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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSSeptember 2012
Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. [email protected] Cost: Free
As part of our membership to the International Organisation of Booktowns, Clunes has been invited to present on September 16 at a World Booktown Symposium to be held in Paju Bookcity in South Korea. The symposium is part of their festival, Paju Booksori.
Three members of Creative Clunes will be attending, Graeme Johnstone, Tim Hayes and Tess Brady. All three, with Linda Newitt, are part of the team that created our Booktown festival and have been actively involved since the first festival in 2007.
This is an exceptional opportunity to meet with delegates from around the world who are involved with Booktowns, to form working networks and to learn from those who have been booktowns for years.
Paju Book City is sponsoring one airfare and accommodation for the delegation. The airfare has been allotted to Tess Brady who will present at the Symposium
and Graeme Johnstone and Tim Hayes are paying their own fare. The three are meeting their own expenses.
They will be in Paju for 4 days and during that time have scheduled meetings with government and non government organisations including the Australia-Korea Foundation in a bid to explore ways in which we can develop cultural exchanges and opportunities.
There has been a lot of work behind the scenes with assistance and interest from the Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism Board, the Hepburn Shire Council, Catherine King MHR, Tourism Australia (Korea Office), Wine Australia (Japan), Vic Tourism, Melbourne UNESCO City of Literature and Melbourne publishers. As a result we have secured sponsorship for an Australian reception for 100 delegates where they will be able to experience Australian wines and receive a ‘show bag’ containing literature about Clunes, general tourism information as well as a presentation book of the best Victorian writing published by UNESCO City of Literature.
- submitted by Tess Brady, Artistic Director Clunes International Booktown
CLUNES ARTISTS’ GROUP ANNUAL EXHIBITION OPENS THE WORDS IN WINTER 2012 PROGRAMME Clunes Artists’ Groups’ Annual Art Exhibition was held at the Weavery and made an eloquent opening event for the month long Words in Winter program.
The Artwork, linked into Words in Winter’s theme of, ‘from little things big things grow’, and covered most mediums.
The opening on Friday 3rd August was a huge success with 100+ people, both local and visiting, attending. The evening was introduced by Rhonda Fawcett, Convenor of the Words in Winter program, and the exhibition opened by Christine Rowe. Music provided by John Tozer and Keith McCrossan. There were 60 works of art, submitted by 20 Clunes and district artists.
The food donated by Art Group members and friends was wonderful, joining with the people and the artwork to make an enjoyable and memorable evening. Thank you to Wesley for the use of the Weavery.
The Kate Edward Prizes went to Sally Davis and Daphne McKinnon. Our new prize, the Ian Baker Everyman Award went to Carol Brock. Congratulations.
The Clunes Artists’ Group’s convenors are Elizabeth Paszko and Marlene Tozer. We look forward to the Art Exhibition being an annual event included in the Words in Winter program. We plan to have future exhibitions over several weekends instead of the current one weekend.
- submitted by Marlene Tozer
Words in Winter, with a wide range of events being held throughout August, is now over until next year when we!will again celebrate words! in all their forms and expressions.Events were well attended with people making the effort to brave the cold and join in the fun or participate in something different. I particularly want to thank all those people who helped in any way, giving their time and effort to help ensure its success.- submitted by Rhonda Fawcett (co-ordinator Clunes Words in Winter)
CLUNES DELIGATION AT PAJU BOOKSORI, SOUTH KOREA
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OBITUARY. SYD DUNCANClunes lost one of her oldest and much loved citizens when Sydney Duncan passed peacefully away at the Creswick Nursing Home on July 20th aged 97.
Syd was born in 1914 , in Boulder City, West Australia where he spent his school days. He came to Clunes in 1929 to live with his grandparents in Smith Street.
Well known for his sporting activities, football, cricket, tennis and golf, Syd was also devoted to the Clunes Community. He was involved in many sporting and community organisations and was always prepared to spend time and effort to make sure that anything he was organising was enjoyable for all concerned.
Syd was a Life member of the Clunes Golf Club, a Charter member of the Clunes Lions Club,
Life Member with Meritorious Service Medal of the RSL, Clunes Community Citizen in 2001, Hepburn Shire Australia Day Citizen 1996, a member of the Clunes Museum and the Garden Club.
Whether being Father Christmas at PreSchool, planning the Golf Club Chicken Run, collecting newspapers for Lions Club Paper Drives, playing crib, or barracking for his beloved Carlton, Syd lived his life to the full and he couldn’t think of a better place to live it than Clunes.
Syd served his country during World War 2 in the Army, mainly in New Guinea.
In 1953 he married Betty Ross and together they raised their family, Tony, Andrea, Sally and Fiona in Clunes. Syd is survived by that family and 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Syd’s life was celebrated by family and friends at Wesley Church on July 25th 2012.
Syd’s family wish to thank everyone who farewelled Syd, sent flowers, cards, phone calls, food and messages of support and sympathy. Your kindness is appreciated by us all.
We would particularly like to thank the many staff and volunteers in the following organisations who worked together to provide Syd with such skilful, professional and loving care during recent years ,enabling him to remain at home for as long as possible and then to be cared for at Creswick Nursing Home.
Dr. Patterson and Doctors and Staff of the Clunes/Creswick Medical Centre;
Hepburn Shire Council Aged and Disability Services: Personal Carers and Meal on Wheels;
Hepburn Health Service: Clunes Campus, District Nurses, Transport service ,Creswick Hospital, Transition care, Creswick Nursing Home;
Department of Veterans Affairs.
- submitted by the Duncan Family.
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G’day everyone, the crime round up for the last two months...
Over the last couple of months there has been two trailers stolen from the area, the first was a grey tandem trailer taken from a paddock in the Evansford area and the second was another grey tandem trailer taken from a residential premises in Clunes. Any info would be greatly appreciated by both myself and the owners of these trailers.
There was also a burglary on a residential property in Clunes in which a ride on mower was stolen. I have also had various minor damages caused to property reported to me over the past couple of months, again stupid irresponsible behaviour by some of our locals.
With the wet weather over the last couple of weeks it has been great to see that there have been no reported collisions in the area. Congratulations to you all for taking that bit of extra care when travelling in the area on these shocking days.
Congratulations to the CTDA on a fantastic night at the Community Dinner, I was again asked to present the award to the Clunes Young Citizen of the year, Jasmine Coleman, a very worthy winner.
At the time of writing, being Monday 20/8/12, I want to wish the ‘C’ grade netballers, reserves footy and under 18’s footy ladies and gents all the very best for the upcoming CHFNL finals.
This Friday, 24/8/12, is the Clunes Football and Netball Club junior presentation night, in which I will
again be presenting the Clunes Police Leadership Awards, best of luck to the kids.
On a personal note, I wish the Clunes Bowling Club all the best for the upcoming season and ask if there is anyone in the community who has ever thought of playing the awesome game of lawn bowls, its time to bite the bullet and come on down to the club. We are a very friendly club with members of all ages, both male and female and we are in the middle of a member recruiting drive. We welcome players either novice, professional or those who have never played before, to come along and have a try. We have plenty of social functions planned for the upcoming season and the clubrooms are open for happy hour and social indoor bowls on a Friday evening up until the start of the season. So if your interested in playing bowls please come on down and see the secretary Milky or give me a call for more information.
Until next newsletter, stay safe…. As I always say I am YOUR local copper and can be contacted on station number 5345 3211, mobile number 0427 683 940, fax number 5345 3794 or email at [email protected]
If you need police attendance for an emergency situation ALWAYS ring 000.
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CLUNES RSL SUNDAY LUNCHA Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Tea is held at the Clunes RSL, 30 Fraser Street, on the second Sunday of each
month from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a fundraiser for the Clunes RSL run by the Womens Auxiliary.
RSL INDOOR BOWLSFriday afternoon at the RSL Club Rooms, 30 Fraser Street.
Names in by 1.15 P.M. for a 1.30 start.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and a friendly game.
Beginners welcome.
Clunes RSL Sub-Branch.
Clunes RSL Sub-Branch congratulates Primary School student Lily Thornton on her
achievement. Proceeds from our Sausage Sizzle and
Devonshire Tea on Sunday September 9th will go towards helping Lily and her mum accept
the invitation to Japan.
PARTERRE GARDENS PLANT RELOCATIONWork is in progress to relocate plants in the PARTERRE, opposite the Town Hall.
Some will be transferred to Queen’s Park and others will be utilized by the Council.
This action is necessary because the Parterre territory will be utilized during the redevelopment of Clunes Museum [to incorporate the new CLUNES COMMUNITY and INTERPRETIVE CENTRE…CCIC facility].
The Parterre area will be re-established when the construction of the CCIC is completed.
- submitted by June Johnstone
Clunes and District Kindergarten
Kinder Working BeeSunday 9th September 2012
Starting at 10am Meet at the Kindergarten
We have some exciting ideas for the outdoor play area,
please come and help them be fulfilled.Please bring weeding tools and gardening gloves.
All welcome – lunch providedsubmitted by President Ruth Kinnersly
[email protected] 53434216
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LANDSCAPING YOUR HOME FOR FIRE PREVENTIONA message from the Clunes Fire Brigade
Spring is here and you may want to start landscaping around your home or property
Your home and garden can blend in with the natural environment and at the same time be landscaped for fire prevention and protection. During a bushfire a well designed garden will help provide a safety zone around your home, the plant selection, arrangement, location and maintenance of your garden can help your home survive the passage of the fire front and provide you with a place to take shelter during this time.
If you live in the bush you can expect several days each summer that your home and family may be threatened by fire.
Landscaping can play a major part in the survival of your property in a bushfire.
With fire protection in mind, landscaping can reduce the amount of fine fuel, (fuel less than a fingers diameter), prevent flames reaching the house, act as a barrier from radiant heat, create a fuel reduced area between your home and the bush, minimize spark and ember threat and reduce wind speed.
Each home is different, so to assist you with information on preparing your home for bushfire the CFA has developed the “Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant selection” booklet. This is available free to the community.
For further information contact the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. The booklet " Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant selection” can be down loaded free from the CFA website at www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Clunes Fire Brigade - A Fully Volunteer Fire Brigade Serving Clunes and District
- submitted by Lindsay Pritchard, Secretary/Treasurer Clunes Fire Brigade
CREEK UPDATE
Please bring your boots, gardening gloves, forks, spades, and plenty of good humour for a morning of fun and volunteering.The Waterways Committee is the local volunteer group that is working to maintain and develop a picturesque creek and surrounds for our community.Many hands make light work and we always welcome new comers
submitted byClunes Waterways ReserveManagement Group Inc.
Next Working BeeSunday 23 September 2012
9.30am at the FordCLUNES BOWLING CLUB INC.Members please note that the Official Opening of the Clunes Bowling Club for Season 2012/13 will take place on Sunday September 23rd at 1pm. If you wish to play bowls on the day place your name on the sheet on the Club Noticeboard. Members please bring a plate for Afternoon Tea.
The Clunes Bowling Club is currently on a membership drive. If you are an ex-member who wants to join up again or you are brand new to the game then we want to hear from you. Lawn Bowls is a fantastic sport and we are an extremely friendly club. All ages and all abilities, everybody is welcome!
If interested contact Jason: (h) 5345 3648 or (m) 0409 453 642
- submitted by Jason Ryan, Secretary Clunes Bowling Club
CLUNES BRIGADE BENEFITS FROM EQUIPMENT GRANTSClunes rural fire brigade will share in a record $11.95 million Coalition Government investment in operational equipment and vehicle upgrades across Victoria, Member for Western Victoria David O’Brien said today.
Mr O’Brien said the brigade was among 261 volunteer emergency services units across Victoria to receive funding under the 2012/2013 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).
␣The brigade applied for funding under the program and I congratulate them on their success” said Mr O’Brien.
The funding for Clunes fire brigade will go towards a $60,000 Nissan Patrol Field Command Vehicle.
“It’s important that our rural brigades have efficient and modern equipment as they not only look after their own regions, but frequently help out as part of strike teams in other parts of Victoria,” Mr O’Brien said.
- submitted by Richard Troeth
Office of David O'Brien MLC | Member for Western Region
CWA FRIENDSHIP LUNCHThe CWA is hosting a Friendship Lunch on Thursday October 4th at the Town Hall Supper Room, from 12.00 noon. Includes Lucky Door Prize, raffle and Trading Table. Entry by gold coin donation. All welcome
- submitted by Judy Burn
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HEPBURN’S WOMEN’S HONOUR ROLL NOMINATIONS CLOSING MID OCTOBER
Every year in March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Hepburn Shire Council’s event will be held on Thursday 7 March 2013 and nominations for the Hepburn Women’s Honour Roll are now open, with a closing date of Friday 19 October 2012.
Visit Council’s website for details including nomination forms, criteria and a history of past honour roll inductees.
CLUNES COMMUNITY AND INTERPRETIVE CENTRE UPDATE
Work continues on the Clunes Community and Interpretive Centre project with a tender for the construction of the building to be considered at the Hepburn Shire Council ordinary meeting on 18 September 2012. We expect the tender to be awarded and works to commence soon. !
You will see activity around the site in the coming weeks as work is undertaken to divert the sewer. This is an important part of preparing for construction of the building and will take several weeks to complete.
Reaching this stage in the project is very exciting for the Clunes community and council. The Community
reference group and the Clunes Museum have been instrumental in helping to get the project to this point and are to be congratulated for their hard work and dedication.
For more information about the project and to view plans for the site visit the Hepburn Shire Council website www.hepburn.vic.gov.au
MEET HEPBURN SHIRE’S NEW CEO!
In mid-May Hepburn Shire Council welcomed Aaron van Egmond into the role of new Chief Executive Officer. He’s now had a chance to settle in and is keen to come and meet those who make up our communities – in person.
This is a great opportunity to come and say hello and talk about issues that are important to you and your town.
Aaron will be available in the Clunes Town Hall from 9am to 1pm on Friday 14 September.
To ensure that everyone who is interested in meeting Aaron has equal time with him on this date please call Lynne Sheedy, Aaron’s Executive Assistant, on 5321 6423 to register your interest and book a time. It is anticipated that each person will be allocated at least 20 minutes however this may be extended based on the number of registrations received.
- information gathered from Hepburn Shire Council media releases and information submitted by Meaghan Francis, Communications Coordinator, Hepburn Shire Council
HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL/CAMERON WARD NEWS ROUND UP
CREATIVE CLUNES INC
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 3013UNION BANK ARTS CENTRECOMMENCING AT 7.30 PM
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.
ENQUIRIES TIM HAYES 5345 3426
CLUNES WATERWAYS UPDATEHave you seen the great work being carried out at the creek???
Thanks to all those who came to the August Working Bee, the Primary School pupils and Wesley at Clunes students, without all this help we would still be looking at weeds. There has been a lot of planting and weeding at both the ford end and near the government bridge.
This work has been made possible by a 25th anniversary grant from Landcare and at present we are hoping to receive a grant from “Caring for our country”. Without these grants and the generous amount of time given by the volunteers, we would not be able to carry out the re-vegetation work of our precious asset.
Flood recovery through the Hepburn Shire are continuing their work along the creek and together we are making good progress. We are always happy to have more helpers and if you would like more information about our volunteer committee, please give us a call –June 5345 3297 or Joy – 5345 3777.
- submitted by Joy Cheshire on behalf of Clunes Waterways Reserve
Management Group Inc.
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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERProduced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.
Printed by the Clunes Primary School.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Submissions (including photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address below. Priority will be given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.
News items, notice of meeting, results - up to 3 lines will be listed free-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).
Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.
All material to reach the CTDA by the 22nd day of the month.
Note: articles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2Meg in size.
Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.
CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:
Business card size (90mmx55mm horizontal only) $25
Quarter page (vertical) $40
Half page (horizontal) $80
Full page (vertical) $160
All ads to be supplied ready made as Pdf or Jpeg files
Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts. All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads and payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.
Edited by Jane Lesock.
Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, it’s individual members, or it’s associates.
Email address: [email protected]
HEPBURN HEALTH SERVICES CLUNES CAMPUS NEWSLETTERSpring is looming on the horizon and the flowers buds on the trees are a daily reminder that we have come through the Winter with a promise of warmer weather to return. I hope you have kept well over the Winter months. I would like to update you on the news coming out of Clunes Health Centre over the last month.Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege many of us may take for granted, although it comes with major personal and legal responsibilities and liabilities. Driving is a complex skill both physically and mentally and for people with diabetes who drive, extra precautions and considerations need to be taken to maximise road safety and reduce the risk of a road traffic collision. The main hazard for those diabetics who take insulin or glucose lowering medications is an unexpected ‘hypo’ (hypoglycaemia) but most episodes can be prevented. To be a safe driver, consider the safety of your passengers, other road users and yourself;Check your blood glucose level is above 5mmol/L before drivingCarry fast acting carbohydrate when driving (jelly beans, fruit juice, glucose tablets)Carry glucose meter when drivingCheck blood glucose every 2 hours during driving to ensure reading is above 5See your doctor and other health care team professional regularlyEnsure you do not have daytime drowsiness or untreated sleep apnoeaHave your eyes checked every 12 monthsHave your feet checked every 12 monthsCarry ID that says you have diabetesAdvise Vic Roads that you have DiabetesFor more information on Vic Roads changes to licensing concerning Diabetes contact the main reception desk at the Clunes Health Centre on 5345 9750 to book appointment with Lay Woo, Diabetic Educator.Some exciting news at Hepburn Health Service Clunes Campus is Remedial Massage will be available monthly commencing Thursday 23rd August 2012! Our muscles can become knotted, tense or damaged through our everyday
life or sporting pursuits and we can experience pain and discomfort. A fully trained Remedial Massage Therapist endeavours to identify the dysfunction and with a hand on healing massage, which can be gentle or strong, deep or shallow and with several specialised techniques locate and repair damage to muscles, tendons and joints. Massage therapy supports and speeds up the body’s own repair mechanisms whilst toning and relaxing muscles to improve joint mobility and reduce discomfort. Or maybe a Relaxation Massage for health and wellbeing is more up your street!! If you want to Restore, Relieve and Renew yourself please telephone Clayton Jones (Registered and Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist, Victorian Fitness Academy) on 0435 775 489 to book an appointment at the Clunes Health Centre. For more information please see the Notice Board in the Patient Waiting Area at the Clunes Health Centre.
Well Friday 3rd August 2012 was Jeans for Genes Day and staff at Hepburn Health Services donned on their denim to raise funds and awareness to make childhood diseases a thing of the past. Staff across the Hepburn Health Services paid for the privilege to wear their jeans to work for the day to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute for Healthier Kids and brighter future. The grand total of funds raised was $302.80.
We are trying to start up a Carers Group in Clunes. If you are caring for a friend or loved one and would like to meet up with other carers please let us know. To register an interest in attending please phone Clunes Health Centre on 5345 9750.
We are also looking to set up a walking group in Clunes and would like to hear from anyone that may be interested to join. If you would like to build or maintain your fitness and wellbeing whilst taking in the Clunes countryside and chatting, please contact myself or Jason Mewett on 5345 9750 to express your interest.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Lisa Freeman, Acting Nurse Manager
Hepburn Health Services, Clunes Campus
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CTDA PRESIDENT’S REPORTMedicare Local - GrampiansA Health Consumer Survey has been conducted by the Medicare Local Grampians region in Clunes. This may be an opportunity to seek a move towards reinstating some form of emergency health after hours service. Some members of our community took up the offer to have an interview with the consultants.
Advancing Country TownsThe Advancing Country Towns committee held a workshop with locals and a contingent of bureaucrats recently, to work through the necessary infrastructure and other support required to grow the towns of Clunes, Talbot and Creswick for the next ten years. We look forward to a report and action from the outcome.
Words in WinterCongratulations Rhonda Fawcett for another great program of Words in Winter for 2012. Many people are telling me how good it is this year.
Clunes Community Housing CommitteeI was invited to attend a meeting with Kathleen Brannigan and the Clunes Community Housing Committee to discuss the conditions relating to the Expressions of Interest around handing over the running of these housing units in Clunes. Conditions which were essential to continued local participation included – ownership to remain with the local council, a local reference group to maintain the role of deciding who shall be a resident, locals to be a part of the selection panel to appoint a housing association who will be appointed to run the units, guarantee of new units being built within a reasonable short space of time and a continued plan to build further units over many decades; were all part of what was accepted at the meeting.
Flood Mitigation Public MeetingI attended with other members of the Clunes community a public meeting to discuss options for helping to improve conditions to alleviate flooding in Clunes. The main options put forward were two stages on building levees along the creek. This group was seeking feedback on their plans and options for a way forward. The North Central Catchment Management Authority is seeking a response through a “Community Questionnaire”. The NCCMA contact is Louisa Clarkson at PO Box 18, Huntly, Victoria, 3551, or email: [email protected] or call: 5448 7124.
Michael Cheshire
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iConnectAn email list is being created to inform the Clunes community of various issues, events, government
items and general points of interest around Clunes.This follows a successful email list which currently
works for members of the CTDA. There will be some of this information which will be of interest to other members of the community and creating
this list will assist.There is no joining fee or commitment. It is just an
electronic way of keeping in touch.Email Michael Cheshire on [email protected] and
ask to join.This is a community initiative.
WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH IN CLUNES
The Hepburn Shire!Council is!sponsoring monthly workshops for 10+years old.
The programs currently being run by the CWA and the Art Group will be incorporated into the new Project.Workshops will focus on life skills via art and craft.The next session will be held at the Clunes Library on 15 September from 10.30am to 1pm.COST: FREE: All MATERIALS provided.Enquiries at the Library or to Lyndsey 53453992 and Marlene 53453093-submitted by Marlene Tozer
All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at [email protected] or 5345 3080, 75 Worsley Road, Clunes,
Bingo Every Tuesday evening 8pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.
Carpet Bowls Indoors at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall. Each Wednesday and Saturday from 1-40 p.m. New members welcome. Come
along for a fun afternoon. Info from Eileen Bradsworth on 53454097. Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the National Hotel, 8pm. A friendly social environment for anyone between the ages of 18 to 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on 5345 3750.Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Fraz garage.
Clunes Artists' Group: We will be having an art/CWA run activity !for young people on the third Saturday of the month !- that is - the 15th of September at 10.30am. A Drawing Workshop will be held on Sunday 23rd September, at 1pm, Clunes Senior Citizens Hall.! Facilitator will be Carol Brock, cost $8 members, $12 non-members.! Materials provided. Enquiries: Marlene 53453093.Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further information ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233. Our competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex, 7:30pm. All levels and ages from Secondary School to Veterans welcome. Clunes Bowling Club Enquiries - Jason Ryan: (h) 5345 3648 or (m) 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 Clunes Library.Clunes Card Playing Group meets every 2nd Thurs at the Clunes
Neighbourhood House, from 5.30 to 7.00PM. Dates for September and October are: 7/9, 21/9, 4/10, 18/10. Games are usually euchre or 500. Cost $1.00 per session. New players always welcome.Enquiries ring Judy: 5345 3342, or 0408 088 119
Clunes Chess Club 4pm each Friday at Clunes Library.
Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Enquiries John Paine ph: 5345 3968 Key available at Valley of Gold Service Station.
Clunes Country Women’s Association For women of all ages; junior members also welcome (aged 8-18 years) Contact Judy - 5345 3342, or Margaret - 5345 4040.! Meetings held 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30PM, at Clunes Neighbourhood House, 6 Service St.! Various community service activities held throughout the year. CWA Saturday afternoon Craft and Cooking Sessions. Held monthly. Details/enquiries: Judy 5345 3342 or 0408 088 119Clunes Field & Game Clunes FGA recent event attracted a large number of shooters from all areas of Victoria to the 75 target handicap event. Among the participants!were a regular contingent of students from Geelong Grammar who always enjoy the day. Enquiries to Eric or Lynne 5345 3571 High Gun: R Dunstan 63/75 AA Grade: D Watts 64, P Kennedy 62, P Stowe 61 A Grade: D Smeaton 67, G Phillipson 66, R Pratt 65 B Grade: J Azzoparde 69, R Mills 67, D Gellie 66 C Grade: H Smith 77, K Agius 75, R McMickan 65 Veterans: T Carr 65, J Bale 63, B Billings 62 Ladies: M Aldridge 41 Under 18: J Arthur 64, D Jones 63, C Burbury 56 Under 15: J McMickan 64, L Cooke 49
Clunes Football & Netball Club Enquiries: Doug Garth (President) 0428453808 or Clunesmagpies.com.au. All welcome.
Clunes Garden Club Meeting Monday October 1. Visits to gardens in and arround Clunes Meet at 1030am at Jeanette’s, 26 Fraser Street. Bring lunch. We will car pool.Meeting Monday November 5. Visit to Castlemaine Open Gardens. Buy lunch at Skydancers Nursery, Barkers Creek/Harcourt.!Meet at Senior Citizens Rooms at 9.00am to car pool.Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart
53453127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. The course features 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70 and all year round play. NON-MEMBERS CAN PLAY 18 HOLES FOR JUST $5 GREEN FEES. Every Wednesday is over 55’s (but younger players welcome), HIT OFF AT 11am at the Talbot Golf Club.Clunes Library Fraser Street, Clunes. NEW OPENING HOURSTuesdays and Thursdays: 10.00am -1pm;! 2.00pm - 5pm
Saturdays 10.00am - 1pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month open from 10.00am - 1pm. Pre-school storytime is on Wednesday 19 September at 10.30amClunes Museum Volunteers Committee 36 Fraser Street, Clunes ph: 5345 3592. The volunteers meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am. A warm welcome is extended to new volunteers interested in preserving the history of Clunes and making it accessible to the general public.
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc.!6 Service St Ph: 5373 8426!email: [email protected] open: 9:45-3:15 Tue-Fri. Call or email to express interest in our new courses. Agenda of Annual General Meeting, Thursday April 19th 2012, 7pm. All welcome, guest speaker to be announced.
Clunes Playgroup - meets at the Clunes Health centre 10-12pm every Wednesday of the school term. A great place for parents/care givers and their preschoolers to meet and enjoy each others company. Enquires Ruth Kinnersly ph:53434216Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser Street Clunes Ph: 5345 3228 email: [email protected]. Enrolments for 3 & 4 yr olds being taken now. 3 year olds - Tues 9-11:30am, 4 yr. olds - Tues & Thurs 9am-2:30pm.Clunes Probus Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information contact Barb Webb on Ph: 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe Ph: 53453579.
Clunes Saturday Netball Club Meetings held at the Clunes Community Centre, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm.
Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary - Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097. Come along to Bingo every Tuesday night commencing at 8pm. All welcome.
Clunes Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at 99 Bailey St.! Pre-loved clothes, books, CDs, DVDs, household items, toys etc, are available for swapping, or you can make a gold coin donation.! Proceeds go towards running costs.! Donations of suitable goods always welcome. The Swap Shop is run by Andrew Brown, who appreciates assistance whenever possible, with sorting, tidying, serving etc.! For all enquiries please ring Andrew on 5345 3853, or call in. w/days 10-4, Sats 10-1.00 Clunes Tourist and Development Association 7.30pm Third Monday of each month at Clunes Town Hall.
Tourello Red Cross meets the 1 st Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the RSL Rooms, Fraser St .One of the oldest Red Cross Branches, you are most welcome to join this wonderful organization and support your community membership.Clunes Writers Group Meets 2nd Monday at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. This is an informal friendly group and all are welcome including those who would like to write.!Contact Rhonda Fawcett 5476 6227
Clunes Youth Group: Monthly workshops will be!held at the Library, on 3rd Saturday of the month, 10.30AM to 1PM.!The second workshop will be on September 15th The facilitators will be members of the CWA and the Clunes Artists' Group.!Enquiries at the Library,!or!Lyndsey 53453992 or Marlene 53453093.!Flood Coffee and Cake Group: contact Lesley Tydeman 0400466324.Goldfields Central Gold Prospecting Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.00 pm at the National Hotel. All interested people are welcome. Darren Kamp 0439 453884Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.Spanish Conversation Group: For information call David 0429 838 537
Tourello Red Cross meets the 1 st Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the RSL Rooms, Fraser St .One of the oldest Red Cross Branches, you are most welcome to join this wonderful organization and support your community membership.
Yoga Every Tuesday evening 6pm - 7.15pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.
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