not do your Christmas shopping here?

Birthday presents ... all here.

Spending locally ensures your dollars stay in the community.

There's no need to travel all the way into town, pay for parking and jostle with the crowds.

Shopping locally is stress free.

So get going and shop locally.

Shop locally this summer.

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A bumper carnival ahead The stage is set for a bumper first weekend of summer with Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC) to host back-to-back Life Saving Victoria state carnivals on 7 and 8 December.

The double header weekend will see the new Ocean Grove SLSC state-of-the-art clubhouse on show to the wider Victorian based life saving public for the first time.

The first state LSV junior carnival for 2019/20 kicks off on Saturday morning 7 December, while the opening state senior youth carnival takes place the next day on Sunday 8 December at OGSLSC. More than 120 OGSLSC Nippers have registered for the first junior carnival.

No surf boat competition will take place at the senior carnival with the ramp access onto the Ocean Grove main beach in the process of being rebuilt.

"The boat ramp in is in the middle of being rebuilt at the moment and we weren't sure what stage and what kind of access we had to the beach," OGSLSC president Chris Paterson said.

"It is a temporary ramp that is in there until after Christmas and it has a 90 degree turn in it."

Mr Paterson said the club's new surrounds, its popular main beach, user-friendly conditions and sizeable car parking space made it a desirable spot to host back-to-back state carnivals.

Both the senior and junior carnival back up spot will be at nearby Raffs Beach.

"Ocean Grove is a very popular beach, because for a carnival perspective it is easy there is lots of parking, there is really good easy beach access, especially for kids it is a pretty safe beach in terms of junior carnivals," he said.

"We have good flexibility if for some reason we needed to shift from the main beach because the conditions were too rough (we can) move up to Raffs which means you get a de-

OGSLSC life member John Fitzgerald, president Chris Paterson and co-vice president Lyndie Freestone. 201758 crease in swell size."

Mr Paterson said plenty of volunteer for the carnivals were required for the opening weekend of summer.

"It is a big deal for the club and the community," he said.

OGSLSC was crowned overall state champions in the senior and juniors last season.

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IN other developments, the first OGSLSC volunteer summer surf patrols for the season began on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.

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By Mark Heenan

Kelsey Ollis will return to Ocean Grove next netball season.

Popular netballer Kelsey Ollis said a desire to return home and be part of Ocean Grove's continued rise was an opportunity she could not refuse for 2020.

Ollis, 23, who played one season with Geelong Football Netball League club South Barwon this year, arrives home in familiar surrounds at Shell Road next season.

The star defender was crowned Bellarine Football Netball League's A Grade best and fairest winner in 2018.

Ollis, who is studying physiotherapy, confirmed she would spend more time on the Bellarine next year.

"With my new studies in 2020, I am not going to be in Melbourne as much and the decision to come home and I will be living with mum and dad and I missed everyone at the club," Ollis told the Voice.

"I think it was the right decision to come

back and hopefully do well in finals with Ocean Grove.

"I missed my time at Ocean Grove and it was the right timing to come back."

Ocean Grove improved its A Grade ladder position in 2019 where it finished third after 18 rounds and played two finals, compared with its fifth place in 2018.

Ollis was back at training for Ocean Grove's first pre-season training session on 21 November.

THE news of Ollis' return came after Nikki Cooke was appointed as Ocean Grove's new senior netball coach in November.

IN other Ocean Grove Football Netball Club developments, star midfielder Luke Cartelli will join Essendon District Football League club Keilor, which won the EDFL premier division flag in 2019, next year after he spent two seasons with the Grubbers.

Cartelli won Ocean Grove's senior best and fairest honours in 2018.

‘Get behind us’ say players as Grubbers start preseason

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove senior women's footballers have urged the local sporting community to get behind the push to field a side for the 2020 season.

The Grubbers began their preseason training on Wednesday 20 November which is focused on fun, friendship and participation.

Ocean Grove unveiled its new senior women's co-coaches Tanya Taylor, also a player, and Glenn McManus in early November.

New Ocean Grove senior women's coordinator Darren Taylor said four 90-minute sessions would take place on Wednesdays across November and December at Bellarine Secondary College's Ocean Grove campus.

Up to 10 women's footballers trained in sunny conditions for the club's second preoceangrovevoice.com.au

season training session on 27 November.

Training sessions run from 6pm to 7.30pm.

"We're certainly looking forward to providing opportunities for women to play," Taylor told the Voice.

"We are having four training sessions in the lead up to Christmas to try and promote (the women's game in the region).

"The president Peter (Smith), he is right behind the women's program and we are trying to get as many players as we can so we can launch into the season."

The Grubbers fielded a senior women's team in 2018 and in 2019.

To find out more information on Ocean Grove senior women's football in 2020 contact Darren Taylor at darrentaylor6@bigpond.com for more details.

Keen Ocean Grove senior women's footballers at preseason training in late November. 201753 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA Wednesday, 4 December, 2019

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Bowlers on top in Shepp Ocean Grove players were well represented in this year's Victorian Open in Shepparton.

Several Geelong Region players ventured to the greater Shepparton Region for the weeklong event which finished on Friday.

Matt Flapper has enjoyed success at the state's premier event in the past when he claimed the singles title in 2016 and again was at the business end of the tournament this time teaming up with two Victorian U18 stars in the Men's Triples.

Flapper joined Glenroy's Cooper Wescombe and Jarryd Davies to take out the title defeating Melbourne trio Brad Foote, Alex Skilton and Curtis Hanley in the final.

Semi-finalists in the same event last year, the trio claimed honours with a 15-11 win in the decider.

Ocean Grove's Cal Hanna partnered Tallygaroopna star Mark Ryan in the men's pair's event. The pair enjoyed a good run of form advancing to a semi-final before succumbing to Glenroy's Sam Rogers and Ethan Johnstone in the last four.

Former Geelong and Queenscliff star Luke Wayth made it deep into the event getting to the last eight of both Men's Singles and Mixed Pairs. Wayth is enjoying the challenge of Metropolitan Pennant playing this year for Essendon.

Pennant Fine weather finally greeted players in the Saturday Pennant competition as they returned to the greens after the Victorian Open break.

Pennant across Victoria comes to a halt as many players across the state venture to the Greater Shepparton Region to contest the eight day carnival.

Success on the greens for the return match was limited with only divisions three and eight registering the match points.

Dave Mackay, Barry Hair, Marianne Rogan and Dave Stonehouse carded one of the best wins of the day 26-13 which put their side in great shape as they went on to record a 95-72 overall win.

Ralph Skipper, Maureen Brooks, Heather Quilty and Skipper Albert Touwslager dominated their match at Leopold to card a 37-17 result whilst Graeme Constable come back from 7-20 down to get the match points 29-25.

Reg Hungerford also chipped in with his rinks three shot margin.

Bellarine Shield Ocean Grove claimed this year's honours in the Bellarine Shield.

The event contested by nine Bellarine clubs as well as Torquay has been bolstered in prestige recently by the support of Lifestyle Ocean Grove.

A regular fixture on the Geelong Bowls Region Calendar the event is played in Mixed Fours, Men's Fours and Ladies Fours.

Gary Burkett, Jeff Howarth, Glenn Baudi-

Ken Thomas in action. 201828 Picture: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Mick West sends his bowl down in Premier Division before the mid-afternoon break. 201828 nette and Will Collihole dominated the Men's fours to claim the best rink of the day.

Adele Ryan, Lorraine Kirk, Jo Whitehead and Faye Richardson in the ladies fours along with Marg Carroll, Patricia Virtue, Rod Brehaut and Ken Thomas in the mixed fours both won three games from their five which was enough to combine to take the title by three points.

It was the first time Ocean Grove took out the title since 2013.

Keith Hankin RSL Fours The inaugural Keith Hankin Memorial Pairs was played at Ocean Grove.

The Remembrance Day event named in the honour of the former RSL president was won by Ocean Grove's Heath McLaren and his mother Jaqueline from City of Geelong.

Both names will be added to the perpetual trophy in Keith's name proudly donated by the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub Branch.

Ocean Grove 1 lead and manager Brian Boyle sends his bowl down against Lara. 201828

Club Grove's Jodie Whiteley in action in Division 8 against Belmont. 201828

Tony Joel bowls in Premier Division. 201828

Grubbers still on track for A Grade premiership defence

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove scored a resounding win over finals contenders Jan Juc to consolidate second spot on the BPCA ladder.

Chasing 287 for victory on day two, the Sharks were all out for 198.

It was a timely victory for the Grubbers as Jan Juc defeated Ocean Grove by 25 runs in Round 1.

"Our form has been improving," captaincoach Paul Jubber said.

"We haven't been playing brilliant cricket but we have been able to improve and manage to win games in the process.

"We feel we are building into some form.

"We are pleased we are building into some form."

Dan Roddis (3/46) and Tom Kent (3/46) were the leading wicket takers.

Left arm quick Roddis took the vital wicket of gun shark bat Ben Grinter (10).

"Ben is such a damaging player, we felt he was the key," Jubber said.

"Dan's spell against Grinter was outstanding.

"Both (Dan and Tom Kent) were outstanding this game."

Lindon Giuffrida (2/37) grabbed two wickets and Mick Thornton mopped up the tail to

finish with 2/4 from three overs.

Youngster Fletcher Long claimed an extraordinary catch at point, and he won high praise from Jubber.

"The best (catch) I have seen in the BPCA," Jubber said.

"I had the best seat in the house only metres away from him.

"The look on his face when he realised he held onto it was priceless."

A hairy month for Grovers

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Bowls Club have got behind this year's Movember campaign.

The Movember initiative is aimed at tackling prostate cancer, testicular cancer, supporting mental health and suicide prevention amongst males and to raise funds throughout November.

Club Grove Bowls coach Matt Flapper said premier division players and lower club member bowlers shaved their moustaches at the end of play on Saturday 30 November for men's health.

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Flapper was hopeful the club would raise around $1000 for Movember.

"A few years ago we did it and I just threw up to the boys again this year to get behind it," Flapper told the Voice.

"Probably 10 or 12 of the top side and then there's a few others scattered throughout the club that are doing it just to raise awareness for men's health.

"There is a bloke Dave McKay (at the club) who has had a 'Mo' for 43 years and he was losing it and we are shaving it off."

Ocean Grove Bowls Club players raised awareness and funds for this year's Movember campaign.

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It’s history in the making

By Mark Heenan Ocean Grove Cricket Club inaugural senior women's cricket team made a dream start to its first ever competitive T20 match.

The Grubbers defeated Leopold by 154 runs in their Round 2 Geelong Cricket Association Women's T20 South competition game at Leopold.

New Ocean Grove Cricket Club senior women's coach James Nessel said there was a high level of excitement and anticipation before the club's first ever match.

"They are very keen to go - we have got a full team of players ready to go and it is very exciting," Nessel said.

"I have been coaching cricket for a long time and I have seen a lot of girls who haven't made the elite level finish up cricket at their junior journey.

"I am really excited to be part of what I hope will be the start of a very strong competition in Geelong."

THE Grubbers excelled after being sent into bat by Leopold with openers Michelle Cameron (31 retired) and Alana Kot (42 retired).

Middle order trio Andrea Frankpitt (22 retired), Tanya Taylor (21 retired) and Danielle Vigilante (21 retired) compiled valuable runs.

In fact the Grubbers only lost two wickets to finish at 2/187 from 20 overs.

In reply, Leopold proved no match for the Grubbers, the Lions were all out for 33 from 8.4 overs.

Bernadette Giblin snared 4/2 from 1.4 overs in her side's big win, while Alana Kot took 2/2 from 2 overs.

Ocean Grove, which was awarded six points following its bye in Round 1, sat on top of the ladder after two rounds in the nine-team wider Geelong region competition.

The Grubbers will play their home games at Ocean Grove Memorial Recreation Reserve on Sundays.

Ocean Grove senior women's cricket team made their debut in the Geelong Cricket Association T20 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA competition against Leopold. 201496

Michelle Cameron faced her side's first ever ball in the GCA T20 senior women's competition. 201496

Action from Ocean Grove's inaugural senior women's cricket clash against Leopold. 201496

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Alana Kot retired on 42 and took two wickets.

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Eight of the best as Fallon’s marathon spell yields results

By Mark Heenan A magnificent eight-wicket haul from Michael Fallon put Barwon Heads on top after day one of its two-day game against Ocean Grove.

The Seagulls bowled out the Grubbers for 180.

At stumps, Barwon Heads was 0/17 after five overs with Sean O'Leary and Kane Atkins unbeaten.

Fallon bowled 33.5 overs straight and tore through the Grubbers' batting line-up with 8/60 and 15 maidens, while Kristian Hopwood took 1/31 from 11 overs.

In Round 6, Fallon claimed 6/38 from 19.2 overs against Queenscliff.

"Micky Fallon bowled exceptionally well, he bowled full and he bowled on the spot and he was very difficult to get away and had good fields set to him," Ocean Grove captain-coach Paul Jubber said.

"Credit to him and to bowl for 30 overs was a super effort, he was outstanding."

Dan Roddis bowling during Barwon Heads short innings towards the close of play.

Michael Fallon took 8/60 from 33.5 overs, including 15 maidens. 201827 Pictures: MARK HEENAN MEDIA

Barwon Heads A1 captain Sam Schaller was full of praise for Fallon's marathon spell.

"He probably bowls better after he has bowled six or seven overs," said Schaller, who took 1/46 from 18 overs.

"He finds a nice rhythm, he bowled superb, it was awesome."

Ocean Grove laid a good platform. The Grubbers were 2/116 after openers Huon Bertino (32) and Shaun Fankhauser (31) made fine contributions.

Michael Thornton, who made 15, will spend an extended period on the sidelines after he injured his hamstring, while in-form Anton Scholtz contributed 27.

The Grubbers lost their last eight wickets for 64.

Paul Jubber made 19, while Matt Caulfield was 16 not out.

Seagull Lewy Hyland who was unavailable and not named, made 128 not out a week earlier against Queenscliff.

B1 BARWON Heads made 224 from 74.3 overs on day one against Ocean Grove.

Jonathan Gill top scored with 90 while Matt High compiled 82.

Billy Foord Engelsman snared 4/37 from 18.3 overs and Ben Hughes took 2/44 from 15 overs.

C1 OCEAN Grove bowled Barwon Heads all out for 165 from 59 overs.

Matt Bellingham collected 4/41 from 15 overs and Callum Docherty snared 3/48 from 20 overs.

Daniel Vella top scored with 28 for Barwon Heads while Shane Braiser made 26 and Alastair Thomson was 22 not out.

At stumps, the Grubbers were 1/0.

D GRADE ONE DAY COMPETITION BARRABOOL defeated Ocean Grove by eight wickets with John Murphy (28) and Matt Stanic (23 and 1/23) the best players.

Goodger stands up for Collendina, but Bulls take honours

By Mark Heenan Barrabool took the honours on day one against Collendina despite a six-wicket haul from talented Cobra youngster Craig Goodger on Saturday.

BPCA A1 leading run scorer Kane Pickering led the charge for the Bulls with a brilliant 87 in Barrabool's total of 326 from 74 overs at Ceres.

Pickering's outstanding season consisted of scores of 61, 48, 0, 137 not out, 17 and 204 not out with a total of 554 runs at 110.80.

Stand in Collendina A1 captain Jye Hearps said it was a terrific performance from Goodger after the Bulls laid the early foundations.

It was Goodger's best return with the ball in A1. He took 6/85 from 21 overs.

"Barrabool built a really strong platform - they were sitting pretty at one for 150 at the tea break, we threw him the ball after tea," said Hearps, who took 1/70 from 21 overs. oceangrovevoice.com.au

"He held his nerve and kept bowling in the right areas and got the rewards.

"They were able to bat really well and had wickets in hand."

Teenage debutante Max McLaughan (3/63) claimed a three-wicket haul and took the big wicket of Pickering.

Jack Doyle, a medium pacer, bowled three overs on debut.

"In Max's second over of his A Grade career he took the prized scalp of Kane Pickering and literally that changed the game for us," Hearps said.

Barrabool was 1/157 and lost its last five wickets for 58 runs.C1 COLLENDINA C1 requires a further 21 runs for victory against Jan Juc. Sam Tucker (5/25) was good while Dean Britt claimed 4/19 after Jan Juc was dismissed for 125.

In reply Collendina was 2/105 from 19 overs.

A1 A gallant Collendina A1 side went down to Anglesea in a low scoring two-day clash at Collendina.

The Cobras put up a strong challenge against Anglesea which resumed at 2/17 on day two after they bowled out the home side for 104.

Anglesea finished at 9/150 on day two.

Collendina coach Eddie Ellwood praised his bowlers despite the loss.

"The boys bowled well, we didn't bat that well, but we bowled well and to give them a run for their money - they were just too good for us," Ellwood said.

"We were competitive in Round 1 (against Anglesea) and in this game as well."

The Cobras faced a tough start to 2019/20

after matches against last season's A1 grand finalists Ocean Grove and Anglesea in four of their first six fixtures.

Experienced Collendina bowler Jye Hearps finished with 3/45 from 21 overs and snared Dale Kerr (32) on day two.

Hearps took two of his three wickets on day one.

"He is a very experienced and level headed and knows the game really well, knows his game really well and knows his opponents really well," he said.

Kangaroo batsman Simon Umbers (53) top scored while Brett Venables chimed in with 24 not out.

Young Cobra Craig Goodger produced his best for the season to claim 3/35 from 9.2 overs.

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Grubbers swoop on Dean

By Mark Heenan New Ocean Grove head of fitness and wellbeing manager Dean Casamento was recently welcomed into the senior club's football coaching fold.

Casamento, a performance coach, facilitator and trainer, is the latest addition to join the coaching roster at Ocean Grove in 2020 alongside senior coach Pete Davey, senior assistant coach Heath Levis and reserves coach Cheyne Kelly.

Former caretaker coach David King will take on a senior assistant coaching role.

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who coached a record 718 VFL/AFL games and is a three-time AFL premiership coach and a premiership player.

Casamento, a father of three, is the husband of Christi Malthouse, a former Channel 10 sports presenter, journalist and AFL boundary rider.

Davey said the key appointment of Casamento was not just about the need to hire a fitness coach, it involves a mental health focus.

The Grubbers have gone without the services of a major fitness and conditioning coach in recent seasons.

In 2019, Ocean Grove used up to 50 players to accommodate its heavy injury toll.

"We have been able to find someone that's going to do the fitness side, the mental health

side and the well being for the club which is fantastic," Davey told the Voice.

"We have got a huge social responsibility at a footy club, that we have got guys at an age group where we can shape where they go in their lives.

"If we can really make this is a really positive environment for them to feel safe and that they want to be at (then that helps)."

Casamento, the founder and director of Melbourne Corporate Health, said his coaching techniques involved the importance of the mind and how it interacts with the body.

"It is not the body that controls the mind, it is the mind that controls the body, so if you have a mind approach first the body will generally take care of itself," he said.

BEFORE the move to the Bellarine Peninsula two years ago with his young family, Casamento had a strong involvement at grassroots level and coached junior teams at Beaumaris Football Club.

Casamento, a trained Nipper surf coach, has a wider involvement in the Ocean Grove community.

He completed a three-week intensive bronze medallion lifesaving course at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club in November.

This year Casamento's eldest child Zac played in the Ocean Grove Cobras Under 13s Dean team.

IN other developments Ocean Grove began its pre-season football program on Monday 2 December. oceangrovevoice.com.au