Volume Fifteen Issue One Published third Thursday of each even month February 2020

Kyneton legend passes Planning Statement finalised implement the 50-year vision and Eric Scoble, a legend of this area, who strategy to protect and conserve the was awarded the Medal of the Order iconic and historic . of in June last year, died at Member for Macedon Mary-Anne his farm on Saturday morning (Feb 15). Thomas who accompanied the Eric was an unassuming leader who Minister at the announcement said contributed to the "l'm delighted our beautiful and Community throughout his life in a environmentally sensitive region is multitude of organisations and other getting the protections it deserves.”

community causes. Gardens shelter to be restored His generosity knew no bounds. Tenders for the contract have been He was born in 1951, the middle child Cr Pearce, Minister Wynne, Taungurung’s Auntie Jo Honeysett & Mary-Anne Thomas called for the renovation to the of 14 children and attended Langley current pig shed structure in the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne Primary School. Botanic Gardens which was fenced off was at Blackhill Reserve on Thu Feb Although he had experienced some last year. 12 to officially announce the final health problems of late, his many The works aim to enhance the Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning friends are in shock at his passing. appearance of the shelter, extend its Policy — a 50-year vision and strategy Eric was President of the Kyneton life within heritage guidelines and which provides unprecedented Daffodil and Arts Festival, to which he ensure it meets Council's safety and protection against inappropriate belonged for more than 40 years and risk parameters. development in the Macedon Ranges. his role as organiser of the annual This tender has not yet been awarded. The Macedon Ranges Shire has already ferret racing has gained him and It is in the process of evaluation. been declared as Distinctive Areas and Kyneton nationwide recognition and There had been concerns that the Landscapes under the Planning and media coverage. shelter may have been demolished so Environment Act 1987 to protect the He and wife Janet organised the the news that it will be retained has region from over development and Daffodil Old Time Ball and he been welcomed. urban sprawl. managed the Festival’s 2 month long The structure was originally one of the The final Statement of Planning Policy annual sale of Daffodil bulbs each year. market buildings (the pig shed) at the specifies protected settlement Many organisations benefited from his old market site in Market Street and boundaries for the townships of services often with Janet, including the was relocated to the Gardens by the Kyneton, Lancefield, Riddell's Creek Victorian Daffodil Society, Stroke old Kyneton Shire Council in 1974. and Woodend that require Foundation and Stroke Kids, Kyneton Many longer term residents have fond parliamentary approval to change. Vehicle Appreciation Society, Kyneton memories of the shelter as a great There is more work required to Junior Football Club, Kyneton Lions picnic venue. Hopefully the restored finalise the settlement boundaries for Club, Kyneton Junior Soccer, Kyneton shelter will return to that role. Little Athletics, Kyneton Cycling Club townships of Gisborne and Romsey. and Kyneton Trotting Club. This important next step has been His passing will leave a massive gap in made in partnership with the Council the operations of a great number of and the Traditional Owner Groups of Kyneton’s Community Groups. the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woiwurrung. It also follows extensive consultation with the local community and delivers on the Labor Government's election commitment to protect the Macedon Ranges region for current and future Whole Town Garage Sale generations. The Kyneton Whole Town Garage The Government will now work Sale is on this Sat February 22. Maps closely with Macedon Ranges Shire are sale on the day at the Kyneton Council, Traditional Owners and Community House at 34 Mollison St responsible public entities to 8am – 12pm for $3. Page 1 AED for U3A Kyneton Building works on track Library Lovers Week Cobaw Community Health’s new Last week those at Kyneton Library building at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive celebrated Library Lovers Week. is due for completion in the next two “Actually Feb 14 was “library lovers months. day” but we stretched it out” Librarian All services currently delivered from Cathy Hanson said. 47 High St are being re-located from “We had some lovely responses on mid-May. Facebook and in feedback on our wall Cobaw’s counselling, housing and and to the cake we served on family services teams will be moving Wednesday to celebrate” said Cathy. along with the WayOut and CLIP Library Lover’s Day is campaign programs and staff from the Centre promotion run by Australian Library for Non-Violence. and Information Association to The new building near Kyneton showcase Libraries and allow local U3A Kyneton has recently been Hospital will also be the place to go communities to show appreciation of awarded a grant from Kyneton RSL to for Centrelink and Medicare enquiries their libraries. purchase an AED (Defibrillator) unit and self-service facilities. for the Red Brick Hall. Combined book & garage sale Peter Johnson President U3A said that The R M Begg Kyneton Aged Care the unit would be a welcome inclusion Auxiliary will be holding a combined as an additional safety measure for all book and garage sale at Bolton Hall in users of the facility. Epping Street 9am-12pm on Sat Feb “U3A acknowledges the on going 29. support that the RSL has shown the With a wide range of books to cater Kyneton community over the years” for every taste, nothing over a dollar, Peter said. and a variety of goods on offer in the Pictured is Peter Johnson (U3A) garage sale, it’s a great chance to grab receiving the unit from John Taubman a bargain. Vice President Kyneton RSL.

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A second chance for staffies New kerbside collection School dental checks coming Macedon Ranges Shire’s new

Kerbside collection system started Feb 2. There was doubt in the first week about new collection days, what bins to put out and what to do with the new small FOGO household caddy. Collection ran far more smoothly in Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne the second week. Thomas has announced every public More than 14,000 customers are part school in the Macedon Ranges Shire, On Thursday Feb 12 Minister for of the first stage of the FOGO primary and Secondary, is being Agriculture Jaclyn Symes with local service. These residents received a invited to join the next phase of the State Member Mary-Anne Thomas kitchen caddy, compostable caddy State Government’s landmark Smile opened a new facility in Carlsruhe liners and a guide for how to use the Squad free dental program in 2020. which will support the rehoming of service. “This means families in the Macedon Staffordshire Bull Terriers - new Garden bins (lime green lid), now electorate are next on the list to community foster care facility, built known as FOGO bins, were supplied receive free dental care and save with the support of a $50,000 State to customers who did not already hundreds of dollars every year. Government Animal Welfare Grant. have one and the glass only purple lid “I encourage all local schools to take The facility will be run by Stafford bins were also provided to those up the invitation to have Smile Squad Rescue , who promote the households. vans visit them this year so all welfare of the Terriers and FOGO allows residents to place all children can have the opportunity for crossbreeds. food waste, including meat and bones, free dental check-ups. It will provide temporary housing for into garden bins. “When it comes to oral health care, up to five dogs waiting for their FOGO bins will be collected weekly, early prevention is the key and the forever homes, with the aim of and collection of rubbish/general Smile Squad program is designed to doubling the number of dogs re- waste bins has moved to fortnightly set our kids up with healthy habits for homed annually. for households that have the FOGO the rest of their lives” Mary-Anne The facility includes sheltered service. said. kennels, fenced play yards, a An estimated third of the contents of The Smile Squad vans provide free behavioural temperament testing area the average household rubbish bin in check-ups and treatment to Victorian and a secure adoption zone to allow the Shire is food waste. public school students, including teeth the dogs to be introduced to The four bins in the new kerbside cleaning, fluoride application, fissure potential owners in a safe way. collection service are: • glass only sealants, fillings, root canals and any Stafford Rescue Victoria started as a (purple lid) • recycling (yellow lid) • other non-cosmetic treatments - to point of contact for people who had FOGO (lime green lid) • rubbish/ ensure our kids have healthy teeth. lost or found a Staffordshire Bull general waste (red or dark green lid). The program, which started in August Terrier. Over time, the organisation For further information on the new last year, is being expanded to include has grown and has now re-homed services, visit www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ schools in Campaspe, East Gippsland, more than 2,000 dogs. bins . Macedon Ranges, Maribyrnong,

IWD Dinner sold out Melton, Wangaratta and parts of Tickets for the March 4 Kyneton Casey and Hume. Zonta 2020 International Women’s More than 300 schools have been Day Dinner have sold out. invited to participate in the offer of Deborah Cheetham AO, soprano, free dental treatment—in total more composer, actor and playwright is the than 100,000 additional Victorian Guest Speaker at this year’s Dinner students. to be held at Tony’s Place—entry via Once fully rolled out in 2022, the the Kyneton Bowling Club. program will provide examinations More than 200 guests will be in and dental treatment for more than attendance. 650,000 public school kids every year. More information about the program Cathouse Players can be found at smilesquad.vic.gov.au The Victorian Thriller "Gaslight" will Indoor FOGO caddy. & bundle of liners be the first production by Cathouse Players in June. Kyneton Connect thanks Ray White Kyneton of 2 High Street for For Earlybird bookings, or further its sponsorship of this issue by generously meeting the cost of its details call 0490485850. production.

Page 3 Cr Pearce reports You may notice some art work on the Cadets Celebrate side of our bin collection trucks. These designs were by local young people in our shire who were winners of an art competition run through our schools to launch the roll out, and we had over 1000 entries. I am so pleased to be receiving many invitations to events already this year, such as the opening of the Kyneton Tennis Courts, the launch of U3A in the Red Brick Building and others. It is 430 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets marching in the 2019 Daffodil & Arts Parade the most enjoyable part about being a I know it has been a very busy few Councillor. 2020 promises to be a special year for months for many of those We also had an impressive launch to 430 Squadron Australian Air Force volunteering with the CFA and other the Arts and Culture program for this Cadets. community organisations such as the year together with the 90 year February sees the 40th Anniversary of Red Cross and Wildlife network. Our celebration of the Kyneton Town Hall. the Squadron’s establishment. Back in sincere thanks to you all. We On that note l would also like to 1980 only boys were permitted to recognise that many local businesses, thank my fellow Councillors on join the organisation. community groups and organisations electing me again as Mayor for a Things have certainly changed since have also provided fundraising further year, which is also the final then and, in fact, 430 Sqn (formerly support. year of our four year Council term. known as 30 Flight in the old Air The Macedon Ranges Bushfire Relief Congratulations to Councillor Mandi Training Corps prior to the Concert held at the Kyneton Town Mees also re-elected as Deputy organisation’s name change in 2001) hall was a great success. It was so Mayor. had 13 of the first 17 girls enabled to positive to see Council work together There will be some information be enrolled in 1983, thanks to a with two young people in our Shire, sessions for anyone who may be strong and dedicated group of local Angel and Jesse Ashman to organise interested in nominating as a girls. this event which saw over 200 people Councillor so please keep an eye out This is just one of the many stories attend and was supported by local for this. that will no doubt be shared through artists. I know Councillors are happy to the course of 2020 and especially at a Here at the Macedon Ranges Shire, discuss this further with residents. reunion function for ex-Staff and ex- we know first-hand the devastation Best wishes, Cadets on Sat Mar 21. A spit roast bushfires cause to the natural Janet dinner will be held at the Squadron environment, people, families, facility in Market St from 6pm. communities and wildlife. Coffee Club Current cadets got their chance to Council was pleased to be able to The "Coffee Club" meets every last celebrate at their birthday party on Fri send staff to affected areas to assist Thursday of the month 9:15am at The Feb 7, which was the actual birthday. and also begin preparations for what Social Foundry on the corner of On Sun Sept 13, in conjunction with we know will be important recovery Mollison and High Streets. the Kyneton Daffodil Parade, 430 Sqn work. Supported by Kyneton Rotary and the will exercise its Freedom of Entry to Speaking of Volunteers and dedicated Kyneton Caring Community it is a the Macedon Ranges Shire. The Sqn people in our community - chance for people affiliated to either was granted this honour in 2006. Congratulations to our Macedon of these groups, volunteers, interested If you know ex Staff or Cadets please Ranges Australia Day Award persons or their friends to chill out encourage them to contact the Sqn at Recipients- Lisa Richards, Georgie and compare notes and catch up. [email protected], Garvey-Hawke, Lloyd (Neil) Pomroy The major focus of interest is leave a message on 0417163960, or and the team at the Woodend supporting the Kyneton Food Bank check 40 Years Reunion Dinner on Neighbourhood House. I would like its work and volunteers. Facebook.. The Food Bank is undergoing major to recognise all those nominated and Dutch Auction Mar 13 all those that Volunteer across our renovations at the moment with the installation of a cooler section and The Kyneton Auxiliary of Vision Shire …. and also the wonderful and Australia will conduct a Dutch ever reliable Kyneton Municipal Brass alteration to shelves. The number of its clients is increasing Auction at 1.30pm on Mar 13 in the Band (and their long serving Uniting Church Hall. members) who again provided and the range of its services and work expanding. All parcels will have good contents support on the day. and the Auction will be conducted by We welcomed 44 new Australian Contact John at Kyneton Rotary 0419397936 or Kerryn at Kirsty Murray of Ray White Realty. citizens from 15 different countries as Entry is $5 and afternoon tea is well. 0420473041. provided. Enquiries Jean 54221038. Page 4 Clowes Street works Parking on nature strips fines Live at the Lauriston Hall Works in Clowes Street Kyneton, Anger has been generated by recent Lauriston Hall will feature two great between Mollison and Ebden Streets imposition of parking fines for night concerts in March – Susan are underway. residents and visitors in the O’Neill on March 5 and Tony The Street has been closed for the Rise Estate area in Kyneton for parking McManus with Bob Jensen on March works which will widen the sealed area on nature strips in that area. 14. of the road by sealing the gravel The fines were levied on a Tuesday, Thursday night Mar 5 Susan O’Neill: shoulders, improve the drainage and then the day of curb-side collection by Susan is a brilliant young Irish singer- allow for parking bays outside the very wide trucks. songwriter who performed a knock- Botanic Gardens. Kyneton Connect put the following out concert here last March and we’re The project is due to be completed in questions to the Council: delighted to welcome her back again. mid-April. a) How many people were fined? Beautiful, bluesy voice and a vibrant b) How can this be justified when the stage presence. She can play just about Council allowed the construction of any instrument. Don’t miss her! (Susan such narrow roads that it isn’t safe or has been supported for her Australian amenable for two way traffic to park tour by Culture Ireland). on them? https://www.trybooking.com/BHPRB c) Is Bluestone Rise the only area being targeted and are similar fines being issued in other Macedon Ranges towns? d) Can areas with narrow roads be

Dogs on leash exempted from the no parking on New requirements for dog owners and nature strips law? dog walkers in Macedon Ranges Shire e) What does the Council plan to do came into effect on Jan 1. to eliminate this sort of problem into Dogs in public places must now be on the future? a leash, except in designated off-leash The response from the Council follows: areas. Council's parking and local laws Saturday night Mar 14Tony McManus Dogs also must be under effective officers have recently carried out with guest performer, Canadian poet, control at all times and cannot be left patrols for illegal parking in residential Bob Jensen. unattended. areas around Kyneton and Gisborne. Tony is acknowledged as one of the Details of the off leash areas can be These patrols are in direct response to world’s leading guitarists. found on mrsc.vic.gov.au/dogs or by customer complaints Council has He specialises in Celtic music, but also picking up a brochure at a Council received about illegal parking in the plays a range of achingly beautiful tunes service centre or at local veterinarians areas. from around the world. or pet supply stores. Our officers enforce the state road This year Tony will be joined for part There are more than 50 designated off rules to ensure safety for people, of his concert by Canadian poet, Bob -leash areas across the Shire for dogs. equitable access and protection of Jensen, who will recite some of his There are also some environmentally infrastructure. best-loved poems with musical sensitive areas where dogs are now Parking on a nature strip is illegal accompaniment from Tony. prohibited. under Victorian legislation and can https://www.trybooking.com/590593 The Council has worked to balance the damage the water and gas supply lines, needs of dogs, their owners and the storm water pipes, and other services broader community in introducing under the nature strip. It can also these new off-leash dog areas. The reduce visibility for drivers entering or introduction of prohibited areas exiting a driveway. focuses on reducing the impact of dogs Legally parked vehicles must allow 3 on the natural environment. metre clearance between vehicles so Signs will be installed at relevant sites as not to obstruct other vehicles using to help dog owners identify the areas the road. where they will be able to exercise If you see that this is not occurring in dogs off leash as well as the areas your neighbourhood, one solution where dogs are now prohibited. Council can look into is whether timed parking restrictions or no standing Tickets $35 - includes two course signs may be needed in the area on meal, tea and coffee. BYO drinks. one side of the road to ensure traffic Doors open 6.30, music starts at 7. can flow through. Enquiries: Text to 0400526166 or Please let us know the location of Email [email protected] concern and we can have our traffic engineers assess this. Page 5 What’s New in Business Eve-Trans relocates Kyneton Psychology The Caterers of Kyneton Recently opened at 45 High St Troy and Catherine Christmass are Kyneton Psychology is a specialised expanding their catering service “The clinic for mental health, offering a Caterers of Kyneton” to cover private atmosphere with discrete Boardroom Catering alongside Total parking at the rear. Event Management. “We offer venue The clinic provides a soothing hire consultation, table ware hire and environment to help you through life’s have the very best floor, bar and challenges and treat mental illness. kitchen staff to ensure the success of The team at Kyneton Psychology can your event is a seamless process. help you identify and work through a “TCoK are passionate about using Eve-Trans now in Bourke Street range of issues including anxiety, quality local produce that reflect the Kyneton Transport and logistic firm depression, stress, grief and loss, anger seasons of the Macedon Ranges. Our Eve-Trans have shifted their Kyneton and more. experienced team can organise every depot from Johnson Court to 22 Ben Wilde, pictured below, is the aspect of your event” Tony and Bourke St, the site until recently principal psychologist, providing mental Catherine said. occupied by Dysons Buses. health assessment and psychotherapy Canapes, Grazing Tables and Shared Eve-Trans is Kyneton’s biggest with experience in community mental Feasts, we have flexible menus to suit transport firm whose fleet includes 6 health and private practice. all occasions. Kenworth prime movers and 4 Isuzus. Located in central Kyneton, email for a Eve-Trans, a family owned business copy of current menu or view that has been operating in Kyneton for creations on social pages over 30 years is now owned by Ash @thecatererskyneton and Nonie. Email [email protected] They provide transport to Kyneton or phone Catherine on 0412439225. and the surrounding areas, and also provide general freight to daily. Commenting on the relocation Ash and Nonie said that the move had allowed them to consolidate all of their vehicles and storage at the one convenient location. Recently welcomed to the team is Dr Phone Eve-Trans on 0408367319. James Allebone.

New pilates studio James is an experienced psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with Good Self have expanded their Pilates experience across multiple healthcare Studio space to include Shop 3 48/50 settings and private practice. He Mollison St and has created a natural, provides psychotherapy, mental health light and inspiring centre next door to assessments, and neuropsychological their health clinic where people of all assessments. 2020 Lost Trades Fair ages and abilities can participate in Bookings for services can be made by This year the Lost Trades Fair small group Reformer & Clinical phone (0452432584) or email organized by Kyneton’s Lisa and Glenn Pilates. ([email protected]) Rundell will be conducted at the Their Clinical Pilates Program is and a visit to the GP may provide a Racecourse on March 7 & 8. It facilitated by internationally trained Medicare rebate through a Mental will showcase close to 200 traditional instructor, Peta Tate who has over 15 Health Care Plan. makers demonstrating and sharing years experience working with Physios their skills, not just selling things they and Osteopaths to: prevent injury; English Study Club make. improve bone density; improve core Throughout 2020 Squishie Minnie Visitors can see these trades being strength & coordination and improve Bookstore at 6 High St will be hosting practised - just as they always have pelvic strength and reduce pain during/ an English Study Club for Year 10 to been; but usually behind closed after pregnancy. 12's every Thursday afternoon from workshop doors. Classes run Mon-Sat – check out their 3.30pm until 5.30pm. This is funded by The Fair, held in Kyneton up until this website goodself.com.au or visit the the Kyneton Community Centre and year attracted a combined audience of studio for more detail. hosted by Secondary English Teacher 120,000+ visitors over the past six Phone is 54172303 or email Connie Parker. Study Club is a FREE years. [email protected] . and runs during term times. Tickets: trybooking.com Adults: $20 Squishy Minnie’s free story time will Juniors: $5 (5 - 16 years - under 5’s are continue in 2020 every Thursday free). Page 6 morning from 10.30am. Wild Vali New podiatrist in town By doubling the usability of river Tread Podiatry is now open at 1/58-60 parkland, including running tracks along Piper St. the , playgrounds and Jonathan Delany is the sole podiatrist BBQ facilities, plus several ‘ponder and owner. points’ amid the beautiful outdoor Tread Podiatry offers care in all aspects surrounds, Kyneton on Riverside will of podiatry with special interests in be immersed in nature. heel pain, forefoot pathology and “With lot sizes to suit all walks of life diabetic foot health. and the proposed installation of the “My graduate years were spent Kyneton Bridge which will connect the working on the Diabetic Foot Unit in old Kyneton to the KOR development, Melbourne and working within a sports the entire community has been medicine clinic on the Mornington considered. From smaller ‘Duplex’ and Peninsula before relocating to Bendigo. ‘Terrace’ sized lots at 200-400m2, I thoroughly enjoy the diversity of my suiting downsizers or holiday makers, Rachael Williams and Erin McNamara career and I believe a person-centred through to the larger ‘Premium’ opened the doors to Wild Vali, their approach to healthcare is essential for 800m2+ lots housing bigger families. Botanical Studio, at 50 High St in providing a superior service” Jonathan “With land prices now starting at January. said. $199K, Kyneton on Riverside is the Like the building in which Wild Vali is A referral is not necessary to see a best of affordable urban living, in a podiatrist and all are welcome to wholesome country town” James said. housed, their shop is a blend of old and new, styled with vintage prints and attend the clinic. “BBQou” recycled tables, alongside a huge array “I look forward to keeping the people of flowers and indoor plants and of Kyneton happy, healthy and on their beautifully handmade products from feet. Please call for an appointment on local and international designers. 54179700” he said. “We love that we are surrounded by so many incredible flower farms, so we will be sourcing locally and supporting our neighbours as much as we can” they said. Wild Vali caters to walk in customers and phone deliveries, as well as events and corporate work. They will also be introducing creative workshops later in A Community BBQ Trailer is now the year. available for hire by community groups Wild Vali will be open Mon-Fri 8:30-6, and individuals in the Macedon Ranges. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. “BBQou” is a purpose built, fully For all deliveries call 44118929. registered and certified trailer designed

Proper Pilates client charity to meet the needs of community organisations who need the use of a Proper Pilates has thanked its clients who generously purchased extra Land Now from $199K simple cost-effective BBQ to use in lessons over January to help the Years in the making and located along fund raising or helping to cater for an business raise $9000 to donate to the Campaspe River in the south of event. Wildlife Victoria, aiding the Kyneton, the new Kyneton on Equipped with heavy duty 1100 x 560 organisation in rescue and recovery of Riverside community has been commercial BBQ plate, Fridge/Freezer, native animals following the bush fire respectfully planned to be part of this Ice/Drinks Box, Tables, Seats, crisis. timeless town, right down to the Promotional Signs, First-Aid kit, and a Across 2019 the business raised over smallest detail. wide range of Storage and Tools. $2700 for a variety of charities, “The knowledge and world-class All you need to do is connect up your including WayOut at Cobaw Health. expertise of urban design specialists, own gas bottle and you are ready to Proper Pilates plan more fundraising Roberts Day, has been instrumental in go. initiatives this year in both May and shaping a vibrant new neighbourhood The “BBQou” trailer is designed to be November where they will collect that is home to a diverse, healthy simple and easy to use, and all monies from sales of all private lessons community; a place that reinforces the proceeds from the trailer go towards for donation across four charities, local economy and character of supporting local and overseas aid including WayOut and Kyneton Caring Kyneton” Kyneton on Riverside projects. Community Foodbank." Marketing Director James Schaefer For details and bookings call Noel said. Harvey 0418506283.

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Around the Galleries Art on Piper 44 Piper St. Kyneton Angling Club The Stockroom 98 Piper Street Art on Piper celebrates its 2nd Birthday The Kyneton Angling Club is back in Continuing from Feb 8 - Mar 8 on Sun Mar 15. action for 2020. Greg Wood Scene Afar, Joel Gailer A 10% discount will apply on all sales The Club has trips away, competitions Finding the Edge in Painting, Freya Pitt that day. An opportunity to Meet The and family days. After Them: Scenes from a Rehearsal and Artists will be held 3-4pm with drinks The Anglers are interested in teaching Vanessa Lucas & Courtney King’s and nibbles. the next generation about all aspects of exhibition Ground in the new exhibition AOP welcomes well established, local fishing including healthy water ways, space. artist, Mark Wigley. Mark creates hand- stocking and access to rivers. Opening at 4.30pm 14 Mar - 5 Apr cut reversible sterling silver jewellery, Contact John on 0419397936 or see Laura Carthew The clouds have died,, backed with beautiful gemstones. the Facebook page. Cecilia Fogelberg Hear Us Roar, Enjoy the work of local artists at Art Tess Landells It is a lover who speaks and On Piper, 44 Piper St. Open 10am-4pm who says and Alichia Van Rhijn My every day except Tuesday.

Mother Told Me (Never Wear Pink and ADFAS now in Woodend Red Together) After meeting in the evening in the The Old Auction House 52-56 Kyneton Town Hall Central Victorian Mollison Street—in the Gallery: ADFAS is now conducting its 'My True Love' - until Feb 24 exhilarating lectures at 1.30pm in the Discover what the 'true loves' of our Norma Richardson Hall Woodend curated group of artists are The next lecture on Thu Feb 27, is 'Life' - Solo Exhibition of Sarah Morrow ‘Alphonse Mucha and the Creative - Feb 13- March 2 Process’ with visiting UK lecturer

Fluid emotional landscapes depicting Charles Harris. hardy, practical places that provide His lecture will focus on Alphonse Young Women in Public Affairs healthy habitats for flora and fauna, not Mucha who quite literally wrote the The Zonta Club of Kyneton is calling as a pleasant view for humans book on Art Nouveau, Documents for applications for “Young Women in Group Exhibition of Mai Yazawa and Mia Décoratifs and literally became the Public Affairs Award 2020” Freeman - Feb 27- March 23 definitive text on the subject. Applicants should be young women A pairing of artists known for their On Thu Apr 2 Cresside Collette will aged 16-19, actively committed to detailed flora and fauna present ‘Tapestries from France and volunteerism and have volunteer Group Exhibition Jo Carroll and Bev Flanders’ leadership achievements. Plowman - March 5 - March 23 Cresside is a tapestry artist and The Zonta Young Women in Public founding weaver of the Australian Affairs Award recognises young Tapestry Workshop. women for their commitment to Entry is $30 cash or cheque payable on volunteerism, volunteer leadership the day. The lectures commence at the achievements and dedication to new time of 1.30pm followed by empowering women worldwide. refreshments at 2.30pm. For more The one application covers three information and registration of interest opportunities: the Zonta Club of (for catering purposes) please call Kyneton Award $400 AU, Zonta Nicky on 0400958449. District Award $1,500 USD and the An exhibition of abstract paintings Zonta International Award $4,000 USD alongside delicate organic ceramic Trail Riders forthcoming rides On Feb 23 the Kyneton District Trail Applications close at 5pm Mon Mar 9. forms Application forms can be found at 'Fall' - March 26-April 14 - Celebrate Riders will be riding out of Newbury Recreation Reserve at 10 am for a www.foundation.zonta.org/ autumn in our group exhibition YWPAAward Costumes for Personal Power Caroline BBQ (and their AGM) at Nolan’s Creek Picnic Ground at 12.30. For more information or to submit Sarah March 26-April 6 an application please contact Creating from the chaos Contact Sally 0409808161 March 27-30 will see two days bush [email protected] Wearable Art Group Exhibition - April 9- May 4 riding, including a ride to the pub, Sustainable Living Festival Discover all things wearable and while camping at a sports ground with The 2020 Macedon Ranges Sustainable beautiful hot showers, toilets etc. at $10 per Living Festival will be held on Saturday, night at Carlisle River. Workshop October 3, in conjunction with the To book in and for more info, contact Intuitive Colour Creations Workshop - Mar Woodend Community Farmers’ Leanne 0415760058. 14 - Have your colours read and learn Market. To find out about joining KDTRC to create beautiful abstract artworks in The date for the festival has been contact Amy 0408342990. The club this whole day session moved to later in the year to enable had 25 days of horse-riding last year… broader community participation. why not join in? Page 8 Tylden Primary Fair – Mar 21 Achievements Recognised New Practice in Kyneton On Sat Jan 19 the Zetland Masonic Lodge in Piper St Kyneton held their Annual School Bursary Presentation There were quite a number of parents, grandparents, family members and friends in attendance to witness their children receive a “Certificate of Overall Achievement” and a cheque for $200. These awards are made annually by the Zetland Masonic Lodge to help the Springs Medical with clinics in both On Sat Mar 21 between 10am and 3pm students with their transition from Daylesford and Trentham have Tylden Primary School is holding its primary to secondary education recently opened a clinic at 89B Piper St annual fair. Zetland Masonic Lodge has conducted Kyneton, next door to the Persian It is the School’s major fundraiser for a bursary scheme for more than 14 Room carpet shop and is accepting the year with all proceeds from the years and during that time the Lodge new patients. day going directly back into the school. has distributed in excess of $20,000.00 Dr Sandeep Dhaliwal has returned to Funds support the Stephanie to students from our local Primary Kyneton and will now be available for Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, Schools. GP appointments at both the annual swimming program, new The bursaries have been provided to 2 Daylesford and Kyneton clinics. computers and technology, upgrades pupils from the 6 schools (Kyneton “It’s great to be back in my home town to our schoolyard and playground Primary, Our Lady of The Rosary of Kyneton” says Dr Dhaliwal. equipment and much more. Primary School, Tylden Primary Dr Dhaliwal specialises in Skin, This fun day prides itself on being a School, Langley Primary School, Emergency and Acute Care, Sexual proper country fair and great day out Malmsbury Primary School and Health, Men's Health, Aged Care, for the whole family. Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School) Infants/Children, Family Medicine and There will be rides for all ages, that feed to Kyneton Secondary Wellness Management (Inc diabetes, including camel rides, jumping castles, College and The Sacred Heart College respiratory & heart disease). giant slide, bungee trampolines, pony Kyneton. Dr Fortunato Mazzei, who specialises rides, animal farm and more. The students chosen for the awards in Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, Also featured is entertainment from were selected by the staff at the Sexual Health, Men's Health, Mental local musicians throughout the day, various schools. Health and is Implanon Accredited, will food and coffee stalls including The criteria as set by Zetland Masonic be joining Dr Dhaliwal at the Kyneton Devonshire Tea, and plant, produce, Lodge were for the ‘Most Outstanding clinic along with Dr Jake Osborne, cake, craft, book and trash and Efforts during the Year’ and the Lodge specialising in; Skin, Men's Health and treasure stalls, as well as a Silent were informed, by the school Travel Medicine. Auction. Principals, that the challenge to select New to the team is Dr James Smith, As always, there will be a raffle with these students was extremely difficult. currently at Daylesford but will be wonderful prizes donated by local These awards were given to students joining the Kyneton clinic over the businesses. from each of the following schools, next month. Dr Smith specialises in; For more information about the Kyneton Primary, Samuel Malpas and Sexual Health, Chronic Disease Tylden PS Fair phone Principal, Lee Hazel Smith and Tahmea Fisher, from Management, Paediatrics, Skin Cancer MacDonald on 54248244. Langley Primary, Jack Irvine and Tara Clinic, Men's Health, Aged Care, Travel Medicine and is Implanon and Mayor on advisory committee Fitzgerald, from Malmsbury Primary, Yellow Fever Vaccine Accredited. Macedon Ranges Shire Council Mayor, Chase Blythe and Leilah Meadows, The Springs Medical Kyneton Clinic is Cr Janet Pearce has been appointed to from Our Lady of the Rosary, open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri (except the 2020 Local Government Mayoral Jacquelynn Dudley and Jola White from public holidays) Advisory Panel (LGMAP). The role of Tylden Primary, Lachlan Smith and Sayge Edwards from Redesdale/Mia Phone 54221298. the panel is to provide high level advice to the Minister for Local Government, Mia. Volunteer opportunity Adem Somyurek, on a range of After the presentation all the families Cobaw Community Health’s Social legislative, regulatory, strategic and and their guests enjoyed an afternoon Support program needs volunteers to policy decisions which impact on local tea in the Lodge Hall. help in supporting older people government. through small group outings in The panel comprises 15 Mayors from Woodend Daylight Lodge 403 activities including lunch trips, visits to all around the state and meets four The Woodend Daylight Lodge No 403 galleries or local gardens and times each year. now meets on the first Monday of the participation in local events. The first meeting of the LGMAP is month at 10 am in the Zetland Lodge For more information contact Carly scheduled for 26 February. Masonic Centre, 3 Piper St, Kyneton Visscher on 54211671. Secretary is Bill Reeves 0419303451. Page 9 Running in Kyneton were among the instigators for the New season for local choir Shed becoming an incorporated body.” The Cobaw With One Voice Central Meanwhile, the Shed has started its Victoria choir, conducted by third woodwork course for women, internationally acclaimed singer and with sufficient starters for a fourth and musician Gabriel Macura, was fifth course. established a year ago. “We are still accepting enrolments,” The choir, which meets every said new chairman Phil Thomas, “as the Wednesday at 7pm, welcomes anyone courses have proven to be who wants to sing regardless of their The Kyneton chapter of the Macedon outstandingly popular. We have also experience and there are no auditions Ranges Running Club’s Autumn set aside Tuesday as the day when and no requirement to be able to read program began again on Tues Feb 4. those women who have completed a music. The ‘Start Running Group’ (SRG) course can come and make use of the The Central Victorian choir, set up by Program is an 8-week program that Shed and it’s facilities.” Women Cobaw Community Health, has culminates in a 5km run. Participants wanting to enrol should contact Shed performed at a number of events over can then choose to continue to manager James Keddie telephone the last few months and already have complete a 10km run. 0448011777. two bookings lined up for 2020. No running experience is necessary Cemetery Walk 2020 If you are interested in giving the choir and it’s a great supportive group to be a go, head along to the Kyneton involved with. Mechanics Institute any Wednesday The group meet at the Kyneton Sports night at 7pm or see the choir perform and Aquatic Centre at 6pm on Tuesday at the Tylden Hall on Sunday 23 and Thursdays and 8am on Sundays. February at 12.30pm or Sunday 22 Contact Kelly Cattanach on March at from 2pm onwards. 0407355532 for further information. Community funding scheme Junior Football Not-for-profit community groups, The Kyneton Junior Football club is clubs and organisations are invited to inviting boys and girls wishing to play apply for financial assistance through for the Club to register their interest Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s email: [email protected] Conditions were very windy but that Community Funding Scheme, which This year the Club will field Under 10's, did not deter the 30+ people who opens on Mon Mar 2. Under 12s, Under 14's and Under 16's. attended the 2020 Walk at the The Community Funding Scheme is for The Club is very excited to see the Kyneton Cemetery on Wed Feb 12. all not-for-profit organisations within return of girls football to the KFNC The Kyneton Historical Society was the Shire that are looking to complete Juniors in season 2020. able to use its PA system to enable all a project or idea that benefits the Matt Cox has moved from his role in participants to hear the various stories community. previous seasons as coach of the related by the Tour Guides. This year there are five main funding Under 16's to take on the role of Much was learnt from their stories of streams and groups can apply for up to coaching the Under 14 girls team. 1920 one hundred years ago, when $12,000 depending on the stream. Changes afoot at the Shed electricity was introduced making life Applications must relate to projects/ After more than 5 years as chairman, for the housewife much easier than activities starting from 1 July 2020 and John Mitchell has relinquished before. ending by 30 June 2021. leadership of the Kyneton Men’s Shed It was also the Back to Kyneton 1920 The scheme is open to all incorporated Inc. and has been replaced by Phil and the society had on display the and community-based, not-for-profit Thomas. Visitors Book with many of Kyneton’s groups operating or being established “Being inaugural chairman, steering pioneers coming back to the old town in the Macedon Ranges. through the building of the new Shed, to celebrate. For more information, visit and introducing woodwork lessons for The Historical Society is open on a Sats mrsc.vic.gov.au/community-funding- at 75 Piper St from 9am to 2pm. scheme or call 54220206. women have been highlights” he said, adding that resigning was tinged with RM Begg Easter Fair Council candidate info sessions some sadness” John said. The RM Begg Auxiliary's annual Easter Macedon Ranges Shire Council is “I have loved the job, and have always Fair this year will be held at R M Begg hosting candidate information sessions had great support from my executive, Kyneton Aged Care in Epping St 9am- ahead of the October 2020 Council especially deputy chair David O’Keefe, 1pm Sat Apr 4. elections. secretary-treasurer Tony Paterson, and A wide range of craft items, cakes, The Victorian Local Government Brian Ward, and Bob Grubb” he said. preserves and a raffle will be available Assoc will be running two information “And finally, I must make reference to at the Home, with books and plants on sessions at the Woodend Community the late Richard Daffy, Kelvin Bridger, sale across the road at Bolton Hall. Centre on Thursday 19 March, from Nic Marachal and Marcus King, who Mark it on your calendar for all your 10am–1pm and 2.30pm–5.30pm. pre-Easter goodies. For more information visit Page 10 www.vlga.org.au Kyneton District Services Accountants Kyneton Events Calendar Craig Chester Accounting 5422 1966 Watco Partners Pty Ltd 5422 6511 Thur Feb 20 Social@The Social Foundry Mollison St 11am David J Gibney Pty Ltd 5422 6480 Combined Services Dinner Shamrock Hotel Mollison St 6.30pm Macedon Ranges Tax & Acc 5422 6460 Fri Feb 21 “Lennon through a Glass Onion” Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Acupuncture Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 Sat Feb 22 Whole Town Garage Sale Start Community House Mollison St 8am Auto Services & Repairs Wed Feb 26 Ross Noble “Humournoid” Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Mead Motors 5422 2450 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs 5422 1255 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall Hutton St 8pm Vereker Bros Smash Repairs 5422 2603 Fri Feb 28 Barber Sat Feb 29 Combined Book & Garage Sale Bolton Hall Epping St 9-12pm Quick Snips 9 High St Tue Mar 3 Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival Meeting Kyn Mechanics Inst 7.30pm Chiropractor Wed Mar 4 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Dr Rohan Kapoor 5422 6488 Concreting & Paving Thur Mar 5 Susan O’Neill Lauriston Hall Lauriston 6.30 for 7pm MBC Concreting & Paving 0417545159 Fri Mar 6 Pray for Zimbabwe Baptist Church 43 Ebden St 10.30am Dental Mar 7-9 Model Railway Exhibition Quambi Sacred Heart 10-5 S & S & 10-4p Mon Campaspe Dental 5422 3988 Kyneton Dental 5422 6159 Mon Mar 9 Labour Day Holiday Dry Cleaning We Mar 11 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Kyneton Dry Cleaners 5422 1503 Fri Mar 13 Thoroughbred Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11am Electricians Dutch Auction Uniting Church Ebden St 1.30pm Macedon Ranges Electrics 5422 2182 Sat Mar 14 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Paul’s Park 8-1pm Kyneton Electrics 5422 1369 Fabric & Haberdashery Kyneton Community Market Cnr Ebden & Yaldwyn St 8-1pm Alice in fabricland 0439993389 First Day Daffodil Bulb Sales Woolworths entry 9am Financial Planning Tony McManus Lauriston Hall Lauriston 6.30 for 7pm Adrian Plowman & Associates 5422 2622 BTP Business Advisors Pty Ltd 5422 1588 We Mar 18 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Florist Thu Mar 19 Social@The Social Foundry Mollison St 11am About Flowers 5422 7779 Hair & Beauty Sat Mar 21 Tylden Primary School Fair Tylden Primary School 10-3pm Studio 48 5422 1200 We Mar 25 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Indoor Play Centre Fri Mar 27 Old Time Dance St Mary’s Hall Hutton Street 8pm BugALugs 5422 2767 Last Day School Term One Legal Practices Palmer Stevens & Rennick 5422 6500 Ma 30-Ap 1 Windrafting Workshops Kyneton Town Hall 9am, 11am & 1pm LP Gas Supplies Tues Mar 31 Toni Childs Retrospection Kyneton Town Hall 7.30-10pm Hendersons the Gas People 5422 7408 Thur Apr 2 Vision Australia Meeting Uniting Church Hall Ebden St 1.30pm Massage Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 Sat Apr 4-5 Autumn Flower Show Watts Pavilion Mollison St Sat 1-5pm Sun 20-4.30p Medical Practices Fri Apr 10 Good Friday Campaspe Family Practice 5422 2877 Football-Netball Kyneton v Gisborne Kyneton Showgrounds Kyneton Medical Centre 5422 1397 Springs Medical Kyneton 5422 1298 Sat Apr 11 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Pauls Park 8-1pm Optometrist Kyneton Community Market Cnr Piper & Ebden Sts 8-1pm Kosmac & Clemens 5422 3822 Sun Apr 12 Easter Sunday Osteopath Easter Monday Holiday Drs Isabel Mettler & Clare Greig 0423852874 Mon Apr 13 Real Estate Tues Apr 14 1st Day School Term 2 Ray White Kyneton 5422 2127 Wed Apr 15 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm RT Edgar 5422 3325 Town Planning Services Your Festival needs you Crossroads Town Planning 5422 2235 th Macaulay Town Planning 5422 3054 The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival now entering its 48 year is Travel Services seeking new helpers. Particularly with recent events and the sad loss of Renee@Travel Managers 0418369411 Eric Scoble’s many talents, additional new and enthusiastic supporters Veterinarians are needed. Kyneton Veterinary Hospital 5422 1099 If you can help out call the Festival on 54222282 or email Video Production & Live [email protected] or attend the next Festival meeting in Meeting Australasian Audio Visual 5422 3791 Room 3 at the Kyneton Mechanics Institute on Tue Mar 3 at 7.30pm. Wheelie Bin Cleaning Macedon Ranges Wheelie Clean 0427506810 Page 11 Autumn Flower Show of strenuous fundraising by the Club for Life program has added and contributions from the Shire and Community/Childcare work Tennis Australia. placements to its Hospitality and Kyneton District Tennis Club which Agriculture offerings. Information is has gone from strength to strength in available through the House. recent years was Victoria’s Tennis Call 54223433 with any inquiries or Club of the Year in 2013/14. visit the Community House website.

It now fields junior teams in 12 grades Showgrounds bollards and has many options for senior player participation. The blue plexi hard courts can be hired for use by community members but white soled shoes must be worn. The Kyneton Horticultural Society is For club enquiries email once again hosting its annual Autumn [email protected] and for Flower show at the Watts Pavilion, coaching call Marcus on 0416094781. Kyneton Showgrounds on Sat Apr 4 from 1 to 5pm and Sun Apr 5 from Bollards have been installed at the 10am to 4.00pm. The Show highlights Kyneton Showgrounds the area dahlias, roses, cut flowers, shrubs, pot between the grandstand/social rooms plants, cacti and succulents, floral art, and the public toilets to control the vegetables and a large children’s flow of traffic in the area that has high section. pedestrian usage. An excellent range of plants and bulbs The Council reports that the bollards grown by the KHS members will be have been very well received by the available for sale– an ideal time to do Kyneton Showgrounds Users Group, your Autumn planting of things that Community House Activities and have addressed a safety issue in will grow in this region. The Community Lunch program regards to the use of this area. President, Nicholas Scott encourages continues into its 6th year. The Lunch, The bollards can be removed everyone of all ages to participate to in the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, at whenever they are not required – show what they can grow. 12.30pm every Wednesday during each user group can determine if they Refreshments provided. Admission $4. school term extends a warm wish to remove them for particular For more information visit website welcome to all. Support in terms of events. www.khs1894.com to download the excess produce from your patch or Football Netball Raffle entry form. eggs from your chooks are much Tickets in the raffle to support the For general enquiries contact the appreciated – feel free to drop off at Kyneton Football Netball Raffle are Show Secretary, Arnold Jenkins on the Kyneton Community House at 34 available from Kyneton Toyota, Eve- 0407844220. Mollison St during opening hours. Trans, Naturally Hair, on line and soon Courts officially open The House would also love new at other outlets in town. On Thu Feb 6 Mayor Janet Pearce Community Lunch volunteers to join 1st Prize: is a 2019 black rugged x auto declared the Kyneton Tennis Club’s the team, especially for table and chair hilux ute valued at $66,990 from new courts officially open. Four mod set up/pack down 10-10.45am and Kyneton Toyota; 2nd: Husqvana ride grass courts, complete with lights and 1.15-2pm on a weekly or fortnightly on lawn mower valued at $5999 from 2 blue plexi hard courts have replaced basis. Food preparation assistants on Bolton Motorcycles and 3rd: a Holiday 6 old courts at the Club’s Victoria St Tuesdays between 10am-3pm are voucher from Renee Millard at Travel home. They join 4 recently installed always appreciated too!. Managers Kyneton to the value of and lit mod grass courts. An exciting Community Art Project is $2500. The redeveloped complex is the result also rolling out this term, and the Skills Tickets $100. Drawn 25/07/2020. To the best of the Editors’ knowledge the information contained in this newsletter is correct at the time of printing. Where inadvertent errors are made corrections will be included in the next edition.

Kyneton Connect Co-Editors: Eric Dearricott 54222990, & Jenny Hince 54223364 • Articles for the April 2020 issue of Kyneton Connect should be e-mailed to [email protected] or left at Cobaw Community Health Service in High Street before April 3, 2020 • To have Kyneton Connect mailed send name, address and cheque for $10 for a year’s subscription to Kyneton Connections, PO Box 146 Kyneton 3444 or free by e-mail-write to e-mail address above. All recent issues of Kyneton Connect are posted on website www.kyneton.org.au Layout: Marg Dearricott. Printed by Kyneton Copy Centre, Mollison Street, Kyneton Auspiced by Cobaw Community Health Service Inc Kyneton Connect is proudly supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council Page 12