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This Week’s Sponsor Skipton & District Photographic Club Thank you very much MOUNT EMU CREEK LANDCARE GROUP WORKING BEE Sunday 25th August Meet at the Mechanics Hall at 10:00 am. Bring your Whipper-Snipper, and any other tools that you might find useful, Wheel-Barrows or Rakes and Enthusiasm. Hoping to clear the walking path area to make it more accessible “A Place For Everyone To Enjoy”. Let’s Try And Make This Creek Beautification A “WHOLE TOWN PROJECT” The more the merrier. Hope to see you there. LAST DAYS TO “Making their experiences more FROM THE EDITOR: welcoming and enjoyable will help TRIVIA WITH A TWIST APPLY FOR build strong club cultures.” Many thanks to Tracey Savage for her SHIRE SPORTING Ms Hinds said the grants did not report on the “Trivia With Twist” FACILITY DESIGN apply to building the projects but Night held at Skipton Golf Club on having completed designs was an asset 26th of July. GRANTS when applying for construction Accompanied by terrific photos from SPORTING clubs in Corangamite Shire funding. our roving photographer, Val Day, I’m sure the guests won’t mind if I take a have only days left to apply to the 2019 “Council is committed to minute to repeat my personal words of -2020 Facility Design Grants Program. supporting opportunities for Congratulations to Tracey, Nikki, The program offers grants of up to people to engage in healthy and Milton, Stephen, Verity and ALL of the $7500 to help sporting clubs pay to MANY HELPERS on the Night, (Seen develop schematic designs to redevelop active lifestyles, and Unseen!!! and to ALL of the hard their facilities, or to plan new ones. and to providing high-quality working TEAM on a fantastic job so very well done on the Saturday night Applications close at 5 pm on community facilities.” and in the lead up to the “Trivia with a Friday 23 August 2019. To ensure the best chance of success, Twist” evening and obviously with all Acting Manager Facilities and applicants are encouraged to discuss of the cleaning up afterwards. Recreation Jane Hinds encouraged their project with Acting Manager Everyone had a Ball clubs to apply. Facilities and Recreation Jane Hinds on I think our special 5593 7100. guest of Honour “The program has a total pool of and her family had $30,000 to help clubs improve facilities For more details, go to for participants and officials. www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/grants (Continued on page 5) Skipton Community News Page 2
2019 CHURCH TIMES St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Contact Rev. Rod Waterhouse (0438 555 983 ) Public Notices Stewart or Belle 5349 5553 with enquiries. 11:00 am Odd Months URGENT. 9:00 am Even Months Single accommodation required immediately Anglican Parishes of Beaufort & Skipton: for 2 months. Contact 5340 3515 with enquiries. Skipton, Linton, Smythesdale area. Anglican Parish of Beaufort & Skipton Contact – 53403515 for enquiries Contact James, 0407852841. Please Note: Changes to Times for future. Skipton – 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month - 11.00 am Beaufort - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month - 11.00 am 5th Sunday – Skipton alternates with Beaufort - 10.30 am St. Columba’s Catholic Church Streatham: Currently no services St. John’s Uniting Church, Streatham: 4th Sunday of each Month. Next Service: Sunday 26th August at 10 a.m. ————–——————————————————- Catholic Mass Times St Peter’s Parish of Linton for Beaufort, Linton, Rokewood, Skipton, Smythesdale Please Contact the Cathedral Office 5331 2933 [email protected] August 24th & 25th: Snake Valley 6.30pm Vigil Beaufort 8:30am Skipton 10.30am Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm. August 31st & 1st Sept: Smythesdale 6.30pm Vigil Linton 9:00am Skipton 10.30am Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm. ———————————————————— BIBLE THOUGHT We give thanks unto You, O You; We give thanks for Your Name is over all; Men tell of Your wonderful Works. Psalm 75 verse 1 ————–—————————————————- CORANGAMITE MOBILE LIBRARY Next visits on Friday 24th August 6th & 20th September 2019 Lismore: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon; Skipton: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Library Outreach Van: Mary 0408 525 538. See the library website www.corangamitelibrary.vic. Loans can be renewed by phoning: Colac 5231 4613. ——————————————————————— SKIPTON TRANSFER STATION Beaufort Road, Skipton. Transfer Station opens next on Mobile Hair Styles Sun 25th August, Wed 28th August, Sun 8th September, Wed 11th September, that comes to you Hours: from 1 pm to 5 pm. In Skipton Next ——————————————————— SKIPTON HOSPITAL COMMUNITY HEALTH 9th September 14th October For Appointment Call DAY CENTRE: Every Tuesday 10 am to 2 pm 11th November Usually Volunteer Rosters and Activities are published in SCN 16th September Katrina 0439 221 449 MEN’S GROUP meets fortnightly on Fridays at 10am. OUT & ABOUT SADLY THE BUS IS OUT OF ACTION If these dates don’t work for you. You can always come to: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. CLIENTS WILL BE ADVISED WHEN IT IS BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN. HOPE SOON. Lake Bolac as the Salon is open Meet at the Community Room Skipton Hospital Every Tuesday and Saturday—phone for a time. Enquires & Booking Sandy Briody or Lindy. Find me on Facebook: www.facebook.com.au/zandastudios Skipton Community News Page 3 Thank You Again Skipton Golf Club Friday 16th August will hold special memories for Skipton Golf and Bowls Club members, President Glenis Keilar and Secretary Michael Sproules, who had the pleasure to meet with Professor George Kannourakis in Ballarat at the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute, to present their “Big Cheque”. It was a very happy occasion for the Club members as they had waited to meet with the very busy Professor who wanted to thank them properly and in person. This gave them the opportunity to explain all of the fun ways the money was raised at the Inaugural 4 Person Mixed Ambrose Event which included a number of novelty fun activities to assist in the special fundraising event. George had heard about some of the different parts of the day from the volunteers who had been out to Skipton on the day, and was keen to hear more about the range of ages of the players, and the fact that there was a professional available to assist with a “Buy-A-Drive”, and about the “Fastest Drive” and other stories. A tour of the laboratory was an incredible bonus and we thank George and his wonderful staff for the opportunity to understand more about their special work. FECRI Fundraising continues details below. K
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(Continued from page 1) a special night and they were pretty clever as well—got more answers right than wrong that’s for sure. Let’s hope that the Dream Home is soon a reality in Osborne Street. I think Sue will be able to get a few of her dreams fulfilled – what a wonderful initiative by some pretty special friends. As Sue’s brother Peter said Country People make pretty special friends. Well done everyone. K
Lots of Cameras Clicking Lots of Photos Thanks Val. Page 6 The Champions—Elliott Brothers, James Kirkpatrick, Will Fay, Josh Draffin and friends. Dancing With The Stars at Skipton Golf Club. Left few shots “Later in the night.” Hot Muso Bob—Playing his “Air-Saxophone Jo McGregor demonstrates her skills on the dance floor. Page 7 Table Captains Take a Bow for all of their hard work during the evening. Our friendly Staff from Country Grocers Skipton. Lucky Key Winner Ros Grylls & Op Shop Table Captain with Tracey. Our Guest of Honour Sue singing along with friends to celebrate
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Thank You Everybody It was a successful night that took place for the Trivia with a Twist Fundraiser. We anticipated some cancellations due to the very cold wintery weather, however this did not happen and the support was fantastic- the turn out succeeded our expectations and more besides! The spirit of inclusion and connection was evident through the wide span of ages and community spirit on the night. Such a mixture of dance, singing and mime. I can’t recall everyone with such a large number of talented people on display - just a couple I will mention being Margaret from the post office and the great piano piece using her feet and Jim Hinton what a great display of dance moves! The wining table of the actual trivia was the Elliott Brothers, James Kirkpatrick, Will Fay, Josh Draffin and friends. Thank you to the generosity of our Skipton sponsors, Lismore, Mortlake and Ballarat Businesses for the donation of prizes and the local people who couldn’t attend but contributed. Too many to mention so I won’t attempt to list. BSW Advisors donated the $200 for the key competition which was won by Jo- Pat Hutchinson’s daughter. We were a little organising team but we pulled it together to help raise some money for Sue’s home- special thanks to Kerri who has never lived in Skipton who just has a kind heart and altruistic energy! Thank you to all who came together in such a positive spirit- you all contributed to the success of the night. Many thanks to Roving Photographer Val Day. Lucky Key Winner Jo with Tracey. A little like Cinderella and Prince Charming—We all purchased a key on arrival. Sadly there can be only one lucky winner, but Tracey happily for Ros Grylls it was her!! —Captain Op Shop Table. Skipton Community News Page 7
Australians have been urged to remember the sacrifices and courage of troops Thursday, 15th August, 2019. who fought in the Vietnam War on the Backing nurses and doctors in Beaufort 53rd anniversary of the Local patients will continue to get the very best care Battle of Long Tan. from our hard-working doctors and nurses, thanks to a big funding boost for Beaufort and Skipton Health Australian troops who fought in Vietnam have been Service from the Andrews Government. honoured at ceremonies across the country marking the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today The heart of Sydney was brought to a standstill as hundreds announced a massive $6.71 million investment for gathered at the Martin Place Cenotaph on Sunday morning nurses and doctors at Beaufort and Skipton Health to remember the courage of the 108 Australian and New Service to do what they do best – provide the world- Zealand soldiers who fought about 2000 Viet Cong soldiers class care that locals need. in the defining battle of the Vietnam war. It was fought against almost The Labor Government’s funding is $817,000 more impossible odds in a rubber than the previous 12 months, ensuring Beaufort and plantation where 18 Skipton Health Service is perfectly placed to continue Australians died and 24 were to offer the services and treatment that families wounded on 18 August in deserve. 1966.
Ms Pulford said the $6.71 million allocation is $1.66 Lest We Forget million more than when the Liberal Nationals were last ———————————————————————— in power – a 32.8 per cent improvement. “We’re backing local doctors and nurses to do what A Thousand Hearts they do best, with a big funding boost for Beaufort and Skipton Health Service,” Ms Pulford said. - An Act Of Kindness—
“There’s nothing more important than the peace of I started a project in the week that mind that world-class care is just around the corner my Mother passed away. when you or a loved one is sick. We’re making sure My goal is to make 1,ooo hearts and families in Pyrenees Shire can get that care,” she said. t h e n give them away to anyone who would like one, an act of kindness. Across the state, the Labor Government is providing a record $12.2 billion for our hospitals and health I am interested in making this a regular stitching services to treat more patients and provide even better meeting, maybe once a week. care, helping meet the needs of our growing state. It All you need to do is come along and bring a includes a $2.5 billion boost to hospitals in the needle with a large enough eye to thread Victorian Budget 2019/20. embroidery cotton. More than two million patients will be treated in The hearts are Victorian hospitals over the next year, including more made of coloured than 200,000 elective surgeries and 750,000 felt, and then emergency department presentations. stuffed. They fit in the palm of It means more patients will receive care, treatment and your hand. surgeries sooner. This is for anyone who has felt grief The Labor Government is also making dental care free after the passing in Victorian public schools, providing 500,000 of someone special, specialist appointments in regional Victoria, recruiting or just someone more nurses, midwives and paramedics, and getting who would like on with the job of delivering its $3.8 billion pipeline of hospital construction projects. help. Susan Irving, 0402 766 746 Skipton Community News Page 8
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Elephant Bridge Hotel Darlington Located on the banks of Mount Emu Creek, the Elephant Bridge Hotel has provided accommodation for many travellers during its long life as the favourite watering hole for locals and travellers alike. A favourite B & B for Couples of all ages, it is a perfect place to accommodate your weddings and special events, as well as significant anniversary celebrations for those couples who are a little more mature. With Darlington “mid-way to almost everywhere,” The Elephant Bridge Hotel”, is a perfect place to stay “for an extended period. Plan an itinerary with Day Trips in as many different directions as you desire all within easy driving distance. are in bloom you will be in for a treat—when you reach the Glenelg Highway turn right, but be sure you stop in Skipton for the best coffee Go South through Camperdown to the Shipwreck Coast; and cake in the district. After a game of golf on Skipton Golf Course, head on down to Geelong and the Surf beaches. North-west to the Grampians; Continue East back to Melbourne (if that’s where you’re from and to the south-west to Terang and home), or continue on north to Beaufort, east to Ballarat, Warrnambool; The Western District has so much to see and do—Enjoy yourselves!! or west to Mortlake, Hamilton and Mount Gambier (if time allows). Enjoy the wonderful Volcanic Lakes and Plains! with extinct volcanoes and take time to enjoy Mount Elephant at Derrinallum where the community Of course if you travel due North members can tell you about the history of the geographic features, and the especially when the canola crops Kanawinka period of history in the Western District. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE Last Saturday night a happy group of party goers gathered at the hall to celebrate a special birthday for Michelle McIntyre. After a delicious meal and plenty of bubbly the birthday girl cut the most amazing birthday cake – designed as a camera with reference to Michelle’s great photography skills.
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Very Important Information For ALL Owners of Animals, and Poultry. Please take time to read the following information from Agriculture Victoria. Editor SCN Agriculture Victoria’s tag subsidy for sheep and goat Electronic identification of electronic NLIS tags continues through 2019, with the sheep and goats cheapest NLIS (Sheep) tags available from 55 cents. Traceability: Everyone has a part to play A strong traceability system helps to protect the entire livestock industry and everyone needs to play their part.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Interestingly I receive many communications that I regularly include in SCN to share with readers each week. Usually these are simply placed under the headings that fits best e.g. The articles from Groups and Organisations; statements from State and Federal Politicians; our Local Government Corangamite Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Pyrenees Shire; and the like. Some are quite specific so are forwarded on to those best able to assist those individuals and as with this email below I decided to just simply cut it and paste it and let you decide yourselves which references to keep for future. Like most people I like to scan through the Facebook posts and it was great to see that the owners were able to find their lost dog through the network of friends. With our weather being so very wet lately and the creek levels rising, it was great to see that the mitigation works have been so successful and that the early warning sites along the way have been so readily accessible to people seeking information. Many thanks to Bob for his detailed information below. Hope it helps you. ——————————————————————————————————————————————— G'day Kathy,- ARE YOU WONDERING ABOUT THE RISING CREEK LEVELS??
there is lots of material readily available on line, but some of it is elusive. We all know that you can see what's happening in the immediate future with the BOM radar... http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR022.loop.shtml#skip and some commercial sites like... https://ozforecast.com.au/cgi-bin/weather.cgi?station=Skipton.VIC which gives a lot of extra forecast material in an easy to understand graphical format. The BOM also gives us day to day graphical results in our catchment zone... http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/glenelg_hopkins.shtml and if one uses the menu to select river heights... http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDV60147.html you can scroll to the Hopkins Basin and locate the local recorder... http://www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDV67205/IDV67205.589007.plt.shtml along with its mates at Mena Park and Guthrie's Bridge, again, all in graphical format. So it's all pretty easy to find out what's likely to be happening without heading out into the cold and the wet - unless it's getting critical of course ! Historical weather data is also hiding on the BOM site, and in downloadable CSV format so you can load it all into a spreadsheet. For rainfall... http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/data/ it's probably better to use the map selection where you can zoom into the area of interest, say Skipton, and discover that you can download rainfall data back to 1897. Creek & river water levels and flow data can be found at... http://www.bom.gov.au/waterdata/ again with the use of a zoomable map and graphical displays, with CSV downloads for your spreadsheet analysis also available - but only for comparatively recent times of course. Going back to the climate data page... http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/data/ and entering Skipton into the search panel, you can select local recording station locations, to the right there is a link for more information, under the map image produced is another link for "basic site summary". This downloads a PDF file of historical and current data for the recording station, which even tells us the period of use for the large Pluviograph device stored in the history rooms.
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CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FOOTBALL Windfarm construction NETBALL LEAGUE ELIMINATION & QUALIFYING FINALS were Construction works continue to played at Buninyong On Saturday focus on underground cabling, construction of sub stations and 17th & Sunday 18th August. installation of the towers. To date we have FOOTBALL All but a small section of access tracks that have been constructed; With Skipton having their Senior Team and the 40 per cent of the underground cabling complete; Reserves both playing football on Saturday 20 towers that been initially installed (2-3 tower components installed); supporters and players all headed to Buninyong And a further 20 towers that have been fully installed. hoping to play as best as they could in the one Over dimensional truck movements (blades, towers, generators chance final match. and nacelles) will continue to arrive on site. The vehicle The Reserves started out first playing against movements occur six mornings per week. These movements have Dunnstown, however they were just not quite able been approved as part of the project’s Traffic Management Plan. to match their stronger opponents and despite their Turbine instalments have commenced in the South and now will better players L. Parker, A. Bedgegood, J. McPhan, J. continue in the West on a weekly basis. Robson, S. Morcombe and T. Pertalli they were only The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm team aims to keep local disruption able to muster goals from J. McPhan and J. Robson to a minimum and apologises if construction activities cause any with one apiece with final scores Dunnstown inconvenience. 10.19.79 to Skipton 2.6.18. To find out more information about the project head into The Seniors were not quite strong enough against our shopfronts located in Beaufort and Skipton or to Hepburn who ran out winners with 11.15.81 to www.stockyardhillwindfarm.com.au or call 1800 753 730. Skipton 6.12.48. Crews are working to complete stringing of 'under crossings', Best Players: A. Pitson, M. Hoare, A. Fay, J. Draffin, where new high voltage transmission lines cross under existing B. Draffin, R. Uwland. transmission lines. Goal Kickers: R. Uwland 3, J. Draffin 2, C. Townrow. Installation of latchways, which are the safety climbing systems for transmission poles that enable workers to perform tasks safely GO EMUS!! at height, will also be occurring at various locations along the line. —————————————————————— Clamping in of wire and installation of spacers by helicopter will also take place along the North West line. S.M.W.ROVERS Seniors These works will occur from the Western substation at the wind Tatyoon 20-10-130 d Rovers 5-6-36 farm site to Dunnets Road, and along Dunnets Road to the Skipton Goals J. Underwood 1, A Toan 1, J Fleming -Beaufort Road, as well as between Oddies Road to the Northern 1, D Osborne 1, B Nankervis 1. end of Nanimia Pit Road. Best T McWilliam, T Peart, B Bulger, A Stringing operations will also continue along the main line, from Toan, B Nankervis, D Osborne. poles 26-40 (Northern end of Nanimia Pit Rd to Mt Emu Creek). Minor traffic delays may be required as the conductor is strung Reserves across Mt Emu-Settlement Road. Traffic management will be in Rovers 7-5-47 d Tatyoon 5-8-38 place to ensure local driver safety. Goals C Baker 3, A Peart 2,L Relouw 1, B Luehman 1. Terminal Station Best A McCarthy, L Relouw, J Seers, T Crews are continuing with the following works onsite: Peart, A Stasse, S Liston. • stand the 500kV lattice tower structures GO ROVERS!! ————————————————————— • stringing of the 500kV tower structures Every Thursday morning • installation of electrical components for control systems for the COME AND JOIN SHAREE COURT AND THE HAPPY high voltage lines. GROUP AT THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ROOM For any queries regarding Stockyard Hill Wind Farm FOR: Transmission Line or the Terminal Station, please contact AusNet 9:15 am: GAIT & BALANCE on phone - 1800 989 192 or email [email protected] 10:30 am STRENGTH TRAINING WITH FOR Transmission Line WEIGHTS VISIT WWW.STOCKYARDHILLWINDFARM.COM.AU 12 noon: WALKING GROUP Work at your own pace with trained instructor to OR CALL OUR PROJECT HOTLINE ON 1800 753 730 guide you through the session. You just need to have comfortable clothing and suitable shoes. Skipton Community News Page 22
FROM THE EDITOR: Your Specific Details will remain in the Calendar until your specific date arrives. Details can be updated at any time. Up to you entirely. . SCN email address: [email protected] Editor can be contacted at most times. Leave a message if no answer. Editor Kathy Sproules by telephone 03 5340 2340, fax 03 5340 2434. PO Box 38, Skipton, Vic 3361. DISCLAIMER: All information in SCN is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the time of publication. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed or approved by the Progress Association. Anonymous contributions will not be published. (Name and contact number must be provided with articles for publication so that contributor can be contacted if necessary.) The Editor reserves the right to withhold any items which are considered to be inappropriate for this publication. No part of SCN may be copied or used in another publication in part or in full without the written permission of The Editor SCN For more information about Skipton visit: www.skiptonaustralia.org / SCN is also on Facebook. However for Tip Opening Times and “Stuff” that you need to know read SCN as well better than Facebook. Page 2 Meetings & Coming Events Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August: : CHFL SEMI-FINALS Skipton. SHOW STARTS 7:45 PM Supper provided. Drinks at Bar ————————————————————————-- Prices. Auction Items and Door Prizes on the night. All Enquiries: Sunday 25th August: MOUNT EMU CREEK LANDCARE GROUP Hayley 0413 991 868. Tickets $45.00. http:// WORKING BEE. Meet at the Mechanics Hall at 10:00 am. Bring www.trybooking.com/506183 LOCALLY GROWN FUNNIES your Whipper-Snipper, any other tools that you might find Saturday 7th September:: CHFL GRAND FINAL. useful, wheel barrows or rakes and enthusiasm. The more the ————————————————————————-- merrier. Hoping to clear the path area to make it more accessible Saturday 7th September: GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS MARKET “a place for everyone to enjoy”. Let’s try and make Mount Emu 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Bannockburn Playgroup car park off Creek Beautification Working Bees A “WHOLE TOWN PROJECT” Byron Street. ——————————————————————————— ————————————————————————— Sunday 25th August: CREATORS & CRAFT MARKET Thursday 12th September: REGIONAL RED CROSS MEETING at BANNOCKBURN from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. Next to Lions Club STAWELL Playground Geelong-Shelford Rd Bannockburn. ————————————————————————-- Stallholder Enquiries: Contact Noeline on 0427 923 934 or Saturday 14th September: SKIPTON MARKET open in the [email protected] SKIPTON MECHANICS HALL. Anderson Street Skipton from 9 am ———————————–——————————————-- to 1 pm. Books, collectibles, produce, preserves, honey, cakes Tuesday 27th August: CORANGAMITE SHIRE COUNCIL and plants, Skipton badged windcheaters and MEETING will be held at the Killara Centre 210-212 Manifold woollens. Enjoy a warm welcome in the Supper Street, Camperdown, Members of the community are invited to Room for coffee, and refreshments. attend and join Councillors for supper at the end of the meeting. Phone Jan Murphy on 5340 2204 for Stall The Ordinary Meeting will include an Open Forum, during Bookings and for further information. which you may ask questions or make a statement. ——————————————————- ————————————————————————-- Monday 16th September: THE SKIPTON & DISTRICT Wednesday 28th August: SUSTAINABILITY VICTORIA 10.15- PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB meet at 7:30 pm, (3rd Mondays) at the 11.30am. WEBINAR INVITATION: Small-scale Battery Storage CFA Complex, Montgomery Street, Skipton. If you think you may for Community Energy & Local Government be interested, come a long and see what we are about. For more ———————————–——————————————-- info please call Karen 0439630884 Wednesday 28th August: WE VOLUNTEER—DIGITAL TOOLS ————————————————————————— FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS. 6:30 pm to 9:00pm, Killara Centre Monday 16th September: LISMORE, DERRINALLUM & Camperdown. See page 5 DISTRICTS EVENING BRANCH C.W.A. meets at Grimwade Rooms ————————————————————————-- at 7.30pm. New Members are always welcome to come along Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September: CHFL and join in our activities. (Meetings 3rd Monday of each month) PRELIMINARY FINALS —————————————————————— ————————————————————————-- Tuesday17th September: CHILD DEVELOPMENT DATA page 5 Thursday 5th September: THE STEWART PARK GROUP meets at ————————————————————————-- 6.30 in Mechanics Hall. Anyone is more than welcome to attend. Friday 20th September—Monday 7th October: SCHOOL Watch this space for details of Working Bees etc. HOLIDAYS Have a great break Everyone. ——————————————————————————- ——————————————————————————— Thursday 5th September. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE Monday 30th September: SKIPTON MECHANICS HALL ANNUAL SKIPTON SWIMMING POOL will be held at the Skipton GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Hall, 7 Anderson Street Recreation Reserve at 6:30 pm. to elect a Committee of Skipton commencing at 7:30am. Management for the forthcoming year. For further details ——————————————————————————— contact Jane Hinds Corangamite Shire on 5593 7100. See Thursday 3rd October: THE STEWART PARK GROUP meets at Council Page on page 5. 6.30 in Mechanics Hall. Anyone is more than welcome to attend. ————————————————————————— Watch this space for details of Working Bees etc. Thursday 5th September. There will be no September Meeting of ——————————————————————————- the SKIPTON PROGRESS ASSOCIATION, the next scheduled Thursday 3rd October. SKIPTON PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC. meeting is on Thursday 3rd October. Please contact Secretary on will meet at the Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, at 7.30 5340 2043 if you wish to raise any issues, have any ideas for the p.m. We hope to have a guest speaker so general business will be October Meeting. short as possible. ————————————————————————— Please contact Secretary on 5340 2043 for further details, which Friday 6th September The Skipton FNC NIGHT DINNER AT THE will be on this page when available. CLUB The bar will open from 6.30pm. ————————————————————————— ———————————————————————- Friday 4th October The Skipton FNC NIGHT DINNERS AT THE Friday 6th September: SKIPTON PRESCHOOL PRESENTS CLUB The bar will open from 6.30pm. Keep up to date on “A BRILLIANT NIGHT OF “STAND-UP” COMEDY www.skiptonfnc.com.com.au / www.facebook.com/skiptonfnc/ FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST COMEDIANS IN —————————————————————————- VICTORIA at the Mechanics Hall, 7 Anderson Street, Saturday 5th October: GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS MARKET