Bruthen and District Newspaper Produced by Bruthen and District Citizens Association OCTOBER 2019 NUMBER 244
A showcase of musical talent in Bruthen
There was a great turnout at the Mechanics Hall on 26th September to see two extraordinary performers. Neil Murray (above left) is an Australian musical legend and came to prominence with the Warumpi band in the 80s and has been performing and recording ever since. Todd Cook (above right) is an emerging Australian musical legend who fits his music schedule around his teaching career and football life— and now calls Bruthen Home. The crowd was mesmerised by Neil and Todd’s performances. They both magically weave storytelling and music to a transporting level. The middle photo shows Neil sporting the Bruthen jumper—look out for him on the field next year!!
Open Mic is back!!! The highly anticipated return of Open Mic was a very successful afternoon. There was a good-sized and very supportive crowd and there was a great range of musical talent - a few old faces and plenty of new ones. Come along and support your local talent on the last Sunday of every month—2.30pm start.
The Tambo Rambler would like to acknowledge the Gunaikurnai People, the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, and pay our respects to their Elders both past and present
Loose Ends Jens Altheimer brought his magical show, Loose Ends to Bruthen in September. Kids and adults enjoyed workshops and a show full of gadgets, puppets, machines and circus tricks. Loose Ends was presented by Bruthen Arts & Events Council, and supported by Creative Victoria through Regional Arts Victoria Urgent Tambo Rambler Advertising Costs BLACK AND WHITE Advert Options 9 x 4 cm - Cost $10.00 9 x 8 cm - Cost $15.00 1/2 page (for new businesses) - Cost $50.00 Tambo 25% discount for BDCA Members, only applies to black and white adverts
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In the rich fertile soils of the Mitchell River Valley in East Gippsland, world-class food is grown. This area supplies vegetables to fresh markets, fast food outlets, cafes, restaurants, cruise ships and various businesses along the value-added product chain throughout Australia and overseas. An industry that is valued at $150M+ (annually) and employs up to 2,000 people is at risk from a proposed mineral sands mine.
Located on top of the plateau, the proposed mine is as close as 350m from the Mitchell River with the vegetable fields as close as 500m downwind from the mine. 11sq kilometres of farmland is proposed to be mined.
Mr John Hine, one of the impacted horticultural business owners said, “The proposed mineral sands mine in Glenaladale is only 500m away from my veggie fields, on top of a plateau on the other side of the Mitchell River. The prospect of this mine is deeply concerning to us and we are speaking out now against that mine.”
“There is a very real risk of destroying the clean green image of our produce, both real and perceived. The risks of contamination to our veggies and soil from toxic dust plus having to compete for water as the mine will need over 3,000,000,000 litres annually, will potentially devastate our businesses and have health impacts on consumers of our produce and on workers in our fields.”
“We could create 3 times more jobs than the mine if that water was redirected to growing vegetables instead. These are long-term sustainable jobs.”
“If the Government is serious about the continued viability of our industry it must stop this mine from proceeding. Kalbar (the mining proponent) claims that when the Environment Effects Statement is submitted soon to Government it will prove the impacts on our industry will be low. We do not share their contention,” John said.
To inform their stakeholders about the potential risks and their concerns, a flyer has been prepared.
For more information and a copy of the flyer contact: Media Contact: Debbie Carruthers (mobile): 0448 809 798 or (email): [email protected] Amegilla Gallery Stories of influence 61 Main Street BRUTHEN 3885 @ Lake Tyers Beach Hall e: [email protected] t: 0438 525386 is on
th th Ingrid Smith-Rijneveld October 18 - 20 2019 Colours of the Kimberley Workshops on Saturday morning th 26 September – 20 October 2019 19 October, 2019 Opens 11am Sunday 29 Sept
Tim Coronel of Small Press Network will The Nature Palette assist writers take important step of Rhonda Gray Art School students publishing, either self-publishing and 24 October – 17 November 2019
marketing or linking with publishers Gallery hours: Thursday – Sunday 10am – 3pm interested in their genre. Lynne Kelly will introduce us to techniques of remembering – the best memory OPEN techniques from ancient times and the Wednesday to Sunday middle ages to methods used by today’s 10am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday memory athletes. Lynn has tested these 10am to 10pm methods in experiments and will Phone 5157 5307 demonstrate the extra ordinary capacity of our brains at any age. The Bite @ Bullant Brewery food philosophy is simple: Tickets available on-line and Just Books in Use local seasonal produce Lakes Entrance and Bairnsdale Use sustainably harvested seafoods & https://www.facebook.com/storiesofinfluence responsibly stewarded meats https:// Introduce local flavours and ideas to produce tasty food www.ruralcommunities.com.au/stories/ Our menus present a contemporary and seasonal approach to food that can be enjoyed with beer If you haven't already tried Craft beer why not pop in and have a taste of one of ten beers on tap
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NEW WEATHER AND CLIMATE GUIDE TO HELP FARMERS MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS
Farmers in East Gippsland can now see how the weather patterns and climate risks are changing in the region, thanks to the Regional Weather and Climate Guide by the Bureau of Meteorology, FarmLink and CSIRO.
Climate guides are designed to help farmers make sound business decisions by giving the best possible climate data for their region.
Member for Gippsland, Darren Chester said the guides would be a valuable source of information for East Gippsland farmers.
“Our farmers know their land like the back of their hands, but in these difficult and unpredictable times these guides will provide direction and help them to make informed decisions,” Mr Chester said. “The ability to look forward and outline significant weather events such as severe drought, will help farmers to prepare and be proactive.
“Ultimately working cohesively will ensure that farmers aren’t left in the lurch and can still farm during difficult times.”
The guide will provide key information such as:
Variability of rainfall from season to season and year to year Typical timing of key events such as: the autumn break, wet season onset and the average date of first and last frost The likelihood, duration, severity and return period of climate extremes, such as drought, flood, heatwaves and cold spells. The information will help inform decisions that affect business resilience such as whether to acquire fodder reserves, lease land in a range of climate zones, develop water storage and purchase loans or insurance.
More than 50 guides covering Australia’s existing Natural Resource Management regions will be developed and released to communities across the country by the end of the year. All guides will be made available via the Bureau website: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/climate-guides/ 2019 Buchan 54 Main Street, Flower & Arts 'n Craft Bruthen. Show Open 7 days Ph: 03-51575 415 at the Buchan Hall Photography Competition Your local ELGAS Distributor & Display Supplier of local produce supporting local growers Provider of Butcher Supplied Quality Meats at the Uniting Church Supplier of gas heating, stoves, hot water systems (provide a written quote & we will attempt to beat it)
Shop local – support local employment email: [email protected]
Bruthen Licensed Post Office (Est.1893)
Saturday 2rd November East Photocopying 12 noon to 5 pm Link Toll And Passes Photography at the church opens at 10am. Facsimile
Sunday 3th November 10 am to 4 pm CBA, NAB, WestPac Banking, Western Union Money Transfer, Admission: Bill Payments, Post Bill Pay, Stationery, Flower Show - Adults $4.00 Greeting Cards, Wrapping Paper, PostPak All Students $1.00 & Australia Post Postal Services
Photography $2.00 Howard & Jenny Young, Phone/Fax (03) 5157 5209 Cake Stall on Saturday ~ Tea Coffee and Scones available all weekend Brought to you by the Buchan Arts Council Bruthen Inn Bruthen & District Citizen’s Hotel Association meetings for Kitchen is open 7 days. 2019/20 Lunch 12-2pm,
Dinner 6-8pm Wed 6th November 2019 Wednesday Roast Nite $17, with happy hour 6-7pm (changed to Wednesday due to Friday nite raffles supporting local sporting clubs, 10 Melb Cup Pub Hol). draws. Tues 3rd March 2020 Catering for private functions and community group meetings Tues 5th May 2020 Courtesy bus operates Wed, Fri, Sat nites only st Tues 21 July 2020 For enquires or bookings contact Bruthen Inn Hotel.
Cheers and beers, Stretch All meetings 6.30pm GLCH Bruthen Phone 51575201 BRUTHEN RECREATION RESERVE
Well, if you haven't noticed by now, the club rooms at the Bruthen Recreation Reserve have new solar panels installed. The 19.8 kW system is designed to feed approximately 15kW back into the system, with the remainder running appliances within the rooms. What this means for tenant clubs is hopefully a saving on daily electricity costs - so the benefits will be passed back onto not only Bruthen sporting groups - but the people of Bruthen and surrounding The Great Alpine Gallery in Swifts districts. Creek goes back to the future
The fitting of the solar system was made possible The Great Alpine Gallery is launching its latest th from a project grant by the Department of exhibition OFF THE WALL on Friday 13 Environment, Land Water & Planning (DELWP) September at 6pm. (Traralgon Office), who not only paid for the installation of the panels - but were project managers Following the renovation of the gallery earlier this through to completion. The Bruthen year, the exhibition will feature reinterpretations of Recreation Reserve Committee of Management the calico that lined the walls for twenty years.
(BRRCoM) also took the opportunity for an upgrade “We’ve given out squares of calico to be painted, to the internal switch board. The board which had dyed, sewn, sculpted, incorporated into installations, been added onto over the last nearly 35+ years had well and truly served its purpose and was in need of re-imagined in any way possible for the exhibition”, some electrical TLC. Local electrician Craig Prior of says Gallery President Tracey Johnson. “It’s a neat Bruthen Electrical completed the upgrade of the way of keeping the original spirit of the gallery on switchboard and also fitted security sensor lights to the walls even though they are now beautifully the perimeter of the main structure. plastered and painted!”
For those new to the area, the Bruthen The gallery is one of the oldest volunteer run Recreation Reserve is home to the: Bruthen galleries in Victoria, if not the oldest, and features Recreation Reserve Committee of works by local and Gippsland artists. Management, Bruthen Cricket Club, the Bruthen The OFF THE WALL exhibition runs from 13 Football Club, Bruthen Netball Club and Bruthen Tennis Club. During times of emergency it is used as September until 28 October. The Gallery is open a staging ground for: Emergency Services Thursdays to Mondays, 10.30am to 3.30pm, and by Evacuation (Air Ambulance), Country Fire Authority appointment at other times.
Brigades and Groups State Emergency Service Contact: Units and Forest Fire Management (DELWP). Great Alpine Gallery, 6881 Great Alpine Road, Swifts Creek VIC 3896 [email protected] http://www.greatalpinegallery.org.au/
Tracey Johnson, President 0418 220 078 [email protected]
Helenka King, Marketing Manager 0403 316 651 [email protected] Trash Puppets
On the 4th and 5th of September, Tambo Upper Primary School junior students along with Buchan, Bruthen and Nowa Nowa Primary School participated in the ‘Trash Puppets’ workshop. The ‘Trash Puppets’ team taught all students about sustainable living and recycling. Each student, using a lot of creativity and recyclable materials were able to create their very own trash puppet. Students learnt how to make their puppet move by using techniques such as using a rod, using their hand for a glove puppet, using string or by creating a combination puppet that involved more than one of these ways of puppetry movement. We would like to thank the Trash Puppets team- Amy and Jess for all the great sessions of fun and creativity. Victorian Learning
Five students from Bruthen Primary School have been selected to participate in the Victorian Learning Commissioners Pilot Project. This project empowers students to lead an inquiry into learning within their school.
The students attended an introduction day at Keilor Views Primary School earlier this year. On this day the students under took classroom observations and spoke to students at Keilor Views Primary School about learning. The Bruthen Primary School students identified similarities in teaching practices –readers workshop model, and were very impressed by how the students could talk about their learning goals, how they were
The students then participated in a workshop to learn about how they will lead learning improvement at Bruthen Primary School. Together ,with students from 3 other participating schools, the students developed key statements that outlined their ‘Role’, ‘Purpose’ and ‘Legacy’ as Learning Commissioners.
Role Using evidence from our school to drive improvement, in an empowering environment where students have voice and agency.
Purpose To empower all students to be the ‘change makers’ of learning in their schools
Legacy
The students also built their understanding of the terms ‘Student Agency’ and ‘Student Voice’ to write their own definition Student Voice Student Voice is students getting a say or choice as learners ,to influence a change, by making decisions about learning.
Student Agency Student Agency is a level of response and leadership about learning They finished the day building an understanding of quantitative and qualitative data and devel- oping some leadership skills as they began to unpack some of their school’s data. When the students returned to school they continued to unpack the school’s NAPLAN Data, Students Attitude to School Data and PM and PROBE Benchmark Data. After learning how to interpret the data, students identified patterns and trends in the data and formulated some questions that they felt were unanswered in the
The students presented this information to Staff and to School Council and sought permission to run an inquiry to improve learning, in term 3. The staff at Bruthen Primary School embraced the opportunity for students to observe their teaching and to talk to students about their learning. They were also very excited to learn that the students would share their findings and make recommendations for an area of improvement, that they would co-design with staff and include as part of the 2020 School Annual Improvement Plan. This term, the Victorian Learning Commissioners worked with Helen Butler (Lead Instructor in the Vic Learning Commissioner Pilot Project) to develop an area of investigation. The students decided they wanted to focus on Reading as this had been an area the school had been improving over the last couple of years and they wanted to continue the work in this area. The students also decided they wanted to know how reading was taught in other classrooms, how students were feeling about reading and how well they could talk about what they are learning in reading. To help guide their investigation, the students visited each classroom to observe a reading lesson. They watched intently and recorded questions that arose during the observation. After their observations, student discussed what they had observed and the things they were curious to find more about. The students discussed how they would collate this information and decided to interview and film five
The students have since conducted their interviews and have transcribed the interviews in order to collate the data. From their inquiry, the Vic Learning Commissioners have discovered that students enjoy reading and choosing their own books. They are also enjoying the
Students know their learning goals and can talk about some of the strategies that they use to help them when they get stuck. They like to work with learning partners and understand being in a focused learning group helps them to use new strategies with support from the teacher. The Vic Learning Commissioners also identified possible areas for a deeper level of learning to be undertaken. Deepen students’ knowledge of how strategies help them to understand what they are reading,. Build students’ capacity to monitor and assess their progress towards their learning goals. Teach students how to work more effectively with learning partners and in collaborations with their peers. Next term, the Vic Learning Commissioners will co-design an action plan. Watch this space! Bruthen Art and Information Centre Story
Did you know that the Bruthen Art and Information Centre is Bruthen’s oldest surviving shop and it is now resting on it’s 4th location in our main street during it’s century of existence.
In 1913, the building was opened as a branch of the Bairnsdale Pharmacy by Mr. Sol Green. Back then, it was located on the other side of the highway, near the skate park.
In the 1920’s, it was relocated by bullock team to the site of the present Op shop. This block had become vacant after the coffee palace was destroyed by fire.
During the Depression, a young qualified chemist named Stan Royal came home to Bairnsdale after completing his studies. He couldn’t find employment in his field of expertise, so he was working on the McKillops Bridge construction site.
Meanwhile, Mr. Green, the by now, elderly chemist had taken ill and closed the shop. Stan’s mum saw an opportunity for her son, and got a message to him.
Stan hurried to the hospital, sought and received permission to reopen the business and he operated it until well into the 1950’s. He was quite a character. In addition to dispensing medicines, he extracted teeth, cut hair and treated the injured. This building became a popular meeting place, particularly on Friday nights for the poker school and for putting a bet on the races.
During the 1960’s Vinnecombe’s sold fruit and veggies from the shop, later it was owned by Farquahar’s Plumbing. They sold it to the Anglican Church who used it to house their Op Shop. However, by the early 2000’s the Church Council saw this aging building as a liability and planned to demolish it in order to be replaced with a low maintenance brick shop.
A large community meeting was held in January 2006 which resulted in the win/win outcome in which the church donated the building to the Bruthen community on the proviso that they moved it off the site ASAP. East Gippsland Shire obtained a large grant to cover most of the costs of relocation and the renovation of the building. Local fundraising, volunteer labour and donations from businesses resulted in Bruthen’s own art and information centre. Drop in and have a sticky beak. A beautiful and friendly Bairnsdale Animal Hospital Buddhist Centre in W Tree ! Complete Care For Your Pet ALL WELCOME Dr Andrew Padula Meditation Health & Wellness Tai Chi Easter Yoga & Associates Medicine Buddha Family 26 Howitt Avenue Bairnsdale 3875 Information and bookings visit www.sakya.com.au/siba Ph - 5152 4152 03 5155 0329 [email protected]
Bruthen Pizza and Takeaway Wed-Sun 11am—8.30pm Come in and check out the menu Pizzas, fish and chips and a range of other food and drinks are available 69 Main Street (near the corner garage) Phone 51575461 Your Local Brigade……..update
The Bruthen Fire brigade has been busy preparing itself for the year ahead. The continued dry weather has a number of implications for Bruthen & surrounding districts. Noting that Bruthen is located in a high fire danger area, it is prudent that during the spring and summer months we remain vigilant of the risk and ensure that our fire plans are practiced and workable. Remember – only you can develop your own fire plan (a plan of what to do and when, in times of fire emergency); but anyone at one of the two local brigades is happy to assist and provide advice.
Some goings on.
Bruthen Brigade (along with most other units) has been conducting prep training in some basic safety considerations for the year ahead. This includes hazardous tree identification assessment and burn over and entrapment drills. This training is aimed at keeping fire fighters safe on the fire ground and returning back to their family and friends. We also have three new members who will complete their minimum skills and qualify as fire fighters for the summer ahead.
Community Bushfire Exercise. Was recently held at the Swan Reach Football ground and it was pleasing to see local residents from Bruthen, Sarsfield , Mossiface and Wiseleigh attend. Participants were given an overview of what to prepare for, what actions to consider and encouraged to develop their own bushfire plan – and more importantly practice it. A burn table demonstrated the spread of fire over terrain and reinforced some of the key considerations required when faced with a grass and scrub or forest fire. A number of CFA and DELWP appliances (pictured) were also on display for the event. Pictured are tankers from Johnsonville, Mossi-Tambo and Metung Fire Brigades
Fire Danger Period (FDP). The FDP is now is force. Fuel reduction burns are not permitted without a permit and the chances of gaining a permit are extremely slim. For residents who burn without a permit, if a CFA unit attends a fire (because the fire has been called in and reported via the 000 hotline), apart from extinguishing the burn, CFA units are required to inform Victoria Police. The possibility of further action may ensue.
Fire safety in and around Bruthen. On Sunday 15 September the Bruthen Fire Brigade was responded to an unattended camp fire along the Tambo River Bank – in the vicinity of the bridge. First – this area of river is extremely high fire risk due to reed and general overgrowth of bushes and shrubs etcetera. The location is not a good place for a fire to be lit. Second – it was very pleasant 25 degrees and there was no need for the fire for warmth (food was not being cooked either). Third, the fire was left unattended and going as some young people responsible for the fire, decided to up and leave (with their eskies), to go home. The consequences of these actions could well have been devastating as the river bank serves as a fire wick back into town and too many properties that border it. As a rule - if you start a fire for cooking or warmth – then never leave it unattended and fully extinguish it when you depart. In the last few years a number of fires such as this and burn offs in nearby district areas, have escaped with months of firefighting activity and recovery ensuing. In short – let’s be vigilant and practice basic fire safety, be aware of the dry surrounds we live in and apply a good dose of common sense.
PUBLIC NOTICES
BRUTHEN REMEMBERS
Come in and enjoy a free morning tea and share your Bruthen History and memories of days gone by.
When: Tuesday 9 October Time: 10.30am—Midday Where: GLCH Bruthen Site
Bring in your old photos, books and memorabilia and share with other members of the community identifying Bruthen history and share great conversations about the history of our district. Enjoy delicious morning tea and discover things about Bruthen and District and see old photographs and newspapers of days gone by. All welcome.
Mobile Library and Outreach Services Phone: 03 5153 9500 Email: [email protected]
OCTOBER
Bruthen: Wed 9 & 23 10 to 10.30 - near kinder 10.45 to 11.15 - near school
Thurs 10 & 24 10 to 11.15am - Main St
Tambo Upper: Thurs 10 & 24 9 to 9.45 - Tambo Upper Primary School PUBLIC NOTICES BRUTHEN ART, INFORMATION In event of an emergency AND HERITAGE PRECINCT Bruthen has 3 A proud community enterprise. Heart Start Defibrillators Run by volunteers to show off local art,
craft and history, and to help visitors to the region with advice and information. Located at Art Gallery and gift shop. Maps. Bruthen General Store Artists’ Handmade cards. 6.30am – 6.15/7.15pm (7 days) Heritage buildings with historical displays. 79 Main Street, Bruthen. Bruthen Rec Reserve Ph: (03) 51575111 for sports events / Caravan Park Bruthen Police Station (after hours – on Community Health Kinder being closed) Gym Thursdays Anglican Parish of Tambo 9.30am—10.30am Servicing Cost FROM OCTOBER IS communities of $6 per family Bruthen, Swan Reach, Buchan. Come and sing and dance and play. Services at Enjoy a cuppa and chat afterwards Bruthen 9.30am Sundays Swan Reach, 11am 2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month, Buchan, Third Sunday, 2.30pm
BDCA Community BBQ Trailer $15.00 ½ day (up to 5hrs) $25.00 Full Day (6-10 hours) A link in Bruthen Walks includes gas, urn & folding sun Preserving Bruthen's history . Bringing visitors to Bruthen businesses shelter For hire contact BDCA via email Open 24/7 Free entry [email protected] Please help keep it litter free For use by Bruthen & district community groups, Web: www.eastgippslandrailtrail.com no individual party hire Emergency contacts: C/- DSE (Bus hrs) 5152 0600 Proudly supported by A Hrs 0419 583 482 (volunteer) Elgas & Bruthen Lions
Community Calendar October 2019 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3 4 5 6 GLCH 8am - 12.30pm Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Doctor by Appointment
8.30am Swimming GLCH 1-3pm Sew What GLCH
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 GLCH 8am - 12 midday GLCH 8am - 12.30pm Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall BRUTHEN Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Doctor by Appointment BLUES MEETING Tai Chi 10am Bruthen Hall 8.30am Swimming GLCH Mobile Library Bruthen 1-3pm Sew What GLCH 10 to 11.15 Main Street 4PM Bruthen Remembers BRUTHEN INN Men’s Shed 9-1 10.30am Mobile Library Bruthen Mobile Library Tambo Upper 10 to 10.30 Bruthen kinda 9 to 9.45 at School HOTEL 10.45 to 11.15 Bruthen school 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 GLCH 8am - 12 midday GLCH 8am - 12.30pm Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Regeneration Regeneration Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Doctor by Appointment Tai Chi 10am Bruthen Hall Bruthen Bruthen 8.30am Swimming GLCH Men’s Shed 9-1 1-3pm Sew What GLCH
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 GLCH 8am - 12 midday GLCH 8am - 12.30pm Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Doctor by Appointment Tai Chi 10.am Bruthen 8.30am Swimming GLCH Mobile Library Bruthen OPEN MIC Hall 1-3pm Sew What GLCH 10 to 11.15 Main Street BRUTHEN INN Mobile Library Bruthen Mobile Library Tambo Upper HOTEL Men’s Shed 9-1 10 to 10.30 Bruthen kinda 9 to 9.45 at School 2.30PM 10.45 to 11.15 Bruthen school 28 29 30 31 GLCH 8am - 12 midday GLCH 8am - 12.30pm Tae Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Tai Chi 10.am Bruthen Kwon Do 5.30 @ hall Doctor by Appointment Hall Men’s Shed 9-1 8.30am Swimming GLCH 1-3pm Sew What GLCH
Please note: The Tambo Rambler attempts to ensure that all items on the calendar are accurate, however we make no guarantee that all activities are correctly listed. The responsibility lies with the individual groups to provide updates when their schedules change. If in doubt, please contact the relevant organisations for confirmation of dates and times. TRADES AND SERVICES Bruthen Motors 'Personal service with a smile'
ULP, Diesel, BP Ultimate 98 All Mechanical Repairs, Roadworthy Inspections including LPG Vehicles, Automotive accessories, Bait and Fishing supplies, Tyres, Ice, Gas Bottles Filled, Snacks and Drinks
Landrover repairs and spares WE NOW SELL CHOOK PELLETS See Phil in Workshop for details
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 70 Main Street, Bruthen Ph: 5157 5262 7AM—7PM [email protected]
ALMON ENGINEERING SERVICES 122 Omeo Highway Bruthen Turning And Milling Welding Aluminum & Steel Cylinder Head Repair Phone Andrew 5157-5486
Chris Fella RIVIERA GAS SERVICES
Qualified Carpenter Peter Weeks Renovations, Decks Pergolas, New Specialising in Gas Installations Houses, Fencing Conversion and Maintenance 20 Year Experience TFN 195 357 871 General Plumbing MB. 0412 9912 60 PH. 5157 5198 E. [email protected] Lic No 21065 Mobile: 0418 516 745
ALL ELECTRICAL NEEDS Data, Phone, Security Alarms Craig Prior Ph 5157 5104 0417 318 363 R.E.C. 16896 DIRECTORY LISTING OF ADVERTISERS
Category Name Phone Checkout the Bruthen District Website at www.bruthendistrict.org.au Accommodation / Bruthen Inn Hotel 5157 5201 Food The new Bruthen District Website promotes our Food Blue Bee Cafe 5157 5397 beautiful community as a place to visit & provides information about our local attractions, events, and our community groups. Food Bullant Brewery 5157 5307 Local community groups and businesses are invited Attractions Amegilla Gallery 5157 5381 to have a presence on the website. Local Community Groups Attractions Bruthen Art & Info Centre 5157 5111 Community group contact listing is free. Attractions East Gippsland Rail Trail 0419 583 482 Community event listing is free. Dedicated page on the Bruthen website: Attractions Ye Olde Oppe Shoppe 5157 5463 Local community groups may request to have a dedicated page on the website. If your community group doesn't currently have a web presence, you can Goods Bruthen General Store 5157 5415 have your own page on the Bruthen website for $60 per year per page. Goods Bruthen Licenced Post Office 5157 5209
Local Business Advertising Trades & Services ACG Kitchens & Cabinets 0402 137 148 Advertise on the Bruthen website for a very small cost of $40 per year. Your advert may include your logo & Trades & Services Almon Engineering 5157 5486 business name with up to 15 words of text, or simply your business card. All adverts include a link to your Trades & Services Bairnsdale Animal Hospital 5152 4152 website or social media. The Bruthen & District Citizen’s Association reserve the right Trades & Services BP Bruthen Motors 5157 5262 to accept or reject advertisements and to edit submissions if necessary to fit the designated space. Businesses outside of Bruthen & District may submit their request to advertise, Trades & Services Brick & Stone Constructions 5156 4527 but acceptance of your application is at the discretion of the committee. Trades & Services Bruthen Electrical 5157 5104 Enquiries and feedback to [email protected], or post to PO Box 24, Bruthen 3885. Trades & Services Bruthen Garden Supplies 0429 944 297 The website is an Initiative of the Bruthen & District Citizen’s Association Trades & Services Carpenter, Chris Fella 0412 9912 60 Mossiface Hall For Hire The Mossiface Hall is available for hire at very Trades & Services Riviera Gas Services 0418 516 745 reasonable hire rates. This is a great little hall which has benefited from a range of Other Bruthen Anglican Church 5157 5463 improvements in the last few years. Please contact Jeff on 0409 765 755 Other Community Health Nurse 5157 5784
Bruthen Mechanics Hall for Hire Other K&M Party Mayhem 0435 457 323 Now available for use: Data projector & screen, and Other Darren Chester 5144 6744 portable speaker suitable for large meetings. Other SIBA Retreat Centre 5155 0329 Bruthen hall bookings: 0459 345 049 Other Tim Bull MLA 5152 3491 Email: [email protected] / PO Box 186 Bruthen Mixed Bag Art Exhibition Art Exhibition Bruthen Mechanics Hall Amegilla Gallery Sat 19th & Sun 20th 10am to 4pm. $2 entry Exhibition by Ingrid Smith Rijneveld “Colours of Grand Opening Friday 18th at 7pm. $5 entry the Kimberley” Exhibiting artists free Closing date to enter artworks October 11th Art Exhibition Limit of 4 pieces each at $10 per item. Great Bruthen Art & Information Centre prizes on offer. See details at right Exhibition of art and craft from regional artists. Chalk art on the pavement for kids. Arty Car Boot Sale Bruthen Mechanics Hall Wood Burning Demonstration Saturday 19th 10am to 4pm Bruthen Mechanics Hall Stall holders wanted - see at right Julia Tresize, DEEVA, will show how to use wood burning tools while decorating wooden Kids Art Workshop jewellery. Bruthen Mechanics Hall Decorate a banner with paints, pencils, stamps Watercolour Painting Demonstration and more which will then be put together as a Amegilla Gallery string of bunting with others and hung in town. Watercolour Painting demonstration with Margaret Lomas. Travelling Rocks Decorate a small rock to keep or leave Chainsaw Sculpture demonstration somewhere for others to find and move on. Fun Bruthen Heritage Precinct for kids and adults. Brandon Kroon of BK Carving will be demonstrating chainsaw wood sculpture Photography Workshop The Hub Pour Art Demonstration Bookings Essential, please call the Bruthen Heritage Café Neighbourhood House on 0497 544 490 Marg Pearson will demonstrate the fascinating and somewhat messy Pour Art technique. Neighbourhood house activities Main Street building - 10am to 4pm Blacksmith demonstration Open house and display of art and craft works Bruthen Trading Post done during the year. Cake and coffee available. Grab an event guide on the weekend for more details Music Under the Verandah Brent Hodgkins and mates will be playing live under the Bruthen Music Shop verandah An initiative of Bruthen Arts & Events Council Inc, For more info follow and supported by East ‘Bruthen Presents’ on Facebook or email Gippsland Shire Council [email protected] Special Guest, Chainsaw Sculptor, Brandon Kroon from Drouin is going to blow you away using a tool most think is for gathering fire wood. He will be bringing his chainsaws to Regeneration Bruthen and carving up a storm. Come and see this internationally successful chainsaw sculptor in action
WANTED! ENTRIES FOR MIXED BAG ART EXHIBITION Grand Opening Fri 18th at 7pm. $5 entry Exhibition Open Sat 19th & Sun 20th 10am to 4pm. $2 entry Artworks can be on any subject but artists are encouraged to also enter the special theme section WANTED! of “Regeneration”. Great Prizes! MARKET STALL HOLDERS Best in Show - $1,000 Second Prize - $400 FOR ARTY CARBOOT SALE Special theme “Regeneration” - $500 Saturday 19th October, 10am to 4pm Peoples choice - $200 Stalls $10 each. Primary School Children - arty gift voucher Get your entry forms in quick! Closing date Please book your stall by emailing th [email protected], or call to enter artworks October 11 0490819507 Entry forms or information: call 0490819507 or email [email protected] Are your cupboards stuffed full of wonderful craft or art materials that you were sure you would use ‘one day’? Balls of wool, paints, brushes, fleeces, spinning wheels, children’s art and craft 2 Day Acrylic Painting Workshop activity stuff, beautiful timber, art books or craft with Linda MacAulay magazines, that have never been used. Oh, and th th do not forget the unfinished projects that you will Sat 12 and Sun 13 October never finish. This is your chance to find a new COST: $100 for two day workshop owner for them and to make some money at the same time! To learn more about Linda have a look at her web page at http://lindamacaulay.com.au/ For more information and bookings email [email protected] or message 0423566361. Limited places so book early