Bannockburn and District ommunity Newsletter April 2018 C Incorporated ABN 15 979 451 774 Circulation: 3050 Editor: Lyell Reeves. Phone: 03 5281 1955 Mobile: 0409 432 783 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bannews.com.au Batesford-Fyansford-Stonehaven Landcare Group Partnerships COVENANT COLLEGE - Landcarers For ten years as part of the Covenant College Year 9 Outback Program, volunteers from the Batesford, Fyansford, Stonehaven Landcare Group (BFSLG)have been doing nature conservation works with the students in the Moorabool River Reserve (MRR), Red Gum Reserve (RGR) and the Dog Rocks Flora and Fauna Sanctuary (DRFFS) at Batesford Our vision is to engage the students in understanding the importance of biodiversity in the preservation and resilience of native flora and fauna, working on projects identified by the BFSLG as environmental assets in need of restoration and conservation. DRFFS, MRR and RGR support a rich concentration of birds, plants, insects, reptiles, and sadly, a dwindling number of koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and other small mammals. Reduced local habitat and the prevalence of local predators, foxes, cats, dogs, pollution, invasive weeds and urbanization are an increasing threat. Covenant College students with Ross Elijah CoGG and George Belcher BFSLG BFSLG provide the students with the opportunity to - • enhance the local environment • work together on the project on a regular basis • see the results of the schools ongoing work • create a sense of ownership of their local environment Each term a new group of students participate in a variety of activities. It was a great start to 2018 when during a guided walk along the Moorabool River at Batesford conducted by Ross Elijah and Bowen Davies – City of Greater Geelong Conservation Reserves Team, the students were excited by the sight of a Tawny Frogmouth and a Koala as well as quite a variety of more readily sighted birds such as the Australian Magpie, Willie Wagtail and Eastern Rosellas. Ross and Bowen promote discussion about local environmental issues. They emphasize the many values that a River such as the Tawny Frogmouth Moorabool has, acting as a biodiversity corridor which provides habitat and links to the surrounding Reserves on the edge of the River where flora and fauna too can survive and thrive. This was followed later in February by some enthusiastic pulling of boneseed – a weed of national significance (WoNs) and removal of agapanthus flower heads – a garden escapee, in Dog Rocks Flora and Fauna Sanctuary. In Term 2 the students will tour Geelong Community Nursery - Karingal Kommercial and be given the opportunity under the watchful eye of David Alexander, to prepare seedlings for planting out on National Copy for the next issue should be: Tree Day July 29. • posted to P O Box 131, Bannockburn, It is uplifting to • or emailed to [email protected] discover some students no later than Friday 27th April 2018 continued on page 3 That One's Mine! Page 2 Bannockburn and District Community Newsletter. April 2018 Travel Agent Bannockburn and District Community Newsletter. April 2018 Page 3 Batesford-Fyansford-Stonehaven Inverleigh Concert Landcare Group Partnerships continued from page 1 Solo & Ensemble have already shared their of the Modern Lyre work experiences with by John Billing their families exploring Friday 13th April 2018 the Moorabool River and 7.30pm climbing the Trust for Nature Dog Rocks at weekends. St Paul’s Anglican Church 38 High Street, Inverleigh The Covenant College Year 9 students are making Pre-booking: $15 Door: $20 a valuable contribution to Phone: 5265 1270 Liz McDonald e: [email protected] their community and the or 0410 294 110 Elizabeth McKay environment. It is a pleasure and privilege to work with Supper provided. such a friendly, cheerful and We are so fortunate to be hosting a return visit by John Billing, well-behaved group. internationally renowned performer and teacher of the Modern Lyre. Involving Youth in He will be presenting his second concert in Inverleigh on Friday, Landcare is so important 13th April, 2018. John is visiting Australia between concerts in Japan for the future. and Ireland, and will be joined by an Australian Lyre Ensemble, all playing instruments built by Murray Wright in his workshop in Central Maintenance Work in Red Gum Reserve Victoria. The unique designs and beautiful tonal quality achieved in his instruments has led to international recognition for Murray's lyres. HEART SPEAK The Modern Lyre was designed just over 90 years ago, a stringed instrument considered to be gentle to the ear yet challenging to a A CREATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH EMOTIONAL PAIN & LOSS musician, and is growing in popularity all around the world. The Anglican Church of St Paul at Inverleigh was built in 1889 and has proved to be a wonderful space for music. As supper is provided pre-booking is encouraged to assist in catering. Proceds are for the church maintenance fund. The heart is the voice of wisdom and your heart, if you let it COMMUNITY MOSAIC WORKSHOPS speak, will guide and Weekly starting on Thursday 8th March at St Johns Church House, transform you. Byron St Bannockburn from 3 to 5pm Bring a paver or itemto mosaic. Pincers if you have them and safety NO ARTISTIC ABILITIES ARE IF YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL glasses NEEDED YOU CAN DO ! THIS The “Heart Speak” journey will be held ecutive over 7 cons weeks on Fridays. Date: 20/4/2018 to 1/6/2018 Time: 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Place: Meeting St. Johns Anglican Church Room, 9 Byron Street, Bannockburn Bookings: Bookings are essential please call Dianne 0412 004 093 NO COST ALL WELCOME WANTED - Editor Bannockburn & District Community Newsletter is produced and distributed each month by a team of community volunteers. We are looking for a committed person with computer HESED COTTAGE publishing skills and a passion for community newsletters to St John's Op Shop take on the role of Editor Shop 1 - 38 High Street Bannockburn As well as diseminating local news, our newsletter aims (next to Sorelles) to assist local clubs and organisations expose themselves Bargains galore for all the family. to our community and assist local businesses gain exposure Manchester, Toys, Bric-a-Brac, Books. through advertising at a reasonable rate. Summer sandals reduced to half price. If you are interested in giving us a hand please text Lyell Reeves on 0409 432 783 or email [email protected] Supporting those in need, locally, nationally & abroad We would like to have a chat with you. Open: Tuesday - Friday 10am - 1pm Saturday 10am - 1pm Page 4 Bannockburn and District Community Newsletter. April 2018 CATHOLIC CHURCH Bannockburn Presbyterian Church St. Joseph Catholic Parish of Meredith 18 Moore Street, Bannockburn Meredith, Anakie, Bannockburn, Inverleigh, Mooraboolpc.org Winchelsea, Lethbridge, Elaine, Teesdale, Shelford, Darriwill, Lal Lal Worship: Weekly starting @ 10.00am Visitors welcome at all services Mass Times for April/May 2018 Winchelsea @ 6pm every Saturday: For more information please contact Bannockburn: at St. Mary MacKillop School @ 9am. Rev. Darren Middleton Sunday 18th and 29th April; 6th May (Family Mass) & 20th May [email protected] Inverleigh: Phone: 03 5275 0817 Sunday 1st April (9.30am), 15th & 22nd April (9am) Mobile: 0406 588 120 Sunday 6th May (Family Mass) & 27th May Meredith 11am Sunday April 15th/29th & May 13th & 27th UNITING CHURCH IN Anakie 11am Sunday 8th & 22nd; May 6th & 20th Mother and Daughter Breakfast Saturday 12th May at Station AUSTRALIA Cafe, Bannockburn. Service Times Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals please contact the Parish Office on Fridays on 5286 1230 or for Pastoral needs Sunday, March 11th Meredith Uniting Church, 11am. Father Charles Balnaves, Parish Priest. Friday March 30th Good Friday Way of the Cross, Acknowledging the Wadawarrung / Wautharong First Peoples St. Joseph’s Church, 10am Sunday, April 8th Meredith Uniting Church, 11am. Phone 5286 1230 Mobile: 0417 319 556 email:[email protected]. Ballarat South congregation last month farewelled our beloved minister, Rev. Lindell Gibson and her husband Andrew, who have moved to the Uniting Church at Bright. Lindell and Andrew will be very much missed Golden Plains Baha’i Community by us all, and we wish them well in their new parish. • The Baha'i Faith upholds the unity of God, recognizes the common Meredith Uniting Church is part of the Ballarat South Uniting Church foundation of all religions and upholds the principle of the oneness Congregation, incorporating four worship centres: Buninyong, weekly of the entire human race. Sunday services at 9.30am; Meredith, 2nd Sunday at 11am, and also • Religion should unite all hearts and cause wars and disputes to Sebastopol and Delacombe. vanish and give birth to spirituality. For further information, please contact Lex Stray, phone 5281 9293. • Spiritual education of children and youth is the key to transforming neighbourhoods. • "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens". • "In the garden of thy heart, plant naught but the rose of love" Baha'u'llah. Anglican Church St John's Bannockburn You are welcome to come to our discussions or activities - we have 11.00am 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays no clergy, it is up to each individual to investigate truth for himself, Holy Communion 11.00am Family Service 2nd Sunday or feel free to ring for more information -: 6.00pm Prayer & Praise 4th Sunday. Bannockburn 5281 2102 Teesdale 5281 5143 Church of the Epiphany Meredith Ross Creek 5342 0286 11am Uniting Church Holy Communion 2nd Sunday 11am Anglican Church Holy Communion 5th Sunday Momentum Christian Centre Aged Care Service Bannockburn Bannockburn 1st Wednesday each month A community of faith, hope and love. • Fellowship Group: The Momentum Christian Centre Thursdays at St John's Bannockburn from 12 noon meets at the Bannockburn Cultural • Prayer Group: Held at Jean Winter's home - Phone 5271 1221 Centre 27 High St, Bannockburn each • Pastoral Care: Sunday at 10am to hold a service that is contemporary, relaxed 1st Wednesday at noon, St John's Bannockburn and friendly.