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by Tess Brady

The 2014 Clunes Booktown Festival was a great success: huge happy crowds, great book buying, great support for community groups who raised funds through stalls and local businesses where many report a 40% increase in spending on last year.

We would like to thank the local businesses who supported the festival: Mount Beckworth Wines, O’Hara ’s Baker y, Nei l Newitt Photography, We’re Al l About Books, XII Stone Steps at Clunes, Clunes Pharmacy and Post Office, The Widow Twankey’s Café and Confect ioner y, The Clunes Ne wsa gency, The Clunes Greengrocer, AAG Proper ty Consu l tants , The Old Butter Factory Book Bazaar, Clunes Swap Shop, The Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles and the Clunes Information Centre, The Book Fossicker, The Everyman Bookstore, Gold & Relics Gold Prospecting Adventures, Huc & Gabet: Books of Interest, Index on Literature, Five Mile Creek Butcher and Deli, The Union Bank Arts Centre, The Dukes B&B, The Lucky Strike Café & Wine Bar, Sneaky Fox Books , Time les s Harmony, and Snodger Media.

Creative Clunes would also like to s incere l y thank the many volunteers who helped out over the weekend to make the event and town really shine. A highlight for many was seeing our town on the weekend edition of Sunrise on Sunday morning which has given Clunes unprecedented national exposure a s an Inter nat iona l Booktown.

Volunteerism has been a t the hear t o f the Booktown Festival since its inception. Everyone who works on the event from the committee to the army of weekend volunteers gives the i r t ime wi thout payment . La s t year Creat ive C lunes commenced a very complex grant process to try to attract some government support for the Booktown program to ensure it had a sustainable future – the event and the year-long program now are really too b ig for vo lunteer s to manage on a day-to-day basis.

In the grant application it was estimated that the Creative Clunes board members together donate in excess of 8000 hours over the course of the year - and have done so for the past eight years - to put on the event and mana ge the year- l ong e vents program. We are delighted to say that the application was successful and the State Government has now provided a grant to have a part-time manager working for the Booktown program and all its many events and programs from 1 July this year. Creative Clunes has appointed Sheila Hollingworth to the part-time manager position. Many have already met Sheila as she generously volunteered to help us out over the 2014 Festival weekend ahead of commencing her appointment. The grant has been provided to cover three year s and wi l l p ro v ide Booktown volunteers with which

much needed organ i sa t iona l support.

The on-line ticket sales prize, a 4 night weekend at XII Stone Steps Clunes cottage, was won by Ms Bartlett of Bentleigh. She said in an email: “We spent all day Saturday at Clunes with friends and had a fantastic day...it was our first visit to the event but definitely not our last. We loved it all...the browsing, the books, the atmosphere, the food, the entertainment, the venue, the volunteers, the friendliness, the artists, the readings and even the weather was much better than what was forecast.”

CLUNESCOMMUNITY NEWS

JUNE 2014

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and

Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370.

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Clunes Booktown Festival 2014 Wraps Up

NEW this month!

p7-10 Clunes Neighbourhood House June program

The Sunrise team visit Clunes for Booktown. More photos on p2. Photos supplied by Creative Clunes.

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by Michael Cheshire

HEALTH SPECIAL

After Hours Service

It is now some time since Clunes lost its Nurse On-call After Hours Service. You may recall the time and effort many people put into having the decision reversed. Part of that initiative was the Clunes Health Committee being formed as part of the CTDA and I was proud to have a great number of Clunes people join me in mounting the campaign.

Since then, I handed over the chair of that Committee to Peter Hanrahan who, together with other concerned community members, have met with Hepburn Health Service and Grampians Medical Local, seeking some better servicing for after hours.

Peter, Cr Neil Newitt and myself attended a presentation put on by Grampians Medicare Local to learn more about developments since the closure. Work has been done on a

coordination between Nurse on Call and GP on Call to provide a one-stop-shop where people can make one call and be given important medical information to meet what after hours needs are required. If it is an emergency an ambulance will be activated, where possible medical advice can be given to help immediate needs. Where a less urgent response is required, non-ambulance transport will be arranged quickly. This is the Afterhours Transport Assistance Scheme.

A pilot program has been operating in the Hepburn region and has proved to be a success thus far.

So should you feel unwell or require urgent medical service, after hours, then call 1800 022 222. This is as important as the 000 number and should be placed in a prominent position at home.

Thanks must go to Peter and his committee who continue to seek better services for Clunes.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Eager book lovers arriving in Clunes by train Crowds fi!ing Fraser St at Booktown


RSL Women’s Auxiliary Recipe Bookby Betty Duncan

Booktown weekend was a busy and exciting time for the women of the Clunes RSL Auxiliary. As well as presenting the usual Devonshire Teas and Sausage Sizzle, the Auxiliary’s latest project, a family recipe book, was launched. With over 150 favourite family recipes collected from RSL members and their families, this attractive book has proved very popular. The reason behind the intriguing title “Sprinkle with…………. and serve with love” is explained on the first page. The book would make a welcome addition to any cook’s collection.

Copies are available from The Clunes Greengrocer, and Timeless Harmony, both in Fraser Street. Enquiries to Mrs. Jean Higgins, Secretary, Clunes RSL Women’s Auxiliary or [email protected].

After Hours Health Service Available in Clunesby Michael Cheshire

Residents and visitors to the Grampians Medicare Local (GML) region, which includes Clunes, now have greater access to after hours care. GML is working with community and health service providers to support patients to receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

One of GML’s main after hours programs is the commencement of the Grampians Medicare Local Patient Streaming Service (GML PSS) in the Ballarat, Wimmera and Grampians Pyrenees area. The GML PSS is a care co-ordination service that links state (Nurse-On-Call) and national (after hours GP helpline) phone advice services with local health services as required.

The GML PSS is working with this team of dedicated doctors and nurses who can: provide information and advice to callers/patients so they can manage the condition at home; give advice to help until patients can see a GP; assess whether patients need to go to a hospital for urgent care; and connect callers/patients to appropriate local after hours services if required.

GML has also commenced an After hours Transport Assistance Scheme (ATAS) to provide funded transport to residents and visitors to the GML region who have been identified by a doctor or nurse as requiring urgent after hours health care where there are no other transport options available and an ambulance is not required.

This program is currently being trialled in the Hepburn region and will expand to the remainder of the

GML region within the coming months. Yes – the Hepburn Shire is first with this program!

GML is also working with local health services to trial telemedicine systems in the after hours period by GPs as well as developing a nurse scholarships program to support up-skilling of nursing staff in regional urgent care centres.

The GML PSS operates during the after hours period: 6pm – 8am Monday to Saturday; 12pm Saturday – 8am Monday; 24 hours a day on public holidays.

If you, or someone you care about, is unwell at night or over the weekend and you don’t know what to do – pick up the phone and call - 1800 022 222.

Medicare Local believe people in the Grampians region should have access to quality, coordinated primary health care services so people receive the right care in the right place at the right time. For information check the website www.grampiansML.com.au.

ANZAC Day in Clunesby Betty Duncan, Secretary, Clunes RSL

A crowd of approximately 500 gathered in Clunes to join in the service on Friday 25 April. Members of the Clunes Football and Netball Club carried the flags. Clunes Primary School students helped with the services. Sarah Smedley read the Ode at the Cenotaph. Liana Henderson-Drife and Abby Coon spoke at the Town Hall. Guest speaker, Mr. John Ives read a letter written by his grandfather during World War I to his wife back home describing the conditions the soldiers faced, and spoke about the effect the war had on the young men who went. Later in the day, RSL President Mr. Norm Shearer took part in a moving ceremony held under the lights at the Clunes Football Oval. The Clunes Football and Netball Club presented medals to players from each match in remembrance of nurses and soldiers from Clunes who served in World War I.

The Clunes RSL Sub-Branch would like to thank everyone involved for their support on ANZAC Day and also during the sale of ANZAC Tokens.


Landcare and Waterwaysby Sue Kelman

Winter is coming in a rush and we have already had a number of frosts to nip our toes and shock some of the more tender plants, but after Winter comes the beautiful Spring with everything in the garden ready to grow and bloom.

The next Landcare meeting will be held on 19th June at 6pm at the Clunes Angling Club, please join us, everyone's input is always welcome.

Our next working bee will be at 9.30am on June 22 at the Footy Club Oval. We had many comments about how picturesque the creek is looking from our Booktown visitors, so we mean to keep building on them. Come along and make some more friends, everything is provided.

Clunes & District Pre-school celebrates 40 years!by Ruth Taylor

Saturday 21 June, 2-4pm

This month the Clunes & District Pre-school will celebrate 40 years of pre-schooling. Over the years many local children have enjoyed their time at the pre-school in its various locations and have benefitted from its wonderful staff and facilities. In honour of this 40-year milestone, the 2014 kinder committee and the current staff of Sue Evans and Lee Swanson wish to invite past and present staff, supporters and students and their families to attend an open day and afternoon tea to be held at the kinder between 2-4pm on Saturday 2 1 June . Come a long and catch up wi th o ld acquaintances and see what the pre-school looks like today at 109 Fraser St. Any information or photographs of historical interest would be greatly appreciated for loan to use in a display for the event.

Sunday Selections - JuneSunday 1 June, 2pm at The Warehouse, Clunes

Rachel Buchanan Stop Press. The Last Days of Newspapers Chair Linda Newitt. Rachel Buchanan has worked in New Zealand and Australia for various newspapers, including The Age, as a reporter, feature writer, columnist, and subeditor. Her writing also appears in publications such as Australian Book Review, Meanjin, and Griffith REVIEW. Between 2007 and 2011, she was a lecturer in journalism at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Her first book, based on her history PhD, was The Parihaka Album: Lest We Forget.

Literacy Fundraiser - Yoga for books...by Lily Mason

Sunday 8 June at 2pm @ Wesley Bluestone

Sunday 15 June at 2pm @ Evansford Community Centre

Open to young and old and everyone in between. Bring the kids!! One hour of yoga for a great cause. Gold coin/crispy note donations please!

This event is being run to raise funds for Namaste World, as part of a global yoga benefit to raise money for Room to Read. Room to Read is seeking to transform the lives of millions of children in the developing world by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education. Founded on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children, Room to Read works in collaboration with local communities, partner organisations and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children and to ensure girls have the skills and support needed to complete their secondary education. Since 2000, Room to Read has impacted the lives of more than seven million children in Asia and Africa and aims to reach ten million children by 2015.

During the month of June, yoga studios from around the world will be joining forces to support Namaste World! – the third annual worldwide yoga fundraiser to benefit Room to Read.

Lily from the Clunes yoga school, Inhale Exhale Yoga, will be taking two one-hour by-donation classes in June - on Sunday 8 June at 2pm at the Wesley Bluestone on Service St and Sunday 15 June at 2pm at the Evansford Community Centre. ALL money raised will go to this worthwhile literacy and gender equality project.

The venues for this event have been generously donated by Wesley College and the Evansford Community Centre Committee. Huge thanks to them for their support!

Contact Lily to find out more (0459 138 797 / [email protected]), or keep an eye on Facebook www.facebook.com/inhaleexhaleyogaaaa.

If you’re unable to make it to this special community yoga event, please donate via the everyday hero website: https://give.everydayhero.com/au/inhale-exhale-yoga

We’ve had chance to buy books to stock our own shelves - now it’s time to give back! See you on the mat!


Yarra Gospel Choirby Jane Lesock

Saturday 5 July, 2pm - 4pm at the Bluestone

The Yarra Gospel Choir was formed in 2004 and currently has 70 singing members. The choir has performed at venues such as River Cruises on the Yarra, Monsalvat, Federation Square, Community Choirs Festival at Hawthorn Town Hall, weddings, and also the ABC FM Choir of the Year competition and now are coming to Clunes.

This has come about from a friendship of more than 70 years between the Lesock family and the Director of the Choir Yvonne Giltinan whose fathers flew together during WW2.

Yvonne Giltinan has been a Director of Music in schools in the Northern Territory and Hobart and assisted by Kareene Deepler who is the choral director at MLC.

The choir perform gospel favourites such as: O Happy Day, Down by the Riverside, Amazing Grace and lots more.

Come and enjoy a fabulous afternoon of singing in the beautiful restored Wesley Bluestone, tastings of Mount Beckworth Wines and culinary delights from the Ladies Committee Clunes Ag Society.

See the advert in the newsletter for more details.

Winter Fire Safety Tipsby the Clunes Fire Brigade

Winter is here, bringing with it increased risk of fire in your home. The Clunes Fire Brigade encourages you to follow these safety tips to maintain a fire-safe home this winter:

Heaters, open fires and electric blankets:

• Check heaters, flues and chimneys;• Turn heaters off when you leave the house or go

to bed;• When using electric blankets, follow manufac-

turer’s instructions. Don’t leave them on for more than 30 minutes and turn them off when you go to bed;

• Prepare a home fire escape plan and practise it;• Make sure you have a working smoke alarm;• Never discard hot ashes inside or near the home.

Place them in a metal container outside and well away from the house.

The kitchen is where 37 per cent of home fires start, often because something is left cooking on the stove.

• Never leave cooking unattended• Turn off the stove if you leave the kitchen• Supervise children in the kitchen;• Keep kitchen appliances and cooking areas free

from grease, dust and oil;• Keep flammable items away from cooking and

heat sources;• Prepare a home fire escape plan and practise it;• Make sure you have a working smoke alarm;• Ensure older and more vulnerable people have a

plan and know what to do if a fire starts.

Keep your family safe from fire this winter.

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PRICING$40 per month (start anytime & come along to as many classes as you like)$100 for a 10 class pass (no expiry date)$15 casual

For more info or to arrange a private session call 0459 138 797.Blog: inhale-exhale-yoga.blogspot.com.auBring a water bottle & wear loose, comfortable clothes. Some mats & cushions available or byo. Mats also available to purchase.Clunes classes are brought to you in association with Clunes Neighbourhood House

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Mon 5:30-6:30 Chair yoga Clunes Warehouse

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Mon

7-8pm Hatha yoga

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Wed 5:30-6:30 Gentle yoga

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7-8pm Hatha yoga

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Thur 5:30-6:30 Hatha yoga Miners Rest Community Hall

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Beat’s Bit...Hello fellow citizens of Clunes

By way of introduction, my name is Beat Wittwer (Bee-at) and I recently commenced a s the Co -ord inator o f the Clunes Neighbourhood House.

As some of you may have noticed we have been going through a variety of changes. One of these includes our ceasing of publishing ‘Term’ programs, and, thanks to the CTDA, we will now be part of the Community Newsletter on a monthly basis and be able to update you all on new developments and programs/events as they are arranged.

As I see it, the inclusion of our information in the community newsletter is symbolic of my vision of the role of the Neighbourhood House. That is, we are there to form partnerships, to support creative ideas and generally enhance the cohesion and communal dynamics in our wonderful town and its environs. I’m all for agencies, associations, clubs and interest groups sharing information and working together!

Hopefu l l y, o ver the coming months , the Neighbourhood House can become involved with ever greater numbers of business relationships within our town. Discussions with a broad variety of social interest groups are underway and it is my hope to let you know of these partnerships and the resultant programs in coming weeks.

The Neighbourhood House has a core role of supporting and facilitating community interest groups and this we can do by auspicing, hosting and forming partnerships with a diverse range of groups in and around Clunes. If you or your group/club/association has an interest in such a sentiment please give me a call, send me an email or drop in to discuss your idea.

Individuals are also encouraged to make contact if you have ideas about programs we could develop and run, interest groups you would like to form and promote or perhaps to volunteer to work for the Neighbourhood House itself... all ideas and initiatives are strongly encouraged!!

So, as we head into cooler days, please see what’s on offer below and involve yourself in supporting and growing our ‘Neighbourhood’.

Ever onwards and upwardsBeat Wittwer

Australian Hearing ServicesFree Hearing Tests

The Neighbourhood House ha s formed a partnership with Australian Hearing Services to offer access to free hearing tests at our premises here in Clunes.

If you have concerns regarding possible hearing loss, give us a call and we will make a booking for you.

Our arrangement is that once we have 10-12 interested people, AHS will send an audiometrist and testing gear.

The procedure takes about 15 minutes and you will receive a verbal and written report on the spot. It’s all totally painless!! Call on 5345 4078 for a booking.


Reintroducing... ‘Design it and Sew it’ workshops by Janette Witherspoon

As conducted earlier this year (and proving very popular), Janette is available to conduct further monthly workshops that are focussed on fashion and textiles/crafts. Participants are welcome to bring along ideas for projects or perhaps creations they have commenced and work together with Janette on their project to help fully realise its potential.

This is done in a group setting, however plenty of individual attention is assured.

To make this previously popular workshop viable we need a minimum of 5 participants.

Each workshop runs for 3-4 hours on Saturdays. We are hoping to start on 24 May 2014 and they will be conducted on an ongoing basis if the interest is there

Cost is $40 per workshop.

Wanted: Tutor in Small Engine Maintenance/Repairs

The Clunes Neighbourhood House is interested in obtaining the sessional tutoring services of a very experienced or qualified small engine mechanic. The interested person must have good teaching/instruction skills and their own ABN number.

Call Beat Wittwer on 5345 4078 if you are interested or email [email protected].

Natural Dying and Printing Fabric Workshops by Janette Witherspoon

This series of three 3½ hour workshops will teach you to design screen print ideas (by hand or computer generated), teach you about the dying of fabric (or paper) using natural and vegetable based dyes and then realising your work by printing your design on to fabric.

All materials and computer design equipment will be provided.

We need a minimum of 5 participants to keep costs reasonable.

We are looking at commencing August 9th. Please call to register your interest.

Cost: $60 per workshop (incl. materials)

Computer/IT awareness tuition for the over 50’s (and anyone else interested)

With support from a federal government initiative known as ‘Broadband for Seniors’ we are able to offer small group tuition in a broad range of IT related issues.

So, if you have recently received a kindle or tablet and aren’t sure how to use it, if you want to know how to ‘Google’ something, if you are keen to learn how to use eBay or you just want to learn how to type a letter, you are most welcome to attend. PCs and internet access provided.

Sessions are conducted from 1pm on Thursdays.Cost $2 per session for the over 50’s, $5 for all

others.Individual attention guaranteed.


Men’s ShedAfter working hard to move matters along, the

Clunes Men’s shed is well and truly up and running. A variety of machine and hand tools have been acquired, workbenches are underway or complete and a range of wood and metal working opportunities are underway.

If you are wanting to work on a project of your own or assist in Shed-based projects ranging from welding and metal fabrication to woodwork/joinery or even lead lighting, come and join the blokes at the shed. Use of tools and advice and guidance on a range of skills is free.

So, if you are wanting some company, perhaps learn some skills and get some projects completed come and join us at the shed. Open every Wednesday morning from 10am.

The more interest we get, the more we will open!If you ha ve any ques t ions or want some

introductions, give me a call on 5345 4078.

Interest Groups... Permaculture

We are commencing an interest group that will hopefully meet regularly to share information, make some site visits, view films and generally discuss the merits of Permaculture and promote its adoption in the local area.

While the first workshop wi l l be he ld prior to going to pr int , the facilitators Prue Simmons and Jane Cox will be arranging further regular gatherings.

Anyone interested, please call us on 5345 4078 and we will let you know of forthcoming gatherings.

Yoga ClassesClunes Neighbourhood House is please to offer yoga

classes in Clunes. Running at the Warehouse in Collins Place with Lily Mason, there are four classes on offer per week:

Monday at the Warehouse, Collins Place: 5.30 - 6.30pm Chair Yoga 7 - 8pm Hatha YogaWednesday at the Warehouse, Collins Place: 5.30 - 6.30pm Gentle/Restorative Yoga 7 - 8pm Hatha Yoga

Details for each class are as follows:Chair Yoga For those who want to gently increase

their flexibility, strength and balance in a safe, non-threatening environment, particularly for those who find it awkward to get up from or down to the floor, but are open to anyone who is looking for a gentle stretch. We'll also learn some relaxation and breathing techniques.

Gentle Yoga For those who want to gently increase their flexibility, strength and balance in a non-threatening environment. If you're looking to learn some relaxation techniques and sleep better at night, this is the class for you! A great beginner class.

Hatha Yoga This is a regular yoga class, in the Hatha tradition, suitable for beginners and intermediate students. If any advanced students come along, I'll make sure there's plenty to keep them occupied, too! We'll work on breathing techniques, plenty of asana practice as well as relaxation and meditation.Pricing

• $40 per month (as many classes as you like during one month - so, for example, if you buy your pass on 10 June it will last up to and including 10 July)

• $100 for a 10 class pass (Great if you can't commit to 4 or more classes per month as this pass will not expire until you've used up your 10 classes)

• $15 casual, drop inContact Lily on 0459 13 87 97 or [email protected] or see ad in this newsletter.


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A community-‐based Commi?ee of Management manages Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. If you have a sugges@on for a course or workshop, let us know and we will try to find a tutor and pub-‐licise it. We welcome new tutors and volunteers, please ring us for a chat.

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Your place cannot be guaranteed un@l the fee is paid in advance and an enrolment form is filled out. Weekly payments are avail-‐able by special arrangement. Re-‐ceipts issued. Courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. Note: Most classes need a mini-‐mum of 5 people to go ahead.

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Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc respects the right for informa@on privacy. Informa@on collected and held on learners and/or tutors is stored in accordance with infor-‐ma@on privacy laws.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.

Anyone over 50 years old gets free internet access at Clunes Neighbourhood House via the Broadband for Seniors initiative. Come in anytime we’ll help you get started.


LOCAL LEGENDS Dynamic Newcomers 2: Ryan Bennettby Judy Burn

Ryan Bennett spends about a quarter of his time in Clunes, but it is all very useful time, and he has made a great impression on the town. Ryan was appointed Anglican Parish Priest of the Parish of Springmount, in December last year, an area that takes in Creswick, Learmonth, Newlyn and Clunes. Prior to Ryan’s appointment, there had not been a resident priest for six years, and the congregation had shrunk alarmingly in consequence. Now, Ryan is here most Wednesdays and Saturdays and is working hard on rebuilding the community. The attendances at services are now around 20, up from 3 or 4 before Ryan came - an increase of about 500% in 4 months!

Ryan grew up in Bendigo, the son of a butcher and a wedding dress-maker. He studied political science at Monash University, but felt during those years a call to religious ministry, and so he travelled to England to test this out , working in severa l areas there : the conservative, the rough, the small town – good grounding for his current life – and a place that was closing down and having to face the challenges of amalgamation. Ryan also worked for a few years in England as an auxiliary nurse. This enabled him to save enough money to travel and see the world. When he returned from England, he entered the seminary and was ordained in 2011.

Prior to coming to this district, Ryan served in several other parishes, but this is the first for which he has had responsibility for four centres of prayer and worship. He has only been here for a few months, yet it seems so much longer because Ryan has done so much. He has re-established regular services in each place. In Clunes, there is Mass offered now on the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings of each month, at 5.30, followed by a shared meal (an ideal way to bring people together and to encourage newcomers, and those in need). He visits his parishioners, having a goal to call on everyone in the four towns/ districts listed as Anglican (and there are several hundred of them!) He talks to shopkeepers and other key people in town and enjoys meeting people for coffee, or accepting invitations to speak or socialise. Ryan is keen to meet, work with and assist as many local people as possible.

Ryan is interested in Ecumenical interaction, and has made connections also with a number of people in the Catholic and Uniting Church communities of Clunes. He believes that the different Christian churches have more in common than they have apart, and thus he has been a key figure in a number of ecumenical services. Ryan’s focus as far as the Anglican

Church i s concerned, is on what it has to offer. There are the buildings for a s ta r t – the Church for w e d d i n g s , funera l s and other services, and the Ha l l , wh ich i s a w o n d e r f u l l y v e r s a t i l e building, to hire out to various c o m m u n i t y groups. The CWA now meets there and Youth Programs were held there last year, and plan to again this year. Ryan is very encouraging of the latter as he sees the enormous benefit for young people in being able to form mentoring relationships with caring adults. The Church contains a historic organ, of which kind there are only two in the world, but understandably it needs restoration. The Church also needs repair work, and that will occupy much of Ryan’s energy over the next few years.

But of course, the main thing the Anglican Church – indeed any Church – has to offer is the faith community, a place where people can come and be with others in a way that is reaching out beyond our human condition – to God. The Church community also cares for each other and the priest leads the way. It is indicative of Ryan’s care for people, coupled with his practical nature, that one of the first things he’s done is to have a ramp built into the Church, so that older, infirm and disabled parishioners don’t have to walk up steps.

Ryan is also working with a group of interested lay people – Anglicans and others – towards forming a group to assist people coping with loss, grieving and depression. At the moment the group is looking at what services are available locally and how they can best be extended.

Ryan’s interest in becoming a priest was first kindled by a retired priest he met when he was 15. That man made such an impression that Ryan allowed the idea to simmer, and eventually he acted upon it and has forged a remarkably worthwhile career for himself. This is worth remembering by everyone who encounters young people in a meaningful way – you can be sure you will be making an impression on them, and they might just emulate you, so try to make your impact positive.


Clunes & District Pre-‐Schoolwould like to invite you to our40th Anniversary Celebration

Please join us at the kinder for afternoon tea to help celebrate 40 wonderful years of pre-‐schooling in Clu-‐nes and to thank our many supporters. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday 21st June from 2-‐4pm

109 Fraser St, Clunes

For more information & to RSVP:[email protected]

Ph: 5345 3228

Any historical information or photos able to be provided in advance would be greatly appreciated by the kinder.

Phone: 5345 3533 Mobile: 0438 081 301

Web: www.aagproperty.com.auEmail: [email protected]

Tennis for Everyone !!Professional Tennis Coaching in Clunes with

David Shields ~ 39 years international coaching experience ~ Lessons for individuals & small groups ~ Certified Professional Racquet Stringer ~ Social tennis events organised ~ Ages 5 and up welcome — beginners to pros

Ph: 5345 4028 or 0412 810 612for more information

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONDESIGN|CREATE|GROW

Do you have a new or existing house that is being let down by its landscape? We are here to change that. We can:

• Pave an entertaining area• Build a deck• Screens, arbours & arches• Retaining wall (stone, timber or steel)• Raised garden beds (stone, timber or steel)• Design and create a pergola• Introduce clever garden lighting• Add a water feature• Incorporate colour with a new planting scheme• Renovate your lawn with a drought tolerant, low

maintenance variety• And more!


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DAVID O’BRIEN MLCMember for Western Victoria Region

Supporting regional

communitiesLevel 2, 1 Yarra Street, Geelong, VIC 3220

Ph: 5222 1503 | Fax: 5221 8677david.o’[email protected]

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SIMON RAMSAY MPState Member for Western Victoria

Proudly supporting the Clunes community

Ballarat Office:211 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350Ph. 5332 [email protected]

Authorised by S.Ramsay. 211 Dana St, Ballarat

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CATHERINE KING MPFederal Member for Ballarat

Standing up for the Clunes

Community

Electorate Office:5 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350Ph. 5338 8123www.catherineking.com.au

Authorised by Catherine King MP, 5 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat, VIC 3350

Rivelle56Hair & Beauty Specialising in

Mens, Ladies & Children Hairdressing

Spray Tans, Waxing, Lash & Brow Tin>ng

56 LuAet Street Creswick

Give Michelle a call on: 5345 2953


CLUNES MECHANICAL SERVICES General Mechanical Repairs -‐ Air Condi9oning

Air condi9oning | Wheel balancing2nd hand Landcruiser Parts | Wide range of tyres incl 4WD

Up to date computer scanning Pre-‐purchase vehicle inspec9on

Breakdown service for regular customers

69 Fraser St Clunes 3370(03) 5345 3121Jock Leishman 0427 521 621! [email protected]

Clunes Newsagency49 Fraser St | Phone: 5345 3223 | Fax: 5345 3747

Bendigo Bank AgencyTa?ersall’s

Binding Phone cards Folding (single page) Facsimile Service Mobile phones & recharge Diaries and calendars Photocopying (incl. colour) Calling cards

>> >> Grey Army << <<HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

SKILLED COURTEOUS TRUSTWORTHY TRADESMEN CARPENTERS PLUMBERS ELECTRICIANS PAINTERS TILERS/PAVERS DECKS/PERGOLAS BATHROOM RENO’S PLASTERERS BUILDING REPAIRS HANDYMAN

PHONE: 5333 5555 OR 0407 780 749

Clunes Family Hairdresser47 Fraser St Clunes 3370

Ph: 5345 3754Hours: Tues to Sat - Closed Mondays

Veronica

Back to school special. Computer systems star9ng from $100, internet ready. Ideal for students.

Phone Andrew Brown on 5345 3133 (shop)5345 3163 (home

Mobile: 0429 172 029

Shop: 99 Bailey St, ClunesReasonable Rates (based in Clunes)

Piano TuitionBronislaw Sozanski

Registered Victorian Institute of Teaching & Victorian Music Teachers Association

Tel: Ph 53457522Free introductory lesson

Exciting modern method, beginners to advancedExcellent results


SPORTS NEWS Clunes FNCby Warren Anderson

Clunes Football Netball Club had a special ANZAC Day this year, being g ranted the opportunity to honour those that served.

The day started with many members attending the ANZAC Service in Clunes. The Under 18 footballers proudly represented the club through their leadership group, with Jason Sobey, Callum Ne wton , Ash Anderson and Liam Newton acting as flag bearers for the march. This was particularly poignant given 99 years ago these boys would have been preparing to serve by wars end.

This was followed by our first ever day-night game kicking off with the juniors at 1pm. The seniors started at 6.30pm with a minute silence and a reading of the ode by RSL President Norm Shearer before they battled valiantly against a strong Bungaree side.

Players displaying the ANZAC spirit of skill, courage, self-sacrifice teamwork and fair-play were awarded a special ANZAC medal in honour of Clunes residents who served in the Great War.

RSL member Robert Anderson was on hand to present medals to the junior players along with Steven Kinnersly representing his grandfather.

Medal Winners

U17.5 Football - Private William Kinnersly Medal – Tom BarryU14.5 Football - James Bucha-nan Robertson Medal – Codie ClaptonU12 Football - Sergeant Arthur Pickford Medal – James Skelton U 17 Netball - Sister Giddings Medal – Tarryn ChaffeyU 15 Netball - Sister Jeffries Medal – Emalee HindU 13A Netball - Private Robert Cowan Medal - Jordy BarryU13B Netball - Private Alfred

Payne Medal – Morgan Coon

The club also presented ANZAC pins to members of the opposition from each age group.

The Senior medals went to the best player from either team and were unfortunately all won by Bungaree players except for the B Grade Netball Sister Cocking Award which went to Narelle Gaylor.

A great day was had by all. Go Maggies!!!!

Upcoming CFNC events

May 31 – Goods and Services AuctionJuly 5 – Clunes Ball

Fishing Talesby Helen Hardy

Our l a s t competition was at Cairn Curran. No weighable fish were caught. Two members a re fishing in Darwin as I write - the largest fish caught so far is a 93cm Barramundi. They are catching plenty of fish, but they are too small to keep.

Fish of the Month: Barramundi

Recreational fishermen love going after Barramundi for its taste, size and fighting spirit when hooked.

Barramundi can live in both freshwater and saltwater. They can grow up to 180cm long and weigh 60kg. During their lifecycle they see the light and change sex from male to female.

Next comp: 28-29 June - Local comp Cairn Curran or Tullaroop. Next Meeting: Monday 2 June at 7.30pm.

Quote: A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work.

Field & Game Resultsby Lynne Jones

Clunes FGA ground crew prepared the top ground for the clubs 75 target handicap May event with an interesting variety of targets resulting in some good scores on the day. Results: AA Grade: R Barnes 64, S Wallace 63, M Collins 61; A Grade: P Woodward 68, P Kennedy 67, I Lockyer 66; B Grade: R Gentile 71, J Boland 69, C O'Connor 68; C Grade: M Millar 73, D Howlett 64, G Moorby 63; Veterans: L Streeter 68, E Jones 67, W Bidgood 63; Ladies: M Aldridge 52.

Winner, Morgan Coon.

Flag bearers Jason Sobey, Ca!um Newton, Ash Anderson and Liam Newton.

Bruce Hitchcock with the 93 cm Barra-mundi caught in Northern Territory


COMMUNITY GROUPS

Free listing (up to 3 lines) for Clunes social and sporting groups. Items may be edited for space reasons. Information is supplied by community groups and published in good faith. Community groups can purchase additional display ads for half normal price.

All Na>ons Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at [email protected] or 5345 3080. 75 Worsley Rd, Clunes.

Anglican Church St Paul’s, Templeton St. Worship-‐Eucharist for all ages @ 5.30pm on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of month, followed by a bring & share meal. Contact 5345 2060 for enquiries concerning bap@sms, weddings & funerals.

Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Ci@zens Hall. Each Weds and Saturday from 1.40pm. New members welcome. Come along for a fun aVernoon. Enq: Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes & District Agricultural Society Meet 3rd Thur of month from Feb -‐ Oct. Nov meet Thur before Show & Thur aVer. Clunes Show 2014 is 3rd Sat in Nov (15 Nov). President-‐Peter Clarke 5476 6237; Secretary-‐Barb Adam 5345 3042. HomecraVs-‐Julie Spi?le 5343 4201.

Clunes & District Young Farmers Mee@ngs every 2nd Tuesday 8pm at the Na@onal Hotel. A friendly social environment for anyone be-‐tween the ages of 18 to 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on 5345 3750.

Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the first Monday each month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Clunes Mechanical Repairs.

Clunes Ar>sts' Group The Clunes Ar@sts' Group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 11.30. Venue to be advised. New members welcome. Enquiries: Marlene 5345 3093 or Liz 5345 3807.

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further info ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Compe@@on runs at the Clunes Spor@ng Complex, 7:30pm. All levels and ages from secondary school to veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club Enq: Jason Ryan: 5345 3648 or 0409 453 642.

Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the RSL.

Clunes Card Playing Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Thur at Neighbourhood House, from 5.30 to 7pm. Games usually euchre or 500. Cost $2 per session. New players welcome. Enq: Judy 5345 3342 / 0408 088 119.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Enq: John Paine ph: 5345 3968. Key available at Clunes Neighbourhood House.

Clunes Country Women’s Associa>on Meets every 2nd Wed at St Paul’s Anglican Church Templeton St, 1pm. Women of all ages wel-‐come. Enq. Margaret PeLgrew 5345 4040 or Ana Jones 5345 3969.

Clunes Field & Game Enquiries to Eric 5345 3571.

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enq: John Bedwell 0438 320 634/ Kath Milne 0448453665/Email clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club Meet Mon 2 June 10am Senior Rooms. Fundraising-‐bring plants cuLngs, food and produce to sell. We will visit Skeemah (Club Hotel) where Dean and Anna Phillips will discuss garden landscaping products and host morning tea. Meet Mon 7 July 12pm Seniors Rooms. Christmas in July Lunch. Set up 11.30. Bring savoury, salad or sweet plate to share. Short mee@ng aVer lunch. Enq: Jill 0438 640 431

Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345 3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. Course: 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70, all year round play. Non members $5 green fees for 18 holes. Under 16 free! Wednesday is 50+ (younger players welcome).

Clunes Library at Clunes Warehouse, Collins Place Mon & Thur 10am-‐6pm, Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-‐4pm. Closed Tue & Sun. Ph: 5345 3359.

Clunes Museum Volunteers CommiAee Museum Volunteers Meet-‐ings 2nd Thursday each month 10am The Warehouse. Ph: 5345 3592.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey St. Ph: 5345 4078 Email: [email protected]. Tue 9.45am-‐1.30pm; Wed 9.45am-‐5pm; Thu/Fri 9.45am-‐3.15pm. Internet & prin@ng. Free internet to over 55s. Gallery available for hire for mee@ngs & events.

Clunes Playgroup Clunes Health Centre 10-‐12pm every Wednesday of school term. For parents/care givers and preschoolers to meet and enjoy each other’s company. Enq. Mary Laughton 0490 048 336.

Clunes Pre-‐School 109 Fraser St. Taking enrolments for 3 & 4 y/olds now. 3 y/olds (from Term 2) Tues 9-‐11.30, 4 y/olds Tue, Wed, Thu 9-‐2. Ph: 5345 3228 email: [email protected].

Clunes Probus Club Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For informa@on contact Barb Webb on ph 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe ph 5345 3579.

Clunes RSL Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Teas held on the second Sunday of the month at the RSL, 30 Fraser St, from 10am to 2pm.

Clunes Saturday Netball Club Mee@ngs held at the Clunes Commu-‐nity Centre, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm.

Clunes Senior Ci>zens Club Inc Further informa@on from the Secre-‐tary, Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097.

Clunes Swap Shop 99 Bailey St. Pre-‐loved items. Dona@ons welcome. Enq: Andrew 5345 3853, or call in weekdays 10-‐4, or Sat 10-‐1.

Clunes Tourist & Development Associa>on 7.30pm 3rd Monday bi-‐monthly at Clunes Warehouse. Next mee@ng Mon 16 June. Every-‐body welcome from community & businesses. Enq. Michael Cheshire 0418500680.

Clunes Writers' Group meets the second Monday of every month 1 to 3pm at Neighbourhood House, Lee Medlyn Home of Bo?les.All who would like to write are welcome. Contact Rhonda 5476 6227.

Clunes Youth Programs: Currently suspended but we hope to resume next month. Enq Lyndsey Iles 5345 3992 or Judy Burn 5345 3342.

Crystal Meth Anonymous ‘Recovery Gold Mine’ Meets every Friday 7pm at the Clunes Warehouse. A 12 step support group for people in recovery from meth and other drug addic@on. Enq. Stu 0410 324 384

Goldfields Central Gold Prospec>ng Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month 7pm at the Na@onal Hotel. All interested people are welcome. Darren Kamp 0439 453 884.

Lee Medlyn Home of BoAles Management CommiAee Meets at the Bo?le Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.

Tourello Red Cross Meets first Thur of month, 2pm at the RSL, Fraser St. One of the oldest Red Cross branches. All welcome to join this wonderful organisa@on and support your community membership.

Yoga Monday 5.30 Chair yoga & 7pm Hatha. Wednesday 5.30 Gentle & 7pm Hatha at the Warehouse, Collins Place. Everybody welcome. Enq. Lily: 0459 138 797. In assoc. with Clunes Neighbourhood House.





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