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Winchelsea Probus Club held their first meeting for 2020 last Monday.

10 and 15 year pins were awarded to: left to right Isabel Murfitt, Alison Parish, Alison Irwin, Joan Walker, John Cook and Ian Cowie.

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Probus meets on the first Monday of the month, 10am at the Bowling Club.

We would very much welcome new members.

You can help wildlife affected by the fires

Advertising: Sasha Gauntlett and Neil McInnes advertising@winchelseastar.org.au 0408 102 802 Layout/Sub Editors: Tony Phelps, Susan Corby production@winchelseastar.org.au COMMITTEE President: Mick O’Mara president@winchelseastar.org.au Treasurer: Cathy Cheadle treasurer@winchelseastar.org.au Secretary: Tony Phelps secretary@winchelseastar.org.au Committee Members: Linda Carter, Yvonne Stevens, Neil McInnes, Cerrie Forgan, Mary Cotter Printer: Mud Group Website: Winch Websites

Cheryl, Jean, Meryl, Julie and Linda.

DONATE YOUR TIME AND SKILLS If you can knit, crochet or sew, wildlife carers across Australia still need nests and pouches for injured or homeless wildlife. Ask us for patterns by texting 0405 632 802 or emailing merrilyreed@gmail.com. (Meryl Greig) DONATE YARN OR FABRIC Yarn for nests can be natural wool or synthetic. Fabric for pouches needs to be 100% cotton. We especially need flannelette for lining pouches. Old winter sheets are ideal as long as they’re pure cotton and not worn thin.

Donations can be brought to the Senior Citizens' Centre (1- 3pm on Mondays) or left at 23 Barkly Street, Winchelsea.

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Winchelsea hosts Regional Final Lions Youth of the Year Program Winchelsea Lions Club hosted the Regional final of the Youth of the Year Program last Sunday.

The youth of the year program’s objective is to develop young people’s skills associated with interview technique, personal interaction, networking, public speaking and “thinking on your feet” Two wonderful contestants, Lily Watterson who attends Surf Coast Secondary College and Hannah Knight who attends Colac Secondary College battled it out in a closely contested afternoon. c_lions_logo.jpg 1,232×1,215 pixels

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to each of 2 impromptu questions. No mean feat on its own, and then present a 5 minute prepared speech.

The judges had a difficult decision but finally Hannah Knight was awarded Public Speaking and Lily Watterson the overall winner.

Lily will now go on to compete in the next level.

The small group of attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch thanks to our Lions members.

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Allison Rhodes of Wurdi Boluc buys a raffle ticket from Dawn Mason, the Garden Club secretary.

THE WINCHELSEA HORTICULTURAL AND GARDEN CLUB RAFFLE The Winchelsea Horticultural and Garden Club are running a raffle in conjunction with their 32rd Autumn Show in the Globe Theatre this Saturday, Feb 15th.

A $2 ticket could win you a gift voucher for Bunnings Hardware - 1st $100, 2nd $60, 3rd $40.

Doors open at 12:30pm and the dahlias (and gladdies and roses, etc) will be magnificent! 189 separate competition categories (including for children) for cut flowers, flower arrangements, vegetables, fruits and preserves. Turn up between 7-10am to present your entry.

Judy Cameron 03 5288 7005 or 0409 417 562

Winchelsea School Bus Community Meeting 7pm Tuesday 11 Feb Local State Member Richard Riordan MP is calling another Winchelsea community meeting following the reluctance of the Department of Education to release Winchelsea secondary school aged children from the zoning of Bannockburn P-12 College.

Following a meeting in September last year, Mr Riordan requested that the existing arrangements for Winchelsea students should remain as they are, allowing parents to choose the most appropriate schools for their children as they enter secondary schooling.

The zoning of Winchelsea students to Bannockburn P-12 College will mean:

• Students will not be eligible for a seat on a bus to Geelong, Colac or Lorne • Students will be charged bus fees to access schools in Geelong, Colac and Lorne • There are no bus routes currently planned for access to Bannockburn P-12 College so parents will have to drive students a round trip of over 60 kms twice a day.

• There is no guarantee of a place in Geelong, Colac or Lorne schools which could result in siblings having to attend different schools.

“This is a clear case of decision makers not taking into account the unique circumstances of our communities and the only way to overturn this crazy decision is to show them that Winchelsea people have a strong, united voice.” richard.riordan@parliament.vic.gov.au

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor Thank you on behalf of injured and homeless wildlife A huge “thank you” to the generous local people who have donated their time, crafting skills and materials to help wildlife impacted by the bushfires.

In the past four weeks many kind people have dropped in to the Senior Citizens’ club rooms on Monday afternoons with donations of yarn and fabric.

We’ve also received finished nests and pouches from volunteers who are busily knitting, crocheting and sewing at home.

Please continue as we want to keep making things as long as wildlife rescue centres still need supplies. By the middle of this week we hope to have a good supply of items which will be sent to Bairnsdale and other centres in Victoria and interstate.

We’d also like to thank the Winchelsea Star and local businesses which have helped with publicity.

Meryl Greig on behalf of RCCV (Rescue Craft Collective Victoria) https://www.facebook.com/RCCVICH

Winchelsea Movie Club

welcomes new members in fourth year The Winchelsea Movie Club will launch its fourth season on the 20th of February, welcoming new and existing members. The club is encouraging anyone new to town to join and enjoy a social night at the Globe each month with a movie followed by supper, wine, tea and coffee.

For a very affordable $7 a film (incl supper), members will be treated to 10 films throughout the year. First is The Greatest Showman, a musical biography featuring Hugh Jackman.

Other films include Cats, War Horse, Ride Like a Girl and The Green Book.

The movie club is a membership-based

Dear Editor Just reading the Star of February 4th and have came across the article Bushfire Places of Last Resort What a great idea but as the sign pictured is clearly place for drivers and their passengers can someone explain to me how you are supposed to read all the signage while driving down the road.

Brian Bohan Barwon Trc Winchelsea _______________________________ Dear Editor On Friday 7th February close to midday while having a coffee in Colac, I saw the most amazing thing, it bought tears to my eyes.

A convoy of around 50 transport trucks fully laden with bales of hay came through the Main Street. There were trucks from Koroit, Warrnambool, Terang, Camperdown and Timboon, just to name a few.

What an extraordinary sight it was.

People standing on the footpath were amazed.

In celebration of Banjo Paterson's birthday 17th February 1864 Jean Shinners

IT'S GRAND It's grand to be a squatter And sit upon a post, And watch your little ewes and lambs A-giving up the ghost.

It's grand to be a "cockie" With wife and kids to keep.

And find an all-wise Providence Has mustered all your sheep.

It's grand to be a Western man.

With shovel in your hand, To dig your little homestead out From underneath the sand.

It's grand to be a shearer, Along the Darling side, And pluck the wool from stinking sheep That some days since have died.

It's grand to be a rabbit And breed till all is blue, And then to die in heaps because There's nothing left to chew.

I say well done to those drivers. What an awesome job.

Lesley Christie Collins street, Winchelsea. 3241

It's grand to be a Minister And travel like a swell, And tell the Central District folk To go to - Inverell.

group as part of the Federation of Victorian Film Societies, which keeps film royalties affordable. Members can join for the Autumn or Spring season ($40 or $35 Health Care Card concession) or for the year ($70 or $65 Health Care Card concession).

It's grand to be a Socalist And lead the bold array That marches to prosperity At seven bob a day.

Joining is easy, email movies@growingwinchelsea.com or pick up a membership form from IGA or Maguire Butcher Shop. Existing members do not need to complete a membership form. Payment can be made by cash or card at the first film or by bank transfer (details on the membership form).

We’d love you to join us to experience movies close to home in Winchelsea, meet new people and enjoy the heritage and atmosphere of The Globe Theatre. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th at 7:30pm.

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It's grand to be an unemployed And lie in the Domain, And wake up every second day And go to sleep again.

It's grand to borrow English tin To pay for wharves and Rocks, And then to find it isn't in The little money-box.

It's grand to be a democrat And toady to the mob, For fear that if you told the truth They'd hunt you from your job.

It's grand to be a lot of things In this fair Southern Land, But if the Lord would send us rain, That would, indeed, be grand !

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Creating the Conditions at Winchelsea Primary School You might have noticed that our learning areas were looking a little bare at the beginning of the term. There is a very good reason for this! Staff and students have been working hard to create the conditions for learning together. Across all learning communities, there has been a focus around creating the best conditions for our learners.

The major focuses for the first several weeks of Term One are: Creating the conditions to develop students who feel empowered to be successful and influence their own learning.

Creating the conditions for our students to be curious, motivated and authentic writers.

Creating the conditions for students who are positive, curious, motivated, creative, engaged and enthusiastic mathematicians.

Creating the conditions for our students to be independent, motivated and engaged readers.

Walking around and through learning communities this week there has been a real focus on developing a sense of belonging. This helps students understand that their unique talents and personalities are an important part of our learning communities and school. It helps them to understand that they have a need to feel like they belong and that the classroom is a place where everyone belongs.

Communities have also been developing an understanding of classroom culture and climate. Students have brainstormed how they would like to feel when walking into their classroom and then the culture that we are all responsible for to ensure our climate is maintained. This has been done by discussing and co-developing shared norms and expectations alongside our school values (Be Safe, Be Kind, Learn Well).

As well as this, all learning communities have enjoyed reading ‘Cay and Adlee Find Their Voice’ which is a wonderful story (written by Cali and Russ Qauglia) and helps students understand the importance of their voice and how their voice can be used to make a difference. Ask your child/ren what kind of voice they have!

Check out some photos from around our learning communities below for our belonging quilts, different voices of our students and some learning around the climate and culture in our learning communities.

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What's On in Winchelsea ....

Who What When Where

WINCHELSEA HOSPITAL LADIES AUXILIARY OP SHOP

HALF PRICE All Clothing (adults and children) and handbags February 14,15,16,17 and Feb 21,22,23,24 BARGAINS GALORE

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WINCHELSEA UNITING CHURCH AUCTION Sat 21st March at the old cricket ground

Volunteers are needed to help stage this popular annual event on Fri 27th and/or on the Sat 28th March. If you can help in any way, please contact Jeanette ph 0409 418 766 or Geoff ph 0417 059 683

WINCHELSEA GIRL GUIDES

ARE SEEKING FEMALE ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Interested in joining an enthusiastic, self- motivated team working with girls 5-15yrs in Winchelsea.

Training provided free.

Membership of a world wide organisation, travel opportunities, and friendships.

Help us to provide leadership development opportunities for girls and young women, as well as promoting fun and friendship.

Ready to commence in Feb 2020.

Phone Yvonne 0448 673 630 or Bonnie 0401 386 274

THE BUS TO THE HUB

Hesse evening meals program will recommence on Thursday 27th February 2020.

To book in please call Jeanette on 52671202.

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THE HORTICULTURAL AND GARDEN CLUB

32ND AUTUMN SHOW

GLOBE THEATRE Willis St Winchelsea FEBRUARY 15th 2020.

FEATURING DAHLIAS DOORS open to all 12.30pm.

ADMISSION $7 Adults including Devonshire Tea. Children admitted free.

SCHEDULES are available from Main St shops.

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B & H Modifications Bob Verity 55 Stephenson Road Winchelsea 3241 Ph: 5267 2467 Mobile: 0411 610 678

Industrial Sewing Machine Work Caravan Annexes, Trailer Covers, Shade Sails, Alterations and Repairs to Camping and Tents.

Clear PVC Blinds Repairs to CLEAN Horse Rugs No Job Too Small

Email: bobverity@southernphone.com.au

WINCHELSEA MOVIE CLUB 2020 opening Winchelsea Movie Club 2020 Autumn season starts on Thursday 20th February at the Globe Theatre, 7:30pm.

See the musical biography The Greatest Showman featuring Hugh Jackman.

A movie club annual membership includes ten films, each with complimentary supper for $70 – just $7 per film!

Autumn memberships are also available (February-June) for $40. Email movies@ growingwinchelsea.com

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STAR CLASSIFIEDS

--------------------------KELPIE PUPS FOR SALE

FREE FURNITURE

8 WEEK OLD KELPIE PUPS

John Read is moving house and can’t take everything!

1 wall unit 40 Main St. 52672640

Good working parents $300 each. Ph 0407 889 053 FREE BROADBEAN SEEDS Italian broad bean seeds for anyone that would like them, much better than the Australian ones. 40 Main St, Winch.

Ph 52 672 640

Please be brief, include a name and contact number. Photo printed if space permits. Editor’s decision to publish or not is FINAL. Deadline Fridays 4pm

Tool Appeal For bushfire affected individuals and communities

The Lion’s Club of Portarlington/ Drysdale are hoping for your help with this project to support communities in their rebuilding process.

To help them with their project The Winchelsea Men’s Shed will accept any of your tool donations on any Wednesday between 10am and 3pm or any time that our front door is open.

We will in turn contact the Lion’s Club of Portarlington/Drysdale to pick up the tools from our shed.

LIONS CLUB OF WINCHELSEA

PAPER RECYCLING House To Rent Derek and Jeanette are looking to rent a house with a garage and hopefully on about one acre land. We have two beautiful border collies Wally and River.

We are middle aged and very responsible people. Both non-smokers.

We have just sold our property we renovated ourselves in Tasmania and are returning back home.

We will buy again but will have to rent first. We can offer a loving environment to your home.

Derek is a tradie and can take care of all property maintenance landscaping, cabinet making, painting.

We are looking around the Winchelsea area, as we both love the country.

Derek can be contacted anytime on 0438 376 293 or dezza5hgm@gmail.com.

Please check out my website www.homegardenmaintenance.com.au.

Paper depot rear of elderly citizens rooms

Harding Street, Winchelsea

NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS WANTED RAISING FUNDS FOR OUR TOWN & DISTRICT 5267 2011 0408 520 606 Winchelsea Trading—agents for:

UNIVERSAL TOOL SHARPENING

For all your sharpening needs Rural—Domestic– Industrial    

Hand tools TCT Blades Chainsaws Kitchen tools

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Garden tools Brobos Firewood saws Bandsaws

 Chipper & planer blades  Drill and router bits  Dog & horse clipping blades

5248 2061 ‘We give you the edge you need’

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Service of Welcome and Confirmation Can you help the Winchelsea at St Thomas Wendy Gravolin Tennis Club?

On Sunday February 25th the Winchelsea Tennis Club are having a sausage sizzle at Bunnings in Waurn Ponds. We have been on their list for some time and have finally secured this date. This is a ‘one off’ major fundraiser for our small club [in fact, our only fundraiser!]. This is a busy day and requires volunteers from 7.30am to 5.00pm.

We currently only have 5 members, i.e. our mid-week ladies team, and these hard working ladies organise, maintain and keep the club going! We offer junior coaching at a very reasonable cost and our courts, which are open to the public, are well used by many members of the general public without any court hire fee requested.

Hence, we are asking anyone from the community who would like to support our club and could help us out on the 25th February, even for just an hour or two, to please contact Tracey Langley on 0407943380 or Lesley Mathison on 0438672197. Any help would be much appreciated!

Winchelsea Wildlife Shelter Winchelsea Wildlife Shelter manager/owner and 30 year resident Barb Reyland, voluntary cares and rehabilitates a wide range of injured, orphaned and displaced native Australian animals.

For injured wildlife please take to your nearest vet

It was a piece of history in the making at St Thomas today as for the very first time both the Vicar and the Bishop were women!

Bishop Kate Prowd made her first visit to St Thomas today. During the service she welcomed Ellen Miller into the Anglican Communion and two of our local men, Rod Stone and Craig Cunningham, publicly confirmed their faith in Christ.

After the service we shared a lovely morning tea.

The candidates later spoke of the service as a “wonderfully uplifting experience” and a "wonderful, special and memorable welcome into the church".

New people are always very welcome at St Thomas.

Photos courtesy of Helen Rolls.

Fuel subsidy for hay transport to fire affected areas The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the rural and regional community over the course of the emergency response to the fires in East Gippsland andUpper Murray regions.

“It is during times of hardship that we see the very best in people. The VFF has received over 25,500 bales of donated fodder from Victoria and interstate. We have also received monetary funds to our Disaster Relief Fund,” said David Jochinke.

As farmers transition from emergency relief to recovery, the fodder depots will be wound down. The Bairnsdale depot is now closed, with Corryong operating on intermittent days with a closing date of Saturday 15 February 2020.

Ellen, Bishop and Wendy at the service.

“Farmers still requiring emergency fodder are encouraged to ring the VFF on 1300 882 833. There are now a range of grants available through State and Federal Government to assist producers with their recovery including fencing, veterinarians, fodder, transport and infrastructure,” said Mr Jochinke.

Those who have registered with VFF and transported fodder can access the fuel subsidy administered by VFF on behalf of the State Government. The subsidy is in place to assist those that register with the cost of fuel when transporting donated fodder to East Gippsland and North East fire zones.

“The rate offered is up to $4.00/km for a rigid, up to $5.00/km for a semi and up to $6.30/km for a B-double from pick up to delivery. The rate is above industry commercial rates to assist with the cost of an empty return trip from fire affected areas,” said Mr Jochinke.

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B & H MODIFICATIONS BOB VERITY

LICENSED PLUMBER No. 10700

55 Stephenson Rd. Winchelsea 3241 Ph: 5267 2467—Mob: 0411 610 678 A.B.N. 25 787 329 884 Fun, Interactive music sessions for pre-school children (0-4 y.o.) and parents/caregivers

When: Mondays from 10 to 11 am (runs during school terms) Where: St Thomas’ Hall 25 Barwon Tce. To Enquire ring: 0407838256

Green Plumber

Plumbing, Drainage, Gasfitting Spouting & Downpipes, Hot & Cold Water Services, Water Tanks & Pumps Carbon Monoxide Testing Small Jobs a Speciallity!!!!

Email: bobverity@southernphone.com.au

TRENCHES & HOLES Pty Ltd       

Trenching Post holes Shed footings General earthworks 3.5 tonne excavator Rock breaker Tip truck

Phillip Robertson Phone 0427 672 945 Winchelsea

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Winchelsea Senior Citizens News 36-40 Harding Street, Winchelsea 3241

We invite people over 55, and people with disabilities and their carers, to join and enjoy all the Club oers.

Enquiries: Jean Shinners (03) 5267 2263

Hello everyone, very glad to hear that most of the eastern fires have been extinguished by heavy rains. This will ensure our wonderful fire fighters will have a very well earned rest.

WEDNESDAY results were BOWLS Marg Shepherd and Ross Erwin CARDS Lynette Clark, David Schroeter and John Read COMPETITION Marg Shepherd FRIDAY results BOWLS Marg Shepherd and David Schroeter CARDS Lyn Davis, Beryl Read and Les Hunter COMPETITION David Schroeter Get well wishes are sent out to any of our members who are not feeling well at

the moment, we hope to greet you all down at the clubrooms very soon for a cuppa and a chat.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK RICE PIE

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY February 28th will be a BBQ tea night shared with the Lions Club, then followed by card games and carpet bowls.

1 1/2 cups Water

SENIORS REFLECTIONS The role of the retired person is to no longer possess one.

LIMERICK OF THE WEEK Said a gleeful young man from Torbay, 'This is really a red-letter day, For I've poisoned with sherbet My rich uncle Herbert Because he had too much to say."

3/4 cup Brown Rice 150g grated low fat Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup Spring onions sliced 1 Red Capsicum seeded and finely chopped 1 large Carrot grated 2 or 3 Zucchini grated 1 cup drained canned corn kernels 3 eggs beaten 1/2 cup low fat yoghurt 1 teaspoon Paprika 1. Preheat the oven to 180c. Brush a 23cm pie dish lightly with oil. Combine rice and water in a large pan, bring to the boil, cover and lower heat to simmer.

Simmer for 25 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl, cool for 5 minutes.

2. Add the remaining ingredients except paprika to the rice. Press into the prepared dish then sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave for 5 minutes before serving, or cool and refrigerate if serving cold.

May be served hot with vegetables or cold with a salad. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

PATCHES GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Lawn mowing, general gardening, green waste & rubbish removal, spout cleaning, pressure washing and estate clean ups Pensioner discounts

Call John 0434 547 141

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Free community service advertisements

Services and Activities in Winchelsea Bus to the Hub

TRAIN SERVICES To Geelong Mon - Fri 6:56 am, 7.51am, 11:15am, 1:51pm, 7:35pm Sat and Sun - 9:28am, 1:31pm, 7:18pm To Warrnambool: Mon - Fri - 9:05am, 2:49pm, 5:06pm, 6:54pm, 8:52pm Sat and Sun - 8:48am, 2:45pm, 8:35pm

For reservations on the weekly bus to the Eastern Reserve Hub, please phone 52671202.

Winchelsea Taxi 0429 672 888 or 5267 2888 Wheelchair accessible 10 seater bus available.

Country Women's Association

7pm Second Wednesday of Month Winchelsea Senior Citizens’ Hall

Movie

Club

Movies are shown at The Globe Theatre on the third Thursday of every month.

Movies commence 7.30pm sharp.

Membership application forms at IGA supermarket and Maguire Butchers

Winchelsea Health Club 5267 2336

Gym Open Hours Monday6-11am and 5-8pm Tuesday9am-Midday and 5-8pm Wednesday6-11am and 5-8pm Thursday9am-Midday and 5-8pm Friday6-11am Saturday9-11am

Gym Class Times Monday9.15 - 10am Fit Forever Tuesday6.15 - 7pm Boxing Wednesday9.15 - 10am Core Strength 6.15 - 7pm Meta fit / circuit Thursday9.15 - 10am Fit Forever

Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm.

All proceeds to Hesse Hospital.

Items for donation very welcome clean and in suitable condition for resale.

Please do NOT leave items outside the door.

Body Therapy Classes Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gung and Mindfullness Meditation Practices Tuesdays 6.15pm $13 Cash Catholic Church Hall -School Term Only Dr Haidee Benning, 0428 177 964

Winchelsea SES Meeting and training 2nd Wednesday Training 4th Wednesday Visitors and inquiries welcome

0408 102 802

Surf Coast

Mobile Library Surf Coast Mobile Library parked in Hesse Street (outside Shire Hall) on Fridays between 2:00 and 5:00pm unless it is a Public Holiday.

Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Winchelsea Girl Guides

Our Unit meets at the Catholic Church Hall, Harding St Winchelsea each Monday 5pm-6.30pm All girls 5yrs- 15yrs Welcome!

Contact Yvonne Orchard 0448 637 630 or Bonnie Stokes 0401 386 274

Scouts, Cubs and Joeys

1st Winchelsea and 1st Modewarre Scout Groups: Joeys: Tuesdays of school term 5-6pm Cubs: Mondays of school term 6:30-8pm Scouts: Tuesdays of school term 6:30-8:30pm All at Modewarre Hall, Cape Otway Rd Contact Marie McPadden 0409 330147

Winchelsea Playgroup

Thursdays 10:30am-12pm St Thomas Anglican Church Hall cnr Barwon Tce & Hopkins St, Winchelsea Contact: Melissa 0456181268 Facebook - Winchelsea Playgroup 2019 New families welcome

Winchelsea Transfer Station Opening Hours

Monday Closed Tuesday 2pm-4pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2pm - 4pm Friday Closed Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm 55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea.

Accepts household garbage, mixed commercial and industrial waste, mixed construction and demolition waste.

Accepts recyclable materials.

Accepts one recycle bin two waste bins.

Does NOT accept clean fill.

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Landcare rabbit control program Rabbit Information day Feb 2019 Following the high level of interest in the Rabbit Information Day held last February, Winchelsea Land and Rivercare are again organizing supply of pindone carrot bait for landholders wishing to conduct a rabbit control program on their property. Reports indicate that the bunnies have had a good breeding season with numbers again increasing despite the success of last year’s control effort. Pindone oats is an alternative baiting method and,unlike carrot bait, does not have to be used immediately.

Orders for carrot bait must be placed by February 20th and bait will be delivered on 27th February, 2nd and 5th March.

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Transport Alert:

Latrobe Terrace overpass night works Monday 3 to Thursday 27 February

traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.

IMPORTANT: You need to put bait out on each of the 3 days of the program, not just 1 or 2 days. Rabbits need a cumulative dose.

Prices: 5kg bag x 3 days@$26 = $78 total to be payed on first pickup day.

10kg bag x 3 days@$41 =$123 total 20kg bag x 3 days@ $71 =$213 total Orders Stewart Mathison 0428 672054 or email mathisonjs@bigpond.com FUMIGATION OF WARRENS may be preferred for a small number of warrens and is the usual follow up to a baiting program. The landcare group now has an engine driven smoker which is available to assist with warren

Matthew Partridge

p 0418 672 334 e mrpsteelworx@yahoo.com.au

Welding Service

- Onsite welding - Farm maintenance - Farm machinery & equipment repairs - Cattle & sheep yards - Custom built trailers - Supply & install gates

Recycling Recycling isisback back MILK

JUICE BOX

LET’S LET’S GETGET SORTED! SORTED! Find out Find how: out www.thinkrecycle.com.au how: www.thinkrecycle.com.au Metal pots and pans Polystyrene packaging

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WINCHELSEA GOLF CLUB Anderson Street, Winchelsea 5267 2660

www.winchelseagolfclub.com.au facebook.com/pg/winchelseagc MENS 8/02/20 2nd Round Pharmacy Trophy (Stableford) 1st H. Dewes (15) 38 pts 2nd G. Oliver (19) 37 pts 3rd M. Bubb (12) 37 pts NTP S. Cole Golden Hole M. Hedger

Weekly Stableford 1st C. Whitfield (10) 21 pts 2nd H. Dewes (15) 20 pts 3rd D. Mc Lennan (22) 19 pts NTP B. Spencer Next week Final Round Pharmacy Trophy (Stableford)

LADIES 5th Feb 2020 - Wednesday Par 1st : Chris Thompson +2 2nd : Sally Dyer -3 NTP: Carol Stanesby

Great little country 9 Hole golf course in south west Victoria, run by an enthusiastic team of volunteers. $15 green fees, play all day.

Remedial Massage  Remedial

 Relaxation

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Winchelsea Bowls Club 5267 2241 Our Bowling Club has a beautiful garden setting in the heart of the town.

For the complete newcomer to lawn bowls, looking for a sporting activity that promises much fun and enjoyment with a competitive element, then the friendly, welcoming atmosphere of our Bowling Club is the place to be.

On Tuesday the 3rd of February Winchelsea Division 1 Midweek team were def by Colac City at Colac.

Winchelsea won 1/3 rinks, 54 shots to 75 shots. Currently sitting in 3rd position on the ladder with 1 game to play before Finals. Division 3 Winchelsea were given a forfeit by Lismore and are currently 5th position with 1 game to complete.

Saturday the 8th of February Winchelsea Division 1 travelled to play league leaders on their home ground.

Winchelsea won 1/4 rinks against Simpson, 86 shots to 105 shots. From here we must win the next game decisively and do our best to give a good

Promising fruit fly trap to be tested on grapes Agriculture Victoria scientists are set to trial a new trapping strategy in Victorian vineyards, in a bid to control a major horticulture pest.

The two-year research project, funded

by Agriculture Victoria and Hort Innovation, will test the effectiveness of an attract-and-kill trapping strategy for managing Queensland fruit fly in table grape vineyards.

The project builds on current research that has developed a new trap targeting mating females Queensland fruit fly, and is showing considerable promise in stone fruit, pome fruit and citrus orchards.

show the week after. Two games left to play before Finals.

Division 3 played at home and def Cressy 2 winning 3/4 rinks, 113 shots to 81 shots. Currently in 3rd position with 2 games to play.

Congratulations to Darren Auger and David Littler who won the Men’s Championship Pairs on Friday night.

Runners Up Leslie Hunter and Geoff Orchard.

COME TRY BOWLS WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL LAST FRIDAY AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN ON THE 14TH OF FEBRUARY.

Division Ladies Pairs Champions Erin Baulch Winchelsea, Stacey Wilson Apollo Bay played in the region State Pairs Final at Camperdown Golf today.

In the first game they had a good win over the Western Bowls Division Champions and played the Final against the Far Western Bowls Division Champions. Due to a drawn game after all the ends had been completed an extra end had to be played. Far Western Bowls Division from Portland won the end in a measure from the umpire. Well done Erin and Stacey you certainly took it right up to them!!

May the bowls be with you!!

Hot off the press Corangamite Bowls

Queensland fruit fly populations have escalated in recent years in Sunraysia – Victoria’s major table grape-growing region – presenting a major and growing challenge to the industry in terms of productivity and maintaining access to export markets.

The insect causes significant damage to fruit crops by stinging fruit (laying eggs) and infecting them with larvae.

The trap, developed by Agriculture Victoria scientists, looks and smells like ripe fruit, tricking the female flies into landing on a sticky surface.

Agriculture Victoria research project lead, Dr Paul Cunningham, said the project aims to help growers develop a strategy to effectively manage Queensland fruit fly in table grapes.

“We see this trap as a valuable tool in an integrated pest management strategy to help reduce Queensland fruit fly populations across all Victoria’s fruit industries,” Dr Cunningham said.

“This will help protect Victoria’s table grape industry by maintaining production and access to domestic and international markets.”

The project will improve grower and industry knowledge of Queensland fruit fly management in table grapes through the delivery of best practice guidelines, workshops and on-farm trials. “This trial will fill a crucial knowledge gap in the control of Queensland fruit fly in table grapes,” he said.

Australian Table Grape Association CEO Jeff Scott welcomed the trial. “Any new technology in mitigating fruit fly would be welcomed by all horticulture industries, but particularly in Sunraysia where numbers are so high,” Mr Scott said.

The trap was developed by Agriculture Victoria in collaboration with Hort Innovation and the Plant Biosecurity CRC.

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WINCHELSEA CHURCHES St Thomas Anglican Church •

Mainly Music every Monday at 10am in St Thomas’ hall.

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KYB study group every Tuesday at 10am in St Thomas’ hall. This term they are studying the book of Genesis, newcomers are welcome.

Inter-church prayer meeting every Wednesday at 9am, this month at the Uniting church.

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Tues 18th Parish Council at 7pm.

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Thurs 20th Inter-church committee meeting at the Uniting church at 10am.

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Sunday the 23rd of February is our All age service at St Thomas at 10am.

For your diaries Fri 6th March Inter-church World Day of Prayer service at 2pm at St Thomas, the focus of our prayers is Zimbabwe.

Seda Meal March the 6th at 6:30 pm 'Celebrate Messiah' will be visiting us and leading us all in a traditional Sabbath meal.

'Celebrate Messiah' are Jewish believers in Jesus, which means they acknowledge him as their Jewish Messiah. The team come to show us from their ritual meal, why they believe that Christianity and Judaism fit together perfectly under the same Messiah, the Lord Jesus. We extend the hand of fellowship to them and invite any interested people to come and share a meal with us.

Environment category for youth awards Surf Coast Shire’s Youth Awards now have a category directly acknowledging achievement in the field of environment.

Inclusion of the category for the first time recognises outstanding contributions being made by young environmental advocates and volunteers in the community.

It also acknowledges the importance of raising awareness and inspiring local action on environmental issues.

Nominations for the 2020 Youth Awards close at midnight on 8 March.

There will be a cost of $20 and in the interest of catering for this traditional meal we will need people to pre-purchase a ticket. People from all the churches and the community of Winchelsea are welcome! Please contact Wendy on 0438294410.

God Bless, Wendy Gravolin

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Hesse St, Winchelsea 3241 0419 535490 John Bumford, Co-ordinator olivejohndsl@dodo.com.au

St John the Baptist Catholic Church

Harding St, Winchelsea 3241 5286 1230, 0417 319 556 Fr Charles Balnaves, PP Marg Bushell meredith@cam.org.au

• KYB Bible Study – Tuesday February 10th at 10.00am in St. Thomas’s hall.

• Inter-church prayer meeting – Wednesday February 11th at 9.00am in the meeting room.

• Uniting Care – Thursday February 12th at 10.00am in the meeting room.

• Elders/Uniting Care meeting – Thursday February 12th at 1.00pm in the meeting room.

• Singing Group practise – Thursday February 12th at 7.00pm in the hall.

• Combined Choir practise – Thursday February 12th at 7.30pm in the hall.

• Worship – Sunday February 16th – 9.30am – John Bader (Combined with St. Thomas’s) • Bible Study – Monday February 17th at 7.15pm in the meeting room.

John Bumford, Co-ordinator Other categories are community, arts and sports. Candidates must be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work, study or participate in recreation in Surf Coast Shire.

“These awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate young people and recognise their often unheralded contributions to our community,” Cr Martin Duke said.

“From year to year the profiles and achievements of all of our nominees never fail to impress and inspire. I urge people to consider making a nomination and giving individuals the recognition they deserve. Just being nominated is an honour.

St Thomas' Anglican Church

Barwon Tce, Winchelsea 3241 5267 2042, 0438 294 410 Wendy Gravolin, Parish Priest gravolin@bigpond.com.au

St John's Catholic Church MASSES Saturday 1st February Mass Winchelsea 6 p.m.

Note: Mass every Sunday 9 am St Mary MacKillop Church 24 High Street Bannockburn Reconciliation or Anointing: Before/after any Mass, or by appointment.

Other Masses: Tue. & Thurs 11:30 am Rice Village “We have had some outstanding young environmental achievers feature in the community category in previous years. It will be great to see them being recognised in a category of their own.”

People can nominate others or themselves via surveymonkey.com/ r/2020youthawards.

The Surf Coast Shire Youth Awards will be presented in Council chambers on 28 March 2020 at a ceremony compered by former youth award recipient Emily Ross and young local Kaye Pulido.

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A caring Catholic organisation offering “a hand up” to all people in need.

PAPER RECYCLING Paper depot rear of elderly citizens rooms

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NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS WANTED RAISING FUNDS FOR OUR TOWN & DISTRICT 5267 2011 0408 520 606

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Surf Coast Shire's Events Grants Program 2020-21 including the Winchelsea Antiques Road Fair and Christmastime in Torquay, which brings together the local community.”

From music lovers and endurance athletes, to festivalgoers and antique finders – a wide range of people will benefit from Surf Coast Shire Council’s Event Grants Program 2020-21.

Council approved the recipients of the 2020-21 program at its January meeting, with 22 events – nine major events and 13 community events – to receive a total $78,000 in funding.

Anglesea Ward Councillor Tony Revell said the Event Grants Program recognises the important role that events play in shaping the Surf Coast Shire’s identity, prosperity and vitality.

“The Surf Coast Shire is an events destination,” he said. “We’re grateful to have a diverse range of events, and love seeing the positive economic and social impacts they have on our local communities. They’re also an important driver of visitors year-round.”

“Council was pleased to see some first-time recipients in the program

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MAJOR EVENTS 2020-21 • The Sound Doctor Presents 20202021 Program (Anglesea Ward) $10,000 • Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride (Torquay) $10,000 • Surf Coast Century (Anglesea) $10,000 • Trail Running Series Race 3 Anglesea* (Anglesea) $6,500 • Deans Marsh Festival (Lorne) $6,000 • Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles (Torquay) $4,000 • Winchelsea Antiques Road Fair* (Winchelsea) $5,000 • The Shifty Fifty Series* (Anglesea) $3,000 • Sprint Series Adventure Race (Anglesea) $3,000 Total Major Events funding: $57,500

COMMUNITY EVENTS 2020-21 • Love Winter in Aireys (Anglesea Ward) $3,000 • Mid Winter Fest* (Anglesea) $3,000 • Lighthouse Literary Fest Sunday Lunch Series (Anglesea) $2,500 • Surf Coast Kite Festival Torquay $2,500 • Anglesea SLSC Adventure Race* (Anglesea) $2,500 • Art of The Minds Festival (Torquay) $2,000 • Christmastime in Torquay* (Torquay) $1,500 • Carols by the Sea (Torquay) $1,000 • Run The Marsh (Lorne) $500 • Deans Marsh Winter Solstice (Lorne) $500 • Anglesea Carols by Candlelight (Anglesea) $500 • Festival of Colours (Torquay) $500 • Carols on the Lorne (Lorne) $500 Total supported Community Events funding: $20,500 *new recipient of funding

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Friday 7 February 2020 Friday 7 February 2020

BARWON RIVER THROUGH GEELONG RE-OPENED AFTER BLUEBARWON RIVEROUTBREAK THROUGH GEELONG RE-OPENED AFTER BLUEGREEN ALGAE GREEN ALGAE OUTBREAK

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Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has re-opened the Barwon River in Corangamite Catchment Management has re-opened the Barwon River in Geelong for in-water activities followingAuthority a blue-green algae outbreak last week.

Geelong for in-water activities following a blue-green algae outbreak last week.

The Barwon River was closed last Friday (31 January) from below Fyans Park to The Barwon Road.

River was closed last of Friday (31 January) from flows belowand Fyans to levels Breakwater A combination hot weather, low water highPark nutrient Breakwater Road.

A contributed combinationtoofthe hotoutbreak. weather, low water flows and high nutrient levels in the Barwon River in the Barwon River contributed to the outbreak.

Corangamite CMA’s Barwon through Geelong Coordinator Denis Lovric said the river Corangamite CMA’s Barwon Geelong Denis saidnegligible the river has been re-opened followingthrough extensive water Coordinator quality testing that Lovric indicated has been re-opened following extensive waterwell quality testing that indicated negligible levels of blue-green algal toxins in the water, below the threshold for safe human levels of blue-green algal toxins in the water, well below the threshold for safe human contact. contact.

‘The Barwon River in Geelong is a hub for community sport and recreation and one of ‘The Barwon greatest River in Geelong is a hub forCorangamite community sport our region’s natural assets.

The CMAand will recreation continue toand testone the of river our region’s greatest naturalthe assets.

The Corangamite CMA will continue to test the river quality weekly and update community.’ quality weekly and update the community.’

For more information or to report a suspected blue-green algae outbreak, contact For more information to report a suspected blue-green algae outbreak, contact Corangamite CMA onor1800 002 262 or visit www.ccma.vic.gov.au.

Corangamite CMA on 1800 002 262 or visit www.ccma.vic.gov.au.

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Reconstruction and widening for Coombes Road Surf Coast Shire Council is launching $1.5 million work improving safety on Coombes Road, Torquay.

Access will be maintained for local residents but the road will be closed to through traffic during normal business hours for about 12 weeks.

Two project stages will include:

Climate Webinar 24 Feb 2020 Victoria's climate webinars for 2020 have commenced. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out. The next webinar will be held on Monday 24 February - details below.

The 2020 lunchtime webinar series will give participants the opportunity to hear the latest science, insights and innovation from a range of expert speakers.

NLIS management workshops for livestock producers Ag Victoria is holding practical, handson workshops in February and March for sheep, goat and cattle producers on how to use the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database.

The workshops will walk producers through their NLIS requirements and navigation, completion of movement transactions and reporting functions on the NLIS database. Participants will also learn how to update their Property Identification Code (PIC) details.

Sheep, goats and cattle tagged with an electronic NLIS tag must be transferred on the NLIS database when they are moved between two different Victorian Property Identification Codes (PIC).

Agriculture Victoria Technical Specialist Kirstie Anderson said the aim was for producers to understand their livestock traceability requirements and how to manage their NLIS database account.

The recent bushfire events across Victoria has demonstrated just how important it is to keep PIC details up-to-date.

For more information and to subscribe to stay up to date with these upcoming climate webinars visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/ weather-and-climate/climate-webinars or contact Heather Field on 5336 6607 or heather.field@agriculture.vic.gov.au

Dates and locations (all sessions run from 10 am to 3pm, with lunch provided).

• Camperdown - Tuesday 18 February at WestVic Dairy, 5 Cressy Street, Camperdown • Hamilton - Thursday 20 February at Agriculture Victoria, 915 Napier Road, Hamilton • Dookie - Friday 28 February at University of Melbourne, 940 Dookie/ Nalinga Road, Dookie • Seymour - Friday 13 March at DELWP, 15 Hume and Hovell Road, Seymour • Ararat - Wednesday 25 March at Agriculture Victoria, Shire Hall Barkly Street, Ararat • Horsham - Tuesday 31 March at Agriculture Victoria, 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham • Webinar - Monday 16 and 23 March For further information on NLIS requirements and PICS is available at agriculture.vic.gov.au/agriculture/ livestock/national-livestock-identificationsystem Numbers are limited so please register early at agriculturevictoriaevents.

• Starting 10 February, with road closure from 17 February, reconstruction and widening of Coombes Road between Ghazeepore Road and Anglesea Road roundabout, and • Starting about May, improvements to the intersection of Coombes and Ghazeepore roads, including installation of concrete islands, new kerbing, lighting, and raising of the road profile to provide improved sight lines for drivers.

Road users will face possible delays, with stage one work involving detouring of east-west traffic onto Grossmans Road via Ghazeepore/Anglesea roads.

“Regular users would be aware that Coombes Road experiences increasingly high traffic volume and it is time to upgrade the road,” Torquay ward councillor Brian McKiterick said.

Rebuilding and widening will increase the sealed width of Coombes Road three metres to about 9 metres Accompanying drainage improvements will also be completed.

From 17 February Coombes Road will be closed to all but local traffic between about 7am and 5pm on weekdays and open at other times including weekends, with speed reduced to 40km/h. Upon completion of the work speed limits will return to current arrangements.

Some additional traffic control measures will be in place on the detour route, including at the intersection of Grossmans and Anglesea roads.

The Coombes Road upgrade is being jointly funded via Regional Roads Victoria’s Fixing Country Roads Program, the Australian Government’s Blackspot Program and Council allocations.

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Country Women's Association - CWA Winchelsea Branch facebook.com/pg/CWAWinchelsea/ about/ Winchelsea FREE - Items for Free and Reduce/Reuse/Recycle/Repair tips fb.me/groups/406976593073741/ Plastic Wise Winchelsea fb.me/groups/1907024999585751/ Winchelsea Classifieds 3241 fb.me/groups/2942861684082/ Winchelsea And Surrounds Items For Sale facebook.com/groups/Winch/ Growing Winchelsea facebook.com/growingwinch Winchelsea Community House fb.me/winchelseacommunityhouse/ Winchelsea Makers and Growers Market facebook.com/ winchelseafarmersmarket/ Winchelsea Gardeners fb.me/groups/779878518703025/ The Winchelsea Star facebook.com/TheWinchelseaStar

Winchelsea Fire Brigade facebook.com/Winchelsea-FireBrigade-954604661322928/

Upper Barwon Landcare Network https://www.facebook.com/ UpperBarwonLandcare/

Winchelsea and District Historical Society Inc.facebook.com/ Winchelseaanddistricthistoricalsociety

Winchelsea Wildlife Shelter https://www. facebook.com/wildliferescuerangers

Winchelsea Repertory Society Inc. facebook.com/winchrep/ Winchelsea Movie Club facebook.com/winchelseamovies/ Winchelsea Uniting Church facebook.com/winchelseaunitingchurch Surf Coast Youth (includes Winchelsea Skate park activities) facebook.com/surfcoastyouth Winchelsea Blues Cricket Club facebook.com/groups/8999049476/ Winchelsea Golf Club facebook.com/winchelseagc/ Winchelsea Blues FC facebook.com/WinchelseaFNC/ Anglesea and Winchelsea Community Bank. a.wwshared.info/bank

SCARS (Surf Coast Animal Rescue Service) https://www.facebook.com/ groups/415211698950674/ For immediate help with injured wildlife in Surfcoast and Geelong areas please contact Jason Cichocki on 0422048557.

Surf Coast Community Recycling Project https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2279122868998929/ Christmas in Winchelsea https://www.facebook.com/ winchchristmas/ CORA Community Information Exchange https://www.facebook.com/ groups/157985821479319/ Riverlee Art Studio Winchelsea https://www.facebook.com/Riverlee-ArtStudio-Winchelsea-123025764424624/

Moriac/Winchelsea Kyokushin Karate Club fb.me/moriac.winchelseakyokushin/

Winchelsea Early Learning Centre https://www.facebook.com/WinchelseaEarly-LearningCentre-2052347118398509/

Winchelsea Health Club facebook.com/WinchelseaHealthClub/

Winchelsea Lego Club https://www.facebook.com/ groups/684460825389066/

Winchelsea SES fb.me/WinchSES

Winchelsea Wholefoods https://www.facebook.com/ winchelseawholefoods/

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Knuckey’s Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2011 Knuckey’s have in stock a complete range of batteries to suit tractor, heavy machinery, cars, utes The largest range of the best oil for your vehicles—CASTROL— ‘when only the best will do’ The largest range of V belts.

A, B, C, D M Sections Bolts and nuts for all occasions Steel cut to size

PROFESSIONAL CARPET CARE  Carpet—Steam & Dry Cleaning

 Upholstery  Tile & Grout  Flood Restoration www.jimscleaning.net.au 131 546

Services Available Acute Hospital Urgent Care Residential Aged Care Dementia Specific Care Home Care Packages Physiotherapy Dietician District Nursing Diabetes Education Occupational Therapy Planned Activity Groups Community Health Groups

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OZ TREES NURSERY & TREE PLANTING SERVICES  Affordable seedlings—over 200 species  Complete plantation service—farm forestry, shelter, aesthetics

 Deep ripping & mound ploughing. Rotary bed forming

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Phone OzTrees for professional advice,

Schroeter Bros Garage 7 Willis Street, Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2098

For all Mechanical Repairs and Service to Cars, 4 Wheel Drives and Commercial Vehicles Tilt tray service for Cars, Commercials, 4WDs, Tractors, Machinery, Trucks and Containers

Palliative & Continence Care Podiatry Maternal Child Health

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NO MATTER WHAT YOUR PROBLEM, DODDS ELECTRIX CAN DEFUSE THE SITUATION.

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Also available for road and civil construction Local owned and operated.

Civil Celebrant Elizabeth Bennett

A personalized ceremony that makes your special day unique.

Weddings, Renewal of Vows.

Naming Ceremonies, Funerals.

Phone: 5267 2181 Mobile: 0407 040 471 eabennett12@yahoo.com

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Carbon Farming for the Future Field Day At Hamilton

Hosted by the Grassland Society Western District branch’s pasture technology group on February 26 at the Hamilton Showgrounds from 8am-3pm. !

Speakers include MLA Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability Innovation, Professor of Livestock Production Systems in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Melbourne, Director of Carbon Farmers of Australia, and Cavendish farmer Johnny Gardner.

There will also be a display of farmer and Precision Ag soil coring with a soil carbon baseline map and process.

Free for Grassland Society members ($45 for non-members) and will include morning tea, lunch and coffee.

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Interested in knowing the progress of the

Barwon River Walk project?

How will one walk from Hesse Street, across the river to the south east side, down to the pool?

Richard Bain, Special Project engineer, Surf Coast Shire will be speaking at the Growing Winchelsea General Meeting February 12th, at 7.30, at the HUB. All welcome.

Mobile: 0417 342 531

Growing Winchelsea Inc. Est 2014 Inc A0031150R PO Box 43, Winchelsea Vic 3241 E. secretary@growingwinchelsea.com https://growingwinchelsea.com

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Hesse Rural Health is seeking new volunteers •

Driving clients/aged residents to appointments & outings

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Friendly visiting programs

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Facility based group recreational programs

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Support for group outings

All volunteers require a satisfactory national Police Check. Please contact Reception at Hesse Rural Health on 5267 1200 for an application form or request to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator for further information.

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Winchelsea Primary School funding boost A total of $30.2 million has been made available to provide all schools; government, Catholic and independent, with funding for small scale projects to meet priorities identified by schools and their communities.

This is a major win for these school communities. ·

Winchelsea Primary School for landscaping $10,000

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Aireys Inlet Primary School for air-conditioning $5,000

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Apollo Bay P-12 College for excursions for students from remote areas $10,000

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Armstrong Creek School for procurement of furniture and/or equipment $5,000

Meredith Primary School for small scale extensions/refurbishments $10,000

· Christian College Surf Coast Campus for landscaping $5,000 ·

Clifton Springs Primary School for small scale extensions/ refurbishments $10,000

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Deans Marsh Primary School for playground equipment $8,000

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Moolap Primary School for playground equipment $9,000

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Forrest Primary School for installation of computer or ICT facilities/equipment $5,000

Ocean Grove Primary School for measures to target student wellbeing $9,000

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Grovedale West Primary School Deaf Facility for procurement of furniture and/or equipment $3,000

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School for small scale extensions/refurbishments $6,000

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Point Lonsdale Primary School for playground equipment $5,000

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Grovedale West Primary School for small scale extensions/ refurbishments $7,500

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Ignatius College Drysdale $5,000

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Shelford Primary School for playground equipment $6,000

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St Leonards Primary School for small scale extensions/ refurbishments $10,000

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St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Bannockburn for playground equipment $7,500

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Inverleigh Primary School for installation of computer or ICT facilities/equipment $5,000

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Bannockburn P-12 College $5,000

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Barwon Heads Primary School for measures to target student wellbeing $9,000

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Lisieux Catholic Primary School for procurement of furniture and/or equipment $2,500

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Bellarine Secondary College Drysdale Campus for shade structures $10,000

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Lorne P-12 College for small scale extensions/refurbishments $7,000

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Birregurra Primary School for playground equipment $8,000

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Mandama Primary School for shade structures $10,000

Surf Coast Secondary College for playground equipment $5,000

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Torquay Coast Primary School for procurement of furniture and/or equipment $2,500

New measles cases identified in Victoria Two returned travellers from Nepal and the Philippines respectively have been identified as the second and third cases of measles identified in Victoria in 2020.

Almost all measles cases in Victoria in the last year have been in people who are not fully immunised against measles, who have either travelled overseas or been in contact with travellers from overseas in Victoria. Many cases have been in people born since 1966 who believed they were fully immunised but who had not had two doses of MMR vaccine.

Anyone who presents with signs and symptoms compatible with measles should be tested and notified to the department. There should be an especially high index of suspicion if they have travelled overseas or visited any of the areas listed above and are

· unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for measles.

infants aged 6 to 12 months travelling to measles affected areas.

Who is at risk? Any person born during or since 1966 and who does not have documented evidence of receiving two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or does not have documented evidence of immunity.

Symptoms and transmission Clinical features of measles include prodromal fever, a severe cough, conjunctivitis and coryza, followed by a maculopapular rash usually starting on the face. Individuals, especially children, are typically unwell. People with measles are potentially infectious from around five days before, to four days after, the appearance of the rash.

Unvaccinated infants are at particularly high risk of contracting measles. Infants as young as six months of age can receive MMR vaccine prior to travel overseas to countries where measles is endemic, or where measles outbreaks are occurring. The first dose of MMR vaccine is usually given at 12 months of age as part of the National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIP). If an infant receives an early dose of MMR vaccine (e.g. at 8 months) prior to travelling overseas, they are still required to receive their routine 12 month and 18 months doses in line with the NIP schedule. MMR vaccine is now free for

Measles is highly infectious and can persist in the environment for up to two hours.

Free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is available for people susceptible to measles. People who are not Medicare eligible can also receive the free, state funded, MMR vaccine.

Serology is not required before vaccinating.

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Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm Address: 28 Hesse Street, Winchelsea Phone: 5267 2028 Email: reception@winchhouse.org.au

We are now taking Expressions of Interest for our first Lean Local course this year.

On offer: Intro to Computers Level 1 and 2 Social Media as a Marketing Tool

Our Beginner’s Tai Chi class is starting on

Bookkeeping Course Please ring through and let us know if you’re interested in any of the above courses.

Our Newsletter is now out on our Facebook page! Hard copies are also available at the

7th February 2020, 9am—10am

Duration: Term 1 (8 sessions) Cost: $80 for the term ($70 concession)

office. — Find out what we have planned for the year ahead!

Yoga for Men—Please keep reading! ;)

Filling up fast! Get in now.

Taking Expressions of Interest now for course starting Term 1 2020!

Thanks to Musculoskeletal Australia, we will be able to run a program for over-65s residents at NO CHARGE. We are very excited to have the opportunity to offer this in our community!

We will be starting off our program with 10 sessions of guided walking in Winchelsea. Morning tea and coffee will be on offer after the class finishes.

Starts: Monday 17th February 2020, 10am Runs every Monday morning except school holidays and last session will be on 4th May 2020 for this part of the program.

This yoga course is intended for men only to get together and learn about healthy hearts and managing stress.

The class focusses on being very practical to help you improve everyday life, leaving out the spiritual aspects of yoga.

Cost: $140 for the 7 sessions in term 1, possibility of ongoing course afterwards if there is enough interest.

Let us know if you and/or your friends are interested so we can keep planning! :)

Please let us know if you want to participate.

Winchelsea Community House is a proud supporter of Planet Ark’s initiative of recycling used ink cartridges! We have also set up a box to collect old and used batteries for recycling!

Bring them in so we can safely dispose of them.

Please don’t put them in general waste!!

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Prepaid Funerals, Funeral Bonds, Pay-by instalments...

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Alyson Burchell will be available by appointment to answer any questions about funerals and planning ahead.

For more information or to make an appointment contact Sue on 5221 4788

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