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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSApril 2012
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected] Cost: Free
Booktown Festival is on Saturday and Sunday May 5-6.
An admission charge of $5 and $2 concession provides a Booktown entry badge. This badge gives access on Saturday and Sunday to all the program below and all public buildings on a first come first served basis. One badge provides repeat visits. Pre-school age toddlers are free. All Booktown volunteers are given an entry badge.
There is free pedestrian access to Fraser St, and Bailey Street throughout the festival. So if you want to come down and post a letter or just sit and enjoy the atmosphere that is free. If you want to access any of the program or activities you need to purchase a badge which will provide admission to all events and public buildings on a first come first served basis.
This modest entry fee allows us to purchase items such as marquees which can then be used by Clunes Community groups throughout the year.
•STOP PRESS•Hazel Edwards, author of “There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating
Cake” now confirmed for Children’s Booktown Saturday 5 May
THE PROGRAMFriday
Booktrader’s Dinner, Show grounds, Tickets on-line at www.booktown.clunes.org. Camp fires, great food, live music, drinks at bar prices… a terrific way to kick off our festival. $40 a head (includes Booktown entry badge)
Saturday
Club Hotel
10 am Workshop: The Art of Reviewing Peter Rose, Australian Book Review
11 am Workshop: Writing Poetry Ryan Van Winkle (Scotland)
12.30 pm Talk: Writing Self, Writing Family - memoir
Anna Goldsworthy, Alice Pung Chair Sue Gillett (La Trobe University)
1.30 pm Talk: Behind the Shock Machine - Did Science Go too far?
Gina Perry, Justin Oakley Chair Lynne Malcolm (Radio National) This session will be recorded for broadcast.
3.00 pm Talk: Patrick White's Centenary - why it matters.
Nicolas Jose, Michael Heyward, Peter Goldsworthy, Chair Peter Rose (ABR)
4.30 pm Talk: Enough to “short termism”, re Books re Infrastructure. In the 21st Century, go long term and win.
Tim Fisher
St Paul's Church Hall
Back to Booktown 2012
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 2
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community
Creswick & District Community Bank®Branch and Clunes agency
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879. (146745_v3) (16/12/2011)
Phone: 5345 3533! Mobile: 0438 081301Web: www.aagproperty.com.auEmail: [email protected]
Keep informed with ...
iConnectAn email list is being created to inform the Clunes
community of various issues, events, government items and general points of interest around Clunes.
This follows a successful email list which currently works for members of the CTDA. There will be some of this
information which will be of interest to other members of the community and creating this list will assist.
There is no joining fee or commitment. It is just an electronic way of keeping in touch.
Email Michael Cheshire on [email protected] and ask to join.
This is a community initiative.
CTDA PRESIDENT’S REPORTClunes Nurse-on-call Service
Progress is slow on this issue. The Hepburn Shire Council has moved to call together all parties with a view to seek a solution. We look forward to a successful outcome.
Clunes Railway Station
VicTrack are the responsible body who are seeking expressions of interest for the use of the Clunes railway Station building. They will hold an open day on Saturday 31 March.
St Patrick’s Day Cabaret
This event went off well with 50 people in attendance and about $500 raised. It is expected that there will be another similar event planned for October this year.
Clunes Streetscape
The Council is currently working on the Daylesford Streetscape. They are to follow up with looking at Trentham and then Clunes. It is time to think about what we may wish to suggest to improve Fraser Street and surrounds. Any ideas you have can be emailed to me on [email protected]
iConnect
The members of the CTDA have been receiving information via an email list. There are many various pieces of information coming through from all types of sources. I have decided to create a larger list of email addresses which may receive similar information. Please see my separate notice in this newsletter to join – [email protected]
- Michael Cheshire, CTDA President CLUNES RSL SUNDAY LUNCH
A Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Tea is held at the Clunes RSL, 30 Fraser Street, on the second Sunday of each
month from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a fundraiser for the Clunes RSL run by the Womens Auxiliary.
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NEW HOMES, RENOVATIONS, EXTENSIONSSUSPENDED CEILINGS, INSURANCE WORK
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G’day everyone, the crime round up for the last month...
Only two reported crimes for the last month in the area. The first being the theft of a computer lap top from a residential property which may have been unlocked with the occupant in the yard at the time. Just goes to show that some people have more front than Myers and will enter your property even whilst you are in the area. Make sure you do what ever you can to secure your property and belongings. The second theft was of an old wool press from a vacant property, both matters still under investigation. On another note, a 4 wheel motorcycle and power tools were stolen from a shed in the Glendaruel area, and while technically this is not in my response area it is still close enough to be of concern.
Any info in relation to the above offences would be greatly appreciated.
I have received a number of calls in the last month in relation to various scams that are floating around at the moment. We all know about the Nigerian Lottery scam that has had plenty of publicity of late, but the offenders are getting smarter. One of the latest is offenders ‘cold call’ your home phone and tell you that they are from Microsoft or other reputable computer companies and offer to ‘fix’ your computer of certain viruses that they have monitored on your system. They ask for passwords and other private information to gain remote access to your computer and thus have access to all your private info including banking information. NEVER, EVER give out computer passwords to anyone and change them regularly. If you think that your computer has a virus then take it to a reputable repairer to be checked.
There has also been an increase in EBay type scams, where you purchase an item over the internet and then the seller wants you to deposit monies in a third party account. This third party account is almost always an overseas account and usually involves the use of a money transfer company, such as Western Union. Whilst Western Union is a very reputable company, once the monies have been transferred, Victoria Police has no ability to track the recipients of such money transfers. If you buy things via EBay or the like use Pay Pal or similar type accounts.
The main piece of advice I can give people is that if the deal seems too good to be true then it probably is. Use your common sense with these matters and you should be scam free.
On a self indulgent note, congratulations to the Clunes Bowling Club on a very successful season. The Mid Week Division 6 team, who won their grand final against City Oval. The Saturday Pennant Division 4 team finally got the monkey off the back by defeating Midlands Golf in the grand final. The Saturday Pennant Division 6 team were just pipped at the post in their grand final against Midlands Golf, a fine effort in their first year in Div 6. The Clunes Bowling Club is a great social club within the town and I would recommend any potential bowlers out there to come along and have a go, we are always on the lookout for new members.
The very best of luck to the Clunes Footy and Netball Club, both juniors and seniors in the upcoming season and more importantly for the Geelong Cats as they go for a 4th flag in
If enthusiasm and hard work matter call Tash today
Tash has worked in the real estate industry for approximately 4 years in the Clunes and Creswick areas and is far more than just an agent, she’s an integral part of the community and an avid supporter of community events.
Tash is a born and bred country girl, lives locally and specialises in real estate sales in Clunes, Talbot, Evansford and surrounding areas.
Feel comfortable in your choice of agent and call Tash Martin today on 0439 281 924.
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Until next newsletter, stay safe….
As I always say I am YOUR local copper and can be contacted on station number 5345 3211, mobile number 0427 683 940, fax number 5345 3794 or email at [email protected]
If you need police attendance for an emergency situation ALWAYS ring 000.
Athol. ( CHAFFS )
Clunes Neighbourhood House Agenda of Annual General
Meeting Thursday April 19th 2012, 7pm
All welcome, guest speaker to be announced
PACKING UP THE CLUNES MUSEUM COLLECTION
The Clunes Museum received a fantastic response to its request for volunteers to assist with packing up the Museum’s collection in preparation for the construction of the Clunes Community and Interpretive Centre. While planning for the pack up has commenced, the intensive work will commence after Back to Booktown in May. We expect this will take between three and four months to complete.
We would like to thank the Clunes community for its continued support of the Museum and extend a special thank you to those
people who have volunteered to assist with the pack up of the collection.
- submitted by Pat Cook, Clunes Museum
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS 4
"Cuts with Bridget" Kids: Pre School $8 Primary School $10 - Secondary $14
Phone: 5333 5555 or 0407780749
HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICESSkilled Reliable Tradesmen
Home RepairsCarpentryPainting
ElectricianPlasteringRe-StumpingDecking
TilingPlumbingFencing
7.45 Clunes Bioscope: Picture Show Presented by the Sons of the Desert Society. Explore Australia's connection to Laurel and Hardy. Piano accompaniment Glenn Amer. Limited seating. Be early. drinks at bar prices.
Clunes Library Children’s Booktown
Story reading throughout the weekend
10am: Craft workshop for children and parents
12 noon: Cartooning workshop
1 pm: Meet the Children’s author
2 pm: Hazel Edwards - Author: “There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating Cake”
2 pm: Manga workshop
Wesley Bluestone Church
11 am: Rare and Precious Books Display, Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers SPUNC
12 noon: Workshop Collecting Books for Beginners, John Arnold and Stuart Kells
1 pm: Rare and Precious Books Display, Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers SPUNC
2 pm: Book Road Show, Professional appraisal of your curious and precious books
John Arnold ( Monash University)
3 pm: Rare and Precious Books Display Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers SPUNC
Sunday
Club Hotel
10 am Workshop: Science Writing for a Broad Audience, Gina Perry
11 am Workshop: A Word from the Publishers, Zoe Dattner (Sleepers Publisher)
12.30 pm Talk: The Year of the Water Dragon - writing Asia, writing Australia
Nicholas Jose, Alice Pung Chair Jenny Niven (Wheeler Centre)
1.30 pm Talk/Performance: The Daughter, the Father and the Piano
Anna Goldsworthy, Peter Goldsworthy Chair Michael Williams (Wheeler Centre)
3 pm Talk: Gold - an Historical Perspective on Central Victoria
Geoffrey Blainey in conversation with Andrew Reeves (Monash University)
Clunes Library Children’s Booktown
Story reading throughout the weekend
10 am: Making Music
12 noon: Meet the Children’s author
1 pm: Making Music
2 pm: Manga workshop
Wesley Bluestone Church
11 am: Rare and Precious Books Display Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers, SPUNC
12 noon: Workshop Collecting Books for Beginners, John Arnold and Stuart Kells
1 pm: Rare and Precious Books Display, Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers SPUNC
2 pm: Book Road Show Professional appraisal of your curious and precious books
John Arnold ( Monash University)
3 pm: Rare and Precious Books Display Shane Carmody (State Library of Victoria)
Meet the Publishers SPUNC
Program details and updates www.booktown.clunes.org
Road Closures
Fraser St ( between Service and Templeton Sts) will be closed to traffic 9 am Friday 4th May, re-opened Sunday 5 pm 6th May.
Bailey St (Between Service St and Templeton ST) will be closed to traffic Saturday and Sunday between 8.30 and 5.30 pm
School bus drop off on Friday 4th May will be in Service St near the IGA
Volunteers
Booktown is run by an army of volunteers. Why not offer to do one 2-3 hr shift and help. The rosters are in We’re All About Books book shop.
Many thanks to those who helped stuff over a thousand envelopes with posters and bookmarks. You will begin to notice our posters all over Victoria.
Members of the Booktown team will be outside of Clunes Newsagent on Saturday 21 April from 8am- 12 noon to answer any questions and sign up volunteers.
Clean up the town working bee is on 28 April. Meet at 10 am with broom, hammer, rake, cleaning duster at We’re All About Books, bookshop and give Clunes a great spit and polish
Stalls
Food stalls can be booked with Tim Hayes at Widow Twankeys.
Book stalls. Fully booked. Check last minute availability by emailing [email protected] for any cancellation places.
Contacts
For logistics and road closures: Graeme Johnstone
For food stalls and street entertainment: Tim Hayes
For booksites and program: Tess Brady.
submitted by Tess Brady, Creative Clunes
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERProduced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.
Printed by the Clunes Primary School.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Submissions (including photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address below. Priority will be given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.
News items, notice of meeting, results - up to 3 lines will be listed free-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).
Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.
All material to reach the CTDA by the 22nd day of the month.
Note: articles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2Meg in size.
Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.
CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:
Business card size (90mmx55mm horizontal only) $25
Quarter page (vertical) $40
Half page (horizontal) $80
Full page (vertical) $160
All ads to be supplied ready made as Pdf or Jpeg files
Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts. All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads and payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, it’s individual members, or it’s associates.
Email address:[email protected]
WE’RE ALL ABOUT BOOKSBOOKS BOUGHT & SOLD10% off Children’s & Youth Fiction books April 7-15
After two years, first as a volunteer and for the last 17 months as Manager, as of February 1st , 2012, my passion for the bookshop took over and I became the owner the Booktown Bookshop, buying the enterprise from the Creative Clunes Board. We are now called “We’re All About Books”, and continue in the same location at 54 Fraser Street.
Donations are still accepted for Creative Clunes and Words in Winter. If you are leaving a donation please be sure to mention who you wish it to go to, to whoever is in the shop at the time. We are no longer able to accommodate small consignments (under 50 books), but will consider purchasing directly for small quantities. Although, now a private enterprise some former volunteers still come in to help out, so you will be sure to see a familiar and friendly face. I look forward to greeting you at “We’re All About Books”.Pam Adams
NEW COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDThe C.T.D.A has been successful in obtaining a Community Grant through the Hepburn Shire.
The money will be used to design and construct a new Community Notice Board by local talented artist Clayton Edwards.
The board will be relocated on the side wall of “We’re All About Books” (previously Booktown Bookshop) Cnr. Fraser and Service Streets.
Once completed, all future notices, adverts etc can be dropped off at “We’re All About Books” – which is open 7 days a week and they will be placed in for you.
Notices will be monitored daily so everything is up to date.
All going well we hope to have the new board in position by start of May.
- Jane Lesock, Treasurer, CTDA
LADIES EVENING NETBALLMonday / Tuesday
We are looking at commence ‘Tuesday/Monday Night Netball’’ in Term 2. We need at least 4 teams (32players) for the competition to operate.
Open to ALL ages and skill levels from Yr7 to 70 years. Playing for the first time, we would love to hear from you. You don’t need to enter as a team.
If you are interested in playing evening netball in CLUNES and to express your interest or make further inquiries please call one of the contacts below.
There will be a meeting held closer to the end of this school term to confirm teams, and times etc.
Contacts: Jo 5345 3636 Arzy 0423 307 017 Jen 0417 898 879
CLUNES R&SL SUB-BRANCHANZAC DAYWednesday APRIL 25TH
Residents of Clunes and District are invited to
join in the Commemoration of ANZAC Day.
10.30 a.m. Assembly in Fraser Street in front of the RSL
10.45 March along Fraser Street to the Cenotaph.
11 a.m. Commemoration Service and
Wreath Laying at Cenotaph.
Interested persons and organisations will be invited to
place wreaths or flowers during this service.
A service at the Clunes Town Hall will follow with Guest Speaker Mr. Neale Gribble.
ANZAC Tokens During the next few weeks RSL members will be selling ANZAC tokens ranging in price from $2 to $50.
Money raised from the ANZAC Appeal goes towards the Welfare work of the RSL.
New designs this year are a $30 Badge commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Kokoda and a $4 Bag Badge.
RSL NewsOn Sunday 5th February several members of the Clunes Sub Branch attended the 8th Anniversary Service at the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat and placed a wreath in remembrance.
A service to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin was held on Sunday February 19th at the Ethel Johnstone Memorial Park at the RSL. Vice President Mr. Kevin Kinnersly gave an informative address about this little known period of Australian history.
An addition to this area of the RSL is a flagpole made by President Mr. Norm Shearer to fly the Aboriginal Flag kindly donated to the RSL by the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative.
Following the February Annual Meeting the Office Bearers for 2012 are President Mr. Norm Shearer, Vice President Mr. Kevin Kinnersly , Vice President (Affiliate) Mr. Ugo Loiacono, Secretary Mrs. B. Duncan, Treasurer Mr. Reg Kinnersly, Welfare Officer and Legatee Mr. Jack Higgins.
- submitted by Betty Duncan
HEPBURN SHIRE BUDGET 2012-13Stay informed and involved in decisions that affect youCouncil began preparing its 2012-13 budget in November last year and on Friday 20 April will release the proposed budget for community feedback.
If you’re interested in hearing about decisions that affect your community, now is the time to speak to your councillor and to attend your next ward meeting. Cr Neil Newitt will discuss priority projects in the Clunes Ward and explain the budget process in more detail.
Clunes budget information sessionCr Neil Newitt will host a special Clunes budget information meeting on Monday 14 May at the Clunes Town Hall from 6-8pm. Here he will talk you through the specifics of the proposed 2012-13 budget and how it affects you.
All residents and ratepayers are strongly encouraged to come along to this meeting; this is a great opportunity to hear about priorities in the Clunes ward (and shire-wide) and ask any questions you may have about the budget.
Make a budget submissionWritten budget submissions are welcome and will be accepted for 28 days from Saturday 21 April. If you would like to make written budget submission, speak to your councillor or visit www.hepburnshire.com.au for information.
- submitted by Meaghan Francis Communications Coordinator, Hepburn Shire Council
REVIEW OF CLUNES COMMUNITY PLANFirst developed in 2009 the Clunes Community Plan is due for a review. Priority actions in the current Plan are:
• To support the development of community activities.
• Review sports facilities location to consider the feasibility of one central location or the development of existing facilities.
• Work to improve public transport including train, bus and local taxi services.
• Effectively maintain and improve heritage buildings and heritage sites.
• Support Clunes Museum redevelopment.
• Improve safety at Clunes Primary School
A lot of progress has been made against these actions.
With this in mind, there will be a community meeting in early June to review progress and identify any new actions or initiatives to include in the Clunes Community Plan.
Hepburn Shire Council supports the development of community plans because “Community planning will build the capacity of our local communities and create places which are highly valued by residents and that “We think the plans which communities prepare for themselves should guide Council’s development priorities” (Council Plan 2009-13). Community planning is a whole community process and everyone in the community is invited to participate.
This is a note to give you time to put your ideas together for the review meeting.
Keep your eyes peeled for the notice of meeting.
- submitted by Kathleen Brannigan
General Manager Community Services, Hepburn Shire Council
PROBUS CLUB OF CLUNESTuesday 10 April our Guest Speaker will be Carol Hall.
Carol taught Geography at Ballarat Grammar and is a member of the Field Naturalist’s Club of Ballarat. She is an accomplished photographer, in her retirement has indulged her interest in Geology and Geography. Whilst travelling overseas she has visited many out-of-the-way places. She will speak to us at our meeting on her recent trip to Spitzbergen and Greenland. Title of her talk will be “A Touch of Ice”.
Visitors are most welcome.
Further enquires to Barbara on 5345 3579
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All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at [email protected] or 5345 3080, 75 Worsley Road, Clunes,
Bingo Every Tuesday evening 8pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Wednesday and Saturday from 1-40 p.m. New members welcome. Come
along for a fun afternoon. Info from Eileen Bradsworth on 53454097. Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the National Hotel, 8pm. A friendly social environment for anyone between the ages of 18 to 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on 5345 3750.Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Fraz garage.Clunes Art Group Meetings held on the 1st Saturday of the month. Next meeting on 3rd March, 11.30am in courtyard of Widow Twankey's. ' Speed Drawing' workshop to be held on 11th March 1-3pm at Library. Contact Liz Paszko ph 53 453807 or Marlene Tozer 53 453 093.Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further information ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Our competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex, 7:30pm. All levels and ages from Secondary School to Veterans welcome.
Clunes Bowling Club Enquiries Vic Dunn 5345 3300.
Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Clunes Library.Clunes Chess Club 4pm each Friday at Clunes Library.
Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Enquiries John Paine ph: 5345 3968 Key available at Valley of Gold Service Station. Clunes Country Women’s Association For women of all ages; junior members also welcome (aged 8-18 years) Contact Judy - 5345 3342, or Margaret - 5345 4040. Meetings held 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30PM, at Clunes Neighbourhood House, 6 Service St. Various community service activities held throughout the year.
Clunes Field & Game The Clunes Field & Game Branch March 75 target event attracted 94 contestant, the valley ground set with a variety of targets proved popular with shooters.High Gun: B Rafferty 63 AA Grade: M Younger 63, W Cooke 62, R Scriva 59 A Grade: T Pickering 62, C Stephen 59, G Phillipson 57B Grade: Z Ansell 54, S Allison 53, C Flowers 52 C Grade: G Moorby 46, A Mackus 41, B Younger 38 Veterans: J Johns 62, E Jones 54, W Bidgood 53 Under 18: E Gubbins 45, J White 42, S Leith 33Under 15: L Cooke 25 Clunes Football & Netball Club Enquiries: Doug Garth (President) 0428453808 or Clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.Clunes Garden Club Meeting - Monday April 2 . Visit to the Geelong Botanical Gardens where we will have a guided tour. Meet at Senior Citizens rooms at 9.00am to arrange Car pool. Bring lunch. Contact Jill 53453059 for further information.Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart
53453127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. The course features 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70 and all year round play. NON-MEMBERS CAN PLAY 18 HOLES FOR JUST $5 GREEN FEES. Every Wednesday is over 55’s (but younger players welcome), HIT OFF AT 11am at the Talbot Golf Club.Clunes Library Fraser Street, Clunes. NEW OPENING HOURSTuesdays and Thursdays: 10.00am -1pm; 2.00pm - 5pmSaturdays 10.00am - 1pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month open from 10.00am - 1pm. Pre-school storytimes 10.30am, 3rd Wednesday of the month.Clunes Museum Volunteers Committee 36 Fraser Street, Clunes ph: 5345 3592. The volunteers meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am. A warm welcome is extended to new volunteers
interested in preserving the history of Clunes and making it accessible to the general public.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. 6 Service St Ph: 5373 8426 email: [email protected] open: 9:45-3:15 Tue-Fri. Call or email to express interest in our new courses. Agenda of Annual General Meeting, Thursday April 19th 2012, 7pm. All welcome, guest speaker to be announced.
Clunes Playgroup - meets at the Clunes Health centre 10-12pm every Wednesday of the school term. A great place for parents/care givers and their preschoolers to meet and enjoy each others company. Enquires Ruth Kinnersly ph:53434216Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser Street Clunes Ph: 5345 3228 email: [email protected]. Enrolments for 3 & 4 yr olds being taken now. 3 year olds - Tues 9-11:30am, 4 yr. olds - Tues & Thurs 9am-2:30pm. Expressions of interest welcomed to conduct a separate 3 yr. old program.Clunes Probus Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information contact Barb Webb on Ph: 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe Ph: 53453579.
Clunes Saturday Netball Club Meetings held at the Clunes Community Centre, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary - Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097. Come along to Bingo every Tuesday night commencing at 8pm. All welcome.
Clunes Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at 99 Bailey St. Pre-loved clothes, books, CDs, DVDs, household items, toys etc, are available for swapping, or you can make a gold coin donation. Proceeds go towards running costs. Donations of suitable goods always welcome. The Swap Shop is run by Andrew Brown, who appreciates assistance whenever possible, with sorting, tidying, serving etc. For all enquiries please ring Andrew on 5345 3853, or call in. w/days 10-4, Sats 10-1.00 Clunes Tourist and Development Association 7.30pm Third Monday of each month at Clunes Town Hall.
Tourello Red Cross meets the 1 st Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the RSL Rooms, Fraser St .One of the oldest Red Cross Branches, you are most welcome to join this wonderful organization and support your community membership.Clunes Writers Group Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 1.30pm, at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. This is an informal, friendly group which will hopefully stimulate us all to write!Flood Coffee and Cake Group: contact Lesley Tydeman 0400466324.Goldfields Central Gold Prospecting Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.00 pm at the National Hotel. All interested people are welcome. Darren Kamp 0439 453884Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.
Spanish Conversation Group: For information call David 0429 838 537
Yoga Every Tuesday evening 6.30pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.
Creswick Brass Band is holding their 3rd Salute to the Anzac Concert 2012 on Sunday 22nd April in the Creswick Town Hall. This is one of the fundraisers that they hold each year to help raise funds to run the band and they are in the process of buying some new instruments.- submitted by Jason White, Music Director, Creswick Brass Band. M: 0428 730 369
COMMUNITY GROUPS NEWS & RESULTSFree listing (up to 3 lines) for Clunes social and sporting groups. Items may be edited for space reasons. Information is supplied by community groups and published in good faith. Community groups can purchase additional display ads for half normal price.
