Volume Sixteen Issue Three Published third Thursday of each even month June 2021

Wild winds wreak havoc RATIONALE to open this year On Thursday May 13, Australian luxury skincare brand RATIONALE hosted an evening at the Mechanics Institute to share details about the opening of their Global Headquarters in Kyneton, the history of the Brand, internal teams and workplace culture, job opportunities, and called for expressions of Interest. The information evening drew a crowd of over 150 attendees and was hosted by RATIONALE Founder, Richard Parker and CEO, Shamini Rajarethnam, with senior Leadership Team Members. The opening of the state-of-the-art campus facilities at 187 High St has presented exciting multi-level opportunities across the entire Jenny Hince in her front garden RATIONALE business. “We’re thrilled to be making our new The most protracted period of gale Kyneton Vaccination Centre home in Kyneton,” says Shamini force winds in living memory on the Local residents will have access to Rajarethnam, CEO. night of Wed Jun 9 and morning of another local vaccine provider through Construction activity at RATIONALE Thu Jun 10 caused extensive damage the expansion of Central Highlands HQ is currently on track; glass façade throughout this district. Rural Health’s COVID-19 Vaccination panelling on the north and south sides Some outer residential properties had Centre at Kyneton Hospital. of the structure is going up, the dozens of trees down. Kyneton Health’s COVID -19 carpark has been completed and the Fallen trees brought power lines down Vaccination Centre will open its doors grounds are being prepared for throughout the district. to people in phases 1a, 1b and 2a, landscaping. The site is due to open in Hundreds of residents were without including those over 40, Aboriginal and late 2021. power for days, creating major Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 RATIONALE is expecting over 100 problems in coping with the cold, and over, adults with an underlying people will be working at its Kyneton preserving the food and forcing those medical condition or significant Global Headquarters with a view to totally reliant on electricity to seek disability, healthcare workers and grow to approximately 150 in the their hot showers at the homes of other critical and high-risk workers. longer term. friends, family, Council facilities or the The clinic will administer both Football Netball Club. As of 2pm on AstraZeneca and Pfizer and is likely to Sunday there were still 170+ homes in open to the public mid to late June. the 3444 postcode without power. Central Highlands Rural Health CEO Trees that had fallen across roads and Maree Cuddihy said “We will be drives in the outer areas prevented running a very small community some from leaving their properties to vaccine clinic initially - most likely on a go to work, school or shop. Tuesday morning. As well as damage to structures Those wishing to get a COVID-19 caused by trees the wind alone vaccination at Kyneton Health will damaged houses with at least one need to visit the Central Highlands having windows blown in. Rural Health website to book Construction activity at RATIONALE’s SES and CFA crews provided great (booking portal coming soon), as walk- High Street site

assistance to those in distress. in appointments will not be available. Page 1 Rotary’s Kenyan projects The Maji Mamas built the Latrines Disability & Friendships with the hand made bricks and all Webinar technical, engineering support and A free webinar is being held next construction was managed by month which explores ways to assist MANDO. people with a disability to foster, The project was completed early this develop and nurture friendships. year following a few delays as a Relationships are one of the most result of the Covid pandemic and the important things in our lives and invasion of the site by a herd of research has shown that elephants! relationships make a big difference to The Rotary Club of Kyneton is our well-being and health. pleased to have had the opportunity Although meaningful social to work with MANDO and Learn to A few years ago Kyneton Rotary connection is a problem for many Live on these projects in Kenya and people in our community, people Club member, Karel Turang is grateful for the contribution from presented an opportunity for the who have a disability are at greater the Rotary Foundation. risk of isolation, loneliness and Club to be a partner in some African Learn to Live’s CEO, Yanti Turang projects with a New Orleans based disconnection. was recently recognised as a Paul The ‘Fostering Relationships’ webinar NGO “Learn to Live” Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of The CEO of this organisation is is being organised by Belonging Kyneton. Matters in conjunction with Sunbury Karel’s daughter Yanti who is an emergency nurse working in New Kyneton Museum - UNDONE and Cobaw Community Health and Orleans but she has also worked and UNDONE is a playful encounter is on Tuesday 13 July between 10am run projects and clinics in Indonesia with the Kyneton Museum and 12.30pm. (her father’s homeland) and Africa collection, engaging with history and For bookings or more information, (Ebola response). its gaps, as part performance, part contact Belonging Matters on exhibition. Created by cross 97398333. The new projects were to be in the Rift Valley, Kenya and their aim was disciplinary local artists and Metanoia 2021 Spring Flower Show to improve water and sanitation Theatre, the work is an immersive After a 2 year absence, the Kyneton conditions in the region and choose-your-own journey through Horticultural Society will be hosting empower the Masai women by collective possibilities for an its annual spring flower show on Sat providing them with an income. imagined future. 4 and Sun 5 Sept in the Watts The Rotary Club’s role was to assist Six performers (Alexandra Harrison, pavilion, Showgrounds, Mollison St. Learn to Live and Masai organization Jannete Hoe, Israel Aloni, Greg For more details about the show MANDO in financing these projects. Ulfan, Gorkem Acaroglu, Yogashree please visit the website closer to the The women in the community, who Thirunavukarasu, Kasey Sinclair) date at www.khs1894.com call themselves Maji Mamas, had perform across the Kyneton The spring flower show is proudly already formed a working team Museum, in both indoor and outdoor sponsored by Kyneton Garden making mud bricks for construction. locations. Audiences are free to Supplies. The first joint project was to roam the 90 minute performance, construct some rainwater tanks. led only by their curiosity. These were built with the bricks and Internationally acclaimed local visual then lined with heavy duty polythene. artist, Desmond Lazaro re-curates Following the completion of this the existing collection to immerse project Yanti contacted Kyneton audiences in an exploration of our Rotary’s International Director, past, present and future. Graham Scarlett, to see if the Club You can see UNDONE 7pm Thu Jun would be willing to assist with 24 & Fri Jun 25; at 3pm & 7 pm Sat another project in Kenya. The Club Jun 26 and 2pm & 5pm Sun Jun 27. received a Rotary District 9800 Kyneton Museum is at 67 Piper St. International Grant from the Rotary Bookings: 1300888802 or online: mrsc.vic.gov.au/arts-events. Woodend Festival postponed Foundation which helped to complete the project. Field Naturalists Due to COVID restrictions the The latrine facilities at the Are you interested in learning more Woodend Winter Arts Festival has Olodungoro Primary School were in about the wonderful flora, fauna and been postponed to later dates. very poor condition and a source of fungi of the , and “Everyone who has tickets will be water borne disease. helping to preserve its’ native contacted with the option to keep New gender specific toilets were species, communities and the booking, or get a refund” said designed where the urine can be ecosystems? Artistic Director, Jacqueline Ogeil. separated from the solid waste You can find out more on the Days and times for each performer/ which is transferred to a bio-digester Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists artist/speaker are being confirmed, leaving pure urine for use as a website or Facebook page, or but the new dates are July 10 & 11 fertiliser. contact them by email to find out and Aug 7 & 8. how you and/or your family can join Updates on changes will be posted Page 2 one of their free events. on the Winter Arts Festival website.

Toy Library open again will be offering five hours a week of Men’s Shed foodies dig in funded three-year-old kindergarten. This means an extra year of learning, playing and making friends for children. The kindergarten program’s qualified teachers support children by offering them a range of learning experiences and activities that are both stimulating and fun. Kindergarten registrations must be lodged by 30 June 2021. For more information about A keen group of Kyneton Men’s The Kyneton & Districts Toy kindergarten programs, fees and Shed members has set to work Library welcomed new and existing enrolment call Council’s Early Years recently building a community members when it reopened last Services unit on 54220239 or visit vegetable and herb garden outside month. mrsc.vic.gov.au/kindergarten. their Shed near Bupa in Kyneton. “Joining a toy library keeps toys The raised beds, constructed by novel, allows families to ‘try before Houses Going Up Shed member Robin Burgess almost they buy’ and sharing toys helps the Works at Kyneton on Riverside are 2 years ago, had been sitting idle in environment by reducing landfill currently in progress with dream the shadows of the building. waste,” said Kyneton & Districts homes going up from a selection of The project team led by keen Toy Library President, Angela Sloan. home builders. gardeners and foodies, Gennaro “Play-based learning is essential in Now that work is back in full swing, Mazzella and George Biron, put in a early childhood development. It Mario Carrocci, Construction big effort to empty, relocate and provides many skills that take Manager report that over 20 new refill the raised beds ready for children through to adulthood homes have been approved to begin planting of the winter seedlings. including cognitive, problem solving, construction in the early stages at “We’re hoping to expand our Men’s social, communication and Kyneton on Riverside. Shed garden in the future and persistence. And toys assist children “Currently we have over twelve produce more to offer the to play,” said Angela. new homes under construction and community. It’s important that all The Toy Library is 100% voluntary more are to commence soon.” people have access to good, run by members and offers toys With the progression of these nutritious food” Gennaro said. that encourage creativity, are builds residents have started to George said, “It would be great to educational and suit a range of move into the new area. start a cooking group at the Shed, abilities and stages of development “We are now taking Expressions of so having fresh vegies and herbs up to the age of six. Interest for Stage 6 Stonemason straight from the garden will be “All for the price of one good Release that offers premium sized perfect.“ quality toy” notes Angela. lots in a prime location” Mario said. After a difficult 18 months for the The Toy Library welcomes new “We have experienced a positive Shed, the Committee is finding that ideas, committee members and response with lots selling faster new activities and fresh recruits. funding opportunities. than anticipated. Enthused to see revitalisation of the The library exists to serve “Our team has spent over 10 years Shed taking place, President Phil members, so their input is vital to in the planning and design of this Thomas said, “It’s wonderful that all the Library’s future - as is funding master planned neighbourhood. We the hard work put in by the and support from community and are all excited to see our vision of a Committee is showing its worth. government organisations. new community in the heart of We are now being contacted by Membership is $30 for 12 months Kyneton come to life” he said. men with varying interests to the and borrowing sessions are on traditional Shed offering, and from a Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30am at the wide age range.” Maternal & Child Health Centre in “The Shed is here to support men Hutton St. of all ages, and interests they may Follow the Library’s Facebook page be keen to pursue from gardening to stay up to date with borrowing to motorcycle restoration, or sessions and new toy arrivals: cooking to a game of cards.” @kynetontoylibrary. Kyneton Men’s Shed welcomes new members to join in activities, or just Register for kindergarten come and meet for a chat. For Funded 4-year-old and 3-year-old more information call Larry White, kindergarten will be available in the on 0419189972 or email Macedon Ranges in 2022. larryw@.net.au In addition to the 15 hours weekly of funded four-year old kinder, from next year, all eight Council-managed Kyneton Connect thanks Ray White Kyneton of 2 High Street for kindergartens, including Lady its sponsorship of this issue by generously meeting the cost of its Brooks Kindergarten in Kyneton, production. Page 3 Cathouse Players Blythe Spirit West Ward Councillors’ Update After a hiatus of 18 months since Arsenic and Old Lace, Cathouse Players were ready to bring back the well-loved classics for which they are known. Alas just prior to their opening weekend COVID-19 restrictions changed and with that saw the Warm winter greetings from West It is always best to write to postponement of their June Ward Councillors. [email protected]. production of 'Blithe Spirit' by the Some of you may have met our new It is then formally logged and will be renowned playwright and wit, Noel CEO Bernie o’Sullivan who allocated to the appropriate Council Coward. commenced in May and we welcomed Officer to respond. If you don’t have Happily they have been able to him with a smoking ceremony access to email, you can call our reschedule for mid-August much to performed by Wurundjeri Elder, customer service team on 54220333. Director, Bette Sartore’s delight, Uncle Bill. We are continuing to investigate and having watched her cast bring their We know we all have a role to play to receive further information on funding characters to life over the last three deepen our understanding, continue allocations and opportunities for our months of rehearsals. to build relationships, respect and Shire following the State and Federal Blithe Spirit was first produced for work together towards reconciliation. budgets. We know there is a focus on stage in 1941, playing for several years We know that Bernie plans to be out mental health and the economy which on both the West End and Broadway. and about, meeting and connecting are priorities for us here in the Shire. However, it is probably best with many residents and groups when We already work with a range of remembered by the 1945 film version the circumstances allow. organisations and health providers starring Rex Harrison and the Council understands it has again been supporting projects in the area of incomparable Margaret Rutherford. a challenging time for everyone and mental health. Cathouse Players will perform, as businesses, and we continue to adapt It was impressive to see so many usual, at the warm and inviting and work with community groups and people attend the Rationale careers Kyneton Masonic Centre, which has businesses as the situation changes. night held recently at the Kyneton been their ‘pop up’ theatre for over Thanks to all of you that provided Mechanics Institute . They are bringing five years now. feedback on the Draft Annual Budget their new global headquarters to Newly confirmed dates are August 13; and Revenue and Rating Plan. Kyneton which will provide a broad 14; 15; 20; 21; 22. As you know Council has a broad range of local job opportunities Interval refreshments, yet again will range of responsibilities. including training, research, include Wine and Supper for evening Councillors are provided with a lot of manufacturing, distribution and performances and their much loved information as we make decisions to administration. High Tea with Bubbles during allocate funds to projects and areas Over the last months there have been matinees. Cathouse Players are now across the Shire, and we always strive some fabulous shows at the Kyneton taking advance bookings to achieve the right balance. theatre and Mount Players. www.trybooking.com/BQLNZ or You will hear more about the The Kyneton Town Hall has also been cash sales and enquiries contact community vision, financial and council back in action. It has been lovely to be 0490485850. plan following the deliberative out enjoying the performances once engagement process with community again and we realise that we need to representatives recently completed. be flexible as the situation changes. Please be reassured that these draft One of the recent highlights has been documents will also be released for the announcement of Council’s community feedback at a later stage. participation as one of 46 Councils in As always, there are many strategies the Victorian Energy Collaboration and plans out for feedback. (VECO). Please go to Council’s website- This has been a few years in the https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About- making and is the largest ever Council/News/Have-Your-Say emissions reduction project by local One that should be released shortly, government in . is the Draft Rural Land Use It is expected to save our Council Strategy .It has included two previous 40% each year in electricity bills and is surveys and we are very keen to hear just one of many important actions your thoughts. from our Climate Change Action Plan If you have any other general ideas or and Environment Strategy. specific concerns, we would like to Crs Janet Pearce, Jennifer hear from you. Anderson and Mark Ridgeway Page 4 Community House activities winter stalls at Ray M Begg, the early built environment, along with Auxiliary will conduct its winter our rich rural and indigenous cultural

markets at Bolton Hall at 22 Epping St. heritage” group spokesperson Susan For sale will be handcrafts, knit wear, McNab said. beanies, scarves, rugs toys etc along Susan said that Keep Kyneton Country with jams and sauces and books. operates under the incorporated not- The dates are Sat July 3 and Sat Aug 7. f o r - profit Macedon Ranges The markets are from 9am–1pm. Sustainability Group. “Inappropriate

Friends of Black Hill update development under the current statutory planning laws is difficult to prevent. Residents and councils have limited capacity to protect their environment Working in the edible garden and implement their town’s vision and Due to lockdowns and subsequent values. changes to covid restrictions, the Mad “We aim to support project groups to Hatter’s Tea Party, originally advocate for appropriate and scheduled for June 18, has been sustainable development in the region. postponed. It will now be held later in We encourage innovative models of the year so stay tuned for details. sustainable growth that support The House’s Community Lunch On a chilly but sunny Sunday morning positive economic, social and cannot run during restrictions so for in early May, the friends group held a environment outcomes. the next couple of weeks it will revert working bee at Black Hill Reserve. Recently the group has responded to to a take-away offering which can be This working bee followed on from three separate applications by pre-ordered online or by phone and the nesting box talk held in March. developers. collected from the Community House. The group was fortunate to obtain a The first is an application to subdivide Pre-orders can be made via large number of unfinished boxes from former farmland into a large-scale www.kynetoncommunityhouse.org.au the Malmsbury Juvenile Justice Centre industrial/commercial estate and rural- The menu and any changes to the Works Program and MRSC. living lots at Edgecombe Road. service are posted on the Community The working bee was to touch up The Council granted a permit with House Facebook page. painting, attach lids after numerous conditions in December Through a successful grant, the waterproofing and make holes for which the developer is now Community House have been able to animal access. challenging at VCAT. purchase a van which will be used to Members old, new and kids enjoyed Keep Kyneton Country has submitted branch out further afield for food the sunshine and working together on a Joint Statement of Grounds to donations and Skills for Life the day and shared some laughs and support the permit conditions which experiences. the delicious morning tea afterwards. protect waterways and wildlife habitat This grant has also helped with the The nest boxes are suitable for in the area. purchase of some wicking beds and a phascogales (threatened species) and Additional planning applications hothouse to enhance the edible sugar gliders as well as some hollow include a 24-hour fuel and truck stop, garden program. nesting birds such as tree creepers. a McDonalds and a Bunnings store. The House are pleased to be The nest boxes will be installed by the Susan said “The group believes the partnering with Rainbow Voices, the Friends group throughout the year. developments pose a major threat to Macedon Ranges first LGBTQIA+ The next working bee or talk will be Post Office Creek, a tributary of the choir. held on Sunday 4th July at 10am. and a ‘Save Post Please contact call 54223433 or email Anyone interested in Black Hill Office Creek’ petition has been [email protected]. Reserve is welcome to join in. Visit organised to assist with arresting au to register your interest The choir www.blackhillreservekyneton.com.au further decline and the restoration of hope to begin on Sunday afternoons for details call 0419301083 or email this natural habitat. from July. See Friends of Kyneton face book group [email protected] Ray M Begg Auxiliary to sign the petition. Keep Kyneton Country Group “We’re working to sustain our unique Following their recent successful A new community group ‘Keep rural lifestyle and a better future for Easter Fair the Ray M Begg Auxiliary Kyneton Country’ has been formed in Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges” conducted a book/garage sale at response to proposed developments Susan concluded. Bolton Hall. in and adjacent to Edgecombe Rd. Information can be found at The Auxiliary raised in excess of "We are a group of residents working www.keepkynetoncountry.org, find on $2000, which will go towards purchase towards a positive and sustainable face book or email Susan at: of items for the welfare of the future for our historic town and rural [email protected] residents at Ray M Begg. environment. As they are unable to have their "We aim to protect the natural and Page 5 What’s New in Business Linen House Kyneton open “Due to telecommunications issues in Award winning builder Kyneton and region, at times calls do not connect or drop out. “We have found that text messages usually do get through. “You can also call or text on the WhatsApp. “We continue to operate under Covid regulations, with QR check in and face masks mandatory at this time. Masks are available in car, if you do not have Sarah Brown & Louise Ogden of Linen House one, for $1” Shelley concluded. High-end residential builder Dettmann

Linen House Kyneton opened its Phone / Text / WhatsApp: 0488875683. Homes recently made the new factory doors at 12-14 Piper St towards the development at 5/52 Saleyards Road end of April Kyneton its headquarters for their There has been a buzz about the new growing business and team. outlet store with discounts of up to 30 Carl Dettmann, owner of Dettmann -70%. Homes told Kyneton Connect “The The Kyneton store has a range of homes we build are situated in the colourfully cosy Hara and Donna Macedon Ranges and Central . throws, plus the ever-popular chenille It made sense to base ourselves in the Adalyn quilt cover set. thriving centre which is Kyneton.” You will discover sought-after Dettmann Homes have been designing, products created by a team of in- building and renovating quality homes house designers as well as unique Sarah, Shelley and Heidi of RED Rideshare in the region since 2008. designs across bedroom, bathroom, Oliver Campbell Trading They recently took out the prestigious kitchen, dining, kids and décor. Oliver Campbell Trading opened its 2020 Master Builders of Victoria Linen House has a-friendly and doors in May, focussing on European Excellence in Housing Award for their informed team of linen lovers and and classic Australian brands for men winning submission of Fassway Farm. homeware enthusiasts to assist and women’s fashion. “We have top talent out here in the customers. Florals are available on the weekends Macedon Ranges, and it’s wonderful Just landed is a sensational drop of and Oliver Campbell also has a great the industry recognises this.” Carl said. bathroom towels, a super-cute kids range of accessories and fragrances. “Kyneton is a great place for our bedding range and chic napery for at- Located at 26 Piper St they are open 7 business and for homeowners seeking home entertaining, keeping you well- days a week – Mon to Wed 11-3pm out specialists in exceptional homes” placed for the cooler months ahead. and Thu to Sun 10-4pm. Dettmann Homes offers design and Linen House is open 7 days 10am – em [email protected]. architecture, custom new builds, 5pm. Ph 0456823348, renovations and aftercare to their clients. For enquiries, email RED Rideshare [email protected] Shelley Powers has been an independent private rideshare Restaurant closes operator since 2017, when she bought After 8 years at Source Dining on her new RED Camry from Kyneton Piper St, the award winning Restaurant Toyota. has closed. Shelley worked in the business along A message on its website stated “We with another driver and then took a have achieved so much in this time - a short break to focus on family and has chef’s hat for 8 consecutive years and returned in her own right, now as RED now a 3 glass rating in the Gourmet Rideshare. Traveller Wine List of the Year Awards, Shelley is glad to have several but with the constant exhausting Andrea of Oliver Campbell search for experienced staff to committed drivers working along with her, who are as passionate and Macedon Ranges Hampers & maintain this quality dining now feels enthusiastic as she is in providing a top Blossom Possum have moved like the right time to make a change.” -notch service in the area. Formerly in High St opposite the “We are hoping that someone would Shelley said that she, Sarah and Heidi Visitor Information Centre, Macedon like to write the next chapter in are all qualified, registered and insured Ranges Hampers & Blossom Possum Source Dining journey and the drivers in their own right have now established at 138 Mollison business is currently listed for sale”. “We are here for your rideshare or St opposite the Town Hall. delivery needs” she said. Open 10am to 5pm seven days a week. Page 6 Elders move to Edgecombe Rd Butterfly Audiology specialise in Burson Elders Kyneton have moved to their everything hearing - from hearing Australia’s largest Automotive Parts new premises at 83 Edgecombe Rd, on assessments and hearing aid fittings to Distributor, Burson Auto Parts, is now the site of the old Frews parking lot. custom earplugs. open for business in Kyneton. Five years in the making and after many From July 6 they will be open every Burson is celebrating its 50th Birthday hours of carting goods to it, the site is Tuesday and Thursday. this year and has 199 stores across up and running (minus signage to be To mark their opening, they are offering Australia. installed in the coming weeks). free hearing screenings for adults on “We have massive DC warehousing The new site is four times bigger than July 6 & 8. Call 54199999 . and excellent relationships with the old Piper St premise, allowing for suppliers to ensure that if we don’t more products and a more open and have what our customers need in our inviting showroom. extensive stock selection in-store, the “We now have our rural retail, parts are never too far away. livestock and real estate arms all in the “Our customers are paramount;; same building, while at the same time therefore, our service and knowledge addressing the safety and storage issues must be at the forefront of what we we were facing at our old site. do” Assistant Manager Richie Geddes “Come and say hello and have a look said. around” Kyneton manager Greg “We look forward to servicing our Duggan said. existing customers and meeting the

There will be a grand opening in the Family business lineage ending new. Renovations are still underway; coming months, COVID willing. Les and Gladys Sheppard started their however, all are welcome. So please Hours are 8:30am-5:30pm weekdays tractor sales business L&G Sheppard & come in and see Tony and the team at and 9:30am-12pm Saturdays. Sons at 88 Piper St in the mid 1960s. 46 Mollison St (formerly the location of You can call Elders on 54233000. Their sons, Brian in 1966 and Dennis in Kyneton Auto Pro)”. 1970 came to work for them and took Burson Kyneton is open 8am-5.30pm over the business around 2000. weekdays and 9am-2pm Saturdays. Ph The Sheppard brothers have sold the 54223477. business and will finish managing it at Web: http://www.burson.com.au the end of the month. There are only 2 other businesses still operating in the town that have been family businesses operating for as long – TJ Scott and RS Perry. Initially the business only sold Massey Ferguson but more recently have added The Elders Team outside their new home Iseki tractors and farm machinery. Butterfly Audiology opens soon The business attracted customers not Butterfly Audiology was established in only from the immediate area but also 2003 by Central Victorian locals, Dan Daylesford, Bullengarook, Lancefield, and Danielle Bowles. With clinics in Romsey and Kilmore. The Burson Team at 46 Mollison St Bendigo, Castlemaine and Gisborne, The new owners of the business T&A they are excited to be opening a Young will retain the L&G Sheppard & Harmony Hospital Kyneton Clinic at 80-82 Mollison St Sons name but will relocate to 120 The latest show from InSync (opposite the Mechanics Institute) on Piper St (formerly the Elders location). Entertainment is coming to Bluestone July 6. Brian will be retiring but Dennis will Theatre in Hutton St on 26 and 27 “Our audiologists all hold Masters work for the new owners while they June. Degrees in Audiology and are settle in. There are 2 performances on Sat Jun committed to helping every client meet 26, a matinee at 2pm and an evening their individual needs - whether that be show at 7pm. clients who have long term hearing loss The performance on Sun Jun 27 is at and have not had success with hearing 2pm. aids in the past or new clients who Harmony Hospital is a musical comedy simply want to see where their hearing based around a set of interns (the is at. audience) being taken on a tour around “We take pride in the fact we will be the departments of a busy hospital. the Kyneton region’s only fully The show is suitable for all ages and is independent hearing clinic and look sure to entertain. Book : forward to helping locals hear better” www.trybooking.com.au/737100 or call Danielle said. Brian & Dennis Sheppard in Piper St 0431323734 Page 7 Around the Galleries Rainbow Bridges Exhibition members were again able to sing (and Art on Piper and The Old Auction laugh!) in the same physical space House Mystery Art Trail earlier this year and they have been Art on Piper has teamed up with The polishing and adding to their repertoire Old Auction House to encourage in readiness for a return to performing. exploration of Kyneton along two One Sunday afternoon in August, they different routes, finding 14 art plan to hold a concert at St Paul’s Hall installations by local artist Elizabeth to raise funds for the choir. Darling in hidden and obvious places - Current restrictions preventing the the library, museum, MRSC offices, a Choir from meeting for practice mean few cafes and many more. that they can’t set a definite date yet - The Mystery Art Trail was one of look out for advertising around town. eleven community based COVID Lauren, Keiran and Craig at the Exhibition Choir leader is the very talented and recovery projects supported by An exhibition in Kyneton has brought patient Gabriel Macura. MRSC’s Creative Encounters fund and together the voices of young lesbian, With One Voice Kyneton welcomes is ongoing with permanent installations. gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people new members, so if you’re interested in Maps can be collected from either and older members of the LGBTIQA+ joining or just finding out more about gallery and you can walk anytime you community. the Choir, please email like, tallying up the total of site specific [email protected] ‘Rainbow Bridges’ which was funded by people drawn, to receive a prize if you the Australian Government’s Regional are right. Arts Fund and coordinated by Sunbury CHRH Video Springs Medical Clinic have sponsored and Cobaw Community Health, Central Highlands Rural Health has the hand painted cards which Elizabeth features a collection of photographs released a short video to promote the has created with her usual flair for and video clips which tell the story of wide range of services it offers in the narrative personality capture. the personal growth of local people Macedon Ranges and Hepburn Shire. Taking around 25 minutes one way, the and their journeys of discovery about The video focuses on services at all five trails are all abilities accessible and a their identity, confidence and self- campuses – Clunes, Creswick, fun experience to discover more about worth. Daylesford, Kyneton and Trentham – as Kyneton; like the place where Ned Young people were paired with older well as community-based programs Kelly was charged, a contemplative members of the community who spent delivered by the Community Health labyrinth and our beautiful heritage time sharing their life stories and and Community Nursing teams. buildings. reflecting on their experience of being From services for newborns in Maps can also be downloaded from lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Maternal and Child Health, right www.artonpiper.com/art-walk The photographs can be viewed at through to Aged Care, the video Art on Piper is at 44 Piper Sr and the Sunbury and Cobaw Community showcases Central Highlands Rural Old Auction House is at 52-56 Mollison Health at 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Health’s integrated approach to St. from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday localised healthcare, providing every

The Stockroom 98 Piper St and the accompanying videos can be person with the best possible care, Stockroom’s exhibitions will continue viewed via their website: https:// close to home. with an exciting Exhibition commencing www.sunburycobaw.org.au/rainbow- The video runs for four minutes and June 26 in all its galleries. bridges/ can be viewed online at Central

The show, entitled ‘Every Artist Ever’, With One Voice Kyneton Highlands Rural Health’s website, as well via their social media channels. will showcase the work of 150+ artists Formerly With One Voice Central who have exhibited at Stockroom over Victoria, With One Voice Kyneton is a To view the video, visit: https:// the past ten years in its 10 (+1) community choir who meet on www.chrh.org.au/articles/CHRH- Anniversary Show. Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for an promo-video/ All works will be a uniform small size. hour’s singing, followed by a cuppa and chat. They were one of the few WOV choirs which kept going during last year’s lockdowns and it has paid off. The Choir continued its weekly practices via Zoom, despite its limitations, which allowed them to learn new songs and keep connected. A highlight (and a challenge!) last year was learning the parts to 2 songs, which they individually recorded and Hiilary Jackman’s submitted for them to be compiled Red, White and Blue, 2021 into a virtual performance. Page 8 It was magical when the Choir Lodges helps Austin last 6 months and values the support Sidonia Road upgrade that she gets from her peers in the group. “Getting support for my issues with eating has helped me find ways to achieve more balance in my life. “I don’t feel so alone as the other women in group are experiencing similar issues and are there to support me and share the pain” she says. Anne says that the best thing about MRSC Mayor Jennifer Anderson, Noel the group has been that she no Henderson, the Hon Mary-Anne Thomas and Kath Vearing with son, Austin longer feels like she is having to keep Sam White at the announcement

The members of local Lodges her drinking hidden. The Macedon Ranges Shire Council recently donated towards the cost of “I have come to realise that I tend to has welcomed a $480,000 funding expensive medical treatment in the drink when I’m alone and attending announcement by The Hon. Mary- USA for Castlemaine boy with the meetings has given me a greater Anne Thomas, Minister for cerebal palsy Austin Vearing. understanding and the ability to make Agriculture and Member for Instigator Brian Ward of the Kyneton different choices.” Macedon, which will help upgrade Zetland Lodge said that his lodge had The group is suitable for women with Sidonia Road, Kyneton. decided to see what local Freemason any kind of addictive behaviour Mayor Cr Jennifer Anderson said the Lodges could do for Austin. including problematic drinking, drug- funding provided by the Victorian The Kyneton and Trentham Masonic taking, gambling, over-eating or Government’s AgriLinks Upgrade Lodges and the Woodend Daylight shopping, and people can attend as Program is great news for the Lodge came on board. they feel the need to. agricultural community who regularly The Lodges contributed $4050 The meetings take place on use Sidonia Road to transport beef, towards “Austin’s Wish To Walk”. Thursdays at 1.30pm at 1 Caroline wool and other produce. Chisholm Drive Kyneton. SMART Recovery “This funding will enable the Council Contact Julie Sutcliffe on 54211666 to make significant improvements to A group for women experiencing or [email protected] for Sidonia Road, providing safer roads addictive behaviours has re- more details or to register. for farmers and producers,” Mayor commenced its weekly face-to-face Anderson said. meetings in Kyneton. Kinder Trivia Night The AgriLinks grant funding of Delivered by Sunbury and Cobaw The Trivia Night being organised by $480,000, combined with $65,000 Community Health, SMART Recovery the parents of Lady Brooks Kinder contributed by Council, means the helps people set realistic goals has been rescheduled to Friday Aug 6 project will spend $545,000 on around managing their addictive from 8-10.30pm with doors opening improving Sidonia Road. Works will behaviours and assists with at 7.30pm. include widening and reconstructing techniques to identify triggers and Trivia and entertainment will be by an additional part of the road used by cope with urges and cravings. the Funky Bunch, BYO supper and heavy farm and transport vehicles.. SMART Recovery has been running drinks, The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas for over 25 years and is delivered in Venue will be the Masonic Lodge 7 officially announced this funding and 15 countries. Yaldwyn St West at 7.30pm. recognised the important role Unlike other self-help groups, there is Tickets are $10 and you can book by Council plays in continuing to a focus on what is happening in a using the QR code below or by support agriculture in a multitude of person’s life in the present moment visiting the Lady Brooks Kindergarten ways within the Macedon Ranges. and on looking for ways to support PAG Facebook page. “It’s a pleasure to be here as this others in the group to make changes. Make sure you bring some cash for funding is announced with local “The emphasis in the meetings is on the fundraising activities during the producers Noel Henderson, of changing the behaviour, not changing night when there will be fabulous Avington Merino, Sam White of the person,” says Julie Sutcliffe, group prizes to be won. Sidonia Beef, and Frank White of facilitator and counsellor at Sunbury Glenardagh Quality Wool and and Cobaw Community Health. Livestock, who contributed to this “Group members are the experts in successful funding application.” their recovery and they are encouraged to give feedback about what works for them from their lived experience.” Katherine has been attending the SMART Recovery meetings for the Page 9 U3A Kyneton John Hausler departs Council 1927 live at Kyneton Town Hall John Hausler, Macedon Ranges Shire Council Director Corporate and Community will depart Council on Friday 25 June to take up the position of Director Corporate Services at the City of . Mr Hausler joined Macedon Ranges Shire Council in January of 2017. New Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO Bernie O’Sullivan thanked Mr Hausler for his service to Council. The debut album of 1927 became a “On behalf of Macedon Ranges Shire smash success and is still one of the top U3A at folk dancing day Council, I’d like to extend my thanks 10 most successful debut albums for an U3A Kyneton members returned to and appreciation to John for the Australian artist. term two with great gusto. contributions he has made over the From the golden era for Australian rock A short course in Acrylic Painting, on past 4 plus years. bands, to reinvigorating fans today, 1927 five consecutive Fridays, has been a “John has been a valued member of the have been entertaining audiences for 30 wonderful introduction to this skill and Executive Leadership team and led the years, and have stood the test of time as first canvasses have begun to take Corporate and Community Directorate icons of Australian music. shape. on a number of significant projects With classic songs like Compulsory Poetry recommenced and enjoyed a during his tenure. Hero, Don’t Forget Me, That’s When I chilly morning, reading, and analysing a “We wish him all the best in his new think of You and If I Could, 1927 is a range of works, coupled with a good role with the City of Ballarat,” Mr true Aussie Icon Band and will be cup of coffee. O’Sullivan said. performing at the Kyneton Town Hall Three Tuesday mornings in the field, on Sat July 10 preceded by Erik allowed our members the privilege to Central Highlands Health AGM Weideman. investigate not only the history of First Central Highlands Rural Health has Doors open: 7pm, Erik Weideman: Australians in the area, but to see at been a part of the Macedon Ranges and 7.30pm, 1927: 8.30pm to 10pm. first hand some very significant Hepburn Shire for over 160 years. Youth Open Mic Night evidence of their life in this area. Although they have had a number of If you’re aged 12-25 come along to an U3A Kyneton offers so many diverse name changes over the years, their Open Mic Night on Thursday 17 June. activities and welcomes new members mission remains to deliver high quality Hosted by rock band, ‘Sack of Flour’, at any stage of the year. healthcare to its communities, close to who will also open the night with a set, Unfortunately, all this has been home. this is your opportunity to play some interrupted by yet another lockdown. Those services include rural hospitals in classics or try out new material. However, U3A members enjoy a Kyneton, Creswick and Daylesford, If you’re a solo artist, a band, or just wonderful support network that keeps Residential Aged Care facilities in coming along to cheer on your friends, us all in touch during these difficult Daylesford, Trentham and Creswick and the Youth team encourages you to times. Courses and activities are on Community Nursing and Community come down. hold, but depending on the length of Health services across the region. There is no cost to attend, and a free lockdown, some may recommence on Central Highlands Rural Health Board BBQ will be provided. Zoom. of Management has issued an invitation Sign-ups to perform will be taken on U3A Kyneton welcomes anybody in the to its inaugural Annual General Meeting the door. Chris Fox, Macedon Ranges community who may have a skill or area which will be held online at 5pm on Shire Council Youth Engage Program of knowledge to impart to its members. Wed June 23. Officer, said it was exciting to see local It could be a presentation on a Friday The zoom meeting can be accessed via live music and open mic nights afternoon or a short or long course in the QR Code. Alternatively, please email returning. our timetable. Visitors are also welcome [email protected] and a link will be “One of the great thing about an open to attend Friday afternoon sessions. emailed to you. mic night is that it’s just about having a U3A thanks Ray White Kyneton for go. their very generous donation of its No matter if you’re experienced or just Teardrop Sign. starting out, we’re keen to hear you For further information about courses play,” said Chris. and activities available take a look at the When and where: Thursday 17 June, U3A Kyneton website: https:// 4:30pm-7:30pm. Kyneton Youth u3akyneton.org.au/ , e m a i l : Portable, Hutton St. [email protected] or call the

Secretary, Roni on 54222552.

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Kyneton District Services Accountants Kyneton Events Calendar Craig Chester Accounting 5422 1966 Football-Netball Kyneton v Sandhurst Showgrounds Watco Partners Pty Ltd 5792 2580 Sat Jun 19 David J Gibney Pty Ltd 5422 6480 Thu Jun 24 UNDONE commences Kyneton Museum 7pm Macedon Ranges Tax & Acc 5422 6460 Sat Jun 26 Football-Netball Strathfieldsaye v Kyneton (away game) Acupuncture ‘Harmony Hospital’ Bluestone Theatre 2pm & 7pm (& Sun 2pm) Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 Wed Jun 30 “Wild City” Kyneton Hall 10.30am and 1.30pm Auto Services & Repairs Thur July 1 “Wild City” Kyneton Town hall 10.30am and 1.30pm Mead Motors 5422 2450 Kyneton Auto Spares & Repairs 5422 1255 Fri July 2 “Wild City: Kyneton Town Hall 10.30am Vereker Bros Smash Repairs 5422 2603 Sat Jul 3 Football-Netball Golden Square v Kyneton (away game) Barber R M Begg Auxiliary Market Bolton Hall Epping St 9-1pm Quick Snips 0400808157 Tue July 6 ‘New Owner’ Kyneton Town Hall 10am & 1.15pm Chiropractor Sat Jul 10 Football-Netball South Bendigo v Kyneton (away game) Dr Rohan Kapoor 5422 6488 Concreting & Paving Kyneton Farmers & Makers Market St Paul’s Park 8-1pm MBC Concreting & Paving 0417545159 Kyneton Community Market Uniting Church grounds Ebden St 8-1pm Dental Jul 10 & 11 Woodend Winter Arts Festival Campaspe Dental 5422 3988 Sat Jul 17 Football-Netball Kyneton v Castlemaine Showgrounds Kyneton Dental 5422 6159 Fri Jul 23 Taste of Ireland Kyneton Town Hall 7.30pm Dry Cleaning Sat Jul 24 Football-Netball Eaglehawk v Kyneton (away game) Kyneton Dry Cleaners 5422 1503 Fri Jul 30 Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Kyneton Town Hall 7pm Electricians Macedon Ranges Electrics 5422 2182 Sat Jul 31 Football-Netball Maryborough v Kyneton (away game) Kyneton Electrics 5422 1369 Fri Aug 6 Landy Brooks Kinder Trivia Night Masonic Centre 7.30pm

Fabric & Haberdashery Sat Aug 7 R M Begg Auxiliary Market Bolton Hall Epping St 9-1pm Alice in fabricland 0439993389 Football-Netball Kyneton v Gisborne Showgrounds Financial Planning Adrian Plowman & Associates 5422 2622 Aug 7 & 8 Woodend Winer Arts Festival BTP Business Advisors Pty Ltd 5422 1588 Aug 13-15 Cathouse Players ‘Blythe Spirit’ Masonic Centre Hair & Beauty Sat Aug 14 Football-Netball Sandhurst v Kyneton (away game) Studio 48 5422 1200 Kyneton Farmers & Makers Markets St Paul’s Park 8-1pm School Aged Childcare Kyneton Community Market grounds Uniting Church Ebden St 8-1pm BugALugs 5422 2767 Landscaping From July 14 Community Lunches each Wednesday KMI 12.30 Andrew Pearce Landscaping 0404076423 Legal Practices Farewell for Ian & Allison conducting services at BUPA or Palmer Stevens & Rennick 5422 6500 Howarth LP Gas Supplies RM Begg. Hendersons the Gas People 5422 7408 Fr Ian is also on the committee of Massage Kyneton RSL and on the Board of Kyn Acupuncture & Allied Health 0411558013 Braemar College. Medical Practices He is also the organist at Kyneton Campaspe Family Practice 5422 2877 Lodge. Kyneton Medical Centre 5422 1397 In his role as Rector of St Pauls and Springs Medical Kyneton 5422 1298 St Johns he has ministered to his Optometrist parishioners, demonstrating a high Kosmac & Clemens 5422 3822 On Sat Jun 19 Ian, Allison and James level of pastoral care. Osteopath are to be farewelled at an Anglican His impact on the parish was Drs Isabel Mettler & Clare Greig 0423852874 Parish Dinner. described by a parish warden as Real Estate Fr Ian has announced that he is to one of uniting both churches in Ray White Kyneton 5422 2127 take up the post of Rector in terms of liturgy, a sense of caring RT Edgar 5422 3325 Castlemaine from the end of June. for all , and acceptance of diversity Town Planning Services Over the last seven years the within the congregation. Macaulay Town Planning 5422 3054 Howarth family have involved The Howarth family package is Travel Services themselves fully in the life of the going to be very hard to match in Renee@Travel Managers 0418369411 community. any new appointment. Veterinarians Whether in the running of the The Parish wishes them well as Kyneton Veterinary Hospital 5422 1099 farmers market, supporting the they commence their new life at Video Production & Live Kyneton caring community or Castlemaine. Page 11 Australasian Audio Visual 5422 3791 ‘Back in Bloom’ Festival Sept 12. Dogs Connect School An early flyer is already available in local shops with dates for various events. “We thank our wonderful sponsors who have stood by us in spite of the difficult pandemic year just past, and the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for their confidence in awarding the Festival a triennial grant. “We also thank Kyneton’s gardeners The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival for their great daffodil filled gardens is ‘Back in Bloom’ after postponing in 2020. Their purchase of bulbs Principal of Kyneton Primary, Alistair its events in 2020, but this year, helps meet the costs of the Festival” Rayner, has announced that KPS will observing COVID safe regulations, Committee Secretary Marg said. be a Dogs Connect school in Open Gardens, the Festival of One Fire Station officially open Semester 2. Act Plays, the Dog Dash, the After beginning in a tin shed in 1959, Dogs Connect is a mental health, Antique Fair, the Spring Flower wellbeing and resilience building Show and Art Exhibitions will be the Carlsruhe Fire Brigade has program. able to proceed. welcomed a new $1.1million station. It connects communities with a A new colourful light show on the Although their new fire station had wellbeing dog through a proven Kyneton Mechanics Institute one been open for some time, on April approach that delivers sustainable evening, most likely Fri Sept 10, 23 Carlsruhe residents were joined planning and modelling to meet during the Festival will highlight the by Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas, Emergency Management specific needs of each community, building in a spectacular way, similar now and into the future. to the White Night displays in Commissioner Andrew Crisp and CFA officials to formally celebrate Dogs Connect have worked with and Bendigo. the opening of their new station at schools across Australia. Planning for something COVID safe Cobb and Co Road. “The benefits have been remarkable, replacing but including as many of not just with mental health but with popular elements as possible of the improved learning outcomes. Parade and Fair on the last day of “They love working with educators the Festival is underway The Parade who are passionate about supporting itself will have to wait for another young people to become valuable year when the pandemic is past. and independent people. Entries are now being called for the “A school wellbeing dog can become Daffodil Art Prize and Art entrenched in the pedagogy and Photography Prize and the One Act bring powerful impacts to students, Plays. Entries can be lodged through staff, and families” Mr Rayner said. the Festival website. A series of profile pages that will be Already gardeners have purchased Toilet feasibility investigation As the result of a successful distributed to the school community daffodil bulbs for planting for about Kyneton Primary’s wellbeing Kyneton’s usual home garden resolution by Cr Mark Ridgeway at the May Council meeting Council dog called Honey, a 9 week old display. female medium groodle (golden A number of gardens will be open Officers will investigate the feasibility and cost of constructing public retriever/poodle cross) and for inspection and like all other currently weighing around 5 kg. events, will be following COVID safe toilets in Piper St most likely in the vacinity of Quarry Reserve. Honey lives with the school’s regulations. primary carer Mrs Arnephy and over The Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival Construction of the toilets is not in the next few weeks Mrs Arnephy will take place as usual in the first this year’s budget but at least the ball will care for and help prepare Honey two weeks of spring commencing on has started rolling on a project that for her first visit to the school in the Thu Sept 2 and continuing until Sun has long been called for by many community members. last week of this term. 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.

Kyneton Connect Co-Editors: Eric Dearricott 54222990, & Jenny Hince 54223364 • Articles for the August issue of Kyneton Connect should be e-mailed to [email protected] or left at Aesop’s Attic at 70 High Street before August 6, 2021. • To have Kyneton Connect mailed send name, address and cheque for $10 for a year’s subscription to Kyneton Connections, PO Box 146 Kyneton 3444 or free by e-mail-write to e-mail address above. All recent issues of Kyneton Connect are posted on website www.kyneton.org.au Layout: Marg Dearricott. Printed by Kyneton Copy Centre, Mollison Street, Kyneton Auspiced by Sunbury & Cobaw Community Health Service Inc Kyneton Connect is proudly supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council Page 12