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The "chook lady" of Camberwell
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2 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 From the Editor BULLETIN PEOPLE Season’s Greetings to all our advertisers, readers and volunteers. May 2016 be a safe and happy year for you all. The Burwood Bulletin is produced by volunteers who provide a range of talents freely for the Our cover story (photo by Chris Gray) resulted from our Secretary benefit of the community. mentioning that his wife, Leah, is known in their neighbourhood as President Bob Stensholt the Chook Lady – too good a story opportunity to pass up! One of Editor & Vice President Raine Biancalt our very recent past volunteers turned 90 in October – check out [email protected] 9877 5120 Jean Hadler’s story; and our Treasurer, Richard Daly, has his first Magazine Design & Layout Chris Gray article in this issue – the story of Tom Thorpe, ex-mayor of Box Hill [email protected] 9873 4797 and volunteer extraordinaire. Secretary Alan MacGavin Don’t forget about the Burwood Bulletin’s website at http:// [email protected] 0408 325 325 burwoodbulletin.org – you can view selected articles from our past Treasurer Richard Daly issues going back 35 years. [email protected]
Paid Advertising [email protected] Features Community Notices [email protected] The Chook Lady of Camberwell 5 Distribution Routes Susan Webster Martial Arts a local passion 6 Graphic Artist Christine Bland Story Ideas [email protected] My lonely teenager 9 Photographer Chris Gray Proofreading Barrie Harding Burwood Walks: the Anniversary Trail 20 Volunteering [email protected] Celebrating Jean Hadler 26 Tom Thorpe: the people's magistrate 28 New life for the Craig Centre 32
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 3 SHBURTON EYECARE is an optometry practice that has been servingA the local community’s visual needs for the past 50 years. MACULAR DEGENERATION Dario (Optometrist) has a wide range of optometrical interests, including retinal & GLAUCOMA SCREENING pathology, ocular pharmacology, contact lenses and via laser retinal scan children’s vision. He notes: “Through the years we have seen major changes in optometry. We screen, diagnose and manage a range of eye problems to ensure optimum eye health and early detection of pathology. Many people leave their eye tests too long and things can be missed. Commonly, we see glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataract, as well as a broad range of other disorders. We have always tried to provide superior service and the right optical product for each person. Accurate diagnosis and matching people’s requirements to the right optical device are rewarding, but most of all we enjoy the challenge of what we do and I think that comes across to the people we look after”. Practice Manager Scott Vickery has excellent technical skills and uses them to ensure glasses are made and adjusted 196 High Street, Ashburton properly. He also takes pride in stocking Ashburton Eyecare with a good range of interesting boutique frames. Phone 9885 1659 If you appreciate professional, thorough and personalised email: [email protected] eye care, phone today for an appointment. www.ashburtoneyecare.com.au
4 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 These chickens have no reason to cross the road
OU normally see someone walking their dog!” is the – an example of the pecking order in action. Iris likes to console common response from people who haven’t seen herself by having cuddles with Leah when the others aren’t Camberwell resident Leah out walking her chooks playing nice. “Ybefore. The unusual scene doesn’t draw comment from the All the chickens like to have a cuddle with Leah while she sits locals, who have become used to seeing their neighbour going on the couch watching TV. They also enjoy music, Leah holding for a stroll up and down their leafy street with a chicken tucked them while Alistair plays the piano. comfortably under each arm. The chickens reward the family with a good supply of fresh Leah first started keeping chickens in 2011, and currently has eggs, with them currently getting about 10 a week, and when all three of the birds. The oldest chook, Leanne, is a white Leghorn three are laying they have had as many as 79 eggs in one month. that she bought in 2012. The other two are Isa Browns, one Leah keeps a daily diary of the chickens’ activities, recording the named Isa and the other Iris. number of eggs each lays and noting any milestones. Alistair Whilst the birds do get out for the occasional wander in transfers this information to a spreadsheet so it can be easily the street, they are usually found roaming freely about the reviewed. backyard, scratching and pecking through the garden and At night the three are kept in a chicken coop which is digging holes along the fence line, which Leah’s husband Alan scrubbed every Saturday, then filled with clean newspaper, routinely fills up to prevent a “great escape”. straw and sawdust. Leah says this is important not only for I’m not sure why the three would even contemplate a the chooks, but also out of respect for the neighbours, who breakout when they have an owner like Leah, who freely admits shouldn’t have to put up with any odours or vermin. that she spoils them, driving to Coldstream every three months The manure from the chickens is watered and then spread to purchase their favourite food, a layer mash they have been around the garden, and the stunning roses in front of the house are proof of just how effective this natural fertiliser is. having since they were born. She also feeds them food scraps, The family doesn’t have any other pets, so Leah feels it is including meat (but not chicken of course!) and washes and not too onerous to keep up the level of attention she gives her dries their eggshells, pounding them in a mortar and pestle beloved chooks. before adding them in to the layer mash. Despite adoring her pets, Leah says her chook ownership has Husband Alan recalls a time when Leah was away and he not put her off eating chicken, but of course she buys it from the ran out of the layer mash for the chooks. He went to the nearest shops and wouldn’t dream of sacrificing one of her birds for the agriculture supply shop and bought a bag of pellets to feed dinner table. them. For days he tried to give them the new food, but when he Cr REBECCA PATERSON put it out the chickens would just look at it and then walk away. He went back to the store and got a different bag of feed, but the The City of Boroondara allows residents to keep up result was the same. He eventually gave in to the birds’ stronger to six chickens, City of Monash has a limit of five and will and made the trip to Coldstream. the City of Whitehorse also allows up to six but not Leah, Alan and adult son Alistair say the chickens definitely on “small” premises. All three councils have a ban have different personalities, with Isa being the hardest to catch on roosters. and the youngest one, Iris, often being bullied by the other two
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 5 A passion for Chinese culture Sarah Chan, member of the Hung Gar Yau Shu (HGYS) Martial Arts School, writes about the vibrant local club.
UNG Gar, the namesake of the club is a southern form of kung fu. When the club performs at schools, Hayden Lim-Joon, who is a long-term Hclub member, runs the performances. He joined the club in his early teens and has been with us for over a decade. Hayden says there is one question that invariably comes up. "It delights children when we ask them if they have seen the film Kung Fu Panda, and the question that always follows is ‘Are your martial arts sets based on Po the Panda?’ It makes me chuckle, but we do not have forms based on Po. We do have forms based on two of the other animals who are in the Furious Five – Tiger and Crane." One of the more highly sought-after classes is Lion At the Burwood Village Dance, where students hone their skills in this traditional Festival this year form of celebration. A team of two will don a lion (photo by Chris Gray) costume and perform the dance that brings good luck to celebrations like shop openings, market festivals, weddings, birthdays, and the annual Lunar New Year celebrations. Our lion does not look like the one you see in a zoo, as lions were not native to China when the lion dance first began. The original lion dancers made what they thought resembled a lion from the mythical tales their elders told. Those you see today are still made out of the same materials used by their ancestors – bamboo, pâpier maché, cloth and paint. The lion dance sounds – of drums, cymbals, gong and firecrackers – make heads turn wherever the group goes. Melinda Chan, who is the wife of one of the founding members of the club and mother to three sons, one of whom is Ashley (pictured with the pole), participates in the classes and has performed for the club longer than
6 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 she'll admit to me (even though we are family!). Melinda says the lion dance has led to new ventures in performance activities for HGYS. "The Junior Lion PICTURES (main) Ashley Ko performing a pole weapons set Dance performances at Crown Casino began as a way (above) HGYS lions in action at Open Day Photos by Anthony Yan. to keep the younger members active while the adults performed on the casino floor. The performance received so much positive feedback that Crown booked it as enjoying what they feel passionate about – fun, family, additional performances for their Lunar New Year friends and culture – so we hope to see you during the celebrations. We have trouble keeping the crowd back at Lunar New Year! some performances! It is a great highlight for the younger The Hung Gar Yau Shu Martial Arts School, which is members – an enjoyable experience they can share with almost thirty years old, teaches the love of Chinese culture everyone." through Hung Gar Kung Fu, judo, Southern Chinese Lion To be part of the Spirit of the Lion Drum Team, the Dance and Chinese Drumming. The club is community- drummers train up to four times a week, honing their musical skills with chief instructor Wyman Young and focused with a family-friendly atmosphere. Many of its his sons, Kensie and Lachlan. The Young family travel longest serving members were born into the club. regularly interstate, and to Japan, America, Malaysia Led by Wyman, the club offers a beginners class every to increase their knowledge of Japanese and Chinese Sunday morning to give a taste of its entire curriculum, drumming around the world. as well as specialised classes for the highly enthusiastic The 2016 Lunar New Year falls on 8 February – a very members. These classes encourage people of all ages to auspicious day, as the number 8 is very lucky in Asian participate, and the first class for all new members is culture. Preparation is currently under way for the key free. The classes begin with judo – the sound of members members of HGYS, as the club will be performing on slapping the mats as they roll can be heard as you the Crown Casino main stage for their Lunar New Year approach the Nunawading clubhouse! celebrations, and also at various festivals and restaurants. HGYS class timetable and booking information can be Nothing makes HGYS happier than seeing a crowd found at www.hgys.org.au
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 7 VOLUNTEER VACANCIES Column
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8 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 MY LONELY TEENAGER Asperger’s dilemmas from a mum’s perspective by "Sue"
have a teenage son with Asperger’s Syndrome and seemed to be tailored exactly to his (and our) needs. ADHD. I am not sure that I really need to put his official My son has now been attending Connecting Teens for diagnoses down, because Justin is simply who he is and nearly three years. He comes home a happy boy after time II just want him to be happy and live a productive life to his with the group. He tells us that this is somewhere he can be fullest potential, as I wish for my other son. himself, without the need to withdraw into himself or to I believe my son to be a lovely boy with some amazing “explain” himself. His self-esteem has improved immensely special qualities that I wish both he and others could and his attitude towards attending school has greatly appreciate. School has generally been a pretty trying improved. experience for Justin and the family. Many years of being left Connecting Teens provides a safe, supportive out, of being bullied, of constantly being alienated without environment for him to experience real acceptance, no knowing why. Yes, Justin is a bit different and has particular criticism or shunning. In addition, the various trips he interests, but that doesn’t mean he deserves some of the makes with the group (such as to movies, bowling or treatment that he has faced from other students and even football) are wonderful steps towards achieving real-life some of the teachers. It is absolutely heartbreaking to see independence and community involvement. The in-house your child being targeted for bullying and not coping in the activities mean he plays games with others in the group mainstream school community – and then, even worse, not and learns to share, accept wins and losses, work as a team knowing how to really help. and celebrate individual achievements. Simple things like Searching high and low for the “right” high school is yet another nerve-racking experience, but definitely worth the celebrating a birthday mean a great deal for kids who have hassle when you finally do find the supportive environment been invited to few birthday parties in their lives. As parents, that truly does make a positive difference. Do not despair, we know he is in a safe, accepting environment and he will they are out there. not be ostracised, excluded or subtly ridiculed. Nor will he Let’s note some of the other little concerns that, as a Mum, be paraded as a feel-good example of disability advocacy. I'm sure I am not alone with. • Will he ever make substantial friendships? • Will he ever be independent enough to look after himself? • Although he is supposed to be extremely intelligent, will he manage his schooling? • Will he ever fit into society and be able to hold down a job? • Will he ever have any interest other than his computer? Okay, I am getting carried away, but these are some of the constant concerns that play on my mind. At this adolescent stage, my main wish is for Justin to make some friends, cope with his schooling, find some independence and feel good about himself. Justin thinks he would be happy to stay home and sit at his computer 24/7; however, even he has admitted at times that he is actually quite lonely and does wish to have some friends. I had searched wide and far for some affordable teenage social skills program, where Justin might fit in and develop friendships and bonds with others of similar age and possible similar interests. Nothing, nothing, nothing. We moved to Ashwood a couple of years ago and the local high school that Justin attends referred us to the Power Neighbourhood House in Ashwood, where – lo and behold – a teenage social group, Connecting Teens, runs fortnightly. It
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 9 Hawthorn Craft Market Christmas tree collection Browse through 40 stalls selling This January you can easily individually designed and dispose of your unwanted live handmade items. Upcoming Christmas trees for free. The Boroondara market days are 10am to 3pm collections will be between 4 Sunday 6 December 2015 January and 29 January. You Your Boroondara councillors at the Parkview Room, next will be able to book a collection noticeboard Gardiner Ward Lynden Ward to Camberwell Library, 340 date online or over the phone Cr Coral Ross Cr Heinz Kreutz Camberwell Road, Camberwell. A from mid-December. Our aim is 9278 4457 9835 7844 What’s on this Christmas? Christmas twilight market will be to help residents dispose of live 0438 005 225 0438 006 656 Whether you’re looking for special held from 4pm to 8pm Friday 18 Christmas trees in a responsible Christmas offers or events, make December 2015. and sustainable manner. Maling Ward Bellevue Ward Cr Jane Addis boroondaralife.com.au your one- Cr Jim Parke More information – 0434 255 414 More information and bookings – 9835 7845 stop-shop this festive season. If 9835 7840 or www.facebook.com/ 9278 4444 or www.boroondara.vic. 0409 267 902 you’re running a Christmas event 0419 333 333 or promotion, there’s still time HawthornCraftMarket gov.au/christmas-trees Maranoa Ward to promote your activity on the Cotham Ward Cr Philip Mallis Christmas opening hours Christmas and New Year Cr Judith Voce Christmas events page. It’s free and 9835 7846 Council is open every day 9835 7841 simple. Upload the details of your waste and recycling 0418 564 410 event to the website, with a relevant throughout the festive period The Boroondara Recycling and Waste 0409 887 097 photo before 15 December 2015. except Christmas Day (Friday 25 Centre will be closed and waste will Solway Ward December), Boxing Day public Glenferrie Ward Cr Kevin Chow not be collected on Christmas Day Cr Steve Hurd More information - 9278 4444 or holiday on Monday 28 December, 9835 7847 and New Year’s Day. The scheduled 9835 7849 boroondaralife.com.au and New Year’s Day (Friday 1 0427 544 328 Christmas Day collection will take 0417 708 182 January). Opening hours are place on Saturday 26 December. between 8am to 5.15pm, Monday Studley Ward Similarly, the New Year’s Day Junction Ward Cr Phillip Healey to Friday. Cr Jack Wegman collection will take place on Saturday 9835 7848 9835 7843 More information – 9278 4444 or 2 January. Collections will return to 0437 374 773 www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/your_ normal on Monday 4 January 2016. 0438 011 665 council/offices Affected residents will also receive a letter advising them of these Highlights for 2014-15 changes. Contact the This year, in addition to our More information – 9278 4444 or City of Boroondara Annual Report, we have created Phone: 9278 4444 a companion document titled www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/waste- Our Community, Our Story recycling Email: boroondara@ which details the highlights and boroondara.vic.gov.au challenges of the year through Website: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au words, pictures and video. Twitter: www.twitter.com/boroondara Make boroondaralife.com.au your View the document – www. one-stop-shop this Christmas. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ boroondara.vic.gov.au/annual-report boroondaracouncil
10 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Anna's fine obsession
ROWING up in Ashwood, Anna Burke has Ten years later the seat of Chisholm had no candidate always been involved within her community. from the Labor party, and Anna was approached to run Influenced and instilled with strong values and in what seemed to be a blue ribbon electorate. Through Gbeliefs by her family, her teachers and her community a twist of fate the sitting member moved to a different involvements, and with role models such as the late Joan electorate and Anna was successful in the election. Child, Anna’s own passion and determination would lead For over 17 years now Anna has been in the thick of it in her electorate, with concerns ranging from live her to enter into the realm of politics. trade, asylum seekers, protecting local businesses and In 1988, the International Year of Peace, Anna’s desire employment, and affordable education to the everyday for social justice, progressive change and world peace needs of an ever changing demographic. Being an active, saw her attend a conference with the aim of sending approachable and interactive representative has given a communiqué to the United Nations. Although the her an in-depth and extensive knowledge of Chisholm conference ended in a clash due to Vietnamese politics and the surrounding areas. Anna also recognises the at the time, Anna left with a greater want for sustainable importance of local media such as the Burwood Bulletin, change. Joining the Labor party in the same year, her especially still in the printed form, as it provides a “voice intentions were set on being more actively involved for the community” and an opportunity to “connect into within her own community and on helping to initiate it and have a say”. change, rather than standing by the wayside. SOPHIA STENSHOLT
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 11 Monash Council Community Update New adventure playspace Community carols Over summer, take the family to Valley Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with family, friends and neighbours Reserve in Mount Waverley and enjoy at these free events: the new adventure playspace. Mount Waverley carols Monash Carols by Candlelight The playspace has rope climbing courses, WHEN: Fri 11 December, WHEN: Sun 13 December, a tree house and flying foxes. There is a 6.30pm-8pm 8pm (kids activities from 4pm) mix of traditional play elements (swings, WHERE: Hamilton Place WHERE: Jells Park (Wheelers Hill) slides) and ropes, logs and other structures for balance, climbing and fitness. With For more info: www.monash.vic.gov.au/events 9518 3636 BBQs, seating and toilets nearby, the place is set up so people can relax and enjoy Subscribe to e-newsletters themselves in the great outdoors. Keep up-to-date with Monash events, and opportunities to For more information: news and events by subscribing have your say on local issues. to our free e-newsletters. www.monash.vic.gov.au/valley-reserve Subscribe today: 9518 3005 You might like to receive a weekly email about upcoming www.monash.vic.gov.au/ local events. Or you can receive subscribe a monthly e-newsletter, which 9518 3555 brings together local news,
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12 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Lights, camera ACTION! STABLISHED in 1958, the Whitehorse Film Society (WHFS) is a local group which encourages an interest in films as an entertainment, educational Eand information medium, all at an affordable price. We screen a wide variety of quality films – those that entertain (including recent commercial releases), those with "heart", those that raise social issues and those from many countries around the world. Our 2016 program comprises 20 films, including three Australian and seven foreign-language films – all screening in the Willis Room of the Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, allowing good quality presentation with full surround sound. Members enjoy supper after each screening, where lively discussion ensues about the viewed film. WHFS 2016 Season Membership includes borrowing screened DVDs at no 6 February: Last Cab to Darwin extra cost. Members also have a say in which movies they 20 February: The Past wish to watch the following year. All this is available for a 3 March: The Imitation Game yearly fee of $55 ($50 concession). 17 March: The Man from Cox's River A highlight of the 2016 season will be on 16 July 2 April: Two Days One Night when the 1000th film shown will be another Australian 16 April: Saving Mr Banks production, the light-hearted family movie Paper Planes. 7 May: Siddharth One of the foreign screenings later in the year is to be the 21 May: Woman in Gold Israeli caper movie Hunting Elephants, in which a 12-year- 4 June: Hunting Elephants old boy leads a gang of senior citizens who decide to rob 18 June: What Maisie Knew a bank! 2 July: Far from Men The WHFS will begin its 2016 season on Saturday, 6 16 July: Paper Planes February, with a screening of the Australian film Last Cab 6 August: 12 Years a Slave to Darwin, featuring Michael Caton and Jacki Weaver. 20 August: Force Majeure JOHN SHORTRIDGE 3 September: The 100-Year Old Man Who Jumped Out a Window and Disappeared 17 September: Pride The 2016 season commences with Last Cab to Darwin, starring Michael Caton 1 October: Omar 15 October: Far from the Madding Crowd 5 November: Like Father, Like Son Further information about the society and its full 2016 program can be obtained from our website, http://whitehorse.filmsociety.org.au, by emailing John at [email protected] or by calling Pat on 9877 1474.
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 13 for art's sake WHS UCH is its reputation, the Box Hill Art Group is the first community painting group ever to be granted access to the Government House precinct since it was Family Scompleted in 1876. “While we have regular ‘paint outs’ for our members at various locations around Melbourne, we never expected that Day we’d be painting landscapes in the grounds of Government House”, said committee member Colin Stephen. The Box Hill Art Group has been a haven for local artists since 1952, and has held annual exhibitions of its success members᾿ work. ERFECT weather set the scene for the Whitehorse “The theme of this year’s exhibition was the Historical Society's Family Day at Schwerkolt commemoration of World War 1 and was awash with Cottage on Sunday, 13 September. Families and seascapes, landscapes and life drawings depicting the era, as Pvisitors began arriving before the 11am start, but were well as many other subjects”, said Colin. happy to wander round in the sun while the animal farm, The annual exhibitions attract people from all over the magic man and face painter Fairy Susie set up their Melbourne and beyond to enjoy and purchase some of the stalls. most breathtaking – yet affordable – art on the market today. The Lacemakers, the Spinners and Weavers and the In its 63 year history, people of all ages have come Chinese painter began their amazing work, and visitors together at the Box Hill Art Group to express themselves were able to watch the meccano and model train and creatively, colouring their communities with spectacular art. displays being assembled and the models start whirring While a number have sought to learn the art of painting, and trains rattling. experienced artists have wanted to paint with their peers Outside, the blacksmith and the woodturners were in action, demonstrating their skills and gathering as they swap ideas on techniques, mediums and painting admiring onlookers. On the food front, Forest Hill locations. Some prefer to work with watercolours; others Rotary’s sausages were sizzling and Blackburn Red Cross choose to create with oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoals or a served tea and coffee with Anzac biscuits and pound cake. mix media. But what is common to all is the excitement of The Victorian Folk Music Players roamed the area exhibiting their collective art in public forums. singing bush ballads, whilst The Box Hill Art Group is always looking for new Choir Victoria entertained members, and with three regular classes each week there with WWI songs. are suitable times for most people. What’s more, it’s a very Children galloped from affordable and enjoyable pursuit. the Gumboot Throw to the For further information including class times, exhibition Cottage gardens for the and ‘paint out᾿ dates, please call Eric on 9884 0670 or visit old-fashioned races. Lots of www.boxhillartgroup.com.au dropped eggs! As usual, all the helpers did a wonderful job; particularly the parking attendants, who were under pressure to organise the largest number of cars yet. BOB GARDINER
14 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 PICTURES: RIGHT: Hands-on learning in one of Australia's most innovative schools BELOW: Laying the Foundation Stone of New State School, March 1925
“support and challenge” still the CSPS mantra
T is time to cheer, celebrate and congratulate as special school assembly with performances by the school Camberwell South Primary School (CSPS) completes choir and concert band, and the school buildings are now 90 years at Glen Iris. The school was opened on 20 named after some of the notable alumni: Charles Goode ISeptember 1925 by the Hon. A. J. Peacock, Minister of Building, Barry Humphries Hall and Dorothy Laver Public Instruction. Since then, the school has been steadily Building. There were guided tours of the history trail and progressing, achieving and serving the community. Today viewings of the historical display. The unfurling of the new the school has about 520 students enrolled from Prep to CSPS flag concluded the ceremony. Grade 6, and about 40 staff members. The campus is quite A good education in a pleasant and safe environment spacious, with a well-equipped playground spread over a is all a child needs as they take their first steps towards vast area in a quiet neighbourhood. learning. And it all begins in a primary school, where A memorable anniversary indeed, since this year the the child explores the world outside home through study school is listed among the 40 most innovative schools in and play. The national recognition as an innovative Australia! The list of innovative schools across the country school is certainly a matter of pride for the management, has been published in The Educator magazine and the staff, students and parents of CSPS, and also for a schools were selected for their cutting edge pedagogy and neighbourhood whose residents are fortunate to have an technology. Seven Victorian government schools – five achieving school within its proximity. secondary and two primary schools – were awarded. LAVANYA KENNETH CSPS is proud to be one of the only two Victorian primary schools to win the innovative school award. The school has a system in place where the students are continuously assessed, and this really helps the teachers to monitor the child’s progress and to set tasks accordingly. Also, they have a staff coordinator who helps to support and coach the teachers when required. The school greatly encourages learning through technology and all the children carry an iPad to class. Much to the delight of the students, this year the school has two new additions – an aquarium and a chicken coop. The chicken coop aids the students in Years 3 and 4 in their entrepreneurial education program. The anniversary was celebrated on 20 November and was commemorated by the official opening of the history trail capturing the changes over 90 years. There was a
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 15 Local community organisation, Camcare, is planning a 'Love Bites' program for high school students (aged 15–17 years). The program aims to help young people build “respectful relationships”. It covers issues such as gender stereotypes, domestic and family violence, sexual assault and peer support. CASH group chairman, Juliann Byron, and Ashburton Community Bank® Branch manager, Maggie, were only too happy to help with this important program. They recently presented a cheque for $5000 to Camcare᾿s acting CEO, Nina Levin. the community wins The Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre has a new look, having reopened its doors in March 2015. Dean, the customer relationship officer from our Surrey Hills Community Bank® Branch, joined the celebrations. Shima (the centre's manager) had even more to be happy about when Dean presented her with a cheque for $1000. A neighbourhood centre member opened a home loan at our Surrey Hills branch, so we rewarded the centre with $1000. Shima used the funds to purchase new equipment for “Parent Led Playgroup” sessions. TOP: CASH group chairman, Juliann Byron, and Ashburton branch manager, Maggie, presenting a $5000 cheque to Camcare. RIGHT: Surrey Hills customer relationship officer, Dean, presenting a $1000 to Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre.
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16 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Pursuing Mentally speaking your creative dreams VERYONE'S mental health is different. Some people Learn and develop your creative struggle to be mentally healthy more than others. Your talents at Camberwell Community mental health doesn’t always stay the same. It can change Eas circumstances change and as you move through different Centre’s (CCC) comprehensive stages of your life. If you are in good mental health you are range of art classes able to strive towards your full potential, cope with life and • Drawing, watercolour or painting classes play a part in your family, friends, workplace or school and • Traditional to contemporary styles taught community. • Beginners to experienced In today’s society, a lot of pressure is placed on teenagers • Daytime and evening classes by others and from themselves. So much is expected of them; • School students classes instead of trying their best and valuing the learning, a simple • Small, friendly groups mark at school has become more important. This pressure only • Specialist tuition is facilitated by our adds to the stress of school and of life. experienced tutoring team Stress and Anxiety can be triggered by a number of things such as the business of school, preparing for a test or exam, Book now for 2016, classes fill quickly! taking on a lot of responsibility, insecurity about yourself, poor environment (e.g. lots of noise), feeling overloaded with schoolwork or relationship issues. These are all common triggers students can experience during adolescence. For more information and class times P: 9882 2611 It is important that we do everything we can to manage E: [email protected] positive mental health even when life is busy and stressful. A W: www.camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au few tips for positive mental health for teenagers are: 1. Connect with others. Develop and maintain relationships with people who you trust and who support you. 2. Take time to enjoy. Set time aside for activities you enjoy. This may be reading a book, playing sport or talking to friends. 3. Participate and share interests. Join a club or connect with a group of people who share similar interests with you. 4. Contribute to your community. Volunteer your time for a cause or issue that you care about. Help out a neighbour, work in a community garden or do something for a friend. 5. Take care of yourself. Maintain a healthy body – eat well, be active and rest. 6. Challenge yourself. Learn a new skill or take on a challenge to meet a goal. 7. Deal with stress. Be aware of what triggers your stress and how you react. You may be able to avoid some of the triggers and learn to prepare for or manage others. Stress is a part of life and affects people in different ways. It only becomes a problem when it makes you feel uncomfortable or distressed. A balanced lifestyle can help you manage stress better. 8. Rest and refresh. Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed at a regular time each day and practise good habits to get better sleep. 9. Notice the here and now. Simply live in the moment each day and don't worry too much about challenges you may face ahead. 10. Ask for help. If you are seeking help, ask a friend, someone you trust or a GP for advice. The most important tip is that whatever happens, try to stay positive and share this positivity amongst others! Source: www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/tentips/10-tips-to-stay- mentally-healthy
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 17 DON’T GO OUT ON HALLOWEEN . . .
. . . said the weather gods. But items to enthusiastic smaller ghouls, Burwood families were made of phantoms and zombies – and stall- stronger stuff, and although it was owner Tami McAdam showed eager raining when the event started at listeners how a Halloween pumpkin 10.30am, fearsomely dressed figures may be hollowed out and turned quickly appeared on the Burwood into a Jack-o-lantern. Even the rain Village streets under parents᾿ eventually relented and, to coin a watchful eyes. “They wouldn’t hear of cliché, a fun time was had by all. not going”, said one who had pointed CHRIS GRAY out the rain to her kids. All joined in the spirit of the day, with witches and warlocks abounding, distributing trick-or-treat
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 19 Come and get it!
ARRY DAGMAN is a plumber’s mate, so he’s probably the last person in the world you’d expect to write a cookbook. ‘Everybody has Bto eat, so it stands to reason that everybody should know how to cook,’ he says. Barry began a lifelong passion with food when he was only seven. His first culinary venture was making a sandwich using only red ingredients – he’s come a long way since then. Barry starts the book off with a warning: Don’t buy this book if you’re a vegetarian, you already know how to cook or you are looking for actual recipes. If this is the case, he advises you to rip them out of the Women’s Weekly in the doctor’s waiting room, like his mum does. The Cheaty Cook is peppered with spicy stories and juicy anecdotes. Barry serves up a delight of homespun wisdom and a down-to-earth ‘how to survive in the kitchen’ guide, including a list of ‘must haves’ for the pantry. There are full colour pictures and basic cooking instructions for the TART on the city side of the station, noting the first-timer. This book will make an excellent gift for little old weatherboard station building with its a teen or twenty-something who’s just starting out open-fire chimney on the opposite platform. SWalk south between the shops and the railway along and wouldn’t normally touch a cook book with a pair of BBQ tongs! the Anniversary/Outer Circle Rail Trail; this track is very popular with cyclists too. As the path narrows Only $6.99 you walk through a grove of both younger and older Preview online at www.newwritersonline.com.au oaks, with lots of acorns beside the track. As you can see, this section of the old railway is still in use. After ten minutes, you cross over the curiously named “Dion Rail Link”, passing Summerhill Park on your right. Near Ashburton Station, after the tennis courts, take a right turn along Aitchison Avenue, then walk along either arm of the aptly named Y Street. Just before you reach High Street there is a laneway behind the shops on the right, which leads to a public toilet in the car park.
20 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 PICTURES (clockwise from left) The embankment just beyond Alamein Station; A pond inside the Urban Forest; UR first walk this year featured the old Outer End of the line for trains on the Outer Circle Circle Railway, going north from Burwood Railway Station. This walk, our eleventh, Ogoes south from Burwood Station all the way to Hughesdale, where that line joined the Dandenong line. The walk as described is about 8 kilometres, but you can shorten it easily by starting at either Ashburton (saving 1.5km) or Alamein (2.5km) stations. Burwood Station is five minutes from Toorak Road tram stop 53 (Melway 60 D6), walking south along Lithgow Street, then right at the roundabout.
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Return to the rail trail (left at High Street), continuing As you approach busy Dandenong Road, you will see south. You will notice that the oaks are now replaced by the “forest” continuing behind a post-and-rail fence. plantings of mostly native trees. At Laurel Street there (There are traffic lights 100 metres to the west.) This is an informal track running parallel to the rail trail, last section of the trail has a well-defined concrete path, but giving a better view of Alamein Station. After that and the park becomes grassier as it proceeds past picnic station, return to the trail, which really feels like an old facilities. Walk to the left of the playground to the next railway embankment (because it is!). The signboard (much easier) crossing of Neerim Road, after which gives great historical information about Alamein, and you will begin to hear the sounds of real trains, and to this is a good rest spot. You cannot miss some of the marvel at the huge eucalypts in Boyd Park. Not long infrastructure still in place. Keep an eye out too for the after the mosaic pavement, you can exit onto a short pink and yellow rocks, which are common in this area street leading to Hughesdale shops, and to a public toilet and over 400 million years old. in Euston Road. Twenty minutes from Alamein Station, you reach the The return to Burwood is quite easy – bus 767 (the end of the Anniversary Trail. Imagine the huge, wooden stop on the western side of Poath Road) goes to the trestle bridge that once took trains across the valley Burwood Highway tram at Station Street on its way to ahead. Continue across the road, and gradually downhill Box Hill. Check the timetable, and you may have time along Gardiners Creek Trail, crossing Gardiners Creek, for a well-deserved cool drink. going south through the golf course and over the MARK LEARMONTH freeway and the railway line. Take care to stay on this route – there are several intersecting trails! Above East Malvern Station (where there are toilets), take the left (east) ramp down to the car park. At the bottom of this ramp, turn right and then left along a grassy strip just before leaving the car park. Walk past the block of units, then along the marked path beside an old tin shed and a humming power substation. Cross Waverley Road at the traffic lights and enter the bushy Urban Forest, and back to the old railway reservation, as referred to in the information panel, and brochures. There are various trails heading south through this linear park, a highlight of this walk. Look for native birds, nesting boxes and wildflowers.
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22 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Best Friends HE Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley assembled for their usual meeting at the Ashburton Library on 5 November 2015. A buzz of eager expectancy Twas in the air, for there was a closely (and successfully) guarded secret! Kay Johnston and Trevor Phillips were to be presented with two Best Friends awards – as well as with two Golden Trowels. After a welcome address by Mayor of Boroondara, Cr Coral Ross, tributes to the two long-serving members were read out by artist Jo Reitze and George Fernando FOGCV and the Best Friends awards presented by Victorian Environment Friends Network convenor Ray Radford. The presentation to Kay and Trevor of the Golden Trowels was made to the still unsuspecting duo by Burwood’s State MP Graham Watt. The meeting of the obviously close-knit group Kay and Trevor receive their concluded with a convivial afternoon tea. awards from Ray Radford CHRIS GRAY
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was becoming a rather thoughts I felt as though I was now on I am determined to pathetic person, looking back standing on a sandy beach at the explore every avenue of life here with longing at what was edge of the tide and as the water and now and be very grateful for Isomething I was trying to bring receded it was taking me with it! There are many wonderful back into my life and not being it! I had to step back and let the places here in Victoria alone. So able to reconcile the fact that I tide go and it took with it any into another stage of my life and have a wonderful situation; it is negative feelings I had! From I shall make the very best of all called ‘LIFE NOW’! there is to offer. In my 55 years in Australia There is a bonus – I can I’ve had more than twenty trips switch on my TV and watch the back to UK to see family and beautiful English countryside friends. To climb out of with its country lanes, thatched this silly nostalgic state cottages and country pubs – to of mind: “count say nothing of the graceful your blessings”. ancestral homes that are I made a list of centuries old! I can see all the incredibly all this without packing my wonderful things suitcase, going through and people I have: my airport security systems and the jet lag involved! daughter, granddaughters, Surely I can have the good friends, and stepchildren. best of both worlds? My parents and nearly all my old friends had died but I still GRETA WALKER craved my “old scene”. Before I wrote down all these
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HE Burwood Uniting music by the Hawthorn Band Church is again and stalls raising money for the staging a Follow the Christmas Bowl Appeal. TStar display showcasing the A Gift Tree collecting toys for original Christmas Story and needy families was established including a Christmas Tree last year. At the request of Forest with trees decorated by Camcare, who distributed the local kindergartens, schools and toys, this year canned fruit will other organisations. be collected under the Gift Tree The display will be open to be part of their Christmas from 5 to 12 December at the Hampers. following times: Monday to All are invited to see the Wednesday 1– 4pm; Thursday display and attend the Opening and Friday 1– 5pm; Saturday Celebration at Burwood 10am– 2pm; and for groups by Uniting Church on the corner appointment. of Warrigal Road and Hyslop The Opening Celebration will Street, Glen Iris. be held on Saturday, 5 December, For further information from 10am to 1pm. This year phone 0449 751 402 or visit it will again feature Christmas www.burwood.unitingchurch.org.au
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 25 years young happy birthday Jean Hadler
ORN in 1925, Jean Hadler (née Christensen) grew up in East Camberwell. Obviously Burwood was the place to be though, because Jean met her Bfuture husband, Rupert, at the “Younger Set” dances at the Burwood RSL. After marrying, she and Rupert moved to Wippa Court, Ashwood, where their three children – Estelle, Lynda and Robert – were raised. As Rupert worked away on dredges in Port Phillip Bay, the child rearing was left to Jean. Jean loved to sing and joined the local choir at St Matthew's Anglican Church – the pinnacle of her singing days was to perform in Melbourne’s Hamer Hall. Jean also played an active role in many other areas of church life. “Mum was especially involved with the Mothers’ Union, where she held every position during a joy that was for her”, says Estelle. “She had the freedom her time there”, says eldest daughter, Estelle. “Mum’s to explore country places with her brother George. They apple cakes always did well at the church fete; everyone were very close.” loves Mum᾿s apple cakes!” Following her retirement, Jean filled her days with Times were tough when the children were young, square dancing, bowling, Melbourne Eastern Orchid so to make ends meet Jean worked part-time at Streets Club and, of course, at age 69, becoming a volunteer Ice Cream in Holmesglen. However, wanting to better with the Burwood Bulletin, where she still holds the herself, she attended night school, achieved good results record for writing the most profiles – 65 – about local and found employment at the RACV – where she was in advertisers, from issue #058 (Spring 1996) to issue #128 the right place to get her licence and her first car. “What (Autumn 2014); Jean also wrote many articles about the area’s early days. Amazingly, Jean was still delivering the magazine in the Ashburton area until issue #135 (Summer 2014–15). Well done, Jean, and very many thanks on behalf of the Burwood Bulletin for your tireless support. Jean told me once that many times she’d be asked to do yet another profile for an issue and – to her credit – she always made time for it. The extended family had a wonderful day together to celebrate Jean’s birthday on 19 October. Proud Estelle says, “Mum is currently tackling learning to use an iPad. She has always been up for a challenge”. RAINE BIANCALT
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26 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 RIGHT: The Younger Set at the RSL BELOW: on a ski trip with the younger set
Burwood Younger Set when Jean and her friend Pauline Fleming ‘ventured to the “1942 Cup Eve Ball” at Burwood R.S.L. Hall’
wore a long blue taffeta evening frock and Pauline towards one another and then much swinging on wore a long white frock with red flowers. We both the corners, sometimes until the girls were swung had flowers in our hair: azaleas from our home completely off their feet with a great deal of squealing Igardens. This was the fashion at that time. Silver or gold and laughter. shoes were worn for dancing and the men wore black It was not unusual for a friend to take me to the patent leather shoes called dancing pumps. The dress for dance by dinking me on the crossbar of his bike, from men would be, best suit, shirt with collar and tie. Camberwell along Toorak Road, to Burwood: not a car 50-50 dances were held Friday and Saturday nights. on the road and rarely a tram to be seen – all this with Friday night was a more informal night, the ladies the long evening frock and flowers in the hair, held in wearing a short dress or dirndl skirts with pretty top and place with a soft scarf or piece of tulle. the men in slacks and shirt. Saturday night was dress up The “Younger Set” was formed at this time where we night – the same dance, long dresses, flowers and the all enjoyed some fun evenings and picnics. This was men in suits with collar and tie. a “Come as you are invited” evening and some came Admission fee Friday and Saturday night was straight from work. Above in the front row are seen sixpence. Supper was a time to look forward to. Friday Denzil Gribble and Roy Rogers in their painters’ clothes. was tea, coffee and biscuits. Saturday night – scones, The remainder of this article is available online at cream sponges and cakes with the cream oozing, made http://burwoodbulletin.org/issue-053-winter-1994/ by local ladies who also attended the dances! The band consisted of pianist Henry Galagher and two drummers. One became a top drummer in Australia. His name – Lindsay Copeland. Singers entertained us at supper time with country and western style singing. Their names were Tex and Lucky. Lucky became well known in the music world as Lucky Grules. Jim Hadler was the Master of Ceremonies (M.C.). He and his wife Margaret (known as Rita) also helped, with several other couples, to teach the younger people the steps of the dances. Some of the dances were Charmaine, Parma Waltz, Tangoette, Evening Two Step, Military Two Step, The Modern Waltz, Pride of Erin, the Dorothea, the Rumbaette, and the Fox Trot. The highlights of the evening were the Alberts and Lancers. The Alberts were danced in sets of four couples, which involved the joining of hands, in lines facing each other dancing
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 27 The people's magistrate Richard Daly speaks to Tom Thorpe
ALVERN-BORN Tom Thorpe OAM and his wife enhancements of the creek surrounds particularly between Dorothy moved to the house they built in Burwood Station Street and Highbury Road. Acknowledgement of part in 1953. Still resident at the same address after of his commitment to this project is recorded on a plaque Mraising three daughters and a son, Tom has devoted more than opposite the old drive-in site. sixty years to fulfilling his philosophy of helping people and As Chairman and through his long-term involvement with being involved in the community through a wide range of the Wattle Park Heritage Group, Tom has seen the installation activities, predominantly as a volunteer. Tom was a toolmaker of plaques acknowledging the significance of the “Lone Pine and engineer but chose in later years of his working life to Tree”. He’s been Master of Ceremonies at Wattle Park’s Anzac combine these skills with management; first as a production Day Service since 2005. manager and then as assistant general manager of sheltered After 39 years Tom still serves as a Justice of the Peace, workshops. and well remembers his days on the bench at Camberwell Back in 1953, the lack of minor roads, footpaths or Magistrates’ Court when initially he was required to sit with sewerage provided challenges for early residents. The an experienced magistrate. One case involved a young man Presbyterian Ladies’ College owned their current land but who took someone’s bike for a joyride before returning the only building was an old house used as a primary school. it. After hearing the evidence, which included the Cattle grazed on the PLC land and farms on the east side lad’s life challenges, Tom suggested to the of Gardiners Creek, and looking east one could see Station magistrate that funds from the Court’s poor Street, Middleborough Road and the RSPCA facility at East box could be used to buy him a bicycle. This Burwood with few houses in between. led to the courtroom being cleared and the Tom saw the construction of Bennettswood Primary and magistrate suggesting to Tom that he should Burwood High schools and the opening of Australia’s first decide whether he wanted to be a Justice of drive-in theatre in February 1954. In those days Dorothy Peace or a social worker. shopped at the then thriving shopping centre at Wattle Park, Whilst Tom decided on the former and which included a grocer’s shop, two butchers, two chemists, sat on the bench for a number of years, this doctors’ surgeries, a hardware shop and a greengrocer. anecdote clearly demonstrates his commitment Shopping trips were challenging for Dorothy, pushing a pram to helping others and particularly supporting along Elgar Road with no footpaths. young people. President of Scouts Australia Becoming involved in local community affairs by Whitehorse District for a number of setting up a local residents’ association was the start of a years, he proudly says, “Over distinguished record of community service which continues the last two years scouting today – with terms over a period of 13 years as Secretary of in Whitehorse has Burwood Primary and President of the Burwood High School grown, especially in committees, a City of Box Hill councillor for nearly 20 years and the 11–14 years mayor in 1978–1979, 1989–1990 and 1992–1993. He was a key a g e g roup.” player in the development of Council's “sister city” relationship with the city of Matsudo in Japan. Tom is still involved with the (continued on Committee and is an Honorary Citizen of Matsudo. page 53) Living close to Gardiners Creek, and through his role as a councillor, Tom made a significant contribution to the creation of walking/cycling tracks, planting and other
28 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME! At Property Revive, we have helped many local families achieve great results at auction through presale property presentation and styling. Below are just a few tips for preparing your house for the soon to arrive spring campaigns. FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Always have the front of your house Adding Value to Your Property looking fantastic. Gardens pruned and mulched, and lawns mowed. If it looks uncared for on the outside, people will think it’s the same on the inside. CLEAN, DECLUTTER – Your home should be spotless! Windows, carpets wet areas. Leave only the most basic of furniture and accessories; show off space! MAINTENANCE – If your home is looking tired consider painting, especially if your current paint scheme is a bit yellow. before Finish all those odd jobs around the house, replace light bulbs and repair dripping taps. SEEK THE PROFESSIONALS – Selling your home can be hard work and very emotional; never feel frightened to ask US for help with all your cleaning, maintenance, make over, furniture hire and styling needs! For more tips, head to www.propertyrevive.com.au or after Call Felicity Maxwell on 0488 11 13 11
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 29 30 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 BUDGET: 1950 In April 1950, an Ashburton housewife wrote to The Argus newspaper offering advice to to other young newly marrieds. Her list is vastly different from what might be important to people today. No Foxtel, no Internet packages. Entertainment was a once-a-week trip to the local cinema – or saving up to see an act in ‘town’. The percentages of the weekly budget are interesting. Food at the top, then rent, clothing and insurance. Electricity and milk cost the same. S a practical guide to newly married couples, I submit the following weekly budget for two. It deals with the pay envelope and all expenses which “Amust be met through the year, rather than just food bills. Food £2/10/- Milk 7/- Gas 3/- Electricity 7/- Insurance 8/- Rent £1/10/- Rates 4/- salary. The psychological effect of ‘busting up᾿ that Fuel 3/- money as you please, even though it’s only a few shillings, Phone 4/- counteracts the feeling that one must be‘careful᾿ with the Clothes 15/- pennies. Entertainment 6/- “Well, there it is. We’ve found it works and, having a £6/17/- budget bank account, it saves us any worries over bills.” “I have not included our weekly spending allowances, In 1950, the average male wage was £433/1/4 and the my husband’s fares, or his lunch (5/- a week at canteen), average female wage was £162/10/6!1 or 10/- weekly which we allow for the continuous small Ashburton Housewife’s letter to The Argus is like a time purchases, such as shoe polish, nails, mending wools etc. capsule: one senses what life was like following the Second as these will vary considerably with other couples. World War for young-marrieds with a whole new future “The amount allowed for gas, electricity, insurance, ahead of them; a time when nightly entertainment was rates, phone and fuel is just adequate, electricity being listening to the radio. rather high because of our refrigerator and sink heater. I wonder if anyone can identify ‘Ashburton Housewife’, Fuel we buy all the year round to ensure an adequate whose article generated offerings from other suburbs. stock during the winter shortage. 1 Source: http://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/content.php?pid=14258&sid=95522 “As for rent, we are paying off our own home through the War Service Homes at what seems to be a general weekly rate. “Like most newly married couples, we both had quite good wardrobes when we married, and find that 7/6 per week each sufficient to maintain these clothes and add good new things as required. I do most of my own sewing. “Six shillings a week takes us to the local theatre or mounts up quickly and allows for any good live artist shows in town. We feel an allowance for entertainment is essential when people must manage on a limited
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 31 LEFT: The new kindergarten gets a seal of approval BELOW RIGHT: The landscaped exterior of the Children's Hub Children come first at The Craig
E proudly announce income families following WWII. many past and present Many returned servicemen settled residents’ dream – a new in the area, which had streets named WChildren’s Hub including our new after battles, planes and significant kindergarten at the Craig Family events of that war. Centre in Ashburton, situated next Most families consisted of to the Ashburton YMCA Recreation working men, with women who Centre. were homemakers. The young The Craig Family Centre has mothers wanted a community been a treasured community space where they and their children meeting place and children's centre could meet to share experiences. in Ashburton for over 50 years, They worked hard to establish The starting its life as a result of a £2000 Craig, which evolved over the years. bequest from the niece of an early They lobbied the then Camberwell Camberwell businessman, W. E. J. Council to support their endeavour. Craig. She donated the money to The women spent many years Camberwell Council as a memorial implementing Joan Kirner's dictum: to her uncle to build a children's “If you want to change the world for centre in that part of Ashburton, yourself and your own kids, you've then known as Alamein. In 1948 got to change it for and with other the state government developed people, particularly women”. Many Alamein to provide housing for low- friendships developed – and still
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endure more than 50 years later. rebuilding program ensued, children’s all operate in the new building and The original building grew bit by programs were moved to portables in landscaped, purpose-built children's bit with various additions as funding the park. playground. The Craig will hire out became available. More recently a Finally, after the combined efforts the Neighbourhood House space and remodelled Neighbourhood House and goodwill of many, a new Children’s children’s garden for birthday parties on section and purpose-built Inner East Hub, including our new four-year-olds weekends and over holiday periods. Community Health Centre were added kindergarten, was opened in November JOY VOGT to make The Craig a community hub 2015 by the Minister for Families and President, Craig Family Centre incorporating the Maternal Child Care Children, the Hon. Jenny Centre. Mikakos, and the Mayor Our longstanding former Director, of Boroondara, Coral Susie Bunn, for many years fought Ross. Our new Craig for the establishment of our new Family Centre Manager, kindergarten. Five years ago, parents Christine Barca, will lead took direct action and over 1200 local The Craig into its new residents signed a petition requesting phase of development. that Boroondara Council build a We are delighted to kindergarten for four-year-olds. In say that our Occasional 2014, Council determined to rebuild Care Programs, our the new Children᾿s Hub at The Craig. Kanga Program and Last year the original section of the our four-year-olds building was demolished and, while the kindergarten will
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34 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 A new vibe for Ashburton
SHBURTON Village is ‘alive’ with a new vibe. A new, fresh, stylish logo reflects our green leafy First class fresh food suburb and proudly promotes our unique 3147 Alocation. Catering for our locals is important to us. A new energy is springing up from our unique established businesses, our Café Culture is legendary and the ‘vibe’ is drawing exciting new shops to Ashburton. Ashburton Village supplies all your daily needs – award winning butchers, fish, fruit, bakery and cake shops, cafés and takeaways. • Unique fashion (not chain stores), gorgeous homewares • Stylish hair and beauty services • Caring personal service businesses • Optometrists, Medical and Dental • Plenty for kids and ... one off shops like Every Battery Catering for kids This Christmas season, Ashburton Village makes your Christmas shopping easy. In High Street Ashburton, there’s something for everyone plus that extra special item you never knew you needed!
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 35 36 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 our neighbourhood shop
do not like shopping, but I have always been happy to go to our neighbourhood shop. We could walk there in 10 minutes if we hurried and were able to buy Ifresh bread or milk or even some useful groceries when household emergencies arose. The shop still occupies the same building in Glen Iris, on Glen Iris Road. It began its commercial life as a grocery shop and dairy in 1927. It served the people who were settling into new houses in the rapidly developing area who were happy to buy necessities such as flour and sugar from metal bins, tea weighed out in brown paper bags and so on. Customers walked to the shop on dirt The shop (picture taken circa 1988) paths or along Glen Iris Road, occasionally having to skirt overflowing Back Creek. The shop changed hands in the early 1930s. As a newly established Chadstone Shopping Centre. Children general store, it sold dairy and bakery products. A garage going to secondary schools in the area – as well as people was established next to the shop to service the growing going to work in the city – caught the bus to Glen Iris number of family cars in the area. This became a bus railway station or to the nearby Glen Iris tram route on depot for Driver Buses who had started operating services High Street. Despite this, the milk bar kept going because along Glen Iris Road in 1931. The creek was barrelled and it was convenient for bus customers and locals to buy the the land behind was slowly filled and would be converted daily paper there. into a park known as Back Creek Reserve in the late Our children have memories of being ‘sent to the 1960s. shop’ to buy something needed at home. Later, our From 1947, families of Greek or Italian heritage owned grandchildren were taken for walks to the shop and, later and ran the shop as a milk bar. Newspapers and some still, allowed to go by themselves and spend the change on magazines were available, as were sweets, ice-creams and whatever they fancied. soft drinks, not to mention cigarettes. The owners lived in The present owners, who bought the business in 1988, the dwelling behind, and in the evenings would leave the no longer live in the dwelling, and in 2013 renamed the door to their private area ajar so that they could hear late business the Glen Iris Pantry. customers entering. Our neighbourhood shop is a busy place where local We soon took advantage of the shop’s convenience and people and families meet, always made welcome by the services when we moved to the area in 1965. With bus friendly staff. It existed well before we came to live in the stops opposite and almost next to it, people could travel area, and we expect it will still be there when we move on. to larger shopping locations such as Camberwell and the RAELENE LANE
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 37 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Burwood Village & District
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Accounting Accounting & Taxation & Taxation Office Office Furniture Furniture New &New Used & Used G H O’Brien & Assoc. 4 Burwood Hwy 9808 4245 Adco Office Furniture 119 Burwood Hwy 9808 4404 Tax on Trak rear 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 6680 Osteopathy Osteopathy & Physiotherapy & Physiotherapy Automotive Service & Repair Automotive Service & Repair Camberwell Sports & Spinal Medicine 1431 Toorak Rd 9889 7889 Kryton Automotive 3 Alexander Dr 9888 8797 Packaging Packaging & Freight & Freight Beauty Salon Beauty Salon Pack & Send 1374 Toorak Rd 9809 4333 U&I Hair Nail Beauty Salon 1368 Toorak Rd 9809 2800 Pharmacy Pharmacy Carpets Carpets National Pharmacies 429 Toorak Rd 9889 0800 Jagers Carpets 1350 Toorak Rd 9889 1111 Photography Photography dentist Dental & Dental Prosthetics Shot, Framed & Hung 250 Warrigal Rd 9808 9827 Azubel Dental 1341 Toorak Rd 9809 1768 Picture FramingPicture Framing Doctors -- General Practitioners Doctors Creative Framing 115 Highbury Rd 9888 8225 BON Chinese Medicine Clinic 279 Burwood Hwy 8838 2991 Plumbing Plumbing Dr Susan Schlicht 303 Warrigal Rd 9808 3988 Burwood Plumbing Tudor St 9808 7211 Fuel & Fodder Fuel & Fodder PENFOLD Penfold MOTORS Motors Burwood Burwood Burwood Fuel & Fodder 315 Warrigal Rd 9808 2130 AUDI www.audipenfold.com.au Hairdressing Hairdressing New Car Sales 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 D’Alton Hairdressing 1423 Toorak Rd 9889 5152 Used Car Sales 70 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 Service & Parts 130 Burwood Hwy 9268 1555 HomeopathicHomeopathic Naturopathic Naturopathic Services Services MAZDA www.penfoldmazda.com.au Anthony J Von Moger B.Hlth Sc. 20 Trent St, Glen Iris 9889 9835 New and Used Sales 59-63 Burwood Hwy 9268 1222 Landscaping Supplies Landscaping Supplies Service & Parts 2 Somers St Burwood 9268 1294 DecoR Stone (Aust) P/L 84-90 Highbury Rd 9888 9888 Printing Printing & Copying & Copying Lawnmower/Garden lawnmower/garden Machinery machinery Kwik Kopy Printing Centre 6 Burwood Hwy 9888 7906 Burwood Hwy Mowers 33 Burwood Hwy 9808 5370 Real Estate Real Estate Ashburton Mowers 397 High St 9885 3199 J A Cain First National 1156 Toorak Rd 9805 2900 Liquor Store liquor store Solar Energy solar energy Equipment equipment Burwood Cellars 1340 Toorak Rd 9889 4643 Solazone Solar Specialists 0418 711 204
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38 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Small & Home Business
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Dr Geraldine Poon The Gourmet Guardian Pty Ltd Ian Grant FCA FCPA Dentist on Highfield Park Suite 41, 125-127 Highbury Road, Burwood 13 Edwards Street, Burwood 3125 102 Highfield Road Phone 1800 FOOD SAFETY (1800 366 372) Ph. 9813 3599, Mb 0418 317 818 Cnr Riversdale & Highfield Rds Mobile 0422 922 883 Fax: 9813 2732 Tel. 9836 6624 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Sat. morning appointments available. Home Home Maintenance Maintenance Solicitors Solicitors Denture Dentures Clinic Man Around the House Frank Bertucci Daniel Thomas Carpentry repairs/replacements 1379 Toorak Road, Burwood 3125 Ph. 9889 0061/68 239 Burwood Hwy, East Burwood Weatherboards, fascias, decks, pergolas, Fax: 9889 0407 Dental Prosthetist fences, lattice, etc. Free quotes. Ph. Martyn 0407 477 740 Ph. 9803 6420 Oates Rennick Associates AH/Fax: 9885 1150 Glen Iris 4 Burwood Hwy, Burwood Fireplaces Fireplaces Phone 9808 6922 Photographic Photographic Equipment equipment Fax 9808 2243 Australian Mantlepiece Shutter-Box e: [email protected] 1372 Toorak Road, Camberwell 1163 Toorak Rd, Camberwell 3124 Fireplace renovations & supplies – gas and Photographic accessories, sale & servicing wood. Accessories, fire sets & screens. with repairs onsite. M–F 9–5, Sat 9–12noon Ph. 9889 0866 or 0414 503 280 Ph. 9809 4711. w: shutterbox.com.au e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
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December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 39 Places of Worship
Anglican Camberwell Baptist Church Cnr Riversdale Road and Wills St, Hawthorn East. Sunday Service 10am. Ph. 9813 0538. Camberwell South e: [email protected] Cnr Toorak Rd & Bowen St. 10am Sun. with Kids’ Church. Crossway Baptist Church, East Burwood Rev. David Huynh. w: camberwellsouthanglican.org.au 2 Vision Drive, E. Burwood, w. crossway.org.au e: [email protected] Ph: 9889 4813. Ph. 9886 3700. e. [email protected] Church of the Ascension, East Burwood Sun. 8.45am, 10.15, 11.45am, 6pm. Check website for more. Cnr Blackburn Rd & Witchwood Cres, East Burwood. East Camberwell Baptist Church Vicar: Fr Philip Murphy. w. ascensionchurch.org.au Cnr Highfield & Hunter Roads, East Camberwell. Sun. 8am, 9.30am, Wed. 10am Fri. 9.30am. Ph. 9802 4863. Pastor: Murray Hogg 9836 6063. Sun. 10.30am. St Dunstan's, Camberwell Sidang Baptis Indonesia, Surrey Hills 163 Wattle Valley Rd. w. stdunstans.org.au Vicar: Rev. 517 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills. Meet Sundays at Helen Phillips. Ph. 9809 0321. Sun. services: 8am, 9.30am. 4.30pm. Visitors & newcomers welcome. Thurs. 11am, morn. tea 10.30am. Wed. 10.30am, mainly music. w: sbimelbourne.org.au. St Edward’s, Blackburn South 59 Edinburgh Rd. Sun. services 8am &10am Vicar: Rev. Rob Culhane Ph. 9877 3665 Mb 0412 832 328 Catholic St Faith’s, Glen Iris 4-8 Charles St. Vicar: Rev. Stephen Pash, Church Office, Our Lady of Victories, Camberwell 9889 5086. 0403 273 486. Sun. 8am, 10am, 5pm (3rd Sun.) 548 Burke Road. e: [email protected] Messy Church. Labyrinth open daily to walk. w: stfaiths.org Sat. Vigil 6pm, Sun 9am, 10.30am, 6 pm. Other Christian Churches St Matthew’s, Ashburton Mon–Wed 8am, Thurs & Sat 9.30 am, Fri 11am. 334 High St (cnr Warrigal Rd). Vicar: Rev. Vinod Victor St Benedict’s, Burwood East 0426 100 695 e: [email protected]. Communion: 299 Warrigal Rd, Burwood. Fr David Tremble. Mass 6pm Sun. 9.15am (English) and 10.30am (Malayalam) Sat. 10am, 5pm Sun. Daily services 9am. Ph. 9808 2492. St Peter’s, Box Hill w. saintbenedicts.org.au e. [email protected] 1030 Whitehorse Rd. Locum Rt Rev George Hearn. St Michael’s, Ashburton Ph. 9890 2721. Svcs: Sun. 8am, 9.30am, (10am 3rd Sun.) 268 High Street. Parish Priest: Fr Laurence Cortez. 11.30am, 2pm; Wed. 10.30am, Fri. 7.30am. Ph. 9885 2498. Mass: Sat 6.30pm, Sun, 9am, 10.30am. Tues/ St Stephen & St Mary, Mount Waverley Wed 10am. Thurs 10am, Fri 10am e: [email protected] 383 High Street Road. Vicar: Rev. Dianne Sharrock. St Scholastica’s, Bennettswood Sun. 7.45am, 9am, 10.30am (esp. for kids). Thurs. 10am. 348 Burwood Hwy, Bennettswood. Father Jacob. Tues Ph. 9807 3168. m: 0407 334 928. w: stephenandmary.org.au 8am Wed 11am; Thurs/Fri 8am; Sat 9am, 6pm, Sun 9am, St Oswald’s, Glen Iris 11am, 5.30pm. Ph. 9808 1006. e: [email protected] 96 High St, Glen Iris. Vicar Rev. Glenn Loughrey Ph. 9726 8404. e: [email protected] Sun. 8am,10am, Wed.10am Holy Communion. Uniting/Presbyterian St Thomas’s, Burwood 44 Station St. Vicar: Rev. Chris Appleby 9808 3250, Mb. 0422 187127 e: [email protected] Ashburton Presbyterian Church Sun. Svcs: 8:30am, 10:30am, 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm. Junction of High St & High St. Pastor: Rev Barry Oakes. Sun. worship 10am, ESL Thurs 10am/7pm. e: [email protected] w: ashburtonpc.org.au Baptist Ashburton Uniting Church 3 Ashburn Grove. Minister: Rev. David Fotheringham. Ashburton Baptist Church Ph. 9809 1795. e: [email protected]. 10am Sun. Worship 8 8 Y St, Ashburton. Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr Geoff Pound. and Sunday School. Youth activities, etc., contact David. Services: Sun 10am (incl. Sunday Club). Ph. 9885 8210 Burwood Chinese Presbyterian Church e: [email protected] w: ashburtonbaptist.org.au Cnr Greenwood & Tennyson Sts. Rev Dr John Elnatan. Balwyn Baptist Church Ph. 9801 7645. Sunday service at 11am. Cnr Whitehorse & Parring Rds. Ph. 9836 9455. Burwood Heights, Burwood East Sunday service at 10am, followed by morning tea. Cnr Burwood Hwy & Blackburn Rd. Ph. 9803 7631. Box Hill Baptist Church, Box Hill Rev. Sylvia Akauola-Tongotongo. Cnr Station St & Ellingworth Pde, Box Hill. Revs Anne & Sunday services: 9.30am and 6pm (informal service). Richard Mallaby Ph. 9890 1275. Service: 10am Sun. Station Gallery Chapel open every day. e: [email protected]
40 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Uniting Church 1 Hyslop St. Rev. Peter Welsh 9888 9435. Sun: 10am, 4th Wed. 8pm Taize Style Service. Hall Hire Pam 9809 2917. e: [email protected] Glen Iris Rd Uniting Church & Community Centre w. glenirisuniting.org.au e: [email protected] 200 Glen Iris Rd. Ph. 9885 8219. Rev. Lisa Stewart. 10am Sunday services. BBQ & Communion 1st Sun of month. St James Uniting Church, Box Hill South 1201 Riversdale Rd. Rev. Ros McDonald Mb 0419 120 407. Sun. service 10am, Communion first Sun. of month. St Luke’s Uniting Church, Mt Waverley 94 Essex Rd. Office: 9807 2656. Sun. 9.30am. Fun at Five: 5pm 3rd Sun: craft, song, 15-30 year olds f’nightly. Ph. David 9807 3630. e: [email protected] Surrey Hills Uniting Church Cnr Canterbury Rd & Valonia Ave, Surrey Hills. Rev. Rob Gotch, 9898 1097, e: [email protected]. Sun. service 10am (incl. Sunday School). w: surreyhillsuniting.org Metropolitan Community Church Melbourne St Aidan’s Church, 8 Surrey St, Box Hill South. Other Christian Churches Sun. Worship 7pm. All Welcome. Pastor Sue Townsend. Ph. 0468 342 476. e: [email protected] New Church, Mount Waverley Christian Science Church, Camberwell 426-434 High St Rd. Rev. Chris Skinner 9888 2850. Church & Reading Room, 41 Cookson Street. w: newchurch.org.au Spiritual Growth and discussion Sun. 10.15am, Wed. 8pm. e: [email protected] groups. Sunday Service 10.30am Christian Science Church, Mt Waverley The Salvation Army, Camberwell Church & Reading Room, 256 Stephensons Rd. 7 Bowen St, Camberwell. Sun. 9am, 10.15am, 6pm. Sun. Services: Sun. 9.30am, Wed. 12.30pm, 8pm. School 10am school terms. Officers: Majors Brian & Jenny All welcome. Ph. 9882 6209. Pratt 9889 2468. w: salvationarmy.org.au/Camberwell Church of Christ, Hartwell Unity of Melbourne, Burwood Cnr Milverton St & Highfield Rd. Pastors: Dr Merryl Blair 4 Renown St, Burwood. Rev William Livingston. . and Lauren Mallaby. Ph. 9889 3484. Service: Sun. 10am Ph. 9889 8503. 10.30am Sun. Personal & Spiritual classes. Church of Christ, Mt Waverley e: [email protected] w: unitymelbourne.org.au 280 Highbury Rd. Pastor Mark Young 0408 196260 Victorian Spiritualist Union, Ringwood East Uniting/Presbyterian Sunday service 10:30am. Playgroup Tues morn. 51 Patterson St, Ringwood East. Ph. 9870 8400. Open Ph. 9808 1613 church office. e: [email protected] Feb–Dec. Sun. Svc 3-4.30pm. Guest speaker, healing City Edge Church, Burwood meditation, afternoon tea. Meditation Group Tues 7.45pm. Meet at Deakin University, Ph. Tony on 0449 254 249. Wattle Park Chapel Different age groups and cultural backgrounds. 234 Elgar Rd, Box Hill South. Pastor: John Reeder. w: cityedgechurch.com.au e: [email protected] Ph. 9808 2728. e: [email protected]. Sun. 10am, 2pm Edge Church Melbourne, Burwood New Life Christian fellowship Mandarin service. 144 Highbury Rd. Pastor: Danny Guglielmucci 9888 7466. w: edgechurch.com/melbourne Sun 10.30am. Sunday School 10.30am. e: [email protected] Other Faiths Hua En Tang Southern Church, Ashwood 1 Electra Ave, Ashwood. Ph. Thomas 0438 588 308. Baha’i Community of Boroondara Services: English Youth: Sat. 7pm, Chinese: Sun. 10am, 351 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Ph. 9859 7006. Sunday School: 10am. w: boroondara.vic.bahai.org.au Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Bao Lin Chan Buddhist Monastery 116 Huntingdale Rd, Mt Waverley. Sun. 10am, 1.30pm. 94A High Street, Glen Iris. Non-profit Buddhist Tues/Thurs 7.30pm. All welcome. No collections. organisation. Ph. 9813 8922. Shree Shirdi Sai Mandir Melbourne 32 Halley Ave, Camberwell. Glorious Sai Baba Temple. Mon-Sun 9am – 1pm; 5pm – 9pm. w: shirdisai.net.au
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 41 Christmas service times Camberwell Baptist Church Cnr Riversdale Rd & Wills St, Hawthorn East. Ph. 9813 0538, e: [email protected] Sun. 6 Dec. 3pm – Messy Church activities & afternoon tea; 4.15pm – Carols Service; 5.15pm – Sausage Sizzle Sun. 13 Dec. 10am – Living Nativity Service (children dress as nativity character & participate in service) Fri. 25 Dec. 9.30am – Christmas Day Service. City Edge Church, Surrey Hills YWAM Base, 19 Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills See website for further details: w: cityedgechurch.com.au St Peter’s Anglican, Box Hill Metropolitan Community Church, Box Hill South 1030 Whitehorse Road. Ph. 9890 2721 8 Surrey Street. Sun. 20 Dec. 7.30pm – Festival of Carols & Lessons Fri. 25 Dec. 10.30am – Praise & Worship Service; Thu. 24 Dec. 6pm – Family Service; 11pm – Midnight Eucharist & Carols 12.30pm – Free Christmas Lunch – RSVP 0409 550 378 Fri. 25 Dec. 9am – Holy Communion, 11am – Chinese St Edward’s Anglican Church, Blackburn South 2pm – Sudanese (Dinka) 59 Edinburgh Road. Ph. 9877 3665. St Scholastica’s Catholic, Bennettswood Thu. 24 Dec. 11pm – Carols and communion 348 Burwood Highway. Ph. 9808 1006. Fri. 25 Dec. 9.30am – Carols and communion. e: [email protected] St Faith’s Anglican Church, Glen Iris Tue. 22 Dec. 7.30pm 1st rite reconciliation 4-8 Charles Street. Ph. 9889 5086 Thu. 24 Dec. 8am Mass; 5.30pm nativity play; Thu. 24 Dec. 5pm – Crib Service for young & young 6pm Mass of Vigil. Children may dress as nativity at heart; 11pm Carols; 11.30 pm Midnight Mass character. 11.30pm – Carols; midnight Mass Fri. 25 Dec 9am – Christmas Day Mass. Fri. 25 Dec. 9am & 11am Mass; No evening Mass St Luke’s Uniting Church, Mt Waverley Thu. 31 Dec. 8am Mass; 6pm Adoration & reflection; 482 High Street Road. Phone James 0425 747 850 Mass 6.30pm Sun. 20 Dec. 5pm – Fun@five: Craft, story, song and Fri. 1 Jan 10am – Adoration; 10.30am rosary; 11am dinner for whole family Mass. Wed. 23 Dec. 7.30pm – ‘Blue Christmas’, for those St Stephen’s & St Mary’s Anglican, Mount who find Christmas a hard time Waverley Thu. 24 Dec. 7pm – Family All-in Celebration Eve 383 High St Rd, Ph. 9807 3168, Service with Carols e: [email protected] Thu. 24 Dec. 11.30pm – Carols and Candles Sun. 14 Dec. 5.30pm – Carol Service (followed by Fri. 25 Dec. 9.30am – Family All-in Christmas Morning Youth Group) Celebration Thu. 24 Dec. 5.30pm – Contemporary Eucharist (Children Sun. 27 Dec. 9.30am – Looking back/Looking Forward Participation); 11pm – Midnight Mass Thu. 31 Dec. 11.30pm – Watchnight service to see in Fri. 25 Dec. 7.45am – Holy Communion (Book of the New Year Common Prayer); 9am Sung Eucharist
Deadline for Easter Service notices is 26 January
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Art, Craft & Hobbies Power Neighbourhood House Book Group 54 Power Ave, Ashwood. Chat about books over a cuppa. Monthly group Thurs, 10–11.30am with bestsellers from Abbey Girls of Victoria free Monash Library Book Group program. All welcome. Bennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St. Club Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria based on Elsie J. Oxenham’s books. Meet for lunch, after- SFDAV meets at the Craig Centre, Samarinda Ave, noon tea. Margaret on 9886 0232. Ashburton, 4th Sunday of month catering to needs of folk and decorative artists. w: sfdav.com.au Australian Philatelic Society Memorial Homes Hall, 152 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. The Victorian Button Collectors’ Club Burwood Hts Uniting Church, cnr Burwood Hwy & Meets bi-monthly. Interesting displays at meetings. Visitors Blackburn Rd, Burwood East. 2nd Tues 8pm. Ph. Tony & new members welcome. Ph. John Young 9889 1385. 9728 3663, Robyn 9884 5675. w: vicbuttonclub.com.au Box Hill Art Group Inc. Travelogue Club at Camberwell NFP. Flexible classes: beginners/experienced in watercolour, Chambly Community Centre, 405 Camberwell Rd. oils, pastel, acrylics, etc. Highly qualified tutors. Ph. Eric 2pm last Fri. of month. Seniors/retirees interested in 9884 0670 or 0424 775540. w: boxhillartgroup.com.au photography & travel. Guest speakers. Ph. 9889 7509. Box Hill Hand Spinners & Weavers Ukulele Group at BNH Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. NFP Bennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. group meeting weekly to share knowledge in spinning, A fun and easy way to learn to play the Ukulele. Fees vary. weaving & allied crafts. Ph. Margaret Dimelow 9898 1474. Tues 7–8pm. Book at office or ph. Rowena 9888 0234. Camberwell Camera Club Waverley Gem Club Rutherford Room, St John’s Anglican Church, 552 Burke Rd. Wide range of activities: gem cutting, silver smithing. 7:30pm, 2nd/4th Mon. Speakers, competitions, outings. Training at Mt Waverley. Ph. Gwen, 9808 7510/9830 8046 Ph. Wolf 0428 398 446. w: camberwellcamberaclub.org.au. w: waverleygemclub.googlepages.com/home Craftworkers Social Club Waverley Scale Modelling Club Burwood N’hood House, 1 Church St. Bring craft project, share Wadham House, 52 Wadham Pde, Mt Waverley (behind library). Meet 2nd Tues monthly, Feb-Dec, 7.30pm– ideas, resources, etc. All skill levels. $4, $10 annual fee. 1st, 3rd, 10.30pm. NFP community org. for Scale Model builders. 5th Mon. 11.30am–2pm. Ph. 9808 6292 or 9808 4069. Model Trains Australian Model Railway Assoc. Vic. Branch Inc., 92 Wills Childcare & Activities St, Glen Iris New members welcome. For membership & activities: Ph. 9885 7034. w: amra-vic.org.au. Mosaic Magic Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. 47 Kitchener St. Ph. 9898 8270. Small groups; support for Mon 1–3pm. Complete great mosaic projects. Qualified gradual separation; qualified staff members.3 yo group: Mon tutor. $15 per session, $10 conc. Ph. Emma 0415 278 580 9.15am-12.15pm; Childcare: Tues/Wed 9.15am-12.15pm. Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria Inc. Camberwell Childcare, Church of Christ Box Hill Community Arts Centre. A warm welcome to Cnr Aird St & Riversdale Rd. Ph Anne Marie 9889 6002. all interested in stitching. Sat. 8.30am–3pm, 2nd Wed. Activity Group Wed. 12.45pm–3.15pm. Supervised Activity 11am–3pm. w: tapestryvic.org Ph. Anne 0400 644 086. Group for toddlers/pre-schoolers. Sessions run by exp. staff. Nunawading & District Lapidary Club Caroline’s Little Stars – Music Classes Silver Grove, Nunawading. 2nd Wed. All ages welcome St Faith's Anglican Church, 4 Charles St, Glen Iris. Babies– for theory, cutting. Learn to cut stone, etc. No charge or preschools. Proceeds: needy kids. $16. donation. w: ndlconline.asn.au e: [email protected] Ph. Caroline 0400 328832. e: [email protected]
I Art, Craft & Hobbies...... 43 Health & Support Groups . . . . 48 CHILDCARE & ACTIVITIES . . . . 43-44 History Groups ...... 49 N COMMUNITY SINGING ...... 44 Local Markets...... 49 COMMUNITY SHOPPING. . . . . 44 SERVICE CLUBS...... 49-50 D Dance ...... 45 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ...... 50 Education & Self Improvement . . 45 Sporting Clubs. 50 E FOR TEENS...... 46 Community centres & Activities . . 51-52 Friendship & Activity Groups. 46-47 Volunteering Opportunities. . . . . 54 X Gardening & Floral Art . 47 COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD . . . . 55
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Children’s Art & Craft Afterschool Program Our Community Sings Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ashburton Baptist Church, 8 Y St. Wed. 6.15-7.30pm. Fun, Mosaics, painting, etc. Qualif. tutor. Snacks prov. Thurs inclusive, community choir. No auditions; no exp. nec. All 4–5:30pm school terms. $9 per session. Ph. 0435 711 679. welcome. Ph. 8679 6088 e: [email protected]. Moving Together mother/baby dance program Scotsglen Singers Inc. Music & movement for mothers & babies. Fri. 12 noon, All-female choir entertains shut-ins, raise money for charity. school terms. Ashburton Baptist Church hall, enter via Rehearse Glen Waverley Thurs pm. Perform regularly in Marquis St. Bookings essential. Ph. Karolina 0406 990 957. local area. Membership: $85. Ph. Elizabeth 9807 6472. Playgroups and Kids Club at St Thomas’s Sing Australia Choir St Thomas’s Anglican Church, 44 Station St, Burwood. Camberwell Uniting Church, 314 Camberwell Rd. Thurs, 3.30–6.30pm, $5, dinner incl. School aged to Yr 6. Community-based choir. Annual sub., plus $7 per visit. No Playgroups Tues & Thur 10am–noon. Ph. Ruth 0425 776 313. auditions. Ph. Wendy 9886 9405. w: singaustralia.com.au. St Faith’s Playgroup Treble Tones 4-8 Charles St, Glen Iris. Playgroup Wednesday 10.30 am. Join ladies who enjoy singing. Rehearsals Wed mornings, Ph. Church Office 9889 5086. Burwood. Membership: $100 pa. Ability to read music/ St Luke’s Children's Program sight-read music desirable. Ph. Lorraine Pollard 9807 5936. St Luke’s Uniting Church, 94 Essex Rd, Mt Waverley. The Waverley Singers Playgroups: Ph. Melissa 0409 330347, Friendly group of ladies with a great passion for singing. Pre-school 9807 9710. Fortnightly rehearsals Tues p.m. New members welcome, St Matt’s Cats esp. 2nd sopranos and altos. $10 pa. Ph. Isabelle 9806 0506. St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St & Warrigal Rd, Ashburton. Playgroup for carers & tots. Thurs. school terms 10am–12 noon. Ph. Leonie 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952. Community Shopping St Scholastica’s Kindergarten 13 Pheasant St, Burwood. Ph. 9808 1006. Mon–Fri 9am– 3pm (opt. before/after care). Only local kinder with govt-funded Amaroo Op Shop longer-day program. w: stscholasticakindergarten.org.au Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Uniting Care Playgroup, Box Hill South Chadstone. Ph. 9807 0570. Forsyth Hall, St James Uniting Church Wattle Park, 1201 Animal Aid Op Shop, Blackburn South Riversdale Rd. Playgroup Mon 10-11.45am. Ph. 9808 5657. 130 Canterbury Rd. Ph. 9877 4271. Animal adoptions. 3 yo: Thur/Fri; 4 yo: Mon/Tues/Wed. Ph. 9808 4495. Income generated helps support animal welfare work. Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm; Sat: 9:30am-12:30pm. Animal Welfare Op Shop, Camberwell Community Singing 1355 Toorak Rd. Mon–Sat 11am–5pm. Shop, donate, recycle, help animals. Nothing over $20. Quality new & recycled clothing, books, etc. We can pick up. 9889 9435 shop hours. Box Hill Chorale Ashy Op Shop Singers all ages welcome. No auditions. Rehearse Mon Cnr High St & Welfare Pde. Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm, Sat. 7.30-10pm, Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station 9.30am-4pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Easy drop off point. All St. Ph. Susan 9808 0218 e: [email protected] proceeds help aged people locally. Ph. 9885 5923. Community Singing at BNH Box Hill Rotary Op Shop, Blackburn South Bennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. 113 Canterbury Rd. Mon-Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 9.30am– noon. Sing for love of it with exp. choir leader. Fees vary. Mon Ph. 9877 0613. Staffed by volunteers, all profits go to 11.30am–12.30. Book at office or ph. Rowena 9888 0234. community projects. Quality bric-a-brac, books, clothing. Monash Aires Friends of Samé Voluntary entertainers for elderly. Multi-aged, multi- Hawthorn Community House, Coffee Project. Funds vital national and not a choir or band. We share transport, no East Timorese work. New members/volunteers welcome. costs, plenty to eat. Call Joe 9803 7045 a/h. Ph. 9819 2629. e: [email protected] w: friendsofsame.org Open Door Community Singers Lions Club of Boroondara Central Op Shop Habitat Uniting Church, cnr Burke & Mont Albert Rds, 1350C Toorak Rd, Camberwell. Bric-a-brac, clothes, Canterbury. Perform locally. Mon 7.30-9.30pm. $75pa, $6 furniture, electrical goods etc. All proceeds to community. per night. Ph. David 0419 894 340. Mon–Fri 10.30am–4.30pm, Sat 9.30–12.30pm. Open Door Gospel Singers Rotary Recycle Op Shop, Surrey Hills Habitat Uniting Church, cnr Burke & Mont Albert Rds, 1113 Riversdale Rd. Excellent range of books, bric-a-brac, Canterbury. Inspiring Christian music. Perform locally. Thurs. ladies wear. All profits to community projects. Tues-Fri 7.30– 9.30pm. $75pa, $6 per night. Ph. 0419 894 340. 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-12 noon. Volunteers welcome.
44 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 RSPCA Op Shops Toorak School of Dancing Shops 9 & 10 Burwood Heights Shopping Centre. Shops Ballet Classes – Camberwell Camberwell Community Centre staffed by volunteers. Funds support RSPCA Vic adoption 405 Camberwell Rd centres. Shop, donate or volunteer. Ph. 9808 2461. Girls & boys – Beginners from 3 years to advanced Salvation Army Thrift Shop $12 per 3/4 hour class 401 High St. Ph. 9885 4965. Books, toys, clothing, bric-a- Also Children’s Jazz & Tap Classes plus Adults brac. Accept elec. goods, not monitors/TVs/scanners. Leave Phone Sylvia 9555 0035 goods 8.30am–4.30pm M-F, Sat. 9am–1pm at Shop rear. or Debra 9729 8574 www.toorakschoolofdancing.com.au
Dance
Australian Colonial/Heritage Dancing Welsh Dance Classes Melb. Colonial Dancers, Ashburton Uniting Church Hall, 3 Christ Church Hall, 1 The Avenue, Surrey Hills. Ashburn Gve. 3rd Thurs 7.30–10pm w/supper. $6, Members 2–4.30pm Sun afternoons monthly. Admission $7 $5. Ph. Coral 9885 6109 e: [email protected] donation. Enquiries and info: Ian 9878 2414, Box Hill Ballet Association Inc. Enrolments 1 Feb, 9am-1pm at “The Studio” (red brick bldg on Median Strip). NFP. Enquiries & Enrolments: 9434 Education & Self-improvement 3368. w: boxhillballet.com.au e: [email protected] Dance for Fitness Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St. Boroondara Toastmasters Ph. 9895 8888. w. bhcac.com.au Mon, 1.30–2.30pm. Low Burwood N’hood House, 1 Church St 1st & 3rd Thurs impact informal class for those who don’t like the gym. 7.30pm. Communication, leadership and self-confidence Dancing for Grownups skills. e: [email protected] 0408 008 801. Informal, social dancing to old skool music of 70s-90s. Broadband for Seniors, Ashburton Tues 6.30-7.30pm at 192 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury. Samarinda Aged Services hosts free Broadband for Seniors Ph. Kate 0417 545 024 or w: danceretro.com Kiosk for 50s+.Volunteers give initial help. Tues 10am–noon, Wed 10.30am–12.30pm, Sat 10am–noon. Ph. 9885 0062. Deepdene Scottish Dancers 8pm Mon. Mar-mid Dec, Paton Memorial Hall, Deepdene Computer Savvy Seniors Learn computer basics. Free peer training program for Uniting Church, 958 Burke Rd. Park in Dale St. Near tram seniors, no exp. required. Word, internet, email. Ph. Ellen routes 72/109. All welcome. $3 a session. Ph. 9890 2546. 9278 4674. e: [email protected] English Country Dance Free English Conversation Classes Bennettswood N’hood House, 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Thurs 10am & 7pm. Practise English in friendly group at Tues 8-10pm. $5. All dances taught. Partners not nec. Ashburton Presbyterian Church, junction High St & High Think Pride & Prejudice. Ph. George on 9890 5650. Street Rd. Ph. Barry 0412 714 040 e: [email protected]. Line Dancing Glen Iris Toastmasters Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Glen Iris Uniting Church Community Centre, 200 Glen Iris Chadstone. Keep fit & have fun. Mon 10–11am. Cost $8 Rd. Improve communication and leadership skills. per session. Ph. Linda 0412 023 780. Ph. Anna 9839 4195 or Mike 0407 509 048. Rosella Rounds, Forest Hill Hung Gar Yau Shu Martial Arts School Learn steps, then dance around room. Meets Fri at Forest Hill. 20/137 Rooks Rd, Nunawading. e: hgyscontact@gmail. Beginners 6.30–7.30pm. Adv. 7.30–9.30pm. Singles, couples, com Regular class Sun. 9am-12:30pm. Instruction in Judo, seniors welcome. First lesson free. Ph. Fiona 9802 5087. Chinese Lion Dancing plus. All welcome – first class free! Round Dancing, Nunawading Let’s Talk English, Hawthorn East Kintyre Round Dance Club, Jaycee Hall, Silver Grove, Camberwell Baptist Church, 460 Riversdale Rd. Free Nunawading. Mondays: beginners 6.45pm, intermediate English conversation classes Sat. 9:30-11am school terms. 7.45pm. Ph. Carol Simondson 0400 354 445. e: [email protected]. Ph. John 9889 3705. Scottish Country Dancing University of the Third Age, Glen Iris Box Hill & District Scottish Society, Hartwell Church of 26 Sinclair Ave. Ph. 9821 0282. Educational, creative courses Christ, cnr Highfield/Milverton. Tues Mar-Nov 7.30-10pm. for retirees/semi-retirees. 90 courses/activities. Low annual $7. Social dance 4th Tues. All welcome. Ph. 9525 7556. fee. 10.30am–1.30pm Mon–Fri. w: u3ahawthorn.org.au
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U3A Nunawading Friendship & Activity Groups 16-20 Silver Grove. Ph. 9878 3898. Retired/semi-retired people; 160+ classes: languages, art craft, humanities, science, IT, exercise. e: [email protected] Ashburton Support Services Waverley Communicators 296 High St. Ashburton. Outings, Bingo, Fitness, Lunches. Bendigo Bank Meeting Hub, 436 Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena. Meals on Wheels to home if needed. Fun Food Fitness 2nd & 4th Tues. Speak confidently in public. Ph. Bev 0412 Friendship for 55+. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. 662 956, Heather 0413 070 330 e: [email protected] Boroondara Life Activities Club, Camberwell Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St. Mon: table tennis, swim, cards. Tues: cards. Wed: golf, lunch. Thurs: table tennis, For Teens scrabble. Fri: day trips, dancing. dine-outs. Ph. 9836 8027. Box Hill Senior Citizens’ Club Inc. Carrington Centre, 79 Carrington Rd. Ph. 9890 4979. Mon: Art for Teens at Camberwell Community Centre cards, bingo 1.45pm. Tues: mahjong. Wed: snooker, mahjong. 33 Fairholm Gr. Painting, drawing, 3D work. Wed. Thurs: snooker. Fri: concerts $5. Lunch 12 M–F. Sub $10 pa. 6.30–8pm during term. $155 for 8 weeks. Materials incl. Burwood Country Women’s Association Daytime Ph. 9882 2611 w: camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au Ashburton Presbyterian Church Hall, cnr High St & High Connecting Teens, Ashwood Street Rd. 2nd Tues. 10.30am. Crafts, speakers, outings. All Social group (13-18 yrs); Power N’hood House, 54 Power ages. Ph. Cathy 9808-4069 or e: [email protected] Ave. For high functioning teens with Autism, Asperger’s, Burwood Country Women’s Association Evenings ADHD. Ph. 9807 3589. e: [email protected] Burwood Neighbourhood House, 1 Church St. 2nd Wed. Dear Holly 6.30pm. Suits those unable to attend our day meetings. (Or Dear Olly for guys.) What advice would you give to Ph. Cathy 9808-4069 or e: [email protected] young people? Send your words via postcard to the Dear Burwood Evening VIEW Club Holly Project. w: dearhollyproject.com Box Hill RSL, Nelson Road. 7pm 2nd Wednesdays – dinner Nunawading & District Lapidary Club & guest speakers. New members & visitors welcome. Silver Grove, Nunawading. 2nd Wed. Teens welcome. Enquiries Helen 9889 9681 or 0412 350 518. Learn to cut stones, etc. No charge or donation. Mineral Burwood Ladies Social Group and stone, special nights. e: [email protected] Come meet new people and plan outings over tea or Victorian Button Collectors Club coffee. Fortnightly Tues at 1pm, Ph. 9808 6292. Ph. 9884 5675. There are some fabulous buttons to learn about. Camberwell Film Society Our Club would love to welcome more young members. Camberwell Community Centre, 33 Fairholm Gr. 3rd w: vicbuttonclub.com.au facebook.com/vicbuttonclub Wed. Feb-Nov (2nd Wed in Dec). 7.30pm. $50 single, $95 Youth ConneXions, Box Hill double, Mini Pass (3 screenings) $15. Info, support & referral centre for 2–25 y.o. Free service. Camberwell Italian Senior Citizens Suite 2, Level 1, Box Hill Central. 1–5pm Mon–Fri. No appt nec. 405 Camberwell Road. Outings, bingo and lunches. Ph. 9898 9340, e: [email protected] For info phone Teresa Donato 9808 9136. Youth Group at AUC CWA Boroondara Branch Fortnightly social activities, 6:30-8:30 Saturday nights for 102 Bowen St, Camberwell. 2nd Tues 7-9.30pm. For women all high school ages. If you'd like to attend or for more who seek friendship, fun, social & recreational activities. info contact Henry Lam. e: [email protected] Visitors welcome. Ph.Virginia 0407 720830 or 9818 8630. Golden Age Senior Citizens Centre, Mt Waverley 47 Miller Cres. Mon–Thurs, 9.30am–3pm. Senior citizens over 55. Carpet bowls, cards (Solo & 500), craft, table tennis, snooker, scrabble. Monthly outings. Ph. 9807 7003. Golden Wattle Day Club East Malvern RSL Club, Stanley Grose Drive. Thurs at 10am. About 40 regular members from Ashburton–East Malvern. New members welcome. Ph. Pat 9807 4994. Home League (Women’s Group), Camberwell The Salvation Army Corps, 7 Bowen St. Worship, Service, If you have suitable events, courses, etc. for the Fellowship & Education. Thurs morn. M/tea 9.45 am. Mtg ‘For Teens’ section, etc. 10.30-11.30 am. Gold coin donation. Ph. 98892468. please email: freenotices@burwoodbulletin or phone Raine: 9877 5120
46 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Friendship & Activity Groups Chadstone Food Forest Men’s Probus Club of Box Hill South Inc. Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. 1st Fri. 10am–12noon. Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Urban food forest, Batesford Reserve. Tues & 1st Sun monthly Station St, Box Hill South. Ph. Malcolm 9808 1319. 3:30–5:30pm. w: chadstonefoodforest.wordpress.com Men’s Probus Club of Glenferrie 3rd Fri 10am –noon, Balwyn Community Centre, 412 White- Nieuw Holland Social Club horse Rd, Surrey Hills. Ph. Eric 9819 2870. Blackburn Senior Citizens’ Hall “The Pines”, 25 Central Rd. Dutch speaking people meet Thurs 9.30am-1.15pm. Bingo Men’s Probus Club of Surrey Hills and klaverjassen. Ph. Petra 9790 0945, Clary 9878 8982. St Aidan's Hall, 17 Duggan St, Nth Balwyn. 1st Thurs, 10am– noon. w: http://surreyhillsprobus.org.au. Ph. Bill 8848 1480 Project Happiness Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Probus Club of Ashburton Inc. Ashburton Bowls Club, 1/3 Samarinda Ave. 2nd Wed 10am. Monthly 1st Sun 10am–3pm. Make sock animals for charity. Ph. Bryan Gill 9809 1628, e: [email protected] No art skills req. $6 per session. Ph. Emma 0415 278 580 Vietnamese Senior Cultural Assoc. Inc, Ashburton Probus Club of Chatham (Camberwell & Districts) Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St. 1st Wed. at 10am. 296 High St. Senior Vietnamese Social Group meets weekly Ph. Shirl 9859 8198. Tues 10am-5pm. Exercises, singing group, lunches, dancing, table tennis. All welcome. Ph. Fay/Yen 9885 3815. Probus Club of Mitcham Nunawading Inc. Willis Room at Whitehorse Council Offices. 2nd Tues. Waverley Day VIEW Club each month 10–12noon. Ph. Ray 0418 596 831 11.30am 3rd Mondays at Box Hill Golf Club, 202 Station St, Probus Club of Waverley Inc. Box Hill for lunch & speaker. Visitors welcome. An integral Mt Waverley Youth Centre, Miller Cres. 1st Thurs. 10am– part of The Smith Family Ph. Dorothy 0417 528 243. 12noon. Ph. Col 9807 4433. e: [email protected] War Widows & Widowed Mothers’ Association Meets RSL Hall, cnr Myrniong & Hyslop sts. 4th Wed 1pm. Speakers, demos, outings. Ph. Dorothy MacKay Gardening & Floral Art Groups 9758 4656 or 0417 975 846 & Gwen Bradley 9808 5401.
PROBUS CLUBS: Meetings generally include speakers, theatre and Ashburton Floral Art Group luncheons, outings, etc. Mostly for retirees and Uniting Church Hall, Ashburn Grove. Demos, hints & semi-retirees. New members are welcomed. friendship. Meets 3rd Mon of month at 12.30pm until Nov. Blackburn Lake Ladies Probus Club Fees: $25 annually, plus $4 per session. Ph. Hazel 9802 4462. Manchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St. 1st Thurs. 10am–noon. Barrina Open Garden Club, Blackburn South Ph. Yvonne Roy 9890 4316. Meets the 2nd Wed. of month at 1.30pm. Affiliated with Combined Probus Club of Blackburn South the Horticultural Society. e: [email protected]. Horticultural Centre Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill. 1st Wed. Ph. Margaret 9890 6448. 10 am–12 noon. Ph. Ian 9873 3852. Box Hill Garden Club Combined Probus Club of Blackburn Bellbird Pavilion Room, Box Hill Hawks FC (cnr Middleborough Manchester Unity Hall, 8 Main St, Blackburn. 2nd Friday of & Whitehorse rds) 1st Thurs 11am, demos 1pm. All month 10am to 12 noon. Ph. Trevor 9877 8027. welcome: Garden Group 3rd Tues 10am. Ph. 9808 6080. Combined Probus Club of Burwood Inc. Camberwell Morning Garden Club Bennettswood Bowling Club, 179 Station St, Burwood (Mel Chambly, 405 Camberwell Rd, 9:45am to 12noon, Feb– 61 C4). 1st Wed 9.30am–11.30am. Ph. Allan 9808 3550. Nov, 2nd Thurs. Speakers, plant stall, m/tea, outings. Make Combined Probus Club of Burwood East Inc. new gardening friends. Visitors welcome. w: cmgc.net.au Burwood Heights Uniting Church Hall Opp. KMart. 1st Camellias Victoria Inc. Mon. 10am. Easy parking. Ph. Lyle 8802 7724. East Burwood Uniting Church Hall, cnr Burwood Hwy & Combined Probus Club of Inala, Blackburn South Blackburn Rd. Meets monthly 8pm 2nd Wed, Mar–Nov Inala Village Auditorium, 220 Middleborough Rd. 4th incl. Visitors welcome. w: camelliasvic.org.au Wed. 1.15–3pm. Ph. Barry Cairns 9803 3130. Early Morn African Violet Group, Mt Waverley Combined Probus Club of Whitehorse Inc. Alvie Hall, cnr Alvie & High Street Rds. 1st Mon. at 8pm Horticultural Hall, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill. 1st Mon. 10am– & 3rd Wed. at 10am. Learn how to grow African violets, 12noon. Ph. Margaret 9884 8482 or Evelyn 9762 2468. and make new friends. Ph. Annette Kennedy 5678 8814. Hawthorn Ladies Probus Club Waverley Garden Club & Floral Art Group Salvation Army Citadel, Bowen St, Camberwell. 1st Mon Waverley Community Centre, Miller Cres. Garden Club: 1st of month at 10am. Margaret 9509 9585. Fri, 8pm. Ph. 9560 4804. Floral Art: 3rd Tues 7.45pm. 1st Ladies Probus Club of Blackburn South Inc. Fri. Ph. Club Secretary, Leanne Mason on 9806 0424. Avenue Church Fellowship Hall, The Avenue. 3rd Tues of month 10am-12noon. Ph Helen 9890 8939.
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Health & Support Groups Healthy Bones Group History Groups Info & support, meets every 2nd month. Meetings at Mt Waverley Youth Centre or register for newsletter. Ph. Carole 95688727. e: [email protected] Al-Anon Hall, rear Wesley Uniting Church, cnr Station & Oxford Sts, Kara House Outreach Service Box Hill. Meets each Mon. at 10.30am. Support Group for Domestic Violence Support Agency. Supports women family and friends of alcoholics. experiencing domestic violence. Support to women from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Ph. 9877 9711. Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic) Obsessive Compulsive & Anxiety Disorder Support Melbourne East Disability Advocacy, Surrey Hills Group,378 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. 1st/3rd Tues 7.30pm. Provides individual and citizen advocacy to people with e: [email protected] Ph. 9886 9233. Help: 9886 9377. intellectual disabilities in Boroondara, Monash, Whitehorse. Betting On A Better Life! Ph. 9808 8633. e: [email protected] w: meda.org.au MonashLink Community Health project. Gambling Men’s Group, Camberwell concerns? Activities. Ph. Judy Avisar 0426 245897 or Men’s Support Group Mon evenings at Camcare. Discuss 1300 552 509. e: [email protected] issues in supportive, confidential venue. Gold coin donation. Blackburn Take Off Weight Naturally Club Ph. Des 0402 522261. e: [email protected] Eley Park Community Centre, Eley Rd, Burwood. Friendly Monash Aphasia Group Weight Loss Support. NFP weight loss club can help you. MonashLink – Batesford Hub, 94 Batesford Rd, Meets Mon, 9.30–11.30am. Ph. Rene Gale 9874 4043. Chadstone. Fortnightly group for Aphasia sufferers and Boroondara Lupus Support Group their families. Ph. 1300 552 509. w: monashlink.org.au. Maggie and Clare are happy to talk to anyone needing Parkinson’s Victoria Inc. some support and/or info regarding lupus. Camberwell Support Group St Mark’s Church Hall, cnr Ph. Maggie 9817 2316 or Clare 9809 4998. Burke & Canterbury rds, Camberwell. Meets last Mon. of Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group month at 10am. Ph. Ruth Harrop 9889 3499. 9.30-11.30am, third Tuesdays. Box Hill RSL Upton Room, Nelson Rd. Onsite parking. Men diagnosed with prostate Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, Monash cancer welcome. Ph. Frank Blackwell 0408 366 268. Lvl 1, 12 Hamilton Pl, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 1846. Caring for the Carers Community-based outreach support for people with mental MonashLink – 34-38 O’Sullivan Rd (Enter via Euneva Ave) illness, Referrals/self-referrals welcome. Free program. Local Markets Glen Waverley Ph. 1300 552 509, Fortnightly group for Reconnexion Carers. w: monashlink.org.au NFP Counselling, group therapy, phone support, anxiety Dads in Distress (DIDS) disorders, depression, pills dependency. Ph. 1300 273 The Craig Family Centre, 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton. 266. e: [email protected] w: reconnexion.org.au Ph. 1300 853 437. w: dadsindistress.asn.au Safety Register, City of Monash Day Care Centre for Dementia Sufferers Register connects Monash older or isolated residents and Elsie Salter House, 11 Marquis St, Ashburton. Dementia people with disabilities with information, newsletter and affects memory, intellect, personality. Professional care, regular phone calls from volunteers. Ph. Laura 9562 0414. encouragement, activities. Ph. manager 9885 6426. Disability Support and Respite Program Safety Register, City of Whitehorse Social groups for young people 16 yrs up with intellectual Feel safe and secure at home. Confidential Whitehorse disabilities. Group fitness, cooking, outings. Tues. Register designed to help elderly, disabled or isolated. afternoons & Sat. Ph. Leza, Craig Family Centre, 9885 7789. Ph. 8892 3385 3385 (Mon-Fri 10am–12noon) Eastern Suburbs Polio Support Group Warm Water Exercise Classes Box Hill Library, 1040 Whitehorse Rd. Ph. 9808 5993. Third Mulgrave–Monash Self Help Group, Peter James Centre, Sat. 1.30pm. Speakers & support. e: [email protected] Mahoneys Rd, Burwood East. Ph. 9801 4758. Warm water Gentle Exercise for Seniors exercise classes. Three classes each Mon. & Thurs. PM. Burwood Heights Uniting Church, Cnr Blackburn Rd. Burwood Hwy, Burwood East. Seated exercises. First class free. $10 per class. Fri 11.30am. Ph. 0411 033 037. Health for Life Courses Next deadline for Community Notices w. easternhealth.org.au/healthpromo/courses.shtml updates, etc. is 26 January 2016 Massage Service, Box Hill Hospital: 1 hr $50, $45 Conc.,½ hr $35, $30 conc. Stop smoking: Ph. 9895 4947. [email protected] or phone Raine on 9877 5120
48 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 History Groups Nunawading Market – Craft & Produce 4th Sun. Feb–Nov, 9am–2pm. Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Rd. Clothing, toys, jewellery, gifts, plants, gourmet foods & fresh produce. Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Treasures & Tastes@Trinity, Surrey Hills 1/41 Railway Rd, Blackburn. e: [email protected] Weekdays, 3rd Sat, 9am–1pm. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 177 Union online access, books. Research services, seminars, free Rd. Ph. 0447 733 949. Indoor boutique makers’ & beginners’ classes. Ph. 9877 3789. w: aigs.org.au growers’ market. Handmade, home-grown items. Box Hill Historical Society Inc. 29 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert Nth. Ph. 9285 4808. Whitehorse Farmers’ Market, Nunawading e: [email protected]. 3rd Thurs (Feb–Nov) 8pm. Second Sun. 8am-1pm. Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Rear Box Hill Town Hall Tues 11am, 1st Sat 10am. Whitehorse Rd. Fresh produce. Proceeds used for local Camberwell Historical Society Inc. projects. Ph. 9539 2443. This is a plastic-free market. Meeting Room, Camberwell Library, 340 Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Meets 4th Tuesdays 8pm. New members welcome. w: chs.org.au Ph. 9885 9927. Service Clubs Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Historical Society 157 Union Road, Surrey Hills. Ph. 9890 2467 Third Tues 8pm. All welcome. $4/session with $15 centre Ashwood–Mt Waverley Lions Club membership. e: [email protected] Lionsville Hall, 100m into Lionsville Senior Citizens Village, Waverley Historical Society Incorporated 88 Winbirra Pde. Meet 1st and 3rd Wed at 7.30pm. Above Mt Waverley library, Miller Cres. Waverley’s Ph. Heather Lauder 0407 813979. history queries? Visit Wed p.m. or by appt. Ph. Norma Burwood RSL 9802 9332. e: [email protected] w. vicnet.net.au/~whsvic 11 Hyslop St. Social snooker games Mon & Thurs noon- Whitehorse Historical Society 4pm. Tues: Comp. billiards and snooker. Visitors and new Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum, members welcome. Ph. 9889 6283 or Secretary 9809 1323. Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham (Mel 49 D7). Ph. 9873 4946. Open for research Wed 10.30am–2.30pm. All welcome. Camberwell & District National Seniors Phyllis Hore Room, Kew Library, cnr Cotham Rd & Civic Dr. 3rd Thurs. of month, 10am. Meet new friends, enjoy Local Markets guest speakers. $4 with refreshments. Ph. Don 9833 4514. Camberwell City RSL Sub Branch Amaroo Fruit & Veg Market 1st Mon. 1.30pm. 403 Camberwell Rd. We have very Wed. 12–2pm. Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo good guest speakers. May-Nov, soup and sausage sizzle St, Chadstone. Great range of new season produce at available at noon prior to meeting. Ph. 9882 5580. competitive prices. Ph. 9807 2625 e: [email protected] Lions Club of Boroondara Central Ashwood Farmers’ Market Club Hawthorn, 627 Glenferrie Rd. Men/women all ages 3rd Sun. of month. Ashwood College, Vannam Dve. $2, meet 1st Wed, 6pm for 6.30pm. Friendly dinner & business kids free. Animal farm, jumping castle, live music. Fresh meeting. Ph. Pauline 9836 0541 or Margaret 0409 389 927. vegies, cheese, meat, deli foods, plants & much more. Lions Club of Boroondara Gardiners Creek Ashwood/Chad. Community Fruit & Veg Market Bus. Mtgs: Craig Family Centre, Samarinda Ave, Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ashburton, 2nd Mon, 7.30pm. Dinner Mtgs: Glenferrie Wed. afternoons 12–2pm. Order $10 or $20 & use our Hotel, 4th Mon, 7pm. Ph. 9885 2682 or 0419 880616. delivery service. Ph. 9807 2625. e: [email protected] Rotary Club of Box Hill Boroondara Farmers’ Market The Pavilion, 1153 Whitehorse Rd. Community Service Club. 3rd & 5th Sat, 8am–1pm. Patterson Reserve, Auburn Rd, New Members welcome. Meets Tues 6.15 for 6.30pm– Hawthorn. Entry $2. Fresh pasta, organic fruit/veg etc. 60 7.45pm. Ph. Geoff 9888 9888 (b/h). w: boxhillrotary.com.au stalls of fresh produce from all over Vic. Ph. 9278 4444. Rotary Club of Box Hill Central Hawthorn Craft Market Prof. women/men who enjoy helping the community/sharing 1st Sun. 10am–3pm. Free. Parkview Room, 340 Camberwell fun times. Breakfast Wed at 7.30am – no charge for 1st 2 visits. Rd. Easy parking; public transport. Handcrafts, jewellery, Box Hill Golf Club. Ph. Don Sweeney 0411 149 459. children’s & baby wear, toys & fresh produce. Rotary Club of Canterbury Mt Waverley Rotary Art & Craft Market Conochie Hall, Bass Care Centre, 2 Rochester Rd. Mt Waverley Village car park, Stephensons Rd. 2nd Sun w: canterburyrotary.org each month 9am–2pm. Usually about 60 stalls of art, craft & food. Proceeds to many local and international causes.
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Rotary Club of Mont Albert and Surrey Hills Monash Men’s Shed Box Hill TAFE Nelson Campus, Box Hill. Community 77 Bogong Ave, Bogong Reserve, Glen Waverley. service, friendship and interesting guest speakers. Meets Mon–Fri 9:30am–1:30pm. Activities for all ages. Drop in Tuedays, 6.45 for 7pm. Ph. 0450 472723. for a cuppa. Ph. 9561 8557 or e: [email protected]. Waverley Kiwanis Club Neighbourhood Watch Whitehorse Le Gaulois Restaurant, 260 Blackburn Rd, Syndal. A Volunteer to belong to NHW Whitehorse ‘Caring for Community Service Club. Meets for dinner at 7pm 2nd & Communities’. Support local area groups. last Wed of month. Ph. Stephen Greene 0408 357 050. Ph. Ray: 0418 596 831 e: [email protected] PowerTalk International (Public Speaking) Balwyn Nth, 2nd/4th Wed, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Special Interest Groups NFP. Increase your self-confidence to speak effectively in public. Supportive/stimulating atmosphere. Ph. 9857 4764. 3WBC: 94.1 FM Whitehorse Boroondara FM Community Radio Inc. Tune Alamein Men’s Shed in for best local info & music programs. Free publicity for Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre, 49 Ashburn local NFP organisations. Ph. 9285 4846. w: 3wbc.org.au. Grove, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 9401. Waverley Retirement Activities Group Association of Independent Retirees Umbrella org. for 30+ leisure activity groups for ‘over 50s’ Melb. Eastern Branch: 1st Fri. 10am. Senior Citizens Ctr, in Monash/Glen Waverley area. NFP. Monash City Council Silver Gr, Nunawading. National voluntary NFP advocacy supported. Join us. e: [email protected]. w: wrag.org.au. group. Guest speakers. Visitors welcome. Ph. 9726 0848. Whitehorse Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. Inc. Association of Independent Retirees Voluntary support group for ratepayers and. Become a Melb. Sth East Branch: 2nd Mon. 2pm. Even months Alvie member and support community interests. Hall cnr High St & Alvie Rds, Mt Waverley. Self-funded Ph. Peter 9874 0784. w: [email protected] retirees/part pensioners. Ph. 9754 4793 or 9807 7663. Business Boroondara Networking Nights 6-7pm first Tues of month (except Nov.) Blackwood Sporting Clubs Room, 8 Inglesby Rd Camberwell. Free – no booking req. Crossroads Victoria Christian Fellowship with Disabled Persons. 3rd Sat. Bur- Ashburton Bowls Club wood Hts Uniting Church. Interdenominational, church- Enter off Warner Ave. Two grass greens; free coaching. 1st based, leisure activities. Ph. 9808 3677. Sun. Barefoot bowls. Oct–April. Indoor winter bowls/cards. Elgar Contact Inc. Memberships. Ph. 9885 4788. w: ashburtonbowls.com.au Meet Ward Councillors & residents. Third Tues, 7.30pm. Bennettswood Bowling Club Burgess Family Centre 15 Barwon St, Box Hill Nth. Ph. John 179 Station St. Burwood. Ph. 9808 4373. 2 Tift Grass Greens. Bredhauer 9890 0128, e: [email protected] Summer & Winter bowling, (indoor mats). Free coaching, Lighter Footprints – Climate Action Group bowls avail. Barefoot Friday evening. Social events all year. Guide Hall, Faversham Road, Canterbury. All welcome. Burwood District Bowls Club Last Wed. 7pm for 7.30-9.30pm. Help keep the planet Barefoot Friday nights; function catering, fully licensed, safe. More info: 0411 115 186. w: lighterfootprints.org. Pennant bowls, Tue/Sat New members welcome. Details Ph. 9889 5931 w: burwooddistrict.com.au Camberwell Central Bowls Club Cnr Bowen and Trumper Sts. Ph. 9889 4456. Regular & Box Hill Ballet Association Inc. Annual Performance occ. bowls. Sat & Tues pennant. Free coaching! Bowl all year on grass greens. w: ccbc.candyit.net Camberwell Target Rifle Club Tuesday nights from 8pm. Coaching and equipment supplied. Ph. Ron 9808 5606, or Loris 0403 346 044. Saturday 12 December, 2pm & 7.30pm e: [email protected] The Whitehorse Centre 9723 4097 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading [email protected] Monash Croquet Club Electra Community Centre, Electra Ave, Ashwood. Friendly 9434 3368 or [email protected] atmosphere. Beginners’ lessons. Ph. Jean, 9803 3433. www.boxhillballet.com.au e: [email protected] w: croquetvic.asn.au A non-profit community organisation. Proudly supported by the City of Whitehorse Celebrating 64 years of Dance in Box Hill 1951 – 2015 A0003254J
50 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 All Welcome! So much under one roof – something for everyone 1 Church Street Burwood 3125 Phone: 9888 9294 BURWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Short Courses and Activities FEBRUARY, MARCH (No classes 14 March) Phone for details of our "Come and Try" classes (1 Feb–5 Feb)
CLASS VACANCIES!! WALKING with SUE – Wed. 10.15–11.15am
Pilates; Balance and Flex; Strength Training; Zumba; Line Enjoy a walk around your local Neighbourhood then share a Dancing; Tai Chi for arthritis; Tai Chi (Intermediate) & Yoga. tea/coffee at the “house”. Make new Friends. COMPUTERS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Small classes or individual tutoring (by arrangement) available COMMUNITY BUS TRIPS Social outings to different venues: in: Beginners, Word, internet, emails, Excel, MYOB, iPad, Tablet. *Sand Sculptures 18 Feb Smartphone help too! *Class dates & times can vary. **St Patrick's Day Lunch – at the "House" 17 Mar Bookings are essential MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP **ST PATRICK’S LUNCHEON 15 Feb – 21 Mar 11.30am to 1pm. Learn to minimise your stress Thurs 17 Mar 1.00 – 2.30pm levels and improve your health and wellbeing. Wear something GREEN – and join in the fun. Book your table group or WORKSHOPS – FRIDAYS 10.30am–12.30pm join one of ours. eBay shopping and decluttering 26 Feb *(Bookings essential) Knitting – the basics (for beginners) 11 Mar
PLAYGROUP & MOTHERS' GROUPS Mon–Fri HEALTH & WELLBEING Meditation, Pilates, Yoga, Balance/Flex, Strength Training, Large room & backyard. Low-cost sessions am/pm. Lots of Scrabble, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, Line Dancing equipment, covered sandpit, cubby. New Groups or individuals welcome. Vacancies in sessions Mon–Fri TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS Free session 4 February * PLAYGROUP with facilitator. Friday 10am–12 noon THURS. 2.00PM–3.00PM (Bookings essential) MEN’S SHED Chair-based exercise for those with limited mobility or arthritis. Details in progress. Phone to register your interest 9888 9294 CRAFT GROUP 1st, 3rd, 5th Mondays 11.30am
Bring your craft. Knit and chat or Knit some Knockers. AUSTRALIA “Communities Helping Women” FREE Graffiti Removal Machine Like us on Facebook Available for use to all residents & businesses in the City of Our Community Project Whitehorse, City of Boroondara and City of Monash.
FREE 100% cotton prosthesis available free from branches Rooms for Hire – $$ Affordable rates. Australia-wide. If you know anyone needing a comfortable prosthetic solution please call us. Volunteers urgently needed Businesses, parties, groups. Casual or regular hire. for data entry. Donations also welcomed to assist with purchase of yarn, packaging and postage. “FREE” INTERNET for Seniors – Book your time New Board Members welcomed. Email: [email protected] Send or receive emails or research any info of interest. www.knittedknockersaustralia.com Broadband for Seniors helps senior Australians get the skills Breast Cancer Support Group – Fri. Monthly. Phone for details. they need to use computer and access the internet.
Office Hours 10.00am–3.00pm Email:[email protected] or FACEBOOK *Check the office for any day/time changes or added classes or activities. Website: www.burwoodneighbourhoodhouse.org.au BOOKINGS REQUIRED for all CLASSES and ACTIVITIES
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 51 Community Centres & Activities
Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning Centre Camberwell Community Centre 49 Ashburn Grove, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 9401. 33 Fairholm Grove. w: camberwellcommunitycentre.org.au Intro to Event Mgt, Intro to Carpentry, ESL Classes. Yoga, Watercolour, Drawing, Mandalas, French, German, Art Pilates, Meditation, Mosaics. Computer, iPad and Tablet History, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Latin Dance, Strength & Classes, Excel & Word, Career/Employment Workshops. Stretching, Walking group, Book Club, Bridge, Solo, 500, Men’s Shed: Tues/Thur. Shopping bus and excursions for Scrabble, Mahjong, Knit & Stitch, Youth Art. Ph. 9882 2611. seniors. e: [email protected] for details. e: [email protected] Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre 34 Amaroo St, Chadstone. Ph. 9807 2625 or 9807 0570. 2 Rochester Road. Mon-Thu 9m–3pm, Fri 9am–12.30pm. Programs and activities: Art & Craft Classes, Children’s We welcome all enquiries and interest. Contact us for a Activities, Music, dancing & sport, Computer & Literacy, detailed program guide and further info. Ph. 9830 4214. Personal Development, Cooking and Gardening, Supporting people with disabilities and social groups. e: [email protected]. w: canterburynh.org.au Enrol or just pop in for a cuppa. Wheelchair access. Craig Community Centre Ashburton Community Centre 7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton Ph. 9885 7789. 160 High Street, Ashburton. Ph. 9885 7952. Bobbin Lace, Occ. Care & Kinder programs, Cultural Support Groups, Chinese Painting, Drawing & Thinking, Floral Art, French, Disability & Youth empowerment programs, Yoga, Italian, Watercolour, Yoga, Exercises & Keep Fit for 50+, Facilitated Playgroups, Primary & Secondary homework Mah-jong (western), Exercises for Healthy spine, Life support, Seniors Activities, Volunteer Opportunities, Hall Drawing, Self-defence, meditation, Men making meals, Hire. e: [email protected] w: craigfc.org.au relaxation. Spinners & Knitters, Patchwork, music groups. Louise Multicultural Community Centre Ashburton Support Services Suite 8, Town Hall Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill. 296 High St Ashburton. Ph. Fay 9885 3815. w: louise.org.au, e: [email protected] Ph. 9285 4850. Bus Trips, Lunches, Gentle exercise, Line dancing, Zumba, Classes and activities include ESL (beginners, intermediate, Meals on Wheels, Art & knitting, cards, scrabble, Bingo, advanced classes), Mandarin, Computer, iPad, Book darts, billiards, indoor bowls, Vietnamese & Chinese Buddies, English Conversation Cafe, Quilting, Korean groups, Fri. Men’s Group, Tai Chi, concerts, plus. Friendly Drumming. Room hire. groups. Free mailing list. w: ashburtonsupport.org.au Mount Street Neighbourhood House Bao Lin Chan (Zen) Monastery 6 Mount St, Glen Waverley. Ph. 9803 8706. Drawing/ 94A High St, Glen Iris. Ph. 9813 8922. Free Zen Meditation Classes for those interested in Painting, Mosaics, Paper Tole, Decoupage, Patchwork/ meditation & Zen Buddhism. Other classes: children’s Quilting, Strength Training, Pilates, Yoga, Gentle Exercise, meditation, Chinese calligraphy, Tai Chi, and vegetarian Tai Chi, Fitness Dance, Diabetes Cardio, Seniors IT – basic cooking. All classes are free but please register. & advanced Computer Skills, Dig. Photog. iPad/ Android w: chungtai.org.au Tablet. e: [email protected] w: msnh.org.au Bennettswood Neighbourhood House Power Neighbourhood House 7 Greenwood St, Burwood. Ph. 9888 0234. Room hire. 54 Power Ave, Ashwood, Ph. 9807 3589. Groups for e: [email protected] Computer/Internet Yoga (toddlers, adults),Tai Chi, art, craft, English conv., tuition, mobile phones, strength training, gentle exercises, Line Dancing, Singles Cooking, Book chat, Playgroups yoga, Tai Chi, English country dancing, singing, drawing incl. Dads on Sun., Primary homework club, Connecting & painting, Dressmaking, knitting/crochet, community Teens social group, Sat. support group: mothers of ASDs lunch & more. w: bennettswoodnh.org.au children. e: [email protected] w: powernh.org.au Bowen Street Community Centre Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre 102 Bowen St. Camberwell. Ph. 9889 0791. 157 Union Road. Ph. 9890 2467. w: surreyhillsnc.org.au Offers Adult education Italian, Yoga, computer, iPad, Venue hire: meetings/parties. Playgroup, children’s dance, music Occasional childcare, grandparents’ playgroups, drop in morning tea, disc. groups, laughter, mindfulness, French, Chinese playgroups. New & established painting & drawing, craft, iPad, cooking. Active programs: playgroups welcome. Download our program from Tai Chi, bike riding, Pilates, walking, yoga, Qi Gong, strength w: bowenstreet.org.au training, Nia. Workshops, short courses, term-based activities. Box Hill South Neighbourhood House Waverley Community Learning Centre 47 Kitchener Street. Ph. 9898 8270. w: http://bhsnh.org.au 5 Fleet St, Mt Waverley. Ph. 9807 6011. Wide range of programs including fitness (Yoga, Pilates, Programs and activities include: children’s art, meditation, Strength training), Art/crafts (Watercolour, botanical pottery, iPads, job ready, creative writing, website drawing, craft). Languages (Spanish, French, Italian). management, strength training, Pilates, cards, crochet, Group and social activities, computer training. Urban Food painting, singing, Spanish and English for migrants. Harvest Swap. Room hire. e: [email protected]. e: [email protected] w: waverleyclc.org.au
52 Burwood Bulletin December 2015 – February 2016 Celebration – and a challenge
ATURDAY, 10 October, saw the long-anticipated celebration of Whitehorse Historical Society’s 50 years with speeches by local councillors and members of Sparliament; and with the launch, presided over by historian Gerry Robinson, of Fifty Years of History, the WHS booklet published to tell the story of the Society so far. On a rise above the Mullum Mullum Creek in Mitcham stood an old stone cottage. So begins the booklet, and it continues on to tell of how in 1963 the Housing Commission issued an order for the cottage’s demolition. Following an immediate outcry from the community, in 1964 the Nunawading City Council had the demolition order revoked and purchased the property from Gerry Robinson, booklet author Pat Richardson and the Schwerkolt family. Many who had campaigned to save the Vicki Jones-Evans cut the anniversary cake. cottage now turned their energy to saving the history of the City of Nunawading as well. Thus was born the Nunawading and District Historical Society, now the Whitehorse both sides of the front line. Historical Society. “To enable us to continue telling our stories, we will As Society president Vicki Jones-Evans said in her need new skills to help us preserve our history, new ways Anniversary address: “We now know much about the people of connecting with people to foster historical interest and who once lived and worked in the area. With photographs knowledge of their heritage. In celebrating the achievements and documents, we know what they looked like and of members since 1965, we also take on the changes and what happened to them. However, in 2015 this collected challenges of the future, so that in 2065 the Whitehorse knowledge alone is not enough; we now need to tell their community, if it is still called that, will understand their stories. This year we told of Mary Schwerkolt, caught in heritage and know what happened in the past.” Germany in the middle of World War One, with family on CHRIS GRAY The people's magistrate (continued from page 28) A member of the Rotary Club of Box Hill since Tom is an Elder, member of the Church Council, chairs its 1995 (President in 1999–2000 and 2009–2010) and Hospitality Committee and is a member of the Congregational currently Vocational Director, Tom works regularly at Care committee. He assists elderly congregation members Rotary’s Blackburn South Opportunity Shop. He has long with transport and he and his wife also assist members of the involvement as a Founder and Director of Inner Eastern broader community through Meals on Wheels. Group Training and IE Directions Ltd, both not-for-profit Tom’s outstanding achievements have been recognised organisations supporting young people by providing by his receiving the Order of Australia Medal in 1998 and in training in business management and other vocations. 2014 being the City of Whitehorse Citizen of the Year. Tom is For over ten years he has been Chairman of adamant in saying, “I could not have achieved these honours Australian Overseas Foundation, which without the wonderful support of my wife and family and a provides scholarships for selected number of other great people.” 21–31 year olds who have completed As a Burwood resident for more than 30 years, it was a apprenticeships or other vocational pleasure and privilege as well as being a very interesting and training and joined the workforce, informative experience for me to meet with Tom. I am sure to travel overseas for 12 months that his dedication and commitment to our community over to enhance their skills and experience. a long period of time have made the world, and particularly An active member of the Burwood, a better place to live. Thanks, Tom. Burwood Uniting Church, RICHARD DALY APM
December 2015 – February 2016 Burwood Bulletin 53 Volunteer Community Noticeboard
Able Australia is seeking volunteers Assist people with disabilities incl. deaf-blindness. Need Volunteer! volunteers to assist arts and recreation programs. Ph. Gary 1300 225 369 e: [email protected] What better way to spend the day? Active Ageing – Wesley Do Care Works with elderly people/disabled who want to take part in interests & social activities. We need volunteer happy to People who volunteer give their valuable time, share interests, activities and companionship. Ph. 8706 1700 energy and expertise to help non-profit organisations provide vital community services. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic, Hawthorn Join our team of volunteers who provide telephone People choose to volunteer for many reasons: to support and info about memory loss and dementia. meet people, have fun, try something new, gain Training provided. Ph. Judith Allen 9815 7847. experience, practise English or become more Ashy Op Shop involved in the local community. Now open on Sundays. Can you volunteer with us on The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre offers a Sundays 11-3? Come and join the best op shop in range of services for volunteers and managers of Melbourne! Ph. Margaret 9885 3815. volunteers. Compeer, St Vincent de Paul Program seeks friendly, accepting volunteers to give one hour Whether you give a few hours a week, a fortnight or weekly to person isolated by mental illness. Info sessions, a month - you can make a difference. Box Hill. Ph. 9895 5886, e: [email protected] Phone 9278 4550 Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Email [email protected] Assist EV clients to appts. Be reimbursed for travel in your Web www.bvrc.org.au own car. Primarily for frail aged & disabled, housebound/ isolated. e: [email protected] Ph. 9870 7822 Louise Multicultural Community Centre Tutors (English & Computer), Office Admin & Project volunteers. Help support & encourage social harmony in a safe environment. Ph. 9285 4850 e: [email protected] Melbourne East Disability Advocacy, Eastern Region MEDA seeks volunteer citizen advocates to assist and empower disabled people to have more control over FEEDBACK decision making and protect their rights. Ph. 9808 8633. MS Community Visitors Scheme We love feedback on articles in the Volunteers who enjoy older people’s company, have time for one visit a fortnight. Training & ongoing support Burwood Bulletin. provided. Ph. 9845 2729 or w: [email protected] An article a while back about the St Matt’s Cats, Ashburton Surrey Hill Historical Society St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr High St & Warrigal Rd. Playgroup for carers/tots. Thurs. school terms 10.30am– resulted in the son of a person 12.30pm. Helpers needed. Ph. 9802 6406 or 0414 547 952. mentioned contacting them Volunteer Alliance Ashburton with “heaps of archives” for their e. [email protected] Op Shop sales/service 7 days; Meals on Wheels short trip drivers; collection; plus he now helps out aged care visitors, gardeners, trip hosts, etc. Ph. 9885 3815. there. SHHS was obviously very pleased with the reach of the article. Thanks for the feedback, Nadine. Community Notices So, if you are seeking to promote your group or think you have Please let us know of any out-of-date notices so that they can be deleted or an interesting story to tell updated. Space is at a premium and listings about it and its history, email may have to be progressively reduced [email protected] for rather than allocating more pages. [email protected] information.
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Camberwell Film Society – Wed. 9 Dec. 7.30pm (Christmas party, bring a plate). Barry’s Place – New Drop-In Centre. Have - One Chance (UK/USA) True story of Paul a chat, free coffee/tea, board games, Potts, shy, bullied shop assistant by day read. Kids welcome; toys avail. Open Box Hill Ballet’s Annual Perfor and amateur opera singer by night who Mon.–Fri. 12.30– 3pm. Mon., Wed., Sat. mance – ‘A Circus Spectacular’, Sat. became a phenomenon by winning 10am–12.30pm. No charge. All welcome. 12 Dec. 2pm & 7.30pm, Britain’s Got Talent (2007). Entry: Side of Burwood Uniting Church, cnr The Whitehorse Centre, Ph. 9347 6969, e: [email protected] Warrigal Rd & Hyslop St. 379 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading. Tickets: 9723 4097 or e: [email protected] In Tune for Christmas – presented by Glen Eira City Choir, 13 Dec. 2.30pm, St James Anglican Church, 1461 High St, Glen Iris. Conducted by Jane Elton Carols in Canterbury Gardens Brown OAM. Tickets avail. at door – $25 – Sun. 6 Dec. 6.30pm – 9.30pm. ($22 conc.). Afternoon tea (gold coin This annual free event is open to donation). Contact: 0423 129 371. the general public, all profits going w: gleneiracitychoir.org.au to charity. Carols in the Park – Sat. 12 Dec. 6– 10pm, Macleay Park, North Balwyn. Presented for 27 years, it engenders a spirit of community and goodwill in the area. Kriskindl Festival– Fri. 4 Dec, 5–9pm, Emergency Relief Providers – Hundreds Maling Road, Canterbury. Kriskindl of Victoria agencies provide emergency Festival delivers a program that relief and aid: St Vincent de Paul, Salvation brings together residents, traders, Army; church or community-based. & community groups to celebrate Boroondara: 9809 9100 or 9831 1900. the "spirit of giving". Encourages Monash: 9807 9844 or 9807 5996. partnerships between volunteer Whitehorse: 9890 3333. organisations & community networks. Melbourne Singers of Gospel Sat. 5 Dec, James Tautolis Auditorium, MLC, 207 Barkers Rd, Kew. ‘Stand Strong’. Directed by Dr Darren Wicks, Uplifting & inspiring. 80 massed voices & The Soul Train band. Tickets: $35/25. Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/GQC Monash Carols by Candlelight Concert Whitehorse Carols – Sun. 13 Dec, 2015 – Sun. 13 Dec, Jells Park. The 5.30pm– 9.30pm, Whitehorse Civic Centre, magic of Christmas captured under the Nunawading. Sing your favourite carols. stars. Kids Zone, 4–7pm, features free Hosted by The Workers, performances by rides & activities, plus an opportunity Box Hill City Band, children’s entertainers for children to have their photo taken the Zucchini Clan, the Combined Churches with Santa. Kids Zone pre-show enter tainment – 7pm to 8pm. Main Concert of Blackburn North. Santa & his elves will arrive at 4.30pm for photos before he leaves – 8pm to 10pm. Fireworks finale – 10pm- (weather permitting). for his around the world sleigh trip.
Peridot Theatre 5–20 Feb. Derek Benfield’s riotous farce Two and Two Together. Tix: $27/24 at 1300 138 645 or [email protected]
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