Volume Sixteen Issue Four Published third Thursday of each even month August 2021

Many events in Festival cancelled Optimism about old School site undertaken to make the site safe and It is with sadness that the accessible to enable community use Daffodil and Arts Festival while plans get underway for the Committee has advised that the longer-term upgrade of the site. Festival for 2021 is proceeding in a Member for Macedon Mary-Anne much reduced form, with many Thomas said “Working Heritage has major events cancelled due to the an impressive track record of continuing COVID-19 pandemic. successfully and sensitively managing Among the events not proceeding publicly owned heritage sites.” are the Grand Parade and Fair, the Kerry Anderson, Acting Chair, Dog Dash, the Open Gardens, the Working Heritage Committee of Festival of One Act Plays, the Management, said that Working Antique Fair, the CWA Craft Market Heritage was looking forward to and the Art Shows. working with the community and However the daffodils will still key partners to bring new purpose bloom and at this stage the Spring to the old school site.

Flower Show on Saturday September Reservoirs spill 4 and 5, a visual projection light At the end of June Member for Coliban Water’s storage reservoirs show on Friday September 10, local Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas began spilling after rain across the scarecrow and window displays will announced the appointment of catchment at the end of July. proceed. Working Heritage to oversee the Both the Upper Coliban and Barrows of daffodils and flags will management and adaptation of the Malmsbury were spilling. decorate the streets and good food, community asset, which was the Executive General Manager Climate hospitality and shopping will all be town’s Primary school for 161 years. and Population Adaptation Steve there should the COVID-19 The Victorian Government has Healy said good rain in June and July regulations at Festival time from 2- committed to keeping the Old has meant the reservoirs have filled 12 September allow. Kyneton Primary School in public earlier than usual. “All being well in 2022 when the hands and creating a unique, creative “When the reservoirs fill to capacity, pandemic is under control, Kyneton community hub, with the project this typically occurs September or can look forward to a completely receiving a $12 million investment. October, but this is the first time restored and expanded series of Working Heritage is a not-for-profit they have filled in July since 2012” exciting events when the Festival will organisation that cares for publicly Mr Healy said. celebrate 50 years since its beginning owned heritage places on behalf of At the end of July the storages were in the 1970s” Festival Secretary Marg the people of . at more than 98 per cent capacity. Dearricott said. It manages a range of historic sites This time last year the reservoirs across Victoria, including the former were at 76 per cent capacity. Royal Mint in central , The three Coliban Water storages; Jack’s Magazine in Maribyrnong and Malmsbury, Lauriston and Upper the Clunes School of Mines. Coliban Reservoirs are the main In managing the Old Kyneton drinking water source for towns Primary School and planning for its from Kyneton through to Bendigo. future, Working Heritage has stated For more information and to view that it will engage with local groups daily reservoir levels visit to ensure community aspirations, www.coliban.com.au. needs and voices remain at the heart of the project – a commitment that has been seen as cause for optimism by local community organisations. Working Heritage will also work Editors note: At the time of going to with Creative Victoria on the print all events reported in this issue creation of a high-quality gallery were proceeding. Readers should, space on the site to host both local however, check with organisers and touring art exhibitions. prior to the events. Essential works will soon be Page 1 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lady Brooks Kinder Raffle comes to catching law breakers. To An eight-week program that teaches The Lady Brooks Kindergarten PAG top it all off, they executed a search people with a chronic lung disease is holding a raffle to fund a number warrant and located a large quantity how to manage their symptoms has of art initiatives for the of Cannabis. started up again in Kyneton. kindergarten’s new facility to be co- Meanwhile, the Macedon Ranges The program covers topics such as located within Kyneton Primary Highway Patrol have had their own how the lungs work, how School. action packed week. medications can alleviate symptoms These art initiatives include the One of their busier days was when and the importance of good development of a new kinder logo they impounded two motorcycles nutrition. The program also includes and a mosaic art installation created for speeding between Gisborne and a weekly exercise component. by current kinder groups, to on the 10th of July. After contracting pneumonia enhance the learning experience for One was ridden by a 21 year old following a bout of influenza, future kinder groups. male from Melton West, his bike Madeline was finding she was Ticket holders are in the running to was detected at 170km/h in the 100 breathless after doing the smallest win a mustang for the weekend km speed limit. amount of physical activity. Following thanks to Sunbury Ford; vouchers The other was ridden by a 20 year being discharged from hospital, she from Animus Gin Distillery, Ruby Café old male from Delahey and was was referred to Sunbury and Cobaw and Home Grown on Piper; or an detected at 190km/h in the 100km/h Community Health’s pulmonary afternoon tea for 6 people thanks to speed limit. exercise and education program. CWA Kyneton. Plus many more prizes This bike was also not displaying a P “The exercises that I learnt as part thanks to the generosity of local Plate as required. of the program have really improved businesses. Both males were intercepted and my quality of life and have become Follow this link to purchase tickets interviewed. part of my morning routine,” says www.rafflelink.com.au/ Both bikes were impounded for one Madeline. ladybrooksartraffle or scan the QR month, at a cost of $1006 to each The program is offered free of code below. rider. Both will be summonsed to charge, thanks to the support of Prizes will be drawn on Sept 10. appear in court at a later date.

Murray Primary Health Network and New MSRC waste app is suitable for those with lung Macedon Ranges Shire Council has complaints such as bronchitis, launched a new app that will replace asthma, chronic obstructive the current Loddon Mallee Waste pulmonary disease (COPD) as well Info app. as lung cancer. Existing Loddon Mallee Waste Info “I was able to bring my daughter App users will need to download the along to the sessions each week,” new MRSC Waste App. says Madeline. “She took notes for The Loddon Mallee Waste Info App me and has been able to support me was not to be updated from 1 July. through my recovery since the The new App will enable people to course finished.” quickly find the most up-to-date For more details including what is information on what bins go out on required for a referral, contact what night and guides people on Wendy Hemphill on 54211666 or Macedon Ranges police report what should and should not go in email [email protected]. While you've been asleep, the night each bin. You can also pop in to Sunbury and shift crew from the Macedon Ranges The App is available for both Apple Cobaw Community Health at 1 have been busy keeping you safe. and Android users. They started of with good news Caroline Chisholm Drive, near Download the App by searching Kyneton Health. story by locating a missing resident MRSC Waste App or visit safe and well, then they executed a mrsc.vic.gov.au/bin-days. few warrants on a person who had forgotten her appointment with the Magistrate and issued a number of infringement notices to people who had mistaken the for the Albert Park F1 circuit. Just when things were settling down, they received a call from a concerned resident about some suspect activity at a house under construction in Malmsbury. This call resulted in the arrest of a male and female from Melbourne, these two were remanded in custody until August 16. This just goes to show that your Page 2 information is invaluable when it Scarecrows Comp on again ‘Get the Jab Done’ communicates Contemporary Art Triennial the clear message that vaccination The 2021 Kyneton Contemporary

will keep our community safe. Art Triennial (KCAT) titled Holding Central Highlands Rural Health the Circle is a nine day arts and culture CEO Maree Cuddihy said: “Over event presented in unexpected places the next few months you’ll notice across Kyneton 9 – 17 October. our campaign messaging popping up Buy a ticket, collect a map, and in health and community facilities experience inspiring works of art across the region, as well as in print including painting, installation, media.” sculpture, performance and video The COVID-19 vaccine is available by eleven artists from across through vaccination centres across . the state and a full list can be Through their work, each artist accessed via the Victorian reflects on place and community, Government Corona Virus website. life in our current times as well as General Practices and some the culture, history and natural pharmacies also carry a supply of environment of Kyneton and the the COVID-19 vaccine. local region. Central Highlands Rural Health will Visit the Triennial website The Kyneton Daffodil and Arts be running a COVID-19 Vaccination www.kynetoncontemporary.com Festival is again calling for entries Clinic at Kyneton Hospital; and subscribe to keep up-to-date, into its popular scarecrow however, the opening date has been read and watch artist interviews and competition this year to display in delayed. be first to find out when event home gardens and businesses in the Kyneton from Past to Present tickets are on sale. community. The Kyneton Historical Society is It is now time to make your celebrating its 70th Anniversary and scarecrows, obtain an entry form its new book on Kyneton just and send your entries and photos published is the perfect way to to the Festival via the web page, acknowledge this milestone. social media or by post to PO Box The Book is called “Kyneton From 59, Kyneton. Past to Present” by Ken McKimmie ”Displaying your scarecrows & Larina Strauch. throughout town and on our online It contains 221 pages and 420 pages will allow people to see all of images and details 41 landmarks of the scarecrows in the Festival,” the area. Secretary Marg Dearricott said. The book is not meant to be a Volunteer for KCAT “Finding scarecrows as you travel comprehensive history of Kyneton KCAT is a non-profit enterprise run around town and seeing them in the and district but snapshots of by a volunteer group of proud shops is great fun and reminds features or buildings. locals, including professional artists, everyone that the Festival is on Each study was built around the curators and producers. again. earliest image and later images used You can join the team in October “Our competition will commence in sequence to depict how the to help bring KCAT2021 to fruition. on Friday September 3 and we look scene or area has changed over Develop skills, meet new people, forward to receiving entries by time. share some Kyneton love and assist Monday August 30 with the judging Cost is $50 and the book is audiences to have a safe and to take place by September 12” available at the Society at 75 Piper inspiring experience. Marg said. St on Tues 9am to 1pm and Sat 9am All volunteers will receive a free “Look for our entry form on our to 2pm. It is also available at ticket and work in conjunction with Festival facebook page, e-mail Aesop’s Book Shop 70 High St. event organisers who will provide [email protected] or ring Contact the Society on support throughout the event. 54222282.’” 0418545648. KCAT exhibition venues will be Entry is free again this year. There open daily and volunteer shifts will are four categories with modest generally be 3.5 hrs. cash prizes for first and second - Volunteers must attend a training best individual or family entry, best session before the event, be aged community entry, best business 18+, flexible, reliable and confident entry and best on the theme ‘Back to work independently as well as in Bloom!. part of a team. ‘Get the Jab Done’ Register your interest via Health and community services www.kynetoncontemporary.com/ across the Macedon Ranges and volunteer Hepburn Shire have come together to develop a new COVID-19 vaccination campaign under the Page 3 banner ‘Get the Jab Done’. Spring Flower Show West Ward Councillors’ Update After a 2 year absence, the Kyneton Horticultural Society will be eagerly hosting its annual spring flower show on Sat Sept 4 from 1pm to 4pm and Sun 5th Sept 5 from 10am- to 4pm in the Watts pavilion in the Showgrounds in Mollison St. The popular flower show is one of As we write this article, we are still forum for residents offering Victoria’s longest standing and part in an uncertain situation regarding assistance to one another as an of the Kyneton Daffodil & Arts COVID. outcome of the recent storms) and Festival. We hope that you and your families the game is also available to play as All are encouraged to enter. have navigated the recent lockdown an activity in our libraries. For more details about the show and are managing the current For those of us still impacted by the visit www.khs1894.com. restrictions as well as possible. recent storms, storm recovery The spring show will be held under We congratulate all members of our information is updated regularly on the COVID-19 regulations operating communities for doing their part and the Council website. There has been at the time. helping to keep the Macedon Ranges a huge response to Council’s offer There will be a plant stall and raffle. as COVID free as possible. to residents of free firewood that Entry $5. Enquiries can be directed We continue to encourage sourced from storm debris. to President, Nicholas Scott on everyone to get vaccinated as soon Macedon Ranges participated in 0438664849. The spring flower as possible and continue to get Victorian Youth Week 2021. We show is proudly sponsored by tested if you have any symptoms. held a well attended retro gaming Kyneton Garden Supplies. The 2021-22 Council budget was event in Woodend and the Future passed at a special Council meeting Creations Zine launch in Kyneton. in June. As part of Youth Week, the Youth We are particularly excited by the Services team worked closely with fact that Council was able to fund a young people in designing a series of broad range of proposals and capital workshops and events across the projects across the shire, many of Shire celebrating and showcasing the which were in response to skills and talents of young people to representations made from the community. community members and groups to On the funding front, Council has the draft budget. received $50,000 for irrigation In fact, the success of many groups design and installation for and individuals in obtaining budget Malmsbury Botanic Gardens as part support for their ideas and of a $180,000 shire wide grant from suggestions emphasises the DELWP’s “Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens” grant program. importance of community members participating in the budget process Council also adopted the Malmsbury Helping households and taking the opportunity to have Botanic Gardens Master Plan 2021 Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas input into the various drafting and at its July meeting. has announced that the Victorian consultation stages. The draft Rural Land Use Strategy is Government will begin providing Council also passed the currently open for community $1,000 rebates to support low- recommendations for the Events & consultation to August 30. income households to replace their Festivals Grant Program, the We will also be seeking community old heaters with energy-efficient Community Funding Grants and feedback on the Environmental reverse-cycle systems that can warm COVID Support at its July meeting – Strategy Update and the Health & their home in winter and cool it in these grants highlight the Wellbeing and Disability Plans in late summer and save up to $300 per importance of community making August and September. year on their energy bills. representation to Council. The Shire’s draft Council and The rebates are open to owner- On a lighter note, you may have Financial Plans are also expected be occupier households with an seen the Connecting Communities available for community consultation approved concession card or a Board game in the Midland Express from late August. combined household income of less at the end of June. For those interested in the outcome than $90,000 and could cover more The game consists of artwork and of the Community Satisfaction than half of the typical efficient images contributed by our survey (conducted earlier this year), reverse-cycle system. community that highlight favourite the results are expected to be made Additional rebates of $200 are places and activities around our available on the Council website available to cap old gas heaters, and shire. from the end of September. $500 to upgrade electrical There is a Connecting Communities Please take care of yourselves and switchboards. Facebook page that is linked to the continue to look after one another. For more information, including game (and recently provided a Crs Mark Ridgeway, Jennifer instructions on how to apply visit

Page 4 Anderson and Janet Pearce heatingupgrades.vic.gov.au. Rotary has a new President Birds of a Feather Town Hall Sept performances A new lunchtime social event on the

calendar starting next month in Kyneton. ‘Birds of a Feather’ is a quarterly luncheon open to adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex. The initiative of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health’s Country LGBTI Inclusive Program (CLIP) is providing a new opportunity for connection and support for all members of the rainbow community, including those living in residential aged care. There are some great shows coming “It is well known that older LGBTI to the Kyneton Town Hall in Kyneton Rotary has a new President, people are more likely to be single, September, pandemic permitting. Geoff Barrett, a Kyneton resident live alone, be isolated and distanced For those who love passion-filled for over 20 years including six years from their families, and for older wicked comedy/drama then The as Principal of Kyneton Secondary community members living in Hunter. The Hunted is the perfect College (now Kyneton High School). residential aged care, it can be show. Outgoing president Mark Ridgeway challenging to live openly and feel Desire can be wonderful, can drive handed over the presidency at a accepted and supported” says you crazy and even get you killed. special changeover dinner at Belinda Brain from CLIP. Think Frankenstein meets Downton Kyneton’s Shamrock Hotel where “That’s why the notion of birds of a Abbey, and everything in between. Rotary meets each Monday night. feather flocking together is When: Saturday 11 September, 7pm. Mr Barrett said the Club had representative of the diverse range For the music lovers, Daniel benefited from the leadership of of sexual and gender orientations, Champagne is a must see. Mark Ridgeway through a Covid 19 life stages and capabilities found in Daniel is Australian-born Nashville- affected year with its 35 members the LGBTI community, and is at the based and has been touring across staying connected by Zoom and heart of our luncheons.” Australia and New Zealand. Daniel achieving much locally and The CLIP team has been has been selling out shows where internationally. championing the health and ever he plays. Featuring songs from Kyneton Rotary will continue to wellbeing needs of the LGBTI adult his five studio albums. When: Friday support the local community and community in the Macedon Ranges 17 September, 8pm. international projects as it has done for the last two years, responding to Damien Leith brought the house for 54 years. Recent projects include the need for differentiated support down the last time he visited a security system at the scout hall, services and providing increased Kyneton Town Hall and this time he exercise equipment on the river options for people to develop a is teaming up with Darren Coggan in walk and the completion of much greater connection to their the Two of Us: The Songs of Lennon needed latrines and fresh water community and widen their support and McCartney. tanks in Kenya. network. All the classics like Hey Jude, Let It “Despite being a diverse group of This has become even more Be, Here Comes the Sun and so individuals we do function important since the beginning of the many more! If you love The Beatles, harmoniously and we welcome new pandemic and through periods of then this will be the best sing-along members, both males and females, lockdown. of all time! When: Saturday 18 along with their new ideas” Geoff The inaugural luncheon will take September, 7.30pm said. place on Friday 17 September, 12pm Finally, the last KTH Kids for the More information on the Kyneton – 2pm at the Shamrock Hotel year with Electronic Music Adventure Rotary website or facebook. Kyneton. RSVPs are essential. these September School Holidays. For further information, or if cost or This will get the kids off their phones Mini Fete transport are an issue, contact and creating their own soundtrack. On Sat Sept 18 the Kyneton Friends Belinda Brain on 54211666 or email This workshop is a highly immersive of Vision Australia will be conducting [email protected]. and interactive creative music a Mini Fete 8am-1pm in the Uniting making experience. Church Hall at 54 Ebden St. Participants will learn how to collect Homemade cakes, slices, preserves, and manipulate sounds using intuitive plants, produce, craft goods and apps on tablets. trash & Treasure and more will be Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and on sale. Thursday 30 September, 10am and Morning tea and light lunch will also 1.30pm sessions each day. be available. For all bookings phone 1300 888 802 Call Kathy 54227187 or Jean or go to mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events. 54221038. Page 5 What’s New in Business New owners, new location Kyneton Nutrition New B&B for Piper St Kyneton Nutrition opened its doors at 37 High St in mid-July and has been very pleased with the support from the community to date. Kyneton Nutrition is a healthy smoothie bar serving tantalising feel- good beverages which excite the taste buds while nourishing the body.

Located at 79 Piper Street Le Palmier is Kyneton’s newest B & B. As reported in the June Kyneton Recently renovated, the Le Palmier Connect tractor sales and servicing studio echoes the comfort of mid- business L&G Shepperd & Sons has century design whilst being equipped been sold and as of the start of July with everything you need for your the business has relocated to 120 stay. Piper St – formerly the Elders For more information visit http:// www.lepalmier.com.au/ Kyneton site. New owners are Kyneton couple Infrared Sauna Travis and Alex Young. Good Self at 3/48-50 Mollison St They sell Massey Ferguson, Iseki, Owners of the new business Darren Kyneton now has a new Clear Light Burder and Goldacres, and offer an and Idah Watson have lived in the Sanctuary Full Spectrum Infrared extensive range of machinery and area for over 14 years Sauna ready to heat bodies. equipment for all types of “The 3 step experience you will Kate Cawley, Good Self Clinic environments. They also stock John receive at Kyneton Nutrition Manager said that these special Berins implements and bobcat features an aloe shot, energy tea and infrared types of sauna have been mowers. smoothie. around since the 70's in Japan but Hours: 7.30am-5pm Mon-Fri and “All 3 parts of the experience come have been reinvented into a modern 8am-12pm Sat. Ph 54221821. in a variety of flavours and have great warming experience combined with

Ranges Legal individual health benefits including a therapeutic angle. soothing digestion and boosting “Infrared saunas deliver an invisible metabolism. heat that can penetrate deeply into “Our smoothies are made with the cells of the body and can help water and ice and have 21 vitamins with pain; stress and insomnia; and minerals as well as protein, fibre boosting immunity; weight loss and and healthy fats. detoxification and anti-ageing & “We can cater for various dietary skin”. requirements including gluten free, “For more information about our dairy free and vegan” Idah and tips on how to best experience Darren said. infrared heat feel free to give us a Current opening hours are Wed to call on 54172303 or email Fri 8am-3pm and Sat 9am-3pm. [email protected]” Kate said

Law firm Ranges Legal, who also Home Care Package seminar have offices in Gisborne and Riddells Age Up Health will be conducting a Creek, has opened a new office in free seminar about home care Kyneton at 3a Market St. packages at the Kyneton Community The Director, John Herron is a local House on Thu Sept 23 at 11am. Kyneton RSL member. The session is designed to bring Sian Rainford, a young lawyer, will clarity to key topics including: who is also be on-site. eligible; how is that process “We are expanding through the assessed; what are the different Macedon Ranges and very excited to package levels and what services be in Kyneton. We offer a wide packages can provide . variety of representation from family, If you’d like to make a booking or commercial and court activity” John need more information call Age Up Herron said. Health on 1300254326 or email Appointments necessary [email protected]. www.rangeslegal.com.au 53261775.

Page 6 Exercise Physiologist Community House happenings Kyneton Seniors Club Jake Dwyer, Exercise Physiologist is The Community Lunch has returned The Kyneton Seniors Club has been now at Springs Medical Kyneton. to the Kyneton Mechanics Institute meeting continuously for some 60 Specialising in clinical exercise each Wednesday from 12:30pm. yrs, quite a mean feat and the hope is prescription, Jake will work with you Cost is $5 for a 2 course meal with to celebrate this at an event in to reach your goals; this could be to tea/coffee. Everyone is welcome. November. lose weight, walk further, reduce pain Eligible community members can Membership at its beginning was 80 or improve mood. apply for the State Government’s plus members and the membership Jake works with GPs to ensure that $250 Power Saving Bonus. today is the same and growing. he is aware of your medical history This application must be completed The Club now meets at the and will inform your GP if there are online, however the House Shamrock Hotel every Thursday any other health concerns made understands that many people either from 11:30 to 2:30.pm A 2 course visible while exercising. lack access to devices or internet, or meal of your choice selected from a lack confidence in using technology. menu of several options is served To ensure no-one gets left behind, plus a free drink, tea or coffee and Kyneton Community House is biscuits for $10. offering free assistance to anyone A planned varied program of a quiz, who’s eligible to apply. entertainment, discussion, movies, Appointments are available on Wed bingo follows, however it is flexible Sept 1 and Thu Sept 2. Contact the to meet members needs on the day. House on 54223433 to book a 10 An aim is to encourage fellowship minute appointment. with the opportunity to reminisce Details of all House programs can be and all to enjoy a good chat. found on our website Members have the opportunity to www.kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au take advantage of a free bus service or from the House. to meetings. “There are many positives, however not having any permanent building Jake is also involved in the Put A greatly restricts the opportunity to Spring In Your Step Wellness extend our vision to serve more Program, which is now available to all effectively. Kyneton Springs Medical patients. “Kyneton has great health providers that assist in keeping us healthy and Armstrong Collins & DeLacy the age of departing is much higher have moved but it also reminds us that through Local legal firm Armstrong Collins longevity we need to provide quality and De-Lacy have moved across the of life and I’m confident Kyneton street to new premises. Seniors Club has the foresight and The popular Skills for Life program For several years they have practiced compassion to bring this to fruition” will return again this term. Last term at 143 Mollison St but now operate Club President Marj Williams said . 5 students all successfully completed at 140 in premises formerly To contact Marj call 0407048487. their First Aid accreditation, learnt Landmark Dwyer. many job skills and enjoyed some RM Begg Auxiliary active These offices have been refurbished. great work experience opportunities Over the winter months the RM at local Macedon Ranges businesses. Begg markets have been conducted in If you, or someone you know is Bolton Hall but from September will interested in participating in a again join the Community market facilitated 8 week program focusing conducted by Kyneton Rotary in the on supported careers development, grounds of the Uniting Church in catering for individual student needs Ebden St. then please get in touch with the The Auxiliary also hopes to conduct House to discuss further. a giant garage sale in September – The Community House gardening keep an eye out for an advertisement team is moving full steam ahead with in the local paper.

Book Art Exhibition the set-up of the community garden Also coming up on Sept 7 is the expansion at the rear of 1 Begg St. Auxiliary’s AGM which will be held in From Fri 3 Sept to Sun 12 Sept, 9am- Local volunteers have built some Bolton Hall at 2pm. A warm 5pm, Aesop’s Attic Bookshop at 70 workbenches and seats for use and welcome is extended to family and High St will display fabulous artworks soon we will be constructing a friends of RM Begg. by artists of all ages greenhouse to protect all the little Book Art highlights what can be Langley Barfold CFA Fabric seedlings from Kyneton’s winter and created from damaged books that On Sat 11 Sept, 9-2pm in Aesop’s spring chill. would otherwise be recycled or Attic Courtyard, 70 High St Langley thrown away. Barfold CFA will conduct its Fabric These works are also for sale. and Craft Sale. Page 7 Around the Galleries Faery Tales & Forest Trails - Solo participation in sport and connect Art on Piper Exhibition by Caroline Sarah 19 August them with community sport. The Art on Piper gallery welcomes a - 13 September “Central Victoria has an active sporting new member, fibre and textile artist, Enter the forest and embrace our culture particularly in schools and the Sue Dilley, the former president of the world of Faery Tale costumes broader community. Basketmakers of Victoria and member Can't Pin Me Down - Solo Exhibition “More than 68 schools in the Bendigo of affiliated associations. by Mr Dimples region have shared in $1,772,150 of 16 September - 27 September funding to run Sporting Schools Mr Dimples quirky characters convey programs since its inception. his story of the last few months and “I encourage schools in the Bendigo that no obstacles can pin him down. community to register and apply for

Grant for Anglers Sporting Schools funding and join the millions of Australian children Kyneton Angling Club has received benefitting from fun and free another $1000 from the State opportunities to get active through Government Survival Grant monies for sport” Lisa Chesters said. sporting clubs. The grant tops up the Grant applications for Sporting Schools $1500 the Club received last year. It Term 4 close on Fri Aug 27. means the club can continue to run its For more information visit days and programs in the new season, www.sportingschools.gov.au after not being able to run its fund Sue brings a wealth of experience with raisers for over 18 months. Council works about Kyneton her sculptural woven forms, 2d hanging The Midland and North Central Angling The works at Kyneton Town Hall textiles and cards which feature eco Association, organising body of the Kyneton Town Hall works are dyed fabrics and stitched Midland Shield and umbrella progressing smoothly, with paint embellishment as a part of the textural organisation for the central Victorian stripping completed and a currently story telling. fishing clubs also received $2500 from focus on render repairs. A collector of natural and man made the survival grant money to assist it to Works are due to be completed in materials, Sue enjoys transforming continue its role. November. Council have been waste or under valued resources into The Club and Association now have the impressed with quality of workmanship works of art. Each material has its own confidence to plan a great season ahead and are looking forward to sharing the quirks and personality. now with tournaments and events end result with the community. “The artists gathering, scheduled at the including, Trout Opening, Cod Opening, Beauchamp St works conclusion of the now wound back Midland Shield, Family Day and Fly Beauchamp Street was asphalted over Daffodil and Arts Festival for a meet Fishing instruction. June, with final clean up and and greet, with drinks and nibbles from reinstatement works completed 2pm Sun Sept 12 will still be held. throughout July. Hope to see you at 44 Piper St to Footpath works in Maxwell, Langley and share the fun” Art on Piper President Begg Sts Kathryn Portelli said. Maxwell and Langley footpath works Web: www.artonpiper.com ph: were completed at the end of May. 0407887498. Works that connect the existing The Stockroom 98 Piper St footpaths along Begg St and will Exhibition following opening 4.30pm provide a 1.5m wide concrete footpath Sat 21 August to 3 Oct (providing better access for all Passages of Light – Hilary Jackman pedestrians, including students of Sculpture Co. Editions – Project #1. nearby schools) are progressing. Patrizia Biondi, Tom Borgas, Peter D Local member Mary Anne Thomas, John Concrete works were completed in Cole, Louis Laumen. Mascha Moje, Condliffe, Bart, Maureen, Marlee, Pearl and Begg St during June and bluestone Michael Needham, Louise Paramor, Dari. paving works were completed in late Kate Rohde, Natalie Ryan, James Tylor Sporting Schools Grants July. & Rebecca Selleck & Jason Waterhouse. Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Although wet weather has impacted To Dwell & Respond – Robyn Phelan Chesters is encouraging schools in the final clean up, the Council is optimistic Ceramics by Janetta Kerr Grant, and Bendigo Federal Electorate to register that this will be completed shortly. and apply for Sporting Schools funding. Paintings by Greg Wood The roadworks at the Caroline Chisholm The Sporting Schools Program is a Drive and Castles Crescent intersections The Old Auction House $320 million Australian Government The Council recently renewed the The Worlds Between - Solo Exhibition program that offers grant opportunities asphalt and line markings on Caroline by Anne Lawson Aug 5 - Sept13 for primary schools, and targeted grant Chisholm Drive at these intersections Discover the collaged landscapes of opportunities for secondary schools in which should extend the life of the rockpools and reed beds in this relation to year 7 and 8 students to intersections by another 10 years. intricate and engrossing exhibition help them to promote children’s Page 8 Boosting storm recovery extensive damage to fencing.” Learning at Tylden Primary Accessing support If you are a resident or landowner in Macedon Ranges Shire and have been directly affected by recent damage, please visit the Council’s website for information updates on the support available. This includes how to register for the $55.5 million clean-up program delivered by Bushfire Recovery Victoria. The Council has welcomed the The website also provides general announcement of $55.5 million advice on tree removal, drainage, Tylden Primary School has been very recovery funding from government to access, road closures and roadside lucky to have local performing artist address urgent requests to help wood collection, transfer stations and Emilie Bloom at school as one of Victorian communities impacted by free tip vouchers for debris disposal. Regional Arts Victoria’s “Creative storm damage in June, including those If you’ve been affected by this Workers in Schools.” in the Macedon Ranges Shire. emergency, our relief and recovery Emilie is an exciting addition to Operations Crews responded to staff will be on hand to speak with Tylden’s Performing Arts classes emergency callouts, and supported and help you with your basic needs across all year levels. Her work has the SES in the initial response. Since via the Recovery Operations Centre included units on comedy, puppetry the event, Council officers have on 54220237 or email and drama. responded to hundreds of calls for on [email protected] Emilie is multi-talented and she is -site clean-up, other support or Storage capacity doubles currently helping students with the insurance and financial advice. design and development of masks and Recycled water is now flowing into Local property owners can now costumes for the annual school the newly constructed 200 megalitre register with Bushfire Recovery concert. storage lagoon at the Kyneton Water Victoria for funding of flood and All students at Tylden Primary School Reclamation Plant which was storm clean-up operations on private have started the preparations for the completed as part of Phase 2 works properties across Victoria under annual school concert which will be of the Kyneton Solutions Project. jointly funded Commonwealth-State held next term. The new storage more than doubles Disaster Recovery Funding This year’s show is The Wizard of Oz the storage capacity at the plant. Arrangements. A link to register with and it is a very entertaining When the plant storage is combined BRV is available on Council's storm adaptation of that well-known story. with storage at Hardwick Meatworks recovery webpage, mrsc.vic.gov.au/ Each year our concert concludes as part of Phase 1 works, storage for storm-recovery with parents and siblings joining the Kyneton has now tripled. Member for The Council has engaged specialist students on stage for the whole Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas arborists and clean-up contractors to school dance – always a highlight! recently inspected the facility which is help assess storm damage and lead To find out more about the Tylden undergoing a multimillion dollar the clean-up and tree clearing efforts Primary School Annual Concert and upgrade to be able to serve the on roadside, parklands and to provide for enrolment information, please Kyneton region until 2040. urgent access to private properties. contact the Principal Lee MacDonald The final piece of Phase Two is a The clean-up is expected to take at on Ph: 54248244. recycled water pipeline to deliver least the next 6 months. Officers are water to local irrigators and Cathouse Players identifying sensitive conservation businesses. After much consideration Cathouse areas whilst gradually reducing the New irrigators are currently being Players made the hard decision to fire hazard. secured which will see greater reuse cancel their August production of Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO of recycled water in the Kyneton 'Blithe Spirit.' Bernie O’Sullivan said staff across all region. More information is available Director, Bette Sartore saddened by key areas of the Council are still at the Kyneton Solutions Project page this, explained that postponing the assessing the level of impact in the of Coliban Water’s website. production for a second time was not region, natural environment and the viable in such uncertain times and extent of our community’s needs. with the speed in which guidelines “We are still assessing what support continue to evolve. our community members need for The company not wanting to further their long-term recovery,” Mr disappoint all involved and their loyal O’Sullivan said. “This includes any patrons has also cancelled the displaced residents and those in the remaining 2021 season. farming sector whose livelihoods are Cathouse Players thanks the impacted by reduced access to community for their ongoing support grazing land for their livestock after and moving forward into 2022. Page 9 Croquet Season beginning roster to host an impromptu ‘Charity Rainbow Voices Fundraiser Pivot Event’ across the Rainbow Voices, the Macedon Ranges’ weekend of 17 - 18 July, with a 100% first ever LGBTQIA+ Community of takings from take aways donated to Choir had its first rehearsal on Sun RM Begg. Aug 15. “Everyone rallied and together with Another free rehearsal, will be held the help of so many generous and on Sun Aug 22 for anyone who caring people we raised an incredible missed out on the 15th . $27,002.00!” Ms White said. Due to COVID restrictions the Aug If you would like to be part of RM 22 rehearsal is again on Zoom. Begg’s ongoing community-wide All LGBTQIA+ people and their fundraising drive, you can register friends are warmly welcome! your interest and availability via email: Musical Director of the Choir is The Kyneton Croquet Club season [email protected] or phone: Adam Przewlocki who has enjoyed an begins on Sept 4 and new players are (03) 5421 3600. illustrious career as a concert pianist, always welcome. Donations can be made via their chamber musician and accompanist Apart from the recent long spell of website: www.raymbegg.org.au/donat over a 30 year period across a wet weather, croquet has generally U3A Kyneton multitude of countries. been able to continue through the Rehearsals will be on Sundays 4-6 pm many Covid lockdowns. U3A Kyneton was off to a flying start this semester, but unfortunately, like at Kyneton Community House as Being a non-contact sport, where soon as restrictions allow. players can keep well apart it has everyone, was a victim of lockdown restrictions mid-July. In the meantime if you email Adam on been one of the few activities people [email protected] he will can get involved in, in these difficult However, with restrictions easing, many of its activities, under COVID send you a zoom link for the times. rehearsals. Croquet is not just for old people, guidelines were able to recommence. prior to the wet weather setting in, Prior to lockdown, the First Nations Presbyterian Church students from Kyneton High School history group visited the Bunjilaka For several years prior to the Covid19 were on the lawns in Donnithorne St Centre. pandemic, Presbyterian services had learning the intricacies of the sport. Members of the group appreciated been conducted monthly by Gisborne The Club is hoping that a few might the thoughtful and informative Presbyterian Church in Kyneton’s Red join them again when the weather comments of their guide, DiDi, a Brick Hall. In response to government Taungurrong-Yorta Yorta woman. improves. restrictions these services have been Club members play on Monday, Some members stayed on and visited the Milarri Garden trail through the suspended. Wednesday and Friday from 1pm and Nevertheless regular Bible studies provide all equipment for newcomers. indigenous garden at the museum. continue in the home of Joy For more information contact Sue (0411190448) and Noel Johnston Chivers on 0422008914 or (0425768083). [email protected] “In July 2020 the Gisborne Fundraisers overcome hurdles congregation welcomed Rev Wayne Months in the planning, volunteer McArdle and each Sunday it holds Angela White together with RM regular worship from 10am. This is Begg’s Project Co-Ordinator Sarah conducted when possible face to face Collier set a fundraising target of in compliance with the government $15,000 to go towards the $35,000 regulations and via live-stream on the needed to build new pergolas for Gisborne Church website. their residents. “Future classes are planned. If you With the generosity of local have any questions, contact Wayne individuals and businesses who Our presentations have (0437133800) or email donated services, items and their recommenced at 2:00pm each Friday [email protected] Joy time, a Luxury Raffle and Goods & in the Red Brick Hall with numbers Johnston said.

Services Auction was organised to temporarily limited to twenty, offer a diverse array of speakers and is open Trail rides culminate in a wonderful ‘Feel Good’ Sun Aug 29 – Elphinstone A full evening to be hosted by Little to outside guests. The Christmas in July lunch will be re- ride, of about 20 km, including Swallow Café on Sat July 24. Then country lanes and bush tracks…plus a lockdown 5.0 descended on Thu July scheduled. U3A Kyneton is holding an afternoon Green Beans ride, shorter distance…. 15 and was extended to Tues July 28. Both groups meeting at the But Ms White and Ms Collier had a tea for our tutors and new members on Sept 8. Elphinstone pub for lunch. Book in contingency plan in place that meant for either ride with Sally 0409808161 the Raffle and the Goods & Services For further information visit the U3A Kyneton website or email Sun Sept 26 – Firth Park Bush ride of Auction could be held online. about 25 km leaving from Firth Park Daniel Richards and Ed Pursey, co- [email protected] or call Secretary, Roni on 54222552. and returning there for a BBQ. Book owners of Little Swallow Café, juggled in with Dianne 0407486121 their plans, food supplies and staffing Kyneton District Trail Riders

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Craig Chester Accounting 5422 1966 Sat Aug 21 Arj Barker ‘Comes Clean’ Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Watco Partners Pty Ltd 5792 2580 Wed Aug 25 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm David J Gibney Pty Ltd 5422 6480 Sat Aug 28 Hannah Gadsby ‘Body of Work’ Kyneton Town Hall 5pm & 8pm Macedon Ranges Tax & Acc 5422 6460 Wed Sept 1 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Acupuncture Fri 3-12 Book Art Exhibition Aesop’s Attic 70 High Street 9-5.30pm Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 Sat Sept 4 Spring Flower Show Watts Pavilion Mollison St 1-4pm Auto Services & Repairs Sun Sept 5 Spring Flower Show Watts Pavilion Mollison St 10-4pm Mead Motors 5422 2450 Tues Sept 7 RM Begg Auxiliary AGM Bolton Hall Epping St 2pm Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs 5422 1255 Vereker Bros Smash Repairs 5422 2603 Wed Sept 8 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Barber Fri Sept 10 Visual Light Display on KMI Mollison Street façade 7pm- Quick Snips 0400808157 Sat Sept 11 Kyneton Community Market Uniting Church Grounds 8-1pm Chiropractor Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Paul’s Park 8-1pm Dr Rohan Kapoor 5422 6488 Langley Barfold CFA Fabric & Craft Sale Aesop’s Attic Courtyard 9-2pm Concreting & Paving The Revellers in Kyneton St Andrews Uniting Church Ebden St 2-4pm MBC Concreting & Paving 0417545159 ‘The Hunter, The Hunted’ Kyneton Town Hall 7pm Dental Campaspe Dental 5422 3988 Sun Sept 12 Meet the Artists Art on Piper 44 Piper St 2pm Kyneton Dental 5422 6159 Wed Sep 15 Kyneton Community Lunch Kyneton Mechanics Institute 12.30pm Dry Cleaning Fri Sept 17 Birds of a Feather Luncheon Shamrock Hotel 12-2pm Kyneton Dry Cleaners 5422 1503 ‘Daniel Champagne’ Kyneton Town Hall 8pm Electricians Sat Sept 18 ‘Two of Us: Songs of Lennon & McCartney’ Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Macedon Ranges Electrics 5422 2182 Tues Sep 21 Thoroughbred Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11am Kyneton Electrics 5422 1369 Tues Sep 28 Electronic Music Adventures Kyneton Town Hall 10-1pm & 1.30-4.30pm Fabric & Haberdashery Wed Sep 29 Electronic Music Adventures Kyneton Town Hall 10-1pm & 1.30-4.30pm Alice in fabricland 0439993389 Thur Sep 30 Electronic Music Adventures Kyneton Town Hall 10-1pm Financial Planning Fri Oct 1 ‘The Travelling Wilburys Sessions’ Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Adrian Plowman & Associates 5422 2622 BTP Business Advisors Pty Ltd 5422 1588 Mon Oct 4 Thoroughbred Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11am Hair & Beauty Weds 6. 13, 20 Kyneton Community Lunch KMI 12.30pm Studio 48 5422 1200 Fri Oct 8 ‘I have a Face: Jude Perl’ Kyneton Town Hall 8pm School Aged Childcare Sat Oct 9 Kyneton Contemporary Art Trenniel Starts Kyneton Community Market Uniting Church Grounds 8-1pm

BugALugs 5422 2767 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Paul’s Park 8-1pm Landscaping Thoroughbred Racing Kyneton Racecourse 11am Andrew Pearce Landscaping 0404076423 Tues Oct 12 Legal Practices Kyneton Art Group Raffle Petrol voucher from Kuppers Palmer Stevens & Rennick 5422 6500 The Kyneton Art Group will be Mineral Springs; 4th Pamper LP Gas Supplies selling raffle tickets at the Rotary package. Hendersons the Gas People 5422 7408 Community Market held at the The prizes above are all provided Massage Uniting church grounds on the by generous local traders. Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 corner of Ebden & Yaldwyn St A possible exhibition may be held Medical Practices West on Sat Sept 11 from mid September.

Campaspe Family Practice 5422 2877 8.30am to 12.30pm. The raffle is The Revellers in Kyneton Kyneton Medical Centre 5422 1397 normally conducted in On Sat Sept 11 the Revellers, Springs Medical Kyneton 5422 1298 conjunction with the Group’s better known as the Redesdale Optometrist Annual Art Show during the Revellers, will endeavour to Kosmac & Clemens 5422 3822 Daffodil & Arts Festival which has lighten the COVID load by Osteopath been cancelled. presenting a light hearted Drs Isabel Mettler & Clare Greig 0423852874 If you would like to buy tickets afternoon of entertainment in the Real Estate please call Anna on 0411896852 Kyneton Uniting Church 2-4pm Ray White Kyneton 5422 2127 Also available at Cavaletti Gallery at a nominal cost of $10 for all RT Edgar 5422 3325 at 37A Pipers St, and Old (no concession). Town Planning Services Auction House 52 Mollison St. Covid Rules strictly apply which Drawing of raffle Tuesday 14th Macaulay Town Planning 5422 3054 means seating will be limited. September 2021 at Red Brick In order to save phone calls at Travel Services Hall at 12 noon. Winners will be Renee@Travel Managers 0418369411 the last moment if lockdown notified. occurs, tickets will be for sale at

Veterinarians Prizes are: 1st Kyneton Traders the door. For information phone Kyneton Veterinary Hospital 5422 1099 basket full of beautiful products; Arnold on 0407844220. Page 11 Video Production & Live 2nd Tony Barnes pottery; 3rd Australasian Audio Visual 5422 3791 Visual Light Display their wood from Council’s transfer Rotary sponsors science On Fri 10 Sept, from 7pm onwards a stations. student colourful light show on the Kyneton This will ensure safe loading access Mechanics Institute façade will and improve management of supplies highlight the building in a spectacular at the transfer stations, while way, similar to the White Night ensuring COVID-19 protocols are displays in Melbourne and Bendigo. followed. The brilliant display of colours will Firewood collection will be a self- feature the work of Kyneton load collection service – i.e. what Primary students and be created and you can load by hand. projected by video artist and film It is not possible for Council to offer maker Jim Coad. a free loading service. Firewood salvaged after recent storms is expected to need to ‘dry’ for at least 12 months before it is suitable for use. Teagan Hickey was sponsored by To book in for firewood self- Kyneton Rotary to the National collection residents need to first Youth Science Forum, a competitive express their interest and log a summer school program dedicated request by calling the Council to exposing year eleven students customer service team on 54220333. who are heading into year twelve A load limit of only one load per day and are thinking about a career in up to 2 cubic metres per household science, engineering and related applies under the Victoria disciplines to major scientific Government’s domestic firewood institutions and researchers. collection regulations. A maximum Teagan gave an overview to the Club limit of 16 cubic metres per resident on her experiences to the Club Visual Architecture—a recent example. is allowed over the entire collection meeting on July 12. Free firewood for residents period. Kyneton Transfer Station is It was a great talk inspiring and very at 140 Redesdale Rd well presented by a future young As part of storm recovery operations, Macedon Ranges Shire Football teams forfeit scientist. She is pictured with Youth Council is making free firewood Director Hartley Uebergang.. Sadly because a significant number of available to local residents and players were trapped by the Storm recovery drop-in ratepayers at its transfer stations lockdown in Melbourne Kyneton’s Macedon Ranges Shire Council is until at least September. senior and Reserves football teams running a series of community Angela Hughes, Director Planning had to forfeit their weekend matches recovery drop-in sessions to help and Environment, said storm against Sandhurst, local residents and landholders recovery operations were focused The Under 18s and the netball teams directly affected by storm damage to on cleaning up debris, reducing the were however able to compete. access a range of support services. risk of fire and maximising Several teams across Central Council invites residents to join opportunities for clean-up activities Victorian Leagues were forced to multi-agency specialists in their local to further support residents. forfeit for similar reasons. community where advice and “By offering free firewood to KFN Club Major Raffle results information to assist recovery will be residents, cleared debris offers a available. Robert Young 1st Prize Toyota community benefit, helping residents The Kyneton session will be on 2- Hilux or Toyota Prado GXL stay warm next winter,” Ms Hughes 8pm Fri Aug 20 in the Kyneton Kyneton Toyota said. Mechanics Institute To access the free firewood Phil Sheridan 2nd Prize Canam All are welcome, and no bookings residents and ratepayers must first Defender Bolton’s Kyneton required but COVIDSafe guidelines register their interest, and a booking Ken Collins 3rd Prize TCL 85” TCL will apply. Please wear a mask and time will be confirmed for collecting Smart TV Betta Electrical Kyneton maintain social distancing. To the best of the Editors’ knowledge the information contained in this newsletter is correct at the time of printing. Where inadvertent errors are made corrections will be included in the next edition.

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