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Community Newsletter A C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R P U B L I S H E D B Y R E D H I L L D I S T R I C T L I O N S C L U B I N C
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The Red Hill District Lions Club Incorporated do their best to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this publication but do not take any responsibility for any claim, demand or other loss however caused by reliance on any information or content found within. Any views or opinions contained on these pages are those of the author(s) and not those of the Publisher.
Hill ‘n’ Ridge
JANUARY
OP SHOP Wed / Fri / Sat
MEN’S SHED Tues / Wed mornings
Ladies Group Tues afternoon
PETANQUE Thurs/Fri 4 pm
2nd & 4th Sunday 11;00 & BBQ
HAPPY HOUR Fri 5PM
Main Ridge Bowls & Petanque Club
SUNDAY 11AM PETANQUE & BBQ
4 MOTH Archer, Taylah Carroll
5 RED HILL MARKET
16 Hill ’n’ Ridge 10 years
Community Celebration
19 St John’s, Flinders Fete
22 ADFAS
27 BBQ Red Hill Community Park
FEBRUARY
OP SHOP Wed / Fri / Sat
MEN’S SHED Tues / Wed mornings
Ladies Group Tues afternoon
PETANQUE Thurs/Fri 4 pm
2nd & 4th Sunday 11;00 & BBQ
HAPPY HOUR Fri 5PM
Main Ridge Bowls & Petanque Club
1 MOTH Freya Josephine Hollick, Jed Rowe
2 RED HILL MARKET
11 Lions Meeting - all welcome
MARCH
OP SHOP Wed / Fri / Sat
MEN’S SHED Tues / Wed mornings
Ladies Group Tues afternoon
PETANQUE Thurs/Fri 4 pm
2nd & 4th Sunday 11;00 & BBQ
HAPPY HOUR Fri 5PM
Main Ridge Bowls & Petanque Club
2 RED HILL MARKET
8 MOTH International Women’s Day Show
9 RED HILL SHOW
15 ADFAS
Christmas in July / Trivia Night
July14
In aid of Fusion (youth support)
Bookings essential
stickytickets.com.au Check out the link on our Facebook page
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Happy
New Year
Deadline for Issue 61
FEBRUARY 1 Please email articles, dates of
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Include events for
March , April, May 2019
BRINGING YOU THE LOCAL NEWS FOR TEN YEARS This is the 60th edition of Hill ‘n, Ridge and that means it has been going for ten years. Instigated by the Red Hill District Lions Club in 2009 it has been published every second month, and pleasingly always on time. Over this ten years a few people have been the mainstays. Lyn Connor as Editor has carried the main load supported by Rob Barfus as feature writer and nearly assistant editor, Peter Wakeman as photographer and Jill Phillips as the history writer. Kathleen Hodgkin has also made a long term contribution and more recently Kerri Egan and Kerry Watson have joined the team. Some of our sponsors have supported this community newsletter since the beginning – Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, Robert Nickels from Red Hill Pharmacy and Phillip McNeil-Young, previously with Jacobs and Lowe, now with Community Real Estate. Some of our advertisers too have maintained their support for many years, like David and Jean Daddo of Pitchingga Ridge and Graeme Prossor. Lyn Connor looks back gratefully that people from local organisations have responded positively to her calls for stories and news about what their organisations are doing or have done. Sometimes the articles flow in nicely, other times Lyn worries whether she will have enough. When Rob Barfus reflects on the people he has written about over the ten year period, he acknowledges that he has met some very interesting locals who have been at the centre of community life in the Red Hill - Main Ridge district. Women like Ruth Johns, the former efficient locally based secretary of the Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Sue Home who controlled donations to organisations in Australia from the USA based Paul Newman Foundation, Liz Dart a veteran driver of the Red Hill Show, Marion Trevellyan, a stalwart of the Red Hill Op Shop, the late Thelma Littlejohn, although not a Rotarian, recognised by Dromana Rotary Club for her dedicated community involvement. Men like the late Pud Holmes, father of wood chop at the Red Hill Show, the late Mario Tonolio, founder of Morning Sun Vineyard, Nat White, a pioneer vigneron on the Peninsula, Barry Johns, who has given over 60 years’ service as a CFA volunteer fireman and Michael Leeworthy, local artist and Red Hill ambassador. Then there are those who come into play once the newsletter has been printed including Lions Club members who fold the newsletter ready for distribution by our two co-operative mailmen, Robert Bailey and Tad Wlodarczyk, who deliver it to roadside and street letterboxes. In these days when so much communication is done through emails, texts and social media those who make this newsletter happen every two months believe there is still a place for a hard copy newsletter that carries the very local news. News that gives people a sense that they belong to a community – this
community.
Hill ‘n’ Ridge 10th Birthday Red Hill District Lions Club invites you to join us for a BBQ and Social Night Wednesday 16 Jan 6 pm onwards
Main Ridge Bowls and Petanque Club
Join with us to thank all our Hill ‘n’ Ridge supporters, celebrate our community projects,
play barefoot bowls or petanque, meet new people or just have a relaxing evening
Families welcome
RSVP by Friday 11 January to [email protected] essential for catering purposes For further information contact above email or ring 0427551890
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project but the man in charge is Jill’s 90 year old father, Ray Holmes, ably assisted by Jill’s husband, Phil, and gardener Mark when it comes to the heavy lifting.” I like to have a project,” Ray commented as we inspected the just completed framework. The barn is being built to support the growing, the promotion and export of the magnificent flowers. Jill is currently planning an opportunity for the Red Hill Peony Society to visit the property in the autumn of 2019 when the magnificent trees in the Estate gardens are displaying their best autumn colours. –RB. For more go to www.redhillpeonyestate.com.au or contact [email protected]
0438558633.
Peony roses, grown by Jill Holmes-Smith in the beautiful gardens on her 40 acre property in Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, were celebrated on three weekends in November when the Red Hill Peony Estate was open to the members and friends of the Red Hill Peony Society for a second annual showing. It was a wonderful opportunity to view the peonies in full bloom and enjoy wandering through an assortment of English inspired garden spaces around the impressive homestead. Greeted by Jill herself at the entry marquee, the visit included an offering of a sophisticated range of peony styled merchandise, bunches of peonies for sale, of course, and refreshments served from, and consumed in comfort under marquees.
STOP AND SMELL THE PEONIES IN RED HILL Artist and former school teacher Jill Holmes-Smith is a fifth generation owner of this land which adjoins the land owned by her sister, Jenny McAuley, who operates the Red Hill Truffle farm. Their ancestors, Robert and Eliza Sheehan, settled on this land in 1886, cleared it, and over time established an apple orchard. In time the original holding was divided up and an 80 acre block was inherited by Ray Holmes and in turn he gifted 40 acres each to his two daughters, Jill and Jenny. Both, it is worth observing, have deliberately chosen to optimise the use of their land with high-end crops. “The imperative for us to grow peonies is to supply a niche market which will generate an income that is sufficient to allow us to sustain the property and thereby secure it, and keep it intact for, at least our grandchildren who are seventh generation,” Jill said. Peony roses have an interesting history. They have been used as medicinal plants for at least 2000 years – their roots and seeds used for the treatment of a wide range of ailments. A peony plant can survive for 100 years. But Jill is growing them for the flowers and for peonies to flower they need a cold climate that gives at least 30 hours of frost in a growing season. With no guarantee of 30 hours of frost Red Hill is not an ideal climate for peonies – it is not cold enough! But Jill and her husband Phil have worked out a way to supplement the coldness. Believe it or not on cold winter nights they ice the plants by hand using flaked ice made in their 400 kilogram ice making machine.
“After watching the evening TV news we venture out into the garden for two or three hours walking between the plants icing each one, and we have do this on four occasions in the growing season, ” Jill said. ”I’m thinking of mounting a rocking chair on the back of a tractor and be high enough that I can sit there and do the icing in comfort.” Three years ago Jill and Phil planted 3500 peonies and she has seen them being obedient to an old Chinese saying: In the first year they sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap. A further 10,000 peonies are to be planted and this will create a total peony garden of 4.5 hectares – as much land as can be devoted to them. With each plant yielding 20-30 flowers that is going to be a lot of flowers. Fortunately, there is a good export market for peonies and when picked they go into the cool-store, originally used for the apple orchard, before being packed for export using the same chilling principle as the cool-store - oxygen out, carbon dioxide in. The creation of the Red Hill Peony Society, the only one of its kind in Australia, is something akin to a fan club, allowing people with a passion for peonies to join with no fees but an expectation that they will participate from time to time in the experiences offered. An interesting development on the estate is the building of an American style barn. It is an owner/builder
The existing peony garden with 3500 plants. Framework of barn in background.
The impressive homestead on Red Hill Peony Estate.
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Andrew Can Do
Earthmoving: Tipper, loader, dozer,
grader. Excavations, moving & spreading,
landscaping, driveways, repairs.
Trees: Fallen timber, pruning, stump
removal, firewood cut/split/stack,
chipping, on & off-site disposal, bonfires.
Vegetation: Slashing, mowing, firebreaks.
Welding & machining: New build,
modifications, repairs, on-site welding.
Fencing: New fences, modifications,
repairs, gateways.
Red Hill and surrounds
Andrew Sides 0407 56 3670
Celebrating its 91st year, the Red Hill Show is still one of the most popular family events on the Mornington Peninsula calendar. Thousands of people are expected to head to the Red Hill Showgrounds on Saturday, 9th March 2019 to be part of this wonderful community celebration of agriculture, heritage, cooking, crafts and entertainment. A highlight of the 91st Show is the celebration of the Mornington Peninsula Paddock which will showcase many local producers like Main Ridge Dairy and Tuerong Farm, producing wheat for Red Hill Brewery. As the program unfolds, the Show committee can reveal that the MPP STAGE (Mornington Peninsula Paddock Stage) will be a drawcard again this year. Celebrated local food writer, Richard Cornish will be the MC and celebrity chef Matt Wilkinson from Mr Wilkinson’s & Pope Joan will be on stage this year. Both will showcase local producers and host the inaugural Red Hill Apple Pie Competition (see more page 4). The MPP Stage draft program is: 10am Fruit Cake judging 11am Red Hill Apple Pie Competition judging 12pm Richard Cornish Producer’s Chat 12.45pm Matt Wilkinson, Celebrity chef preparing dish from producer’s produce 1.45pm Honey discussions and presentations 2.30pm Sausage Making judging, thanks to Woolumbi Farm support 3.30pm Talking Hens –why we should keep hens 4.00pm Beef Cuts (Local butcher who will carve and chat about where specific cuts of meat come from and how to prepare each cut)
This year a Honey Section is being added to the exhibitor line up at the Show. The new Open Honey section will be open to both commercial and amateur honey producers. A member of The Shoreham Honey group will be the steward and judges will be announced at a later date.
The inaugural Cider Show in 2017 attracted 53 cider entries increasing to 69 in 2018. Even more are expected this year. All cider makers are invited to enter and benchmark their products against that of their peers. Classes will reflect both New World and Traditional styles of cider, Perry and fruit blends.
For nine decades the Show has celebrated the agricultural lineage that goes back to the early pioneers and settlers on the Hill. As always, the animals, entertainment, exhibitions and demonstrations will be top class. “This year the Show Committee welcomes the speed and agility of the Fly Dogs”, said Bec Davis, Executive Officer. “Also we are pleased that the top oval will be taken over once again by the majestic Clydesdales and romantic Gypsy Cobs
with these gentle giants on show from 10.45am,” she added.
There will be more free rides and fantastic attractions for the whole family. Kids can delight in a free pony ride, feed and pet farm animal friends such as miniature goats, alpacas, sheep and every animal in between and even enjoy a close encounter with native wildlife.
See the mustering talents of the Futura Working Dogs, traditional sheep shearing or visit the local Willum Warrain indigenous group where kids can paint their own boomerangs. It truly is a community event celebrating our past culture and lost trades.
Animals aside, there is so much more at the Show. Kids and adults from across Victoria have submitted their entries for exhibits ranging from arts and crafts to cakes, flowers and vegies.
The pavilions will be filled with a myriad of displays and demonstrations including the skilled arts of wood turning and spinning and weaving.
Back by popular demand the Australian Mountainboarders will thrill the crowd with their high-flying stunts and sharing their tricks of the trade in free workshops throughout the day. Kids can enjoy the
circus workshops, tennis lessons from Origins, rock climbing and fairground rides. There are prizes to be won across all ages at the classic Gumboot Throw. Diddy Reyes 59’ Rockers and Jack with his Ukulele band will also entertain the crowd.
Industry and trade sites will feature car companies, tractors and other machinery. Our Vans RV Rosebud will invite people to step inside the latest award-winning caravans. It is a day to wander around and peruse the diverse range of market stalls selling local crafts, produce and gourmet delights, reinforcing the claim that good food and local produce is engrained in the culture of the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula.
RED HILL SHOW – 91 AND STILL GROWING
St John’s Church Fete St John’s Church Flinders Fete and Pet Show will be held at the Church in King St on Saturday January 19 2019, from 9 am to noon For further enquiries contact Barbara
Richards 0417510664
Good Year at Men’s Shed
Main Ridge Men’s Shed AGM on November 28 saw Rob Connor re-elected as President, Rob Barfus as Vice President, Andrew Mackinnon as Treasurer and Peter Quested will take over the role of Secretary from Joe Ruggles. Rob Connor reported a successful year with a number of projects for community organisations being completed and improvements made to the Shed with solar panels and a shipping container placed onsite for additional storage. Up until now the members have concentrated on woodworking projects but the Shed is being re-arranged to accommodate metalworking next year. Current membership at the Shed is 46. The Shed operates on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and women members use the Shed on Tuesday afternoons. Enquiries 5989 6210
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1000 Book Sale exceeds all Great Expectations …
The Red Hill Op Shop held their first ‘1000 Book Sale’ on Saturday November 3rd and they were delighted to reach the target they set themselves at 1:15 pm! Traffic and trade through the Book Cave and the Op Shop was brisk all day with people stocking up on all sorts of reading materials and enjoying the opportunity to browse in possibly the least expensive book shop ever! With books ranging from $2.00 for beautiful coffee table books to quality kids’ books at 10c each, there were bargains galore. At the end of the trade at 4pm, they had sold 1462 books and in doing so, raised $879.00 for the Peninsula Home Hospice. Two figures they are very proud to publish! Support and patronage from the locals, as well as visitors to the area, was terrific and Op Shop had a marvellous
atmosphere all day with people taking armloads of books for some serious summer reading. There were some great finds, a lot of laughing and it seemed there was something of interest for everyone. Many thanks to those people who helped using community organisations to spread the word that the sale was on, and we do hope we can repeat the event again next year setting and achieving some new targets. In the meantime, please note that the Op Shop stocks an amazing array of books year round and they are always well priced. We are located at 33 Mechanics Road, RED HILL, where our friendly Volunteers will look forward to welcoming you. We are open Wed and Fri 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am–1pm and can be contacted at [email protected] or Facebook.com/redhillopshop.
After 24 years Bambi Blizzard retired from the staff at Red Hill Consolidated School at the end of the school year. Bambi held the title of Secretary and her role included reception, the personnel function, student administration and general administration. “Of all the teachers at the school when I started, Ian Jarman, the art teacher, is the only one still at the school. I have served with three principals – Dr Geoffrey Nielsen, John Forsythe and now Leanne Marshall - and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said. “The staff, students and parents have been a pleasure to work with and I will miss it. This school provides a wonderful learning and growing environment and although some of the buildings are getting older there are wonderful playing areas.” One of Bambi’s personal pleasures over recent years has been that her grandson, Archi, has attended the school, starting from Prep. Now in Grade 3 Archi also left the school at the end of the year as his family has moved from Somers to Warragul.
The Red Hill Show is now seeking entrants for the 2019
Inaugural Apple Pie Competition
Entries are now open and with so much beautiful produce from this area, there must be some sensational apple pie cooks out there.
The show will be held Saturday 9th March and if you think you can make a delicious apple pie and bring it to the show on the day, then this is the competition for you. Come and be part of the fun!
The competition is open to novice cooks only. All pies must be encased in a homemade pastry. Only apples can used in the pie, but spices can be added. The pie must be cooked and be able to be cut into 6- 8 serves. All the information you need to start practising to make an apple pie is on the Red Hill Show web site with details of how to enter this new event on the show agenda.
A public judging will take place on the day of the show, and two highly qualified judges from the William Angliss Institute will have the difficult task of deciding who wins the $500.00 prize on the day! A cheque and a ribbon/ sash will be awarded to the winning cook.
It could be you!
Judging will commence at 11 am.
The website to locate your entry form is www.redhillshow.com.au
BAMBI LEAVES SCHOOL AFTER 24 YEARS
“Most mornings he would come to say hullo to me and he never failed to say goodbye at the end of the school day. It’s been lovely,” Bambi said.
School Principal, Leanne Marshall paid this tribute. “Bambi has been a much loved and integral part of the school community for 24 years. All staff unanimously agree that Bambi is a Red Hill Consolidated School icon, with a big heart, incredible energy and an unwavering loyalty to all who reside within the school and beyond. While we are all thrilled for the exciting adventures that lay ahead for Bambi, she will be truly missed and it will be bittersweet, not seeing her lovely face in the office next year. The Red Hill Consolidated School community wish Bambi the very best for the future and we sincerely thank her for her professionalism, outstanding work ethic and years of loyal service to the school, our students and families”.
Although she lives in Parkdale, Bambi will not lose touch with the Red Hill area. She joined the Red Hill Lions Club earlier this year and has already taken up the role of Treasurer.
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Seasons Greetings to all those living in and visiting the striking areas of Main Ridge and Red Hill. Your support in looking after and valuing the rural character of our hinterland is invaluable. Thank you. There are many issues ranging from insensitive development to fire prevention and in each issue of Hill ‘n’ Ridge I try to focus on some of these concerns and highlights.
Recycled Water
Council is currently working with government authorities and Melbourne Water to develop market feasibility and a business case to recycle water from the South Eastern outfall to irrigate farming areas and ‘fireproof’ our Peninsula hinterland.
Men’s Shed
The Main Ridge Men’s Shed has received a $1000 Shire Flexi grant for a Security Roller shutter. Flexi grants are available to help our community with smaller concerns and help avoid some of the issues with volunteers needing to fund raise instead of getting on with the great work they do in our community.
Solar Panels were recently installed at Main Ridge Hall with capacity of 2.24 (kWp)
Main Ridge Fair
It was fun attending the Main Ridge Sustainability and Health Day. Thanks to the Red Hill and District Lions Club for organising what should become an annual event and to the Shire for assisting with seed funding.
Red Hill Netball Courts and Oval Lighting
A contract has been awarded for the construction of new netball courts at Red Hill Recreation Reserve. These will be lit with LED lighting to accommodate training and night games with new coach boxes also to be provided. Construction started in November and should be completed prior to the 2019 netball season. In addition to this new sports field lighting will be installed on the bottom oval.
ORCHARD COTTAGE ROSES
Potted Roses available now. Old fashioned Modern and Climbers David Austins
201 Tucks Road. Main Ridge 5989 6265
Open Thurs – Sun or by
appointment
Hill ‘n’ Ridge congratulates David Gill on being elected Mayor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for 2018-19 and wish
him every success during his tenure.
H E THOMAS TRANSPORT
PTY LTD
Family Business Since 1950
David & Anne Thomas, Dale & Mandi Thomas
DOMESTIC WATER CARTAGE
GENERAL CARTAGE
LOW LOADER
5989 6083
580 Main Creek Rd, MAIN RIDGE
Red Hill Ward News Firefighting Water Tank – Red Hill / Main Ridge
Currently investigating the most suitable site for the supply and installation of water for strategic fire fighting purposes.
Red Hill Recreation Reserve Tennis Court Renewal
Site survey and concept designs have been undertaken for the upgrade of the 2 public tennis courts. This project will now move to detailed design.
Public Toilets at Red Hill Mechanics Hall
Currently completing designs for new toilets at the Red Hill Mechanics Hall, to be incorporated as part of the building and still accessible to the public.
Red Hill Traffic Study
A traffic management study to identify and prioritise works for improving traffic, parking and pedestrian management in the Red Hill area is currently in progress. The investigation has been undertaken by a specialist traffic consultant and Council is currently reviewing all community feedback on the draft report.
Hill View Quarry
Community input is an essential part of a State Government authorised environmental effects investigation required for Hill View Quarry’s planning application for development of an adjacent site.
Feedback
The following is a response to feedback from my last Hill ‘n’ Ridge article.
The State government has prioritised new mobile telecommunication towers for communities in bushfire prone areas and Optus is intending to build a black spot identified tower within Main Ridge Recreation Reserve in March 2019 ; a planning application has been lodged.
Lastly I would appreciate your feedback on the use of pines and other trees for privacy rather than agricultural purposes around properties. This may affect previously iconic public view lines around the Peninsula.
Email : [email protected]
The Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Tourism Association (MPHTA) is a volunteer based organisation, aimed at promoting and marketing tourism based business from our wonderful region. We are currently in full swing, preparing the annual signboard update as well as 25,000 tourist maps in readiness for Christmas and the summer rush.
78 members have renewed their memberships for 2019, and an additional eight members have signed up this year, a fantastic endorsement of the value the association provides.
MPHTA welcomes:
Drum Drum Farm, a certified biodynamic blueberry farm, based in Main Ridge, that has been in operation for over 25 years. The harvest season is very close, so we are all looking forward to sampling some fresh blueberries (and perhaps some jam and blueberry ice cream).
Wine Compass, a wine touring business in both the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula that offers personalised itineraries and tours for private groups.
Many Little, who have taken over what many of you will remember as the Long Table site in Red Hill, will be open in time for Christmas. We can’t wait to see what’s in store!
The Old Apple Shed is located on Browns Road in Boneo, and offers gourmet tasting plates and platters and magnificent array of their own branded wines, cider and ginger beer. A welcome addition to our region’s magnificent culinary offerings.
Everywhen Artspace Gallery will soon be opening in Flinders that will be showcasing some of the country’s finest Aboriginal art. Stay tuned!
Mornington Peninsula Glamping is right “on trend”, and staying in a luxury tent based Blue Range Estate, taking in the spectacular bay and vineyard views will be a magnificent experience.
The Studio and Barn is a classic B&B based on Purves Road in Arthurs Seat. Two options are available, either The Studio, which is a romantic self contained stone cottage or The Barn, with glorious views to Port Phillip Bay.
And we welcome back Johnny Ripe, a past member that has come back to the fold in their new guise, located at Main Ridge Harvest.
If you run a tourism or tourism support business in the Hinterland region of the Mornington Peninsula and are thinking of
joining us for some great marketing benefits, as well as our many enjoyable
social functions, then send us an email at [email protected]
Shawne Rubinstein
Mornington Peninsula Hinterland Tourism Association
Prepares for the Christmas Rush
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DENIS DELANEY
A Grade Electrician Prompt attention to all your
electrical needs in Red Hill and District
Small jobs, renovations, innovative lighting solutions
Phone 0418 171829 or 5981 8129
No job too small!
RED HILL SPA
5931 0088
www.redhillspa.com.au
1012 Mornington-Flinders Road, Red Hill
spa rituals . organic facials .
wholistic massage . body scrubs
gift vouchers . mud wraps . deep
tissue massage . warm oil
yoga . hot rock . hydrotherapy .
beauty . hand & foot rituals
Ayurveda shirodhara .
aromatherapy. geisha bath .
hill spa soul
Did you know there is a
Licensed Social Club
in Main Ridge? The MAIN RIDGE CLUB is open on
Friday nights from 5:00 pm to 7:00 (ish)
at 455 Main Creek Road, Main Ridge
(Next to the Cricket and Tennis Clubs)
Come along for a drink and a chat with
the locals. Children are welcome
If you like us, you can become a Social
Member; play Lawn Bowls and/or
Pétanque
Free Community BBQ for all to enjoy
Come on down and enjoy a free community barbeque on Sunday 27 January.
The BBQ will be held at the Red Hill Community Park, at the corner of Point
Leo and Shoreham Roads, from 12pm to 3pm.
There will be free sausages and hamburgers, free children’s face painting and
local musician Keith White will play live background music. There will also be
children's book readings by two acclaimed Red Hill Authors - Wendy Orr will
read from a selection of books including The Princess and the Panther, Ark in
the Park and Too Much Stuff and Hugh Dolan will read from his newest book,
Children of Eureka. Organised by the Red Hill Community Association, this is
the third time the event has been held with triennial grant funding from the
Mornington Peninsula Shire.
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LANDCARE Main Creek
Bernie Schedvin
5989 6408
Mantons Creek David Maddocks
5989 6212
Red Hill South Geoff White
0400 989 150
Dunn’s Creek Roger Stuart-Andrews
[email protected] 5989 2011
Sheepwash Creek Michelle de la Coeur
[email protected] 0419 579 277
PROBUS
Arthurs Seat Kerri Flockart
5986 3636 Meets 10am 2nd Friday Main Ridge
Main Ridge Mervyll Reid
Meets 9am 1st Friday Main Ridge
Red Hill Jan Kirchner
Meets Main Ridge 4th Tues 59870881
SPORTING CLUBS
Bowls & Petanque Main Ridge
Robert Hudson
0423 704 185
Cricket Main Ridge John McEncroe
0418335761
Cricket Red Hill Club Room
[email protected] 5989 2500
Football Red Hill Club Rooms Kim Sherry
redhillfc.vcfl.com.au 5989 2500 0417 125 143
Junior Football Red Hill
Darren Morgan
www.redhilljfc.net 0425 791 870
Tennis Main Ridge Kim Barker
Night Tennis: Anne Thomas
5989 6128 / 0408 382 453
Tennis Red Hill Adrian Clarkson
Club House 5989 2642 / 0414598923
RECREATIONAL / LIFESTYLE CLUBS
Bridge Club Red Hill Ken & Eileen Farren
[email protected] 5981 1575
Gardening Society Red Hill Ann Hull
[email protected] www.rhgs.com.au
MP Alpaca Breeders David Daddo
5989 2866
Peninsula Music Society David Fickling
pmsmusic.asn.au 9789 8392
Seawinds Nursery Volunteers Kathy Wyatt
5987 3093 (Mon am) Meets Mondays 9:00am
COMMUNITY / SERVICE CLUBS
Red Hill Community Assoc. Kerry Watson
redhillcommunityassociation@g
mail.com 0415 514 440
Dromana & District Historical Society
Jean Rotherham
[email protected] 5981 9119
Lions Club Red Hill Lyn Connor
Meets 2nd Mondays MR Bowls Club 59896498
Opportunity Shop Red Hill Jenny Platt
[email protected] 5989 2892
Red Hill Show [email protected] 5989 2357
St Georges Anglican Church
Revd Fiona Goy
[email protected] 5981 2580 9.30 am Sunday 9am 2nd-5th Wednesday 11am 1st Wednesday
Scouts Red Hill Simone Gilligan
CWA Red Hill Amelia Bicknell
0414726396 [email protected] 3rd Friday of the Month The Long Table 6:45pm
Hill ’n’ Ridge Contact List
“On behalf of Mornington Peninsula District I would like to thank Simone and wish her all the best for the future,” said Tina Bennett, Scouts Australia District Commissioner for the Mornington Peninsula “She will always be welcome back if she
gets bored with retirement from Scouting!”
As the 1st Red Hill Scout Group wrapped up another packed year of activities at its annual Christmas party in early December, cubs, scouts, families and leaders came together to acknowledge the contribution of Simone Gilligan to the Red Hill scout community.
Simone is taking off her scarf after almost 10 years with the 1st Red Hill Scout Group, and leaders from across the Mornington Peninsula District joined in thanking her for her record of service to scouting in the area.
Simone started at 1st Red Hill Scout group in 2010 as a trainee assistant Cub Scout Leader. By 2014 she had completed her advanced training, receiving a Cub Scout Wood badge and becoming the Cub Scout Leader.
In 2015 Simone took up the challenge to become a trainee Group leader, and after more training, she obtained her second Wood badge as a fully qualified group leader in 2017. During this time Simone was awarded a Special Service Award for service to the group over and above her role.
Among Simone’s many contributions has been the securing of grants to upgrade and extend the 1st Red Hill Scout Group hall on Arthurs Seat Road, which is now a valuable asset for the local community.
Scout Group Farewells Group Leader
A few years ago in the Saturday’s Age there was a Leunig cartoon. Mr Curly was laying on a psychiatrists couch concerned that ‘he did not have a book in him’. There is a proposition that everyone has a book in him or her, so Mr Curly was quite at odds with the rest of the world.
It is true, everyone has a story and so many intend to write it down...... one day!
One wonders how many actually do it. There are good Samaritans who go to nursing homes and help elderly people write their story, partly so that person can relive their life but also make sense of it, and partly to leave it to the relatives to say ‘this is who I am'.
In my art teaching career, I have encouraged many to take up the brush, particularly people who don't have any confidence. With careful nurturing it’s wonderful to see what is possible ‘I never thought I could do that’ is very rewarding for a teacher to hear.
Some time ago I wrote a piece on the Camino, a journey across Spain that I did in 2002. I asked an author friend to have a look at it to check my grammar and punctuation. It was returned very quickly with a comment ‘I would not know where to begin'. This person did nothing for my confidence. However, I have kept typing away and with the help of an App, I started to put some sentences together. Bit by bit I have improved. Another author friend who has written over twenty books regularly says ‘just do it’
I admit I would not know a semicolon if I tripped over one, but in time I am sure I will. I think that writing can be like sketching. Most of the time it may just stay a sketch or it can end up in the bin - the masterpieces are rare. However, you can be encouraged by your mistakes to keep sketching because you learn something every time.
If you have read this far maybe I have struck a chord. I am suggesting that there may be like-minded people who would like to gather to discuss a writing group.
I did google ‘how to form a writing group' and it suggested that one should write down the aims of the group. These aims could be discussed at the first meeting - things like, how often the group should meet, where and why. The main aim would be simply to encourage one another to write, whether it be their novel, poems or short stories. One thought I had was that a theme could be set each month so the members had a project to work on.
Surely writing, just like art, must be about the passion not about the neatness of your brush strokes.
We have several authors and writers on the Hinterland. It would be interesting to hear their views and if they could offer mentoring.
Email me with your thoughts please. [email protected]
Michael Leeworthy.
BUDDING WRITERS WITH PASSION WANTED
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Torello Farm: Peninsula Grown,
Grazed and Gathered If you have driven up White Hill Road over the past year, you would surely have noticed Torello Farm. It is an old market garden, just off Moats Corner roundabout, that has been given a new life thanks to its new owners.
Torello Farm is a family business, run by three brothers and their partners, and together with a wonderful crew of staff, they grow a diverse range of produce including specialty potatoes, heirloom vegetables and tree ripened fruit. All the fruit and vegetables grown on the farm are available in Torello’s farm gate shop, along with produce sourced from nearby farms. In the shop, they also sell magnificent grass fed Belted Galloway beef and Dorset Down lamb, which has been raised and grazed on the family’s other property just up the road in Tuerong. Torello Farm also sells a selection of pickles and preserves and take home meals that are homemade each week using their seasonal produce. Torello’s farm gate is now open 7 days a week, 8am – 6pm. To find out more about Torello Farm, including their delicious weekly seasonal recipes, visit their website www.torellofarm.com.au or check them out on Instagram or
Facebook. Torello Farm 410 White Hill Road
Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Mornington Peninsula will be meeting at the Peninsula Community Theatre at 5.30 pm in 2019 on the following dates:
Friday 22 February: Paul Bahn will present, The Shock of the Old: Discovering Britain’s Ice Age Cave Art which will explore Paul’s remarkable first-hand experience of how this remarkable discovery took place. The search for, and discovery of, Britain’s first Ice Age Cave Art in Nottingham and Derbyshire in 2003 was the fulfilment of a thirty year dream for Paul Bahn, an English archaeologist. The engravings have been dated to around 13.000 years In addition, a special performance by Julie Raines, Principal Harp for the
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, will be given at 5 pm prior to the lecture on 22 February. Friday 15 March: Mark Burry will deliver a lecture on Meeting the Posthumous Challenges of Completing Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Basilica. Mark Burry has been working on Finalising Gaudi’s intended design for the Basilica since 1979 and has been instrumental in the development of the project, steering it through amazing technological advances. Burry leads teams of architects, builders and engineers as they edge the construction of the Sagrada Familia towards its completion. This lecture follows the journey of Mark Burry and his
ADFAS Looks to the Past
which takes great effort and expense and rarely delivers long term players and leaders. The transition from junior to senior can be challenging, often due to change of school to university or travel, so the scholarship is designed to assist the decision making and costs associated at this time to keep young players at the club. Red Hill has an abundance of talent coming through the junior club, we just need to keep them playing and the senior club will thrive.” It is an outstanding initiative that brings the junior and senior clubs
closer and aims to keep youth at the senior club.
Red Hill Football Netball Club Inaugural HMS Junior Scholarship
Three of Red Hill’s most prominent sporting families, the Holmes, the Mocks and the Shaws, have combined with the RHFNC to create a fantastic new scholarship program for final year juniors to transition to the senior club. Upon playing their first senior game for the club, they will receive the generous donations to furthering their sporting pursuits. In this first year of the award, Thomas Slattery from the U17 boys’ team and Jemma Lewis from the U/18 girls’ team won the HMS $1,000 scholarship. Neville Mock explains: “Our aim is to promote recruiting from within the local community rather than externally,
‘SchoolPix Sports Photography’
Inaugural scholarship winners Thomas Slattery and Jemma Lewis
Sagrada Familia Basilica.
Ice Age Cave Art
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History Corner with Jill Phillips
‘They could fight him but they could not beat him. He had a great straight right known as George Bishop’s
kerbside justice.’ FIRST CONSTABLE GEORGE ARTHUR BISHOP No 7735
The reserve near the Dromana Pier is called the George Bishop Reserve. It is named after First Constable George Bishop who was transferred to Dromana in 1939 and became a respected Dromana community resident. Initially, his purpose was to round up the Italian market gardeners including Sam Iapozzuto and Nick Di Gregorio who were suspected of being spies in the War. It was a job he disliked intensely. ‘They weren’t spies, they were fine, hard-working family men.” Refer Issue 57 Hill’n’Ridge, ‘Little Italy ‘.
George Bishop Reserve, Dromana Pier Born 18/11/1902 in Kalgoorlie, son of a mining engineer who emigrated from England , George Bishop joined the police force in 1924. He served his probation in the slums of Collingwood. Thereafter, he spent 13 years, 1926-39 in Geelong, married a Geelong woman, Gay Clark. They had one child.
In the Geelong Advertiser Weekend Magazine 19/2/1994 Denis Craven wrote: A gruff, unbending policeman of overpowering stature who wore a suit and tie built a fearsome reputation in cleaning Geelong of rampant street gangs and thuggery in the late 1920s. George was a shrewd man with a strict street code. He broke gangs up into smaller groups and used mob psychology, - footpaths were to be free for ladies and old people, no more than three youths to gather at any one time. After a caution, if they didn’t comply, they had their backsides severely dented and sent home. He was fair but firm. He never carried a gun. Bishop’s methods would certainly not be tolerated today when one considers the outcry at any sign of police heavy handedness. However, he got results and restored law and order with his own rigid rules, good psychology and an iron fist. About 6 ’ 2” and 15 stone he was a powerful
man. At that time, six foot was a very tall man. Even the Geelong premiership football team had no one over six foot.
DROMANA POLICE WORK Over the years, Constable Bishop was involved in a search on the bay for three fishermen in 1944, a search for a 22 month old boy, discovery of human bones, trapping burglars, battling a huge fire near Red Hill and the Shirley Collins’ murder at Mt Martha in 1943 which remains unsolved. His authoritative presence at local dances was enough to send the Frankston boys on their way. He kept argumentative American soldiers in line and would check bicycle lights for those travelling to dances down dark roads. Retired Sergeant Mick Romeril described his imposing stature. He thought George was 6’8” and the palms of his hands were like dinner plates. When Mick was appointed to Dromana he was taken to meet George and admired his no nonsense approach.
POLICE VALOUR MEDAL
From Research Officer Vic Police Museum At noon, 18/11/1950, First Constable Bishop received a telephone call from Dromana Community Hospital. A wounded man, Czeroje Ponichtera had been picked up by a passing motorist having received shotgun wounds to the head, face and hands. Bishop interviewed him and was alarmed for the safety of Mrs Ponichtera who was alone on the farm. Ostroje Mirtovoc who worked at ‘Clondrissie’ Station with the Ponichteras, had become infatuated with her. She had rejected him. With two pistols, Constable Bishop and Constable Edwin McIntosh set off at high speed for Cape Schanck. They arrived to find Mrs Ponichtera unharmed. Suspecting that Mirtovic was in a dense clump of pine trees 35 metres away, Bishop made a thorough search for the offender and from the rear located him with the shotgun trained on McIntosh. Bishop from two metres away lunged at the offender and managed to knock aside the shotgun. McIntosh plunged headlong into the thicket and together they subdued Mirtovic. The gun, when examined was loaded with one hammer cocked ready to fire. In May 1951 Mirtiovic was convicted of wounding with intent to murder. Both Constables were awarded the Victoria Police Valour medal for Bravery. In addition, his service record includes three Highly Commended notations, and Commendations on another eight occasions.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
The tireless community service of Mr. Bishop included - Flinders Shire Councillor 1958-69, Dromana Foreshore Committee of Management, Shire of Flinders Repatriation Committee and - President of the Dromana Cricket Club, 1946 Honorary organizer of the Dromana Victory Celebrations. Councillor Bishop believed the time was right to open a technical school in 1966 to complement Rosebud High. Any boy who wanted a trade education had to catch a bus to Frankston.
His drive, persistence and enthusiasm were rewarded when a well attended meeting resulted in the approval of a Dromana Technical College in 1967 thereafter, in 1988, the Dromana Secondary College. He served on the School Council. Anecdotes continue: George Bishop’s Bike from Mick Romeril
This bike was found in a garage sale 25 years ago. I left it in a cell at Dromana to do it up at some stage. My mate, Senior Constable Greg Kraus was keen to get hold of it for his collection and to honour George Bishop so I gave it to him. Greg said it was not an official bicycle but a Hartley branded roadster. Obviously, Mr Bishop was ingenious enough to paint it to replicate a real one. As police cars were scarce in those days men used either bicycles or their own vehicles to patrol, for which they were paid an allowance. Red Hill folk remember his Dodge and question how he fitted on a bike.
From an 80 year old former resident: Mums would remind their children, “if you are naughty again, Mr Bishop will come and he can take you to the Island.” (ie French Island penitentiary). However he was popular until his death on 20/8/1990, with his engaging nature, one who enjoyed popping in to local homes for a cup of tea. There were many Bishop anecdotes over the years - and some of the best were told by George himself! Acknowledgement of support from Mick Romeril in the preparation of this story.
JP
Vale Dick Staples Well-known Red Hill orchardist Dick Staples died on October 20 in his 97th year. A large gathering of the Red Hill community, particularly those involved in the fruit growing industry attended the service for Dick, a popular resident and keen sportsman. Dick and wife Audrey raised their four children at Pine Park Orchards, purchased in 1953. Their contribution was featured in 2013 Issue 28 of the Hill ’n‘ Ridge Newsletter as was his sister, Ethel Bailey in an earlier edition. Many have been inspired by the Staples who travelled the world studying apple species, cultivation and new technologies, which are being developed further by another generation of Staples.
CARTOON from Geelong Advertiser
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From the Lions’ Den . . .
Members of Flinders and Red Hill Lions Clubs joined together for their annual Christmas celebrations on Monday December 3, at the Main Ridge Bowls and Petanque Club in Main Ridge.
Hosted by the Red Hill District Lions Club, a night of fun, food and good cheer was enjoyed by over 50 members of the clubs.
Guests were entertained by magician Cath Jamison, a local Mt Martha entertainer, who demonstrated her skill with card tricks, and a had all the guests wondering just how she did it. She was amazing!
Local Musician, Keith White provided seasonal music – both in terms of the festive season and the audience!
Some Christmas merriment was provided when the president of the Red Hill Lions Club, Jenny Stidston performed a rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas, with actions, which had the audience in stitches.
A collection of toiletries for those who may not have the benefit of a safe and comfortable environment, particularly at Christmas, resulted in four large boxes of soaps, creams, toothpaste, etc and toilet bags being donated to a local charity.
A sumptuous feast was provided by the caterers from the Red Hill General Store. Julie and Adam never fail to provide a fabulous meal.
A great night of fun, food and friendship
Red Hill District Lions are planning to introduce some new activities in 2019.
Local identity Michael Leeworthy will lead a walking group to explore the local area. Michael has led walks in the past and is now partnering with Lions to offer these walks to locals, newcomers and tourists alike. If you would like to join in these activities, please make contact with Lions through our email address to find out further details.
Another activity to commence shortly, will be an exercise group, led by a local resident qualified in running fitness sessions. Check community noticeboards out for further details soon.
Lions are Planning New Activities
The Main Ridge CFA held fire-ready sessions at the \fire station and Lions offered defibrillator training and CPR refreshers in the Main Ridge hall
A friendly, casual atmosphere added to the ambience of the day.
“As an initial event, we were very pleased with the day, and the support we have received from the local community,” said Jenny Stidston, president of the Red Hill District Lions Club. “We are inspired to do it again, and have already received a grant for MPSC for a 2019 event,” she said.
Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to contact Lithe Lions Club at [email protected]
Red Hill and Flinders Lions Celebrate the Festive Season
Jenny Stidston performing her extremely entertaining rendition of
The 12 Days of Christmas
The Red Hill District Lions Christmas Giving box at the Red Hill General Store was brimming over with donations of Christmas gifts once again.
The gifts were distributed by Anglicare to needy families.
“We would like to say thankyou to our generous community for once again supporting this project,” said coordinator Susanne White from the Lions Club.
Christmas Giving Box Well Supported
Magician Cath Jamison (left) with Santa and Merrin Munroe, MC for the night.
Main Ridge Sustainable Community Day Well Supported
A perfect spring day set the scene for the Main Ridge Sustainable Community Day held on October 28th at the Main Ridge Recreation Reserve. Sponsored by the Red Hill District Lions Club, the local groups which use the reserve were able to showcase what they have to offer the community..
As well as their sporting activities, each of the clubs organised community focusses around their grounds
The Bowls and Petanque offered Petanque and barefoot bowls and delicious Devonshire teas freshly baked in their sparkling kitchen were enjoyed by many.
Besides their freshly popped corn, the Tennis Club encouraged locals to have a hit on their well maintained courts. The Cricket Club organised a range of activities for “children of all ages “, held a raffle and sold new season strawberries.
Other groups represented included landcare, toy library, eco-living, and Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
The Lions held a garage sale which was well supported by over 25 stalls. There was a BBQ in support of Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation, and a coffee van was also popular.
Books to Inspire Reading in Preschool
Graduates
Each year the Lions Club donates an early reading book to the graduating students from Red hill Preschool. The books are suitable for beginning readers, firstly to enjoy with an adult and then, as they gain reading skills, read independently. We hope they enjoy them and develop a love of reading.
We are planning a year full of fun,
friendship and community support.
We’d love you to come along for the
ride. If you would like to help with
our projects to make a difference in
our community, please
Ring Merrin Munroe 0409 821 685
or Jenny Stidston 0439 896 158
Or email [email protected]
Merrin , Jenny and Fiona with Club mascot Leo.
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Cubs at the 1st Red Hill Scout Group continued to make waves in 2018, most recently with a trip to Mornington Yacht Club to learn the basics of sailing, and take a step towards earning a Sailing badge.
Hosted by Club Commodore and cub parent Bret Levenspiel, cubs were encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone and learn the basics of rigging and de-rigging a boat, while building their understanding of safety on the water. “It was a fun night combining games with structured activities to develop a basic sailing knowledge” said Bret, whose two children Henri and Miles, are already proving themselves as capable sailors. The cubs were introduced to sailing terminology, the different parts of a boat, and how to operate it on the water, as well as the importance of personal flotation devices. “We had a lot of fun, and many of the Cubs were keen to come back and learn more through the Mornington Yacht Club Tackers program,” said Bret.
Mornington Yacht Club is an accredited Tackers Training Centre offering introductory, fun, games-based sailing programs designed for kids aged 7 to 12, as well as a little Tackers program for 4 to 6 year old children. For more details contact the club on 5975 7001 or www.morningtonyc.net.au To enquire about joining 1st Red Hill Scout Group, please email [email protected].
Two recently retired district chicken farmers, Ian Troutbeck from Main Ridge and Chris Jones from Shoreham, together with semi-retired chicken farmer Mike Shaw from Tuerong and well- known local water carrier Graeme Prossor have teamed up under the auspices of the Peninsula branch of the Victorian Farmers’ Federation (VFF) to source local hay and organise its transport to drought affected farmers in Gippsland. They are a foursome motivated by an empathy for those suffering drought conditions, and emphasise that they are not trying to compete with other charitable organisations doing similar work.
The whole operation is based on networking, mainly through word-of-mouth, and those who know Ian Troutbeck know that networking is his forte. Jones and Shaw know how to mobilise their networks too. Up until the end of November ten semi-trailer loads had been sent to Gippsland – in total 350 rolls of last season’s baled hay, which had been donated by several property owners in this district. It is estimated that offers of grass to be cut this season will yield a further 300-400 bales for distribution.
“Some of the farmers receiving this hay have been paying very high prices for hay and they welcome a truck load of donated hay,” Ian Troutbeck explained. “With some of the funding from the VFF Peninsula Branch and further donations from the Lions Clubs of Flinders and Red Hill and Dromana Rotary we have been able to assist in the discounting of transportation costs. Additionally with these funds we anticipate a further discount towards the cost of this new season’s hay”.
It works like this. They are targeting property owners in this district that are prepared to donate their paddocks to be cut for hay. Some property owners have not only offered their paddocks but also offered to pay for all associated harvesting costs.
“We know there are contractors who like to cut this grass for hay which they can sell at going commercial rates. That is their living and we are not looking to encroach on their territory,” Chris Jones said. “But where all parties agree that we are supporting a worthy cause our preference is to get it cut at a lower than commercial rate so that it is available for a drought affected farmer to buy it at an affordable price. Our biggest allies in this project are the local hay contractors, in particular Patrick Morrissey who has been instrumental in sourcing many of the donations”.
At the Gippsland end Chris Nixon from the VFF in Orbost identifies the farmers who are struggling and Mike Shaw has a cousin in Bairnsdale who also identifies needy farmers.
When the hay is ready to transport Graeme Prossor swings into action, unhitching his water tanker and hitching up a flat top semi-trailer that carries around 36-40 bales. Graeme generously provides his services at a lower rate.
“We have to be careful that this project remains manageable and able to be done without any administration costs,” Chris said. “While we will welcome offers from property owners, we realise that we may not be able to accommodate them all. We are really just managing the generosity of property owners here, the generosity of the hay cutting contractors and, of course, we are witnessing the appreciation of these Gippsland farmers who are on the receiving end of this generosity,” he concluded.
Property owners with grass to be cut, or hay already baled, and wish to contribute to this project can contact Chris Jones on 0438 896 018 or Ian Troutbeck 0418 591 280. –RB.
LOCAL GRASS HAY HELPING DROUGHT AFFECTED FARMERS
From left – Ian Troutbeck, Andrew Duncan, Graeme Prossor, Mike Shaw and Chris Jones.
Cubs Push the Boat out on Mornington Excursion
New Members welcome Contact Merrin Munroe 0409821739 [email protected]
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