CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSDecember 2011

Published monthly by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc. PO Box 69 Clunes, Victoria 3370. clunesnewsletter@iinet.net Cost: Free

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Merry Christmas

From all of us at the Clunes Community Newsletter, thank you to all who have contributed to the success of the newsletter this year. We look forward to all your reports, articles and photographs in 2012. Please note there is no newsletter published in January. Next edition February 2012. All submissions due by 22 January.

The CTDA wishes you a happy new year!

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THANK YOU FROM PLAYGROUPClunes Playgroup Inc would like to sincerely thank Haymes Paints Ballarat and Wesley College for their generous support during our recent project to refurbish our outdoor play area. Without the generous support of donations from Haymes paints and the enthusiastic work done by the students and teachers at Wesley College the project would never have been completed.

- submitted by Ruth Kinnersly

AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

Celebrations will be held again in Clunes forAustralia Day in 2012.

As in the past the day will commence with the traditional walk up Mount Beckworth to watch the sunrise (weather permitting) followed by breakfast and raising of the Australian Flag.

In the evening a community BBQ will be held inCollins Place with music entertainment.

Everyone is welcome to join in thesecelebrations which is hosted by the CTDA andsponsored by the Hepburn Shire Council.

Watch out for “flyers” around town with furtherdetails in the new year.- submitted by Jane Lesock

CTDA PRESIDENT’S REPORTAs the year comes to an end, we look back at what a year we have experienced. There have been highs and lows. Let us hope that looking forward, 2012 brings Clunes community a happier and healthier year.

The CTDA has formed a community committee charged with the special responsibility to seek to reinstate the Nurse-on-call Service to Clunes. Much work has already been done and negotiations are taking place with the Minister’s advisors. We have provided a plan to reinstate the service and the Minister is currently considering the recommendation.

The CTDA has been asked by the Shire to review the town signs. If anyone has any ideas or comments, please contact me directly.

Some $2,000 was spent with 3BA in November, advertising to bring shopping and accommodation business to Clunes.

We wish you all a Happy & Holy Christmas and a prosperous and productive 2012.- Michael Cheshire, PresidentQUEEN’S PARK NEWS

Following receipt of a Flood Recovery Grant for Queen’s Park, work will commence in the New Year to upgrade the Children’s Playground area, the Car Park and the Park’s garden environment.

- submitted by Alison Pithers for Friends of Queen’s Park

PARTERRE NEWSA Sustainability Grant of $2500, has been received for the Parterre, enabling work to continue here, with more plantings to take place at the end of February when the ground starts to cool down a little.

Thank you, yet again, to Wesley College staff and students for your help with the mulching of the new garden beds this month.

- submitted by Alison Pithers for Friends of Parterre

NEWS FROM WATERWAYS GROUPWe recently received a further $1,700 as a 25th. anniversary landcare grant from North Central Catchment Management Authority.

North Central Catchment Management Authority have commenced the spraying of weeds along the creek.

Department of Sustainability and Environment haveinformed us that reconstruction of the creek walk and fence will begin in the New Year.

- submitted by June Johnstone

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CLUNES COMMUNITY AND INTERPRETIVE CENTRE COMMUNITY REFERENCE GROUP

A Community Reference Group for the Clunes Community and Interpretive Centre project was first established in September 2010. The Group initially focused upon developing terms of reference for the project and exploring new ideas and program initiatives for the facility. With funding now secured for the project, the Community Reference Group will be actively involved in delivering the project. The Group will:

• Assist to keep the Clunes community informed about the project and be a key point of reference for the project.

• Provide advice about how to effectively engage the community in the project.

• Identify and help establish partnerships.

• Identify and investigate program and service initiatives.

• Provide advice and input about the detailed design of the building.

• Provide advice and input about the operation of the facility and how the facility should be governed.

Group members have been nominated from a range of organisations that have a key stake and interest in the development of the facility. Membership of the Group may change throughout the project, with new members sought when particular skills are required or as new partnership opportunities are identified. This may be for a short or long term period depending upon the requirements of the project. The members of the Project Reference Group at this point in time are:

Pat Cook Clunes Museum Committee of Management

Judith Fawcett Clunes Museum Committee of Management

Paul Lesock Clunes Tourism and Development Association

Stephen Samuel Creative Clunes

Christine Simmons Clunes Primary School

Suzanne Camm Wesley College

Malcolm Hull Hepburn Health

Jan Turner Clunes Visitor Information Centre and Clunes Neighbourhood House

Michael Cheshire Clunes Tourism and Development Association

The Chairperson of the Community Reference Group will be Michael Cheshire. Michael is an active member of the Clunes community. He is currently President of the Clunes Tourist and Development Association and is a former Councillor and Mayor of Hepburn Shire Council. He has a strong background in tourism and economic development and is excited about working with the Clunes community to bring the project to fruition. Michael believes this is a landmark project which will serve the Clunes community for many years to come.

A key role of the Community Reference Group is to help keep the Clunes community informed about the project. So if you have comments, questions, ideas or issues about the project, you may like to talk with one of the Community Reference Group members. Alternatively you can contact Kathleen Brannigan General Manager Community services at Hepburn Shire Council on 5345 8399.

- submitted by Hepburn Shire Council

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Phone: 5333 5555 or 0407780749

HOME & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICESSkilled Reliable Tradesmen

Home RepairsCarpentryPainting

ElectricianPlasteringRe-StumpingDecking

TilingPlumbingFencing

Window Cleaning by John Tozer

Expert cleaning using trade quality equipment and supplies. Work quoted to a

fixed price and invoiced. Regular and follow-up bookings welcome. ABN45516303051.

Phone: 03-53453093

We thank all our customers within the Clunes community and invite you to come and see the new

stock we have in for Christmas

MAY YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE & JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON

Booktown Bookshop open 7 days 10 am – 4pm

Proudly Community - Book Donations Welcome

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CLUNES COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERProduced by the Clunes Tourist and Development Association Inc.

Printed by the Clunes Primary School.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

Submissions (including photographs) welcome, preferably sent electronically to the email address below. Priority will be given to news items and are subject to available space. Name of group or individual will be printed with all items submitted.

News items, notice of meeting, results - up to 3 lines will be listed free-of-charge for Clunes social and sporting clubs on the COMMUNITY GROUPS page (space permitting).

Display ads are available to community groups at half commercial rates.

All material to reach the CTDA by the 22nd day of the month.

Note: articles, photographs and ads not to exceed 2Meg in size.

Hardcopy items can be left at the Clunes Newsagency, Fraser St.

CURRENT ADVERTISING RATES:

Business card size (90mmx55mm horizontal only) $25

Quarter page (vertical) $40

Half page (horizontal) $80

Full page (vertical) $160

All ads to be supplied ready made as Pdf or Jpeg files

Discounts apply to CTDA members and for multiple month adverts. All advertising to be paid in advance of publication. Ads and payment can be made through Jane Lesock at Mt Beckworth Wines, Fraser St.

Edited by Jane Lesock.

Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the CTDA, it’s individual members, or it’s associates.

Email address:clunesnewsletter@iinet.net

Clunes RSL SUNDAY LUNCHA Sausage Sizzle and Devonshire Tea is held at the Clunes RSL, 30 Fraser Street, on the second Sunday of each

month from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is a fundraiser for the Clunes RSL run by the Womens Auxiliary.

The Clunes Film & Amateur Theatre Society Inc & Creative Clunes Inc

By arrangement with Rick Raftos Management

Present

‘DIMBOOLA’by

Jack HibberdDirected by Graeme Johnstone

Friday 9 & Saturday 10 December 2011 at 7.00pm

Clunes Town Hall

Tickets $45.00 (Concession $39.00)

Price includes 3 course meal & Sherry/Canapes upon arrival

Seats are limited and tickets are only available at The Booktown Bookshop, 54 Fraser St, Clunes. Open 10.00

am to 4.00 pm 7 days/week. No ticket sales on performance nights

This advertisement has been sponsored by The Widow Twankey’s Confectionery Emporium & Café.

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PO  Box  465  Daylesford  VIC  3460   |   t:  +61  3  5321  6500   |   e:  info@hhs.vic.gov.au  abn:  31  793  115  158   |   f:  +61  3  5321  6546   |   www.hhs.vic.gov.au  

 

Hepburn Health Service rural health and wellbeing  

CLUNES  AFTER  HOURS  SERVICE  TO  CLOSE        

The  Clunes  Health  Centre  has  for  many  years  provided  an  after-­hours  service  to  respond  to  health  emergencies  within  the  local  community.    As  discussed  at  a  meeting  with    community  members  in  May  this  year,  the  increasing  difficulty  in  recruiting  and  retaining  suitably  qualified  nurses  to  support  the  after-­  hours  on-­call  roster  was  placing  the  future  of  the  service  in  doubt.    Hepburn  Health  Service  Chief  Executive  Officer  David  Lenehan  said  that  despite  a  commitment  from  the  Board  of  Management  to  increase  the  on-­call  remuneration  allowance  and  an  extensive  advertising  campaign  over  the  last  three  of  four  months,  the  staffing  situation  has  not  been  resolved  and  as  a  consequence  the  service  will  not  continue  beyond  the  end  of  November.    David  Lenehan  said  the  Board  had  reached  this  decision  after  exploring  all  available  options  to  attract  staff  to  support  the  on-­call  roster  without  success  and  had  discussed  the  outcome  with  the  Clunes  community  at  a  public  meeting  in  November.    The  Board  has  also  kept  the  Department  of  Health  informed  regarding  the  staffing  issues  and  is  grateful  for  an  allocation  of  funds  to  provide  a  community  program  to  educate  and  support  the  Clunes  community  going  forward.  The  education  program  will  include  what  after-­hours  services  are  available  on  an  ongoing  basis.    The  Board  in  announcing  the  cessation  of    the  service  wishes  to  make  it  clear  that  the  Monday  to  Friday  (9  a.m-­5p.m)  emergency  response  arrangements  will  be  maintained,  and  for  after    health  advice  the  undermentioned  services  can  be  contacted.    Finally  the  Board  wishes  to  acknowledge  the  significant  contribution  by  Clunes  Health  Centre  Coordinator  Trish  Toole,  the  dedicated  on-­call  nursing  staff,  Creswick  Medical  Centre  and  the  volunteer  Security  Team  that  supported  and  participated  in  the  on-­call  service  over  the  past  17  years.  

 

All Nations Masonic Lodge Every first Tuesday except January. New members most welcome. Contact Secretary: Grant Gamble at gamble@vic.australis.com.au or 5345 3080, 75 Worsley Road, Clunes,

Bingo Every Tuesday evening 8pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.

Booktown Bookshop Cnr Service & Fraser Streets, open 7 days 10am-4pm. Phone Pam on 5373 8001 (shop) or 5345 4022 (home). We particularly need afternoon volunteers, and little as 3 hrs once a month on a regular basis is a help, but more is better! If you are interested, please stop into the shop or phone Pam.

Clunes & District Preschool109 Fraser St. Clunes Ph: 5345 3228.

Clunes & District Young Farmers Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the National Hotel, 8pm. A friendly social environment for anyone between the ages of 18 to 30. Contact either Ben or Lisa on 5345 3750.

Clunes Angling Club All welcome. Meet on the 1st Monday of the month 7.30pm, old SMB building behind Fraz garage.

Clunes Art Group The next meeting will be Saturday 3rd December at 11.30am, Janes Cafe. Library windows will be changed at 9.45am.  New theme is 'OLD TOYS'. Contact Marlene 53 453093 or Liz: 53 453807.  NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.

Clunes Badminton Club Inc For further information ph: Billie Drife 5343 4233 Our competition runs at the Clunes Sporting Complex, 7:30pm. All levels and ages from Secondary School to Veterans welcome.

Clunes Bowling Club Enquiries Vic Dunn 5345 3300.

Clunes Book Club Enquiries Roma ph: 5345 4037. Book club meets 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Clunes Library.

Clunes Chess Club 4pm each Friday at Clunes Library.

Clunes Community Garden Alliance St. Enquiries John Paine ph: 5345 3968 Key available at Valley of Gold Service Station.

Clunes Country Women’s Association For women of all ages; junior members also welcome (aged 8-18 years) Contact Judy - 5345 3342, or Margaret - 5345 4040.  Meetings held 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30PM, at Clunes Neighbourhood House, 6 Service St.  Various community service activities held throughout the year. Clunes Field & Game Enquiries ph: 5345 3571. Shooters attending the Clunes Field & Game Branch November 75 target OTG event experienced a challenging range of targets set over the popular valley ground. Results:AA Grade: M Bramley 58, P Papas 55, G Agg 54A Grade: P Stowe 59, G Phillipson 57, A Coates 56B Grade: D Smeaton 55, A Slee 50, W Sandwith 49C Grade: D Flynn 39. Darren McMahon 34, K Glasgow 31Veterans: J Johns 59, I Cooke 55, E Jones 52Ladies: R Robinson-Agg 48Under 18: Z Ansell 46, D Hay-Moroney 39, S McNish 33Under 15: B Challis 23

Clunes Football & Netball Club Enquiries: Doug Garth (President) 0428453808 or Clunesmagpies.com.au All welcome.

Clunes Garden Club No meeting in January 2012. First meeting Monday 6 February at 1.30 at Senior Citizens' rooms when we will plan the years activities. A guest speaker has been invited. Further information: Jill Taig  53453059Clunes Golf Club Inc Ph: 5345 3499. Contact Kevin Steart 5345

3127 or Laurie Lees 5345 3034. The course features 18 holes, sandscrapes, par 70 and all year round play. NON-MEMBERS CAN PLAY 18 HOLES FOR JUST $5 GREEN FEES. Every Wednesday is over 55’s (but younger players welcome), HIT OFF AT 11am at the Talbot Golf Club.Clunes Library Fraser Street, Clunes. August at 4pm Storytime for children – Wednesday 10.30am. Chess/UNO club – Friday afternoons 4pm. All welcome

Clunes Museum Volunteers Committee 36 Fraser Street, Clunes ph: 5345 3592. The volunteers meet on the second Thursday of the month at 10am. A warm welcome is extended to new volunteers interested in preserving the history of Clunes and making it accessible to the general public.

Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc. 6 Service St Ph: 5373 8426 email: thegateway@clunes.org open: 9:45-3:15 Tue-Fri. Call or email to express interest in our new courses.

Clunes Playgroup - meets at the Clunes health centre 10-12pm every wednesday of the school term. A great place for mums and their preschoolers to meet and enjoy each others company. Enquires Ruth Kinnersly Ph:53434216Clunes Pre-School 109 Fraser Street Clunes Ph: 5345 3228 email: clunes.district.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.auEnrolments for 3 & 4 yr olds being taken now. 3 year olds - Tues 9-11:30am, 4 yr. olds - Tues & Thurs 9am-2:30pm Expressions of interest welcomed to conduct a separate 3 yr. old program.Clunes Probus Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month at the Clunes Town Hall at 9.45am. Visitors most welcome. For information contact Barb Webb on Ph: 5345 3865 or Barbara Fyfe Ph: 53453579. Clunes Saturday Netball Club Meetings held at the Clunes Community Centre, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm.Clunes Senior Citizens Club Inc Further information from the Secretary - Eileen Bradsworth on 5345 4097. Come along to Bingo every Tuesday night commencing at 8pm. All welcome.

Clunes Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at 99 Bailey St.  Pre-loved clothes, books, CDs, DVDs, household items, toys etc, are available for swapping, or you can make a gold coin donation.  Proceeds go towards running costs.  Donations of suitable goods always welcome. The Swap Shop is run by Andrew Brown, who appreciates assistance whenever possible, with sorting, tidying, serving etc.  For all enquiries please ring Andrew on 5345 3853, or call in. w/days 10-4, Sats 10-1.00

Clunes Tourist and Development Association 7.30pm Third Monday of each month at Clunes Town Hall.

Tourello Red Cross meets the 1 st Thursday of the month at 2 pm at the RSL Rooms, Fraser St .One of the oldest Red Cross Branches, you are most welcome to join this wonderful organization and support your community membership.Clunes Writers Group Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 1.30pm, at the Clunes Neighbourhood House. This is an informal, friendly group which will hopefully stimulate us all to write!Flood Coffee and Cake Group is an opportunity for those who were flooded to come together in a safe and friendly environment, enjoy a coffee and cake and gain information and support. The group runs every second Thursday at Janes @Cafe33 in Fraser Street Clunes between 4 - 5pm. If anybody would like more information they may contact Lesley Tydeman 0400466324.

Goldfields Central Gold Prospecting Club. Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7.00 pm at the National Hotel. All interested people are welcome. Inaugural meeting October 19th. Darren Kamp 0439 453884

Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles Management Committee Meets at the Bottle Museum, 70 Bailey Street Clunes on the first Wednesday of the month at 2pm. Visitors welcome.

Spanish Conversation Group: Monthly get togethers at Jane @ Cafe33. All levels of spanish welcome, to practice and improve spoken language skills in an informal environment.  For information call David 0429 838 537

Yoga Every Tuesday evening 6.30pm at Clunes Senior Citizens Hall, 25 Fraser St. Everybody welcome.

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