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28th March 2019 Pyramid Hill Press Produced by the community at Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House Produced by Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House Kelly Street (PO Box 86) Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7129 Email: [email protected] Submissions due Monday evenings Digital copies on our website: www.pyramidhouse.com Upcoming Dates March 29 Kids In The Kitchen April 3 Protecting Yourself From Scams Free Information Session 3 Cybersafety Session 3 Terricks Ridge Landcare Group General Meeting 10 First Aid Course at BRIC 15 Connecting To Country Fiesta Fever Hits Pyramid Last Saturday saw another super successful year for The Pyramid Hill Fiesta. Upwards of 720 people attended the event, and were treated to all the fabulous sights, smells, sounds and tastes of our multi-cultural community. There were plenty of fun activities: climbing to dizzying dare devilish heights on the rock wall race, pretending to be Police Officer Joy while sitting in her Cop Car, bouncing like a buccaneer over the rolling waves in the Pirate Jumping Castle, making slime and bubbles or getting you skin covered in amazing art at the face painting station. Patrons were entertained by a variety of live musicians, dance performances by the schools. Also, traditional Filipino dances Sayaw Sa Bangko, where dancers skilfully dance on a bench and Tinikling, a dance with bamboo poles for the quick footed. There was plenty of Fiesta feasting with Filipino and Australian delicacies served side by side to tempt the taste buds. There was something tasty for everyone to sink there teeth into. It is always great to see everyone, young and old, coming together to celebrate and have a fun time. Its what small country towns are all about. Congratulations to all of the winners of the Pyramid Hill Fiesta 2019 Arts & Crafts Competition. If you have an unclaimed certificate, prize and/or cash, please come to Pyramid Hill News and Post to collect. Unclaimed artwork is at the neighbourhood house to be collected Its exciting to watch the festival evolve and grow with each year. We look forward to whats in store. See you at the next Fiesta ! Images throughout the press kindly supplied by Tania Burke Congratulations to Kylie and her team on a great fiesta. The crowd was great as were the activities. It might have been hot but they still came. Well done everyone! Margaret W.

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28th March 2019

Pyramid Hill Press

Produced by the community at Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Produced by Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Kelly Street (PO Box 86)

Pyramid Hill, 3575

Tel: 5455 7129

Email: [email protected]

Submissions due Monday evenings

Digital copies on our website:

www.pyramidhouse.com

Upcoming Dates

March 29 Kids In The Kitchen

April 3 Protecting Yourself From Scams

Free Information Session

3 Cybersafety Session

3 Terricks Ridge Landcare Group General Meeting

10 First Aid Course at BRIC

15 Connecting To Country

Fiesta Fever Hits Pyramid

Last Saturday saw another super successful year for The Pyramid Hill Fiesta. Upwards of

720 people attended the event, and were treated to all the fabulous sights, smells, sounds

and tastes of our multi-cultural community.

There were plenty of fun activities: climbing to dizzying dare devilish heights on the rock

wall race, pretending to be Police Officer Joy while sitting in her Cop Car, bouncing like

a buccaneer over the rolling waves in the Pirate Jumping Castle, making slime and

bubbles or getting you skin covered in amazing art at the face painting station.

Patrons were entertained by a variety of live musicians, dance performances by the

schools. Also, traditional Filipino dances Sayaw Sa Bangko, where dancers skilfully

dance on a bench and Tinikling, a dance with bamboo poles for the quick footed.

There was plenty of Fiesta feasting with Filipino and Australian delicacies served side by

side to tempt the taste buds. There was something tasty for everyone to sink there teeth

into. It is always great to see everyone, young and old, coming together to celebrate and

have a fun time. It’s what small country towns are all about.

Congratulations to all of the winners of the Pyramid Hill Fiesta 2019 Arts & Crafts

Competition. If you have an unclaimed certificate, prize and/or cash, please come to

Pyramid Hill News and Post to collect. Unclaimed artwork is at the neighbourhood house

to be collected

It’s exciting to watch the festival evolve and grow with each year. We look forward to

what’s in store. See you at the next Fiesta !

Images throughout the press kindly supplied by Tania Burke

Congratulations to Kylie and her team on a great fiesta. The crowd was great as were the activities. It might have been hot but they still came. Well done everyone! Margaret W.

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BENDIGO BANK & FILIPINO FOOD STORE

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

10am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm

(Filipino Food Store also open Tues 4-6pm)

Bank Closed Tuesdays

- Large range of Filipino groceries

- LBC Boxes

- 45 kg household gas bottles

-Assorted LED light bars for cars, trucks & tractors

- Camping & trailer lights.

Phone: 5455 7305

Mobile: 0428 890 188

Fax: 5455 7276

[email protected]

Pyramid Hill Butchery

Phone: 5455 7115

Smallgoods Poultry Products

Deli Goods Cut up & pack private stock

Range of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Tax Returns

Michael Job & Associates To book your appointment for:

- Individual Tax Return

- Tax Planning Advisory

Contact: Maria Gillies

Mobile: 0430743344

Email: [email protected]

Bookings essential. Call us to reserve a time.

Volunteer Drivers

An essential service to the community,

transporting you where you need to be.

The driver volunteers their time so that you can attend appointments

All details of your appointments are kept private and confidential.

Call Trevor on 0402 377 966 for further information, or to book.

Towns we drive you to:

- Bendigo, Echuca, Swan Hill.

- Boort, Cohuna, Kerang.

Go to our website for more detailed info.

http://www.pyramidhillhouse.com/

volunteer-drivers.html

FOR APPOINTMENTS

PH: 5451 5220

2 COUTTS ST,

BOORT VIC 3537

BOORT MEDICAL PRACTICE

ABN : 23118243226

CONSULTING TIMES

MON TO FRI

9:00AM TO 5:00PM

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

DIAL 000

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot

& Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy Expert advice from our pharmacist any time.

Phone: 5455 7016

Pyramid Hill News & Post

Monday – Friday

6am - 5pm

Saturday

8am - 12pm

Sunday

Newsagency 8am - 11am

Post Office Closed

Friendly service, Great range of cards & stationery,

V/Line Tickets & much more

Phone: 5455 7036

Fax: 5455 7150

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your

carpet and upholstery cleaning needs

Free quotes!

Phone: 0437 479 738

Concrete & Quarry Products

Phone: 5455 7304

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Rural Financial

Counselling Services

All enquiries 1300 769 489

Independent, confidential and cost free support and business analysis for eligible farmers; fishing enterprises; forest growers and harvester; and small, farm related businesses in North West Victoria.

Supported by the Australian and Victorian Governments www.sunrcs.com.au

Concerned about your farm finances?

Looking for options? Need a plan?

Plumber

General plumbing services, roof, gas

and drainage

In Pyramid Hill 2nd Wednesday each month please call to book a job

Ring Rex 0419 553 025

Licence No. 29427

R. A Gregory & Sons Funeral Directors

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 03 5452 1111

No travel charge-northern area

Firewood

Pyramid Hill Football Club

$120 per ute load

Leigh Forster

0427 847 033

Van Eyk Swim School

SWIMMING

LESSONS

FOR ALL AGES!

Weekly Swimming Tip: Swim between the red and yellow flags at the

beach and swim at beaches where

lifeguards are on duty.

0438 894 437

[email protected]

www.regionalswimclinics.com

New Look For Pyramid Hill Police Station

Recently the garden at the front of the P.H. Police Station was given a new look. Rosemary for remembrance has been planted and should grow nicely there and in remembrance of all those who have gone before us and the police lives lost. From Margaret W

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Having trouble eating?

Are your dentures loose?

Concerned about the appearance of your dentures?

• FREE consultation

• Full and Partial dentures

• Repairs and Relines

• Mouthguards

• Complete denture services available

Open Monday & Thursday, by appointment

M: 0418 383 990

E: [email protected]

W: www.signaturedenturestudio.co

A: 23 King Edwards St, Cohuna 3568

@signaturedenturestudio

Make an appointment with Nicholas today

at Signature Denture Studio - Cohuna

Help Keep Unnecessary Waste

Out Of Landfill Pyramid Hill College is collecting old toothbrushes, empty tooth-

paste tubes, caps and empty dental floss containers for recycling.

Please support this initiative by leaving your dental packaging in the

collection box at Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House, Pyramid Hill

College or St. Patricks Primary School.

NB. Electric toothbrush heads and bodies are not accepted

Page kindly sponsored by Signature Denture Studio.

HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

Where ? Boort Resource and Information Centre (BRIC)

When ? In the school holidays - Wednesday 10th April

9.00am – 4.30pm (half-hour break for lunch)

The cost ? To be confirmed

How to enrol ? Call BRIC on 5455 2716

(or message us on Facebook)

Theory must be completed online before the course.

This course is nationally recognised and accredited.

A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Accreditation is for three years

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Page kindly sponsored by North Central Tiling

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www.aifl.edu.au [email protected]

PH. 1300 854 987

RTO: 45364

Or enquire at:

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

PH. 5455 7129

Courses running in Pyramid Hill

CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Are you a compassionate person who loves caring for others?

Would you like to use your interpersonal skills to help the community?

These two government subsidised certificates (for eligible people) will give

you the training and education to use your passion in aged care, residential

homes and within the community. Begin your career in what you love doing

and make a difference to those around you.

Do the Cert 3 Individual Support and you only need to do a further 10 to

received your Cert 4 in Ageing Support.

Speak to Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House today about employment, self-employment and education assistance

Page kindly sponsored by Many Rivers

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Page kindly produced and sponsored by St Patricks Primary School, Pyramid Hill

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Page kindly produced and sponsored by Pyramid Hill Senior Citizens Club

Catering staff: June Ballis, Geniveve, Karen Thomason, Rhonda Dole, Bernie Cockfield, Ros Stone.

The Funny

Bone

I watched a very thought provoking program on T.V last night. The thought it provoked was,” Why am I watching this program?”

Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

Beside my new house I have a big tree with only one huge leaf. I watered it every day for six months, before I realized it was a flagpole.

SENIORS President’s Report

Well another month has rolled around and Easter is not too far away. Firstly it is a very sad occasion as on the 2nd of March another one of our members, Johannes Veldhoven passed away aged well into his 90’s. He was a long time member and will be sadly missed. A few dates to keep in mind, we have Tillow Fashions on 25th March so all come along, bring a friend, spend lots of money as we get 10% thanks to “Tillows”. On March 29th we have a BBQ luncheon so come along and have a snag or rissole. Card Bingo is on March 22nd and April 5th so come along and have a good time. Four of our Seniors went to Barham on March 18th to Monday Madness when two won prizes and two missed out. Better luck next time. Another trip to Monday Madness is in the pipeline and hoping more can make it next time. Also 4 members went on the Mystery Trip with 5-8 Club Loddon Shire and saw Daylesford Through Linda’s Eyes. I have some news about our Newsletter. It is now being printed by Neighborhood House in The Pyramid Hill Press once a month and will have greater circulation and hopefully some new members. Nothing will change all contents will be done by our members. Those of you who don’t get the Pyramid Press will get a copy mailed to you just like you got our newsletter. I am excited about this concept and look forward to your input as it is still all about us. I have tried to cover all that is happening. Take Care

Trevor

PS. Next Committee Meeting April 1st at 2.30pm

Keeping in Touch

April 2019

March 29th BBQ Lunch 11.45am April 1st Meeting 2.30pm April 5th Card Bingo April 12th Luncheon 11.45am

Margaret Smith, Gladys Fawcett, Lisa, Brigette Cain, Margaret Reynolds, Wanda Atkins, Bruce Newstead with the St Patrick’s Day

decorations on the wall.

Birthdays

Congratulations to Ernie Miller on the 10th and Ivor

Amos on the 18th. Both these boys have seen it all. Well

done Gents.

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CENTREFOLD

Trevor Walters with the

Irish flag behind him

for St Patrick ‘s Theme day luncheon.

Our guests, Aroya & Jack Flood,

son and daughter in law of Judy nee Williamson

H A P P Y

D A Y

Ginger Chicken Soup

1 packet of Tinola Ginger Soup Base Mix available from Mark Lacey’s shop. Cook some chicken legs, wings or what you might have left over from a cooked chook (Bowlers can’t supply the chook dead or alive!). 6 cups of water simmer together and add some vegetables of your choice.

Cheese Puffs

1 cup grated tasty cheese, 1 cup S R flour, 2 table-spoons Parmesan cheese. Mix together with milk until

cake consistence, bake in cup cake tins at 200c for 20 mins or until golden

Handy Hint

Seniors Moment Fridays are Card Bingo day, a great time is had by

all! Best Wins - Ten members played, Wanda and

Peg had 7 each, then last week - Bill had 8, Marg

Smith and Bruce had 6 each.

Wednesday night at Cohuna 500 was played. Tre-

vor had a good win of 3,000 plus!!

Euchre was played at Kerang. Trevor won the

H H H H Z N L S N K O V Z U K Y O

S L Y F X W N E E E K U A W L I M

T O E J U K E B O X D C S B D I Q

D E W A K L Q M E K H P L A R A T

K B E A T A L G E Q O D U X U N G

F A A N S H N O M W S M T F A P Y

F I R Y A U E C R H H H H R I O V

W J L N A G H R C N E Q U V R U T

T D Z O O A E O J F K A U D I E Y

G R C G C L K R O A T C Q K C C I

ROCK N ROLL MOTORCYCLE TEENAGERS RESTAURANT LEATHER JACKET HIGH

SCHOOL LORI BETH CHACHI ARNOLD'S JUKEBOX MARION

JOANIE POTSIE RICHIE MILWAUKEE HOWARD RALPH

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S0licitor Pyramid Hill & District

By Appointment

Mobile Consultations at Home/Farm/Business/Workplace

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Phone: 0429 580 035 Fax: 5483 7701

Email: [email protected] Web: www.legalgp.com.au

OBLIGATION FREE

Initial phone consultation/advice

Tip Truck Hire

Soil, Gravel, Grain

& Silage carted

Contact

Peter Reynolds

Phone: 03 5455 7580

Mobile: 0427 874 386

Mick’s

Rural

Fencing

Post & Rail Cattle & Sheep Yards Colourbond All types of fencing Servicing all areas

Mick or Tracey Phone: 0428 990 701

KAZZ’S HEELS

Pyramid Hill

Chemist Depot

Call in and check out the styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

Home: 5455 1263

Mobile: 0429 823

V/LINE

FROM MELBOURNE

Monday – Friday Train dep Melbourne 7.41am & 6.25 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.34 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.07 am & 9.45 pm Tuesday and Thursday (Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melbourne 1.20 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.06 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.44 pm Friday Only Train dep Melbourne 7.02pm Bendigo 8.51 Coach departs Bendigo 9.05 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.20 pm Saturday & Sunday only Train dep Melbourne 8.00 am & 6.35 pm Arrives Bendigo 10.05am & 8.38pm Arrives Pyramid 11.16 am & 9.49 pm TO MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Pyramid 8.10am & 2.06pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.16pm Arrives Melbourne 11.34 am & 5.25 pm Tuesday and Thursday Coach dep Pyramid 10.45 am Train dep Bendigo 12.05 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.23 pm Friday only Coach dep Pyramid 5.15 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.30 pm Train Arrives Melbourne 8.43 pm Saturday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 2.26pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 3.39 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 5.44 pm Sunday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 5.25pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 6.38 pm Arrives Melbourne 11.23 am & 8.44pm

Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House

Free Wi-Fi and internet

Computer lab with 5 PCs

Free scanning to email or USB

Photocopying: 10c B&W, 70c colour (A4)

Laminating: A4 $1.10, A3 $2.75 & much more

Wooden Kennel for a 20kg dog.

Solid Outdoor Table.

Ring Greg: 0414 687 574

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Reid Plumbing

RT40 Ditchwitch Trencher

Latest technology in trenching, fast, efficient and reliable with competitive prices.

Office - 5456 2574

24 hour service Contact: Paul Reid

0428 562 577

Fresh Flowers, Plants & Garden Wall Art

Bouquets, boxes & arrangements.

Delivery available worldwide

Margret Richie

Ph: 0427 180 011

Ah: 5455 7137

Church Services

Presbyterian

Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday March 31st

10.30am Parish Service

at St. Andrew’s Boort

Sunday April 7th

9.00am Join with UCA

at Tyndale Church

Enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry

Ph: 0428 368 338

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service ______________________________

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday 9am

2nd Sunday 9am at St. Thomas 4th Sunday 11am at St. Thomas

__________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Saturday 6:30 pm (Exposition & confession 6 pm)

kidsROCK Church of Christ Hall

3:30pm to 5:00pm

23rd

April 7

th May

21st May

4th

June 18

th June

Open for children 5 years old or Prep -Year 8 to enjoy

Games, Stories, Craft & Singing

$1

Call Gwen Searle

Ph. 5410 7474

Proudly Providing Quality Service

B Double, Single Trailers for Livestock, Wool, Tipper, General & Container Freight

Clean, Reliable, Friendly

Phone: 5437 5264

Graeme: 0428 481 100

Quinlans Water

Deliveries

Small or Large Load

Will deliver anywhere for

Domestic, Stock, Swimming Pools

7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone - 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service 42 Victoria Street

Pyramid Hill

Call and see Paul, Andrew & Cathy

Phone:

5455 7214

* Full range of tyres for tractor, truck, 4x4, car & ATV * All truck repairs including servicing * Log book servicing by qualified mechanics * Tri-Tech oils & lubricants * 24 Hr fuel - card operated * Landmark Merchandise depot * Elite Diesel cleans available * Windscreens fitted * Air-conditioning * AC Delco, Delkor & Bond Battery agents Glen Bartels

Electrical Services REC 28310

General Electrical Work

Selling & Servicing DAVEY

PUMPS with a large range of

spare parts always in stock

Call Glen on 0427 557 342

ISA Browns

18 weeks old

Point of lay

Fully wormed and

vaccinated.

$21each, plenty available.

Call Lisa - 0488 366 318

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

$110 trailer load

Joe 0477228788

or

Carmen 0427557336

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Pyramid Hill

Recycle Centre & Tip

Opening Hours

Sunday - 8 - 12 noon

Tuesday - 1 - 5 pm

Farrar’s Garage

Elgas G, Mechanical Repairs & Servicing, Spare Parts,

VACC Senior Mechanic

Gladfield Rd Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057 A.H 5455 7278

Pyramid Hill Store

2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7322

Fax: 5455 7241

Great range of Groceries, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Deli Items,

Meat & Bread Bottle Shop, Rural Supplies

Elgas Bottles $110 delivered

Everything you need!

FREE Home Delivery

Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Trading Hours

Mon—Fri - 8.30—5.30

Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

Bettina’s Hair Beauty & Body Therapy

For all the latest style in colours, perms and sets

Body waxing & body spray tanning

Vibrosaun Treatments Sheer relaxation

Skin & muscle toning Natural Sea body wraps

for detoxing & skin balance

Ph. 5455 7174 For A New You!

Hon PETER WALSH MLA

Your State Member of Parliament

Representing Murray Plains Electorate

496 High Street, ECHUCA 3564

Phone: 5482 2039

Email: [email protected]

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles - all types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

Cold Beer Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

What’s On at the Pub Kitchen open

Wednesday-Saturday lunch and dinner

Huge menu available Be sure to check out our weekly

specials

Lunch Specials

Choose from 10 different $12 meals

Wednesday

Steak Night - $24

Scotch or T-Bone

with a free house drink

Thursdays—Parma Night

Classic Parma $18

8 different Parma's to choose from—$19

Plus free house drink

Fridays

Joker Poker Fridays

Free ticket with every drink bought between 6-8pm. Must be there to win.

Follow us on Facebook for all our news, updates, specials

and events. www.facebook.com

/victoriahotelpyramidhill

VH VICTORIA HOTEL

Phone: 5455 7391

$200

Building

Contractor Home Renovations, Vinyl Siding

Concrete Works

Laurie Smith 0427 844 064

BPB-DB-L1458

Rhyme Time Come along to the Pyramid Hill Neighbourhood House &

introduce your babies and pre-school aged children to music.

Using old & new songs, rhythms & instruments, we’ll play musical games together & have lots of fun! With Kirsty Orr.

During school terms: Fridays, 9:30am-9:50am. No charge.

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This year National Playgroup week is being celebrated between the 24th and the 30th March.

Playgroup is a great way for children to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. Playgroup also gives mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers a chance to share ideas and experiences.

Between the ages of 0 to 6 years children go through a stage of rapid brain and skill development. For the best development, young children need a stimulating environment to play and learn. Playgroups offer babies, toddlers and young children a wide variety of early learning experiences in a safe and supported environment.

At playgroup children can:

• develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually

• gain self confidence

• develop cooperation skills

• extend their experience of literacy in a social environment.

• make new friends

• have new experiences

• develop communication skills

Within the Pyramid Hill Community there is great support for playgroup and early learning opportunities. The Pyramid Hill Playgroup is run from the Pyramid Hill Preschool on Friday from 10.00am to 12.00pm. During school terms families can attend activities including the ‘Early Learners Program’ at Pyramid Hill College and ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ program at St Patrick’s Primary School instead of playgroup on selected dates. Next dates are as follows:

‘Kids in the Kitchen’ Friday 29th

March

Early Learners Program’ Friday 17th May

Please contact Kelly Gould - 0438 198 588 or Gemma Scott – 0458 580 250 for more information about ‘Pyramid Hill Playgroup’.

For more information about the ‘Early Learners Program’ contact Pyramid Hill College on 5455 7377 or email [email protected]

For more information about the ‘Kids in the Kitchen’ contact St Patrick’s Primary School on 5455 7220 or email [email protected]

For further information on the importance of playgroup and how playgroup can help your child’s development, please contact Susie Hawke, Early Years Facilitator, Strong Families Strong Children – Loddon on 0418 811 414 or email [email protected]

Terricks Ridge Landcare Group

Extraordinary General Meeting,

to elect a new Treasurer.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 8:00 PM,

at the Victoria Hotel.

MAYORAL COLUMN

Funding Announcement Welcomed It was fantastic to receive the news that the Our Region, Our Rivers project joint infrastructure project was successful in gaining funding from the Federal Regional Growth Fund. Council very much welcomes this funding announcement from the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack.

On behalf of Council, I’d also like to recognise and thank Swan Hill Rural City Council, which coordinated the significant amount of work that went into the joint funding application. This application involved the Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Buloke and Loddon councils from Victoria and Balranald, Murray River and Edward River councils in NSW.

Loddon’s share of the funding is more than $760,000, which will help deliver over $1.5 million worth of works. This funding will enable Council to undertake significant redevelopment of three of its caravan parks in Pyramid Hill, Boort and Wedderburn, and implement Stage 2 of the Bridgewater Foreshore project. It will see new caravan park facilities such as amenities blocks, entrance upgrades, improvements to some cabins and powerheads, water and sullage points. These long-awaited improvements are expected to increase tourism patronage and use of short-term accommodation in Pyramid Hill, Boort and Wedderburn, increasing overnight stays in our towns and bringing wider economic benefits to those communities and the broader region.

The Bridgewater Foreshore Project will deliver new and upgraded infrastructure that is accessible, easily maintained and safe, including seating areas and shelters, community gathering spaces, pathways, interpretive/cultural signage and improved access points to the foreshore. The Bridgewater Foreshore precinct is a popular destination for the local community and visitors alike and these improvements will make this area even better to visit and spend more time enjoying.

CFA Rural Decline Project The Wedderburn community (as well as Edenhope) has been nominated to participate in a CFA project which is trialling a new way of engaging communities during its planning process. This is one of a range of projects by the CFA’s Rural Decline, Retraction and Ageing Steering Committee, which aims to support communities with declining populations across the North West and West regions. The aim is to better understand community needs by looking at data and talking with local volunteers and service providers about local experiences, knowledge and innovative ideas. The steering committee wants the people who are using CFA services to be part of developing local action plans to address priority needs.

During the next few months, the Wedderburn community project will include interviews with service providers, surveys in the street with local community members and a local workshop. Feedback from this community research will then help inform an action plan for the future addressing priority areas of need. If you are approached to participate in a survey or invited to the workshop please take the time to take part, as your feedback will be valuable to the CFA in helping address the needs of our community.

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