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CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS

JULY 2016

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by Michael Cheshire

Clunes equestrian Steven Hill’s quest to be part of the Australian showjumping team for the Rio Olympics is getting closer to fruition. Of the four positions available, two have been filled and now there are six vying for the last two positions.

Steven has been competing in Europe since March earlier this year. He has competed in Italy, Poland and Austria. The final decision of who will make the Australian team will be announced early in July.

The cost of travelling to and living in Europe for some 3 months will cost well over $100,000. Flying his horse to Europe alone cost over $30,000.

Members of the All Nations Masonic Lodge have joined with other contributors to a fund to support Steven by donating $500 to the Road to Rio fund. Local clubs, schools and individuals have raised over $10,000 to support Steven.

Gary Elliot, the Worshipful Master elect of the Masonic Lodge has called on people to continue to support Steven’s quest for gold.

“This is a regional campaign to assist Steven financially. He has no income while striving to be part of the Australian Olympic Team. Let us a l l ge t beh ind th i s g reat campaign to see Steven strive for gold.” said Gary Elliott.

Donations can be made at the Clunes IGA or by go ing to : StevenHillShowjumping.com.au to contr ibute . Support Steven’s program for qualifying for the Rio

Olympics and be part of the chance of reaching gold.

Steven Hill was born and raised in Clunes – 36 km from Ballarat. Steven loves the community that ha s suppor ted h im, pro v ided h im wi th opportunities as a child and now as a business owner. After finishing his schoo l ing a t C lunes Primary School, Steven went onto Ballarat High, at the same time also taking up riding at the age of 13.

Yalambi’s Bellini Star was purchased by Steven Hill as a 4 year old and nurtured by him, bringing her up to advance through the levels. Together, their aim has always been competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics as the mare would be in her prime jumping age.

A keen showjumper himself, Steven’s father Bruce was his mentor and was dedicated to supporting Steven in the sport they are both so passionate about. Bruce took Steven to the many shows he participated in, where he then made many State teams as a Junior and Young Rider, earning great respect. At the age of 15, Steven left school to complete a bricklaying apprenticeship with his father’s business which he completed in 1997 and took over not long after. 2015 marked another milestone for Steven, leaving bricklaying to become Assistant Manager at his mother ’s Clunes IGA store – allowing him to commit more time

to interstate shows. Away from jumping, Steven loves spending t ime with his wife , Amanda, daughter Indy and stepdaughter Chloe.

Career Highlights1st – Australian Showjumping

Championships Senior Grand Prix 2015

Runner Up – Aust ra l i an Showjumping Senior Champion 2015

1st – Melbourne Royal World Cup 2015

1st – Royal Melbourne Show Prince of Wales Cup 2015

3rd Tamworth World Cup 20151st – Grand prix Showcase of

Showjumping 2015

Steven Hill Showjumper - Road to Rio

Left to right: Gary Elliott, All Nations Masonic Lodge hands over a cheque, for $500 towards Steven Hill ’s Road to Rio Fund, to Steven’s mother, Dianne Hill at the Clunes IGA.

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Community Dinnerby Michael Cheshire, President CTDA

It is coming up to that time again for our Community Dinner. In reminding you of the event, I shall also encourage you to nominate someone in Clunes who you believe deserves to be the Clunes Citizen of the Year. Application forms will be available soon f rom Ken and Margaret at the Clunes Newsagency.

Bereavement Thank You – Elaine Richardson

I take this opportunity to thank the many friends and Clunes community for the support they have given me over the past weeks since the passing of my sister Elaine. The number of visits; telephone calls and sympathy cards that we have rece ived ha s been o ver whe lming , a g reat comfor t and much appreciated.

Since moving to Clunes we have been accepted into this wonderful community and felt welcome and Elaine wou ld ha ve been overwhelmed by the number of people attending her Service on 31st May.

If Elaine were here today, these would have been the words she would have said to you all:

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy oneI’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day is doneI’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the waysOf happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny daysI’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sunOf happy memories I leave behind when day is done

Sincere thank you from Vera, family and the 3 Amigos.

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Clunes 19th AnnualCommunity Dinner

Date: Friday 19th August 2016Venue: Clunes Town Hall

Time: 7pmPrice: Tickets: $45 per person

Includes canapés on arrival followed by two-course dinnerBookings: Clunes Newsagency

Please advise of any special dietary requirements when booking

Drinks at bar prices

Announcement of Male, Female & Young Citizens of the Year

Guest speaker to be announced

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Landcare and Waterways Talkby Chris O’Donnell

Clunes Landcare and Waterways Group are very pleased to announce that author, Sally van Gent will be speaking at the Warehouse on Sunday 14th August at 2pm for our Words in Winter event. 

Sally van Gent lives in a forest near Bendigo with her husband and their many demanding dogs, fish, tame magpies and visiting kangaroos. Sally was born in England, where she trained as a teacher at Bretton Hall College for Music, Art and Drama. She has lived in many countries, including Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Mauritius and Singapore, and has been a longtime birdwatcher and field naturalist. Sally survived breast cancer - helped, she believes, by her affinity with nature. 

Sally wonders how to utilise the beautiful land of Clay Gully. Goats? A vineyard? Remembering the sweet fruit she ate as a child she decides to establish a heritage apple orchard. She sets to work - and soon enough, rains falter, bugs, birds and feral animals attack the trees, and a snake takes refuge in the leg of her jeans. As the drought takes its toll and animals in the surrounding bush begin to suffer, Sally fights to keep her orchard alive.  Writing and illustrating a memoir about the triumphs and travails of that orchard unlocked stories from other parts of her life she'd previously found too hard to re-visit.

Please join us at the Warehouse to listen to Sally's interesting life story. Her book Clay Gully will be available to buy.

Annual General MeetingOur Annual General Meeting will be held on

Thursday July 7th at 6.30 at the Angling Club.  If you'd like to be involved or help out in any way we'd love to see you there.

Booktown Board Members Saving for Switzerlandby Lily Mason

Three members of the Board of Creative Clunes, their partners and small child, are saving their pennies to make a trip to Switzerland for the Biannual Conference of the International Organisation of Booktowns.

This an opportunity for global Booktowns to share their experiences, but for Clunes it’s our chance to bid for the opportunity to host the next Biannual Conference.

Deputy Chair Tim Nolan, CEO Richard Mackay-Scollay and Graeme Johnstone will be heading off for the conference in August. Wish them luck, as this could bring guests from all over the world and spread the word that Clunes is an amazing place to visit.

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Clunes Farmers’ Marketby Leanne Kamp

The Clunes Farmers’ Market has been successful in obtaining grants recently totalling $27,000.00.

The funds are for the following:• Marketing Consultant: Noelene Gration• Marketing Budget• Equipment Budget to include a large marquee to

hold cooking events etc, cooking equipment, tables and chairs, and a box trailer to store everything in.

We are very happy to have procured the services of Noelene Gration who has extensive farmers’ market experience. Noelene was the consultant who undertook the feasibility study for the market in 2014.

We are confident that the grant funding will put us on a firm footing to move forward and achieve sustainability for the market.

Noelene ’s br ief inc ludes bedding down a permanent home for the Clunes Farmers Market. She will be speaking to traders in the coming weeks to gauge popular opinion.

We have been able to attract more volunteers to help with the market courtesy of Lana de Kort from Neighbourhood House. Thank you Lana and thank you to all of our very valued helpers including Louise Staley, Member for Ripon, who is a regular helper at the market.

Clunes 19th Community Dinner

Friday 19th August 2016

Nominations for Citizens of the Year

Nominations are now open for the following:

Young Citizen of the Year (no more than 25 years of age)

Female Citizen of the Year Male Citizen of the Year

Forms are available from the Clunes Newsagency and nominations close: 12 Noon Saturday 23rd July 2016

Please place your Nomination in a sealed envelope addressed to:

Selection Committee - Citizens of the Year and leave at Clunes Newsagency by 12 Noon Saturday

23rd July 2016

Ruth Kinnersley & son Ryan at the Clunes Primary School stall at the Farmers’ Market. Photo supplied.

BOOKTOWN ON SUNDAY

Maestro John MonashAustralia’s Greatest Citizen General

Hon. Tim FischerWho was the most innovative general of World War One? For Tim Fischer, the answer has to be Aus t r a l i a ’s ‘Maes t ro ’ John Monash, a man who, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, has arguably not been given his proper due.

The Honorable Tim Fischer AC is a former deputy prime minister of Australia and was the Australian ambassador to the Holy See for three years until January 2012.

A Free Event Sunday 17 July at 2pm

The Warehouse - Clunesvisitus@clunesbooktown.com.au

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Open Day at Clunes MuseumFor local residents - Saturday 9 July and Sunday 10 Julyby James Curzon-Siggers

Have you been meaning to visit your local museum since the Warehouse redevelopment but you just haven't got around to it? Why not pop in over the weekend of the 9th and 10th July? Your museum is running an Open Day weekend to promote the museum to local residents. Entrance is free or by gold coin donation. All welcome.

Come and see for yourself what a great local museum we have in Clunes. Pop in while you're at the Farmer's Market on Sunday. Parents and families - why not celebrate the end of the school holidays with a free and fun local activity?

Museum members will be on hand to answer your questions and show you the new facilities. This is a terrific opportunity to have a look at your local history. Put it in your diary now!

Clunes Free Lending Library This classic building in Templeton Street was

constructed by a vibrant committee that originated under the name ‘Mechanic’s Institute’ but changed its name to ‘Free Lending Library’ in response to, and to take advantage of, changes in government funding policy during the 1870’s.

Time and weather have taken their toll, and repairs are now required to rectify a leaking roof, a sagging interior foundation, leaking spouting and missing drainpipes. Water run­off from the adjacent park is also a concern and in addition, Vandal damage has not yet been completely rectified.

Maintenance work is costly, and with no income being generated, appeals to benevolent organisations are necessary. Heritage Victoria is making some funds available, but comprehensive guidelines have to be followed in applying for funds.

The FLL managing committee has engaged a Heritage Architect, Mandy Jean, to prepare a schedule of works which will be the basis for independent Contractors to quote on the cost of repairs. Ms Jean is the Heritage consultant advisor to the Shire of Hepburn and is familiar with protocols required for funds to be made available. In the past month, the FLL committee has cleaned up the grounds surrounding the building, removing a dilapidated barbed wire fence and fallen branches from the spiky Gleditsia trees. Remembering that Free Lending Library was once a dynamic centre of learning, the Committee has a goal to restore the building, provide disabled access and upgrade it to contemporary standards for the benefit of the Clunes community.

Anyone who has a bright idea for the use of the Free Lending Library building should contact Reg Kinnersly by phone on 5345 3107.

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What happens at Wesley?by Tim Nolan, Deputy Head of Wesley at Clunes with a focus on Student Welfare and Community Partnerships

Since Group 1 in the year 2000, 66 Groups, or about 5,000 Wesley students, have come to Clunes. This eight week journey is a central part of their overall Wesley experience for many students and families, and yet each new group is still confused and apprehensive, unclear about exactly what it is and how it works.

Even though some locals have seen all 5000 students come and go, my guess is that many Clunes residents, new and old, probably have similar feelings. Many don’t really know what happens, or why, or who to talk to, and that’s entirely reasonable, even though we’ve been parked just two blocks from the middle of Fraser St for the last 16 years.

To add complexity: things keep changing, both up at Wesley and in town. People, programs, shops, and opportunities come and go. But two things are obvious and unchanging: (1) without the Clunes community, the Wesley at Clunes program would not work; and (2) you can’t grow or maintain connection and community without having a chat. Two good reasons to write something and put it in the Newsletter.

Aims of the ProgramWesley at Clunes has a couple of aims, which are

reflected in the Wesley at Clunes logo (above):• The hand of friendship, action and service.

Whether it’s through shaking hands, cooking a meal or lifting a shovel, we’re trying to support students to find active and practical ways to care for themselves, the people around them (including you) and the environment, locally and globally.• Thinking outside the square. Being open to new

ideas and able to grasp innovative and creative responses to challenges are fundamental skills now. Clunes in 2016 is very different from what it was in 2000, and so is the average Year 9 student. Think back to your life in 2000 and catalogue the changes in technology, family, food, climate, environment, migration, employment and both equality and inequality in their many forms. Our aim is for us and the students to develop the skills to see and embrace new and better ways to think and act. Being immersed in a small rural community is an essential part of that process.

How we connect with community nowSome of the ways we currently connect with the

community include:• Having Community Dinners, ranging from large

shared meals with the whole campus to having local families share dinner with one house on a specific evening.

• Doing Community Service on a Friday morning at a range of local businesses, schools and with local groups like Landcare.• Our Collective Potential program is a three day

course where students have, for example, helped build paths and gardens at the Clunes kinder, done music performances at various local schools, raised money for the defibrillator at the Health Centre, helped set up the Clunes Show, done revegetation work along Birches Creek, track maintenance at Mt Beckworth and worked with Blaze Aid after the fires at Scotsburn.• Students also do small-group, small-scale, self-

directed Community Projects such as running workshops at primary schools, assisting with Auskick, fundraising for the CFA and picking up rubbish in the creek.• Partnerships with the community are also

important in other programs and inc lude interactions like music performances, circus workshops, farm visits and participating in students’ Individual Projects as interview subjects.

So what’s possible? We try to offer a responsive and flexible program,

but the realities of safely hosting up to 96 students in a residential setting mean new ideas can take time to implement. That said, we have a mission to provide the best possible opportunities for our students, so if you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, if you want to get involved in what currently exists or suggest ides for new possibilities to explore, if you’re a farmer, a business owner, a local with skills to share or who has a job that needs to be done and knows how to work well with the current generation of teens, then please fee l f ree to send me an emai l (tim.nolan@wesleycollege.net), give me a call on 0431 915 090, or catch me in the street. I don’t drink coffee but will happily sit down for a chocolate milkshake.

Tourello Red Crossby Janet Harrison

99th Annual General Meeting July 7th, 2pmOur speaker is from the Stroke Foundation,

speaking on What is a Stroke? How is it different from a heart attack? Is it just indigestion?”

Come to Clunes Senior Citizens Hall at 2pm, Thursday July 7th. All welcome, come find the answers and have a cuppa. New members always welcome. For more information contact Janet Harrison on 5345 3060.

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Neighbourly NatterRecently Clunes Neighbourhood House committee

reviewed and endorsed their 2016 – 2018 Strategic Plan. For the last two years the committee has focused on getting to know our ‘neighbours’, finding ways we could assist, and identifying opportunities to contribute to our neighbourhood. But now, the committee are keen to not only have the right strategies, but also the right measurements of success.

Like lots of grassroots organisations, Clunes Neighbourhood House primarily measures our success via output. The number of programs we run, or the people who attend them. These are statistics we need to gather, often to report against funding obligations. But the committee wondered i f they rea l l y demonstrated the impact we have? Were there better measures that could lead us to a stronger, more sustainable future?

A longitudinal study that started in 2015 of not for profit trends (http://mccrindle.com.au/the-mccrindle-blog/the-5-charity-essentials-from-our-australian-communities-trends-report) suggests there is. The study shows that people donating to or funding Aussie not for profits are concerned first and foremost with how an organisation operates, rather than being solely motivated by the cause.

For organisations like Clunes Neighbourhood House, it’s tempting to think these kind of benchmarks only apply to bigger organisations. We aren’t World Vision. We are just a small local group trying to have an impact – but it’s that impact that is the important thing. Having the right kind of measurements helps keep us focused on that impact. I understand how we apply some of what is highlighted in the McCrindle study, like making sure we minimise administrative costs so we have more to spend on programs, but I am less sure about how we demonstrate our impact through stories and narrative. But I figure if any town can do that, a ‘Booktown’ can!

Lana de Kort Co-ordinatorPS. If you are interested in Clunes Neighbourhood

House’s strategic plan visit www.clunesnh.org

Listening EarsOn Saturday, 4th June an artist, two musicians, a

youth leader, an educator and a community development worker sat down with thirteen local teenagers to find out what they wanted to do if they could create music and play in the spaces available at Clunes Neighbourhood House and the Bottle Museum.

We all had our listening ears on as the kids looked at the spaces around them, ate fish and chips (thanks Top Shop! ) and jotted down a l l the i r ideas . Surprisingly, few of them involved technology as the kids focused on instruments they wanted to play (thanks Hepburn Shire!), games and outdoor activities. We even had a surprise visit from the Clunes Truck Show, with a special donation of $500! After that, a few more instruments were added to the wish list.

It’s so Cold it’s got us all Thinking about Christmas

No, not really, but there is some planning in advance going on thanks to local traders and the Clunes Tourist and Development Association. Decorations, carols in Collins Place, beautiful window displays and even a competition for the best ‘dressed’ house. To find out how your business or yourself can get involved, stick your head into Bread & Circus Provedore and talk to Brett.

Getting StartedY3370 (the name the kids have given themselves)

will kick start in the School Holidays. Auspiced by Clunes Neighbourhood House to help them establish a youth-led governance model, activities will focus on music and creation.

MUSIC JAM – CRAM!Interested in being part of Y3370 and playing in a

band (or two)? Be a part of our school holidays Music Jam Cram! and discover what you can play.

Date: Tuesday, 28th June and Tuesday, 2nd July 2016Time: 12noon – 3pmWhere: 70 Bailey StreetCost: $10 Y3370 membership (once off cost).

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Book: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078

How will all this work? Those kids interested in being part of the band will be matched to an instrument and one-on-one or group lessons scheduled during the Cram! Kids without instruments will be able to borrow available instruments from our ‘library’ if they want to practice at home, or use equipment onsite at Clunes Neighbourhood House. After the school holidays, regular lessons will be available as part of Y3370 on Monday afternoons, and on Saturdays, Y3370 will be open from 1 – 4pm for rehearsals and other activities.

Expressions of Interest to join are essential (so we can ensure all the right paperwork is sorted). Numbers will be limited. Focus is on kids 12 years or older, but younger kids can still apply.

Open Bike WorkshopEver wished you could just fix your bike? Replace a

tube, or change the seat? Maybe build your own bike from scratch so you can take it home with you? Well our Open Bike Workshop (which will be an ongoing activity – not just during the school holidays) is designed to do that. Is there any cost? No. We’ll help you do what you want, and have the spare parts to spark your imagination, but it’ll be all your hard work and sweat that makes your bike. So if you live local, then that bike is all yours. For those who don’t live in the district, a small fee will apply.

Date: Every Tuesday commencing 28th June 2016Time: 1-3pm; Where: 70 Bailey StreetCost: No cost – just drop in or call and make an

appointment prior. For parents who’d like their kids to do this, you will need to fill in participation forms prior to the day so we know it’s ok for your kids to stay and work on their bike.

Book: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078

Interested in a second hand bike, but don’t have the time or inclination to build your own? Check out our bike builds now for sale at the pop up shop at 57 Fraser Street. Great weekender bikes just to get around! All funds raised go back to the bike build program.

Clunes Neighbourhood House – Regular Activity Program:FORTHEKIDSFORTHEKIDS

ClunesTutoringProgramClunesTutoringProgramEveryWednesday,4pm–6pm(ex.Holidays)

NeighbourhoodHouse

BalletforKids&YoungPeopleBalletforKids&YoungPeopleEveryTuesdayduringTerm2&3 NeighbourhoodHouse

FOREVERYONEFOREVERYONE

ClunesOpenHouseDinnersClunesOpenHouseDinnersEveryTuesday,6pm–7.30pm TownHall,Supper

RoomClunesCommunityLunchesClunesCommunityLunches

EveryTuesdayfortnight,12.30pm–2pm.Next:Tuesday,5thJulyTuesday,19thJuly…andsoon☺

TownHall,SupperRoom

MombieWalks(forparents&bubs)MombieWalks(forparents&bubs)MondayandWeds,9.50amWalksheadingdowntoRhymeTimeatthelibrary,andthenwalkingback.

NeighbourhoodHouse

Yoga&PilatesYoga&PilatesMonday7pm TheWarehouse

BurlesqueBurlesqueEveryWednesday(ex.Holidays)7pm–8.30pm

TheWarehouse

ClunesCardPlayingGroupClunesCardPlayingGroupEveryThursday,3pm–5pm NeighbourhoodHouse

WritersGroupWritersGroupFirstMondayofthemonth,1–3pm

RSL

Men’sShedMen’sShedEveryMondayandWednesday,10am–12noon

Men’sShed,18AllianceStreet

PoOery(seealsoSchoolHolidaysession)PoOery(seealsoSchoolHolidaysession)EveryTuesday,7pm–9pm NeighbourhoodHouse

WoodworkforWomenWoodworkforWomenEveryThursday,1pm–3pm*NumbersaresYllabitwonky,butweconYnuingfornow!

Men’sShed,18AllianceStreet

CommunityGardenCommunityGardenEveryWednesdayandFriday,10am–2pm

CommunityGarden,18AllianceStreet

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Meanwhi le , i t ’s a l l happening a t C lunes Neighbourhood House as our local makers and artists get busy over the winter months! Why not come along and be a part of it?

Bookbinding Workshop – Clunes Art GroupDate: Saturday 23 JulyCost: $60 - CAG members / $70 - non members.Timeframe: 10am - 4pm.Minimum participants: 12 (so far we already have 10

bookings, so first in best dressed!)You are invited to take part in a bookbinding

workshop with Barry Wemyss. Barry will focus on the ‘coptic’ method of bookbinding. Barry Wemyss of Red Echidna Studios, Smythes Creek is a bookbinder, ceramic artist and sculptor. Learn more about his work at www.redechidnastudios.com. You might recall he exhibited works in the Wesley Bluestone during Booktown this year. The workshop will be held at the Clunes Neighbourhood house.

We need two more people so that this workshop can go ahead. For the first time the Clunes Art Group wil l advertise this workshop with the Clunes Neighbourhood House (non members of CAG pay an extra $10). Would you like to take part? If so, please let CNH know no later than next Monday 20 June. If you have already stated your interest, thank you!

Photography and Light Workshop – Expressions of Interest being taken

Date : Jus t confirming date and time with tutor, and wi l l a im to keep cos t s a s low a s possible!

Interested, call C l u n e s Ne i g h b o u r h o o d House now on 5345 4078.

Special Holiday Session: Pottery - In the Daylight

Our talented potters are opening up the Gallery for an afternoon class. People of all levels and ages welcome to see what they can create.

Date: Thursday 30th June; Time: 1pm – 4pm; Where: 70 Bailey Street; Cost: Members $12, Non Members $15 (it’s free – just fill in the form when you come to class!); Book: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078. Parents are welcome to book kids, but advance bookings are essential as we have lots of interest in this class!

Exhibition Ends Soon!The eye-catching photographic exhibition at the

Gallery at Clunes Neighbourhood House and the Bottle Museum is ending soon. Visit weekdays 9am til 3pm, or weekends 11am til 4pm. All works available for purchase. The artists behind the lens include Ann Jeffree, Marnie Tole, Michael Cheshire, Mark Dallas, Suzie Ward and Donna Crebbin.

…and for something a little different.

Esmond Park Dog RompDid you know that Esmond Park is being

considered by Hepburn Shire Council as a potential dog park? Want your dog to have a chance to play off-lead with other dogs? Like to have a dog trainer on hand to help you with ideas when your dog needs a few etiquette pointers? Register your interest now to become a part of a regular, dog romp at Esmond Park by calling Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078.

Op Shop RunFeel like a day out hunting for bargains? Clunes

Neighbourhood House is running two bus trips with numbers limited to 10.

Ballarat: Tuesday: 28th June 2016 – starting at 9.30am til 2.30pm.

Daylesford: Tuesday, 12th July 2016 – starting at 9.30am til 2.30pm

There is no cost for the bus trip so you can save all your pennies for more exciting bargains!

Call 5345 4078 to book your place now.

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by Judy Burn

It’s wonderful to be young and have your whole life ahead of you, in which to achieve, learn and make your mark on the world. It’s even better to have a worthwhile life-plan already mapped out at the age of just nineteen, and to be fired by a zeal to complete it. That (at least partially) describes Jacob Clarke-Demaj, a young man with a global mission.

Jacob has lived in Clunes with his mother, Jane, since he was six, after spending his first years in Fitzroy, the U.S.A and Mexico. On moving to Clunes, he found it hard at first to settle into life in the country, when he had been a ‘city kid’. His teenage years in particular were very difficult, when he attended three different high schools and was quite rebellious.

But looking back, he sees that his adolescent experiences have helped shaped what he is and does now. Seeing the destructive paths that some of his young friends and acquaintances took, and which he was tending towards himself, made him realise that a person has to make decisions about the direction of his life. Jacob is an intelligent and strong-minded young man, and he realised that he needed to get a good education and find worthwhile things to do.

In 2014, Jacob became involved with the Centre for Multicultural Youth in Ballarat, after getting to know some refugee youths. He helped to form youth groups for migrants and refugees who badly needed somewhere to belong. A program called ‘Happy Place’ was developed and youth from many different cultures are still meeting there weekly.

In 2015, Jacob became involved with the Goldfields Shire as a youth rep, working to improve opportunities for young people in deprived country areas. He is currently working on trying to set up a youth group for rural youth, with emphasis on developing work skills. A dedicated committee is seeking funding for this project. Jacob also works with politician Dan Tehan, who is very supportive of the youth group plans. Due to this involvement with the Goldfields Shire, Jacob won a Youth of the Year award in Maryborough last year. He gave a speech on drug issues to an audience of over 200 people, and received a standing ovation, which has inspired him to work towards great achievements.

From these experiences, Jacob developed his life plan - to work with humanity on a global scale, to improve the world. He loves to meet people and his broad aim is to bring people together. His interest in languages is driven by that goal. Meeting people from many different walks of life has made him realise that people are not basically different across cultures, but deep down are alike. He believes that the organizing of

people into ‘tribes’ can be destructive; we are all first and foremost human be ings , and we need to work together to break down bar r ie r s . Great problems l ike hunger, po ver ty and d i s p l a c e m e n t should be seen as world-wide issues, not ju s t the prob lems o f particular cultures and groups, and Jacob believes they could be solved if tackled that way.

This philosophy of life determined Jacob’s direction for tertiary study. He completed Year 12 in 2015 and this year has moved to North Melbourne and enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Melbourne. He is majoring in International Politics, and Ancient World Studies (History and Archeology) and also studies Business Law. In addition, he is undertaking a diploma in languages: Arabic and Italian.

Inspiring People: Jacob Clarke-Demaj

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As if this study program, which must be very challenging, were not enough, Jacob also works as a Project Development Officer at AIESEC - a Youth Organisation in partnership with the United Nations (UN) This role involves working with students from all around the world, helping them to develop leadership potential by working on projects which interest them and which help to improve social issues. The role is very interesting and fulfilling, but unpaid. To support himself, Jacob has a student allowance and works part-time as an assistant pastry chef.

Jacob is poised to take a major role in the world. His goal is to work full-time for the UN and to aid that path, he plans to travel at the end of this year to Egypt and the Sudan. There he hopes to pick up a voluntary role with a non-government agency, providing aid to people where he can.

Jacob is set to fly, but his roots are in Clunes. After spending 13 of his 19 years here, his summation is that he loves the town. He believes it is great for kids growing up to live in a country town, as it is also for those winding down later in life. It is good to live in a protective environment, where you know so many people. He is grateful for the support and good example of many people, especially his mother, but also a number of other older people who cared for and inspired him. Jacob sees that Clunes has helped to form him. And Clunes has done a good job! Jacob is a fine example of how young people can make something of themselves, even under disadvantage, and Clunes can be very proud of Jacob.

Check Chimneys Flues and Fire BoxesA message from the Clunes Fire Brigade

The Clunes Fire Brigade is urging all residents to keep fire out of their home.

Winter is the riskiest time of the year for fires in the home in Victoria with about 1000 house fires over winter each year. And sadly, most of these fires can be prevented. This includes chimney fires, which can cause significant amounts of damage to a home.

Chimneys and fire boxes need to be inspected and cleaned. Brick chimneys should be checked to make sure there are no cracks and metal flues need to be inspected for damage or rust.

Chimney fires can quickly turn into house fires so the few minutes spent now could be one of the most important fire safety actions you take this winter.

A little bit of preparation now could save your house.

Top tips for being fire safe in your home this winter

• Plan and practise your home fire escape plan• Never deadlock doors when you are at home• Check your electric blanket, heater and other

electric appliances for broken or worn wiring• Make sure your smoke alarm is working• Use fire screens on open fires• Put fires out and turn off heaters before going to

bed• Never leave cooking unattended• Clean chimneys & flues regularly

Keep your family safe from fire this winter.Members of the Brigade will be outside the

chemist on the first Saturday of the month to answer any fire related questions that you may have.

Motorbikes & MowersSales . Service . Repairs

All Makes & ModelsJim Robinson:

03 5461 4619 / 0418 132 82118 Johnson St Maryborough Vic 3465

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HavingTroublewithyourrecep5on?Contact:IanBurman

AnAustralianEndorsedantennainstallerwhowillcarryoutanAntennaSignalStrengthcheckand:

• Supply and fit a full range of high quality antennas,amplifiersandcabling

• Installa?onofextraoutlets• Install Wall Mounted televisions and Theatre Cabling

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Phone: 5345 3533 | Web: www.aagproperty.com.au

Goodall’s Appliances Service to washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, most makes and models.

In home or workshop servicing available. Out of hours service available.

Andrew Goodall 10 Angus Street Clunes Vic 3370 Mob: 0410141954 andrewsgoodall@hotmail.com

Karl Schaefer Mobile: 0418 508 558Email: schaeferant@bigpond.com

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Satellite Installation & ServiceUHF, VHF & FM AntennasFree Signal Test & Quotes

Outsourceyouradmintaskstoanefficient,affordableexpert.CalloremailLilyformore

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ClunesNewsagency49FraserSt|Phone:53453223|Fax:53453747

BendigoBankAgencyTa]ersall’s

Binding PhonecardsFolding(singlepage) FacsimileServiceMobilephones&recharge DiariesandcalendarsPhotocopying(incl.colour) Callingcards

GreyArmy<<<<HOME&PROPERTYMAINTENANCESERVICES

SKILLEDCOURTEOUSTRUSTWORTHYTRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLAS BATHROOMRENO’S PLASTERERS BUILDINGREPAIRS HANDYMAN

PHONE:53335555OR0407780749EMAIL:greyarmyballarat@gmail.com

Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St, ClunesPh. 5345 3754

Clunes Hours: Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays)Now @Talbot Town Hall Mondays 9am-2pm

Veronica

Earthmoving contractors

Bobcat for hire

Tip truck & 5 tonne excavator

ALL AREAS

Driveways - Small Excavations - Horse Arenas -

Post Hole Borers - Gorse & Light Scrub Clearing

Contact GEOFF on 0409 958 853

Anytime Anywhere Earthmoving

LOCALAGRADEELECTRICIANAlltypesofelectricalwork

PaulMilne

0407857486

0437 437 331

Tennis for Everyone !!Professional Tennis Coaching in Clunes

with David Shields ~ 39 years international coaching experience ~ Lessons for individuals & small groups ~ Certified Professional Racquet Stringer ~ Social tennis events organised ~ Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612for more information

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Field and Game Resultsby Lynne Jones

Clunes FGA held another well supported event with the 80 target novelty handicap event proving to be an enjoyable day for shooters. 

Results:High Gun: M Hannah 61/80 OTGAA Grade: B Harbour 60, L Raine 59, A Cox 57A Grade: A Tink 65, B Wentworth 63, C Jennings 63B Grade: M Park 75, T Barry 69, B Glover 68C Grade: F Cassar 78, McCallum 72, J Petrie 70Vets: E Jones 62, F Mezzavia 59, W Coad 55Ladies: R Payne 67, M Aldridge 55Sub-Jun: J Dolden 62, J Easdale 50

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COMMUNITY GROUPS

Free 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.

All Na&onsMasonicLodgeEveryfirst Tuesdayexcept January.Newmembersmostwelcome.ContactSecretary:Mar>nJones,0418 103722ormar>n.jones2@bigpond.com.

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship- Eucharist for allages11amon1st&3rdSundays, followedby bring&sharelunch.Allwelcome. Enq: Father Ryan BenneW 0422 864 108 or emailbenneWr@7mail.comforbap>sms,weddings&funerals.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci>zensHall.EachWeds andSaturday from1.40pm.Newmemberswelcome.Comealongforafuna\ernoon.Enq:EileenBradsworthon53454097.

Clunes&District AgriculturalSocietyMeet 3rdThurofmonth fromFeb-Oct.NovmeetThurbeforeShow&Thura\er. President-LachlanCampbell contact 0409 423 489; Secretary-Barb Adam 5345 3042.Homecra\s-JulieSpiWle53434201.Websitewww.clunesshow.com.au

Clunes&DistrictYoungFarmersMee>ngsevery2ndTues7.30pmattheYoungFarmersclubroomsattheshowgrounds.Afriendly,socialenvironmentforanyoneaged16-30.ContactJenny0400613153.

Clunes AnglingClub All welcome. Meet on the first Monday eachmonth7.30pm,oldSMBbuildingbehindClunesMechanicalRepairs.

Clunes Ar&sts' Group Meet 2nd Sat of month, 11.30am at BoWleMuseum.Mingle, discuss art and promote ar>s>c opportuni>es inClunes and region. Enq: Jo Rye (Secretary), 0434 866 725 or LornaFitzpatrick,0403555063.

ClunesBadmintonClubIncFor further infophBillieDrife53434233.Compe>>on runs at the Clunes Spor>ngComplex, 7.30pm. All levelsandagesfromsecondaryschooltoveteranswelcome.

Clunes Bowling Club: Enquiries Mark Vorbach 0421422895. Emailclunesbowlingclub@outlook.com.

Clunes Book Club Enquiries Romaph: 5345 4037.Bookclub meets7.30pmonthe2ndThursdayofthemonthattheRSL.

ClunesCardPlayingGroupEveryThursatNeighbourhoodHousefrom3pm.Gamesusually euchreor500.Cost $2persession.Newplayerswelcome.Enq:Judy0408088119.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Open 10am Mon &Wed.Contact Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or StephenArrowsmith0429709720.

Clunes CountryWomen’sAssocia&onWelcomeswomen ofall ages.Meet2ndTuesofmonth9.30am,followedbyshared lunchandcra\.Comealongforacuppaandshareskills&knowledge.Enq.AnastasiaJones53453969orBreannaWelsby0402536836.

ClunesField&GameEnquiriestoEric53453571.Clunes Football &Netball ClubEnq:ChrisHill 0428453808or KathMilne0448453665.Emailclunesmagpies.com.au.Allwelcome.

Clunes Garden Club Monday 4 Julymeet 9am at Seniors Rms forexcursion to The Post Office Nursery, East Trentham. Lunch atGlenlyonGeneralStore. Monday1AugustSeniorsRms1.30pmWordsinWinter theme:Food ForThought.Bring awriWenpiece to share -oldfavourite,original,or topical.Createasmallposyforcompe>>on.Membersbringasmallplatetosharefora\ernoontea.

ClunesGolfClubIncPh:53453499.ContactKevinSteart53453127orLaurieLees53453034.Course:18holes, sandscrapes, par70, all yearroundplay.Nonmembers$5greenfeesfor18holes.Under16free!Wednesdayis50+(youngerplayerswelcome).

ClunesLandcareandWaterwaysgroup.Meets4thThursofmonthattheAnglingClub.ContactChrisO’Donnell0408034017formoreinfo.

ClunesLibrary at TheWarehouse-Clunes,36FraserSt (nexttoCollinsPlace).OpenMon&Thur10am-6pm,Wed&Fri10am-4pm.Sat&Sun10am-2pmClosedTue.Ph:53453359.

ClunesMen’s ShedOpen from 10amMonday&Wednesday at theCommunity Gardens, 18AllianceSt. Asafeandfriendlyspaceformentomeetinaworkshopseong.Enq:Vaughan0419430250.

ClunesMuseumSeekingvolunteerstohelpcataloguetheCollec>oninthe Museum Workshop from 10am each Thursday. CommiWeemee>ngsevery2nd Thursday 10amin theUlumbarraGalleryat theWarehouse.Ph.53453592.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc BoMleMuseum 70 BaileySt. Ph:53454078Email: admin@clunesnh.org.Open9amto3pm,TuetoFri.Internet&prin>ng. Freeinternettoover55s.Galleryavailableforhireformee>ngsandevents.

ClunesPlaygroupMeetsClunesHealthCentreWed10am-12pmterm>me(except3rdWedofmonth-ClunesLibrary 10.30amstory>me).Forparents/caregivers&pre-schoolerstoenjoyeachothers'company.Enq.CatherineRhodes0431908212.

Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser St. Anyenquiries please phone 53453228oremail:clunes.district.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au.

Clunes ProbusClubMeets every2nd Tuesday of themonth at theClunesTownHall at 9.45am.Visitorsmostwelcome.For informa>oncontactBarbWebbonph53453865orBarbaraFyfeph53453579.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the secondSundayofthemonthattheRSL,30FraserSt,from10amto2pm.

Clunes Senior Ci&zens Club Inc Further informa>on from theSecretary,EileenBradsworthon53454097.

ClunesTourist&DevelopmentAssocia&on7.30pm3rdMondayeveryevenmonthatTheWarehouse.Everyonewelcomefromcommunity&business.Enq:MichaelCheshire0418500680orjp33@bigpond.com.

ClunesWriters' GroupmeetssecondMondayofeachmonth exceptpublic holidays1.00-3.00pmatRSL, 30Fraser St.Pleaseusethesideentrance.Allwelcome.ContactRhonda0428766227

Crea&ve Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktownfes>val and monthlyBooktown on Sunday author talks. Volunteersalwayswelcomeforfes>valsorotherevents.Contactuson53453947orvisitusattheRailwaySta>ononServiceSt.

LeeMedlynHomeofBoMlesManagementCommiMeeMeetsat theBoWleMuseum,70BaileyStreetClunesonthe2ndWednesdayofthemonthat10.30am.Visitorswelcome.

MondayNight Netball Clunes Every Mondayeveningduringschoolterms.2seasonsperyear.EnqLana0427781080orLiz0429453808.

TourelloRedCrossMeets1stThurofmonth,2pmat theRSL, FraserSt. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join thiswonderfulorganisa>onandsupportyourcommunitymembership.

Yoga/Pilates/Medita&onClassesClunesWarehouseMonday 7pm&Miners Rest Community Hall Thurs 5.30pm. All levels welcomeany>me.EnqLily0459138797,orlilymason75@gmail.com.