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Winchelsea Hospital Ladies Auxillary launch 2016 with celebration. Page 5.

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It is with much excitement a few local people have been given the approval by Roadshow Public Performance Licensing to show the very popular movie The Dressmaker at the Globe Theatre Winchelsea.

The idea developed when volunteers working at The Dressmaker Exhibition heard from the hundreds of people coming through the door that many had not seen the movie or would love to see it again now they had seen the costumes.

We particularly thank Cr Heather Wellington who emailed tirelessly until this event was given approval. Approval is not always given so no pre advertising could be done until the event was approved on Feb 10.

With the licence in the bag, it was all hands on deck and thanks to Stu Fountain from Mudgroup, within 24 hours of the confirmation of the approval, we had the first poster up in the town at Fox’s Den and 5000 (yes) flyers ready to go around Winchelsea, neighbouring towns and the coast.

Sessions: Friday 26 February 7pm Saturday 27 February 11am & 1.30pm

Sunday 28 February 11am, 2pm & 6pm Cost: All tickets $10. No concession. This is an ‘M’ rated movie.

Depending on demand, more sessions will be available. See website below after the first weekend.

No bookings are required but if you do have a group of over 10 people coming from out of town, ring contact number below and we will reserve seats.

If for some reason the DVD is not released on the 25th February, please go to www.growingwinchelsea.com/dressmaker as the showing will be cancelled.

Proceeds will go to the Globe Theatre who are allowing the use of the hall at no cost and Barwon Park Promotors who work tirelessly for the Barwon Park Mansion.

Further details or group bookings contact Jenny Mob: 0409672054

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Victorian landowners are encouraged to begin preparing for the arrival of the new calicivirus strain called Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus K5 (referred to as RHDV K5 or simply ‘K5’), in spring this year or autumn 2017.

Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) rabbit specialist John Matthews, said the new strain was a great opportunity for farmers but warned them not to stop their annual conventional control programs targeting rabbits and their warrens.

“K5 is a strain of the existing RHD virus already established and widespread in Australia and is predicted to yield better results in cooler-wetter regions, such as Victoria, where the current strain hasn’t been so successful,” Mr Matthews said.

“The combination of an improved biological control agent in K5, community-led rabbit management and using best practice rabbit management principles, should provide an opportunity to manage and maintain rabbit numbers at low levels.

“For some, K5 will be seen as a once in a generation opportunity to improve biological control options for rabbits in Australia, however, it’s important landholders don’t become complacent or hold off on control efforts with the expectation that they will only need to rely on K5 to do the job.

“Landowners should continue with annual rabbit management activities

to enable them to take advantage of any effect K5 or the existing biocontrol agents can provide,” he said.

Mr Matthews said Victoria has four release and monitoring sites specifically established to investigate the impact of K5 on Victorian rabbit populations in support of the national release strategy.

“These paired sites are located around Avalon, Sunbury, Kerang and Pyramid Hill and communities can also become involved in becoming a release site.”

These specific sites complement Victoria’s long-term rabbit population monitoring sites, which provide more than 20 years of critical data and analysis of rabbit numbers.

The release of K5 and recent occurrence of RHDV2 in Victoria offer a new opportunity for landowners to begin a conversation with neighbours with the aim of coordinating integrated rabbit control at a landscape scale and for Landcare groups to get their community involved in rabbit management and monitoring for the disease.

Visit www.pestsmart.org.au/pest-animal-species/european-rabbit and follow the link “Boosting rabbit biocontrol” to find out how to get involved in the release.

For more information on best practice rabbit management visit www.pestsmart.org.au or www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/rabbits

Opportunities for farmers with new rabbit RHD strain


Winchelsea Hospital Ladies Auxillary bring in 2016 with celebration.Following a very busy 2015 the Hospital Op Shop kept members fully occupied right up to Christmas.

A new year is now under way, and it was time for a day of Rest and Relaxation by having a Luncheon at the Winchelsea Tavern. The Luncheon was also attended by Hesse Rural Health CEO Peter Birkett and Corporate Services Manager Andrea Dunlop. Thanks also to Ray King our Test and Tag guru who was also at the Luncheon.

Thanks to all the Auxiliary members for their efforts in 2015 and welcome a new year.

Clockwise from top: Auxiliary members Lisa Craig. Bev Foster and Shirley Roeszler.

Hospital Auxiliary members.

Peter Birkett ( CEO of Hesse Rural Health Services) Andrea Dunlop. (Corporate Services Manager) Fay Hancock.

Lynette Henderson (President) and Merle Rigby (Treasurer) of the Ladies Auxiliary.


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Winchelsea Horticultural and Garden Club Inc. 29th Autumn Show Saturday February 20th 2016 Leisure Centre, Gosney Street (opposite Hospital) Exhibits can be staged from 7.30am - 10.00am. DOORS OPEN 12.30 PRESENTATION AT 4PM. Entries of all sections are FREE $5.00 Admission includes a delightful country Devonshire Tea. Children are admitted free. Schedules are in local businesses.

The Dressmaker “The Dressmaker” exhibition at Barwon Park is simply stunning and the word is getting around. Last Saturday there were visitors from Bendigo, Ballarat, lots from Melbourne, and a couple from Sydney. The problem is that the big numbers are putting the volunteer workers under pressure. If you can spare some time please phone Trudi Toyne on 0466 796 430 for information.

Inverleigh Dachshund Derby Including small dogs, all breeds . Sunday 6th of March, Victoria Park, Inverleigh Registration starts 9 am. Events start around 10am. Cost $10 per dog for all day events . 1st 2nd 3rd prizes and ribbons. No Aggressive Dogs Please. Dogs on leads, gold coin donation at gate.

Dancing at the Globe Theatre Winchelsea Sat Feb 27th 8pm - 11.30pm $8 per head, children under 16yr free. Country Style Supper, Raffle and Door Prize Music by Ron Sudden Contact 0438830638

Introducing the ‘Meditation Hut’ An introduction into the practice of mantra meditation. Guided meditation practice. Discussions about the benefits and rewards of mantra meditation. A group chanting session accompanied by traditional and modern instruments. An opportunity to meet new friends. A delicious vegetarian banquet! Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements so that we are sure to cater for all. When: 6:30pm Friday February 19th Where: “The Meditation Hut”. 11 Tubular Ave, Torquay. Cost: $25 per person, $20 Concession. Pay at the door, limited places available RSVP:Limited places are available so please contact Keshava on 0405 577 453 or [email protected] to confirm your attendance. You can also find us on facebook.com/meditationhuttorquay Please bring an open heart, your smile and an empty stomach...

Annual Auction The Winchelsea Uniting Church Annual Auction will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at Hesse Street Reserve, Winchelsea. Please not change in regular date due to Easter falling on the last Saturday in March. More details later....Info - Jeanette 0409418766 or Geoff 0417059683

Technology Help Desk Winchelsea Community House 28 Hesse St (behind the tea rooms) Every Friday during school term Commencing Friday5th Feb, 2016 10am - 12 noon Gold coin donation Sponsored by Winch House and Otway Info Tech

Winchelsea Neighborhood Watch Meeting Our next meeting of Winch NHW - Bowls club, 7:30, Wednesday, February 24th. Community members welcome, of course!

Hunt & Gather Winchelsea The new Hunt & Gather Winchelsea festival featuring regional produce, art and agriculture, while celebrating innovation in farming, manufacturing and services.

Agricultural Field Days Barwon Park Mansion Thursday 31 March and Friday 1 April, 8.30am - 4pm

Tast, Talk, Trade Winchelsea Tea Rooms Friday 1 April by invitation only

Uniting Church Auction Hesse Street Reserve Saturday 2 April from 9am

Run Rabbit Run Winchelsea Tea Rooms Sunday 3 April from 10am

For further information or to register for the Field Days, call organiser Stuart Fountain on 0417 160 559 or visit www.growingwinchelsea.com.au/huntgather

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Letters to the EditorDear Sir

This letter is a compilation of thoughts and comments of three different Winchelsea Ratepayer families, so rather than three letters we have only sent one.

Reading in this weeks Star that council can not understand why the Winchelsea community has the lowest satisfaction rate among the Surf Coast Shire wards with reference to the job that council is doing makes me laugh.

Everyone I talk to express their dissatisfaction because of the inefficiency and negativity of council towards projects in Winchelsea.

1. It takes years to get a sub division agreed to and far to long to get a planning permit for new businesses or extend an existing one.

2. I know nothing about the plans for a new Netball clubrooms but $500,000.00 seems a bit steep. ( Gold plated taps in the Washrooms ? ) You could build a McMansion for that cost, surely it could be built for a lesser amount,but never mind, Ratepayers will cough up the money and make the council look good.

3. The CEO is still complaining about Rate Capping and the tightness of revenue. Solution.Open up more land that is lying useless and unfarmed for housing development and get more rate revenue, it is not Rocket Science. As economic growth and inflation are around 2% to 2.5% and wages growth has slowed to almost zero, our council / CEO appear to see nothing wrong or unsustainable about a 5% plus rate rise year on year.

4. The new shops:-- We have Mark Gibbons Co-ord Design and Traffic Officer earning a salary paid for by ratepayers. So why do we have the problem

of parking at the Post Office and cars and trucks turning in front of the Police Station? Council are now engaging O’Brien’s Traffic, a consultant to sort out the mess? Why are we paying twice for the same job ? Why was the road not sealed and a turning circle implemented at the time of the shops being built ? Was it because our council could not see a future problem? Also there is no rubbish bin outside the new shops. Why ? Rubbish is just left amongst the “ flower beds “

5. The Winchelsea Common !Why is it taking years to fix the lead problem. Just put 18 inches of dirt across the common and bury the lead. Simple solution.If people are worried about native grasses, well dig them up and replant after the topsoil is laid. Once again, it is not Rocket Science.Or does council have an ulterior motive on procrastinating the fixing of the common. e.g Leave the land vacant for another year or so and then sell it to a developer for a nice profit and then go ahead and build Torquay’s $29,000,000 swimming pool

6. How long will the Clock at The Visitor Information Centre only tell the correct time twice a day. Time certainly stands still in Winchelsea. It must be at least a year since it has not worked. I bet it would have been telling the correct time this past year if it was in Torquay.

7. We still have gravel roads within the town boundaries.

8. Still not a lot of footpaths in town either.

9. A leaky swimming pool that has been leaking for many years,why wasn’t it fixed at the same time as the Faux grass was laid late last year ? Inefficient council ? and of

course not a roof in sight and only open a couple of months a year and then only a few hours a day. On the topic of Swimming pools how much did council waste of ratepayers money on the Torquay Pool debacle ?

10. One of the smallest, if not the smallest playground in the Surfcoast Shire, which is visited daily by many of the local families and traffic on the Princes Hwy when they stop at the toilets.. Anglesea has a playground 5 times the size of the one at the Mud Hut but is hardly seen by anyone/tourists. (Coogorah Park.)

11. When money gets tight a family looks at cutting waste and luxuries and reassesses their expenditure. A business person cuts waste and sometimes, reluctantly reduces the work force and reassesses the business model. They do not and cannot make a wish list of their wants and then demand a big pay rise from their boss ( in the Council’s case The Ratepayers ) or in a business case demand higher and higher prices from their customers. Parents tell their children and employers tell their staff” WE CAN’T AFFORD IT. Why can’t the council cut costs, stop wasting money on items that do not come under the umbrella of RATES, ROADS and RUBBISH and maybe reluctantly cut office staff

12. Finally Over the last few years we have had councillors and CEO’s tell us what a privilege and an honour it is to serve our community and then race off mid term / contract as soon as a better offer comes along

Now why do the council not understand dissatisfaction by residents of Winchelsea ?

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Our next meeting of Winch NHW - “same time, same station” (i.e. Bowls club, 7:30) on Wednesday, February 24th. Community members welcome, of course!

Easter Egg Basket Raffle 2016 On again this year – a major fundraiser for us to help run School’s Day. Keep a lookout for ticket sellers outside the IGA SOON. Great value for the choccy lovers in your house!

Newsletter Deliveries We had a good response to our plea for extra folks to help out with this – the first edition for the year will be out soon!

NHW ‘Gate Plates’ We have a limited number of these available – unfortunately, we had to purchase them, so they will cost you $1 each. If you are interested, and know your newsletter deliverer, ask them about the plates, or contact us through the numbers on the newsletter. These plates can be screwed or tacked onto a post or somewhere suitable. A good way to advertise that NHW is active in Winch, and to perhaps discourage ‘would be’ villains!

Important Notice to Vehicle Owners Thefts from vehicles continue in the Geelong and Surf Coast areas.

Don’t become a victim of car theft!

When you leave your car tonight, go through this checklist –

• REMOVE ALL VALUABLES - phones, cash, wallets, purses, personal papers with your name and address, etc.

• REMOVE the Garage remote control and the GPS and take them with you.

• CLOSE ALL WINDOWS.

• REMOVE CAR KEYS.

• LOCK THE CAR!

Remove EVERYTHING OF VALUE and LOCK YOUR CAR - even if it’s in the driveway, the carport or the garage.

REPORT SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOUR TO POLICE ON 000 when you see it, not the next day.

Remember our local police station number is 52672025.

Reduce the risk of home burglaryNeighbourhood Watch reminds residents to increase their vigilance and security.

• Always remember to LOCK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS when you leave your home, even if only for a few minutes.

• Always lock your front door when at the rear of your home or in the back garden.

• Ensure ALL external doors are locked overnight.

• Don’t leave keys, wallets, mobile phones and electronic devices on view on kitchen benches, etc. – store them in a secure place out of sight.

• Consider installing a safe to store jewellery and other valuables.

• Lock up your tools and your shed. Always lock doors between your house and garage.

• Trim trees and shrubs to eliminate hiding places for would-be burglars by enablinga clear view of your unit from the street or driveway.

• REMOVE the garage remote device from your vehicle when parked in the driveway or on the street.

• Report any suspicious persons or incidents when they occur to Police on 000.

Be aware of unusual activity in your street and neighbourhood.

Call Police on 000 immediately if you are concerned.

Do not approach suspicious characters.

Back To School and 40Km Speed Zones Neighbourhood Watch Greater Geelong and Surf Coast reminds motorists that schools have resumed and so too, do 40 kph speed zones.

Road safety must be a priority, especially around our schools, so help us to keep our children and our roads safe.

Police will be targeting 40 km/h speed zones as the new school year begins.

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The new Hunt & Gather Winchelsea festival is set to become a significant date on the Victorian rural calendar, featuring regional produce, art and agriculture, while celebrating innovation in farming, manufacturing and services.

To be hosted in the Surf Coast Shire town of Winchelsea, the four-day event kicks off on Thursday 31 March, with two regional Agricultural Field Days at the magnificent Barwon Park Mansion, and culminates on Sunday 3 April with

the family-friendly Run Rabbit Run art trail and rally throughout historic Winchelsea.

On Saturday, 2 April, a public auctioneer will raise funds for the Winchelsea Uniting Church, putting under the hammer anything from chooks and geese, to second-hand furniture and farm machinery.

The only event of its kind throughout the surrounding region, from Ballarat and Warrnambool to Colac Otway and Geelong, the Field Days provide businesses and producers with an oppor tunity to showcase the latest developments

in farming machinery, equipment and technology.

More than 100 exhibitors from around the state are expected to gather in the historic grounds of Barwon Park Mansion for the Field Days, which will feature an extensive range of supplies from manufacturers and farmers, to wineries and local food producers. Cooking demonstrations from renowned local chefs, family entertainment and true country hospitality will add to the overall flavour of the occasion.

A locally-driven initiative, Hunt & Gather Winchelsea has developed

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from collaboration between the community group Growing Winchelsea Inc, Surf Coast Shire Council, and the Winchelsea and District Community Bank.

According to organiser Stuart Fountain, Hunt & Gather Winchelsea is a unique mix of agriculture, art and entertainment, appealing to a wide cross-section of the community.

“This event is expected to become one of the largest annual community gatherings in the region,” said Mr Fountain. “Not only will it attract producers and traders, but across the board people will have an opportunity to enjoy locally-grown produce and locally-made art.

“Along with the Field Days, we have a massive local auction for the Uniting Church, which is something like ebay on a cricket oval, and the Run Rabbit Run art trail, which will be a great day out for families and the general community,” he added.

The Uniting Church Auction, to be held at the local cricket ground, is available to anyone who has

something to sell, with prices for items ranging from 50 cents to a thousand dollars or more. Turn up early to register, or just go along to browse and enjoy home-baked country fare.

The finale event of Hunt & Gather Winchelsea, Run Rabbit Run kicks off at 10am on Sunday, 3 April. Participants will ‘hunt’ around town for five large rabbit sculptures created by artists for the festival, then ‘gather’ afterwards for a town picnic on the banks of the Barwon River from 1pm. BYO picnic lunch or purchase a pre-prepared gourmet hamper from the Winchelsea Tea Rooms. Hop on down to the Tea Rooms for a map to join in the hunt.

Hunt & Gather Winchelsea is also part of the ‘Eat Local Month’ food and wine festival running throughout the Surf Coast and Otway hinterland.

For further information or to register for the Field Days, call organiser Stuart Fountain on 0417 160 559 or visit www.growingwinchelsea.com.au/huntgather

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Postal subscriptions are available

at $125. For postal subscriptions

contact Don on 52887231.

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Phone: 5267 2444 13 Main St, Winchelsea, 3241.

The salon wishes to offer high quality and personalised service to all our clients. We

use Australian owned and made De Lorenzo products.

Hours: Sun & Mon: Closed Tues & Fri: 9-5

Wed: 9-5 (after hours by Appointment) Thurs: 10-6 Sat: 9-2

Hours are subject to change. Appointments preferred.

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Switch on to SucculentsSucculents are proving their worth as house plants, in gardens and in pots because they are perfect for our dryer climate.

They come in a wide range of colours and forms and are great value in a garden, providing a sculptural touch. And they flower – and what a range of gorgeous, weird and wonderful flowers they can have. I have to admit that I have come quite late to succulents, but now that I am learning more about them and am growing them myself, I am a true convert.

‘Succulent’ describes any plant with thick fleshy leaves or stems. Think of cactus, sedum, crassula, agave, pigface, aloe, echeveria, yukka, kalanchoe, aeonium and you are thinking of succulents. To see an amazing collection of succulents from around the world, visit the Geelong Botanic Gardens where they can be found in the 21st Century garden and at the far end of the gardens near the Pelargonium Collection house.

Succulents have evolved water storage tissues which allow them to grow in situations too dry for most plants. In general, succulents like warmth, low humidity and well drained conditions. They thrive in direct light but can also adapt to low light, which makes them perfect for indoors or under a tree where it is too dry for other ground covers.

While succulents need some moisture, allow the soil to dry out fully before watering. Give frost sensitive species some protection or plant them in pots which can be brought up on to the verandah or moved to a sheltered spot. Don’t over-fertilise – just a little slow release fertiliser or a scattering of compost - treating succulents ‘mean’ will give you the best colour. In my garden, general neglect, other than a tidy up now and then, has kept my succulents (and me) very happy.

There is a succulent for every need – ground cover, clumping, tall, draping, edging, cool colours, warm colours – but, and it is a big but, make sure

that you plant them with plants that will like similar conditions. There is no point choosing drought proof plants and then causing them to rot because they get too much moisture when you water their neighbours. Raised beds will enable you to grow succulents in damper, less well-drained areas.

Mass planting in contrasting groups makes a great show of foliage and flower repetition from afar and provides detailed enjoyment close up. Sedum Autumn Joy is particularly spectacular with pink blooms in late summer that age to a bronze colour, against beautiful sage green leaves. Other gorgeous sedums are the ground cover dragons’ blood – green and maroon leaves which sends up spires of bright cerise flowers in mid-summer and sedum album, a low grower with masses of tiny white star flowers touched with shell pink. The latter two have been very popular with children planting fairy gardens, searching for smaller leaves and dainty flowers.

Pots provide lots of scope for a collection of contrasting succulents or for a celebration of one species. I have half barrels with succulents in pots in them laid out like patchwork quilts. Be creative with containers – kitchen ware, baskets, crates, terrariums – just remember the rule about good drainage and either make a drainage hole or be very careful not to over water. Planting taller succulents in containers bonsais them, making them smaller than similar ones in the garden.

You can buy special succulent potting mixes or you can make a gritty 50/50 mix of ordinary potting mix and very coarse sand, crushed rock or gravel. Succulent roots do not take in water from direct contact but absorb moisture from the air, so you need to create a medium which will have air pockets in it. Give potted succulents a drink every week or so in summer and about once a month in winter – check if it is needed first.

Once you start planting succulents, you will notice and appreciate them

everywhere and your interest will grow. I am sure that you will have as much pleasure as I have with such easy care and rewarding plants.

Happy gardening!

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WINCHELSEA

SERVICES

Service and repairs to all late model Cars, Trucks and

Motorcycles LPG Installations

RWC on cars and trucks

Trailer Hire PH: 5267 3001

Industrial Estate, 6 Alsop Drive, Winchelsea

Mob: 0417 137 457 Fax: 5267 3002

Auto R.A.K. DAVIS & SONS

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CARTAGE CONTRACTORS WINCHELSEA

LOADERS, GRADER, LOW LOADER AND TIP TRUCKS OF ALL SIZES AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

SUPPLIERS OF GRAVEL, SAND, SCORIA & LOAM 1st & 2nd grade crushed rock, 1” - 1.5”

Metal 2” Minus, Scalpings, Screenings and Crusher Run

Ph: 5267 2094 (Depot) or 5267 2436 (Quarry) After hours: Raymond 5267 2401

or Max 5267 2281

ALSO OPERATING ARMYTAGE QUARRY Princes Highway, West of Armytage Road

Schroeter Bros Garage

7 Willis Street, Winchelsea Ph: 5267 2098

For all Mechanical Repairs and Service to Cars, 4 Wheel Drives and Commercial Vehicles Tilt tray service for Cars, Commercials, 4WDs, Trac-tors, Machinery, Trucks and Containers

Matthew Partridge p 0418 672 334

e [email protected]

Welding Service - Onsite welding - Farm maintenance - Farm machinery & equipment repairs - Cattle & sheep yards - Custom built trailers - Supply & install gates

Knuckey’s have in stock a complete range of batteries to suit tractor,

heavy machinery, cars, utes

The largest range of the best oil for your vehicles—CASTROL— ‘when only the best will do’

The largest range of V belts.

A, B, C, D M Sections Bolts and nuts for all occasions

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24 hour emergency shutter service Window repairs Mirrors Insurance work

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Star ClassifiedsFREE for personal entries. Please be brief, include a name and contact number. Photo printed only if space permits. Deadline Fridays 4pm. Editor’s decision whether to publish a classified ad is final.

For Sale 2 Caribee Moonshine 5 Sleeping bags Rating +5 degrees centigrade 1 is new and other used 3 times. $10 each.

COLEMAN portable water heater. Hot water on demand for outdoors.needs battery. Great for camping. $200. Phone 52673033.

Palindrome Poem By Declan Brown Grade 6

Siren Loud, fast Shouting, fighting Muddy and wet GOAL Wet, muddy Fighting, shouting Fast, loud Siren

Splash Slip, slop Swimming, jumping Water and wet POOL Wet and water Jumping, swimming Slop, slip Splash

The Beach by Lacey Ambrus Grade 1

On the beach the sand is hot from the sun. My dog digs on the sand at the each. I have been to the beach and I hopped in the water.

Ethan Walker Grade ¾

A tear hit the ground as the lion ate the pig. I looked away feeling sorry for it……

Text Types By Kelsey Lewry Grade 5

THINK I think it would have taken them a long time to put the flags in. I think they put them in their colours. I think there is a lot of colour.

WONDER I wonder where it is. I wonder if anyone has painted a picture of these flags. I wonder why it is just European flags.

FEEL I feel sad because there is no Australian flag. I feel happy because there is a lot of colour. I feel mixed emotion because of all the mixed shapes and colours.

Winchelsea Primary SchoolWriters of the week

Morning Melodies returns to the Winchelsea Tea Rooms on Thursday week with English Baritone, Alfred Anderson. Alfred, with a rich experience in his home country, has a voice which is a pleasant mixture of the smoothness of a Val Doonican, and the precision of Noel Coward.

Alfred has moved to Australia after a successful life as a concert performer throughout the UK, based in Rochdale in the Lakes District. Performing with his late wife in a concert party called “Set the Mood”, he graced the stage with many recitals in his home town, and in the cities in the region, Leeds,

Manchester, Liverpool, Huddersfield and Stoke-on-Trent, singing traditional English songs, and popular songs. He sang with the Council of Music in Hospitals whose patron was Prince Charles. He also sang for the Leonard Cheshire Homes, an organization who have long term residential homes throughout the UK similar to the Music in hospitals. Involvement in G&S societies was regular. He got to the position of singing at corporate functions, private engagements, such as Masonic Dinners & Ladies Evenings. He, with his wife, was a wedding singer and also sang for business & political receptions, dinners and presentations. Since arriving in Australia, he has performed with the DVS singers in Trial by Jury

and Carmina Burana, and is currently preparing to perform in the G&S Society of Victoria’s season of The Gondoliers.

Alfred has chosen a delightful array of songs next week to perform from the English tradition including “The Floral Dance”, “Linden Lea”, “The Blind Ploughman”, and “Trees”. In the mix is also a refreshing medley of Henry Mancici favourites. This is a program with few surprises, and many joys.

An event not to be missed. As always, Philomena will grace the tables with a sumptuous morning tea commencing at 10.00, with Alfred opening up at 11.00. Bookings can be made by phoning Joan MacKenzie on 5267 2075 or 0407 506119.

The Best of British at Morning Melodies


No details have been made available by the Surf Coast Shire about Meals on Wheels for 2016.

Please contact the Shire directly for more information on 03 5261 0600.

Winchelsea Health Club 5267 2336

Gym Open HoursMonday 6-11am & 5-8pm Tuesday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Wednesday 6-11am & 5-8pm Thursday 9am-Midday & 5-8pm Friday 6-11am Saturday 9-11am

Gym Class Times Monday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Tuesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Boxing

Wednesday 9.15 - 10.00am Core Strength

Wednesday 6.15 - 7.00pm Spin

Thursday 9.15 - 10.00am Seniors Strength

Surf Coast Mobile Library will be in Hesse Street (parked outside Old Shire Hall) as usual on Fridays between 2:00 and 5:00pm unless it is a Public Holiday. Old Shire Hall (tea rooms), Hesse St, Fridays, 2pm-5pm

Surf Coast Mobile Library

Phone 0429 672 888 or 5267 2888 Wheelchair accessible 10 seater bus available.

Winchelsea Taxi

Bus to the HubHesse will recommence our bus run on February the 18th. Any inquiries please phone 52671202.

Est. 1858

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Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm.

All proceeds to Hesse Hospital.

Items for donation very welcome - clean and in suitable condition for resale. Please do NOT leave items outside the door.

V/Line Train and Bus ServicesTo Geelong/MelbourneMon-Fri 07.54 13.54 19.36 Sat 07.36 13.16 19.16 Sun 09.11 14.35* 19.16* Bus at Post Office

To Colac/WarrnamboolMon-Fri 09.08 15.06 18.31 21.00 Sat 08.47 14.47 20.47 Sun 10.47 17.50* 20.47* Bus at Post Office

All services at rail station except Sunday bus.

Services & Activities

Winchelsea Transfer Station

Opening HoursMonday Closed Tuesday 2pm-4pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 2pm - 4pm Friday Closed Saturday 1.30pm - 3.30pm Sunday 9.30am - 12.30pm

55 Cressy Road, Winchelsea. Accepts household garbage, mixed commercial & industrial waste, mixed construction & demolition waste. Accepts recyclable materials. Accepts one recycle bin two waste bins. Does NOT accept clean fill.

Body Therapy ClassesUsing Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gung & Mindfullness Meditation Practices Tuesdays 6.15pm $13 Cash Catholic Church Hall During School Term Only For More Info Call Dr Haidee Benning 0428 177 964.

Scouts, Cubs, & JoeysWinchelsea First Scout Group Tuesdays during school term, at Winchelsea Scout Hall (next to Op Shop in Gosney Street, Winchelsea)

Modewarre First Scout Group Cubs on Mondays, Scouts on Thursdays at Modewarre Scout Hall, Cape Otway Road.

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Winchelsea PoolOpen 12 noon to 6 pm 7days Season closes Monday 14 March Phone 5267 2027 Closed on code red days

Winchelsea PlaygroupThursdays at Eastern Reserve starting at 10am. New families welcome, catering for children 0-4 years of age.


Winchelsea Community House Hours: Open from 9.00am to 2.00pm Monday – Friday Phone: 5267 2028 Address: 28 Hesse Street, Winchelsea Email: [email protected] Website: www.winchhouse.org.au

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There are still a few places available in our Occasional Care however places are limited for the under 3years. Government rebates apply Families are welcome to pop in and have a look at the facilities and talk to the Occasional care Coordinator Renee.

Classes for 2016 Thinking of changing career or wishing to up skill? Enrolments

are now being taken for the following classes

MYOB Essentials $150 – Concession $120 First term 2016 Duration: 3 weeks, 2hrs x 2 nights a week, 6.30pm to 8.30pm This is a great course for small business owners, people returning to the work force or someone wishing to up skill. Course covers: How to set up your business in MYOB, invoices, credit notes, accounts payable, profit and loss, bank reconciliation, payroll (basic). Children ‘s Music and Movement class $33 for 11 weeks Classes are for little children ages 12 months to 4 years. This is a fun interactive class run by Rachael Smith who is a former primary school teacher.

Puppy Training Workshop $66 This workshop is designed for puppies and younger dogs. Children are welcome to attend with their new pet.Starting Late Feb 2016 Duration: 6 weeks Sundays, 12pm to 1pm

Toy Library is now open Monday all day! Feel free to pop in and choose a toy from our large select of toys for age groups 3 months to 5 years. Cost nothing to join cost is $2 for 2 toys for 2 weeks

Power Point workshop $70.00 first term 2016 One day weekend work shop This class will cover all aspects of the “Power Point” program and how to put together a presentation whether for School work , Work or Celebrations

Winch House is always looking for new & budding tutors to run classes. If you have a skill that you would like to share or a class you are interested in attending, please ring and talk to us about your idea. We are always happy to discuss new class ideas

Winch House makes it so easy to study certificate courses;

No travelling or parking problems Class times are the same as primary

school hours so no babysitting problems.

Small class sizes mean excellent one on one teacher time/support.

Cert lll Aged Care & Cert lll in Home & Community Care. 18 weeks starting 3rd March 2016 Thursdays & Fridays 9 am to 3pm ** Funded $800 (with Concession $516) Unfunded $4193 ....................................................................................... Diploma of Early Childhood Education & care 36 weeks starting 7th March 2016 Mondays & Tuesdays 9am to 3pm ** Funded $1050 Unfunded $5000 .................................................................................. Cert lll in Education Support (integration and / or teachers aid) 24 weeks starting 7th March 2016 Mondays 9am to 3pm **Funded $950 (with concession $588) Unfunded $5000

** funding prices are available to all students who have not yet attained this level of education, prior to enrolling in the above courses.

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St Thomas’Tuesday 16th Know your Bible (KYB) in the Uniting church hall this week at 10am.

Wednesday February the 17th Inter-church prayer meeting at the Uniting church at 1pm.

Why not join our Lenton Bible Studies in the church at 7pm? We are following Jesus on his journey to the cross in studies led by a South African Bishop Frank Retrief in a DVD series from Belgrave Heights Convention. This week’s video looks at the events that took place in Jerusalem . Last week focused on the events that occurred at Bethany and those who attended were all inspired by the content of this series. New people are welcome to attend.

Sunday 21st 10am Communion service. Monday 22nd 10am Mainly Music in St. Thomas Hall. Sunday the 28th of February at 10am will be our next All Age family service, come along and bring the kids!

Up coming Community Picnic: Sunday March 20th We are planning a community picnic at the park opposite Café La Hoot. Including a Donkey Hunt and we want to invite all the families from Mainly Music and the community in general to come together and enjoy a picnic or barbeque on Palm Sunday from 11:30 am. Mark the date!

God bless, Wendy Gravolin

UnitingEvents of the Week

Inter-church prayer meeting – Wednesday February 17th in the Uniting Church hall at 1.00pm. Uniting Care – Thursday February 18th – 10.00- 1.00pm in the meeting room. Singing Group practise – Thursday February 18th at 7.00pm in the hall. Lenten Bible Study – Thursday February 18th at 7.30pm – all welcome. Worship on Sunday February 21st – John Bumford – 9.30am Pancake Day – Sunday February 21st after church

John Bumford Co-ordinator 035267 2062 or 0419 535490 [email protected]

St John’sThe Ladies Guild will hold their Annual Luncheon on Thursday the 12th of May 2016. We will have more information later.

A reminder that enrolments for the Sacramental Program are being accepted, please contact the Parish Office on 5286 1230, the office is open every Wednesday and Friday.

Project Compassion commenced on Sunday, with Malawi being support by the project in areas of improving health and growing literacy. Support is also offered to assist the population to develop new livelihoods, to create new paths towards a better future. Malawi is one of the poorest countries of the world. Your conations are appreciated; envelopes and boxes are available at the Church.

Our Parish Magazine, connection is available at St John’s, with many coloured photos of parishioners and activities that have taken place in the parish.

World day of Prayer will this year be held at the Uniting Church in Winchelsea on Friday the 4th of March.

The program has been prepared by the women of Cuba, with focus on Cuba.

Until next time, God bless. Marg Bushell

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Winchelsea Bowls ClubBy Kitty ‘n Jack

Tuesday Pennant was played in favourable conditions for all teams with Division 1 travelling to Apollo Bay and Division 2 at home.

Division 1 Winchelsea def Apollo Bay winning 2/3 rinks 69 shots to 58 shots. Division 2 were def by Skipton, 61 shots to 72 shots.

Saturday Pennant was once again played in quite warm conditions on the

rink. Divisions 1 & 4 played at home with Division 2 away to Camperdown. Division 1 drew with Camperdown Golf equal points as 2 rinks each and 95 shots each. Division 2 were def by Camperdown winning 2/4 rinks, 85 shots to 88 shots. Division 4 def Colac Central winning 2/3 rinks, 77 shots to 62 shots. We will end up with at least one team playing in the finals from Winchelsea.

Sunday 14th Open Mixed 4’s were played at the club and the overall winners were a combination team from Ballarat and Drysdale. Runners Up were from Belmont and the

consolation who had the highest aggregate in the morning were a Winchelsea team of Pat Lowrey, Una Ellis, Paul Sorenson and Steve Fanelli. Congratulations to all those successful on the day.

COMING UP Completion of Ladies 21 Up

18th February Ladies Triples and Twilight Bowls commencing 5-30 p.m.

21st February Men’s Championship Pairs 9-30 a.m.

24th February Men’s 2 bowl triples

Until next issue, may the bowls be with you !!


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Hello everyone, Things seem to be getting drier than more moist. I wonder how many will have ripe tomatoes this year. I know it will not be me. It looks like there will be plenty of green tomato pickles for the street stalls.

Get well wishes are sent to any of our members who are not feeling well at the moment. We hope to greet you all down at the clubrooms very soon. The kettle is always on the boil. Good news to hear that Isobel is settling in well at her new home.

Birthday greetings are sent to David Loone for the 18th, Ray Atkinson for the 20th and Extra Special Birthday Greetings to Roma Schroeter on the 21st, not her 21st, but her 96th. Well done Roma.

Wednesday Results were BOWLS Ross Erwin and Vida Bath CARDS This fiesty game was a draw. COMPETITION Haydn Shinners

Friday Results were BOWLS This game was a draw between Ross and Leila v Ray and Vida. Well done guys. SKIP - BO Jean Shinners CARDS Helen Bath and Haydn Shinners. This game proved Johnny Read is the epitome of the Euchre King. COMPETITION Jean Shinners

Committee Meeting Our next Committee Meeting will be held at the clubrooms on Wednesday the 17th of February. This meeting will be then followed by a Bring n Share Lunch and then at 1pm we will have our usual afternoon activities.

LIMERICK OF THE WEEK A lady on climbing Mount Shasta Complained as the mountain grew vaster That it wasn’t the climb Nor the dirt nor the grime But the ice on her ass that harassed her.

Fish N Chip Lunch Our next Fish n Chip lunch will be held at the clubrooms on Friday the 19th of February. Please have your orders in to Jean by 11 50am. After lunch we will have our usual games at 1pm and at the completion, we will celebrate Roma’s Special Day. If you wish to share this celebration with us, please feel free to come along and join in.

Recipe Of The WeekGinger Shortbread Dreams 1/2 cup Plain Flour 1/2 cup Self Raising Flour 2 Tablespoons Cornflour 100g Unsalted Butter chopped 2 Tablespoons soft brown Sugar

Filling

60g Unsalted Butter 1/3 cup Icing Sugar 1 Tablespoon finely chopped Glace Ginger

1. Preheat oven to moderate 180c. Line two 32 x 28cm biscuit trays with baking paper.

2. Place flours, butter and sugar in food processor bowl. Using the pulse action, press button for 30 seconds or until the mixture forms a dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead for 20 seconds or until smooth.

3. Roll level teaspoonsful of mixture into balls. Place on prepared trays, press with a fork in a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 15 minutes until just golden. Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.

4. To make the filling. Using electric beaters, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy, add the ginger and beat until combined. Spread half the biscuits with the filling and sandwich together with a plain one.

Preparation time 25 minutes. Cooking time 15 minutes. Makes 22 joined biscuits.

Senior Citizens News

by Jean ShinnersWinchelsea Golf ClubLadies GolfWED FEB 3rd 9 Hole Ambrose Event

WINNERS Loretta Breheny, Elizabeth Alston, Carol Stanesby. 43-7.5-35.5

RUNNERS UP Sue Cuthbert, Judi Shaw 46-9-37

WED FEB 10th MATCHPLAY: President Cheryl’s Team V Captain Carol’s Team RESULT: Captain’s team won 6 matches to 1

Mens GolfSat 13/02/16 3rd round Winchelsea Pharmacy Trophy (stableford)

1st G. Barfoot (22) 42 pts

2nd D. Cutler (17) 39 pts

3rd D. Harvey (21) 39 pts

4th N. Boddington (35) 39 pts

NTP N. Boddington

Golden hole T. Parke

Overall winner best 2 out of 3 rnds K. Stanesby (18) 78 pts

Midweek - 9 holes stableford

1st B. Perry (10) 22 pts

2nd L. Simpson (20) 21 pts

3rd R. Batson (34) 20 pts

NTP N. Hickman

Next week G. Morgan Trophy - stableford


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CWA February Meeting10th February the Winchelsea CWA met for their first meeting of the year.

As we start a new year there is much to talk about, what to do, where can we do our best….for our first meeting of the year we decided to have a fun and relaxing evening.

After our meeting we had Carly Hampshire be our Quiz Mistress and ask us Question about this great land of ours!! Katrina and Judy were the winners!!

Of course some of the ladies wanted to keep their answers a secret!!

We also talked about upcoming events, fundraising ideas and just being part of this wonderful community.

Next Thursday we are going to Colac for the General and AGM Meeting.

In March on the 9th we will be having our meeting at the Senior Citizens Rooms,,,,we would love to se you there. As it is almost Easter that will be our theme for the night, but you just need to come along and enjoy yourself.

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Friday 26 February 7pm

Saturday 27 February 11am & 1.30pm

Sunday 28 February 11am, 2pm & 6pm

More sessions available. See www.growingwinchelsea.com

Movie Coming Soon

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Documents

Winchelsea star vol39 ed06 web