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Skipton Community News Page
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Skipton, Vic, 3361
This Week’s Sponsor St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Ladies Guild Thank you very much .
CORANGAMITE
COUNCIL’S
WASTE SURVEY
Please note that the
Drop-In Sessions
scheduled for people to
meet with Shire
representatives at various
locations throughout
Corangamite Shire to
discuss the Waste Survey
have had to be cancelled
due to the
St Patricks Day fires.
The survey will however
remain open.
Please refer to the information
that was published in SCN last
edition (41:08) for the details of
how you can still
“Have Your Say”
by completing the
On-Line Survey on www.surveymonkey.com/r/
HVTMMF2 The Survey will take about ten minutes
to complete.
Or Corangamite Council website
at www.corangamite.vic.gov.au
or by contacting Belinda Bennett
at Corangamite Shire
on 03 5593 7100
or on 1800 819 732. ——————————
Happy Easter Everyone
Have a lovely break.
Kathy
CONGRATULATIONS TO SKIPTON’S BOWLERS I am delighted to be able to tell you that in response to my query
for a result of play, the text message came back that
Skipton has won the Division 3 Grand Final for 2018. Congratulations to all of those who played on the day and to all
who have filled the teams throughout the season. Unfortunately that will need to wait until we resume after the break as there are deadlines to
meet for all publications. It was a very windy afternoon for us all.
On Saturday 24th March Preliminary Final: Having had to postpone play in the
Bowls last weekend due to last weekend’s two days of Total Fire Ban, the Skipton’s
Team travelled down to Derrinallum on Saturday to play Camperdown in the delayed
Preliminary Final at Derrinallum.
The morning started out with the weather looking as though it may intervene again,
but once play started in the afternoon it turned out to be fine and sunny.
Congratulations to all of Skipton Players, they defeated Camperdown 103shots to 77
shots. Well done all.
On Sunday, 25th of March, the players again met at the Club to set out in their
respective “Fours” to meet the challenges of their opponents in the Grand Final.
Many thanks Barb for sending SCN the photo of the winning Team
The Team went in to
the Grand Final with
just one change, Bev
Grist and Barb Grist
in one game each.
Players named here in their respective fours All winners for the season.. Results page 19.
There were ‘Emergency’ players on the day and those some others who have
played throughout the season all contributed to the overall victory.
V. Richardson Bev & Barb Grist G. Pett F. Ellingham
M. Cook W. Grist J. Hinton B. Pett
S. Haley S. Foote P. McLean P. Hand
W. Fearnhead D. Crosbie H. Waldron G. Keilar
Skipton Community News Page 2
2018 CHURCH TIMES St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church:
Contact 5349 5553
11:00 am Odd Months
9:00 am Even Months
Anglican Parishes of Beaufort &
Skipton: Contact 5340 3515
Services throughout the year are on the 2nd & 4th Sundays
of the month at 9.00pm.
5th Sundays alternate with Beaufort at 10.30pm.
St. Columba’s Catholic Church, Streatham: No services
St. John’s Uniting Church, Streatham: 25th March at 10:00 am
Services held on the 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10:00 am
Uniting Church Services, Streatham St Johns’
10.00am April 22nd
Parish Service at Lake Bolac
10am April 1st
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Easter Mass Times Catholic Parish of Linton
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7.30pm Linton
Good Friday – Celebration of the Lord’s passion
3.00pm Linton
Easter Vigil (Saturday)
7.30pm Linton
Easter Sunday 8:30 am Beaufort
10.30am Skipton
Catholic Parish of Lake Bolac
Holy Thursday – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:00 pm Lake Bolac
Good Friday – Stations of The Cross
10:00 am Lake Bolac
Easter Sunday 8.30am Lake Bolac
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Catholic Parish of Linton Beaufort, Linton, Rokewood, Skipton, Smythesdale, Snake Valley.
Enquiries: 5331 2933
April 7th/8th 6.30pm Smythesdale
9.00am Linton
10.30am Skipton
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BIBLE THOUGHT A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance;
But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.
Proverbs chapter 15, verse 13. ————–—————————————————————-
CORANGAMITE MOBILE LIBRARY Next visits on Friday 6th & 20th April
Lismore: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon;
Skipton: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Library Outreach Van: Mary 0408 525 538. See the library website www.corangamitelibrary.vic.
Loans can be renewed by phoning: Colac 5231 4613,
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Camperdown Quilters Show 21st to 22nd April, 10 am to 4 pm
St Paul’s Hall, Church Street Camperdown
Magnificent Quilts on Show.
Afternoon Tea
Raffle Drawn Sunday
Public Notices MENS CLUB 2018
Held every second Friday from 10 am until 2 pm in the Skipton
Community Room, Skipton Hospital, Blake Street.
Co-ordinator: Sandra Briody
Enquiries Jenny on 5340 1100 ——————————————–—————
SKIPTON TRANSFER STATION
Beaufort Road, Skipton.
Transfer Station opens next on
Wed 28th March, Sun 8th April,
Wed 11th April, Sun 22nd April,
Hours: from 1 pm to 5 pm.
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OUT & ABOUT GROUP Skipton’s “Out & Abouters” enjoy a monthly bus trip to
a wide range of fantastic destinations.
Trips on Second Wednesday of each month
Wednesday April 11th: Departing at 9:30 am
For Ballarat Art Gallery.
10:30 am Tour of Gallery Booked. All Enquires & Bookings: Contact Sandy or Jenny—53401101
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DAY CENTRE 2017
Held every Tuesday from 10 am until 2 pm in the Skipton
Community Room, Skipton Hospital, Blake Street.
Co-ordinator: Sandra Briody Enquiries Jenny on 5340 1101 Tuesday 3rd April:
Mystery Trip—Leaving at 10 am
Volunteers: Amanda & Lorraine
Tuesday 10th April:
Celebrating the Commonwealth Games—10 am
Volunteers: Julie & Lynn
Tuesday 17th April:
Visit from our new Policeman—10 am
Volunteers: Amanda & Lorraine
Tuesday 24th April:
Focus on Anzac Day—10 am
Make Anzac Biscuits
Volunteers: Pat & Marg
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WESTMERE RED CROSS A meeting to conclude the “March Appeal Collection”
will be held at the Streatham Sunday School
on Tuesday April 17th at 2pm.
The Annual Meeting will be discussed.
Thank you to all who assisted with the March Appeal.
Competition: “A Small Note Book”.
Afternoon tea, biscuits. New members welcome
The Regional Representative Meeting
will be held at Stawell during May
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FROM THE EDITOR There will be NO Newsletters during the school holiday break. SCN will return on 18th April.
Deadline for articles for inclusion is at COB on Friday 13th April please.
Have a great break Everyone. Hopefully there will be drenching rains and we can all
get on with some Autumn Gardening. Enjoy!! K
Skipton Community News Page 3
Skipton Photographic Club
2018
13Th. Skipton Photographic Show.
Presented by
The Skipton & District Photographic Club
20th
May 2018
10:00am to 4:00pm.
Skipton Mechanic’s Hall Open, Novice & Youth Sections
O – Open,
N – Novice (has not received an acceptance or
award in an Agricultural Show, National Show
or International competition).
Y – Youth, up to 16 years.
Sections:
Pictorial
Creatures
Creative/ Experimental
Photojournalism
Landscape/ Seascape
People/ Portrait
Skipton
Still life
Monochrome
Entries close on Friday 11 May @ 5pm
For further information
Contact: Karen Bradshaw
0439 630 884
e-mail: [email protected]
Thanks to all of our sponsors for their
generous support.
Last Saturday, Willaura hosted
the Mininera and District Tennis
Association (MDTA) Grand
Final.
With what was forecast a wet
and windy day, we played a
great day's in sunny and steamy
conditions!
Skipton played Mininera. With
some great tennis across the day,
Skipton came home victorious to
take out the 2018 MDTA
Premiership Trophy!
Congratulations to players (back
row, left to right) Trent Gardiner,
Rod Kennedy, Evan Lewis,
Kiernan Molloy (captain) and
(front row, left to right) Erin
Fletcher, Victoria Kennedy,
Gemma Molloy, Natalie Clark!
Thanks to Mininera, Tatyoon,
Yalla-Y-Poora and Willaura for
another great season of tennis!
Congratulations also to Leesa McInnes who was awarded
life membership of the MDTA for her tireless efforts over
the past 10 years in initiating and running the junior
competition, and for her significant contribution to the
senior competition.
See you all in season 2018/2019!
Skipton Community News Page 4
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SKIPTON SMALL ANIMAL SERVICE Camperdown Vet Centre offers a small animal service
at Gorst Rural Supplies, Glenelg Hwy, Skipton
every Wednesday 12.30-1.30pm.
large animal service by appointment only
For all appointments or queries please call:
Camperdown Vet Centre
Phone: (03) 55931077 (all hours) www.camperdownvet.com.au
Monday – Friday 8am-5.30pm
Saturday 9am-12noon
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Skipton Community News Page 5
Where have the months gone?
Already doing the March
column. Early in the month I was sitting on
the park bench near the Emu Creek Cafe having a
coffee with my wife Tania and Tony and Janine
Walker from Linton. We were chatting away when I
looked around and saw how overgrown the creek area
was, which got me thinking.
Shortly after that we spoke to a local resident who
also stated his concern for the creek area. I made a
few prompt emails and phone calls to see what could
be done. I subsequently met onsite with Michael Allan
from Corrections Victoria and I arranged a crew to
come and whipper snip and clean up the area.
I am hoping that the work has been done while I am
away in New Zealand. The crew come out and do
community work as part of their repayment to the
community. There is absolutely no reason why any
local should feel insecure with this crew in town as
they are well supervised and no threat to the
community. If the first round of work goes well I will
endeavour to get more visits by the Corrections crew
on a regular basis.
It is great to see the improvement works being done
on the Beaufort Road with new curb and channelling
and eventual resealing of the road. With these works
in mind, please pay attention to all speed restriction
signs and road work speed limits of 40 km/h.
Remembering that the workers on site would love to
go home to their families, not to hospital. Whilst on
the topic, please pay attention to the Lismore Rd with
the current re surfacing works around the Mt
Widderin area.
I will endeavour to make it to the football club to get
around to meeting everyone before round 1. I will
need to trade in my Dunnstown apparel for some
Skipton gear if anyone can help me out.
Some of you may have passed the station in recent
weeks to see some major works going on. We are in
the process of erecting new fences and installing new
gardens and lawns at the station and residence.
Hopefully we can be moved in before the end of
March.
Just a friendly reminder of police
attendance & times:
Being the only member in town, I work an 8 hr shift
at varying times of the day.
If I am working and not at the office, I will have the
station phone diverted to the police mobile.
If I am unable to take your call, please leave a
message and I will return your call as soon as
possible.
If I am not working and you call the station, the
phone will be diverted to Warrnambool.
If you require urgent police assistance call 000 and
they will call me to attend to any urgent matters.
I thank you for your cooperation and look forward to
the years ahead. Regards Craig Walker.
2018 Lismore Photo Show Saturday 28th April 20018
9:00am to 4:00pm.
Presentation 3,30pm. Lismore Hall - Rec reserve, Seymour St, Lismore
Lismore Photo Show Schedules are now available Categories - Corangamite Shire (must be recognizable as being in the
shire),
Creatures, Portrait (animal or People/ Persons),
Pictorial, Still Life,
Old and Weathered (anything as described)
Garden (plant or man made),
Monochrome (any 2 colours or black)
Creative Expression,
Land & Sea (photo to be dominated by natural scenery).
Sections are Open, Novice (never won a 1st in our show), Intermediate (for those who have won a 1st in Novice and don't wont to go
into Open) Youth 11 - 16yrs & Junior for Under 11yrs. Cost per entry is O, N, I $1 ea, Y 50c ea. J. is free.
Both entry fees are up to 20 entries and free thereafter, For schedules, rule guidelines, definitions or other entry info
please feel free to contact Lorraine Graham on 0407875102 or email [email protected].
Skipton Playgroup This week at playgroup all the children enjoyed
painting brightly coloured Easter eggs.
The children had a wonderful time
decorating their egg with bunny ears
and googly eyes, to create an Easter egg
bunny!
Next week is our last Playgroup for the term! We will be
making Easter egg baskets in the morning which will then
be used for our Easter egg hunt!
It would be wonderful to see some new faces on
the day! Come & enjoy the “Egg Hunt”.
Hope to see you there.
Playgroup will take the next couple of weeks break.
We’ll be back on the 19th of April. Where: Russell Hall (Next to the Presbyterian Church in Montgomery Street) When: Every Thursday (Excluding school holidays) Time: 9:30am-11:30am Who: Everyone is welcome with children from Newborns – 5 years of age. What to bring: A piece of fruit for a shared morning tea, a drink and gold coin donation. Membership costs are $40 per family ($30 concession).
Please contact Sophia Irving (President) 0478026506
Skipton Community News Page 6
Servicing Skipton & Districts since 1938
90-98 Montgomery Street,
Skipton, 3361
Phone: 5340 2205 Fax: 5340 2024
Alistair Tippett – Branch Manager 0448 384 963
Timothy Cosgrave – Chemical, Seed & Fertiliser 0429 356 594
Joe Pyke – Merchandise Sales 0447 203 240
Ed Hilsdon - Agronomist 0457 506 537
John McGrath – Wool Area Manager 0417 047 648
Anne Spence – Insurance 0409 826 056
Xavier Shanahan – Livestock 0418 971 940
Barclay Dowling – Livestock 0407 313 156
Darcy Erhardt – Livestock 0437 358 666
Paul Constable – Livestock Lismore 0407 348 992
Adrian Smith—Real Estate 0400 178 945
Vaughan Niblett Fertiliser Supply: Lime, Gypsum, Super. Cartage and
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Cartage of Hay, Grain, Wool & General Freight
Windrowing—Canola, Legumes & Cereal Crops
Renovation & Broad acre Cropping
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40 Neill Street, Beaufort, 3373
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Consultation by Appointment - Phone: 5349 2003
Home visits can be arranged for Skipton from
the Beaufort Vet Clinic with no travelling charges applied.
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Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Skipton Community News Page 9
Skipton Garden Club News. March, 2018.
At our March meeting the Garden Club were able
to discuss our invitation to the Western District
Garden Clubs Conference.
The front was decorated with a lovely picture of a
grass tree, (xanthorrhoea) which reminded us of
the country we would travel through to get to
Naracoorte, South Australia, the venue for the
Conference on Saturday 28th April.
Speakers this year will be Paul Dipuglia, from
fertilizer gurus Neutrog, and Brian Wagner from
Wagner Roses. Added value of course from the
plant stall offered, and the input from each Club
represented, as well as the annual catch up with
friends and fellow gardeners, and perhaps a
thought this year for support for friends between
Penshurst, Caramut and Hawkesdale, and those in
the Gazette district who have lost homes and
gardens in the recent fires.
We all hope for rain before then of course, the
sight of our own parched gardens will be a shared
experience for all of us out west, wonder how we
have all fared?
We have to let Naracoorte Club know by 12th April
of numbers attending. (cost $30.00 for the day,
catered of course.) Please talk to your friends,
and to Lilla and Sharon if you want to attend.
Drawbacks of course are the distance to travel and
the need for a reliable car, we do have a list of
motels and accommodation places in Naracoorte if
anyone is interested in an overnight stay, and
sharing transport is a good option, but we need
interest shown now, to get organised.
And yes, we’re all parched and tired, and hoping for
rain, the plants most of all. But it has been
interesting watching what’s “dun good” as Lilla’s
young son had it many years ago, and what is never
going to thrive in it’s position without shade (which
is so slow to grow). Sad to see trees uprooted so
unexpectedly, but a minor miracle to see some
tough old roses still blooming!
We also have news of the 2018 Garden Design Fest
in November. Two weekends of garden visits to
some of the iconic gardens of rural Victoria,
Ballarat, Bendigo, Macedon Ranges, the
metropolitan area and the Mornington Peninsula
Details will be released on the website:
[email protected] and the updates will
be sent to us at the Garden Club for members’
information. A Rotary fundraiser, and sounds like a
great day out, whichever you choose.
Don’t forget, if you are looking for private trips
with family or friends, we have the Gardener’s
Gazette, Autumn 2018 is with us now, and lists a
multitude of gardens that are open on a regular
basis, as well as special shows and events.
Creswick Garden Club this year is presenting Jerry
Coleby-Williams on Saturday July 28th, and this
year we must try to get to the Australian Plant
Society Native Plant Sale in Bacchus Marsh on May
12th. Borrow the Gazette from us if that suits
you, give us a ring to come round for a cuppa to
Lilla’s place or we can drop it off to you.
And time again for the weekly watering session –
2ml in the gauge is really no help at all!
Please take care in the garden, and do keep in
touch.
Sharon Andrewartha - 0499 717 222 and Lilla
Orton - 5340 2043, Skipton Garden Club
P.S. In Spring, in a good year, a drive thro’ Linton
on the Linton-Pigoreet Road, through the light
forest and to the Clarksdale Bird Sanctuary, may
surprise you with acres of our own version of
xanthorrhoea flowering under the trees.
Lilla Orton, Secretary, Skipton Garden Club ph 5340 2043
31 Lyons Street Skipton 3361
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STREATHAM GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Ten members attended the first meeting for 2018 the
AGM. There were several apologies.
The Office- Bearers remain the same as last year:
President: Glenda,
Vice President: L. Giles,
Sec/Treas: M. Mc Kenzie,
Ass Sec. & Consumer Affairs Officer Irene Meek.
The club was delighted to have a visit from our past
President Norma Blake, and her daughter Claire.
The General Meeting decided that this year we would
meet on the second Tuesday of the month, and have some
meetings in Lake Bolac. The yearly itinerary was decided;
the members can look forward to a very interesting year.
Our first outing is on Friday April 18th. We intend to go to
St Arnaud and see the butterflies; and then visit the Bible
Museum (next door)
Lunch will be in one of the Coffee Shops, the hotel is no
longer available.
The plan is to leave L.B. at am, and meet with the
Streatham members at the Ararat I.G.A. car-park at 9.40.
The May meeting venue will be notified.
First in, best desexed! Golden Plains Council is offering residents who
currently have an unregistered cat the ability to
have their cat desexed for FREE for a limited time
only.
Council is providing this offer to address feral and semi-
owned cat issues and to promote responsible cat
ownership and cat safety by reducing unwanted litters.
Discounts apply for micro chipped and de-sexed dogs and
cats in Golden Plains Shire; the cost of a discounted
registration is $43 (per animal), where the cost of a full
registration is $126 (per animal).
Failure to register or renew the registration of a dog or cat
over the age of three months is an offence with a current
fine of $317 for the 2017/18 financial year.
Interested residents are encouraged to contact one of these
two vet clinics to organise an appointment (and mention
this offer).
Golden Plains Veterinary Practice Phone: 5281 2226. 2 Bruce Street, Bannockburn
Smythesdale Veterinary Practice
Phone: 5318 5750. 45 Brooke Street, Smythesdale
See GP Shire Information for further details
STREATHAM CRAFT GROUP
On March the 13th four members travelled to Hamilton to
receive information re the Regional Art Australia’s part in
the Wool Conference at Bendigo in October
The Regional Art have purchased the wool and are asking
craft groups to help with the knitting/crocheting of scarves
for the Conference attendees.
The aim is to make 500 items for the Conference and the
Streatham group will knit 10, or more, by the end of May.
Shelley Husband was the second speaker. She taught
herself to crochet, 5 years ago, and began to design her
own patterns; she spent much time on the computer. In
2012 she began to sell patterns.
Shelley has also produced 8 books. In Book 2017, she had
73 of her designed patterns. Her Business name is “Pin
Cushion”. She and has a shop in Hamilton.
On Tuesday March 20th, our Streatham Craft Group hosted
our “Annual Share Day”. As usual we were well
supported with approximately 80 visitors.
The standard and variety of craft was above excellent.
Several of our members were unable to attend, and
because we are a very small club, we had 4 “fill-ins” who
did an excellent job and we appreciated their assistance.
There were only 5 members present.
Thank you to Pauline in the kitchen, and Michelle who
had a stall and donated an extra gift to the club.
We had two speakers for the day, Jacinta Warham, and
Gail Orval, both from Hamilton. Jacinta spoke briefly
about the Wool Conference in Bendigo in October, and
displayed a variety of completed scarves for the function.
Gail had a wonderful display of Temari Balls, she spoke
on how she learned to make them and how they
originated.
The balls were introduced from China to Japan around the
7thcenturary A.D. They were called “MARE” meaning
ball.
With time Temari became an art with the upper class, with
women competing to create more and more beautiful
Temari Balls.
Gail has been stitching for just over 4 years and has made
in excess of 300 balls. She is one of eighty-six foreign
members of the Japan Temari Association, and one of just
four Australian members.
Polystyrene balls for the Temaris are used for ornaments
and gifts; and needs several meters of material covering
before stitching the decorations.
Gail donated a ball for the day, and one lucky lady from
Ballarat was very happy!
This was a very happy day. Everyone there enjoyed the
varieties of the craft, the fellowship, a well stocked stall,
and an excellent afternoon tea.
Skipton Community News Page 12
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Skipton Community News Page 13
Skipton NetSetGo 2018 Commencing on Thursday 19th April
Skipton NetSetGo 2018 is offered to children
in Grades Prep, 1, 2 & 3. It runs every Thursday in Term 2
starting on 19th April, through to Thursday 28th June
We will be heading over to the Skipton Netball Courts straight after school to have a snack and play before
starting NetSetGo at 4pm and finishing at 5pm. Registration and payment must be done
online. If you are interested, please contact Margot
Barr so she can email the link directly. So come along to a fun, energetic program
for the children, and give it a try! Contact Margot Barr Ph: 0418 125 321
Email: [email protected] ——————————————————
Auskick is on again in Term 2.
Starting on April 19th, there will be 10 action packed sessions from 5pm-6pm on Thursday nights, full of games, drills, skills and fun!
The sessions will be run by myself, with 'Parent helpers' most welcome.
So get your footy boots out, and get Mum or Dad to go to
aflauskick.com and find Skipton, for more information and to enrol.
James Collins
S.M&W ROVERS
The Ladies Auxiliary held their last meeting on March
7th. We are now “Kitchen Caters” and will continue to
run an excellent canteen. We are our hoping to extend
our food variety available during the season.
Prior to the close of the Auxiliary, the “out going”
President Irene Meek read the minutes of the first
meeting. This was held in the Westmere Hall on June
20th 1967. Twenty ladies were present. The President
was Barbara Kindersley, Sec/Treas Faye Blurton (d)
Faye Meek is the only local remaining member.
To continue running the canteen we need volunteers to
fill the rosters for the “Home Games” Judy has agreed to
do this difficult task, so PLEASE give your name to her!
We need netballers and footballers to continue helping.
Our Purchasing Officers and IGA Shopping is arranged.
Club President John Box thanked the Auxiliary for their
many years of excellent catering and caring for the club.
Our first match for the season is at Hawksdale, on April
14th. The first “Home Game” is on the 21st April against
Ararat Eagles.
This will be a Tea Night, and BBQ will be after the
Footy. Children's’ tea 5pm.
Pie night is on Thursday 12th April after Training as we
begin the Footy Season.
We welcome new players and supporters and encourage
everyone to “catch-up” after the matches.
GO ROVERS!!
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Parents Club Parents Club is looking for helpers for ‘Carnes Clearing
Sale’, during the school holidays 13th April 2018 from
9.45am (set up) for a 10:30 sale start, until approx.
1.30pm. Address: ‘Nyari’ 667 Settlement Rd Stoneleigh
Vic 3373. If you can assist on the day with sales, or else
with suppling baked goods, coleslaw or onions, or else by
the collection of meat/soft drink/bread from Ballarat the
day before, please contact Fiona Collins 0438 062 962.
Parents Club has teamed up with AVALON NURSERY to
bring you a “BULB DRIVE” more information an order
form is attached. Please help us raise funds for projects
like a fresh coat of paint for the school by adding some
colour to your, or anyone else’s garden. Orders to be
returned by Monday 26th March so that bulbs can be
supplied before the Easter break. Avalon’s generosity
means that our school can benefit.
Easter Raffle Win a delicious Chocolate Easter Hamper (can be seen at
the Skipton Post Office)!
$2 per ticket or 3 for $5
Each family at Skipton Primary School will receive a book
of 20 tickets - write the purchaser's name and phone
number on each ticket. Please return your tickets and
money to Nat Clark at front reception at school. Nat will
have spare tickets if you are able to sell extras! The raffle
will be drawn on Thursday 29th March at final
assembly at Skipton Primary School. Thanks for your
assistance in this Easter Fundraiser!
Principal’s Message We have had the first meeting of the new School Council
and we welcomed Natasha Frisby, John Connell and Cate
Elshaug onto Council. Again, I would like to thank
outgoing councillors, Ange Gowans, Sally Wills and
Amelia Pollock for their significant contribution to council
in 2017. I am pleased to announce that Les Meek is once
again our council President, with Anthony Mulcahy Vice
President. Secretary is Claire Dowling and Treasurer is
also Les. The other councillors are Scott Barr, Gavan
Corbett and myself. Due to the increased size of the
school, as well as increased interest in council, it was
decided to apply to the department to increase the size of
council to 13 members and we should have confirmation
of this soon. Council was presented with a draft of the
2017 Annual Report. This now goes to the Department for
their approval and then we will have a public presentation
of the report in Term 2. Council also approved the final
day of school this year as a pupil-free day.
Next week is our last week of term. Can I remind you of
our farewell to Karen Bradshaw at our final assembly next
Friday beginning at 12:00pm.
Calvin Tromp, Principal
Last Thursday we had the last event of our swimming
season, the inter-school carnival. It was another great day
where the school pulled together to host our neighbouring
schools and our children got to compete and demonstrate
their skills.
Thanks to Amelia who organised the program, to the
parents who helped set up and clean up, to the Parents’
Club for catering, and the teachers for their input.
It has been a successful term of swimming and all of our
students have grown in their water confidence and skills.
Coming Up In April
16th Monday Start of Term Two
17th Tuesday Earth Ed for Grade 5/6
25th WednesdayANZAC Day
27th Friday House Athletics
1st Tuesday Cross Country
4thFriday Hearing Testing (also for adults)
10thThursday P-2 Inter-school Athletics @ Skipton
11thFriday 3-6 Inter-school Athletics @ Derrinallum College
14th Monday School Council; 6:30pm
15-17 Tues. to Thurs. NAPLAN
18th Friday Eureka Cross Country
25th Friday MSP School Photos
Please note: the website calendar has all the dates for the year
on it and is continually updated.
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Adam Slater—Agronomist 0447 691 248
Caine McMahon 0401 426 922
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SKIPTON BOWLING CLUB
Congratulations to Skipton Bowlers
Well done Everyone. Many thanks to Peter Hand for providing
match results during the season.
Time for a break. Catch you back later in the year. K
MEN’S GOLF 24/3/2018: NO Golf played in Skipton
Golfers travelled away at the weekend to represent Skipton
at various events.
Some played in the annual Cohuna Cup event at Rich
River, with others playing in Tournaments nearer to home.
Skipton’s Golfers will be back on the local course next Saturday for
play starting at 10 am.
You are welcome to come along and join in.
The course always available for you to test your skills.
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Expressions of interest sought for
Marine License Training (Marine Training Services RTO: 4653)
Victorian Recreational Boat License
and Jet Ski Course
(Marine License with PWC Endorsement)
$100.00 PER PERSON
Experienced Commercial Vessel Master and
Marine Surveyor as Instructor
Fun and informative Theory Lesson
Props and Videos used to explain Theory
Great for novice boaters or first time boat owners.
Perfect for an experienced Boater wanting to refine their knowledge.
We need a minimum of twelve (12) people and the Instructor will come to Skipton. The course is held on one evening. Approx. 6
pm to 10:30 pm.
Numbers needed a.s.a.p. Contact: Tracey Miller, 0419 833 489.
Saturday 21st April: S.M.&W. ROVERS V ARARAT EAGLES at Home. Come support your Teams.
TEA NIGHT & BBQ Children’s tea at 5 pm. ———————————————————————-
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April: CAMPERDOWN QUILTERS SHOW 10 am to 4 pm. St Paul’s Hall, Church Street Camperdown. Magnificent Quilts on Show. Afternoon Tea. Raffle Drawn Sunday. ———————————————————————-
Tuesday 24 April, CORANGAMITE SHIRE COUNCIL Meeting 7 pm, Killara Centre, Camperdown
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Wednesday 25th April, ANZAC DAY Lest We Forget!! Details will be fully available when SCN returns. Commencing with the March at 11:45 am assembly is at the Skipton Primary School, proceeding down to the War Memorial in Anderson for the Wreath Laying Ceremony at noon, then continuing in the Mechanics Hall for the Anzac Day Service, and light lunch. A plate appreciated thank you.
———————————————————————— Saturday 28th April. WESTERN DISTRICT GARDEN CLUBS 2018 CONFERENCE, in Naracoorte, South Australia. Please contact Skipton Garden Club Secretary on 5340 2043 if you are interested in attending by 12th April. Invitation is to Garden Club members, but that is easily solved. Cost $30.00 for a great day out, fully catered, speakers from Neutrog and Wagner’s Roses. ———————————————————————— Saturday 28th April: LISMORE PHOTO SHOW will be in the Lismore Hall, Recreation Reserve, Seymour Street from 9 am to 3:30 pm. For schedules, rule guidelines, and other enquiries contact Lorraine Graham on 0407 875 102 or by email to [email protected] —————————————————————————--
Saturday 28th April: ANNUAL WESTERN REGIONAL GARDEN CLUBS CONFERENCE will be held in Narracoorte. —————————————————————————--
Saturday 28th April: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Newlyn Away. Come support The Emus.
————————————————————————- Saturday 5th May: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Daylesford at Home. Come support The Emus.
————————————————————————- Saturday 12th May: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Bungaree Away. Come support The Emus. SOCIAL CLUB: Social Ball.
————————————————————————- Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th May: SENIOR’S BUS TRIP TO MULWALA. Any financial members wanting to go please contact 0417 844 499 by 24th March.
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Pennant Bowls Results Division 3 Saturday 24th March: PRELIMINARY FINAL at Derrinallum
Skipton’s played at Camperdown. Fine, sunny afternoon. Skipton won by 26 shots. Bowlers off to the Grand Final.
V. Richardson Bev Grist G. Pett F. Ellingham Won 31-15
M. Cook W. Grist J. Hinton B. Pett Won 24-20
S. Haley S. Foote P. McLean P. Hand Drew 21-21
W. Fearnhead D. Crosbie H. Waldron G. Keilar Won 26-21
Pennant Bowls Results Division 3 Saturday 25th March: GRAND FINAL at Colac Central.
Skipton finished off a great season with a win over City 3.
Play was in very windy conditions all day. Skipton won by 11 shots.
V. Richardson Barb Grist G. Pett F. Ellingham Lost 21-25
M. Cook W. Grist J. Hinton B. Pett Won 25-21
S. Haley S. Foote P. McLean P. Hand Won 22-20
W. Fearnhead D. Crosbie H. Waldron G. Keilar Won 30-21
Meetings & Coming Events
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Meetings & Coming Events
FROM THE EDITOR: Contributions to SCN of Recipes, Handy Hints, Original Verse, News articles are always
welcomed - however, they must be accompanied with the name of the person submitting (needed to identify source of articles
please, and to seek the approval of the person who wrote original piece. Personal details are not published, but unless an article/s is
identified by the person submitting them, they will not appear)
Contact: Editor Kathy Sproules at 14 Scott St Skipton, or by telephone 03 5340 2340, fax 03 5340 2434. SCN email address: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: All information in SCN is derived from sources believed to be accurate and current as at the time of publication. Views expressed are not necessarily endorsed or approved by the Progress Association. Anonymous contributions will not be published. The Editor reserves the right to withhold any items which are considered to be inappropriate for this publication.
Thursday29th March: SKIPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 1.30pm Finish. End of Term One. —————–———-——–———————————————
Happy Easter Everyone. Have a lovely weekend. LOTS TO DO!!SEE BELOW
Enjoy the School Holiday Break. SCN will return to your letter box on
Wednesday 18th April. News in by Friday 13th April please. K
———————————————— Saturday 31st March & Monday 2nd April: EASTER WEEKEND. Skipton Lions and Staff at the SKIPTON COMMUNITY SHOP invite you to stop by the Community Shop for a sausage and a chat. —————————————————————
Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd April: NARRAPAMELUP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 10:00 am. Catering will be by the Uniting Church Parish. ——————————————————————————- Sunday 1st April: EASTER SUNDAY. Please Note: NO Historical Society Meeting will be held next week on Sunday 8th April. ——————————————————————————
Wednesday 4th April: SKIPTON FRIENDS OF VISION AUSTRALIA MEETING in the Hall Supper Room at 2 p.m. Competition: Come and tell “Your Stories About Spiders”. ALL are cordially invited to join us to hear Jacquie Crawford, from Vision Melbourne, and Michelle Ward, Vision Ballarat, speak about their work and all the different areas where they help people who are vision impaired. Afternoon tea. Contacts: Marg Clark and Marg Fraser ——————————————————————————
Saturday 7th April: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Clunes at Home. Come support The Emus.
————————————————————————- Sunday 8th April: SKIPTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY April meeting (postponed from 1st April - Easter Sunday) will be
in the Old Police House in Stewart Park, Montgomery Street, at 2.00 p.m. Visitors very welcome, especially if you have a story to tell! Please phone Secretary Mary on 5340 2186 or President Bob on 0414 766 979 for further information, or just come along!
——————————————————————————- Thursday 12th April: S.M.&W. ROVERS PIE NGHT after Training to Kick Off the Footy Season.
—————————————————————————- Thursday 12thApril: SKIPTON PROGRESS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING FOR APRIL 7.30 p.m. in the Supper Room of the Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street. Comments and inquiries can always be addressed to President Lilla on 5340 2043. All Skipton residents are welcome at our meetings. We try to keep them short and sweet and discussion over supper is a lively forum.
————————————————————————- Saturday 14th April: SKIPTON MARKET Skipton Mechanics Hall.
9 am to 1 pm. Fresh produce, home-made Jams, Sauces, Cakes, Hand Made Cards, Jewellery, & many more stalls. Enquiries & Stall Bookings to: Jan Murphy on 5340 2204 ——————————————————————————
Saturday 14th April: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Smythesdale Away. Come support The Emus.
SOCIAL CLUB: Meet & Greet Friends, Players, Committee. ————————————————————————-
Saturday 14th April: S.M.&W. ROVERS V Hawksdale Away. Come support your Teams.
—————————————————————————- Monday 16th April: Start of Term Two. ——————————————————————————
Tuesday 17th April: WESTMERE RED CROSS will hold A meeting to conclude the “March Appeal Collection” at the Streatham Sunday School at 2pm. The Annual Meeting will be discussed. Competition ; a small note-book. Afternoon tea, biscuits. New members welcome ——————————————————————————
Friday April 18th: STREATHAM GARDEN CLUB first outing for 2018 is to St Arnaud to see the butterflies, then a visit to the Bible Museum (next door) Lunch will be in one of the Coffee Shops, the hotel is no longer available. The plan is to leave Lake Bolac at 9am, and meet with the Streatham members at the Ararat I.G.A. car-park at 9.40. ——————————————————————————
Thursday 19th April. SKIPTON GARDEN CLUB meets at the Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street, Skipton at 10.00 a.m. for their April meeting. All very welcome, please contact Secretary on 5340 2043 for details or just come along. ——————————————————————————
Thursday 19th April: Skipton NetSetGo 2018 is offered to children in grades prep, 1, 2 & 3. It runs every Thursday in Term 2 starting 19th April, through to Thursday 28th June, 2018. We will be heading over to the Skipton netball courts straight after school to have a snack and play before starting NetSetGo at 4pm and finishing at 5pm. Registration and payment must be done online. If you are interested, please contact Margot Barr so she can email the link directly. So come along to a fun, energetic program for the children, and give it a try! For all enquiries and details contact Margot Barr phone 0418 125 321 Email: [email protected] ——————————————————————————-- Thursday 19th April: AUSKICK IS ON AGAIN IN TERM 2. Ten action packed sessions from 5pm-6pm on Thursday nights, full
of games, drills, skills and fun! The sessions will be run by James Collins with 'Parent helpers' most welcome. So go to aflauskick.com and find Skipton, for more information and details for how to enrol. ————————————————--
Saturday 21st April: CHFL SKIPTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB V. Learmonth at Home. Come support The Emus.
SOCIAL CLUB: Calcutta. (Continued on page 19)
For more information about Skipton visit the Domain Website: www.skiptonaustralia.org There is also a pretty popular Facebook with a wide number of visits recorded.
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contacting Chris on 0418 745 994 (Cobden area) or Vicki on 0437 817 330 (Terang area).
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DEAD LIVESTOCK & ANIMALS For help disposing of dead livestock, contact Corangamite Shire on 5593 7100. Corangamite Regional Landfill can accept small animals and small numbers of dead livestock for free.
COUNSELLING If you or someone you know is in need of emotional and social wellbeing support, call one of the following numbers.
• Beyond Blue – 24hrs, 7 days a week – 1300 224 636 • Lifeline – 24hrs a day, 7 days a week – 13 11 14 • Kids Helpline – 24hrs, 7 days a week – 1800 55 1800 Please contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria on 1300 735 578 for access to business and emotional support.
IF YOU NEED FOOD OR PERSONAL ITEMS Food and personal items are available from Terang CWA, The Promenade, and Cobden Uniting Church 61 Curdie Street. Your local charity can help: Terang Community Op Shop 10 Shadforth Street, Terang, 5592 1723
The Terang CWA Branch The Promenade, Terang, 0439 943 922
CDHS Charity Shop41 Curdie Street, Cobden, 5595 1162
Uniting Church Op Shop50 Curdie Street, Cobden, 0475 699 483
Lifeline South West Vic Inc.178 Manifold Street, Camperdown,
5593 1441
St Vincent De Paul Society156 Manifold Street, Camperdown,
5593 1122
Sunnyside Shop184 Manifold Street, Camperdown, 5593 1175
TOPS Timboon 17 Timboon-Curdievale Road, Timboon phone
0455 183 761
DHHS ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Emergency Relief and Re-establishment Assistance is available to eligible fire-affected community members. Personal Hardship Assistance Payments, which provide payments of up to $540 per adult and $270 per child (up to a maximum of $1890 per household) are available to help meet immediate needs, including emergency food, shelter, clothing, and personal items.
Emergency Re-establishment Assistance provides up to $40,700 per eligible household that has been affected by fire at their primary place of residence. The grants are available for eligible clean-up, emergency accommodation, repairs, rebuilding (a principal place of residence), and replacing some damaged contents.
DHHS staff are available at the relief centres in Cobden or Terang or you can call VicEmergency on 1800 226 226 for more information.
FREE WASTE DROP-OFF
Properties affected by the Terang, Gnotuk, and Garvoc fires can drop off waste for free at Corangamite Shire’s waste management facilities. Residents can also drop off scrap metal for free at Wheelie Waste’s facility located on the Princes Highway at Boorcan.
Contact Council on 5593 7100 before you commence any clean
up works if you suspect that there is asbestos or other toxic
wastes present. Council cannot accept asbestos or asbestos
contaminated waste at any of its waste facilities.
Council can provide free collection and disposal of waste and
scrap metal from fire-affected properties. Please contact Council
on 5593 7100 for assistance.
Phone Peter, Karina or Chris on 03 5561 6792 or 0458 600
242. The office is on the Corner of Henna and Lava Streets,
Warrnambool. Outreach services are also available.
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Community relief fund launched to support fire affected communities
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) has partnered with Bendigo Bank to establish a Community Relief Fund in support of community members affected by the Southwest Victoria fires.
The Fund aims to support communities across Colac-Otway, Corangamite, Warrnambool, Moyne, and Southern Grampians areas where the fires have destroyed homes and impacted primary producers.
The Fund provides a formal channel for the public to donate money directly to affected communities and is designed to achieve positive outcomes for the community, by working directly with local recovery committees and structures to inform and drive the distribution of funds.
Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley said emergency management agencies and local communities faced tough conditions last weekend with high temperatures and strong winds, on the back of an extremely dry period.
Fire fighting and rescue crews attended more than 160 grass and bushfires and responded to more than 1,000 requests for assistance.
The Community Relief Fund is a vital part of encouraging affected communities to play an integral role in managing their own recovery, by being part of the Fund distribution process,
along with councils and the emergency management sector. Community members who want to help can donate to the Fund, which will be distributed collectively across impacted communities, rather than individuals or specific groups.
The Community Relief Fund is facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding between EMV and Bendigo Bank. It is delivered through the Bendigo Bank branch network, and has already been used for the collection and distribution of donated funds following emergencies. The Fund was utilised in Victoria’s Scotsburn community following the 2015 December fires, with $82,000 of donated funds being directly provided to the affected community.
Funds raised will be used for a range of locally identified charitable initiatives such as clean-up activities, business support or counselling, temporary fencing, and water quality control measures.
Chairman of Cobden and Districts Community Bank®, James Green, said the local branch and wider Bendigo Bank network were keen to do all they could to help local people following the fires. “Cobden and Camperdown Community Banks have put an initial $5,000 each into the Community Relief Fund.” "Further funds raised now will be ready to be distributed to those in need, when and where they need it."
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The two days of the weekend of 17th and 18th of March were
declared Days of Total Fire Ban and with the very strong winds
fires that began during the night due to “dry lightning” spread
throughout the dairy farming communities of the Corangamite
Shire and neighbouring districts.
Although obviously “after the event” SCN could only publish
general contact information last edition but during the week I
have received valuable information from Corangamite Shire with
more specific contact details of how we in Skipton & District and
further afield can assist those affected by the awful fires.
I am including the more relevant of the media information I have
received from Corangamite Shire during the week for readers of
Skipton & District in SCN this edition (omitting details specific to
those who are directly involved) because I believe that farmers
and businesses in Skipton & District are deeply affected by what
has been seen on our news services since the St Patrick’s Day
Fires throughout the Corangamite Shire and concern also to
those people in other locations to our west in Penshurst,
Caramut, Hawkesdale and the Gazette District.
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The fire at Terang and Cobden is now contained.
Firefighters have been able to stop the spread of the
fire. There is currently no threat to communities, but
you should continue to stay informed and monitor
conditions.
SMOKE FROM PEAT FIRES
A number of peat fires continue to smoulder in the Cobrico
area, causing smoke / health issues for residents. The Relief
Centre in Terang was opened last night to provide refuge for
residents impacted by the smoke.
Peat fires smoulder for a long time and can be difficult to put
out. Smoke contains fine particles, water vapour and gases
including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen
oxides. Some peat fires may produce sulphur compounds which
can be odorous.
A fact sheet is available on the DHHS website
(www2.health.vic.gov.au) with details about peat fire smoke.
Please keep monitoring the VicEmergency website:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au for updates.
Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing, wheezing or tightness in the chest should seek urgent medical assistance – call 000.
People with a heart or lung condition, including asthma,
children (up to 14 years), pregnant women and people over 65 years of age are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke. If you have a heart or lung condition, take your medication as prescribed. Asthmatics should follow their personal asthma action plan and keep reliever medication on hand. If you or anyone in your care is experiencing symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24 or seek medical advice.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS
OFFERED TO HELP OR DONATE. THE COMMUNITY
RESPONSE HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING - AND WE
ARE INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL. PLEASE READ OUR
SECTION ON ‘HOW YOU CAN HELP OR DONATE’
AS A GUIDE TO DONATING GOODS & SERVICES. IF YOU WANT TO HELP
PLEASE NO MORE FOOD OR WATER DONATIONS - WE ARE AT FULL CAPACITY.
IF YOU WISH TO HELP IN OTHER WAYS - PLEASE SEE BELOW.
CASH DONATIONS: (Bendigo Bank overleaf.)
SOUTH WEST VICTORIAN COMMUNITY RELIEF FUNDFunds raised will be distributed to charitable organisations working with communities that are directly impacted by recent fires or subsequent aftermath of the disaster.
Donate at your nearest Bendigo Bank branch or online at bendigobank.com.au/southwestvicbushfire
EMERGENCY CASH GRANTS
The Salvation Army is able to assist with emergency cash grants to people who have lost or damaged property. Material aid, bedding, clothes, household goods and food assistance is available. Chaplaincy and pastoral support can also be provided. SALVATION ARMY 5561 6792
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BUSHFIRE APPEALAccount: Rotary International District 9780 – Bushfire AppealBSB: 035 070Account: 179149
CBA ASSISTANCE
Commonwealth Bank is providing its emergency assistance package for customers and businesses affected by bushfires in south-western Victoria.
Affected customers are invited to discuss their individual circumstances by phoning 1300 720 814 or visiting their nearest Commonwealth Bank branch.
More information can be found at www.commbank.com.au/
emergencyassistance
RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING
Talk to a financial counsellor today to discover how they can
assist you. To access financial counselling please telephone
1300 735 578. BLAZEAIDOnline at www.blazeaid.com.au
FEED AND FODDER FOR LIVESTOCK Contact the Victorian Farmers Federation on 1300 882 833 or visit www.vff.org.au/support
IF YOU WANT TO DONATE LABOURBLAZE AID For anyone wishing to donate time and skills with fencing please contact Chris on 0418 745 994 (Cobden) or Vicki on 0437 817 330 (Terang).
If you want to donate labour or services, contact Corangamite Shire on 5593 7100 or Ace Radio on 5564 3888.
If you need help, or want to volunteer, register with BlazeAid by
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