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15th March, 2018

A community newspaper produced by Pyramid Hill College

Diary

March 16 0-5 Yr olds at the College

School Assembly 1.45pm 17 Get Ya Gear Out 18 Golf Working Bee 19 CERT Info Evening 21 “All My Love” Mem Hall 8pm 24 Bowls Social Evening 25 Golf Working Bee SALT Info—Footy Club 27 Morning Melodies Golf Working Bee 29 Schools Break Up 30 Good Friday April 1 Daylight Saving Ends 15 Golf Club Opening Day 16 Schools resume 25 Anzac Day 29 Quilt Display & Aft tea

Produced by Pyramid Hill College

Kelly Street, Pyramid Hill, 3575 Tel: 5455 7377 No fax machine Email: press@pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au Website: www.pyramidhillc.vic.edu.au

SALT Sport & Life TrainingSport & Life TrainingSport & Life TrainingSport & Life Training

The Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club are holding a

SALT (Sport & Life Training) Presentation on

Sunday 25th March, 1pm at the footy sheds.

The SALT program is used to transform Australian Culture through Sport.

Why we (SALT) exist - because our society is in crisis - issues of drug and alcohol

abuse, violence, suicide, discrimination, mental illness, racism and addiction

pervade our culture.

Because sporting clubs are at the hub of every community throughout Australia

and provide the perfect networks to facilitate sustainable cultural change.

So the football and netball club are inviting the community to a

BBQ lunch for $5 per person at 12 noon,

followed by the presentation which should take an hour.

Hope to see you.

Pyramid Hill College

Assembly

Friday, March 16th

1.45 pm

in the BER building

Induction of Student Leaders

All parents & friends are welcome to attend.

Cr Cheryl McKinnon

will be in attendance for the presentations

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VICTORIA HOTEL

What’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the PubWhat’s On at the Pub

Kitchen open Wednesday-Saturday lunch and dinner

Australian meals available Sorry No Chinese Meals

Lunch Specials Choose from 10 different

$12 meals

Wednesday Steak Night - $22

Scotch or T-Bone with a free house drink

Thursdays—Parma Night

Classic Parma $17 8 different Parmas to choose from—$18 Plus free house drink

Fridays Joker Poker Fridays

$1,300

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

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

and events. www.facebook.com/victoriahotelpyramidhill

Victoria Hotel supplies

Kwik Gas swap bottles - all

types of bottles accepted.

Available 7 days per week

Cold Beer

Wines & Spirits

Lunch and Dinner

Wednesday to Saturday

Accommodation

Catering for functions

Bottle Shop

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Phone Phone Phone Phone

0407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 0110407 509 011

Grader Hire

Channelling &

Drainage Works

Road Forming 50 Barber Street,

Pyramid Hill, 3575

R. A Gregory & Sons

Funeral Directors John Gregory 5444 0697

Incorp with AG Adams & Sons

Kerang 5452 1111 No travel charge—northern area

FOR APPOINTMENTS

PH: 5451 5220

2 COUTTS ST, BOORT VIC

3537

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CONSULTING TIMES

MON TO FRI - 9:00AM TO

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Ashley and Emma are excited to announce

the birth of Isabelle Rose Moon Born 9th of February

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Thank you to everyone for the cards & gifts

Pyramid Hill

Prescription Depot &

Cohuna Amcal

Pharmacy Expert advice from our pharmacist any time. 5455 7016

The Swimming Pool will be open this Saturday 17th March from

2 till 7pm for the tennis Grand Final

Pyramid Hill Football/

Netball Club

Football Practice Matches

Saturday 17th March at Pyramid Hill against Heathcote

Netball— 10.45—Senior game 1200—Senior game Football—

1.50—Senior/Reserve—6 quarters

Saturday 24th March at Murrabit

******************************************************************************** Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Royal Children’s Hospital AppealHospital AppealHospital AppealHospital Appeal

Vic Hotel will be running a spinning wheel to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Appeal, up until Good Friday on

Fridays 23rd and 30th March. No spinning wheel on Friday, 16th March

as Robyn Fidler will be shaving her hair for Cancer Support.

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Pyramid Hill Store 2 Kelly St, Pyramid Hill

Phone: 5455 7322 Fax: 5455 7241

Great range of Groceries Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Deli Items Meat & Bread Bottle Shop Rural Supplies

Elgas Bottles - $110 delivered Everything you need! FREE Home Delivery

Telstra Phone Re-Charge

Citylink Passes

Fishing Licences

Elgas Agents

ATM

Trading Hours Mon—Fri - 8.30—5.30

Saturday 9 am-1.30 pm

Sunday 10 am-1.30 pm

Pyramid Bakery Café

Phone 5455 7035

to order

Mon—Fri 7am to 8.30pm Sat-Sun - 8 am—8.30pm

Cooking till 8 pm

Come try our winter menu

Fresh Salad Rolls/Wraps with home roasted Chicken and home cooked Silverside, also ham.

Caesar Wraps - hot or cold

Pizza - Thursday - Sunday from 5 pm

Pies - flavoured or plain

Sausage Rolls - - cheesy /plain Try our lovely Pasties

Hamburgers, Fish ‘n Chips, large selection cold drinks

Come in and sit down or

takeaway

Cappuccino, Latte or Flat White Coffee

Large range of cakes and slices

Pandasal fresh on

Saturdays & Homemade bread and rolls

Birthday Cakes, small

medium, large

Phone: 5455 7035

GDB ELECTRICAL PTY LTD (Glen Bartels) REC No 1811 ♦ General Electrical Work

♦ Supply & wiring of new Hot Water Units

♦ TV antenna installations

♦ Selling & Servicing DAVEY PUMPS with a large range of spare parts always in stock

Call Glen on 0427 557 342

Pyramid Hill

Butchery Phone: 5455 7115

Smallgoods

Poultry Products Deli Goods

Cut up & pack private stock Range of fresh fruit and

vegetables.

This week’s specials:

Rump Steak $22.99 kg

Legs of Lamb $10.99 kg

Iceberg Lettuce $2 each

Get Ya Gear Out—Photo Shoot

This Saturday, the local VFF branch will be hosting a community photo shoot to record a moment in time. All members of the district are invited to come bringing equipment & machinery they currently use for a line up in front of the hill with community members in the foreground. It doesn't need to be a show'n shine, just as it is will be fine. Try and be there with your gear at 10am so we can organise the line up for an 11am photo. Even if you cannot bring any gear to be part of the line up, please still come & be part of the photo. Those who attend will be able to obtain a digital copy of the picture. I am aware there are other events on that day, so if people need to keep moving that's all right & for those who are able to stay & catchup there is a free BBQ lunch & drinks. The VFF has impressed me greatly in their ability to assist individual farmers with issues, please use this opportunity to chat to them one on one about issues that are affecting you. Ritchie Bros Auctions has sponsored the BBQ, have a chat to them about the service they provide. It has been suggested by a few that Pyramid Hill could have a community clearing sale, maybe they could help bring many bidders to the area? Worth asking the question! WFI have backed the event by providing insurance. These guys are very approacha-ble & more than willing to be of service. The Lions club are doing the cooking & supplying the port-a-loo's. Drew is organising some games for little & big kids with prizes supplied by Echuca CIH & Haeuslers. Thanks to Geoff Burke for allowing his paddock to be used. Gear can be left on site Friday & Saturday night if it helps. RSVP to the BBQ will help make sure there is enough food & drinks. I hope you can be part of this memorable moment and encourage representatives of businesses that support your business to attend, because without them, we wouldn't thrive.

Chris Leed

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Contact

Peter Reynolds

Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580Phone 03 5455 7580 Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386Mobile 0427 874 386

Ken Talbot

Cleaning Call Ken for all your

carpet and upholstery cleaning needs Free quotes!

Phone:

0437 479 738

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Rural

Fencing

∗ Post & Rail

∗ Ca'le & Sheep Yards

∗ Colourbond

∗ All types of fencing

∗ Servicing all areas

Mick or Tracey

Phone: 0428 990 701

V/LINE FROM MELBOURNE Monday – Friday Train dep Melb 7.41am & 6.25 pm Departs Bendigo 9.56 am & 8.34 pm Arrives Pyramid 11.07 am & 9.45 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

(Need to book on Thursdays) Train dep Melb 1.20 pm Coach dep Bendigo 3.06 pm Arrive Pyramid 4.44 pm

Friday Only

Train dep Melb 7.02pm Bendigo 8.51 Coach departs Bendigo 9.05 pm Arrives Pyramid 10.20 pm

Saturday & Sunday only

Train dep Melb 8.00 am & 6.35 pm Arrives Bendigo 10.05am & 8.38pm Arrives Pyramid 11.16 am & 9.49 pm

TO MELBOURNE

Monday – Friday

Train dep Pyramid 8.10am & 2.06pm Arrives Bendigo 9.20 am & 3.16pm Arrives Melb 11.34 am & 5.25 pm

Tuesday and Thursday

Coach dep Pyramid 10.45 am Train dep Bendigo 12.05 pm Arrive Melbourne 2.23 pm

Friday only

Coach dep Pyramid 5.15 pm Arrives Bendigo 6.30 pm Train Arrives Melb 8.43 pm

Saturday only

Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 2.26pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 3.39 pm Arrives Melb 11.23 am & 5.44 pm

Sunday only Train dep Pyramid 8.03 am & 5.25pm Arrives Bendigo 9.16 am & 6.38 pm Arrives Melb 11.23 am & 8.44pm

KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S KAZZ’S

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Chemist Depot

Call in and check out

the styles and colours

At the Chemist Depot

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Pyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid HillPyramid Hill

Yvonne Fabry, Nurse Practitioner, is on leave from 19th March, returning the week starting Monday 9th April.

While Yvonne is away, appointments can still be made at our Medical Clinic in Kerang, either online or by phoning

54521366

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Seniors

Friday luncheon this Friday 16th - theme being St. Patrick’s Day $10 for two course meal – Irish Stew and all else Irish. As stated incorrectly in our little newsletter, there is no need to bring anything – all is provided. Just something for the raffle. Card Bingo on Fridays becoming more popular – we welcomed two newcomers – Alma & Jani, who won a few chocolates. Each very quick to learn and had a laugh along the way. Heads up for a couple of dates to think about Blumes Fashion – Monday 28th May and our fifth Friday BBQ coincides with Good Friday. Still going ahead – salmon patties, chicken kebabs etc. will be provided. Those coming, please bring a salad and sweet to share. All welcome – games afternoon to follow – carpet bowls, UNO, whatever. Echuca/Moama Performing Arts group’s production this year is “Phantom of the Opera”. Expressions of interest are sought = May 25th – June 9th. Cost $44. If it is anything like last year’s performance, it will be well worth it! Cards – best with 5 wins each at Card Bingo – Bill, Zelma, Marj Smith.

Next Committee meeting – Monday 19th March at 10 am. I hear Macca s settling in at the Hostel and Wanda is recovering quickly in Kerang Hospital.

Birthdays in March – Jeanette Carroll 22nd, Rosco 23rd, Bernie 25th, Harriet Schmidt 29th, Jess Amos 30th - best wishes to all for a lovely day. See you at one (or all) of our activities.

Meanwhile – stay well, stay safe

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Building

Contractor

Home Renovations

Vinyl Siding

Concrete Works

Laurie Smith Mobile:

0427 844 064 BPB-DB-L1458

Boort Dental

Clinic

For all your family dental needs

Private and Concession

Card Holder appointments Available

Phone: 5451 5230

Pyramid Newsagency/ Post

Office Monday – Friday 6.00 am – 5.00pm

Saturday 8.00 am – 12 noon

Sunday - Newsagency 8 am—11 am

Post Office Closed

Friendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly serviceFriendly service Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards Great range of cards

and stationeryand stationeryand stationeryand stationery Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets Book V/Line Tickets

and much moreand much moreand much moreand much more Phone: 5455 7036

Bettina’s Hair Beauty &

Body Therapy

For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in For all the latest style in

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Quinlans Water Deliveries

Small or Large Load Will deliver anywhere

for

Domes7c, Stock,

Swimming Pools etc. 7 DAYS A WEEK.

John & Julie Quinlan

Phone 03 5456 7408

Mobile - 0428 567 408

Concrete & Quarry

Products

Phone: 5455 7304

S0licitor Pyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & DistrictPyramid Hill & District

By AppointmentBy AppointmentBy AppointmentBy Appointment Mobile Consultations at Home/Farm/Business/Workplace

Mark Ryan Legal GP

Phone/Fax: 5483 7425 0429 580 035

Email: legalgp@bigpond.com Web: www.legalgp.com.au

OBLIGATION FREE

Initial phone consultation/advice

PYRAMID HILL CERT [Community Emergency Response Team]

Invites you to a

Recruitment & Training Information Evening

Monday, 19th March @ 7.30pm

CERT Hall [next to swimming pool]

*Q & A session regarding Recruitment and Training as an Ambulance Victoria First Responder

*Ambulance Victoria Representatives from Loddon Mallee Region

* Pyramid Hill CERT members Ambulance Victoria and Pyramid Hill CERT are offering the opportunity for individuals to apply for

Volunteer positions as a First Responder. * Pyramid Hill CERT is a Volunteer group

responding to Ambulance Triple Zero Emergencies within Pyramid Hill and designated boundaries of surrounding communities, delivering Emergency First Aid and assisting Ambulance Paramedics. Pyramid Hill CERT is an Incorporated Group of Ambulance Victoria and operates within Ambulance

Victoria Clinical Practice Guidelines and Business Rules.

Become a volunteer—be part of it *All Welcome*All Welcome*All Welcome*All Welcome*

Mologa & District

Landcare Meeting

Mologa & District Landcare general meeting will be held on

Tuesday, 20th March 2018 at 8pm at the Boyd residence.

All welcome to attend with

ideas for the Anzac Day service, and any other items of agenda.

Bill Boyd President

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24 hour service

Contact:

Paul Reid

Presbyterian Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

All Services 2.30 pm

Contact Mr Ern Miller Phone 5455 7362

___________________________

Church of Christ Kelly Street

11 am Worship Service

______________________________

Pyramid Hill

Uniting Church Tyndale Church, Victoria Street

Worship Services at 9 am ___________________

Catholic Services Victoria Street

St Patrick's Pyramid Hill

Saturday 6.30 pm

(Exposition and confession 6 pm)

Church Services

Farrar’s

Garage

Elgas G Mechanical Repairs

Servicing Spare Parts VACC Senior Mechanic Gladfield Rd,

Pyramid Hill

B.H. 5455 7057

A.H 5455 7278

All Trades

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Maintenance

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House RepairsHouse RepairsHouse RepairsHouse Repairs

Rob Alexander

0428 366 235

Pyramid Hill

Recycle Centre & Tip

Opening Hours

Sunday - 8 - 12 noon

Tuesday - 1 - 5 pm

Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Pyramid Hill Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian ChurchPresbyterian ChurchPresbyterian Church

State Moderator to Visit

Sunday, March 18th at 2.30 pm

Pyramid Hill Presbyterian Church are looking forward to the official visit from their State Moderator, the Right Rev Robert White, this Sunday, at 2.30pm and all are invited to

attend.

Afternoon tea will be served at the conclusion of the Service.

Good Friday Service

Friday, 30th March

Pyramid Hill Presbyterian Church

Tyndale

10.00 am

All welcome

St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

Sunday March 18th

9.00am Morning Prayer UCA to join us

Sunday March 25th

11.00am Eucharist

Further enquiries please phone

Minister: Rev’d Pam Lawry Ph: 0428 368 338

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All my Love Wednesday 21st March 8pm Memorial Hall

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Bowls NewsBowls NewsBowls NewsBowls News

Saturday Pennant : Last Saturday the Preliminary finals were played at Barham Services with Kerang playing Leitchville in Division 1, Cohuna Golf White playing Cohuna in Division 2 and Barham Services Gold playing Wakool in Division 3. Results were: Division 1 -Kerang defeated Leitchville I rink up 81-66. Division 2 – Cohuna Golf White defeated Cohuna 3 rinks up 82-42. Division 3 – Wakool defeated Barham Services Gold 1 rink up 70-61. The Grand final will be held next Saturday at Cohuna with Division 1 Cohuna Golf playing Kerang, Division 2 Barham Services playing Cohuna Golf White and Division 3 Wakool playing Kerang Blue. Good bowling to all clubs.

60 And Over: The 60 and Over competition has come to an end for this Season with the sorry state of affairs of our Club not being able to field a team for the last few rounds. So let’s finish them off and send them out with the

last couple of dead chook jokes. Q.

Why did the rubber chicken cross the road? A. She wanted to stretch her legs. Q. Why did the Roman chicken cross the road?

A. She was afraid someone would Caesar! Thanks for taking on the role of organizer, Al, and thanks to those who played earlier in the season. Hopefully we can rally some troops next year.

A/C Tournament: Last Wednesday we hosted an Any Combination Fours Star Tournament sponsored by Moama Bowling Club and Riverina Bowls. Finally, we were blessed with some beautiful weather and a good number of players, as we have had to cancel three tournaments earlier this season. It was a magnificent day weatherwise and great to hear the happy dulcet tones of the players on the greens. Thanks to Allan and his team of workers who had the place looking immaculate. At this stage, special mention should be given to Robyn who scooted the greens on the seat of her pants while she trimmed the edges with a pair of scissors!! That’s dedication! Was she just being over particular or was it the sound of the scissor snipping that willed her along??? Or was she just playing the scenario of having her locks cut off on Friday over and over and over again? Good luck with that, Robyn.

The tournament players had plenty to play for with generous sponsorship prizes from Moama Bowling Club and Echuca Riverina Bowls & Leisure Wear on offer. Winners on the day were the Calivil team with Skip, Coral Maxted. Runners-Up were the Cohuna Golf team (which included our own Lorraine D as a fill-in player- perhaps she provided the home ground advantage) with Skip Gwen Campbell in charge. They won on a count back from Yvonne Eckhart’s Cohuna Golf team. The Best Last Game was a tie between the Wedderburn team and the Val Morris led Cohuna team. A draw of the cards to determine a winner resulted in Cohuna taking the prize. Prizes were awarded to Lucky Lead, Second, Third and Skip and two best Rolls to the Ditch. Along with that, eight raffle prizes were distributed so there were a number of folk who went home with more in their pockets than when they came. A number of the prizes were generously donated by our own members. Thank you. A very big thank you, too, to Jan as Tournament Secretary and Marie S. and Glenys as Match Committee for their work in organising the day and ensuring that everything ran like clockwork. Not only did the players go home after enjoying a great day on the greens, they went home with their tummies full of delicious tucker. The Catering Committee excelled themselves. Instead of the usual cold meat and salad or sandwiches and fruit salad, the players were treated to Kate’s Cuisine which consisted of hot baked potatoes with a wide choice of toppings followed by a choice from eight different desserts. Nola’s pavlova would score a perfect ten on the MKR ratings and it perfectly complimented the other array of sweets created by Kate. As if that was not enough, they were also treated to sandwiches, sponges and fruit platters for afternoon tea. Well done to the sponge makers- they were top class yet again. With everyone chipping in we could easily show those competi-tors in MKR or the Great Australian Bake Off a thing or two about catering. It was magnificent – enough to make anyone want to take up bowls! Well done to everyone who helped in any small or mighty manner. The comments were bountifully overflowing with praise. I know that the people come to play bowls but they also certainly come to enjoy the food. Our reputation for a great feast is still well cemented.

Congratulations to our

Championship Pairs

Representatives. Beau and Graham and Kate and Jean so wonderfully represented our Club at Northern District level last Sunday after having already won the Club Pairs Championships. At Club level, Kate and Jean defeated Marie S and Glenys while Beau and Graham defeated Fred and Bill. Both games were tightly contested and just amazing to watch. The men fought it out to the very last end with only two shots separating them after the required 18 ends of play. The Northern District matches were held on Sunday under not so pleasant hot and windy conditions. Beau and Graham M beat Gunbower in their first round 22-18 and then had to front up again for another 18 ends to play Cohuna. This time the result was not quite as we would have liked as they lost 10-17 but their tenacity and endurance was admirable. Jean and Kate moved straight into the second round as Gunbower did not have a team. Their match against Cohuna got off to a slow start but they clawed their way back into contention before succumbing 12-20. Well done to both the guys and the gals. You represent-ed your Club with poise and dignity. You can be proud of your achieve-ments, as your club is proud of you.

Moama Bus Trip

Following the Rock & Roll Night our next social function will be the annual bus trip to Moama Bowling Club on Sunday 8th April. The bus will leave the Clubhouse at 11:00am so that we arrive at Moama in time for lunch. Please place your name on the sheet at the Bowling Club to express your intention to attend. All folk welcome to come along for a pleasant day out. It would be great to have some support from the Barefoot Bowlers.

Tournaments: With the main part of the bowling season all but over there are numerous tournaments around in the district and beyond. All members are encouraged to assist by putting up their hands to play in one or two. Please lighten the load of our Tournament Secretaries by volunteer-ing your services. Let Jan or Lionel know of your availability.

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Tyres—fitted and balanced—all brands and all sizes also puncture repairs

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Plumber General plumbing services, roof, gas and drainage

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

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Northern District

Community Health

Service 12 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

9.00 am—4.00 pm Monday—Friday

Nurse available between 9—10 am

Phone: 5455 7065 Enquiries to 5451 0200

Pyramid Tyre & Auto Service

42 Victoria Street Pyramid Hill

Call and see Paul,

Andrew, Lachie & Cathy

Phone:

5455 7214

* Full range of Tyres for : Tractor, Truck, 4x4, Car & ATV

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* AC Delco, Delkor & Bond Battery Agents

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Food Handling Certificate: We have had significant interest in running a food handling certificate ($50) and food handling supervisor course ($120) which will be running shortly. If you participate in fund raising for your organisation, this course is essential! It will be run over 2 evenings (cert, 6 hours) and 4 evenings (cert & supervisor, 12 hours) as blended learning. To register your interest, email or call us with your name, phone number and which certificate you would like to enrol in.

LIBRARY UPDATE:

Nintendo Wii – Goldfields library will be lending us a screen and game console this coming holidays! Arriving on Tuesday 3rd April for two weeks, we appreciate the opportunity to trial if having a gaming console is something you would like on a more ongoing basis.

Loads of New Books - This week Russell, our librarian who comes to refresh the shelves and take your suggestions of what titles you would like each Tuesday from 11:30am-

1:00pm brought up 5 whole crates of books! You may have noticed that both the fiction and non-fiction selections were looking a bit light in the past week, with books not borrowed in the last 12 months being taken away. The shelves are now mostly fully stocked with new and exciting titles. The DVD selection was also refreshed. Maga-zines are being borrowed as quickly as they come in these days, with the latest copies of each of our subscriptions being hot items to look out for.

PROGRAMMES UPDATE:

Rhyme Time! with Kirsty Orr: Week 2 saw this exciting new programme build in popularity and in strength! We thank Kirsty for her energy and enthusiasm in bringing music and rhythm activities for babies and pre-school aged children. What fun! More positive feedback from participants was provided. During school terms: Fridays, 9:10am-9:30am. No charge. Before Storytime.

Be Connected: It’s been inspiring and encouraging to have people who have little or no experience using comput-ers/tablets begin to become familiar with digital technology through the Be Connected programme. Those who already use computers have found it beneficial to fill knowledge gaps in areas that they are already familiar, while learning new skills in other areas. I do look forward to gently assisting more people to feel comforta-ble to get on board the digital train and take a journey of discovery in exploring the internet and connecting with loved ones. Do you know a friend, family member or community member that could benefit from this?

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House 5455 7129

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Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

10 am—12 1 pm—4 pm Closed Tuesdays

Large range of Filipino groceries over 350 different items.

LBC Boxes

- 45 kg household gas bottles - Assorted Led Lightbars for cars, trucks, tractors, camping & trailer lights

5455 7305

Fax: 5455 7276 Mobile: 0428 890 188

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kidsROCK

Tuesday, 27th March

Church of Christ Hall 3:30 to 5:00

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

Games, Stories, Craft & Singing - $1

It would be great to see you

For more information Gwen Searle 5410 7474

Get Ready to Party

Where: Pyramid Hill Bowling Club When: Saturday 24th March Time: 7:00pm

Cost: $20 Theme: The Fifties—Rock’n Roll (tables of 8 preferred but not essential)

Now we are onto the count down until March 24th when we are celebrating and rocking the Clubhouse. If you haven’t already got your tickets there are still a few left and we would love to have your company. The Justuss duo, who are providing the music and singing, come with a fabulous reputation. Of course, for those who can remember, the fifties was a great decade of energetic dancing which involved quick movements and fancy footwork as creative steps were executed to the rock and roll tunes. If your body can no longer cope with such energetic movements, foot tapping and head nodding are still in vogue and totally permissible. Cost of the night is only $20 which includes a very yummy supper. Drinks are available at Club bar prices. You may just be lucky enough to win on the spinning wheels or you may grab a prize from the stash of goodies available. Dressing up and dancing are not requirements for a great night but would no doubt enhance the night of entertainment. Be there, or be square. Contact Marie S. (0429 703 816),

Lionel (0477 960 826) or Marie N (0428 506 691) for tickets.

Pyramid Hill Shed Ladies (Quilters)

Present a Quilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon TeaQuilt Display & Afternoon Tea Cheryl and Bucks Bartels’ Garden 42 Lacey’s Lane, Pyramid Hill

Sunday, 29Sunday, 29Sunday, 29Sunday, 29thththth AprilAprilAprilApril 1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm1 pm until 4pm

Featuring Quilts designed by Victoria Street Quilts Jennifer Peacock & Penelope Caspani

Entry $10 Ladies have been busy, bring your

loose change. Lots of placemats , oven mitts , shopping bags , tea towels, all made by the girls available for sale Some quilts will be for sale on day also

Cash only, no EFTPOS Proceeds raised for Multiple Sclerosis

Inviting all 0-5 year olds and carers to come along and

join in the fun

Come and explore

Easter In AustraliaEaster In AustraliaEaster In AustraliaEaster In Australia On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March On Friday 16th March @ @ @ @ Pyramid Hill College

from 10:00am –11:30am

A snack and drink will be provided.

This is a Pyramid Hill College community event

Coming Dates For your diary

Friday 20th April—Let’s Explore

Friday 18th May — My place in space

Friday 15th June