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March 2019 no.202 magazine

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TALKING HEADS MAGAZINE is grass roots, community focused, locally owned & operated and is delivered to barwon heads free each month since 2002. Also available in ocean grove, pt.lonsdale, queenscliff, lots of places in between and by subscription. The opinions and recommendations given by contributors are their own and not attributable to the publisher - Barwon Heads Marketing. TALKING HEADS MAGAZINE takes a light look at local lifestyle & up-coming events. If we bring you out to listen to some independent live music, enjoy a good film, attend a community event, join a group, support your local tradies and services, shop locally, encourage a budding artist or musician, cook something different or entice you to eat at a new place...our work is done! The advertising supports your community news and we encourage you to support and shop with those who advertise within.

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Due to a close affiliation with Barwon Heads over 40 years and now a permanent resident for several years I would like to offer a small service back to the community. After noticing that folk in their later years (my mother included) quite often need a simple chore completed to make a big difference to their life. This could be setting frithbarwonheads a mouse trap, opening a jar, changing an out of reach light bulb, fixing a hose, check the switchboard just to name a few. I am offering fifteen minutes of my time for free for anyone who needs it. I know most people have friends and family to help with tasks that are a little beyond ones reach but some do not. I thought this would be a nice thing to offer, not that I would expect many requests nor do I have a lot of spare time, and I can only help with items within my ability but at least people will know that it is completely fine to ask for a hand. You never know, it might catch on! Michael Ramsay 0418 334 075

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Barwon Heads is continually changing, last month we farewelled Heather and Peppercorn Foods and then we found out that Chris Stirk has vacated his business from the corner he has occupied for so long. We will miss his collection, his chats, the colour of the corner and its uniqueness. Barwon Heads is losing its local identities on the main street, which is so sad. In this context we should all acknowledge how much we all rely on our monthly edition of Talking Heads. The BHA in particular values our wonderful page 3 and again we warmly thank Trish for this honour. We urge all readers to use the information in Talking Heads and support the businesses that advertise in it. These advertisements support the local groups that pay little and less for our opportunity to communicate. We need to recognise what maintains Barwon Heads as a unique coastal village. It is our people, unique businesses and our strong sense of community that will protect our coastal community, not CoGG or the State Government. On our page 3 in February Talking Heads there was also a quote from Wynton Marsalis (put there by the Editor) “Only a few act the rest of us reap the benefits of their risk”. Please join the BHA and show your support. www.barwonheadsassociation.com Health The discussion about health in Barwon Heads continues. This is not an easy discussion and it is hard to come to a landing place that satisfies everyone. We note that Daniel Vella the Principal of the Barwon Heads Primary School has sent the following message to the school community. “In January, in response to community concern about this coverage, the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) commissioned independent tests of the soil at Barwon Heads Primary School. These tests were undertaken purely to reassure the community; there was no other known indication that testing was needed. We now have the full independent test results, and I can confirm that there is no cause for concern about the soil at Barwon Heads Primary School. The independent tests covered a broad range of potential contaminants in our soil, and none were found to be present at levels that were harmful to human health. You will be able to access specific data next week when the final report is shared with you via our school website. As you are aware, the recent Chief Health Officer report found no evidence of a higher overall cancer incidence rate, or of increased rates of specific cancers, in any geographical areas of the Bellarine Peninsula as compared to elsewhere in Australia.” The Department of Health and Human Services ran an Open House drop-in event at 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads Rd, Barwon Heads on Monday 25 February from 3-7pm. Not an easy place to drop in to, but we hope many have participated and had their questions answered. As this session will have happened by the time this goes to print so we will be commenting in the April edition. We understand that there are answers to some questions on the CoGG website, but we still don't have answers to the questions we have sent to the Chef Health Officer. We will publish those answers if we receive them.

Planning Barwon Heads Structure Plan C375 The Council discussed this matter on the 12th of February at its community meeting at the Potato Shed Drysdale. It was deferred to the Council meeting on February 26th. We anticipate that it will be have been approved at that meeting. We have met with Council planners and Cr Asher again, but have been told that the views of the BHA are just one voice and that most agree with the content of the plan. We strongly support the protection of the boundary; the environmental significance overlay schedule for Warrenbeen Court; the change from General Residential Zone to Neighbourhood Residential Zone for the northern part of Barwon Heads and the change from Residential Growth Zone for the area south of Bridge Rd and a strip on the western side of Golf Links Rd. We have expressed our concerns about the size of the Increased Housing Diversity Area, which is classified as a Residential Growth Area Schedule 3. We don't believe there are adequate safeguards especially when many developments do not have to be advertised. So you can suddenly have an 11metre house built next to you without advertisement or notice and you will have no rights to object. An example of this is the development at 4 Bridge Rd, which was not required to be advertised. The DDO 42 only applies where there is a requirement to advertise. The objective of an IHDA is: - to evolve the character of these areas through more intensive development - to ensure that the density, mass and scale of residential development is appropriate to the location, role and character of the specific IHDA - to ensure development makes a positive architectural and urban design contribution to the IHDA - to promote diversity of housing types to cater for a variety of lifestyle needs - to promote walking trips and pedestrian safety within the IHDAs - to encourage new development to provide a high level of on-site amenity for future residents.

Peninsula enjoy with permanent planning protection, enshrined in law this is about protecting our treasured communities and everything that is great about them.” We repeat our request to Lisa Neville: “ We expect the Bellarine to be protected and consider the VC110 Planning Scheme Amendment that permits the eleven metre and three storey developments in the www.barwonheadsassociation.com Residential Growth Area as of right a total disaster for all of us”. We understand that the government is about to begin yet another consultation process for declaration of the Bellarine as a distinctive area under new planning legislation, which would be similar to the form of the Macedon Ranges legislation. The New Bellarine Distinctive Area & Landscape Project Kim McGough Manager, Barwon South West Regional Planning Services with the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning “DELWP” (this department represents Ministers Richard Wynne, Lily D'Ambrosio, Lisa Neville, Jaclyn Symes) attended the Combined Bellarine Community Associations meeting in February to discuss the “NEW Bellarine Distinctive Area & Landscape Project”. He was easy to listen to and we will spend a lot more time with him over the next 18 months. He acknowledged that the Bellarine Region encompasses 9 municipalities. There was a robust discussion and he outlined the inputs and responsibilities in planning process; noted growth on Bellarine; advised that part of the distinctive areas legislation is to recalibrate and adjust procedures in the context of recent growth and that lower growth will be theme. We understand it will involve further reconsideration of the town boundaries. We discussed that DWELP as the guardian of the planning process in Victoria is aware that 'one size fits all' approach does not in fact sit well in all communities. ResCode (Residential Development Standards) might need to be changed to encompass stronger protection mechanisms. This is an interesting process please join in. This NEW project will take a lot time and patience we need new people and members.

We repeat the outcomes we proposed in our submission to the Panel and we will continue to lobby the State Government for these changes: - A reduction in the maximum height in the Increased Housing Diversity Area (“the IHDA”) from 11m to 9m outside of the commercial and mixed use zone by an acceptable planning scheme amendment - The inclusion of more specific requirements and decision guidelines in DDO41 and DDO42 to ensure the coastal character of Barwon Heads is identified and protected for all dwellings and not just those that are triggered by a planning permit - The inclusion of the 'Barwon Heads Residential and Landscape Character Assessment' Hansen report dated March 2017 as a Reference Document to DDO41 and DDO42.

Dates for your diary Festival by the Sea 12th March to 16th. Come down to the river on Saturday night 16th and listen to music and enjoy our wonderful place. Details in Talking Heads. *18th March Geoff Brooks DWELP will present to a joint BHA-SBHA session on the protection of the Connewarre Ramsar wetlands. This is very significant in the context of the proposed Distinctive Areas and Landscape Project. Geoff gave this presentation to the Panel reviewing the C375. Senior Citizens at 7:00pm *15th April Discussion of the Estuary Monitoring Project - Senior Citizens at 7:00pm 20th April 40th Annual Sheepwash Classic Fun Run to be held on Easter Saturday Register at: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx ?E=32652

We again remind the Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville of her commitment before the election: "Only Labor will protect the lifestyle locals on the Bellarine

Sandy Gatehouse On behalf of the BHA Committee

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Barwon Heads Primary School WELLBEING The first part of the year is the ideal time to set ourselves up to look after our personal wellbeing. Teachers at Barwon Heads PS are encouraged to practise what they preach by focussing on their strengths, relationships, the things that give their lives meaning, mindfulness, gratitude and hope to name a few. In any workplace, developing mental resilience will enhance your ability to flourish both at work and home. Martin Seligman's PERMA model of wellbeing can be used as follows.

Positive Emotions: Track the Good Stuff e.g. at the end of each day think of three good things that happened that day. Engagement: Identify your character Strengths it's free! http://www.viacharacter.org/www/Character-Strengths-Survey Relationships: Share, collaborate, support Meaning: Reflect on meaning and purpose Accomplishment: Set authentic goals Why not start today?

You've got nothing to lose and your wellbeing has much to gain! Http://mrskebbell.global2.vic.edu.au

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Estuary Inspired Art Group The Barwon Estuary Project invites local artists to join an existing group including both professional and amateur artists who are using their skills to demonstrate the beauty and fragility of the estuary. The group meets each Saturday at the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden room on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 12:30. The members regularly share their approaches and skills. This includes demonstrations of artistic techniques and approaches as well as occasional guided estuary walks with a variety of experts. Artists can choose whether they use graphite, coloured pencil or watercolour. While the primary focus of the group has previously been Botanic Art, the group now welcomes a broad range of subjects estuary fauna, flora, insects and scenery will all feature in the 2019 opus of our Barwon Estuary Artists Group. The estuary extends to the mouth of the Barwon River therefore local seaweeds and Debra Read with one of her estuary inspired artworks algae are among the subjects of at the 2018 Bellarine Arts Trail exhibition interest to members of the group. There will be opportunities to exhibit and maybe to publish. If you'd like to be part of this collection of artists, you're most welcome to join the group on Saturday mornings (9:30 to 12:30) at the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden, Geelong Road Barwon Heads. Cost: Free, bring your own materials. For more details and information and to join the group, email Debra debramread@gmail.com or drop in to see the artists at work.

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Annual Good Friday Auction We are seeking your help The Barwon Grove Golf Club is kindly seeking your support for our Annual Good Friday Auction by requesting donations of goods and/or services to enable us to auction them on the day to raise funds for The Royal Children's Hospital. In 2018, we raised nearly $32,000 and this year WE WANT TO BEAT IT but we need your help! Some of the Goods & Services we are seeking include: · Corporate donations · Sporting memorabilia · Accommodation & travel · Hospitality & retail · Goods & vouchers · Children activities/events You can make a difference so please do. We have received amazing generosity off friends in the past, if you haven't donated before now is the chance to donate Without generous donations from people such as you, the day won't be nearly as successful. Remember it is all tax deductible! For further information, donation collection or any other enquiries please do not hesitate to contact: · Marnie Stephens 0417 541 467 · Brendan Curry 0409 857 308 · Gillian Curry 0407 840 946 · Bill Tovey 0418 383 862 Alternatively, you can email us on info@thetinshed.com.au We also invite you, your families & friends to attend and support our fun filled event on Friday, 19th April from 12pm……. · Gold Coin Entry · Jumping Castle · Raffles · Popcorn machine · Traditional & Silent Auctions · Face Painting & Balloon Twisting · Food Van · Slushy machine ………plus lots more………. _______________________________________________________

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Bellarine Hoodie report

It has been a season of highs and lows; in other words a typical season for the Bellarine Hooded plovers and their guardians!

From the East: At Point Lonsdale, HY & MD's sole chick hatched on 6/2/19 near the Point Lonsdale light house. EL & PT fledged their chick on Valentine's Day and PT's brother PL's remaining two chicks fledged the same day at Collendina.At the OG Spit: To the best of anyone's knowledge, UU & unb's chick fledged. It had been observed flying well on the 30th and 31st with the 31st as official fledge date. It was last seen on New Year's Eve then, on New Year's Day, the family weren't observed on territory. On the second of January, the parents were back at 16W-17W without their fledgling. We are hoping that it's headed further afield and not in the belly of a cat or fox! UU and unb are second attempt for the season, failed on the hatch date, possibly due to silver gull predation.

To the West: All doom and gloom along the Barwon Heads coast...nest wash outs, foxes, ravens, chicks succumbing to the elements (possibly due to disturbance by humans / dogs) and then chicks taken by kestrels (observed and captured rather

graphically by a traumatised Sandy!) SN & CR are having another attempt, so hopefully, they'll be able to elude the kestrels this time! For more details, or to become involved in Hooded Plover monitoring, please contact Meg Cullen at Birdlife Australia: hoodedplover@birdlife.org.au More information: http://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/beach-nestingbirds or http://www.facebook.com/hoodedplover

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FRIENDS OF BARWON HEADS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 2019 is off and running and at our first meeting for the year the Friends of the Barwon Heads Library group reflected on the past 18 months and looked to how we might further support the library and its users this year. Membership: Over the past 2 years our library has continued to see a sustained increase in Geelong Regional Library Corporation membership numbers with an approximate 50% increase since June 2017. This is a wonderful result. We encourage those who are new to the community or those who may not already be a member to come along to the library and join up. Our library has much to offer. In 2017 we set a target of seeing 50% or more of the Barwon Heads population as members of the library. Will you help us reach this target? Look out for If you are an aspiring writer look out for further information in the April edition of Talking Heads about an exciting opportunity over the winter months to explore your creativity. Autumn As the seasons change, Barwon Heads patrons can look out for autumn colours in Penny's next in-branch display. What's On at the library Look out at the library for the Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) What's On brochure for Autumn which features a great program of events! New program at the Barwon Heads Library From April GRLC will be introducing a quarterly eKnow How session at the Barwon Heads library, with different topics featured each season. These eKnow How programs enable people of all ages and digital literacy levels to make the most of their devices, get creative with technology and access the library's e-Resources. Booking are required and can be made online. For those who would prefer, Penny will be able to help you enrol at the library. The first of these sessions will be: EMAGAZINES FOR FREE - Tuesday 30 April - 2.00 3.00pm - Enrolments required. School Holiday Programs Bookings required. During the first term holidays the following programs will be available for children: THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT - Friday 12 April - 10.30 11.30am - Ages 5+ PRINTMAKING - Wednesday 17 April - 2.30 3.30pm - All ages Preschool Storytime is off and running after the summer holidays. Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading. Fridays 10.30 -11.15am. No bookings required. To become a 'Friends' member, committee member or for details of our next Book Chat Please email barwonheadscommunitylibrary@outlook.com Library Hours - Tuesday & Wednesday 2pm-5.30pm - Friday & Saturday 10am-1pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BARWON HEADS CYCLING CLUB

Bike riders come in all shapes and sizes and there are as many different motivations for riding as there are people who do it. At one end of the spectrum there are people who make a living out of doing it very fast and over long distances. Their stamina and skill on two wheels leaves many of us in utter awe at what human beings are capable of. And in one weekend in January we are lucky enough to have the best of the best come to our village. Briefly. Very Briefly. Blink-and-you-miss-it briefly. But the cavalcade of police and broadcast choppers keep us entertained for enough time in the leadup to know that something special is happening. And special it is. Not many world class sporting events carry the name of an individual and five years in, The Cadel Evan's Great Ocean Road Race only grows in stature. The inside word is that this year's event was the best yet. A great feature of the weekend is the People's Ride, where more ordinary cyclists get to pit themselves against part or all of the course. Again this year, a bunch from the BHCC joined the thousands who set off from the Geelong Waterfront for the 115km circuit which included some challenging sections including the infamous Challambra climb where the road ramps to 22%. Well done to the crew who rode. Again, as in previous years, a handful of BHCC members joined the many other volunteers who help facilitate the safety of both the riders and the public. Not only do you get to wear high vis and feel important, you get a great vantage point to see the riders flash past â&#x20AC;Ś before you head home and spend the rest of the afternoon watching it on TV. Keep peddling, Col

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BARWON HEADS BOWLING CLUB Bowling into 2019 As we go to press only two games of regular pennant and the finals to go, thank you, did someone say. At this stage we appear to have two of our three teams competing in the finals, not a bad result from a Club battling for numbers. Also about to happen is Club Champion Craig Polwarths' entry in Champion of Champions for the region. Craig has a very tough draw, but is our most likely contender in recent years to progress. Best of luck Craig. A feel good story to emerge from the Club recently is the move by hardworking barman Robert Wilson to use a bowling arm. Most people who take up the arm take years to master the delivery etc, Robert, seriously, has taken 5 minutes and gone from, in his own words a handy bowler, to future club champion. Not bad for a man who recently had his 80th birthday. Good to see Alby, Norm Buckley and Marg Leonard back at the Club recently all have had some health issues of late. As we head into winter we would again encourage anyone looking for a game of bowls, either as a one off thing or more regularly to contact the Club. As a Club that needs new bowlers we will go to great lengths to give people a taste of bowls. All the best to those teams in the finals, time Barwon Heads had another flag on the wall. Until next month, good bowling.

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Connecting

with your kids

Being Energetic “An energetic man will succeed where an indolent one would vegetate and inevitably perish.” Jules Verne. Young people in our communities are experiencing higher rates mental stress, anxiety and bullying. It is vital that we are connected with our children, so they feel they have someone they can come to if they experience any mental stress or bullying. Additionally, for our children to succeed in the futures they design for themselves, more and more they will need executive skills, also known as life skills. These skills are often learnt later on in life by trial and error. They help us to be adaptable or to 'read the play'. Executive skills are the people skills that enable us human beings to be able to socialise, communicate and interact with each other in harmony. They are many and may include gratitude, empathy, communication, imagination, organisation, self-awareness, resilience and so forth. By linking the teaching of executive skills at home together as a family, it is hoped that you will all connect together as a close unit, so if your child experiences stress or anxiety, they will comfortably and confidently approach you to seek help.

enthusiastic and full of energy whenever we chose? If we were able to create energy out of nothing, what things could we achieve? Some of the benefits of us being energetic could be simply getting more stuff done. Others may want to be around us more as this energy can be contagious. As German music group, Snap, sang in 1990, “I Got the Power!” Try one of the following this month to help create some more energy within your family. Get to it and have some fun! · Get up early and see the sunrise. · Hold a 'trick show' where everyone gets to show any tricks or stunts that they can do. · Blow up a balloon and play balloon tennis, soccer or any other sport you fancy. · Hold a family Olympics event in the back yard. · Go to a lake, river or to the beach and skip stones in the water. · Make an obstacle course in the garden or at the local park. · Put your feet into two empty tissue boxes and go indoor skating. · Have a pillow fight. · Make a paper plane and fly it at the local park. · Go for a bike ride or long walk together.

Loads of energy and vitality who wouldn't want more of this? Some people seem to have lots more energy than others. But, is this energy limited? Or, are we able to create energy from nothing, even when we are tired? Have you ever noticed that when you are feeling flat and worn out and don't seem to have the energy to do anything, something happens? Maybe a friend turns up and gives you an offer you can't refuse and somehow, you are re-energised. You all of a sudden, become full of vitality.

Being a primary school teacher takes energy, particularly if you are teaching younger primary school children. Some days at work, I am tired and may not be in the mood. In the past, I have found that if I carry this mood into the classroom, the children will almost mimic my mood and the day drags on. I have discovered that if I create an energetic mood, usually by becoming more physically active, the children will become more energetic. They will then work with more enthusiasm and produce better results while actually having fun. And, I have heaps more fun too!

Can you imagine what it would be like if we could be

“In this very real world, good doesn't drive out evil. t

Evil doesn't drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive.” William Bernbach. Have fun connecting with your kids. For further information, visit the Facebook page 'Connecting with your Kids' or follow connectingwithyourkids on Instagram for some fun ideas. Even better, go to my website www.andymcneilly.com.au for lots more information and to find out more about the workshops and courses that are on offer. Here you can download a free 'Screen Free Family Time' chart that'll get you started. And, I've nearly published my book - 'Connecting with Your Kids: Fun, simple and practical ideas to help raise resilient children'. Standby for more information in the next issue of Talking Heads. Cheers, Andy McNeilly

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Pictured here is Tricia Clarke who is the Co-Ordinator of the area of the Op Shop referred to as the Showroom Tricia has been an active volunteer at the Op Shop for the last five years and has made her mark in this new role organising and refining the large space and maximising the display area. Her special displays for Cup Day, Australia Day and Christmas proved to be very successful, Easter and ANZAC Day will be next. Last week, following a donation of 2 dozen glass bowls,Tricia saw an opportunity to create something different for customers and the resulting succulent gardens that are pictured with her are an example of her enthusiasm and dedication. Bargain priced, there may still be some left to snap up. The Showroom has an extraordinary range of goods for sale. Children’s books now have a pride of place along with the toys and games that are eagerly seized on by young customers (and many grandparently ones as well!). Kitchenware and glassware are staples of the Showroom, as well as hardware, sporting goods and smaller items of furniture and there has been a rush on jars as the sauce and jam making season reaches its peak. For those who still watch DVDs or listen to cds there is a great collection to choose from. In January the Op Shop and specifically the Showroom was pleased help Surfing for the Disabled in Ocean Grove with a donation of wetsuits; a practical example of its purpose to support the local community. Also in January this area was equipped with large fans which have certainly lowered the temperatures on some of the hot summer days and were appreciated by both volunteers and customers. And finally, to those of you who so generously donate please be aware that a lack of storage and of muscle power mean that large furniture is too difficult to handle and it would be appreciated if it were not left.

OP SHOP

Jill Cooke Assistant Co-Ordinator

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talking books

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with Greg Kelly

I'm sitting on a verandah in Barwon Heads on a warm and windless February afternoon. The sky is a hazy shade of white. There are a few mozzies on the hunt, a couple of annoying houseflies and a dragonfly, gleaming, shimmering, and still, like a jewelencrusted brooch. It is mesmerizing, and holds me, still. After it flicks away a quick Internet search reveals the name of this delightful creature: an Australian emperor or Yellow emperor dragonfly. It features a striking black and yellow abdomen, a black T- shaped mark on its forehead, large yellow-green eyes and yellow edges on its transparent wings. It is a thing of beauty to behold. In the two years since our dog Max died Bold Stripped Cool skinks have returned in abundance to the garden, Eastern rosellas now graze unchallenged and Magpies scrape out a furrow and snooze in the afternoon sun. On another day we were surprised to find a big Blue Tongue lizard basking on the verandah. It is over twenty years since last sighting the brilliant pink mouth of a Blue Tongue hissing at the front door. In a recent Guardian Weekly I came across an article by Damien Carrington explaining the global situation regarding wildlife and specifically insects. He writes about Earth's “sixth mass extinction”, the worldwide annihilation of wildlife with a “catastrophic” collapse of nature's ecosystems being caused, not by ice ages, meteorites or volcanic eruptions but directly by humanity's actions, such as intensive agriculture (involving massive amounts of pesticides…and note, snail bait is a major killer of Blue Tongues), urbanization and climate change. “The biodiversity crisis is even deeper than that of climate change “he warns. “40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered.” And I note in The Age, in an article by Peter Hannam, that the Morrison government has formerly recognized the extinction of a tiny island rodent, the Bramble Cay melomys, “the first known demise of a mammal in our age due to human triggered climate change.” Given this dire situation where lie our 'responsible' planning authorities, our government leaders, our business leaders, our global entrepreneurs? In other words where are our elites, those who have the position, power and money to do something meaningful about these major problems? I guess they are living off the proceeds of the problems, denying the problems or creating further problems. At a local level one also wonders who designs, approves and profits from the building of houses and units sprawling around the peninsula that have little to no front or back space, impervious surfaces, one tree, a few native shrubs, some stones, fake grass, or a water feature. So few trees, so little garden, so little bird, insect and wildlife habitat. So little protection of the land, so little protection of open spaces, so little consideration of the environment and biodiversity! You need to ask who and what benefits from this type of suburbination. Cui Bono? Anand Giridharadas, in Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World has an answer which I will turn into a question: why would the elite (who have the money, power and influence) wish to fundamentally change a system that has put them at the top in the first place. It's similar to the vice-like grip of power: nobody simply gives it up. Giridharadas provides a detailed explanation of how the idea of “changing the world” has been hijacked by billionaires and elites whose efforts at doing good are second only to their desire to uphold the inequality expanding, environmentally degrading and socially exploitative status quo. Cui Bono? He cites, for example, an environmental agency chief jetting around in his private plane to attend global summits and talk fests on climate change and social disadvantage, and a corporate guru who is passionate about developing water treatment plants in Third World countries but has moved her manufacturing plants overseas to reduce labour costs and minimize tax. Here lies our work: sustainable food and energy production, goods production reduction, a massive increase in wild & green spaces, and yes, even in your own backyard. _________________________________________________________________

Authenticity “To be authentic, we must cultivate the courage to be imperfect and vulnerable. We have to believe that we are fundamentally worthy of love and acceptance, just as we are. I’ve learned that there is no better way to invite more grace, gratitude and joy into our lives than by mindfully practicing authenticity.” Brené Brown

* Morning tea and Cards continue on Monday mornings in March - although not on 11/3 being the long weekend. Time 10 am to noon. Cost $2

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* Senior’s Yoga has had a very successful launch and will continue on Fridays for the next 7 weeks. All exercises are done sitting in a chair and are purposely designed for the over 55’s and upwards. Time 10 am to 11 am followed by morning tea Cost $2.

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“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”

Carl Gustav Jung

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“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of selfacceptance.” Brené Brown

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BARWON HEADS FINE MUSIC SOCIETY On a very pleasant sunny Sunday afternoon, we presented our first concert for 2019. A good number arrived to fill the pretty little Anglican Church to listen to our great favourite JAZZ DUO with KYM DILLON on his FANTASTIC PIANO and his great DOUBLE BASS Mate ZAC BARTER! Zac introduced each piece with some interesting background comments. They began with a Ray Brown classic “Things are not what they used to be!” “Green Dolphin Street” was next on the list and was a main theme for a spectacular romantic drama film. The next was classic jazz “Summertime”, a George Gershwin favourite! Duke Ellington’s “Take the “A” Train” with its quirky harmony was next and then a really beautiful rendition of “My Funny Valentine”. Don’t miss this old favourite with John Coltrane and Miles Davis style of Bossa Nova style of Brazilian music ( with interesting chords moving around) “I’ve got rhythm” with odd rhythm changes—quite quirky and used in different ways. The famous Gene Wilder’s tune—"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” song was “Pure Imagination”. A great one to finish with was “Bye Bye Blackbird” composed by Ray Henderson in 1926 and it is still popular today! Our next concert will be held on SUNDAY 10th MARCH at 2.30pm at ALL SAINTS CHURCH, HITCHCOCK AVENUE, BARWON HEADS. We are proudly presenting International Guitar brothers, ZIGGY and MILES JOHNSTON DUO performing a range of exciting and varied repertoire! Donation: Members: $10; Visitors: $15; Enquiries: please phone Jenny on 5254 2580. Please join us for afternoon tea following the concert!

Jazz Australia presents Jazz Clarinetist Brennan Hamilton-Smith With an all-star Quintet

A TRIBUTE TO JELLY ROLL MORTON

Ziggy and Miles Johnston Performing guitar duets

Sunday 10th March 2.30pm All Saints Anglican Church Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads

Sunday March 31st 4.30 for 5pm Point Lonsdale Community Hall - Bowen Rd, Point Lonsdale Adults $68 Students $20 includes Delicious finger food all evening and drinks at bar prices The Queenscliff Historical Museum is a beneficiary of this event

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“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in.” Mon - Fri 9am to 5.30pm Back to Sat 9am to 1pm regular hours Closed Sundays

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SEACHANGE QUILTERS Quilt Show Frid 15th March, 4pm-7pm Sat 16th March 10am-4pm Sun 17th March 10am-4pm. At Barwon Heads Community Hall, corner Hitchcock Avenue and Ozone Road, Barwon Heads Entry: $2.00 Children under 15 Free. We will have an amazing display of quilts. There will be a raffle quilt, guessing competitions and quality handmade goods for sale. Refreshments available Saturday and Sunday

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h h h h h h h It’s not all knots and SCOUTS camping for Scouts. The Environment gets a huge focus, it dictates how Scouts conduct themselves. Whether it be ideas like ensuring that we leave a place as we found it or by only using what we need, Scouts are learning skills which can be used in any situation. The Scouts are lucky to be part of such a wellconnected community and February saw a visit from Owen Gaffney, not only is he an Irishman from Stockholm, but also a Climate Change expert, who happened to be visiting family for a week. Being it a combined night for Cubs and Scouts, we had a wide range of ages and therefore a wide range of questions. My 2 personal favourites, “What is climate change?” Because it’s often mentioned, but not always explained, and “Why is the Government so stupid?”. (Harder to explain). February 22nd marks the day we celebrate the life of the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell. Thanks to the generosity of Barwon Coast, we spend a weekend camping at Ocean Grove with other Scouts from the wider District. Camping and being closer to the Environment is a great way to practice one of Scouts mantras, “Learning by doing”. Now the hard part......our number of cubs and scouts is currently limited by a need for new scout leaders and the size of our hall in the Village Park. Most importantly, at this stage we are desperate for new Scout leaders. You’re never too old to join the adventurous life of Scouting, even if you haven’t been involved before. Adult volunteers are the backbone of Scouting, who care about the guidance and development of the young people as well as the community in which they live. There are a number of ways adults can get involved in Scouting. If you’re interested (and I can tell you are!), please contact me 1stbarwonheadsscouts@gmail.com. Warren Jackson

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Ingredients 2 cups ricotta cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1½ tbs extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs 1¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil...combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan, olive oil, eggs and salt with a whisk in a large mixing bowl...add the gluten-free flour to the mixture 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition...bring the dough together into one large ball and cut off one-quarter of it...flour your work surface well with gluten-free flour to prevent sticking, and roll the piece of dough into a long log, about ¾ inch diameter thick...cut the log into 1-inch pieces. Repeat with the rest of the dough, quarter by quarter...gently drop the gnocchi in the boiling water, and allow to cook for 2 minutes, or until they rise to the surface of the water. Serve with fresh tomato sauce, some torn basil leaves and a good handful of freshly grated parmesan.

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Is there anything better than fresh Seafood on the beach? As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, At The Heads is proud to present the "Sunday Seafood Soiree". Join us on Sunday the 17th of March for an afternoon of local seafood, wine, and music. Held adjacent to At The Heads, tickets are $118 (all inclusive) and available though the MFWF website. Dress to impress (including hat) bare feet welcome!

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“Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.' With Rachael Hely www.barwonheadsyoga.com.au

0430 515 424

'Does it hurt?' asked the Rabbit.

So, my lover hit a wall on Thursday.

life will take you out from the side.

'Sometimes,' said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. 'When you are Real you don't mind being hurt.'

He didn’t see it coming, even though we all did. He has one last hurdle to face - one that delineates where he is and where he needs to be - and he knows this is the final time he’s allowed to face it.

Think side openers, seated core and restorative poses.

'Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,' he asked, 'or bit by bit?'

It’s just that the leap is so damn high. He has been training alone for the last five years, and as hard as any elite one needs to train. Not by running ultra-marathons or cycling altitude mountains. He trains alone while hidden in the walls of the hospital. His high-intensity training made up of sitting in a dark room. One where he can look at what goes on with us - but from the inside. Training happens before and after working his day job. A job that for the last 5 years has rostered him late into the night at least once a week. It’s brutal on his back and just as harsh on his heart. Because while he gives a lot of people good news, to others - he breaks their world apart. Because he does what he does - and he loves what he does so much - he has re-shaped the world he created with me. Now, he believes things a little darker. Bad things can happen to good people and healthy living won’t guarantee a long life. And sometimes an arsehole will win. While he re-shaped his world, he re-worked his boundaries: and so he stayed back later to train harder. But lately, he’d been training with little food. And even less sleep. I was at work on Thursday when he texted through about his wall. He’d hit it, and hit it hard. So now he couldn’t get out of bed. He lay in his dark, searching through the millions of rarities that even though in his career he will never see, for this last hurdle he had to learn. He began to stress more and more because he needed to wake up and train. But this only made him need to sleep more. Yet even though I knew he didn’t really have time for this wall, we could all see that the hit that was coming. Because life doesn’t only come at you from the front. So sometimes life will hit you for a six. Especially if you’re wearing blinkers only you can believe in,

Sometimes we can be seduced into believing that if we do more, we will be better. That moving faster will make us stronger. That training harder and training longer increases our chances if winning. We sync our busyness with success. And forget that busyness is such a silent imbalance. One that makes us restless. And easily brews as disease. If our brains were like a well maintained computer, we would shut them down and back them up daily. As per the directions you never read when you open the box, systematic disconnect and sorting of storage means your computer will work well. But in today’s working world, we can unwittingly find ourselves connected 24/7. Finding time to back up and sort our stuff can be tricky with so much information within our reach. We’re convinced that we need to know it all and have it all as well. While we’ve become very good at Marie Kondo-ing our kitchen:

'It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.” Margery Williams Bianco, The Velveteen Rabbit

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we find it hard to do the same to our brain. Our Yoga practice offers us a safe and sacred space. One into which we can make a shape with our bodies so that we can again feel ourselves breathe. We turn off so we can rest, we reflect so we can re-boot. We are given room to notice where we feel good, where we don't feel so good. And notice where we’ve forgotten to feel at all. Worry drains your mind of it’s power. And sooner or later it injures your soul. But by letting your self lay down for a while, you eventually remember your wings. In rest, you find who you were before life shaded your eyes. You see why you started your training in the first place and then can be clear as to where you need yourself to be. So when my lover was hit by his wall, I didn’t try and pull him out of bed. Instead, I lay down next to him. So I could wait for him to find me. So I could show him the world we created together. The one we made together where there is a light and love - and that eventually good things happen. No matter how dark and strung out the system made you feel. X

Nestled in the idyllic coastal town of Barwon Heads, this mindful movement practice embraces the natural elements that supports us as well as those that are inherently within us. Physiotherapy led practices by Rachel Hely offer yoga teachings that are therapeutic in nature. Class sizes are limited to create a calm and quiet space where we are invited to slow down and look inwards while strengthening and opening inwards. We remember how to MOVE & SMILE FROM THE INSIDE! Check online For timetable

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BARWON HEADS SOCCER CLUB Registrations are now open! As we go to print BHSC registrations should be up and running. These can only be done online, so go to the App Store on your device, download â&#x20AC;&#x153;Team Appâ&#x20AC;? and search for Barwon Heads Soccer Club then follow the online registration link. We will be holding an information session at the Village Park on oval 2, Thursday the 14th of March at 5pm. This session is designed to inform all coaches, managers and parents of what is required to run a smooth season. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about registration, team grading or training. Think about volunteering, there are many rolls that need to be filled around the club and your help is appreciated. Bring the little soccer fans down for a kick around and a sausage as the BBQ will be on! All junior training will start the following week, Thursday the 21st of March. Little Kickers start date tbc. On the senior front we are proud to announce our new senior coach, Scott Fraser. Scott has been around the club for a few years and he will be in charge of our coaching ranks along side Mark Rappa who is also coaching the Masters again this year. Not long now, so we look forward to seeing you all down at the Village Park. For all current soccer info and news please check Team App and our FB page. Chillsy. President.

___________________________________________________ Our beautiful seaside villages are blessed with endless stories of ocean encounters that leave us grounded with an understanding that this is where we are meant to be. These stories often are laced with tales of the most curious and intelligent of the local marine life, the Burrunan Dolphins. The word dolphin often will inspire the twinkle in the eye that sets a story of how a salt crusted local was circled in the line-up, shared waves or had a pod swim alongside while they cruised the bay with the stories always ending the same way it was an amazing experience. These stories are so important to our coastal culture as they play a substantial role in shaping the behaviour of the future generations toward the safe and responsible use of these delicate waterways. The ocean through summer and autumn is alive, every species of migratory fish has inhabited its warmer weather haunts and every person is doing their best to appreciate these warm waters and longer days. This time of year is also extremely special for the dolphins as each year from February through to the end of April the population begins to think about reproducing. These beautiful animals usually spend most of their time in pods of up to 8 individuals around the shallow inshore waters of Port Phillip Bay. During the breeding season the animal's behaviours begin to change. The smaller loosely scattered pods begin to group up to create their own super pods. These super pods can hold over 50 animals in them, which is around half of the entire population within Port Phillip Bay. As the groups grow the competition to gain the females attention becomes increasingly difficult for the males, especially the less experienced young adults of the group. This leads these younger animals to look for new and more exciting ways to impress the females while attempting to find a mate to do this they begin to take to the sky. These aerial displays can last for hours and can incorporate 20 or more animals consistently jumping, splashing and tail slapping as they try to outdo their rivals, this very quickly can become the very best show that Port Phillip Bay will put on for the year. Our natural reaction is to go and investigate when we see the commotion, if we do this we must make sure we are being respectful to both the animals and the regulations. It is important that boats remain over 100 meters away from any dolphins and that speeds are reduced to 5 knots

Dolphins underwater See page 1 Talking Bellarine for a beautiful colour pic. when within the 300 meter caution zone. Last year the local population was dealt a devastating blow when the respect was not shown, a jet ski ran over a pod at extremely high speeds and killed a new born calf on the spot. If you are on the water and are approached by the dolphins the best thing you can do is reduce your speed to 5 knots and maintain your current heading or cut your engines and watch as the animals pass through, above all else please do not pursue the animals as this is when our actions can affect the future of these beautiful animals. If you ever want to have an up-close experience with the animals, the best way would be to partake in a dolphin sightseeing or swimming cruise with one of the reputable local operators who hold active whale watching and swimming permits. As story tellers, as the standard setters and behavioural guides for the generations to come it is imperative that we continue to bless our coastal culture with stories of the ocean in abundance, being healthy and treated with respected. Should we do this the story of the Burrunan Dolphin may continue to be as integral in our children's lives as it has been in ours, a responsibility worth owning. Thanks to Murph from Sea All Dolphin Swims 5258 3889 www.dolphinswims.com.au

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EMERGENCY: POLICE - FIRE - AMBULANCE 000 Animal Rescue (Jirrahlinga) Police Barwon Heads Fire Brigade Ocean Grove Fire Brigade Barwon Water

Enquiries

CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS

5254 2484 CARPET & TILE CLEANING 5256 2698 Barwon Carpet Cleaning All areas 7 days 0428 502 670 0438 507 273 F & G Stanley Steamer Carpet Cleaning Geoff Stanley 0428 520 525/5250 1845 5255 1746 5226 2500 CHIROPRACTOR Bellarine Chiropractic 14 Tuckfield Street Ocean Grove 5255 2200/0439 559173

1st Barwon Heads Scout Group Leader in Charge - Brian Cook 5254 2547 13th Beach Golf Academy & Public Driving range 5254 2622 Barwon Grove Golf Club (The Tin Shed) 5254 2826 Barwon Heads Association Pres. Sandy Gatehouse 5254 1654 Barwon Heads Bowling Club 18 Geelong Road. 5254 3124 Barwon Heads Community Hall FOR HIRE bhhallbookings@gmail.com Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden Judy 5254 1034 Barwon Heads Film Society Alex 5254 1139 Barwon Heads Fine Music Society Inc. Jenny Wallace Smith 5254 2580 Barwon Heads Chorale Jo 5254 2670 Barwon Heads Football & Netball Club 5254 2675 Barwon Heads Heritage Group (Part of BHA) Richard Hastings 5254 2621 Barwon Heads Red Cross 5254 1128 Barwon Heads Senior Citizens Club Norm Buckley 5254 3079 Barwon Heads Tennis Club 5256 1527 Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club www.13thbeachslsc.asn.au 5254 2469 Bellarine for Refugees Group Margaret 0419 323 166 Ocean Grove Bridge Club Marcus Hill 5256 2550

ACCOMMODATION Barwon Heads Caravan Park Ewing Blythe Drive Barwon Heads 5254 1115 Barwon Grove Holiday Rentals www.bgholidayrentals.com.au 0412 102 145 / 5255 4676 Ocean Grove Holiday Rentals enquiries@oceangrovestays.com.au 0403 515 605 Laura’s Beach Houses Jetty Rd Barwon Heads 5254 1115 Lon Retreat 25 Gill Rd, Point Lonsdale www.lonretreat.com.au 03 5258 2990 SeahavenVillage.com.au 1-7 Geelong Rd Barwon Heads 5254 1066

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES PFG Financial Services – 4/50 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads

AIR CONDITIONING B & C Air conditioning, Installations, Breakdown & Service

0439024870

COOLROOM HIRE (MOBILE) 5254 2051

B & C Coolroom Hire

DENTAL CLINIC Ocean Breeze - Trak Arcade 73 The Terrace Ocean Grove

5255 2584

DENTURE CLINIC Coastal Dentures

Andrew www.barwonheadsresort.com.au Irving 79 The Parade OG 5255 4700

DIETITIAN Claire Dagley Dietician @ The Heads

2/76 Hitchcock Ave.

5254 1100

DOG GROOMING & ACCESSORIES Surfcoast Dog Grooming Ocean Grove

5255 1336

DRIVING SCHOOL Chris Walters

Dashcam Driving School

0430 219 119

DRY CLEANING Brown Gouge Dry cleaning & Shoe repairs

1/85 The Parade OG

5256 2122

ELECTRICIANS / ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Steve Sowden Brendon Brice Electrical Phones/Data Green Lead Electrical Warren Jankowski Electrical

0416 165 855 Martin 0467 097 101 0404 163 609

FENCING AGM Fencing

0425 715 373

FITNESS HEALTH HEALING MASSAGE

Barwon Heads Massage, Seaside Serenity, Daryl Wilkie 0403956900 Bowen Therapy Andrea Neale 0407 794 087 Break The Chains Healing & Counselling 0413 311 750 5255 2905 / 0432 961 910 0418 827 642 Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture 5255 9555

FLY SCREENS

ANTENNAS Kendall Antenna Service Point Lonsdale Television

COMPUTER REPAIRS & TUITION Leigh – No fix, no fee. I will come to you. 50+ a speciality.

0404 019 781 0411 490 430, (03)5258 2068

FLY Screening Solutions - Insect screens & doors; Security doors

0408 699 690

ARCHITECTS Irons McDuff Architecture www.ironsmcduff.com.au 5254 1337/ 0404 041 337 Roös & Smith Architects + Planners info@roosandsmith.com 5254 2789 / 0427 012196 Victoria Hamer Architects www.victoriahamer.com 0408 990 929

ART ArtsKool @ Kazworks Adults & Kids Art Classes info@artskool.com.au 0437 582772 Seaview Gallery ~ Queenscliff ~ Contemporary & Traditional Art & Glass 5258 3645

ATTRACTIONS Jirrahlinga Wildlife Centre Taits Rd Barwon Heads

5254 2484

BANK Barwon Heads Community Bank 70 Hitchcock Avenue

03 5254 1700

BUILDING , EXTENSIONS & RENOVATIONS Homes by Chapman. HIA AWARD Winning Builders. Www.homesbychapman.com.au 0414752159 Jardine Homes Design & Construct Will Gordon 0414 354 079 Jason O’Neill Builder Spec. in Environ. Sustainable Homes www.jasononeillbuilder.com.au 0419 393 173 ReKooporations Building Services- renovations, bathrooms & more 0418 357092 Trickey Builders New Homes, renovations and design 0419 389 932

CAFES/ RESTAURANTS Barwon Orange 60 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads Beachhouse Barwon Heads 48 Hitchcock Ave. Mangroves cnr. Hitchcock Ave/Bridge Rd Barwon Heads Starfish Bakery 78 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads 360q 2 Wharf Street Queenscliff www.360q.com.au

5254 1090 5254 3376 5254 2468 5254 2772 5258 4200

CAREER COACH Karen Lomas

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0419 390 854

CARPENTRY & HOME MAINTENANCE Damien Mason Carpenter Dangerfield Construction & Home Maintenance David Cole Reliable Carpenter. Loves small jobs. Call Mick

0417 891 122 0424 389 176 5254 1657 / 0427 702 214 0405 484 344

“Some birds are not meant to be caged, that's all. Their feathers are too bright, their songs too sweet and wild. So you let them go, or when you open the cage to feed them they somehow fly out past you. And the part of you that knows it was wrong to imprison them in the first place rejoices, but still, the place where you live is that much more drab and empty for their departure.” Stephen King, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: A Story from Different Seasons

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GARDEN CARE & LANDSCAPING

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FLOORING & CARPET SALES

5255 2044

Bellarine Black Diamond Garden Service 0429 990 850 Golightly Landscapes - All soft landscaping and garden maintenance 0405 696 042 Norm’s Garden Care - Mowing, pruning, mulching & rubbish removal 0457 265 852 Ocean Road Landscaping * Great Gardens - Great Solutions* www.orl.com.au 5263 3133

GIFTS & HOMEWARES Frith

58 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads

5254 1811

HAIRDRESSERS - LADIES, MENS & CHILDREN Hair Dudes- Mens 84b Hitchcock Ave. B.Heads Melissa Connoley Hairdressing, Make Up, Beauty

INTERIOR DESIGN

5254 1933 0432 187 767

Pip Interiors- Interior Design, Colour Consulting & Custom Made Blinds 0425 710 784

IRONING Green Steam Ironing & Laundry facilities 7 Smithton Grove OG

KINESIOLOGY Barwon Heads-Fiona Walsh

LEGAL SERVICES Coulter Roache 4/50 Hitchcock Ave Barwon Heads Jeannette Ernst/Licensed Conveyancer Whyte Just & Moore 1/50 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads

MOTOR MECHANIC Piano/keyboard lessons with Deb Podbury in Barwon Heads

OPTOMETRY Greg Sly Optometrist 87 The Parade Ocean Grove Ocean Eyes Optometrists 2 Park Lane, 99 Presidents Ave. O/Grove

OSTEOPATHY

Physio @ The Heads Wayne Clarke 2/76 Hitchcock Ave. Barwon Heads

BMC Plumbing Blair McGregor 0418 376 014 Davis Plumbing P/L 0419 504 085 / 0421 814 669 K2 Plumbing New, re-roof & repair specialists Kerry 0402 071 093

PODIATRY myPod Podiatry 27Guthridge Street Ocean Grove Podiatry @ The Heads Lizzy Ryan Barwon Heads Next to the Community Bank

5256 1295 5255 5655

Colourman Painting James Long colourmanpainting@gmail.com 0407 415 541 P.P.KINGS Painting & Home Maintenance Services Call Phill 0419 185 450 Steve & Cathy Flynn Painter & Decorator 5255 5667 / 0411 126 291

5254 2319

RUBBISH REMOVAL Prompt same day clearance

SELF DEFENCE

0432 544 079

Kim Nankivell 5256 3642 5254 1100

2/76 Hitchcock Ave

POST OFFICE

0410 687 826 5254 1877 0407 726 260 (03) 5222 2077

5254 1100

PLUMBERS

SECURITY

13th Beach Osteopathy & Health Services 1/86 Hitchcock Ave. B/Heads 5254 2668

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Just in Time Personal Training - Workplace Health Justin Moran 0411 798 934

PHYSIOTHERAPY

0424 051735

Lasty’s Mobile Mechanic Unit 2/168-170 Fyans st South Geelong Darren 0409 955768

MUSIC

PERSONAL TRAINING

Mobile Ph. 0476 277 423

Sylont Watching Service

0419 529 623

Jikishin Ju-Jitsu Bellarine www.facebook.com/jikishinjujitsuoceangrove 0416 074 227 Karate Shinkyokushinkai Bellarine www.bellarinemartialarts.com.au 0404 800 640/0400 218 827

SPA & RETREAT Lon Retreat 25 Gill Rd, Point Lonsdale

www.lonretreat.com.au

03 5258 2990

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The Seagulls Basketball club are heading into finals time! We wish all our teams the best of luck and remember to have fun and push hard till the last siren. We will be having a full club Presentation Day on 31st March, 2-4pm at Barwon Heads Primary School gym. This is a day where as a club we reward all players for their commitment and participation during the season. It is a fun day for all and we encourage every player to come along. Summer 18/19 teams will receive a medallion, which will be presented by the very talented Sara Blisavs. Sara is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Dandenong Rangers in the WNBL. AS we head towards finals and the end of the summer season, it is a great time for our coaches and players to think about if they will be returning for the winter season. Our winter Registrations close on 29th March. To register use this link: https://bit.ly/2DzQX2y Or go to our Facebook page for information about our club and registration details. Barwon Heads Seagulls Basketball Club We are a great friendly club, we believe in playing with friends and having fun so come and join today! Seagulls also have some great hoodies! Lots of sizes available too. From size 8 to adult sizes. $45 each or 2 for $80. Please email the club if you're interested. seagullsbasketballclub@gmail.com Viva Partos Vice President _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Ah… autumn at last. Gladly yet sadly the shorts and sandals have finally been dispatched into storage to make way for hats, scarves and coats. Autumn. My favorite season. What's not to like? It's the time when this part of the world comes into its softly - lit tourist brochure best. The golden light, the early dusk, a breath of chilly air. Wonderful. Mostly, it's time to retreat indoors. It's time to reflect on the trials and triumphs of the recent summer that seemed to have no end. Apparently small events seemed to be swallowed by other, noisy ones. The fizz and fun of beach weather almost overshadowed the successful fledging of Hooded Plover chicks along our coast. I suppose that event was overlooked because bird watchers celebrated this ornithological triumph in their natural way-quietly. talking about the green building on the riverfront near 'At the Heads' restaurant. It may have also passed most people by that the Lobster Pot had its 25th successful opening season between Boxing Day and Australia Day. I'm talking about the unremarkable green building on the riverfront near 'At the Heads' restaurant. Remarkable though for an interpretive centre run by volunteers and fueled by love not liquidity. It is rewarding to think that some of those curious young visitors may have been touched by that love for the natural and cultural heritage of the Barwon River estuary and even grow into the next generation of marine biologists. That notable opening season continues on a weekendonly basis. Visit on Saturday or Sunday afternoons until Easter. If you have a little spare time and would like to be involved and add your passion for our river estuary to the Lobster Pot's voice please contact the Friends of the Lobster Pot. Please contact us through Barwon Coast. Visit the office or phone Maddie Glynn (52541118). You will be made welcome at any time of the year. Rob Kuebler

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BARWON HEADS URBAN FIRE BRIGADE The time is now to join the Barwon Heads Fire Brigade The start to this year has been busy, with 13 turn outs as of 18 February. We have responded to a range of incidents including a grassfire, people lighting a Bbq on a total fire ban day and a chemical smell in a garage, which required HAZMAT support. While summer is officially over, we have one more month to make the most of daylight savings and the generally warm days of March. While nights are cooler, we can't become complacent autumn can have days of severe fire danger. The biggest bushfire of the 2018 fire season in the Central region began on 17 March, St Patrick's Day. We were one of many Brigades from around the Bellarine to send crews to that fire over a number of days. The fire season will likely officially end in early April the exact date will be determined closer to the time which means we are still alert to potential situations that might cause a fire to start. Help us keep our community safe and check temperature and wind speed before undertaking activities that might cause sparks such as angle grinding or welding. A great resource is CFA's Can I, Can't I brochure, available from the CFA website at http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can/ . Or call into the Station on a Sunday morning and ask one of our members for a copy. With one eye on what is happening around us today, we are also keeping an eye open to the future, and seeking news members is a priority for us. If you have been thinking about joining, or have questions about what is involved, we'd love to hear from you. You don't have to be an active firefighter to make a valuable contribution to our Brigade and community. We are seeking people who are highly organised to help with secretarial duties or who have book keeping experience or general aptitude for numbers and could help manage our books. And we'd welcome anyone who would like to become a firefighter as well.

The training offered is very thorough and there are many courses and new skills to learn it is up to you as to how far you wish to take it. The Barwon Heads Fire Brigade is 100% volunteers and we are all passionate about giving back to our community and helping keep it safe. We represent all walks of life and bring different backgrounds, skills, views and experience to the Brigade. Come down on a Sunday morning between 9am and 10am - to meet our members and learn more about what we do, or call our Captain, Helen Wood on 0438 507 273, or email cap.bhufb@bigpond.com Barwon Heads CFA has a Facebook page informing you of hot fire days, local events, community safety info and insights on what the Brigade is up to. Make sure you jump on and give us a like to follow what we are up to! Libby Burnett

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h h h h h h h Barwon Heads Community Bank News The Barwon Heads Community Bank was proud to bring together over 40 community members for our second LEN Talks series (Learn, be Entertained and grow your Network) at the Barwon Heads Hotel. During this round of short and sharp presentations, we heard from Professor Steve Allender (Professor of Public Health and founding Director of the Global Obesity Centre), Dr Anita Phillips (GP and Deputy Director of Clinical Studies in the School of Medicine) and Cam Don (Female Football Director at BHNFC and assistant coach of the Geelong Falcons girls football team).

Q & A with Anita, Steve and Cam

Steve started his talk by playing out a scenario to the audience - What would you do if a highly contagious virus was spreading throughout Victoria. The effects of this virus would reduce life expectancy by 20 years, cost the economy $60 Billion a year and affect kids' ability to learn, their social skills and mental health. The audience pondered this and considered about locking themselves and their families away and doing anything at all possible to avoid such a horrible virus. However, this is exactly how obesity affects the community today and nothing is being done about it even though obesity is 100% preventable.

Cam then continued the sporting theme with inspirational stories about his role as the Female Football Directory at BHFNC and his involvement in founding the female footie teams in Barwon Heads. It certainly was a tough road requiring a lot of resilience, “creative” application writing and more resilience. All the efforts have paid off as there are now 54 registered female players, Div 2 won the premiership in 2018, there are three clubs wanting to play practice matches with Barwon Heads and the BHFNC has three sponsors (including the Barwon Heads Bendigo Community Bank). Cam's aim (being a male) is to make himself redundant and stop telling women and girls how to run and play footy - he wants mums, aunties and sisters to do that. Let us know via the Barwon Heads Community Bank Facebook page if you have an idea or a local expert that you'd love to hear speak.

Healthy food at chats after LEN Talks at Barwon Heads Hotel

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That was the perfect segue into Anita's talk about her experience providing healthy eating options at a junior soccer hub day for over 500 players from across the Bellarine. Anita organised healthy food and drink options by adding fruit sticks (the fruit was kindly donated by IGA), sushi and water to the menu and removing the soft drinks and lollies. The Geelong Advertiser featured a story about the soccer hub day titled “Junk food gets the boot” explaining the benefits of healthy eating, only to later print an editorial questioning if banning confectionary was the answer. On the day it was explained to everyone who asked for a soft drink that it was a healthy canteen and they happily had water instead with only two complaints. Anita pointed out that not everyone will be happy with the change but the change must happen.

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The Barwon Heads Community Bank supports many local sporting groups. See the details below for their registration process and Upcoming events:

Basketball - The Barwon Heads Seagulls Basketball Club welcomes existing and new members to sign up for the upcoming 2019 Winter Season Sign up online now: https://bit.ly/2DzQX2y Registration open now and closes Friday 29th March 2019 Team Selection will be on Tuesday 2nd April and Winter Season starts Tuesday 23rd April (Term 2) If you are not already a member and would like to receive further information from us, please email us at seagullsbasketballclub@gmail.com requesting to be added to our database. Hope to see you soon! Boardriders - For membership details and upcoming events for the 13th Beach Boardriders, have a look at https://www.liveheats.com/13thbeach Barwon Heads Junior Soccer - For details of the Barwon Heads soccer club, check out their Facebook page with the link @BarwonHeadsSoccerClub and registrations are at https://www.playfootball.com.au/register Note they're also trying to put a women's team together! Football & Netball Club - All the information about the Barwon Heads Football & Netball Club is at http://barwonheadsfnc.org.au/ Tennis - now taking names for the Junior Winter Saturday Competition. The season commences in April (Term 2) and continues to mid August followed by finals matches. There is a small break during the July school holidays. Please provide your details by Monday 18 March. Teams will be submitted on Friday, 22 March. Forrd registrations contact: Simon Ballard simon.ballard@cpbcon.com.au 0400 167 989. There is also a Junior Singles Round Robin on Sunday 3 March with a 9am start. Enter by age group. Entries are $10 and close February 28. Phone Margie on 0403 539 496 or Simon Ballard to register.

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Big Bang Bellarine! On our doorstep are three of the best venues around, each unique. Jack Rabbit continues to blow people away with amazing vistas, food and wine. Local favourite, Leura Park Estate offers a relaxed, rustic chic ambience, premium wines, lovely casual fare and live music Sundays. Flying Brick is the go for cider tasting, local wines, beer and an innovative menu designed to inspire, indulge and share. Take your pick and enjoy your doorstep!