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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 1
CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS
NOVEMBER 2015
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and
Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.
[email protected] Cost: Free
by Lily Mason
Clunes became a war zone for one week in October as filming for the new ABC television series Tomorrow When the War Began hit town during October 5-9th.
Fans of the John Marsden series of teen fiction bestsellers flocked into town to catch a glimpse of the action.
Onlookers were shuffled into shops and laneways to make way for the call of ‘Action!’ And was there ever action!
Wirrawee for a week, Clunes was transformed into a seaside town, with palm trees, bunting, surf boards and a much longed-for hardware store creating a fun set and great talking point.
And then there were the tanks, military personnel, rifles, dramatic stunts, cars ablaze and our beloved Town Hall gone up in smoke...
Some 50 locals were involved in the shoot as extras, security, special effects helpers, crowd control, vehicle helpers and gave use of their shops and cars. Locals Graeme and June Johnstone spent two days on set as extras. Graeme spoke with the locat ion mana ger, who expressed how impressed he was with the community involvement and co-operation.
The six-part series, which is anticipated for release early next year, covers the first of the highly acclaimed seven-book series and features cast from the 2010 film adaptation as well as well-known talents Deborah Mailman, James Stewart from Packed to the Rafters and Sibylla Budd from Winners and Losers.
W i t h many loca l s e m p l o y e d during filming, plus the extra exposure for the town, this ha s been another great experience for C l u n e s . P r o d u c e r M i c h a e l Boughen says Clunes’ inbuilt sense o f “ c h a r a c t e r ” made i t an ideal choice as a location to shoot a number of scenes for the new six-part series.
More photos and footage can be found at the Facebook page: w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /tomorrowwhenthewarbegan.
Thank you from Hepburn Shire Councilby Rebecca Pedretti, Events Coordinator, Hepburn Shire Council
Thank you to the community of Clunes for your patience while Fraser Street was closed to traffic for the filming of Tomorrow When The War Began.
Fra ser S t reet wa s transformed into the fictional coastal town of "Wirrawee" for a week , where we saw surfboards on the footpath, a boat brokerage and even a Thai restaurant spring up in the street, not to mention the temporary round-a-bout and a median strip filled with palm trees.
The sc reen indust r y i s a significant economic contributor to the state of Victoria and while some businesses will have seen positive economic benefits for the duration of filming, it is anticipated that others will see the benefits in time to come, when the mini-series goes to air. Some of our local community groups also received generous donations from the production company as well.
The film crew loved every second of their time in Clunes and can't wait to show us the final production.
Clunes: where the war began
Has anyone seen Athol? On the set of Tomorrow When the War Began. Photo by Rebecca Pedretti
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 2
by Michael Cheshire
Congratulations!Following submissions from locals and work by our
local Councillor Neil Newitt, Hepburn Shire Council has decided to support the community wishes and reinstate the older style seats in Fraser Street in their original positions. The good people of Clunes will be delighted.
Website reminderWe’ve received some great feedback from the
community on the new look updated website clunes.org.
After a great deal of input from businesses and community groups, plus work by a number of volunteers, we can now see the rewards. It is easier to find your way through the site and it is also a great improvement on the eye.
Your info for the site is still most welcome. Please forward it to me at [email protected]. If you would like some assistance in putting it together please also let me know and I can arrange someone to assist you with this. Entry is free.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS
Submissions (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 submi?ed.
News items, no@ces of mee@ngs, results -‐ up to 3 lines will be listed free-‐of-‐charge for Clunes social and spor@ng clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permiLng).
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: ar@cles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2mg in size. Hardcopy items can be leT at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.
CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:
Business card size (90mm x 55mm horizontal only) $25Quarter page (ver@cal) $40Half page (horizontal) $80Full page (ver@cal) $160
All ads to be supplied ready-‐made as Word or jpeg files. No PDFs please.
Discounts apply to CTDA members and for mul@ple month adverts. All adver@sing to be paid in advance of publica@on. Ads and pay-‐ment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock. Layout & copyedi@ng by Lily Mason. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, its individual members, or its associates.
Produced by the Clunes Tourist and Development AssociaEon Inc.
Email address: [email protected]
More of Rebecca Pedretti’s photos from the set of Tomorrow When the War Began:
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 3
The 155th Clunes & District Agricultural ShowSaturday 21st November 2015by Tessa Ambrose
This year the show has all of our usual favorites as well as a few exciting new additions: a Food & Wine Pavilion, Llama display, VASA Dog Jump, Australian Great War Association display, Poo Lotto and Scarecrow Competition.
We have a new website www.clunesshow.com.au and this year we are introducing online entries! The full schedule is available for download on the website or in hard copy in local shops in Clunes.
We are looking forward to another amazing year!
Ag Society Cookbook Launchby Julie Spittle, Secretary
The Homecrafts Committee of the Clunes and District Agricultural Society will be launching their Cookbook Showstoppers – Cooking the Clunes Show Way on Sunday 8th November, 2015 at the Clunes Town Hall at 2.00pm with a High Tea.
The Cookbook ha s been pub l i shed to commemorate 50 year s o f the Homecraf t s Committee, which was started back in 1964 and was originally called the Ladies Committee.
The Committee was formed to help the men with decisions such as the number of scones that should be displayed.
Members of the original committee and their family are still enthusiastic contributors to the Clunes Show.
The Cookbook is a collection of family favourites, collected by members of the committee and features many recipes entered at the Clunes Show over the years.
Sunday Selection - NovemberA Gallipoli Story
Joshua Funder - Watson’s Pier Stan Watson was among the first ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and survived battle, fear and disease to build the pier at Anzac Cove from which so many men later escaped. He faced what seemed like an impossible mission: to get every man out alive. Watson never claimed to be the last man to leave Gallipoli, but through to the very end he played his part and became a hero.
Sixty-two years to the day after he stepped away from that fatal shore, Watson took a slow train to visit his family for Christmas and decided to finally tell his life story - to Joshua Funder, his great-grandson.
A Free Author Talk Sun 15 November at 2pm
The Warehouse - [email protected]
together with Ballarat by the GlassPresent
A Music & Food EventSunday 29th November 2015
LILITH LANELilith is a singer/songwriter with inter-national experience who plays the gui-tar and piano with stripped back sounds from ballads to garage blues.Where: Lucky Strike Lounge – ClunesWhen: Sunday 29th November 2015Time: 12 Noon for LunchTickets: $45 per person, includes sparkling wine on ar-‐
rival, lunch & showWine TasEngs by Mount BeckworthDrinks Bar Prices Bookings: 5345 3308 or 0414 888 955
Book early to avoid disappointment
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 4
Clunes Ceramic Awardby Graeme Johnstone, Committee Chair
This great exhibition c losed on Sunday 1 1 October wi th the announcement of the $2000 Peoples’ choice award won by Belinda Winkler from Tasmania. She joined the other award winners Pr ue Venables who won the major prize of $10,000, and recognition awards to Kirk Winter, Belinda Wink ler and Maree Santilla. About 25% of the exhibition was sold.
Over 1000 people, many from interstate, visited the exhibition over the four weekends and also looked at, and bought, the work of local ceramic artists in shop windows.
Another highlight was the presence of the Korean Master Onggi potter Mr Hyang Jong Oh. In addition to heading the judging panel, he also conducted two
days of workshops at Clayspace in Daylesford and a very informative talk at the Clunes Warehouse. All were well attended
The committee would like to thank all the sponsors and in particular our major sponsors Union Bank Arts Centre, Lucky Strike Lounge, The Dukes B&B, Clayspace, Clayworks and the Hepburn Shire Council. As always, in Clunes, without our volunteers, this exhibition would not have been such a success. Thank you all.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club December 2015 will see the 40th anniversary of the
opening of our wonderful building.A celebratory dinner will be held on Friday
December 11th.Present and former members are invited to attend.Catering will be by the Clunes Agricultural
members and entertainment by "Garry West and the Decades". A fun night is guaranteed.
Venue: Clunes Senior Citizens, 25 Fraser StreetTime: 6pm for 6.30pmCost per person: $22 Plus BYO drinksBookings and Payment: Eileen Bradsworth on Tel
53454 097 by no later than Wednesday 2nd December.
Chair Graeme Johnstone with major sponsor, Gary Sharp of Lucky Strike Lounge with the People’s Choice award winning art work.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 5
Clunes Masonic Lodge Supports Local Health Serviceby Erryn Stephens, Manager Communications & Fundraising, Hep-burn Health
Residents of Clunes will benefit from a recent donation by the All Nations Masonic Lodge to support welfare programs at Clunes Community Health Centre.
The Masonic Lodge has for some years been making a donat ion in support of emergency requirements such as food vouchers and short term accommodation to meet the needs of the local community.
The donation was matched dollar-for-dollar by the United Grand Lodge of Victoria with a total of $600 presented to Trish Collocott, CEO of Hepburn Health.
“This is an invaluable contribution which will provide support for vulnerable people in our community, “said Trish Collocott. “We greatly appreciate the longstanding support of the Clunes Masonic Lodge.”
The cheque was presented by Worshipful Master Ray Jessup and Senior Warden Gary Elliott.
“The staff at Clunes Community Health provide a great service to the Clunes community and we are very pleased to support their work,” said Ray Jessup.
Lest We ForgetMr. Norm Shearer, Sub-Branch President
Remembrance Day - 11am Wednesday 11 November 2015
Place a single flower in remembrance of those who died in war.
The Clunes RSL Sub-Branch will conduct a commemorative service at the Cenotaph, cnr. Fraser and Service Streets, Clunes commencing at approx. 10 to 11am so that a minute’s silence can be observed at 11am
At the conclusion of this service all present will be invited to place a single flower on the Cenotaph as an act of personal remembrance.
During the next few weeks, Poppies will be on sale. All proceeds from the RSL Poppy Appeal go towards the Welfare work of the RSL in providing assistance for War Veterans and Dependants, Veterans and Widows Homes, Care of the Aged, Family Welfare, Vocational Guidance, and Hospital Visiting.
Clunes Museum Updateby Rob Anderson
Elections were held in August for the Committee of Management of Clunes Museum 2015/6. Prior to the election, Judith Fawcett and Pat Cook announced their retirement from their present positions of President and Curator. Both these ladies have been the backbone of the museum for a long time and they can be very proud of their achievements. Fortunately for us they are staying on to guide us.
The Committee of Management for 2015/6 is: President James Curzon Siggers, Vice President Judith Fawcett, Secretary Rob Anderson, Treasurer Robert Campbell, Curator Phil Taig, Archivist Pat Cook, Committee Members Betty Duncan, Karen Byrnes, Maureen and Frank Harris, Reg Kinnersly, Norah Campbell, Margaret and Ian Macfarlane.
Volunteers are welcome to ass ist us with cataloguing, etc., on Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm. Meetings are every third Thursday 10am to 12pm All welcome.
Goodall’s Appliances Service to washing machines, dryers and dish-
washers, 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 [email protected]
Senior Warden Gary Elliott presents Hepburn Health CEO, Trish Collocott, with a donation to support the Welfare Program at Clunes Community Health Centre. Photo supplied.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 6
Clunes Makers Marketby Christine Lethlean
A new and regular event is happening in Clunes in November. The organising committee of the Clunes Makers Market are happy to announce that the inaugural market will be launched on Sunday 8 November between 9am-2pm. in the front garden area of the Club Hotel in Fraser Street.
With a combined sense of friendliness, fun and community spirit it is envisaged that the Clunes Makers Market will provide a monthly active artisan space for the people of Clunes and for the growing number of visitors to the region to enjoy. There will be various artisans and makers exhibiting their work and several demonstrations for the public to see. Put the date in your diary and come along and ‘Meet the Makers’.
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 7
Neighbourly Natter
Neighbourhood Houses across the country play an amazing role in enabling a community to come together, and init iate activit ies that provide opportunities to learn something new, socialise with others, and just generally enjoy yourself.
In Clunes, our activities have sparked more than just learning opportunities, it’s beginning to result in a whole new area of industry.
Volunteers with the Community Garden and Men’s Shed have recently started making nesting boxes and planter boxes all in time for breeding season and spring planting. While the Small Engine Workshop which we hold every Thursday has been repairing second hand lawnmowers so fast that we now have an excess of them available to sell if anyone needs one!
At the Welding workshop, participants went from working on personal projects they needed done, to helping create a trailer from scratch. I don’t know what is being crafted at Woodwork for Women lately, but I know that doors, chairs, cupboards and a chaise longue have all found their way to being projects in that class.
Make friends, learn a new skill or apply an old one, and tick off your odd jobs to do list at the same time by participating in just some of the practical classes Clunes Neighbourhood House has to offer.
Lana de Kort, Co-ordinator
Regular Activity ProgramFOR THE KIDSFOR THE KIDS
Clunes Tutoring ProgramClunes Tutoring Program
Every Wednesday4pm – 6pm (ex.Holidays)
Clunes Neighbourhood House
FOR EVERYONEFOR EVERYONE
Clunes Open House DinnersClunes Open House Dinners
Every Tuesday6pm – 7.30pm Town Hall, Supper Room
Clunes Community LunchesClunes Community Lunches
Every Second Tuesday12.30pm – 2pm Town Hall, Supper Room
YogaYoga
Various sessions each week – see advert The Warehouse, Fraser St
Clunes Card Playing GroupClunes Card Playing Group
Every Thursday3pm – 5pm
Clunes Neighbourhood House
Writer’s GroupWriter’s Group
Every second Monday of the month 1pm – 3pm RSL, Fraser St
Men’s ShedMen’s Shed
Every Wednesday10am – 12 noon Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St
Welding ClassesWelding Classes
Every Wednesday6pm-‐8pm Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St
Woodwork for WomenWoodwork for Women
Every Thursday1pm – 3pm Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance St
Community GardenCommunity Garden
Every Wednesday & Friday 10am – 2pm
Community Garden, 18 Alliance St
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 8
Weekly Introduction to Dance LessonsIdeal for children of all ages
The Juniors (Kindy to Grade 2) class is full, but there are still spaces in the Seniors (Grade 3 to Grade 6) class!
Local dancer, Alice Newitt, is offering aspiring young dancers an opportunity to learn the techniques and foundations necessary to nurture a real love of ballet. Drawing on the discipline of traditional ballet classes, this is a great opportunity for children of different ages to get involved without having to travel to other towns.
When? Every Tuesday in Term 4.Where? Clunes Neighbourhood House Juniors (Kindy to Grade 2): 4.30pm – 5.15pm - $8
per class Seniors (Grade 3 to Grade 6): 5.30pm – 6.30pm -
$10 per classBook Now: Call Clunes Neighbourhood
House at 5345 4078.
BurlesqueWhen? Wednesday, 7pm – 8.30pmWhere? At the WarehouseCost? $12 per person or $100 for 10 week termBook: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on
5345 4078What don’t you know about Burlesque? Burlesque
started as a form of comedic theatre, and still retains that performance element today. It is as much about feathers and fancy gloves, as it is about creating a character and learning the moves to tell an often, fun and flirtatious story. Your tutor will be Bella Puckerlips, who has been performing Burlesque for the past 5 years, with a background in dance and drama, who has been performing with her troupe Bliss Bombs Burlesque based in Daylesford.
“A chance to dance, have a laugh, get fit and enjoy the theatrics that is such a part of Burlesque.”
Small Engine MaintenanceWhen? Thursday, 5pm – 7pmWhere? At the Men’s Shed, 18 Alliance StreetHow Much? $12 per personBook: Call Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345
4078Learn about small engines so that this summer
when you need your chain saw, lawn mower or leaf blower handy, that it is all ready to go.
Has your child drawn a Clunes Christmas card yet?
In par tnersh ip with AAG Property Consultants, Clunes kids are putting Clunes on the Christmas list, by des ign ing the Christmas cards that AAG will be using this year to wi sh the i r customers a Happy Christmas and safe Ne w Year. Us ing photographs a s a guide, we have picked local landmarks for kids to draw. Inside each piece of artwork, we are asking the kids to include something a little bit christmassy for everyone to find.
Drawing templates are available to be downloaded at www.clunesnh.org or can be picked up at Clunes Neighbourhood House, AAG Property Consultants and the Post Office.
Packs of Christmas cards will also be available for purchase. Plan ahead, and pre-order your cards from Clunes Neighbourhood House by calling 5345 4078, so you can put a little bit of Clunes in your Christmas this year.
Thanks to AAG Property Consultants, all funds raised will go towards the Clunes Tutoring program.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 9
NEW Spaces available for stall holdersLocated at Clunes Neighbourhood House
As you may know, Andrew Brown is now located at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. Andrew is one of our new stall holders and is operating out of the new
community shop and emporium area. Andrew can be contacted on 0429 172 029 or by calling Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078. What you may not know, is that stall holder space is also available for local artisans who might be look ing for an out le t for showcasing and selling their work. Working together with the Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles, we are
promoting the community shop and emporium area as a great place for tourists to pop in, visit the museum and look at the art , collectibles, vintage clothing and bric-a-brac on offer.
For in format ion about becoming a stall holder, contact Clunes Neighbourhood House on 5345 4078 to obtain an information pack.
Clunes Primary SchoolWe are looking for Second Hand School Uniforms donations
Our supply of second hand school uniforms is slowly growing, but we need more!
If you have any other uniforms you’d like to get out of your child’s cupboard, we’d love to have them.
Currently we have a range of pre-loved jumpers, shirts and pants available, starting at $2.
Nesting and Planting Boxes Available for sale at Clunes Neighbourhood House
Volunteers in the Community Garden and Men’s Shed have been producing a range of nesting boxes for different animals out of untreated wood for sale. Prices range from $10 up and these sturdy designs have been built for budgies, possums and kookaburra’s so far.
We haven’t neglected those spring planting either, producing a range of planting boxes in a variety of styles. All boxes have been constructed in natural t imber that i s unt reated . Pop into Clunes Neighbourhood House to see what is available or call 5345 4098. Orders can also be taken. Prices range from $40 for a medium sized vegetable box, to upright planter boxes for $60.
All funds raised go back to the Community Garden and Men’s Shed.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 10
There’s so much on offer…Our friendly staff & volunteers are always on hand to lend assistance
Save yourself the drive to Ballarat by using our computer & printer services
! Send/receive emails
! Online Banking
! Shopping & eBay
! Prin^ng Service
! Document Scanning
! A4 Lamina^ng
! Training Courses &
Workshops
! Edit & Print Photos
! Download Informa^on
! Mee^ng Room Hire
About Clunes Neighbourhood House" 5345 4078 # Tuesday - Friday, 9.00am to 3.00pm
$ ! Co-ordinator: [email protected]
% 70 Bailey St, Clunes, 3370 (Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles)
Volunteering and Tutors
A community-‐based Commiaee of Management manages Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. If you have a sugges^on 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 courses
Your place cannot be guaranteed un^l the fee is paid in advance and an enrolment form is filled out. Weekly payments are avail-‐able by special arrangement. Re-‐ceipts issued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a mini-‐mum of 5 people to go ahead.
Privacy Policy
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc respects the right for informa^on privacy. Informa^on collected and held on learners and/or tutors is stored in accordance with infor-‐ma^on privacy laws.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.
Anyone over 50 years old gets free in ter net access a t C lunes Neighbourhood House v i a the Broadband for Seniors initiative. Come in anytime we’ll help you get started.
CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 11
by Judy Burn
You might think there is nothing very interesting about a Newsagency. Every town and suburb has one, and they all sell much the same things. But the Clunes Newsagency really is something. It’s a central place in the town and Ken and Margaret are friends to all. You can buy your usual newspapers, magazines, stationery and the like, but you can also have a chat, meet and greet other regulars, and check out what is going on in town. You can buy tickets to local functions, submit your entries for the Clunes Show, or various other competitions, and hear the latest local news.
Ken and Margaret came to Clunes 22 years ago. They wanted to buy a small business in a country town, close to Ballarat as their children were at school and university there. Ken had taken a redundancy from his job in a bank and to operate a newsagency was a good option for change. They had lived in small towns before and “knew how they work”. Fortunately the Clunes Newsagency was up for sale, so they applied.
In those days, prospective newsagents were interviewed by representatives of several newspapers, Tattersalls and The VANA Board of Management (the Victorian Authorised Newspapers Association). You didn’t just hand over your cash. Nowadays it is much easier, since the industry has been de-regulated, but Ken and Margaret had to go through several interviews, like job interviews.
Ken had long been involved in local football and cricket, and when they attended the last interview, he had an achilles injury, from playing cricket. That impressed the panel, who said he must have been well-involved in community life. So Ken and Margaret were successful in their application and Clunes has benefitted ever since.
The newsagency sells a wide range of additional goods, including art materials, toys, gifts, Christmas decorations, books, even reading glasses, and you can have photocopying done or buy Tattslotto tickets. Anything you might need which isn’t there, Ken and Margaret will source for you. With Ken’s experience as a Bank Manager, he is well-qualified to operate an agency of the Bendigo Bank. This is a real boon for Clunes, since the two banks which were here closed down some years ago.
Ken and Margaret love their work as they get to know pretty well everybody in town. They welcome newcomers and visitors. People ask them questions and they are able to give out useful information. They “know the pulse of the town” and are involved in everything that’s important.
Ken has been active in the CTDA (Clunes Tourism and Development Association) for over 20 years and helps to promote many local events through the newsagency. Ken and Margaret play a huge role in welcoming newcomers to town and introducing them to others, largely through attending regular “drinks” places - in past years Robbie G’s Wine Bar, and more recently “Drinks at the Gallery”
Ken and Margaret see themselves as an information hub and a conduit for linking people. They are well-suited to their multi-faceted roles, as they are both gregarious and cheerful by nature, and have a great ability to get along with everyone. It is great to go into the newsagency and know you will find a friendly greeting, but never gossip.
Ken and Margaret feel they have gained a lot from the town of Clunes, and are keen to continue contributing towards it. When they retire, which may happen in the next year or two, they both plan to become more active as volunteers. We can only hope that the newsagency is then sold to another couple who will continue the great cooperative work that Ken and Margaret have been doing there.
Retailers Extraordinaire: 5 - Ken & Margaret Gibson
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Preparing for the Fire Seasonby the Clunes Fire Brigade
Preparing for the fire season for some people can be overwhelming. A written fire plan can help make this process simpler. Below are a few tips to help you prepare for the fire season:
• Sit down and review your written fire plan. If you don’t have one, now is the time to consider creating one
• Think about putting together a relocation kit• Keep grass trimmed• Consider clearing up falling branches around
your property• Move firewood away from the house • Keep gutters clean and empty throughout
the fire season• Make sure your property number is visible• Download the CFA Fire Ready App• Follow the Clunes Fire Brigade on Facebook
for more t ips – www. facebook .com/clunesfirebrigade
The Brigade will be in the main street on Saturday mornings with information on Fire Plans and preparing your property for the fire season. Brigade members are
more than happy to work with you to develop a fire plan for you and your family.
At the time of publication, it is unknown exactly when fire restrictions will come into force however it is expected that it will be earlier than previous years.
Have you taken the Fire Safety Pledge?The CFA have just released the Fire Safety Pledge
campaign and local brigades need your help!You can win a Bunnings voucher just by taking the
pledge. Local Brigades can also win $1000 but we need as many people to get behind our local brigades by taking the Fire Safety Pledge and selecting your local brigade.
1) Go to www.thefiresafetypledge.com.au 2) Select the fire safety actions you will take 3) Select our brigade from the drop-down box 4) Click the button in the follow up email to verify
your accountYou’re in the draw to win 1 of 5 $ 200 Bunnings
vouchers.Brigades are competing for $ 1000 cash prizes for
having the most number of pledges assigned to them.
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Notes from the PastArticles from the Clunes Guardian and Gazette - November 1886.
There were a number o f s ide shows and amusements of various descriptions on the ground, including a bazaar and merry-go-round, the two latter being “run” in connection with the hospital. The arrangements of the show were excellent, Mr C. Terrill and Mr T. D. Hardy, the secretaries, were as usual indefatigable, and to their services the success of the exhibition is materially ascribable. It may be added that the prizes awarded aggregate £560 in value. The takings at the gate amounted to £95 13s 6d, a sum considerably exceeding any gate money received previously in Clunes on like occasions.
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Clunes Newsagency49 Fraser St | Phone: 5345 3223 | Fax: 5345 3747
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Clunes Field and Gameby Lynne Jones
Another top shoot held by Clunes FGA with 105 shooters competing on the day. Congratulations to Milton Rodda and Andrew Hobbs for both achieving a 'Possible' 25/25 during the event.
Results:High Gun: OTG - L McIntyre 66/75AA Grade: A Hobbs 68, C Hobbs 68, J Tombolato 67A Grade: D Skrokov 72, A Edwards 67, H Dunstan 67B Grade: P Stevens 74, C Glover 71, G Moorby 70C Grade: D Edlin 74, S McBain 73, A Stephenson 70Veterans: M Rodda 71, W Coad 71, E Jones 69Ladies: M Hall 72, B Shirley 49Under 18: J Aringo 85, W Clarke 75Under 15: B Mort 64, R Fitzgibbon 59
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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 NaEons Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Mar@n Jones, 0418 103 722 or [email protected]@bigpond.com.
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 Benne? 0422 864 108 or email [email protected] for bap@sms, weddings & funerals.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci@zens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun aTernoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb -‐ Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur aTer. President-‐Malcolm Hull contact 5345 3037; Secretary-‐Barb Adam 5345 3042. HomecraTs-‐Julie Spi?le 5343 4201. Website www.show.clunes.org
Clunes & District Young Farmers Mee@ngs 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 ArEsts' Group Meets on the 2nd Saturday each month, 11.30am at the Bo?le Museum, to mingle, discuss art and promote ar@s@c opportuni@es in Clunes and the region. To learn more or get involved, contact: Jo Rye (Secretary), 0434866725 or Lorna Fitz-‐patrick, 0403555063.
Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Compe@@on runs at the Clunes Spor@ng 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. Con-‐tact Clunes Neighbourhood House 5345 4078 or Stephen Arrowsmith 0429 709 720.
Clunes Country Women’s AssociaEon Welcomes women of all ages. Mee@ngs on 2nd Weds of month 10am, followed by shared lunch and craT. Come along for a cuppa and share skills & knowledge. Enq. An-‐astasia Jones 53453969 or Beth Neville 0491109244.
Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.
Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: John Bedwell 0438 320 634/ Kath Milne 0448453665/Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.
Clunes Garden Club Mon 2 Nov -‐ meet 9am at Seniors Rooms to car pool to Kyneton. Buy morning tea on arrival, BYO lunch to enjoy in the Botanical Gardens. Visit the Garden Tap nursery, and Rosebery Hill Topiary Gardens. Mon 7 Dec -‐ Christmas Dinner 6pm for 6.30 start at Seniors Rms. Bring salad/dessert to share. Meats provided. $5 per head. BYO drinks. Enq Jill 0438640431
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 seLng. Enq: Vaughan 0419430250.
Clunes Museum Volunteers CommiHee Meet 10am every Thursday at The Warehouse. Commi?ee Mee@ngs 2nd Thursday each month 10 am. Ph. 5345 3592.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Open 9am to 3pm, Tuesdays to Fridays. Internet & prin@ng. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery avail-‐able for hire for mee@ngs and events.
Clunes Playgroup Meets Clunes Health Centre Wed 10am-‐12pm term @me (except 3rd Wed of month -‐ Clunes Library 10.30am story@me). 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 informa@on 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 CiEzens Club Inc Further informa@on from the Secre-‐tary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.
Clunes Tourist & Development AssociaEon 7.30pm 3rd Monday every even month at The Warehouse. Everyone welcome from community & 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.
CreaEve Clunes Inc. Organisers of the annual Clunes Booktown fes@-‐val and monthly Sunday Selec@on author talks. Volunteers always wel-‐come for fes@vals or other events. Contact us on 5345 3947.
Goldfields Central Gold ProspecEng Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 6pm at the Na@onal Hotel. All interested people wel-‐come. Darren Kamp 0439 453 884.
Lee Medlyn Home of BoHles Management CommiHee Meets at the Bo?le 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 organisa@on and support your community membership.
Yoga Classes Clunes & Miners Rest. See ad. Beginners welcome any-‐@me. Enq Lily 0459138797, or [email protected]. In associa@on with Clunes N’hood House. Private classes available.