Bridge Connection

Barfold, Baynton, Derrinal, Elphinstone, Glenhope, Heathcote, Kyneton, Langley, Mia Mia, Metcalfe, Redesdale, Sidonia, Sutton Grange.

Edition 59 November 2014 A community owned newspaper Community Chest to support Redesdale Redesdale and District Ass- Bendigo. ing art screens for the art District Association, please ociation decided on Thurs- Redesdale and District Ass- show, and another $2000 for contact Jill James at day 30 October to seek a ociation has separated its fin- the opening of the Festival [email protected]. council funded feasibility ances into two funds; one of and Art Show, including pro- ‘Redesdale residents aim to study to clarify aspects of the these being a ‘Community duction of catalogues and achieve a town which is safe, Redesdale community plan. Chest’, to assist community pamphlets. invitingly landscaped, wel- The meeting agreed that projects. This was through the hard coming to tourists, clean and issues pertaining to impr- The first project identified work of Gloria Pocock who tidy, and where people of all ovement of the hall facilities for assistance, was the school applied for the grants on ages work and socialise well and the recreation reserve, swimming facility. behalf of the community. together. They require good, which would enhance these The project will receive The Association would like functional facilities for activ- areas as a community hub, assistance during the next to encourage more people to ities and meetings and easy should be the main focus of three years. join. If you would like to be access to necessary services.’ the feasibility study. One of the first regular fund part of the Redesdale and The community plan. Other important sections of raisers for the Community the community plan, such as Chest is a weekly meat tray New Kyneton U3A committee event promotion and impr- raffle based at the General ovements to roads, were not Store, Redesdale; organised seen appropriate to this study by Dino and Jenny Tomisic, but should be pursued inde- and Les Pocock, with sup- pendently. port from many other people. It was also agreed that a Other fundraising events, smaller group be formed to such a dinners, trivia nights act as community ‘communi- and sausage sizzles, will con- cators’ as a large group tribute to the Community would be unworkable on a Chest. day to day basis. A dinner and talk regarding Group members were select- the new Bendigo Base Hos- ed by vote. pital was scheduled for In keeping with the need to Friday 21 November and Members of the newly elect- Leigh Baker, and secretary see all views represented, a most tickets have been sold. ed Kyneton U3A committee. Melva Ryan. Absent: meeting was held the week Recently we received excel- Back row from left: Program coordinator, Pam before with local young peo- lent news that Redesdale re- President Geoff Brookes, Newton. The U3A will hold ple. ceived two grants from the vice president Margaret its first meeting and registra- This was held at the Rural for Chandra, new committee tion day for 2015 at 34 Café on Friday 24 October. running the Art Show and members Peter Eison, and Mollison St, Kyneton on Young people were encour- Redesdale Festival in Nov- Dave Wauchope, Treasurer, Friday 30 January. aged to attend the Thursday ember 2015. Len Baker. Front row: The committee has extended 30 October meeting. One grant of $2000 is for the Newsletter editor, Amanda a happy new year to every- Their views were passed on construction of strong, dur- Harland, minute secretary one. to the City of Greater able and aesthetically pleas- The CFA number Collingwood versus Carlton at Bendigo Collingwood and Carlton will play their QEO to be packed when the teams meet. to discuss NAB challenge game at Bendigo’s Queen “The game will not only provide oppor- burning off Elizabeth Oval (QEO) on Sunday 15 March tunity for local fans to enjoy an AFL at 4.40pm. Bendigo Mayor Barry Lyons match in their home town, but will show- is said Collingwood and Carlton were two case one of ’s best regional 1800 668 511 AFL powerhouse clubs and Bendigo was grounds to the rest of the country excited to host the match. because the game will be telecast “This is great news and we expect the throughout Australia, Cr Jukes said. Why did you retire to Macedon Ranges? Index La Trobe University is seek- moved, your expectations of ing people aged 55 and over rural living, your involve- Page 3. War has no glory, but freedom is glorious. who retired to Macedon ment in community activities And we fight another war. Ranges. The council would and events, and your engage- Page 4. School page. like them to participate in a ment with your local council Page 5. Clamp on roadside car sales. study on why people relocat- and other community organ- Cr Jennifer Anderson is new Macedon mayor. ed for retirement. isations. Council wants federal money for airport. The research aims to identify “All information will be kept Page 6. Heathcote U3A. what sort of community completely anonymous.” A day of joy at Heathcote Show. activities local retirees par- Macedon Ranges Shire Page 7. Show follow on. ticipate in and why, as well Council is supporting the Page 8. Malmsbury Fayre photographs. as their expectations of local project and helping to pro- Page 9. Malmsbury Fayre photographs. government, and other com- mote this opportunity for Page 10. Land care means bird care. munity organisations. residents to share their expe- Page 11.Bendigo shopping and dining guide released. Research Fellow Dr Rachel rience and views about mov- Passing of Craig Aitken Winterton said results of the ing for retirement. People Page 12. From Oxford to egalitarian Heathcote. research would highlight wishing to assist can contact Page 13.Diary dates. how retirement migrants Dr Winterton on 02 6024 Editorial. contributed to their new 9778 . Rainfall. communities. Australia Day Page 14. Annual firebrigade service at Metcalfe. Dr Winterton said it would breakfast at Mia Mia Stay cool in the heat. also provide insight into how CFA alerts. newcomers could be better Mia Mia will celebrate Page 15. Exciting drill dance championships at Bendigo. supported. Australia Day, Monday 26 Youth space ideas needed. “Interviews will take about January, with breakfast in Macedon Ranges Farmers’ Markets. 45 minutes, and you will be the Mia Mia Hall. Love your local twilight markets. asked questions about where Breakfast will be served at Page 16.Free training nights for sports club volunteers. you lived before, why you 8am. Summer entertainment in Bendigo Parks. Meat raffle. Early deadline for December is 8 December. Defibrillator

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Page 2. Bridge Connection November 2014 War has no glory, but freedom is glorious Warrant Officer Class 2 Bob By Louise Joy civic government during the Menadue, from the School of Every year in Heathcote, 26 September 1929 on the ceremony. It is a moving trib- Artillery, Puckapunyal, re- school children read ‘In eve of the Great Depression. ute to the strength of minded us during his Rem- Flanders Fields’, a majestic Heathcote is no longer in the Australian life that small embrance Day address at poem from a war which pro- Shire of McIvor, but in the country towns throughout the Heathcote, that Tuesday 11 duced great poetry. City of Greater Bendigo, and land, as well as at more November 2014 was the 96th Three Heathcote clergymen, has adapted to the times. prominent sites, continue anniversary of the Armistice representing old and new Two councillors represented Remembrance Day. on the Western Front. Australia from their Welsh, Seventy million people from Indian, and American home- And we fight another war all nations were involved in lands, led prayers and read- war. ings. Thirty million died, of whom John McLure with his vigor- nine million were combat- ous piano playing led the ants. Heartbeat Singers in the clas- Australia lost 60,000 people sic ‘The Lord’s My from a population of four Shepherd’, and ‘O God of million, and 45,000 were Love’. wounded. Presentations were made to One in three Australians, the school students before we who served, died, the highest filed around the Cenotaph for casualty rate of all nations. the Lament ‘Flowers of the Five thousand five hundred Forest’ by Lone Piper, men were lost in one night at Vivienne Arnett - Dunlop, Fromelles. laying of the wreaths, led by For Australians, mateship, Heathcote RSL vice presi- became the defining charac- dent, Ian Owen, the Last ter of the fighting. Post, and One Minute Sil- A man would rather die than MLC for Northern Without this scourge in our ence. Amanda Millar presented the community many fire fight- let down a mate. The ceremony ended with John Simpson of the AIF typ- Redesdale Firebrigade with ing units might spend the the Australian National An- keys to a brand new fire summer behind closed doors. ified this spirit; Australia still them, led by the Heartbeat resonates with stories of fighting unit during a visit to But thousands of volunteers Singers, including the full the station on Sunday 25 stand by as the warmer days Simpson and his donkey text of the second verse going into the heat of battle October. approach. where most of us falter. Ms Millar handed the keys to Every volunteer is signed on to rescue the wounded. The Heathcote tradition is Edward Jenkins, a renowned captain Glen Brown. with the knowledge of a pos- followed each year by tea, Funding for the fire truck sible ‘ultimate’ outcome. trouble maker in the Third coffee, and sandwiches in the Battalion became a hero included contributions from They face a war as evil as Heathcote Senior Citizens the Country Fire Authority, many. helping his mates. Hall, with time to wind down In the subsequent twentieth Redesdale Fire Brigade fund after this memorable occa- raising, and sale of the ‘used’ century wars, wounded were sion. scattered in far flung lands. truck. Photographs When so much ceremony has Brigade members christened Bob Menadue said there was gone from everyday life it is nothing glorious in war, but the unit ‘Skywalker’. published in powerful to have this time of Australia now fights a rear when all else failed, then it remembrance. Bridge Connection was necessary to fight to pre- guard action against a grow- We harked back to the Shire ing army of arsonists with lit- are available for sale serve freedom. of McIvor at the entrance to War historian, Charles Bean, tle care about lost property or $10 each pre paid. the McIvor Elderly Citizens lost lives. recalled the spirit of those Sent by email in jpg. Clubroom officially opened Last year 80 per cent of who fought ‘in the heart of by His Excellency the the land we love and we must destructive fires were deliber- bridgeconnection.treasur- Governor of Victoria, Sir ately or carelessly lit. [email protected] not let them down.’ Henry Winneke on Thursday

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 3 Page 4. Bridge Connection November 2014 Clamp on Cr Jennifer Anderson is new Macedon mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson is elected Deputy Mayor. on being elected mayor and roadside mayor of Macedon Ranges “I look forward to a year of look forward to a positive Shire. Cr Anderson said she working with members of a working relationship with car sales was looking forward to her great team who respect her, our councillors, and the new position. every person's contribution,” council's executive team. Bendigo Council and police “I would like to take this she said. “I am excited to be elected as have warned against selling opportunity to thank my fel- Cr Mowatt thanked council- deputy mayor again and motor vehicles from the low councillors for electing lors for their support. making further contributions roadside. me. “I congratulate Cr Anderson to our great shire,” he said. Bendigo local laws man- “I feel honoured to have ager, Susannah Milne, said been given this opportunity Council wants federal money it was illegal to offer vehi- to work with our great staff, cles for sale on the side of councillors, and the commu- put toward Bendigo Airport. the road, road reserves, or nity, during the next year. Bendigo Council will con- an additional $5 million nature strips. “I know there is a lot to tinue efforts to convince the from the Federal Govern- “Such activity can be a traf- learn, and I am sure those Federal Government it ment. He said the Bendigo fic hazard, cause traffic con- who have been mayor before needs to match the Victoria Airport redevelopment fit- gestion, and can be a dis- me, along with senior coun- Government’s $5 million ted both the criteria and out- traction for drivers. cil officers, will be willing to contribution for upgrades of comes required by new “Police are also concerned assist me along the way. Bendigo Airport. Bendigo regional funding arrange- that unattended vehicles, “I would like to thank the Mayor Peter Cox said the ments. Plans include a new left in locations for a outgoing mayor Cr Roger council and State Govern- $15 million 1600 metre run- lengthy time, may provide Jukes, and deputy mayor Cr ment had already committed way and a business park. opportunity for people to Graham Hackett, for their $5 million each toward the Planning for the work is break in and steal goods,” work, and congratulate Cr project, which also required well advanced. she said. Russell Mowatt on being

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 5 Heathcote U3A activities A day of joy at 2014 Program Email – [email protected] Heathcote Show Chair-Based Exercises. All Fridays 10.30am in the Guide By Louise Joy Hall. Coffee morning moved to first Friday thereafter. Convener Glenys Baldwin 5433 2925. Notices in Heathcote pointed The young women sat proud- Coffee Morning. Moved to first Friday from Friday 1 to the Heathcote Show, so off ly, moving into position; August. Organiser Stephanie Bastock 5433 3649. we went on this beautiful their mothers on the side line Current Affairs discussion group. Second Monday at sunny day. telling us of the work in- 1.30pm. Convener Win Jeavons 5433 2887. With cars parked everywhere volved. French Conversation (Beginners). 2nd Saturday 2.30pm. we joked with the orange We stopped for coffee with Convener Sally Heley 5433 5363. clad men at the gate, found a apple and cinnamon cake. Garden Club. Fourth Wednesday 1.30pm at Guide Hall. shady spot under a tree, and “We heard the ‘Wicked Cof- Convener Peter Baldwin 5433 2925. joined the crowds. fee’ owner, who came from History Group. Third Thursday 10.30am at Guide Hall. Typically Aussie in style, the Bendigo, spent a night in her Convener Win Jeavons 5433 2887. gate keepers slapped their caravan in order to start early Luncheon Club. Third Friday. Convenor Barbara Clement pockets holding the day’s next morning. 5433 3278. takings. She told us of others who Music Appreciation. First Tuesday 2. 4pm at Guide Hall. Leafy green trees of all came from Kinglake and the Convener John McClure 5433 3269. shades surrounded the oval Western District. Understanding Technology. First Thursday 10.am at giving a secluded space. Another couple came from Guide Hall. Except for May due to the Art Show. Convener Immaculately groomed hors- Geelong after staying with Peter Baldwin 54332925. es with riders kitted in the their daughter; each year Walk and Talk. First and third Monday 10am. Meet at latest pony club jodhpurs returning to the Heathcote Guide Hall. and jackets reminded me of Show, where he had been as Auntie Adelaide Gault, a boy. whose name the Warrandyte He told his wife to wear a - Donvale Pony Club gave to skirt. an award for ‘The Best Club We admired each other’s Member’. skirts, mine green and hers As far as we could see they black with white stripes. were all best club members We were the only two at the Heathcote Show. women at the Heathcote Horses had their tails plaited Show, wearing skirts, apart and their rumps decorated in from the very smart MC in neat squares of carefully tr- black and white from hat immed hair. downwards. De rigeur dress for men and women are jeans, checked Bridge Connection Inc. shirts, large hat and boots. Management Committee. Distribution Old Heathcote friends came 1000 printed copies of by, Mavis pointing to her President; Mary Bennett 03 5425 5551 Bridge Connection are white hat from the Heathcote Secretary; Regina Bennett 03 5425 5402 circulated in the Mia Show last year. There was a [email protected] Mia Redesdale stall nearby with a great Treasurer; Terry McKenzie 03 5425 3262 Region, taking in selection of hats next to [email protected] Barfold, Baynton, beautiful porcelain cups and Derrinal, Elphinstone, teapots which we did not Advertising:- Callum Jones 5425 5574 Glenhope, Heathcote, sample this year. [email protected] Kyneton, Langley, Moving along we watched Metcalfe, Sidonia, the dainty Shetland ponies Sutton Grange. Editorial:- Jim Mynard 0417 567 741 Anytime. pulling a jinker with their [email protected] ladies dressed in best Mel- Hard copy to 453 Bourke Rd, Katamatite 3649 bourne Cup hats. To page 7. Page 6 Bridge Connection November 2014 From Page 6. We passed utes ready for Across the way Heathcote their competition and the Lions’ Club members in pur- superb large horses with ple T shirts, emblazoned adult riders dressed to the CONNOLLY GLASS with the Bendigo Commun- nines; one man in black ity Bank logo, were serving bowler and suit harking back grills. to days of spivs. 0428 535 101 Potatoes in jackets topped Home in time for the with butter, sour cream, and Cup we heard salad took our fancy. that 2014 was the 154th run- 177 LYELL ROAD REDESDALE VICTORIA 3444 We found Elaine and Frank ning of the race. Fagan thoroughly enjoying Heathcote Show maintains a their hot potatoes in jackets, benign history, year after Email. [email protected] a Heathcote Show speciality year. for them each year. 2014 was the 133rd We watched children playing Heathcote Show, with the BROKEN WINDOW REPAIRS, MIRRORS, with a pig at Farmer Darryl’s first show in 1881. Travelling Farmyard, lis- BALUSTRADES SHOWERSCREENS: FRAMED, tened to a rooster crow, leant Christmas edition against a sleepy Black Angus The deadline for SEMI FRAMELESS, AND FRAMELESS, calf, tripped over the varie- copy in the gated goats, and found the Christmas edition mother hen delightful with RETRO FITTED DOUBLE GLAZING her tiny chickens. of “You are having too much Bridge Connection AND fun,” called out the farmer is Friday 10 COMMERCIAL WINDOW FRAMES AND GLAZING with a broad smile, “this is December serious business.”

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 7 Malmsbury Fayre was music, music, music, and fun

Modern day minstrels, Joseph Bromley and Phil Melgaard, took music to the people at Malmsbury Fayre.

Photos by Howard Maylor Country Lane Photography [email protected] www. countrylanephotography.com.au

Page 8 Bridge Connection November 2014 Music fills the air at Malmsbury

Malmsbury is known for its music and the Malmsbury Fayre has become famous for its setting on the beautiful Malmsbury Botanic Gardens.

Jan Thomas, from Birthday Villa Winery, tempted people with a rather fine drop - or two. Please support Cystic Fibrosis research www.cysticfibrosis.org.au Cystic Fibrosis Victoria 03 9686 1811 Redesdale Hall is available for hire. Carolyn 5425 3194

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 9 Land care means bird care Baynton Hall was once By Meg Chignell entiful as it was often seen again filled to capacity, He also explained his inter- In 2002 he set out to record around Chiltern. After the when Baynton Landcare est in the birds of Seaford the most number of Aust- count, it was realised the group hosted a talk by Swamp, which began when ralian birds in one year. Regent Honey Eater was not Birdlife Australia magazine he was 10, and how his con- Sean saw more than 700 dif- seen anywhere else and there editor Sean Dooley. tinuing interest resulted in ferent birds Australia wide were only about 10 in the Sean spoke about the birds the swamp becoming a listed and claimed the record. wild. A captive breeding of Macedon Ranges. bird heritage site. His book about this year, program was undertaken and ‘The Big Twitch’, is still in these birds marked before print. release. Some of the captive Apart from identifying bird bred birds have been plumage, his ability to rec- observed mating with wild ognise bird calls was very birds and there is now a re- evident as, while his audi- surgence of numbers. ence was paying close atten- Robins appear to be disap- tion to what he was saying, pearing, possibly due to he was identifying calls from habitat loss. birds outside the hall. They are a species that mate The birds of the Macedon for life and pairs set up a Ranges include forest dwel- strongly guarded mosaic of lers and plain dwellers; those territories. that like damp conditions, The young have to move "Sean Dooley leading the bird walk and those prefering dry; plus away and find another terri- at a Glenhope property” many others moving be- tory. tween areas. Later when one of the parent We saw photographs of birds die a young bird will many different birds. move in with the surviving Sadly a lot of them are on mate but due to loss of habi- the endangered list. tat the secondary territories It seems the cause of this is are too far away and younger simple; drought, fire, loss of birds die before they can habitat, and feral animals. reach the older ones. The solution is not so simple People can help by planting but Sean urged everyone to dense bushes which provide do their best to increase protection and nest sights. habitat as birds will come This is also true for other back if the conditions are small species which are oft- right. en close to ground level. It is even possible the spot- Sean showed photographs of ted pardelote might make its many species of the Mace- nest in a pile of woodchips. don Ranges, explaining how Many people recognised the they were suited to different common birds of the area habitats, food preferences, but Sean explained how eas- adaptations to European set- ily a numerous bird group tlement, and how they inter- can become threatened or acted with each other. even close to extinction. Everyone left with a much In doing this he urged every- greater appreciation of the one to take part in the many different local species Backyard Bird Count. and what we can do to help Before a previous Bird their survival. Count it was assumed the Please check Regent Honeyeater was pl- for fire hazards

Page 10 Bridge Connection November 2014 Bendigo Shopping and Dinning Guide released Bendigo Council, in con- “We think it will provide Street, Hargreaves and Will- Information on local events, junction with Bendigo Tour- great inspiration with Christ- iamson Streets, Lyttleton parking, the Bendigo Region ism launched the 2015 Ben- mas and the holidays fast Terrace, Queen Street, App, Food Fossicking, Age digo Dining and Shopping approaching. Mitchell Street, Pall Mall - Good Food Guide Trail, Guide just in time for the “It also promotes the shop High Street, and View Street, Artists Walk, with maps and festive holiday season. local and support small busi- which have their own style, a shopping and dining direc- Bendigo Tourism Manager, ness campaigns supported by points of interest, and char- tory. The guide is available Kathryn Mackenzie, said the the City of Greater Bendi- acters. It also features other from the Bendigo Visitor handy sized guide was a fan- go,” said Ms Mackenzie. local businesses in a Minutes Information Centre. tastic resource designed to The guide features Bendigo Away section as well as a Or online at:- showcase the best shopping CBD shopping and dining section on the Heathcote www.bendigotourism.com.a and dining experiences in precincts including Bath Region. u Bendigo. Lane, Chancery Lane, Bull Passing of Craig Aitken Members of the Redesdale Estate Winery. and District Association Craig, with his wife Sandra, have expressed sadness at was very active in the com- the passing of Craig Aitken. munity for many years. We are all profoundly sad- The District Association has dened by the passing of been particularly grateful for Craig Aitken from Barfold Craig’s volunteering time in managing the community Redesdale Website website. He did this with quiet effi- www.redesdale.net ciency and a great deal of [email protected] grace and professionalism.

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Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 11 Macbeth From Oxford to egalitarian Heathcote to play at Rowanston - ya smile - and ya nod - and ya roff

The English language is By Louise Joy more by the day we are told. on the Track awash with magnificent It’s not the differences that People you know or don’t A live performance of words. matter. know, whose names you Shakespeare’s Macbeth will In Heathcote, however, we Everyone is dressed the have forgotten or never be presented at the Row- could sometimes wonder if same in tatty old jeans and knew, deserve a greeting, anston on the Track Winery there were only 10. boots so that high class dress better than a grunt, and al- at 6pm on Saturday 17 ‘How ya goin’ mate? And shops could not survive in most as good as a wave. January. you? Good. Catch ya later’. Heathcote. There are the pedants who Gates will open at 4pm. It would have been the same There’s no doffing a hat to say: “I’m not sure if I’m Admission is $70 and 150 years ago when gold superiors, even no hats in good but I am well thank includes a picnic meal. was found on the McIvor Heathcote, no feeling of res- you.” Bookings are through:- diggings. pect for superiors, no atti- ‘Good’ is such a robust word http://www.trybooking.com No need to answer with tude that anyone is superior and covers all contingencies. /GACA accuracy. to anyone else. ‘Egalitarian’ is another word The winery is at 2710 Burke Just a greeting really. That is what counts as every- often applied to Australia and Wills Track, Glenhope. Jack’s as good as his master one jostles for a place in line despite the obvious differ- [email protected] from the foundation of Aus- to buy a pie in Gaffney’s. ences in wealth, growing Phone 54255492 tralia. Easy words and difficult words Well, this editor recently However, an English news- read of an interesting lesson paper report had it covered. on the meaning of words. During a recent linguistic Two of the words were ‘com- conference in London, atten- plete’, and ‘finished’. ded by some of the best lin- No dictionary has been able guists in the world, Guyan- to satisfactorily define the ese linguist Samsundar Bal- difference between the two. gobin, was the presenter when he was asked to make Church services the distinction. The question put to him by a Catholic Church. colleague in the erudite St Laurence, Redesdale. audience was: “Some say Service at 11am on sec- there is no difference be- ond Sunday each month. tween ‘complete’ and ‘fin- ished’ Uniting Church. “Please explain the differ- First Sunday. ence in a way that is easy to Barfold. understand.” Second Sunday. Mr Balgobin’s response was: Metcalfe. “When you marry the right Third Sunday. woman, you are ‘complete.’ Mia Mia. “If you marry the wrong Fourth Sunday. woman, you are ‘finished.’ Sutton Grange. “And, if the right one catch- All services at 11am. es you with the wrong one, On the fifth Sunday the you are ‘completely fin- Uniting Churches com- ished.” bine with Kyneton for a His answer received a sus- 10am service at Kyneton. tained standing ovation."

Page 12 Bridge Connection November 2014 Diary Dates Saturday 6 December. Editorial Rainfall Woodend Farmers’ Market. 0487 444 090. A treasure chest Mia Mia Saturday 6 December. Kyneton Love Your Twilight Market. Nothing benefits a town or district more than 2013 538.00 4pm to 8pm. Piper Street. people in a community working together. Jan 0 0 Monday 8 December. Redesdale and District Association (RADA) is Feb 63.5 63.50 Early deadline for Bridge Connection. an organisation in which community groups Mar 24.5 88.00 Friday 12 December. joined forces and the positive results are April 5.0 93.00 Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market. becoming obvious. May 63.0 156.00 Planning has been good and this led to the dis- June 32.0 188.00 0419 523 324. July 78.5 266.50 Saturday 13 December. trict lining up for its fair share of civic money. Aug 88.0 354.50 Kyneton Farmers’ Market. The decision to create a community chest is a Sept 83.5 438.00 5422 1025. real winner and something from which district Oct 40.5 478.50 Saturday 13 December. organisations must benefit. Nov 38.5 517.00 Woodend Love Your Twilight Market. Usually there is a target associated with such a Dec 21.00 538.00 4pm to 8pm in High Street. fund raiser and people tend to react to targets 2014 Saturday 20 December. positively, especially those thought to be Jan 8.00 08.00 Lancefield Farmers’ Market. worthwhile. Feb 1.00 09.00 Advice from the council, and cooperation with Mar 51.5 60.50 0407 860 320. April 72.5 133.00 Saturday 20 December. the council, such as we are seeing, must bene- May 77.50 210.50 Gisborne Love Your Twilight Market. fit the district enormously. June 59.5 270.00 4pm to 8pm in Aitken Street. July 61 331.00 Thursday 25 December. Tuesday 6 October. August 7.5 338.50 Christmas Day Community Lunch. All Elmore Field Day. Sept 52.5 391.00 Oct 23.00 414.00 Seasons Hotel. Noon to 2pm. Wednesday 7 October. 2015 Elmore Field Day. Redesdale Thursday 8 October. Monday 26 January. Australia Day. 2013 514.90 Mia Mia Australia Day Breakfast.8am Mia Elmore Field Day. Saturday 10 October. Jan 00 00 Mia Hall. Feb 54.0 54.00 Friday 30 January. Victorian Netball State Titles. Bendigo. Mar 28.5 82.50 Kyneton U3A 2015 registration day. 34 Sunday 11 October. April 4.7 87.20 May 24.3 111.50 Mollison Street. Victorian Netball State Titles. Bendigo. November. June 65.0 176.50 Saturday 28 February. July 63.0 239.50 The Rock’N’Roll Eagles at Hanging Rock. Redesdale Festival. Aug 94.0 333.50 Sunday 8 March. Thursday 26 November. Sept 79.0 412.50 American Thanksgiving Day. Oct 32.9 455.40 Redesdale Bush Market. Stalls 0419 513 976 Nov 50.5 505.90 or 5425 3194. 2016 Dec 9.00 514.90 Sunday 15 March. Tuesday 4 October. 2014 Carlton versus Collingwood NAB Cup Elmore Field Day. Jan 10.50 10.50 Challege game. 4.40 pm at QEO Bendigo. Wednesday 5 October. Feb 1.00 11.50 Saturday 28 March. Elmore Field Day. Mar 57.00 68.50 Rod Stewart Concert at Hanging Rock. Thursday 6 October. April 85.00 153.50 May 46.50 200.00 Friday 3 April. Good Friday. Elmore Field Day. June 72.00 272.00 Monday 6 April. Easter Monday. Thursday 24 November. July 71.5 343.50 Saturday 18 April. American Thanksgiving Day. August 3.5 347.00 Australian DrillDance championships. Sept 67.00 414.00 Bendigo Sports Centre. Oct 22.00 434.00 Sunday 19 April. Bridge Connection email addresses Australian DrillDance championships. Do not leave Bendigo Sports Centre. [email protected] children in cars Sunday 25 July [email protected] unattended. National Tree Week. [email protected] Even for one October [email protected] minute. State calisthenics championships - Bendigo

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 13 Annual firebrigade service at Metcalfe Representatives from thr- prepared for what is promis- The late Reverend John Bil- Representatives from Castle- oughout the district met in ing to be a long, dry, and lington conducted the first of maine, Chewton, Elphin- the Uniting Church at Met- hazardous summer season. the services in 1989. stone, Harcourt, Langley - calfe on Sunday 9 November The service was led by Paul Last year a special service Barfold, Metcalfe, Sutton to celebrate the 26th annual Aleu Dau of the Uniting celebrated the 25th anniver- Grange - Myrtle Creek, Firebrigade Service. Church, with a message of sary of the service. Taradale, Redesdale, and Brigades, their trucks, equip- always being ready and pre- This is an important event in Mia Mia, atended. ment, and volunteer fire- pared and included the the CFA and churches' cal- The service is open to all. fighters were blessed as they ‘Firefighters Prayer’. endar. The Firefighters’ prayer When I am called to duty, God, Stay cool in the heat wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save a life, Macedon Ranges Council Further information is avail- whatever be its age. wants people to stay cool able at:- Help me embrace a little child during the coming summer mrsc.vic.gov.au/heatwaves before it is too late, season. or save an older person from More than 170 deaths were CFA the horror of that fate. attributed to the heatwave in Enable me to be alert, January this year. Alerts and hear the weakest shout, Health authorities have iden- quickly and efficiently tified temperature thresholds to put the fire out. for Victoria, above which ADVICE I want to fill my calling, heat related illness and mor- There is fire activity in the to give the best in me, tality increases substantially. area and you should keep to guard my friend and neighbor, Follow simple steps to stay informed on its status and protect his property. safe during heatwaves: through a range of sources And if according to Your will (i) Keep cool. including radio, smart I must answer death's call, (ii) Drink plenty of water. phone, computer, and local bless with your protecting hand, (iii) Stay out of the sun. networks. my family one and all. (iv) Look after yourself and You can also call the others. Bushfire Information Line Visit libraries. on 1800 240 667. Redesdale Redesdale Libraries are in Gisborne, WATCH AND ACT Kyneton, and Romsey. Hall Conditions are changing, Website The key to staying healthy in you could be impacted in Bush Market the heat is to keep cool and the next two hours and you stay hydrated. should enact your fire plan. Bookings are open www.redesdale.net During heatwaves the libr- for stalls at the If your plan is to leave, then [email protected] aries will have free water, now is the time to leave. Sunday 8 March 2015 toys out for children, books, Redesdale Hall Go to the place you have magazines, newspapers, free identified in your plan e.g. Bush Market. WiFi and internet access. More than 60 stalls Clear family, friends, Melbourne will be available EMERGENCY Early December edition at $20 each. WARNING Please contact We will publish an early You are about to be impact- Alwyn on Fire hazards December edition to allow for ed by a fire and it is too late 0419 513 976 Christmas advertising and to leave. Carolyn The safest option is to shel- 5425 3194. Christmas events. Deadline for ter in place. Business sponsorship the December issue is Away This means stay where you is available. Monday 8 December. are indoors.

Page 14 Bridge Connection November 2014 Exciting drill dance championships for Bendigo Bendigo will host the 2015 said the club was receiving Australian DrillDance Ch- many more inquiries since ampionships and Bendigo Bendigo was announced as DrillDance teams are prepar- the host city. ing for the challenge. “Although our club is rela- Australian DrillDance Ch- tively new, the number of ampionships secretary Chris- young people joining is very tine Haycock said the event exciting.” would feature nearly 600 Louise said DrillDance off- competitors over two days. ered more fun, variety of Teams of under 12, under 17, group dance routines, and seniors, and masters will cost less than many similar compete in spectacular activities. dance, prop, and drill - team “It is exciting to see such a A drill dance team routines. niche activity stage a nation- “This latest acquisition truly able about the Bendigo Christine said the event al championship in Bendi- indicates how we are sup- DrillDance Club, or classes would not have gone ahead go,” she said. porting diversity,” she said. for the Under 12 and Under without the support of the Bendigo Council’s manager The 2015 championships 17 squads, on 0410 026 099 Bendigo Council. of major events, Terry will be held at Bendigo or:- “Council sponsorship also Karamaloudis, said the city Sports Centre on Saturday drilldancevictoria@hot- means a great deal to the supported a wide cross sec- 18 and Sunday 19 April. mail.com Bendigo DrillDance Club,” tion of events from main Further information is avail- she said. stream fields like AFL, soc- Head coach Louise Rutledge cer and basketball. Love your local twilight markets Love Your Local Twilight Saturday 13 December. 4pm Youth space ideas needed Markets are held during to 8pm. Daylight Savings and offer Aitken Street, Gisborne. Are you 12 to 18 years old? borne, and Woodend. The local small businesses a plat- Saturday 20 December. 4pm Do you live, study, work, council needs ideas to help form to showcase their prod- to 8pm play, or have a significant its planning for youth aci- ucts. Further details at:- connection with the Mace- tivites. Head to:- With live music, food, local www.loveyourlocaltwlight- don Ranges? https://www.surveymonkey.c beer, wine, and kid’s activi- markets.com If so, we would love to hear om/s/youth-programs-2015 ties, it is more than a market; from you! to share your ideas, or:- it is a night out. Macedon Ranges Shire obtain a copy of the survey This year’s twilight markets Redesdale Hall Council runs Youth Spaces at:- will be held in the weeks in Kyneton, Lancefield, Gis- [email protected]. leading up to Christmas. community activities Locals and visitors to the region will be spoilt for Sunday 8 March. Macedon Ranges Farmers’ Markets choice with up to 90 stalls at Redesdale Bush Market. each market. Dates for Macedon Ranges 1025. A perfect opportunity to December Farmers’ Markets Lancefield and District Far- begin your Christmas shop- Sutton Grange Hall have been changed. mers' Market. Saturday 20 ping. Woodend Community Farm- December. 0407 860 320. Support small businesses, community activities ers' Market is Saturday 6 Free face-painting for chil- enjoy a summer evening out, December. 0487 444 090. dren. and celebrate the Macedon Sunday 7 December. Riddells Creek Twilight Please bring your own bags Ranges. 6pm. Christmas tea. De- Farmers' Market, Friday 12 baskets and trolleys. Markets are at Piper Street, tails about BYO meals December. 0419 523 324. Friendly dogs welcome on a Kyneton. Saturday 6 from Natalie 0419 799 Kyneton Farmers' Market, leash. Shop local and sup- December. 4pm to 8pm. 987 or Jenny 0427 931 Saturday 13 December. 5422 port our farmers. High Street, Woodend. 391.

Bridge Connection November 2014 Page 15 Community Chest Free training nights for sports club volunteers meat raffle winners The City of Greater Bendigo information on key issues maintenance best practice; Redesdale and District will run five free information many clubs experience. building compliance; healthy Association would like to and training sessions to em- These include environmental canteens; liquor licensing; congratulate the first six power volunteers at grass health/food hygiene; com- and club development. winners of the Redesdale roots sport and recreation munity grants programs; Clubs that attend three or Community Chest meat raf- clubs. capital works; facility man- more sessions could win a fle. The first session will provide agement, playing surface visit from a high achieving (i) Rio; (ii) Alwyn Char- sports celebrity guest speak- ville; (iii) Rod Gibson. (iv) Summer entertainment in Bendigo parks er. Chris Sargent; (v) Ronn The winning club will be Taylor; (vi) Ronn. Taylor. Bendigo will stage its biggest The Christmas tree in Rosa- “We thank community annual Summer in the Parks lind Park will be illuminated able to choose from a list of Australia’s top athletes in- members for the enthusias- Program so far with more and this will be complement- tic participation.” than 40 free community ed with a range of Com- cluding Andrew Gaze, Kevin events during December, munity Christmas Carol ev- Sheedy, or Anna Meares. Photographs published January, and February. ents. January features the It is expected the club will in Bridge Connection Bendigo Council’s Major popular live music in the then feature the speaker at a are available for sale - $10 Events Manager Terry Kara- parks on Friday evenings and fundraising event, which its maloudis said parks and a range of other activities volunteers will organise and each pre paid to Bridge reserves across Greater including historical walking promote using the skills Connection Bendigo would come alive tours of Bendigo, Australia developed through the train- Sent by email in jpg. with outdoor cinema nights, Day celebrations, evening ing sessions. [email protected] walking, garden and nature tours to spot native animals , Manager Active and Healthy om tours, live music, Christmas singing in the park, and play Communities Patrick Jess celebrations, and art events. in the park events. said the sessions would help Early “The City of Greater During February, outdoor ensure club long term viabil- December edition Bendigo is proud to present cinema events can be en- ity. Summer in the Parks and this joyed by the whole family “Volunteers have great pas- We will publish an early year we are excited to wel- each Friday evening, includ- sion and give their time gen- December edition to allow come Bendigo Telstra ing two new locations, erously but it is also impor- Business Centre as a major Queen Elizabeth Oval, and tant they have the correct for Christmas advertising sponsor. Strath-dale Park. skills to positively contribute and Christmas events. “This corporate sponsorship Further information is at:- to their sporting club,” he has allowed us to improve www.bendigosummerinthep- said.. Deadline for the the program,” he said.. arks.com or pick up a pro- To RSVP email:- December issue is The programstarts in Decem- gram from the Bendigo activeandhealthy@bendi- ber with a range of Christmas Visitor Centre, 51 to 67 Pall go.vic.gov.au or phone 5434 Monday 8 December. celebrations. Mall. 6000.

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