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Skipton Community News Page
4th March 2020
This Week’s Sponsor Nutrien Ag Solutions Skipton Thank you very much
HOUSEHOLDER
POSTAGE PAID
Skipton, Vic, 3361
Landmark Skipton is displaying a new brand and different colour scheme
reflecting a new era for local farmers.
The store will now become recognised as Nutrien Ag Solutions, and a colour scheme of green, black
and white in signage and uniforms.
Nutrien Ag Solutions Skipton welcomes new era
Nutrien Ag Solutions is the new name for the combined business that was formed late last year when Landmark’s parent company Nutrien, acquired Ruralco, and the two iconic Australian businesses were brought together.
While the brand has changed, customers will continue to deal with the same local people, at the same location, and have access to the same products and services.
Branch Manager Justin Whittakers said focussing on the customer remained his number one priority and was excited to see what the new brand could bring.
“At a branch level here in Skipton, we are getting on with delivering the same great levels of customer service we always have,” Mr. Whittakers said.
“We look forward to seeing what the future holds as Nutrien Ag Solutions, but it’s business as usual at the store.”
Nationally, Nutrien Ag Solutions now has more than 4,000-plus staff. The new brand name reflects that of its parent company – Nutrien, and its ag retail operations in six other countries, firmly positioning the Australian business as part of a global agricultural powerhouse.
Nutrien Ag Solutions Managing Director Rob Clayton says the brand marks a new era for Australian ag retail and anticipated that Nutrien Ag Solutions will be welcomed as the retailer of choice for thousands of farmers.
“We’re very excited to officially launch our new brand and I’m looking forward to seeing Nutrien Ag Solutions become a recognised leader of Australian agricultural services in the coming months and years,” Mr Clayton said.
“We are proud of our legacy businesses and will maintain the
trust and relationships that growers have built through Landmark and Ruralco over many years.
“During the brand rollout, providing exceptional service to customers in the Skipton region will remain our number one focus.”
Landmark Operations Limited ABN 73 008 743 217 Level 10, 737 Bourke St, Docklands, VIC 3008, Australia
Mr Clayton said that Nutrien Ag Solutions remains committed to servicing the local community through sponsoring local businesses, sporting clubs, emergency services and charity organisations.
“Supporting local communities was a huge part of the legacy businesses and we are proud to continue that as Nutrien Ag Solutions.”
The combined operation has a network of around 360 corporate-owned stores, 320 independent rural supplies retailers, a proud stable of joint ventures in partnership with local management, and a suite of other businesses.
Phone
5340 2205 Fax: 5340 2024
Joe Pyke 0447 203 240
Merchandise Sales 90-98 Montgomery Street, Skipton, 3361
We have now fully installed fifty-
seven wind turbines, with a further
eleven at the pre-installed stage.
Our rate of installation continues
to progress with four major cranes on site.
Minor roads work continues along Skipton Beaufort Road,
with minor intersection works being completed. We are also
working on Toppers Lane and Mount Emu Settlement Road
in the coming weeks. Minor delays may be experience while
these works are completed.
We remain focused on the
installation of turbines in the south and west sections of the
wind farm, with delivering of components occurring in both
the north and east sections of the project.
Construction of all four substations also remains a priority.
It's important to note the wind farm has not yet commenced
commissioning the project, therefore no turbines are
operating.
To find out more information about the project, head into our
shopfronts located in Beaufort and Skipton
or to www.stockyardhillwindfarm.com.au or
call 1800 753 730.
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4th March 2020
2019 CHURCH TIMES St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: Contact Rev. Rod Waterhouse (0438 555 983 )
Stewart or Belle 5349 5553 with enquiries.
11:00 am Odd Months of the year
9:00 am Even Months of the year
Anglican Parishes of Beaufort & Skipton:
Contact 5340 3515 with enquiries.
Anglican Parish of Beaufort & Skipton
Contact – 53403515 for enquiries
Skipton – 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month - 11.00 am
Beaufort - 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month - 11.00 am
5th Sunday – Skipton alternates with Beaufort - 11:00 am
St. Columba’s Catholic Church Streatham: Currently no services
St. John’s Uniting Church, Streatham: 4th Sunday of each Month. Next Service: Sunday 22nd March at 10 a.m.
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Catholic Mass Times St Peter’s Parish of Linton Communities of Linton, Skipton, Smythesdale and Snake Valley
Parish Priest Fr Kevin Maloney, 5331 4981 508 Leith Street Redan
St Patricks Cathedral 5331 2933 / [email protected]
February 26th: Ash Wednesday (A day of fast and abstinence) Mass will be celebrated at Linton at 6.00pm. March 7th & 8th: Second Sunday of Lent (A) Vigil Snake Valley 6.30pm / Redan 6:00 pm Vigil Beaufort 8:30am / Redan 9:00 am Snake Valley 10:30 am / Sebastopol 10:30 am
Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm.
March 14th & 15th: Third Sunday of Lent (A) Vigil Smythesdale 6.30pm / Redan 6:00 pm Vigil Skipton 9:00am / Redan 9:00 am Rokewood 10:30 am / Sebastopol 10:30 am
Masses at Cathedral: Vigil 6:30pm (Sat) 8:00am, 10:30 am, 5:00 pm.
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BIBLE THOUGHT The way of the foolish is right in his own eyes;
But he that is wise listens to counsel.
Proverbs chapter12, verse 15 ——————————–————————————————
CORANGAMITE MOBILE LIBRARY Next visits on Friday 6th & 20th March 2020
Lismore: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon;
Skipton: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Library Outreach Van: Mary 0408 525 538. See the library website www.corangamitelibrary.vic.
Loans can be renewed by phoning: Colac 5231 4613.
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SKIPTON TRANSFER STATION Beaufort Road, Skipton.
Transfer Station opens next on Wed 8th March, Sun 11th March,
Wed 22nd March, Sun 25th March,
Hours: from 1 pm to 5 pm. ————————–————–—-——————
Skipton Health Services Activity Groups. Held in the Community Room at Skipton Hospital
Enquires & Booking 53401101 Lindy or Sandy
DAY CENTRE:
March 10th: Craft
March 17th: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
March 24th: Hearing Australia Visit
March 31st: Games Day
Every Tuesday 10 am to 2 pm
MENS CLUB: Fortnightly 10 am
Friday March 13th: Games Day—10 am
Friday 28th February: Games Day 10 am
Public Notices Gentle Water Exercises,
Skipton Swimming Pool, Thursday 27th February
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Cost: Pool Entrance + Gold Coin Donation
Enquiries Sharee 53401100. —————————————————————-
THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held at St John’s Catholic Church
on Friday 6th March, at 2 pm. A plate to share please. Afternoon Tea in the Hall.
Phone: Cath Kavanagh 0447 458 110 * * * * * * * * * * *
The Theme For the 2020 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER
“Rise! Take up your mat and walk.” Has been prepared by the women of Zimbabwe.
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World Day of Prayer – Pray for Zimbabwe, 2020 A service will be held at St. John’s Church, Skipton at 2.00pm Friday, March 6th. All welcome to attend. Afternoon Tea will be held in the Skipton Mechanics Hall after the Service at St John’s Catholic Church at 2 o’clock.
Other venues for the day are: 10.00am: One2One Church of Christ, 121 Gillies Street South
Alfredton
2.00pm: St Matthew's Anglican Church, 204 Howitt Street. Wendouree
7.00pm: Baptist Church at the Uniting Church, Buninyong.
7.00pm: : St Andrew's Uniting Church, 130 Ballarat Road. Creswick
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Red Cross Calling in March
Australian Red Cross Skipton volunteers
will be at the Skipton Market
on Saturday 14th March
in support of the Red Cross Calling appeal
On Thursday 26th March
Australian Red Cross Skipton volunteers
will be in the Skipton Shopping Centre
from 10.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Streatham and Westmere Volunteers will sit at the
Streatham shop and also walk the street in Streatham
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SKIPTON FRIENDS OF VISION AUSTRALIA Our first meeting for this year is on Wednesday,
18th March, 2020 at 2 p.m. Please come along, catch up, help plan the year,
enjoy chat and cuppa. New members very welcome. Pres: Carmel Molloy Ph: 53 402 121
Sec: Marg Fraser Ph: 53 403 530
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SPONSORS NEEDED PLEASE Calling for Sponsors for 2020 please. There are 41 newsletters for the year, so I need 37 more sponsors please.
It is through the weekly sponsors that SCN is able to pay for the delivery of newsletters to your homes, ensuring a ‘free service’. The cost is $55.00 and must be found for each edition to meet the costs to Australia Post for the weekly delivery of completed newsletters. Please forward your payment of $55.00, by cheque, cash or EFT/DC to The Editor SCN, via Collection Boxes (located at Skipton Roadhouse, at the Post Office and at the Supermarket).
Groups and Organisations, Pastoral Companies, Individuals, Businesses all welcomed. Anonymity if desired. K
Three Beaufort Secondary College students vied for the
public speaking award at the Skipton Lions Youth of the
Year Final which was held at the Skipton Golf Club last
week.
The winner, Jaelyn Brand, from Lexton, will now go
through to the Regional Final which will be held at Lismore.
Beaufort Secondary College teachers in attendance, Julie
Doyle and Danielle Hinton, were justifiably proud of
students Naomi Gerrard, Jaelyn Brand and Patrick Andrews
who all gave the three Judges, Leading Senior Constable
Craig Walker, Catriona Walker (not related) and Jenny
Stuart a most difficult task ending, with a photo finish.
Visitors who had travelled from Willaura, Lismore, Lexton,
and Beaufort were given much food for thought with the
topics chosen by the students for their prepared speeches:
“Impact of technology and sedentary lifestyles of children’s
development and behaviour”, “Community Services” and
“Innovation of WW2 weaponry”.
An amusing impromptu question posed for the students was
“If you could come back to life as an animal what animal
would you choose to be?”
‘Elephants’ and ‘a bird’ were surprise choices with most
visitors expecting cats and dogs to be chosen but were
happy to be confronted with some compelling reasons to
change their minds.
Lions President Harry Waldron thanked all for attending and
the students and judges for their great work and the Golf
Club Catering Team for the delicious meal. (Thanks Val Day for photos & Report).
Lions Club of Skipton, Youth of the Year Award
Judging Panel: Catriona Walker, LSC Craig Walker, Jenny Stuart,
The Three Contestants with their Parents and Teachers: Lions Club President Harry Waldron, Julie Doyle, Danielle Hilton, Angela Gerrard,
Naomi Gerrard, Patrick Andrews, Sue Andrews, Jaelyn Brand, Tamara Brand.
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4th March 2020
A very large crowd
gathered at the Skipton
Recreation Reserve
on Sunday 1st of March
for the Inaugural
Farmers v Police T/20
Cricket Challenge.
And what a day it was:
The cars started rolling in nice and early, ready for the
day—many were in “Company Cars” all lined up—some
of the Police members were actually still on call, being
single-member stations —so it was quite special that they
took the time to come to Skipton to make their time
available to help us to raise funds for BlazeAid as our
contribution to assist after the recent fires of the Summer.
Looking around the crowd it was truly wonderful to see so
many of the Police members able to come out to Skipton,
all in the one location offering their time so generously in
response to Craig’s request for a Team of cricketers to rise
to the challenge thrown out by the Farmers.
Skipton’s LSC Craig Walker just needed to organise
enough of his Police Mates for a Team of eleven, and he
organised fantastic set of uniforms and caps.
The Police Team were from a wide geographical area:
Linton, Rokewood, Camperdown, Warrnambool, Ballarat
and Skipton, and the Skipton Cricket Ground was in terrific
condition thanks to the local volunteers.
Captain of the Opposing side Tim Dunne got his Team of
Farmers assembled with Danny Bingham’s Agricultural
Contracting and Laguna Bay “Banongil”, providing major
sponsorship for number of sixes and fours scored
throughout the day. A most generous offer considering the
batting performances of the two standout batsmen:
Following the devastation of the wild fires across
Victoria’s alpine region and in Gippsland, all States of
Australia have been affected, and when local Farmers and
cropping contractors got to chatting with the local Skipton
Police member who in turn spoke to a few of his mates, the
story spread a little wider till they had the great idea for a
fundraiser for Skipton.
Some of our local Farmers and local Rural Fire Brigade
Members have had an active involvement in fighting the
fires during the summer months, as have the Police
Members who have first hand knowledge of the dangers of
the work undertaken during the disasters.
Life on the land as we all know can sometimes be quite
tough, but it can also be ever so much fun as well.
Especially when everyone gets together like on Sunday
with a single cause. Well done everyone.
Past Skipton Cricketer, now, BCA Umpire David Sproules
was happy to be able to come out to officiate but thought it
wise to establish a few “specific rules for the occasion” and
outlined a couple of points like an additional run for a No
Ball and for a Wide in order to keep the time to a more
manageable finishing time than to have an additional
delivery!!!! Might never get home. Great idea David.
With Michael as Square Leg Umpire the players didn’t
need to have to double up by needing to umpire.
The Barbecue was incredible thanks to the Great Team of
Doug, Sam, Pete, Peter, and ?? those I missed seeing.
Also, the Kitchen and Hospitality Staff managed the
refreshments superbly under the efficient guidance of Kate
Dunne and Sarah Meek, with a Team of willing assistants
throughout the afternoon (and morning), Gemma Molloy,
Steph Rogers and her little Daughter selling raffle tickets.
Thanks to the generous of the sponsors:
Bingham Agriculture, Sponsored 4’s hit
Laguna Bay, Banongil”, Sponsored 6’s hit
Camperdown Supermarket: Bread Salad etc.
Country Grocers Skipton: Soft Drinks & Water.
Ringin’s Butchers Sebastopol: For the Meat.
Kim Haley, Emu Creek Deli & Gifts
Cliff Fraser—“Man of the Match Trophy.
Pre-Mix King Ballarat
Hewitt & Whitty Skipton.
Gorst Rural Skipton.
Nutrien Ag Solutions Skipton.
Two people from Camperdown travelled all the way from
Camperdown specifically to each donate cash towards
BlazeAid—as they had in the past been assisted after fires.
Batting first Farmers were 5/205 at the close of their
innings.
The Police managed to pass them with a couple of overs to
spare at 8/206.
The two stand-out players for the day were: Milton Savage
for the Farmers who retired on 65 no and Harley Givvens
for the Police Team who retired on 74 no.
At the end of the day the Police all left fairly soon after the
presentations and raffle draw, as many were required back
on duty in their respective towns.
The Farmers being a little nearer to home, and with a more
flexible time schedule stayed on at the ground, and they
“kicked on” enjoying each other’s company a while
longer!! to discuss the match, cropping, “stock issues”!!,
and other very “important
stuff”!!
One topic was of course
“Should the match become and
annual event?” Wadda Ya
Reckon?? Tell Craig!!
Coppers v Croppers Inaugural 20/20
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4th March 2020
YOU ARE INVITED TO COMPLETE OUR ‘COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY’ Listening to our community is important, which is why Beaufort and Skipton Health will be surveying our community, commencing in March, to understand better the effectiveness of our services and programs that are considered the most vital to the health and well-being of the community.
We invite members of the community to please take a moment to tell us what our community needs by using the link
or filling out one of the surveys. Surveys are available at our Health Service reception areas, the Beaufort and Skipton
Post Office and the Beaufort Community House and Learning Centre.
To access the electronic survey please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77SJJVR
For more information or to get a copy of our survey, please contact
Andrea Flenley on 5349 1620 or email [email protected]
Survey open from 2 March 2020 to 17 April 2020.
TRIVIA NIGHT The ‘BSHS Trivia Night’ will be hosted
by ‘Trivia with a Twist’ who are well known
for providing a night that is unique and different to
any other trivia night that you may have attended.
These trivia nights are all about entertainment, fun
and lots of laughter.
Throughout the night there will be a raffle, auction
of items and opportunities to raise funds through
several games.
If anyone would like to donate any items for the
raffle or auction, please contact Erica Smith:
by emailing [email protected]
or calling 5349 1668.
Tickets available by contacting Tahlia Landt:
on 5349 1600
or the Skipton hospital reception.
News Board
Health Service News
Skipton Craft Group Skipton Craft Group Meets Every Wednesday Afternoon at the Jubilee Centre at 2 o'clock.
Children are welcome to come along. Toys are available in the Sunroom for them to play.
Terrific way of getting to know new friends and new crafts. Maybe start a new hobby, learn Scrapbooking!!
Just drop in an say hello, the regular ladies would love YOU to join them this afternoon take along your chosen craft. Say hello. You will be happy you did.
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4th March 2020
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Mobile: 0408 523 835
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60 Neill St, Beaufort
Ladies & Gents Hairdressing
HOURS: Closed Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (8:30am-5.30pm)
Thursday (9am till late), Saturday (8am-12 Noon)
Gift vouchers available / Waxing and Lash & Brow Tints
Stockist of Redken / Zenz alternative Hair Colour
Phone 5349 2688 for appointments
Vaughan Niblett Fertiliser Supply: Lime, Gypsum, Super. Cartage and Spreading
Cartage of Hay, Grain, Wool & General Freight
Windrowing—Canola, Legumes & Cereal Crops
Renovation & Broad acre Cropping
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Phone
5340 2205 Fax: 5340 2024
90-98 Montgomery Street, Skipton, 3361
After Hours 0447 203 240
Justin Whittakers—Branch Manager 0429 802 664
Joe Pyke – Merchandise Sales 0447 203 240
Sarah Johnston – Animal Health & Fencing 0409 350 489
Timothy Cosgrave – Chemical, Seed, Fertiliser 0429 356 594
Corey Fawcett – Insurance 0436 376 466
Adrian Smith—Real Estate 0400 178 945
John McKinnion – Real Estate & Livestock 0417 314 921
Barclay Dowling – Livestock 0407 313 156
Xavier Shanahan – Livestock 0418 971 940
Paul Constable – Livestock—Lismore 0407 348 992
John McGrath – Area Wool Manager 0417 047 648
Come and see our friendly team for all
your Agronomy & Animal requirements. We specialise in Custom Seed & Fertiliser
blends, Ag Chem, General Merchandise, Animal
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4th March 2020
Gorst Rural Skipton welcomes you to join their 2020 AFL Footy tipping
Competition via the ESPN app.
Simply download the ESPN footy tipping app from your app store and set up an account and
select find/join a competition then search Gorst Rural Footy Tipping and hit join group and
your set. ( Please feel free to call into our branch if you require help with setting up.)
There will be prizes to be won along the way as well as a BBQ and drinks on
Friday the 8th of May.
The winners will receive a Gorst Rural Gift Voucher. 1st Place $150 , 2nd $70 & 3rd $50.
BAKERS DELIGHT SEBASTOPOL would
like to offer you the opportunity to pur-
chase yummy Hot Cross Buns and
make a profit for your School.
HOT CROSS BUN DRIVE ORDER
FORMS ARE WITH STUDENT
For every 6 pack of Hot Cross Buns you order
(Traditional Fruit, Chocolate Chip, Mocha,
Fruitless or Apple & Cinnamon ),
BAKERS DELIGHT SEBASTOPOL will
donate $2.00 to Skipton Primary School.
Simply fill in the attached form and select
which Hot Cross Buns you would like to order,
ask your friends and family if they would like to
order some too.
Bring your order form, together with full CASH
payment back to School NO LATER THAN
Thursday 12th of March, 2020.
Your Hot Cross Buns will be baked fresh and
ready to collect from School, on Thursday
19th of March, 2020.
NOTE: Items must be ordered in packets of
6. Each 6 pack of Hot Cross Buns is $7.50
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BEAUFORT: Racecourse Road,
Phone: 5349 2777,
Gary Drew 0418 503 755
BALLAN Gillespie Lane, - 5368 1777
MARYBOROUGH Tullaroop Road - 5461 2492
AMPHITHEATRE QUARRY: Greenhill Creek Road, 0428
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To Contact S.C.N. Editor: Kathy Sproules phone 03 5340 2340, Email: [email protected] fax 03 5340 2434. Address 14 Scott Street, Skipton Vic 3361, or PO Box 38, Skipton, Vic 3361. Boxes for your convenience are located at Skipton Roadhouse, Country Grocers, and at Skipton Post Office (after this you can drop articles in person to 14 Scott Street, some leniency up until time of printing which is when last of sports results are received.)
Final Clearance of Items for inclusion in SCN left in “Community News Collection Boxes” is at 4 pm on Friday afternoon. To Place a regular Weekly Advertisement in SCN:
Contact Editor for Rates. Depending on size and frequency rates alter significantly. (2020 Skipton & District Phone Booklets)
The Rates are available on the inside cover of the Skipton & District Telephone Directory (unchanged for a number of years!!) Rates for 2019 were published in Xmas edition of SCN and again in this first 2020 edition, to keep handy for reference.
To Place a “Casual Advertisement”: Casual Rates apply for Public Notices / Classifieds depending on size: For Sale/Thank You/Sympathy: $10.00 large/$5.00 Small. For larger advertisements rates are: Full Page: $50.00; Half Page: $25.00; and for a Quarter Page: $12.50. Payment at time of lodgement is preferred please. For advertisements over an extended period refer to Rates Schedule. K For more information about Skipton visit: www.skiptonaustralia.org - SCN is also on Facebook. DISCLAIMER: All information in SCN is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the time of publication. Anonymous contributions will not be published. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed or approved by the Progress Association. (Name and contact number must be provided with articles for publication so that contributor can be contacted if necessary.) Editor reserves the right to withhold any items which are considered to be inappropriate for this publication. No part of SCN may be copied or used in another publication in part or in full without the written permission of The Editor SCN. Kathy Sproules Editor
Skipton Garden Club News, February 2020. The Skipton Garden Club met on Thursday 20th February, for our AGM
and regular monthly meeting. New office bearers for 2020 are:
President, Sharon Andrewartha
Secretary, Pamela O’Neill
Treasurer, Myra Thornton
Our new mailing address is 38 Blake Street West, Skipton.
All gardeners are welcome at our meetings, new members are very welcome. We are moving to a
programme of fewer home based meetings and more excursions and activities, the first date to note in
you diaries is our March General Meeting, on Thursday March 19th. at 31 Lyons St., Skipton.
Our topic of discussion will be “Natural Controls for Pests and Diseases” (do ants refuse to cross a
barrier of cornflour?) Our starting time of 9:45 a.m. for 10:00 a.m. remains the same, there’s room for
everyone, and a cuppa as well. Phone Secretary for further information on 0438 698 619
We are looking to make arrangements at the March meeting to attend the Western Regional Garden
Clubs Conference, to be held this year in Creswick, nice and close to home, on Saturday 18th April. Cost
this year is $40.00 for morning tea and lunch and a full programme with two speakers, Jill Teschendorff
on “Local Gardens for Wildlife” and Brian Bainbridge, who is Biodiversity Officer for Hepburn Shire.
Non members of the Club who would like to attend with us could consider Membership of the Skipton Club
($5.00), which gives the protection offered by our insurance policy to Club Members for accidents etc.
associated with the event, you’ll be in good company. Members will be carpooling from Skipton. Do you
need a ride?
We have plans too for our May Meeting. We will have a speaker, chrysanthemum
specialist Chris Smith from Cardigan Village, who will talk about these lovely blooms,
and how to grow them, and we will have plants for sale too. All are welcome, it will
be in the Mechanics Hall in Skipton. We’ll catch up with more details later.
Members of other clubs are very welcome to attend. Gold Coin to off-set costs would be appreciated.
Our fellow gardeners in Ararat Gardening Club tell us of their next “All Things Gardening” activity, a full
day on Sunday 5th April from 10.00a.m. to 3.00 p.m. in the Alexandra Hall, Ararat. “Plants and Produce,
Garden and Crafts, Metal Art, Seeds”, all on sale, and special guest Valili, TV host and horticulturalist
will give two presentations and be available for informal chats on “all things gardening”. Contact Anne on
0408 339 318 or email [email protected] for more information.
Take care in the garden, Skipton Garden Club
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4th March 2020
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0409 794 071 Specialising in all aspects of
building repairs, concreting, renovations,
extensions etc.
Dr. John Brennan
& Associates BEAUFORT VETERINARY CLINIC
40 Neill Street, Beaufort, 3373 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 am Consultation by Appointment - Phone: 5349 2003
Home visits can be arranged for Skipton
from the Beaufort Vet Clinic with no travelling charges applied.
ARARAT VETERINARY CLINIC
1 Port Fairy Road, Ararat, 3377,
(P.O. Box 104, Ararat, 3377)
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Consultation by Appointment—Ph: 5352 1021
All types of rural fencing, stock yards, round yards and electric fences.
Call Andrew for a free quote
0428 598 861
Email: [email protected] / www. Facebook.com/EttlesRuralFencing
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Salon is open in Lake Bolac
Every Tuesday and Saturday—phone for a time.
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MARCH NEWS 2020
STREATHAM CRAFT CLUB
Seven members gathered at the Streatham Sunday School on
Tuesday 18 February 2020.
Jessie McLean was thanked for her many years of service as
Secretary. Judy Aldous has now taken on this role. The main
business of the meeting was to plan for our share day on 17th
March 2020 at the Streatham Town Hall.
The club has invited several other craft clubs in the area to
share their handicrafts. The morning will commence as a
“show and tell”. Visitors bring their lunch and the Streatham
club will host afternoon tea.
Entry will be $6 which includes a raffle ticket.
Prizes include three shopping bags filled with groceries, a
door prize and we will also have a cross stitch or embroidery
pattern (6 x 4) competition.
After lunch our guest speaker Prue Simmons addressed the
members and many very interesting topics were covered.
Afternoon Tea completed a very enjoyable day.
RED CROSS NEWS.
On Feb 25th Streatham, Westmere
and Skipton members enjoyed
lunch at Geoff and Lorraine
Fagg’s home at Sebastopol.
Our meeting followed; the main discussion was the March
Appeal. Receipt books were given to Skipton, Streatham and
Westmere.
Skipton members will sit in front of the Grocer shop and the
Saturday Market. Streatham and Westmere will sit at the
Streatham shop and also walk the street.
Any donation is very much needed, as the RC has many
people in need to care for.
The Fire money goes to those who had the misfortune of
being in the fires. Other people who were not in the fires have
other individual needs of help.
Hazel and I intend to go to the March Meeting in Melbourne
on the 11th March.
Our next meeting will be 14th April at 2pm at the Streatham
Sunday School (please note the date).
It follows the Streaham Craft meeting at 10am---2pm / Red
Cross 2pm. Please bring a small plate for Afternoon Tea .
GARDEN CLUB NEWS
The first meeting in 2020 will be held at LBSS, on March 2nd
at 10am.
The main business will be planning our itinerary for the
year . New members are invited to join a very interesting
club. We plan to tour to interesting gardens.
Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Committee seeks
new members
THE Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Management
Committee is seeking applications from community
members interested in the future management and
development of these volcanic icons. Two positions are now open on the Committee, each for a
three-year term. Applications will open on Monday 2
March and close Monday 30 March.
Duties include:
helping implement the Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf
Management Plan. attending monthly committee meetings and other
meetings as required; promoting and running committee events, conducting
tours with school groups, community planting
days, working bees, workshops and field days and
developing funding applications; maintaining and developing the reserves through work
such as weed control, nursery propagation, construction and tree-planting.
Committee Chairperson, Garth Wesson said the
Committee had completed a lot of work to develop the
Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Reserves. “They’re terrific environmental and geological assets for
the Shire,” Mr. Wesson said. “The reserves provide diverse recreational and educational
activities, and are attractive regional tourist destinations
where people can come to reconnect with nature in a safe
and scenic environment.” Mr. Wesson said the Committee was made up of a well-
rounded group of people with a wide range of skills and
the passion to ensure a positive future of the reserves. “I encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. This is
an ideal opportunity for the committee to enlist people
with diverse but valuable skills and abilities that could
benefit the wider community on many levels.” Since 1995, among the Committee’s achievements, in
partnership with volunteers and other stakeholders, are:
planting over 36,000 indigenous trees and 60,000
indigenous grasses; building an extensive network of walking tracks, signs,
a stone-wall entrance, an educational centre, seats,
picnic tables. and three information shelters; removal of more than 500 pine and cypress trees; and development of promotional and educational resources
and programs. Position descriptions and application forms are available
at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au or from the Civic Centre,
181 Manifold Street, Camperdown.
For further information, please call Environment Projects
Officer Roland Herbert at Corangamite Shire on 5593
7100.
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Canola Cleaning Shed 0488 519 231
Phone: 03 5350 7543
Fax: 03 5350 7529
BILL: 0428 519 231
JUDY: 0418 519 231
LUKE & LIBBY 0427 860 479
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316 Ritchie's Rd
Streatham, Vic 3351
Hewitt & Whitty Pty Ltd
112 –114 Montgomery Street
Skipton
Phone: 5340 2063 For all your Farming, Agricultural
and Domestic Supplies including
Chemical, Fencing,
Animal Health, Feed, Seed,
Water & Castrol Oil. Charlie Groves Manager 0447 710 374
Adam Slater` Agronomist 0447 691 248
Caine McMahon Merchandise 0401 426 922
Brad Moyle Merchandise 0472 917 787
Your Local Bloke,
Helping You Grow!
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
NUNNY’S GLASS for all your glass replacement needs,
Mirrors, Tractor Cabs etc.
DOUG NUNN—LOCAL GLAZIER
MOBILE: 0417 052 544 PHONE: 5344 7238
Grass Slashing Town or Country
Specialising in Fire Risk Reduction
House Blocks - from $75.00
Phone Dave Mobile: 0428 533 751
Home number 5342 8308 1747 Glenelg Hwy Scarsdale, Vic 3351
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Transportation of all Grain, Fertilizers,
Lime and Gypsum
Variable rate 4x4 spreaders Servicing all areas
Contact: Charles 0409 384 395 Email: [email protected]
Looking for a carpenter? Look no further . . .
I am a fully qualified carpenter
and live in the area.
No job is too small or too big.
Call Heath 0416592403 For a free quote: [email protected]
Decking Pergolas Renovations
Pressure washing Fencing Much, much more
CALEB HOWARD O429 023 923 P 03 5331 8108/F 03 5332 9105
Address: PO Box 1918 Bakery Hill, 3354.
Camperdown Veterinary Centre For all appointments or queries please call:
Phone: (03) 55931077 (24 Hour Emergency Service)
Clinic Times: Monday – Friday 8am-5.30pm Saturday—9am-12noon
SMALL ANIMAL SERVICE, SKIPTON
at Gorst Rural Supplies,
262 Glenelg Hwy, Skipton
every Wednesday 12.30-1.30pm.
Large Animal Service by Appointment Only
www.camperdownvet.com.au
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SPORTS NEWS
Pennant Bowls Results Division 3 Saturday 29th February 2020: Skipton played Winchelsea
at Colac City in the 1st Semi Final at Colac Central.
Skipton lost by only 4 shots. Fine, sunny day.
T. Roberts C. Taylor B. Henricksen F. Ellingham Lost 16-22
S. Haley Bill Grist J. Hinton B. Pett Won 35-15
V. Richardson P. Hand D. Smith P. McLean Lost 15-32`
T. Kelsall I. Collins H. Waldron K. Topp Lost 23-24
Sadly, the Season ends here for Skipton’s Pennant Bowlers.
Congratulations on another great year everyone. Well done. K
SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
UNDER 13B NETBALL!!
Gemma Molloy is coaching our under 13B
team this year and is looking forward to
meeting you all and getting started.
Training will start on Thursday March
19th at 3.45pm - 5pm with girls walking across
from school with Gemma.
Please make sure your child has an extra snack for
afternoon tea. If you have child is interested in
playing, please contact Gemma on 0417 514 733.
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Skipton Football Netball Club
Under 12 Football
Our new under 12 football coach, Les Meek, would
like to welcome our under 12 footballers to begin
training on Thursday the 19th March at 5pm. Boys
and girls from 8 years and over are welcome to
come along. Our season starts on Saturday the 18th
of April. If you have any questions please contact
Les on 0427 505 509.
Auskick will also be running in TERM 2 for our
younger budding footballers.
With the Skipton Golf Course in great condition for the
much anticipated 4 Person Ambrose Golf Event, Thanks
Dougie for the assistance in getting it started the barbie was
fired up as the golfers started to arrive and the snags and
burgers from Beaufort Butchery went down a treat.
Skipton Bowlers arrived soon after to meet up for their
journey south for the finals match at Colac and some took
advantage of a yummy warm snack to enjoy on their way.
Club Captain Peter Sproules sent out the eight teams for a
very competitive day’s golf with almost all teams coming in
under Par on the day.
With a couple of Ladies, making up two mixed teams, and
one Dad bringing along with his two young sons to make up
his team diversity was the order of the day and it was
terrific to welcome back many Skipton stalwarts as well.
Past Club Captain Greg Simpson brought along his now
Beaufort Team with other past Skipton golfers, now
Beaufort players Kevin Tipene, Gary Thompson, Murray
Richardson, Graeme Richardson and Noel Winnell.
Peter thanked everyone for their attendance and Daniel
Walker Plastering Ballarat for sponsorship for the event.
Also other “Anonymous Sponsors” and all who had assisted
the Club in preparing for the event, the Greens Director, all
his Assistants, Catering Staff, Bar Attendants & “Child
Care”. There were a range of raffle prizes donated by
generous sponsors.
Scratch: Winners: P Sproules Team 61 gross
Scratch R/Up: B. Dowling’s Team 62 gross
Nett Winners: D. Jenning’s Team 57⅝ nett
Nett R/UP: K. Tester’s Team 59 nett
NTP 7/16: Men: Phil Packham
NTP 7/16: Ladies: Vera Brown.
Straightest Drive: Greg Simpson
Magpie Ball 5/14 Michael Sproules
Magpie Ball 8/17 David Ellis
Longest Drive: Tom Armstrong
NOTICE OF MEETING SKIPTON GOLF CLUB Inc
Members are advised that the 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Will be held at 7:30 pm. On Wednesday 18th March at the Skipton Golf Club Geelong Road, Skipton.
All Enquiries: Michael Sproules 0428 402340
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Playgroup every Wednesday Morning SKIPTON
SUPPORTED PLAYGROUP will be held at the Jubilee Centre, 10:00am till 12 noon for the weeks of the first school term with facilitator Penny Crago. For Mums and Bubs Birth to 5 years of age.
————————————————————————— Wednesday Afternoon SKIPTON’S CRAFT GROUP meet at the Jubilee Centre, 10 Montgomery St Skipton from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Bring along whatever craft you are working on. Great way to make new friends with similar interests whilst learning new skills.
————————————————————————— Thursday Afternoons: GENTLE WATER EXERCISES SKIPTON SWIMMING POOL, 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Cost: pool entrance + gold coin donation. Enquires Sharee 53401100.
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MARCH IS RED CROSS
CALLING ——————————————————
Thursday 5th March. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of SKIPTON PROGRESS ASSOCIATION, 2020. All members urged to attend. Please contact Secretary on 5340 2043 or President on 0408211926 with any queries. Will be followed by the regular March meeting of the Association, planning for 2020. 7.30 p.m. in the Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton, followed by supper. All interested residents welcome to meetings
—————————————————————————— Friday 6th March: SKIPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL HOUSE SWIMMING SPORTS, SKIPTON POOL. ——————————————————————————— Friday 6th March: THE WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held at St John’s Catholic Church at 2 pm. A plate to share please. Phone: Cath Kavanagh 0447 458 110
————————————————————————— Friday 6th March: The Skipton FNC NIGHT DINNERS AT THE CLUB The bar will open from 6.30pm.
————————————————————————— Saturday 7th March: GOLDEN PLAINS FARMERS MARKET 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Bannockburn Playgroup car park off Byron St. Wednesday March 11th: There will be a combined meeting of the Linton Parish Council/Finance Committee Meeting at 7:30pm in the Linton Presbytery. ——————————–———————————————— Saturday 7th to Monday 9th March: Labour Day Public Holiday ——————————————————————————— Thursday 12th March: WESTERN PLAINS SWIMMING SPORTS GRADES 3-6 ——————————————————————————— Friday 13th March: BEAUFORT & SKIPTON HEALTH SERVICE TRIVIA NIGHT at the Beaufort Community Bank Complex, Park Road, Beaufort.. Tickets available from Tahlia phone 5349 1600. Cash Bar. BYO Snacks. Prizes & Raffles. All welcome. All funds raised going to local CFA Brigades. Email: [email protected] $15.00 per player, tables of 10. —————————————————————— Saturday 14th March. SKIPTON MARCH MARKET will be held in the Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street , from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.. “Maybe wear something GREEN for St Patrick’s Day”. All our regular stalls, produce, craft, books, confectionery,
plants and more. Australian Red Cross Calling volunteers will be at the Market, and of course refreshments and a chat in the Supper Room. Autumn may bring heat, cold, rain, wind, but the Market is undercover so join us in comfort. Inquiries to Jan Murphy, 5340 2204.
—————————————————————————— Saturday 14th March: MOORAMONG “OPEN DAY” 2pm - 4pm. No bookings required PHONE: Bookings Office on 03 9656 9889 Mon-Fri EMAIL: [email protected] ENTRY
FEES:: Adult $12 Concession $9 Child (5-15) $5 NT Member: Free CASH ONLY, NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE. ————————————————————————— Sunday 15th March: SKIPTON COURT HOUSE MUSEUM AND THE OLD POLICE HOUSE IN STEWART PARK, Skipton will be OPEN from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. All welcome, entry by donation. For information or for research inquiries contact Secretary Mary Bradshaw on 5340 2186, or email [email protected]
———————————————————————- Tuesday 16th March: STREATHAM CRAFT CLUB 2020 SHARE DAY will be held at the Streatham Sunday School. on at 10am, —————————————————————————— Monday 16th March: LISMORE, DERRINALLUM & DISTRICTS EVENING BRANCH C.W.A. meets at Grimwade Rooms at 7.30pm. New Members always welcome to join in activities. ———————————————————–———————- Monday 17th March: ST PATRICK’S DAY Great Day for The Irish. ——————————————————————————— Tuesday 18th March: “BEAUFORT’S ANNUAL WALKING FESTIVAL., ‘WHEELIE WALK’”. Enjoy a short Wheelie Walk around Beaufort Town Centre followed by afternoon tea at the Rotunda. Ideal for people in wheelchairs, and walkers, and their companions. Leaves from the Beaufort Hospital Entrance at 2 pm. Details from Cara Lovejoy on 0404 830 041 or by email: [email protected]
——————————————————————— Wednesday, 18th March: SKIPTON FRIENDS OF VISION AUSTRALIA, FIRST MEETING FOR THIS YEAR is at 2 p.m. Please come along, catch up, help plan the year, enjoy chat and cuppa. New members very welcome. President Carmel Molloy Phone: 5340 2121, Secretary: Marg Fraser Phone: 5340 3530. ——————————————————————————— Wednesday 18th March: SKIPTON GOLF CLUB Inc 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at the Club House at 7:30 pm. ——————————————————————————— Thursday 19th March. SKIPTON GARDEN CLUB meets at 31 Lyons Street, Skipton, for our March Meeting. All gardeners welcome, our topic of the day will be “Natural Controls For Pests And Diseases”, and other environmentally friendly remedies and strategies for what ails our plants. Please contact Secretary Pamela on 0438 698 619, or Assistant Secretary Lilla on 0437 455 049 for further information.
——————————————————————— Thursday March 19th: SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB UNDER 13B NETBALL TRAINING will start on at 3.45pm - 5pm
with girls walking across from school with Coach Gemma Molloy, who is looking forward to meeting the players and getting started. Please make sure your child has an extra snack for afternoon tea. If you have child is
interested in playing, please contact Gemma on 0417 514 733. ——————————————————————————
March 20th - 21st 2020: LAKE BOLAC EEL FESTIVAL Friday 20 March - Art Auction—Saturday 21 March - Eel Festival
Event program available on website lakebolaceelfestival2020. SCN acknowledges the Djabwurung as the traditional custodians of the land where the Lake Bolac Eel Festival is held & I offer my sincere respect for elders past , present and emerging. K
———————————————————————— Friday20th March: SKIPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL YOUNG LEADERS EXCURSION Grades 5 and 6
—————————————————————————— Saturday 21st March: SMYTHESDALE MARKET 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Historical precinct Glenelg Hwy. Smythesdale.
—————————————————————————— Monday 23rd March: THE SKIPTON & DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB monthly meeting at CFA 7.30 pm. Learn about various
Meetings & Coming Events—Always Lots To Do In Skipton