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THE HISTORY OF WATER www.radskillimaging.com.au IN WHITTLESEA WHITTLESEA The Friends of Toorourrong Group would like to meet with anyone interested in contributing to a book about the History of Water in MEDICAL IMAGING Whittlesea (Toorourrong and Yan Yean Reservoirs). Following on from our initial community day of storytelling and photo collecting in 2015 and our recent expression of interest for more stories, we would 2-3/81 Church Street Whittlesea now like to invite people interested in history, writing, photography, layout, publishing and more who can help to put the book together. Ph: 9716 0278 Please join us at 2pm on Sunday 9th July at the Specialist Radiologist on site for all your joint injections Whittlesea Community Activity Centre. For further information please contact X-RAYS, OPG/LAT CEPH, CT SCANNING, ULTRASOUND AND DOPPLER Megan Smithwick - Low dose CT Scanner - P: 9716 0543 m:0439 836 458 New [email protected] Bone Densitometry (Dexa) Service 100% bulk billing( Except some ultrasounds) Technical staff with several years of experience Fast turnaround of Specialist Radiologist reports All referrals accepted Professional friendly staff
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK...... KEEP YOUR EYES Winter has arrived, and for me, I find the best way to think of it is, ‘it is the only way back to summer, and some warmer weather’, for all of PEELED FOR A us with arthritis that is affected by the cold. CITY OF WHITTLESEA For those who will be travelling over the long weekend, drive carefully and take regular breaks. Enjoy your time away and come home safely HOUSEHOLD SURVEY and refreshed. One of our best features here in the City of Whittlesea is our diverse Continuing with some Unusual Australian Facts from community. http://www.convictcreations.com/culture/facts.htm are ~ Being such a rapidly growing part of Melbourne, it’s really important * Independence for WA- In April 1933, 68 per cent of West that we stay up to date with the characteristics and views of our Australians voted in favour of seceding from the Commonwealth of residents and communities, to ensure we have the information we Australia. However, they needed permission from the British Parliament need to plan for the future. before they could officially become a new country. Meanwhile, Australia’s Federal Parliament was arguing that Britain should not One way that we can stay up to date is by conducting our Household interfere in Australian politics. The end result was that Britain never Survey. made a decision. Consequently, Western Australian remained part of We are preparing to undertake our 2017 Household Survey of the Commonwealth. residencies across the municipality. This year’s survey will be * In 1954, Bob Hawke was immortalised by the Guinness Book of distributed to approximately 5,500 households across the City of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob later became Whittlesea. the Prime Minister of Australia. *Sir John Robertson, five times premier of New South Wales, was Council has commissioned Metropolis Research to undertake the said to have drank a pint of rum every morning for 35 years. Later survey on our behalf. said: ‘none of the men who have left footprints in this country have From late May to July field staff will be visiting select households in been cold water men.’ both our urban and rural areas offering a select number of households Regards...... Betty the opportunity to complete the survey via a hard copy or online. Field staff will drop off a survey form and pick it up at a later date. Responses provided are completely confidential and de-identified. Results will be collated in August and are expected to be made available in September.
LETTING THINGS HAPPEN - Too often man handles life as he does the bad weather. He whiles away the time as he waits for it to stop. Alfred Polgar (1873 - 1955), Switzerland/Austria
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SAT. 15th JULY, 2017 at 10am at the Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor Information Centre Cnr. Church & Beech Streets, Whittlesea
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Graham will prune the Centre’s roses and provide an informative talk and demonstration on pruning roses and their overall care. A selection of roses, rose “food” and other items will be available for purchase.
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LEMON BALM – OUR POET’S CORNER MELISSA OFFICINALIS STOCKMAN TOM We know that stress blocks clear THE GIPPSLAND DROVER thinking, makes us rush around Old Tom the stockman lay dreaming hastily often making haphazard Of big herds on the trails long ago decisions, and raises our cortisol A seething mass of Hereford cattle levels, heart rate as well as our Coming down from around old Omeo blood pressure. Stress interferes with our digestive processes, and He was in his sleep mobs of cattle and sheep the list goes on. It is no wonder His faithful Kelpies, Old Black Jack and Rover that natural medicine practitioners, When he sang as he rode the rough winding road yoga and meditation teachers, and Old Tom, the Gippsland Drover doctors alike all label stress as a big killer. So here is a big saviour, He dreamt of the nights ‘neath the star laden skies Lemon Balm. Historically used since the middle ages in Europe for As by the campfire he awaited the morning these and other conditions, it’s as popular today as it was then. It And now as the night fades away replaced by a new day won’t cure full-blown illnesses but it certainly may help reduce some The moon disappears with the dawning of the effects contributing to it and culminating from the illness. Saddled up and away after damper and tea HEALTH BENEFITS - If you are anxious, stressed or having trouble The mob on the trail teeming, bawling sleeping you would consider this beautiful herb first. You can simply Down from the mountains along the creek flats buy a box of tea at many grocery stores – especially continental Through woodlands where Bellbirds are calling stores – and have a warm tea in the evening. You will find it in a lot Onwards, ever onwards, by the Tambo meandering of sleepy or relaxing tea mixes because it is soothing and has a lovely Through Ensay, Tambo Crossing, the range up and down flavour. Other uses include for nervousness, restlessness, anxiety and The Eleven Mile Sarsfield, the mob moving westward depression, headaches, indigestion, dyspepsia and IBS. ADHD is a Across the Mitchell to the saleyards to old Bairnsdale town commonly presenting issue and many accounts suggest that this herb He in his dream did recall the wild days of yore is very helpful in treating it. Lemon balm is used in hyperthyroidism When on the High Plains he rode brumby running and Graves’ disease. It is also helpful for fever, colds and flu due to its Mountain man versus horse on the rock strewn course anti-viral activity. Although it is calming for the nerves, it is also said to Both parties very skillful and cunning sharpen the mind. The anti-oxidant power of this herb will be useful Those days are now over for the horse, dog and drover to all cells and the liver but may be especially beneficial for brain cells, Replaced by big transport, the Kenworth and Macks so it is used for Alzheimer’s disease. What in the old times took weeks is now done in a day EXTERNALLY it can be used for anti-aging properties and is featured in As these big rigs hurtle along the black tracks many beauty and anti-aging products. It has been used on insect bites There now is no need for men of such breed as well to relieve the itch. It is also commonly applied to herpes lesions. For the old stock riding days are now over GROWING LEMON BALM is quite easy, like the rest of lamiaceae And we will not see again the tough mountain men family (rosemary, sage and lavender). You can grow from seed or Like Old Tom, the Gippsland Stock Drover cuttings. It prefers a well-drained position in partial shade but can William Schimleck tolerate full sun if need be. It may attract bees to your garden and that is very beneficial for the bees and the garden, it repels mozzies. Takes around 10 weeks to mature. USING LEMON BALM - It can be used in sweet or savoury foods. Use it in cooking scones, or sprinkle it on fruit salad. You can cook KILMORE chicken with lemon balm as the main flavouring herb. You simply chop a couple of tablespoons of the herb and mix it with butter, salt and pepper before rubbing it over the chicken. It also makes an CELTIC FESTIVAL amazing herb butter. It is most commonly used as a refreshing tea. Buy it as a tea bag Celebrating or easily grow your own to use fresh. My favourite way to use it st is to simply place a handful of leaves in a glass jug of fresh water 21 Birthday and serve it with or after dinner. It can help everyone relax for the evening, is very refreshing and your breath will be better for it too. Julie Novak, Naturopath 23rd - 25th June SOUTH MORANG CWA Comedy, Celtic Dance, South Morang Night Owls CWA have had a busy Heated venues, Live Celtic Music, month. We were rapt to win 1st prize in both Cookery and Handcrafts in the branch entries at the recent Pipers and Poets, Diamond Valley Group Exhibition held at Apollo Park Celtic street Market, Primary school in Greensborough. The theme for cookery was ‘Countries of the world’ and for craft ‘Bees, Our famous Celtic Banquet Butterflies and Bugs’. Our girls put in some amazing items in every category. It is very pleasing to know these crafts are being passed on to Bookings: www.kilmorecelticfestival.org.au the younger generation of girls. It would be a shame to have this knowledge disappear. Enquiries: 03 - 5781 1711 All you ‘CRAFTY’ ladies out there, our next project is the ‘CRAFT WEEKEND’ held on Friday evening 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July. For details and bookings, please ring Sue on 5787 1520 YOUTHFUL INSTINCTS - How inimitably graceful I can guarantee you will find a craft that will please you and be proud children are in general - before they learn to to take home. For details for joining our cheery branch, dance. Phone Fay 9717 3597 0438 717 359 Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 - 1834), England 6 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p5.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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WHITTLESEA MARKET (In aid of Chaplaincy Committee) 3rd Sat. Month at LIONS CLUB OF MARKETS Whittlesea Secondary College, Laurel St, BOLLYGUM COMMUNITY MARKET at Whittlesea. 8am-1pm. Enq: 0419 357 395 WHITTLESEA nd Bollygum Park, Kinglake. 2 Sunday of the WHITTLESEA MONDAY MARKET, MEETINGS:- Held at Whittlesea Bowling month. 10am-2pm. Market season Sept. to May Showgrounds, Yea Rd, Whittlesea, 8am - 1pm. Club, Church Street, Whittlesea (Excluding Jan.) Enq: Ilona 0409 849 722 Fresh produce, plants & wide variety of stalls. 2nd TUESDAY - Business Meeting 7.30pm Find us on Facebook School & public holiday fun. Permanent 4th TUESDAY - Dinner Meeting & Guest BROADFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE stallholders, & casuals welcome. Speaker 6.30pm for a 7pm start INDOOR WINTER CRAFT MARKET Enq: Janine 0428 821 644 JUNE 2017 1st Sunday of each month at Communith Centre 13th - Business Meeting 158 - 162 High St, Broadford. Enq. Broadford th Community Centre 5784 2043 27 - Dinner Meeting Membership enquiries: DIAMOND VILLAGE CRAFT MARKET 2nd Sat. month, Diamond Village Shopping Centre, David Cordell 0418 348 057 78 Nepean St, Watsonia (Mel.20,F4) 9am-1pm. Tim Wood 0417 056 602 Quality arts & craft, plants, homewares, kids clothing, bric-a-brac & more. Stalls undercover. THE COMBINED Parking. 9438 3437 REC: 13433 AU27974 ELTHAM CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKET Brad: 0411 875 207 PROBUS CLUB 3rd Sun.(Feb-Nov), 1st & 3rd Sun.( Dec), at Alistair Knox Park, Panther Place, Eltham (Mel.21, J5) Samantha: 0407 811 402 OF WHITTLESEA 8.30am-1pm. Approx. 120 stalls offering wide Specialises In: Sharing Fun, Fellowship range of quality home made, home grown & handcrafted products. Enq: Coordinator ► All electrical service & and Friendship 0401 288 027, www.elthammarket.com.au installation New Members are always welcome. You ELTHAM MARKET, Library Place. 8.30am- ► Melbourne’s BEST Split System will hear interesting guest speakers at 12.30pm. Family & pet friendly. Balloon man, installations each monthly meeting. hot food, craft wares. Cheryl 0401 288 027 ► Free home site inspection & Experience Trips & Tours to various www.elthammarket.com.au quote destinations, including day trips, FLOWERDALE COUNTRY MARKET 3rd ► 24/7 Emergency break down overnighters, short Victorian and Sun. Month at Community Hall, Yea-Whittlesea interstate stays, plus the occasional Rd, Flowerdale. New & Used items. Stalls service international trip. There is also a monthly needed. Alison 5780 1223 or Vicky 5780 1434 EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND dine-out at various enjoyable venues. HURSTBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET WORKMANSHIP FROM 1st Sun. Month. (except January) 8.30am- If you are interested in coming 1pm, Fergusons Paddock, Arthurs Creek Rd, LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS for a look, please contact the Hurstbridge(Mel.185, J8) Enq: 9433 3315, Enq. Membership Officer on stallholders: 0414 703 186
KILMORE SCOUT MARKET Last Sat. Month 9716 2429 or the (weather permitting) 9am-1pm. Hudson Park, LIONS CLUB OF Secretary on 9716 1136 Sydney St, Kilmore. Enq: 0427 230 971 Stall WANDONG/WALLAN Enq: 0408 862 296 Probus meets on the first KINGLAKE PRODUCE & ARTISAN ‘We Serve’ Monday of each month, th MARKET 4 Sun. month (Dec. varies) 10am- Meetings held 2nd and 4th Wednesday of 9.30am at the Whittlesea 3pm. In heart of Kinglake township. the month at 7.30pm. Dinner Meeting 0497 598 948, [email protected] Bowls Club on the 4th Wednesday held at the www.kinglakemarket.com Australiana Motel, Wandong. KINGSBURY DRIVE COMMUNITY MARKET Every Sun. 9am-1pm. Carpark “Lets Get Involved” is our President’s 2, LaTrobe Uni, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora motto and we would love to see more (Mel.31.F7) Enq: Diamond Valley community people joining and/or supporting us. Support 9435 8282, [email protected] www.dvsupport.org.au For further information contact LANCEFIELD & DISTRICT FARMERS Ron Howell 0418 336 060 or FRIENDS OF MARKET, 4th Sat. Month, (3rd Sat. in Dec) Centre Plantation, High St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm. Karen Sheehan 0422 401 480 TOOROURRONG (In aid of Lancefield Neighbourhood House). Enq: Meggs 5429 2115, or Vivien 5429 1214 (Tues.-Thurs) (F.O.T.) NANNA’S ARTESIAN MARKET held last ROTARY CLUB If you would like to know Sat. Month, Unting Church Hall, Schotters Rd, more about the Friends of Mernda 10am - 1pm. OF WHITTLESEA Toorourrong or maybe join WADAMBUK MAKERS MARKET MEETINGS:- Held at Community Centre, Caledonia St. St. Andrews Whittlesea Bowls Club, as a member then please Just up the road from weekly market. 2nd Sat. Church Street, Whittlesea feel free to contact the Month, 9am-2pm. Indoors. All local makers. Enq: [email protected] 1st & 3rd MONDAY, 6.30pm Secretary WALLAN OLD TIME MARKET, 2nd Sat. Dinner Meetings Jan Hyndman Month, Hadfield Park, Northern H’way, Wallan. We welcome your participation 7.30am-2pm. Enq: 5783 3186 in the Whittlesea Community. So 0427 510 092 WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE please come along and join in with email: [email protected] INDOOR MARKET 1st Sat. month (except our Rotary conversation. January). 10am-1pm, $5 per stall. 47 Lambourne Postal Address: Enq: Lyn Prescott 0402 350 656 Rd, Watsonia. Bookings/Enq: 94334 6717 P.O. Box 283, Whittlesea 3757 7 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p6.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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29/5/2017 - Joshua Abraham Grech (3) 8/6/2017 - Spencer Murphy WHAT’S ON AT 11/6/2017 - Stephen Barker 30/6/2017 - Lilian Kwiatkowski THOMASTOWN LIBRARY CHESS - All Ages. Come, learn and play chess with a chess master. All skill levels welcome. BIRTHDAYS Saturday 24th June 11am - 12noon SCIENCE CLUB - Ages 7+. Come have some science and tech fun at our after school Science Club. Tuesday 20th June, 4 - 5pm
KIDS ARE STUDIO. Ages 3+. Come and be creative in our Maker Space. In partnership with Thomastown Neighbourhood House. Saturday 3rd June, 10am - 12.30pm HINDSIGHT EXHIBITION - If given the chance, what would you say to your younger self. Share the wisdom of our senior community members through an exhibition of GRECH JOSHUA ABRAHAM - 29/5/2017 portrait photography, words of wisdom, video A very happy belated 3rd birthday to our footage and a community reflection space. In dearest grandson, Joshua. We hope you partnership with City of Whittlesea Cultural st had a great day. Heritage Program. Thursday 1 June to th With all our love, cuddles and kisses Friday 30 June Gran and Pa Burfoot xxxxx MAKERS MORNING - Drop in sewing THE NANNA’S sessions. Adults. Do you have incomplete sewing projects? Do you need some expertise GROUP and equipment? Then our Textile and Craft SPENCER MURPHY - 8/6/2017 We meet at the Bridge Inn Hotel, Mernda Maker Space is the place for you. Happy birthday to our dear every Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm. We are a Every Thursday 10am - 1pm Spenny. We wish you all the best like minded group doing knitting, crochet, and and hope you have a great day. STENCIL SCREEN PRINTING - Adults. craft. Master the art of stencil screen printing in this Love from Mum, Dad, Nan and all We do things for charity. We now have many Maker Space workshop. Thursday 1st June, members Australia wide. Come along, have a the family xxxxxx 10am - 1pm chat, you don’t have to be crafty, but you can KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE - Adults. learn. The company is great. Expert sewing educator Bev Thomas will LILIAN KWIATKOWSKI - 30/6/2017 We recently donated over $1,000 to the be showing us how to make the most of our Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, knitted A very happy birthday to you from sewing machines. Bring your own machine or knockers for breast cancer patients, knitted Richard and the family xxxxx use one of ours. blankets and beanies for the homeless and Thursday 15th June 11am - 1pm tiny garments for Premature babies. CERAMICS WORKSHOP - Adults. Learn We have a monthly market, see notice under LILIAN KWIATKOWSKI - 30/6/2017 some ceramic skills and take something Markets, page 7. Happy birthday dear friend beautiful home. In partnership with Further Info: Julie Sutherland Love from Karen and Betty Thomastown Neighbourhood House. 9714 8307 Monday 19th June, 10am - 12.30pm WORM FARMING WORKSHOP - Adults. As part of World Environment Day, Maria ICE QUEEN - Mathematics, rightly GET WELL Ciavarella from My Green Garden will show viewed, possesses not only truth, but you how to set up a worm farm and the supreme beauty - a beauty cold and environment benefits. Monday 5th June austere, like that of sculpture. Doug Quine Brett Quine 10.30am - 11.30am Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970), Bob Milburn David Watts BOOK GROUP - Adults. Expand your reading England, USA Also a big get well wish to all horizons and discuss a great book over a those we don’t know about cuppa. Enquire in branch to pick up a copy of the next book club read. ALL IS FLUX - In rivers, the water who are not feeling as good Tuesday 6th June 11am - 12noon that you touch is the last of what as you would like to, may your has passed and the first of that health return to its best soon THOMASTOWN LIBRARY 52 Main Street, Thomastown which comes; so with present 9464 1864 time. DEADLINE IS 15th OF THE MONTH www.yprl.vic.gov.au Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italy 8 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p7.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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WHITTLESEA A MESSAGE FROM YOUR LOCAL AGRICULTURAL MESSENGER SOCIETY NEWS CENTRAL & UPPER GOULBURN GROUP FINAL TRADIES TOOLS TARGETED Congratulations to all those who competed at the Central & Upper It doesn’t take long for an experienced thief to break into a car, Goulburn Group Final at Seymour in April. get what he or she wants and leave. However, most thieves are In the VAS Ltd Competitions the places were as opportunistic, in that if you give them the opportunity, they will steal follows: from you, so it makes sense not to give them that opportunity in the first place. 1st Shannon McLean - Junior Ambassador 1st Briar Perry – VAS Ltd Carrot & Date Muffins Over a third of theft from motor cars in the City of Whittlesea involve 2nd Emma Peel – VAS Ltd Junior Boiled Fruit Cake Competition number plates being stolen however the remainder involves thefts of 2nd Nanette Peel – VAS Ltd Carrot Cake Competition other items, often including handbags, purses, sunglasses, laptops 1st Marj Eickert – VAS Ltd Knitting Competition and tools from utes and work vans.
st Police in the City of Whittlesea have recently identified a significant 1 Placegetters to go on to State Final. rise in the number of incidents involving tools being stolen from We wish them all the best! utilities, vans and trailers belonging to tradesman. These tools are Group Final Only being stolen from vehicles parked in both residential streets and at work sites. 1st Briar Perry – Plate of 4 plain scones Having tools stolen can be both costly and an interruption to business WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKS - The Whittlesea so it’s important to store tools securely when they are not in use. Agricultural Society now require any volunteers to have a Working With Children Check. Keeping in-line with the updates Legislation, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF THINGS THAT if you volunteer at any stage of the Show please ensure you have a YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR TOOLS. check well before Show weekend. If you require any clarification or • When leaving tools in your vehicle overnight, park it in a garage assistance please contact the office on 9716 2835 where possible. Do not park in dark, unlit or isolated areas. If you currently have a Working With Children Check you will need • If you have a driveway, use it. Don’t park your vehicle out on the to advise the Department of Justice of the Whittlesea Agricultural street where it is easily accessed. Society’s details – please phone office on9716 2835. • Lock your vehicle when it is unattended, even at work sites. The Society is a Family Event and we are providing the safest Wherever possible keep tools out of sight so that thieves are not environment possible for everyone. tempted. WORKING BEES - Working Bees are the first Saturday of the month • Secure any tools left inside the vehicle with visible locks. commencing at 9am. • If you drive a utility, consider investing in a sturdy, lockable utility MEMBERSHIPS - Membership renewals will be sent out by the toolbox and bolt it to the vehicle’s tray. st end of May. They are due 31 July 2017. Look out for them in your • Large, visible locks on toolboxes can be a deterrent. mailbox. • Engrave or mark your tools for easy identification – the letter V Any queries please contact the Secretary on followed by your Victorian licence number is recommended. 9716 2835 or [email protected] • Keep an inventory of all of your tools. • Report any suspicious behaviour to police If you see someone acting suspiciously around a EVERYTHING IN NATURE YEARNS vehicle call police on 000 immediately or if you have Weeds pushing up through any other information relating to theft of motor pavement cement, vehicles call crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 Baby birds yawning to feed, For more info contact For child’s eager reach for the breast, Crime Prevention Officer And so our souls yearn for the divine LSC O’CONNOR on 9409 8146 Whittlesea Police Service Area Sister Stan 2009
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THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE, 25th OCTOBER 1854 By Denys Potts Half a league, half a league, French cavalry is on your left. Immediate.’ Raglan wanted the light half a league onward, cavalry to prevent the Russians from withdrawing the naval guns from all in the Valley of Death the redoubts they had captured on the reverse side of the Causeway rode the six hundred. Heights, the hill forming the south of the valley. This was the optimum Forward the Light Brigade! task for the Light Brigade as their superior speed would ensure the ‘charge for the guns’ he said, Russians would be forced to abandon the guns or be cut down while they into the Valley of Death, attempted to flee. rode the six hundred. Someone had blundered, Raglan could see what was happening as he was on a high vantage Their’s not to make reply, point, however the lie of the land around Lucan prevented him from Their’s not to reason why, seeing the Russian’s efforts to remove the guns. The order from Their’s but to do or die. Raglan was drafted by Brigadier Richard Airey and carried by Captain Louis Nolan. As well, Nolan carried further oral instruction that the The Crimean War was a conflict fought between October 1853 and March cavalry was to attack immediately. 1856 in which the Russian Empire lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire and Sardinia. The immediate cause involved the rights of When Lucan asked what guns were referred to, Nolan is said to Christian minorities in the Holy Land, which was part of the Ottoman Empire. have indicated, with a wide sweep of his arm, not the causeway redoubts as viewed by Raglan, but the mass of Russian guns in a The French promoted the rights of the Roman Catholics, while Russia redoubt at the end of the valley around a mile away. His reason for the promoted those of the Eastern Orthodox Church. The long-term causes misdirection is not known as he was killed in the ensuing battle. involved the decline of the Ottoman Empire and unwillingness of Britain In response to the order Lucan instructed Cardigan to lead his and France to allow Russia to gain territory and power at Ottoman expense. command of about 670 troopers straight into the valley between While the churches eventually worked out their differences and Fedyukhin heights and Causeway Heights. Opposing this force were came to agreement, Nicholas I of Russian and the French Emperor 20 battalions of infantry supported by over 50 artillery pieces, all of Napoleon III refused to back down and Nicholas issued an ultimatum which were deployed on both sides of the valley. that Orthodox subjects of the Empire be placed under his protection. Lucan was to follow with the Heavy Brigade, which although better Britain attempted to negotiate and arranged a compromise that armoured and intended for frontal assault, was not equipped for a Nicholas agreed to but the Ottomans demanded changes to which frontal assault on a dug-in and alerted enemy force, especially one Nicholas refused. With the support of France and Britain, the Ottomans with excellent line of sight over a mile in length and supported on two declared war on Russia in October 1853. sides by artillery batteries that could provide enfilading fire. Russian troops immediately occupied the Danubian Principalities, Even though the semi-suicidal nature of this charge was evident to the now part of modern Romania, and began to cross the Danube and the Light Brigade they set off down the valley with Cardigan out in front. Ottomans stopped them at Silistra but in the east the Turks attempted Almost at once Nolan was seen to rush across the front, passing in to reinforce a garrison at Kars, but their attempt was foiled when the front of Cardigan. It may be that he realised the charge was aimed at garrison was destroyed by the Russian fleet. the wrong target and was attempting to stop or turn the brigade but he The British ‘shock force’ was their cavalry, divided into two brigades, was then killed by an artillery shell. the light cavalry force, known as the Light Brigade, were mounted The charge continued but when they got to within about two or three on fast light unarmoured horses and were equipped with lances hundred yards of the Russian Horse Artillery it opened fire and their and sabres and their mobility and speed was intended primarily for trot broke into a canter then a gallop. Despite withering fire from three reconnaissance and skirmishing. As well, they were ideally suited for sides the Light Brigade was able to engage the Russians at the end of cutting down infantry and artillery units as they attempted to retreat. the valley and caused them to retreat, but it suffered heavy casualties The Heavy Brigade was mounted on large, heavy chargers, and were and was forced to retire, meeting heavy fire from both flanks and they equipped with metal helmets and cavalry swords for close combat. had to run the gauntlet again. They were intended as a primary shock force, leading frontal charges in order to break enemy lines.
Lieutenant General George Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan was in Lucan failed to provide any support for Cardigan and it was speculated command of the British cavalry with Major General James Brudenall, this was because of the enmity that existed between them. He moved 7th Earl of Cardigan, the commander of the Light Brigade. Cardigan his Heavy Brigade up to the mouth of the valley but did not advance and Lucan were brothers-in-law who disliked each other intensely. further, his later explanation being that he saw no point in having a Frustrated by the wasted effort in a series of relatively minor skirmishes, second brigade mown down and he was best positioned to render the allied force decided to attack the centre of Russian strength at assistance to the Light Brigade returning from the charge. Sevastopol and forces landed on the peninsula in September 1854 and fought their way to a point south of the city. The Russians counter- War correspondent William Russell, who witnessed the battle, attacked on 25th October and were countered by the Heavy Brigade declared ‘Our Light Brigade was annihilated by their own rashness who forced their foot soldiers and artillery units to retreat. and the brutality of a ferocious enemy.’ The Commander-in-Chief, Lord Raglan, under the mistaken impression The brigade was not completely destroyed, but did suffer terribly, with the Russians were retreating and his local commanders were not taking 118 men killed, 127 wounded and about 60 taken prisoner, besides advantage, issued the order, ‘Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance 335 horses either killed in action or put down later because of injury. rapidly to the front, follow the enemy and try to prevent the enemy carrying The reputation of the British cavalry was significantly enhanced by this away guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. bravery but the same cannot be said of their commanders. 10 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p9.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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Raglan blamed Lucan for the charge claiming that ‘From some misconception of the order to advance, Lucan considered that he was bound to attack at all hazards and he accordingly ordered Cardigan to move forward with the Light Brigade.’ Lucan was furious at being made the scapegoat, but Raglan claimed he should have exercised his discretion, Lucan responded that Raglan had allowed him no independence and required that all his orders be followed to the letter. Cardigan returned home acclaimed as a hero. He blamed Lucan for issuing the orders that led to the disaster and was rewarded by being WHITTLESEA MEDICAL CLINIC promoted to Inspector General of cavalry. 77 CHURCH STREET, WHITTLESEA 3757 On his return to England Lucan blamed both Raglan and Captain Nolan for not making the original order explicit. PHONE : 9716 2207 FAX: 9716 2989 Then they rode back, Email: [email protected] But not the six hundred. Cannon to the right of them, Cannon to the left of them OPENING HOURS: volleyed and thunder’d stormed at with shot and shell MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30am - 7pm while horse and hero fell. They that had fought so well, SATURDAY 9am - 1pm
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KAREN’S HOME REMEDIES ALL CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS LABEL REMOVER – If you are having trouble peeling off a label or OF AGE ARE BULK BILLED sticker leaving a gooey mess behind, trying applying white vinegar until it’s saturated. It will then peel off easily. We are an AGPAL accredited practice offering a VANQUISH SMELLS WITH VINEGAR – If you have burnt the wide range of services to the local community. dinner, welcome to the club, I have done this occasionally. To get rid of that smoky smell in your kitchen, simply boil a cup of vinegar in two cups of water. In 15 minutes, the smell is gone. POWER SHOWER SPRAY - Save at least one fight in the morning by keeping this daily spray in easy reach for everyone to use after they have finished showering. Mix one part vinegar with 10 parts water in a spray bottle and you are ready to go. You don’t have to SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: worry about toxic chemicals getting on the baby’s bath toys. ► IMMUNISATIONS HELP FOR SUNBURNT SKIN – You have had a great day on the beach, but now you are paying the price, your back is burnt to a crisp. ► MALE & FEMALE DOCTORS AVAILABLE To help ease the pain you are having, dab vinegar on the effected ► WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES area with a cotton ball. You may smell a bit like salad dressing, but ► MENS HEALTH ISSUES your skin will immediately feel cool and give you some comfort. ► HOME VISITS GET RID OF SWIMMERS EAR – If your kids are prone to swimmers ► MENTAL HEALTH ear, it’s a bacterial infection of the ear canal. Take this precaution when you have been in the pool. Dab a solution of one part vinegar ► MATERNITY SHARED CARE and 5 parts warm water in each ear three times a day. The vinegar ► MINOR PROCEDURES (including plastering, will ward off bacteria and keep your kids ears pain-free. suturing, removal of skin lesions etc.) MAKE PLANT POTS LIKE NEW – Remove the stains in clay and ► PATHOLOGY ON-SITE plastic flowerpots with vinegar. Just fill a sink with two thirds water ► CARE PLANS and one third vinegar, and soak the pots. In an hour, they will be good 4 YEAR OLD HEALTH CHECKS as new! Make sure to wash well with soap and water before re-using. ► ► 75+ HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ► CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT ROSES OR PRICKLES WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Paddock of Prickles – I don’t know whether ► others have witnessed what I did on my trip to ► PRACTICE NURSE ON DUTY Epping from Whittlesea and back – the total disregard for ► WOUND CARE/DRESSINGS RED traffic lights with 3 vehicles including a truck having no concern ► POST OP CARE for other road users and going through intersections well after the lights had turned red. This is not the first time as it seems to happen We have been caring for the Whittlesea on a regular basis each time I venture south. Passing on double lines community for over 40 years and have been in our with oncoming traffic is another scary experience I don’t need to new state of the art premises for more than five witness. The last car I saw ignore the red light actually went around the car that had correctly stopped for the red light. That would have years now. We have two treatment rooms and scared that poor driver and left me shaking my head in disbelief. What ambulance access. We are close to the pharmacy gain did the offending car have, none for I actually passed them at and next door to a dentist and X-ray facilities. the next set of traffic lights. Pure stupidity is what comes to mind for Ample parking is available at the front and rear of these drivers, you are reckless and an accident waiting to happen. the building. Time to grow up! From a concerned driver 11 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p10.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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GORDON COVENTRY - THE DIAMOND FROM THE CREEK By Glen Davis The suburb we now know as Diamond Creek was part of the area claimed by John Batman in 1835. Gold was found there in 1863. After the gold rush wound down, many Diggers returning from the fields set up orchard gardens. One of the families who established an orchard garden was the Coventry’s, Henry WHITTLESEA LIBRARY and Jane nee Spencer. They had eight Every Wednesday, 10am – 12noon children. It is the eighth born child, Gordon, we‘ll look at here. Whittlesea Community Connections will be Gordon Coventry was born 25th available to provide information about: September 1901. His early footballing years were spent with Diamond Creek ~ Casework Support in the then Heidelberg League. In ~ Legal Services 1920 just prior to his 19th birthday he was recruited to play for Collingwood ~ Emergency Relief in the Victorian Football League, (VFL). He spent his first few seasons ~ Transport playing on the half forward line before moving to full forward. In 1923 he led the club goal kicking with ~ L2P 42 goals; not long after in 1926, he won the VFL goal kicking with 83 goals. From here he set about becoming a legend of the game, ~ Settlement support for newly arrived establishing many records, some still stand the test of time. migrants and refugees THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES ARE INDICATIVE OF HIS ~ Information and referral to other GREAT CAREER services including family violence, * He played a ‘then VFL record’ 306 games. In 1937 he was the first player to break the 300 game barrier, a record that stood until housing, financial counselling etc. Richmond great Jack Dyer broke it just over a decade later. * He was Collingwood’s leading goal scorer for 16 consecutive years, For further information contact including 13 seasons of scoring 50 plus goals. These records remain. Whittlesea Community Connections * He led the VFL’s goal kicking in six seasons: 1926 to 1930, again in 1937 Shop 111 Epping Plaza, Epping 3076 * He was the first VFL player to kick over 100 goals in a season with Phone (03) 9401 6666 124 goals in 1929. He subsequently kicked over 100 in three more seasons. He also kicked over 50 goals in 13 consecutive seasons, that particular record not being equalled or beaten. * He kicked 1,299 goals in his 306 games, a record that stood until CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND 1999 when St Kilda and Sydney great Tony Locket set a new record. As well as these records Gordon Coventry achieved many notable CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS feats. He played in five premierships with Collingwood. Sensationally he missed the 1936 premiership as he was suspended for hitting WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Richmond’s Joe Murdoch, who had repeatedly hit boils on Coventry’s Council is currently conducting a survey to capture information neck. When Coventry retaliated he was reported and suspended for about artists and creative practitioners in the City of Whittlesea. eight matches, his only suspension. He also won the club best and fairest in 1933. For his state he played 25 games, kicking 100 goals. Whether you dabble in the arts as a hobby or consider yourself a professional artist we want to hear from you. The survey captures The Coventry name is famous in football. Gordon’s elder brother Syd, all art forms such as visual, literature, performance, crafts, digital, with Syd’s sons, Syd Junior and Hugh, all appeared for Collingwood in mixed media, music, traditional and cultural, as well as other art and VFL ranks. Syd Coventry set a record, captaining Collingwood to four craft forms we haven’t even thought of. consecutive premierships from 1927 to 1930, as well as winning a Brownlow medal, during his illustrious career. Through the City of Whittlesea Arts Development Strategy, Council recognises the centrality of the arts to the social, cultural and When Gordon Coventry retired at the end of the 1937 a luncheon economic fabric of our community and that the arts are a powerful was arranged at ANZAC House where in recognition of his great medium through which Council can engage with the community. accomplishments he was given 128 pounds. After his retirement from the VFL he retained his links with football coaching Collegians in A survey of the arts as they are practiced in the City will enable amateur ranks. He worked in a range of occupations including a stint the development of communication channels and assist creative as a journalist with the Sporting Globe. practitioners to identify networking and collaboration opportunities which will contribute to the vitality of the local creative sector. Gordon Coventry died of a heart attack on 7th November 1968 and is buried at Diamond Creek. However, in death, as in life his The survey will run until Friday 9th June 2017 accomplishments are celebrated. In 1996 he was an inaugural inductee to the Australian Football hall of fame, being awarded If you require further information or assistance to ‘legend’ status not long after. At the AFL’s Dockland stadium, a complete the survey please call Rachel Francis corporate structure so unlike the muddy suburban grounds Coventry on 9217 2477 played on, the southern end is the Coventry end. At the MCG, a gate in the southern stand is named after Gordon and Syd Coventry. For his former team the leading goal kicker award is named after him, THE NEXT TOWN CRIER IS DUE OUT MONDAY 3rd JULY with him being named full forward in their team of the century. DEADLINE FOR ALL ADS, COPY AND ALTERATIONS TO A truly amazing career for the young man recruited from an orchard EXISTING ENTRIES IS NO LATER THAN in Diamond Creek. 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Kinglake This column is aimed at helping people or community groups who need help with a project Chinese and may not have the resources or finance to get the required assistance. If you have a project you think fits this bill, then send the request to Medicine the Town Crier, and it will be considered for Dr Angela Palmer inclusion in the next issue. We hope that this may benefit and help the community with the WHITTLESEA COLLEGE CMRBV Reg 1347 community helping others in the local or broader Laurel St, Whittlesea AACMA Memb 2154 community. (The Town Crier accepts no liability for the matter presented) Mel. 246, G9 ACUPUNCTURE KNITTERS FOR KOGO CHARITY - contact 0419 357 395 Lorna McCarthy on 9438 8350, https:www.facebook.com/Saturday.community. HERBAL MEDICINE [email protected] market.whittlesea (see notice on page 17) CUPPING THERAPY METAL BOTTLE TOPS - The Town Crier MARKET DATES does not have a contact for these as yet so we 17th June 16th December CHINESE MASSAGE are NOT COLLECTING them at this stage so th 15 July 2018 please DO NOT drop off to us at the moment. th th 19 August 20 January 5786 1889 If we find a contact we will advertise this. 16th September 17th February Thank you. st th U2/1 Victoria Road, Kinglake 3763 21 October 17 March ALUMINIUM RING PULLS FROM CANS -
18th November 21st April Workcover & Private Health Fund Approved Only aluminium ‘Ring Pulls’ from aluminium cans (not metal ones from other cans) help support teenager Xavier who has Cerebral Palsy. Money raised goes towards the regular WARRINGAL ORCHID upgrade of his ‘Second Skin’ lycra suit and other equipment. Thanks to everyone who SOCIETY has helped and continue to help with these. Please feel free to contact Sue 9716 2267 WINTER SHOW (Whittlesea & surrounds) or 5th & 6th August Bill 9465 3116 (Thomastown). Also drop off at the Whittlesea and Courthouse Visitor Information Centre, Cnr. Church & Beech Streets Whittlesea SPRING SHOW (9716 1866) 9am -5pm. 7th & 8th October TEA BAG TAGS - The collection of these provides support to the Anti-Cancer Council St. Sava Community Centre (approx. 1 tonne equals purchase of a 212 Diamond Creek Road wheelchair). It is a genuine community service. Please contact Sue 9716 2267 to organise GREENSBOROUGH 3088 drop off or alternately to the Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor Information Centre, Saturday 9am - 4.30pm Cnr. Church & Beech Streets Whittlesea Sunday 9.30am - 4pm (9716 1866) 9am -5pm.
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CAVEAT EMPTOR KINGLAKE RANGES NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE By Sue Lloyd Great news for the House Having a coffee with a friend one day we were chatting about…well and our community... the things friends chat about. Bendigo Bank are partnering with us to Excitedly she told me she was buying a car and went on to relate bring you WINTER WARMER LUNCHES in Term 3! A two course all the complexities of car insurance that she had discovered. ‘It is lunch will be served at the House each Monday for a gold coin donation sooo hard to make comparisons,’ she said. ‘You need to really read commencing 17th July through to Monday 4th September (8 weeks). Join the fine print and ask heaps of questions when you are looking for us for some great company, delicious food and local entertainment – an the best deal. They all seem to vary one way or another, I want to be excellent way to start the week and to meet up with old friends and new! sure there is no ‘wriggle room’ if I have to make a claim. There have been too many cases of insurers denying liability when claims are presented. I don’t want that to be the case for me. I’ve decided it’s buyer beware,’ she cautioned. I soon discovered when I wanted some insurance for my own car that there were indeed many differences between the policies. For example the basic excess for each claim, an age excess for drivers under 25, an age excess for drivers 25 years or older who had only been driving for two years. The fact that I could reduce the premium by agreeing to pay a higher age excess. Then there was the question of agreed or market value, the inclusion of car hire if the car was damaged or stolen or cover for accidental damage in a flood or storm MAKERSPACE - This is a creative, social space coordinated by and windscreen replacement etc. etc. volunteers which provides opportunities for people to share, learn I made many enquiries, often becoming aware of what was often and connect. Makers share skills, ideas, inspiration and friendship and not included in the cover, kept copious notes and finally selected an is a welcoming space for beginners and experienced artists. What’s on insurer and paid the premium. at the MakerSpace in Term 2/3: A few months after I had acquired the car I filled it up with fuel, LEADLIGHTING Mondays 1st May to 5th June. 10am-12pm preferring to support a local independent garage rather than a LEADLIGHTING Tuesdays 2nd May to 6th June. 7pm-9pm multinational. This particular garage had nearly had to close down CLAY PLAY Tuesdays 4th & 11th July. 12-30pm-4.30pm and was appealing for public support. HANDBUILT BOWLS Thursdays 22nd & 29th June. 10am-2pm st th th th It seemed to me in the following few days that the car was losing WATERCOLOUR Suns 21 & 28 May & 4 & 11 June. 10am-2pm th nd power, it was slow to respond to the accelerator, did not appear to PASTEL ART Tuesdays 18 July to 22 August. 10am – 2pm. travel at the usual speed and on one or two occasions the power Call the House to enrol in any of our MakerSpace classes or for more actually dropped away. information I therefore booked the car into have a service to see if the mechanics YOGA - Date: Saturdays 22nd April – 10th June could ascertain what was wrong. Time: 9am – 10.15am. Cost: $10 per week The next day I received a phone call to say that due to the extensive FIRST AID /REFRESHER: Date: Saturday 3rd June engine damage which had been discovered, the repairs would cost Time: 9am-5pm. Cost: $162/$152 more than the car was worth and therefore it was virtually a ‘write CPR/REFRESHER - Date: Saturday 3rd June off ’. Time: 9am-12pm. Cost: $63/$58 It appeared that I had innocently filled the car with a bad batch PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE of fuel. The tankers had only delivered this particular fuel to some Date: Tuesdays 22nd August – 5th December independent retailers. The fuel had of course worked its way Time: 9am-4.30pm throughout the engine and the damage was done. The retailer was Cost: $495 (Payment plans available – call the House to arrange) innocently caught up in this debacle as well. KINGLAKE OP SHOP - The Kinglake Opportunity Shop will be open for I promptly got out the insurance certificate to find that my prior reduced hours over the colder months. The Shop is a great place to pick up diligence was rewarded. I was actually covered for a ‘replacement a bargain and support the Kinglake Ranges Community. We will be open vehicle’ under my policy. As a result of the coincidence of the warning on the following days and times for business and to accept donations: from my friend I was able to acquire a brand new car, complete with WINTER TRADING HOURS: Wednesday 10 - 4pm, tow bar, roof racks, etc... exactly the same as my previous one. Thursday 10 – 4pm, Friday 11 - 4pm, Saturday 10 – 1pm After this episode I do not begrudge paying insurance premiums. Our Op Shop volunteers look forward to providing you with a smile, a chat and great customer service whilst you support our local community – Buy local and spend your money where your heart lives! NEVER ENDING CIRCLES - Nature is an infinite sphere of which the centre is everywhere and the KRNH Ongoing/Community Groups: ~ Playgroup – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. 10am – 12pm circumference nowhere. ~ Food Share –Mondays. 10am - 12pm Blaise Pascai (1623 - 1662), France ~ Landcare* – Monday 12th June. 7.30pm @ Kinglake Scout Hall ~ Knit Knack–Tuesday 13th & 27th June. 10am – 1pm ~ Kinglake CWA – Tuesday 6th June. 7.30pm WHITTLESEAMERS ~ Kinglake Historical Society–Wednesday 7th & 21st June. 12.30pm – 3.30pm We meet in the hall behind Christ Church in Whittlesea ~ Kinglake Ranges Arts– Wednesday 7th June. 7.30pm – 9.30pm If you would like to share your craft with us we would ~ Buzz of the Bees – Thursday 1st June. 7.30pm – 9pm love to have you. We do a variety of craft such as ~ Yoga – Saturdays. 9am – 10.15am patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting & more ~ Volunteering Murrindindi - http://www.volunteermurrindindi.com.au/ 10am - 3pm on Fridays You can get more information on all our activities, courses and Please bring your lunch. Tea and coffee are services from our website www.kinglakeranges.com.au or you provided. We have a lot of fun. We also do charity can follow us on Facebook for all our latest work to help others. We’d love to have you activities, classes, events and updates! We hope to see you at ‘The House’ soon, Contact: Jenny 9716 0079 or Sandra on 9717 0704 Vicky, Laura & Denise 15 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p14.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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WHITTLESEA PHYSIOTHERAPY BEANIES FOR SAILORS The ladies of the Baptist Church in Burnie, Tasmania are seeking EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE AT help with knitting a few beanies for the sailors of the Mission to WHITTLESEA PHYSIOTHERAPY Seafarers, Port Lattta, Tasmania this winter. What is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist? If you have a favourite pattern of your own, and prefer to use it, then please do. In case you need a pattern, here are two to choose from. Accredited exercise physiologists (AEPs) specialise in clinical exercise These patterns take approx. 50g wool each. services for people at high-risk of developing, or with existing chronic BEANIE (1) and complex medical conditions and injuries. Using 8 ply Wool, and (No.7) needles cast on 81 stitches. These interventions are provided by delivery of individualised exercise If the size needles stated here are not the size you normally programs, including health and physical activity education, advice and use with 8 ply wool, then please adjust accordingly. lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural 1st Row: K2, *P1, K1, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 change. AEPs are recognised allied health professionals and specialists nd in their field displaying a diverse range of knowledge and skills, 2 Row: *K1, P1, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 working across a variety of areas in health, exercise and sport. Repeat last two rows until work measures approximately 25 cm (10 ins) The aim of an AEP intervention is to prevent or manage chronic disease SHAPE CROWN or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health 1st Row: *Rib 6, K2 tog. Rep. from * to last stitch, K1 or wellness 2nd Row: K1, *P2 tog, rib 5, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 3rd Row: *Rib 4, K2 tog. Rep. from * to last stitch, K1 What services can an AEP provide? 4th Row: K1, *P2 tog, rib 3, rep. from * to end of row AEPs assess, prescribe, supervise and monitor exercise and lifestyle 5th Row: *Rib 2, K2 tog. Rep. from * to last stitch, K1 programs designed to achieve specific health goals for individuals with 6th Row: K1, *P2 tog. K1, rep. from * to end of row a broad range of medical conditions and/or injuries. 7th Row: K2 tog. to end of row Working in collaboration with the general practitioner and the patient’s 8th Row: P2 tog, purl to last 2 stitches, P2 tog. healthcare team, AEPs will develop an exercise program based on the To make up: Break off yarn and thread end through remainder of persons current medical status to ensure the exercise program is both stitches. Draw up firmly and fasten off. Join back seam, reversing safe and effective in achieving the required health goals. seam for last 10 cm (4 ins) for turn up. Finish off ends neatly. In addition, AEPs will work with people to help motivate and support them when they commence an exercise program and ensure they BEANIE (2) have the necessary skills to exercise safely and independently when Using 8 ply wool and Number No.7 needles, cast on 86 stitches, and ready. knit garter stitch (plain) for 10 cms. What makes an Accredited Exercise Physiologist Change to No 4 needles, work 20 rows stocking stitch. different to other Exercise Professionals? SHAPE TOP 1st Row: K1, *K2 tog, K8, K2 tog. K9, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 An Accredited Exercise Physiologist is a university qualified health 2nd and alternate Rows: Purl professional that undertakes strict accreditation requirements to 3rd Row: K1, *K2 tog, K7, K2 tog, K8, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 enable them to work with patients under TAC, Medicare, Workcover, 5th Row: K1, *K2 tog, K6, K2 tog, K7, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 DVA and private health insurance services. Exercise Physiologist are 7th Row: K1, *K2 tog, K5, K2 tog, K6, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 able to work with people that have complex health conditions as well 9th Row: K1, *K2 tog, K4, K2 tog, K5, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 as healthy individuals. 11th Row: K1, K2 tog, K3, K2 tog, K4, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 We all know we have to include exercise in our everyday lives, but it is 13th Row: K1, *K2 tog, K2, K2 tog, K3, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 important to exercise at an appropriate level for who you are. 15th Row: K1, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, K1, rep. from * to last stitch, K1 If you live with any chronic condition or injury and don’t know how to 16th Row: *P2 tog, rep. from * to end of row. get started, or have any further queries regarding Exercise Physiology Break off yarn, run end through remaining stitches. then contact us at Whittlesea Physiotherapy on 9716 2250 Draw up and fasten securely. MAKE UP: Using back stitch, join seam, reversing for garter stitch Samantha Heyfron B. Physio, APAM, for brim. Turn back brim. A Pom-Pom can be made and attached to Nora Kabisch M. Physio, Musc, Sports top of beanie if desired. Whittlesea Physiotherapy, Beanies can be sent to:- 2/17 Church Street, Whittlesea Marianne Whybrow, 52 Oonah Street, Phone: 9716 2250 Shorewell Park Tasmania 7320 Phone:- 03-6433 3926 [email protected] www.whittleseaphysiotherapy.com.au VOLUNTEER MURRINDINDI RESOURCE CENTRE FREE BUSINESS MENTORING We are progressive, we THINK outside the box, we CAN support your group or organization. Our service is free, An initiative to support prospective, new and our advise invaluable. Do you need volunteers? Do you want to established local businesses. volunteer? Go online and register Date: Monday, 5th June 2017 www.volunteermurrindindi.com.au Time: 9am — 4:30pm It’s FREE and it’s for YOU Need some help/advice or guidance, or is Location: 25 Ferres Blvd, South Morang there a particular training your organisation Contact: Rebecca would like for your volunteers, come down to the house and have a chat with us or Phone: 9217 2278 give us call or send an email. We are more Cost: Free than happy to help; we have a number of resources available, from To register:- email: [email protected] templates to advice on your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer. We offer Police Checks for Volunteer Roles, and can help you complete HIGHLIGHTS - These confidential one hour, one your Working With Children’s Check. Contact us Today on one sessions are designed to help with assessing Email: [email protected] ideas, business planning, growth strategies, marketing, social media, networking, finances, Visit: 6 McMahons Road, Kinglake VIC 3763 taxation and more. or Call: 03 5786 1301 17 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p16.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN CRAIG WALSH 2017 WHITTLESEA CHARITY
K W QUIC NE DRY GOLF DAY RIDS YOUR CARPET OF UNWANTED DUST MITES, PET FLEAS & BUGS Our 13th Charity Golf Day held at the Whittlesea Golf Club, has again LEAVING A CLINICALLY CLEAN FRAGRANCE been a great success.
SPECIAL! 3 ROOMS FOR $69 The Winners on the day were Team Staffy, runners up Team Mount PHONE CRAIG NOW 9716 2777 OR 0412 434 104 Waverley Chiropractic, both these teams have been playing in the
golf day for many years, thank you for your ongoing participation. DEODORIZED & KITCHENS GARAGES Again all players and volunteers had a great day, unfortunately the SCOTCH GUARD BATHROOMS DRIVEWAYS PROTECTION & OFFICES & CARPARKS weather didn’t play along with us and it did drizzle a little bit during AVAILABLE the day.
Both the Whittlesea LIONS Club and the Whittlesea ROTARY Club would like to thank all of the sponsors who assisted us.
This year some of the proceeds will be going to the upgrade of the Whittlesea Scout Hall. They now have heating and cooling in the
Hall. The Whittlesea Lions Club is also upgrading the Lions Park, the CAR INTERIORS Whittlesea Rotary Club provides Youth Scholarships. UPHOLSTERY MATTRESSES COUCHES CLEANED DEODORIZED AND CLEANED A big thank you to the Whittlesea Golf Club and The Pro, Dan Comrie DINING CHAIRS SCOTCH GUARDED & DEODORIZED who had part in making the day a fun day. th The Whittlesea Charity Golf Day will be held on April 13 2018. So if you are interested in playing next year please contact Lions or Rotary to make sure you secure your place. Tricia Hayward, Whittlesea Charity Golf Day Committe
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ROSES AND PRICKLES
Garden of Roses – A huge Garden of Roses to the two teenage boys from Marymeade College, Photos:- Above is David Johns briefing teams. South Morang who so gallantly assisted me Below is David Johns, Tricia Heywood and Lyn Prescott with my wonky shopping trolley that wanted to go left when I was going right and for getting my parcels to and into the Post Office at Whittlesea. You have no idea how much your help was appreciated that day for someone who was physically struggling. A Very Big Thank You!!! From a very appreciative local lady KNIT ONE GIVE ONE I support a charity ‘Knit One Give One’ (KOGO) that distributes knitted clothing to the disadvantaged. My role involves co-ordination of knitters, collection and delivery to KOGO. This is a not-for-profit organisation and has been established for more than 10 years. They distribute knitted 0 goods to approximately 200 community agencies who support the disadvantaged. My knitters feel a sense of community spirit in their support to KOGO and Victoria Police. Samantha Heyfron B Physio, APAM KOGO not only provides warm clothing to the community, they also run a Christmas Angel Program where they purchase/accept toys to Nora Kabisch M Physio, Musc, Sports distribute for Christmas presents. www.knitonegiveone.org I’d like to encourage not only active members of the community to knit for a good cause, but also other members in the community who may have this interest but may be physically or socially limited. Patterns are available on the website. If you can help in any way please contact Senior Sergeant Lorna McCarthy (03) 9438 8350, fax: (03) 9438 8351 2/17 Church Street, Whittlesea Victoria 3757 [email protected], Address: Diamond Creek Police Complex, Tel: 03 9716 2250 Fax: 03 9716 2275 83 Main Hurstbridge Road Diamond Creek 3089 www.whittleseaphysiotherapy.com.au
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR? Dear Editor, NAME: Marg Auty It is delightful to hear that hundreds of starving HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN Koalas are being relocated from French Island WHITTLESEA? 17 years to Kinglake National Park (Victoria), an area HOW HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED which forests can better support such a Koala IN THE COMMUNITY? population. But it was very sad to read that female Koalas have been Currently I am part of a team that given hormone implants to prevent them giving birth to more offspring. serves breakfast each Wednesday Considering there is enough suitable habitat and food sources at morning at Whittlesea Primary Kinglake N.P. for these Koalas and bearing in mind the alarming plight School’s Brekky Club, and I do like to of our cherished Koalas, I’m left wondering why not allow there to shop locally if I can. I have enjoyed exist a sustainable Koala population, rather than let them die out participating in the Hospitality through population control. and Excel Computer Courses at After all, the Koala was listed by the Australian Government as a the Whittlesea Community House. threatened species and ‘vulnerable to extinction’ in 2012. So why not I love taking my granddaughter return Koalas to areas of their original range or create new colonies to the Toddler Storytime at the for them in appropriate habitats and let them live there long-term. Whittlesea Library. Prior to this, I became quite involved after the Throughout eastern Australia Koalas are in serious decline suffering fires, volunteering at the joint church shop front in Church St,in from the effects of habitat destruction, dog attacks and road accidents. conversations, administering the food & goods vouchers (part of New The Australian Koala Foundation has estimated that there are less Horizons Church team). With the help of an art therapist, I set up than 100,000 Koalas left in the wild and possibly even fewer than a series of art therapy sessions for children with anxiety issues, and 43,000 of them. came alongside a lovely group of mums & their toddlers at a Playgroup, who had lost their leader in the fires, and were struggling with moving Unfortunately, Koalas in Victoria face the same problems as those forward; we all had to learn to move forward in those hard days. inhabiting other parts of Australia, mainly loss of habitat and fragmentation through land clearing, dog attacks and road deaths. Also post fire, my husband & I hosted a group of international young people (from Youth With A Mission NZ) for a week, who were part of Some Victorian islands have Koala ‘overpopulation’ problems. These a team running a holiday Kids Games up at Kinglake, to support the are mostly on small offshore islands that fall outside of the their community there. natural range. Koalas were introduced to these islands to ensure their survival and then some re-introduced to mainland areas where As part of my previous position at Plenty Valley Christian College, I original populations had disappeared. enjoyed placing Year 9 and Year 10 students in positions to serve this community – eg. volunteer work with the elderly at TLC, & helping In Victoria, we should be doing more to support Koala populations to vulnerable people. In a volunteer role I also helped place young adults increase their numbers and genetic diversity in suitable locations, where (doing a course with Youth With a Mission) in homes where they could they can survive and thrive. Controlling their numbers in regions that ‘help with whatever was needed’ - gardening, cleaning etc. I have also can maintain a healthy Koala population is unnecessary and unfair. been part of small women’s groups looking at life challenges & faith Let’s encourage more respect for one of our most treasured native & family issues. animals and make more effort to conserve what remains of our Koala populations. They deserve to be left to live safe and contented lives WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT LIVING IN WHITTLESEA? I love flourishing in their natural habitat. the skies, and rural views, and the ease of ‘getting to the shops’. My family work with my husband in Whittlesea now, so I like the way that Steven Katsineris, Hurstbridge they can be in the community too. To me, Whittlesea seems like a Letters to the Editor will only be considered for place to stop & ‘tuck in’ for awhile – a place of refuge. publication with name and address supplied. All submissions are given due consideration and WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THE TOWNSHIP? I would love to see a magnificent, creative playground area, along must be received by the deadline - 15th of the month the lines of those playgrounds at Eltham North Adventure Playground, Aughtie Drive Adventure Playground at Albert Park, or Rye’s Up! THE NEXT TOWN CRIER IS DUE OUT MONDAY 3rd JULY Community Playground at Rye, (which was built in the space of 5 DEADLINE FOR ALL COPY, ADS AND ALTERATIONS days!) It would be a place where all young families and carers can TO EXISTING ENTRIES IS NO LATER THAN come & visit easily, with no cost. A nearby Bike Track for children’s th bikes, a Coffee Van, and a couple of Food Trucks on the weekend THURSDAY 15 JUNE would mean that groups can stay and be refreshed too! Older families can visit Funfields, but Whittlesea certainly has the capacity to host such an Adventure Playground for smaller & older children with seating WHITTLESEA DISTRICT and shelter for the carers. TABLE TENNIS ASSSOCIATION WHITTLESEA CHILDREN’S
PLAYERS WANTED CENTRE 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea. PHONE: 9716 2153 Any standard and age Whittlesea Children’s Centre provides the Community with an essential service offering: is welcome * 3 & 4 year old Kindergarten sessions are run by qualified Kindergarten teacher. Wednesdays, 7.30pm * Long daycare for Children from 3months to 6 years of age. * Fully qualified, dedicated and experienced staff * Stimulating programmes tailored for your child needs, based on Chandler Pavilion, accordance of EYLF * Open 51 weeks of the year, 6.45am to 6.15pm. Whittlesea Showgrounds * Nutritious meals & nappies provided Come join the fun and keep fit POSITIONS AVAILABLE ~ Whittlesea Childcare Centre is a not for profit, community managed centre. We provide a safe, caring and Further details phone: Les 0419 466 018 engaging environment where children have the opportunity to interact with others, whilst enhancing and developing skills. Parents can be Or Ian 0411 314 501 assured that their children are safe, secure and supported. Please give Tracey a call on 9716 2153 and arrange a guided www.wdtta.org.au tour of our friendly community centre or to make a booking. 19 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p18.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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5/6 FOREST LODGE CAMP AT JACK RIVER On the 2nd of May the grade 5/6’s at Upper Plenty Primary School Message from travelled to camp! Everyone was really excited that we were going! We got on the bus and on the way to camp we stopped at Warrook The Mayor... Farm for a few hours. We had recess and lunch there. After we ate lunch we went on a tour of the farm. The first stop we made was All of us have spent too much time sitting in traffic and you may at the cattle station that is where we had a chance to milk a cow or wonder why Council doesn’t do more for traffic congestion? feed a calf some milk. Next we went to the shearing shed where we Many of the large projects that the City of Whittlesea needs, such watched a live shearing show. We got to take small pieces of wool as as main roads and public transport improvements, aren’t Council’s a souvenir. We got back on the bus to continue our drive to Forest responsibility. But just because we can’t build them, doesn’t mean we Lodge Farm. can’t have a say. We finally made it to our destination! Everyone was so excited that we Instead Council focusses its efforts on lobbying the Victorian and had arrived at camp. When we got out of the bus we went inside and Federal governments, on behalf of our residents, for the important they had music and disco lights going, even water pistols! We got projects our City needs. a tour of the farm to see what fun activities they had on offer. After we finished our tour we found our cabins and we got set up. The duty And each year before both governments release their annual budgets, group helped get the tables set for our first dinner. We had some we submit our wishlist of projects that we believe need to be funded. delicious nuggets, rice and vegetables. It was all really YUM!!! For This year we’ve had some wins for our community, many that will desert we had mousse and ice cream. We then went for a bush walk affect residents in Whittlesea. in the state forest. It was pitch black, and a little bit scary at times! VICTORIAN BUDGET - This year Council secured funding for When we got back to the camp site, it was lights out. important projects: The next morning we woke up and got ready for a day full of activities. ~ Yan Yean Road duplication: $125 million for the duplication of The activities included a Giant Swing, Flying Fox, Canoeing and Bush Yan Yean Road in Plenty and $96.6 million for the stage 2 upgrade Cooking. The Giant Swing was a big swing with people hoisting you to the Yan Yean Road in Yarrambat. up to the top of a 20 metre pole, then letting go. It was an amazing ~ $162.7 million to upgrade and expand inpatient infrastructure at experience! The flying fox was a 150m long piece of thick wire that the Northern Hospital you ride along while in a harness. Bush cooking was great fun, we ~ $13.8 million for the construction of Yarrambat Park Primary got to make some damper bread over a fire. Canoeing was also an Proposed P-6 awesome experience. Most of the students fell in, and not all were an ~ $2 million for the installation of traffic lights at Plenty accident! Road/Macmeikan Street / Laurel Street / Wallan Road The following day consisted of some more outdoor activities such as THERE WAS ALSO FUNDING FOR SOME ONGOING PROJECTS: Archery, Hut Building and a Low Ropes Course. All the students had an * $600 million for the Mernda rail extension project amazing time at Forest Lodge Camp. We learnt some great leadership * $11 million for Mernda stabling and Broadmeadows government and team building skills. We can’t wait for our next camp! land purchase * $15 million for the Mernda Police Station * $2 billion in Community safety funding for Victoria Police - including 45 new Police Officers for the Whittlesea area * $77.7 million for the O’Herns Road upgrade * Funding for stage 1 and stage 2 upgrades to Plenty Road in Mill Park and South Morang * $700 million over four years towards upgrades for the M80 Ring Road * $100 million for the North East Link for planning and pre-construction activities We have continued to advocate for Outer Suburban Arterial Roads Program to include Epping Road duplication, Bridge Inn Road duplication, Edgars Road extension, Findon Road, Childs Road duplication, Plenty Road duplication, Craigieburn Road East Duplication. FEDERAL BUDGET - The Federal Budget also gave us some wins: ~ O’Herns Road Interchange: The Federal and Victorian governments agreed to the $3 billion Victorian Infrastructure Package– which includes the construction of O’Herns Road Interchange. ~ Roads to Recovery: The Federal Government renewed its commitment of $4.4 billion from 2013-14 to 2020-21 for the construction, repair and upgrade of local roads – many are in the City of Whittlesea. ~ Financial Assistance Grants: The government has removed the freeze on the indexation on financial assistance grants which provide money to Councils to fund important local projects. You can find out more about how we lobby government and how
you can be part of the City of Whittlesea’s advocacy efforts on our website www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au in the ‘About Us’ section ‘FROCKTOBER’ under ‘Advocating for community needs’. The Whittlesea Country Women’s Association would like you And of course, myself and our other north ward councillors, John to SAVE THIS DATE. Frocktober will be in the evening on Butler and Emilia Sterjova, are happy to chat with residents about th Monday 9 October at the Whittlesea Bowls Club. For what you see as the top priorities for our City. enquiries please contact Erica on 0413 102 731 Cr Ricky Kirkham, Mayor 20 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p19.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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While we could use the Tandem for a while, with the baby in a TANDEM TALES haversack on my back between the two of us, this wasn’t ideal. After a while we abandoned the tandem. We were preparing to emigrate ON A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO to Australia on the ‘ten pound Pom’ scheme. It was a very busy time. By Matt Dickinson The tandem dropped completely out of my mind. Most lads of eighteen today have a car, but that wasn’t the case in THE TANDEM AFTER WE EMIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA earlier times, not by any means. I bought a push-bike at sixteen, on I found out recently the tandem still had a very interesting life after hire purchase, as a means of transport to work and for sight seeing at we left England. My three brothers and my sister made use of the idle weekends. Then at about eighteen, I’d found a girl friend and decided tandem, especially my sister. She seems to have been an adventurous to get a tandem, for dual transport and courting. This was way before user. When last I recall the tandem, it had a habit of breaking spokes, Drive-in theatres. Seeing this tandem advertised in the local paper, with maybe two broken in the front wheel. I now learn from emails, I decided to go and see it. Now Tandems need two people to ride the tandem was well used and to my knowledge, no spokes were them. For some reason, which I can’t explain, my girlfriend’s sister, replaced. My sister, Jane and a girl friend, rode it to London and back Ada, went with me. Maybe Mary was on the sick list. I don’t know the from Northumberland to see some major celebration. If I had known, reason. Ada and I must have gone by bus, to this colliery village, to I would have been concerned I wouldn’t have thought of tackling that see the Tandem. Buses were the main means of travel at that time. distance without having a wheel respoked. Fortunately they did this We arrived at this village in the Tyne Valley. This pit village, was one trip to London and back safely and enjoyed it thoroughly. long row of houses along one side of the road, two-storied, stone I was also told by my niece, that two young lads, Jim and Angus, used built, slate roofed houses with a yard and earth toilets out the back, the tandem when going to local village dances. It was well used, as typical of hundreds of coal pit villages, which were all over Durham they attended dances regularly. On one occasion, the two of them, and Northumberland and are now, no longer hewing coal. Coal now went to a country village dance on the tandem, the dance was a great comes from Poland to Newcastle. Ada and I found the house with the success, and Angus was enjoying the dance and the company of a Tandem for sale. We knocked and a middle-aged woman answered very attractive young girl. The problem was, this young heart throb the door. ‘Hello, canny lad’. lass, had to be home early, on her Dad’s instruction, and were not to ‘We’ve come about the Tandem,’ I said. be lightly ignored. As it was only a mile or so to her home, Angus told ‘OH Aye, and is this your young Lady?’ Jim he was taking this lass home and would be back SOON, with the ‘No, its her sister, Ada.’ tandem to ride the three miles home with Jim. Unfortunately, taking ‘Come in, come in,’ she said. a pretty young woman home, can be a surprisingly lengthy affair. These pit houses are small. The downstairs room does everything, Time, with young lovers, is quickly forgotten and slips away at an cooking, eating, everything, bedrooms were upstairs. We went into unbelievable rate. A goodnight kiss can be a lengthy event!!! On the a warm room and to my surprise and to Ada’s shock, here, in front other hand with Jim, the dance ended. Jim, waiting in the cold night of a blazing coal fire, was a full length tin bath, with the man of the air, time went very slow indeed. After an age waiting, with no Angus house sitting in it. He was a coal miner who had just finished his shift and no Tandem he started to walk the cold, moonlit country road, back underground, and now naked in this portable tin bath well soaped up to the farm on his ‘Pat Malone’. to get rid of coal dust. I don’t know how the next meeting with the two lads went. But they ‘George, they’ve come about Jack’s tandem,’ she said. are still the best of pals, she must have been a very, bonny lass. There was absolutely no embarrassment to either the man in the tin No one seems to know what finally happened that tandem, probably bath, in front of a great coal fire or his wife. This was just a normal scrap metal, but it had an interesting life and a happy place in more part of a hard life. A daily occurrence getting bathed, clean, after very than one memory. dirty work, deep underground. ‘Aye, well, bring the bike out, let them have a look at it, Lass.’ The ‘Hercules tandem’ was brought out from the passage. It was a good machine. Ada, who had been very quiet, said to the lady, ‘It’s a very nice tandem.’ The old lady said, ‘Aye, it was Jack’s pride and joy, they used to go everywhere on it.’ She took a photo from the mantlepiece above the fire, ‘That’s Jack’, she said, it was a photo of a soldier. Then I traded with the man in the bath and his wife and we settled on a price. I think it was ‘Twenty pounds’, but I may be way out as twenty pound was a considerable amount of money in those days. I paid the lady and we walked the tandem from the house to the road. We mounted and started off for home. I recall being aware of the woman, watching and waving, till we were out of sight. Ada and I enjoyed the ride home, the Tyne valley is attractive, with many small villages to pass through. When Ada told the tale of her experience, including seeing a miner in the tin bath, she had a totally different view of things to mine. I had been solely interested in the tandem condition and the money. It was just after the war, and Ada thought, after talking to the older lady, maybe Jack didn’t get back home, to enjoy his tandem. This thought had never occurred to me. Maybe Ada is right, I don’t know. I know it was Jacks tandem. I really hope, Jack did get home, had a family and needed more than a tandem for two. This tandem did a great job for Mary and I. We used it for transport to work in Newcastle that was five miles distance. I recall, in the mornings, coming past Coke Ovens, when they were quenching the white hot coke. Many gallons of water, thousands of gallons, dropped onto the white hot coke. A hot wet mist billowed up from the cooling tower as the water hit the hot coke. This mist, drifted across the roadway. As we cycled through it I didn’t mind the hot wet mist, now it would be banned as pollution. Particles of coke dust mingled in the mist, which covered 50 yards of roadway. Time moves on quickly and things changed, Mary had a baby. We moved to a job in a country Co-op. I worked as a grocery traveller, calling on farmers, farm workers, fishermen, quarrymen and miners, or more correctly, their wives.
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PRACTICAL PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE WHAT’S THAT IN THE SKY? FEVER AND THE To be amazed by the heavens, first get your bearings and note that North is the warmest side of the house. Face north and on your right COMMON COLD is the east where the Sun rises, and on your left is west where the sun sets, behind you is south. The brightest night is with the Full Moon th th Influenza has plagued humanity since the beginning on the 9 June and the darkest night is on the New Moon on the 24 of time and most of us have our own ways of dealing with viruses. Hot June. Lemon drinks bed rest is favoured by many, while a teaspoon of fresh FOR ALL YOU NIGHT OWLS - We will only see Mars for a few days chilli and garlic by others, or even physical exercise. Interestingly all as is getting closer and closer to the Sun and we will soon lose him of these methods utilize one our most effective methods of clearing to the Sun’s glare. Till then, look to the west after sunset to see his viruses, that being diaphoresis or a good sweat! but more on that reddish war-like light. No wonder he is called the Warrior god. later…. Jupiter is high in the heavens and will be close to the Moon on the 4th During a bad cold season, it is very important that we all take June. Saturn is rising in the east and the Moon will join him on the precautions if you do experience symptoms of a cold to wash carefully 10th June. The Scorpion is rising from the east and will be high in the and use simple hygiene to minimise sharing it with everyone. If you heavens by midnight with the gentle Moon resting in his claws on the get a mild fever, DO NOT overuse paracetamol or anti-inflammatory 8th June. Turn around and look south to see the beautiful Southern medicine such as Iboprufin to bring it down. Cross right side up and very high. FEVER IS A SYMPTOM, NOT THE DISEASE. It is your immune system FOR ALL YOU EARLY BIRDS - Glorious Venus is rising before the fighting the infection and raising body temperature is a major part Sun as the Morning Star and the Moon will join her on the 21st June. of that, therefore using drugs to block that process prolongs the Saturn is in the west and the Moon will guide you to him on 10th June. infection. If you or a child has a temperature you can use moist tepid The Scorpion is setting in the west as the sun rises in the east. As we flannels with some lavender oil to cool naturally on wrists, forehead, rise, the Scorpion sleeps. Turn south to see the Southern Cross upside neck etc… Administer paracetamol in pain such as bad sore throat, or down and very low and may be easily obscured by hills, lights, trees if the fever goes above 40 deg. after the methods described. or buildings. That’s where the sweat comes in. Herbs, chilli, garlic, hot soup, hot Let yourself be awed! Kerry Galea www.kerrygalea.com.au lemon drink with a couple of slices of ginger and honey are all great ways to get a good sweat going and are very useful in early stages of cold or Flu provided there is no great fever or sweating already. Use a chest vapour rub, old fashioned but great. Get into bed, rug up after MERNDA COMMUNITY your chosen diaphoretic and let your skin, your body’s largest organ do it’s job and sweat out the toxin/virus. It’s important that sweating SINGERS & STRUMMERS as a therapy is only used in the early stages of a flu, during the first We are a community music group, everyone is welcome, come along few days, after that you will need to visit a health professional to find and meet new friends through our singing & Ukulele program. Kerry the best way to proceed if symptoms persist. Clarke is our director and gets us singing, strumming and sounding fabulous in a fun and relaxed environment. A new Beginners Ukulele Herbs can help; Peppermint and Crysanthemum tea, Andrographis program will run each term with a half hour lesson per week over capsules, Elderflower/berry, and dandelion tops and olive leaf for four weeks for $40 strong flu symptoms. Sore throats respond to gargling warm salty water or strong sage tea. Up your vitamin C intake, drink lots of hot Fees: From $12 per week, light supper provided water and eat light foods such as soup or steamed vegies. Venue: Mernda Community House, If you must go out, RUG UP! Wear coats, scarves and a beanie to keep Cnr. Schotters & Heals Roads, Mernda you protected from the cold. Time: Thursday 7 - 9pm (during school terms) Until next time, stay well, Dr Angela Palmer Ukulele group, 7-7.30pm B.AppSc Human Biology, B.AppSc T.C.M. R.M.I.T Singing group 7.30-9pm Kinglake Chinese Medicine Contact: Kerry Clarke 0408 134 280 2/1 Victoria Road, Kinglake Jeannie Taylor 0438 931 749 Phone:- 5786 1889
FALLOW FIELDS - For six years you are PODCASTING THOMASTOWN to sow your fields and harvest the crops, The Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TNH) nestled within The but during the seventh year let the land Thomastown Library, is a place where people can feel safe, engage other community members and just be. lie unploughed and unused. Then the poor Most mornings as you enter the library you can smell the freshly among your people may get food from it, ground coffee beans, turn right and you’ll hear hot coffee being and the wild animals may eat what they poured through the machine. The rustic TNH coffee cart is inviting, leave. Do the same with your vineyard and this is the place you come to have a ‘chat’. Mothers, Fathers and their children float past on their way to Maternal Child Health. your olive grove. On Tuesday’s (and any other arranged time) you can take the ‘chat’ Exodus 23: 10 - 11 to another level by being part of the new podcast. ‘This Thomo Life’ is another initiative by TNH and they invite you and your children to capture your local story. The story can be part of the recorded podcast 9 Wallan Road and eventually broadcast to the wider world. Whittlesea Vic 3806 The stories TNH are looking for, fill no requirements other than being yours and in whatever spoken form you present it. Stories that have The Anglican Church has a new website. links with the suburb of Thomastown are not essential but preferred. Please take the time to have a look at it ‘This Thomo Life’ is funded by The Whittlesea Community Development Grants Program. www.whittleseakinglakeanglican.org.au Priest in Charge Library, 52 Main Street, Thomastown The Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala 8376 6939 DipCounselling MTheol MEd PhD E: [email protected] W: tnh.org.au
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WHITTLESEA PRE SCHOOL Inc. We are now taking enrolments for 3 year old and 4 year old programs. We provide children with an environment that encourages and stimulates their development, and builds self confidence and social skills in readiness for school. The program Puzzle courtesy of RaisinOurKids.com and the environment are determined by the children’s needs and interests. Activities are based on play, which is central to the lives of all children. THE NEXT TOWN CRIER IS DUE OUT MONDAY 3rd JULY DEADLINE FOR ALL COPY, ADS & ALTERATIONS IS 92 Church St., Whittlesea 9716 2405 NO LATER THAN THURSDAY 15th June [email protected] 23 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p22.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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WHITTLESEA U3A Sharing skills, knowledge, friendship for people 55+ NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Choose from 80+ Classes, keeping mind & body in excellent condition. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES - Volunteering is a wonderful way to become involved with other seniors, share knowledge and experiences while making friends. We are particularly looking for tutors in the German language as well as Military History. If you are interested please contact our office At a time when warmth, compassion, PHONE 9464 1339 gentleness and understanding mean so much Leave a message if no answer WHITE LADY FUNERALS [email protected] is there for you To access our website & for application forms www.whittleseau3a.org.au 24 hours a day, every day of the year Or google: whittleseau3a ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $40 Single, $70 Couple Thinking of planning WU3A are looking for volunteers who can instruct on ahead? the following subjects. Computer, History, Current affairs, Crafts, Dancing, Voluntary tutors, and leaders for our classes and activities running weekly. Guardian Pre-paid funeral plans available. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved with other seniors, and contribute to a cause you are Your Pre-paid Funeral plan is inflation proof - passionate about. Volunteering can also be a chance unlike Funeral Insurance. No rising premiums. to make new friends or share your expertise. If Call for a no obligation appointment. interested, contact the office, details above.
WHITTLESEA U3A HAS MANY EXERCISE 03 9408 4200 CLASSES TO CHOOSE FROM
1. EXERCISE CLASS run by Ida Tipping. Required Casual WHITE LADY FUNERALS Clothing Weights & Ball. Based on her experience on rehabilitation 25 Cooper Street, Epping Tel. 03 9408 4200 Physiotherapist Ida offers supervised exercises that are different and suitable for all levels of fitness in a happy and friendly group atmosphere. Try it one Wednesday at Thomastown library and stay for WHAT’S ON AT the after-class coffee break. 2. QIGONG - GENTLE MEDITATIVE CLASS, BEGINNERS run by MILL PARK LIBRARY Liz Stanley. This is a BEGINNERS CLASS. Everyone can attend UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES, Aged 15+. Discuss the unexplained. REQUIREMENTS: Loose Comfortable Clothing and Water Bottle View footage and photos and discuss all things mysterious. Qigong is very similar to Tai Chi; however, the exercises are much Wednesday 14th June 7 - 8pm gentler. It is a Chinese program of physical training, philosophy, spiritual development and preventive health care. KIDS KNITTING CLUB, Ages 8+. Learn to knit, rainbow loom You will learn simple techniques to encourage overall healthy wellbeing and make pompoms. Supplies provided or bring your own. Every including breathing and gentle movement. Thursday 4.30 - 5.30pm You can do the tasks either sitting or standing as you wish. CRAFT CLUB, All Ages. Meet others and work on your knitting, crochet or 3. YOGA by Ann Bellofiore. Required Exercise Clothing, Yoga Mat & patchwork projects while picking up new skills. Every Monday 1 - 3pm Water Bottle. DOCUMENTARY AFTERNOONS, All Ages. Every Friday afternoon 4. WATER AEROBICS - Mill Park Leisure Centre throughout June, we will be showing some of the best documentaries Required Swimming Costume & Towel that explore our planet. Friday, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June 1-3 pm Current Cost $5.50. Mill Park Leisure Centre Morang Drive Mill Park OP-SHOP BUS TOUR, Adults. Join our bus tour as we visit some of the 5. TAI CHI BEGINNERS ONLY run by Leonie Duncan op-shops around Whittlesea. Thursday 15th June 10am - 12 noon Beginners Only. ‘I keep telling U3A I DO NOT have a class limit and LEFTOVERS, Ages 16+. Join the discussion of what to do with your that I would never expect a member to miss out on the chance to leftovers. Bring along recipe ideas to share. *This is not a cooking participate,’ quote from Leonie. demonstration. Thursday 22nd June 1 - 2pm 6. TAI CHI ADVANCED run by Leonie Duncan SATURDAY MAKERS, Ages 10+. Get hands on with raspberry pi 7. CHAIR EXERCISES run by Margaret Cassidy computers and electronics. Suitable for beginners and their families. Required: Casual Clothing, Hand Weights, Exercise Bands, Ball Saturday 10th, 17th, & 24th June 11am - 12.30pm ‘The class provides a range of exercises including weight and ball RETRO TECHNOLOGY CONVERSION, All Ages. Learn how to exercises and walks around the hall so legs and arms are getting a convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes and photo slides to digital. workout but our jaws also get a workout members look forward to Monday 26th June. 1 - 2pm these weekly classes run so well by Margaret’. WRITING GROUP, Young Writers 12+. Join a creative writing group 8. TAI CHI run by Teresa Wong. Required: Casual Clothing. and build a network of writing friends that can offer support, advice These are many and varied come and join in the fun, and at and a fresh approach to writing and publishing. Every Thursday the same time know you’re gaining some benefit for yourself. during school term 4.30 - 6pm Lilian Kwiatkowski MILL PARK LIBRARY 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park 3082 ANIMAL HISTORY - Until the lions have their historians, tales 9437 8189 www.yprl.vic.gov.au of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter. African Proverb
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STAY WARM AND SAFE - The colder months are here again CLUB Inc. and for those who have space heaters and in particular open fires or ‘There are two people in every photograph: the combustion heaters, here are a few things to consider. photographer and the viewer’ – Ansel Adams * House fires can easily start from chimneys or flues, have them We had a very educational judging night for our Portrait Competition. Our checked (including in the roof space) for cracks or structural guest judge gave all our entrants great feedback on their submissions weaknesses and cleaned of blockages such as nests, soot and as well as a session on ‘What Judges Look For’ packed with tips to debris on a yearly basis. improve our photography. Congratulations to all members who entered. * Ensure fire boxes, grates, and internal lining (bricks) are cleaned, This month our guest speaker will be talking about Film Photography. inspected and repaired as required Remember those days before digital when we waited with fingers * Use an approved fire guard around your fire, supervise young crossed that our photos would be in focus and exposed correctly children and never leave them unattended in the presence of a fire when getting the film back from the lab? Or watching the image or combustion heater. appear as the paper sits in a chemical bath in the dark room? * Consider having gas heaters checked and serviced by a gas In today’s world of digital photography and instant processing, it may technician, electric heaters by a licensed electrician. come as a surprise that some photographers still shoot on film. Our * Wear night wear with low flammability near fires or heaters, next meeting will be held on 29th June. material with 100% or high content of natural fibres such as cotton New members are always welcome. or wool are best. Contact: [email protected] * Keep curtains, tablecloths, and bedding away from heaters. * Never leave heaters and especially open fires unattended, logs may roll out or sparks can fly over considerable distances. * Avoid storing wood, paper etc.. near a fire and ensure drying clothes washing cannot catch fire; keep a space of 1 metre clear around heaters * Watch your pets! They can easily knock washing into fires or against heaters. BRIGADE NEWS - The Whittlesea Fire Brigade, along with scouting, guiding, school and community groups marched with returned servicemen and women in the annual ANZAC Day march. The procession marched to both of Whittlesea’s lovingly kept memorials where wreaths were laid and silent homage paid. The large number of ON PAPER - Farming looks mighty easy when your people who attended to either march or respectfully acknowledge our plow is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from the war heroes past and present shows that they shall not be forgotten and that community spirit is alive and well. cornfield. Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969), USA BRIGADE INCIDENTS - During the month of April the brigade responded to 10 call outs including two structure fires, one support other brigade, two motor vehicle accidents, one grass and scrub fire, one non structure fire, one rescue, one emergency medical response, one alarm operating. TRAINING - Training during the month of April included a walkthrough For children aged 0 – 4 and review of emergency planning at FunFields, a practical round Your first two visits are free! robin of pumping, draughting and hose use. A Crew Leader skills Develop your children’s social skills & development maintenance day was held at Bangholme CFA training grounds for with our creative crafts, awesome activities, a number of Crew Leaders and fire fighters. One fire fighter under took thermal Imaging Camera training and one of the brigade’s truck educational toys, outdoor area and excursions! drivers completed his Drive Vehicles Off Road component in the forests Open Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday around Bullengarook. 9.30am - 11.30am COMPETITION TEAM - Our Gunnaz are well into training for the Rear of 28 Forest Street, WHITTLESEA Winter competition series, if you wish to learn more why not come For more information visit our Facebook page to the fire Station on Wednesday evenings 7pm and have a look at what we do. www.facebook.com/whittleseaPlaygroup Visit Whittlesea Fire Brigade’s web site or call Melanie 0430 091 303 www.whittleseacfa.com WHITTLESEA ANGLING CLUB NEWS FUNDRAISING DINNER The Whittlesea Angling Club was re-established in 2014 and is a not-for-profit organisation. The club is DANCE FOR CANCER family orientated and we are happy to accept anglers th at any skill level. The members are always happy to Saturday 17 June, 2017 share their experience and knowledge. We have some 6pm till Midnight trips and events organised. The club meets 7:30pm, the second Tuesday of every month at the Ferraro Receptions Centre Royal Mail Hotel, Beech Street, Whittlesea. 10/14 Onslow Avenue, Campbellfield Please come along if you are interested in becoming a member. Cost: Adults $55 ($50 earlybird - payment before the night) MEMBERSHIP PRICES Child $25 Includes 7 course meal and drinks Adult: $50.00 Juniors under 16 years: $15.00 Contact: Josie & Rino Minetti 9401 4199 Family: $80.00 CONTACT: 0488 677 582 Rino: 9465 2923 (BH) Email: [email protected] Ferraro Receptions: 9357 2200 25 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p24.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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CRAIGIEBURN SUPPORT & EXERCISE EPPING RSL ANGLING CLUB, meets 2nd COMMUNITY CALENDAR GROUP Are running classes in chair based Monday month, meeting room, Epping RSL, MEETING DATES & CONTACTS exercises, Qi gong, Nordic walking, craft group. Harvest Home Rd, Epping. All Welcome. Spencer 1st EPPING SCOUT GROUP, Scout Hall, Duffy For more information phone Brenda 9308 4456 0408 888 773 [email protected] St, Epping. Scouts Mon.7-9pm, Cubs Tues. Or email [email protected] EPPING PENSIONER ASS. Meets Tues. 6.30-8pm. Joeys Wed. 6.30-7.30pm. Enq: Group CRAIGIEBURN RESIDENTS ASSOC,. Inc., 12.30-3.30pm, Memorial Hall. Happy, friendly Leader Marita Bassett 0409 997 714 Meet 1st Wed. Month, 7.30pm, Selwyn House, group, many activities & outings. 1st KINGLAKE SCOUT GROUP, Scout Hall, Craigieburn. All Welcome. Brenda, 9308 4456 Irene 8401 3332 or Doreen 9401 4431 Kinglake Football Ground, Kinglake Central. CMSC (Council of Single Mothers & their EPPING TENNIS CLUB Inc., Epping Reserve, Cubs (7-11yr) Wed. 7-8.30pm. Scouts (11-15 Children) FAWKNER, Meet monthly, 12.30- Cnr. High & Park Sts. Lynn 9408 6932. Players yrs) Tues. 7-8.30pm. Venturers (15-18yrs) Fri. 2.30pm, free lunch. Meet others in support group of all standards welcome. Social, Coaching. Day 7-8.30pm. Enq: Mel Ennis 0438 237 836 Natalie 9654 0327, [email protected] & night tennis available. 1st WHITTLESEA SCOUT GROUP, CSMC, VICTORIA phone support & referral FINDON CALISTHENICS CLUB Sth.Morang Scout Hall, 40 Fir St. Joeys (6-7yrs) Thurs. for single mums by single mums, support group. Primary School, Tues. & Thurs. evenings. 6-7pm, Cubs (8-10yrs)Wed. 6:30-8pm, Rovers Family law,domestic violence,houseing info Glenys 9716 2568 (18-26yrs) meeting with Turbo Rover Crew young mums etc.. (03) 9654 0622 (rural callers) FINDON PONY CLUB Beginners to Mon. 7:30-9:30pm. Enq: ALAN HARDING 1800 077 374, [email protected] experienced riders. Rally days 1st & 3rd Sun. 0409 515 998 www.csmc.org.au Month. Fully catered. Regent St. Mernda. CWA HURSTBRIDGE Meets 3rd Wed. month, AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES, weekly at [email protected] Allwood Neighbourhood house, Hurstbridge. 7.30pm. Community Centre, Greysharps Rd. All Thurs. night,Fri. afternoon. Timid beginners, age groups welcome. Anne 9714 8541 FRIENDS OF SOUTH MORANG (FOSM) nd adults & older children welcome & free trial C.W.A. JUMBUNNA BRANCH, Interested in Meet 7.30pm, 2 Thurs month, except Jan. A not offered, at start of every school term. CWA? Ring Sandra Hocking, 9716 2345 for profit comm. Group representing the interests Annie 0407 102 578, 9718 1002 of residents of City of Whittlesea based Sth. DIAMOND CREEK BOWLING CLUB, Morang. Trevor 0418 513 304, or Facebook AL-ANON, SEYMOUR, meets every Mon. Recreation Reserve. A friendly club, synthetic 12 noon, Uniting Church Hall, 15 Crawford St, greens, play all year. Social & Pennant comps. FRIENDS OF TOOROURRONG (F.O.T.) For Seymour. Enq: Colleen 0422 879 388 Free Coaching. 9438 1717 www.dcbc.org.au info & meetings/activities, Sec. Jan Hyndman 0427 510 092 [email protected] DIAMOND VALLEY 50’s CLUB Inc., Mon or AL-ANON, WALLAN, WED. 7pm, P.O. Box 283, Whittlesea. Neighbourhood House, Wallan. Thurs. try Zumba Gold for Seniors. $4 session. Tai Chi & Aeorbics $3 session, also Bowls, FRIENDS OF WESTGARTHTOWN, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , Whittlesea, Table Tennis, Cards & Craft. Sat. afternoon, New Westgarth Precinct, Ziebell’s farmhouse, 100 nd group meet every Friday 8pm, Uniting Church, vogue dancing & monthly bus trips. Community Gardenia Rd, Thomastown, (Mel. 8,H5) open 2 Cnr. Forest & Walnut Streets, Whittlesea. Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia, Pres: Dennis Sun. Month. 1-4pm, Nanette 9464 1805. Guided AURORA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Richards 9016 8238, 0447 575 098 tours Mon - Fri. for groups 10+ Tatiana representing Epping Nth/Wollert community www.dv50plusclub.org.au 9464 5062, www.westgarthtown.org.au since 2009. Advocacy on matters of local DIAMOND VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY FRIENDS OF THE WILDLIFE RESERVES importance, social gatherings/events. Classes daily, Morn, arvo, evening in pottery, Inc., Working bees, held Gresswell Nature www.aurora.asn.au/ [email protected] sculpture, life drawing, painting watercolour. Conservation Reserves, Bundoora monthly. BELLY DANCING LESSONS for women, Oil, acrylics & pastels. Greensborough College, Shirley 9466 9292, http://home.vicnet.au~fwir/ Tues. 7pm, Wed. 10am. Peter Lalor Vocational 199 Nell St. Greensborough.(Mel.20,G3) Edith GREENBROOK COMMUNITY HOUSE 40 College Gym, 35 Duncan Rd, Lalor. Children Meaklim 9432 9871, www.dvartsociety.com McFarlane Cres.Epping. Liz, 9408 0916 welcome. 0413 423 926, 9408 8407 DIAMOND VALLEY CAKE DECORATING MARVELLOUS MOSIAC during school terms BEVERIDGE & DISTRICT PONY CLUB GROUP Meet every 2nd month, Sat. 1pm, people with disabilities welcome. 9408 0916 Rally days held 3rd Sun. Month, experienced Library, Ibbotson St. Watsonia. Workshops, guest MUSIC4FUN Every Thurs. during school terms instructors. New members welcome. demonstrators, afternoon tea & raffle. Dot Evans SINGING GROUP meets Tues. during school Enq: Lynda 9745 2151 or 9303 8000 or Liz Blake 9717 1036 terms. 12-1pm, Prof. leader. 9408 0916 www.beveridgeanddistrictponyclub.piczo.com DIAMOND VALLEY GEM CLUB, Grace DYNAMIC DRAWING FROM LIFE Learn BONSAI, Northern suburbs meet 2nd Thurs. Park Cottage, cnr. Henry St & Duncan Ave, to draw from life using range of materials & month, at Lalor Library Community Room, May Greensborough. Keith 9437 1356 surfaces. Suitable beginners, rusty drawers. Rd, Lalor, 7.30pm. Mark 0408 059 094 www.diamondvalleygemclub.com.au Professional artist teacher. Tues. 7-9pm STEPPING OUT IN EPPING Friendship & BRIDGE CLUB, WHITTLESEA, Plays DIAMOND VALLEY MULTIPLE BIRTH Exercise. Tues. 9-10am. Free 9408 0916 Mon.12.30-4.30pm, Wed 7.30-10.30pm at Bowls ASS. Inc. Kristi, 9438 6820 ART4KIDS Primary school age kids. Wed. Club. Enq: Lyndall 5786 1839 DIAMOND VALLEY PENGUIN GROUP 4-5.50pm 9408 0916 nd th BUSINESS STUDIES CLASSES, Whittlesea Speaking club for women. Meet 2 & 4 Tues. GET CRAFTY Not a class, a group getting Community Network, 1st time computer users, month, 7.45pm at Greenhills Neighbourhood together over tea & biscuits. Bring your craft. MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Photoshop, MYOB, Centre, Community Drive, G’borough. Visitors MOSIAC FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND 9716 3361 welcome. Lyn 0459 186 670 Design your project, cut tiles, glue, grout, seal CHEETAHS SOFTBALL CLUB www.penguinclub.victoria.com your work, friendly class. Wed. 7-9pm Jun.,Sen.,Male,Female,come along, join club. DIAMOND VALLEY VIETNAM VETS All above enquiries: Liz: 9408 0916 Cater for all abilities, incl. T.Ball, Pixie,& (DVets) Meet Fri. arvo, RSL,G’borough. 3.30- HUFF & PUFF VICTORIA Inc., Meets 1.30- Primary levels. Kerry Laird 9466 4197 7pm in Nui Dat Room. All Viet. Vets welcome. 3.30pm, 1st Wed. Feb to Dec. at Banyule CHS Peter 0400 363 143 CITY OF WHITTLESEA PLAYGROUP Cnr. Catalina St & Alamein Rd, West. Heidelberg. ASSOCIATION Enq: Des 9465 8664 DOREEN COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Inc., (Mel.19E12) Max Beach 9435 5731 Respiratory Meet Laurimar Comm. Centre, Cnr. Hazelglen support group, pateints,& carers. COMBINED CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF Dve & Brookwood Ave. 1pm, 1st Wed. month. HURSTBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB, WHITTLESEA Info. contact: Ivan 9716 2330, Faye Ridway 0418 846 143 Lesley McKinnon Greysharps Rd. New bowlers welcome, Ladies & Shane 9716 3057 9717 1780 Mens Pennant. 9718 2159. Free Coaching. CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE, DOREEN CHRISTIAN HOME HURSTBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB Semi, Bundoora Hall, Noorong Ave, Bundoora. Wide FELLOWSHIP Meet every 2nd Fri.,8pm, retired folk invited to join, fellowship,friendship range of activities, arts, crafts,exercise etc.. Cookes Rd, Doreen. Pastor Peter 0410 651 903 New members welcome. 9467 6305 & fun. Carolyn, 9719 7322, or 9435 4108 COWRA (Ratepayers Association of Whittlesea If your notice needs updating, is out KILDONAN UNITING CARE, YOUTH Inc.) Meets 3rd Thurs. month, rotating between of date or no longer required please REBUILD Outreach support,Whittlesea, for Whittlesea Comm. Activity Centre & Riverside notify Betty, 8401 3330 young people 18-26, and families. Jessica Eaves, Comm. Activity Centre, 8pm Kerry 9715 1503 [email protected] 8401 0118, 0427 795 178 26 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p25.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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KILMORE MINIATURE RAILWAY, Last Sat. MILL PARK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Inc., NORTHERN SUBURBS FIBROMYALGIA Month.(weather permitting) 10am-1pm. Meet Wed. 8.30am-2.30pm. Includes Bingo, Carpet SELF HELP GROUP, people medically 5781 1711 www.kilmoreminiaturerailway.org Bowls, Snooker & outings. Maureen Watts 9216 1763 diagnosed (FMS) or Chronic Fatigue (CFS) [email protected] MITCHELL AGILITY DOG CLUB Inc., Meet 9464 7756, [email protected] KINGLAKE BADMINTON CLUB, Sports Sun.arvo. At L. B. Davern Reserve, Wandong. We PAWS, Parent Association at Whittlesea stadium, cnr. Main/Extons Rd, (near footy oval). train in the VCA recognised sports of dog agility & Secondary College, 3rd Tues. month, 7pm, in New players welcome. Tues. 8pm, Wed. 9.30am jumping. Graeme 5782 1335, Cheryl 5782 1693 Conference room at WSC. Neville 9716 2020, Betsey 9716 3731 or Agnes MITCHELL BICYCLE USERS GROUP [email protected] 9714 8272 (MBUG) Runs a ride every Sunday 9am, unless PLENTY VALLEY ARTS, LePage Homestead, KINGLAKE CRAFT GROUP Inc.,Group stated otherwise. Beginners welcome. John Pyle Gordons Rd, South Morang. Welcome inquiry meet weekly Wed. 11am-2pm craft room rear 5787 1333 or www.mbug.org.au re: classes in Watercolour, Oil, Pastel & Pottery. K’lake Sports stadium, Cnr Extons & Kinglake/ MITCHELL BUSHWALKING GROUP, meets Marilyn Schofield 0419 960 760 or Whittlesea Rds. [email protected] Pam Ziedas 9848 4171 Jo. 0409 175 124 fortnightly, weekends. Mary 0428 479 469 Wayne 0451 519 734 [email protected] PRETTY SALLY GARDEN CLUB, Meet 2nd KINGLAKE PONY CLUB Inc., Rallies 3rd Sun. th Wed. Month, 7.30pm, Bowls Clubrooms, Kilmore. month. Andrew McDowell 9418 999 986, Bunty MITCHELL MASONIC LODGE, meets 4 nd Speakers, trade table, supper & club excursions. O’Bree 0413 130 659. Box 157, Kinglake 3763 Mon. month, 7.30pm (Dec. 2 Mon) at Masonic Centre, Murchison St, Broadford. Non-affiliated & Helen 5782 0102, June 5782 1236 KINGLAKE RANGES TENNIS CLUB affiliated members most welcome. The Sec. RADIO LICENCE CLASSES, Join a fast Coaching - Wayne Broom. Mondays: kids 5+, 5784 3223, further details, 1800 068 416 growing hobby. Get licence to operate your own 3.45-6pm. Ladies: 6-7pm. Thurs: Kids 5+, 3.45- station. May take a single weekend plus the 6pm, Sutherland Rd, Kinglake Central. 0437 008 788 NATIONAL SENIORS GREENSBOROUGH reading of a book. Barry Robinson, Amateur Radio LALOR COMMUNITY DANCE GROUP BRANCH, Servicing Banule,Nillumbik, Whittlesea & surrounds. Meet RSL G’borough Victoria, 0428 516 001 Learn Rock’n’roll, Salsa, Latin, Ballroom [email protected] etc... Tues. at St; Luke’s Hall, David St, Lalor. 10am, 3rd Tues. Jan, Feb, Apr, May, June, July, Beginners/Intermediate 6.30pm, Advanced. 9pm. Aug, Oct & Nov. 6pm for March & Sept. ROSANNA PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB, Meet st rd th Alby 0418 319 415 Marlene Goodyear 9435 2529 1 , 3 & 5 Thurs. month 8pm, in Hall, St. Pius X [email protected] Church, 431 Waterdale Rd, West Heidelberg, (cnr. LALOR/THOMASTOWN COMBINED www.greensboroughnationalseniors.com.au Altona St.) (Mel.31,F2) PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION meet Wed. www.rosannaphotoclub.com 1pm, 1 Spring St, Thomastown. Games, choir, NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’s ASSOCIATION [email protected] day trips & fun. New members welcome. Honor OF AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN DISTRICTS 9465 2182 SUB-BRANCH, P.O. Box 1702, Preston, 3072. ROTARY CLUB OF WHITTLESEA, Meet 1st & Sec: Michael Fahie 0403 225 609 rd LEISURE & LEARNING CLASSES & 3 Mon. 6.30pm for 7pm, Whittlesea Bowls Club, ACTIVITIES Whitt. Comm. House, - Art, NE ROADSAFE SAFETY COUNCIL, meets 3rd Church St, Whittlesea. Bain Simpson book,photography, reading & music groups & Wed. Month. New members welcome. Help reduce 9401 1373 [email protected] more. 9716 3361 road toll. Peter Bishop 9313 1189 ROXVALE CALISTHENICS COLLEGE, MEN’S SHED, WHITTLESEA at NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP, meets during Competitive, enrolling pupils all year. Classes held Showgrounds, 30 Yea Rd. Open Mon, Thurs, Fri term, Bollygum Park in Kinglake. Wed. 10am- Greenvale, Tues. Thurs., nights. 9am-2pm. New members welcome. Pres: Phil midday. Free play, songs, rhymes, morning tea & a Renae 5782 0506 or 0427 817 957 Berchdolt Sec: Daryl Hannant Postal: Box 87, story. All welcome. Mary-Anne 9716 7314. Weekly SAFETY HOUSE ENQUIRIES, 9775 0099, Whittlesea 3757. 9716 0116 fee help costs. Sue Maslin, (K’lake Steiner Playgroup). [email protected] [email protected] st www.whittleseamensshed.weebly.com NILLUMBIK GARDEN CLUB, meets 1 Mon, SEW HAPPY CRAFTWORK, Women, all ages, month, 8pm at Melbourne City Mission Retirement MERNDA CHESS CLUB MV Community or skills. Tues, 10.10am-2.30pm, Creeds Farm Centre, Diamond St, Eltham. Club bench comp. Activity Centre,, 70 Mernda Village Dr, Mernda Living & Learning Centre, Cnr Redding Rise & Flower of month, Trade table & supper. Chris: 9434 2023 Thursdays 7-9pm,all ages all welcome Snugburgh Way, Epping. $3 ea., bring your own MERNDA COMMUNITY SINGING, Thurs. NILLUMBIK PROBUS CLUB meets at Bridges materials. Rose 8320 3973 7-9pm, at Community Activity Centre, Mernda. Restaurant, Main St. Hurstbridge. 2nd Wednesday SINGING GROUP, meet 2nd Thurs.7.30-9.45pm, Open to everyone. Jeannie Taylor 0438 931 749 at 9.45am. Tom Stirling, President. 9438 2038 Wallan Multipurpose centre. Lead by professional 0467 453 122 [email protected] choir leader, wide range music. Great fun & feeds NORTH EASTERN BIPOLAR SUPPORT the soul. $15, tea, coffee, fruit, chocolate supplied. MERNDA CWA Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. month GROUP, Meet 2nd Wed. Month, 274 High St. Sarah 5781 1950, Joanne 0419 564 915 7.30pm, Uniting Church Rooms, Schotters Rd. Thomastown (Next to Bridgestone Tyres) Railway Craft 1st Mon. month. Kate 0437 719 838 SOUTH MORANG CWA NIGHT OWLS, side of High St. Neville 0403 278 163 [email protected] ‘Heritage Lakes’ at Estia Nursing Home, Plenty NORTHCREST CALISTHENICS CLUB, Road Sth. Morang. Craft, 1st Tues. month, MERNDA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Inc., Classes Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr. Meetings 3rd Tues. Month, 7-10pm Lyn 9435 6048 Meet 1st, 3rd, & 5th Mon. 10.30am-3pm $1.50 per Bridge Inn & Plenty Rds. Mon., Tues., & Thurs. head & a plate. CFA clubrooms, Schotters Rd. SOUTH MORANG PROBUS CLUB Inc., meet evenings. Justine 0409 429 016 Lorraine Smyth 9404 8095, 0415 305 119 Mill Park Baptist Church,11 Morang Drive Mill NORTHERN VETERAN CYCLING Park. 2pm 3rd Tues. month. Ron Cassidy 9401 2587 MILL PARK GARDEN CLUB, meet 3rd Fri ASSOCIATION INC. Provide cycle racing month (except Dec, Jan). 1-3.30pm, Community STRENGTH TRAINING or WATER for women 30 & men 35+. Racing is mainly Centre, Cnr. Mill Park Dve & Blamey Ave. (Mel. EXERCISE CLASSES, Join this self help class. scheduled on Sunday a.m.’s and is graded. 10, A6). Guest speakers, mini show trade table, & Plenty Valley Community Health, 9409 8724 Criterium racing is at Campbellfield, handicap outings. Chris: 9404 1554, Shirley: 9456 4135 road racing is at a venue about 1 hours drive. THOMASTOWN NETBALL ASSOCIATION, email: [email protected] We have a trial ride system so come along and looking for individual teams for Ladies Comp MILL PARK LIBRARY - Media Conversion enjoy your cycling. Albert Rain 0407 561 028 or 2016. Tues. nights, RMIT (BNASC) McKimmies nd th Workshops - Every 2 & 4 Monday month, Allison Watt 0438 010 530 Rd, Bundoora. Cater all levels & culturally aware. 1-2pm. Learn to convert VHS, Cassette tape, Diane Ostovich 0402 279 608 photo slides to digital. NORTHERN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT MILL PARK LIBRARY - Discussions of the GROUP, providing comfortable atmosphere for Unexplained. 2nd Wed. Month. 7-8pm. Come, those affected, family & friends. Moral support, nd discuss all things mysterious & unexplained. laughs & shared experiences. Meet 2 Mon. month, 1pm, Northern Hospital. Morning tea at MILL PARK RECYCLED TEENAGERS Epping Plaza near Aldi, 10am & in food court, SENIOR CITIZENS Inc., Meets Tues, 1.30-4pm, meet last Mon. month. Unable to offer transport, Community Hall, Cnr. Mill Park Dve, & Blamey but have fun outings. All welcome. Veronica Ave. Activities include games, speakers, day trips & short hols. 9404 2385 (Pres.) 9401 2030 Fran (Sec.) 9465 4642 27 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p26.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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UNITED BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY Inc., WHITLESEA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, WHITTLESEA & PLENTY VALLEY Pres: Vic Murray 0414 344 081, Festival committee, 0434 398 805 info@ TOURISM ASSOCIATION Inc., Meets 2nd Wed. [email protected] Sec.: Eva whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au www. Month. Charles 9438 2785, Barry 9457 6895 De Rango 9816 3560, www.budgieunited.asn.au whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au WHITTLESEA PLENTY VALLEY DRESSAGE ULYSSES CLUB, WHITTLESEA BRANCH, WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY GARDEN, meet CLUB, an EFA affiliated club, regular training days meet Sat. Mornings for coffee, catchup. Social Mon & Thurs, 10am-1pm. Lease a bed or share one. with top coaches. Vacancies. club for motor cyclists 40+. Rides on Tues. & Mosiacs, art projects, workshops & friendly chat & Yvonne Dinnage 9436 1365 Thurs. for lunch weekly as announced. cuppa. Laurel St., next to Comm. Activity Centre. WHITTLESEA PROBUS CLUB, open to new Ron 9716 1642 [email protected] Megan: 0407 699 775 members. Social group, dining, tours, gardening, www.whittlesea.au2.com [email protected] walking, theatre etc... Open to retired, semi retired VICTORIAN COASTER COLLECTORS WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, people. Meet 1st Mon. month, 9.30am, Whittlesea CLUB, meet 1st Sun. Mth, 12-3pm, Great Northern holds monthly Volunteer Information sessions, for Bowls Club. Andrew McCormick 9716 2429 Hotel, Cnr. Rathdowne & Pigdon Sts, Carlton. (Mel.29,K11) those interested in being involved in the community. Sessions are free & open to all of community. Enq. WHITTLESEA RSL, Sub branch. The Returned P.O. Box 281, Melton, Vic, 3337. Olive 9744 6094 rd or make booking Sarath 9401 6666 & Services League meet 3 Wed. Month, 2pm, at VICTORIAN FARMERS FEDERATION - BUS HIRE - Ecomonical, for Community Whittlesea Bowls Club. Seeking new members. WHITTLESEA BRANCH, Meet 2nd Wed, Feb, Organisations, available evenings & weekends. 12 Denys Potts 9716 1361 or Ed Reeves 9716 2118 March, May, July, Sept. & Nov., 8pm, DST, & & 24 seater buses. Must have appropriate license. 7.30pm EST, Whittlesea Agricultural Society’s WHITTLESEAMERS - Meet Fridays, 10am - Parry 0448 354 271 3pm, in Christ Church Hall, bring lunch, tea,coffee Administration Building, McPhee’s Rd. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY in local Bob or Joanne 9401 2880 provided. Craft, patchwork,embroidery, crochet, community. Practical & rewarding roles with knitting, etc...Contact Jenny 9716 0079 or VIEW CLUB PLENTY VALLEY supports community transport. Parry (03) 9401 6666 Sandra 9716 0079. Love to have you. Smith Family charity for children. Social group for WHITTLESEA CYCLING CLUB Inc., Interested st st WHITTLSEA SENIOR CITIZENS, meet 1 women of all ages. Meet 1 Wed. Month for Coffee, in joining? 0431 599 156, whittleseacyclingclub.com.au Friendship. New members welcome. Lorraine Wed. Month, 1-3.30pm, activities other Wed., WHITTLESEA COURTHOUSE ASSOCIATION Community Activity Centre, 57-61 Laurel Street. Beasley 9408 3962 th Inc., Meets 4 Wed. Month 7pm, Bowls club, 101 Faye 0420 414 689 WACCA (Whittlesea Area Community Care & Assistance) Church Street. 9716 1866 or 9438 2785 or 9716 2267 rd nd WHITTLESEA TABLE TENNIS CLUB, play meet 9.30am, 3 Mon. every 2 month, St. Marys WHITTLESEA CRICKET CLUB, juniors, aged Showgrounds, Wed. 7.30pm. Players of all ages & Pastoral Centre, Fir St. New volunteers wanted, to help 6-16yrs. Craig McDonald 9716 3224, 0408 501 474 support community work, incl. Visiting people at home/ ability welcome. Les 0419 466 018 WHITTLESEA DISABILITY NETWORK, aged care facilities, transporting people to medical www.wdtta.org.au meets 2nd Tues. month, 10-12noon, at Whittlesea appointments, sharing time, company & cuppa for those City Council. Seeking new members, especially WHITTLESEA TENNIS CLUB, 8 courts under in need. Jay 9716 3851 those with disabilities, families & carers. Viv lights. Cater for all standards of comp. & Social WANDONG HISTORY GROUP Inc. Meets on Shepherdson, Co-Ordinator Disability & Carer players. Mens, Ladies day & night, mixed, juniors. the first Thursday of the month at the Wandong Public Support, 9217 2429 Laurel Street. www.whittleseatc.com Hall, 7pm. Contact: Secretary Di Vidal 03 5787 1314 [email protected] 0439 355 877 Facebook WHITTLESEA GARDEN CLUB, meet 1st Wed. for upcoming events. Coaching Toplinetennis.com E: wandonghistorygroup4 @gmail.com morning Month, outside Cricket & Tennis Pavilion, nd Call, speak to qualified coach, David, Bayden or WANDONG/WALLAN LIONS CLUB, meet 2 Laurel Street. All Welcome, Various outings, th Ben, 0425 831 666 & 4 Wed. Month, Australian Motel. speakers, gardens. Start time varies. Bev 9716 2461 WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP CARERS GROUP, WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, WHITTLESEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc., meet fortnightly Tues, 10-12pm, 92a Church Street. 47 Lambourne Rd, Watsonia. Is a place where art Meet 3rd Sun. Month, 2-4pm, at.CAC, Laurel St. Denise 9716 3361 [email protected] & community come together as an outward sign Whittlesea. Phone Dawn Allen (Sec.) 0407 342 036 of the House’s philosophy that aims to celebrate for confirmation of next meeting. WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY creativity in friendship, living & learning through WHITTLESEA HORSE & PONY CLUB, if HOUSE, classes & groups include, broadband for community. 9434 6717, Mon-Fri 9.30am-2pm interested in joining, call Linda Dickson seniors. Free internet access, computers, craft, art, www.watsoniah.org.au 0419 629 231, P.O. Box 59, Whittlesea, Vic 3757. book, writers & gardening groups & more. Also WATSONIA RSL, Pipes & Drums has vacancies Meet 4th Sun. Month at showgrounds. Come along have meeting room. 9716 3361 for new learners on pipes & drums. Practice Thurs to watch a rally before you decide? WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP CHOIR, join nights, Heidelberg Repat. Hospital. Sec. Bev WHITTLESEA INTERFAITH NETWORK is enthusiastic group singers, meet Mon.1-3pm, 9435 2322. Vice Pres. John 9717 3580 (A/H) a group of like-minded people from many different Community House. 9716 3361 WESTFIELD WALKERS, Friendly group, faiths who wish to communicate, and learn from each WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP GEORGE meet Tues.7.45am outside Woolworths, Westfield other as fellow citizens. Meet Whittlesea Council SHERWIN BANDSTAND Inc., Meet 3rd Wed Shopping Centre, McDonalds Rd, South Morang, Offices th4 Wed. of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Please contact month, 8pm, Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor followed by coffee & chat. Sec: 9467 4135 Glenys on 9436 5581 or Nathan on 0412 237 972 information Centre, Cnr. Church & Beech Sts. WHITTLESEA ADULT RIDERS, a HRCAV WHITTLESEA JUNIOR BASKETBALL CLUB, Nesta 9716 1046 affiliated club providing varied programmes Summer Larkin 9717 5255 or 0404 093 549, Box for riders of all standards. Instructional rallies, 273, Whitt’ea, Vic, 3757 [email protected] WHITTLESEA U3A, Offers a large variety st rd of educational, creative and leisure activities. and/or activities on 1 & 3 weekend. Now at WHITTLESEA JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB, Small annual fee enables member to any of 80+ showgrounds. Megan 9716 2728 Colin Newport, [email protected] activities, courses at Epping, Lalor, Mernda, Mill WHITTLESEA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY www.whittleseafc.com.au/juniors/2015 Park, Sth Morang, T’town & Whittlesea township. INC. Presents the annual Whittlesea Show held WHITTLESEA MASONIC LODGE, meet 1st We are looking for new members & volunteer on the 1st full weekend in November 9716 2835 Wed. Month, 7.30pm, (except Jan), Masonic Temple, tutors. 9464 1339, 0404 119 189 or [email protected] Beech St. Garry Ewert 9716 2267 or 0414 692 835 www.whittleseashow.org.au LIKE us on Facebook WHITTLESEA & DISTRICT NETBALL WHITTLESEA WALKERS, meet Tues. 9am, https://www.facebook.com/Whittlesea-Show ASSOCIATION, Junior, Ladies & mixed comps. Community Health Centre, Walnut Street, & Fri WHITTLESEA ANGLING CLUB, meet 2nd Wed & Thurs nights. Sue 0438 180 240 9am (terms 2 & 3) 8.30am (term 1 & 4)Community House 92 Church Street. All ages & abilities Tues. month, 7.30pm, Royal Mail Hotel, Beech St. WHITTLESEA PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Inc., welcome, no need to book, just turn up. 0488 677 582 [email protected] Meet last Thurs. month, 7.30pm (not Dec.) Whitt. WHITTLESEA CHINESE ASSOCIATION Agricultural Society Bldg, McPhees Rd. W’sea WHITLESEAMERS CHRIST CHURCH, meets (WCA), meet Wed. (except outings & term Kerrie 0407 822 139 Fri, 10am-3pm, BYO lunch. Patchwork, embroidery, breaks) Community Hall, Library, Main St. [email protected] knitting, cross stitch & scrapbooking. Jenny Thomastown.10am-2pm. Tai Chi & lots of fun WHITTLESEA PLAYGROUP, meets Tues, Wed & Fri, Speakman 9716 0079 Regina: 0432 267 557 or Jessie 0421 639 819 9.30am, rear 28 Forest Street. Offer access to educational YAN YEAN TENNIS CLUB INC., ‘T.H. Hurrey WHITTLESEA COMBINED PENSIONERS toys, craft, excursions, outdoor area & developmental Reserve’, Plenty Rd Yan Yean. Isabel 9716 2037, CLUB, meet 1st Thurs. month, 1pm, Activity activities. Ages 0-4 Melanie Hrzic 0430 091 303 or Adele 9715 1198. Any standard of player is Centre. Pres: Mrs Sonia Derndorfer: 0409 020 195 www.facebook.com/WhittleseaPlaygroup welcome. Coaching & night tennis available. or Sec: Nella Palmieri: 0433 114 960 Doug 0438 566 588 28 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p27.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY HOUSE WHITTLESEA COMBINED PENSIONERS The weather is cooling off and it’s time to move indoors, the good Reg: A0025361A news is that we have some great ways to keep busy during the cooler Our President Sonia Derndorfer opened our May Meeting. months and they won’t break the bank! Drop in and see us or give st us a call on 9716 3361 if we can assist you with planning a course or Thursday 1 June is our Annual General Meeting. All position will trying something new! become vacant. If you would like to apply for any of the positions e.g. President, Secretary and Treasurer etc. please advise the current MAKE A CHANGE OR UPDATE YOUR SKILLS AT WORK! committee. Certificate III in Education Support – Next Course starts 13th Thursday 15th June is our Birthday Luncheon held at the Whittlesea JUNE. Looking for a career change that is family friendly? Don’t want Community Activity Centre at 12 noon Cost $20 to travel too far while you study? This maybe just what you are looking Thursday 20th July is Morning Melodies at Watergarden Hotel, for! Gain the skills and knowledge to provide assistance and support to Taylors Lake to see Phil Wall – Broadway to Hollywood Xmas Show teachers and students in a range of educational settings. This includes followed by a Smorgasbord. Depart from South Morang 8am, Mernda early childhood education as well as Primary, Secondary and Special 8.10am then to Whittlesea 8.30am. Cost $35 schools. Tuesdays 10am – 3pm Plus Practical Placement Thursday 20th July, is Morning Melodies at Watergarden Hotel, Government funding available to eligible students Taylors Lake to see Phil Wall – Broadway to Hollywood Xmas Show Training is provided by PRACE (TOID 4036) followed by a Smorgasbord. Depart from South Morang 8am, Mernda contact 03 9462 6077 8.10am then to Whittlesea 8.30am. Cost $35 Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home & Thursday 17th August we travel to Heights Heritage & Barwon Community) - Our next course starts in August and our information Grange Day Tour. The Heights was the home to 3 generations of the sessions are now scheduled: one Geelong family. A light lunch will be served at the property. Then st th Tuesday June 21 10.30am, Tuesday June 28 10.30am we travel onto Barwon Grange. This property was owned by Jonathan st Friday July 21 10.30am Porter O’Brien, whose family was in residence from August 1955 This course has been hugely successful with our graduates enjoying until July 1956. We depart from South Morang 8am, Mernda 8.10am great employment prospects as a result of local study. If you would Whittlesea 8.30am. Cost $35 like to know more then an information session is a great way to Whittlesea Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association of find out about the course, the cost and what is involved. For more Victoria Inc. is open to all types of pensioners, their carers and information call our training provider Pines Learning (RTO 3774) on funded superannuants. 9842 6726. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - We are currently Annual Membership fee is $8 seeking expressions of interest from students for an upcoming Trips and Luncheons are partly subsidised by the Club except for the course in Training and Assessment. It is proposed that the course 5 day trips. ALL TRIPS MUST BE PAID DURING THE st commence in September. Interested? 1 THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Contact us on 9716 3361. If members would like to attend any of the above trips but are INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - The fabulous June Archer is unable to come to the next meeting they can contact back with her Basic Computers Course, this 8 week course is designed Nella Palmieri on 0433 114 960 to launch you into the 21st Century in a supportive and gentle way! Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 1st June, 2017 at the Stop asking the kids for help and take charge! Whittlesea Community Activity Centre at 1pm th Thursdays from July 20 9.30am – 12 Noon. $95/$85 New members are always welcome EXCEL SKILLS - A 4 week course to take your Excel skills to a ‘Til next time, be safe, Nella Palmieri more useful level at work and at home. Basic computer skills are a requirement for this course. Thursdays from August 17th 12.30pm – 3pm $95/$85 RSA is BACK WHAT’S ON AT LALOR LIBRARY RSA Saturday June 17th 9.30am – 1.30pm $75 CIRCUS UNDER THE SEA SHOW and Toy Library Extravaganza Ages 0 - 5. Meet some magical creatures in CARP PRODUCTIONS FIRST AID COURSES - Join us for Provide First Aid, CPR refresher Circus Under the Sea. Toy Library members are then invited to borrow or Provide and Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and from a range of brand new toys. Face painting by Suzi Starface and Care Setting. circus fun, craft and door prizes available. th Saturday July 29 9am – 5pm Friday 2nd June Circus show 10 - 11am, Toy Launch 11am - 12.30pm HLTAID001 (CPR) $85 HLTAID003 (Provide First Aid) $150 CHARITY KNITTING GROUP - Adults. Knit items for local, national HLTAID004 (Emergency First Aid in an Education & Care and international charities. Come along and make new friends. th st Setting) $195 Wednesday 7 and 21 June, 10am - 12noon WOMEN’S LUNCH - Come and find out what all the fuss is about…. WILD ACTION: NATIVE WILDLIFE PRESENTATION - All Ages join the ladies who lunch for food, friendship and fun (you might Join Chris Humfrey from Wild Action as he presents a range of even learn something about the community too!). NEXT LUNCH furry, scaly and feathery native animals and discusses the importance th Thursday June 1st 12 Noon – 2pm gold coin donation of animal conservation. Saturday 10 June 1 - 2pm Then June 15th, July 6th & 20th BEGINNERS COMPUTER CLUB - All Ages. Practice your new Try something NEW! Qigong - Join Liz Stanley as she introduces computer and web browsing skills in a friendly environment with staff you to this gentle and effective form of exercise. Great for all ages support while you continue to learn at your own pace. and abilities. Cleanse, strengthen and nourish your whole body Every Wednesday 2 - 3pm Wednesdays 11.15am – 12 15pm $5 per session SHARING PHOTOS AND ATTACHMENTS ONLINE - All Ages This workshop will teach you how to safely share photos and Our new brochure will hit the streets soon! Keep your eyes attachments with others using social media and email. peeled for a copy around town or stop by and grab one from the Wednesday 7th June, 1 - 2pm Community House or check our website www.wchi.com.au for information on what is available and our Facebook page for regular MEN’S GROUP, Adults. Men’s Health month and a General Practitioner will updates. be discussing men’s health issues. Wednesday 28th June 10am - 12noon We are open Monday – Thursday Lalor Library, each week from 10am – 3pm 2A May Road, Lalor 3075 drop in for a cuppa and a chat 9465 2353 www.yprl.vic.gov.au 30 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p29.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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BOOK REVIEW: 1st WHITTLESEA The Fifth Letter SCOUT GROUP by Nicola Moriarty Joeys, Cubs Reviewed by Julie Novak & Scouts Nicola is the youngest of three Australian Moriarty sisters who are Thinking of getting into Scouting? filling up the Australian bookstore Joeys, Cubs & Scouts are boys and girls aged 6-14 shelves at the moment. This book who like to have fun and making friends, and is about a group of ladies who’ve learning new skills! You’ll play games, learn new been friends since the start of skills, earn achievement badges and have FUN! high school and now that they’re married they still maintain catch- When: Joeys (6-7 year olds) Thursdays 6 - 7 pm ups but they’re quite token mostly. Cubs (8-10 year olds) Wednesdays 6.30 - 8pm This time they decide to get away Scouts (11-14 year olds) Thursdays 7 - 9pm for a few days together to have Where: Whittlesea Scout Hall, Fir Street, Whittlesea some fun like ‘the old days’. With Contact: Alan Harding (Group Leader) 0409 515 998 all the hassle of putting it together [email protected] and leaving families behind, they find it hard to get into the swing of it and they feel a little disconnected from each other. Things don’t quite go to plan from the moment they first arrive to their ‘luxury’ beach house. What happens is that the four grown women end up WHITTLESEA EAGLES looking for entertainment and reviving their old selves, but perhaps JUNIOR not the aspects they’d hoped for. Someone has the bright idea to write 4 secret letters to share their innermost secrets with the group FOOTBALL CLUB without judgement (one letter each, signed anonymous). Some of these secrets are very dark and have the capacity to change the JUNIOR friendship and their futures forever. GIRLS TEAMS Friends – they are basically the family members that we are allowed We are looking for young girls to join the Eagles to choose for ourselves. That’s how we know we can trust them and know that the relationship is real and sincere, isn’t it? Or is it? How and play football in our Under 10’s, 12’s, 14’s and long could a friend keep a secret from us? Even if it is about us. 16’s for season 2017 Grown women acting like children. Love, loyalty and companionship; rivalry, jealousy and hatred. I’d like to believe these things are If you are interested in playing please email unrealistic, but are they? [email protected] This book was interesting. There were some aspects that seemed a bit ‘neat’ and packaged but there were also some really deep writing skills and thinking in here too. Good insight and a few laughs, some aspects were very clever and might make you stop and think. THE MERNDA CHESS CLUB I will be interested to see how this writer develops in the future (and The Mernda and District Residents Association (MADRA) has recently maybe a few friendships too). started a new Chess Club. It is open to all residents in the City of Whittlesea and is free to join. Chess is a great indoor game and is suitable for any age group, old or young. Our secretary Brian Herlihy, who is an excellent chess player is also the head coach and is willing to train players of any skill level. SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC Mernda Village Community Activity Centre, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda EXPIALIDOCIOUS SHOW Thursdays, 7-9pm. Saturdays 1-4pm Thursday 22nd All ages, All skills All Welcome Contact: Brian Herlihy, 0414 973 993 Friday 23rd Saturday 24th June JOIN THE GREEN ARMY Plenty Ranges Arts and Is this for you? Are you aged between 17 and 24, an Australian citizen or permanent resident and would like to be a part of a Convention Centre, team that will make a REAL difference to the environment in South Morang your local community? St Monica’s College has a strong commitment to performing arts and each year a major production is staged. St Monica’s College Epping’s major production for 2017 is Mary Poppins. This classic show has attracted a new legion of fans as the Cameron McIntosh production brought Mary Poppins from the movie screen to the Broadway stage. St Monica’s College Epping Principal, Mr Brian Hanley, said the annual production is much anticipated. ‘Live theatre is always exciting and this production will be no exception. The commitment of the staff and students involved in our Performing Arts Faculty is to be commended and I am sure our performances of Mary Poppins will be first class.’ Mary Poppins will be played by Isabelle Mazzarella with the More information role of Bert played by Olivia Sirianni. www.environment.gov.au/green-army Phone: 03 - 9326 8250 31 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p30.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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OUR ENCHANTED SUMMER OF While the name Common Brown Butterfly doesn’t sound very interesting it is actually quite a beautiful butterfly, with orange/brown BOUNTIFUL BUTTERFLIES wings with yellow, brown and black markings and black eyespots with By Steven Katsineris blue-centres. As their caterpillars will feed on both native and exotic grasses, the Common Brown has adapted well to the urban areas and In the summer of 2010-11, Victoria experienced its wettest hence is a butterfly frequently seen in suburban gardens and parks. summertime ever. Our wonderful sodden summer saw the recovery They are widely distributed throughout a range of habitats in eastern of the native bushland and other vegetation after some 9 years of and southwest Australia, but are more common in the southern part. severe drought. We also had plenty of sunny days as well as the heavy The Cabbage White Butterfly (or small White) is a medium sized rain, which further encouraged the growth of plant life. The natural butterfly that is very common in suburban areas. It is plainer looking world responded to this with an incredible productive and boundless than the other butterflies, but still pretty. It has creamy/white coloured enthusiasm for new life. The district where we live on the northeast upper wings, with black tips on the front of the wings. The males have fringe of Melbourne was utterly transformed, returning to the lush, a black spot on the wings, while females have two black spots on the green landscape it once was. Which is very heartening to the mind wings. They both are a whitish/yellowish colouring under the wings, and spirit after the long years of dryness, heat and the devastating with some black specks. The Cabbage White is found throughout bushfires we had experienced. Australia. With this wet period came an amazingly prolific growth of lots of native The Common Grass Blue is a very attractive small butterfly. The males wildflowers and other flowering plants and a profusion of blossom and have subtle blue/mauve coloured upper wings. The female’s upper nectar. As the bushland and wetlands burst back into life, they become wings are blue/purple coloured, but with some females mostly brown. vibrant habitats, teeming with a diverse variety of abundant wildlife. Both have a thin mid-brown line and greyish/white spots on the outer The flourishing plants were wonderful for the numbers of myriad kinds edges of the wings. The underside is a pale grey or pale fawn colour of beautiful butterflies and moths that they attracted. Some of these with brown and white flecks. It is one of the most common butterflies are common species that I had seen previously, but there were other seen in gardens, parks and open grassy areas. This is and abundant species I haven’t observed in the area before. And I had never seen species and is also found throughout most of Australia. so many butterflies around at one time. There were simply thousands The stunning Orchard Swallowtail is the largest butterfly I have seen in of butterflies everywhere in gardens, suburban parks, grassland, our area. The colouring of male and female of this species differs. The farmland, grassy woodlands and forests. Which gave the entire region males are mostly black, with creamy-white patterns on the hindwings, an incredibly enchanting atmosphere. creamy-white spots near the tips of the forewings and a red spot Like the rest of the on the hindwings. The larger female has dark brown wings, with a local region, our whitish colour on the forewings, a creamy-white patch and blue and garden in Hurstbridge red markings on the hindwings. It is distributed throughout eastern erupted into vigorous and southeastern Australia. life. During the The exquisite Dainty (or Dingy) Swallowtail is similar to the Orchard drought our mostly Swallowtail, but smaller. The forewings are black with cream and white native bush garden markings. The hindwings are black with white, blue and orange spots. endured the heat and The Dainty Swallowtail is widespread and common. They are found lack of rain, but some along the east coast of Australia from Queensland to Victoria and plants struggled to South Australia. survive and others grew slowly. This past The different Skipper species are mostly brown, yellow, grey and mild, wet summer the orange in colour with various other coloured markings on their wings. They get the name due to their frequent short; quick skips from trees and bushes have Photo:- The common white butterfly thrived, with an incredibly rapid profusion of new growth and masses plant to plant. These small butterflies occur in a variety of habitats, of blooms on the flowering plants in a multitude of splendid colours. such as parks, gardens, grassland, As many of these flowering plants were butterfly attracting the garden grassy woodland and was filled with butterflies coming to feed and breed over the summer. Eucalypt forest with Every day there were butterflies flitting around among our flowering a grassy understorey. trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcovers in the yard. The most popular They are found with the butterflies were some of our pretty shrubs, such as a large throughout Australia. Abelia, which was covered in thousands of bright flowers, the many Hop Goodenia bushes; with their yellow flowers, the dozens of Native The grasslands and or Coast Rosemary, with their white flowers and several Westringia bushland in Ferguson with their light purple flowers. Also very alluring for the butterflies are Paddock Parklands in groundcovers, especially the scores of Seaside Daisies and different Hurstbridge as well coloured Brachycomes, (Tall Daisies, Rock Daisies and Cut-leaf Daisies), had abundant nectar Marguerite Daisies and a Lantana, all with their profuse flowers. bearing plants and Photo:- Australian Painted Lady Butterfly consequently lots of butterflies. Over the summer months in the grassy Every time we looked out the windows of the house or ventured areas there we saw many hundreds of Common Brown, Common into the backyard we would see scores of lovely butterflies fluttering White and Common Grass Blue Butterflies. In these grassy parklands around the garden and flying in and out of the yard. Sometimes I we spotted dozens of Grapevine Moths as well. This brightly coloured would simply stand or sit in the garden gazing in wonderment as these moth looks a lot like a butterfly. It has black wings with creamy/white delicate and graceful little creatures danced around. My family was markings and some orange spots and flies about during the daytime. thrilled to witness the garden in such splendor and have hundreds of The Grapevine Moth is distributed from southern Queensland through butterflies visiting each day. New South Wales and Victoria to South Australia. It is also found Among these butterflies, there were common garden butterflies, in Tasmania. We also observed some small brown and cream-brown ones I often observe in the warmer months, but not ever in such coloured Skippers here. extraordinary numbers. Most of these butterflies are the well-known To once again see the region’s gardens, parks and bushland flourishing Common Brown, Cabbage White and the smaller Common Grass Blue. with lush growth was magnificent. It was utterly delightful to sit in the But as well there are lots of other smaller butterflies, mostly several tranquil garden on a sunny day surrounded by all these gorgeous different species of butterflies called Skippers. butterflies flitting around and just wonderful to walk through the There are also some larger species of butterfly I haven’t seen in the grassy woodland as scores of lively butterflies fluttered about. The garden before like the impressive Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly. These loveliness of this past summer and the sight of so many butterflies are attracted to gardens and orchards with citrus trees. Though we was a really magical event my family and I will treasure. The amazing only sighted a small number of these they were a real treat to observe. beauty of our enchanted summer of bountiful butterflies was an We also saw a few Dingy Swallowtails, which are another smaller unforgettable experience. The natural world was thoroughly revived swallowtail butterfly that likes citrus trees. that summer and so were our spirits.
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WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY GARDEN VICTORIAN During May we had some cold and frosty mornings but the days were sunny and beautiful to be working in the garden. We enjoyed a very FIRST FOR informative ‘Worm farm & composting’ workshop with Maria from My Green Garden. Everyone got the opportunity to make their worm farm NORTHERN using recycled polystyrene boxes. We learnt all the tricks to keep the worms happy and harvesting the ‘worm wee’ to fertilise the garden. HEALTH With our ‘Forever Forest’ workshops we have created a beautiful new Northern Health surgeons are space in the garden. With thanks to Whittlesea Secondary College leading the state in the field of students and children from the neighbouring TRY childcare the metal complex venous disorders, recently becoming the first in Victoria to sculptured trees have some very colourful embellishments. Over time utilise Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) to assist in the diagnosis and these ephemeral artworks will change, the trees will rust and we will treatment of damaged veins. begin a new cycle of creations. We also have some new mosaic tiles, Northern Health Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Iman Bayat weaved flowers and some chandeliers hanging in our shed. Make sure explains the technology behind IVUS, problems caused by complex you come down to see our new additions. Our garden offers a lot more venous disorders, and what Northern Health is doing in the area. than gardening! ‘IVUS allows vascular surgeons to look inside the veins for accurate BACKPACKER BUGS AND INSECT HOTEL WORKSHOP: rd information regarding the diseases present, as well as the narrowness Date: Saturday 3 June Time: 10am -12noon of veins and assessment of treatment. Previously the technology was If the weather is unkind the workshop will still go ahead indoors at restricted to arteries within the heart, now we are able to assess veins the Community Activity Centre next door to the garden. We hope you that are 10 times the size of the heart vessels,’ said Mr Bayat. can join us. ‘At Northern Health we believe that Victoria deserves to have its own We are now also busy planning our activities for the second half of the centre of excellence dedicated to the treatment of patients suffering year. We are looking forward to some cooking workshops, including from all venous disorders, and we are committed to provide this pasta making and ‘grow your own, eat our own Italian tyle’ and of service. We are committed to advocate for our patients and apply course some more garden art workshops. for the necessary funding to make the Northern Health Centre for We will begin with a ‘Grazing & Garden Potluck’ dinner at the Whittlesea Complex Venous Disease a reality,’ said Mr Bayat. Community House on Saturday 24th June. This will be wonderful The vascular surgery department at Northern Health launched its opportunity for us to cook our favourite dishes using produce from our very first complex venous program last April, with special guest garden, share some stories, recipes and good company. and complex venous expert from the Netherlands, Dr Rick de Graaf, If you would like to join us please RSVP to providing Northern Health staff with an opportunity to learn from one [email protected] or 0407 699 775 of the world’s leaders. We would like to give thanks to the team at Mitre 10 in Kilmore for BACKGROUND - Arteries take blood pumped by the heart to all the their generous donation of plants. limbs and organs of the body, and veins are there to bring blood back The variety of flowers, herbs and to the heart. Large blood clots formed in the deep veins are known as vegetables are a very welcomed Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), with 60% of patients who develop DVT addition to the garden. in the iliac vein also developing Post Thrombotic Syndrome leading Garden beds for lease: We still have a couple of garden beds to symptoms of leg swelling, pain, varicose veins, pigmentation and available for lease. These are filled and ready to go. You could be venous ulceration. growing your winter veggies in no time at all. Just give us a call! These symptoms can cause serious limitations to the lives of patients Holiday times: Please note that during the July school holiday times suffering from Post Thrombotic Syndrome, and in 2011 the cost to the garden open times may vary. Please call us to check. Australian healthcare contributed by venous ulcers was upwards of Supported session times: Don’t forget to join us at our session $500m. times every Monday 9am – 12noon & Thursday from 10am – 1pm. If you come along at these times you will always have company and someone to show you around and help you get started. Once THE BIG BOWEL TOUR you are a member the garden can be accessed at other times. Come along and join us for a cuppa & a chat at the garden. th It’s more than just gardening. We have a range of activities Monday, 26 June 2017 and lots of friendship! Laurel Street Whittlesea (Melway 246 H9) 8am — 1pm The next Town Crier is due out Monday 3rd July. Whittlesea Monday Markets The deadline for all ads, copy and alterations to th Whittlesea Showgrounds existing entries is no later than Thursday 15 June 36 Yea Road Whittlesea ELTHAM COMMUNITY CRAFT Contact: Maria McEnery AND PRODUCE MARKET This has been a place where local people can come and enjoy a Phone: 02 9923 8268 Cost: Free community atmosphere, eat some tasty food, take home a gift, buy Highlights - An astounding 7.0 metres in length and 2.4 metres fresh fruit & vegetables, listen to good music or find special artistic high, the Big Bowel tour consists of a walk through inflatable Big ornaments for creative craft work. Bowel exhibition that features some of the pathologies that may be There are stalls ranging from food to sculpture and local artists. It is one found inside the human colon, including bowel cancer. of only just a small handful of craft markets in Australia where the goods are produced solely by the stallholders. This interesting experience provides important health information, helping to encourage bowel cancer prevention and screening across Held at:- ALISTAIR KNOX PARK, Panther Place, the country. During their journey, visitors will view everything on a Eltham 8.30am - 1pm 0401 288 027 larger than life scale. 17th June 21st October 2018 The three-dimensional interior features healthy tissue, pre-cancerous 15th July 18th November 17th February polyps, advanced polyps, bowel cancer - malignant tumour, severe 19th August 16th December 17th March colitis, diverticulitis, mild colitis and crohns disease. 16 th September 21st April 33 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p32.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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DANIELLE GREEN MP WHITTLESEA LIBRARY STATE MEMBER FOR YAN YEAN What an incredible community we have! This month has been no exception with many people participating in fundraising to help those
GREAT NEWS FOR WHITTLESEA less fortunate. The hardworking participants in our Charity Knitting In a win for community activism, the Whittlesea and Crochet Group have been busy making poppies for the 5,000 township will finally see action on the dangerous Poppies project to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac. They Plenty Rd/Laurel St/Wallan Rd/Macmeikan St presented $500 dollars to Legacy last week from the proceedings of intersection with a $2 million allocation for traffic their sales. Their next project is making comfort ‘blankies’ for a local lights. Thanks to Whittlesea mum Krissy Richmond animal shelter to help rescued animals settle more easily into their for her tireless efforts in raising this issue and forever homes. If you have any wool to donate or would like to join this collecting petition signatures. group, they meet 10.30am every Monday. Our new Quilting Club has NORTHERN HOSPITAL UPGRADE - The excitement of the staff and started planning a new tactile quilt for babies to ‘discover’ in our Baby management at Northern Hospital was incredible. The much needed Storytime. We are looking for more people to join our Quilting Club so expansion will ensure the health care needs of Melbourne’s rapidly please come along each first Friday of the month 10.30am-11.30am. growing outer northern suburbs will be met. It will see the completion The next meeting is on Friday 2nd June. of a seven storey tower, including 96 new inpatient beds, 3 new Fundraising continued with Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the operating theatres and more treatment rooms. The project will have Mothers’ Day Morning Tea. Whittlesea Library partnered with the space for expansion of cardiology services, more cath labs and medical Whittlesea Community Activity Centre and other local organisations imaging. This great news comes after ambulance performance data to provide a morning of handicraft stalls, information booths, raffles showed 80% of Code 1 incidents were responded to within the target and a delicious morning tea by the Country Women’s Association. of 15 minutes in the last quarter – the best figures in seven years. Once again our community rallied around and raised $120 towards Construction of new branches at Mernda/Doreen and Diamond Creek the Cancer Council cancer research and prevention programs. We will also soon be underway would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful community NORTHERN ROADS - Investment in roads across Melbourne’s for their support. north continues, including $700 million for the M80 Ring Road to be Some other highlights have been Lisa from Rosanna Natural upgraded to the west and between Sydney Road and Edgars Road, Therapies Wellness Clinic talking to women about Naturopathy and and Plenty Road and Greensborough Highway. Work on the 2.4 Menopause. What an interesting and informative talk! We all left kilometre Plenty Road to Greensborough Highway section includes feeling much more confident about our bodies and healthy ageing. an extra lane in each direction and upgrades to interchanges at Easter wouldn’t have be Easter without our annual Easter Egg Hunt Greensborough Highway and Plenty Road. There’s $100 million for around the library. Easter Bunny was very generous this year hiding North East Link – the missing link in our road network that will finally chocolate eggs amongst the book shelves. So generous, in fact, that complete the Metropolitan Ring Road, and $96 million for stage 2 of we are still finding chocolate goodies! the Yan Yean road upgrade ensuring the road widening is continued Our Just4Kids craft group, that meets at 4pm every Tuesday during beyond the stage 1 section between Diamond Creek Road and Kurrak school term, had fun making their mothers decorated jars and cards Road. Further, stage 1 of the $141 million upgrade of Plenty Road for Mothers’ Day. We are sure that these mothers felt extra special between University Hill and Mernda will begin soon. receiving these gifts that were made with such love. PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Donnybrook Station is to be upgraded and HERE ARE SOME EXCITING AND FREE EVENTS FOR JUNE Wallan will receive new local bus services. The Shepparton line is getting a major boost which will have flow on effects to the Seymour GENEALOGY TUTORING - Get started or get some help with line in addition to the planning work funded in last year’s budget to your family history research. Book your one hour session with our connect this line to the Upfield line. experienced volunteer tutor. Every Wednesday 10.00am-2.00pm Recently, I joined Public Transport Minister, Jacinta Allan to break RETRO TECHNOLOGY CONVERSION - Learn how to convert VHS tapes and photo slides to digital. Bookings essential. Call 9716 3028. ground on the Mernda Rail Project that is set to employ over 3,000 nd people including 10% apprentices and trainees. Also the Hurstbridge Thursday 22 June 1pm-4pm Rail line Upgrade is underway with track being duplicated between CODE CLUB: SCRATCH FOR BEGINNERS - Learn how to create Rosanna and Heidelberg and level crossings being removed at Lower games, animations and interactive stories with Scratch - a programming Plenty Road, Rosanna and Grange Road, Alphington. language for beginners. Booking essential. Friday 9th June 4pm-5pm BETTER SCHOOLS - The Government continues to invest strongly in WORM FARMING FOR KIDS - Ever wondered if you can eat worms? schools and education in the north with $13.8 million provided to build Come and learn about our new Children’s Garden and see how worm the proposed Yarrambat Park Primary school in Doreen and funding to juice can make everything grow well. Tuesday 6th June 4pm-5pm purchase land for a primary school in Beveridge at the Mandalay Estate. SETTING UP A SMALL BUSINESS - The Department of Human This in addition to work funded in previous budgets and currently Services and the Australian Tax Office will be giving advice and underway to expand Wallan Secondary College, to complete Hazel guidance on setting up a new business. Learn skills to save you time Glen College and to modernise our own local Whittlesea Secondary and money. Tuesday 13th June 11am-12.30pm College. Further the much awaited Whittlesea Tech School will open THE TRUMP ERA: THE RISE AND THE AGENDA - Join former in 2018 in a brand new stand alone building at the Epping Campus of Congressional staffer Michael Ramos for an informal discussion on Melbourne Polytechnic TAFE. Donald Trump. Feel free to bring your questions on US politics and KEEPING THE COMMUNITY SAFE – MORE POLICE RESOURCES have them answered. Tuesday 20th June 11am-12noon Melbourne’s northern suburbs will receive our first allocation of 45 COMMUNITY GARDEN STORIES FOR KIDS - Join in a special new frontline police to be deployed to the Whittlesea area in June. Garden Storytime. Learn about our Community Garden and glam up Melbourne’s north east is to get a new dedicated Support and Safety the garden using recycled CDs. Saturday 24th June 11am-12noon Hub – a place where victims can go to protect their family and to start Library opening hours are: their recovery. Also if you haven’t seen it recently Mernda’s brand new Police Station is nearing completion and is set to be operational in Mondays 9am-5pm Fridays 9am-5pm September. Also can I again reiterate that the Whittlesea Police Station Tuesdays 9am-5pm Saturdays 10am-1pm WILL NOT close! Police Command, including our own local Inspector Wednesdays 9am-8.30pm Sundays Closed Paul Tysoe have completely ruled this out. Thursdays 9am-5pm Applications are now open for the next round of Community Sports Infrastructure Funding and the Better Indoor Stadiums Fund. We look forward to seeing you in the Library For more information or to apply online visit www.sport.vic.gov.au Whittlesea Activity Centre We are working hard to provide the infrastructure needed including 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea improved roads and rail and more frontline police to keep our communities safe. We will continue to get on with the job for 9716 3028 Melbourne’s north. 34 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p33.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
Town Crier June 2017 ★★★IN THE STARS★★★ ANCIENT MOON GARDENING ALMANAC Aries 21 March – 19 April - Allow yourself to think before speaking Dates Moon Position Ancient Moon Gardening and to plan before taking action. These are big times and everything AEST and Phase Planting and Sowing days has long term consequences. Venus, the Goddess of blessings, says 3rd 4th Waxing Fertile 2nd Perfect for all sowing and planting. that making changes is the right thing to do, but allow yourself to be 5th 6th 7th Quarter Especially for vegetables that bear held back …a little. Caution makes you careful. Any fear needs to be June fruits or seeds for eating. faced before you move forward. 9th June Full Moon Official gardeners rest day so do Taurus 20 April – 20 May - They say that money is the root of all evil. in Sagittarius nothing. Harvest and share the Not so, for it is only the misuse of money, or ignoring money, that quest for the truth. leads to trouble. You need to get on get on top of all money issues. Can you do it better? Yes you can… by asking questions… as there are 11th 12th Waning Fertile Plant root crops choices, and savings, to be had by negotiating and bargaining. 16th Moon 3rd Quarter Gemini 21 May – 20 June - You say yes, they say no. You say no, 24th June New Moon Rest and do nothing. Cultivate and they say yes. It will take the naturally calmest of you to manage this in Cancer grow respect for heritage. without drama, but being calm can be a ‘choice’. Otherwise you waste a st whole lot of hot air and energy. Use it for something worthwhile and then There Waxing Fertile 1 Perfect for all sowing and planting. do something fun for the sheer joy of being alive and (generally) upright. is none Quarter Especially for vegetables whose till next leaves we eat. Cancer 21 June – 22 July - You will soon stop feeling stuck and month suddenly start to feel the need to take urgent action; so use the energy supplied. There is nothing you can do this month about issues Did you know that there is a perfect time to prune for growth from the past but you can achieve a great deal by taking action for and a different time to prune to minimize growth? the future. You will be noticed and changes are possible that bring The Super Almanac has timing for every possible garden task! benefits; especially at work. Pop over to my website to see a copy for yourself. Leo 23 July – 22 Aug - To break, or to make, social rules is the question Enjoy your garden! this month. I suggest leave aside the dilemma and do both! The rules you challenge should be those that need to be questioned, for what is Kerry Galea 0419 382 131 acceptable in one instance, is not acceptable in another. This is also a www.kerrygalea.com.au great time for a spontaneous mini-holiday or date with loved ones. www.ancientmoongardening.com.au Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sep - Expending too much energy at work, or in the public arena, means you have nothing left in the reserve once you The next Town Crier is due out Monday 3rd July reach home. There is more to learn and more to do. No, you cannot Deadline for all copy, ads and alterations to existing escape even though you want to, but ‘Yes’, plan your escape and look entries is no later than Thursday 15th June forward to some decent relaxation time in the future. Libra 23 Sep – 22 Oct - At first; we don’t know that we don’t know. LALOR/THOMASTOWN COMBINED You are discovering that you know that you don’t know. Strive to learn. Soon you will know that you know. As they say, ‘once you have PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION the knowledge you have the power’, and this idea can change your Meet Wednesdays, 1pm life. Your special people want to be spontaneous and have fun, so why not join them. At: 1 Spring Street, Thomastown Games, a choir, day trips and lots of other fun stuff are Scorpio 23 Oct – 21 Nov - Are you blaming yourself for everything enjoyed. New members wanted and will be made most that happens? Is more going out than coming in? One is self-worth, welcome the other is financial worth, and they are both important resources. Only some people are born naturally good at increasing resources Info: Honor 9465 2182 but the rest (of us) can learn. The more you learn, the better off personally, and monetary, you will be in the long term. WHITTLESEA COURT HOUSE Sagittarius 22 Nov – 21 Dec - What a surge of practical and beautiful creativity you are having! Other people may try and push you, but VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE take it as slow or fast as you want to go. They may even become tense Cnr Church & Beech Streets, Whittlesea but the choice of whether to react or not is yours. This is also a perfect month for celebrations, so enjoy the opportunities offered. OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 5pm Capricorn 22 Dec – 19 Jan - The theme of increasing duty and Craft, Souvenirs, Cards, Gifts, Historical Books responsibility is still prominent. Perhaps it’s weighing you down or You are welcome to come and browse perhaps you are answering the call with aplomb and grace. Take time out and spend it at home or with family and while it promises peace, it Enq: Phone:- 9716 1866 may yet add more jobs to your load. Say No occasionally; for you are allowed to rest sometimes! TOWN CRIER SUBSCRIPTION Aquarius 20 Jan – 18 Feb - While it may feel like it, you are not Name: being blocked, merely asked to go slower and make better plans. Your ______ideas are running wild but they are darn good ones and deserve the Postal Address: ______commitment to time and effort needed to bring them into fruition. As a lucky person once said, ‘the harder I work the luckier I get’. Get lucky! ______Postcode:______Pisces 19 Feb – 20 March - Conserve your energy at work so you Telephone No: ______can use it at home. This is a perfect time to do some renovations, undertake rebuilding or have a jolly good clean out of anything not I wish to subscribe to the Town Crier for 1 year. wanted. That includes family dramas as well as family rubbish. Then Please post a copy to me each month at the address again; they are often the same thing! Don’t regret any impulsive listed above. spending sprees; make it worthwhile and enjoy it. Enclosed cheque/money order for $50 (incl. GST) For your personal Astrology and Palmistry forecast, or for the Ancient Moon Gardening Almanac contact TOWN CRIER Kerry Galea 0419 382 131 P.O. BOX 235, Or email:- [email protected] WHITTLESEA 3757 kerrygalea.com ancientmoongardening.com Signed: ______May all your weeds be wildflowers 35 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p34.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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CORNERSTONE LIFE CHURCH (Wesleyan THE SALVATION ARMY WHITTLESEA CITY CHURCH NOTES Methodist) Pastor: Rev Marco D’Angelo 0413 141 122 Corner Morang Drive & The Fred Hollows Way, Mill Park email: [email protected] TUESDAY: Doorways Community Support 9am- Meeting each Sunday at 2pm at the Uniting Church 97 Schotters Rd, Mernda. A contemporary church 4pm. SEW Beautiful Craft Group 10am-12pm for all people. Kids Church for 5 years and up WEDNESDAY: Doorways Community Support Weekly groups: - Health and Well-being (Gentle 9am-4pm. Little Kidzone Music (0-5 Musical Exerciser) meeting 10:30am Fridays Playgroup) $5 per family 10am. Kidzone Kid’s ANGLICAN CHURCH (Church of England) - Mid-week group bible study. Please call pastor if Club (For Primary Schoolers) Gold coin donation 4 Serving Whittlesea, Kinglake, & Upper Plenty interested .EVERYONE WELCOME -5:45pm. English Classes 4-6pm Christ Church: 5-9 Wallan Road, Whittlesea (Mel. DOREEN BAPTIST CHURCH THURSDAY: Doorways Community Support 9am- 246, E9) Sun.Service: 10.30am Communion Pastor: John Edmonds 0417 568 576 4pm. Little Kidzone Playgroup (0-5) $5 per family St Peter’s Kinglake: Cnr. Bald Spur, Whittlesea/ [email protected] Kinglake Rds, Kinglake (Mel. 250, B4) 10am. Girls Night Out (monthly/ night) Sun. Service: 8.30am Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala www.doreenbaptist.org.au SATURDAY: Ladies B’fast/Men’s B’fast Bi-monthly Priest in Charge, Parish of Whittlesea Services: Sundays, 10am at Laurimer Community SUNDAY: 9:45am Prayer Meeting Ph 9716 2042 Mob 0458 113 099 Hall, 25 Hazelglen Drive, Doreen 3754 10am Worship service (including Kid’s Church) Church Office: 9716 2042 Web Site: *Warm welcome to all *Family friendly worship 6:30pm IMPACT Youth (Weeks 2 & 4) https://www.whittleseakinglakeanglican.org.au *Children included Call Pastor for enq. or assistance. Further enq: Capt. Aaron 0431 213 870 or Weddings/Baptisms: By appointment. DOREEN CHRISTIAN HOME FELLOWSHIP www.facebook.com/Whittlesea City Salvos Services to the Community: Whittlesea Meets every 2nd Fri. at 8pm in Cookes Rd, Doreen. VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Opportunity Shop, 7 Laurel Street, Whittlesea Enq: Pastor Peter 0410 651 903 Pastor: Richard Wilson 0427 331 327 Ph: 9716 3144 – Open weekdays 10am – 4pm, GREENVALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Internet www.vpc.org.au Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Enquiries: Marg Jolly Email: [email protected] 9716 2760 or Jean Hemming 9716 2663 CHURCH. Meeting every Saturday morning, for prayer, Bible study and friendship. 825 ANGLICAN CARE: is an innovative and Meeting each Sunday at 10am at the Plenty Valley Somerton Rd, Greenvale & Section Rd ( Opposite Christian College, 840 Yan Yean Rd, Doreen. progressive quality provider of aged care services for Greenvale Tennis Club) Pastor: Rod Anderson A contemporary church for all people. more than 600 residents, offering a wide choice of 0422 603 941 [email protected] options. www.anglicancare.com.au Services every Saturday morning with accredited Kids Church includes programs for 4 age levels. ANGLICARE AUSTRALIA: a national network teachers. Children’s (Age suitable) Bible classes Valley Youth meets each Fri evening at 7:30 pm of care and social justice agencies of the Anglican 10am. Juniors, Teens and Youth Bible classes/ Growth groups meet through the week. Kids Church. Provides assistance to needy families, youth, groups 10am. Adult bible study groups 10am Holiday Club for children in the holidays. children and aged. www.anglicare.asn.au Family Worship Hour 11:20am WHITTLESEA/MERNDA PRESBYTERIAN Jobs at Anglican Care: www.careerjet.com.au NEW HORIZONS, WHITTLESEA CHURCH - SERVICES - Mernda (1345 Plenty ARTHURS CREEK UNITING CHURCH Contact (Australian Christian Churches) Rd) 9.15am. Mernda Arabic service 1pm for Church Malcolm 9714 8220 Senior Pastor: Ps. Shane & Millie Lepp Whittlesea (7 Lime St) 10.30am Ph. 9716 3057 Mobile 0418 526 773 Enquiries Rev. Botros Botrosdief 0401 967 468 CATHOLIC PARISH OF EPPING, EPPING NORTH SUNDAY SERVICES: Venue: 28 Forest Street, Sec: Allan Johnson 9407 1797 Parish Priest: Rev. Maurie Cooney Whittlesea. 10am - Incl. full Children’s Church Sunday School 10.45am. Enq. Adele 9715 1198 & Assistant Priest: Rev Martin Jeramias Youth Contact: Rohan Buijs 0408 584 862 Dianne 5783 1658 ALL WELCOME Parish Office: 13 Davisson Street, Epping Connect Groups: A variety of groups is offered in the Whittlesea/Doreen area MERNDA UNITING CHURCH - 103 Shotters Road, Ph: 9401 6300 Fax: 9401 6350 nd th th Mainly Music: Whittlesea, Thurs 9.30am Mernda. Meets 11am on 2 , 4 & 5 Sun of month. [email protected] www.jmpparish.cam.org.au New Horizons Community Kitchen: Wednesday Minister: Rev.David Anderson Schools - St Peter’s Epping - 12pm – 1pm, Church portable. Free lunch every ALL WELCOME. For all enquiries re: Hall hire at Principal: 9401 1157 Wednesday. Great time of fellowship. For more Mernda contact Brendy Stanley 9717 2336 St Monica’s Secondary College Epping - Principal: information contact church office on9717 3057 DOREEN UNTING CHURCH (HAZELGLEN) Brian Hanley 9401 2444 FAMILY FAITH CENTRE - Meets each Sunday St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Epping North 1030 Yan Yean Rd, Doreen. Meets 11am on at 10.30am - 12noon in the PVAC Building, 160 1st & 3rd Sun of month. ALL WELCOME Principal: Geraldine Dalton, 8432 4500 Centenary Drive, Mill Park 3082 (Just off Plenty Rd) Mass Times: St Peter’s Epping - 9.15am Tues-Fri, Minister: Rev. David Anderson PLENTY VALLEY ADVENTIST CHURCH (A 7.15pm; Sat, 9am & 10.30am Sun WHITTLESEA UNITING CHURCH Seventh-Day Adventist congregation) Cnr. Plenty St. Mary of the Cross Mackillop Epping North 26 Forest Street Enquiries 9716 2330 Road and Centenary Drive, Mill Park Saturday 5.30pm Sunday Service: 10.30am. Bible Study all age groups:- Sat 10 - 11am Know Your Bible-Bible Study 2pm Weds. Reconciliation: St Peter’s Epping, Worship Service:- Sat. 11.15am - 12.30pm Contact-Wendy Stokes 5783 1584 Saturday 10.30am Whittlesea Foodshare, Foodshare Shed behind Sacraments: Baptism: Office -9401 6300 PLENTYLIFE ANGLICAN CHURCH Uniting Church. Tues 12noon-3pm, Wed 11am-2pm Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation: Location: Hazel Glen College Child and Family Free fruit/veg & bread, for those not so well off Contact Parish office9401 6300 Centre, Cnr Eminence Blvd and Painted Hills Enq. Les Booth 9716 2340 Road. We gathers on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays For prep. information for children who don’t attend nd th Playgroup Church Hall 10-11.30 am Weds. of each month from 10 am. On the 2 and 4 Enq. Jenice Stokes 9716 2479 our Parish Primary Schools. Sundays we gather in ‘Community Groups’ who St Vincent de Paul queries - 1300 305 330 Prayer Meeting-Thurs 9-10am in the small serve the local community in various locations meeting room Enq. Frank Reale 9716 1208 CATHOLIC PARISH OF KINGLAKE, across Mernda and Doreen. To find out more Thursday Threaders (Craft Group) Thurs MERNDA, WHITTLESEA about our children’s ministry, youth group or 10am-12noon Vivien Lashford 9716 1003 Parish Office: 48 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda Community Groups give us a call or drop in Ladies Evening Group (LEGS) sometime, we would love to see you! For more Monthly on 2nd Thurs night at 7.15 pm Phone: 9715 2455 Parish Priests: Fr Martin Ashe info. Craig Ogden 0430 505 593, & Fr Joseph Truong Enq: Vivien (Pres.) 9716 1003 [email protected] www.plentylife.org.au Boyz Nights-monthly, usually 2nd Thurs night, Email: [email protected] 6.30pm Enq: David Kenyon 9716 2659 Schools – St Mary’s Whittlesea – PLENTY VALLEY UNITING CHURCH 180 McDonalds Rd., Epping Ph/Fax: 9408 0958 Min- CRE Teaching-Whittlesea Co-ordinator Principal: Phillip Smith 9716 2478 St Joseph’s ister: Rev. David Anderson. Sun. Service & Sunday Wendy Stokes 5783 1584 Mernda – Principal: Marita Richardson School (Kidzone) - 9.30am followed by a ‘cuppa’ ROSANNA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 9717 6480 St Paul, the Apostle, Doreen – THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 455 Epping Rd, 19 Tyrone Ave, Macleod. “Not just a Church, more Principal: Phil Doherty 9216 2000 Wollert. Enquiries Inger 8457 9304 like a Family” Services:- 10am Sunday Mass Times: St Mary’s Church, Main Meeting Times: Sun, 11.30am or 7pm Lay-Leader 8364 0600, Sec. 8339 2534 Rd, Kinglake, Sun 8.30am St Joseph’s Church, Please enquire. Wed. 8pm ALL WELCOME Affiliated with the “Fellowship of Evangelical 1490 Plenty Rd, Mernda. Weekdays: Wed THOMASTOWN LUTHERAN CHURCH Churches of Australia” (FECA) & Fri 9.15am Saturday: 5.30pm. Sunday: Cnr. Mountview Road & German Lane, Lalor ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 789 st rd 8am Individual Reconciliation: 1 & 3 Sat. Services:- 2nd & 4th Sun each month at 2.30pm HIGH STREET, EPPING Sundays: 10am Sung 10am Nazareth Centre 44 Mernda Village EVERYONE WELCOME Eucharist. Messy Church 3rd Sunday month, 4pm- Drive, Sunday: 10.30am St Mary’s Church, Fir Manse 9435 6846, Office 9432 0824 6pm. Wed.: 10am mid week Eucharist St, Whittlesea. Weekdays: Tues & Thurs 9.15am, For Christmas and Easter Services check out our Sunday 10am Individual Reconciliation: 2nd & If your notice has changed, or is no website: www.epping.melbourneanglican.org.au 4th Sat.10am. Sacraments and Baptisms contact longer needed, please notify Betty on Contact Vicar: The Reverend Margaret Hartley Parish Office.St Vincent de Paul1300 305 330 8401 3330 or [email protected] 9401 4118 36 Job: c72825 Town Crier June17 JuneInsidePages.p35.pdf Date: 29-05-2017 14:10:02
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