May

COMING EVENTS

BEACHPORT

BULLETIN

Inside this issue:

Out and About 2

BDDA news: Boat Ramp Forum 3

Chatterbox 4

Community events 4

Recipe of the Month 4

What’s happening ... 5

Advertising 6

BULLETIN Founding supporters include Beachport Rivoli Bay Lions Club, Beachport Hotel Social Club, BDDA, Wattle Range Council and Beachport Primary School

Printed and sponsored by Green Triangle Electronics, Mt. Gambier

25th Beachport Film Society

June

9th+ IRB Surf Life Saving

Carnival at Beachport

11th Queen’s Birthday

public holiday

21st Submissions due for

Beachport Bulletin

22nd Beachport Film Society

29th Next edition of

Beachport Bulletin

BEACHPORT IRB CARNIVAL

Friday 25th May 2018 Issue 106

Saving SA that makes a commitment to provide a certain number of patrolled days in the season. Our first patrol was held on New Year’s Eve, which went off without a hitch. We launched our IRB and it was great to showcase it in front of the community that had shown us so much support and encouragement leading up to this point. We continued to provide patrolled beaches up until February 2018. During this season we also established a long list of sponsors that have helped our club immensely. The amount of community support continues to be overwhelming it is a real part of our club’s success. This year also saw an added dimension of training in that we needed to train both IRB drivers and crew. This was achieved with the assistance of our interstate friends, Portland Surf Life Saving Club. They have continued to provide us expert training, knowledge, time and general help over the last year. We have made great friendships along the way, which was an unexpected outcome.

Article continued on Page 3

ABOVE: Beachport IRB in action on the waves

Beachport Surf Life Saving Club has recently received some exciting news that we will be hosting the IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) state carnival on the June 2018 long weekend. This event will see all clubs within South Australia, and about five from Victoria converge on Beachport for 2 days of racing and competition. It will be a great event for Beachport, which we hope to continue on a yearly basis. It will showcase yet another dimension of what the Surf Life Saving movement has to offer. The club has achieved so much this season in such a short amount of time. They were presented with a brand new IRB and 4WD Patrol vehicle along with patrol equipment earlier in the season, and now have a viable off-site storage facility. Special thanks go to the Beachport Lions Club for making the off-site storage a reality. These were both huge moments for our committee who had worked hard over the previous two years to achieve this. We signed a patrol agreement, which is an agreement between our club and Surf Life

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OUT AND ABOUT IN BEACHPORT BELOW: Sea lion camped around Beachport for

a few days earlier in the month at the caravan

park, local residents yards and the foreshore.

PHOTO OF

THE MONTH

FINAL SURF LIFE SAVING SESSION FOR THE SEASON... BELOW: Recipients of awards include (back) Letiitia Izzo, Cale Dellow, Zali Halton, Cameron Atkinson, Tyson Atkinson, Flynn Kain, Kai Dellow, Blake Snook, Jules Izzo and Drew Patterson (front)

Tommy Atkinson, Laura Uotila, Alannah Phillips, Angas Patterson

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Under the auspices of the BDDA and in conjunction

with the Wattle Range Boat Ramp Committee and

Professional Fishermen’s Association a forum will be

held in Beachport on the 5th July 2018. (Time and

place to be published in the next edition)

The Boat Ramp has been operational for enough years

now that its strengths and weaknesses, costs,

environmental issues have been observed by the many

who use it and are affected by its continued operation.

There have been many and varied suggestions on how it

can be improved. In order to achieve the desired

outcome and the BDDA believe that the time has come

when action is needed to do something positive towards

the objectives of:

1. Lowering costs

2. Lowering environmental impact

3. Keeping it useable for 12 months of the year while

at the same time, making the maintenance

operation more simple.

We are extremely fortunate that Luke Campbell has

agreed to come all the way back from Western Australia

to be present at the meeting to help clarify engineering

queries. Most of you would be aware that Luke was the

author of the WGA report commissioned by the Wattle

Range Council regarding the Beachport Boat Ramp. That

report was presented to the Council on the 27th December

2017.

It would be a good idea for the attendees of the forum to

familiarise themselves with the contents of that report before

the Forum. The report is available from the Wattle Range

Council.

In the Report there are varied approaches suggested –

including one that would cut back the cost of dredging by half.

Every interested person is welcome at the proposed Forum and

to contribute in a constructive way to improving and simplifying

the operation of the Boat Ramp. Remember, it is not about

moving the boat ramp, it is about improving the boat ramp and

its footprint.

Keep an eye out for the posters advertising the Forum and a

notice in the SE Times for more detail about time and venue.

If anybody is unable to attend the Forum and wants to put

forward their ideas and suggestions please send those

submissions in writing to the BDDA c/o Beachport Post Office

or email bddainc@gmail.com prior to the end of June.

It is anticipated that ideally the meeting would come up with

short, medium and long-term objectives.

Article provided by BDDA

BEACHPORT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB NEWS (continued from page 1) We also went to Cape Bridgewater at the end of the season on a camp, which lived up to all expectations and was simply amazing. This year we encouraged all ages to attend- we had members ranging from 5-50

years attend. The weekend consisted of IRB training, viewing the seal colony and having fun on the beach.

This has been a season of new experiences for all club members. We have continued our successful Nipper and Youth sessions, which included both fun and educational programs that the kids needed to achieve. We also participated in Clean up Australia Day. We had members who had never seen an IRB to gaining qualifications to drive them. We had teenagers who have only played traditional sports to now being

given the responsibility of being patrol captains.

We are a multidimensional club that believes we can offer something for everyone. As our club vision states we are, “a unique water safety organisation that is inclusive of community needs through delivery of emergency service, training, education and sport.” Our members come from Beachport, Millicent, Glencoe and Mount Gambier. Anyone is always welcome to join our club. Enquire through our Facebook page

‘Beachport Surf Life Saving Club’ and we will provide you with further information.

Looking back over this season we are proud of everything that we set out to achieve. However there were other outcomes we achieved that were not on our agenda for this season; these included bringing families together, creating friendships, building confidence and giving our youth meaningful responsibilities and giving back to the community that has supported us openly since our first community consultation at

Bompas in 2015.

The final session of the season was held at the Beachport Bowling Club earlier this month with the AGM and a family friendly bowls afternoon with locals. Well done to all involved and look forward to seeing old

and new faces in the 2018/2019 upcoming season starting off the new season later in the year!

BDDA NEWS - BEACHPORT BOATRAMP FORUM - THURSDAY 5th JULY

THANK YOU

TO ALL OUR SPONSORS

who have supported us in our

first season of Nippers & Patrols.

FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP

(this season only)

is still available to any

business/community members.

We are currently in the process

of organising advertising material

for the upcoming IRB carnival.

GOLD SPONSORS will also be

promoted via our fB page.

If you would like more

information please email us at

beachportslssa@gmail.com

Donations are tax deductable.

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CHATTERBOX

Another month has blown by, and we are now entering into the

winter season. If you haven’t packed away the summer gear and

brought out the winter woollens, you had better get a move on!

Although I am not yet frozen, I can see grey skies, and notice the

cold winds whipping the last leaves off my fruit trees.

I was lucky to have a week in Bright this past month. The autumn

leaves there were amazing…blazing gold, rusty and red in every

direction. There were lots of open gardens one could visit. I was

able to poke around and pry into how people over there set up

their garden areas. There was nothing really out of the ordinary

in the way of flowers, but some interesting vegetable patches,

and chook yards. The Autumn trees were the main drawcard.

Lots of people spent their days raking! One place served

delicious lavender scones and pots of tea!

While we were in Bright, they had a market day, much like the

one we have in Beachport several times a year. I was amused to

see the local school children playing their ukuleles to an

appreciative audience of parents, grandparents and passers-by!

Another feature of the market day was a parade. Every group in

the town had a float. It was very entertaining. It reminded me of

the parades we had here in Beachport a few years ago!

When I got home I was aware of lots of work happening locally

with the building industry. I hope the projects all get their roof on

before the winter really sets in. Some of the FOR SALE signs

have disappeared, and I guess that means places have new

owners, or the present owners have decided to “stay another

day…or year”. Welcome to any newcomers to the district. I hope

you enjoy living in Beachport!

A couple of weeks ago I noticed a bus load of teenagers, a city

school group, having surfing lessons at Beachport. I saw that the

bus belonged to Christies Beach High School and I chuckled

because I remember as a teenager myself, we were taken to

Christies Beach to learn to surf. I must confess that I never really

mastered the art of surfing, and I think it’s too late for me to learn

now. I do still enjoy a swim with the Sea Urchins, but I have

stored my gear away for the winter!

By the time this goes to print the Biggest Morning Tea will have

been held. Thanks to the local craft group for organising this

event each year and to the Bowling Club for allowing it to be held

at their clubrooms.

For those setting out for their winter holiday in warmer places,

enjoy yourself, keep healthy and drive carefully! Have fun!

BEACHPORT FILM SOCIETY

AGM will be held prior top the movie at 6:30pm. The movie

will be screened on Friday 25th May at 7:30pm. This

month’s movie is The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie

Society. In 1946, a London based writer begins exchanging

letters with residents on the island of Guernsey which was

German occupied during WWII. Feeling compelled to visit

the island, she starts to get a picture of what it was like

during the occupation.

COMMUNITY HELPLINES

Alcohol & Drug Info Service 1300 131 340

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20

Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858

Healthdirect Australia 1800 022 222

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14

Make believe [Mock} Chicken Savoury

An old recipe out of my Mum’s recipe book I can remember her making for a sandwich filling. Would make a great vego dip or sandwich filling. Will keep in fridge for one week.

1 large ripe tomato, peeled and diced ¼ medium onion, finely diced 2 Tbs grated cheese 1 Tbs butter ½ teas dried mixed herbs 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper to taste

Cook all ingredients except for egg until onion is tender in a small saucepan. Lastly add beaten egg and stir until mixture thickens. Add salt and pepper if needed. You can spread on bread, cut into fingers and bake in oven, 180 until crisp and slightly brown. Can be used as a dip or sandwich filling.

Store in fridge when in container when cool.

Men’s Helpline 1300 789 978

Mental Health Triage Line 13 14 65

Parent Helpline 1300 364 100

Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26

Quitline 13 78 48

Youth Healthline 1300 131 719

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BEACHPORT COASTAL QUILTERS is held every

Thursday from February in the supper room of the cinema

from 11am. BYO textile crafts eg. quilting, embroidery,

knitting, spinning etc. and spend the day in companionship

with others and enjoy a shared lunch.

YOGA

Monday mornings 10:00-11:30am at the Beachport

Recreation Centre. Contact Pam on 0402 730 785

EMAA (Easy Moves for Active Ageing) & TAI CHI

Suspended until further notice.

BEACHPORT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Nippers (5-12 year old) and Youth (13-18 year old) sessions

run over the summer months. For more details, find us on

Facebook at ‘Beachport Surf Life Saving Club’ or send us an

email at beachportslssa@gmail.com

BEACHPORT BOOTCAMP

Mondays 6pm at Beachport Rec Centre

Wed 6am (By appointment only)

Contact Darryn on 0428 817 962

BEACHPORT RECREATION CENTRE

For all bookings, please contact the Beachport Visitor

Information Centre on 8735 8029.

Open Mon-Fri 9-5pm, Weekends/Public holidays10-4pm

BEACHPORT LIONS CLUB

Lions members meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday,

usually at the Lions Shed, Golf Course Road.

For further info. contact secretary on 0417 536 763

BEACHPORT HOTEL SOCIAL CLUB

Draws held every Friday night at 7pm & 7:30pm

MEMBERS DRAW: Starts at $100

Live music first Saturday

of every month

BEACHPORT BOWLING CLUB

Social bowls outside on Sundays weather permitting

Carpet Bowls: Sun 1pm, BYO plate of afternoon tea to share

Monthly meetings—1st Monday of every month @ 4pm

CHURCH SERVICES

Uniting Church 11am every 2nd & 4th Sunday

St Brigid's Catholic Church @ 11am every Sunday :

Mass is on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday at 11am.

LWHC is on 2nd & 4th Sunday at 11 am.

SEAGULLS - Formerly Beachport Seniors

Meet at the Beachport Cinema, 1.00pm on the first and third

Tuesday of the month. Cost $2.00 All Welcome.

All information was correct at the time of publication and is subject to alterations.

BEACHPORT MUSEUM

Opening times 10am - 4pm daily.

Admission: $5 Adults $4 Concession $2 Child

Or come browse our 2nd hand books and bric-a-brac.

BEACHPORT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

BDDA meet at the Beachport Institute on the third Tuesday

of each month. Contact details email bddainc@gmail.com

Chairperson Rosemary Kain and Secretary Dianne Roach.

BEACHPORT PLAYGROUP

Friday mornings during school terms. For more information

contact Beachport Primary School on 8735 8124.

BEACHPORT SEA URCHINS All Welcome

Swimming - 7:30am daily from the Rotunda

WEEKLY DROP-IN MEDITATION GROUP

All welcome, every Monday, 7-8pm @St Matthews Uniting

Church. Guided meditations - no prior experience necessary.

Entry by gold coin. Chairs supplied, BYO equipment (e.g.

mat, pillow, light blanket). Contact Hazel Watson 0429064978 BEACHPORT GOLF CLUB Visitors welcome.

Men’s comp 18 holes Sunday 1.30pm. 9 holes Wednesday 2pm

Ladies comp 18 holes 8 for 8.30am summer cup. 9.30 for 10am winter

comp.

Twilight golf, men & ladies 9 hole 4-5pm hit off, tea available.

BUGS (BEACHPORT UKELELE GROUP)

Thursday mornings 9:30am at the Bowling Club.

All welcome. Contact Pam on 0421 172 119 or

Irene on 8735 8608 for more details.

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From the Editors

The next Bulletin will be published on Friday 29th June. Submissions by C.O.B. Thurs. 21st June.

The Bulletin is usually published on the 4th Thursday of every month. Submissions close on the Thursday of the week prior to

publication. Please refer to front page for deadline and next edition dates. Submissions can be made via the Bulletin boxes at the Rivoli

Bay Deli, the Beachport Information Centre or (preferably) via email to: beachportbulletin@gmail.com