Winchelsea Community House Inc.

Phone: (03) 5267 2028

Email: manager@winchhouse.org.au

ABN: 48 932 340 254

A6247K

A6247K ABN: 48 932 340 254

A 28 Hesse Street, Winchelsea, Vic. 3241

P (03) 5267 2028

E manager@winchhouse.org.au

Our Term 2 Program will be released shortly so stay tuned for what is coming up. In the meantime consider booking in for our High Tea and assistance with your Power Saving

Singing Group

Bonus

When: Wed afternoons 4.45-5.45pm

WINCHELSEA HIGH TEA

Term 2, 8 classes $440

Payment in Full Required

Yoga Flow Classes

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

Saturday 13th May, 2023 2pm-4pm

$5 per session Under 16 Free

Cost $60 per person

Winchelsea Shire Hall

Commencing: Wed 26th April, 2023

Bookings now open via Eventbrite https://winchelseahightea.eventbrite.com.au

Bookings now open via email to reception@winchhouse.org.au

POWER SAVING BONUS

Experienced Tai Chi

When: Friday mornings 9.30-10.30am

*Missed classes can be claimed toward Term 3 or refunded provided 24 hrs notice given in advance.

All materials included.

Media: including ink, charcoal, conte, pencils and pastels, technical drawing instructions, relax through an explorative and enjoyable approach.

A new round of the Victorian Energy Power Saving Bonus has commenced and we are assisting community members free of charge to lodge your claim. We are currently taking bookings for Monday 24th April from 10am to 12 noon. Please call 52672028 to make a booking.

Winchelsea Community House Space

$90 for 9 week term program

Commencing Friday 28th April, 2023

Bookings now open via email to reception@winchhouse.org.au

Knitting Group

Come along and learn to knit or bring your knitting project and come and chat with others.

When: Thursday mornings 10-12 noon

Winchelsea Community House

Commencing: Thurs 27th April, 2023

WYLD Youth Group

More information coming early in Term 2! Stay Tuned.

Crochet Group

When: Alternate Sat afternoons 1.30pm

Winchelsea Community House Space

$5 per session

Commencing: Sat 22nd April, 2023

Art Classes - Drawing

When Tues 2 May– 20 June 2023 1-3pm

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

Suitability: All levels of experience and abilities.Technically informative, providing skills, individuals progress in preferred direction.

Bookings and enquiries now open via email Hinterlandartschool@gmail.com

PH: 0493 479 447

Art Classes - Painting

WhenThurs 27 April– 22 June 1-3pm

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

Term 2, 9 classes $585

Payment in Full Required

*Missed clases can be claimed toward Term 3 or refunded provided 24hrs notice given in advance.

A class that progresses through water-based mediums, to the use of oil paint, with a dual focus on subject matter and materials.

Suitability: All levels of experience and abilities. Technically informative, providing skills, individuals progress in preferred direction.

Bookings and enquiries now open via email Hinterlandartschool@gmail.com

PH: 0493 479 447

When: Every Thursday evening throughout May 7.00pm-8.00pm

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

$22 per class or $80 for 4 classes

BYO Yoga Mat

Bookings essential

Text or call Alex on 0400930495

Sound Healing Sessions

When: Wednesday 17th May and Wednesday 14 June 7.30-8.30pm

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

$40 per session Bookings now open Please call Vicki on 0400 149 749

Big Ideas

When: Friday 19th May and Friday 16th June, 2023

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

Donation

Big and small ideas discussed over a bowl of soup in the Shire Hall kitchen. Contact Richard Butcher richard@studiobutcher.com

Chatty Cafe

When: Friday mornings 10-12 noon

Winchelsea Shire Hall Space

Coffee for sale $3

No Bookings required

We will have our Chatty Café Volunteers present to welcome you! A place to sit, relax and chat.

Chatting is such a simple concept but so important for mental and physical health.

Whale season is back - and so are some rules

Attention all boaters – Victoria’s whale season is back

Whales are expected to return to Victoria’s south-east coastal waters in the coming weeks.

After spending their summer feeding in the sub-Antarctic waters, the whales return each year from May to October to birth and raise their young. They are the only whale species to calve in Victorian waters.

During this time, a vessel exclusion zone is in place around Warrnambool’s Logans Beach to protect whales and allow them space to nurse and rest.

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By Doug Burns est. 1976

Boat operators are reminded to avoid the area when the vessel exclusion zone comes into effect on June 1. It will remain in place until 31 October.

The Conservation Regulator enforces the exclusion zone, which prevents all powered watercraft, including boats and jet skis, from entering the area between Gaul’s Cave and Point Richie.

The fine for entering the Logans Beach Exclusion Zone is $3,698.

Southern Right Whales are listed as endangered in Victoria, with the southeastern Australian population estimated to be around 300 individuals.

Every boater can help protect the species by following 3 steps:

WATCH OUT FOR WHALES: Stay alert, Southern Right Whales can be difficult to spot. These whales have no dorsal fin, so they can look like floating logs as they rest near the surface, sometimes in shallow water close to shore.

SLOW DOWN TO 5 KNOTS: Within 300m of a whale you must slow to 5 knots. It's best to travel at speeds less than 10 knots when within 1km of whales to keep vessel noise low. Mothers and calves need rest and communicate in whispers.

KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE: Do not go within 200m of a whale in a boat, 300m on a jet ski (legal requirement). Stay out of their way and avoid boxing them in.

If you find yourself too close to a whale, put your engine in neutral and let them pass.

The community is encouraged to help in whale conservation efforts by uploading any photographs and sightings of the visiting whales to the app, WhaleFace. If photographers choose to use a drone to take pictures, they must not fly within 500m of the whale.

The information collected will help future research and provide updates on the whales during breeding season.

For more information on exclusion zones, visit: https://www.wildlife.vic.gov. au/our-wildlife/whales,-dolphins-andseals/water-safety-around-marinemammals

Anyone who sees vessels within the exclusion zone or breaching minimum distances can report the incident to Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000. Details such as date, time, and location of the incident, as well as a description and photographs, can assist investigations.

Colleen White, DEECA Regional Director, Barwon South West says “Logans Beach is the only established nursery in south-east Australia where female Southern Right Whales regularly return to nurse and feed their calves. It is essential we abide by the exclusion zones and give them space.

Nesting Boxes

Bird or animal nesting boxes are available from The Men’s Shed. These can be made to order. Call in on any Wednesday to have a chat.