Skipton Community News Page

11th August 2021

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Skipton, Vic, 3361

This Week’s Sponsor Skipton Senior Citizens Club Thank you very much

From The Editor: Sadly matches were not

played again this weekend due to COVID

Restrictions and Lockdown. Community sport

was postponed around the State of Victoria.

Blue Ribbons will still be available on return

for the players to indicate respect for Victims af

Road Traumas and Road Deaths. Respect the

Laws & Fellow Road Users. K

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ROAD SAFETY AFL ROUND In 2021, Over 1200 football and netball clubs across

metro and regional Victoria will band together to

support a new initiative for the TAC and AFL Victoria

Road Safety Round.

Originally to be held over July 16th to 18th, this

Round will now be held on the 6th to 8th of August.

More than 400,000 Victorian football and netball

players, coaches and supporters will don a new-look

blue armband, to show their commitment to road safety

and eliminating deaths and serious injuries on our

roads.

They will also help mark the 30th year of partnership

between the TAC and AFL Victoria and the continued

efforts and need to share this important message. You

can learn more by visiting: tac.vic.gov.au/bandtogether

Players, members and supporters from every Grampians and

Western District football and netball club will wear blue

armbands this weekend to honour people killed on Victorian

roads and show their commitment to road safety.

The Andrews Labor Government has partnered with AFL

Victoria and the TAC for the second annual Road Safety

Round, with people from every AFL Victoria-affiliated

football and netball league to show their support with

armbands.

Road Safety Round will see all clubs in the Ballarat, Central

Highlands, Maryborough Castlemaine, Riddell District,

Horsham District and Wimmera leagues leading road safety

conversations in their communities.

The blue armbands have a QR code that links to an online

hub featuring stories from ambassadors explaining why road

safety matters to them.

Road Safety Round runs from August 6 - 8 and will see

more than 1,200 clubs leading road safety conversations in

their communities, reaching more than 700,000 members of

grassroots football and netball clubs.

Victoria’s footballers

and netballers travel

thousands of

kilometres on the

state’s roads for

games and training sessions every year.

So far this year, 10 people have lost their lives on roads in

the Grampians region and in 2020, a total of 21 people died

on the region’s roads.

The round is complemented by the TAC’s Footy Rewards

Program, which offers grants of up to $10,000 to clubs that

engage with their members on road safety issues.

Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ben Carroll said:

“Road Safety Round is crucial in sparking important

conversations with the people who drive every day and

encouraging them to make safe choices and look out for

each other.”

“You’d be hard-pressed to find a grassroots football or

netball club in Victoria that hasn’t experienced road

trauma, which has an ongoing ripple effect through the

whole community.”

Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford said:

“People in the West are passionate about their sport, so we

hope that engaging with the community in this way will

make a difference in how people think about road safety.”

Head of Road Safety Samantha Cockfield said:

“Victoria’s grassroots football and netball clubs have

strong communities surrounding them and we see the

devastation road trauma can have when someone is killed or

seriously injured.”

“Road Safety Round is not only about honouring the lives

lost on our roads, but also empowering thousands of

Victorians to have important conversations about how they

can make our roads safer.” Dates were to be August 6-8 but obviously will be after Lockdown when

we are able to return to the Footy Ovals and Netball Courts again. K

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Public Notices Anglican Parish of Beaufort & Skipton

Christ Church Anglican Church

Service times

9.00am on the 2nd & 4th Sundays

Contact: 5340 3515 for enquires —————————–————————————————

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Celebrating 150 th Anniversary Year 1871—2021

Contact Stewart or Belle 5349 5553 with all enquiries.

Times for Services for Presbyterian Congregation of Skipton and

Lismore as below:

Week One 9 am Skipton and

Week One 11 am Lismore }

Week Two 10 am Skipton

Week Three 10 am Skipton

Week Four 10 am Skipton

Week Five 10 am Skipton Please Note: We will be observing the COVID Safe Regulations; Hand Sanitising, Recording Contacts and 1.5m Social Distancing. We will not be able to have more than 20 people present each Service.

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St John The Baptist Catholic Church, Beaufort Sunday 15th August: LLA 10am Assumpion of the Blessed Virgin

Sunday 22nd August: Mass 8:30am 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

Sunday 29th August: LLA 10am 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time —————————–————————————————

* Whenever in Lockdown No Services or Masses * —————————–————————————————

St Peter’s Catholic Parish of Linton Communities of Linton, Skipton, Smythesdale & Snake Valley

ALL LINTON PARISH ENQUIRIES CONTACT

Parish Priest: Fr. Eugene McKinnon, Presbytery: 508 Leith St, Redan

Fr Eugene McKinnon, Phone: 5331 4981, Mobile: 0402 804 104 E: eugene.mckinnon@ballarat.catholic.org.au

Assistant Priest: Fr. Eladio Lizada OSJ Ph: 0450 017 007 E: eladio.lizada@ballarat.catholic.org.au

Linton Parish Safeguarding Officers:

Redan, Bernadette Lynch 0455 212 123,

Email: redan@ballarat.caholic.org.au;

Sebastopol: Pauline White 0428 699 624. Email: Sebastopol@ballarat.caholic.org.au

St Patricks Cathedral 5331 2933 / ballarat@ballarat.catholic.org.au

Diocesan website at www.ballarat.catholic.org.au * * * * * * * * * * * *

Dear Parishioners With the new lifting of restrictions Church services will now recommence as follows: Sebastopol - Friday 9.30am and Sunday 10.30am - 80 people Redan - Thursday 9.30am, Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am - 35 people

St Brigid’s, Snake Valley Saturday 6.30pm capacity of 25 people

St Peter’s, Linton Sunday 9.00am capacity of 25 people

St John´s, Skipton Sunday 10.30am capacity of 25 people In order for Pauline and I to keep track of numbers please ring to make a booking. You will need to ring every week, until the restrictions are lifted again, we will continue to keep you informed Kind regards, Bernadette Lynch, Parish Coordinator —————————–————————————————

BIBLE THOUGHT You have received of God without cost;

give without cost.

Matthew Chapter 5, verse 38-42

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NOTICE OF MEETING

The next Stewart Park meeting

will be on August 12 at 6.00 pm

in the small meeting room

at the front of the hall .

Please phone 0437565404 for any queries ——————————————————————————--

NOTICE OF MEETING Lismore Land Protection Group AGM Thursday 26th August from 6:30pm

Derrinallum Hotel Guest speaker: LLPG member John Steele speaking on the wetland he and Bev created on their property which has

been used as a Brolga nesting site, as well as a wide range of other birdlife. RSVP essential to Shari via email:

llpgsharim@westnet.com.au or Val on 0407 054 823 Will be altered to an online meeting

if COVID restrictions require ——————————————————————————--

FOR SALE 2 x Single Beds (as new) $50.00 each

Queen Size Bed $70.00

3 Piece Art Deco Bedroom Suite $150.00 (in excellent order)

Hoover: Electric Clothes Dryer $50.00

Microwave $10.00

Set of Four Kitchen Chairs $25.00

2 x Rocking Chairs $50.00 for 2 Or $25.00 for 1

Contact Debbie on 0412 673 607 May be other items—Property has been sold.

Day of Garage Sale bad weather. Just phone, ask Debbie.

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SKIPTON TRANSFER STATION Beaufort Road, Skipton.

Transfer Station opens next on

Wed 11th August, Sun 22nd August,

Wed 25th August, Sun 5th September.

Opening Hours: from 1 pm to 5 pm. —————————–————————————

COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS Will still be a part of our lives for the foreseeable future so

it is up to us all to maintain the “Basic Hand Washing” routines, observe Social Distancing and if worried about

any symptoms, “GET TESTED”, and “GET VACCINATED ASAP”. Details page 3. K

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Pyrenees Self Storage Racecourse Road, Beaufort.

Storage Units for Rent in Beaufort

3 x 3.5 met, 7 x 3 met, 7 x 3.6 met.

Phone: 5349 2011 Mob: 0418 506 944

Vale Marj Warke and Vic

Many will be saddened to learn that Marj has recently passed but we will certainly treasure the time we had getting to know both Vic and Marj well. We will all remember Marj for the many years she spent working at Skipton Roadhouse with Ros and Nigel, as their family grew, serving us with her wry humour, her warmth and assistance in so very many ways. Marj and Vic were keen Euchre Players at Skipton Mechanics Hall on Tuesday nights, as “The Tuesday

Nighters” with Ruby & Stu, Bill & Lorna, Barb, Claude, and a room filled with Card-Sharps!! We all even travelled up to Barham by bus to compete in the Euchre Competition Marj was a great cook, could knit and sew, Vic bred colourful birds. However their greatest love was always their family. After retiring Marj and Vic moved to Ballarat to be closer to their family RIP Marj.K

DARLINGTON FILM NIGHT

13 AUGUST 2021 7pm - DARLINGTON HALL

$5 including supper Drinks for Sale

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Theatre Royal complex master

plan feedback sought

Camperdown’s Theatre Royal complex could become a thriving meeting place for the entire Shire under a new 10-year master plan.

Corangamite Shire is inviting community members to find out more, ask questions, and share their opinions.

Mayor Ruth Gstrein said the plan brought together goals and aspirations raised by the community to guide future growth and development.

“There are some pretty ambitious ideas here,” she said. “Some of the long-term ideas could be expensive and Council will have to do a lot of advocacy work to source external funding for parts of the masterplan to proceed.”

“Just because something is in the plan doesn’t mean it will eventuate. That being said, we don’t want to hold ourselves back by a lack of imagination.”

In 2019 Council representatives heard from community members, library users, business, remote workers, entrepreneurs and education providers about how the spaces could best support the local community. Some of the suggestions included:

seminars and tutorials to help businesses get online,

a space for webinars and conferences;

pop-up events and retail;

access to technology so people can test ideas and start

businesses; and

a place for isolated farming community to work meet

socially.

Cr Gstrein the complex could be improved with better disability access and modernised facilities.

“As well as protecting the heritage features of the theatre, there is potential to enhance performances with pop up facilities or events,” she said.

“The library could benefit from more flexible spaces, meeting rooms, children's and youth spaces that allow for modern educational programs.

“The plan recommends ‘maker spaces’ and remote working opportunities to attract tree changers looking for more open living conditions during and after the coronavirus pandemic.”

Named for the English translation of Indigenous word ‘Corangamite’ the proposed Salt Water Innovation and Social Hub would be a welcoming gathering place for the community to network and share resources.

Central Ward Councillor Laurie Hickey said the sprawling complex includes the theatre, Mechanic’s Hall, library, indoor stadium, Killara Centre and McCabe Room, shops, offices , Senior Citizens Centre, a commercial kitchen, toilets and off-street parking.

“It’s absolutely bursting with unrealised potential,” Cr Hickey said. “Under the master plan it could become a meeting and learning space for the whole Shire.

“It’s central location means there is real potential to connect food and fibre entrepreneurs from Mount Elephant to Timboon and Skipton to Port Campbell.

“Council is committed to building a strong, connected and resilient community. The Theatre Royal complex can be part of that as a shared focal point for arts and culture, education, business and social opportunities.

“This complex has seen some significant changes and a multitude different uses and events over the years, and now it is time to use our imagination and see what the next chapter holds for this corner.”

The first two years of the plan suggest upgrading the library and starting the innovation hub.

The next three years would focus on commercial options such as renting spaces and holding functions. The following five years would focus on attracting users from the wider area and springboarding Shire businesses through product launches and regional conferences.

The draft master plan and feedback form can be found at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au/TheatreRoyalPlan.

To have a copy sent to you, learn more, or share your ideas, please call Community Projects Officer Lauren Molan on 5593 7100.

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HOWZAT! COMMUNITY CRICKET PROGRAM NOW OPEN Local cricket clubs and councils can now apply to develop or upgrade cricket facilities, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government.

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, announced last Friday, applications have opened for the third innings of the Government’s $13.5 million Community Cricket Program.

Since 2019, the Community Cricket Program has invested more than $2.8 million in 30 cricket infrastructure projects across Victoria.

The third innings of the program bowls in a further $1.4 million for clubs and councils to develop or redevelop local cricket infrastructure from training nets through to female friendly and accessible change rooms.

Other projects to have previously benefited from the program include $100,000 towards a facility upgrade at the reserve in Beaufort, the home of Beaufort Cricket Club and Beaufort and District Little Athletics Club.

This initiative is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s investment of more than $1.1 billion in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.

By helping clubs modernise their facilities, communities have the opportunity to cater for even more people keen to get involved in sports like cricket.

For more information about the Community Cricket Program visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding “We’re helping clubs and councils build or upgrade facilities for the local cricket community, opening up new opportunities for training, competition and player development,” Ms Pulford said.

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Lock Down Blues

One of my favourite misquotes came to mind,

again, with the current lockdown.

This is the correct version.

But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane,

In proving foresight may be vain:

The best-laid schemes o’ mice and men

Gang aft a-gley,

And lea’e us nought be grief and pain

For promised joy.

No thy lane – not alone

Gang aft a-gley - often go awry

From: To A Mouse

Robert Burns, 1759-1796

And to add to current media musings about old

fashioned autograph book entries,

my Mum’s favourite was

Jog on, jog on the footpath way,

And merrily hent the stile-a,

A jovial heart goes all the day,

Your sad tires in a mile-a.

William Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale.

For use when your sad heart notices once again that five minutes before you head out to weed the garden,

it starts to rain again!

And how appropriate to hear in the background on

one of the Olympic broadcasts,

and not just about US but about all of the

athletes, human and equine…

We are the champions, my friends,

And we’ll keep on fighting to the end.

We are the champions,

We are the champions

No time for losers,

We are the champions of the world

Freddie Mercury/ Queen.

MORE SHADE TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY FROM SKIN CANCER People in Western Victoria will be better protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays, thanks to grants from the Andrews Labor Government to install more sunshades in schools, public areas and sports clubs.

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford, today urged schools, community organisations and sporting clubs to apply for the sixth round of the School Shade Grants Program and the Community Shade Grants Program.

The programs ensure more Victorians can access the shade they need to stay safe when enjoying the outdoors by building new shade, repairing existing shade or planting trees. Grants are also available to purchase sun protective items including hats and sunscreen.

When used alongside other sun protection measures such as sunscreen and clothing, shade structures are the best defence and can reduce overall exposure to UV radiation by up to 75 per cent.

Through this program the Labor Government is supporting locals to keep active and enjoy the outdoors, while also helping them to be sun smart and prevent skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with two in three people diagnosed by the age of 70.

In 2019, melanoma was the fifth most common cancer in Victoria with 2,841 new cases diagnosed and sadly 270 deaths. The five-year survival rate for Victorians diagnosed with invasive melanoma was at 92 per cent in 2014-2018.

The Government has invested $15.1 million towards the prevention and early detection of skin cancer.

This includes $10 million for the Shade Grants Program – allowing around 1000 extra schools and community groups will be able to install much needed shade between 2019 and 2023.

The program began in 2015 and has since awarded 1634 grants worth more than $14 million.

The Victorian Cancer Plan 2020-24 has set an ambitious target of saving 10,000 lives from cancer by 2025.

To apply for a grant visit health.vic.gov.au/public-health/preventive-health/skin-cancer-prevention

School Shade Grant Program applications close on 27 August and Community Shade Grant Program applications close on 10 September.

“We know how much Australians love the outdoors. These grants ensure locals can still enjoy our great parks, sports fields and playgrounds while staying SunSmart,” Ms Pulford said.

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COVID-19 RATES RELIEF

EXTENDED Council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy will

continue to give significant rates relief to residents

and businesses following its extension. At their last meeting, Council approved a revised version of the

successful support package to apply to the 2021-2022 financial

year and identified mental health support as the focus for its new

COVID-19 Recovery Initiative.

At its 27 April 2021 Meeting, Council confirmed a further

$50,000 to extend a revised version of the Financial Hardship

Policy, and last night approved this update which will continue

to:

Waive a maximum of $500 off rates at the principal place

of residence for residents who received Jobseeker as a result

of the COVID-19 pandemic;

Waive a maximum of $500 off rates on businesses that

received Jobkeeper payments as a result of the COVID-19

pandemic; and

Waive $100 off rates on properties for residents who can

demonstrate a 30% or more reduction in income.

Eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy

has also been updated, recognising that Jobkeeper payments are

no longer offered by the Federal Government.

In April, Council also agreed to refer $50,000 towards a COVID

-19 Recovery Program. Following confirmation last night, an

Expression of Interest (EOI) process will be developed to seek

the delivery of targeted mental health services in Golden Plains.

Qualified and skilled mental health providers will be invited to

submit proposals on supporting Golden Plains communities with

mental health information and services. These proposals will

seek innovative ideas to respond to community needs, including

in-person services at various locations. The EOI is expected to

be advertised in August.

Mayor Cr Helena Kirby says the extension of the COVID-19

Financial Hardship Policy and creation of the Recovery

Initiative would support local ratepayers that are still financially

impacted by the pandemic.

“With the ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic,

Council will continue to offer assistance to local residents and

businesses in 2021-2022 with $50,000 of support through the

COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy and $50,000 for a COVID

-19 Recovery Initiative focused on improving mental health

services.

“Over the past year, Council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship

Policy delivered valuable rate relief to 141 ratepayers who were

significantly impacted by the pandemic. Council is pleased that

under the extended policy, we will be able to continue to

support those residents who need it over the next 12 months.

“COVID-19 and restrictions haven’t just affected community

members financially; it’s often taken a toll on individuals’

mental health as well. That’s why Council has agreed that

providing targeted mental health services to our community will

be the focus of our $50,000 COVID-19 Recovery Initiative.”

As of 30 June 2021, $85,186 of the original $100,000 COVID-

19 Financial Hardship Policy fund has been used to financially

assist 141 ratepayers who were financially impacted by COVID-

19 pandemic. This amount includes $10,481 to waive

environmental health permits and $9,900 to waive the Meredith

Interpretative Centre lease. The updated COVID-19 Financial

Hardship Policy and application form is now available on

Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au.

JOIN THE CCTV STEERING

COMMITTEE

Golden Plains Shire Council is seeking community members

and local business representatives to volunteer on its new

CCTV Steering Committee.

At its meeting on 27 July, Council resolved to establish a CCTV

Steering Committee to guide the development of a policy on

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in public places in Golden

Plains Shire.

The CCTV Steering Committee will include members of the

community, local business representatives, Victoria Police,

Golden Plains Shire Councillor/s and Council’s Coordinator

Community Safety. The steering group will initially assess

whether CCTV could effectively increase safety and confidence

in public places in Bannockburn and/or increase the success rate

of prosecution of criminal behaviour.

Expressions of Interest to join the CCTV Steering Committee

are now open and Council is seeking two Golden Plains Shire

residents and two local business representatives to join

Council’s CCTV Steering Committee.

To apply, please complete the Expression of Interest form at

Council’s website: goldenplains.vic.gov.au/consultations.

Paper copies are also available at Council’s Customer Service

Centres, 2 Pope Street, Bannockburn and 19 Heales Street,

Smythesdale. Completed forms can be hand-delivered to

Council, emailed to communitysafety@gplains.vic.gov.au, or

mailed to Golden Plains Shire Council, PO Box 111,

Bannockburn, VIC, 3331 marked ‘Attention Coordinator

Community Safety’.

Expressions of Interest close at 5pm, Thursday 26 August, 2021.

For more information, please call Council’s Community Safety

team on 5220 7277 or email enquiries@gplains.vic.gov.au

Mayor Cr Helena Kirby says that the future of CCTV is an

important community safety consideration in the Shire.

“Anti-social behaviour and vandalism is a great concern for

many residents and the new Steering Committee will investigate

CCTV as an option to address this community safety issue. This

diverse group of local representatives will make a valuable

contribution to the development of a new CCTV Policy for

Golden Plains Shire.

“A CCTV Policy will guide Council’s future direction on CCTV

and make it possible for Council to invest in new safety

technology for public places and seek funding to support

community safety initiatives in our Shire.”

In late 2020, Council was approached by Victoria Police and

community members requesting CCTV in public areas in

Bannockburn, specifically the Bannockburn Heart Precinct,

following incidents of anti-social behaviour and reports of

criminal damage to Council assets caused by unknown

offenders. The use of CCTV in public places by Victorian

public sector bodies is becoming more prevalent, with local

councils becoming a significant owner and user of CCTV in

public places.

In developing the CCTV Policy for use of CCTV cameras in

public places in Golden Plain Shire, Council and the CCTV

Steering Committee will consider crime-related issues in the

Shire based on data and current crime prevention initiatives,

discuss whether CCTV would be useful in addressing any

identified problems and if so, what sort of system is required.

The policy will reflect the role of Local Government and ensure

Council meets its legal and regulatory obligations balancing an

individual’s rights to feel safe and be safe in public spaces with

an individual’s right to privacy.

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“GET TESTED

& STAY SAFE”

Coronavirus disease

(COVID-19)

Community Information

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SOMETHING TO PONDER

WHILST IN LOCK-

DOWN

Asked my doctor today how long he thought this Covid thing would last: He answered, “How should I know, I’m a doctor not a politician.

Husband: Sweetheart, would you say that I’m the only man you’ve ever loved?

Wife: Of course you are! Why do all men ask me the same silly question?

Rupert and Elaine, a young couple, got married and went happily on their hon-eymoon. When they got back, Elaine immediately telephoned her mother, who asked how the honeymoon was. “Oh, Ma,” Elaine replied. “The honeymoon was wonderful. It was so romantic.” Then she burst out crying. “But, Ma, as soon as we returned home, Rupert started using the most ghastly language… saying things I’ve never heard be-fore! I mean, all these awful four-

letter words! You’ve got to come get me and take me home. I can’t be in a marriage like this! Please Ma!” Elaine begged. “Calm down, Elaine!” said her mother. “Tell me, what could be so awful? What four-letter words?” Still sobbing, Elaine whispered,

“Oh Ma, words like ‘dust’, ‘wash’, ‘cook’ and ‘iron’.”

Bob: Want to hear a joke about the letter with no stamp? Frank: Sure. Bob: Oh, never mind. You'd never get it!

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Meetings & Coming Events Thursday 12th August: A planned meeting of the STEWART PARK COMMITTEE OF Management has had to be postponed, members will be contacted via email or phone of new arrangements. Visitors always welcome, please contact Victoria on 0437 565 404 or Lilla on 0437 455 049 for further information, and watch this space. ——————————————————————————-- Friday 13th August 2021: DARLINGTON FILM NIGHT, 7pm, “GOING IN STYLE” Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, DARLINGTON HALL, $5 including supper. Drinks for Sale . See page 3. ——————————————————————————-- Saturday 14th August: Round 17 CHFNL: Buninyong v SKIPTON ——————————————————————————

Saturday 14th August. The SKIPTON MARKET HAS had to be cancelled due to the current lockdown and Council restrictions on the use of the Mechanics Hall. Next Market planned will be on September 11th. ——————————————————————————

Sunday 15th August: FIREWORLD DISCOVERY CENTRE & MUSEUM (Streatham) open from 11:30am until 4:30pm (subject to COVID-19 restrictions). Contact 0466 286 011. ——————————————————————————

Thursday 19th August. SKIPTON GARDEN CLUB will have a working meeting at the Mechanics Hall, meeting at 10.00 a.m. to prune the roses in the Lions Park. All welcome, plenty of advice of how to prune your own roses, take cuttings, and we’ll have a light luncheon in the Mechanics Hall Meeting Room to follow, with rose books from our Library available. All COVID

restrictions in place at the time will be observed, just come along

and watch and chat if you like, it would be great to meet new

gardeners. Contact Sharon on 0417794474 or Lilla 0437 455 049

for contact or further information. ——————————————————————————Saturday 21st August: CHFNL Qualifying Final (1 plays 4) CHFNL Elimination Final (5 plays 8)

Detail of venues etc when known. ——————————————————————————

Sunday 22nd August: “ROAST LUNCH SUNDAY” at Skipton Golf Club from 11:30 am till 2:00 pm. Bookings are essential, also for Takeaway Call 0417 006 111. Choice of two Roasts: Lamb $22, or Chicken $20. Drinks at Bar Prices. Kids Meals also available. Subject to COVID restrictions and regulations.

—————————————————————— Sunday 22 August: DARLINGTON CFA is holding a

SPECIAL LUNCHEON AT DARLINGTON HALL at 12 noon to honour our very special member Ron La Franchi and also award other members with recognition medals for services. Contact Trish or Tony Wynd for further details - 0434926732/0413516496.

——————————————————————— Sunday 22nd August: CHFNL Qualifying Final (2 plays 5) CHFNL Elimination Final (6 plays 7)

Detail of venues etc when known. ——————————————————————————Monday 23rd August: THE SKIPTON & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB meet at 7:30 pm, in the Supper Room Mechanics Hall, Skipton. Theme for August: “TBA”. If you think you may be interested, come a long and join in. New Members welcome. For more info please call Karen 0439630884

——————————————————————— Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August: CHFNL Semi Finals —————————————————————————— Tuesday 31st August: (Rescheduled) Members are informed that a date has been set, hopefully we can proceed this time!!

ANNUAL WESTMERE RED CROSS LUNCHEON & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Commencing from 12 noon. Please bring “Lunch to Share”, for Lunch at Hazel Robson’s Home in Wright Street West .

AGM will follow at 2:00 pm.

It is hoped that Members will decide plans whilst together for the details for the planned “Tribute Rose Planting” ceremony in memory of long-term Red Cross Member Mrs Thelma Fletcher in the hospital garden, Hopefully we can now proceed with a plan. This has previously been put off due to COVID considerations to take place at a later date.

——————————————————————————-- Saturday 4th September and Sunday 5th September:

CHFNL Preliminary Finals Detail of venues etc when known.

—————————————————————————— Saturday 11th September: CHFNL Grand Finals.

Detail of venues etc when known. ——————————————————————————

Saturday 11th September. SKIPTON MARKET will be held in the Skipton Mechanics Hall from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. All COVID restrictions will be in place and if forced to cancel due to further lockdown requirements, Co-ordinator Jan Murphy will let visitors and stall holders know as quickly as possible.

FROM THE EDITOR: It has been a fantastic Games for Australia in Tokyo and many of our athletes have achieved

well in excess of their expectations surpassing the previous personal best performances at the Olympic Games. Well

worth the wait for the competitors and their coaching personnel, their families and trainers etc, it requires a full

commitment from so many people to get to the elite levels. Cyclists and Triathletes, Hockey, and The Boomers Bronze

in the Basketball, Silver in the High Jump, Softball, Tennis, even Hannah in the Golf, Diving, Soccer Players and

Shooters; Andrew Hoy hopes to be around for Brisbane, then they even have BMX and the two very young people winners of the Gold

medals in the inaugural Skateboarding events for Mn and Women. It made me think if any of our local young people from Skipton

start to try these advanced techniques without supervision, that they should remember that these manoeveurs come from many many

hours of training and practice, it isn’t something to do on the first time out. Wear your protective gear, and always have a friend with

you in case of an accident. You might need some help as you learn your skills. Best of luck as you achieve your goals, we might be

watching some young Skiptonites in Brisbane in 2032. K

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