CLUNES MARCH 2020 · wander around town answering the rally questions. We welcomed first time stalls, Allendale Nursery and De-Bee Signature Balms. Makers Market stalls were also

MARCH 2020 CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1

CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

MARCH 2020

Published monthly by the

Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc.

PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected]

FREE

By James Curzon

BRINGING BACK THE CANNON

The brief for the conservator who will be writing a report on siting options is almost finalized and the curator at Seaworks in Williamstown has been informed that the cannon will be returning to Clunes later in the year. As well, the installation of a plaque honoring Frank Collins for donating the land now aptly known as Collins Place is well in train. The text for the plaque has been finalized and Council permission sought as per Hepburn Shire Policy 60: Plaques and Memorials on Public Land and Buildings. As well as running a fondly remembered rabbit freezing works on the site, Frank Collins was a Councillor, the inaugural CTDA President and local businessman. Just like Holly Barkell who donated the building now housing the Warehouse to the community of Clunes in the early 1970’s in memory of her late husband, Frank Collins richly deserves recognition for his generosity. Speaking of Holly Barkell, excellent conservation work has recently been done on the 1911 wedding portrait of Mr. William Barkell and Miss Ellen Hollway (Hollie) Harris which now occupies a proud place in the Holly Barkell Gallery. It’s a classic early early 20th century wedding photo well worth checking out.

TOWN HALL BREAK IN

Following another break in at the Town Hall on Sat. Feb 1 – which has been reported to Athol Chaffey, our local copper, the February meeting of the Museum Committee agreed to write to the Shire’s Facilities Manager and the CEO to put the case for immediate action to improve security at the Town Hall. As well, we’ve had positive conversations with Neil Newitt, our local councilor. The Free Lending Library’s experience of repeated break ins and vandalism highlights the risk if immediate action is not forthcoming from Council. With the Town Hall’s 150th anniversary only 3 years away in 2023, this has to be a priority.

FIVE YEAR PLAN

Following the two special exhibitions in January, the Museum’s curatorial team is planning a program of exhibitions for the years ahead as well as changes to the Permanent exhibition. Over the next 5 years, there will be a raft of 150th and 100th anniversaries that should be commemorated. In 2020, for example, it’s the 100th of the first of the iconic “Back To Clunes” celebrations as well as the 150th anniversary of the beautiful St. Paul’s Anglican bluestone. It is also the 25th anniversary of the end of the much loved - in hindsight- Shire of Talbot and Clunes. Next year, 2021, is the 150th of the laying of the foundation stone of the first hospital and Nov.19,2021 will be the 100th of the unveiling of the iconic WW1 soldier memorial by “Pompey” Elliott.

CLUNES IN PRINT SPECIAL EXHIBITION

To coincide with this year’s Booktown, the Museum is planning a Clunes In Print window display and special exhibition in the upstairs temporary exhibition space. If you have any suggestions, please get in touch. As well as the classics such as John Woodlands’ history of the Port Phillip mine, we are looking for less well known texts. For example, recently we purchased “Growing up in the Thirties and Forties” by Claire Hinton, a book no one at the Museum had even heard of. She was the daughter of Vic Steinhauser who was born in Clunes in 1897 and, as well as well researched and well written chapters on the Steinhausers of Clunes and the Steinhauser and Weickhardt connection to Butzbach, Germany, there is fascinating material on visiting Clunes as a child in the 1930’s, arriving by train, and staying with her father’s relatives, the Gaylords and Sparks. In particular, does anyone remember a book that featured a photograph of Les Davis’ Lending Library?

WHY NOT JOIN THE MUSEUM?

It’s a good way to support the Museum and keep in touch; its affordable - $20/$30 pa- and you receive the Museum’s very readable journal Discovery 3 times a year. Membership forms are available from the Museum and from the Visitor Information Centre at the Warehouse.

CLUNES MUSEUM A HOME FOR YOUR HISTORY


CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS

Submissions (incl photograph) 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 are not to exceed 2mb in size. Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.

Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.

Email address: [email protected]

CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:

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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 Kira Annear. Administration Support by Megan Jones. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.

FREE ENTRY

Next Market Sunday 8th March

Labour Day Long Weekend Music will be by “Matthew Bright & the Crazy Ants”

Last month’s Market was perfect with a cool cloudy day, a great relief after our hot conditions. A big crowd attended, with the added bonus of a car club from

Ballarat who stopped off for morning tea, and had to wander around town answering the rally questions.

We welcomed first time stalls, Allendale Nursery and De-Bee Signature Balms. Makers Market stalls were also set up in Collins Place and Fraser Street which adds interest,

atmosphere and colour.

Wood Raffle was a sell out, so you must get in early to get your lucky number. March raffle was sponsored by Sharon Doody from the Rose & Oak Café, and lucky

winner was Lois Nichols (Market Volunteer)with ticket No 40 and drawn by Dennis Twentyman. March raffle has been donated by our wonderful Newsagents Cyn &

Craig. It is wonderful to see the Newsagency open again; all brand new and bright with a Bendigo Bank, Tattslotto, Newspapers, Magazines and all the usual items available

to purchase. So please pop in and give them your support. Craig & Cyn are always happy to help.

March Market will coincide with the return of the 10th Annual Historic Vehicle Show being held up at the Clunes Showgrounds; so plenty of action around Clunes on this

weekend. Come on down and enjoy

Save the Date ANZAC Day

Saturday 25th April 2020

Commemorations will commence with a Dawn Service to be held at the rear of the Clunes R&SL

Hall at 6.00 am followed by a a Service at the Clunes Cemetery commencing at 8.30 am.

The March, Wreath Laying and Commemoration Service will commence at 10.45 am, beginning at R&SL to the Cenotaph located on the corner of

Fraser and Service Street.

Members of the Sub Branch will then march up Service Street to Bailey Street to the Town Hall for the Commemoration service. All members of the

public are welcome to attend.

Two up will be played in the National Hotel in the afternoon

During April on Saturday mornings, ANZAC Day badges will be on sale in Fraser Street.

Any enquiries are to be directed to Lindsay Pritchard Sub Branch Secretary 0427 028 556

Clunes Returned & Services League Sub Branch

Music plays an entertaining part of each and every monthly market L-R Mark Russell,Matt Myers and Leon Conway "The Drongo and the Crow" Bringing us on a very entertaining musical tour of bush traditions and colonial

past on Sunday 9th Feb Photo by Dylan

Monthly Community Events & Activities

Page 20 on Clunes Community Newsletter

We hope you enjoy the return of this Calender and all you need to do to keep it up to date is submit the details to email [email protected] by the

10th of the month prior and we will be happy to include

Community Group contacts have moved to Page 19

mailto:[email protected]


Rob Fawcett “Thank You”

Rob will be remembered as a bio-dynamic farmer and for his deep concern that our food is often being poisoned by the use of chemicals.

He participated in and enthusiastically supported the Clunes Football Club, Clunes &

District Agricultural Society, Book Town Festival, Words in Winter, Writer’ Group, Garden Club, CTDA and local businesses.

Robbie will be remembered too for his

kindness, gentleness, willingness to help others and for always being prepared to have a go at something. His courage was remarkable and

his wonderful smile unforgettable.

Thank you all for your many acts of consideration during his debilitating illness. Your kindness and care were appreciated.

Since my loss I have very much valued every gesture of help you have given me, whether it

has been a simple touch to show you understand my sadness or a shared meal or coffee. The offers of practical help and the

cards, flowers, food and hugs have a helped.

Thank you - Rhonda


Clunes Former Free Library (aka The Mechanics Institute) By Phil Taig

Starting in Britain, the Mechanics Institute concept was enthusiastically embraced by the Colonies in Australia as a facility to extend the education of the average working man. The movement was encouraged by State Governments and in Victoria an annual grant was provided which was divided amongst all the Mechanic Institutes. It became a mark of honour for every City (a few) and Town (many) to have its own Mechanics Institute. The movement became so popular that by the early 1870’s, government financial support had dwindled and the grant had become insignificant*.

Free Libraries were also encouraged by the Victorian Government with a large unvarying grant provided annually and to take advantage of this the Clunes Mechanics Institute changed its name. In

1874, by mutual agreement, the organisation known as Clunes Mechanics Institute ceased to exist as all members of the operating committee voluntarily resigned. At the same time another committee was formed to run a Free Library in the existing building. All members of both committees had agreed that this change would be of more benefit to the Clunes community.

*By the year 1900 there were about 1000 Mechanic’s Institutes in Victoria, each sharing one thousandth of the annual grant.

Kitchen Upgrade

The dilapidated kitchen cupboards were demolished prior to a fresh coat of paint being applied to the kitchen walls and ceiling. As announced in the February Newsletter a funding grant has been obtained for a new kitchen to be installed. It is expected that work will start mid March. Currently floor tiles have been sourced, together with some kitchen appliances including a microwave, several refrigerators, a stove and an oven.

Next Committee Meeting

In the past few years the Committee of Management of Clunes Former Free Library, (COM), has received a great deal of assistance from its ‘Friends of the Free Library’ in the local community for which it is very appreciative. It is now seeking to expand its Committee of five to help with ideas for the distribution of funds that are expected from benevolent sources this year. There are no prerequisites other than some life experience and common sense, and no obligations other than one hour per month to attend a meeting. Why not come along to our next meeting and meet some new friends on Thursday 26th March at the Free Library in Templeton Street, starting at 7:30 pm.

The Chairman of the Committee is Graeme Johnstone and he may be contacted on 0427 534 532 or via e-mail at ‘[email protected]’

Photo supplied


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NOTES FROM THE PAST Supplied by the Clunes Museum Department

Appointment of Herdsman Of the Common Mr. Shirley of Albert Street has been appointed Herdsman of the Clunes Borough and Goldfield Common (Jan.6, 1881, Clunes Guardian and Gazette)

CLUNES Registry Office FOR SERVANTS OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, CLUNES (Feb. 17, 1871, Clunes Guardian)

TYCOON JAPANESE TONIGHT! IMMENSE SUCCESS! PATRON: HRH DUKE OF EDINBURGH THE IMPERIAL TYCOON JAPANESE TROUPE Will appear for the second time at THE RECHABITE HALL, CLUNES TONIGHT (Sept. 25, 1868, Clunes Guardian)


Karl Schaefer Mobile:

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Clunes Tourist & Development Association

Next Meeting:

Thursday 12th March 2020

Venue: Ulumbarra Room @ The Warehouse

Time: 7.00 pm

If you need further details, please contact Steve Hunter on Mob 0400 696 794 or Linda Newitt on Mob 0447 915 576

Everybody welcome from the Community

Thank you from Keebles

We take this opportunity of thanking the Clunes community for warmly welcoming us.

We are in the process of restoring the heritage building. Shortly the west wall will be coming down in order to

carry out foundation and structural work. We will then be able to replace the wall.

We are happy to show our progress to those interested.

Chris and Virginia Gledden


ADVERTISEMENT

CATHERINE KING MP

Federal Member for Ballarat

Standing up

for the

Clunes

Community

Electorate Office: 5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350 Ph. 5338 8123 www.catherineking.com.au

Clunes Reconciliation Group By Pat Hockey

On a Saturday morning in mid-November the Clunes Reconciliation Group gathered in Fraser Street for our first outing to a local site of significance in our regions indigenous

history. The Bull Gully Rock Wells just south of

Maryborough have been described as the best example of indigenous drinking wells in this state. This extraordinary site was thought to be crucial to the local people and early records note their use by the local indigenous people. The site is located in an otherwise dry landscape devoid of permanent creeks and ponds so it is easy to imagine just how important the water available here was. I personally found standing before them I felt a real sense of the presence of countless people echoing down through the eons to whom these four drinking hollows were of central importance to their rich and complex lives in those rolling hills.

One of the first issues that we identified as a group since coming together for the first time in the spring was that we felt we knew far too little about local indigenous history, both in its long history in the pre-European ages and the history of dispossession in this region. This was an appalling (and perhaps deliberate) omission in our school education that by some accounts continues to this day. Local Reconciliation

Groups in this state operate under the auspices of Reconciliation Victoria. At the moment our own Clunes Reconciliation Group is working to achieve official recognition as a group by developing our guiding documents as we work to expand our understanding of the many issues.

If you would like to join us on this journey please email me at [email protected] to be added to our email newsletter or give me a call on 0457463971.

Two of the rock well water gathering hole Photo supplied Clunes Garden Club

Date for the Diary

Monday 6th April 2020

Guest Speaker:

President, Mr Bill Morrison

Ballarat Cactus & Succulents Society

Where:

The Warehouse Clunes

Time: 10.15 am for a 10.30 am start

$2.50 donation on entry

Everybody welcome:

Members, friends, family, new residents and more

For further details, please contact:

Susan McVeigh – Mobile 0400 557 434 or

Pam Shackelton – Mobile 0409 202 636


Council is excited to announce that we will be hosting our inaugural Business Awards in June 2020. These awards will showcase and recognise local businesses

from around the Shire.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more

information on nominations and the launch of a new Business Awards website

www.facebook.com/hepburncouncil/.

http://www.facebook.com/hepburncouncil/


A message from the Clunes Fire Brigade

While conditions have eased in some parts

of the state, it is still very dry and we are looking at above average temperatures for

Victoria for the remainder of March. Our message to the community is that

there is still the risk of fast-running scrub and grass fires. We need to remain vigilant

and prepared. Fire restrictions are still in force, even

though the weather is getting cooler. Do not be tempted to burn off before

restrictions are lifted It is anticipated that fire restrictions will

be lifted early May

For years now, Victorians have been using the end of daylight saving as a reminder to

make sure they have a working smoke alarm. This year, the end of daylight saving

falls on the 5th of April – don’t forget to

change your smoke alarm battery when you change your clocks.

At the end of daylight saving change your smoke alarm battery with a long life battery when you change your clock. House fires occur more frequently during the winter months, and making sure you go in to

winter with a working smoke alarm makes good sense. If you have a hard-wired

smoke alarm, these still have a battery as a back up and the battery needs to be

changed as well. We also urge people to help elderly relatives and neighbours who

may not be capable of changing their smoke alarm batteries themselves.

Clunes Fire Brigade,

A Fully Volunteer Fire Brigade Serving Clunes and District since 1864






Award Winning Photographer Addresses Justices Annual Dinner By Michael Cheshire

Jeremy Bannister, professional photographer for more than 40 years and former photographer with The Ballarat Courier entertained a group of over 60 justices of the peace and their partners at their annual dinner.

Jeremy presented a selection of his photos of which a number had won awards. Jeremy was presented with a gavel by justices’ Chair Harry Gibcus JP, to thank him for his presentation. Acting Commander Damien Christensen also addressed the group thanking them for their volunteer work in providing a signing centre at the Ballarat police station on a regular basis for the general public. He also presented 100 Club awards for those JPs who had reached 100 sessions of volunteering at the police station.

State president of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, Paul Mracek JP brought the group up to date with a number of initiatives for providing increased and more professional service to the local communities throughout Victoria.

Left to right: Harry Gibcus JP, Chair Ballarat Branch – Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices;

Laurie Wackett JP, 100 Club recipient; Graham Bright JP 100 Club recipient,

absent Don Atherton JP, 100 Club Recipient; Damien Christensen Acting Commander Ballarat Region; Jeremy

Bannister, Guest Speaker and Paul Mracek JP, President Royal Victorian

Association of Honorary Justices.

Photo supplied

Left to right: Harry Gibcus JP presents a gavel to Jeremy Bannister to thank him for

his entertaining talk and presentation.

Photo suppplied

President Paul Mracek JP addressing the group.

Photo supplied

GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT AND SUMMER SHADE TREES

CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL

TREE DRIVE 2020

It’s that time of year to start thinking about what trees you want to plant this winter as the Clunes Primary School Tree Drive is happening again this April / May. As part of the school’s fundraising program we are offering you the chance to purchase a variety of affordable fruiting and ornamental trees supplied by Valley Tree Nursery, Ardmona. All proceeds go to the school. The Tree List and order forms will be available in April and located at the school office, Top Shop and the Post Office. Please place your order and payment with the School prior to Friday 15 May. Trees will be available for pick up from the school at the end of July. Please contact the Primary School (03) 5345 3182 if you have any queries.

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LOCAL A GRADE ELECTRICIAN All types of electrical work

Paul Milne

0407 857 486

GOLDFIELDS VETERINARY SERVICES

5 Castlemaine Road Creswick

Ph: 0343 110 101 Barbara Henderson BVSc

Companion and Farm Animals

Please call for veterinary attention

Earthmoving contractors

Bobcat for hire

Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator

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Mick Gray’s Automotive

Servicing & General repairs, brakes,

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Phone Mick on Mob 0418 142 022

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SPORTS NEWS

Clunes Golf Club By Ray Skinner

What a mixed bag of weather we have had throughout January. Quite dry, with only slightly more than half of our January average rainfall, although a very nice soaking rain towards the end of the month. Again we have had to endure some hot Summer days and then

"rug up" as the temperature plummeted by up to 20 degrees the next day.

Recognising our " Duty of Care " Clunes Golf Club has developed an Extreme Heat Policy and all Members should now be aware of our revised tee-off times. Normal tee-off is at 10 am, however when forecast is 35 degrees and above -- 8 am start. (42 degrees and above --- NO PLAY )

Work continues around the Course with new Tee-beds being constructed on the 2nd and 3rd holes. New turf will be laid in coming weeks. Huge thanks to Ian Rowland in particular and Kevin Steart for his assistance.

Results for January

Sunday 5th. January Stroke event and Monthly Medal Winner Dean Marshall Nett 66 Runner-up Kevin Steart Nett 71

Sunday 19th. January 1st. round of the Noel Keeshan Memorial Shield Winner Graeme Rowland 46 points Runner-up Ian Rowland 38 points

Wednesday 22nd. January was just a "fun" event with (3) clubs and Putter Winner Ray Skinner 38 points Runner-up Ian Rowland 37 points

Sunday 26th. January 2nd. round of the Noel Keeshan Memorial Shield Winner John Horner 45 points Runner-up Ian Rowland 43 points

Overall Winner was Graeme Rowland with 83 points over the two rounds.

Some good results throughout the month with a number of handicaps starting to come down to where they should be.

As Golfers we are all "eagerly" awaiting the introduction of the new " World Handicap System. " Not sure how this will work and I will report further in our next article.

Clunes Field and Game By Lynne Jones

Another great event held at Clunes FGA simulated range as our club continues to attract top numbers each month. The club is now preparing for a major Field & Game Australia National event in March when we will host the National Side by Side Championship. Results – February 75 Target OTG Event High Gun: F Vella 68/75 AA: G Morey 66, K Jacobs 66, V Dubocanin 63 A: S Norris 65, M Eland 60, J Wallace 58 B: P Holdsworth 61, S Ringin 61, C Mitsarakis 60 C: B Decker 51, F Navarro 49, L McKinnon 48 Veterans: N Johnson 66, B Wentworth 63, M Holmes 58 Ladies: B Norris 65, M Taylor 42 Junior: J Eland 58, PJ Jamieson 58 Sub-Junior: T Cole 56, J Camilleri 44


COMMUNITY GROUPS All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Peter Billing, 0413 213 596 or [email protected]

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for all ages 11am on 1st & 3rd Sundays, followed by bring & share lunch. All welcome. Enq: Father Colin Griffiths 0456 637 114 email [email protected] for baptisms, weddings & funerals.

Art Attack / Circus Primary school students from 3:30pm - 5pm and Secondary school students 5pm - 7pm Tuesday afternoons at Clunes Football / Netball Club during school terms. Call 5345 4078.

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

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 8pm 3rd Thur of month from Feb - Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur after. President-John Drife Ph. 0427 434 233 ; Secretary-Gayle Wrigley Ph. 0400 907 506 Homecrafts-Julie Spittle 5343 4201. Website www.clunesshow.com.au

Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tues 7.30pm at the Young Farmers club rooms at 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 Meet 1st Saturday of the month starting 10.30am and every Thursday at 12.30pm as a working group. Venue: Lunch Room, Clunes Neighbourhood House. Enquiries: Marlene 0409 355 857

Clunes Bowling Club: Mark Vorbach 0421422 895 Email [email protected]

Clunes Book Club Enq Karen ph.: 5345 3703. Book Club meets 7:30pm on the 2nd Thurs of the month at the RSL.

Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Meets 4th Monday of the month at the Clunes Neighbourhood House 12-3pm BYO lunch + craft projects, all crafts + kids welcome. Join Clunes Crafternoon Mondays Facebook group for more info.

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: Chris Hill 0420 780 588 or Kath Milne 0448 453 665. Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Free Lending Library The Chairman of the Committee is Graeme Johnstone and he may be contacted on 0427 534 532 or via e-mail at ‘[email protected]’

Clunes Garden Club Meet on the first Monday of the month at 10.15am. Outing days will meet at 9.15am. For info please contact Secretary Susan McVeigh 0400 557 434 or President Pam Shackelton 0409 202 636.

Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Ray Skinner 0428 056 509 or Lawrie Lees 5345 3034. Course 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $10 green fees for 18 holes. $5 with Member. Under 16 free. Visitors welcome on Sunday/Wednesday competition days.

Clunes Landcare and Waterways Group. Meets 4th Thurs of month at Clunes Railway Station. Contact Chris O’Donnell 0408 034 017 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 10am-3pm & Sun 11am-3pm. Closed Tue. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Men’s Shed Open from 10am Monday & Wednesday at the Community Gardens, 18 Alliance St. A safe and friendly space for men to meet in a workshop setting. Enq: Peter Chandler 0438 222 095.

Clunes Museum Seeking volunteers to help catalogue the Collection in the Museum Workshop from 10am each Thursday. Committee meets every 2nd Thursday of the months at 10am in the Ulumbarra Room at the Warehouse. Enq. The Warehouse 5345 3359 and leave message for Museum.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Youth, art & community programs. Printing services, free internet, gallery available for hire. 70 Bailey St (at Bottle Museum) Ph: 5345 4078, Email [email protected]. Open 9-3 Mon-Fri. See our website www.clunesnh.org for more details.

Clunes Playgroup Fun & friendship for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers & their parents/caregivers. Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-12pm, term time. Enq Bec Clowes ph. 0437 497 432

Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Enq 53453228 or 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 Barbara Reynolds ph. 5345 3946.

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. Enq: Lindsay 0427 028 556

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

Clunes Tourist & Development Association Monthly meeting held at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from community and business. Meet 2nd Thursday each month 7pm at the Warehouse Enq: President Steve Hunter on Mob 0400 696 794 or email [email protected]

Clunes Writers' Group meets second Monday of each month except public holidays 1.00-3.00pm at Clunes Neighbourhood House (in the lunch room) 70 Bailey St, Clunes Contact Patsy 0407 377 610

Community Garden 70 Bailey Street, Clunes. Meets Tuesday and Friday at 10am.

Creative Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown festival and monthly Booktown on Sunday author talks. Volunteers always welcome. Enq 5345 3947 or at the Railway Station, Service St.

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.

Mad Chatters Club meet every Wednesday at 2pm to 3.30pm for casual get togethers alternating between Widow Twankeys and Rose and Oak cafés. Contact Sue on 0400 557 434.

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

Spare Parts Club Meets 1st Tues of month 2pm to 3:30pm Clunes Community Health Centre. Enq Georgina 5345 9150 or Barbara 0410 946 095.

Tourello Red Cross Meetings as required. Please contact Janet Harrison for information. Ph 5345 3060.

Uniting Church St Andrew’s. 12-14 Service St (Wesley Campus) Worship services at 11am on 2nd and 4th (Holy Communion) Sundays and last Sunday of school term at 4pm including meal and activities for all ages. Everyone welcome. Enq: Rev Rosemary Carter 0431 286 285 or [email protected]

Yoga Classes Clunes Senior Citz every Thursday at 7pm. All levels welcome anytime. Enq Lily 0459 138 797, or [email protected], www.lilymasonyoga.com


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CLUNES MARCH 2020 · wander around town answering the rally questions. We welcomed first time stalls, Allendale Nursery and De-Bee Signature Balms. Makers Market stalls were also