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Easter

Tuesday April 15, 2014The Winchelsea Star2

In what several locals have described as an accident waiting to happen, a part-loaded cattle truck travelling from the Colac direction across the Barwon River tipped over its rear trailer crossing the bridge. The accident occurred at around 8:30am, closing the bridge.

While negotiating the dog-leg down the incline from the Tea Rooms onto the bridge, it was suggested that suspension dampers together with swaying cattle led to the trailer overbalancing and falling onto the bridge railing. The trailer was close to completely falling off the bridge into the river.

A number of cattle fell out of the trailer onto the river bank below, several being killed and more sustaining injuries. Some amazingly survived the fall and went on to graze on the green grass beside the river.

Police, SES and CFA crews were in attendance and had to close the Princes Highway. Diversions were put in place sending traffic through Inverleigh, although the bluestone bridge was also opened one way at a time for limited use.

The accident highlights the importance even today of the river crossing through Winchelsea, which historically was known as the Gateway to the Western District for that very reason. Detours involve substantial extra distance either north towards Inverleigh or south down to the Cape Otway Road.

Local commentators believe the reverse camber arising from the temporary roadworks allowing two-way traffic across the 1970’s concrete bridge over the Barwon are partly to blame for the accident. Even at 40kph, heavy trucks will experience a large sway as the suspension corrects just in time for the load to swing to the opposite side.

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Thursday 17 April 9am to 5pm

Good Friday 18 April Closed

Easter Saturday 19 April Closed

Easter Sunday 20 April Closed

Easter Monday 21 April Closed

Tuesday 22 April 9am to 5pm

Drop into your nearest branch at 11 Main Street, Winchelsea or phone 5267 3189. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Accident Waiting to Happen

Photos courtesy of Tony Phelps and Sandra Jones

Tuesday April 15, 2014 The Winchelsea Star 3

This year the National Trust has a great Easter Fun Day taking place on Easter Sunday at Barwon Park, 105 Inverleigh Road, Winchelsea!

Take part in the egg hunts, explore the open houses, pack a picnic or why not treat yourself to some delicious treats from the food market.

This year’s egg hunt will involve finding and collecting a complete set of cut-out Easter eggs, which the children will return to Easter

Fun Day HQ, and be rewarded with a prize of scrumptious real chocolate eggs.

Heritage Fine Chocolates are once again coming on board as a valued sponsor, generously donating the eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt.

Bookings recommended. If you have any questions please email the National Trust Bookings Office on [email protected] or call (03) 9656 9804.

Admission: Adult $15 Concession $12 Child $9 Family $35 (2 Adults & 2 Children) National Trust members are free.

Date & time: Sunday April 20, 2014 10am - 4pm

Easter egg hunt at Barwon Park

Winchelsea Joey Scouts and Leaders became pirates for the day and set sail on the Enterprize, a replica of John Pascoe Fawkner’s schooner that sailed in 1835, with the first permanent white settlers, from Van Dieman’s Land to what is now the city of Melbourne.

The Joey Pirates were welcomed aboard by the Captain, and set to work to help sail the ship around the bay. The Joeys helped to raise the sails and acted as lookouts right up in the bow of the ship. They also clambered below decks, exploring the galley, the head and the

crew’s quarters. A few practice sword fights and chases around the deck kept everyone entertained.

Back on land, there was a bag of Pirate Treasure for each Joey and some more fun activities – feeling for eyeballs in the can, feeling the missing pirate leg, getting a scabby, maggot infested would on our hands, another sword fight and a lucky dip.

Afterwards, we walked up to Eastern Beach lawn area for lunch. The Joeys climbed the hill and rolled back down again. We had a little while on the

playground until it was time for home again.

Dressed in Pirate clothing, we were quite noticeable as a group and were asked if we were having a birthday party. People were quite impressed when told we were Joey Scouts.

If you would like your child to join Joey Scouts, please contact Marie on 52661841.

Marie McPadden - Scout Leader

Joey Scout Pirates sail the Seas


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Letters to the EditorDear Editor.Due to the recent spate of accidents, due to road upgrade, there will be some response.

Prior to the commencement of road works I raised the issue of parking to the shopping centre and safe passage for pedestrian traffic on the North side of town. I forwarded an email to Terrence Mulders office re this matter and raised it at a community meeting. One option was to upgrade ford [Earls Bridge] for safe passage of children to and from school and to the pool and residence to access facilities on north side of town without crossing the highway.

If the people are not happy with the community involvement and lack of consultation with highway from the start of the project, form a public meeting, obtain all negotiations between Surf coast Shire, Vic Roads and Community Groups representing Winchelsea residents through [freedom of information] and be pro-active in achieving the best result.

Yours David Loone

A Big Thank YouTo Mr Terrence Mulder and his office for there quick response to my Email 19 March re falling rocks from rail bridge onto Napthine Walk ,V Line has installed metal retaining barriers to the bridge and the river walks can enjoy there walks without fear of falling rocks.

Yours David Loone

Another thank you...... to you!To everyone who submits a Letter to the Editor. Remember, the Winchelsea Star can provide you with a voice to the broader community to communicate your thoughts on the issues concerning our community. Get involved!

Dear Sir.I would like to congratulate Paulene Partridge on her excellent letter concerning the renaming of the Winchelsea Cricket ground.

As a life member of the Winchelsea Cricket Club this subject has been a crusade of mine for several years, At a recent master plan review meeting held at the Eastern Reserve Community Centre, I once again asked the question why it had been renamed. I was informed by a Council officer that the decision to rename the ground was only taken last year and that the council was able to do this as the area was not heritage listed. How can this be possible when the sign bearing the new name was erected some 5 or 6 years ago. At the time the new sign was erected I contacted our then shire councilor Lindsay Schroeter asking him to make enquiries as to why the ground had been renamed. Unfortunately Lindsay became unwell before he was able to get back to me with this information. Since then many enquiries on my behalf have led to nothing.

In 1992 I wrote a letter on behalf of the W.C.C to the Department of Conservation and Environment outlining the historical significance and history of the Winchelsea Cricket Ground. I also stated that the W.C.C would strongly object to any moves to rename the ground in the future and requested that my letter be placed on file for future reference.

It now seems clear that someone, at some unknown time has made the wrong decision to change the name. In closing I would like to call on our 2 present councilors to take steps to rectify this situation as soon as possible.

Your Sincerely. Ern Tench. Life Member Winchelsea Cricket Club.


It was about 9.15 and I was on my daily run for a coffee and the mail.

I arrived at the ‘west’ milk bar and the girls were standing out the front... pointing, talking between themselves. This is different!

It wasn’t the fact the traffic was at a stand still. I have grown accustomed to that. Maybe it was the drivers on the highway, out of their cars, mulling between them selves. Nope, wasn’t that either.

It was quiet.

No ‘beep, beep, beep’ of the roadwork machinery. No hum of the trucks hauling their way towards Colac off the bridge. No air brakes on the western approach to the bridge.

When I order my coffee, asked ‘what’s going on?’ ‘Truck crash on the bridge’.

Should have been surprised...

Only 2 weeks prior, I was a regular user of the walk way on the bridge... walking the dogs, taking the kids to the playground. On a recent crossing, I recalled the letter to the editor from Harry Schroeter re the state of the ‘guard chain’ that stood between us, and the ‘road trains’.

That was only 2 weeks before the truck, traveling from Warrnambool to Pakenham crashed, crushing the walk way guard rail, and losing part of its load, more than 12 head of cattle, over the side.

I got back to my office in Armytage Street, I sent a couple of emails... to VicRoads (who were good enough to respond), the Police and Mr Terry Mulder, Minister the for Transport, both who are yet to respond.

I received the following response from VicRoads Acting Project Director Sarah McDermott.

Construction on the $220 million duplication of the Princes Highway between Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea began in March 2011 and remains on schedule for completion at the end of 2014, weather dependent. Two projects in the township of Winchelsea are also underway, a one kilometre section between Lennox Street and Austin Street and the section from Austin Street to Deans Marsh Road.

Winslow Constructors began construction between Lennox Street and Austin Street

in May 2013 with completion scheduled at the end of 2014. The final surfacing for the northern carriageway needs dry conditions to be placed and these works are expected to occur before Easter, pending suitable weather. Traffic will be moved to this new carriageway to give Winslow access to reconstruct the southern side of the road.

In December 2013, Cut & Fill commenced construction between Austin Street and Deans Marsh Road, which includes a new bridge crossing of the Barwon River and traffic signals at two intersections. Work to prepare foundations for the abutments on either side of the river has begun, which will ultimately provide support for the new bridge. The bridge is expected to take about 12 months to construct while completion of this project is expected in 2016.

VicRoads regularly monitors and reviews traffic management such as signs, bollards and traffic control as part of road construction projects, to ensure impacts on the community are minimised, while still allowing work to progress in an efficient manner. Traffic alerts are issued via the media and online channels to raise awareness when conditions change significantly. A Road Safety Audit of the construction traffic management arrangement was conducted by a qualified Road Safety Auditor on March 24, 2014.

Pedestrian crossing points such as those located near Barwon Terrace and Hesse Street, which allow pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic, then wait for a sufficient gap in traffic from the opposite direction to complete their journey across the highway, are being maintained by contractors. Temporary crossings and paths are installed during roadworks to provide access while new paths are being constructed or existing footpaths reinstated on completion of the project.

VicRoads has recently completed emergency repairs to the heritage bluestone bridge and a thorough investigation is about to take place of its foundations to determine whether further treatment is required. As a result of the cattle truck crash on Thursday 10 April, the bluestone bridge was temporarily re-opened to allow traffic to pass through Winchelsea. VicRoads’ investigations indicate the bluestone bridge is safe to be used in this manner.

Cut & Fill is preparing to commence road construction on the Colac bound lanes which will alter at various times, how traffic crosses the river.

Approximately 7,600 vehicles travel on the Princes Highway through Winchelsea every day, of these there are about 900 commercial vehicles which includes trucks and busses.

Reduced speed limits are in place to protect road workers and road users. VicRoads urges drivers to obey all on-road signage, be alert to changed traffic conditions and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

In addition to a discussion about the pedestrian crossings at Hesse St and Barwon Terrace we have discussed publishing a detailed map that will outline to exact location of the crossings.

One final note... while waiting to cross the Highway on my way home from the ‘Black Pearl’ one Friday night, my visiting Father said, someone is going to be killed crossing this road...

Please, be careful, especially with the increased traffic through town over the next 2 long weekends.

Stuart Fountain - Editor

From the Editor

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Bunyips CaveHi Kids,

Well, I hope you are all still enjoying your school holidays. We’ve had some lovely rain over the last week and I see everything is turning green again after the summer heat. This week it is Easter and I hope you all get lots of yummy Easter eggs! Don’t eat too much though or you might get sick!!

I would love to hear from you and then you can tell me what you have all been up to. So please, send in your pictures, stories, puzzles, jokes etc. and put them in my mailboxes, as they are so empty! Don’t forget they are at the Winchelsea School Office and the IGA supermarket.

Jokes of the WeekQ. How did the soggy Easter Bunny dry himself? A. With a hare-dryer!

Q. Why did the Easter Bunny cross the road? A. Because the chicken had his Easter eggs!

Q. How did the Easter Bunny rate the Easter parade? A. He said it was eggs-cellent!

Bunyip’s Tip of the Week!There are lots of extra cars on the road over the holidays, so take care on bikes or when you are crossing the road, especially with all the roadworks!

World War CommemorationIn light of the Centenary of Anzac and the Winchelsea Commemorative Pathway proposal to develop a memorial to the Australian VC recipients in WW1 -including Albert Jacka - Nancy Mawson has decided to re-print her books on World War 1and 2 and they will be available before the end of the year. Anyone interested in ordering a book can phone Nancy on 52411759 or 0412787435.

The pathway would begin on the north side of the highway and we hope will continue under the Barwon bridge to the south side linking into future memorials to the Winchelsea and District Veterans from both the World Wars and other conflicts. We are hoping to involve all the community and especially the local school children. With this in mind the school has registered their interest in a Gallipoli oak that could be planted along the pathway.

This project will have an ongoing impact on the local community with respect to the sacrifices made by those who have served our nation.

Sandra Jones

Winchelsea Community House has several new courses available in Term 2, and is now seeking registrants. These will start in May;

Certificate III in Aged Care and Home and Community Care Duration: 18 weeks (2 Days per week). Days: Monday’s and Tuesday’s Times: 9am—3pm

Certificate IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Duration: 30 weeks (2 Days per week). Days: Thursday’s and Friday’s Times: 9am—3pm

Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) Duration: 12 weeks (2 Days per week). Days: Wednesday’s and Thursday’s Times: 9am—3pm

Certificate IV in Community Services Duration: 18 weeks (2 Days per week). Days: Monday’s and Tuesday’s Times: 9am—3pm

Courses in Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management, Responsible Service of Alcohol and Level II First Aid (Incl. CPR) are also available in May and June.

In addition to formal career or job oriented adult education leading to a qualification, a wide range of ‘lifestyle’ courses are available.

These include Online Advertising and Social Media, EBay, MYOB, Microsoft Word, Web Design, Floristry, Cheese making, Resume Writing, Return to Work & job interview Training, Hare Krishna vegetarian Cooking Class, Indian Cooking and much more!

Winch House is closed over the school holidays, re-opening on the Tuesday after Easter (22nd April).

ANZAC TokensThank you for your support so far buying locally. This money will help Veterans, War Widows and their dependents of Winchelsea and District.

Tokens on sale outside IGA supermarket

Maundy Thursday 17th April 9-5pm

Saturday 19th April 9-12 (if collectors available)

Tokens available Maguire’s Butchers & Medical Centre.


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RSL Open DaySaturday 19th April, 10am-2pm Eastern Reserve Hopkins St

All Welcome. Honour those who served. View our displays. Chat to our Veterans

Share your stories and memorabilia. ANZAC tokens for sale

Thanks Kevin Bennett for all the time spent on the clubroom and wife Rita also for support of Kevin’s time consuming interest and dedication to the clubroom. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to chat with Kevin as he is a fountain of knowledge.

Garden plants, fresh produce and a tranquil orchard setting—Garden Gate of Inverleigh, run by Christine and Keith Windle, is now open for business. With the rains we have recently had, this is a perfect time for planting.

The Windles have lived in Inverleigh since 1980. With thirty years of involvement in the district community, they are now putting their gardening expertise and passion for sustainability to good use.

They grow their garden plants in the open, mostly from local cuttings, specialising in low water-need plants suitable for the region. Fresh produce is sometimes available, depending what’s in season. Groups are encouraged to ask about a tour, talks and workshops on aspects of gardening and sustainability.

While the site is still developing and the Garden Gate shop’s grand opening is still a few months away, the nursery is up and running with more than 160 varieties of plants for sale.

Regular opening hours are 10–4, Thursday to Saturday or phone for other times.

You can find updates on what produce is in season through Facebook at www.facebook.com/gardengateofinverleigh or by emailing [email protected] to join the mailing list.

For other inquiries please call Christine and Keith on 0403 267 286.

New Nursery at Inverleigh

World War I Memorial Grandstand and Clubrooms

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DoCare Geelong was established in 1979 as a not for profit co-operative dedicated to providing social support for the older people in the Greater Geelong Community.

DoCare Geelong’s Winchelsea Planned Activity Group is a lively group of ladies who enjoy a great lunch, wonderful company and a fun outing.

On the second Tuesday of each month, the DoCare bus transports the Winchelsea ladies from their home between 10.30 & 11am to the venue of choice for lunch and returned home between 3-4pm (with an excursion in between).

The day is enjoyed by all with the anticipation of attending the next month.

The bus seats 11 including the volunteer driver, hostess and a DoCare staff member

The destination could be anywhere! Colac, Meredith, Geelong, Barwon Heads, Anglesea, Torquay and anywhere in between.

DoCare outings are open to men and women over the age of 65 who would like to make new friendships, have some fun and are able to board and exit the bus safely with reasonable ease.

If you feel you fit the criteria and would like more information or join our group, please contact local resident Jeanette Mc Conachy on 52672488.

DoCare Geelong also offers friendly 1-1Home Visiting, and Social Group Outings. If you think you would like to be involved either as a client or a volunteer for these services, please contact the office on 52981053.

Docare Geelong’s Winchelsea Group is out and about

Boat House Geelong Waterfront- February Outing L-R Jean Hardy, Jan Blick(Vol), Marjorie Gregory, Alison Stevenson(DoCare), Peg Hulonce, Barb Amott, Jeanette McConachy(Vol), Barb Guye.

The benefits of walking

1. Helps with weight management 2. Its accessible to everyone 3. Doesn’t require special equipment 4. One of the easiest ways to get more active 5. Reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety 6. Its low impact exercise 7. Lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) 8 Raises high –density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol) 9 Lowers blood pressure 10 Reduces the risk of some cancers 11. Helps reduce risk of aids with the management of type 2 diabetes 12. Improves mood 13. Helps maintain strong bones 14. Reduces the risk of heart attack

15. Less likely to lead to injuries 16. Reduces stress 17. Reduces risk of heart disease 18. You don’t have to pay for it 19. Builds aerobic fitness 20. Helps maintain lean muscle tissue

A healthy spine is one that has lots of movement each day, not just from daily activities but time set apart for exercise! Think of your body like a windmill, movement is essential!

98% of brain activity is generated from movement of the spine, so what are you waiting for, get moving!

Yours in Health and Wellbeing Dr. Emily McDonald (Chirorpactor) Winchelsea Medical Clinic

Have you been for your walk today?


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Who, what, when, whereAdvertise your event in the Winchelsea Star who, what, where and when for FREE. Please be brief. The

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ObituaryMathison, Geoff

Youngest brother of Russ and brother-in-law (and former pupil) of Isabel.

Loved and respected uncle of Elizabeth & John, Stewart & Jenny, Helen & Bob, Roger & Lesley,

and great-uncle of Russell, Fiona, Megan, Paul, Mala, Asra, Leah, Byron, Cara and Eliza.

His loving interest in all our lives will be missed. A life well lived.

Geoff Mathison 26.10.1920 –5. 4.2014

Geoff was the youngest of John and Annie Mathison’s 10 children and was brought up at Bona Vista, Winchelsea

Born in the difficult time between the wars, he went to school at Winchelsea where he was taught by my mother and then, in line with his brothers and sisters, secondary schooling at Geelong.

Employed in the office at Dennys Lascelles during the Depression, I was always fascinated by how he rode a bicycle back to Winchelsea on Saturday and returned to work in Geelong on Monday…. or sometimes on the mixed train from Winchelsea taking stock to Geelong saleyards.

Called up for army training in 1941 he completed his three months basic training at Broadmeadows and returned to Dennys in time for the peak of the wool sale season.

St Thomas Tribe School Holiday ProgrammeWednesday 16th April 2014, 10am-3pm Games, Stories, Craft Food provided Please ring Judy Staples on 0468415886 if food allergies or for Information Barwon Terrace Winchelsea

Do you - Need more energy? Want to sleep better? Need to lose weight? Want to improve digestion? Age healthily? Isagenix maybe the answer.

Isagenix is a world leader in nutritional cleansing and replenishing, with natural products for weight loss, energy and performance, healthy ageing and wealth creation. A complete experience that kick starts your journey to complete wellness! Come along to learn more about this amazing program at an Info Night next Tuesday 22nd April at 37 Sussex St. Winchelsea at 7.30 p.m. or if you can’t make it and would like some information contact Lesley Mathison. Ph: 52672197 Mob: 0438672197

A week later the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the Philippines and he was called up to a transport unit. A comment by his brother in law Reg, to an army officer; who was seeking male stenographers; led to Geoff and brother Wal being sent to army command HQ in Melbourne and eventually deployed to New Guinea together.

Returning to Dennys after demobilization, when refused a pay rise, he decided to return to the farm around 1948. This co-incided with the wool boom of the 50’s and, working with his brother Max, the farm was redeveloped and the mortgage lifted - a stark contrast to the depression years. Particular dislikes on the farm were rabbits and cape tulip which were soon eliminated.

Alongside the farming Geoff was very involved in many community activities. His work with Legacy was very important, R.S.L., Winchelsea Social Development Committee, foundation member of Geelong Field Naturalist Club, Barwon Rivercare group where he was instrumental in the clearing and replanting of the river banks in Winch, CFA lieutenant, farmers’ organizations and a great help and support to the Knuckey family to ensure that their engineering business continued after Hugh Knuckey’s sudden death.

Sharing routine farm tasks such as lamb marking; when talking was a way of passing the time; I was able to share many of Geoff experiences from the army, field nats and legacy. When I was first involved with the Star, Geoff delighted in telling me how at the end of hostilities when he was on Bouganville, his CO charged him with producing a daily newspaper, the Torakina Times, to be available at breakfast. This was produced overnight using a wax sheet duplicator and important information such as betting details from the previous day’s races were obtained over the army radio.

Geoff will be missed by his many nieces and nephews and their children.

Stewart Mathison

ANZAC Day Commemoration11am Friday 25th April

Parade in front of Clubroom. Then service in the Hub followed by refreshments . Eastern Reserve, Hopkins St

Following the formal wreath laying the Public will be invited to lay their own flowers or wreaths or to use the provided sprigs of rosemary or wattle.

In time we hope to map the graves of Ex-Service men and women in the Winchelsea Cemetery. If you tend a grave there and know of an untended Service grave perhaps you could, for ANZAC Day, honour that person with a flower or gum or wattle leaves/blossom. This help would be appreciated.


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Monday night we are invited to attend St John’s to hear a performance of St Luke’s Passion!

Wednesday the 16th at 10am St Thomas Guild regular meeting followed by a ‘High Tea’ both parts of this will be at the vicarage.

Wednesday 10am -3pm St Thomas Tribe school holiday program, “Rocky’s Plaice” For more information ring Judy Staples on 0458415886.

Holy Week Events 2014

Maundy Thursday foot-washing service April 17th at 7pm.

Good Friday April 18th. 9:30am Winchelsea service.

Followed by the Annual Winchelsea Inter-church Stations of the Cross walk along the Barwon at 10:30 am. Meeting near the river opposite Cafe La Hoot. Concluding at St Johns Catholic Church with hot cross buns.

20th of April Easter day Celebration. 9am Holy Communion at St Thomas’ including a children’s story and an Easter egg hunt for the children.

April 27th 9am Regular All Age Family service with guest speaker Mark Hood from St John’s Highton.

Food for thought

Since the schools have been on holidays for the last week it would be rather easy for Good Friday to slip past almost unnoticed. Yet Good Friday is one of the two most significant days in the Christian faith, surpassed only a few days later by Easter day. Can I invite you not to forget the significance of Good Friday this week, after all the very word “holiday” originally came from the words “Holy day” and the very significant and sacred nature of this day was the entire reason that it became a day off work. Good Friday is the day on which we pause to remember the self-sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross for us.

The cross in the Christian faith is the most confronting of symbols, by it we are reminded of our own need for forgiveness and the amazing love of God that he would go to such lengths to restore our relationship

with him. From time to time people have said that the Bible accuses one particular group of having crucified Jesus. Yet an unbiased reading clearly shows that the gospel writers lay the blame for the crucifixion broadly on all of humanity. This is shown by the way all of the different groups play their representative role, from the scheming religious leaders, to the gutless Roman authorities, the fickle crowd and finally even Jesus’ cowardly disciples including Judas who betrayed him. To find out more why not come along to a service this week, we would love to welcome you.

God bless, Rev’d Wendy Gravolin

Church News

Way of the Cross The annual walk down the river sponsored by the Winchelsea inter-church committee will again be held on Good Friday (this coming Friday).

The walk commences at 10.30am, just below the mud brick shelter, and includes several stations on the way, where readings from the gospels about Christ’s passion are read, together with well known Easter hymns, and prayers, and

a time for reflection. Representatives of St. John’s Catholic Church, St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, and the Uniting Church will take turns leading the service. A copy of the service will be available for everyone to take part.

All are welcome to attend and be involved as this walk is common to all Christian traditions and denominations.

We end the walk at St. John’s Catholic Church, where we can share a morning tea with Hot Cross buns.

News from St John’sHoly Week & Easter Mass/Reconciliation Schedule

Holy Thursday, 17th April: Mass at 6p.m.

Good Friday, 18th April: Solemn Good Friday Liturgy 3p.m.

Holy Saturday, 19th April: Vigil Mass 6p.m. at Bannockburn

Easter Sunday: 20th April 10a.m. Winchelsea

Combined Parishes Raffle: 10 great prizes. This is a great fundraiser for the Parish as we pay only 50 cents per ticket and $1.50 from each ticket goes to the Parish. There are a few books left to sell. Please support, and return sold/unsold books to your church by Sunday April 27th.

Meredith Auction/Clearing Sale is back on Saturday the 3rd of May at St Josephs Church grounds. Anyone wanting to help is welcome to contact the parish office or to write your names on the sheets at the back of the church.

Annual St John’s Winchelsea Casserole Luncheon will be held on May 15th at 12noon. Cost $10 per person. Join us for great afternoon, with good food and musical entertainment. All warmly welcome.

Reminder: that the Sacramental Program will recommence on Wednesday the 24th of April 3.45p.m at St John’s Hall

Happy and Safe Easter everyone

Until next time God Bless. Marg Bushell

Winchelsea Uniting ChurchInter-church Prayer Meeting – Wednesday April 9th at 1.00pm in the Uniting Church Hall.

Music Group practise – Thursday April 17th at 7.00 in the hall.

Way of the Cross River Walk – 10.30am starting below the Mudbrick building – a project of the inter-church committee.

Worship Sunday April 20th – 9.30am –John Bumford

Sup, Sing, Share, Study - Sunday night April 20th at 6.00-8.30pm, in the Manse.

John Bumford Winchelsea Uniting Church

This week at St Thomas’ Church



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We travelled to North Geelong this week hoping for some strong wins, unfortunately that was not to be. Only our B Grade team came away with a win, congratulations girls. However, there were still some positives to come home with and plenty to work on at training.A Grade North Geelong 45 def Winchelsea 43 Not the result we wanted this week, we had our chances and didn’t capitalise. Several changes were made to every position except the GD and GK. The changes were made to assist us in getting the ball down the court but none of these changes proved to be overly effective. We were chasing the whole game but didn’t give up and this attitude is what brought the game back to a 2 goal margin. An inexperienced mid court made some costly errors but our whole court defence forced a turnover that could have given us a draw. Not to be this week but full credit to Alisha Adams and Janelle Birch who worked tirelessly in defence for the full game. Best Players: Janelle Birch, Alisha Adams & Ciara Stewart

B Grade Winchelsea 36 def North Geelong 23 Awesome well deserved win for our B Grade Team. We started strong in all areas of the court and deflected 9 of North Geelong’s passes. A shaky second quarter with North Geelong making us pay and out scoring us by a1 goal. Elly Castles (replacing Belinda Czerniawski who was out injured this week) came on into GS and smashed it score 11/11 goals. Our defenders dominated the second half with great hands over the ball forcing North Geelong to only shoot at 50% accuracy. Great win and well earned. Best Players: Karly Honner, Sara Groves and Elly Castles

C Grade North Geelong 17 def Winchelsea 8 In quite a low scoring game we stayed within three goals of North Geelong until a blowout last quarter. Our good first half was a result of great defensive pressure by the defensive team of Lillian Kent, Halleshia Kirby and Lyndelle Dobson. We some some good centre court drives and lots of positives to take into the next game. A great team effort unfortunately not reflected on the score board.

Best Players: Lillian Kent & Lyndelle Dobson

D Grade North Geelong 31 Def Winchelsea 18 A huge improvement with this week’s game. Great defending from Josie McDonald, Kim Johnson and Tilly Campana. The centre court opened up much more this week which allowed us to drive for the ball. A great game but unfortunately no win this week. Best Players: Tilly Campana, Josie McDonald & Kim Johnson

15 & Under North Geelong 28 Def Winchelsea 27 A great game by all, strong improvement on last week. Strong leads by all and great defence by Connie Royal and Olivia Black. Rachel Boddington showed great strength in the midcourt. Our 13 & Under fill ins were impressive and really stepped up to the challenge. Ebony Berg and Caitlyn Burgess were a great combination in goals. Overall really good! Best Players: Rachel Bodding, Connie Royal and Olivia Black.

13 & Under North Geelong 37 Def Winchelsea 9 We came up against a very strong North Geelong today with tall accurate goalers which were hard for our new little team to combat. There were some very strong passages of play which we will work on and develop over the season. Best Players: Claire Mawson, Ieisha Brown and Emily Steed

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Surf Coast moves to adopt new zonesSurf Coast Shire Council is seeking feedback on its proposed incorporation of Victoria’s new residential zones into the Surf Coast Planning Scheme.

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The Winchelsea Blues traveled to North Geelong on Saturday to take on the reigning premiers.

SeniorsWith 5 players coming out of the team that defeated Bannockburn the week prior it was always going to be a big test to see how the Blues were shaping for the 2014 season. North Geelong got the jump on the Blues in the first quarter kicking four goals while Winchelsea went goalless.

The quality of the North Geelong side continued to shine throughout the match with Winchelsea down at 35 points at half time. Winchelsea tried hard to get back in the game however North Geelong were too strong and eventually ran out comfortable winners.

Brad Mackenzie relished the chance to go forward kicking 3 goals for the match. Drew Steven played a good supporting role also kicking 3 goals as well.

In his 100th Game Jeremy Sezun battled hard all day to continually make contests and put pressure on his North Geelong opponents. Brett Venables was also a standout from the team as too was Hayden Wilson and Kane Bonner.

With a week off now the Blues will regroup to take on Corio after the Easter break.

North Geelong 4.2-26 8.7-55 13.9-87 17.9-111

Winchelsea 0.1-1 3.2-20 6.4-40 10.6-66

Goal Kickers: B. MacKenzie 3, A. Steven 3, B. Trickey, S. Oliver, K. Bonner , G. McFarlane

Best Players: J. Sezun, B. Venables, B. MacKenzie, A. Steven, H. Wilson, K. Bonner

ReservesThe Reserves were also up against a quality team and started the game off brilliantly to be 4 points up at the quarter time break. Unfortunately in the 2nd quarter North Geelong were able to kick ahead with a strong forward line up. In the third quarter Winchelsea managed only 2 points and North Geelong were unable to be stopped from here and took the game out by 30points. Captain Hayden Stocks was taken from the field

with a suspected broken collarbone and will be missed over the coming weeks.

Michael Bourdouvalis and Kyall Wilson battled hard in defence all day to serve the team well while Derek Dobson & Luke Jablan made the most of their opportunities around the midfield.

North Geelong 2.2-14 6.7-43 8.8-56 10.9-69

Winchelsea 3.0-18 4.0-24 4.2-26 6.3-39

Goal Kickers: R. Sauni , C. Tournier , A. Hovey , L. Jablan , R. Biviano , D. Dobson

Best Players: M. Bourdouvalis, D. Dobson, L. Jablan, H. Lancaster, K. Wilson, T. Downes

Under 18’sIn the Under 18’s, goals were hard to come by in the 2nd of the Grading matches at Nth Geelong on Sat morning. Although the result was disappointing on the scoreboard, the endeavour shown by the Blues was pleasing throughout most of the 4 quarters.

The 18’s were again short on numbers, thanks to the Under 16’swho helped out . These boys had already played in a convincing win in the previous match, & again aquitted themselves well. The Under 18’s have a break this week. Regroup at Training Thursday 5 - 6.30. If you can’t make training - - - you know what to do !

Goals:(And What Goals They Were) K.Berg, J. Lubcke, Z . Moules, L. Stokes

Best: Jye Price, Kurt Berg, Zac Moules, Jonah Peters, Alex Stokes, Jarryd Lubcke.

Upcoming Club eventsIPOD Shuffle Night Saturday April 26th after our away match against Corio. Purchase a song for $10 and the ipod will be put on random if your song is the song to play after 11:00pm you are the winner.

Saturday May 3rd is a comedy Night with 3 quality performers coming to Winchelsea, book your table now and organise your friends & family to come along. Winchelsea Football & Netball Club would like to wish everybody a Happy Easter and to remind everyone to drive safe over the Easter Period.

Winchelsea Football Club Winchelsea Golf Club MenSat 12/4/14 Danny’s Home Maintenance Day - Stableford 1st - D Morgan (17) 41 pts 2nd - C Nelson (35) 37 pts 3rd - C Currington (25) 36 pts 4th - N Hickman (18) 34pts NTP - 2nd & 11th - C Nelson Golden Hole - S Reyland

Midweek - Stroke 1st - N Hickman 43-9-34 2nd - B Perry 40-5-35 3rd - C Currington 47-12-35 NTP - 2nd - M Bubb

Next week - Sat 19/4/14 - 9.00am working bee, 12 hole golf comp after.

LadiesWednesday 9th April 18 holes Stableford Winner Carol Stanesby - 30 pts R/U. Elizabeth Alston - 28pts N.T.P 2/11 Elizabeth Alston

The Leigh Pennant Wind-up Day was held at Winchelsea on Thursday 10th April and again the Winchelsea ladies were successful. The A grade brooch was won by ElizabethAlston 91-21-77 and the B Grade brooch was won by Una Ellis 110-31-77

Other results were: A Grade Runner up Eileen Lynch (Bannockburn) 99-20-79 B Grade Runner up Dawn Forbes (Barwon Valley) 110-28-82 Winner best Non Pennant Player Brenda Hurst Barwon Valley) 110-28- 82 N.T.P 2/11 Elizabeth Alston (Winchelsea ) 8/17 Sue Holmes (Winchelsea)

Mandy Buckley from South Western District Ladies Golf Association presented trophies to all winners and the WInchelsea Pennant team with the Cup and replica flag. - It was a great wind up to a great pennant season!



On Wednesday last, 26 of our members took to the high seas !!!. No eye patches or cutlass, just an enjoyable trip from Winchelsea to Queenscliff to board the ferry to go to Sorrento. After a very smooth passage across the bay, we arrived at Sorrento to be met by the R.S.L.courtesy bus which relayed us to the R.S.L.Clubrooms where we were treated to a delightful Thai Lunch in the dining room which had been opened exclusively for us. After lunch some of our members strayed on down to the shopping centre while the remainder were bussed back to the ferry for our return trip to Queenscliff. An enjoyable day was had by all (or most) considering the weather. Many thanks to all who took passengers to and from Queenscliff. President Haydn.

Friday Results were

Bowls Marg Shepherd, Leila Forster and Jessie Gardner.

Euchre Roma Schroeter John Read and Haydn Shinners.

Canasta This week it was our Queen Bee, Jo Jursak

Rummy This game was a draw.

Competition Beryl Read, Roma Schroeter and Jessie Gardner.

All members please note, our Committee Meeting and Shared Lunch for Wednesday the 16th of April has had to be CANCELLED and is now re-scheduled for Wednesday the 30th of April.

Next Friday the 18th of April, there will be NO SENIORS due to it being Good Friday.

Blumes Fashions will be coming to our Clubrooms to display their Winter Collection of clothing on Friday the 16th of May. The day will commence at 10.30am. Will all members please bring along a plate of goodies for us to share for Morning Tea. Thank you.

Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer will be happening at the Senior Citizens Clubrooms on Friday the 30th of May. As usual we will be having a Dutch Auction Table. Donations for this table would be very thankfully received. On the day, a plate of goodies to share for Morning Tea would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

We send Get Well Wishes to all who are not feeling very well at the moment, and we hope to see you all back at the clubrooms very soon.

Limerick of the weekThere was a young bather from Bewes Who lay on the bank of the Ouse. His radio blared And passers-by stared, For all he had on was the news.

Recipe of the weekVegetable Soup This is a good all-purpose recipe for vegetable soup. Practically any vegetable in season can be used for this recipe.

3 Tablespoons Butter 500g Vegetables, peeled and diced 1 small Onion chopped 1 medium sized Potato peeled and diced 1/2 teaspoon Salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 3 cups Beef or Chicken Stock 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 1 teaspoon chopped chervil or marjoram

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan, add vegetables, onion and potato. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Puree soup in a blender or force it through a sieve. Serve hot, garnishing each serving with chopped herbs. Serves 4 - 6.

Senior Citizens News


By Kitty ‘n Jack

Presentation NightOn Saturday 12th April 50 members enjoyed a lovely meal followed by the presentation to the various members who had won club events throughout the season. A special highlight was the presentation of a Certificate of Achievement to Gordon Bubb. Bowls Victoria likes to recognise bowlers who are still bowling regularly over their 90th year. Corangamite League President Bill Lowrey, proudly presented Gordon with his certificate and all members are very pleased for Gordon on this wonderful achievement and his desire to continue bowling.

Sunday 13th April 10 members represented our club at the League Presentation Day and enjoyed a lovely meal and good company.

Coming Up

Monday 21st April Men’s Open 4’s Tournament

Saturday 26th April 2/4/2, names to be on board by 11 a.m. 12 noon start.

Tuesday 29th April Ladies Committee Annual Meeting 10a.m.

Change of Date Club Annual Meeting 26th May at 7.30 p.m.

May the bowls be with you!!!

Winchelsea Bowling Club

Gordon Bubb receives his Certificate of Achievement

A wonderful day was had by many at the Pony and Horse Sports Day held at Leighdale Equestrian Center. The Show was extremely well run with a good turnout and the sun shining. My daughter rode a beautiful pony by the name of Malibu Park Moondust aka Sophie. Sophie performed superbly, moving around the area with her renowned grace and style. Spectators surprised when they found out that Sophie is in her twenty’s. Sophie looked a picture of health and shined for the judges who awarded her Champion in Pleasure mount, Champion in Best educated mount and reserve Champion in Rider. My daughter rode beautifully and could not take the smile off her face! (as can been seen in this photo). A great way to end her time with us as she has returned to her owner.

Supporting and attending Local Horse Shows, either as a spectator or competitor is a fun day out for the whole family.

Pony and Horse Sports Day

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