Many Events in Festival Cancelled It Is with Sadness That the Kyneton
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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 Kyneton 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 Victoria. 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 Melbourne, 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 Toolern Vale 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 Calder Highway 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 Australia. 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.