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By Pat Hockey The first Clunes Farmers' Market of 2016 saw a good turn-outinwarmconditions,withmany holidaymakersevidentamongthoseattending. The relaxed crowd enjoyedthe newmain street venue wherewe were entertained by the Ballarat Ukulele Group (BUG) with renditions of several up-beat standards that had a good number in the crowd toe-tapping.The attendance of BUG contin-ues a program of entertainers at everymarket.Someterrificactsarealreadybookedinfor2016. The range on offer at the market is never static and the January event saw theintroduction of a new seller offering food with a Lebanese influence. A number ofthestallholderscommentedonthefact that they enjoyed good sales despitehavinganticipatedthattheheatmaykeepthecrowdsaway. For many visitors to Clunesthemarket is their first introduc-tion, so it's great to see the town putting on its friendliest faceto greet all the newcomers. The historic streetscape of which weareallsoproud,framingthefinestlocal produce, is bound to leave alastingimpression. Foranyonelookingforawaytosupport this major event, help is alwayswelcomewithset-uporpack-down on market day. Just come along and say hello prior to starttime on the occasion of the nextmarketonSunday,February14.

KeeblestoRe-open Keebles Country House hasnew owners, Peter and Shelley Chandler.They intendtocarryonKeebles'longtraditionofoutstand-ing hospitality. Peter and Shelley will reopen the guest house inMarchandreturnittoitsboutiquebedandbreakfastmodel.

Guests will be able to book individual rooms while still enjoying access to the grand reception rooms downstairs and the magnificent gardens, tennis courtandputtinggreen.Breakfastwillbeofferedintheinformaldiningroom,andafunhappyhourinthelate afternoon will allow guests to sample local wines, beers and produce.PeterandShelleyarealsokeentoofferKeeblesasavenueforweddingsandspecialcelebrations.

Peter says, "When we told people we were buying Keebles

House, so many had wonderfulmemories of the property; from a wonderfulwedding to a glamorousparty. We just want to carry onthatexperienceofpeopleenjoying special moments of their lives in such a beautiful and historicproperty."

Enquiries: (03) 5345 4011, viaAirBnB or www.keeblescountry-houseclunes.com.au.

PancakesandMore Pancake Tuesday, February 9,will be held at St Paul'sAnglicanChurch inTempleton St between 12and2pm.Sweetandsavouryfill-ingswillbeonhand,plus a rangeof salads. Tea and coffee will be available, too. Come and enjoy aguaranteedgreatday.Cost$8.

Ash Wednesday, February 10,will seetheEucharistat10amandimpositionofashes,alsoatStPaul's.

CLUNESCOMMUNITYNEWS

FEBRUARY 2016

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.

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Samara from Le Petit Patisserie at the first market for 2016.


By Michael Cheshire

A New Year – a New Start! Ialwaysthinkthatthestartofanewyearistime to review what has been achieved, or perhaps not achieved, during the previous year and make adjustmentstoimproveplansfortheyearahead.TheCTDAhave achieved a number of our goals in 2015 fortheClunescommunityandwiththisbehindus,Ithink 2016 looksmost favourable.Anumberofnew traders have opened or are about to open, and we welcome them to our community. Let us all face 2016withgreatenthusiasm!

Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields TheCTDAagainproudlysponsoredtheOrgansoftheBallaratGoldfieldsfortheirvisittoClunesthisyear.TheOrganscommitteesupportedinformingthepatrons of the event of our shops and cafes, which supplied fine fare to them while they are between concerts. They were appreciative of shops and cafesthatopenedespeciallyforthisevent.VisitorstoCluneswillgoawayandtellsothersofourfineservicetothosewhochoosetovisitus.

Haveagreat2016.

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CLUNESCOMMUNITYNEWSSubmissions (incl photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address above. Priority given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.News items, notices of meetings, 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 10th day of the month.Note: articles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2mg in size. Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.

CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) $25 Quarter page (vertical) $40 Half page (horizontal) $80 Full page (vertical) $160All ads to be supplied ready-made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFs please.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. Layout & copyediting by Lily Mason & Sahm Keily. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.

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2016


ClunesPrimarySchoolAwardsBy Michael Cheshire

A number of presentations and awards weremadeattheGraduationDinneroftheYear6studentsat Clunes Primary School to end 2015. The Multi- purposeHallwasfilledwithstudents,parents,staffandguestpresenters.

The students ofYear 6 performed a special songand an audio visual presentation of all the students,whichwasenjoyedbythoseinattendance.

Among the awards made were the CitizenshipAward,presentedtoSageWebbandSethJentschfortheir outstanding work as a good citizens throughout the year. These worthy winners were chosen by the staff oftheschool.

TheAllNationsMasonicLodgeClunes treasurer MichaelCheshirepresented theawardwinnerswithacertificateandacheque for$200each, fromthe localMasonicLodgeandtheFreemasonsFoundationoftheUnitedGrandLodgeofVictoria.

TheMasonicLodgehasforsomeyearsbeenpre-senting this award and is delighted to be able to takepartinthisveryspecialcelebrationofgraduationforthelocalstudents.

The All Nations Lodge has been supporting the localcommunityforover150yearsnow,andwillcontin-uetomakeacontributiontotheClunesPrimarySchool students.

Left to right: Seth Jentsch, Michael Cheshire and Sage Webb. Michael Cheshire, treasurer of the All Nations Masonic Lodge, presents certificates and cheques to the Citizenship Award winners Seth Jentsch and Sage Webb at the Clunes Primary School Graduation Dinner.


ThankyoufromtheTaylors Ruth,Matthew,Morgan andKateTaylorwould like to express their sincerest thanks to the Clunescommunityfortheirsupportandfriendshipoverthelastsixyears.AsafamilywearemovingtoAngleseabut we will dearly miss Clunes and will have many happymemoriesofourtimehereinthisspecialplace.

BreadandCircusComestoTown Finally Bread and Circus is open.After a long,drawnoutfit-out,wearefinallyopenforbusiness. Weareopenforbreakfastandlunch,Wednesday to Sunday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, with our menu complemented by an ever-changing cabinet of delicious specials. We are also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday.Our outdoor decking is a greatplacetochillwithaginandtoniconaFridaynightoralazyafternoon. Our licensed cafe has a store attached, whichsells a rangeofproduce, includingTheQuinceFarm preserves, Michelle’s handmade biscuits, BrewHouse coffee beans, lovely nougat and a range of herbalteas.Thereisalsoaselectionoflovelykitchen products,perfectforthatspecialgift.Browsersaremost welcome.Welookforwardtoseeingyouat53FraserStreetsoon!

FitnessThroughAwarenessby Lily Mason

FitnessThroughAwarenessclass-eshavenowstarted,everyMondayat7pm at TheWarehouse. But it’s nottoo late to join! Classes are casual,whichmeans you can start any time. These classes are run by ChristineSchmidt(pictured).

ChristineSchmidtisaregisteredfitnessinstructorand personal trainer who has recently moved to the area.Shehasbeenteachingpilatesmatworkandstudiosessionsfor15years,andforthelast11yearshastaught“Fitness throughAwareness”classescombiningpilatesmatworkwithyogaandmeditation.

CurrentLilyMasonYogapassholderscanattendthese classes, and new members are very welcome.Classesare$16foronecasualclass,or$120fortenclass-es.Thereisaoneyearexpiryonthese,soyou’veplentyoftimetousethem!

These classes are brought to you by LilyMasonYogaandClunesNeighbourhoodHouse.JoinusonthematattheWarehouse,Clunes.

For questions, contact Lily on 0459 138 797 or Christineon0417336378.


ClunesKinderInauguralCow PooLottoisawinnerBy Ruth Taylor

The Clunes & Dis-trict Pre-school wouldlike to thank everyonewho contributed to thesuccess of the inauguralCow Poo Lotto eventat the Clunes Show onNovember 21, 2015. Wemanaged to sell all 100plotsandour‘cow’(bull)wasextremelyco-operativeand deliveredanicebigcowpatwiththemajoritylandingintheplotpurchasedbyRobRymill.Robwastheluckywinnerofa$200vouchertoHallsGapLakesideTouristParkandahamperfulloflocalgoodies.

The kinder committee would particularly like tothank Halls Gap LakesideTourist Park, Clunes Post Office, Clunes IGA, 5 Mile Creek Butcher & Deli,WidowTwankeys, The Clunes Greengrocer, CreativeClunes, The Clunes & District Agricultural Society, Sue and Jeff Boland, Quince Farm and all those who generouslysupportedtheevent.

We hope that we have started a new annual traditionattheshow!

VolunteeringattheBooktownFestival2016by Lily Mason

Booktownwouldnothappenwithouttheincrediblegenerosityoftimeandenergyput inbythepeopleofClunes.Localsandweekendersalikeoffertheirserviceseachyeartomakesuretheeventisahugesuccessandvisitorstoourtownarewarmlywelcomed.

ChristineLethleanwillagaincoordinatethearmyofvolunteersthisyear.Ifyouarekeentobeapartoftheevent,she’dlovetohearfromyou.

You can add yourname to the list by contacting Christine by email ([email protected])orcallon0415644101,orbycatchingupwithher in personatourstallinFraserStreetduringtheFarmers’MarketsinFebruary,MarchandApril.

Thankyou,inadvanceforyoursupport.


OrgansoftheBallaratGoldfieldsBy Jane Lesock

As reported in Michael Cheshire's article on page 2, Clunes was very fortunateto have two recitals on Monday, January 11. The first was in St Paul’s Anglican Church, and thesecondintheWesleyBluestone.

The CTDA have worked closely with the OrgansCommitteeovermany years to ensurewe gettheserevisits,andClunesispromotedandourretailers benefit.BeingaMondayandnotanormaltradingday,manybusinessesopenedupspeciallyandgaveawarm welcome to the approximately 350 visitors. By all accounts, they were rewarded for their efforts withaboveaveragetrade.

FlyerspromotingClunes,Shopsandotherserviceswere designed byLilyMason, printed byPeteBillingandhandedoutpersonallybyTessBradygivingthevis-itorsawarmwelcome.

The CTDA also helped with unloading musical instruments, and placing chairs at Wesley Bluestone. Thanks toourhelpers,MichaelCheshire,Paul Lesock, Ken Gibson, Peter Hanrahan, Matt Russell,MichaelRogersandKenCorney.

All this effort is appreciated by the Organs Committee, and we are assured they will continue comingtoClunesinthefuture.Thankstoallinvolved–welldone.

ClunesBooktownUpdateBy Ailsa Brackley du Bois, Artistic Director

Preparation and plans for the 10th Anniversary Clunes Booktown Festival are steadily movingahead, as we begin the countdown to April 29, in readiness for the action-packed weekend ofApril 30and May 1. This festival has been themed ‘Journeysthroughtimeandplace’–sothatspeakers,artistsand performershaveacommonthreadtoincorporateinto theirpresentations.

Weappreciatethatthephysicallayoutofthefestivalissomethingofkeyinteresttolocals,sowe’rekeentoofferaheads-uponourplansfor2016.We’reexcitedtoannouncethattherewillbefourentryandexitpointsthisyear:thetwomainonesbeingcornerofBaileyandService Streets, and the corner of Fraser and ServiceStreets.EntryandexitpointswillalsobelocatedonthecornerofFraserandTempletonStreets,andinsetintoBaileyStreet,adjacenttoStThomasAquinasChurch.Wehopethiswillcreateamorefluidfeelandreducethelikelihoodofbottlenecks.

There will be greater use of Bailey Street for this festival, and you can anticipate more people and performancesoccurringtherethanmayhavebeenthecase in the past. This should work in well with our expanded children’s and teen precinct, which will belocatedbehindtheWarehouseandtheClubHotel.

Another factor that will make Bailey Street busierforfoottrafficisthatthemainauthortalkswill beconductedwithinthebeautifulStThomasAquinasChurch this year.The upstairs of theWarehousewill be used for academic talks, hosted by Federation University academics, as well as moderated panel discussions on a range of interesting topics. The Bluestone on Service Street will be used as an exhibitionspace.

We will be fencing the festival precinct again, to ensureit isasafeplaceforall,andareworkingonwaysto make it as welcoming as possible. CEO Richard Mackay-Scollay is available to respond to any queries or concerns community members may have with regard to the facilities and layout of the 2016 Clunes BooktownFestival.

Richard and I work at the newly refurbishedClunesStationseveraldaysaweek,alongwithournew part-time administrator JaneCox, who is taking overthe reins fromLilyMason,who is taking timeout to welcome her new baby into the world. The stationwill also serveasa receptionpoint for train travellersfromBallaratandbeyond,aswellaspassingcommuters coming inbycar.Wehavesomuchnewstoshare, sostaytuned!

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NeighbourlyNatter The humanmind is a funny thing.Almost as theNewYearfireworksarefadingaboveus,ourmindstarts tickingoverabouttheyeartocome,andthedifferenttaskswewanttosetourmindto,orthegoalswewanttoachieve.Formanypeople,thesegoalsincludegettingmore involved in the community, perhaps to develop a skill, meet people, or explore something you’re passionateabout.

If you are interested in volunteering, we have a numberofdifferentrolesavailable:

• Retailvolunteer,average3–4hoursperweek (longerifdesired)

• Marketingvolunteer,average3–4hoursperweek (socialmedia,flyerdesign)

• Datavolunteer,average3–4hoursperweek(MYOB)

• Reception volunteer, average 3 – 4 hours per day,multipleshiftsavailable

• Cleaningvolunteer,average3hoursaweek

Others might aim to eat better, get fit, use theirhandsfixingupsomethingaroundthehouse,orspendmoretimeoutdoors.AtClunesNeighbourhoodHousewe have opportunities for you to get involved in activitiesthatmeetallthesegoals.WhynottryouttheSmallEngineWorkshopandfixthatlawnmowerthat’sbeen driving you nuts?Alternatively, if you are 18 orover,andfemale,whynotenrolinBurlesqueandspendyourWednesdaynightsgettingfitandhavingaballatthe same time?Or if feathers and dancing feet aren’tyourthing,justrelaxbyhelpingoutintheCommunity GardenonaWednesdayorFriday?

Browse our regular activities to see if there is something that captures your interest or suggest somethingthatyoumightliketoseestarted.

We have a few activities that we are looking for expressionsofinterestfor. Ifthereisenoughinterestwe’llarrangethem.Theseinclude:

• Puppy Classes – training so your new four leggedfriendissafe,sociableandwellbehaved

• Fitness Classes – possibly including access to gym facilities

• Kids/Youth Club – possibly Friday afternoons or Saturdaymornings.

Ifyouareinterestedinanyofthese,orhaveanotheridea altogether, please don’t hesita te to let us know at53454078.

Lana de Kort, Co-ordinator

PS.Thank you to all thosewho supportedClunes Neighbourhood House last year. We celebrated a fantastic Open House Christmas Dinner, made extra special with a donation of new pots and pansthrough the CWA, gorgeous table decorations fromthe Bread and Circus Provedore and some amazing chocolatescourtesyofWidowTwankeys!Wealsoraisedfunds for the Clunes Tutoring Group through the Christmas cards supported by AAG Property Consultants, and unexpectedly had a top seller onourhandswiththeChristmastreesandplanterboxesbuiltbytheMen’sShedandCommunityGardenusing pallets.Wewerealsofortunatetobeabletoextendourshop to additional premises in Fraser Street (thanks tothegenerosityofthelandlord);featuringgoodsfrom all our stall holders; and look set to continue this into 2016. So if you are interested in being a stall holder,don’thesitatetogiveusacallon53454078.

Imagine the Possibilities Every two years, the Regional Arts Council of Victoria offers a Small Towns Transformation Grantto small communities who come together to seehow art can transform a town. In mid-December, the Regional Arts Council of Victoria held an information session about the 2016/2017grant round. The information session featured the many innovative, arts driven projects that added additional depths to some of Victoria’ssmallestcommunities.

Majorgrants like thispresent fabulousopportunitiesfor communities to explore possibilities that mightnot have been imagined yet, or to revisit ideas thathavelongbeenconsideredbutnotnecessarilyrealised.As a result of this opportunity, a group of practising


artists and community stakeholders kept the conversationgoing,withmanylocalsparticipatinginanopencommunitymeetingonthe18thJanuary,2016thatexploredwhatmightbepossibleifwedaredtoimagine.

The grant encourages community collaboration; enabling towns to develop concepts that can be embedded across business and community, in orderto bring about results that add to the livability of a communityinasustainableway. ImagingwaystoenhanceexistingactivitiesorspacesortohelpfosternewopportunitiesisnothardinClunes.This active community has a rich social core, and isnot short on artistic talent or those who appreciatethe impactarthasonpeople’s lives.Narrowingthink-ingtofocusmorespecificallyonprojectsthataddressthegrantcriteria is infactthebiggerchallenge!Ideasweremappedoutencompassingaseriesofartprojectsthatcouldberolledoutovertwoyears;largelyinvolving activation or re-activation of neighbourhood spaces(particularly those that already exist rather than the creation of new infrastructure), and the possibility of nurturing ongoing artistic projects through local residencies. Clunes Neighbourhood House has played a facilitatingroleinthisconversationtodate,particularlyas discussions have developed to encompass wider,

neighbourhood objectives as a result of the art drivenprojects suggested. This has enabled ideas thatmightnot necessarily match the Regional Arts Council of Victoria, SmallTownsTransformationgrant criteria, tostillbegatheredandshared–perhapstocometolifeatanothertimewhentheopportunityarises? Forfurtherinformationaboutthepossibilitiesthatareemergingandthemanypeopleandgroupsinvolved, follow the conversation at www.clunesnh.org or [email protected] in participating, or have ideas relating to any of the specific projects emerging please don’t hesitate to letus know. There is no guarantee that Clunes will be successful with a Regional Arts Council of Victoria,SmallTownsTransformation grant – but it’s worth atry. Alongthewaywemaydiscover that theprojectssparkedby this grantopportunityhave a life all theirown, like so many of the other successful initiativesCluneshasimplementedinthepast.


Worm Farms and Compost Hepburn Shire Council has partnered with NeighbourhoodHousestoassistwiththedistribution of heavily discounted Worm Farms and CompostBins so that local residentscanreduce theamountof organicwastesenttolandfill.To purchase a Compost Bin ($20) or Worm Farm($40) (complete with 1000 worms!) call in to Clunes NeighbourhoodHousenow.Stockwilleventuallyrunout,butfornowwestillhaveplentyavailable.

Burlesque. Back by Popular DemandWhen?Wednesday,7.15pm–8.45pm,starts3rdFebruaryWhere?AttheWarehouseHowMuch?$12perpersonor$100for10weektermBook:CallClunesNeighbourhoodHouseon53454078

Regular Activity Program

FOR THE KIDSCLUNES TUTORING PROGRAM

Every Wednesday, 4pm – 6pm (ex.Holidays)

Clunes Neighbourhood House

FOR EVERYONEClunes Open House Dinners

Recommencing: Tuesday, 2nd February 2016Every Tuesday, 6pm – 7.30pm

Town Hall, Supper Room

CLUNES COMMUNITY LUNCHES

Recommencing: Tuesday, 2nd February 2016Every Second Tuesday, 12.30pm – 2pm

Town Hall, Supper Room

CLUNES CARD PLAYING GROUP

Every Thursday, 3pm – 5pm

Clunes Neighbourhood House

WRITERS GROUP

First Monday of the month, 3pm – 5pm

RSL, Fraser Street

MEN’S SHED

Every Monday and Wednesday, 10am – 12pm

Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance Street

WOODWORK FOR WOMEN

Recommencing: Thursday, 21 January 2016Every Thursday, 1pm – 3pm


WELDING CLASSES

Every Wednesday, 6pm-8pmIf numbers remain low for welding we may need to review the scheduling for this class.


COMMUNITY GARDEN

Every Wednesday and Friday, 10am – 2pm

Community Garden, 18 Alliance Street


There’ssomuchonoffer…Ourfriendlystaffandvolunteersarealwaysonhand

tolendassistance.Save yourself the drive to Ballarat by using

our computer & printer services

AboutClunesNeighbourhoodHouse'53454078� Tuesday-Friday,9.00amto3.00pm Co-ordinator:[email protected]

70BaileySt,Clunes,3370(LeeMedlynHomeofBottles)

Send/receiveemails OnlineBanking Shopping&eBay PrintingService DocumentScanning A4Laminating

TrainingCourses& Workshops

Edit&PrintPhotos DownloadInformation MeetingRoomHire

Anyoneover50yearsoldgetsfreeinternetaccessatClunesNeighbourhoodHouseviathe

BroadbandforSeniorsinitiative. Comeinanytimewe’llhelpyougetstarted.

Volunteering and Tutors A community-based Committee of Management manages Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. If you have a suggestion for a course or workshop, let us know and we will try to find a tutor and publicise it. We welcome new tutors and volunteers, please ring us for a chat. Payment for coursesYour place cannot be guaranteed until the fee is paid in advance and an enrolment form is filled out. Weekly payments are available by special arrangement. Receipts issued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a minimum of 5 people to go ahead. Privacy PolicyClunes Neighbourhood House Inc respects the right for infor-mation privacy. Information collected and held on learners and/or tutors is stored in accordance with information privacy laws.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.


BushfireWarningsandSurvivalPlans-BePreparedA message from the Clunes Fire Brigade

Activate your bushfire survival plan early Remember, fires can happen when least expected.Planning and preparation are essential.A last-minutedecisionmaycostyouandyour familyyour lives.Youmaynotreceiveanofficialwarningaboutabushfireorgrassfire.DoNOTexpectafiretruckatyourproperty.Your survival and safety depend on the decisions youmake. Protecting people will always bemore import-ant than property.Always tell someone what you are planning to do. Observe the weather, including the directionthewindisblowingandwherefiremaytravel.Watchwhatishappeningaroundyouandwhereafiremaybelocated.

Leaving late is dangerous Travelonroadsinthisareaduringafireisdangerous.You may be impacted by fire and visibility may bepoorduetosmoke.Theroadsmaybeblockeddueto falling trees, collisions or emergency vehicles. Usualtravelroutesmaynotbeaccessible.Don’tassumeyoucan turnback, as the roadmayhavebecomeblockedbehindyou.Livesaremorelikelytobelostwhenpeoplemakealast-minutedecisiontofleeabushfireorgrass-fire.Theriskofbeingoverrunbyfireisveryreal.Peoplecaught in theopenare likely to face severeandoftenfatallevelsofradiantheat.

Neighbourhood Safer Place – (Place of Last Resort) Survivalisnotguaranteed.Donotexpectemergencyservicestobepresentandwelfarefacilitieswillnotbeavailable.ItshouldonlybeusedifyourBushfireSurvivalPlanfailsandyouhavenowhereelsetogo.Itmaynotprovideshelterfromsmokeandembers.

TheNeighbourhoodSaferPlace–PlaceofLastResort(NSP)inClunesislocatedatCollinsPlaceFraserStreet

Bushfire Warnings When bushfire warnings are issued you need to understand what each one means. There are three levels,eachincreasinginimportance.

• Advice - GeneralInformationtokeepyouuptodatewith

developments

• WatchandAct - Anemergencythreatensyou - Conditions are changing and you need to start

takingactionnowtoprotectyourhealth,lifeandfamily

• EmergencyWarning - You are in imminent danger and need to take

actionimmediately - Youwillbeimpactedbytheemergency

• AllClear - Emergencyactivityintheareahassubsidedandis

nolongeradangertoyou

Where to find warnings• Warnings&Incidents-Allwarningsarepostedon

theCFAwebsite

• VictorianBushfireInformationLine(VBIL)on1800240667.Callerswhoaredeaf,hardofhearing,orhavea speech/communication impairment can contactVBILviatheNationalRelayServiceon1800555677

• Radio-ABCLocalRadio,commercialanddesignatedcommunityradiostations

• Social media - Twitter @CFA_Updates and facebook.com/cfavic

• FireReadyApponyourphone

In extreme circumstances, telephone warningsmightbesent toyour landlineormobilephoneusingtheEmergencyAlertsystem.

Donotrelyonanofficialwarningtoleave.Bushfirescanstartquicklyandthreatenhomesand liveswithinminutes.

Membersof thebrigadewill be available inFraserStreetonSaturdayMorningsfrom9.00amtoMidday toansweranyofyourfirerelatedquestions.


SoyouenjoyGardens?By Jill Taig

Have you considered joining the local GardenClub,whichmeetsonthefirstMondayofeachmonth?Itisaveryrelaxedandwelcominggroup.

The club enjoyed a very busy 2015, with varied activities including guest speakers on permacultureand sustainability, photography in the garden, and identificationanduseofedibleweeds.

Words inWinter always elicits a strong responsefrom the group, with all members bringing along a writtenpiecetoshare-thisyearaboutgardens,growth, orinspiration.Somewereoriginalpieces,othersjusta favoritearticleorpoem.

In October we enjoyed a day visiting six local, very different gardens. There is much to be learntinformally chatting about established plants, successes and disappointments, management of gardenpests,pruning,andinspirationsforredesigning and replanting areas that have failed to thrive. We alwaysallowtimeforcuppasandchat,andinthiscase,sharedaleisurelylunchandafternoonteatogether.

OurNovemberexcursionwasavisit toKyneton.First activity was delicious cake and coffee at Piper Street Food Store! After a nursery visit, we then

wandered in the Kyneton Botanical Gardens, before having a picnic lunch in the shade of the manyhistorical trees. The afternoon included a visit to Rosebery Hill, Pastoria, a seven acre garden with several hundred exotic tree species. Included was a topiary garden with cypress cut into fascinating quirky shapes. Among the trees were countless roses, iris, and poppies, as well as unusual and humorous structures and sculptures.This gardenwasanamazinglabouroflove!

The firstmeeting for 2016will be at theSenior Citizens Rooms, Fraser Street.1.30 pm, on Monday , February1.ThisisourAnnualGeneralMeeting.Comealongwith your ideasto include inplanningtheGarden ClubProgramfor2016.Youwillbemademostwelcome.

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NOTESFROMTHEPASTArticles from the Clunes Guardian and Gazette February 1900.

HintsonEating Rapideatingisslowsuicide.Plentyoftimeshouldbetaken.Dinnershouldbeoflighternatureinsummerthaninwinter.Meregratificationoftheappetiteisverylikelytoshortenlife.Itisnotgoodtodinewheninastate ofmental or physicalweakness.Two pounds of potatoescontainasmuchnutrimentasthirteenpoundsof turnips.Lightsoups, lightdessertsand lightmeatsshould have preference in warm weather. Fish and oysters are easily digested.As much rest as possibleshouldbetakenafterthemeal.Abuseofthestomachatdinnerwillberepaidsoonerorlaterbythatpunishmentwhichcomestotheglutton.Vegetablesandfruitsaretobeusedmoregenerallyattheseasonoftheyearinwhichtheynaturallymature.

Mabel’sSend-off TheCockayneFamilywouldliketothankallthosewhomadeMabel’ssend-offspecial.WereallyenjoyedpeoplerecountingtheirmemoriesofMabel’scommu-nity activities and funny events to us.The effort putinbytheladieswhoputonalovelyafternoonteawasgreatlyappreciatedandwethankyouall.Paul&Chris. MabelCockayne-27/2/1922–30/12/2015

PLUMBING INSPECTIONSThe vibration of the drilling and truck movement can be very damaging to the environment of the town and the ground surface and surrounds.In order to prove the current position and condition and state of your underground pipes and sewer systems and under house pipes and condition of fixtures, you need to get an independent plumbing inspection conducted which will have a written report and CD or USB footage included.I do not do plumbing repairs so will not try to drum up business for my self.I am very experienced with over 29 years in the industry including teaching at Fed Uni in Ballarat.My specialised inspection will cover underground sewer and storm water inspection using CCTV and water and gas inspection.These are the main components that are underground that can be damaged due to movement.I am conducting plumbing inspections in Clunes for the next 6 months to ensure residents have all the ammunition that they may require in order to help prove the condition of your plumbing NOW, compared to 6 or 12 months down the track.

Please visit my web site for full information:www.plumbinginspectionreport.com email [email protected] Ph: 0448 026 041 or 5331 1952 Call for a chat and quote | Peter Batchelor

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ShootersBangonTarget by Lynne Jones

Clunes FGA extended a welcome to 204 shoot-ersfromallpartsofVictoria,NSWandSouthAustra-liawhen theyhosted a successful 'TwoDayEvent' inearlyJanuary.Saturday's75TGTHandicapeventsawsomeexcellentshooting,withChrisBrowntakingouttwopossibles25/25andendingwithafinalscoreof74/75off the gun.Wayne Lieshout also was in good form,alsoshootingapossible.Theclub ismost thankful to thevariousgeneroussponsorswhocontributedtothesuccessofthisweekend.Results: Saturday - 75 Target Handicap. AAGrade: C Brown 77, K Jacobs 71, W Lieshout 69, A Grade: M Borg 75, P Reading 69, P Toose 67. BGrade:GKemp73,RShirley68,CGolver66.CGrade: D Slater 80, M Hogan 75, M Polson 73, Veterans: C O'Brien 67, E Jones 66, I Cooke 65, Ladies: RRobinson-Agg61,VMcCormick60,MAldridge59,Juniors: C Crocitti 66, J Lieshout 65,M Redway 62.Sub-Juniors:JToose68,JEasdale58,KBorg56.Sunday - 75 Target OTG. AA Grade: R Sturzak-er 64, K Jacobs 62, G Sandford 62. A Grade:W Sandwith 61, G Busuttil 60, M Hall 58. BGrade:MHenderson56,GRehfisch52,GCrimin48CGrade:MHogan45,GSobey34,AKirby33.Veterans:JArgilla60,MRodda 58, ICooke 55.Ladies:KBut-ler45,RRobinson-Agg40,VMcCormick33,RPayne33. Juniors:MRedway46, JLieshout44,BToose41.Sub-Juniors:JEasdale39,JToose35,KBorg31.OVERALL-150TARGETSOTG.HighGun-KevinJa-cobs130/150.AAGrade:RSturzaker129,WLieshout125, RMatthews121.AGrade:PReading119,MBorg118,WSandwith116.BGrade:GKemp105,ILockyer99,G Crimin 98. C Grade: M Hogan 99, M Polson 79, GSobey70.Veterans:MRodda117,EJones114,ICooke111. Ladies:RRobinson-Agg 89,VMcCormick 66,R

Payne64.Juniors:MRedway99,JLieshout97,BToose86.Sub-Junior:JEasdale79,JToose76,KBorg63.

SPORTS NEWS

Clunes junior shooter Jack Toose who placed in Under 15


All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Martin Jones, 0418 103 722 or [email protected].

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for all ages @2pm on 2nd & 4th Sunday (winter) or 5pm (warmer months) followed by bring & share meal. Enq: Father Ryan Bennett 0422 864 108 or email [email protected] for baptisms, weddings & funerals.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun afternoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb - Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur after. President-Mal-colm Hull contact 5345 3037; Secretary-Barb Adam 5345 3042. Homecrafts-Julie Spittle 5343 4201. Website www.show.clunes.org

Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Weds 7.30pm at the Young Farmers club rooms at the show grounds. A friendly, social environment for anyone aged 16-30. Contact Jenny 0400 613 153.

Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.

Clunes Artists’ Group Meets on the 2nd Saturday each month, 11.30am at the Bottle Museum, to mingle, discuss art and promote artistic opportunities in Clunes and the region. To learn more or get involved, contact: Jo Rye (Secretary), 0434866725 or Lorna Fitzpat-rick, 0403555063.

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex, 7.30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club Enq: Jason Ryan: 5345 3648 or 0409 453 642.

Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the RSL.

Clunes Card Playing Group Every Thurs at Neighbourhood House, from 3pm. Games usually euchre or 500. Cost $2 per session. New players welcome. Enq: Judy 5345 3342 / 0408 088 119.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Open 10am Mon & Wed. Contact Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or Stephen Arrowsmith 0429 709 720.

Clunes Country Women’s Association Welcomes women of all ages. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9.30am, followed by a shared lunch and craft. Come along for a cuppa and share your skills & knowledge. Enq Anastasia Jones 53453969 or Bre-anna Welsby 0402536836

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Fitness Through Awareness Combining pilates, yoga and meditation. Monday's, 7pm at The Warehouse. Enquiries to Lily on 0459 138 797 or Christine on 0417 336 378.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: John Bedwell 0438 320 634/ Kath Milne 0448453665/Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club Meeting Monday February 1. Senior Citizens Rooms. 1.30pm. AGM and Planning Meeting. Members bring small plate.Visitors and new members welcome. Clunes Garden Club Meeting Tuesday March 1 , Seniors Rooms, 1.30pm. Activity to be confirmed. Enquiries to Jill 0438 640 431.

Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345 3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. Course: 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $5 green fees for 18 holes. Under 16 free! Wednesday is 50+ (younger players welcome).

Clunes Landcare and Waterways group. Meets on 4th Thurs of month at the Angling Club. Contact Chris O’Donnell 0408034017 for more info.

Clunes Library at The Warehouse-Clunes, 36 Fraser St (next to Collins Place). Open Mon & Thur 10am-6pm, Wed & Fri 10am-4pm. Sat & Sun 10am-2pm Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Men’s Shed Now open from 10am Mondays & Wednesdays at the Community Gardens site, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop setting. Enq: Vaughan 0419430250.

Clunes Museum Volunteers Committee Meet 10am every Thursday at The Warehouse. Committee Meetings 2nd Thursday each month 10 am. Ph. 5345 3592.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tues-days to Fridays. Internet & printing. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery available for hire for meetings and events.

Clunes Playgroup Meets Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-12pm term time (except 3rd Wed of month - Clunes Library 10.30am story-time). For parents/caregivers & pre-schoolers to enjoy each others’ company. Enq. Roxy Weston 0477 182 905.

Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Any enquiries please phone 5345 3228 or email: clunes.district.kin@ kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd 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 5345 3579.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.

Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secre-tary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes Tourist & Development Association 7.30pm 3rd Monday ev-ery even month at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from com-munity & business. Enq: Michael Cheshire 0418500680 or [email protected].

Clunes Writers’ Group meets 2nd Monday each month (exc January) 1 - 3pm at RSL, 30 Fraser St, please use the side entrance. All who would like to write are welcome. Contact Rhonda 5476 6227.

Creative Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown fes-tival and monthly Sunday Selection author talks. Volunteers always welcome for festivals or other events. Contact us on 5345 3947.

Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am. Visitors welcome.

Monday Night Netball Clunes Every Monday evening during school terms. 2 seasons per year. Enq Lana 0427 781 080 or Liz 0429 453 808.

Tourello Red Cross Meets first Thur of month, 2pm at the RSL, Fraser St. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join this wonderful organisation and support your community membership.

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