Bridge Connection Barfold, Baynton, Derrinal, Elphinstone, Glenhope, Heathcote, Kyneton, Langley, Mia Mia, Metcalfe, Redesdale, Sidonia, Sutton Grange. Edition 51 March 2014 A community owned newspaper Building a school in Timor Leste Reaching out with a hand of friendship Friends 2 Friends helps other people in a variety of ways. But came to the Redesdale market to raise money needed to transport educational aids to Timor Leste. The Friends group arranges donations of classroom mat- erials, furniture, and sport- ing equipment sourced in Australia. Spokesperson Vicki Cronin said some donations were purchased, but most obtained through goodwill and sponsorship. “However, our biggest hur- dle is transport because it costs approximately $300 a cubic metre to ship goods to East Timor. Hence, the weekend markets to raise money to buy shipping con- Raising money to send educational aids to children in Timor Leste. From left: Vicki tainer space,” Vicki said. Cronin, Jack Edmondston, Kim Leithhead, and Mary-Anne Scull. First aid training for youth mental health Youth Mental Health First Aid courses illness or in a mental health crisis. trained. will be available to parents, guardians, The council was recognised with a ‘com- They help create a safer, healthier, and teachers, or anyone who works with munity’ award in the 2012 Mental Health more open minded community for our young people. First Aid Australia Awards for the delivery young people. Macedon Ranges Council is providing of this course to parents and teachers. Further details and bookings are avail- the award winning program free. Become a Youth Mental Health First able from Laura at It teaches adults how to help a young Aider and you will be joining more than [email protected] or 5422 0337. person who may be developing a mental 400 residents who have already been Dates in Diary page 13. Lisa Chesters MP Index available to help LISA Chesters MP says she “I am honoured to be given Page 3. A little bit of history at Redesdale market. will not overlook the region- the opportunity to represent Page 4. Anzac Day. al towns of her electorate in the people of central Vic- Page 5. Music month at Burke and Wills Winery. her term as Federal Member toria, a region I am passion- for Bendigo. ate about. Page 6 Heathcote U3A activities. Ms Chesters has visited re- “I want central Victoria to Survey on new pet rules. gional towns such as Kyne- be a healthy community Page 7. Care about and of the prostate. ton and Heathcote regularly with a strong education sec- Training awards nominations open. since being elected in Sept- tor, meaningful employment Page 8 Redesdale market day. (Photos). ember. opportunities, thriving local She has also been to Parlia- businesses and a strong, Page 9. Redesdale market day. (Photos). ment in Canberra several connected community. Page 10.Mapping out Mia Mia history. times, as well as continuing Ms Chesters said her office Support for apprentices. to meet with community could assist members of the Page 11.Caring for the Campaspe. members and organisations community with services to find out how she can best ranging from providing Banksia stock available. assist them. Australia flags to helping Campaspe Landcare are champion weeders. The first term MP said she with immigration enquiries. Myna bird trapping. would continue to hold lis- “I would encourage mem- Page 12.Busy time at Buffalo. tening posts around the elec- bers of the community to torate so she could effective- contact my office if they Page 13.Editorial. Diary dates. Rainfall. ly represent the community think we can help them in Page 14.The ‘Redesdale’ Bridge. at Parliament. any way,” she said. Page 15.Sutton Grange Hall. "I know from meeting so Members of the community Crisis care for horses. many people at Heathcote can contact Lisa on 5443 Farmers Market or outside 9055 or by email at Kittens looking for a home. Kyneton Woolworths how [email protected] Page 16. Lancefield market lunch. important it is to be avail- u. Baynton Sidonia Landcare seminars. able and accessible. Gisborne aquathon. “I will continue to hold lis- CLASSIFIEDS Healthy active people. tening posts at these places," she said. For brochures and newslet- Ms Chesters said it was an ters. Contact mynardme- honour to be elected to the [email protected] 0417 Bridge Connection profits are returned to the community role in September. 567 741 Bridge Connection Advertising Rates Schedule The page is quarto by four columns. Black and white (Mono). Colour plus 25 per cent. Full page:- (17.5 cm by 26 cm). Single placement $175.00. Booking for 12 editions $2100. 1/2 page:- (17.5 cm by 12.5 cm). Single placement $93.75. 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Bridge Connection March 2014 A little bit of history at Redesdale market Redesdale market grows each year The Redesdale Hall Com- ular, as did the jumping cas- mittee members held their tle and slide, the laughing annual bush market on Sun- clowns and the fairy floss. day 9 March. This year we had 64 stalls Weather was perfect for an with a diverse range of items outdoor market, with a love- on offer and our advertising ly sunny day and gentle, slogan of 'something for cooling breeze. everyone' certainly rang true. Market goers enjoyed a sel- A special thank you must go ection of songs from the to all who helped in some Bendigo and District Concert way either before or on the Band and entertainment was day, ensuring it to be both a also provided by 'Jordy' and successful and enjoyable his two friends who provided market; which continues to music during rest breaks for grow year after year. the band. Carolyn-Anne Boyd. Both groups added a pleasant Graeme Newnham of atmosphere to the event and Redesdale searched are available for bookings. around the farm for stuff This arrangement worked that had been there since very well and there were sev- cockie was an egg. eral comments made on how Much of it sold to keen nice it was to hear the music gardeners for garden filtering out over the market ornaments and will set up a new life for another 100 during the day, adding to the years or so. atmosphere. This historic outdoor cop- The committee expressed per easily sold. thanks to groups. More photographs on The Kyneton Lions Club pages 8 and 9. train once again proved pop- IMPORTANT MESSAGE Redesdale Community Submission of copy to Barbecue Bridge Connection Redesdale Hall on Deadline 20th of each month Saturday 3 May In order to relieve the load on our previous editor, 6pm Bernie Campbell, would contributors please send Meat and Desert provided. copy to The Editor Please bring a salad. BYO Drinks. [email protected] or by mail to Bridge Connection, RSVP by Wednesday 30 April to 54253194 453 Bourke Rd, Katamatite, 3649 An opportunity for Redesdale Community Ph 0417 567 741 to welcome newcomers to our town. Invite your neighbours. Bridge Connection March 2014 Page 3 Anzac Day One hundred years ago when Australian and New Australia feared for its easy Zealand soldiers joined going, hard working, way of forces to force a way through life as did many other coun- the Gallipoli Peninsula aim- tries in a world facing polit- ing to gain a strategic advan- cal turmoil and war. tage against Germany during On Friday 25 April 2014 the first world war, fought families will come together from 1914 to 1918. during a series of Anzac Day But the Anzacs came up marches and celebrations, to against a brave nation, un- think about those days. willing, to give a yard of soil. Basically to thank those who The Anzacs lost the battle, warded off aggressive and and many soldiers on either ruthless enemies to establish side lost their lives, but the freedom we will enjoy on earned the respect and admi- 25 April 2014. Thinking ration of those at home. Very about the sacrifices made by quickly, Anzac Day was cel- our soldiers fills most people ebrated each year, until it with horror. The now famous became a tradition in the Anzac tradition was created Australian way of life. The Lone Pine, Gallipoli, on Lone Pine Hill, where many soldiers lost their lives in terrible fighting to secure the The Veteran hill. The tree was planted in 1920 from seeds of the orig- inal group of trees cut down during the battles and By Bill Dickens remains a sentinel. The species now flourishes across He is old, bent and weary, Australia grown from seeds brought from Gallipoli.