MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS 2 MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS 3 4 MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS 5 Community Our Community Plan Meredith Seniors Kerrie Kruger Jim Hynds What is Community Planning? Community Planning is a Meredith Seniors celebrated “Christmas in July” at the process where community members come together and Royal Hotel on July 9, 2018. The dining room was take action to improve their community. beautifully decorated for us with traditional decorations and we were served a traditional roast dinner with plum Who are Community Coordinators? “The Golden Plains pudding and brandy sauce for dessert. Many thanks to Shire Community Coordinators are the unsung heroes in our local communities – they empower everyone involved in Claire, Damien and their staff who looked after us so well. community planning to create shared goals and a vision for During the afternoon many raffles were won by members their communities. Their dedication and passion builds the and guests. Mrs Dawn McDonald entertained us with some foundation for strong and resilient communities. We are very lovely piano music and we sang along when she played proud of our Community Coordinators for their contribution to - our favourite songs. Many thanks to Dawn. Our members making our Shire such an amazing place to live and visit.” Cr - Helena Kirby, Mayor, GPS certainly appreciated the sing along. How was this Plan developed? At the start of this year, the In all a pleasant day was had by everyone. community was asked for ideas and projects via a survey The Annual Meeting has been held. Details will be in the distributed throughout the community. 23 surveys were next issue. completed with approximately 63 suggestions provided. A public forum was held on the 16th of March (Showcasing Meredith) at which approximately 56 people attended. Bannockburn Probus Further suggestions were made and then those present voted to establish the top priorities for the Plan. From this The Combined Probus Club of Bannockburn, meets process, seven project areas were established as the 1st Monday of the month. priorities for the Meredith Community Plan 2018 – 2021. GUEST SPEAKERS They are: August 6th Adrian Hurring. Everest Base Camp • Accommodation and Land Zoning, September 3rd Ron Medson • Young People October 1st Carol Cottage by the Sea • Community Engagement November 5th RACV Healthy Ageing • Parks, Creeks & Paths TOURS and OUTINGS • Support Community Groups Tuesday 24th July Christmas in July at Fyansford • Asset Upgrades Hotel. Mini bus to pick up 10 people at 10am from • Support local Business and Tourism church. Tuesday 7th August Visit to Geelong Library bu Gull After the plan and funding allocation was agreed on by bus, $21 p p the Community Coordinators (voted in at the Public Wednesday 5th September Blumes fashion show at Forum) we presented it to the Council. We also met with 1.30pm afternoon tea to be provided $5 entry the key Shire Officers in our nominated priority areas. September trip to Steglitz We decided to approach our planning by identifying the October 3rd week Fiona Donkey farm / Goat farm/ seven areas and then allocating a Lead community group Daylesford. and a lead community coordinator to each area. We listed what we want to achieve based on community voting at For more information, phone 52811168 or 52815647 the public forum. The Community Coordinators were represented by, Diane Ritchie, Linda Wong, Kerrie Kruger, Johnny Dunstan and Jenni Tourneir, supported by Meredith Playgroup Jim Baker and young Nick Kruger. Meredith Playgroup meets every We each presented, alongside a PowerPoint display, on Thursday from 9.30am the seven priority areas identified as being important to During the School Term the Meredith Community. We have had feedback that our presentation was well received. We were asked many Enjoy new activities every week. All Welcome questions at the end our presentation and some immediate Contact Community Centre for details 52 860 700 feedback of assistance from Golden Plains Shire. Fingers crossed we receive the Seed Funding of $7500 to be spent over the 3 year plan. As our summary from the presentation concluded, of course we don’t know our Our editorial deadline for the July issue is future, but we as community coordinators want to make Meredith The Golden Plains Shire ‘s most liveable town. 9.00 am Thursday 30th August We have a plan and Meredith we have a great community, so let’s work hard and work together to achieve a town we Classifieds are proud to call home. To view full Meredith Community Plan 2018 -2020, go to Golden Plains Shire Web Page. First insertion of small ads are FREE to district residents 6 MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS Bamganie -Meredith Church News Landcare Group BREAKING NEWS: We have just heard that our application for funding as part of the Corangamite CATHOLIC Catchment Management Authority 2018 -2019 St. Joseph’s Parish Meredith Community Grants Program has been successful. The Parish Priest Father Charles Balnaves phone 52861230. grant, “Meredith: Flora, Fauna, Forestry and Farming” [email protected] will be used to run a series of workshops and field days Mass Times: over the next twelve months. The aim of the workshops Winchelsea 6pm every Saturday. Bannockburn : every Sunday at 9 a.m is to raise awareness of the importance of remnant Inverleigh every last Sunday of the month at 4p.m. vegetation, and to provide practical skills and guidance Anakie Sunday August 12th/26th at 11a.m for the protection and restoration of land. Workshop Meredith Sunday August 5th/19th at 11 a.m. topics will include: Confirmation Sunday August 19th at 2 p.m. to be held at • Protecting and enhancing native remnant vegetation Holy Spirit Church Manifold Heights • Farm forestry and marketing opportunities • Indigenous seed collection demonstration • Understanding carbon credits and how they can help CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA you. St Marys House Of Prayer — Elaine Details of the workshops are still to be finalised – watch Solemn mass Sundays 10.00am. this space or go to our Facebook page, Bamganie and Rosary and Vespers Saturday 5.00pm. Meredith District Landcare Group for further Confessions by appointment Fr. James Ph. 5341 5544 information. ANGLICAN FIRST AID COURSE: Do you need to update your first Weekly Services, baptisms, weddings, funerals and pastoral aid skills? If so, we have the course for you! We have care. Contact: Rev. Phil Jacobson Ph. 0419 322 385 funding to run a Level 2 first aid course (HLTAID003) for members either later this year or early in 2019. The Church Office , Byron St. Bannockburn 5281 2553 course includes a theory component for participants to Service Times : Holy Communion at Anglican Church, complete online before attending one day of practical Meredith, 11.00am 5 th Sundays of the month training. Church of Epiphany - Meredith . Details of the first aid course will be available shortly – 11.00am 4 th Sunday each month, Holy Communion at Anglican again, watch this space or go to the Facebook page, or Church. 11.00am 2 nd Sunday of month, Holy Communion at better still, come along to the next Landcare meeting on Uniting Church Thursday 16 August 2018 at 7:30pm at the Meredith St James. - Morrisons: Community Centre. Landcare members, or anyone with Contact: 0429 146 566 or 5368 2730. The Rev. Glen Wesley an interest in land management issues and who want to 1st Sunday of the month at 5pm, 3 rd Sunday of the month at find solutions to these issues, are very welcome to attend. 9am. UNITING CHURCH MEREDITH Uniting Church 11.00 am, 2nd Sunday each month BUNINYONG Uniting Church Our Cover . 1st; 3rd; 4th Sundays, 9.30am. 5th Sunday, combined service at Meredith Church of Kerry Thomson’s local Epiphany, 11am. bush photo captures bright wattle through a Enquires Doug McFarlane 52861283. heavy mist - a sure Rev. Lindell Gibson 53413 200 reminder we are drawing SERBIAN ORTHODOX out of winter. Be sure to Fr. Theodore —Ph. 5341 5568 get off the highway over Holy Liturgy 10am every Sun, Sat & Major Feast Days. the next few weeks to enjoy this spectacular sight around our district. Meredith Community Centre 4 Russell Street Meredith 3333 Phone 5286 0700 [email protected] Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs 9.00 -3.00. Closed Fridays and school holidays MEREDITH and DISTRICT NEWS 7 Meredith Cricket Club PLAYING CRICKET ON THE MCG SINCE 1861 Recreation Terry Hartwould like to invites cricketers of all ages and ability to play cricket on the MCG (Meredith Cricket Ground) this summer. Elaine Cricket Club Office Bearers Following on from a successful 2017 season, the club will again be fielding two Saturday senior teams for the President Julie Pandzitis Vice President Brad Kierce upcoming season. Secretary Jonathon Inglis We are delighted to announce that former player and GCA Assistant Secretary Shane Dunne cricket legend Jason Murray is returning to the club as Treasurer Rebecca Curran Senior Coach for 2018/19. Jason brings a wealth of Committee Members Nigel Parkinson, David Flood, experience and leadership to the club and is enthusiastic John Baker Karen Pritchard Angus Hogarth Seamus Dunne about the opportunity to develop our young playing list. Nicholas Pandzitis, Ron Read, Jimmy Connell, Lachlan Baker, Damon Kierce, Margaret Coulson, Carl Ludeman This season the Meredith Cricket Club, in conjunction with andJames Parkinson other local clubs in the district will also be fielding junior teams in the following age groups - Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 Elaine CC has an excellent junior cricket program U16 and U14 teams and a very large committee with Brad Kierce All junior teams will compete in the Geelong Junior our new junior coordinator this season.